Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Homeroom Reminders (ALL 7th Grade Homerooms)

1.  All students need to bring in a self-addressed, stamped envelope.  These will be used to mail final report cards.


2.  Awards day for 7th grade is Tuesday, May 21st at 8:30 am in the gym. 


Today's Lab - How many drops of water will fit on a penny?







 

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Homeroom Reminders (all 7th grade homerooms)

Here are some homeroom reminders for 7th grade for the remainder of the school year:
1.  If your student would like to order pizza for lunch on 5/17, the money is due by Monday, 5/13 at 8 am.  $3 for 2 slices of pizza and a drink. 
2.  All students need to bring in a self-addressed, stamped envelope.  These will be used to mail final report cards.
3.  Awards day for 7th grade is Tuesday, May 21st at 8:30 am in the gym.   

Monday, April 29, 2013

Schedule

This Week:

Monday, 4/29
Make-up tests
Cell Foldable
Insert complete foldables


Tuesday, 4/30
DNA & RNA Foldable
Meiosis Foldable

Wednesday, 5/1
Human Body Systems Foldable

Thursday, 5/2
Review

Friday, 5/3
Pre-AP Cumulative Test


Next Week:
Monday - Friday, May 6-10:  ARMT

Portfolios Due:  Friday, May 10

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Schedule Update

Tuesday, April 23rd: Ecology & Evolution Study Guide

Thursday, April 25th:  Ecology & Evolution Test, Study Guide Due

Friday, April 26th - Thursday, May 2nd:  Review & Portfolio

Friday, May 3rd: Pre-AP Test (Comprehensive test, counts as a regular test grade)

Monday, May 6th - Friday, May 10th: ARMT Testing

Sci-Quest Middle School Summer Camps




Sci-Quest Middle School Summer Camps!  <---- Click for more information!

Includes: 

Girls Guide to Science!  
Girls rule, and in this program they can find out exactly why. From the chemistry of cosmetics to genetics and beyond we’ll put a feminine spin on science. No boys allowed!



Techno Chef!
Put on your scientific apron and join us for cooking the Sci-Quest way! Learn about molecular gastronomy
which is an area of science that investigates and explains the chemistry behind food. Discover how your
senses play a role in your appreciation of food, why some foods are distasteful and see some extreme cooking
techniques. You will never see dinner the same way again!

Gamers Lab!
What does it take to make your own video game? Check out the history of gaming and then design your very
own game! You will get the chance to play it and show it off to the other campers as well.
NOTE: Space is
limited to 12 participants per section in this camp, so register early!

Robots Rule!
Have you always wanted your own robot? Are you going to be on a Robotics team in the fall? Then this camp
is for you! Using Lego Mindstorms NXT ™, we will learn how robots are programmed and then you will get
to build your very own robot tank that can sense the world around it.
NOTE: Space is limited to 12 participants.
MANY MORE TO CHOOSE FROM!

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Earth Day is Monday, April 22nd!


The Science Department and SGA are encouraging everyone to "Go Green" by wearing green on Monday, April 22nd for Earth Day!  Remember - Go Green and Keep Buckhorn Clean!