Archimedes Science Squad

Post Test Simple Machine EXTRAVAGANZA!!!

2010-05-06T08:42:00.000-07:00

Hi Archimedes Scholars,

Today's laptop activity requires you to answer these two questions;

1) Who invented the wheel? EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER!!!!

2) What is the ENIGMA machine and what is it for?

EMAIL ME YOUR ANSWERS, INCLUDE your partner's name.

After you are done try your hand at one of these simple machine themed games...

http://www.fantasticcontraption.com/#

http://www.msichicago.org/fileadmin/Activities/Games/simple_machines/

http://pbskids.org/zoom/games/goldburgertogo/index.html

http://anchoractivities.wikispaces.com/

Homework 21

2010-04-27T04:54:00.000-07:00

Hi Archimedes Scholars, Homework 19 is:

NYC Coach (purple book)
Lesson 1, page 18-21
Includes:
- Reading
- Discussion question
- Review Question
- Highlight/underline where answers were found

Homework 20

2010-04-27T04:52:00.001-07:00

Hi Archimedes Scholars, Homework 19 is:

NYC Coach (purple book)
Lesson 3, page 26-31
Includes:
- Reading
- Discussion question
- Review Questions
- Highlight/underline where answers were found

Homework 19

2010-04-14T05:10:00.000-07:00

Hi Archimedes Scholars, Homework 19 is:

NYC Coach (purple book)
Lesson 2, page 22-25
Includes:
- Reading
- Discussion question
- Review Question
- Highlight/underline where answers were found

Spring Break Assignment

2010-03-25T06:55:00.000-07:00

Hi Archimedes Scholars, here is your assignment over Spring Break;

NY Coach Book (the PURPLE one):
Lesson 14: page 86-89
Lesson 20: page 116-121
Lesson 21: page 122-125
Lesson 23: page 130-135

For each lesson, PLEASE:
- Read the section carefully
- Answer the discussion question IN AT LEAST THREE COMPLETE SENTENCES!!
- Answer the 4 multiple choice questions
**NEW Please UNDERLINE or HIGHLIGHT where you found the answer to each question

See you soon,
Mr. Andy

Homework 18

2010-03-23T06:35:00.001-07:00

NY Coach Lesson 16
Pages 96-99
Please be sure to;
- Read the section
- Answer the Discussion Question in a paragraph with complete sentences
- Answer the 4 review questions

Homework 17

2010-03-23T06:34:00.001-07:00

NY Coach Lesson 13
Pages 80-85
Please be sure to;
- Read the section
- Answer the Discussion Question in a paragraph with complete sentences
- Answer the 4 review questions

Homework 16

2010-03-01T07:41:00.000-08:00

Read page 46 about sources of pollution.

Answer the 4 "Stop and Think" questions on page 46-47 IN YOUR NOTEBOOK

Homework 15

2010-03-01T07:39:00.000-08:00

Read about the effects of different kinds of land use on pages 42 to 44 in the Gray "Living Together" Book

Answer the 4 "Stop and Think" questions IN YOUR NOTEBOOK

Homework 14

2010-02-10T17:52:00.000-08:00

Hi Archimedes Scholars,

Homework 14 is;

STOP and THINK questions 1-6
on page 5 of the gray "living together" textbook

Please complete this ASAP if you have not done so already.

Mr. Andy

Winter Break Assignment

2009-12-22T10:19:00.000-08:00

Hi Archimedes Scholars,

Here is the homework assignment for over break.

In the NYC Purple Coach book, please complete the following;

Lesson 6: Transfer of Heat
Lesson 7: Light
Lesson 12: Seasons

This includes;
A) Reading the text
B) Answering discussion question in complete sentences.
C) Answering Lesson Review questions.

This homework will be worth 3 times the amount of a normal homework assignment. It will be checked the Monday we get back after break.

Have a great holiday!
Mr. Andy

Homework 13

2009-12-14T06:20:00.000-08:00

Hi Archimedes Scholars,

Homework 13 is a bit of review that is related to our new topic: Precipitation!

please complete LESSON 5 in the NYC Coach book, pages 40-45.

Includes reading, discussion question, and lesson review.

Homework 12

2009-12-14T06:16:00.000-08:00

Hi Archimedes Scholars,

Homework 12 is:

NYC Coach Book: Lesson 9, pages 58-63

Please Read, answer discussion question and complete lesson review questions.

NOTE: due to a technical error this homework was not posted last Monday. If you did not receive the email the DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED to December 21st

Cloud Quiz!

2009-12-02T06:58:00.001-08:00

Cloud Quiz Link!

Homework 11

2009-12-02T05:30:00.000-08:00

Hi Archimedes Scholars!

Homework 11 is "Lesson 8" out of the Purple Coach book, pages 54 - 57.

Please read the text on the water cycle, answer the discussion question, and complete the lesson review.

THE DISCUSSION QUESTION MUST BE ANSWERED IN COMPLETE SENTENCES!!!

This will be due on Monday, December 7th.

See you soon!
p.s. "Homework 10" was the thanksgiving break handout

Homework 9

2009-11-18T06:10:00.001-08:00

Homework 9 is out of the purple "New York Coach" book I will be sending home with you today.

The homework is:
•NY COACH: Lesson 10
–Read page 64-66
–Discussion Question page 66 (at least one paragraph)
–Lesson Review page 67

This is due on Monday, 11/23. You must bring your book to class to receive credit.

Homework 8

2009-11-07T08:36:00.000-08:00

Observing Weather! Lots of explaining this week, be sure to use complete sentences.

1. Explain the difference between weather and climate.

2. Explain the difference between a weather forecast and a weather report.

3. What type of information is contained in a detailed weather report?

4. Explain why weather forecasts become less accurate as they predict further into the future.

5. Describe the source you use to get your weather information and why it is useful to you.

Homework 7

2009-10-28T06:14:00.000-07:00

Study for your TEST!!!!
The test is on Thursday, and will cover all the topics we have discussed since the beginning of the year. Below is a link to the study guide that we created in class:

Study Guide

Beware! Not all of the answers are correct! I would rely on my notes rather than this study guide. It does give a good idea of the breadth of knowledge necessary though.

"Ugly" Animals

2009-10-27T10:54:00.000-07:00

Animals come in all shapes, sizes, and appearances. Search the web to find what you consider to be the ugliest animal ever (dogs don't count). Respond to the following questions in an email to me, with the subject line "Ugly Animal":

1) What species is the animal?
2) Where is it from?
3) What does it eat?
4) What eats it?
5) Does its appearance help it in any way?

Homework 6

2009-10-18T08:49:00.000-07:00

The Mysterious Planet

On a routine exploratory mission, you crash land on an unknown planet.
You discover lakes full of a beautiful silvery liquid. Some of your scientific equipment survives the trip, including a graduated cylinder, a balance, and a displacement beaker. You need to cross the lake in order retrieve your distress beacon, but you figure you better find out a bit about it first...

1. Explain in detail, step by step if necessary, how you would find the density of the mysterious liquid.

2. You find that 100 ml of the liquid weighs 25 grams. What is the density of the liquid? Show your work.

3. Your space rover has a density of 0.5 g/cm3. Will it float or sink in the mystery liquid? Why or why not?

4. Based on your findings of density and your knowledge of Archimedes principle, explain why crossing this lake is a bad idea.

Homework 5

2009-10-12T17:10:00.000-07:00

Density and Displacement

1) Bring in a plastic soda bottle of at least 20 oz WITH cap!

2) Mix cooking oil and water together in a cup at home. Describe what happens. Explain why this happens in terms of density.

3) If possible, take a bath (if not, just use water in a cup and a large object). Note the water level before you get into the water;
a. What happens to the water level when you get in?
b. Why does the water level change?
c. How could this information be useful for finding density?

4) Calculate the Density for each of the following objects;
a. Mass = 55 g Volume = 105 mL
b. Mass = 34 g Volume = 40 mL
c. Mass = 75 g Volume = 60 mL
d. Which objects will float in water, and which will sink?

Homework 4

2009-10-04T10:19:00.000-07:00

Density!

1) Water has a density of 1. If an object has a density greater than 1, will it float or sink?

2) Find and describe two objects/liquids with a density less than water. How did you know their density was less than water?

3) Consider H20 (water). How does the density of H20 compare in solid, liquid, and gas forms? (ice, water, steam)? Hint: put ice cubes in water!

4) Find the density of an object if volume = 127 ml and mass = 165 g. Will the object float or sink? Show your work!

Bonus: What is the volume of an object with a mass of 45 g and a density of 9 g/ml?

Homework 3

2009-09-28T06:44:00.000-07:00

1. Find and describe an example of each of the three types of heat transfer in or around you home.
- conduction
- radiation
- convection

2. Using complete sentences, explain the difference between thermal energy and heat.

3. As a piece of matter changes state from solid to liquid to gas, explain what happens to the matter's following properties;
- speed of particles
- kinetic energy
- thermal energy
- temperature
- volume
- mass

Homework 2

2009-09-28T06:42:00.000-07:00

Answer the following questions in complete sentences:
1. Find and describe an example of each of the 4 states of matter in or around your home
2. Explain the difference between thermal energy and temperature
3. Describe what happens to temperature, thermal energy, and the state of matter as the kinetic energy of particles increases.

*Note: If you are emailing your HW, the subject line MUST BE "Homework 2"
If it is not "Homework 2" I will not be able to find it!!

Homework 1

2009-09-28T06:39:00.000-07:00

Science in the News:
Find a newspaper article related to science
- Read it
- Summarize it
- Explain why it is related to science
Bring both the article AND your summary to receive full credit

Welcome

2009-09-23T06:28:00.000-07:00

This is the brand new blog for 6th grade science at Archimedes Academy! Check here often for;
- Notes
- Vocab
- Homework
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- and More!