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Posted: January 17, 2014

Science Grades 6M & 6R Jan. 17th/14

Reminder:  Students are now finishing up their practical section on "Electricity".  Students were required to build a working series and parallel circuit and demonstrate that the circuit works properly. Science classes will  now focus on Science Fair projects for the next 4 weeks.  Each student will be required to develop a project in the areas of an Experiment, Innovation or Study.   Further information will be handed out to students next week. Have a great weekend!Mr. Henderson

Posted: December 2, 2013

Science Grade 6M & 6R Homework Dec. 2nd/13

Homework 6M & 6R:Students are asked to research and find out the technical name of a "Dimmer Switch". Students will also begin  building different types of circuits powering light bulbs, motors, and bells.

Posted: November 27, 2013

Grade 6M & 6R Science Nov. 27th/13

A reminder to all students that your "Electricity Safety" poster should be complete and will need to be printed off by the end of the week.  This can be done in the computer lab.We will begin exploring "Current Electricity" and work on building Series and Parallel Circuits during class time. Topics Covered:*Static Electricity*Electrical Safety*Atoms/Protons/Neutrons/Electrons

Posted: November 20, 2013

Grade 6M & 6R Science Info Nov. 20th/13

A reminder to all students that we will continue with our Static Electricity Centres next class using scientific inquiry to discover actions and reactions to static charges. Students will also be asked to complete their Electricity Safety Posters with their partners in class by the end of next week. Note:Parent teacher interviews are on Thursday November 21st from 5:30 - 7:30 pm and again on Friday morning from 9:00 - 11:30 am. Mr. Henderson

Posted: October 25, 2013

Science Grades 6M & 6R October 25th 2013

A reminder to students and parents that we have finished our unit on "The Solar System".  We will begin the next unit on "Electricity" and the importance of having it in our lives along with safety tips when dealing with Electricity.   Have a great weekend everyone and see you tonight at the Fall Fair!!   Essential Outcomes: Electricity Static Electricity - Electrons and protons (303-22) Circuits (303-25) Generating Electricity (303-28) Transformation of Energy (303-29)  

Posted: October 17, 2013

Science Homework 6M & 6R Oct. 17th/13

Students are reminded that we have finished our unit on "The Solar System".  There will be a test on the unit this Monday and Tuesday Oct. 21st and 22nd.  An outline of what will be asked is in each students scribbler. Mr. Henderson         Attached is an outline of what has been covered.
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Posted: October 9, 2013

Science Homework Grades 6M/6R October 9th/13

A reminder to students that the Solar System Research Assignment must be passed in by Tuesday October 15th. The class will be finishing up the "Solar System Unit' by next Friday October 18th.    Our next unit will focus on "Electricity".   Happy Thanksgiving everyone and have a great long weekend!   Mr. Henderson

Posted: September 17, 2013

Science 6M & 6R Planet Project Sept. 17th/13

Science Assignment:   Students will be working on a Planet Research Assignment over the next two weeks.  Most of the work will be done in class.  Students will be required to conduct some of the research on their planet at home.   Teams of two have been established to complete this assignment which is due on Friday September 27th.   Attached is the assignment.
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Posted: September 12, 2013

Grade 6M & 6R Homework Sept. 12th/13

Student are asked to complete the meaning of each term on the class handout.  Handouts are in each students Science Scribbler.   NOTE:  I am asking students to start thinking about a planet they would like to research.  Next week students will receive their first assignment researching a specific planet in the solar System.

Posted: September 11, 2013

Science Welcome Grade 6 Students & Parents

I wanted to welcome all my students to grade 6 Science!  There will be wonderful things to explore this year and I am sure every student will have a great time investigating the world of Space, Diversity of Life, Electricity, and Flight.   Attached is an outline of the grade 6 year along with detailed information regarding assessing student work.   Jamie Henderson
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