Minerals and Rocks

Today in class we are learning about rocks and minerals.  Just in case, here are the notes and the powerpoint that goes with them from today!

We also began our class rap today!  We will start each class with this:

All I do is learn learn learn no matter what

Got science on my mind, I can never get enough

And every time I step up in the classroom

Everybody’s grades go UP

And they stay there

And they stay there

Those grades stay there!

On UP and UP they go!

‘Cause all I do is learn all day

So turn your thinking on - I mean SLANTING and GRIP and stay there!

Float Your Boat!

Friday we did our first lab to practice the oh so fabulous SCIENTIFIC METHOD and practice measurement using a ruler (metric) and a triple-beam balance. Here are some photos of our class!

The winners of our contest... with a boat holding 167 pennies before sinking:

The day before our lab (Thursday), we discussed lab safety. Check out this video to test your own knowledge!

This week...

Simpsons Science #7
SpongeBob Safety #8

Get a GRIP!

Welcome!

Welcome to 6th grade! This is the place to come when you've missed work and need to catch up, or just check out the fun things we are doing in class :)

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Right now we are learning about the Scientific Method, lab safety, and will then start learning about rocks, minerals, and the rock cycle.

Handouts are below:

Table of Contents
What is SLANT?
Getting to Know You
Do Now: Anticipation Guide - Scientific Method
The Scientific Method Interactive Notes
Do Now: Scientific Method Rap