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.
NOTE: NO CREDIT FOR LATE OR INCOMPLETE HOMEWORK STARTING 9-17-18
Tutoring every Tuesday and Friday during Lyceum from 12:35 to 1pm in room 116.
Week 10 Homework: Quarter 2: Final Exam
Monday, 12-17-18
HW: Continue review of Study Guide for Final Exam
Tuesday, 12-18-18
•Final Exam period 1.
Wednesday, 12-19-18
•Final Exam period 3.
Thursday, 12-20-18
•Final Exam periods 5 and 6
Friday, 12-21-18
•No School. Enjoy your winter break!
HW: Continue review of Study Guide for Final Exam
Tuesday, 12-18-18
•Final Exam period 1.
Wednesday, 12-19-18
•Final Exam period 3.
Thursday, 12-20-18
•Final Exam periods 5 and 6
Friday, 12-21-18
•No School. Enjoy your winter break!
Week 9 Homework: Quarter 2: Energy / Final Exam Review
Monday, 12-10-18
HW: Prepare for C5 Energy Quiz; review study guide and Summaries
Tuesday, 12-11-18 (C5 Energy Quiz)
HW: Organize Binders and begin review of Study Guide for Final Exam
•Fill in the blanks with the missing words on the final exam study guide.
Wednesday, 12-12-18
HW: Continue review of Study Guide for Final Exam
Thursday, 12-13-18
HW: Continue review of Study Guide for Final Exam
Friday, 12-14-18
HW: Continue review of Study Guide for Final Exam
HW: Prepare for C5 Energy Quiz; review study guide and Summaries
Tuesday, 12-11-18 (C5 Energy Quiz)
HW: Organize Binders and begin review of Study Guide for Final Exam
•Fill in the blanks with the missing words on the final exam study guide.
Wednesday, 12-12-18
HW: Continue review of Study Guide for Final Exam
Thursday, 12-13-18
HW: Continue review of Study Guide for Final Exam
Friday, 12-14-18
HW: Continue review of Study Guide for Final Exam
Week 8 Homework: Quarter 2: Energy
Monday, 12-3-18 [Types of Energy]
HW: Read text pp. 126-131, Q# 1-5 on page 131.
Tuesday, 12-4-18 [Energy Conversions]
HW: Read text pp. 132-137, Q #1-4, 8 on page 137.
Wednesday, 12-5-18 [Conservation of Energy]
HW: Read text pp. 138-141, Q #1-4 on page 141.
Thursday, 12-6-18 [Conservation of Energy]
HW: 1) Read text pp. 142-147, Q #1-4, 6 on page 147.
2) Get test signed by parent.
Friday, 12-7-18 [Energy Resources]
HW: Review all Chapter 5 notes
Ongoing classwork: Due on Friday, December 7th: Directed Reading A – What is Energy? Use pages 124 to 131 in the textbook to help you.
HW: Read text pp. 126-131, Q# 1-5 on page 131.
Tuesday, 12-4-18 [Energy Conversions]
HW: Read text pp. 132-137, Q #1-4, 8 on page 137.
Wednesday, 12-5-18 [Conservation of Energy]
HW: Read text pp. 138-141, Q #1-4 on page 141.
Thursday, 12-6-18 [Conservation of Energy]
HW: 1) Read text pp. 142-147, Q #1-4, 6 on page 147.
2) Get test signed by parent.
Friday, 12-7-18 [Energy Resources]
HW: Review all Chapter 5 notes
Ongoing classwork: Due on Friday, December 7th: Directed Reading A – What is Energy? Use pages 124 to 131 in the textbook to help you.
Week 7 Homework: Quarter 2: Work and Machines
Monday, 11-26-18
HW: Read text pp. 106-109, Q #1 & 3 on page 113
Tuesday, 11-27-18
HW: Read text pp. 110-113, Q #2,4,5,6 on page 113
Wednesday, 11-28-18
HW: Chapter Review pg. 116, #1-15 (begin in class)
Thursday, 11-29-18
HW (Study for Chapter 4 test, sections 1-3: Work, Power, Machines)
Friday, 11-30-18 (Chapter 4 Test)
HW: Read text pp. 124-125, Math Focus #2 & 3 on page 125
Ongoing classwork due on Friday November 30th: Complete the Directed Reading A, What is a Machine? Use pages 100 to 113 in the textbook to help you.
HW: Read text pp. 106-109, Q #1 & 3 on page 113
Tuesday, 11-27-18
HW: Read text pp. 110-113, Q #2,4,5,6 on page 113
Wednesday, 11-28-18
HW: Chapter Review pg. 116, #1-15 (begin in class)
Thursday, 11-29-18
HW (Study for Chapter 4 test, sections 1-3: Work, Power, Machines)
Friday, 11-30-18 (Chapter 4 Test)
HW: Read text pp. 124-125, Math Focus #2 & 3 on page 125
Ongoing classwork due on Friday November 30th: Complete the Directed Reading A, What is a Machine? Use pages 100 to 113 in the textbook to help you.
Week 6 Homework: Quarter 2: Work and Machines
Monday, 11-19-18 (Make sure your binder and class notes are in order)
HW: Read Text pp. 94-99, Q #1-6
Tuesday, 11-20-18
HW: Read Text pp. 100-105, Q #1-7
Wednesday, 11-21-18 (Half Day)
No HW
Thursday, 11-22-18 (No School)
Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, 11-23-18 (No School)
HW: Read Text pp. 94-99, Q #1-6
Tuesday, 11-20-18
HW: Read Text pp. 100-105, Q #1-7
Wednesday, 11-21-18 (Half Day)
No HW
Thursday, 11-22-18 (No School)
Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, 11-23-18 (No School)
Week 5 Homework: Quarter 2: Fluids and Pressure
Monday, 11-12-18 No School Veterans Day
Tuesday, 11-13-18 (Chpt 3 Section 1; Fluids and Pressure)
HW: Read text pp. 66-68, Q #1-2 (pg 71)
Wednesday, 11-14-18 (Chpt 3 Section 2; Buoyant Forces - Archimedes)
HW: Read text pp. 69-71, Q #3-8
Thursday, 11-15-18 (Chpt 3 Section 3; Fluids in Motion - Bernoulli, Pascal)
HW: Read text pp. 72-77, Q #1-6
Friday, 11-16-18 (Review Chpt 3) Rumors of Open-Note Pop Quiz next week
HW: Read text pp. 78-83, Q # 1-7
Ongoing classwork due on Friday November 14th: Complete the Directed Reading A, Fluids and Pressure Use pages 66 to 71 in the textbook to help you.
Tuesday, 11-13-18 (Chpt 3 Section 1; Fluids and Pressure)
HW: Read text pp. 66-68, Q #1-2 (pg 71)
Wednesday, 11-14-18 (Chpt 3 Section 2; Buoyant Forces - Archimedes)
HW: Read text pp. 69-71, Q #3-8
Thursday, 11-15-18 (Chpt 3 Section 3; Fluids in Motion - Bernoulli, Pascal)
HW: Read text pp. 72-77, Q #1-6
Friday, 11-16-18 (Review Chpt 3) Rumors of Open-Note Pop Quiz next week
HW: Read text pp. 78-83, Q # 1-7
Ongoing classwork due on Friday November 14th: Complete the Directed Reading A, Fluids and Pressure Use pages 66 to 71 in the textbook to help you.
Week 4 Homework: Quarter 2: Newton's Laws and Momentum
Monday, 11-5-18
HW: Read text pp. 49-51, Q #2,3,&6
Tuesday, 11-6-18
HW: Read text pp. 52-55, Q #1-5
Wednesday, 11-7-18
HW: •Read through the lab report. It is an individual lab report.
Thursday, 11-8-18 (Hot Wheels Lab)
HW: Study for Quiz Chpt. 2 Sections 2 & 3
Lab reports will be turned in by the end of the lesson.
Friday, 11-9-18 (Quiz on Newton's Laws and Momentum)
Get test signed by parent's.
3-day weekend for Veterans' Day, No School Monday 11-12-18.
Ongoing classwork due on Friday November 9th: Complete the Directed Reading A, Newton's Law of Motion. Use pages 44 to 51 in the textbook to help you.
HW: Read text pp. 49-51, Q #2,3,&6
Tuesday, 11-6-18
HW: Read text pp. 52-55, Q #1-5
Wednesday, 11-7-18
HW: •Read through the lab report. It is an individual lab report.
Thursday, 11-8-18 (Hot Wheels Lab)
HW: Study for Quiz Chpt. 2 Sections 2 & 3
Lab reports will be turned in by the end of the lesson.
Friday, 11-9-18 (Quiz on Newton's Laws and Momentum)
Get test signed by parent's.
3-day weekend for Veterans' Day, No School Monday 11-12-18.
Ongoing classwork due on Friday November 9th: Complete the Directed Reading A, Newton's Law of Motion. Use pages 44 to 51 in the textbook to help you.
Week 3 Homework: Quarter 2: Gravity and Motion
Monday, 10-29-18
HW: Read text pp. 24-25, Q #1,2,3,8 on page 25.
Tuesday, 10-30-18
HW: Read text pp. 36-39, Q #1 & 7 on page 43.
Wednesday, 10-31-18
HW: Read text pp. 40-43, Q #2-6 on page 43.
Thursday, 11-1-18
HW: Study for Test; look over note packets, section summaries, and bell work/classwork.
Friday, 11-2-18 (Half Day)
TEST On Chpt. 1, sections 1-3, and Chpt. 2 section 1
Topics that will be included on the test: Motion, Forces, Friction and Gravity. Know, Find, Solve calculating average acceleration, average speed, relative velocity and the velocity of falling objects.
HW: Read text pp. 44-48, Q #1,4,5 on page 51.
Ongoing classwork due on Friday November 2nd: Complete the Directed Reading A, Gravity and Motion. Use pages 36 to 43 in the textbook to help you.
HW: Read text pp. 24-25, Q #1,2,3,8 on page 25.
Tuesday, 10-30-18
HW: Read text pp. 36-39, Q #1 & 7 on page 43.
Wednesday, 10-31-18
HW: Read text pp. 40-43, Q #2-6 on page 43.
Thursday, 11-1-18
HW: Study for Test; look over note packets, section summaries, and bell work/classwork.
Friday, 11-2-18 (Half Day)
TEST On Chpt. 1, sections 1-3, and Chpt. 2 section 1
Topics that will be included on the test: Motion, Forces, Friction and Gravity. Know, Find, Solve calculating average acceleration, average speed, relative velocity and the velocity of falling objects.
HW: Read text pp. 44-48, Q #1,4,5 on page 51.
Ongoing classwork due on Friday November 2nd: Complete the Directed Reading A, Gravity and Motion. Use pages 36 to 43 in the textbook to help you.
Week 2 Homework: Quarter 2: Forces and Motion
Monday, 10-22-18
HW: (carryover from Friday)
Questions #4-7, pg. 13, plus #11 on pg. 9
Tuesday, 10-23-18
HW:
Read text pp. 14-17, Questions #1-3 on pg. 19
Wednesday, 10-24-18
HW:
Complete the Luis Alvarez packet.
Thursday,10-25-18
HW:
1) Read text pp. 18-19, Questions #4-7
2) Review for quiz by looking over Section Summaries on pp. 9, 13, and 19; plus KFS worksheets, and note packet. Quiz will cover sections 1-3; Motion, Force, Friction.
Friday, 10-26-18 (Quiz Chapter 1, sections 1-3)
HW:
Read Text, pp. 20-23, Questions, #4, 5 and 6
Ongoing classwork due on Friday October 26th: Complete the Directed Reading A, What is a Force? Use pages 10 to 19 in the textbook to help you.
HW: (carryover from Friday)
Questions #4-7, pg. 13, plus #11 on pg. 9
Tuesday, 10-23-18
HW:
Read text pp. 14-17, Questions #1-3 on pg. 19
Wednesday, 10-24-18
HW:
Complete the Luis Alvarez packet.
Thursday,10-25-18
HW:
1) Read text pp. 18-19, Questions #4-7
2) Review for quiz by looking over Section Summaries on pp. 9, 13, and 19; plus KFS worksheets, and note packet. Quiz will cover sections 1-3; Motion, Force, Friction.
Friday, 10-26-18 (Quiz Chapter 1, sections 1-3)
HW:
Read Text, pp. 20-23, Questions, #4, 5 and 6
Ongoing classwork due on Friday October 26th: Complete the Directed Reading A, What is a Force? Use pages 10 to 19 in the textbook to help you.
Week 1 Homework: Quarter 2: Forces and Motion
Monday, 10-15-18 (All sections meet half-day schedule; parent conferences)
HW: Average Speed Worksheet
Tuesday, 10-16-18 (I only meet with periods 2 & 4, half-day; parent conferences)
Note: Turn in Properties of Matter text and pick up Forces, Motion & Energy text
HW: Read text pp. 4-9, Questions #1-3
Wednesday, 10-17-18 (I only meet with periods 5, 6 & 1; half-day; parent conferences)
HW for Periods 5 and 6: Read text pp. 4-9, Questions #1-3
HW for period 1: Questions pg. 9, #4-9
Thursday, 10-18-18 (I only meet with periods 3, 5 and 6, half-day; parent conferences)
HW: Questions pg. 9, #4-9
Friday, 10-19-18 (All sections meet half-day; parent conferences)
HW: Read text pg. 10-13, Questions pg. 13, # 1-3
HW: Average Speed Worksheet
Tuesday, 10-16-18 (I only meet with periods 2 & 4, half-day; parent conferences)
Note: Turn in Properties of Matter text and pick up Forces, Motion & Energy text
HW: Read text pp. 4-9, Questions #1-3
Wednesday, 10-17-18 (I only meet with periods 5, 6 & 1; half-day; parent conferences)
HW for Periods 5 and 6: Read text pp. 4-9, Questions #1-3
HW for period 1: Questions pg. 9, #4-9
Thursday, 10-18-18 (I only meet with periods 3, 5 and 6, half-day; parent conferences)
HW: Questions pg. 9, #4-9
Friday, 10-19-18 (All sections meet half-day; parent conferences)
HW: Read text pg. 10-13, Questions pg. 13, # 1-3
Week 8 Homework: Atoms and the Periodic Table
Monday, 10-1-18 (Chapter 4, Development of Atomic Theory)
HW:
Ongoing homework: Standardized test prep, pages 76-77 due on Wednesday (10/03).
Tuesday, 10-2-18 (Chapter 4, The Atom)
In-Class: Questions pg. 95, #1-9
HW:
Wednesday, 10-3-18 (Chapter 5, The Periodic Table)
HW:
Thursday, 10-4-18 (Chapter 5, The Periodic Table)
HW:
Friday, 10-5-18 (Chapter 5, The Periodic Table)
No HW: Have a Great Fall Break
HW:
- Read text pp. 88-94, Math Focus pg. 93, #1 (Show calculations following the Know, Find, Solve method).
Ongoing homework: Standardized test prep, pages 76-77 due on Wednesday (10/03).
Tuesday, 10-2-18 (Chapter 4, The Atom)
In-Class: Questions pg. 95, #1-9
HW:
- Chapter Review pg. 98, #1-10
Wednesday, 10-3-18 (Chapter 5, The Periodic Table)
HW:
- Read text pp. 106-113, Questions 1-5
Thursday, 10-4-18 (Chapter 5, The Periodic Table)
HW:
- Read Text pp. 114-121, Questions 1-5
Friday, 10-5-18 (Chapter 5, The Periodic Table)
No HW: Have a Great Fall Break