8th+Grade+Science+2017-2018

= Welcome to the __**8th Grade Science**__ page of the **kramerscience1** wiki! = = If you need to contact Mrs. Kramer, please e-mail kramerl@arcadia.k12.wi.us. =

For information regarding the class, course materials, and resources, scroll down to find the information you seek.
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=** APOD (Astronomy Picture of the Day) ****=
 * [|Space Shuttle and Space Station Photographed Together]

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=__Fri 6-1-18__= > media type="youtube" key="A2BY0hRUA9E" width="560" height="315" = = =__Thur 5-31-18__= = = =__Tues 5-29-18__= = = =__Thur 5-24-18__= = = =__Wed 5-23-18__=
 * Peppered Moth Simulation due TODAY
 * Keep working on the Virtual Earthworm Dissection lab
 * **Watch this video to prepare for the dissection on Tuesday**
 * Announcements**
 * "Darwin's Theory GR" due TODAY
 * "Peppered Moth Simulation" due TODAY
 * Today**
 * **[|The Adventures of Herman] Use this website to get familiar with the earthworm!**
 * "My Family Tree" - we'll go through this together in class.
 * "My Anatomy" - this will be helpful to you while working through the virtual dissection lab.
 * [|"Virtual Earthworm Dissection Lab"]. Begin working on this today. [[file:Virtual Earthworm Dissection Lab.PDF]]
 * **THIS SHOULD BE FINISHED BY THE END OF CLASS ON FRIDAY!**
 * "Classification of Life Virtual Lab" is due TODAY
 * Continue working on the "Darwin's Theory Guided Reading". This is due WEDNESDAY
 * See natural selection in action! [|"Peppered Moth Simulation Worksheet"]
 * [|"Peppered Moths - Natural Selection Simulation"]
 * Discuss the 'Classification of Life Webquest"
 * Continue exploring taxonomy with this website: [|"Classifying Life Virtual Lab"] [[file:Classifying Life Virtual Lab.pdf]]
 * Today**
 * **[|SLO Assessment]**
 * Work on the Classification of Life Webquest. I would like to have these done by sometime Thursday.

= = =**__ Tues 5-22-18 __**=
 * Announcements**
 * "What is Life? GR" is due TODAY
 * Today**
 * What do you recall about classification from your 6th grade year??
 * What's a mnemonic device? Can you give me an example of one?
 * Recall levels of classification, particularly genus and species. **Binomial Nomenclature!**
 * More on classification. Visit this [|Classification of Life] webpage to complete this webquest: [[file:Classification of Life WebQuest.PDF]]

= = =**__ Mon 5-21-18 __**=
 * Announcements **
 * **"What is Life? GR" due TUESDAY**
 * Today**
 * Test Make-ups?
 * Video Preview "Living Things"
 * Characteristics of life
 * Biodiversity media type="youtube" key="QJZRiZmrPjI" width="560" height="315"
 * [|"How Wolves Change Rivers"]

= = =**__ Fri 5-18-18 __**= = = =**__ Thur 5-17-18 __**= = = =**__ Wed 5-16-18 __**=
 * Today **
 * **[|"Energy TEST 5.18.18"]**
 * **Clean out your book when you are done with the test and I will collect it from you.**
 * **__ASSIGNMENT: "What is Life? GR"__ You will have to use the online textbook for this, __DUE TUESDAY__ [[file:What Is Life GR.pdf]]**
 * Announcements **
 * **"Energy Key Terms/Concept Map" due TODAY**
 * Today**
 * **Practice for the "Energy" test tomorrow. You will have 4 attempts at this practice test, so make them count. Do not guess! Take the time to look up answers to your incorrect answers BEFORE you make other attempts! [|"Energy PRACTICE TEST 5.17.18"]**
 * Announcements **
 * **"Energy Transformations and Conservation GR" __due TODAY__**
 * **TEST FRIDAY**
 * Today**
 * Review information from the chapter
 * ASSIGNMENT: to help you prepare for the test on Friday. "Energy Key Terms/Concept Map" due THURSDAY
 * [[file:Energy Key Terms Concept Map.pdf]]

= = =**__ Tues 5-15-18 __**=
 * Announcements**
 * **"Energy Transformations and Conservation GR" __due WEDNESDAY__**
 * **TEST FRIDAY**
 * Today**
 * Review
 * Pgs 158-163 in your book
 * Video Field Trip!

= = =**__ Mon 5-14-18 __**= = = =**__ Fri 5-11-18 __**= Forms of energy: media type="youtube" key="_v0sSw2sHKg" width="420" height="315"
 * Announcements**
 * "Forms of Energy GR" due TODAY
 * Today**
 * Pages 158 in your book.
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 * Page 159 in your book also.
 * **ASSIGNMENT: "Energy Transformations and Conservation GR" due MONDAY [[file:Energy Transformations GR.pdf]]** [[file:Energy Transformations RR.pdf]]
 * Announcements**
 * "Forms of Energy GR" due MONDAY
 * Today**

= = =**__ Thur 5-10-18 __**=
 * [|"What is Energy? tutorial"]
 * Forms of energy. pp 151-155
 * Calculating mechanical energy, pg 153
 * Announcements **
 * "What is Energy? GR" due TOD**AY**
 * Today**
 * We'll go through the test from Tuesday today
 * A little reviewing from yesterday, then we'll move into pp 149-150
 * [|"What is Energy? tutorial"]
 * __**ASSIGNMENT:**__ "Forms of Energy GR" due MONDAY [[file:Forms of Energy GR.pdf]]

= = =**__ Wed 5-9-18 __**= = = =**__ Tues 5-8-18 __**= = = =**__ Mon 5-7-18 __**= = = =**__ Fri 5-4-18 __**= >> media type="youtube" key="PBpe_LLlQJw" width="560" height="315" >> media type="youtube" key="phNOGnTnXy4" width="420" height="315" >> >> > media type="youtube" key="thYidH-wiLY" width="560" height="315" > > = Test TUESDAY! =
 * Announcments**
 * "What is Energy? GR" due __**THURSDAY**__
 * Today**
 * Introduction to Chapter 5 - "Energy", pp 144-145
 * Video Preview
 * Pgs. 146-148 in your book.
 * [|"What is Energy? tutorial"]
 * Today **
 * **TEST!! Please take your time and read it carefully before submitting. [|"Forces TEST 5.8.18"]**
 * **After submitting the test, READ pp 146-150. After you have done the reading, come get the assignment from me**
 * **ASSIGNMENT: "What is Energy? GR" due THURSDAY [[file:What is Energy GR.pdf]] [[file:What is Energy RR.pdf]]**
 * Announcements **
 * **Keep accessing the practice test below to help you prepare for the real test on TUESDAY**
 * Announcements **
 * "Rockets and Satellites GR" is due TODAY
 * = Test TUESDAY! [|"Forces PRACTICE TEST 5.4.18"] =
 * Today**
 * ** Read and discuss pp 65-66, Satellite motion.
 * Centripetal force:
 * ** Zero Gravity Classroom
 * Riding the Vomit Comet!!

= = =**__ Thur 5-3-18 __**=
 * Announcements **
 * I pushed back the due date! "Rockets and Satellites GR" is now due on FRIDAY
 * Today**
 * Pages 64-65 in your book.
 * ==Page 64. Who is Homer Hickam??media type="youtube" key="cP_OM5VVcSo" width="560" height="315"==
 * ==**Launch of Sputnik**==
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 * ==**Launch of Sputnik**==
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= = =**__ Wed 5-2-18 __**=
 * Announcements **
 * I pushed back the due date! "Rockets and Satellites GR" is now due on FRIDAY
 * Today**
 * Catherine will tell us about her experience at Space Camp and we'll get a crash course in the history of space exploration.

= = =**__ 5-1-18 Tues __**= media type="youtube" key="BiLq5Gnpo8Q" width="560" height="315" media type="youtube" key="OuA-znVMY3I" width="560" height="315" > ==** __ASSIGNMENT__: "Rockets and Satellites GR" due THURSDAY **==
 * Announcements**
 * "Newton's 3rd Law GR" due TODAY
 * Today**
 * **Newton's 3rd Law one more time because after looking over your lab's, I realize you don't understand what's going on with the balloon and straw!**
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 * Pg 58 - define momentum and work some practice problems
 * Discuss pp 59-61
 * Watch Newton's Cradle for fun:
 * Watch Newton's Cradle for fun:
 * And watch Newton's cradle on a BIG SCALE!!
 * Now have some fun with Newton's Cradle on your own: [|Interactive Newton's Cradle]. ENJOY!

= = =**__ 4-30-18 Mon __**=
 * Announcements **
 * "Newton's 2nd Law Practice Problems" are due TODAY
 * Today**
 * Review ALL of Newton's Laws and the lab
 * Pages 55-57 in your book.
 * Video Field Trip!
 * QUIZ! [|"Newton's Challenge QUIZ 4.30.18"]
 * REMINDER!! **"Newton's 3rd Law GR" is due TOMORROW!**

= = =**__ 4-27-18 Fri __**= **Today** > = = =**__ 4-26-18 Thur __**= **Today**
 * Announcements **
 * **"Newton's Laws Worksheet" is due TODAY**
 * **"Newton's Challenge" lab is due TODAY**
 * **"Newton's 2nd Law Practice Problems" are due MONDAY**
 * **"NEWTON'S CHALLENGE QUIZ ON MONDAY!**
 * Discuss pp 55-57 in the book.
 * See what happens when you ignore Newton's 3rd law in outer space:
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 * ==**ASSIGNMENT: "Newton's Third Law GR" due TUESDAY**==
 * [[file:Newton's 3rd Law GR.pdf]]
 * [[file:Newton's 3rd Law RR.pdf]]
 * Announcements **
 * **"Newton's Laws Worksheet" is due FRIDAY**
 * **"Newton's Challenge Lab" is due FRIDAY**
 * **Newton's Third Law of Motion**
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 * Newtons' Third Law of Motion demonstrated on the ISS courtesy of ESA.
 * Newtons' Third Law of Motion demonstrated on the ISS courtesy of ESA.

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 * ==__ Finish Part D of the "Newton's Challenge" lab (Balloon Rally) today and have it ready to hand in tomorrow! __==

__**ASSIGNMENT**:__"Newton's 2nd Law Practice Problems" due MONDAY **
 * Explanation of "thrust" and how rockets are launched using Newton's 3rd Law of Motion [|NASA: Rocket Thrust]

= = =**__ 4-25-18 Wed __**=
 * Today**
 * "Newton's Second Law Lab". First, some background info on Newton's 2nd Law

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 * **Link for Part C of the lab: Master the Force [|"Force, Mass and Acceleration"]**
 * **FINISH PARTS A - C __TODAY__**

= = =**__ 4-24-18 Tues __**=
 * Announcements **
 * **REMINDER:** "Newton's Laws Worksheet" is due FRIDAY
 * Today**
 * **Hockey and the Laws of Motion: media type="custom" key="29646967"**
 * Begin "Newton's First and Second Laws" lab today. [[file:NewtonsChallenge (1).pptx]]
 * **COMPLETE __NEWTON'S FIRST LAW__ PORTION TODAY. [[file:Newton'sChallenge.pdf]]**

= = =**__ Mon 4-23-18 __**=
 * Today**

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 * **Newton's First Law of Motion:**
 * Pp 51-52 in book.
 * __**ASSIGNMENT**__**: "Newton's Laws Worksheet" due FRIDAY 4-27-18 [[file:Newton's Laws Worksheet.pdf]]**
 * __**ASSIGNMENT**__**: "Newton's Laws Worksheet" due FRIDAY 4-27-18 [[file:Newton's Laws Worksheet.pdf]]**


 * __ Thur 4-19-18 __ **


 * Announcements **
 * "Newton's 1st and 2nd Laws GR" is due TODAY
 * Today**
 * Video from my hard drive: "Mass and Weight", as explained by the astronauts aboard the International Space Station
 * **WE WILL DO MAKE-UP TESTING ON FRIDAY**

= = = = = **Testing on Tuesday and Wednesday - "Newton's 1st and 2nd Laws GR" will be due on THURSDAY 4/19** = = = =**__ Mon 4-16-18 __**= = = =**__ Fri 4-13-18 __**= **Today**
 * ** SNOW! We'll hold off Forward Testing and do some more practice. **
 * Announcements **
 * "Newton's First and Second Laws GR" is due WEDNESDAY
 * Finish practicing for the Forward Exam that starts Monday
 * [|"Force, Friction, and Gravity QUIZ 4.13.18"]

= = =**__ Thur 4-12-18 __**= MythBusters help us understand the principles behind projectile motion. "Bullet Fired/Dropped" media type="youtube" key="D9wQVIEdKh8" width="560" height="315"
 * Today **
 * __**QUIZ FRIDAY**__ **"Friction and Gravity", pp 42-50**
 * Review!!
 * Free fall and terminal velocity. Watch Felix Baumgartner's ascent and descent.
 * Projectile motion.

__**ASSIGNMENT:**__ **"Newton's First and Second Laws GR" DUE MONDAY **

= = =**__ Wed 4-11-18 __**=

**Today** = = =**__ Tues 4-10-18 __**=
 * Announcements **
 * "Weight, Mass, and Gravity Formula Review" due TODAY
 * Continuing our discussion of free fall
 * Finish videos we didn't get to earlier :-(
 * Announcements **
 * "Mass, Weight and Gravity Review" is due WEDNESDAY
 * Today**
 * Free fall and terminal velocity

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 * Free fall? Watch it demonstrated in the world's biggest vacuum chamber!

Here is the Apollo astronauts version of a similar experiment on the moon. media type="youtube" key="03SPBXALJZI" width="420" height="315"

Interview with Felix Baumgartner and Colonel Joe Kittinger before the record-breaking jump: media type="youtube" key="XtK26KeiG2o" width="420" height="315"

Interested in learning more about Felix Baumgartner's record-breaking fall to earth? Here is the official website: [|Felix Baumgartner's Jump from Space]

First-person video of Felix's amazing jump! [|Felix Baumgartner's Leap]

media type="custom" key="29134791" A story about Colonel Kittinger being honored at the National Air and Space Museum in 2008. THIS IS 4 YEARS BEFORE FELIX BAUMGARTNER MADE HIS JUMP. media type="youtube" key="KLu-SDz02h4" width="420" height="315"

= = =**__Mon 4-9-18__**= = = =**__ Fri 4-6-18 __**= = = =**__ Thur 4-5-18 __**= = = =**__ Wed 4-4-18 __**= = = =**__Tues 3-27-18__**= = = =**__ Mon 3-26-18 __**=
 * Graphing packet due today. Discussion of this. Turn it in.
 * Review pp 42-47 in your book. This is where we left off before the lab and Spring Break!
 * **ASSIGNMENT: "Weight, Mass, and Gravity Formula Review" due WEDNESDAY [[file:WtMassGravity Formula Review.pdf]]**
 * **REMINDER:** Get your lab turned in! __**Graphing Packet is due MONDAY**__
 * Forward Exam test prep today.
 * Questions on the lab? This gets completed and turned in to ME today (do not turn it in to the tray).
 * Let's see where you are on the graphing packet and work on that as well today. GRAPHING PACKET WILL BE DUE MONDAY
 * Today **
 * You're getting the "What is a Newton" lab back so you can fix it! Watch AGAIN as I show you exactly how your finished lab should look. I WILL NOT ACCEPT SLOPPY WORK!!
 * __**"What is a Newton?" lab turned in by THURSDAY**__
 * Today**
 * Questions about the graphing packet? Continue working on this. You will need to have it completed after we return from break.
 * Announcements **
 * **GET YOUR "WHAT IS A NEWTON? LAB" TURNED IN __TODAY__**
 * Weight, Mass and Gravity" due TODAY
 * Today**
 * More practice constructing graphs. begin working through this packet today. You will continue this tomorrow as well as when we come back next week.
 * [[file:Making Science Graphs Pkt.pdf]]

=__Thur 3-22-18__= =__Wed 3-21-18__= = = =__Tues 3-20-18__=
 * Today**
 * Discuss lab. Hand it in to the tray
 * Looking at pgs 46-49 in your book
 * ASSIGNMENT: "Weight, Mass, and Gravity" due MONDAY [[file:Weight, Mass & Gravity.PDF]]
 * Today**
 * Continue working on the lab. Take notes as I demonstrate how to construct the graph and answer the lab response questions.
 * Today**
 * Begin work on the "What is a Newton?" lab. Remember to zero your pan balance often as you do your data collection.
 * Lab will get finished during class tomorrow! [[file:What is a Newton LAB.PDF]]

=**__ Mon 3-19-18 __**=
 * Announcements**
 * "Friction and Gravity GR" due TODAY
 * Today**
 * Continuing our discussion of friction and gravity in the book, pp 44-49.
 * Here are the videos that will illustrate some of our discussion:

The Might of Friction media type="youtube" key="qhpXnGaYmdA" width="560" height="315"

How do ball bearings work? media type="youtube" key="RihQOUNsN9c" width="560" height="315"

Singing on the Moon media type="youtube" key="wo3-fuYKWB4" width="420" height="315"

Bunny Hopping on the Moon media type="youtube" key="HKdwcLytloU" width="420" height="315"

Falling on the Moon I media type="youtube" key="n-Lx3PxVU0o" width="420" height="315"

Falling on the Moon II media type="youtube" key="Roee6DmiRek" width="420" height="315"

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 * Announcements**
 * REMINDER: "Friction and Gravity GR" is __**due MONDAY**__
 * Today**
 * **Friction with Bill Nye!**

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 * **Discussion of pp 42-45 in your book**
 * **"Types of Friction"**

= = =**__ Thur 3-15-18 __**=


 * Announcements **
 * **"The Nature of Force GR" is due today**

**Today**
 * Discuss pp 36-39 in your book.
 * ASSIGNMENT: "Friction and Gravity GR" due MONDAY [[file:Friction and Gravity GR.pdf]] [[file:Friction and Gravity RR.PDF]]

= = =**__ Wed 3-14-18 __**= = = =**__ Tues 3-13-18 __**= = = =**__ Mon 3-12-18 __**= = = =**__ Fri 3-9-18 __**=
 * Go over the correct answers to yesterday's test
 * Video Preview, "Forces"
 * REMEMBER: "The Nature of Force GR" is due THURSDAY
 * Announcements**
 * First order of business - the test! [|"Motion TEST (combined) 3.13.18"]
 * Make sure you get your "Speed Challenge Lab" turned in TODAY!
 * ASSIGNMENTS: "The Nature of Force GR" __**due THURSDAY**__ [[file:The Nature of Force GR.pdf]] [[file:The Nature of Force RR.pdf]]
 * Today **
 * You may be getting your "Speed Challenge Lab" back from me today. I'll explain again how you should complete it and then you will fix it.
 * Bring the lab to me when you are done. If a see that it is done correctly, get your chromebook out and start working your way through the practice test.
 * **[|"Motion PRACTICE TEST 3.9.18"]**
 * **TEST TUESDAY!!!!**
 * Announcements **
 * "Speed Challenge Lab" should get turned in before you leave class today.
 * Today**
 * Starting a new lab today, using speed and acceleration calculations. [[file:bgumphysics.pdf]] I'll explain the lab procedure in class and you will start the lab as soon as you hand in your "Speed Challenge Lab".
 * **TEST TUESDAY (maybe Wednesday, depending on how well we finish these labs!)**
 * **PRACTICE TEST OPEN NOW!!!! (and will be until you take the actual test, which will be longer) [|"Motion PRACTICE TEST 3.9.18"]**

= = =**__ Thur 3-8-18 __**= = = =**__ Wed 3-7-18 __**=
 * Continue working on the "Speed Challenge Lab" today. Make sure you copy the formulas on the board to you lab sheet. This should be ready to hand in some time during class Friday.
 * Announcements **
 * "Formula Challenge" is due TODAY
 * Today**
 * Begin "Speed Challenge" lab today. Listen carefully to the instructions given during class before you begin your data collection.
 * [[file:speedchall.pdf]] **"Speed Challenge Lab" will be completed and handed in FRIDAY**

= = =**__ Tues 3-6-18 __**= = = =**__Mon 3-5-18__**=
 * **2 hour late start/shortened schedule. We'll use this class time to work on the "Formula Challenge" - due WEDNESDAY**
 * Announcements**
 * "Acceleration GR" is due TODAY
 * Today**
 * Pages 24-25 in your book - practice calculating acceleration
 * ASSIGNMENT: "Formula Challenge" due WEDNESDAY [[file:Formula Challenge.pdf]]

= = =**__ Fri 3-2-18 __**=

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 * Review the difference between speed and velocity with this video:**
 * Announcements **
 * "Speed Machines" is due TODAY
 * Today**
 * Video Field Trip!
 * Graphing motion, pp 14-15.
 * Review the entire section using the Section Assessment questions at the back of the section
 * **__ASSIGNMENT__: "Acceleration Guided Reading" due __MONDAY__** [[file:Acceleration GR.pdf]]

= = =**__ Tues 2-27-18 __**= = = =**__ Mon 2-26-18 __**= = = =**__ Fri 2-16-18 __**=
 * Announcements **
 * **"Describing and Measuring Motion GR" is due TODAY**
 * Today**
 * Remember metric measurement? You better! We'll review that today, then cover pp 10-11 in your book.
 * Practice calculating speed. **__ASSIGNMENT__: "Speed Machines" due __WEDNESDAY__ [[file:Speed Machines.pdf]]**
 * Today **
 * Welcome back after our unexpected vacation!
 * "Describing and Measuring Motion GR" will be due TOMORROW
 * Do you remember what the video preview was about? Didn't think so. We'll watch it again - then go over pp 6-8 in your book.
 * Announcements**
 * Done with Chemistry! I will collect the current books and give you a new one!


 * Today**
 * Chapter 1, "Motion". Preview the chapter by looking at pp 4-5.
 * "Motion" Video Preview
 * **ASSIGNMENT:** "Describing and Measuring Motion GR" **due TUESDAY [[file:Desc. and Measuring Motion GR.pdf]]**

= = =**__ Thur 2-15-18 __**= = = =**__ Tues 2-13-18 __**= = = =**__ Mon 2-12-18 __**= = = =**__ Mon 2-5-18 __**=
 * Today **
 * **"Key Terms/Concept Map" due today**
 * **TEST** - [|"Acids, Bases and Solutions TEST 2.15.18"] No need to rush. You will have the entire class period to work on the test. Read through it carefully BEFORE you click "submit".
 * Announcements **
 * **__"Virtual pH Lab"__ gets handed in today before you leave. MAKE SURE YOU ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES AND GOOD SCIENCE VOCABULARY!**
 * **__TEST THURSDAY__ - take the practice test often and with intent. Look up those answers! [|"Acids, Bases and Solutions PRACTICE TEST 2.14.18"]**
 * **__ASSIGNMENT__: "Key Terms/Concept Map" due __THURSDAY__ [[file:AB Key Terms_Concept Map.pdf]]**
 * **Plan to spend the class on Wednesday on the practice test!**
 * Today **
 * Starting the "Virtual pH Lab" today. [|"Virtual pH Lab"]. I will go through the procedure for this lab first.
 * Second on your to-do list - the quiz. [|"Acids/Bases Sec 3&4 QUIZ 2.12.18"]
 * After you have submitted your quiz, start working on the virtual lab.
 * ** TEST THURSDAY **
 * Announcements **
 * "Solubility Labs" are due TODAY
 * Today**
 * We will go through the correct answers to the lab questions and I'll show you what your graph should look like.
 * Review the section on "Concentration and Solubility"
 * **QUIZ: [|"Concentration and Solubility QUIZ 2.5.18"]**
 * **When you are done with the quiz: ASSIGNMENT - "Describing Acids and Bases GR" due TUESDAY**

= = =**__ Wed 1-31-18 __**= **Today** = = =**__ Mon 1-29-18 __**=
 * Announcements **
 * **QUIZ FRIDAY - "Concentration and Solubility" pp 92-97**
 * Continue with the "Virtual Solubility Lab" [|Virtual Solubility]
 * Discussion in class about constructing the graph of your data **(look at pages 96 and 171 to help you with making the graph)**. __**YOU WILL USE THE GRAPH** **TO ANSWER THE LAB QUESTIONS.**__ We have class time devoted to this today and tomorrow.
 * Additional copies of the lab: [[file:Virtual Solubility Lab.PDF]]
 * Announcements **
 * "Temperature and Solubility" due TODAY
 * Today**
 * Pgs 94-97 in your book.

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 * Let's review what a supersaturated solution is and then look at these!

HOT ICE! (sodium acetate)

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 * Virtual lab starts today. How is the solubility of a compound determined? Begin the investigation by clicking here:[|Virtual Solubility]


 * Additional copies of the lab: [[file:Virtual Solubility Lab.PDF]]

= = =**__ Thur 1-18-18 __**=
 * Announcements **
 * Quiz today! [|"Understanding Solutions QUIZ 1.18.18"]
 * Today**
 * Begin a discussion of Section 2, "Concentration and Solubility", pp 92-94
 * __**REMINDER**__: **"Concentration and Solubility GR" due MONDAY**

=**__ Wed 1-17-18 __**= = = =**__ Tues 1-16-18 __**=
 * Today **
 * ** REMEMBER !! Quiz Thursday on section 1 **
 * Review what we've covered in Section 1 and finish discussing this section
 * KEEP UP WITH YOUR VOCABULARY SHEET! I'll be checking on that in class
 * **ASSIGNMENT: "Concentration and Solubility GR" due MONDAY [[file:Concentration and Solubility GR.pdf]] [[file:Concentration and Solubility RR.pdf]]**
 * Today **
 * **2 hour delay - shortened classes**
 * Go over pp 86-89 in your book with the help of this powerpoint: [[file:solutions ppt.ppt]]
 * __**QUIZ THURSDAY**__ - Section 1 in the chapter

= = =**__ Mon 1-15-18 __**=
 * Announcments **
 * "Intro to Acids and Bases Webquest" due today. We'll go over the answers in class so make sure you get the correct answers filled in.
 * Today**
 * Finally preview Chapter 3, "Acids, Bases and Solutions"
 * Video Preview
 * Identify the characteristics of solutions, colloids and suspensions.
 * Final class day to work on corrections and re-takes!

= = =**__ Fri 1-12-18 __**= = = =**__ Thur 1-11-18 __**= =*SNOW DAY!! **go play!**= = = =__ Wed 1-10-18 __=
 * Today **
 * Go over the answers to the "Understanding Solutions GR"
 * Corrections and re-takes
 * Work on webquest - due MONDAY
 * Study hall if you're caught up on everything
 * Announcements **
 * "Understanding Solutions GR" is due TODAY. In the interest of time, I'll just check to see that you're done. We will go over the answers tomorrow.
 * Today**
 * Finish making corrections and turn them in
 * Work on/finish the re-take of the Chemical Reactions test
 * Work on and finish your Acids and Bases webquest

= = =__ Tues 1-9-18 __= = = =__ Mon 1-8-18 __= = = =__ Fri 1-5-18 __= = = =__ Thur 1-4-18 __= = = =__**Fri 12-22-17**__=
 * Today **
 * Hand in your corrections! EVERYONE HANDS IN CORRECTIONS!
 * If you qualified for the retake, do that now: [|"Chemical Reactions TEST RETAKE 1.9.18"]
 * When you are done with the retake or YOU DON'T QUALIFY FOR THE RETAKE, start the "Introduction to Acids and Bases: A Webquest"
 * **Download the version of what you are given in class to follow the links. Complete the paper version as you read through the websites**. [[file:IntroAcidBaseWebquest.pdf]]
 * REMINDER: "Understanding Solutions GR" is due WEDNESDAY
 * We'll continue on the webquest tomorrow as well.
 * Today **
 * Anyone needing to take the test or finish it will do that today
 * If you are finished with the test, click on the Quia link above to view your test score (in case you forgot!). IF YOU SCORED LESS THAN 70%, YOU WILL START MAKING CORRECTIONS ON PAPER TODAY.
 * **Tomorrow you will turn in you corrections and take the re-test on Quia**
 * **No need for a re-take? Go through your test to see what you got wrong (and see if you can figure out the correct answer), then view this power point to help you with the new chapter we are starting: [[file:acidbase ppt.ppt]]**
 * **REMEMBER: "Understanding Solutions Guided Reading" is due WEDNESDAY**
 * Today **
 * **[|"Chemical Reactions TEST 1.5.18"]**
 * ** When you have finished the test, pick up a copy of the ASSIGNMENT: "Understanding Solutions GR" due __WEDNESDAY__ [[file:Understanding Solutions GR.pdf]] [[file:Understanding Solutions RR.pdf]] **
 * Today**
 * Practice test for the REAL TEST TOMORROW! You will have unlimited attempts. The real test is LONGER! [|"Chemical Reactions PRACTICE TEST 1.4.18"]
 * Remember to study the things you got wrong before you make another attempt. Don't just keep guessing - that's a waste of your time and energy!

= = =__**Thur 12-21-17**__= = = =__**Wed 12-20-17**__=
 * [|"Interpreting Data Assessment"]
 * "Interpreting Graphs Packet" [[file:Interpreting Graphs Packet.pdf]]
 * Announcements**
 * **QUIZ TODAY! [|"Describing Chemical Reactions QUIZ 12.21.17"]**
 * **"Controlling Chemical Reactions Guided Reading" due TODAY**
 * Today**
 * Discuss pp 69-71 in the book.
 * Announcements**
 * "Controlling Chemical Reactions Guided Reading" is due TOMORROW
 * QUIZ THURSDAY - "Describing Chemical Reactions", pp 56-61
 * Today**
 * We take a look at pages 66-67 in your book.
 * Who remembers what the Video Preview was about? Now we'll watch the Video Field Trip!

= = =__**Thur 12-14 17**__= = = =__**Wed 12-13-17**__=
 * Today**
 * **Use the links from Wednesday to complete the "Balancing Equations Online" worksheet.**
 * **You should be able to finish this today or tomorrow. I will want it handed in sometime during class on __Friday__.**
 * Announcements**
 * "Describing Chemical Reactions Guided Reading" is due TODAY
 * Today**


 * ** Re-visiting pp 60-61 in the book, balancing chemical equations. To practice this new skill, we'll be doing "Balancing Equations Online". **

Site #1 [|"Chemical Equations"] Site #2 [|"Classic ChemBalancer"]
 * These are the links you will need to use to complete this activity: **


 * Make sure you __read__ the information given on these pages...especially the instructions for "Classic ChemBalancer"!**

= = =__**Tues 12-12-17**__= = = =__**Mon 12-11-17**__=
 * Announcements**
 * **"Describing Chemical Reactions Guided Reading" is due TOMORROW (Wednesday)**
 * Today**
 * Looking at pp 58-59 in your book, "Conservation of Mass"
 * Look through __**Lessons 1, 2, and 7**__ on this website: [|"Middle School Chemistry"]
 * Announcements**
 * "Physical and Chemical Properties and Changes" due TODAY
 * Today**
 * Looking into Section 2, "Describing Chemical Reactions" pages 56-57
 * **ASSIGNMENT: "Describing Chemical Reactions GR" due __WEDNESDAY__ [[file:Desc. Chem. RxnsGR.pdf]]**

= = =__**Fri 12-8-17**__=
 * Announcements**
 * "Activity 1: Properties of Matter" is due TODAY
 * Today**
 * A closer look at endothermic and exothermic reactions, pg 52 in your book.
 * A video from my hard drive - sorry, I can't post it on this page :-(
 * ASSIGNMENT: "Physical and Chemical Properties and Changes" due **MONDAY** [[file:PhyChemPropandChanges.PDF]]

= = =__**Thur 12-7-17**__=
 * Today**

media type=youtube key=oF0lN0jZYx0 width=420 height=315 width="420" height="315" = = =__**Tues 12-5-17**__=
 * Review the differences between physical and chemical properties.
 * Skills Activity pg 48 together in class
 * Read/discuss pp 52-53
 * Recognizing the differences between physical and chemical properties: [[file:Act.1Properties of Matter.pdf]] DUE **FRIDAY**
 * Announcements**
 * REMINDER: "Observing Chemical Change Guided Reading" is due WEDNESDAY [[file:Observing Chemical Change GR (2).PDF]]
 * Today**
 * Moving on to Chapter 2, "Chemical Reactions". Overview on pg. 44
 * Video Preview!!!
 * Discussion of pages 46-47 in your book. Some of this should be a review for you, physical and chemical properties and changes.

= = =__**Mon 12-4-17**__= =__**Fri 12-1-17**__= > = [|"Atoms, Bonding and the Periodic Table PRACTICE TEST 11.30.17"] = = = = = =__**Thur 11-30-17**__= = = =__**Wed 11-29-17**__=
 * Today**
 * ==**TEST! [|"Atoms, Bonding, and the Periodic Table TEST 12.4.17"]**==
 * **__ASSIGNMENT:__ "Observing Chemical Change GR" due WEDNESDAY [[file:Observing Chemical Change GR (2).PDF]]**
 * Announcements**
 * "Bonding in Metals GR" is due TODAY
 * **Chapter 1 TEST on MONDAY!**
 * Today**
 * **Use this links to help you prepare for your test on Monday**: [|"PBS - Chemical Bonds Self-quiz"]
 * ====**Use this** __ **practice test** __ as many times as you want to help you study for the real test on Monday: ====
 * Announcements**
 * REMINDER: "Bonding in Metals Guided Reading" is due TOMORROW
 * __**Chapter 1 test on** **MONDAY**__
 * Today**
 * Start by going over the answers to yesterday's quiz
 * Look into the new section, "Bonding in Metals" - pp 36-39
 * =What are metallic bonds?? media type=youtube key=S08qdOTd0w0 width=560 height=315 width="560" height="315"=
 * = It's never too early to start preparing for the test on Monday. You have unlimited attempts at this practice test! [|"Atoms, Bonding and the Periodic Table PRACTICE TEST 11.30.17"] =
 * Announcements**
 * ==** QUIZ TODAY! [|"Covalent Bonds QUIZ 11.29.17"] **==
 * ==**TEST MONDAY - Chapter 1 "Atoms and Bonding"**==
 * Today**
 * ** ASSIGNMENT: "Bonding in Metals Guided Reading" due FRIDAY [[file:Bonding in Metals GR.pdf]] **
 * ** ASSIGNMENT: "Bonding in Metals Guided Reading" due FRIDAY [[file:Bonding in Metals GR.pdf]] **

= = =__**Tues 11-28-17**__= = = =__**Wed 11-22-17**__=
 * Announcements**
 * **"Covalent Bonds QUIZ" Wednesday**
 * Today**
 * Review of covalent bonds (again)
 * Compare Ionic and Covalent compounds using pg. 33 in your book.
 * The properties of substances is also linked to their structure: [|"Diamonds, Pencils and Buckyballs"]
 * Begin your practice for the quiz tomorrow by making your way through this tutorial: **[|"Covalent Bonding PBS"]**
 * **Now try your hand at the practice test on covalent bonds: [|"Covalent Bonds PRACTICE Quiz 2017"]**

= = =__**Tues 11-21-17**__=
 * To better understand covalent bonding and the difference between ionic and covalent bonds, visit these websites. Follow the directions on the screen and READ THE INFORMATION GIVEN!**
 * **[|"Covalent Bonding PBS"]**
 * **[|"Covalent and Ionic Bonding"]**
 * Announcements**
 * Quiz corrections are due today
 * "Covalent Bonds GR" is due today
 * Today**
 * Correct your own quiz corrections as we go through the quiz as a review.
 * Correct "Covalent Bonds GR". Make sure you correct any mistakes you may have made!
 * Looking into the new section, we'll discuss pp 30-33
 * Time left? Here's a practice quiz that you can start trying now to help you prepare for the real quiz you will take soon after Thanksgiving break. [|"Covalent Bonds PRACTICE QUIZ 2017"]

= = =__**Mon 11-20-17**__=
 * Announcements**
 * "Parts of the Atom 2" is due TODAY
 * **REMINDER:** "Covalent Bonds Guided Reading" is due TOMORROW
 * Today**
 * After we take a peek into the section on covalent bonding, we well have a discussion about your Ionic Bonds Quiz and how you will make corrections!
 * **ALL WRONG ANSWERS MUST BE CORRECTED FOR ANY CREDIT. __CORRECTIONS ARE DUE TOMORROW.__**

= = =__**Fri 11-17-17**__=
 * Announcements**
 * "Ionic Bonding Quiz" TODAY
 * Today**
 * =**Take the quiz first: [|"Ionic Bonding QUIZ 11.17.17"]**=
 * **When you are done with the quiz, pick up the homework**
 * 1) **"Parts of the Atom 2" due MONDAY [[file:PartsoftheAtom2.pdf]]**
 * 2) **"Covalent Bonds Guided Reading" due TUESDAY** [[file:Covalent Bonds GR.PDF]]

= = =__**Thur 11-16-17**__=
 * Announcements**
 * "Atoms and the Periodic Table Reinforcement" due TODAY
 * **Quiz Friday - Ionic Bonding**
 * Today**
 * Let's look at this interactive to help us visualize what happens when ionic bonds form: [|"Ionic Bonding - PBS"]
 * Now quiz yourself on your understanding of ionic bonds here: [|"Ionic Bonding Interactive"]
 * **STUDY FOR YOUR QUIZ TOMORROW!!**

= = =__**Wed 11-15-17**__=
 * Announcements**
 * REMEMBER!! -- "Atoms and the Periodic Table Reinforcement" is due THURSDAY
 * **__QUIZ FRIDAY__ -- Section 3 Ionic Bonding**
 * Today**
 * We'll cover pp 22-24 in your book. When thinking of ionic bonding, always remember salt - NaCl. We'll diagram that today.
 * Moving on to pp 25-27 if we have time. All of this was already discussed when we corrected the guided reading yesterday, but we'll go more in-depth today.

= = =__**Tues 11-14-17**__=
 * Announcements**
 * "Ionic Bonds Guided Reading" is due TODAY
 * Today**
 * Discussions and illustrations of how ionic bonds form and which elements tend to form ionic bonds.
 * **ASSIGNMENT: "Atoms and the Periodic Table Reinforcement" due THURSDAY.** Because we don't want to lose these skills! [[file:AtomsPerTblReinforcement.pdf]]

= = =__**Mon 11-13-17**__= > media type=custom key=29435841
 * Announcements**
 * REMINDER: "Ionic Bonds GR" is due TUESDAY
 * Today**
 * Work time on your homework for tomorrow. After you are finished, try your hand at this atomic structure game! Once you launch the interactive, click on "Games" and try any of the activities.

= = =__**Fri 11-10-17**__= > media type=youtube key=r7hO-1ItqXw width=420 height=315 width="420" height="315" media type=youtube key=GFIvXVMbII0 width=420 height=315 width="420" height="315" > ===**Watch Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) sing the Element Song!**=== > media type=youtube key=v1TfPDlA1xE width=560 height=315 width="560" height="315"
 * Today**
 * Video Field Trip!
 * ===These are just for fun.===

=QUIZ!!! [|Atoms, Bonding and the Periodic Table QUIZ 11.10.17]=

= = =__**Thur 11-9-17**__= =This stuff never gets old! More from the alkali metal family:= media type=youtube key=uixxJtJPVXk width=420 height=315 width="420" height="315"
 * **ASSIGNMENT: "Ionic Bonds Guided Reading, due TUESDAY [[file:IonicBondsGR.pdf]]**
 * Announcements**
 * "Atoms, Bonding, and the Periodic Table GR" is due TODAY
 * "Bohr Models of Atoms" is due TODAY
 * Today**
 * Finish our discussion of Section 2, pp 16-20
 * QUIZ TOMORROW - Section 2
 * To help you practice for the quiz, try this activity as many times as you want! [|"Atomic Structure Millionaire"]
 * More from the Group 1 elements

=Sodium in a pond!= media type=youtube key=MTcgo46nxNE width=420 height=315 width="420" height="315"

= = =__**Wed 11-8-17**__=
 * Announcements**
 * "Atoms, Bonding, and the Periodic Table GR" due THURSDAY
 * "Bohr Models of Atoms" due THURSDAY
 * Today**
 * New words for your vocab sheet! [|"Periodicity"]
 * [|"Electronegativity"]
 * =__ QUIZ FRIDAY - Section 2 __=

= = =__**Tues 11-7-17**__= = = =__**Fri 11-3-17**__= = = =__**Thur 11-2-17**__=
 * Today**
 * Review all those new words on your vocab. sheet!
 * Back to the book again for pp 13-15. I diagrammed on the board what happens when sodium bonds with chlorine to make salt. Remember that definition of "chemical bond" - rearrangement of electrons. This is what that looks like!
 * Demonstration of how to draw Bohr Models of atoms
 * ASSIGNMENT: "Bohr Models of Atoms" due THURSDAY [[file:BohrModelofAtoms.pdf]]
 * ASSIGNMENT: "Atoms, Bonding and the Periodic Table GR" due THURSDAY [[file:AtomsBondingPerTblGR 4.pdf]]
 * Announcements**
 * "Parts of the Atom" due today
 * Today**
 * Pages 12-15 in your book. A deeper understanding of why the periodic table looks the way it does and what it tells us about the elements and their properties
 * More new words for your vocabulary sheet: __**Lewis**__ **__Structure__** and __**stable octet.**__
 * Announcements**
 * Have you turned in your "Atom Model Graphic Note Page" yet? PLEASE GET THOSE TURNED IN!
 * "Parts of the Atom" due tomorrow.
 * Today**
 * We will start by going through the quiz from yesterday and discovering the correct answers.
 * "Parts of the Atom" is due tomorrow. Let's talk about that and see if you have any questions. **New word for your vocabulary list: __Isotope__**
 * Define **valence electrons** and why we care about them so much

= = =__**Wed 11-1-17**__=
 * Announcements**
 * "Atom Model Graphic Note Page" is due TODAY
 * Today**
 * After working through the history of the atom model, you should know what the Modern Atomic Model looks like. **Could you teach someone what an atom looks like? This guy can!**
 * media type=youtube key=hhbqIJZ8wCM width=420 height=315 width="420" height="315"

> = =
 * ASSIGNMENT: "Parts of the Atom" - we will fill in the top part together, the bottom part will be due on FRIDAY [[file:Parts of the Atom.pdf]]
 * =[|"Atomic History and Structure QUIZ [8 11.1.17]] 20 questions=

= = =__**Tues 10-31-17**__=
 * Announcements**
 * **"**Atom Model Graphic Note Page" due WEDNESDAY
 * **QUIZ WEDNESDAY - Covering Section 1 in your book!**
 * Today**

Some background information about the atom: > > ===Bill Nye the Science Guy!!=== > media type=youtube key=aNK1mQfNeik width=560 height=315 width="560" height="315"
 * media type=youtube key=yQP4UJhNn0I width=560 height=315 width="560" height="315"

= = =__**Mon 10-30-17**__=
 * Continue working on your Graphic Note Page!!
 * Announcements**
 * **"**Atom Model Graphic Note Page" due WEDNESDAY
 * **QUIZ WEDNESDAY - Covering Section 1 in your book!**
 * Today**
 * To help you understand the history of atomic theory: [[file:history_of_the_atom_-_with_timeline.ppt]]
 * Keep referring to your handout and the rubric as you work through your graphic note page!!

= = =__**Fri 10-27-17**__=
 * Announcements**
 * "Elements and Atoms GR" due TODAY
 * Today**
 * Begin our discussion of atomic theory on page 8 of your book
 * Taking a closer look at Rutherford's gold foil experiment
 * ===To help you understand Crooke's (Thomson's) Cathode Ray Tube experiment:media type=youtube key=XU8nMKkzbT8 width=420 height=315 width="420" height="315"===


 * == **ASSIGNMENT: "Atom Models Graphic Note Page" due next WEDNESDAY**. [[file:Atom Model Graphic Note Page with RUBRIC.pdf]] ==

__**Links to help you with your Graphic Note page:**__

 * **[|John Dalton's Atomic Thoery]**
 * **[|J.J. Thomson and the Electron]**
 * **[|Rutherford and Bohr Break the "Plum Pudding" Model]**
 * **[|Chadwick (and Rutherford) and the Neutron]**
 * **[|Atomic Theory Timeline]**

__**Thur 10-26-17**__
 * Announcements**
 * **BOOKS SHOULD BE COVERED BY NOW!**
 * Today**
 * Review pp 4-5 in your new book
 * NOW we get to the first video preview of the new school year!!
 * Discuss pp 6-7. In order to recall some of the information from last year, look at this: [[file:Types of Matter ppt.ppt]]
 * == REMINDER!! -- "Elements and Atoms GR" is due FRIDAY ==
 * == ASSIGNMENT: Read pp 8-11 for FRIDAY ==
 * **SCIENCE VOCABULARY AWARENESS -- Remember this? [[file:Science Vocabulary Awareness.pdf]]**
 * Where did all those elements come from? [|Nucleosynthesis]

__**Wed 10-25-17**__
 * Announcements**
 * REMEMBER TO HAVE YOUR BOOK COVERED BY __**THURSDAY!**__
 * "Atomic Theory and Models Webquest" is due TODAY. We'll go through it in class today.
 * Today**
 * A review of where we left off last year, "Types of Matter" [[file:Types of Matter ppt.ppt]]
 * Our first video preview of the new school year!!
 * **ASSIGNMENT: "Elements and Atoms GR" due FRIDAY [[file:Elements and Atoms GR.pdf]]**

__**Tues 10-24-17**__
 * Announcements**
 * Your webquest should be finished and ready to hand in by the end of class TODAY!
 * Today**
 * You get your books! "Chemical Interactions" **NEED TO BE COVERED WITH A PAPER BOOK COVER BY __THURSDAY__**!!
 * Take a look at what we will be learning next - pages 4-5 in your new book.
 * Time for you to finish that webquest! Notice that I put some additional links at the bottom to help you fill out your timeline.

__**Wed 10-18-17**__
 * Announcements**
 * **DON'T FORGET TO TURN IN YOUR FINISHED CONCLUSION PARAGRAPHS!!!!**
 * =**TEST TODAY!! [|Scientific Method TEST [8 10.18.17]]**=

= Webquest: Atomic Theories and Models Here are the websites you need to complete the webquest. =


 * **[|Atom Basics]**
 * **[|Early Ideas About Atoms]**
 * **[|John Dalton's Atomic Thoery]**
 * **[|J.J. Thomson and the Electron]**
 * **[|Rutherford and Bohr Break the "Plum Pudding" Model]**
 * **[|Chadwick (and Rutherford) and the Neutron]**
 * **[|Atomic Theory Timeline]**
 * **[|Atom Timeline]**
 * **[|Atom Timeline 2]**

= Links for the Webquest labeled "EL": =
 * **[|Atom Basics]**
 * **[|John Dalton's Atomic Theory]**
 * **[|J.J. Thomson and the Electron]**
 * **[|Rutherford and Bohr - Plum Pudding]**
 * **[|Chadwick and the Neutron]**

__**Tues 10-17-17**__
 * Announcements**
 * "Writing Conclusion Paragraphs" due TODAY
 * STUDY FOR YOUR TEST TOMORROW!
 * Today**
 * Practice test for you on Quia. You have 3 total attempts (you can save for later) and it will stay open all day. STUDY! [|"Scientific Method PRACTICE TEST 10.17.17"]

__**Mon 10-16-17**__
 * Announcements**
 * **REMEMBER TO STUDY FOR YOUR TEST ON __WEDNESDAY__** !
 * Today**
 * Review the steps of the scientific method
 * Can you still find your vocabulary sheet?? [[file:Scientific Method Vocabulary.pdf]]
 * Drawing Conclusions in science : [[file:Drawing Conclusions and Communicating PPT.ppt]]
 * __**ASSIGNMENT**__**: "Writing Conclusion Paragraphs in a Science Lab Report" due TUESDAY [[file:Writing Conclusions in Science.pdf]]**

__**Fri 10-13-17**__ media type=youtube key=l0jTMDtX4WY width=560 height=315 width="560" height="315"

__**Thur 10-12-17**__
 * Announcements**
 * "Creating Data Tables" is due TODAY
 * **REMINDER: "Graphing and Data Analysis" due FRIDAY**
 * Today**
 * Review correct procedures for creating a graph of your data. Questions?
 * Introduction of the last 2 steps of the Scientific Method - Conclusions and Communicating [[file:Drawing Conclusions Skill Intro..pdf]]
 * [[file:Drawing Conclusions PRACTICE.pdf]]

__**Wed 10-11-17**__
 * Announcements**
 * REMEMBER: "Creating Data Tables" is due THURSDAY
 * Today**
 * How to create a line graph: [[file:Creating Line Graphs Intro..pdf]]
 * ASSIGNMENT DUE FRIDAY: [[file:Graphing and Data Analysis Worksheet.pdf]]

__**Tues 10-10-17**__
 * Announcements**
 * "Scientific Method - Controls and Variables" is due TODAY
 * Today**
 * **Review the steps of the scientific method: [[file:Scientific_Method L. Taylor.ppt]]**
 * Learn about creating data tables here: [[file:Creating Data Tables Intro..pdf]] [[file:Creating Data Tables Intro II.pdf]]
 * Practice with this assignment, due THURSDAY [[file:Ceating Data Tbls Assign..pdf]]

__**Mon 10-9-17**__
 * Annoucements**
 * **"Sc. Method - Manipulated and Responding Variables" due today**
 * Today**
 * Let's look at the power point again from Friday. This time we will take it to the end.
 * Keep reviewing from your vocabulary sheet!
 * ASSIGNMENT: "Scientific Method - Controls and Variables" due TUESDAY [[file:Sc. Method - Controls and Variables.pdf]]

__**Fri 10-6-17**__ **Announcements**
 * "Hypothesis Writing - GRADED" due today
 * Today**
 * Controls and variables - [[file:HowScienceWorks--Variables.ppt]]

__**Thur 10-5-17**__ **Announcements** media type=youtube key=oNWNGhDPNII width=560 height=315 width="560" height="315"
 * **ASSIGNMENT: "Sc. Method - Manipulated and Responding Variables" due MONDAY [[file:Sc. Method - Manipulate and Responding Variables.pdf]]**
 * "Scientific Method Practice Scenarios" are due TODAY
 * "Hypothesis Writing PRACTICE" is due TODAY
 * Today**
 * More work writing a good, testable hypothesis, DUE FRIDAY [[file:Hyp. Writing GRADED [8].pdf]]

__**Wed 10-4-17**__ **Announcements**
 * REMINDER: "Scientific Method Practice Scenarios" due THURSDAY
 * Turn in your "Scientific Method Webquest" TODAY
 * Today**
 * Hypothesis writing: [[file:What is a Hypothesis.ppt]]
 * ASSIGNMENT: "How to Write a Good Hypothesis PRACTICE" DUE THURSDAY [[file:Hyp. Writing PRACTICE 8.pdf]]

__**Tue 10-3-17**__ **Announcements**
 * "Scientific Method Wequest" is due today
 * "Scientific Method Review" is due today
 * Today**
 * Identifying the controls and variables in these different experiment scenarios. DUE THURSDAY [[file:ScMethPracticeScenarios.pdf]]
 * You can use this vocabulary sheet to help with this assignment and to study from! [[file:ScientificMethodVocab.pdf]]


 * __Mon 10-2-17__ **
 * Announcements **
 * **QUIZ (Quest) on Dimensional Analysis!**
 * Continue working on the Scientific Method Webquest. YOU SHOULD FINISH THIS TODAY
 * Today**
 * ASSIGNMENT: When done with the webquest, work on this for TOMORROW: [[file:ScMethodReview[8].pdf]]


 * __Fri 9-29-17__ **
 * Announcements **
 * "D.A. Problems with Conversion Table" due TODAY
 * You WILL be assessed on dimensional analysis on Monday!!
 * Today**
 * Remember the scientific method? Take this pre-test to see what you recall. [[file:Science Process Skills Quiz [Pre] 8.doc]]
 * Begin the "Scientific Method Webquest". **ALL SITES ARE LINKED ON THIS PAGE!!! [[file:Sc.MethodWebQuest[8].pdf]]**
 * 1) [|Site #1 - Ducksters]
 * 2) **[|Site #2 - Sciencebuddies]**
 * 3) [|Site #3 - sciencespot]


 * __Thur 9-28-17__ **
 * Today **
 * Go through the answers for the practice problems
 * "D.A. Problems with Conversion Table" due FRIDAY. **You get all of the class time to work and ask for help! [[file:DA Worksheet wTable.PDF]]**


 * __Wed 9-27-17__ **
 * Today **
 * More practice setting up dimensional analysis equations. FINISH WHATEVER YOU HAVE LEFT FOR TOMORROW.


 * __Tue 9-26-17__ **
 * Announcements **
 * "Metrics and Measurement" will come back to you for correcting. Turn it in again!
 * Today**
 * Introduction to Dimensional Analysis. Try working some of these for WEDNESDAY. DUE THURSDAY [[file:DA_DA Practice Problems.PDF]]


 * __Mon 9-25-17__ **


 * __Today__ **
 * "Metrics and Measurement" due TODAY
 * TEST ON METRIC MEASUREMENT! [|"Metric Measurement Test 9.25.17"]


 * [|"Metric Measurement ALTERNATE 9.25.17"]**


 * __Fri 9-22-17__**
 * Announcements**
 * "Density Practice Problems" due TODAY
 * Today**
 * Review for your test on MONDAY with this assignment "Metrics and Measurement" due MONDAY: [[file:MetricsandMeasurement Pkt.pdf]]


 * __Thur 9-21-17__**
 * Announcements**
 * "Metric Study Guide" due TODAY
 * Today**
 * Review density using this power point: [[file:Density PPT.ppt]]
 * ASSIGNMENT: "Density Practice Problems" due FRIDAY [[file:Density Practice Problems.PDF]]


 * __Wed 9-20-17__**
 * **Metric Estimation Game today!**


 * __Tues 9-19-17__**
 * Announcements**
 * "Metric Measurement Lab" due TODAY
 * "QUIZ: Measurement Vocabulary" TODAY
 * Today**
 * After you are done with the quiz, pick up a copy of the "Metric Study Guide" DUE THURSDAY [[file:Metric Study Guide (2).PDF]]


 * __Mon 9-18-17__**
 * Announcements**
 * All measurements for the lab should be completed by end of class today.
 * **QUIZ TUESDAY - Measurement Vocabulary**
 * Today**
 * Continue working on the lab. EVERYTHING SHOULD BE COMPLETED AND READY TO HAND IN TOMORROW (Tuesday)


 * __Fri 9-15-17__**
 * Announcements**
 * **QUIZ TUESDAY - Measurement Vocabulary**
 * Today**
 * Review procedures and expectations for the "Metric Measurement Lab".
 * **"Metric Measurement Lab" due by the end of class MONDAY**


 * __Thur 9-14-17__ **
 * Announcements ****
 * **QUIZ TUESDAY - Measurement Vocabulary**
 * Today**
 * "Metric Measurement Lab". LISTEN to my instruction before we begin! [[file:Metric Measurement Lab.pdf]]


 * __Wed 9-13-17__ **
 * Announcements **
 * **QUIZ TUESDAY - Measurement Vocabulary**
 * Today**
 * Practice measuring different physical properties of matter - a review of reading the scales on lab equipment before we start the lab! [[file:Sc. Meas.-TheMetricSystem.pdf]]


 * __Tues 9-12-17__ **
 * Announcements **
 * "Units, Values, Metric Prefixes" due TODAY!
 * Today**
 * Do we need more review on this metric stuff?
 * "Measurement Vocabulary". KEEP THIS AND STUDY FROM IT. THESE WORDS WILL BE ON A QUIZ SHORTLY! [[file:MEASUREMENT VOCABULARY 2.doc]]
 * Review of how to make accurate measurements using our lab equipment.


 * __Mon 9-11-17__ **
 * Announcements **
 * **"Conversion Challenge" due today!**
 * Today**
 * Review of metric base units and prefixes with a short video.
 * Review the prefixes and their meanings: [[file:Metric Prefixes.PDF]]
 * **ASSIGNMENT: "Units, Values, Metric Prefixes" due TUESDAY [[file:Units_Variables_Prefixes.pdf]]**


 * __Thur 9-7-17__ **
 * Announcements **
 * I will allow a few minutes for some groups to finish making their measurements from yesterday.
 * Today**
 * Discuss results of your Scavenger Hunt! How did you do?
 * We will begin our review of metric measurement by fill this out together: [[file:Metric Study Guide 1.PDF]]
 * Do you remember what happened to King Henry??
 * We will practice this together in class: [[file:Metric Mania Conv Practice.PDF]]
 * **ASSIGNMENT: Metric Mania Conversion Challenge due FRIDAY [[file:Conversion Challenge.PDF]]**

> Metric review.
 * __Wed 9-6-17__ **
 * Today **
 * Review and practice making metric length measurements
 * **ASSIGNMENT: "Metric Study Guide" Start on this today and we will finish it tomorrow! [[file:Metric Study Guide 1.PDF]]**

In case you want a review of classroom policies and procedures, here is the Power Point we went through in class: If you need any reminders about expectations in my classroom, look here:
 * __Tues 9-5-17__ **

Welcome back to Arcadia Middle School!!
 * __Fri 9-1-17__**

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