Posted: February 29, 2016
Grade 6 students will begin preparing for the ASD-North annual STEM Fair. Class time will be dedicated to all students to develop a testable question that is measurable with a strong focus on scientific inquiry.
The ASD-North STEM Fair will take place at James M. Hill Gymnasium on March 30th. Those students chosen from the class will have the opportunity to attend the regional fair.
NOTE: Planning sheets for the projects will be given out next class so that students can plan their projects.
Mr. Henderson
This is a notice to parents that there will be a grade 6 Science test on the "Variety of Life" unit on Monday February 22nd. 
A reminder to parents and students that we are coming to the end of the "Variety of Life" unit. There will be a small summative assesment on the material covered. Students are asked to review all information and outcomes covered over the last 6 weeks.
A reminder to students that the Vertebrate Mini Research Presentation is now due. I will be copying your digital presentation during class tomorrow Wednesday January 27th.
A reminder to students that the "Moon Animal" group project is due this Wednesday January 13th. Details of the assignment are in student scribblers.
Students are now working on a cross curricular project. Students are asked to research a vertebrate animal and prepare a presentation with multiple facts regarding the particular vertebrate.
NSEE recently purchased a Drone to support grades K-6 Science and to bring STEM initiatives to the forefront for all students at NSEE. This new piece of robotics equipment will help support oucomes and will engage students in building robotics. Further benefits include capturing unique video footage for announcments and special events, study local environments, and learn about drone design and construction using 3D printing.
Students are now working on their "Hour of Code" in both Science and Technology. I have seen great excitement amongst the students and they are very motivated to complete their code assignments. I am possibly looking at a future unit of coding in the new year.