Dec 19

NO WM-UP!

Dec 15

Topic:  Simple Booklet


Question:  No question today!

Dec 14

Topic:  Properties of Matter


Question:  Pick 1 thing and describe it listing its physical and chemical properties.  

Dec 13

Topic:  Can Crush


Question:  I'll asking you a question when the bell rings!

Dec 12

Grab a wm-up sheet


Page 68


Topic:  Soap


Question:  I'll ask you a question when the bell rings.

Dec 8

Topic:  L to J Quiz


Get out a piece of paper and # 1-12

Dec 7

Topic:  Timewarp


Question:  I'll ask one after a video

Dec 6

Topic:  Popcorn 


Question:  I will give you directions when the bell rings.

Dec 5

Wm-up Sheet page 63


Topic:  Matter cube


Question:  leave blank for now

Dec 1

Topic:  Phase Change


Question:  I will ask you a question after I show you a short video


James Dyson Award - Airdrop Irrigation
*Helps combat the extreme drought in Australia


http://jamesdysonaward.org/Projects/Project.aspx?ID=1722&RegionId=0&Winindex=6

Nov 29

Topic:  Matter

Question:  I will show you an overhead and give you directions when the bell rings.

Maggie

TJ

Alex C.

Hunter

Zac V.

Kevin

Colten S.

Courtney S.

Kaley

Nov 28

Get a wm-up sheet


page 


Topic:  Terry Fox


Question:  I'll ask you a question after I show you a video.

Zach R.

Robert

Alex H.

Chase Keller

Tamara

Victoria

Jay

"Picnik Show"

Create a free slideshow with Picnik!

Brendan

Larisa

Kali

Nov 21

NO Wm-Up Today!


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Addie

Nov 28

Grab wm-up page!

Page 60

Topic:  Terry Fox video

Question:  Leave alone for now

Ashley

Ethan

Sidney

Tess

Taylor

Google Doodle and Physics

http://mashable.com/2011/11/18/google-doodle-louis-daguerre/

Greyson

Reese

Elizabeth

Josh

Nov 16

Topic:  Check worksheet

No Question!

Get out your worksheet to check!

NOV 14

Wm-Up page 56


Topic:  Pencil Art


Question:  No Question today

http://www.w3blend.com/2011/01/21-amazing-pencil-tip-sculptures-by-dalton-ghetti/

NOV 15

Topic:  Micro Homes


Question:  I'll ask you a ? after showing you an article.


http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128953596

L to J Quiz Today

L to J # 6 today!


# 1-12


Printing a wrench
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ-aWFYT_SU


Printing a kidney (starts about 8 minutes in)
http://blog.ted.com/2011/03/07/printing-a-human-kidney-anthony-atala-on-ted-com/

Pencil Art

http://www.w3blend.com/2011/01/21-amazing-pencil-tip-sculptures-by-dalton-ghetti/

Nov 10 (NOT Oct) :)

Topic:  Micro Homes


Question:  I'll ask you a ? after showing you an article.


http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128953596

OCT 9

Topic:  video


Question:  No question

NOV 8

Topic:  video


Question:  NO QUESTION TODAY

NOV 7

Get a wm-up sheet from the front table


Pg. 52


Topic:  NYC Marathon


Question:  The NYC Marathon was this past weekend (26.2 miles).  How fast do you think the winner ran the race?

Nov 1

Open to pg 50, the MythBusters worksheet.

Oct 31

NO WM-UP because of work days this week!

Oct 27

Topic:  L to J Quiz


Question:  NONE


# 1-12

MythBusters Sneak Peek!

http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/mythbusters-sneak-peek-video/

Oct 26

Topic:  Folding Paper


Question:  Get out a regular sheet of notebook paper and fold it as many times as you can, making sure that each fold is a complete fold with a crease through all layers.



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Oct 25

Topic:  Home Experiment


Question:  Today you are getting a worksheet in order to organize your home experiment.  Write down 1 problem/question that you could investigate.




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OCT 24

Use your old wm-up sheet, page 44


Topic:  SM vocab


Question:  What scientific method vocabulary term do you think is the most important and WHY?


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OCT 18

Get a wm-up sheet.


Page 44


Topic:  Hypothesis


Question:  You want to try using a new soap to bath your dog.  It is called Clean Dog.  You are hoping it makes your dog's coat more shiny.


Write a Hypothesis using the if-then format






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OCT 12

Topic:  L to J Quiz


Question:  NO QUESTION


Get out a sheet of paper and # 1-12

Oct 11

Topic:  Groups/Variables


Question:  You aren't doing very well on your spelling tests and only study for 10 min.  In order to improve your grade, you decide to study for 30 minutes.


Write the following on your RESPONSE:


Control Group:
Experimental Group:
Manipulated Variable:
Responding Variable:

Oct 10

Get a wm-up sheet at the table.


Page 41


Topic:  Groups/Variables


Question:  You chew Trident gum, but want to see if 5 Gum flavor lasts longer.  


Write the following on your sheet:


Control Group:
Experimental Group:
Manipulated Variable:
Responding Variable:


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Bitstrips Opportunity!

Stop Bullying:  Comic Challenge


If you're interested in using Bitstrips outside of class, here is an opportunity.  If you make a bitstrip, I can help you submit it.  Follow the link below for more information!


http://stopbullying.bitstrips.com/

MythBusters Video

Newton's Cradle - The big one!  See how well it works!


http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/mythbusters-newtons-cradle-high-speed-1.html#mkcpgn=fbdsc17

OCT 6

Topic:  News story


Question:  NO QUESTION

Pre-Al Survey #2

1.  Take Survey
      http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22D5GQTRUTU

2.  Finish Shape of Name, cut out, glue to construction paper and tape to wall

3.  Digital Portfolio

4.  Play KENKEN
     http://www.kenken.com/

         OR

5.  Use the following site to play games...GameUp, a site by BrainPOP
      http://www.brainpop.com/games/


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Oct 5

Topic:  MythBusters


NO QUESTION TODAY!


MythBusters is on Wednesdays, on the Discovery Channel, at 8 o'clock!


I will show a clip from tonight's show when the bell rings!

http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/mythbusters-newtons-crane-cradle/

OCT 4

Topic:  Control Group


Question:  The data in the control group is used as a _________________.  (Fill in the blank)

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Pre-Al Survey #2

http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22D5GQTRUTU

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OCT 3

Grab a wm-up sheet!

Pg. 33


Topic:  Groups


Question:  What 2 groups do we use when conducting an experiment?


Use page 30 to help you find the 2 groups!


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Newton's Cradle

MythBusters is on Wednesdays, on the Discovery Channel, at 8 o'clock!

http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/mythbusters-newtons-crane-cradle/

Sept 28

Topic:  Variables


Question:  What are the two types of variables?

Make your own!

You completed a worksheet called Boogles, Snigs and Blorgs.  Now it's your turn to make up your own pattern.  You need to do the following:


Get out a sheet of paper


Give your pattern a Name


Give 3 examples that work


Give 3 examples that DON'T work


Make a table with 3 columns - Hypothesis, Test, Result


Double check your pattern...make sure you know what the pattern is so you can help when another student 'tests' their hypotheses

Sept 27

Topic:  SM


Question:  What should you do before you begin your experiment?  


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SEPT 26

Grab a Wm-Up sheet on the front table!


Page 27


Topic:  Sci Method


Question:  When you hear the words "Scientific Method," what comes to mind?  

SEPT 20

Topic:  Matter


Question:  What is the definition of matter?






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SEPT 19

Grab a wm-up sheet on the front table!


Page 25


Topic:  Temperature


Question:  What is the temp in degrees C and F for room temp and body temp?




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Quizlet...Measurement Study Tool

Click on the link to access quizlet in order to study measurement.

http://quizlet.com/6584767/measurement-flash-cards/


How to find if you don't have to direct link:

1.  Go to www.quizlet.com

2.  Search for my username:  kam_21
(the _ is made by pushing SHIFT and the dash - key)

3.  It will find my name and it will be in blue.  Click on my username

4.  You can access this on computers, Ipads, and Ipods


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SEPT 15

Topic:  Measurement Article

Question:  No question.  When the bell rings I'll show you an article.




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SEPT 14

Topic:  Object

I will ask question when the bell rings.

EUREKA Videos

http://www.animatedscience.co.uk/flv/

20...measuring temperature

25...volume vs. density

SEPT 13

Grab a wm-up sheet from the front table!  


Wm-up is page 18.


Topic:  Temperature

Question:  It was thirty degrees out and I went swimming.  Explain how this is ok.

SEP 8

Get out your Wm-Up Sheet

Topic:  L to J #2

No question or Response today!

Get out a sheet of paper and #1-12

SEPT 7

Topic:  Mass Lab

Question:  Today you have to find the mass of 5 items and 1 free item.  What free item (something in the room) would you like to use?

SEPT 6

Grab a wm-up sheet on the FONT TABLE!

PAGE # 14

Topic:  Weekend Measurement

Question:  How did you use measurement over the weekend?

EXAMPLE:  I used measurement when I drove to Valentine, NE because I saw signs that told me how many miles I had to drive.  I also used temperature because it was much colder (50 degrees F) than I thought it would be on Saturday night, so I had to change into warmer clothes.

SEPTEMBER 1

Topic:  Measurement in the U.S.


Question:  List 3 ways that we use measurement in the U.S.  


Example:  cups for baking


Think about food, liquids, traveling, containers with measurements on the outside, etc.

AUG 31

Topic:  Type of Science

Question:  What field of science do you enjoy the most and why?


Life Science:  biology, study living organisms (plants, animals, humans), cells


Earth Science:  geology, types of rocks, volcanoes, mountains, weather systems


Physical Science:  energy, newton's laws, gravity, speed/velocity/acceleration


Health Science:  taking care of your body, diseases, diet, health risks


Chemistry:  study atoms, molecules, study periodic table of elements, matter

Brandon and Chase B

Jakob and Quinton

Kaley

TJ and Colten S

Dalton

Chase K and Allex V

Aaron J and Colton

Tyler A

Alex H

Courtney S and Lora

Emily and Kennedy

Chase

Katelynn

Darian

Declan and Aaron

Cole and Zach R

Sidney

Brittany and Leah

AUG 30 CLOSURE

Turn your wm-up sheet over.  Look at the LIGHTENING BOLT that says SOMETHING THAT STRUCK ME...

Put today's date in the space (AUGUST 30, 2011)

In the LIGHTENING BOLT'S space, write a sentence about what struck you the most about lab safety.  


Meaning, what information did you find the most important?  
Or  
What information was new and meaningful to you?

AUG 30

Grab a WM-UP sheet, PAGE 9

Topic:  Bitstrips and Storybird


Question to answer:  Give an example of how you could use Bitstrips or Storybird in another class.

AUG 29

Sit Quietly so we can share the math NB today!

AUG 29

NO WM-UP

Will do a wm-up tomorrow!

Order of Operations...Computer Day!

Before you can use the links below, you need to log-in to the online text book.

Use the link to the right > that says 'Math Book'.  It is a link to www.pearsonsuccessnet.com.

Use your username and password FROM LAST YEAR to get in.

Once logged in, click 'My Account,' in the upper right-hand corner.

Then click 'Edit Profile,' at the bottom of the page.

Where is days 'Updated Password' and 'Confirm Password,' type in your NEW computer password for this year.

Write variable expressions to represent word problems
http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-6/write-variable-expressions-to-represent-word-problems

Write variable expressions
http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-8/write-variable-expressions

Order of Operations, Funbrain
http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/alg.cgi?A1=s&A2=3

Adapted Mind
http://www.adaptedmind.com/p.php?tagId=937

A Plus Math
http://www.aplusmath.com/cgi-bin/Flashcards/Order_Of_Operations

Math Frog
http://cemc2.math.uwaterloo.ca/mathfrog/english/kidz/order.shtml


Cannot use until Ms. Milleson says it's ok!
KenKen
http://www.kenken.com/

AAA Sudoku
http://www.321know.com/sudoku.htm

Pre-Al, Aug 25

Get out your HW from yesterday.  Have a checking pen out, ready to check when the bell rings!

Don't forget, the Math Textbook Sign is out today!

Aug 26

NO Wm-Up Today!!

Sit quietly.  We will go to the computer lab when the bell rings.

Aug 24

Topic...Lab Safety


I will put up an overhead when the bell rings.  So wait to respond until I show you a lab scene.

Aug 23

Topic...Lab Safety

Question (do not have to write down)...Today we will begin lab safety. Make a guess...what is one thing you think we will talk about in class this week?

Aug 22

Wm-Up is page 2, put in NB

For the topic put...Weekend Science

Answer the following:  List 3 ways that you used science over the weekend

Aug 19

Slippery Banana Peels Could Be A Savior For Polluted Waver

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/08/11/139547323/slippery-banana-peels-could-be-a-savior-for-polluted-water?sc=emaf

Ice Breaker Activity...Getting to Know Teachers

Aug 18

Pre-Al Survey

http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22CR3JW7CLL

First Day of School

Image Chef

Integration of Web 2.0 Tool

Integration of Web 2.0 Tool

A Day in the Life of a 7th Grader: Surviving Physical Science by MsMilleson on Storybird

Web 2.0 Tool Promotion

10 Things About Ms. Milleson

1...Hometown

I am from North Platte, NE and graduated from NPHS (pictured above).  I was the last graduating class from this high school, which was built in the 1930's.  A new high school stands in the same place and is set up in pods similar to Waverly High School.

2...Family

My mom and dad live in NP and still live in the house that I grew up in.  My older brother, Josh, lives in NP and started up his own excavating and plumbing business with a friend.  I have a twin sister and her name is Kylie.  She lives in Phillips (near GI) and teaches 5th grade at Seedling Mile Elementary School.  On June 12, 2010, she married Dan and her new last name is Ilten.

3...Favorite subject

Art was my favorite subject all through school.  In high school, I took all the art classes that were offered and an independent ceramics class.  I also took ceramics my sophomore year in college.

4...Music

DMB Concert, summer 2010

Most of the music I listen to is not on the radio.  Some of my favorites are:

Mat Kearney
Mumford and Sons
The Black Keys

Ray LaMontagne

Dave Matthews Band

Coldplay

Laura Marling
Adele
The Morning Benders

I also enjoy oldies and most country music

5...T.V. Show

MythBusters is one TV show that I watch.  We will watch clips this year because many of the topics the MythBusters investigate are relate to physical science.

6...Comics

I try to find comics or cartoons for every topic in class, which I will post on the bulletin board near the main door.  Many of the comics will come from BrainPOP.  

7...Reading

In my free time, I enjoy reading.  When I was in elementary school, I had to read Hatchet and I will never forget how much I enjoyed the story and the activities we did in class that related to the book.  

8...Running

After high school, I wanted to stay active, but was no longer playing sports, so I started running.  At first, I only ran for about 10 min a couple days a week and didn't push myself.  When I moved to Lincoln for college, I decided to run more.  Last fall, a couple of teachers and I decided to run in the Mud Run in Lincoln, which was a 5k (3.1 miles) race.  Since then, I've trained and ran in several 5k and 10k (6.2 miles) races and completed my first half-marathon (13.1 miles) in May.  As long as I stay healthy, I plan to keep running.

9...Tennis

I started watching Pete Sampras when I was in 7th grade, which later influenced me to play tennis in high school.  When tennis was on during the day, I would record Pete's matches using a VCR so I could watch them when I got home (I didn't have DVR when I was your age) :)  Now that he's retired, I try to watch Roger Federer, Novac Djokovic, and Rafa Nadal.

10...Pets

Cherry Mash

My cat, Cherry Mash, is 4 years old.  Her name came from the fact that I had Cherry Mash candy in the Halloween candy bowl when I got her (5 years ago this fall).  She loves cheese popcorn, Colby Jack stick cheese and long naps on the bed (refer to the picture above).  At night, she finds loose papers or plastic bags and makes as much noise as possible!

Lily

At my house in NP my family has two cats, Lily and Calhoun.  Lily is a chubby cat with beautiful green eyes.  My family adopted her from the animal shelter in NP.  It's kind of a funny story as to why we adopted her, but I will tell you about it in class.

Calhoun

Calhoun was an alley cat that came through our doggy door one day.  My mom made him leave at night until it started getting cold, then she let him sleep inside.  We found out that he belongs to a family on the next block, but they said he was just a garage cat that they didn't take care of, so we could keep him.  We named him Calhoun because that is the last name of the people that he left when he came to our house.