This is a resource for use by parents of students in the sixth grade Physical Science course at Scottsdale Preparatory Academy. View upcoming events and assignments as well as links to videos and other media featuring science content. Note that any tentative FUTURE assignment which has been posted in the homework section is subject to change. Be sure to check back on the day of the assignment for any updates.
Tutoring starts next week on Wednesday's and Friday's during Lyceum from 12:35 to 1pm in the library.
NOTE: NO CREDIT FOR LATE OR INCOMPLETE HOMEWORK
Q2 W10; Physical Science, Week of 12-16-19
Mon, 12-16-19 (Review Day)
HW: Thoroughly review Final Exam Study Guide
Tue, 12-17-19 (Review Day)
HW: Thoroughly review Final Exam Study Guide; also be prepared for your period 1 & 2 finals
Wed, 12-18-19 (Final Exams for periods 1 & 2; Half Day)
HW: Continue Final Exam preparation for periods 3 & 4
Thu, 12-19-19 (Final Exam for periods 3 & 4; Half Day)
HW: Continue Final Exam preparation for periods 5 & 6
Fri, 12-20-19 (Final Exams for Periods 5 & 6; Half Day)
Enjoy the Break! Happy Holidays!
HW: Thoroughly review Final Exam Study Guide
Tue, 12-17-19 (Review Day)
HW: Thoroughly review Final Exam Study Guide; also be prepared for your period 1 & 2 finals
Wed, 12-18-19 (Final Exams for periods 1 & 2; Half Day)
HW: Continue Final Exam preparation for periods 3 & 4
Thu, 12-19-19 (Final Exam for periods 3 & 4; Half Day)
HW: Continue Final Exam preparation for periods 5 & 6
Fri, 12-20-19 (Final Exams for Periods 5 & 6; Half Day)
Enjoy the Break! Happy Holidays!
Q2 W9 Physical Science, Week of 12-9-19
Mon, 12-9-19 (Hot Wheels Mechanical Energy Conservation Lab)
In-Class: C5 Chapter Review page 150 Q 1-10 (to be finished for homework).
HW: Study for C5 Quiz on Energy (Use Study Guide and Section Summaries)
Tue, 12-10-19 (C5 Energy Quiz)
Makeup labs
HW: Standardized Test Prep from Text pg. 31
Wed, 12-11-19
HW: Standardized Test Prep from Text, pg. 119; Begin reviewing Final Exam Study Guide
Thu, 12-12-19
HW: Standardized Test Prep from Text, pg. 89 ; Begin reviewing Final Exam Study Guide
Fri, 12-13-19
HW: Standardized Test Prep from Text, pg. 153; Begin reviewing Final Exam Study Guide
In-Class: C5 Chapter Review page 150 Q 1-10 (to be finished for homework).
HW: Study for C5 Quiz on Energy (Use Study Guide and Section Summaries)
Tue, 12-10-19 (C5 Energy Quiz)
Makeup labs
HW: Standardized Test Prep from Text pg. 31
Wed, 12-11-19
HW: Standardized Test Prep from Text, pg. 119; Begin reviewing Final Exam Study Guide
Thu, 12-12-19
HW: Standardized Test Prep from Text, pg. 89 ; Begin reviewing Final Exam Study Guide
Fri, 12-13-19
HW: Standardized Test Prep from Text, pg. 153; Begin reviewing Final Exam Study Guide
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Q2 W8; Week of 12-2-19
Mon, 12-2-19 (C5; Intro to Energy)
HW: Read Text pp. 132-137; Q: #1-4, and 8
Tue, 12-3-19 (Energy Conversion and Conservation)
HW: Read Text pp. 138-141; Q: # 1-4
Wed, 12-4-19 (Energy Resources; Conventional)
HW: Read Text pp. 142-147; Q: # 1-4, and 6
Thu, 12-5-19 (Energy Resources; Alternative; Intro to lab)
HW: Outline Section Summaries from pages 131, 137, 141, and 147.
Fri, 12-6-19
HW: Complete the packet
Note: There will be a quiz next week Tuesday on C5 Energy
Due in on Monday, December 9th: Directed Reading A: What is energy? Use pages 124 to 131 in the textbook to help you.
HW: Read Text pp. 132-137; Q: #1-4, and 8
Tue, 12-3-19 (Energy Conversion and Conservation)
HW: Read Text pp. 138-141; Q: # 1-4
Wed, 12-4-19 (Energy Resources; Conventional)
HW: Read Text pp. 142-147; Q: # 1-4, and 6
- Get parent signature form from the test signed.
Thu, 12-5-19 (Energy Resources; Alternative; Intro to lab)
HW: Outline Section Summaries from pages 131, 137, 141, and 147.
Fri, 12-6-19
HW: Complete the packet
Note: There will be a quiz next week Tuesday on C5 Energy
Due in on Monday, December 9th: Directed Reading A: What is energy? Use pages 124 to 131 in the textbook to help you.
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Q2 W7, Week of 11-25-19
Mon, 11-25-19 (C4 Test, Work, Power, Simple Machines)
HW: Read Text pp. 124-125; Math Focus #2 & 3 KFS Format on page 125
Tue, 11-26-19 (Simple Machines lab)
HW: Read Text pp. 126-131; Q: #1-5
Wed, 11-27-19 (Intro to Energy; half day, early release)
NO HW, R&R weekend; Happy Thanksgiving!
HW: Read Text pp. 124-125; Math Focus #2 & 3 KFS Format on page 125
Tue, 11-26-19 (Simple Machines lab)
HW: Read Text pp. 126-131; Q: #1-5
Wed, 11-27-19 (Intro to Energy; half day, early release)
NO HW, R&R weekend; Happy Thanksgiving!
Q2 W6; Week of 11-18-2019
Mon, 11-18-19 (Review C3 "Forces in Fluids)
In-Class: Write out Chapter 3 Section Summary
HW: Read Text pp. 94-99; Q: # 1-6
Tue, 11-19-19 (Intro to C4, Work and Simple Machines)
HW: Read Text pp. 100-105; Q: # 1-7
Wed, 11-20-19
HW: Read Text pp. 106-109; Q: # 1 & 3
Thu, 11-21-19
HW: Read Text pp. 110-113; Q: 2,4,5,6
Fri, 11-22-19
In-Class: Read Through Study Guide
HW: Study for Monday's C4 Test (Work, Power, Simple Machines)
Ongoing assignment due in on Friday, November 22nd:
Work on the Directed Reading A: What is a machine? Use pages 100 to 106 in your textbook to help you.
In-Class: Write out Chapter 3 Section Summary
HW: Read Text pp. 94-99; Q: # 1-6
Tue, 11-19-19 (Intro to C4, Work and Simple Machines)
HW: Read Text pp. 100-105; Q: # 1-7
Wed, 11-20-19
HW: Read Text pp. 106-109; Q: # 1 & 3
Thu, 11-21-19
HW: Read Text pp. 110-113; Q: 2,4,5,6
Fri, 11-22-19
In-Class: Read Through Study Guide
HW: Study for Monday's C4 Test (Work, Power, Simple Machines)
Ongoing assignment due in on Friday, November 22nd:
Work on the Directed Reading A: What is a machine? Use pages 100 to 106 in your textbook to help you.
Q2 W5 Physical Science, Week of 11-11-19
Mon, 11-11-19 (No School, Veterans' Day)
Tue, 11-12-19 (Quiz on Newton's Laws and Momentum; C2 Sections 2 & 3)
HW: Read text pp. 66-68; Q: # 1 & 2 on pg. 71
•Get parent signature form from the test signed.
Wed, 11-13-19 (Forces in Fluids)
HW: Read text pp. 69-71; Q: # 3-8
Th, 11-14-19 (Pascal and Archimede's Principle)
HW: Read Text pp. 72-77; Q: # 1-6
Fri, 11-15-19
In-Class: Chapter Review pg. 86, # 1-10
HW: Read text pp. 78-83; Q: # 1-7
Ongoing in-class assignment / homework due in on Friday, November 15th : Directed Reading A: Fluids and Pressure; use pages 66 to 71 in the textbook as a resource.
Tue, 11-12-19 (Quiz on Newton's Laws and Momentum; C2 Sections 2 & 3)
HW: Read text pp. 66-68; Q: # 1 & 2 on pg. 71
•Get parent signature form from the test signed.
Wed, 11-13-19 (Forces in Fluids)
HW: Read text pp. 69-71; Q: # 3-8
Th, 11-14-19 (Pascal and Archimede's Principle)
HW: Read Text pp. 72-77; Q: # 1-6
Fri, 11-15-19
In-Class: Chapter Review pg. 86, # 1-10
HW: Read text pp. 78-83; Q: # 1-7
Ongoing in-class assignment / homework due in on Friday, November 15th : Directed Reading A: Fluids and Pressure; use pages 66 to 71 in the textbook as a resource.
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Q2 W4 Physical Science, Week of 11-4-19
Mon, 11-4-19 (Motion-Gravity Test)
Tue, 11-5-19
HW: Read text pp. 49-51; Q: # 2,3,6 on page 51
Wed, 11-6-19
In class assignment: Standardized test prep: all of the questions on page 60.
HW: Read text pp. 52-55; Q: #1-5 on page 55
Thu, 11-7-19 (Friction Board Lab)
In-class assignment: Complete lab
HW: Study for Quiz on Chapter 2, Sections 2 & 3. The quiz will be on Tuesday, November 12th.
In-Class: Complete the chapter review pg. 58; #1-10, and Math Focus Pg. 53, #1 & 2 (6D)
Fri, 11-8-19 (Half Day)
In-Class: Complete the chapter review pg. 58; #1-10, and Math Focus Pg. 53, #1 & 2 (6B, 6C, and 6G)
HW: Study for Quiz on Chapter 2, Sections 2 & 3. The quiz will be on Tuesday, November 12th (all sections)
- In class: Read and answer the questions to the article: "Gravity waves detected at last".
Tue, 11-5-19
HW: Read text pp. 49-51; Q: # 2,3,6 on page 51
Wed, 11-6-19
In class assignment: Standardized test prep: all of the questions on page 60.
HW: Read text pp. 52-55; Q: #1-5 on page 55
Thu, 11-7-19 (Friction Board Lab)
In-class assignment: Complete lab
HW: Study for Quiz on Chapter 2, Sections 2 & 3. The quiz will be on Tuesday, November 12th.
In-Class: Complete the chapter review pg. 58; #1-10, and Math Focus Pg. 53, #1 & 2 (6D)
Fri, 11-8-19 (Half Day)
In-Class: Complete the chapter review pg. 58; #1-10, and Math Focus Pg. 53, #1 & 2 (6B, 6C, and 6G)
HW: Study for Quiz on Chapter 2, Sections 2 & 3. The quiz will be on Tuesday, November 12th (all sections)
Q2 W3 Physical Science, Week of 10-28-19
Spirit Week!!!
Mon, 10-28-19 (Recap forces and friction; intro gravity)
HW: Read text pp. 24-25; Q: #1,2,3,8
Tue, 10-29-19 (Gravity)
HW: Read text pp. 36-39; Q: #1, 7, 8, 9
Wed, 10-30-19
HW: Read Text pp. 40-43, Q: #2-6
Thu, 10-31-19
Fri: 11-1-19 (Review) Homecoming Game
•Complete the Chapter Review, Pg. 28-29, Q 1-10 and 20
HW: Study for Motion - Gravity Test: C1 Sections 1-3, and C2 Section 1. The test will be on Monday, November 4th.
Mon, 10-28-19 (Recap forces and friction; intro gravity)
HW: Read text pp. 24-25; Q: #1,2,3,8
Tue, 10-29-19 (Gravity)
HW: Read text pp. 36-39; Q: #1, 7, 8, 9
Wed, 10-30-19
HW: Read Text pp. 40-43, Q: #2-6
Thu, 10-31-19
- In class assignment: Complete the concept map
- Start reviewing for next Monday's test on Chpt. 1, S 1-3; Chpt. 2, S 1
Fri: 11-1-19 (Review) Homecoming Game
•Complete the Chapter Review, Pg. 28-29, Q 1-10 and 20
HW: Study for Motion - Gravity Test: C1 Sections 1-3, and C2 Section 1. The test will be on Monday, November 4th.
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Q2 W2 Physical Science, Week of 10-21-19
Mon, 10-21-19 (Forces, Motion, Energy)
Tue, 10-22-19
Wed, 10-23-19
Thu, 10-24-19
Fri, 10-25-19 (C1 Motion Quiz)
Ongoing in-class assignment / homework due in on Friday, October 25th : Directed Reading A: Measuring Motion; use pages 4 to 9 in the textbook as a resource.
- HW: Pg. 9, #11; pg. 13, #4-7;
Tue, 10-22-19
- HW: Read pp. 14-17; Q: #1-3 pg. 19
Wed, 10-23-19
- HW: Read pp. 18-19; Q: #4-7
Thu, 10-24-19
- In class assignment: Pg. 19 Q 8-10
- HW: Review for Quiz by looking over SS on pp. 9, 13, & 19, plus KFS Worksheet
Fri, 10-25-19 (C1 Motion Quiz)
- HW: Read pp. 20-23; Q: #4-6
Ongoing in-class assignment / homework due in on Friday, October 25th : Directed Reading A: Measuring Motion; use pages 4 to 9 in the textbook as a resource.
Q2 W1, Physical Science Week of 10-14-19
Note: Parent Conferences all week; half-day schedules for students
Mon, 10-14-19
HW: Review for atom/atomic mass quiz, which will be given on third class meeting
Tue, 10-15-19
HW: Review for atom/atomic mass quiz, which will be given on third class meeting
Wed, 10-16-19 (Atom/Atomic Mass Quiz for all sections if this day is your 3rd meeting)
Thu, 10-17-19 (Atom/Atomic Mass Quiz for all sections if this day is your 3rd meeting)
Fri, 10-18-19
HW: Read New Text pp. 10-13; Q: #1-3
Note: Parent Conferences all week; half-day schedules for students
Mon, 10-14-19
HW: Review for atom/atomic mass quiz, which will be given on third class meeting
Tue, 10-15-19
HW: Review for atom/atomic mass quiz, which will be given on third class meeting
Wed, 10-16-19 (Atom/Atomic Mass Quiz for all sections if this day is your 3rd meeting)
- In-class assignment: Read and answer the questions to the article
Thu, 10-17-19 (Atom/Atomic Mass Quiz for all sections if this day is your 3rd meeting)
- In-class assignment: Read and answer the questions to the article
Fri, 10-18-19
HW: Read New Text pp. 10-13; Q: #1-3