Week 3 of 4th six weeks 1/23-1/27

This week we begin a new unit of study on the interdependence among living systems and the environment.  Living things rely on other living things in order to survive.  Also, species depend on other species for survival.  

  Many relationships exist in nature.  Predator/prey, producer/consumer, parasite/ host that occur in food webs within marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems.

 

Week 2 of 4th six weeks 1/16-1/20

This week we conclude our unit on climatic interactions with a lesson on weather and weather maps.  Not only will you gain knowledge regarding what affects weather where you live, but you will also be able to read a weather map and recognize cold and warm fronts and high and low pressure systems.

 

watch the following videos on you tube for more on weather and weather systems

How do Hurricanes Form
Meteorologist Explains Weather Maps

Week 1 of 4th six weeks 1/9-1/13

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

Welcome back students.  I hope that all of you had a restful and enjoyable Christmas break.  Now that we are all recharged its time to go full speed.  We don't slow down.  We don't back off.  We go full speed ahead for the next 16 weeks in order to achieve our goal of 100% passing and 100% level III advanced performance on this years Science STAAR exam.

4th week of 3d six weeks 12/5-12/9

This week...BENCHMARK TESTING !

Be sure to be well rested all this week so that you perform at your best.

3rd Week if 3rd Six Weeks

This week we will complete a short unit on satellite images and topographic maps.  You will learn how to use them to recognize land and erosional features.  Also you will be able to predict how they might change over time.

SCIENCE FAIR THIS WEEK!!

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Week 2 of 3rd six weeks

TEKS 8.9 B relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal features

This week we complete our study of the Earth's plate movements and the corresponding crustal features. 

There will be a short quiz on Thursday this week on plate movements and crustal features.  Be sure you are reviewing your notes and drawings. 

This week there is also a planned field trip to AMC Starplex Theatre to watch Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

Week 1 of 3rd six weeks

TEKS 8.9 B relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal features

This week is a short week students.  Not only are there no classes on Monday, but Mr. Carmona, Mrs. Salinas and I will be out on Thursday and Friday to attend a science teacher conference.  This means we have to really focus on our learning in the short time we have together this week.

Tectonic Plates!

How do they move?

Why do they move?

What happens when they move?

These are the questions we will find the answers to this week.