Ms. Lofties Science and Social Studies http://qlofties2.edublogs.org Just another Edublogs.org weblog Mon, 19 May 2008 05:08:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Science (5)19-23 http://qlofties2.edublogs.org/2008/05/19/science-519-23/ http://qlofties2.edublogs.org/2008/05/19/science-519-23/#comments Mon, 19 May 2008 05:08:56 +0000 qlofties http://qlofties2.edublogs.org/2008/05/19/science-519-23/ SCIENCE PLANS
April 28-2 2008
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties

MONDAY – TLW: Start the chapter on sound & illustrate the ear.

TUESDAY – TLW: FIELD DAY!! Students should bring their yearbooks back to school for signing!!!!

WEDNESDAY –TLW: Discover how the ear functions to enable us to hear. They will see vivid examples showing how sound travels through liquids and solids and how sound can echo or be absorbed.

THURSDAY – TLW: Discover why people’s voices sound different to them when played back from a recording, why some rock concerts sound so terrible, and explore the trick of shattering glass with the human voice.

FRIDAY – TLW: Complete science puzzles and worksheets.

HW: Be Safe and Have a Great Summer Break!!

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May 19-23
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties

This week students will complete a “Natural Disaster Activity” reinforcing issues surrounding the 5 Themes of Social Studies!!! FIELD DAY will be on TUESDAY!

First, students will be shown a video to examine realistic events and outcomes of a natural disaster. After which, students will be faced with the following scenario: You and 5 of your classmates have become deserted on an island as a result of an enormous twister. Because most of the surrounding area has been destroyed, it will take at least 10 days before you will be rescued. Your task is to come up with a detailed plan to survive until a rescue team arrives. One of your classmates has a broken rib and will not be able to help lift anything. Another classmate speaks very little English language. Two other of your classmates seldom get along due to their past differences. How will you come together to survive? (Additional considerations for survival will be provided, as well as, things needed) Students will also be asked to illustrate a picture from one of the days stranded. HW: Have a Great Summer!!!! Last day of school May 23rd.!!!

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April 5-9 2008
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties

It’s finally here….. THE LUNAR ROVER PROJECT!!!!!
Students will be divided into groups and will complete a part of the project each day. Presentations of their completed mission to the moon will be made next Wednesday and be graded by a rubric.

MONDAY – TLW: Receive project orientation. Students will also know their assigned Lunar Rover Project Group.

TUESDAY – TLW: Read and discuss background information on the moon, create a mission name, logo and patch. Students will also create a list of specialized people that they would want to go on the mission with them.

WEDNESDAY –TLW: Read about living in space and create a list of things needed to live on the moon. Students will also explain why they are needed or what they are used for.

THURSDAY – TLW: Design space suits to wear while on the moon, come up with an emergency plan for sickness and predict health problems that may arise on the moon.

FRIDAY – TLW: Start building a lunar rover from materials they brought in during the week. HW: Students should be prepared to finish building the lunar rover on Monday!

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SOCIAL STUDIES PLANS
April 28-May12
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties

THE MOSAIC PROJECT!!!

Parents!! The students are doing a wonderful job on their mosaics in social studies class. I am so pleased with their progress and how well each group is working hard to bring their picture to life! On Monday the students finished up their mosaic draft. Tuesday they begin coloring macaroni, rice, pinto beans, spaghetti, broken CD cases, beads, rocks, glass, and just a variety of things. The rest of our time will be spent in the LAB, while working with various food colors, watercolors, acrylic paints, tile scorers, glue, etc. I should have the foundation boards ready for students to start painting and gluing down small pieces by Thursday. They are really excited about completing this project and it shows. I think this will be a piece they will never forget!! I know I won’t!!!

I will continue to keep you posted with our progress and/or any changes. Right now – The projected due date to have “Mosaics Around The World” complete is: Friday May 9th. This will give all projects time to dry over the weekend and be ready to present to the class on Monday May 12th.

Thanks in advance for helping them with any purchases towards doing this project. We really appreciate it!!

Ms. Lofties ☺

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April 28-2 2008
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties

MONDAY – TLW: What is Inheritance! C3:3 p72-75 (6.6.4)

TUESDAY – TLW: Discover what is it that makes each of us different? Genes, Genetics, and DNA. (6.6.4)

WEDNESDAY –TLW: Examine Cell Forms and Functions, Human Genome, Big as Life: Obesity in America , and Healthy Habits (6.6.4)

THURSDAY – TLW: In class lab activity! Students will use a scale and a yard stick to calculate their BMI.

FRIDAY – TLW: In class lab acitivity! Students will present “Match and Compare My Traits”

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April 21-25
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties

MONDAY – TLW: Introduce the Mosaic Project!!! Students will design and create their very own Mosaic by working in 6 collaborative groups. Students will glue small pieces of colored materials/objects onto a smooth surface creating a realistic picture of interest from China, India, Rome, Egypt, Mesopotamia, or Memphis. Students are encouraged to choose their subject wisely in an effort to make the mosaic look great while using their creative imaginations.

TUESDAY – TLW: – Class will collaborate with the Art teacher (Mr. Gordon) to get a framework for designing and creating an actual mosaic. Students will be assigned their perspective area of design and should start brainstorming which items/small objects they want to use and bring in.

WEDNESDAY –TLW: Students will pair off inside their groups to search for pictures via Internet to used in the mosaic creation. Students are encouraged to choose a simple but symbolic picture of the area they are assigned to represent. HW: Bring in items/objects for Mosaic creation.

THURSDAY – TLW: Begin rough draft sketch or outline of chosen mosaic design. HW: Bring in items/objects for Mosaic creation.

FRIDAY – TLW: Finish the outline drawing of the chosen mosaic! Student’s progress will be checked for a grade at this point! Students should also begin discussing the way they want to color any objects needed for this project. For example: food coloring or paint? Will the group require a strainer to accomplish this task, etc. HW: Bring in items/objects for Mosaic creation.

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April 21-25 2008
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties

MONDAY – TLW: Family Life Curriculum

TUESDAY – TLW: Family Life Curriculum

WEDNESDAY –TLW: Family Life Curriculum

THURSDAY – TLW: Family Life Curriculum

FRIDAY – TLW: Family Life Curriculum

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April 7-11, 2008
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties

MONDAY – TLW: TCAP Review! Focus Classification

TUESDAY – TLW: TCAP Review! Focus Light Energy

WEDNESDAY –TLW: TCAP Review!

THURSDAY – TLW: TCAP Review!

FRIDAY – TLW: TCAP Review!

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April 7-11, 2008
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties

MONDAY – TLW: Spanish

TUESDAY – TLW: TCAP Review!

WEDNESDAY –TLW: TCAP Review!

THURSDAY – TLW: TCAP Review!

FRIDAY – TLW: TCAP Review!

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April 2, 2008 at 12:33 pm · Filed under Uncategorized ·

Parents-Germantown Middle School does not allow students to chew gum. However, students are ignoring this rule more and more each day, without regard. Each student has been reminded of this rule and warned excessively. As a result, after school detentions will now be automatically issued to any (6A) student caught chewing, effective immediately. Failure to serve an assigned after school detention, will result in further disciplinary actions. Please talk with your child about the consequences for not complying with this rule.

Thank you,
—————-TEAM 6A———————-
Ms. Lofties, Mrs. O’Bryan, Mrs. G. Williams

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