6 TH Grade Science Notebook 2 nd Semester 2015. Science: TOC TABLE OF CONTENTS Date Activity Titlepg. # 9/9/14 9/11/14 9/15/14 9/17/14 9/22/14 9/30/14.

6TH Grade Science Notebook

2nd Semester 2015

Science: TOC

TABLE OF CONTENTSDate Activity Title pg. #9/9/149/11/149/15/149/17/149/22/149/30/1410/7/1410/15/1410/20/1410/24/1410/27/1410/29/1410/31/1411/4/1411/12/1411/14/1411/17/1411/18/1411/20/1411/24/1412/3/1412/4/1412/5/1412/?/1412/17/1412/18/14

All about meSponge Bob SafetyLife of a Raisin LabLife of a Raisin continuedLiving vs. NonlivingKingdomsMicroscopesMicroscope Lab (focal plane)Field of ViewElodeaSize of a ProtistEnvironmental ImpactMini pond safariAppropriate Student behaviorAnatomy of a flowerNotebook CheckCheek cell investigationBuilding blocks of lifePyramid ChallengeCellsOrganellesCell JeopardySeeds and rootsLife: Plant video notesSnailsSnail Lab

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Science: TOC

TABLE OF CONTENTSDate Activity Title pg. #

1/6/151/12/151/14/151/16/151/21/151/23/15

Cockroach ObservationCockroach InvestigationCockroach OlympicsDesigning an InsectPersonal GrowthNotebook Check

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Science – Jan. 9, 2015

LT: I can make inferences about insects based on my observations

Do Now: What is an insect? (describe in your own words/ draw a diagram)

Do Now 1/8/14: Make an inference about why this reading is called “The Insect Empire”.

1/6/15 Cockroach Observation Insect Empire Notes

REFLECTION 1/9/15

- Now that you know more about insects, write a new definition that is more specific than your last (what makes them different from other “bugs”?)-Why are insects so successful? - Why are they important to human survival?- What are two things you still wonder about?

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TAPE IN insect empire and cockroach observation 1/8/15

arachnid(red knee tarantula)

Insect (butterfly)

6 legs 3 body parts 2 antennae 1-2 pairs of wings


LT: I can make inferences about my MHCR based on my observations

Do Now: Explain how the hiss of a Madagascar hissing cockroach is an adaptation. (what is an adaptation?)

Do Now 1/13/15: Give an example of a behavioral and a physical adaptation for a polar bear.

1/12/15 Cockroach Investigation Notes

REFLECTION 1/13/15

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TAPE IN “those amazing insects” article and MHCR observation lab

1/12/15

Adaptation:

Camel:

Giraffe:

Penguin:

A behavior or a physical characteristic that helps an organism survive in its environment.

Long eyelashes to keep sand out of their eyesCan close nostrils to keep sand out Tan color matches environmentHump stores fat for energy

Long neck (about 6 feet) to reach leaves in treesTongue is tough to protect it from thorns in treesPattern on their hair is camouflage

Thick skin and blubber to keep warmBones are solid and heavy for divingDark feathers to absorb heatWebbed feet and wing shaped like flippers to help them swim

- When does a hissing cockroach hiss? How does the hissing benefit the cockroach?

- The wheat weevil and the drummer wasp may benefit from the activities of humans. Can you think of another insect that may benefit from living around humans? Explain the benefit.

- If you bother a wasp, you might find yourself pursued by the whole colony. What do you think makes them all so aggressive?





1/12/15 Cockroach Investigation Notes (3rd)

REFLECTION 1/13/15

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Adaptation:

Camel:

Giraffe:

Penguin:


Long eyelashes and eyebrows to keep the sand out of their eyesClose nostrilsHump stores fat for energyTan color matches the desert

Long tongue that is tough to protect them from thornsLong neck to reach the leaves at the top of the treeFight with their necksPattern on fur helps them blend in

Dark feathers absorb heatBones are solid and heavy for divingHuddle in groups for body heatThick skin and blubber for warmthWings are flippers for swimming up to 15 mph








1/12/15 Cockroach Investigation Notes (4th)

REFLECTION 1/13/15

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1/12/15

Adaptation:

Camel:

Giraffe:

Penguin:


Double rows of eyelashes that keeps the sand out of their eyesStore fat in their hump as an energy sourceThey can close their nostrilsTan color matches environmentShort fur Wide feet so they don’t sink in the sand

Long tongue that is tough to protect from thornsCamouflage – spots help them blend in with the treesLong legsTongue has dark pigment to protect from sun 6 foot neck to reach the leaves in the trees

Webbed feet for swimmingBlack feathers to absorb heatSolid bones for divingThick skin to keep warmWings are flippers for swimmingTorpedo shaped body – can swim 15 mph








1/12/15 Cockroach Investigation Notes (5th)

REFLECTION 1/13/15

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1/12/15

Adaptation:

Camel:

Giraffe:

Penguin:


The hump stores fat for energyCan close their nostrils to keep sand outThick eyelashes and eyebrows to keep sand out of their eyesCamouflage with the sand

Neck is 6 feet long for reaching leaves in treesTongue is long and tough to protect from thornsSpots are camouflage for standing under trees

High body tempWebbed feet for swimmingBlack feathers that absorb heat from sunHeavy bones for divingFlippers for swimmingBlubber to keep warm





LT: I can determine the strength of the MHCR using the scientific method

Do Now: Pound for pound what do you think the strongest animal on earth is? Is strength an adaptation? Explain.

Do Now 1/15/15: What kind of adaptations might an animal that lives in the desert have? Give at least 2 examples.

1/14/15 Cockroach Olympics Notes

REFLECTION 1/15/15

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TAPE IN “Cockroach Olympics: Tractor Pull”

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How much weight could you pull if you had the pulling power of a cockroach?

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140 lbs x 453.5 = 63490 g130 lbs x 453.5 = 58955 g

- How much weight could you pull if you had the strength of a cockroach?

- Explain how this kind of strength is an adaptation

Success Criteria

I will be successful when I finish all the sections of my lab and compare my results to the rest of the class.





1/14/15 Cockroach Olympics Notes (4th)

REFLECTION 1/15/15

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140 lbs x 453.5 = 63490 g130 lbs x 453.5 = 58955 g



Success Criteria






1/14/15 Cockroach Olympics Notes (5th)

REFLECTION 1/15/15

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8.8x =

130 lbs x 453.5 = 58955 g



Success Criteria



LT: I can identify structures and functions of my insect, including its life cycle.

Do Now: Explain how mouth parts on an insect are adaptations. Give an example of an insect whose mouth parts are specially adapted to what they eat.

Do Now 1/22/15: Get out your final draft and your rubric. Your project is due today! When you are done you will self assess using the rubric before you turn it in.

1/16/15 Designing an Insect Notes

REFLECTION 1/22/15

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TAPE IN rough draft or draw in your notebook

*You will need to get a stamp to get your final draft paper*

Success Criteria

I will be successful when I finish my rough draft of my poster and get a stamp and my final draft paper from Ms. Guiler.

I will be successful when I self assess my Final draft at a MEETING level or higher

1. Why is your insect so successful? What adaptations (structures/ functions) does it have that help it survive in the environment you’ve chosen for it to live in?

2. What would happen to your insect if the environment suddenly changed? Explain your thinking.


LT: I can self reflect on my Personal Growth this semester and ways I can improve my score.

Do Now 1/21/15: Take a Personal Growth Assessment sheet from the counter and complete it.

1/21/15 Personal Growth Notes

REFLECTION 1/21/15

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TAPE IN: Personal Grown Assessment Sheet

Success Criteria

I will be successful when I complete my personal growth assessment sheet and predict three ways that I can improve my score this semester

What are three ways in which you can improve your personal growth score by the end of the year?


LT: I can self reflect on my Personal Growth this semester and ways I can improve my score.

Do Now 1/21/15: Take a Personal Growth Assessment sheet from the counter and complete it.

1/21/15 Personal Growth Notes

REFLECTION 1/21/15

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TAPE IN: Personal Growth Assessment Sheet

Success Criteria

I will be successful when I complete my personal growth assessment sheet and predict three ways that I can improve my score this semester

What are three ways in which you can improve your personal growth score by the end of the year?


LT: I can self assess my interactive notebook using the rubric provided.

Do Now 1/21/15: Take a notebook check rubric from the materials cart and take 5 minutes to make sure your notebook is up to date

1/23/15 Notebook Check Notes

REFLECTION 1/21/15

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TAPE IN: Notebook Check Rubric

Success Criteria

I will be successful when I score a meeting or higher on my notebook using the rubric provided.

Science: Notebook Check

GlossaryGlossary

Science: Notebook Check

Notebook Check

6 TH Grade Science Notebook 2 nd Semester 2015. Science: TOC TABLE OF CONTENTS Date Activity Titlepg. # 9/9/14 9/11/14 9/15/14 9/17/14 9/22/14 9/30/14.

Documents

hissing cockroach hiss

raisin lab life

mhcr observation lab

physical adaptation

roots life

th grade science notebook

bob safety life

amazing insects article