Science 2017-2018

3/09/2018

Trimester 2 Summary

Most of Trimester 2 was dedicated to Science Fair research, development, report writing, and classroom presentations. I guided students as they planned & presented their hypothesis, X/Y variable, controls, graphs, and conclusions before & after our Science Fair Night. Our other time during Trimester 2 was spent exploring rock & water cycles associated with the Grand Canyon and other U.S. resources. View student work via their personal files found at http://tinyurl.com/ProspectSci1718

2/21/2018

If students want to register for the State Science Fair then use the link below.

Science Fair Application process listed at:
https://vstemf.zfairs.com/?f=93b9479a-5e05-4247-8003-bd86aa93accf

They will provide you with other info for submitting an abstract and getting a publicity release signed by your parents.

Keep me posted if you need more info. The deadline for applying is March 8th.

1/16/2018

Every Prospect student in science today received a personalized paper that highlights their current individual performances for Quiz #6 & #7.  I have provided a list of after-school times when
students may arrange to meet with me for additional Science Fair support.  I will remind students all week to return this paper with Guardian signature by Fri, Jan 19.

Prospect students have presented their hypothesis, X variable, Y variable, and control variables to their science core group. Prospect students have been given over 5 hours of class time so far in school
to work on their Science Fair Packet, Letter Home and Time Activity Spreadsheet. We will continue to use many class times to coordinate Science Fair learning.

Students may use their Google Drive to show you their current progress. Please keep me posted if you have any questions or concerns.

12/20/2017
Prospect students have been working on their Science Fair topic for at least the last three Thursdays. They have brainstormed ideas, researched topic options, written a testable question and identified ways to measure independent (X) and dependent (Y) variables for their project. Most students presented their plans in front of the class and received feedback from me and other students on how to efficiently collect data.

Students are bringing home a letter they have written that outlines their Science Fair project. Everyone should bring back a signed copy of their letter no later than Friday, January 5th. This letter will outline their plan for proving their testable question, days available for working in science class, and after-school options. All students need to find time outside of the school day to work on their topics.

Students may demonstrate their current progress by showing you their Google Drive files we have created in Science class. Students should be able to give you a tour of the following files:

__Science Fair Packet 2017
__Science Fair Time Activity spreadsheet
__Science Fair Letter Home

I look forward to reviewing their documentation and consulting on their progress. Students will use alot of class time to present evidence or data to prove independent and dependent variable relationships.

I am excited for my next year at MMS and appreciate all the efforts it takes to contribute to our school-wide Science Fair.

Sincerely,

Duncan

You may also view other useful resources
Prospect Science at http://tinyurl.com/ProspectSci1718.
Letter from Milton Middle School Science teachers at:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uRDnXR7wRtlWAtwAp2Xg7-1TjYQtXEyIs7dv49vI_6o/edit

9/18/2017
Hi,

Thanks for your patience while I figured out an efficient way to communicate daily science activities.

You can check out the shared Google doc I use for classroom and student learning opportunities.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lG6YIcP07UGtAzK6zMiV98gvIvh89cu22M9d75xPCho/edit?usp=sharing

Basic scroll setup lists daily classroom opportunities & resources by the week.

Students have taken two Friday quizzes (9/22 & 9/8) and submitted individual/group tabloid paper notes from three weeks' worth of activities.  I am still entering data into our PowerSchool software.  It has been a good learning curve for all of us.  I enjoy the scientific curiosity & voices throughout the day.  Most of them are not mine!  I look forward to many other voices throughout the year.

Keep me posted if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Duncan