Friday, August 30, 2013

Urbas - Science Week of August 30 - September 5


Welcome to 6th Grade Science
Mr. Urbas



I would like to welcome all of the new students to Lakeview Junior High whether you come from Prairieview or another school. Your next years will be filled with new challenges, opportunities, and possibilities.

I teach science in the sixth grade and have been doing so at Lakeview for the past 20 years. In addition to teaching, I also coach Cross Country, a sport I encourage you as a sixth grader to participate in during the fall. I also coordinate a Science Club in the spring which is open to all students in which we perform various experiments that are not a part of the science curriculum at Lakeview.


The science curriculum in sixth grade is one based on the studies of Earth and Physical Science. The class has an emphasis on hands on activities and the lab is a major part of the curriculum. Students are expected to participate and act in a safe manner whenever working in the lab setting. Units of study include metrics, safety, machines, geology, plate tectonics, color and light, astronomy, and topography.
The curriculum is matched to state standards and is designed for the student to be successful during the process. Required work consists of daily work, pre-labs, lab assessments and quizzes and tests. To be successful a student needs to complete the work in a timely manner. Specific rules and procedures will be given out to each individual student in the fall at the start of the year to be reviewed by the student and parents both.

I can be reached by accessing my e mail at:

or
(630) 783-5035

Please feel free to contact me and I hope to see you at the Parent Open house sponsored at Lakeview.

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Urbas Science Week of August 28 - 30

Welcome back from summer to all incoming 6th grade students. This year will be a new experience and challenging in regards to the study of Science. I have planned several new and exciting aspects of the curriculum this year in addition to many of the normal things we study in 6th grade. Stay tuned!