MY NEW BLOG LINK....

My New Blog for 6th grade ELA and SCIENCE is:

lechnereliascience.blogspot.com

Please check there for my introduction letter. The link of mspumas.com should be changed soon!

Thank you!

Mrs. Lechner

Final Grades

Final Grades will be in TONIGHT! All missing assignments and re-do's are due TODAY. (We have known this for 2 weeks now ;) )


Get Excited for Washington D.C.!!!!!

LAST SCIENCE EXAM - ELECTRICITY WEDNESDAY JUNE 1st.

Good Afternoon All!!!

Here is the study guide of key concepts that will be covered on your LAST SCIENCE TEST! ;)

Let me know if you have ANY questions. Please know that you will not see me until this test day so feel free to email me if you have any questions. Study this weekend, not the night before :)

Here is the link to the study guide!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B95kIQihKYsAOEFyMFUtVFBIa3M/view?usp=sharing

Mrs. Lechner

HOMEWORK DUE WEDNESDAY MAY 11th.

Hello,

Here are the colored pages I promised you for homework that is due on Wednesday. Answer all the questions in the packet, and MAKE SURE YOU ARE UNDERSTANDING WHAT YOU ARE READING! You can also find this in your online textbook. To log on go to:

www.pearsonsuccessnet.com

LOGIN: FirstNameLastNameHour

Ex.
MariaJones4
MariaJones5
MariaJones6

PASSWORD: LechnerHour

Ex.
Lechner4
Lechner5
Lechner6

REMEMBER: if it isn't working you need to go into your internet options and turn off your popup blocker. If you can't get to website you have the pages printed out and it is right here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B95kIQihKYsAbG4wVERCMFlQSFk/view?usp=sharing

Have a great week, see you Wednesday!

Mrs. Lechner

Wednesday Class

Good Afternoon!

Today we had a quiz on "The Skeletal System." Next we looked at some cool skulls of raccoons, coyote's and a cow's skull. We learned all about Skin today and I have attached the powerpoint here for those who need it. (attached with link below).

SKIN POWERPOINT

The test on MONDAY will cover MUSCLES, SKELETAL, and SKIN SYSTEMS. Students have review packets for each topic. Please email me if you have any questions!!

HW: Finish Skin Review, and study for the test on MONDAY!

See you all Monday.

Mrs. Lechner

Homework due Monday...

Good Afternoon,

Tomorrow the only homework due is the POST LAB from the Frog Lab. Remember, you will be turning this in with the other two lab sheets. (the one we colored and labeled in pre-lab, the individual sheet you did during lab, and then the post-lab).

See you all tomorrow!!

Mrs. Lechner

Wednesday

Good Morning,

Wednesday during class we took the Cardiovascular System Test. After that, we worked on a Circulatory Disease Project. Students will have time to work on this on Friday. No work will be needed to be done at home. This is an in class project. After Friday, we will pause on this project, dissect our frogs and start back up with this project the following week.

Get excited for FROGS!! If you do not have your permission slip form in by THIS FRIDAY... you will not be doing the lab. Please email me if you have any questions.

See you all tomorrow for project work and frog Pre-Lab!

Mrs. Lechner

Monday April 11, 2016

Good Morning!

On Monday we learned about two cardiovascular diseases.... Hypertension and Atherosclerosis. Remember this is the finally thing that will be on the test that is this WEDNESDAY APRIL 13, 2016.

We spent the rest of the hour (majority) doing study stations to prepare. Please email me if you have any questions before the test on Wednesday. Make sure you are reviewing all of the Circulatory notes and worksheets that you may have.

Good Luck Studying, and think after this test is done... FROGS!!!!

Mrs. Lechner

Wednesday April 6, 2016

Hello All!

Here is the steps in what we accomplished today:

1. We reviewed the different types of bloods and talked about blood transfusions. (From Monday's notes).

2. We finished up the guided notes from Monday (if you need a copy it is in the previous post).

3. We watched a Bill Nye video "Heart" to review the Circulatory System and filled out the following worksheet. If you were not here I have included the answers on this copy.



4. I assigned two different options for a 4.0 Opportunity. They are as follows:

           Option 1:



             Option 2:


If you choose to do a 4.0 Opportunity, you must present them to the class.


HOMEWORK: Finish Blood guided reading packet, #13, 17-20, and finish the 4.0 opportunities if wanting the extra credit. 

Other than that, have a BEAUTIFUL weekend!! See you all on Monday!

Mrs. Lechner

Monday April 4

Today in class we reviewed stuff that was learned before spring break. We had a fun game of Cardiovascular Jeopardy, as well as went over all the homework we had over break. Next, we did started some guided notes. We only got through the first page. We will be doing the other pages on Wednesday. The guided notes review questions are also going to be attached. (Shown Below)






1. Finally our homework was in the "Blood Guided Reading" worksheet we got before break (student's did #1-10) students are to finish #11,12,14-17. 
2. FROG PERMISSION SLIP FORMS WERE HANDED OUT TODAY. THEY ARE DUE BACK AND SIGNED BY A PARENT ON MONDAY APRIL 11. IF THESE FORMS ARE NOT RETURNED BY THEN, STUDENTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO DO THE LAB. 

See you on Wednesday!

Mrs. Lechner

Wednesday March 23, 2016 --- Last Class Before Spring Break! - w/Homework Assignments. :)

Good Evening All!

I hope conferences have been going well for all of you! I have had lots of requests to hurry up and put this on the blog so you can finish before the break starts, so here it is :)

Today during class we did some guided notes and a lab. Here is the lab:


Here is the guided notes:
 

Now for the MOST requested homework for over break (which most of you finished at least 2 of the assignments during the end of class)!! Here we go:
1. Guided Reading "Blood" Worksheet #1-10
2. Red Blood Cell vs. White Blood Cell Venn Diagram (see below)
3. Cluster Diagram (see below)
4. Review Sheet - Blood Vessels

Now, here is the powerpoint slides for the venn diagram and cluster diagram, and then the review sheet. Then the Blood sheet you should have (its' also attached here though)--- REMEMBER only #1-10.



I hope you have a WONDERFUL spring break!!! Please email me if you have any questions.

Mrs. Lechner

Wednesday March 16, 2016

Hello All,

Today in Science we are learning about the Heart and the way the blood travels through the body. We did some guided notes which are included here, and also watched this short video clip...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9ZZ6tcxArI

Then we finished up class working on two things... A Review and Reinforce Worksheet on the Body's Transport System, and then on an ASSESSSMENT sheet "Key Concept Summaries." Both included below:

If these were not completed in class they are homework. ALSO use this review to study for your QUIZ on Monday March 21.

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Lechner

Super Friday -- Test re-do's.

Good Afternoon,

I hope you had an amazing Super Tuesday! I just wanted to remind you of a few things...

1. Test scores are in. Remember, if you received a 2.5 or lower you can take home the re-do form. This NEEDS to be SIGNED by a PARENT and returned at the BEGINNING of class on Monday or it will not be accepted. Also make sure you are fully answering all questions and why it is the correct answer. If you put "I don't know" you will not get the partial credit for that question. The re-do forms if you need another copy is included below:

2. I am SOOOOO excited to have told you all today about the dissection we are about to take part in! FROGS!!!!!!! Within the next couple of weeks I will be sending home permission forms for the dissection. This is a super exciting lab, but we also need to remember that safety is an important issue. We will be signing a form saying that we will respect all of the equipment and that there will be no joking around during the lab (since we will be using scalpels, scissors, etc...). If there is such an incident, students will be taken to a separate room to work on alternative assignments and miss out on this awesome opportunity. I'm so excited for this lab to come up!

Have a WONDERFUL weekend and I will see you on Monday. The only homework is to do the re-do's if you are choosing to do so.

Mrs. Lechner

Fun Friday

Good Evening,

All of the missing assignments I received today are in the grade book, so that is all updated based on what I have received. Tests are also graded. I will be putting them into the grade book on Friday. High five to my 5th hour for receiving the highest class average :)

Remember only homework is to finish up your board game if it is not already completed.

See you all Friday.

Mrs. Lechner

Snow Day Round 2 - Test Rescheduled.

Good Afternoon All!

I hope you enjoyed your snowday on Wednesday!! I just wanted to give you a heads up that the test that was supposed to be Wednesday will be rescheduled to next Wednesday March 9, since we do not have school Monday. Although it might seem as a positive that you did not have to take the test yesterday, let's remember to study and keep up on the digestive system topic and not let it escape our minds. Make sure you are working on your study guide and studying your three digestive guided note packets.

Due to the snow day, we will be taking the test first thing Wednesday and then finishing up and playing our "Digestive Board Games"after. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Email me if you have ANY questions about the test. Good luck studying over the weekend and next week!

MISSING WORK FOR FUN FRIDAY: It is all due on Tuesday. Since you will not see me until Wednesday, please email me if you have any missing assignments that you want to turn in.

See you all on Wednesday.

Mrs. Lechner

Science Wednesday February 24, 2016

Hello All! I hope you are enjoying your Snow Day!!

Here is what we did during class on Wednesday:

-Guided Notes on the final parts of the Digestive System


-Lab that had to do with the small intestine

-Homework - finish the chart we started on Monday  (the bolded 4 at the end)



Have a great rest of your snow day! See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Lechner

Wed February 17, 2016 - Class work and New Behavior Plan.

Hello!

This past Wednesday during science we did a few things....

First, we took a quiz on food and energy, which students will get back on Monday.

Second, we went over my new behavior management plan which I told the kids I would post here. A few things are changing which I'm sure you all want to know about.
                1. I am no longer doing notebook checks (I think students have reached the point in the
                    school year that they should understand their organizational skills. I still will be
                    completing my notebook if students want to keep up on that type of notebook).
                2. I want to see more participation, so I will be doing more "Cold Calling."
                3. I am no longer accepting late assignments after 4+ class days.

          ^^All of the above new "Behavior Plan" is listed and explained in the four pictures below. Parents or Students, PLEASE feel free to email me if you have any questions about the new Plan.
  


Lastly, since we have been talking about the Digestive System, we started looking over food pyramids and why they are helpful in picking our healthy diet.

On Monday we will be finishing up the digestive system process, and moving on to the other body systems throughout the next couple of weeks.

Hope you all have an amazing weekend, and remember this weekend was homework free!

Mrs. Lechner

Wednesday Assignments!

Good Afternoon,

Sorry this is a day late! Wednesday during class we took the first half of the hour getting our notebooks organized and to complete missing assignments. I will post the notebook check on the next post. :)

Next we turned in our Homeostasis Review Sheet - so if this was not turned in (as I am missing a ton!) turn it in next class.



We next completed a food label lab where we graphed and charted total percentage of fat in certain snack foods:



Finally we finished up with our guided notes on the 6 nutrients, Carbs, Protein, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins, and Water. The guided notes are in the last post, but here is the second half of the guided notes:

Here it the food and energy review sheet:



HOMEWORK:
1. Vitamin Worksheet: Pick 3 vitamins. Say the Daily recommended amount, source of vitamin and other functions of the vitamins.


2. Nutrients Review Sheet (Front Side Only) to STUDY for QUIZ on WEDNESDAY! We will have time in class to study, but you will need to study over the weekend.

Have a GREAT long weekend!

Mrs. Lechner

Monday!

Good Morning all!

I hope you had a lovely week when I was away in Texas!  Last week Wednesday I had your sub start Digestion with you. You read in our online textbook and did some guided notes on Stress and Homeostasis.

Today we are covering the digestive system and explaining why the body needs food, and how the nutrients are being used by the body to help carry out essential processes.

We are starting off with returning our quizzes from last Monday, and working on a quick homeostasis review guide. Then we will be taking some guided notes on the Digestive system, and doing a food labels lab.

The homeostasis review sheet:



The Digestion guided notes look like this:



 Lab Sheets: 




Have a wonderful Monday, and see you all Wednesday!!

Mrs. Lechner

Notebook Check So Far.....

1. Genetics and Heredity Notes (handwritten).
2. Among the Wild Chimpanzees Movie Worksheet
3. Behavior Guided Notes
4. And Baby Counts Three... Baby Got Math double sided Worksheet
5. Handwritten Notes on development
6. Adaptions Guided Notes
7. Reproduction Guided Notes
8. Enrich - Body Organization worksheet with the review sheet on the back.
9. Handwritten Notes from 1-27 (Body Systems)
11. Assess your understanding worksheet glued in.

Make sure your big packet of guided notes is put in there as well. (Can just be slid in, doesn't need to be stapled or glued).

Hope this helps! As always, mine is in the black bin in the classroom if you need to see what each worksheet looks like.

Mrs. Lechner

Monday's Class 1-25-16

We had no homework on Monday!! During class we just did some guided notes, if you don't have I can email you the powerpoint and you can take them at home :)


See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Lechner

Project Requirements

Happy Tuesday! Hope you are enjoying all of this snow. Below are the requirements for the project due FRIDAY. :)




Here is the guided note worksheet we completed yesterday as well:



Remember to print out articles, bring in books and info on your insect/creature. Also bring in your poster board!

See you tomorrow, stay warm!

Mrs. Lechner

Wednesday January 6, 2016

Hello All!

We started out today taking a "Among the Wild Chimpanzee" 4.0 opportunity quiz. (Did not hurt grades, only helped if you received a 12 or better).

Next, we Worked on our Do Now? - "What is human behavior influenced by?"

Then we did some Behavior Guided notes:




Finally we worked online at http://sciencenetlinks.com/esheets/exploring-behavior/

Here we filled out a worksheet while reading along with the articles. Here is the Worksheet:







We had two homework assignments if they were not finished in class. They are BOTH ASSESSMENT grades! Here are the 6 questions that need to be answered using COMPLETE sentences:




ALSO - bring in an article/book about WEIRD BUGS and/or ANIMALS. :)

Have a good weekend!

Mrs. Lechner