What is YOUR life in science?

Today I welcomed 2nd, 3rd, and 4th periods to science!  We talked a LOT about procedures (like SLANT, Do Nows, and using just a dabba dabba glue!) and got our first assignment.  Students are to create a time line about their own lives relating to science.  I have requested 10 events with 10 captions - all in complete sentences - but this is a BARE MINIMUM.

Keep in mind that champions go above and beyond the minimum, and to expect an A, extra effort is required.  Students were each given a piece of paper to use to complete this, but other forms are acceptable as well, as long as it is not smaller.  I made it very clear to the students that I am going to push them to be their VERY BEST this year and that I know they are all capable!

The assignment should be colorful and engaging.  I can't wait to see what the students produce.

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First Day!

What a great day!  My homeroom is without a doubt the VERY BEST at RMS this year!  I have a fabulous batch of excited students.  While going over the student handbook wasn't exactly exciting, my students all made sure to TRACK and get through it!  Way to go!  So proud of you guys already!

We ended our day with a little classmate bingo game - and I found it online here.  I went under "people bingo" and chose the "student search" assignment - I modified it, but only slightly.  We had a great time!  I also played the song "She blinded me with science" while we mingled... which I downloaded from iTunes while getting ready for school!

Enjoy some pictures from day one!

PEPPERS!

School Supply Tip!

Staples has composition books (which you will need for science) for 10 cents until Wednesday!  Make sure to check out their weekly ad - which you can see online.  The sales at Staples run from Sunday through Wednesday.

I checked out the Office Depot sale today, but their composition books are currently $1 each.  Here is a list of supplies to be on the lookout for...

• Composition book
• Elmer's School Glue (the liquid kind - NOT sticks!)
• Something you like to color with - markers (NOT permanent), crayons, or colored pencils
• Colored pencils are in my opinion, the best option :)
• #2 Pencils (and either lead to refill or a handheld, shaving-catching sharpener)
• School scissors

Those are the essentials to get by in my class - you will use most of those EVERY DAY in class.  It's always good to have other things like looseleaf paper, post-it notes, index cards, and a folder for homework.  The school will provide agenda books to write down assignments AND it will be used for a hall pass.

Pens are a no-no in my class - scientists ALWAYS use pencil, because when they are in the field making observations and collecting data, pages damaged by rain or water will maintain writing in pencil, but not ink.

Space Shuttle Launch!

Welcome to 6th grade!

Welcome new students and parents! Sixth grade is a year of exciting new things - middle school, changing classes, lots of teachers, lockers, and a real emphasis on SCIENCE! I am so excited to work with each of you and know we will have a successful year!

Students, you can help by preparing for class every day and making sure to check in on the blog. Parents, you can help by checking the blog as well! The blog is the place to find everything you need to know! I will use it to post what we are doing in class, from notes or worksheets to projects and pictures. I will also share cool things going on in the science world, as well as at RMS and around Lawrenceville!

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I'm looking forward to starting the new year with all of you!

Ms. Shaver