January 5 - 9, 2026:

This week in Science, we dove deeper into reflection and refraction. Students were able to investigate what happens to a ray of light when it moves from one substance into another. They learned that depending on the angle of light and the types of substances, there will be varying amounts of reflection and refraction, as well as angles of refraction.

December 15 - 19, 2025:

This week in Science, we continued to work on measuring angles, as well as drawing, measuring, and labelling ray diagrams for reflection and refraction.

December 8 - 12, 2025:

This week in Science, we used ray boxes to trace the path of light as it reflected off a smooth mirror. Students then measured the angles of incidence and reflection to determine whether there was a relationship between the two.

December 1 - 5, 2025:

This week in Science, we moved from the electromagnetic spectrum into the various sources of light and how they work. From here, we will look specifically at how light reflects, refracts, and is absorbed when traveling through various mediums (space, air, water, etc.).

November 24 - 27, 2025:

This week in Science, we began to talk about the nature of light. We discussed the particle-wave duality of how we understand light, and moved into the electromagnetic spectrum. Students learned about how wavelength corresponds to different types of light (visible light, ultraviolet, gamma rays, etc.) and we discussed what happens when light interacts with transparent, translucent, and opaque materials.

November 17 - 21, 2025:

This week in Science, we worked on a project wherein students researched a specific illness that can affect a body system. They looked into symptoms, treatment options, number of people affected annually, and prevention.

November 13 - 14, 2025:

This week in Science, we put the final touches on learning about body systems. Next week, students will spend some time researching disorders/illnesses/diseases that can affect particular body systems.

November 3 - 7, 2025:

This week in Science, we continued to learn about body systems within humans. We looked at all major organs and talked about both how they work, as well as how various illnesses and diseases can cause dysfunction in them.

October 29 - 31, 2025:

This week in Science, we spent time reviewing concepts from September. We talked about the characteristics of living things, cell anatomy, and diffusion and osmosis. From there, we started to delve into body systems and looked at the anatomy and physiology of different organs.

October 1 - 3, 2025:

This week in Science, we continued to talk about diffusion and osmosis, and spent some time looking at properties of unicellular and multicellular organisms. Students are making the observation that unicellular organisms, despite their small size, can still be very complex considering that they can do things like feed, react to stimuli, and reproduce all with one cell.

September 22 - 26, 2025:

This week in Science, we spent time learning and practicing with microscopes. We also talked about how substances get into and out of cells via diffusion and osmosis.

September 15 - 19, 2025:

This week in Science, we continued talking about the characteristics of living things. We explored adaptations and talked about how these relate to natural selection and evolution, and we delved into cell anatomy and the roles of various organelles.

September 8 - 12, 2025:

This week in Science, we'll delve into our Cells and Systems Unit. We'll start by talking about the six characteristics of living things. Students will have a chance to practice applying these criteria to various biological scenarios.