Monday, January 9, 2012

The Rock Cycle Project

The Rock Cycle Project is the culmination of the Rock Cycle Unit.  The purpose of the this project is to show your class and your teacher that:
  • You have a thorough understanding the stages and variation of the Rock Cycle as described in chapter 4 of the text book
  • Give you a chance to present your knowledge in a way that you think will be remembered.  This is your chance to be the teacher.
Some Ideas for presentations that have already been tried successfully.  Feel free to use them if you are having trouble coming up with an idea of your own.   Paper and Present, Poster and Speech, Comic Strip (cartoon), Children’s Story Book, Skit, Song/Rap, Other (must be confirmed with your teacher).

Below are a few links to youtube videos of Rock Cycle Projects from other children and other schools.  While watching remember that not all the presentation have the same requirements as ours.  Some of the students are younger than you.

 


The most detailed information can be found by opening and reading the assignment sheet linked below

2012 Rock Cycle Project

Also; if you son or daughter needs access to a book, they may check one out from the library or use the online book at my.hrw.com.   If your child does not remember their username/password they are welcome to the temporary userneame/password below.

Username: ttemp13                        Password: w6m5x
Username: ttemp101                      Password: u4a4d
Username: ttemp22                        Password: s5s2v
Username: ttemp32                        Password: p8n2e
Username: ttemp33                        Password: x4m6x
Username: ttemp51                        Password: x6j2x
Username: ttemp61                        Password: u7y2x
Username: ttemp71                        Password: f7n4r
Username: ttemp81                        Password: t4x5v
Username: ttemp91                        Password: z4s7n

Thanks again for your constant support and help.

If you want start studying for the test or find out information for your project
QUIZLET FLASH CARDS AND SCATTER GAME FOR THE ROCK CYCLE


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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Mineral Test Study Sources

The links below will help students study for the Mineral Test on Friday.

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Thursday, December 1, 2011

Study Guides For the Final

The links below will help you study for the Final exam on Monday.

The Answer Key to the Study Guide that we made in class on Thursday



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Monday, November 21, 2011

Mineral Reading Homework

We've been having trouble with students actually doing the reading homework so we decided to assign a directed reading packet.  We handed them out in class, but apparently some kids have lost theirs, so I have included a link so that kids (or parents) can print their own.  All of Mr Kretchmar's classes have had this assignment, but not all of Mr Hill's or Mr Streitz's so if your child gives you a blank look when you ask them about it, they might not have had it assigned yet. :)

This is due on Wednesday, November 23.  The last day day before the break. 
Chapter 3 Directed Reading Packet A

We will be assigning the next Directed Reading (Chapter 4) right after the break, but I am including the link for the packet here in case anyone wants to get a head start on it

Happy Thanksgiving!
from
Mr. Kretchmar and Mr. Streitz and Mr. Hill
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Astronomy Night: Thursday, November 10, 8:30-9:30

Good Evening Fellow Astronomers,

Your children will receive a 1/2 sheet of paper on Wednesday explaining the following optional activity. If the sky is clear on Thursday evening, we should get an excellent view of the Full Moon.
Announcing! Astronomy Night!
Date: Thursday, November 11
Doors open from 8:30-9:30
Orientation: 8:45-9:00
Rooftop viewing 9:00 -9:30
Cleanup: 9:30- 9:40
Exit the building by 9:45
Requirements

1. Remember! The sky must be clear for Astronomy night. We will check for clear skies at 8:00pm. If it is cloudy or foggy or rainy, etc, Astronomy Night will be CANCELED! Don't come to school "just in case. "

2. We must have at least one Parent chaperone for every 5 students. It doesn't have to be your parent, but bring a parent and some friends. Chaperones must be a Parent, Grandparent or Guardian. No older siblings, cousins, etc can chaperone. Siblings may attend if their parent attends with them.

3. The front doors will be open from 8:30 to 8:45. We will be going upstairs at 8:45 exactly. If you arrive late and the doors are locked, go home. We will not come back down to open the doors. Students shouting from the parking lot will be having a discussion with Mr Young in the morning.

4.We will spend 10-15 minutes in orientation while we explain the rules of behavior while on the roof.

5. Dress for the weather. If it is chilly, wear a coat.

6.Students and Parents are encouraged to bring telescopes and binoculars to share.

7. To avoid being too crowded on the roof, we are limiting this star party to 50 students + chaperones. Sign up sheets are attached to Mr Kretchmar and Mr Streitz doors. If there is enough interest, we will start a waiting list and have another Astronomy Night within a few weeks.

8. Remember! If you can't attend, don't sign up. Other students will want to attend if you can't. If you have to cancel, let us know by Thursday morning so we can get some other kids signed up to go.

Questions: Ask Mr. Kretchmar in room 201 or Mr Streitz in 215

Hope to see you there.  We will try to do the next Astronomy Night on a Wednesday

Mr Kretchmar, Mr Streitz, and Mr Hill.
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Astronomy Test

The Astronomy Test is this Thursday!  Study Hard...

Click on the link for your teacher's study guide

Mr. Kretchmar's Study Guide                                        Mr Streitz's Study Guide

We will be studying in class on Tuesday and Wednesday! Students have already been given the study guides.

Make studying fun.

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Astronomy: Planetary Brochure

The link below goes to the Instruction page for the Planetary Brochure.  Please check it out if your child has not finished theirs. Planetary Brochure
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