Homework:  1.  Tomorrow will be the last day to hand in the "Solar System Research Assignment".   2.  Please complete the "Moon phases Activity Sheet" for tomorrow.  Remember to answer the ten questions on the back of the sheet.  3.  Those wishing to attend the District Science Fair must have projects completed by Wednesday March 28th.  Three students will be chosen to attend the District Fair at NSER on Thursday March 29th in the Gymnasium from 9 AM-Noon.

Homework: 1.  Both 6M & 6R will continue to present Animal Classification PowerPoint/SMART Presentations during class.2.  "The Solar System Research Assignment" is due on Thursday March 22nd.  NOTE:  I have attached an electronic copy of the assignment details.

Notice: The "Animal Classification" Project deadline has been extended to the first day back after March break.(Monday March 12th/2012).All groups must have each of their five Powerpoint/SMART Notebook projects completed and handed in at that time. Have a Great March Break!!!

Assignment:  Students in both classes have been put into groups to create 5 power point/SMART Board Projects on Vertebrates.  Below are the details of the assignment, due date and downloadable documentation:   Task 3 - THE BIG PROJECT You and your group will be creating 5 animal classification Powerpoint/SMART Board presentations. Your presentations will include animals from each of the five groups of vertebrates. Your presentation will also include a definition of each type of animal and at least one example of an animal in each classification. You will work in groups of 2 or 3. Each member of the group will be responsible for researching an animal(s) in a different vertebrates category.   Projects are due on February 28th/12 and groups will present one of the presentations to the class.

Grade 6 Assignment:  Both classes have started their project on creating a "Moon Animal".  The project will describe the habitat the animal lives in along with its adaptations (structure) and skills to survive on the moon.  Students will also have to provide a drawing of the animal and a sketch of its footprint. NOTE:Project is worth 25 points.Each student is working with a partner and/or partners.Assignment due Thursday February 16th/12

Grade 6M:  Complete "Adaptations Ticket".  Choose an animal and in the table describe the the animals adaptation, structure, and skill.  Each student has a copy of the ticket in their scribbler.   Be prepared to share tomorrow.   Grade 6R:  Identify what adaptations your body has made to allow you to: 1.  Walk 2.  Pick up a pencil 3.  Put on a jacket Hint:  How are you different from a deer?   Students must be prepared to share their information in class tomorrow.

HOMEWORK: Students are reminded to bring in three ingredients for testing "What Yeast Like To Eat".  Possible ingredients include salt, oil, pop, any type of juice, vinegar, or any ingredient that might make yeast produce carbon dioxide.  Be creative!!!   Experiment will begin on Wednesday February 1st/12.