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Scientific Method, Microscopes, and Cells!

Right now we are reviewing the Scientific Method and how to conduct an investigation. We are starting with how to collect data in tables and displaying the data in graphs.   We are also learning to writing conclusions based on the data we have collected and also connecting that to our Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) that we have been doing all year.

On Thursday, January 17, NW Noggins is visiting our classroom to show us a human brain. I believe students will even be allowed to hold the brain if they want to. We had hoped to get them in when we did our Brain Unit in the Fall but our schedules just didn’t align. We are grateful that they are able to come and their visit is giving us an opportunity to review what we learned about the brain. The kids have really enjoyed their visit in the past and I can’t wait to see their excitement on Thursday.

In about a week we are going to be working with microscopes. We will learn how to use them and start with hunting dust mites in the classroom. We will also be looking at organisms in LaCamas Lake and using our Scientific Method skills to examine if the organisms in LaCamas Lake will increase or decrease if the water is warmed.   After that we move to learning about plant and animal cells. We will be looking at cells in the microscope. We will end this unit by building a cell model in class.

The next unit is Human Body Systems and how they are connected to each other.   More to come on this…

OMSI Field Trip - Thursday, December 20

Dear Parents and/or Guardians,

What: The 6th grade will be going on a field trip to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI). We have been studying Ancient Egypt and are excited to have the opportunity to view their featured exhibit, The Discovery of King Tut. For more information please check OMSI’s website:   http://www.omsi.edu/home.

When: Thursday, December 20 from 9:00AM-1:30PM

Cost: The cost for the field trip is $18 per student.

Payment: Cash or checks need to be made payable to Skyridge Middle School should be turned in to your science/social studies teacher by Wednesday, December 12. If you would like to pay with a debit/credit card there is also an option to pay online using the Camas School District website. Students will still need to turn in a parent permission slip. Just mark the box if you paid online. For online payment go to this web address: https://wa-camas.intouchreceipting.com/

We don’t want anyone to miss out on this field trip opportunity for financial reasons. Scholarships are available if payment is a hardship.

Lunch: A sack lunch is required. If you need to order a sack lunch from the school cafeteria before we attend, please check the box below. Usual lunch fees do apply.

Chaperone: If you are interested in accompanying our class on this field trip, please check the box on the permission slip below and email Maegan Becker directly at Maegan.Becker@camas.wednet.edu . We need to have one chaperone for every five students. If you are not already on the Camas School District volunteer list, you will need to fill out and return a volunteer form at least one week before the trip. Your student can bring a form home for you. We are limited in the number of chaperones that we can bring so it will be first come, first served. The cost for a chaperone is $11. Chaperones will need to drive separately and meet your groups at OMSI. Please do not submit payment until you have been notified.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Becker, Mr. Valenter, Mrs. Heidingsfelder, & Mrs. Ireland

Field Trip Permission Slip - Becker Version
Volunteer Form

Hawktoberfest Week - October 15-19

Hawktoberfest Parent Night
Tuesday, October 16

Dear Parent/Guardians and Students,
Please join us for Skyridge’s Hawktober Fest!
When: Tuesday, October 16th 6:00PM-7:30PM
Where: Skyridge Middle School
What: A night where our students can share their middle school experience with their parents and family.

Activities include:

Open classrooms where you student can share what happens in their day.
Choir or band performance at 6:15 and 7:00.
A tech safety presentation 6:30 and 7:00
Parent/student fitness challenge experience in the rubber gym – ongoing
Club/activity tables and presentation located in the Cafeteria
Check out the Sawubona video presentation in our computer lab
Treat yourselves to a Kona Ice by visiting their truck just outside the cafeteria.

Hawktoberfest Spirit Week - October 15-19

Monday - Mismatch Day
Tuesday - Twin Day
Wednesday - Sweats Day
Thursday - Fan Fanatic Day
Friday - Camas Pride Day

Canned Food Drive!
support local food drives for the holiday season by donating food during this week. Earn special rewards each day for your donation!

NEWSPAPERS NEEDED

Hello! We are in need of stacks of old or new newspapers. We would like to do an activity with them but in this digital age they are hard to come by. If you have any home that you can bring to school then please do. Thank you!

GREETINGS!
Welcome to our classroom webpage. Our webpage is designed as a tool to help students keep up with work while in class or from home.

Supplies needed for Mrs. Becker's 6th grade Science/Social Studies class:
* 1 Composition book for Science
* 1 Composition book for Social Studies (yes, two books total)
* Pencils
* Colored Pencils
* Glue Sticks

Lincoln’s High Dive

We are learning about Sir Issac Newton’s Laws of Motion...

Fl-Exploratory Classes

Hi Team Up! During the last 6 weeks of school Skyridge offers Exploratory options for a Flex class. During this time you will spend 6 weeks in one class of your choice. Examples include things like: Acrylic Painting, Harry Potter, World Cup Soccer, Money Matters, etc.

Please read through the class descriptions and note your top 3 choices (please note that classes like Yearbook, Jazz Band, and yearlong classes are not an option): https://goo.gl/pUMFPY

Selection Form: https://goo.gl/utY3Sv

Spirit Week is next week!

Brains Safety Helmets

Cell Projects

Cell Projects looked amazing! There were so many creative ideas. From holding organelles with straws to moving parts on a piece of cardboard to various baked goods. It is very apparent that the kids put a lot of time and effort into their cell display. My favorite part was how encouraging and supportive they were as their classmates presented.

Observing a Plant & Animal Cell

Letter "e" Activity

Students are learning how to use a microscope. In the next few weeks we will be learning about the structure of plant and animal cells.

Happy New Year!

Hope everyone had a great winter break! Don't forget to bring in a charged chromebook and some earbuds for Tuesday.

Projects are coming together!

The kids are tapping into their creative strengths to present their ideas.

Unity Week

Unity Week is off to an amazing start. Over 500 kids pledged to stop bullying.

Put a Cap on Bullying

Mrs. Allan and myself often like to wear the same hairstyles. Today was no different. Beanie and a side braid.

Run for the Hungry - Thanksgiving morning

On Thanksgiving morning, my family and I are going to participate in Gateway's, "Run for the Hungry" 5K Walk/Run beginning at Washougal High School at 8:30AM. I would love to see y'all there! Bring some canned food to donate to our Camas/Washougal community or if you would like a shirt then register ahead of time. No pressure to participate. I would just love to see you out there being active for a good cause. Here is the link for more information and registration: http://gatewayweb.org/get-involved/run-for-the-hungry

Food Drive!

For the month of November, Skyridge is collecting perishable food to donate to the C.A.R.O.L. Food Drive and Stuff the Bus. Both food drives collect food for families in need in the Camas/Washougal area. The student at each grade level that brings in the most food gets to pie a teacher of their choice in the face at the Winter Assembly in December.

Science & Social Studies