Cumulative Science Test - Thursday, May 5

On Thursday, May 5, students will take a multiple choice, cumulative science assessment that covers concepts taught this entire school year. The best way to study is to go over all the practice TCAP reviews we have covered in class and/or go through all the questions at the end of each of the chapters in the textbook. The students will not be permitted to use their journals.

TCAP Practice Homefun

The next homefun activity is the Science TCAP Item Sampler. The questions are in TCAP format/font/color.

 

http://www.tn.gov/assets/entities/education/attachments/tst_ach_gr4_sci_item_sampler.pdf

 

 

TCAP Challenge Homefun Requirements:

• The science section must be completed in its entirety. (There are 30 questions)
• The science section MUST be reviewed with an adult (mom, dad, grandparent, sibling older than 18, aunt, etc.). There is an answer key in the document.
• Whatever is turned in must be signed by the adult that reviewed the student's answers.

Options:

• Your family does not have to print out the test booklet, if paper and ink is an issue. Your child can take the practice test by looking at a computer and writing down their answers on a piece of notebook paper. However, an adult must still check over the answers and go back to any sections in which your child struggled.  
• I recommend having your child work independently on a given amount of the questions, and, then, the adult reviews the questions with the child. Discuss them to help rule out any misconceptions. One-on-one instruction is very powerful!

The work, signed by the adult that reviewed the answers, is due Friday, April 29.

 

There will not be anymore TicTacToe for homefun, so those science homefun journals are going home to stay and help be a resource for studying. After TCAP, start sending in your child's science textbook to make sure it is accounted for. Science homefun is not necessarily over. There may be worksheets that go home for homefun after TCAP.

 

Sincerely,

Logan Caldwell

Supervising Teacher

Campus School

Chapter 8 Study Hints (Electricity and Magnetism)

Hints to study for Chapter 8:

Questions on pages 362-363 in textbook
All Academic Vocabulary (Homefun) from Chapter 8
Chapter 8 Study Guide that was passed out April 8
Questions on pages 360-361in textbook
Questions on pages 333,  345, 357
The quick check questions throughout the lessons
Understand how electromagnets work, the parts, & what materials can be used to make a simple one
Series vs. Parallel Circuits
How does a loudspeaker work?

Fourth Quarter Extra Credit Optional Science Challenge - Create Your Own Invention

Create Your Own Invention and Rubric

Fourth Quarter Extra Credit Optional Science Challenge

 Your child has the opportunity to earn up to six 100 extra credit science test grades for the fourth quarter. They will earn two test grades per category listed below.

The challenge is to create an original invention that solves a problem. There are three categories your child may complete to earn the extra points. Category 1 must be completed, if your child has chosen to take the challenge, but he/she has the option to complete Category 2 and/or 3.

Category 1: The Invention (This covers the diagram/planning, inspiration, intended use, and problem solving portion of the rubric.)

Category 2: Commercial

Category 3: Write-Up

Assuming the invention is not too large, your child may bring it in the week of May 9 or May 16 to share with the classes. 

(Please email me, if the size may be in question.)

The sky is the limit!

Inventions
	Excellent 4	Proficient 3 pts	Basic 2 pts	Limited 1 pts
Diagram/Planning	Excellent The plan for the invention provides a detailed and complete diagram and plan for the creation of the invention.	Proficient The plan for the invention provides an accurate diagram and plan for the creation of the invention.	Acceptable The plan for the invention provides a diagram of the invention.	Limited The plan for the invention does not provide a diagram of the invention.
Inspiration	Excellent The student was able to give a detailed explanation of his/her inspiration and where the inspiration was found for the creation of the invention.	Proficient The student was able to give a detailed explanation of his/her inspiration for the creation of the invention.	Acceptable The student was able to give an explanation of his/her inspiration for the creation of the invention.	Limited The student was not able to give an explanation of his/her inspiration for the creation of the invention.
Intended Use	Excellent The student was able to give detailed and in-depth use or uses of the invention that was created.	Proficient The student was able to give a detailed use or uses of the invention that was created.	Acceptable The student was able to give a vague use or uses of the invention that was created.	Limited The student was not able to give examples of a use or uses of the invention that was created.
Problem Solving	Excellent The student showed considerable insight into problems that may occur from use of his/her invention.	Proficient The student showed insight into problems that may occur from use of his/her invention.	Acceptable The student showed limited insight into problems that may occur from use of his/her invention.	Limited The student did not consider any problems that may occur from use of his/her invention.
Commercial	Excellent The student performed a detailed engaging commercial focused on his/her invention and corresponding material.	Proficient The student performed a detailed commercial for his his/her invention and corresponding material.	Acceptable The student performed a commercial regarding his/her invention and corresponding material.	Limited The student did not give a detailed nor an engaging presentation regarding his/her invention and corresponding material.
Write-Up	Excellent The write-up is detailed and includes the entire process for the creation of the invention and commercial. The writing is free of errors and has good sentences.	Proficient The write-up is somewhat detailed and includes the entire process for the creation of the invention and commercial. The writing has only 2-5 errors and has mostly good sentences.	Acceptable The write-up is a brief overview of the invention and commercial process. The writing has 5-10 errors.	Limited The write-up does not include a complete overview of the invention and commercial process. There are more than 10 errors.

An average of 3.5 - 4 Points in each category earns an extra 100 test grade.

An average of 3-3.4 points for each category earns an extra 92 test grade.

Scholastic Book Orders due Friday, March 4

Scholastic Book Orders due Friday, March 4 to ensure they arrive before Spring Break. Thank you!

Chapter 7 Study Hints

Know the vocabulary homefun from Chapter 7
Study the study guide questions.
Read pages 304-315 and be able to correctly answer the questions throughout the chapter and at the end of the chapter.
Go over the questions on pages 318-321.
Know how to apply the concepts of inertia, motion, friction, distance, and position in real world situations.
Draw conclusions about speed, acceleration, distance from the graphs on page 305 and 309.

Box Tops Request

Box Tops are due February 22, so I can prepare them for shipping on March 1st. Last semester we received a check for $650 and I'm hoping we can match that this semester.  Our goal for the year is $1000. You can put the Box Tops on the sheets or send them in baggies. It would help Ms. Coleman greatly if you could trim them and put them in bags of 50 if you have that many. Thanks for your help.

Diane Coleman