Scale of the Univerese

The link to the scale of the universe. Enjoy!

http://htwins.net/scale2/

Mr. M.

EXTRA CREDIT READING ASSIGNMENT

https://student.societyforscience.org/article/beyond-pluto-new-9th-planet?mode=topic&context=60

Read this article and answer the questions. This is due on Monday  2/1/16.

Click here to download and print the questions if you don't have a copy.

States of Matter Poster

What you should include on your poster:

1. What is your state of matter and define it?
2. What are 3 main properties of your state of matter?
3. What are 3 to 5 examples of your state of matter?
4. Is it possible for your state of matter to change to another state of matter, and if so what term is used for this process and what is the phase change?
5. Draw a model of your state of matter.

Test on January 27th

There will be a science test on January 27th on Matter and its Properties.

Science Test on Friday 12/18

There will be a science test on Friday, December 18th.

Vocabulary Quiz Tuesday 11-10-15

There will be a vocabulary quiz on these 7 words/terms next week.

· Independent Variable-  the variable you can control or change.

· Dependent Variable– the variable you observe  and/or measure the results after changes made.

· Volume— the amount of space an object takes up.

· Average— a single value that summarizes your findings.

· Control Group – the group that does not get affected with a change.

· Experimental Group – the group that gets the change

· Constant – things in an experiment that stay the same.

Science Test: Oct. 29th

We will be having our first Science Test on Thursday October 29th. A list of items will be posted shortly and given to you.

Mr. M.

Why we live on Earth and not Venus -- ScienceDaily

Why we live on Earth and not Venus -- ScienceDaily

Science Final June 19th

The 6th Grade Science Final will be given on June 19th. Every week there is a quiz covering vocabulary words that students need to know. Here is the link to the list of words and when you will be quizzed on them.

List of Science Vocabulary for the Final

 Mr. M

Nepal Earthquake

Rocks Vocab

1. Mineral 

2. Magma

3. Igneous rock

4. Lava 

5. Weathering 

6. Erosion

7. Deposition

8. Sedimentation 

9. Cementation 

10. Metamorphism 

11. Rock cycle 

12. Sedimentary rock

13. Metamorphic rock

There you go Alison 😁

Movement of Earth's Crust

Earth's Layers & Plate Tectonics Test Review

I have selected 70 questions that COULD possibly be on your test on Friday. This review is a good way for you to prepare yourself for Friday's test and perhaps fill out your cheat sheet index card. Any questions please let me know.

Good Luck!

Mr. M.

Link to Castle Learning

Science Fair Poster Board

Posterboard example

Rocks Reading Comp. Passage

Link for the reading passage

Test on Friday March 27th

Our next test will be on Friday, March 27th. These are the following topics that will be covered:

1. Earth's layers

2. Plate Tectonics

3. Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Make sure you are holding onto and studying your notes and quick quizzes. These are valuable resources!

I will also be uploading PowerPoint presentations and helpful links as well. 

If you have any questions or need help, please do not wait until it is too late. 

Mr. M. 

Plate Tectonics Reading Passage

Science Test on Tuesday March 3rd

This test will cover:
Energy
Potential
Kinetic
Electrical
Thermal
Chemical
Light
Sound
Renewable/Nonrenewable Resources

Renewable vs Nonrenewable links

http://www.eschooltoday.com/energy/renewable-energy/what-is-renewable-energy.html

 http://science.kqed.org/quest/2014/02/13/nonrenewable-and-renewable-energy-resources/

http://renewablegreen.net/?p=124

Weekly Vocabulary 2/23

New words for this week are,

1. Renewable

2. Nonrenewable 

3. Fuel

4. Biomass

5. Geothermal

6. Petroleum 

7. Evaluate