Wow!! Is it really the last day of school already?? I just want to say that it has been a true PLEASURE to teach every single one of you this year. You all hold a very special place in my heart. I am so proud of how hard you worked throughout this entire year. I know you will continue to work hard in eigth grade. Good luck in all you do and come back and visit!
And always remember.... SCIENCE ROCKS!! :)
Don't forget- you have a TEST over our unit on light on Monday! Yes, it's the last week of school... but don't mentally check out on me yet! You all did great with our review today...you can do this!
Here is the review powerpoint that we did in class today:
Here is the powerpoint that my substitute did in my classroom (I missed you all by the way!):
Download Properties of Light Powerpoint
Here is Mrs. Woyce's Powerpoint:
Download Biology of the Human Eye
Please check Mrs. Corder's and Mrs. Elgqvist's blogs for their lessons. Parents, please check i-Parent this weekend for updated grades!!
Attention all 7th graders!! Our Field Trip to the Georgia Nature Center is quickly approaching. We will be leaving the school at 9:15 AM sharp so don't be late for school that day. Here are some other tips to help make our trip a huge success:
1. School Dress code APPLIES. Please do not wear inappropriate clothes (i.e., short shorts, tank tops, etc.)
2. Wear sunscreen. From what I understand, some of the nature center is OUTSIDE. Please wear sunscreen and perhaps bring some with you if you burn easily.
3. Sunglasses will be appropriate.
4. You can bring a camera if you would like, but we will not be responsible if it is lost or stolen. You can bring an iPOD, but we will not be responsible if it is lost or stolen.
5. If you have a medical condition (listed with the school), please speak with your homeroom teacher regarding medication that day.
6. Stay with your homeroom teacher, or the teacher you are assigned to travel with.
7. Behave. Remember, you represent Simpson Middle School. Let's make a GREAT impression.
We should leave the nature center around 2:15 or 2:30 and arrive back at Simpson between 3:30-3:45. If you have any questions, be sure to ask your homeroom teacher.
I am attaching the information that you needed in your "organ-izer" in order to finish your booklet.
I can't believe that I haven't blogged since before spring break! My apologies!
Today was the SCIENCE CRCT! I am sure you all did very well. You have worked hard all year learning this material, and I am so proud of you!
Next week we will be continuing on with our journey through the human body. Look for an update next week with the exact date of the big test!
Please note: due to the assembly tomorrow, the evolution test has been moved to Friday 3/27/09. Take advantage of this extra study day! :)
Here are the powerpoints that i covered in class today. Use these to study with at home!
Students, here are the links that you will need for our computer lab activities today. You will also need these links if you need to complete this activity at home, or were absent on Monday 3/23:
First, use this powerpoint to guide you through the lessons:
Download PEPPERED MOTH LAB directions
Here is the link for the Green and Orange bugs activity:
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/interactives/evolution.html
Here is the link for the actual peppered moth simulation:
http://www.techapps.net/interactives/peppermoths.htm
If you have time, here is the gelologic timeline link:
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/education/explotime.html
Here is the peppered moth lab sheet:
Download Peppered Moth Lab Sheet
Don't forget: test on Thursday! This test covers the materials in chapters 7 and 8 in your textbook! Start studying now, don't wait until the last minute :)
We are well on our way in our studies of evolution. Do you feel like a paleontologist yet?? We will continue learning about fossils and natural selection throughout the rest of this week and into next week.
Our test over evolution will be next Thursday, 3/26/09.
The Simpson Shuffle Run/Walk and Health Fair will be held on Friday, March 27, 4:30-6:30 PM. Registration forms for the run/walk can be found at the front office and on the Simpson web site www.cobbk12.org/~simpson. Proceeds will support the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life which raises funds to fight cancer. Please join us! Together we can make a difference.
