Wednesday, September 30, 2009

HELLO to last year's class!!

Just wanted to throw out a hello to my previous students who check the blog!!!!


HI!!!!!!!!!!!!


And get back to work!!! :)

READING HOMEWORK TONIGHT!!

Reading for 15 minutes and get your parent's signature!!!!!!

For Mr. Howard's Reading Class

TESTS!!!!!!!!!!! Other Due Dates

Today is our class' first test over the scientific method. We have been creating graphic organizers, rocket straw experiments, Study Island assignments, and Brain Pop activities to ensure we all understand the importance of the scientific method in science. Ask your child how they did today!!!! :)

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION ASSIGNMENT DUE FRIDAY OCTOBER 9TH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This assignment was given on Monday. Here are the expectations for them to shoot for:

* Presentation on animals
* 1 animal per slide
* Each slide must have a picture AND atleast a paragraph of information on that animal
* 7 - 10 slides is the goal
* Students save on flash drive or e-mail the presentation if they don't have a flash drive. My e-mail is located on the staff pages.
* Students are welcomed to go above and beyond my expectations
* Make it something you"re proud of!!!!!!!

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Flash Drives- ROCKETS

This Monday we are going to spend our time in the computer lab. I will be showing the kids how to save data on their flash drives. Remember to bring them.

In class we have just finished our rocket lab, with the question
"What straw will fly the furthest, striped or clear?" Students really seemed to enjoy the launching of the straws. We are going to use the data we collected and write our observations and conclusions. Check back for the data results!!

Monday, September 21, 2009

Scientific Method Games

Okay, since MOST of our classmates have found the blog, I think it's time to move on... We are currently studying the scientific method. Students really need to understand the steps and how they are a very important piece of everyday actions. Click on the following link and it will take you to some scientific method games to help you through the steps


Scientific Method Games

Monday, September 14, 2009

Welcome to the Classroom Blog!

This blog will help keep our class connected outside of school. You can leave comments about homework, questions on assignments, or speak your mind on current topics we have learned about in class. I will have videos, study guides, and other great things to share with you on the blog.

Leave a comment for me so I know you can access the blog away from school. MAKE SURE YOU LEAVE YOUR FIRST NAME AND HOMEROOM IN THE COMMENT!!!!