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March Madness!
Greetings parents/guardians,
It has been a whirlwind of events over the last week. We just started our new unit on the Kingdom of Plants. Recently , we collected samples that we will use for a lab when we return. If your child would like to collect more from the front or backyard, please feel free to do so,
In your Ziploc bags, I sent two plant packets with background reading information and a few short answer worksheets. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions or concerns.
I will send Lesson 2 of our plant unit at the end of next week.
God is in total control!!
Warm regards,
Kimberly Campbell
February: The Month of Classification
Greetings Parents/Guardians,
This month, we continue our unit on: Classification. We have covered vertebrates and invertebrates through videos, matching, sorting and poster presentations. Our current project is on endangered species. Students can create a short video at home or an I Movie here at school to present information about their animal. The presentation must be ready to watch on:
February 12, 2020- Mrs. Brileys Homeroom
February 13, 2020- Mrs. Taylors Homeroom
They have all notes and guidelines for this project. If they are filming at home, they can send the video to my email: [email protected]
Poster project grades will be returned next week.
Please feel free to email me with any questions or concerns.
Mrs. Campbell
New Year- New Unit January 2020
Greetings,
I hope that you all had a break full of love, laughter and quality time with family. Thank you so much for the special gifts that were given before the break.
In fifth grade science, we have begun our unit on animal classification. Students are sorting animals into categories based on special characteristics. We will also begin a research project on an animal of choice.
Blessings,
Mrs. Campbell
Week of December 2-6, 2019: Weathering , Erosion and Deposition Oh My!!
Greetings,
The month of November flew by and December is here. Over the next three weeks, 5th grade will be exploring how weathering, erosion and deposition change the shape of the earth. We will transition into the classification of animals after the Winter Break. All students have been signed into my Google Classroom as well. I will upload helpful videos, websites and homework.
Also, students receive all tests and quizzes back for signatures. Please be sure to sign and return in order for me to add them to their student portfolios. This is also a homework grade. Please feel free to email me with any questions or concerns.
Happy Holidays,
Mrs. Campbell
Weeks of October 21- November 1, 2019: Landslides and Earthquakes, Oh My!!
Greetings,
We are still exploring constructive and destructive forces. Students are building model homes using toothpicks and marshmallows . We will test the structure of their homes through the use of model landslides and earthquakes. On Wednesday and Thursday, we will have a fun Mystery Science activity planned on the human cranium. We are having an awesome time in science!
Blessings,
~ Mrs. Campbell
Week of October 14, 2019: Weathering, Erosion and Deposition
Greetings,
Our focus this week will be mountain formation and changes due to weathering. Students will complete a sugar shake lab to demonstrate how mountains break down over time. We are enjoying the Mystery Science curriculum extension and look forward to solving a mystery each week.
Blessings,
Mrs. Campbell
September 30- October 11, 2019: Science is Erupting!
We are in the process of studying constructive and destructive forces. Our focus has been on volcanic eruptions. Students created thin and thick lava using flour, water and food coloring. We then examined, the similarities and differences between one, shield and composite volcanoes.
This week , students will let their artistic minds shine through by building clay models of the three volcano types.
It has been a joy watching their creative juices FLOW!!
~ Mrs. Campbell
September 9-20, 2019: Two weeks of exploration
Greetings,
During these two weeks before Fall Break, we will conclude our unit on the Scientific Method. We will focus on testable questions, writing a hypothesis, different types of variables ( independent, dependent, and controlled). Students will build ramps to test the question:"If the slope of a ramp increases , how does it effect the distance that a marble travels?"
Various land formations by constructive and destructive forces will be our next unit!!
Warm regards,
Mrs. Campbell
September 2-6 , 2019: Observations Everywhere!
Greetings,
This week our focus was on different types of observations: Quantitative and Qualitative Observations. Students were able to view a series of pictures and list both types of observations. We also compared and observation to an inference. We completed an activity titled " Mystery Footprints" in order to put our inference skills to the test.
Next week students will begin differentiated lessons based on their grade level.
IMPORTANT: Students have been studying for their first vocabulary quiz. They were given a week to study. In the future, an announcement will also be posted on my blog. If your child earned less than a 70%, they are able to complete extra credit to bring their grades up to a 70%.
Please email me with any questions or concerns.
Mrs. Campbell
August 26-30, 2019
This week we will dive deeper into the Scientific Method. Students will review the steps of the scientific method and apply them to a laboratory activity. Our lessons will consists of:
a.) Discovery Education Interactive video
b.) Interactive Notebook pages consisting of foldables and observation practice
c.) Observation walks
d.) Penny Drop Laboratory to test the amount of water that a penny can hold
In the upcoming week, classes will branch into the different types of science that are outlined in the syllabus. I look forward to seeing you all on Curriculum night , this Tuesday at 6: 15 pm.
Blessings,
Mrs. Campbell
August 19-23, 2019
This week our focus was on " What Is A Scientists?"
We reviewed science tools, some of the major categories of scientists and how we use our five senses to study science. Our lesson consisted of worksheet completion, a penny, bead and button activity and scientists research as an extension activity.
Week One Fun: August 12-16, 2019
Greetings,
Welcome to Mrs. Campbell's Science Investigations. We truly enjoyed our first week of science class! Students took part in a variety of " Getting To Know You" activities. We discussed class expectations and topics that each class will focus on this school year.
My blog will give updates of what we are studying in class. Homework will be listed in the agenda, and will be initialed daily to verify that assignments are written correctly. Laboratory activities will be completed to support all unit topics and I am always open to have guest speakers come in and talk with the students.
I am looking forward to a successful year filled with interactive activities that will engage the minds of our Jr. Scientists. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions or concerns. I am here to support our students on their path to academic success.
Blessings,
Mrs. Campbell