I am sorry that I have not been posting homework on this blog. Unfortunately I can not secure my blog. There have also been a couple of recent incidences that made me worry about it's security, therefore I will no longer be using this blog for the remainder of the 2009-10 school year.
If you have questions about homework or class, please email me at ellsworthj@issaquah.wednet.edu
Thank you,
Mr. Ellsworth
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
April 19-23
Last week was crazy...being sick monday and tuesday is not fun.
This week we are continueing to look at some simple animals...Hydra, Daphnia, Black worms and wow bugs.
Homework:
Monday: None
Tuesday or Wednesday: Animal #3 (All Due to when the Wow bugs break their pupae.)
Thursday: Study your Squid Disection notes.
Friday: None
Next week...test on tuesday on Animals. Then we will start an endangered animal project.
This week we are continueing to look at some simple animals...Hydra, Daphnia, Black worms and wow bugs.
Homework:
Monday: None
Tuesday or Wednesday: Animal #3 (All Due to when the Wow bugs break their pupae.)
Thursday: Study your Squid Disection notes.
Friday: None
Next week...test on tuesday on Animals. Then we will start an endangered animal project.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Quiz Tomorrow
Students will have a quiz on the four animals from Animal #2.
They will need to properly label the animals body parts.
This is a closed book quiz.
Thanks
Mr. Ellsworth
They will need to properly label the animals body parts.
This is a closed book quiz.
Thanks
Mr. Ellsworth
Monday, April 5, 2010
Welcome Back KIDDOS
This week we will wrap up our lessons on physical traits in animals...and start on behavioral traits.
Monday: Mystery Animal: A paragraph describing a mystery animal, that will be read to the class for people to make predictions.
Tuesday: None
Wednesday: Animal #3
Thursday: None
Friday: None
Monday: Mystery Animal: A paragraph describing a mystery animal, that will be read to the class for people to make predictions.
Tuesday: None
Wednesday: Animal #3
Thursday: None
Friday: None
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
March 22-26
This week we are going to start looking at animal structures.
Monday: None
Tuesday: Animal #1 Extension
Wednesday:None
Thursday: Animal #1
Friday: None
New Policies for Trimester #3:
3rd Trimester Policy: Ellsworth Science Syllabus
Folders
Students’ assignments will no longer be graded as a folder. Each individual assignment will either be graded for completion or accuracy. Therefore it will be the responsibility of the student to organize and keep track of their assignments, so they can use those assignments for the study guide and to study for tests.
Tests
Tests will not longer be open assignments. Students will not be able to use notes, class work, homework or labs on the test. As we prepare to handle the pressure of 7th grade science next year, it’s important that students learn to prepare and take science tests. There will be no re-takes.
Late Policy
Assignments will not be accepted after the due date unless the student has an excused absence. If the assignment was assigned prior to the student’s absence they are required to turn in the assignment the same day of their return. If an assignment is assigned during an excused absence, the student has three days to make up all work. If your child has a pre-arranged absence, they will get their make-up work after their return.
Gum
Students may not have gum in class. It is a school and district science safety rule that students may not have gum, food or drink in class. Up until this point students have been given warnings. Students will get one warning this trimester and after that they will receive 101’s for each incident.
Tardiness
Students have adequate time to get into class and find their seats. If a student is not in their seat by the beginning of class, they will be given a tardy. On the third tardy they will get a 101.
Printing
Students may not print assignments in class the day the assignment is due. If there is an assignment that a student can or must complete using the computer, students must print the assignment before the start of class or it will be considered late. Students can not print in the library. There are two options if your home printer is not working or you do not have a printer at home. You can email the assignment to Mr. Ellsworth the night before the assignment is due. Secondly, you can come before school to print the assignment out.
Thanks for Reading…Lets have a great Third Trimester!
Monday: None
Tuesday: Animal #1 Extension
Wednesday:None
Thursday: Animal #1
Friday: None
New Policies for Trimester #3:
3rd Trimester Policy: Ellsworth Science Syllabus
Folders
Students’ assignments will no longer be graded as a folder. Each individual assignment will either be graded for completion or accuracy. Therefore it will be the responsibility of the student to organize and keep track of their assignments, so they can use those assignments for the study guide and to study for tests.
Tests
Tests will not longer be open assignments. Students will not be able to use notes, class work, homework or labs on the test. As we prepare to handle the pressure of 7th grade science next year, it’s important that students learn to prepare and take science tests. There will be no re-takes.
Late Policy
Assignments will not be accepted after the due date unless the student has an excused absence. If the assignment was assigned prior to the student’s absence they are required to turn in the assignment the same day of their return. If an assignment is assigned during an excused absence, the student has three days to make up all work. If your child has a pre-arranged absence, they will get their make-up work after their return.
Gum
Students may not have gum in class. It is a school and district science safety rule that students may not have gum, food or drink in class. Up until this point students have been given warnings. Students will get one warning this trimester and after that they will receive 101’s for each incident.
Tardiness
Students have adequate time to get into class and find their seats. If a student is not in their seat by the beginning of class, they will be given a tardy. On the third tardy they will get a 101.
Printing
Students may not print assignments in class the day the assignment is due. If there is an assignment that a student can or must complete using the computer, students must print the assignment before the start of class or it will be considered late. Students can not print in the library. There are two options if your home printer is not working or you do not have a printer at home. You can email the assignment to Mr. Ellsworth the night before the assignment is due. Secondly, you can come before school to print the assignment out.
Thanks for Reading…Lets have a great Third Trimester!
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Week of 3/15-3/19
Sorry I am a little behind this week...swamped in grading.
Monday: WA Plant Presentations- No homework
Tuesday: WA Plant Presentations/ Reviewed Plant Life cycle Explanations- No Homework
Wednesday: Final Plant Earth Video (Deep Ocean or Seasonal Forest)- Homework: Bring in a picture of your favorite animal (may be out of magazine or off internet).
Thursday: Intoduction to Animals- No Homework
Friday: Animal Game- No Homework
Monday: WA Plant Presentations- No homework
Tuesday: WA Plant Presentations/ Reviewed Plant Life cycle Explanations- No Homework
Wednesday: Final Plant Earth Video (Deep Ocean or Seasonal Forest)- Homework: Bring in a picture of your favorite animal (may be out of magazine or off internet).
Thursday: Intoduction to Animals- No Homework
Friday: Animal Game- No Homework
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Great Washington Plants
Monday we took a test on Plants. Those should be coming back soon.
Tuesday, wednesday and thursday working on a project: Poster and Presentation. Students were given a partner and the name of a plant that lives in Washington...
Research 10 Interesting Facts
Create a colorful and informative poster.
Present your information in a creative way...song, dance, poem, skit, newsbroadcast.
(No Powerpoint, no reading poster in front of class.)
Tuesday, wednesday and thursday working on a project: Poster and Presentation. Students were given a partner and the name of a plant that lives in Washington...
Research 10 Interesting Facts
Create a colorful and informative poster.
Present your information in a creative way...song, dance, poem, skit, newsbroadcast.
(No Powerpoint, no reading poster in front of class.)
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Due Tomorrow
WFP Explanations: Typed, double spaced 12pt font.
Folders: All assignments organized and fully completed.
Since you've had two work days, you should be done with these items.
Study Guide will be reviewed tomorrow...test has moved to Monday.
Folders: All assignments organized and fully completed.
Since you've had two work days, you should be done with these items.
Study Guide will be reviewed tomorrow...test has moved to Monday.
Monday, March 1, 2010
March 1-5
TEST FRIDAY ON PLANTS!
Tuesday will be a work day, students can work on their Explanations, Make-up assignments, or their study guide.
Monday: Finish WFP Explanations
(3 paragraphs on Germination, Pollination and Fertilization)
Double Spaced 12pt. Font
Due Thursday
Tuesday: Study Guide Due Friday
Wednesday: Study Guide and WFP Explanations
Thursday: Study For TEST
Friday: No Homework
Tuesday will be a work day, students can work on their Explanations, Make-up assignments, or their study guide.
Monday: Finish WFP Explanations
(3 paragraphs on Germination, Pollination and Fertilization)
Double Spaced 12pt. Font
Due Thursday
Tuesday: Study Guide Due Friday
Wednesday: Study Guide and WFP Explanations
Thursday: Study For TEST
Friday: No Homework
Friday, February 26, 2010
WEEKEND WARRIORS
Hello Students,
This weekend you should work on completing the rough drafts for all three explanations. Make sure that your explanations answer the following questions and give information that explains those answers. Rough Drafts can be hand written or typed.
Germination:
What is Germination?
WFP have what type of seeds?
How do WFP seeds change over time?
Pollination:
What is Pollination?
WFP have what type of flower?
WFP conduct what type of pollination?
Fertilization:
What is Fertilization?
Descibe what a WFP seed pod.
What other types of seed pods are there?
Best of Luck,
Mr. Ellsworth
This weekend you should work on completing the rough drafts for all three explanations. Make sure that your explanations answer the following questions and give information that explains those answers. Rough Drafts can be hand written or typed.
Germination:
What is Germination?
WFP have what type of seeds?
How do WFP seeds change over time?
Pollination:
What is Pollination?
WFP have what type of flower?
WFP conduct what type of pollination?
Fertilization:
What is Fertilization?
Descibe what a WFP seed pod.
What other types of seed pods are there?
Best of Luck,
Mr. Ellsworth
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Website for Plant #4
Monday, February 22, 2010
Week 2/22-2/26
Hope you all had a safe and relaxing break.
This week we are starting to write explanations for each stage of a plant's life cycle. Each paragraph will be roughly a paragraph and will need to cover some key questions that the students copied down in class. These will be turned in typed the day before the Plant Test. Our wisconsin fast plants are in the pollination stage and quickly moving into fertilization. We will be discussing flowers, asexual/ sexual reproduction, and discussing seed formation within the seed pods. There will be a test next week on Friday March 5th.
Monday: Germination Explanation Rough Draft
Tuesday: Plant #4 Extension
Wednesday: No Homework
Thursday: Pollination Explanation Rough Draft
Friday: No Homework
Note: Students with allergies are not excused from class. They spend roughly 50 minutes in the classroom, and there is more pollen in the air outside than in my classroom. If your student needs to take a break, tell them to ask to go to the restroom.
Thanks
Mr. Ellsworth
This week we are starting to write explanations for each stage of a plant's life cycle. Each paragraph will be roughly a paragraph and will need to cover some key questions that the students copied down in class. These will be turned in typed the day before the Plant Test. Our wisconsin fast plants are in the pollination stage and quickly moving into fertilization. We will be discussing flowers, asexual/ sexual reproduction, and discussing seed formation within the seed pods. There will be a test next week on Friday March 5th.
Monday: Germination Explanation Rough Draft
Tuesday: Plant #4 Extension
Wednesday: No Homework
Thursday: Pollination Explanation Rough Draft
Friday: No Homework
Note: Students with allergies are not excused from class. They spend roughly 50 minutes in the classroom, and there is more pollen in the air outside than in my classroom. If your student needs to take a break, tell them to ask to go to the restroom.
Thanks
Mr. Ellsworth
Friday, February 12, 2010
Plant #3 Extension--No Germinaton Explanation
Here is the url for Plant #3 Extension...you can cut and paste it into the address of your internet page.
http://biology.clc.uc.edu/courses/bio104/photosyn.htm
There is NO HOMEWORK over break...I've decided to hold off on the Germinaton Explanation until after break. Have a great time!
http://biology.clc.uc.edu/courses/bio104/photosyn.htm
There is NO HOMEWORK over break...I've decided to hold off on the Germinaton Explanation until after break. Have a great time!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
weekend homework
Plant #1 Extension
All 50 term definitions are due monday...you had two class periods to get started!
Good Luck
Mr. E
All 50 term definitions are due monday...you had two class periods to get started!
Good Luck
Mr. E
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Week 2/1-2/5
This week we are starting to chart the growth of our wisconsin fast plants, identify the parts and functions of plants, and we will begin to discuss germination by germinating bean and corn seeds in paper towels.
No homework this week...rest up for Stanford testing.
Best Luck,
Mr. Ellsworth
No homework this week...rest up for Stanford testing.
Best Luck,
Mr. Ellsworth
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Microscopes and Cell TEST
There is a test tomorrow on microscopes and cells. Students should also turn in their study guides.
Best of Luck,
Mr. Ellsworth
PS- Its that time of year when 6th graders begin to morph into 7th graders, which usually causes an increase in social behavior and public displays of affection. If you get a change, please talk to your students about appropriate behavior, dress code, and the real purpose of going to school.
Best of Luck,
Mr. Ellsworth
PS- Its that time of year when 6th graders begin to morph into 7th graders, which usually causes an increase in social behavior and public displays of affection. If you get a change, please talk to your students about appropriate behavior, dress code, and the real purpose of going to school.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Week 1/25-1/30
This week we are finishing our discussions about cells and microscopes.
Monday we will discuss Cell #3: protozoa and I will hand out the study guide. We have a test on microscopes and cells Friday January 29. Tuesday will be a work day...students that need to complete assignments, work on study guide or need to study for the test will have the class period. Wednesday we are going to plant seeds for our next unit starting next week on plants. Thursday we will review and play a review game for the test. Friday we will take our Microscope and Cell test.
HOMEWORK:
Monday: Work On study Guide
Tuesday: Work On Study Guide
Wednesday: Review Study Guide
Thursday: Prepare for test
Monday we will discuss Cell #3: protozoa and I will hand out the study guide. We have a test on microscopes and cells Friday January 29. Tuesday will be a work day...students that need to complete assignments, work on study guide or need to study for the test will have the class period. Wednesday we are going to plant seeds for our next unit starting next week on plants. Thursday we will review and play a review game for the test. Friday we will take our Microscope and Cell test.
HOMEWORK:
Monday: Work On study Guide
Tuesday: Work On Study Guide
Wednesday: Review Study Guide
Thursday: Prepare for test