Our next unit will be on cells and the human body. My plan is to finish this unit by Spring Break, then after break teach a 2 week unit on Heredity/Genetics. That will give us about a month to study for the EOG.

After we learn each system I plan to have a short 10-15 question quiz. So, students may have a quiz once a week on the topic. There will also be one final project for the year which I will give in a few weeks. I cannot believe how time flies!

*** I have already put posters on the walls of the systems of the body. Please inform your child that we will be discussing body parts that might seem funny, especially when talking about the digestive system. I expect students to be mature and understand that normal functions of the body have to occur so we can remain healthy. *** Thanks.

Test tomorrow!!! Please study.

Several students have missing work and I will not take makeup work after the test. Your child knows what they are missing but if you have questions please email me.

Thanks.

Annual Auction Theme Baskets

Auction Baskets- Due to difficulties with Mrs. Fail's basket theme, we have requested permission to change themes to something less costly. Our new basket theme is Bedtime. Anyone willing to help with the baskets can donate children's books, blankets, night lights, stuffed bears, sleeping bags, pillows, or anything that is bedtime related. I feel this will be much better since everyone can donate a small portion.
Items due Friday, March 8. 

Thanks,
Mrs. Fail

Weekly Reminder:
Progress Reports will go home Wednesday. 

Roller Coaster Links

5A- Link

5B/5C- Link

These links on the left side will help you study for the test on Thursday. :-)

• Force and Motion Flashcards
• Force and Motion Quizlet
• Physics4Kids
• Newton's Laws
• Simple Machines Flashcards
• Simple Machines Test
• Force and Motion Crossword
• Force and Motion Interactive
• F&M Jeopardy
• 
  

Extra Credit

Name________________________________________________Period_________Score______/10

List the six simple machines, their principles and uses.  Draw a sketch of each one.

Machine	Drawing	Principle (how it works)	Examples of Use

Simple Machine Vocabulary:  Define and explain how the following works.

Balanced and Unbalanced Force
Gravity on Earth and Moon
Momentum

Compound machines have two or more simple machine concepts working together to make work easier.  List three compound machines and describe the two or more simple machine concepts found within them.

Compound Machine	Combination of Simple Machine Concepts

Test 2/28/13

Things to know:

All Simple Machines. Know how they work and be able to identify pictures. 

How to read Distance/Time graphs. 

Speed=Distance/Time

Gravity differs on the moon. How?

3 Laws of Motion- be able to read examples and state the law. 

The things that influence a pendulum's swings. 

Vocabulary:

Force

Gravity

Speed 

Motion

Friction

Momentum

Velocity

Acceleration

Graph- constant speed

Graph- no motion

Pendulum

Inclined plane 

Screw

Pulley

Lever

Wedge

Wheel and Axel

Newton’s Laws (1-3) 

Homework tonight is for 5A to finish their Newton's Law booklet. 

We had a good day today, let us keep up the good work!

Mrs. Fail

Newton Scavenger Hunt
Life
Life, Laws and Quiz
Once you finish, you may complete the quiz on the website. 

Today we learned how to calculate speed using the formula speed=distance/time. Tonight's homework is a review sheet on distance/time graphs.

5A- please remember to bring old magazines or newspapers for class tomorrow. We will do creating a fun booklet.

I was glad to see everyone had a great break. 6 more weeks to spring break!!!!!!!!!

Happy Valentines Day!!!

Many students were asking about the Europe trip next year. Please visit the link for more information. We would love to have you come!

Education Travel Tour-Update

If you attended the information meeting last evening, then you left very excited about our upcoming tour. We had people enrolling during and after the meeting. Thank you for attending.

If you could not attend the meeting then its okay. I will be happy to meet with you at a time convenient to you so I can share some more information with you. please remember that the $100 discount ends on Feb. 28th so you want to enroll to secure that discount. It only takes $95 to enroll.

If you have interest in this tour and may not be certain at this time or if you are pretty sure you want to travel with us please visit our tour webpage (www.eftours.com/1392519) and click on "tell my teacher i'm interested" located above the GREEN "enroll on this tour" button. This will let me know that you have an interest and I can keep in contact with you and send you an information package.

I look forward to talking to you over the next few days so I can get you started on the road to a wonderful tour experience. Please email me at rknight@neusecharterschool.org .

Richard Knight

For Laptop Groups today

Friction

Gravity Fun Facts
Just for fun for students to review at home.

Tonight's homework: Students from each class have a worksheet to complete on Force.

Valentines Day

There will be a Valentines Day Party on Feb. 14 in the cafeteria from 11:15 to 2:00. Students can exchange Valentines Day cards, eat snacks, and watch a movie.
Parents:
1. If you would like a class list for cards, please email me.
2. If you are planning to help with the party, please arrive 30 minutes early to help.
3. Donations of paper bags are appreciated for students to hold cards.
4. Sign up where to bring food/drinks    Link

****Just a reminder that a student does have an allergy to red dye****** Please consider purchasing some items without red coloring

We are looking forward to a wonderful time together!

I just finished grading the tests and want to thank everyone for their hard work! You all did excellent!!! If you took your EOG folders home this weekend keep working hard. Next week we will be starting a new unit on Force and Motion. This will be the topic we will be working on throughout the end of February. For a lab, I need those who have Hotwheels cars to please bring one in. (Please put your name on the car) Also, if 5A has any magazines we can cut up for a college of Force and Motion we could really use them later on.

Students have Jump Rope for Heart sales. The more money we raise, the more P.E/recess equipment we can get!

Everyone have a great weekend

Love, Mrs Fail

TEST TOMORROW!!!! Please see the post on Feb. 1 for details about what to know and extra credit.

Some parents would like to know which EOG prep books I recommend if they want to buy one. I have purchased this book: Coach EOG However, my book does not have the practice tests. If anyone purchases this book, may I please see it for a day or two??? Thanks. I know some teachers say Competitive Edge books are great also. However, the website confuses me a little on how to order. Hope this helps.

England, Ireland, and Wales trip meeting is in the media center on Feb. 12 at 5:00pm. If you are interested at all, please come to hear detailed information about the trip! I have been to London before and would encourage anyone to go once in their lifetime! Even if you are unsure now, just go to the meeting before deciding. :-)

For the past two days we have been learning how to save energy. I thought this website was nice to explain why energy is important.

Kids Energy

Please continue to bring in the $8.00 for the play. It is due Friday.

There is a test on Heat Transfer and Energy on Friday. Please study.

I have decided not to require each student to purchase and EOG prep book. I have found lots of resources for us to use. However, if you want to purchase one for your child, I have several I can recommend and would encourage you to buy one if you feel its necessary.

Thanks,
Mrs. Fail

Reminder!!!! $8.00 is due Friday for the play. 

Today we completed a Paideia on Energy. As a reflection students are to: 

Research ways to save energy at School, Home, and Work (for Parents)

Write a letter to me and answer the following questions:

1.                       Why is saving energy important?

2.                       Pledge things that you will do to save energy. (3/4 to 1 page)

Use this link to help. 
Kids Energy

Test and EC

Extra Credit for Test on Feb. 8

Vocabulary:

Heat

Friction

Kinetic Energy

Potential Energy

Electromagnetic

Insulator

Conductor

Convection

Conduction

Radiation

Temperature

Thermometer

Mechanical energy

Thermal energy

Know:

How heat moves from warmer areas to cool areas

How molecules move when it is hot or cold.

Dark colors absorb heat while shiny objects reflect heat. 

What is magnetism and how to magnets work. 

Be able to read scenarios and determine if it is conduction, convection or radiation. (Conduction is heat transfer through solids by touching, convection is heat transfer through gas/liquid by currents, radiation is heat transfer through waves) 

Be able to read scenarios and determine if it is kinetic or potential energy. 

Insulation is the opposite of a conductor and prevents heat and electric flows. 

Metals are good conductors while things like rubber are good insulators. 

Sound travels by waves

Pitch is highest when there is a high frequency of sound waves. 

We have read over 100 scenarios of conduction, convection and radiation, and some students are still mixing them up. PLEASE know the difference.

Also, some students are still missing classwork/homework assignments.