LIFE SCIENCE BLOG, MAY 28 TO JUNE 1, 2012

-Monday 28, No classes

-Tuesday and Wednesday, the students will have the time to practice the National Anthem in Life Science class.

-Wednesday 30, Early dismissal, a.m. Schedule

-Thursday 31, National Anthem Test

For the National Anthem test the student needs to wear Black or Dark blue Pants or skirt and white formal shirt and black shoes.

 - DPTO Garage Sale, Saturday, June 2, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

  - Choir End of the Year Carnival, Saturday, June 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

LIFE SCIENCE BLOG, MAY 14 TO MAY 18, 2012

MAP Testing Schedule for 6^th grade

Tuesday, May 15, 10:05-11:20, Reading

Tuesday, May 22, 8:30-9:45, Language usage
Wednesday, May 23, 11:40-12:55, Math

This week the students are going to learn about:

CHAPTER 20; THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND REPRODUCTION

·        The Human Life Cycle

                  -        Development Before Birth
                  -        Protection and Nourishment
                  -        Birth
                  -        Growth and Development

Wednesday, May 16, we will have our Fourth Evaluation for Fourth Quarter (chapter 20, The Endocrine System and Reproduction)

The students can practice for the test online, visit PHSchool.com Web code: cea-4070

CHAPTER 21; POPULATIONS AND COMMUNITIES

      ·        Living Things and The Environment

                  -        Habitats
                  -        Biotic Factors
                  -        Abiotic Factors
                  -        Levels of Organization

WORKING IN CLASS AND WHATEVER THEY DO NOT FINISH, THEY WILL TAKE HOME.

Classwork / Homework:

Section 3, Assessment, p690
Skills Lab, Growing up, p691
Section 1, Assessment, p708

LIFE SCIENCE BLOG, MAY 7 TO MAY 11, 2012
MAP Testing Schedule for 6^th grade

Thursday, May 10, 8:30-9:45, Math

Tuesday, May 15, 10:05-11:20, Reading
Tuesday, May 22, 8:30-9:45, Language usage

This week the students are going to learn about:

CHAPTER 20; THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND REPRODUCTION

      ·        The Endocrine System

-        Hormones and the Endocrine System

                  -        Functions of Endocrine Glands
                  -        Negative Feedback

·        The Male and Female Reproductive Systems

-        Sexual Reproduction

                  -        Male Reproductive System
                  -        Female Reproductive System
                  -        The Menstrual Cycle

·        The Human Life Cycle

-        Development Before Birth

             -        Protection and Nourishment
                  -        Birth
                  -        Growth and Development

WORKING IN CLASS AND WHATEVER THEY DO NOT FINISH, THEY WILL TAKE HOME.

Classwork / Homework:

Section 1, Assessment, p670
Section 2, Assessment, p681
Section 3, Assessment, p690
 

LIFE SCIENCE BLOG, MAY 2 TO MAY 4, 2012

 No classes on Monday April 30 and Tuesday May 1

This week the students are going to learn about:

CHAPTER 19; THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

   ·        Alcohol and Other Drugs

           -        Drug Abuse
           -        Kinds of Abused Drugs
           -        Alcohol

Friday, May 4, we will have our Third Evaluation for Fourth Quarter (chapter 19, The Nervous System)

The students can practice for the test online, visit PHSchool.com Web code: cea-4060

WORKING IN CLASS AND WHATEVER THEY DO NOT FINISH, THEY WILL TAKE HOME.

Classwork / Homework:

Section 4, Assessment, p656