Mrs. Burkhart's Science Classroom http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart Just another MJGDS Classrooms site Sun, 19 May 2013 17:26:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Hi Junior Scientists! http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/2013/05/17/hi-junior-scientists-78/ http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/2013/05/17/hi-junior-scientists-78/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 16:08:16 +0000 susan.burkhart http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/?p=1545 Continue reading →]]> 6th – Your CC’s are due Tuesday, May 21 so get compounding with your ideas!  Your test is the following Tuesday, May 28, with notebook due the following Wednesday.

7A – Your CC’s begin on Tuesday, May 21 with test on Thursday, May 23 and notebook due the following  Friday.

7B – We’re close to finishing – the test will be scheduled by next Friday’s blog post!

8 – We’ve decided the Solar Oven Heatoff is to be Thursday, May 23 with snacks on test day, Friday, May 24.  Your final notebook is due on that following Monday.

Have a great weekend!  Love, Mrs. Burkhart

]]> http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/2013/05/17/hi-junior-scientists-78/feed/ 0 Hi Junior Scientists! http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/2013/05/10/hi-junior-scientists-77/ http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/2013/05/10/hi-junior-scientists-77/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 14:02:43 +0000 susan.burkhart http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/?p=1542 Continue reading →]]> 6th – We’re almost finished with “The Periodic Table”, so you”ll soon find out your CC date!  Stay tuned!

7A – Your CC’s are scheduled for Monday, May 20, with test that Thursday, May 23.  Notebook due the following day!

7B – Nothing yet since we’re still “planting”.

8 – Begin thinking about the 3rd Annual Solar Cookoff and how you’re going to win!  Just started “Resources” – nothing yet!

Have a great weekend!  Love, Mrs. Burkhart

]]> http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/2013/05/10/hi-junior-scientists-77/feed/ 0 Hi Junior Scientists! http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/2013/05/03/hi-junior-scientists-76/ http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/2013/05/03/hi-junior-scientists-76/#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 15:58:29 +0000 susan.burkhart http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/?p=1540 Continue reading →]]> 6th – Onward and upward with the Periodic Table.  Nothing scheduled yet!

7A – Get ready to eat some plants as we begin our chapter “Plant Classification”.  Nothing yet.

7B – Now that our CC’s are coming to an end, we’re closing in on your next test, scheduled for Wednesday, May 8.  Notebook due the following Thursday.

8th – Your “Stars and Galaxies” test is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7.  Notebook due the following Wednesday.

Have a great weekend!  Love, Mrs. B

]]> http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/2013/05/03/hi-junior-scientists-76/feed/ 0 Hi Junior Scientists! http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/2013/04/26/hi-junior-scientists-75/ http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/2013/04/26/hi-junior-scientists-75/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:34:16 +0000 susan.burkhart http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/?p=1537 Continue reading →]]> An exciting week ahead as we induct new members of the National Junior Honor Society on Thursday, May 2 at 10:30!

6th – It “matters” that your next test is Tuesday, April 30, with notebook due the following Wednesday.

7A – You’re free and clear for awhile as we begin “Plant Classification”.

7B – Your CC’s begin on Thursday, May 2, with test on Wednesday, May 8.  Notebook due the following Thursday.

8th – Your CC’s begin Thursday, May 2, with test on Monday, May 6.  Notebook due the following Tuesday.

Have a great time with Mrs. Paul and I’ll see you soon!  Love, Mrs B

]]> http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/2013/04/26/hi-junior-scientists-75/feed/ 0 Hi Junior Scientists! http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/2013/04/19/hi-junior-scientists-74/ http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/2013/04/19/hi-junior-scientists-74/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:02:16 +0000 susan.burkhart http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/?p=1535 Continue reading →]]> 6th – As you know, your CC’s are due Tuesday, April 23.  I can’t wait to see what you have to show us!  Your test is Tuesday, April 30, with notebook due the following day.

7A – Your CC’s begin Monday, April 22, with test on Thursday, April 25.  Notebook due the following day.

7B – Still talking about Pavlov – nothing scheduled yet.

8 – Your CC’s begin Thursday, April 25.  Test most probably Wednesday, April 1 with notebook due the following day.

Have a great long weekend!  Love, Mrs. Burkhart

]]> http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/2013/04/19/hi-junior-scientists-74/feed/ 0 Hi Junior Scientists! http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/2013/04/11/hi-junior-scientists-73/ http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/2013/04/11/hi-junior-scientists-73/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:21:16 +0000 susan.burkhart http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/?p=1532 Continue reading →]]> While you all were jetting off to Washington, I sung songs to the worms and explored energy with the 2nd grade!  Glad you’ll be back soon!

6th – We’re still working on getting through “Matter”.  Nothing scheduled yet, but remember we’re ALL going to be Demonstrator Divas/Divos so be researching what you want to demonstrate.

7A  - Still working on “Animal Behavior” so nothing scheduled yet.

7B – Your test will be Monday, April 15.  Study extra hard since we’ve had so much down time!!!!Notebook due the following Tuesday.

8 – “Stars and Galaxies” is still going on.  Just be reviewing and thinking about CC’s.

See you soon!  Love, Mrs. Burkhart

]]> http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/2013/04/11/hi-junior-scientists-73/feed/ 0 Hi Junior Scientists! http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/2013/03/22/hi-junior-scientists-72/ http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/2013/03/22/hi-junior-scientists-72/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:15:48 +0000 susan.burkhart http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/?p=1528 Continue reading →]]> The time has come for break – rejuvenate and get ready for a 4th quarter push!

6th – Your test is today, so your notebook is due Wednesday, April 3rd, the day back from break.  Be sure to preview chapter 15, “Understanding Matter”, so you’ll be ready for your first non-biology topic!  

7A – Be sure to preview “Animal Behavior” before returning.

7B – Your CC’s are due Wednesday, April 3rd, the first day back – BE READY!!  Your test is scheduled for Monday. April 15, so you’ve got a little time to catch up is you’re behind!  Notebook due the following Tuesday, April 16.

8 – Be sure to preview “Stars and Galaxies” over break and make sure to check out Stellarium from this blog.

Be happy – see you Wednesday, April 3rd!  Love, Mrs. Burkhart

  

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7A – Thursday, March 21 brings the test on “Animal Classification” , but we continue our love affair with earthworms in the following chapter, “Animal Behavior”.  Your notebook is, of course, due the following Friday.

7B – Just be studying a little every night.  Since we haven’t even finished the chapter, we’ll determine the test date sometime next week.  Be working on your CC’s and their due date will be determined when we complete the chapter too…but be thinking!!!

8th – Your test is Thursday, march 21 with notebook due the following Friday!

Have a great weekend and I’ll see you Wednesday!  Love, Mrs. Burkhart

]]> http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/2013/03/15/hi-junior-scientists-71/feed/ 0 Hi Junior Scientists! http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/2013/03/08/hi-junior-scientists-70/ http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/2013/03/08/hi-junior-scientists-70/#comments Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:08:20 +0000 susan.burkhart http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/?p=1519 Continue reading →]]> **Good news**

7th and 8th grades –  National Junior Honor Society application deadline has been extended through Monday, March 11 due to Cogat testing.  Get it in if you think you qualify!

Now that our testing week is over, it’s back to reality!

6th – Today brings the conclusion of our active “Circulation and Immunity” study.  CC’s will begin on Wednesday, March 13 and your test is scheduled for Thursday, March 21.  Notebook due the following Friday.

7A – Your CC’s begin Wednesday, March 13 and the test will be Monday, March 18.  Notebook due the following Tuesday.

7B – Study, study this weekend for Monday, March 11th test on “Earth’s Past”!  Your notebooks are due Tuesday, March 12th.

8th – Your CC’s are due Thursday, March 14, with test scheduled for Monday, March 18.  Notebooks due the following Tuesday.

Have a restful weekend!   Love, Mrs. B

]]> http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/2013/03/08/hi-junior-scientists-70/feed/ 0 Hi Junior Scientists! http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/2013/03/01/hi-junior-scientists-69/ http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/2013/03/01/hi-junior-scientists-69/#comments Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:11:57 +0000 susan.burkhart http://mjgds.org/classrooms/burkhart/?p=1516 Continue reading →]]> Next week brings annual  testing, so academic work will be calmer than usual!  Be prepared Monday morning!

6th – Still playing with hearts – nothing scheduled yet.  Just be thinking about your CC.

7A – I’ll get our worms up to speed this weekend.  Just be thinking about CC’s.

7B – We’ll complete all of our fossil studies next week and our test is scheduled for Monday, March 11.  Notebooks due the following day.

8th – Our chapter is still “evolving”, so nothing scheduled yet.  Think about you CC.

Get some rest this weekend and be ready.   Love Mrs. B

 

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