Santa Claus is comin' to town!

Hanging out with the bat rays at Sea World... thinking of the 8th graders and Catalina!

Merry Christmas!
Love, Ms. Hawthorne :)

6th:

• Relax...or think about Science Fair!

7th:

• R&R3 and R&R4
• Pet Project due Thursday!

8th:

• Element Project due Thursday!

8th Grade Project

www.chemicool.com

The link above is the best resource for finding the cost of your element.

• Please convert the price from 100g to ONE gram.
• Use the PURE price

Your advertisement should be colorful & neat!

Remember to follow ALL directions...

Homework for December 14

Last few days... Hang in there!

ALL CLASSES::: RESEARCH REPORT FINAL DRAFT DUE TOMORROW WITH BIBLIOGRAPHY!

6th Grade:

• Volcano Study Guide/Foldable
• We went over the expectations today...

7th Grade:

• Pet Project due Thursday

8th Grade:

• Adopt an Element Project due Thursday
• Information Sheet
• Advertisement

Homework for December 10-13

6th Grade:

• Read Section 3 "Volcanic Landforms"
• Do R&R 3
• Project due 12/15
• Final Draft Research Report due 12/15

7th Grade:

• Pet Project due 12/17
• All 5 punnett squares WITH ratios
• 4 offspring, 2 parents
• Final Draft Research Report due 12/15

8th Grade:

• Back side of R&R2 (Enrich)
• Adopt-an-Element due 12/17
• Final Draft due 12/15

Homework for December 9

6th Grade:

• Volcano crossword due 12/10
• Volcano Project due 12/15
• Final Draft Research Paper due 12/15

7th Grade:

• Pet Project due 12/17
• Parents, 4 offspring, 5 punnett squares with ratios
• Final Draft Research Paper due 12/15

8th Grade:

• Element Project due 12/17
• Final Draft Research Paper due 12/15

VOLCANOES!!

These links will help you with your Volcano project  =)

http://www.lakemunmorah.ps.education.nsw.gov.au/onlineworksheets/stage_3/volcano.htm

http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/

http://www.volcanoes.com/

Homework for December 7

6th Grade:

• Finish reading/taking notes on Section 2
• Do R&R 2
• Volcano Study Guide/Project is due 12/15 (FOR TEST POINTS)
• Revised Research Paper 12/15

7th Grade:

• Pet due tomorrow 12/8
• Revised Research Paper 12/15

8th Grade:

• R&R2
• Revised Research Paper 12/15
• Element Project 12/17

8th Grade Project

Adopt an Element

These sites will help you:::

http://www.chemicool.com/
http://periodic.lanl.gov/default.htm

Homework for December 3

6th Grade:

• Volcano Project due December 15
• Final Draft Research Paper with Bibliography due December 15

7th Grade:

• Complete lab on paper (1, 2, 3) glue in notebook by Monday
• Paper Pet due December 8 with decorations and information on the back
• Final Draft Research Paper with Bibliography due December 15

8th Grade:

• TOMORROW I need your top three element choices
• R&R1 due Monday
• Final Draft Research Paper with Bibliography due December 15
• Adopt an Element due December 17

Homework for December 2

ALL CLASSES;

• Hypothesis, Procedure, and Materials due TOMORROW!!

6th Grade:

• Complete volcano classwork

8th Grade:

• Complete Atomic Math Challenge worksheet

Computer Lab

6th Grade:  http://dmscc.typepad.com/dbrown/volcano-webquest.html

• Complete TASK ONE
• Complete sentences in your notebook.

Homework for December 1

Welcome to December!!

6th Grade:

• R&R1
• Hypothesis, Procedure, Materials due Thursday

7th Grade:

• R&R1
• Hypothesis, Procedure, Materials due Thursday

8th Grade:

• Hypothesis, Procedure, Materials due Thursday

**Computer Lab tomorrow!!

Homework for November 30

6th Grade:

• p.89 Language Arts Connection in complete sentences in notebook
• Hypothesis, Materials and Procedure due Thursday

7th Grade:

• Hypothesis, Materials and Procedure due Thursday

8th Grade:

• Begin section one and answer the following in your notebook
• List the properties of elements Mendeleev recorded when he looked for patterns
• How did Mendeleev organize the periodic table?
• Hypothesis, Materials and Procedure due Thursday

Homework for November 24-29

• I appreciate the many of you who turned in your research report on time!  I have been reading through them, and I must say that I am quite impressed.  Thumbs up to you!
• Over the break, I want you to relax, count your blessings, and remember what you are thankful for...
• When we return on November 30, it is full speed ahead!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Love, Ms. Hawthorne

Research Paper

Bring it in tomorrow typed, double spaced, proofread... and done to the best of your ability!

Homework for November 18

Research Paper, Research Paper, Research Paper!!!  
                       ...5 days


I will not be here on Friday.  So, ask me questions now!  EMAIL:  science@olaventura.org

Homework for November 17

RESEARCH PAPER IS DUE IN 6 DAYS!

• Why will your experiment turn out the way it will?

TEST

ALL CLASSES:

• Chapter 2 Test tomorrow!
• I will be collecting your notebooks... Make sure they are neat!

Catalina Collage

Homework for November 12

6th Grade:

• Finish lab questions/paper
• Test Tuesday!
• Research Paper

7th Grade:

• STUDY!! Test Tuesday...
• Research Paper
• Signed quiz (for those of you who did not turn it in today!!!)

8th Grade:

• Current Event due Monday
• Test & foldable Tuesday
• Research Paper

Homework for November 10

6th Grade:

• page 81 #1-4
• Current Event due Thursday 11/12
• Test 11/17
• Highlight and take notes on Science Fair

7th Grade:

• R&R 4
• Get quiz signed

8th Grade:

• Finish lab chart--have great reasons why it is a physical or chemical change
• Current EVent due 11/16
• Foldable due 11/17
• Test 11/17

Homework for November 9

6th Grade:

• Read section 4
• Current Event due Thursday
• Test 11/17

7th Grade:

• Read section 4
• Review Mitosis
• Test 11/17

8th Grade:

• R&R 4
• Current Event due 11/16
• Foldable 11/17
• Test 11/17

A little preview for 7th grade...

Current Event

More links that may lead you to an article regarding NEW TECHNOLOGY

http://news.google.com/news/section?pz=1&cf=all&topic=t&ict=ln

http://www.newscientist.com/section/tech

http://discovermagazine.com/topics/technology

http://newspulse.cnn.com/section/tech

Happy Reading =)

8th Grade HW November 6

Have an amazing weekend!!!!

• Read section 3
• R&R 3
• Current Event due 11/16
• Foldable due 11/17

7th Grade HW November 6

Have a fabulous weekend!!

• Photosynthesis/Respiration foldable due Monday
• Read Section 3
• R&R 3
• Draw the Cell Cycle
• Current Event due Monday
• ...and anything else on that little piece of paper!

6th Grade HW November 6

Have a great weekend!!

• R&R 2 due Monday
• Current Event due Thursday 11/12
• Read Section 3
• Do drawings of buildings
• p. 77 #4

8th Grade HW November 4

*Science Fair bibliography typed due TOMORROW
*Current Event #2 due November 16
*States of Matter foldable due November 17
*R&R2

7th Grade HW November 4

*Science Fair bibliography typed due TOMORROW
*Current Event #2 due MONDAY!!
*Photosynthesis/Respiration foldable due MONDAY!!
*Lab "Think About It" due TOMORROW
*R&R2

6th Grade HW November 4

*Science Fair bibliography typed TOMORROW
*Current Event #2 due November 12

Photo Album

Homework for November 3

ALL CLASSES:

• Bibliography work tomorrow... due Thursday
• Bring ALL Science Fair materials to computer lab
• Come in the lab at lunch for extra help
• Be working on Technology current event
• Chapter 2 tests on November 17

Current Event

The links below may help you find a technology current event...

http://news.google.com/news/section?pz=1&cf=all&topic=t&ict=ln

http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/pages/search.asp?catid=32

http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/computers_math/computer_science/

http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/computers_math/video_games/

http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/computers_math/photography/

Homework for November 2

6th Grade:

• Review and Reinforce 1
• Bibliography due Thursday (typed)
• Current Event #2 due Nov. 12

7th Grade:

• Read and cornell note Section 2
• Current Event #2 due November 9

8th Grade:

• Bibliography due Thursday
• Current Event #2 due November 19

ALL CLASSES:::

• Bibliography due Thursday--typed 
• Current Event #2 is on TECHNOLOGY!

Happy Halloween

Congratulations to the Hot Wings! Have a super weekend to all... & be safe! Happy Halloween

Homework for October 29

6th Grade:

• Foldable due Monday on "Types of Stress"
• Current Event #2 due Nov. 12
• Topic: Technology

7th Grade:

• Review & Reinforce 1
• Parent signature on test, corrections if 80 and above
• Current Event #2 due Nov. 9
• Topic: Technology

8th Grade:

• Review & Reinforce 1

ALL CLASSES: 

• Take notes on Science Fair!  
• Bibliography due Thursday, Nov. 5!

Homework for October 28

We will start the next chapter in ALL CLASSES tomorrow.  Come to class prepared with your textbook, a pen, colored pencils/crayons, Interactive Notebook, and the willingness to succeed.

-Ms. H.

P.S... Now that your research has started, TAKE NOTES.

Bibliography Help

The following links will help you put together a bibliography... but, remember, you need SOURCES to complete this!  (DUE NOVEMBER 5)

http://www.bibme.org/

http://www.easybib.com/

http://www.noodletools.com/noodlebib/citeone_s.php?style=MLA

http://citationmachine.net/index2.php?reqstyleid=1

Happy Researching & Quoting!

-Ms. H.

Homework for October 27

ALL CLASSES:

• RESEARCH!  You must have at least three sources by tomorrow.  We will put them into bibliography form...

6th Grade:

• Signature on chapter test
• Correct test for extra points if received 80 or below

Comparing Brands

The 8th grade projects on product comparison were amazing!

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Oct. 26 Homework

6th Grade:

• Write a half page to one page journal entry regarding an earthquake you have experienced. How did you feel? Where were you? How did you know it was happening?

7th Grade:

• Nice work on the cells!
• Research for science fair

8th Grade:

• Great projects!
• RESEARCH!

Cell Models

The 7th grade cell projects are absolutely outstanding! I will post as many pictures as I can...

Red Ribbon Week

October 26-Oct. 30 is Red Ribbon Week

CHOOSE TO BE DRUG FREE

I know you all are too smart to start =)

-Ms. H.

Week of Oct 26

All classes will begin chapter 2 this week... These chapters are going to be quick, quick, quick! Thanksgiving is around the corner, and we are going to fit it in!

Also, continue science fair research and notes. The bibliography for your research paper are due November 5th. We will work on them in class on Oct. 28

Check out: www.easybib.com for bibliography help...

-Ms. H.

Last October Weekend

Hello OLA Middle Schoolers!

I am currently in Palm Springs at a Science Teacher's Conference. I am having such a WONDERFUL time learning new things and gathering FUN ideas to bring back to class... I hope you are excited because I am!

6th Grade:

• I will return your tests on Monday
• Make notecards! Research!

7th Grade:

• I will return your tests on Monday
• Cell project is due MONDAY!! Remember to label each organelle with its function & name
• Research & make notecards

8th Grade:

• Projects are due Monday. All you need is a visual. Be ready to present to the class your question, hypothesis, materials, procedure, data, analysis, and conclusion...
• Remember: You need THREE brands.
• Work on Science Fair!!

7th & 8th Grade Projects

Chapter 1 Projects are DUE: OCTOBER 26

7th Grade: 3D-Cell Model

8th Grade: Comparing Brands VISUAL

6th & 7th Grade Chapter 1 Tests

Chapter 1 Tests on Wednesday!

I hope you have been studying...

Enjoy your day off! Be

Enjoy your day off! Be sure to research for science fair & make notecards...

The sun is out and

The sun is out and we are happy campers!

Thank you to the eighth

Thank you to the eighth grade families for being on time this morning!

While I am in Catalina...

SIXTH GRADE: p. 50 & 51 #1-14, 19, 20

SEVENTH GRADE: Section 4 notes, draw diffusion, draw active transport, R&R4

Both Classes should be researching, making notecards, and studying! Your chapter one tests are on October 21

NEW MEETING TIME

8th Graders:::: 6AM!! Be there or be square...

Research Plan

I am stamping your Background Research Plans tomorrow!

Catalina Island - Parent & Student Informational Meeting

Ola Cimi Parent Info

View more presentations from Our Lady of the Assumption.

Homework

Sixth: Cornell notes section 5

Seventh: Finish R&R3

Eighth: Test tomorrow!

ALL: Background Research Plan check tomorrow...

Exploring physical and chemical changes...

6th & 7th Grade Chapter 1 Tests

Chapter 1 tests on Wednesday, October 21!

Study, study, study!

8th Grade Chapter 1 Test

Chapter 1 test on Tuesday! STUDY!

CIMI Meeting

8th Grade Catalina Parent & Student meeting on Monday, October 5 at 7pm in Assumption Hall... Be there or be square!

Proposal Form

Don't forget your proposal on Monday!