Academy of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Science

Pre-K 3 - 8th Grade | Ms. Edelmann |
All Academy students benefit from our science program LabLearner™, a 100% research-based, comprehensive, hands-on science education system aimed at illuminating and clarifying science in a way that is most understood and retained by students. Our Science curriculum combines scientific evidence with proven classroom best practices to create a science program that is easily absorbed and applied. The program aims to promote interaction and experimentation in a laboratory setting to encourage diverse learning and thinking strategies, and foster a community atmosphere of learning!

Teacher's Message

Summer Science Reading
Want to start the 2018-2019 school year with Science Extra Credit?
Incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students are invited to read science-based books over the summer and prepare a report for the first week of school.
Click on the link below for full details on a PDF you can download and print!
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6 – 7 – 8   SCIENCE FICTION BOOKS

PARENTS:  If you missed out on ordering your child’s book or would like additional copies, you may order books for a limited time at Studentreasures.com/ordercopies.  You’ll need to enter the appropriate pin number for the grade your child is in.

6th grade pin:  7083461 — New Discoveries in Space

7th grade pin:  7083462 — Fantastic Flora and Fauna

8th grade pin:  7083463 — A Day in the International Space Station

Assignments

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Important Dates

    Resources

    LabLearner 2015-2016

    This site offers lots of great information about the LabLearner program, and outlines all of the LabLearner CELLs that each grade will be working on this year.

    http://www.lablearner.com/parents/

    Chem4kids

    This site offers a lot of in-depth chemistry information and quizzes for middle school students and their parents!

    http://www.chem4kids.com/

    Biology4kids

    This site offers a lot of in-depth biology information and quizzes for middle school students and their parents!

    http://www.biology4kids.com/

    Physics4kids

    This site offers a lot of in-depth physics information and quizzes for middle school students and their parents!

    http://www.physics4kids.com/

    Fact Monster

    This is a general Science site in which you can find explanations of heat and temperature, heat transfer, thermometers, etc. This is good, reinforcing information for our unit.

    http://www.factmonster.com/dk/science/encyclopedia/heat.html

    StudyJams

    This is a site that has videos, slideshows and self-tests for just about every aspect of Science

    http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/index.htm

    Physics for Kids: Simple Machines in Automobiles

    This is a link to information about physics and engineering. Many thanks to Alyssa for finding it!

    http://www.partsgeek.com/mmparts/physics_for_kids_simple_machines_in_automobiles.html

    AusGrid: Australian Electricity & Magnetism Site

    Visit this site for interactive learning about electricity, electromagnets, and electric motors. Quiz yourself!.

    http://learnelectricity.ausgrid.com.au/Common/For-Students-in-Years-7-and-8/Magnetism.aspx

    Chemicool

    This site has the Periodic Table and links to information about all the elements found in the table.

    https://www.chemicool.com/

    APA Bibliography - References Formatting Rules

    Follow this guideline for the books, articles, and websites that you cite in your bibliography page

    http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_apa_format_examples.shtml

    Simple Machines - Engineering - Elliot's Link

    Visit this site for descriptions of simple machines and a list of terms.

    http://www.engineeringdegreeguides.org/engineering-simple-machines/

    SCIENCE TREK -- Idaho Public TV

    This site has lots of articles and videos on all facets of science.

    http://idahoptv.org/sciencetrek/seasons.cfm

    Class Schedule


    		MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
    8:00 - 8:15 AM
    HOMEROOM /
    PRAYER
    HOMEROOM /
    PRAYER
    HOMEROOM /
    PRAYER
    HOMEROOM /
    PRAYER
    HOMEROOM /
    PRAYER
    8:15 - 9:00 AM
    Science 7
    Science 6
    Science 8
    9:00 - 9:45 AM
    Kindergarten Science Lab
    PreK-4 Science Lab
    9:45 - 10:30 AM
    PreK-3 Science Lab
    2 Science Lab
    10:30 - 11:15 AM
    5 Science Lab
    Science 8
    4 Science Lab
    11:15 AM - 11:55 AM
    Science 8
    Science 8
    3 Science Lab
    12:00 - 12:50 PM
    7 -- EXTRA HELP
    6 -- EXTRA HELP
    8 -- EXTRA HELP
    12:50 - 1:30 PM
    Science 6
    Science 8
    1:30 - 2:10 PM
    Science 7
    Science 6
    Science 7
    Science 7
    2:10 - 2:50 PM
    1 Science Lab
    Science 7
    Science 6
    Science 6
    2:50 - 3:00 PM
    HOMEROOM /
    PRAYER
    HOMEROOM /
    PRAYER
    HOMEROOM /
    PRAYER
    HOMEROOM /
    PRAYER
    HOMEROOM /
    PRAYER

    Additional News

    COME TO EXTRA HELP SESSIONS DURING RECESS!
    6th grade Wednesday recess ---- 7th grade Tuesday recess ---- 8th gradeThursday recess

    GRADING PERCENTAGES FOR TRIMESTERS 1 AND 2 are:
    Homework:  15%
    Quizzes and essays:  25%
    Tests and Performance Assessments:  30%
    SDR/Lab Participation and Projects:  30%

    GRADING PERCENTAGES FOR TRIMESTER 3 are
    Homework:  10%
    Quizzes and essays:  20%
    Tests and Performance Assessments:  25%
    SDR/Lab Participation and Projects:  25%
    Final Exam:  20%