Space Exploration Presentations

Science Assignment

Visit the following link and slideshow before attending class. Use your science interactive journal to take notes. Be prepared to discuss dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, meteors, and meteorites. Do not forget to complete the handout that was given to you on Friday.

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2. Dwarf Planets

3. Asteroids and other objects

4. What's the Difference handout

Week of 3/3 - 3/7

Hello week 2 of the 5th Six Weeks :)

Columbia students who turned in their Six Flags Read to Succeed reading log will receive a free ticket to a Six Flag's Theme Park, including Fiesta Texas, at the end of the school year! Thank you for participating!

This week...
In science we will learn about dwarf planets and other objects. After viewing the links under the Science Assignment post, you should be ready to have a discussion in class.

In geography we will travel to the West Indies and learn about the islands that make up that region.

Thursday is University t-shirt day...don't forget to sport a shirt of your favorite college/university.
Friday is Falcon Friday day! Wear your Falcon spirit shirt and show off your pride!

Also, don't forget to bring in your money for the end-of-the year trip to San Antonio! Due date: March 19, 2014

Week of 12/9 - 12/13

This week you will be taking the Science and Geography 3rd Six Weeks Exams due to scheduled Reading and Mathematics District Benchmarks.

Students, make sure you review and prepare for your exams.

We will be traveling to our local movie theater to see The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Please remember to bring in your $10 by Wednesday, December 11th.

Ac2E Middle School will be having a "Keep Them Warm" Drive. We will accept any new/used blankets coats, jackets, hoodies, sweaters, mittens, gloves, scarfs, etc. If items are used please make sure they are clean and in good condition.

Go FALCONS!

Week of 12/2-12/5

Welcome to week 4 of the 3rd Six Weeks! This week in Earth and Space we will be learning about the outer planets. In Geography we will begin Christmas Around the World. Be ready to travel to 20 different countries!

Science Karaoke

Students learn about Earth and Space while singing karaoke. 

Week of 11/18-11/22

3rd Six Weeks-Week 2

Science-Inner Planets and their atmospheres
We will continue with Pioneers in Astronomy presentations...be ready :)

Geography-Rivers of the World
Did you know that we are just walking distance from one of the largest and famous rivers of the world?

Coming up this week:

11/18-11/26 Food Drive










11/20 - Thanksgiving Lunch

11/21 - University T-Shirt Day
11/22 - Early Release Support our Mighty Gator and Rattler teams!

Week of 11/11 - 11/15

Welcome to the first week if the 3rd Six Weeks! Can you believe that the first semester is almost over? This week we will:

Science- Big Bang theory and inner planets

Geography- deserts in our world and desert landforms.

Thursday November 14th - Report Cards Issued

Week of 11/4 - 11/8

Another Six Weeks comes to an end, we have done so much and still have so much to do. In science we will continue to explore outer space in the weeks to come. In geography we will continue to learn about landforms (deserts around the world), waterways (rivers around the world), regions in the United States, and other regions/areas of the world.

This week we will be administering six weeks exams. Students, please make sure to review your materials and be prepared for your assessments.

November 5 - Science 2nd Six Weeks Exam


November 7 - Geography 2nd Six Weeks Exam

Week of 10/28 - 11/1

This week we will learn about:

Science: Introduction to Outer Space "What is Out There?"
Pioneers in Astronomy project due on November 7th. 

Geography: Mountains Around the World 

October 28, 2013, Monday –“Be All You Can Be…Be Drug Free” Wear camouflage shirts.

October 29, 2013, Tuesday-“Put a cap on Drugs”- Students may wear an appropriate cap.

October 30, 2013, Wednesday-“Be a Superhero –Say no to Drugs” Students may wear their superhero shirt.

October 31, 2013, Thursday- “Say Boo to Drugs” - Students wear their Halloween costumes

or Middle Schools and High Schools- “Shade out Drugs- I don’t see drugs in my future” students wear sun glasses.

November 1, 2013, Friday- "Support the Fight Against Cancer!" Wear pink shirts or Relay for life t-shirts! 

The Relay for life is on Nov 2, 2013. Let’s show our support for this awareness event.

Geological Events and Plate Tectonic Songs

Karaoke Science Style

Pangea

Crust in Pieces

Tsunami

Volcanoes

Mr. Parr Science Videos

Rock Cycle Songs

Hope you enjoy these songs...happy learning!

Mr. Parr Science Videos

Week of 10/21-10/25

This week we will:

Science: Review for Mid-Six Weeks Exam and introduce parts of the Sun.

Geography: Review for Mid-Six Weeks Exam and Physical Map: South America

October 22 - Wear Pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 23 - Wear Orange to support Bully Prevention Awareness Month or follow the Red Ribbon Week Activities below.

October 23, 2013, Wednesday-–“Pledge Day”- Wear red shirts.

October 24, 2013, Thursday--“Sock-It to Drugs” Wear crazy socks

October 25, 2013, Friday-– “Stay in the Game-Team Up Against Drugs- Be Drug Free”- Wear team jerseys or t-shirts (Rattlers/Gators).

October 28, 2013, Monday –“Be All You Can Be…Be Drug Free” Wear camouflage shirts.

October 29, 2013, Tuesday-“Put a cap on Drugs”- Students may wear an appropriate cap.

October 30, 2013, Wednesday-“Be a Superhero –Say no to Drugs” Students may wear their superhero shirt.

October 31, 2013, Thursday- “Say Boo to Drugs” - Students wear their Halloween costumes

or Middle Schools and High Schools- “Shade out Drugs- I don’t see drugs in my future” students wear sun glasses.

November 1, 2013, Friday- "Support the Fight Against Cancer!" Wear pink shirts or Relay for life t-shirts! 

The Relay for life is on Nov 2, 2013. Let’s show our support for this awareness event.

Week of 10/14 - 10/18

This week we will be learning about:

Science: Geological events such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, and the formation of mountains.
Geography: Physical Map of North America (landforms and waterways)

October 16 - Wear Orange to promote awareness agains bullying! United Against Bullying!
October 17 - College/University T-shirt Day

GO COLUMBIA!

Week of 10/7-10/11

Welcome to the first week of the 2nd Six Weeks!

Earth and Space: Tectonic Plates

Geography: Picturing the World

This week:

October 9th is Unity Day. We all wear orange to raise awareness of bullying prevention.

October 10th we travel to Edinburg to visit The University of Texas Pan American's annual HESTEC event! Don't forget to be at school by 6:30 a.m. sporting your Falcon t-shirt or a black t-shirt.

October 10th is Report Card Pick-up Night. If your child is in my homeroom, stop by my classroom from 4:00-5:30 p.m. to pick-up your child's report card. You may also visit with the other grade level teachers. Hope to see you all here!

Week of 9/30-10/4

The 1st Six Weeks is coming to an end and with that comes 1st Six Weeks Exams. Students, study your science and geography notes and prepare for your exams.

You will SOAR!

Rocks!

Visit these links to learn more about metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary rocks.

-How do rocks undergo change?
-Scholastic Study Jams
-Rock Cycle
-Animated Rock Cycle

Rocks

Igneous

Sedimentary

Metamorphic

Mrs. Keith Science PowerPoints

Week of 9/23-9/27

Earth and Space - Students will classify rocks as metamorphic, igneous, or sedimentary by the process of their formation.

Geography - Picturing North America. Students will learn more about the continent of North America, including countries, waterways, Central America, and Great Antilles.

Clay Project - Model of the Layers of Earth

Monday, September 16, 2013

Week of 9/16-9/20

Earth and Space - Students will work on a model of the Earth. Students will add a "Layers of the Earth" foldable to their Interactive Journal. They will label the physical layers of the Earth.

Geography - Students will practice using a globe and will use vocabulary terms associated with Parallels and Meridians.

Go Falcons!