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Mrs. Moritz

8th Grade Agenda

Physical Science Textbook

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Week of Aug. 29th to Sept. 2nd

Monday, Aug. 29th

HW: C5 Drawing Conclusions - Scientific Method  project due 9/6

Due: None

J6: What is an interpolated prediction? what is an extrapolated prediction in a data table?

CW: Review C4 Using graphs to make predictions

C5 - Drawing Conclusions - Complete side 2 for homework

Note: Scientific Method Project is due Tuesday,  9/6
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Week of Aug. 22nd to Aug. 26th 

Friday, Aug. 26th

HW: Scientific Method Project Due Thursday, Sept. 1

Due: C3 - Three Kinds of Variables in an Experiment

J5: What are the steps of the Scientific Method

CW: Review C3

C4 - Using Graphs for Make Predictions

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Thursday, Aug. 25th

HW: C3 - Three kinds of variables

Due: C2 - Writing a hypothesis

J4: What are the three types of variables in an experiment?

CW: The Scientific Method - Review C2

C3 - Three kinds of variables

Project: The Scientific Method  - Due Sept. 1st (21 pts)

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Wednesday, Aug. 24th

HW: Complete C2 - Writing a Hypothesis

Due: Covered books and materials

J3: What is the difference between an observation and an inference?

CW: Continue Scientific Method

C2- Writing a hypothesis statement

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Tuesday, Aug. 23rd

HW: C1 if incomplete in class

Due: Covered books and materials

J2: What is Science?

CW: The Scientific Method

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Monday, Aug 22nd 

 HW:  Students who received books are to cover them in paper and bring them in tomorrow

 Due: Lab Safety /Behavior Expections sheet 

             Materials for class 

  J1:  What are the 3 branches of Science?

 CW: Setup Science Notebook and Intro to The Scientific Method

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2010-2011

Week of May 9th to May 13th

Wednesday, May 11th

HW: Read pgs. 271-275

Due: N4 pg. 261 #1-6

J8: If HF polar or non-polar? Explain your answer

CW: Review N6 pg. 261 #1-6

Complete C4 (8105) WS pg. 145E/145F

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Tuesday, May 10th

HW: N4 Read pgs. 258-261 and answer Q's #1-6

Due: C3 WS pg. 137A/137B

J7: Is glucose C6H12O6, a molecule or an ionic compound? Explain your reasoning

CW: Review C3 Ws pg. 137A/137B6

Complete C4 WS pg. 145E/145F  8104

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 (Monday, May 9th

HW: C3 WS pg. 137A/137B due to incomplete in class

Due: C2 for 8105 only

J6: Write the formula, the name and dot diagram for Lithium and Sulfur

CW: Demo Salt Bridge

The movement of cations and anions to the poles of a conductor

Review C2 pg. 129D (8105)

Discuss Covalent Bonds

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Week of May 2nd to May 6th

Friday, May 6th

HW: C2 WS for 8105

Due: N3 pg. 256 #1-6

J5: How are ionic bonds between elements formed?

CW: Review N3 pg. 256 #1-6

Discussion on Ionic bonds 

C2- Atoms and bonding WS - Review (8104) 

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Thursday, May 5th

HW: N3 Read pgs 255-256 #1-6

Due: None

J4: Draw the electron dot diagram for Ba and I.

CW: Great America permission slips

Review N2  pg. 247 #1-6

Valence electrons

C1- WS pg 129A/129B (8104/8105)

C2- WS pg. 129 D (8104)

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Tuesday, May 3rd

HW: N2 read pg 247 and answer Q's #1-6

Due: None

J2: What is a valence electron?

CW: Great America permission slips due tomorrow

Chapter 7 Quiz makeups 

Discovery interactive Where do I belong?

N1- KWL for Chapter 8: Chemical Bonds and Compounds

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Monday, May 2nd

HW: Read pgs 243-246

Due: None

J1: What is the difference between an element and a compound?

CW: Great America chaperones

Chap 7 Quiz makeups and SNB tomorrow

Collect C5 EC Who Am I?

Correct SNB

Review 8th Grade standards covered in Unit 2

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Week of April 18th to April 22nd

Monday, April 18th

HW: Complete Study Guide, Study for quiz and complete KWL for Chap 7

Due: None

J8: What are the properties of the noble (inert) gases?

CW: Chapter 7 quiz tomorrow and SNB due

C4 - Study Guide for Chapter 7 (finish review before quiz)

Finish discussion on isotopes, radioactivity and half-life with 8104

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Week of April 11th to April 15th

Thursday, April 14th

HW: None

Due: N5 pg 228 #1-6

J7: what are the properties of non-metals?

CW: Chp 7 Test Tuesday

Review N5 pg 228 #1-6

Discuss properties of metals, non-metals and metalloids

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Wednesday, April 13th

HW: N5 read pg. 228 and answer Q's #1-6

Due: None

J6: What does reactive mean?

CW: Chapter 7 and SNB Monday

Review N4 pg 222 (8104)

C3 - WS pg. 87F and review

Discuss metals, metalloids and nonmetals

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Tuesday, April 12th

HW: Read pgs. 224-227

Due: N2 read lecture and answer Q's #1-5 pg. 236 None

No Journal

CW: Chap 7 Test and SNB on Monday

Review N3 pg 213 #1-5 and N4 pg 222 #1-6

Elementary School Science Fair Judging

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Monday, April 11th

 

HW: Read pgs. 216-222 and answer Q's #1-6

 

Due: N3 – Read pgs. 213 - 215 and answer Q’s #1-5

J5: How is the periodic table organized?

CW: Chapter 7 Test and SNB next Monday

Review N3 pg. 215 #1-5 - Tomorrow 4/12

Finish The Elements video

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Week of April 4 to April 8

Friday, April 8th

HW: N3 pg. 213 #1-5

Due: C1 WS pg. 79D/79E

J4: Who was Mendeleev and what did he do?

CW: Discuss organizing elements and the periodic table

Review C1 - and complete C2 WS 87B Organizing the elements

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Thursday, April 7th

Due to Reconciliation: Video on The Elements and The Periodic Table

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Wednesday, April 6th

HW: Read pgs. 207-212 and complete C1 WS

Due: N2 pg. 206 #1-5

J3: What is an isotope?

CW: Test Corrections for Chapter 6 due Monday (42/58)

Review N2 pg. 206 #1-5

Formation of Ions

Build an Atom for tomorrow

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Tuesday, April 5th

HW: N2- Read pg.s 205-206 and answer #1-5

Due: None

J2: How are elements named?

CW: Chapter 6 makeups today

Test corrections due Thursday

Sect. 7.1 Modern Chemistry and the Structure of Atoms

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Monday, April 4th

HW: Read pgs. 199-204

Due: None

J1: What is an atom?

CW: Chap 6 Test makeups tomorrow - Test Corrections due Thursday

Check quia for info

Correct SNB and organize for Chapter 7

N1 - KWL on Chapter 7 - Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table

think/pair/share

Sect 7.1 All matter is made of atoms (8-105)

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 Week of Mar 28th to Apr 1st

Wednesday, Mar. 30th

HW: None

Due: SNB and KWL

No Journal

CW: Chapter 6 Test and SNB

Correct SNB on Monday

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Tuesday, Mar. 29th

HW: Study for Chapter 6 Test and organize SNB Complete L portion of KWL

Due: C7 Study Guide pg 189-190 #8-25

No Journal

CW: Chapter 6 Test and SNB due tomorrow

8-104 Review C6 inclass

Review C7 Study Guide

Complete/correct C8 Freeze Drying WS 55F

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Monday, Mar. 28th

HW: C7 Study Guide pg 189-190 Q's #8-25

Due: C6 WS pg. 55B/55C

J7: What are the equations for converting Celsius to Fahrenheit and Fahrenheit to Celsius?

CW: 8-104 Review pg. 179 Temperature Conversions

Discuss changes in state:

Melting, melting point, freezing, freezing point, vaporization (evaporation, boiling), sublimation, condensation

Review C6

Complete and collect C8 Freeze-drying

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Week of Mar 21st to Mar 25th

Friday, Mar. 25th

HW: Complete C6 if incomplete in class

Due: N4 pg. 185 Q's #1-6

J6: Why is a change in state a physical change rather than a chemical change?

CW: Chapter 6 Test and SNB Wed. Mar 30

Review N4 pg. 185 #106

C5 pg. 179 Temperature conversions  (8-104 Review answers on 3/28)

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Thursday, Mar. 24th

HW: N4 Read pg. 184-185 and answer Q's #1-5

Due: C4 Bottle Making WS

J5: What is temperature?

CW: Chapter 6 Test and SNB for next Wednesday Mar 30

Review C3 and C4

Discuss Temperature conversions: Fahrenheit and Celsius

(Complete C5 pg. 179 tomorrow)

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 Wednesday, Mar 23rd

HW: Read pgs. 180-183 and complete C4 State of Matter Bottle Making

Due: N3 pg. 178 Q's #1-6

J4: What are the units for volume

CW: Chapter 6 Test and SNB for Weds. Mar 30

Review N3 pg. 178 #1-5 

Review L2 surface tension lab 

Discuss What are the properties of a gas?

C3 - States of Matter WS 47B/47C

C4 - States of Matter Bottle Making

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 Tuesday, Mar. 22nd

HW: N3 Read pgs. 177-178 and answer Q's #1-6

Due: None

J3: What are the properties of a liquid? 

CW: Chapter 6 Test and SNB for next Wednesday, Mar 30 

Demo- Viscocity: Vinegar, water, honey and corn syrup

C2- Venn diagram high/low viscocity

L2 - Surface tension: Pepper on the surface of water  

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 Monday, Mar. 21st

HW: Read pg.s 173-176

Due: None

J2: What are the properties of a solid?

CW: Discussion on States of Matter: solids

Suffixes:  -ation, the sate of, process, act of (ex. Evaporation)

-ine: consisting of (ex. crystalline solid)

-sion: state of , process of, act of (surface tension)

Kinetic Theory of Matter and kinetic energy

Types of Solids: Crystalline and Amorphous

C1 - Venn diagram

L1- Observations and demo on sugar and chocolate (Crystalline and Amorphous solids)

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Week of Mar. 14th to Mar. 18th

Friday, Mar. 18th

HW: None

Due: None

J1: Describe the differences in particle movement between a solid, liquid, gas.

CW: N2 - Read pgs. 165-171 and answer Q's #1-6 and review in class

Video - Complete Atoms, Elements and Compounds

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Thursday, Mar. 17th

HW: None

Due: None

No Journal

CW: Setup SNB for Chapter 6 : States of Matter

N1 KWL Chap 6

think/pair/share

Classroom KWL

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Wednesday, Mar. 16th

HW: None

Due: SNB for Chap 5

No Journal

CW: Chapter 5 Quiz on Quia

Collect and correct SNB 

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Tuesday, Mar. 15th

HW: Study for Chapter 5 Quiz and organize SNB

Due: "L" portion of KWL

No Journal

CW: SNB checklist for Chapter 5

Review C2 pg. 37-38

L2 - Analysis of Alka-Seltzer  - Physical and chemical properties

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Monday, Mar. 14th

HW: Work on "L" portion of KWL for Chap 5

Due: N4 pg. 155 Q's #1-6

J7: What is a pure chemical change and how can you verify a chemical change has occurred?

CW:  Chap 5 Quiz  and SNB due on Wednesday

Review Safety Contract

Review N4 #1-6

Complete and review C2 WB pg. 37-38

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Week of Mar. 7th to Mar 11th

Friday, Mar. 11th

HW: None

Due: N4 pg 155 Q's #1-6

J7: What is a pure chemical change and how can you verify a chemical change has taken place?

CW: Announce Quiz for Chapter 5 on Wednesday, Mar 16th

Due to the Musical and Rally

Movie (TBA)

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Thursday, Mar 10th

HW: N4 Read pg. 154-155 answer Q's #1-6

Due: None

J6: What are the signs of a chemical change?

CW: Review L1- Calcium carbonate in vinegar - Acetic acid

Chemical properties and chemical change and the formation of new substances 

Acetic acid (vinegar) and Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda)

C1- WB 36-37 for Monday

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Wednesday, Mar. 9th

HW: Read pgs. 149-153

Due: N3 - pg. 147 Q's #1-6

J5: What is a physical property? Provide 3 examples

CW: Review N3 and C1

Demo on physical properties and physical change.

Review results of L1 

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Tuesday, Mar. 8th

HW: N3 Read pg. 146-147 and answer Q's #1-6

Due: None

J4: How is a compound different from a mixture? Provide an example of a compound and a mixture.

CW: L1 - Investigate mixtures and compounds pg. 146

Review C1 WB pg. 26-27

Begin N3 in class if time

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Monday, Mar. 7th

HW: Read pgs. 143-145

Due: None

J3: Why is an element considered a pure substance?

CW: Sect 5.2 - Elements, Compunds and mixtures

Matter can be pure or mixed

Compound: a substance that contains two or more different types of atoms bonded together that can have different properties than the elements that make up the compound

ex. NaCl (salt)  Na + Cl- seperately are poisonous

Mixture: A combination of substances that remain the same individual

substance but can be seperated physically

ex. metal shavings and table salt

Complete C1- WB pg. 26-27

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Week of Feb 28th to Mar. 4th

Friday, Mar 4

HW: None

Due: N2 pg 141 Q's #1-6

J2: Describe the different movements of atoms and molecules

CW: Review N2 pg. 141 Q's #1-6

Return Chapter 4 Test

Discoveryeducation.com - Elements and Compounds

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Thursday, Mar. 3rd

HW: N2 Read pgs 137-141 answer Q's #1-6

Due:None

J1: How is a molecule related to an atom? What makes up a substance?

CW: N1- Chapter 5 KWL

think/pair/share - class KWL

Demo on atoms and molecules

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 Wednesday, Mar. 2nd

HW: None

Due: None

No Journal

CW: Correct SNB and setup for Chapter 5 - Collect D group for QA

Review Science Standards coverd for UNIT 1: Motion and Forces

Diagnostic for Unit 2: Structure of Matter

KWL tomorrow

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Tuesday, Mar. 1st

HW: None

Due: None

No Journal

CW: Mousecar Challenge

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Monday, Feb 28th

HW: None

Due: Cars and write-ups

No Journal

CW: Retake Chapter 4 Test (online portion only)

Turn in mousetrap/styrofoam cars and write -up

Correct SNB

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Week of Feb. 14th to Feb 18th

Thursday, Feb. 17th

HW: Study for Chapter 4 Test on Friday and orgnaize SNB. Work on mousetrap car and styrofoam car. Both car and wrtie up are due Mon. Feb 28th. Write-up must be typed.

Due: None

J20: What is the smallest particle of matter?

CW: 8-104 Continue Boy Oh Buoyancy boat float

Review Investigate buoyancy lab

Complete L portion of Chapter 4 KWL

Review KWL

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Wednesday, Feb 16th

HW: Study for Chapter 4 Test and organize SNB. Continue to work on mousetrap car or styrofoam car

Due: None

J19: Does surface area affect the buoyancy of an object? How?

CW: Continue Boy Oh Buoyancy boat float

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Tuesday, Feb. 15th

HW: Study for Chapter 4 Test and organize SNB. Continue to work on Mousetrap car or styrofoam car

Due: None

J18: What are the three states of matter?

CW: Boy Oh Buoyancy Boat Float

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Week of Jan. 31st to Feb. 4th

Friday, Feb. 4th

HW: N4 - Read pg. 119 - 122 and answer Q's #1-6. Work on design of aluminum boat for Boy Oh Buoyancy project due Thurs. 2/10

Due: C4 Extra Credit WS

J15: An object is dropped in two different fluids of different densities. How would the buoyancy of the object differ?

The buoyancy of the object will be greater in the fluid with a higher density

CW: Pass out mouse traps and aluminum foil - discuss rubrics for both Boy Oh Buoyancy (2/10) and Mouse Trap Cars (2/28)

discoveryeducation.com - Density

N4 - read pg. 119-122 and answer Q's #1-5

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Thursday, Feb 3rd

HW: None - Thank you being a St. Lawrence student!

Due: C5 Density Calculation WS

J14: What is the buoyant force? Buoyant force is the upward force that a fluid exerts on an object. It is also referred to as buoyancy

CW: Correct C5 - Density Calculation

Hand out Boy Oh Buoyancy WS

If complete read pg.s 119-121

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Wednesday, Feb. 2nd

HW: Read pg. 116-118 and complete C5 Density Calculations if incomplete in class

Due: None

J13: Pressure is measured in units called what?

Pressure is measured in units called pascals (Pa). One pascal is the pressure exerted by pone newton (N) of force on an area of one square meter (1m2). One Pa is equal to N/m2

CW: 8-104 Complete Dive In Internet activity on discoveryeducation.com

C5 - Density Calculation WS

If complete with C5 - read pgs 116-118 or work on C4 extra credit sheet which is due 2/4

Mousetrap car demo

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Tuesday, Feb. 1st

HW: None

Due: C2, C3 and N3 pg. 114 #1-6

J12: In water, is the pressure greater below an object or on top? Explain

CW: Correct C2 - Density Calculation WB pg. 235

Correct C3 - WB pg. 201 -202

Correct N3 (8104)

Intro and signup for Mousetrap car assignment

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Monday, Jan. 31st

HW:  None

Due: N3 pg. 114 #1-6

J11: How are air pressure and water pressure the same? How are they different?

CW: Correct N3 pg. 114 #1-6 (8105)

L1 - Internet Activity - Dive in - Density and Buoyancy

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Week of Jan. 24th to Jan. 28th

Friday, Jan. 28th

*** Science Fair *** 

HW: None

Due: N3 pg. 114 Q's #1-6

No Journal due to Science Fair

CW: Correct N3 pg. 114 Q's #1-6

Postpones til Monday

L1 - Internet activity on density and buoyancy

discoveryeducation.com

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Thursday, Jan. 27th

HW: Complete N3 pg. 114 Q's #1-6 if incomplete in class  

Due: None

J11: When changing altitude, why do your ears pop?

CW: C3 - Density Calculation worksheet

Review C3 in class

Sect. 4.2 Pressure in a fluid varies with depth

N3- Read pages 110 to 114 and answer q's #1-6

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Wednesday, Jan 26th

HW: None

Due: None

No Journal

CW: Finish Class Presentations for Science Fair

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Tuesday, Jan. 25th

HW: None

Due: None

No Journal

CW: Class Presentations for Science Fair

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Monday, Jan. 24th

No School - In Service

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Week of Jan 17th to Jan 21st

Friday, Jan 21st

HW: None

Due: None

J9: Why is it important to conduct research before constructing your hypothesis statement?

CW: Class Presentations

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Thursday, Jan 20th

HW: None

Due: None

J8: What is meant by "real world" applications? How could you relate your experiment to the real world? Provide and example

CW: Class Presentations

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Wednesday, Jan 19th

HW: None

Due: None

J7: Review- What is an independent variable? What is a dependent variable? Provide and example as it pertains to your experiment.

CW: Sample Judging questions

Practice Presentations

A/B students                     C/D students

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Tuesday, Jan 18th

HW: None

Due: None

J6: Review- What is a control variable? Provide and example as it pertains to your experiment.

CW: Seating arrangements

Sample Judging questions

Practice Presentations

A/B students                     C/D students

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Monday, Jan 17th

No School - MLK Holiday

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Week of Jan 10th to Jan 14th

 Friday, Jan. 14th

HW: Practice Science Fair presentations

Due: Complete Science Fair display board and lab report 

No Journal

CW: Work on Science Fair projects in class

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Thursday, Jan. 13th

HW: Continue to work on Science Fair project. Complete display board and lab report due this Friday, Jan 14th (Tomorrow) 

Due: None

No Journal

CW: Work on Science Fair projects in class

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Wednesday, Jan 12th

HW: Continue to work on Science Fair project. Complete display board and lab report due this Friday, Jan 14th

Due: None

No Journal

CW:  Work on Science Fair projects in class

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Tuesday, Jan. 11th

HW: Continue to work on Science Fair project. Complete display board and lab report due this Friday, Jan 14th

Due: None

No Journal

CW: Work on Science Fair projects in class

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Monday, Jan 10th

HW: Continue to work on Science Fair project. Complete display board and lab report due this Friday, Jan 14th

Due: None

No Journal

CW: Discussion on lab report rubric

Work on Science Fair projects in class

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Week of Jan. 3rd to Jan 7th

Friday, Jan 7th

HW: Continue to work on science fair project. Complete display boards and report due Friday, Jan 14th

No Journal

Due: Science Fair data, observation and conclusion

CW: Work on science fair projects.

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Thursday, Jan 6th

 

 

 

HW: Continue to work on science fair projects. Data and Conclusion due Friday Jan 7th 

Due: None  

J5: A lead sinker has a mass of 227g and a volume of 20 cm3. what is its density? 

CW: Work on science fair projects

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Wednesday, Jan 5th

HW: Continue to work on science fair projects. Data and Conclusion due Friday Jan 7th 

Due: N2 pg. 107 Q's #1-6

J5: What the information to be included in your data analysis and conclusion?

CW: Correct N2 pg. 107 Q's #1-6

Work on science fair projects

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Tuesday, Jan. 4th

HW: N2- Read pgs. 106-107 and qnswer q's #1-6. Post on website or bring in hardcopy.

Continue to work on sceince fair data analysis, observations and conclusions. Due Friday, Jan. 7th

Due: None

J3: What are examples of how your data is displayed on your boards?

CW: Complete regestration to website - schoolrack

Work on science fair projects. Please bring materials to work on projects tomorrow.

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Monday, Jan. 3rd

HW: Read pgs. 103 to 105 and continue to work on science fair project. Data, observations and conclusions are due Friday, Jan 7th

Due: None

J2: What is volume? What is mass? How are they similar and how do they differ?

CW: Please bring your science fair projects to work on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Sect. 4.1 Objects have mass and volume

Discussion on volume, mass and matter

How to calculate volume   V=l*w*h or V=A*h

Standard unit of measurement of mass (kg) and volume (cm3)

1mL=1cm3

Archimede's principle and displacement

Create login for schoolrack in order to submit assignments online

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Week of Dec. 13th to Dec 17th 

Friday, Dec. 17th

HW: Work on science fair project and have a happy holiday!

Due: None

No Journal

CW: Finish Movie - Cars.

Work on science fair projects

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Thursday, Dec. 16th

HW: Continue to work on science fair project

Due: None

J1: What is density?

CW: C1 - Demo on Density

Write a hypothesis statement, observe demo and write a conclusion based on experiment

Work on science fair projects

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Wednesday, Dec. 15th

HW: Continue to work on science fair projects

Due: None

No Journal

CW: Work on science fair projects

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Tuesday, Dec. 14th

HW: Continue to work on science fair projects

Due: None

No Journal

CW: Chapter 4 Density and Buoyancy

Vocabulary KWL - think/pair/share

Classroom KWL

Work on science fair projects

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Monday, Dec. 13th

HW: None 

Due: None 

No Journal

CW: Display boards and discuss format 

Announce homework notice policy 

Setup SNB for Chapter 4  

Activity: What has changed ? TB pg. 101

Will it Float? TB pg. 101

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 Week of Dec. 6th to Dec. 10th

Friday, Dec 10th

HW: Continue to work on science fair project

Due: None

No Journal

CW: Due to VPA - Movie: Cars

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Thursday, Dec. 9th

HW: Continue to work on science fair projects

Due: Science notebooks

No Journal

CW: Chapter 3 Quiz online

Science notebook peer correction

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Wednesday, Dec. 8th

HW: Study for Chap 3 Quiz and setup SNB

Due: None

J13: What is static friction and how does it differ from rolling friction?

CW: Chap 3 Quiz and SNB due tomorrow 12/9

login to discoveryeducation.com

SNB checklist

Complete and review C6 (Reinforcing key concepts WB p. 169)

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Tuesday, Dec. 7th

HW: Continue to work on science fair project

Due: None

J12: How does Newton's 3rd Law apply to friction?

CW: Chapter 3 Quiz on Thurs. 12/9

Science notebook is also due

Return C2, C3, C4, C5

Discussion on friction: Types of friction - Static, Sliding and Rolling friction

Helpful and Harmful friction adn the use of lubricants to reduce friction

Review C5 - Reading study guide B (WB pg. 163-164)

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Monday, Dec. 6th

HW: Continue to work on science fair project

Due: N4 pg. 90 Q's #1-6

J11: What forces are acting upon a skydiver? What is terminal velocity?

CW: Chapter 3 Quiz on Thurs (online)

Announcement about SF display boards

Review N4 pg. 90 #1-6

C5 Reading Study Guide B (WB 163-164) - Review on Tues.

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Week of Nov. 29th to Dec. 3rd

 

Friday, Dec. 3rd

HW: N4 - Read pgs. 89-90 and answer Q's #1-6 and continue to work on science fair report 

Due: None

J10: How does speed and surface area affect air resistance?

CW: Sierra Club breakfast

8-104 Review C2 Falling Fast WS

Mythbusters: Friction- Burning Jeans

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Thursday, Dec. 2nd

HW: Read pg. 86-88 and continue to work on science fair project

Due: N3 pg. 83 q's #1-6

J9: What is the normal force?

CW: Review N3

Return and review C3

C4 - Complete Reinforcing Key Concepts (WB pg. 158)

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Wednesday, Dec. 1st

HW: N3 Read pgs 82-83 and answer Q's #1-6

Continue to work on science fair project

Due: None

J8: What is the direction of the tension force applied to the chain of

bunnies in the demo? Are the elastic forces in clay strong or weak? Explain

CW: Complete C3 - WB pg. #153-154

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Tuesday, Nov. 30th

HW: Read pgs. 79-81 and continue to work on science fair projects

Due: None

J7: Provide an example of compression v.s tension force

CW: Discussion on Science Fair projects

Review C2

Demo on Elastic Forces: Barrel of Rabbits, Floating ping pong ball and magic marshmellows

C3- Reading Study Guide (WB pg. 153-154) - Will work on in class tomorow 12/1.

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Monday, Nov. 29th

HW: Continue to work on Science Fair project

Due: None

J6: What is Free Fall?

CW: Post answers for C1 and review

Discussion of acceleration due to gravity

C2- Calulate Acceleration due to gravity (WS)

F=mg      g=9.8 m/s2

Review C2 tomorrow in class

 

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Week of Nov. 22nd to Nov. 26th

Friday, Nov. 26th

Thanksgiving Holiday

No School

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Thursday, Nov. 25th

Thanksgiving Holiday

No School

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Wednesday, Nov. 24th

Thanksgiving Holiday

No School

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Tuesday, Nov. 23rd

HW: None

Due: None

J5: Gravity works as what type of force on an object in orbit? What is the accceleration of an object falling to Earth due to gravity?

CW: Movie - Acceleration due to gravity and an interactive activity

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Monday, Nov. 22nd

HW: None

Due: N2 pg. 77 q's #1-6

J4: What is the minimum speed needed to put an object into Earth's orbit?

CW: L2 - Falling water (handout)

Review N2

Review C1

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Week of Nov. 15th to Nov. 19th

Friday, Nov. 19th

In Service Day - No school

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Thursday, Nov. 18th

HW: N2- Read pgs. 75-77 and answer q's # 1-6

Due: None

J3: What is an orbit?

CW: Conclude discussion regarding gravity - sect. 3.1

C1- Gravity is a force exerted by masses.

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 Wednesday, Nov. 17th

HW: Read pgs. 70-74

Due: Test Corrections for 69% and below

J2: What is weight and how does it relate to mass and gravity?

CW: Discussion on Set. 3.1

L1- Downward acceleration on pg. 71. Answer questions

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Tuesday, Nov. 16th

HW: Test Corrections for Test 69% and below

Due: None

J1: What is gravity and how is it related to mass?

CW: Demo on friction. Let it Slide pg. 69

Internet activity on pg. 69: What is your weight on other worlds

Discussion of mass vs. weight

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Monday, Nov. 15th

HW: Test Corrections for Test 69% and below

Due: Science Fair materials and procedures

No Journal

CW: Return Chapter 2 TEST and Review

Setup SNB for Chapter 3 - Gravity, Elastic Force and Friction

Chapter 3 KWL

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Week of Nov. 8th to Nov. 12th

Friday, Nov. 12th

HW: Work on Science Fair materials and procedures due Mon. Nov 15th

Due: None

No Journal

CW: Movie - The Physics of Motion

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Thursday, Nov. 11th

HW: Work on Science Fair materials and procedures due Mon. Nov. 15th

Due: None

No Journal

CW: Peer Corrections of SNB

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Wednesday, Nov. 10th

HW: Work on Science Fair materials and procedures due Mon. Nov. 15th

Due: None

No Journal

CW: Chapter 2 Test

Turn in SNB

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Tuesday, Nov. 9th

HW: Study for the Chapter 2 Test. Work on Science Fair materials and procedures due Monday, Nov. 15th

Due: KWL and Study Guide

No Journal

CW: Chapter 2 Test tomorrow

Review for Chapter Test

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Monday, Nov. 8th

HW: Complete "L" portion of KWL. Complete study guide if incomplete in class. Study for Chapter 2 Test. Work on science fair materials and procedures list due Mon. Nov. 15th

Due: C8 - Memory Jogger and final hypothesis statement

J14: What are the two formula's for acceleration? Hint: One relates to force and mass.The other relates to velocity and time.

CW: Review C8 and work on study guide in class

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Week of Nov. 1st to Nov. 5th

Friday, Nov. 5th

Chapter 2 Test postponed until Wednesday, Nov. 10th

HW: C8 Memory Jogger (if incomplete in class), Chapter 2 Study Guide (download from website). Final hypothesis statement is due Mon. Nov. 8th

Due: N4 pg. 61 q's #1-6 (8-104)

J13: Provide two examples of Newton's third law of motion: What are the action and reaction forces?

CW: Demo of Newton's 3rd Law of Motion (Forces act in pairs/skateboard) 8-104

L2- Newton's 3rd Law of Motion: How do action and reaction forces compare? (TB pg. 58) 8-104

C8- Memory Jogger and Study Guide 8-105/8-104

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Thursday, Nov. 4th

HW: Work on final hypothesis (due Mon. Nov. 8th). Study for chapter 2 test 

Due: N4 pg. 61 q’s #1-6  

J12: A clam moves by shooting jets of water out of its shell, explain how this works.

CW: Demo on Newton’s 3rd law – Forces act in pairs (Inline skates)

Discussion on Newton’s 3rd Law of motion 

Think/pair/share before pairing up to do experiment 

L3 Newton’s 3rd Law –How do action reaction forces compare? (TB pg. 58)

answer questions and collect after review 

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Wednesday, Nov. 3rd

 

 

HW: N4 - Read pgs. 60-61 and answer q's # 1-6 on pg. 61. Work on

 

science fair project- final hypothesis due Mon. Nov. 8th  

 

 

Due: None

 

J11: What is the acceleration of a 15 kg shopping cart when a force of 5 N is applied?

 

 

 

 

 

CW: Complete C7 in class 8-105

 

 

C7 complete side 2 and review 8-104

Sect. 2.3 - Forces act in pairs

 

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Tuesday, Nov. 2nd

HW: Read pgs. 57-59. Work on science fair project - final hypothesis is due Mon. Nov.8th

Due: C4 - 8-105

J10: Demo (Nunchucks): What forces are acting on the nunchucks?

CW: C5 - Force and Mass determine acceleration (WB 95)

C6 - Force and Mass determine acceleration (WB 97)

C7 - 8-104 (complete side1) review in class

 

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Monday, Nov. 1st

HW: C4 (8-105). Work on final hypothesis statement due Mon. Nov. 8th -

Due: Both classes - Science Fair research and bibliography

N3 - pg. 55 #1-6 (8-105)

J8: What is circular motion? (8-105)

J9: Use Newton's second law  to explain the following: If the same force is applied to two objects of difference mass, which would have the greater acceleration?

CW: Announce Chapter 2 Test for next week

Review N3 pg. 55 #1-6  (8-105) and demo centripetal force

C4: Force and Mass determine acceleration (WB 91/92)

Complete C4 in class and Review

C5: Force and Mass determine acceleration (WB 95) challenge and extension

Complete and review in class 

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Week of Oct. 25th to Oct 29th

Friday, Oct. 29th

HW: Work on research and bibliography. Both due Mon. Nov 1st.

Due: N3 pg. 55 q’s #1-6 (8-104 only, N3 due 11/1 for 8/105)

J8: What is circular motion?  (exclude 8-105 due to carnival)

CW: Review N3 pg. 55 #1-6  (8-104) 

CW for Monday both 8-104 and 8-105:

C4: Force and Mass determine acceleration (WB 91/92)

Complete C4 in class and Review

C5: Force and Mass determine acceleration (WB 95) challenge and extension

 Review in class 

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 Thursday, Oct. 28th

 HW:  N3 - Read pg. 52-55 and answer Q’s # 1-6. Research and bibliography

 Due: None

 J7: What is the equation for force? What is the unit used for force?

 A person is pushing a chair with net force of 6 N to the left. The chair is pushing back on the person with a net force of 2N. Will the person or the chair move and if so, in what direction?

 What is the force is needed to accelerate a 10kg shopping cart to 3 m/s2?

 CW:   8-104 - Work on Research and bibliography (due to rally

 8-105 - Think/pair/share 

 L1 - Force and acceleration (TB pg. 49) answer questions on pg. 49  regarding lab 

 Discussion on Force and Acceleration

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Wednesday, Oct. 27th

HW: Read pgs. 49-52. Work on research and bibliography both are due Nov. 1st

 

 

Due: None

 

J6: Does mass of an object influence the force needed to changean objects change in motion? Explain

 

 

CW: Work on research and bibliography for science fair

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Tuesday, Oct. 26th

 

HW: Complete C3 if not completed in class. Research and bibliography for fair project due Nov. 1st)

Due: None

J5: Can an object with forces acting on it move at a constant velocity?

CW: Reminder - Quiz retakes at lunch or after school

Review C2: Forces change Motion Study Guide B (pg. 80/81 WB)

C3: Forces Change Motion –Challenge and Extension worksheet (pg. 84 WB) and Review

Brain Pop Video on Newton’s Law of Motion

 

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Monday, Oct. 25th  

HW:  Continue to work on research, bibliography and hypothesis. Written Research and bibliography due Monday, Nov. 1st 

Due:  N2- read pg. 46-47 and answer q’s # 1-5. 8-105 turn in C1 from Friday  

J4:     What is Inertia? How is Inertia related to mass? What is the formula  for force? 

CW:   Quiz Retakes on Tues at lunch and/or after school

Review N2 pg. 47 q's #1-5 and Review C1 

Review C2: Forces change Motion Study Guide B (pg. 80/81)     

C3: Forces Change Motion –Challenge and Extension  worksheet  (pg. 84 WB)

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Week of Oct. 18th to Oct. 22nd

Friday, Oct. 22nd

HW: N2 Read pg. 46-47 and answer q’s # 1-5 and complete C2. Continue to work on research, bibliography an hypothesis

Due: Rough draft of hypothesis statement

J3: What is net force and how does net force relate to balanced and unbalanced forces?

CW: Demo and discussion of Newton’s 1st law of Motion and Inertia  

C1: Forces Change Motion  (pg. 86 WB). Review C1 in class 

C2: Complete Forces change Motion Study Guide B (pg. 80 and 81 WB). Review in class (Unable to complete during class - do as homework)

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 Thursday, Oct. 21st

HW: Read pg. 44-45, Science Fair project research, bibliography and hypothesis.

Due: None

J2: What are the 3 types of Forces and provide an example of each  

CW: Demo of Net Force and calculations of Net Force

C1: Forces Change Motion  (pg. 86 WB). Review C1 in class 

C2: Complete side 1 of Forces change Motion Study Guide B (pg. 80 WB). Review pg 80 in class 

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Wednesday, Oct. 20th

HW: Work on research and bibliography

Due: None

J1: What is Force? Provide two examples

CW: Work on Science Fair project research and bibliography

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Tuesday, Oct. 19th

HW: Read pg. 41-43, work on science fair project research and bibliography, hypothesis

Due: None  

No journal  

CW: Review Chapter 2 Vocabulary 

N1 - Chapter 2 KWL with a think/pair/share 

Internet activity from classzone.com (pg 39 of TB) 

Demo and discussion of Force 

Discuss bibliography style (bibme.org and/or easybib.com)

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 Monday, Oct. 18th

 

 

HW: Quiz Corrections for scores less than 60%.

8-104 Start rough draft of science fair hypothesis

Due: 8-104 Science Notebooks

No Journal

CW: 8-104 Correct Science Notebooks 

Return and discuss Chapter 1 Quiz

8-104 Return science fair agreements and discuss preliminary hypothesis

 

Discuss Science Fair due dates, research and hypothesis

8-104 Request for Service Hours

Setup science notebooks for Chapter 2: Force

 

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Week of Oct. 11th to Oct. 15th

Friday, Oct. 15th

HW: Start preliminary hypothesis

Due: None

No Journal

CW: Setup science notebooks for chapter 2

Return science fair agreements and discuss preliminary hypothesis

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Thursday, Oct. 14th

HW: None

Due: Science notebook

No Journal

CW: Correct and Review Quizzes

Peer corrections of science notebooks

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Wednesday, Oct. 13th

HW: Organize science notebook

Due: KWL for Chapter 1

No Journal

CW: Chapter 1 Quiz

Checklist for science notebook

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Tuesday, Oct. 12th

HW: Complete "L" portion of KWL and Study for the Quiz

Due: C7 Acceleration challenge for Extra Credit

No Journal

CW: Review C5 and C6 worksheets

Game to Review for Quiz  

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Monday, Oct 11th

No School - Observance of Columbus Day

 

Week of Oct. 4th to Oct. 8th

Friday, Oct. 8th

Due: 8-105 N4, C5, C6 for full credit .. no extra credit 

J14: show acceleration on a graph

CW: Quiz rescheduled for Weds. 10/13 (sect. 1.1 to 1.3 on Motion)

Complete L2 Accelerometers and questions - 8-104  

Review C5, C6 and N4 in class

8-105 and 8-104 - Complete C7 Acceleration Calculations (on the back of L2) for extra credit

HW: Study for Quiz - rescheduled for Weds. 10/13

and have a nice weekend  

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Thursday, Oct. 7th

Due: C5/C6, N4 pg. 31 q's #1-6

8-105 -Extra credit added to C5, C6 and N4 for those who completed the homework an turned it in today- All others, turn in tomorrow for full crdit w/o extra credit

J13: What does Vf and Vi represent in the equation for acceleration Vf-Vi/time? What is the unit for acceleration?

CW: Collect N4, C5 and C6

L2: Accelerometers and datasheet

Review L2 in class

Complete C7 - Acceleration calculations

C8 - Bug Race is extra credit

HW: 8-105 - Complete N4 pg.31 #1-6, C5 and C6

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Wednesday, Oct. 6th

Due: C6 (8-104)

J12: What is the equation used to calculate acceleration?

CW:  Demo flying pig and acceleration

Acceleration PowerPoint

Complete C5 and C6

HW: N4 - Read pg. 31 and answer q's #1-6, complete C5/C6 if incomplete in class

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Tuesday, Oct. 5th

Due: L1 Graphs (2 graphs 8-105) (1 graph 8-104)

J11: How much time does it take an object traveling at an average speed of 65 m/s to travel 5 kilometers?

CW: Rework graph of distances at 10, 25 and 50 secs.

C6 - Determining Speed (Veloctity)  8-104

HW: Read pg. 28-30, C6 (for 8-104)

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Monday, Oct. 4th

Due: Science Fair agreement , L1 lab writeup

J10: What is the distance an object travels is it's average speed is 1.25 m/s in 30 secs.

CW:  Quiz scheduled for Tues. 10/12

Review L1 - 10.1 Speed, Marbles anyone?

Create two graphs: Graph 1 - Graph results from L1 - Graph distance and average time

Graph 2- Graph calculated distance and average speed in 10 secs, 25 secs and 50 secs.

HW: Complete both graphs of results for L1 10.1 Speed, Marbles anyone?

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Week of Sept. 27th to Oct. 1st

Friday, Oct. 1st

Due: None

J9: What is acceleration?

CW: Reminder Science Fair participation agreement due Monday 10/4

Complete Lab - L1: 10.1 Speed, Marbles anyone?

HW: Complete L1 questions

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Thursday. Sept. 30th

Due: N3 questions #1-6 on pg. 23

J8: What is a vector? What is a scalar? Give an example of a vector? What is the unit used for velocity?

CW: Review N3 questions #1-6

Review C3 (post answers) 8-104

Lab L1: 101 Speed- Marbles anyone?

HW: None

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Wednesday, Sept. 29th

Due: C4- Calculating and graphing speed

J7:

CW: Confirm online textbook setup

Review C4

Velocity (Speed and direction)

Vector and Scalars

HW: N3 - Read pgs. 22 -23 and answer questions #1-6

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Tuesday, Sept. 28th

Due: C3- Average Speed in Pinewood Derby

J6: What is speed? How are speed and poition related?

CW: Review C3- Average Speed in Pinewood Derby (8-104)

C3 - 8-105 in class

Calculating Usain Bolt's 100 m dash

C4- Calculating and graphing avererage speed 

HW: Complete C4 and read pg. 19-21 

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Monday, Sept. 27th

Due: None 

J5: How does your observation of motion depend on your own motion?

CW: Science Fair participation agreement (Due Monday, Oct. 4)

Review C1 or C2 

Section 1.2: Speed measures how fast position changes 

Activity : Calculate Usian Bolt's speed and that of your classmate

C3- Average Speed in Pinewood Derby 

HW: Read pgs. 16-18 in textbook. 

8-104 - Complete C3 for homework 

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Week of Sept. 20th to Sept. 24th

Friday, Sept. 24th

Due: N2 - pg. 14 questions #1-5 

J4:   What is a frame of reference? 

CW:  Review N2

         C1: Reading Study Guide B

         Relative Motion

        C2:Investigate Changing Position Datasheet  and Activity        

HW: None

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Thursday, Sept. 23rd

Reminder: Test corrections due only for tests less than 70%

Due: None

J3: What information do you need to describe an object's postition?

CW: Chapter 1 - Motion

C1- Reading Study Guide B

HW: N2 - Read pages 12-14 and answer questions #1-5

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Weds. Sept. 22nd

Due: None (enter N1-KWL in science notebook)

J2: Draw a picture of an ant crawling across your foot

Draw a picture of a hiker on a hiking path froom left to right

CW: Chapter 1: Motion

Motion activity: Rolling along

Internet activity: Google Maps and Mapquest

HW: None

 

Tuesday Sept. 21st

Due: None

J1: What is motion?

CW: Return tests

Prepare science notebooks for Chapter 1: Motion

N1- KWL - Chapter 1

HW: Complete KW portion of KWL

Test corrections due Friday 9/24 

 

Monday, Sept. 20th

Due: C3 - Scientific Investigations w.s, N1 - Metric Review Homework, L1 - Gummy Bear write-up

J1:

CW: Review C3, N1 and L1.

KWL Chapter 1: Motion

HW: Complete KW portion of KWL

 

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Tuesday, Sept. 21st

Due:

J2:

CW:

HW:

 

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Week of Sept. 13th -Sept 17th

 

PLEASE NOTE: TEST MAKEUPS ARE THIS FRIDAY 

Students will need to arrange their test times for either before school at 7am or after school at 3 pm. Please plan for the test to last approx. 45 mins.

Students have been notified of Fridays makeups

 

Monday Sept. 13th

Due: None

Journal: Redo Test Question (Renjii Experiment)

CW: R1 - Test Reflections

Peer corrections of science notebooks

HW: None

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Tuesday Sept. 14th

Due: None

J1: What tool is used to measure volume? mass? temperature? length?

CW: C1 - Smile Metric Style activity

HW: none

Wednesday Sept. 15th

Due: none

J2: What is a quantitative observation? What is a qualitative observation?

CW: Demo unit conversion ladder

C2- Metric unit conversion worksheet

HW: C1 Smile Metric Style graphs

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Thursday Sept. 16th

Due: C1 Smile Metric Style Graphs

J3: What is density? How is it calculated?

CW: Review C2 - Metric Unit Conversions

Demo use of balance scale and calculation of volume/density of  Gummy Bear

L1 - Day 1 Gummy Bear Lab

HW: C2 Metric Mania

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Friday Sept. 17th 

Due: C2 - Metric Mania  

J4:

CW: Review C2 Mteric Mania w.s

L1 - Continue Gummy Bear Lab Day 2

C3 - Scientific Investigations 

HW: Complete C3 Scientific Investigations ws, N1 - Metric Review Homework, L1 - Gummy Bear write-up

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Week of Sept. 7 to Sept. 10

***Scientific Method Test and Notebook rescheduled for Friday Sept. 10***

Monday Sept. 6th 

NO SCHOOL 

Tuesday Sept. 7th 

Due: L02

No journal question

CW: Review L02 graph and complete Sponge Bob worksheets  

HW:  complete Sponge Bob ws and L02 graph

Wednesday Sept. 8th

Due: L02

CW:  Review L02 graph

        Notebook Checklist

        Scientific Method Study Guide

HW: Study guide and complete arrangement of notebook

Thursday Sept. 9th

Due: Study guide 

CW:  Notebook Checklist

        Scientific Method Study Guide

HW: Study for the Test and complete arrangement of notebook

Friday Sept. 10th

Due: Notebooks

No journal 

CW: TEST

HW: none

 

 

Week Aug 30 to Sept 3

 

**************Test on the Scientific Method Thurs. Sept. 9 *******

Notebooks also due Sept. 9

Fri. Sep 3

Due: None

J10

CW: L02 - Complete Descent of Paper Helicopter Lab

HW: Work on L02 - Helicopter Lab

 

Thurs. Sep 2

Due: C07

J09

CW: Review C07 Sponge Bob and Friends prt 1

       L02 - Descent of Paper Helicopter Lab

HW: None

 

Wed. Sep 1

Due: C06 - Drawing Conclusions

J08

CW: Review C06

C07 - SpongeBob Controls and variables

HW: Complete C07 - SpongeBob ws

 

Tues. Aug. 31

Due: C05 - Operational Definitions

J07

CW: C06 - Drawing Conclusions

HW: Complete C06 - Drawing Conclusions - Elodea portion

 

Mon. Aug. 30

Due: C04

J06

CW: C05 Operational definitions

HW: Complete C05

 

Week of August 23 to 27

Fri., Aug 27th

Due:  C03 - 3 kinds of variables

J05

CW: C04 - Using a graph to make predictions

HW: None

 

Thurs. Aug. 26th

Due:  Observation/Inference L01 and Hypothesis Writing C02

CW: Review Hypothesis writing WS (C02)

Scientific Method : Three kinds of Variables (C03)

Complete on Friday 8/27 - Using Graphs to make predictions (C04)

HW: Popsicle sticks 

 

Weds. Aug 25

Due: Observation /Inference WS C01 per. 1 and per 4 only

J03: What is the difference between an observation and an inference?

CW:  Observation/Inference Actvity Wrap up L01

Hypothesis Writing WS C02

HW: Complete L01 and C02

 

Tuesday, Aug. 24

Due: Observation / Inference worksheet  per. 2,3,5,and 6 only

J02: What is Science?

CW:  Review Observation/Inference worksheet (C01)

Notebook Setup

Observation/Inference Lab (L01)

HW:  Observation /Inference worksheet (per. 1 and 4 only)

Monday, Aug. 23

Due: Signed classroom expectations and safety lab handout

Journal 0.1: What are the 3 branches of Science? Earth, Life and Physical Science

Classwork: KWL - Scientific Method

                  Observations and Inferences Worksheet

Homework:  Period 2 - Complete Observation/Inferences worksheet

                    Period 3 - Complete Observation/Inference worksheet 

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Agenda - Friday Aug. 20

Classwork:

Seating Assignments,  Lab Seating Assignments,  Assign Textbooks, Review Greensheet ‘Behavior Expectations’   and lab safety procedures for student/parent  signature, Classroom rules and procedures

 Homework:  

Parent signature on Behavior   Expectations/Lab safety Greensheet due Monday 8/23

Bring in Supplies on Monday

 Signed and returned handbooks by Weds. 8/25 for a free dress Thurs.  8/26

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Acceleration powerpoint

Complete C5 and C6