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Science Expo!

You've been asking... so let's do a SCIENCE EXPO! 

You have been invited to participate in the first 6th Grade Science Expo at Westport! 

You are free to do any experiment over any topic - just pick something you are interested in! Try to meet with Ms. Houston this week to start working on your plan for your project. 

DUE DATES: 

*"project proposal form and parent signed permission slip" AND "project variables and hypothesis worksheet" are DUE March 28th. 

*The completed project is due the week of April 16th. You are free to turn it in anytime that week. 

*Judging Day: TBD 

*Parent Open House: TBD

REQUIREMENTS: A completed tri-fold poster showing your project, your results, and any other important information or pictures that help the judges understand your project better. 

I can't wait to see what you have come up with! 

Weekly Overview:

This week is a bit hectic, so we thought we would give you an over view of the week!

Monday: Regular School Day

Tuesday: “Mission Possible” during 1^st and 2^nd period… Rewards/ re-teaching 5^th and 6^th period

Wednesday: Fund raiser at Texas Roadhouse on Dutchman’s Lane (All money raised supports our Blue Jays!!) from 4-10 (be sure to bring the flyer with you so we get credit!)

Thursday: OPPTIONAL field trip to WLKY’s studio! Please look for the permission slip coming home today!

Friday: Concession Stand fund raiser for The American Red Cross (we are still looking for students/ parents to help with this fund raiser!) Please look for the permission slip coming home today!

VOTE!!!!

http://www.wlky.com/school-cribs/index.html

Vote, then refresh your page, and vote again! Keep voting - we want the trophy (and bragging rights)!!

Number the Stars - Story Reaction

Now that we have finished the book, Number the Stars, take some time to write a short review. Rate the story using a 5 star scale with 5 stars being the highest (best) rating. Make sure that you write a few sentences explaining your rating.

Number the Stars

Chapters 9-12

1.) What did Peter give the baby before they started on their journey?

2.) Why did Mr. Rosen not ask what was in the package the Peter gave him?

3.) Do you think this story will have a happy ending? Explain why or why not.

Can you guess which Blue Jay this is?

At our last home basketball game, a LOT of our Blue Jays represented our team as the Warhawk mascot! 


Can you guess which Blue Jays are in the mascot in this picture?

Science Fun!

Today we had a yummy treat in science! We enjoyed learning about the layers of the earth as we made an OREO model of the Earth's layers. Here's a picture of our model:




the OREO: the CRUST
the DOUBLE STUFF: the MANTEL
the CHOCOLATE SYRUP: the OUTER CORE
the M&M: the INNER CORE

Not only was our model yummy, but it is also an accurate representation of the Earth's layers. The outer crust is a thing, sold layer of rock, the mantel is the largest layer made of semi-solid structure (a lot like silly putty!), the outer core is so hot it is constantly in the liquid state, and the inner core is so tightly compacted that it vibrate like a solid similar to the M&M! Pretty cool, right?! 

Check out the Links Page!

Students - I found a really cool website with arts and crafts from around the world! I highly recommend checking it out!!

Chapters 6 and 7

1.) Why do the Johansen's use code words when talking to Uncle Henrik?


2.) Make a prediction about what you think will happen next.

Number the Stars Chapters 4 and 5


1.) Why is Kirsti upset about her new shoes?


2.) How do the Johansen's plan to hide Ellen from the Germans?


3.) Why did the Germans come to the Johansen's apartment looking for the Rosens?


4.) What features of Ellen made the German soldiers suspicious?

Math Tests

Both AP and Honors will have math tests next week on Wednesday/Thursday.

For the honors group - fractions will show up on this test again! Make sure to review your old papers on fractions!

Website to Check Out

http://www.mathplayground.com/spaceboyrescue.html

http://www.flashymaths.co.uk/swf/alien.swf

Students - These were the website we were playing in math today. Make sure you practice some this weekend! Remember, when you graph points, start at the origin (middle) and then move left or right first, then up or down.

For example - for the coordinates (3, -4) you would start in the middle, move to the right 3 spaces and then move down 4 spaces.

For the coordinates (-2, -4) you would start in the middle, move to the left 2 spaces and then move down 4 spaces.

Practice this weekend so that you can come in as an expert on Monday!!!

Number the Stars

Chapters 2 and 3

1.) Why does Peter Neilsen still stop by Annemarie's house?

2.) Why hasn't Peter married someone else by this time?

3.) Why has Peter changed?

4.) How would you feel if you were in Annemarie's situation? (Think about all of the things that she has to "go without" and how the soldiers are on all of the street corner.)

Chapter One

1. Explain the SETTING:
Where:
When:
What:


2. Why is it important NOT to be remembered by the soldiers?

The Breathing Lung!

Hi I am here to give you a crazy science expirement!
You Will Need

• 1 soda bottle
• 1 balloon
• 1 funnel

1. Blow air in to the balloon and let it out 10 times so it's soft and baggy.
2. Place the balloon on to the bottom of the funnel
3. Put the balloon side in to the soda  bottle
4. Squeeze the bottle 10 times then leave it alone

 What happens: The balloon will breathe by itself!

Learn anything AMAZING over break?

Did you learn any new FACTS or IDEAS over break? If so, post your thoughts here!

Be sure to write your name so we can talk about your fact!!

-Ms. Houston and Mrs. Klump