This week students were asked to assist with a special experiment.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Pumpkin Chunkin Pics!
Hi there,
This week students were asked to assist with a special experiment.
The experiment is called, "The effects of Sudden Deceleration of Soft Vegetative Tissue In a Vertical System" aka Russo pitches Pumpkins off the Roof so we can observe how much they splat!
This week students were asked to assist with a special experiment.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Homework week 8
Here is the link to homework week 8
and the link to BrainPop The Eye
Students this week have been practicing writing good instructions for experiments. This is done by using Captain Hyper-Literal. He is a character that will do exactly what you say... no more and no less and has the amazing power to still mess up any instruction while still doing whatever you tell him to do.
and the link to BrainPop The Eye
Students this week have been practicing writing good instructions for experiments. This is done by using Captain Hyper-Literal. He is a character that will do exactly what you say... no more and no less and has the amazing power to still mess up any instruction while still doing whatever you tell him to do.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Well that didn't work...
Hi there,
My last post didn't seem to publish so here are both assignments.
Week 6
Week 7
Brain Pop to Acids and Bases
We did an observation this week regarding a candle that was lit, burned for about 30 seconds and then was gobbled up by a crazy science teacher. The students were so interested into what was going on that I created an extra credit extension assignment. This is OPTIONAL so don't feel obligated to do this but I think you may find it fun. With your parents research and create a "candle" made of food from the grocery store that can be lit, burn for about 30 seconds and then eaten. Students don't have to eat their creation, just that it could be eaten. Please have your "candles" in by Friday Oct 14th or parent conferences. Parent supervision is required for any activity involving fire so be careful, safe and be with a parent / guardian. Any questions, please email me at mark.russo@emid6067.net or call me at (651) 379-2653.
My last post didn't seem to publish so here are both assignments.
Week 6
Week 7
Brain Pop to Acids and Bases
We did an observation this week regarding a candle that was lit, burned for about 30 seconds and then was gobbled up by a crazy science teacher. The students were so interested into what was going on that I created an extra credit extension assignment. This is OPTIONAL so don't feel obligated to do this but I think you may find it fun. With your parents research and create a "candle" made of food from the grocery store that can be lit, burn for about 30 seconds and then eaten. Students don't have to eat their creation, just that it could be eaten. Please have your "candles" in by Friday Oct 14th or parent conferences. Parent supervision is required for any activity involving fire so be careful, safe and be with a parent / guardian. Any questions, please email me at mark.russo@emid6067.net or call me at (651) 379-2653.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
New Access to BrainPop
Howdy folks!
Another post to give you the link to Week 5 Science Homework
Here is the link to Week 5 Brain Pop video and below is the link to a whole bunch more that we will use throughout the year
Whole list of BrainPops
This week we are examining the scientific method and the first step is all about careful observations. A fun way to train your brain for careful observations and noticing detail was introduced in last week's homework with the picture puzzle. If you want to try some more, try these Spot the Difference Puzzles
Another post to give you the link to Week 5 Science Homework
Here is the link to Week 5 Brain Pop video and below is the link to a whole bunch more that we will use throughout the year
Whole list of BrainPops
This week we are examining the scientific method and the first step is all about careful observations. A fun way to train your brain for careful observations and noticing detail was introduced in last week's homework with the picture puzzle. If you want to try some more, try these Spot the Difference Puzzles
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Week 4 and the science letters!
Howdy folks!
Welcome to week 4 of the year! We introduced our first unit question which is, "What makes Science Good and what makes Good Science?" We started by brainstorming what science is and channeled all those ideas into writing the question in big letters outside the room.
The next step is to synthesize all those good ideas into one working definition so that we can begin to study "what does it mean to be scientific?" and "How can I think like a scientist?"
The link to this week's homework is available here : Week 4 homework
Welcome to week 4 of the year! We introduced our first unit question which is, "What makes Science Good and what makes Good Science?" We started by brainstorming what science is and channeled all those ideas into writing the question in big letters outside the room.
The next step is to synthesize all those good ideas into one working definition so that we can begin to study "what does it mean to be scientific?" and "How can I think like a scientist?"
The link to this week's homework is available here : Week 4 homework
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Sun House Welcomes 2 more teachers!
Hi there,
Sun House Science is welcoming 2 more teacher's from the University of Minnesota! Miss Walden and Miss Sheedy will be joining our class in the morning. The classes have named themselves because "physical science period 3" is not all that exciting so the classes that will be working our guest teachers are "The Chemical Reaction" and "SpongeBob Swag." The other classes have chosen the names "Super Samuari Butt Kickers" and "Pretty Pretty Princess and a King with a Chainsaw." Well... it is definitely more interesting then the alternative.
If you want a peek at this week's homework... Quarter 1 week 3 homework
Last week we successfully set up (most) of our science notebook. This coming week students will get a better understanding of why we use a science notebook, we will answer the question "What is science?" and begin to address our unit question "What makes good science and what makes science good?"
I am in the process of assessing the student's first homework assignment which will be posted on Infinite Campus for your viewing pleasure. Weekly homework and science notebook checks every two weeks will be in the grade book as well as in class activities, labs, tests and quizzes.
If you have any questions, please email me at mark.russo@emid6067.net or call (651) 379-2653.
Sun House Science is welcoming 2 more teacher's from the University of Minnesota! Miss Walden and Miss Sheedy will be joining our class in the morning. The classes have named themselves because "physical science period 3" is not all that exciting so the classes that will be working our guest teachers are "The Chemical Reaction" and "SpongeBob Swag." The other classes have chosen the names "Super Samuari Butt Kickers" and "Pretty Pretty Princess and a King with a Chainsaw." Well... it is definitely more interesting then the alternative.
If you want a peek at this week's homework... Quarter 1 week 3 homework
Last week we successfully set up (most) of our science notebook. This coming week students will get a better understanding of why we use a science notebook, we will answer the question "What is science?" and begin to address our unit question "What makes good science and what makes science good?"
I am in the process of assessing the student's first homework assignment which will be posted on Infinite Campus for your viewing pleasure. Weekly homework and science notebook checks every two weeks will be in the grade book as well as in class activities, labs, tests and quizzes.
If you have any questions, please email me at mark.russo@emid6067.net or call (651) 379-2653.
Monday, September 12, 2011
The Second Week at Crosswinds...
Hi there everyone!
Last week students got the orientation and had some time to explore their new classes. This week, students will be setting up their science notebooks, and practicing skills they will need for their homework (always due on Thursdays). If you want to see what it looks like click on the link below.
Science Homework Week 2 (don;t panic... there was no science homework week 1.)
This is due Thursday Sept 15th.
Last week students got the orientation and had some time to explore their new classes. This week, students will be setting up their science notebooks, and practicing skills they will need for their homework (always due on Thursdays). If you want to see what it looks like click on the link below.
Science Homework Week 2 (don;t panic... there was no science homework week 1.)
This is due Thursday Sept 15th.
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