Tuesday, December 22. 2015
1. Must have lab test DONE before you can do any of the options below!
2. You have FOUR options to choose from, you just have to do one of them.
Option 1: If you didn't make a polymer yesterday, you may do so today. You just must remember that the polymer cannot go home until 2:30 p.m. today.
Option 2: Online tangram games -- you MUST keep your mind active. This game will do just that! Go to http://www.museumofplay.org/web-games/tangrams/
Option 3: Online tangram game version 2. You must keep your mind active.
This is another tangram game that will keep the neurons firing.
http://www.mathplayground.com/tangrams.html
Option 4: Try this counting atoms game.
http://reviewgamezone.com/games3/taxi.php?test_id=6083&title=Counting%20Atoms%20In%20Molecules%202
Monday, December 21, 2015
1. Finish precipitate lab test. You just have to write the conclusion paragraph.
2. Polymer Activity. You will make silly putty today.
3. HOMEWORK: NONE
Friday, December 18, 2015
1. Begin Precipitate Lab test
2. HOMEWORK: NONE
Thursday, December 17, 2015
1. Finish two analysis/conclusion questions. I will collect this assignment before we play Kahoot.
2. Kahoot! Calculating Atoms #1 and Calculating Atoms #2
3. HOMEWORK: NONE
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
1. Begin mini-labs 9 and 10. You MUST have your materials listed and your data table complete before leaving class today. If necessary, I will write you a pass to your next class.
2. HOMEWORK: NONE. I will give you 5-minutes tomorrow to finish the two analysis/conclusion questions.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
1. Check and VERIFY that the homework assignment is done from EVERY student.
2. Kahoot!
3. HOMEWORK: NONE
Monday, December 14, 2015
1. Makeup quizzes from Friday
2. Finish collecting data for the precipitate lab.
3. Answer the three analysis/conclusion questions for the START of tomorrow's class. Should you decide not to finish these three questions by the START of tomorrow's class, I will give you an alternate activity.
HOMEWORK: NONE unless you do not have the three questions done!
Friday, December 11, 2015
1. Quiz
2. Work on precipitate lab
3. HOMEWORK: NONE
Thursday, December 10, 2015
1. The QUIZ is tomorrow. You can see the survey results yourself. Tomorrow's quiz will cover calculating atoms in compounds without parentheses, with parentheses, and with coefficients. Your NOTES are the best place to review. I've included several quiz practice problems below. You need to find the chemical name and calculate how many atoms are in each compound. These practice problems are NOT homework, but it would be WISE to practice these problems.
2. Precipitate Activity. You glued in the 8 procedures. Ask yourself this very important question, "Did you make a data table to record your findings for this entire lab -- all 8 procedures?" If you didn't make a data table, you MUST make one BEFORE the start of class tomorrow. You should make the data table in your science journal.
3. HOMEWORK: None, unless you didn't make a data table.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
1. You Decide. You will have a quiz over calculating atoms in a compound. It will either be this Friday, December 11 or Monday, December 14. Which day is up to the ENTIRE 8th grade class. Take this survey to cast your vote.
2. Grade yesterday's practice problems.
3. Begin Precipitate Activity. This activity has 8 parts to it. By the start of class tomorrow you MUST have your background research paragraph DONE! This paragraph must be 5 to 7 sentences in length. The paragraph should have a topic sentence and supporting detailed sentences that answers the guiding questions. Below is the screen I used in class.
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
1. Practice problems. If you need the practice problems, they are located on Monday, December 7.
2. HOMEWORK: Practice problems are due tomorrow at the start of class.
Monday, December 7, 2015. (No Gummy Bear lab today. I need an olfactory break.)
1. Finish Friday's lesson if necessary.
2. Take notes on how to use coefficients, parentheses and subscripts.
3. Glue in nine new practice problems if time permits. Several classes ran out of time to glue in these new practice problems. I posted these nine problems below the homework for you convenience.
4. HOMEWORK: Start the practice problems. I will give you 10 to 15 minutes to complete this work tomorrow.
Friday, December 4, 2015
1. NOTES: Atoms in a Compound.
a. COMPLETE second set of practice problems
b. Grade the second set of practice problems
c. Assess the second set of practice using GoFormative
2. I'm postponing how to calculate atoms in a compound with coefficients until MONDAY.
3. HOMEWORK: NONE
Thursday, December 3, 2015
1. Gummy Bear . . . so far, we have only been successful in shooting the gummy bear in period 5. We will try again tomorrow.
2. NOTES: Atoms in a compound. We will take notes over how to calculate atoms in compounds that have coefficients.
3. HOMEWORK: NONE
Wednesday, December 2, 2015. Homework for periods 4, 5, 6, and 9.
1. I forgot to collect the vocabulary from periods 4, 5, 6, and 9. I will collect it tomorrow!
2. Practice calculating how many atoms are in compounds. I only want you to practice how calculate atoms in compounds that have no parentheses and/or coefficients. I will be adding parentheses and coefficients tomorrow and Friday.
3. HOMEWORK: Periods 4, 5, 6, and 9 only. Calculate the atoms in the nine compounds given to you in class.
This is Maximus! He is the one who ate the gummy bears for our activity today.
Make sure you thank Mrs. Hart for giving us her gummy bears.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015. Homework for period 1 only!
1. Go over yesterday's definitions. I only collected definitions from period 1 today. I will collect the vocabulary from the rest of you TOMORROW at the start of class.
2. NOTES: Continue taking notes on how to calculate atoms in a compound. At this time, I only want you to learn how calculate atoms in compounds that have no parentheses and/or coefficients.
3. HOMEWORK: Period 1 only. Calculate the atoms in the nine compounds given to you in class.
Monday, November 30, 2015
1. Define atom, element, molecule, and compound using the Frayer model. I've attached the Frayer model used in class below.
2. Notes over how to calculate atoms in a compound
3. HOMEWORK: NONE . . . unless you didn't finish the four vocabulary words. These words are due at the start of tomorrow's class.
frayervocabulary.pdf
Download File
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
1. Finish Understanding Matter Online Activity. This activity is due at the end of today's class.
2. HOMEWORK: NONE
Monday, November 23, 2015
1. Understanding Matter Online Activity. You will have today and tomorrow during class to complete this assignment. This assignment is due at the end of tomorrow's class.
2. HOMEWORK: NONE . . . unless you don't think you can finish this work by the end of class tomorrow.
understanding_mattername.pdf
Download File
Friday, November 20, 2015
1. Lab test
2. HOMEWORK: NONE
Thursday, November 19, 2015
* Come see me if you would like free IceMen tickets. You have to have all A's and B's on your first report card for me to give you a free ticket. Tickets are good on any Tuesday and Wednesday game - except for Education Day.
1. Grade if your activity is complete or not
2. Go over correct answers
3. Begin working on lab test
4. HOMEWORK: Design data table and list materials
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
* Come see me if you would like free IceMen tickets. You have to have all A's and B's on your first report card for me to give you a free ticket. Tickets are good on any Tuesday and Wednesday game - except for Education Day.
1. Absolutely, positively finish collecting DATA for all four parts of the exothermic and endothermic activity.2. Answer analysis/conclusion questions. These are found on our classes website (sciencecounts2.com).
3. GoFormative Assessment
4. HOMEWORK: Conclusion Questions. Write your answers in your science journal.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
A. Endothermic and Exothermic Lab . . . . this should be written in your science journal!
1. Copy title, objectives and background research in science journal
2. Make a t-chart that lists 5 common endothermic reactions and 5 common
exothermic reactions
3. Pick up the procedure and materials and tape into science journal under the
t-chart or on the next page
4. Write down all the materials you need for each procedure
5. Design a data table to use for this lab
6. Collect data by following the procedure
7. Answer the analysis/conclusion questions. You will need to record your
answers in your science journal. I've listed the questions under homework.
B. HOMEWORK: Complete these questions in your science journal.
ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION
1. The reaction of ammonium nitrate and water is exothermic or endothermic? What evidence do you have?
2. The reaction of calcium hydroxide and water is exothermic or endothermic? What evidence do you have?
3. The reaction of magnesium sulfate and water is exothermic or endothermic? What evidence do you have?
4. The reaction of calcium chloride and water is exothermic or endothermic? What evidence do you have?
5. Calcium chloride is as an ice-melting compound on sidewalks and city streets. Explain what is happening (use one of the terms-exothermic or endothermic in your explanation).
6. Does the energy go from the surrounding to the chemicals or from the chemicals to the surroundings in an exothermic reaction?
7. Define endothermic and exothermic in your own words.
8. Classify each of the following as an exothermic or endothermic process.
Melting ice cubes _____________________
Burning a candle ____________________
Evaporation of water____________________
Baking Bread _____________________
Splitting a gas molecule apart ___________________
Formation of snow in clouds ____________________
Monday, November 16, 2015
1. Collect Periodic Table online assignment if you didn't turn it in on Friday.
2. Endothermic and Exothermic Lab . . . this should all be written in your science journal
a. Copy title, objectives and background research in science journal
b. Make a t-chart that lists 5 common endothermic reactions and 5 common
exothermic reactions
c. Pick up the procedure and materials and tape into science journal under the
t-chart or on the next page
d. Write down all the materials you need for each procedure
e. Design a data table to use for this lab
f. Collect data by following the procedure
3. HOMEWORK: NONE
Friday, November 13, 2015
1. Turn in Periodic Table Online Practice
2. Endothermic vs. Exothermic Lab. Several of you requested that I share the Active Inspire slide. It is below.
3. HOMEWORK: Copy down the title, objectives, and background research in your science journal. After this, make a t-chart that lists 5 common exothermic reactions ad 5 common endothermic reactions. You will need to research these types of reactions so you can make your t-chart. I will give you the procedure/materials sheet on Monday and will share with you two ideas for a data table.
Thursday, November 12, 2015:
1. Bohr Model Practice Sheet Complete it Grade it
Tape it in science journal
2. Periodic Table Online Practice
Get assignment
Use link Periodic Table link
Complete assignment
Collect COMPLETE assignment
3. Prep for Endothermic and Exothermic Lab (if time permits)
4. HOMEWORK: NONE
Tuesday, November 10, 2015:
1. Bohr model practice
2. Periodic Table online activity (if time permits)
3. HOMEWORK: Finish the Bohr model practice. I will give you time to finish the online periodic table assignment tomorrow.
Monday, November 9, 2015:
1. Finish notes from last Thursday and Friday
2. Bohr model practice
3. HOMEWORK: NONE
**** GRRRRR . . . November has disappeared!
Friday, October 30, 2015
1. Complete Achieve 3000 lesson
2. HOMEWORK: Study for fourth element quiz.
Thursday, October 29, 2015
1. Follow the procedure and collect data
2. Record data in a table that you create.
3. HOMEWORK: You will finish your conclusion paragraph on Monday, but you do need to study for the last element quiz. This quiz is on Wednesday, November 4.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
1. Take Element Quiz #3
2. Begin working on the activity - looking at compounds.
3. HOMEWORK: Study for fourth element quiz. The last element quiz is on Wednesday, November 4. Please, please, please, please, please study how to spell each element.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
1. Take Atomic Theory Quiz. You may use your atomic theory flipbook on this quiz.
2. HOMEWORK: Study for the third element quiz.
Monday, October 26, 2015
1. Update Atomic Theory Notes using the group activity completed in class last week.
2. Self Check. Take these FREE self-check quizzes to see how much you know about the atomic theory scientists. Now, these practice quizzes are free, which means that sometimes graphics don't show up correctly along with other things that might not be correct.
Practice Quiz 1
Practice Quiz 2
Practice Quiz 3
Practice Quiz 4
Practice Quiz 5
3. HOMEWORK: Your atomic theory flipbook notes MUST be done by the start of class tomorrow. You will use these notes on an open note quiz tomorrow.
4. HOMEWORK: Your third element quiz is this Wednesday.
Friday, October 23, 2015
1. Kahoot!
2. HOMEWORK: NONE
Thursday, October 22, 2015
1. Begin checking atomic theory flipbook for accuracy
2. HOMEWORK: Your third element quiz is NEXT Wednesday, OCtober 28, 2015.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
1. Assess Atomic Theory Flipbook
2. Element Quiz #2
3. HOMEWORK: Your third element quiz is NEXT Wednesday, October 28, 2015.
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
1. Atomic Theory Flipbook:
a. You MUST use at least three different resources to complete this flipbook.
b. Make sure you LIST the three sources you used along with website address in
your science journal.
c. List three facts about each scientist's contribution to atomic theory.
* Here is ONE website that will help you get started
2. HOMEWORK #1: Flipbook MUST be done by the start of class tomorrow. You will use your flipbook in class tomorrow.
3. HOMEWORK #2: Second Element Quiz. Study! The element quiz is tomorrow. You have known about this quiz for three weeks.
Monday, October 19, 2015
1. Type conclusion paragraph
2. Begin work on Atomic Theory FlipBook
3. HOMEWORK #1: Your conclusion paragraph MUST be done by the start of class tomorrow. I will not give any time to work on this assignment during class.
4. HOMEWORK #2: Your second element quiz is THIS Wednesday.
Friday, October 16, 2015
1. Make final observations and record in data tables
2. Double check that your background paragraph has not been plagiarized. One program I use is paperrater.com to check for plagiarism. Paperrater.com does not have to be downloaded. The other plagiarism checker is viper.com, which must be downloaded to your device.
3. ABSOLUTELY and POSITIVELY check your background paper. Please fix any plagiarism issue in your background paragraph. I'm going to start grading your lab writeup on Monday!
4. HOMEWORK: NONE
Thursday, October 15, 2015
1. Finish running trial 2
2. Run trial 3
3. Share your document with me. You will finish this activity/document with me tomorrow in class.
4. HOMEWORK: Second element quiz is this coming Wednesday, October 21.
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
1. Run trial 1 and 2 of Mossy Zinc Activity
2. HOMEWORK: Second element quiz is NEXT Wednesday, October 21.
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
1. Reminder: Charge your ThinkPad everyday!
2. Make data table on google doc
3. HOMEWORK: First element quiz is tomorrow! This is a paper pencil quiz.
propertiesofmatterch2-2.pdf
Download File
Friday, October 2, 2015
1. Kahoot Friday!
2. HOMEWORK: NONE
Thursday, October 1, 2015
ADAPTIVE CURRICULUM ASSIGNMENT:
Here are the four adaptive curriculum questions. R.A.T. out your answers on a sheet of lined paper AFTER you watch the adaptive curriculum video clip on States of Matter.
Directions:
1. What are some physical properties of a solid?
2. What are some physical properties of a liquid?
3. What makes gases compressible?
4. What other state of matter exists naturally on Earth only in the form of lightening.
Agenda:
1. Go over answers to questions 1, 2, 3, 4, 12 and 15.
2. Discussion time
3. Game time. Go to reviewgamezone and type in game id 26761
4. HOMEWORK: Finish questions 9-15 in your science journal. I'm planning on playing Kahoot with you on Friday. Your ticket into the game is to have questions 9 - 11, 13, and 14 done.
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
1. Test.
2. HOMEWORK: Read Properties of Matter Chapter 2-2 below. Answer questions 1, 2, 3, 4, 12, and 15 You will answer additional questions tomorrow based on your reading.
1. Must have lab test DONE before you can do any of the options below!
2. You have FOUR options to choose from, you just have to do one of them.
Option 1: If you didn't make a polymer yesterday, you may do so today. You just must remember that the polymer cannot go home until 2:30 p.m. today.
Option 2: Online tangram games -- you MUST keep your mind active. This game will do just that! Go to http://www.museumofplay.org/web-games/tangrams/
Option 3: Online tangram game version 2. You must keep your mind active.
This is another tangram game that will keep the neurons firing.
http://www.mathplayground.com/tangrams.html
Option 4: Try this counting atoms game.
http://reviewgamezone.com/games3/taxi.php?test_id=6083&title=Counting%20Atoms%20In%20Molecules%202
Monday, December 21, 2015
1. Finish precipitate lab test. You just have to write the conclusion paragraph.
2. Polymer Activity. You will make silly putty today.
3. HOMEWORK: NONE
Friday, December 18, 2015
1. Begin Precipitate Lab test
2. HOMEWORK: NONE
Thursday, December 17, 2015
1. Finish two analysis/conclusion questions. I will collect this assignment before we play Kahoot.
2. Kahoot! Calculating Atoms #1 and Calculating Atoms #2
3. HOMEWORK: NONE
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
1. Begin mini-labs 9 and 10. You MUST have your materials listed and your data table complete before leaving class today. If necessary, I will write you a pass to your next class.
2. HOMEWORK: NONE. I will give you 5-minutes tomorrow to finish the two analysis/conclusion questions.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
1. Check and VERIFY that the homework assignment is done from EVERY student.
2. Kahoot!
3. HOMEWORK: NONE
Monday, December 14, 2015
1. Makeup quizzes from Friday
2. Finish collecting data for the precipitate lab.
3. Answer the three analysis/conclusion questions for the START of tomorrow's class. Should you decide not to finish these three questions by the START of tomorrow's class, I will give you an alternate activity.
HOMEWORK: NONE unless you do not have the three questions done!
Friday, December 11, 2015
1. Quiz
2. Work on precipitate lab
3. HOMEWORK: NONE
Thursday, December 10, 2015
1. The QUIZ is tomorrow. You can see the survey results yourself. Tomorrow's quiz will cover calculating atoms in compounds without parentheses, with parentheses, and with coefficients. Your NOTES are the best place to review. I've included several quiz practice problems below. You need to find the chemical name and calculate how many atoms are in each compound. These practice problems are NOT homework, but it would be WISE to practice these problems.
2. Precipitate Activity. You glued in the 8 procedures. Ask yourself this very important question, "Did you make a data table to record your findings for this entire lab -- all 8 procedures?" If you didn't make a data table, you MUST make one BEFORE the start of class tomorrow. You should make the data table in your science journal.
3. HOMEWORK: None, unless you didn't make a data table.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
1. You Decide. You will have a quiz over calculating atoms in a compound. It will either be this Friday, December 11 or Monday, December 14. Which day is up to the ENTIRE 8th grade class. Take this survey to cast your vote.
2. Grade yesterday's practice problems.
3. Begin Precipitate Activity. This activity has 8 parts to it. By the start of class tomorrow you MUST have your background research paragraph DONE! This paragraph must be 5 to 7 sentences in length. The paragraph should have a topic sentence and supporting detailed sentences that answers the guiding questions. Below is the screen I used in class.
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
1. Practice problems. If you need the practice problems, they are located on Monday, December 7.
2. HOMEWORK: Practice problems are due tomorrow at the start of class.
Monday, December 7, 2015. (No Gummy Bear lab today. I need an olfactory break.)
1. Finish Friday's lesson if necessary.
2. Take notes on how to use coefficients, parentheses and subscripts.
3. Glue in nine new practice problems if time permits. Several classes ran out of time to glue in these new practice problems. I posted these nine problems below the homework for you convenience.
4. HOMEWORK: Start the practice problems. I will give you 10 to 15 minutes to complete this work tomorrow.
Friday, December 4, 2015
1. NOTES: Atoms in a Compound.
a. COMPLETE second set of practice problems
b. Grade the second set of practice problems
c. Assess the second set of practice using GoFormative
2. I'm postponing how to calculate atoms in a compound with coefficients until MONDAY.
3. HOMEWORK: NONE
Thursday, December 3, 2015
1. Gummy Bear . . . so far, we have only been successful in shooting the gummy bear in period 5. We will try again tomorrow.
2. NOTES: Atoms in a compound. We will take notes over how to calculate atoms in compounds that have coefficients.
3. HOMEWORK: NONE
Wednesday, December 2, 2015. Homework for periods 4, 5, 6, and 9.
1. I forgot to collect the vocabulary from periods 4, 5, 6, and 9. I will collect it tomorrow!
2. Practice calculating how many atoms are in compounds. I only want you to practice how calculate atoms in compounds that have no parentheses and/or coefficients. I will be adding parentheses and coefficients tomorrow and Friday.
3. HOMEWORK: Periods 4, 5, 6, and 9 only. Calculate the atoms in the nine compounds given to you in class.
This is Maximus! He is the one who ate the gummy bears for our activity today.
Make sure you thank Mrs. Hart for giving us her gummy bears.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015. Homework for period 1 only!
1. Go over yesterday's definitions. I only collected definitions from period 1 today. I will collect the vocabulary from the rest of you TOMORROW at the start of class.
2. NOTES: Continue taking notes on how to calculate atoms in a compound. At this time, I only want you to learn how calculate atoms in compounds that have no parentheses and/or coefficients.
3. HOMEWORK: Period 1 only. Calculate the atoms in the nine compounds given to you in class.
Monday, November 30, 2015
1. Define atom, element, molecule, and compound using the Frayer model. I've attached the Frayer model used in class below.
2. Notes over how to calculate atoms in a compound
3. HOMEWORK: NONE . . . unless you didn't finish the four vocabulary words. These words are due at the start of tomorrow's class.
frayervocabulary.pdf
Download File
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
1. Finish Understanding Matter Online Activity. This activity is due at the end of today's class.
2. HOMEWORK: NONE
Monday, November 23, 2015
1. Understanding Matter Online Activity. You will have today and tomorrow during class to complete this assignment. This assignment is due at the end of tomorrow's class.
2. HOMEWORK: NONE . . . unless you don't think you can finish this work by the end of class tomorrow.
understanding_mattername.pdf
Download File
Friday, November 20, 2015
1. Lab test
2. HOMEWORK: NONE
Thursday, November 19, 2015
* Come see me if you would like free IceMen tickets. You have to have all A's and B's on your first report card for me to give you a free ticket. Tickets are good on any Tuesday and Wednesday game - except for Education Day.
1. Grade if your activity is complete or not
2. Go over correct answers
3. Begin working on lab test
4. HOMEWORK: Design data table and list materials
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
* Come see me if you would like free IceMen tickets. You have to have all A's and B's on your first report card for me to give you a free ticket. Tickets are good on any Tuesday and Wednesday game - except for Education Day.
1. Absolutely, positively finish collecting DATA for all four parts of the exothermic and endothermic activity.2. Answer analysis/conclusion questions. These are found on our classes website (sciencecounts2.com).
3. GoFormative Assessment
4. HOMEWORK: Conclusion Questions. Write your answers in your science journal.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
A. Endothermic and Exothermic Lab . . . . this should be written in your science journal!
1. Copy title, objectives and background research in science journal
2. Make a t-chart that lists 5 common endothermic reactions and 5 common
exothermic reactions
3. Pick up the procedure and materials and tape into science journal under the
t-chart or on the next page
4. Write down all the materials you need for each procedure
5. Design a data table to use for this lab
6. Collect data by following the procedure
7. Answer the analysis/conclusion questions. You will need to record your
answers in your science journal. I've listed the questions under homework.
B. HOMEWORK: Complete these questions in your science journal.
ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION
1. The reaction of ammonium nitrate and water is exothermic or endothermic? What evidence do you have?
2. The reaction of calcium hydroxide and water is exothermic or endothermic? What evidence do you have?
3. The reaction of magnesium sulfate and water is exothermic or endothermic? What evidence do you have?
4. The reaction of calcium chloride and water is exothermic or endothermic? What evidence do you have?
5. Calcium chloride is as an ice-melting compound on sidewalks and city streets. Explain what is happening (use one of the terms-exothermic or endothermic in your explanation).
6. Does the energy go from the surrounding to the chemicals or from the chemicals to the surroundings in an exothermic reaction?
7. Define endothermic and exothermic in your own words.
8. Classify each of the following as an exothermic or endothermic process.
Melting ice cubes _____________________
Burning a candle ____________________
Evaporation of water____________________
Baking Bread _____________________
Splitting a gas molecule apart ___________________
Formation of snow in clouds ____________________
Monday, November 16, 2015
1. Collect Periodic Table online assignment if you didn't turn it in on Friday.
2. Endothermic and Exothermic Lab . . . this should all be written in your science journal
a. Copy title, objectives and background research in science journal
b. Make a t-chart that lists 5 common endothermic reactions and 5 common
exothermic reactions
c. Pick up the procedure and materials and tape into science journal under the
t-chart or on the next page
d. Write down all the materials you need for each procedure
e. Design a data table to use for this lab
f. Collect data by following the procedure
3. HOMEWORK: NONE
Friday, November 13, 2015
1. Turn in Periodic Table Online Practice
2. Endothermic vs. Exothermic Lab. Several of you requested that I share the Active Inspire slide. It is below.
3. HOMEWORK: Copy down the title, objectives, and background research in your science journal. After this, make a t-chart that lists 5 common exothermic reactions ad 5 common endothermic reactions. You will need to research these types of reactions so you can make your t-chart. I will give you the procedure/materials sheet on Monday and will share with you two ideas for a data table.
Thursday, November 12, 2015:
1. Bohr Model Practice Sheet Complete it Grade it
Tape it in science journal
2. Periodic Table Online Practice
Get assignment
Use link Periodic Table link
Complete assignment
Collect COMPLETE assignment
3. Prep for Endothermic and Exothermic Lab (if time permits)
4. HOMEWORK: NONE
Tuesday, November 10, 2015:
1. Bohr model practice
2. Periodic Table online activity (if time permits)
3. HOMEWORK: Finish the Bohr model practice. I will give you time to finish the online periodic table assignment tomorrow.
Monday, November 9, 2015:
1. Finish notes from last Thursday and Friday
2. Bohr model practice
3. HOMEWORK: NONE
**** GRRRRR . . . November has disappeared!
Friday, October 30, 2015
1. Complete Achieve 3000 lesson
2. HOMEWORK: Study for fourth element quiz.
Thursday, October 29, 2015
1. Follow the procedure and collect data
2. Record data in a table that you create.
3. HOMEWORK: You will finish your conclusion paragraph on Monday, but you do need to study for the last element quiz. This quiz is on Wednesday, November 4.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
1. Take Element Quiz #3
2. Begin working on the activity - looking at compounds.
3. HOMEWORK: Study for fourth element quiz. The last element quiz is on Wednesday, November 4. Please, please, please, please, please study how to spell each element.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
1. Take Atomic Theory Quiz. You may use your atomic theory flipbook on this quiz.
2. HOMEWORK: Study for the third element quiz.
Monday, October 26, 2015
1. Update Atomic Theory Notes using the group activity completed in class last week.
2. Self Check. Take these FREE self-check quizzes to see how much you know about the atomic theory scientists. Now, these practice quizzes are free, which means that sometimes graphics don't show up correctly along with other things that might not be correct.
Practice Quiz 1
Practice Quiz 2
Practice Quiz 3
Practice Quiz 4
Practice Quiz 5
3. HOMEWORK: Your atomic theory flipbook notes MUST be done by the start of class tomorrow. You will use these notes on an open note quiz tomorrow.
4. HOMEWORK: Your third element quiz is this Wednesday.
Friday, October 23, 2015
1. Kahoot!
2. HOMEWORK: NONE
Thursday, October 22, 2015
1. Begin checking atomic theory flipbook for accuracy
2. HOMEWORK: Your third element quiz is NEXT Wednesday, OCtober 28, 2015.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
1. Assess Atomic Theory Flipbook
2. Element Quiz #2
3. HOMEWORK: Your third element quiz is NEXT Wednesday, October 28, 2015.
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
1. Atomic Theory Flipbook:
a. You MUST use at least three different resources to complete this flipbook.
b. Make sure you LIST the three sources you used along with website address in
your science journal.
c. List three facts about each scientist's contribution to atomic theory.
* Here is ONE website that will help you get started
2. HOMEWORK #1: Flipbook MUST be done by the start of class tomorrow. You will use your flipbook in class tomorrow.
3. HOMEWORK #2: Second Element Quiz. Study! The element quiz is tomorrow. You have known about this quiz for three weeks.
Monday, October 19, 2015
1. Type conclusion paragraph
2. Begin work on Atomic Theory FlipBook
3. HOMEWORK #1: Your conclusion paragraph MUST be done by the start of class tomorrow. I will not give any time to work on this assignment during class.
4. HOMEWORK #2: Your second element quiz is THIS Wednesday.
Friday, October 16, 2015
1. Make final observations and record in data tables
2. Double check that your background paragraph has not been plagiarized. One program I use is paperrater.com to check for plagiarism. Paperrater.com does not have to be downloaded. The other plagiarism checker is viper.com, which must be downloaded to your device.
3. ABSOLUTELY and POSITIVELY check your background paper. Please fix any plagiarism issue in your background paragraph. I'm going to start grading your lab writeup on Monday!
4. HOMEWORK: NONE
Thursday, October 15, 2015
1. Finish running trial 2
2. Run trial 3
3. Share your document with me. You will finish this activity/document with me tomorrow in class.
4. HOMEWORK: Second element quiz is this coming Wednesday, October 21.
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
1. Run trial 1 and 2 of Mossy Zinc Activity
2. HOMEWORK: Second element quiz is NEXT Wednesday, October 21.
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
1. Reminder: Charge your ThinkPad everyday!
2. Make data table on google doc
3. HOMEWORK: First element quiz is tomorrow! This is a paper pencil quiz.
propertiesofmatterch2-2.pdf
Download File
Friday, October 2, 2015
1. Kahoot Friday!
2. HOMEWORK: NONE
Thursday, October 1, 2015
ADAPTIVE CURRICULUM ASSIGNMENT:
Here are the four adaptive curriculum questions. R.A.T. out your answers on a sheet of lined paper AFTER you watch the adaptive curriculum video clip on States of Matter.
Directions:
- Head your paper using MLA format
- R.A.T. your answers to these question AFTER you watch the video clip.
- This sheet of paper is due this Friday, October 2 at the start of class.
1. What are some physical properties of a solid?
2. What are some physical properties of a liquid?
3. What makes gases compressible?
4. What other state of matter exists naturally on Earth only in the form of lightening.
Agenda:
1. Go over answers to questions 1, 2, 3, 4, 12 and 15.
2. Discussion time
3. Game time. Go to reviewgamezone and type in game id 26761
4. HOMEWORK: Finish questions 9-15 in your science journal. I'm planning on playing Kahoot with you on Friday. Your ticket into the game is to have questions 9 - 11, 13, and 14 done.
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
1. Test.
2. HOMEWORK: Read Properties of Matter Chapter 2-2 below. Answer questions 1, 2, 3, 4, 12, and 15 You will answer additional questions tomorrow based on your reading.
| propertiesofmatterch2-2.pdf |
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
1. You have a quiz tomorrow. EVERYTHING you need is in your science journal or on a graded and returned worksheet. See below for a basic review guide.
2. HOMEWORK: Study for test. Test is TOMORROW! This test is a multiple choice test.
1. You have a quiz tomorrow. EVERYTHING you need is in your science journal or on a graded and returned worksheet. See below for a basic review guide.
2. HOMEWORK: Study for test. Test is TOMORROW! This test is a multiple choice test.
Monday, September 28, 2015
1. Go over answers to Friday's worksheet ONCE it is finished. Come see me for the answer key.
2. Pull up the document below and follow the directions typed on it.
3. HOMEWORK: Finish density practice problems that are posted below the special note.
SPECIAL NOTE: You are having a test this WEDNESDAY! The test will cover the following: Vocabulary, graphing, identifying independent variables and dependent variables, calculating density, etc. I will give you a review guide TOMORROW at the start of class. Here is an old test I used four or five years ago in case you would like to see what it looks like.
1. Go over answers to Friday's worksheet ONCE it is finished. Come see me for the answer key.
2. Pull up the document below and follow the directions typed on it.
3. HOMEWORK: Finish density practice problems that are posted below the special note.
SPECIAL NOTE: You are having a test this WEDNESDAY! The test will cover the following: Vocabulary, graphing, identifying independent variables and dependent variables, calculating density, etc. I will give you a review guide TOMORROW at the start of class. Here is an old test I used four or five years ago in case you would like to see what it looks like.
| density_practice_problemsday3.pdf |
Friday, September 25, 2015
Agenda:
1. Collect Adaptive Curriculum Assignment
2. Finish density problems on worksheet I give to you.
* Do you need more density practice? Here are some online density sites so you can
practice.
http://www.algebralab.org/practice/practice.aspx?file=word_density.xml
http://www.edinformatics.com/math_science/mvd_quiz.htm
http://www.quizrevolution.com/ch/a74399/go/density_practice_quiz
3. HOMEWORK: Make sure the density worksheet that I give you is COMPLETED for the start of Monday's class.
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Agenda:
1. Take notes over density in science journal.
2. Complete questions 1 - 4 on the worksheet. Do not do question 5.
3. HOMEWORK: Complete worksheet questions.
4. HOMEWORK: Your adaptive curriculum assignment is due tomorrow at the start of class.
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Agenda:
1. Double check that conclusion paragraphs are written
2. Take a step back. I need to verify that you can calculate the volume of an object using the displacement method. You will do a displacement method activity today.
3. HOMEWORK: NONE
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Agenda:
1. Tape/Glue in reference sheet on how to write a conclusion paragraph
2. Write conclusion paragraph
3. HOMEWORK: Finish writing conclusion paragraph
Monday, September 21, 2015 - From this day forward, I will no longer post the bell ringers.
Agenda:
1. Finish collecting crayon data.
2. Write conclusion paragraph if time permits.
3. HOMEWORK: NONE
Friday, September 17, 2015
Bell Ringer: What does salinity mean?
Agenda:
1. Collect Adaptive Curriculum assignment. Several of you need to turn this assignment in to me on Monday!
2. Finish writing background research paragraph for crayon lab
3. Write your hypothesis using the "If . . . then . . . because" method. (See your notes!)
4. Glue in Materials/Procedure Section
5. Read the procedure section and fill in which materials you will need to complete this lab.
6. Glue in Data Table
7. Collect data
8. HOMEWORK: NONE
Thursday, September 16, 2015
Bell Ringer: What is the difference between mass and weight?
Agenda:
1. Reminder: Your adaptive curriculum assignment on marbles is due TOMORROW at the start of class. You only need to do the worksheet. You do NOT need to take the quiz.
2. Vocabulary Review. I will want to see that you have completed the vocabulary BEFORE we go over it in class.
3. Reading Comprehension Review. I will want to see the answers to your 8 questions BEFORE we go over it in class.
4. Begin prepping for the Lab: Crayons
5. HOMEWORK: NONE
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Bell Ringer: What is the flame color of potassium?
Agenda:
1. Your Adaptive Curriculum assignment on Marbles is due on Friday at the start of class. You ONLY need to do the worksheet. ou do NOT need to take the quiz.
2. Download chapter_4_density_and_buoyancy.pdf.
a. Hover over the Grade 8 tab
b. Select Grade 8 Science Reading Chapters
c. Download chapter_4_density_and_buoyancy.pdf
d. Save this chapter to your science file folder on your ThinkPad's desktop.
3. Using the Frayer Vocabulary Model define Archimedes' principle, buoyancy, density, and weight
4. read pages 73 - 80 in the chapter you downloaded
5. HOMEWORK: Answer questions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 on page 80 on a sheet of notebook paper. Do NOT answer question 9!
6. HOMEWORK: AdaptiveCurrciulum assigment is due on Friday at the start of class.
Agenda:
1. Collect Adaptive Curriculum Assignment
2. Finish density problems on worksheet I give to you.
* Do you need more density practice? Here are some online density sites so you can
practice.
http://www.algebralab.org/practice/practice.aspx?file=word_density.xml
http://www.edinformatics.com/math_science/mvd_quiz.htm
http://www.quizrevolution.com/ch/a74399/go/density_practice_quiz
3. HOMEWORK: Make sure the density worksheet that I give you is COMPLETED for the start of Monday's class.
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Agenda:
1. Take notes over density in science journal.
2. Complete questions 1 - 4 on the worksheet. Do not do question 5.
3. HOMEWORK: Complete worksheet questions.
4. HOMEWORK: Your adaptive curriculum assignment is due tomorrow at the start of class.
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Agenda:
1. Double check that conclusion paragraphs are written
2. Take a step back. I need to verify that you can calculate the volume of an object using the displacement method. You will do a displacement method activity today.
3. HOMEWORK: NONE
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Agenda:
1. Tape/Glue in reference sheet on how to write a conclusion paragraph
2. Write conclusion paragraph
3. HOMEWORK: Finish writing conclusion paragraph
Monday, September 21, 2015 - From this day forward, I will no longer post the bell ringers.
Agenda:
1. Finish collecting crayon data.
2. Write conclusion paragraph if time permits.
3. HOMEWORK: NONE
Friday, September 17, 2015
Bell Ringer: What does salinity mean?
Agenda:
1. Collect Adaptive Curriculum assignment. Several of you need to turn this assignment in to me on Monday!
2. Finish writing background research paragraph for crayon lab
3. Write your hypothesis using the "If . . . then . . . because" method. (See your notes!)
4. Glue in Materials/Procedure Section
5. Read the procedure section and fill in which materials you will need to complete this lab.
6. Glue in Data Table
7. Collect data
8. HOMEWORK: NONE
Thursday, September 16, 2015
Bell Ringer: What is the difference between mass and weight?
Agenda:
1. Reminder: Your adaptive curriculum assignment on marbles is due TOMORROW at the start of class. You only need to do the worksheet. You do NOT need to take the quiz.
2. Vocabulary Review. I will want to see that you have completed the vocabulary BEFORE we go over it in class.
3. Reading Comprehension Review. I will want to see the answers to your 8 questions BEFORE we go over it in class.
4. Begin prepping for the Lab: Crayons
5. HOMEWORK: NONE
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Bell Ringer: What is the flame color of potassium?
Agenda:
1. Your Adaptive Curriculum assignment on Marbles is due on Friday at the start of class. You ONLY need to do the worksheet. ou do NOT need to take the quiz.
2. Download chapter_4_density_and_buoyancy.pdf.
a. Hover over the Grade 8 tab
b. Select Grade 8 Science Reading Chapters
c. Download chapter_4_density_and_buoyancy.pdf
d. Save this chapter to your science file folder on your ThinkPad's desktop.
3. Using the Frayer Vocabulary Model define Archimedes' principle, buoyancy, density, and weight
4. read pages 73 - 80 in the chapter you downloaded
5. HOMEWORK: Answer questions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 on page 80 on a sheet of notebook paper. Do NOT answer question 9!
6. HOMEWORK: AdaptiveCurrciulum assigment is due on Friday at the start of class.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Bell Ringer: Why is it important to wear safety glasses?
Agenda:
1. Adaptive Curriculum assignment that you are starting in FLEX today is due this FRIDAY at the start of class. You only need to do the worksheet. You do NOT need to take the quiz.
2. Test: Identify the Unknown. You will use your data table from last week and your knowledge on how to use a Bunsen burner and will identify an unknown chemical. You will record your findings in a data table and will justify your answer.
3. HOMEWORK: Adaptive Curriculum is due FRIDAY at the start of class.
Monday, September 14, 2015
Bell Ringer: Is iron an element or a compound?
Agenda:
1. Take LDA (Locally Developed Assessment)
2. HOMEWORK: NONE
Friday, September 11, 2015
Bell Ringer: What is the flame color of strontium chloride?
Agenda:
1. Collect Adaptive Curriculum Assignment: Measuring Mass and Weight
2. Activity: Flame Colors - go over data table\
3. Kahoot game
4. HOMEWORK: NONE
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Bell Ringer: What color should a Bunsen burner flame be when ignited?
Agenda:
1. Activity: Flame Color
2. HOMEWORK: Adaptive Curriculum assignment is due at the START of tomorrow's class!
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Bell Ringer: Get a pair of safety glasses.
Agenda:
1. Practice lighting a Bunsen burner
2. Practice turning off a Bunsen burner
3. Activity: Flame Color
4. HOMEWORK: Adaptive Curriculum assigment is due at the START of class on Friday!
Bell Ringer: Get a pair of safety glasses.
Agenda:
1. Practice lighting a Bunsen burner
2. Practice turning off a Bunsen burner
3. Activity: Flame Color
4. HOMEWORK: Adaptive Curriculum assigment is due at the START of class on Friday!
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Bell Ringer: Write your user name and password for adaptive curriculum in your Agenda.
Agenda:
1. Review how to log into Adaptive Curriculum.
2. Learn how to light a Bunsen burner
3. Homework: NONE
Monday, September 7, 2015: Labor Day
Bell Ringer: Write your user name and password for adaptive curriculum in your Agenda.
Agenda:
1. Review how to log into Adaptive Curriculum.
2. Learn how to light a Bunsen burner
3. Homework: NONE
Monday, September 7, 2015: Labor Day
Friday, September 4, 2015
Quiz: http://goo.gl/forms/ov1MiKYpRa
Bell Ringer: Identify the independent variable and the dependent variable in this question: Can reading small print cause a headache?
Agenda:
1. Go over senses lab -- collect answer #7
2. Vocabulary Quiz - you may use your vocabulary on this quiz as long as you have it done.
3. Adaptive Curriculum - l just want you to log in to adaptivecurriculum.com
Username: EVSPH - student i.d. number. You have to type the DASH. Your student i.d.
number is the number you use to log into your ThinkPad.
Password: student
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Bell Ringer: Identify the independent variable and dependent variable in this statement: Temperature may cause leaves to change color.
Agenda:
1. Finish Senses Lab
a. Data collected
b. Analysis done
c. Conclusion questions answered
2. Download chapter 3. Hover over the grade 8 tab. You will see another menu pop up. Click on the one that reads Grade 8 Science Reading Chapters.
3. HOMEWORK #1: Use the definitions in the reading chapter! Define kilogram, element, energy, heat, Cesius, gram, compound, calorie, thermometer, force, atom, system, newton, Fahrenheits, conservation of energy.
4. HOMEWORK #2: Read pages 49 - 55. These page numbers are printed on the actual page.
Wednesday, Setemper 2, 2015
Bell Ringer: Will students do better in school if you pay for grades? Identify the independent variable and the dependent variable.
Agenda:
1. Senses Lab
2. HOMEWORK: NONE
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Bell Ringer: A scientists conducts conducts an experiment to test te tehory that a vitamin could extend a person's life-expectancy. Identify the independent variable and the dependent variable.
Agenda:
1. Play Kahoot! for classes that did not play yesterday.
2. Notes: Writing a Hypothesis
3. Prep for Senses Lab
4. HOMEWORK: NONE
Monday, August 31, 2015
Bell Ringer: A scientists wants to see if the brightness of light has any effect on a moth being attracted to the light. Identify the independent variable and the dependent variable.
Agenda:
1. Link needed for today's class. http://www.quia.com/pop/184568.html?AP_rand=461272077. Go to the link provided. You need to score at least a 12 out of 16 before you can play Kahoot!
2. Hypothesis Writing. Practice writing a hypothesis using the "If . . . then . . . because method"
3. HOMEWORK: Many of you did not do the homework assignment from Friday. You need to complete Friday's homework and turn it in to me tomorrow.
Quiz: http://goo.gl/forms/ov1MiKYpRa
Bell Ringer: Identify the independent variable and the dependent variable in this question: Can reading small print cause a headache?
Agenda:
1. Go over senses lab -- collect answer #7
2. Vocabulary Quiz - you may use your vocabulary on this quiz as long as you have it done.
3. Adaptive Curriculum - l just want you to log in to adaptivecurriculum.com
Username: EVSPH - student i.d. number. You have to type the DASH. Your student i.d.
number is the number you use to log into your ThinkPad.
Password: student
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Bell Ringer: Identify the independent variable and dependent variable in this statement: Temperature may cause leaves to change color.
Agenda:
1. Finish Senses Lab
a. Data collected
b. Analysis done
c. Conclusion questions answered
2. Download chapter 3. Hover over the grade 8 tab. You will see another menu pop up. Click on the one that reads Grade 8 Science Reading Chapters.
3. HOMEWORK #1: Use the definitions in the reading chapter! Define kilogram, element, energy, heat, Cesius, gram, compound, calorie, thermometer, force, atom, system, newton, Fahrenheits, conservation of energy.
4. HOMEWORK #2: Read pages 49 - 55. These page numbers are printed on the actual page.
Wednesday, Setemper 2, 2015
Bell Ringer: Will students do better in school if you pay for grades? Identify the independent variable and the dependent variable.
Agenda:
1. Senses Lab
2. HOMEWORK: NONE
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Bell Ringer: A scientists conducts conducts an experiment to test te tehory that a vitamin could extend a person's life-expectancy. Identify the independent variable and the dependent variable.
Agenda:
1. Play Kahoot! for classes that did not play yesterday.
2. Notes: Writing a Hypothesis
3. Prep for Senses Lab
4. HOMEWORK: NONE
Monday, August 31, 2015
Bell Ringer: A scientists wants to see if the brightness of light has any effect on a moth being attracted to the light. Identify the independent variable and the dependent variable.
Agenda:
1. Link needed for today's class. http://www.quia.com/pop/184568.html?AP_rand=461272077. Go to the link provided. You need to score at least a 12 out of 16 before you can play Kahoot!
2. Hypothesis Writing. Practice writing a hypothesis using the "If . . . then . . . because method"
3. HOMEWORK: Many of you did not do the homework assignment from Friday. You need to complete Friday's homework and turn it in to me tomorrow.
Friday, August 28, 2015
Bell Ringer: Define independent and dependent variables.
Agenda:
1. Begin working on identifying independent and dependent variables
2. HOMEWORK: Due MONDAY at the start of class. Find two pictures (or draw them) that illustrate the relationship between independent and dependent variables. Paste/Tape the pictures on a sheet of paper that you can turn in to me. Label them appropriately. At the bottom of the pictures, complete the sentence, "___________ is dependent on __________."
Bell Ringer: Define independent and dependent variables.
Agenda:
1. Begin working on identifying independent and dependent variables
2. HOMEWORK: Due MONDAY at the start of class. Find two pictures (or draw them) that illustrate the relationship between independent and dependent variables. Paste/Tape the pictures on a sheet of paper that you can turn in to me. Label them appropriately. At the bottom of the pictures, complete the sentence, "___________ is dependent on __________."
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Bell Ringer: On Thursday, October 8, where will all eligible 8th graders go on the first field trip?
Agenda:
1. Lab: Bromothymol Blue.
a. Complete the analyze and apply.
b. Complete the conclusion questions.
2. HOMEWORK: NONE.
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Bell Ringer: Go get a pair of safety glasses.
Agenda:
1. Complete the procedure and the data table for the bromothymol blue lab.
2. HOMEWORK: NONE. You will finish the graph and conclusion questions tomorrow in class.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Resource for Today's Class:
http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=independent-vs-dependent-variables
Bell Ringer: Identify if the statement is an observation or an inference: I rang the doorbell and no one answered.
Agenda:
1. Go over vocabulary
2. Prepare for Bromothymol Blue Lab
3. HOMEWORK: NONE
Bell Ringer: On Thursday, October 8, where will all eligible 8th graders go on the first field trip?
Agenda:
1. Lab: Bromothymol Blue.
a. Complete the analyze and apply.
b. Complete the conclusion questions.
2. HOMEWORK: NONE.
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Bell Ringer: Go get a pair of safety glasses.
Agenda:
1. Complete the procedure and the data table for the bromothymol blue lab.
2. HOMEWORK: NONE. You will finish the graph and conclusion questions tomorrow in class.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Resource for Today's Class:
http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=independent-vs-dependent-variables
Bell Ringer: Identify if the statement is an observation or an inference: I rang the doorbell and no one answered.
Agenda:
1. Go over vocabulary
2. Prepare for Bromothymol Blue Lab
3. HOMEWORK: NONE
Monday, August 24, 2015
Bell Ringer: Examine the picture to the left. Write three observations and one inference about the picture in the bell ringer section of your science journal.
Agenda:
1. Complete last observation vs. inference activity. This activity is started and finished in class today. It is the activity that has animal tracks on it.
2. HOMEWORK: Entry Ticket to First Lab. Define the words listed below. You may define these words in many ways. You could make flashcards on index cards or online, you could type the word with its definition, oryou could write the word with the definition. I know there are other ways. You MUST make sure all fourteen words are defined. Here are the words you need to define by the START of class tomorrow: scientific method, hypothesis, problem, experimetn, qualitative data, quantiative data, independent variable, dependent variable, trial, error, observation, inference, analysis, and conclusion.
Bell Ringer: Examine the picture to the left. Write three observations and one inference about the picture in the bell ringer section of your science journal.
Agenda:
1. Complete last observation vs. inference activity. This activity is started and finished in class today. It is the activity that has animal tracks on it.
2. HOMEWORK: Entry Ticket to First Lab. Define the words listed below. You may define these words in many ways. You could make flashcards on index cards or online, you could type the word with its definition, oryou could write the word with the definition. I know there are other ways. You MUST make sure all fourteen words are defined. Here are the words you need to define by the START of class tomorrow: scientific method, hypothesis, problem, experimetn, qualitative data, quantiative data, independent variable, dependent variable, trial, error, observation, inference, analysis, and conclusion.
Friday, August 21, 2015
Bell Ringer: Identify if the statement below is an observation statement or an inference statement.
The beaker contains 250-mL of water.
Agenda:
1. Practice making observations and inferences
2. Kahoot! game on observations and inferences
3. HOMEWORK: NONE
Thurday, August 20, 2015
Bell Ringer: List your five senses in alphabetical order.
Agenda:
1. Takes notes over observation and inference
2. Practice making observations and ifnerences using picture provided in class of the truck, street, and neighborhood.
3. Use practice site to test your knowledge
4. HOMEWORK: Look at the picture below. Write six observations and two inferences about the picture. Record your observations and inferences in your science joural. This is due at the start of tomorrow's class. You will NOT receive time to work on the assignment at school. We just have too much to do!
Bell Ringer: Identify if the statement below is an observation statement or an inference statement.
The beaker contains 250-mL of water.
Agenda:
1. Practice making observations and inferences
2. Kahoot! game on observations and inferences
3. HOMEWORK: NONE
Thurday, August 20, 2015
Bell Ringer: List your five senses in alphabetical order.
Agenda:
1. Takes notes over observation and inference
2. Practice making observations and ifnerences using picture provided in class of the truck, street, and neighborhood.
3. Use practice site to test your knowledge
4. HOMEWORK: Look at the picture below. Write six observations and two inferences about the picture. Record your observations and inferences in your science joural. This is due at the start of tomorrow's class. You will NOT receive time to work on the assignment at school. We just have too much to do!
Wednesday, August 19, 2015 - Periods 1, 4, 5, and 6.
Bell Ringer: Write one setence that describes the nature of science.
Agenda:
1. Go over the answers from yesterday's homework.
2. Show students the correct answer.
3. Add one question to yesterday's homework: Based on what you know now about the prehistoric creature, how does your's compare?
4. HOMEWORK: NONE
Period 9 ONLY.
Bell Ringer: List three things one must remember when doing science. Look at your Nature of Science notes.
Agenda:
1. Use the resources below to assemble your prehistoric creature.
Resources for Today's Class:
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/education/lessons/xenosmilus/skeletal_res_manual2.html
http://www.indiana.edu/~ensiweb/lessons/gff.man.pdf
2. Analysis/Conclusion Questions: Yes, you must R.A.T. out your answers!
R = Restate the question as part of your answer
A = Answer the question
T = Tie it to the text and/or activity
1. What kind of assumptions did you make before assembling the pieces?
2. Did information from another person or group influence your assumptions? Explain.
3. What features of the nature of science does this "fossil" demonstrate? (Look at your notes.)
4. From looking at the fossils provided online in the resource pages, what could you say
about how and when this organism lived?
5. Is it possible for scientists to do studies about things that happened millions of years ago?
Justify your answer.
6. What do you think were the 3 main goals of this activity?
3. HOMEWORK: ONLY for periods 1, 4, 5, and 6. You need to answer the six analysis/conclusion questions. These answers are due at the START of class tomorrow. You will NOT receive time to work on it during class.
Tuesday, August 18, 2015 - Periods 1, 4, 5, and 6 ONLY. Period 9 will do this assignment tomorrow!
Bell Ringer: List three things one must remember when doing science. Look at your Nature of Science notes.
Agenda:
1. Use the resources below to assemble your prehistoric creature.
Resources for Today's Class:
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/education/lessons/xenosmilus/skeletal_res_manual2.html
http://www.indiana.edu/~ensiweb/lessons/gff.man.pdf
2. Analysis/Conclusion Questions: Yes, you must R.A.T. out your answers!
R = Restate the question as part of your answer
A = Answer the question
T = Tie it to the text and/or activity
1. What kind of assumptions did you make before assembling the pieces?
2. Did information from another person or group influence your assumptions? Explain.
3. What features of the nature of science does this "fossil" demonstrate? (Look at your notes.)
4. From looking at the fossils provided online in the resource pages, what could you say
about how and when this organism lived?
5. Is it possible for scientists to do studies about things that happened millions of years ago?
Justify your answer.
6. What do you think were the 3 main goals of this activity?
3. HOMEWORK: ONLY for periods 1, 4, 5, and 6. You need to answer the six analysis/conclusion questions. These answers are due at the START of class tomorrow. You will NOT receive time to work on it during class.
Bell Ringer: Write one setence that describes the nature of science.
Agenda:
1. Go over the answers from yesterday's homework.
2. Show students the correct answer.
3. Add one question to yesterday's homework: Based on what you know now about the prehistoric creature, how does your's compare?
4. HOMEWORK: NONE
Period 9 ONLY.
Bell Ringer: List three things one must remember when doing science. Look at your Nature of Science notes.
Agenda:
1. Use the resources below to assemble your prehistoric creature.
Resources for Today's Class:
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/education/lessons/xenosmilus/skeletal_res_manual2.html
http://www.indiana.edu/~ensiweb/lessons/gff.man.pdf
2. Analysis/Conclusion Questions: Yes, you must R.A.T. out your answers!
R = Restate the question as part of your answer
A = Answer the question
T = Tie it to the text and/or activity
1. What kind of assumptions did you make before assembling the pieces?
2. Did information from another person or group influence your assumptions? Explain.
3. What features of the nature of science does this "fossil" demonstrate? (Look at your notes.)
4. From looking at the fossils provided online in the resource pages, what could you say
about how and when this organism lived?
5. Is it possible for scientists to do studies about things that happened millions of years ago?
Justify your answer.
6. What do you think were the 3 main goals of this activity?
3. HOMEWORK: ONLY for periods 1, 4, 5, and 6. You need to answer the six analysis/conclusion questions. These answers are due at the START of class tomorrow. You will NOT receive time to work on it during class.
Tuesday, August 18, 2015 - Periods 1, 4, 5, and 6 ONLY. Period 9 will do this assignment tomorrow!
Bell Ringer: List three things one must remember when doing science. Look at your Nature of Science notes.
Agenda:
1. Use the resources below to assemble your prehistoric creature.
Resources for Today's Class:
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/education/lessons/xenosmilus/skeletal_res_manual2.html
http://www.indiana.edu/~ensiweb/lessons/gff.man.pdf
2. Analysis/Conclusion Questions: Yes, you must R.A.T. out your answers!
R = Restate the question as part of your answer
A = Answer the question
T = Tie it to the text and/or activity
1. What kind of assumptions did you make before assembling the pieces?
2. Did information from another person or group influence your assumptions? Explain.
3. What features of the nature of science does this "fossil" demonstrate? (Look at your notes.)
4. From looking at the fossils provided online in the resource pages, what could you say
about how and when this organism lived?
5. Is it possible for scientists to do studies about things that happened millions of years ago?
Justify your answer.
6. What do you think were the 3 main goals of this activity?
3. HOMEWORK: ONLY for periods 1, 4, 5, and 6. You need to answer the six analysis/conclusion questions. These answers are due at the START of class tomorrow. You will NOT receive time to work on it during class.
August 17, 2015
Bell Ringer: NONE
Agenda:
1. Write name on ThinkPad case with silver paint pen
2. Bookmark this webpage.
3. Start and finish notes from Nature of Science. (If you lost your notes, you can print them out below.)
4. Begin Nature of Science: Prehistoric Creature. We only had time to start cutting out the pieces. I will give you time tomorrow at the start of class to finish cutting out the skeletal pieces. However, if you want to get a jump o the activity, I have provided a picture of it for you.
3. HOMEWORK: Remind your loved ones that Grade 7 and Grade 8 Open House is tomorrow from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Friday, August 14, 2015 -- All Classes
Bell Ringer: What is the first consequence on the Perry Heights Middle School disciplinary form?
Agenda:
1. I had the students work with their ThinkPads today. Here is what all students should have completed with me at school.
a. Place a sticker with their name on it inside the ThinkPad case
b. Log in to the ThinkPad using their official login and password.
c. Correctly access their EVSC Google account.
2. HOMEWORK: NONE. However, it would be GREAT if you could get your names on the front of the ThinkPad case. I will still go out and buy paint pens or some type of Sharpie that will show up on the black cases. You just have to have your name on these cases since they all look alike. Remember, you may decorate your case with school appropriate stickers or illustrations -- just make sure your name is on the case!
Thursday, August 13, 2015 -- All Classes
Bell Ringer: Which day of the week is school spirit day? (Remember, in my science class you do NOT have to R.A.T. out your answers unless I tell you to R.A.T. out the answer.)
Agenda:
1. Continued working on the Nature of Science Activity.
2. Homework: No science homework. Please turn in the papers you received in homeroom earlier this week.
Wednesday, August 12, 2015 -- All classes
Bell Ringer: On what side of the hallway should you walk at Perry Heights Middle School?(Remember, in my science class you do NOT have to R.A.T. out your answers unless I tell you to R.A.T. out the answer.)
Agenda:
1. Continued setting up science journals. Almost every class is finished. I want to make sure you have everything in your science journal at the start of class tomorrow.
2. Begin Nature of Science Activity - square activity
3. HOMEWORK: No science homework, but if you have not turned in your paperwork from homeroom, you need to get this done. You have several sheets to turn back in to your homeroom teacher.
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Periods 5, 6, and 9
Bell Ringer: No bell ringer today
Agenda:
1. Review Classroom expectations
2. Begin setting up science journal.
3. Review basic science equipment.
4. HOMEWORK: No science homework, but if you have not turned in your paperwork from homeroom, you need to get this done. You have several sheets to turn back in to your homeroom teacher.
Periods 1, 3, and 4
Bell Ringer: No bell ringer today
Agenda:
1. Go over science classroom expectations
2. Begin setting up science journal.
3. HOMEWORK: No science homework, but if you have not turned in your paperwork from homeroom, you need to get this done. You have several sheets to turn back in to your homeroom teacher.
Monday, August 10, 2015
Periods 5, 6, and 9:
Bell Ringer: No bell ringer today
Agenda:
1. Classroom expectations
2. Homework: Please take home all of the papers your homeroom teacher gives you today! You need to give these papers to your parents/guardians. Remember that most of these papers need to be returned.
Period 1, 3, and 4:
Bell Ringer: No bell ringer today
Agenda:
1. No class due to assembly.See you tomorrow.
