Urbas - Science Week of Oct. 30 - Nov. 5

We had a great week in science this past week with students working on the difference between weight and mass. They should understand that weight is a function of gravity and mass is just the "stuff" something is made of. Mass doesn't change but weight can because of a planets gravity. (Oh, also the amount of candy consumed also.)

There was also a field trip which the kids enjoyed thoroughly on "Mathemagic", ask about it.

Next week we will be working with pulleys and it will be an uplifting experience.

Have a safe Halloween!

Urbas - Science Week of Oct. 23 - 29

Students this week examined the concept of speed and next week will be working with speed and velocity. They will also be using newton scales to develop a relationship between mass and weight.

The sixth grade will also be going on a field trip Thursday to see "Mathemagic" at College of DuPage. It sounds like a great week.

Urbas - Science Week of October 16 - 23

Students have begun their investigations of simple machines starting with the lever. They will be learning how levers are in everyday use and how common they are in life.

This week also, letters are going out from the various 6th grade teachers about the upcoming conference scheduling. Please respond ASAP because it is first come, first served.

Urbas - Science 10/9 - 15

Students have finished the investigations of metrics, scientific method, safety, and lab equipment. They will be beginning the study of work, power, machines and forces kinetic and potential energies next week.

The real work starts next week.

Urbas - Science Week of Oct. 2 - 9

Students have been working on Science Safety rules this week and have also been using the Scientific Method. Next week there will be a test on Friday the 9th, covering density, safety, scientific method, measurement, and lab glassware.

There is an opportunity for extra credit Saturday Oct. 3. Students need to visit the Downers Grove Sanitary District at 5003 Walnut Ave. three blocks north of Maple Ave. at the Burlington tracks. The facility opens at 9:00 am and tours begin at 9:15 and run until 12:00, every 20 minutes. Students will receive a certificate for attendance and need to bring it in to me for proof of attendance.