I am really excited about the start of the 2025-2026 school year. I hope all of you had a relaxing and fun summer vacation. I have posted a course outline (syllabus) for Math 6, Math6/7A, and 6th grade science under announcements (recent posts). I look forward to meeting all of you, and I wish all […]
Archive | Announcements
Here are all the Redwood Middle School science announcements from Mr. Fitz.
Math Course Syllabus
Please click on this link to view the math course outline for Math 6.
Science Course Syllabus
Please click on this link to view the course outline (syllabus) for 6th grade science.
Lab Safety
Click on the link below for information on safety in the science laboratory. safety info from textbook Safety Contract NSTA Updated COVID Pandemic Student/Teacher Safety Protocols
Garden Pics
Garden Pics for Food Chains
Online Learning
Dear Parents and Students, I will be providing daily online science lessons for our 7th Grade NGSS curriculum using Google Apps for Educations, STEMscopes, Gizmos from Explorelearning, and articles from Newsela. My 6th grade math classes will be utilizing the Big Ideas textbook and curriculum in addition to Google Apps for Education to facilitate their […]
EPA Carbon Footprint Calculator
Please check out this carbon footprint calculator from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to calculate your family’s carbon footprint. Find out what your family is already doing to lower their carbon footprint and learn 14 Easy Ways to Lower Your Carbon Footprint from National Geographic.
Citing Images MLA Style
The following document is a quick reference on how to cite images in Noodle Tools. Don’t forget to cite any information, images, etc. that isn’t your own creation. Avoid plagiarism! How to Cite Images in a Presentation by Megan Birdsong
Pebble Mine Location
Where is the Pebble deposit located? The mineral deposit is located in the Bristol Bay region in Southwest Alaska, near Iliana Lake and Lake Clark. It is in a remote area, near the headwaters to tributaries of both the Nushagak and Kvichak rivers.
Microscope Images and Videos
Students are using technology to take pictures of microorganisms from our Redwood Middle School garden pond, Anacharis leaves, Pepper tree leaves (stomata), and Onion root tips (mitosis) that they are observing with their compound microscopes.