7th+Grade+Science

= Welcome to the __**7th Grade Science**__ Page of the kramerscience1 wiki! = = If you need to contact Mrs. Kramer, please e-mail kramerl@arcadia.k12.us.us. =

= __Grade 7 Science Benchmarks__ : =
 * [|Details]
 * [[file:kramerscience1/GRADE SEVEN SCIENCE BENCHMARKS.doc|Download]]
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== __For information regarding the class, course materials, and resources, scroll down to find the information you seek.__ ==

= = = = = **LINK TO THE ONLINE VERSION OF THE SCIENCE TEXTBOOKS: [|Pearson Science]** = = **!!!!! I will provide you with log-in instructions in class.** =

= = = = = = = * LINK TO [|Earthsky.org]. Check this often for all sorts of interesting science news. =

Welcome to 7th grade Science class with Mrs. Kramer! Make it a habit to check this page often to see what we've been doing in science, what you may have missed if you were absent, and as a resource for your middle school science class.
 * 9-2-13 Tues **

__** 10-3-14 Fri **__ Reviewing scientific measurements and taking a closer look at density and how to calculate it. Watch this


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__**Scientific Method Virtual Lab**__ This link will take you to the lab page: [|Scientific Method Virtual Lab]

__**11-8-14 Fri**__ Let's take a closer look at how geologists learn about Earth's interior structure. [|"Unreachable Frontier"]

__**11-17-14 Mon**__ In light of the recent historic comet landing,c omplete this assignment: [|Comet Landing] (To save your copy of the document,make sure you rename it like this: __HrComet Landing–Name__

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Here is the video we watched together in class:media type="youtube" key="0iAaMyWq5T4" width="560" height="315"

__**12-2-14 Tues**__ Test you knowledge of sea-floor spreading here: [|Sea-floor Spreading and Subduction]

__**12-5-14 Fri**__ Let's review all of the concepts in our chapter on Plate Tectonics by completing this interactive: [|"Dynamic Earth Interactive"] using this guide:

And if you want to watch something really cool, here is a short video of a volcano erupting in Iceland. Remember, Iceland sits atop the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and is the world's largest volcanic island. The video was shot using a drone and a Go-Pro camera! [|Iceland's Bardarbunga volcano]

__**12-9-14 Tues**__ Don't forget to study for your test on Plate Tectonics for WEDNESDAY!

__**12-11-14 Thur**__ Today we start our study of earthquakes. Here is a copy of the Guided Reading for Section1:

__**12-12-14 Fri**__

Describing where faults are usually found and why. Here is the handout from today's lecture:
 * REMEMBER!! "Forces in Earth's Crust GR" is due MONDAY**

__**12-15-14 Mon**__

Begin building a model illustrate the type of faulting that can occur.

__**12-16-14 Tues**__ Continue building your fault model illustrating the different types of faults. Remember to answer the questions using good science vocabulary. The lab will be due on Wednesday. THERE WILL BE A QUIZ ON THE LAB ON WEDNESDAY AS WELL!

__**12-18-14 Thur**__ Who doesn't love Bill Nye the Science Guy!! Watch him teach us about earthquakes!!! media type="youtube" key="zx_fdv2azbc" width="420" height="315"

__**1-5-15 Mon**__ Using the triangulation method to locate the epicenter of and earthquake: [|Earthquake Epicenter Virtual Lab]

__**1-6-15 Tues**__ Review the triangulation method used for locating the epicenter of an earthquake by watching this short video: [|Locating an Earthquake]

When you are done with the "Earthquake Epicenter Virtual Lab" quiz yourself on what you have learned here:

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__**1-7-15 Wed**__ You lucky ducks...you don't have school today because of the cold! Enjoy your day off and do something positive!!

__**1-8-15 Thur**__ Your epicenter labs are due today. Pleas get them turned in to me. We spend today reviewing Chapter 3, Section 1, "Volcanoes and Plate Tectonics". This is the video I showed you in class: [|"Hawaii Is A Hot Spot Volcano"].

"Properties of Magma GR" is handed out today and will be due on FRIDAY.

__**1-9-15 Fri**__ Be sure to keep up on your vocabulary. Review the terms "viscosity" and "silica". Today we will watch these videos to demonstrate the vocabulary words and the concepts they represent.
 * 1) [|"Dancing on Lava"]
 * 2) [|"Sources and Types of Lava"]
 * 3) [|"Demo of Shield- vs. Stratovolcanoes"]
 * 4) [|"Two Different Types of Volcanoes"]


 * REMEMBER!! "Properties of Magma GR" is due MONDAY!**

__**1-12-15 Mon**__ "Properties of Magma GR" is DUE TODAY!!

Your new assignment is "Volcanic Eruptions GR" and will be due on WEDNESDAY. __**The test will be on Thursday and will cover bother earthquakes and volcanoes.**__

__**1-13-15 Tues**__ Don't forget -- "Properties of Magma GR" is due tomorrow (Wednesday). The test on Quakes and Volcanoes is THURSDAY!!

One last video linking types of magma to types of volcanoes: [|"Two Different Kinds of Volcanoes"]

__**1-14-15 Wed**__ __**Announcements**__
 * TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO HAND IN YOUR LATE WORK FOR THE QUARTER!


 * __ **"QUAKES AND VOLCANOES" TEST TOMORROW** __

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 * We will cover the stages of volcanic activity (pg 97 in your book). To better illustrate this, we look at a couple more short videos about Mt. St. Helens:

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__**1-15-15 Thur**__


 * Announcements**
 * I will be checking book covers on Monday. Anyone with a book not covered will receive a detention

**Today**
 * "Earthquakes and Volcanoes" test.

__** 1-16-15 Fri **__
 * Today **
 * Since we have shortened periods today, we are going to take a closer look at some volcano-related topics.
 * 1) [|Tracking the Hot Spot]
 * 2) [|Under Yellowstone (NG)]
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 * 4) [|Yellowstone National Park]
 * 5) [|Old Faithful Streaming Webcam]
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 * 7) [|Pompeii]

__**1-19-15 Mon**__


 * Announcements**
 * Checking book covers today!
 * Today **
 * Hand back tests
 * Start Chapter 4, "Minerals". Discuss pp 112-113, then watch the Video Preview.
 * **ASSIGNMENT** "Properties of Minerals GR" due WEDNESDAY [[file:Properties of Minerals GR.pdf]]

__**1-20-15 Tues**__


 * Announcements**
 * "Properties of Minerals GR" due WEDNESDAY


 * Today**
 * Read and discuss pp 114-122. You saw me demonstrate how to use a streak plate and what streak tells us (the color of the mineral's powder).

__**1-21-15 Wed**__


 * Announcements**
 * "Properties of Minerals GR" due TODAY


 * Today**
 * Review properties of minerals with a power point
 * ASSIGN "Properties of Minerals Review" __**AND**__ Math Mineral Density (pg 119, #1-7) due THURSDAY [[file:Prop. of Minerals Review.pdf]]

__**1-22-15 Thur**__


 * Announcements**
 * "Properties of Minerals Review" __**AND**__ Math Mineral Density (pg 119, #1-7) due TODAY


 * Today**
 * "Virtual Hardness Testing Lab". Visit this website to complete the lab: [|"Virtual Hardness Testing Lab"]
 * [[file:Moh's Virtual Hardness Lab.PDF]]

__**1-23-15 Fri**__


 * Today**
 * Time allowed to finish the "Virtual Hardness Testing Lab". Remember to show me the order of your minerals once you have them arranged from softest to hardest.
 * ASSIGNMENT: "How Minerals Form GR" will be due on TUESDAY [[file:How Minerals Form GR.pdf]] [[file:How Minerals Form Review.pdf]]

__**1-16-15 Mon**__
 * Announcements **
 * REMEMBER "How Minerals Form GR" is due TUESDAY

**Today**
 * Look at the photo on page 125. Real or faked??

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 * If you have the time and the interest, you can watch the full video"

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__**1-27-15 Tues**__


 * Announcements**
 * "How Minerals Form GR" is due today
 * Today **
 * Read and discuss pp 126-127
 * Video Field Trip :-)

__**1-28-15 Wed**__

**Today**
 * Discover the many ways we use minerals with this internet activity;: "Mineral Mania" [[file:Mineral Mania.PDF]]
 * Here are the links you will need to complete the activity: [|"Mineral Uses"], [|"Fireworks"], and [|"Mineral Groups"]

__**1-29-15 Thur**__


 * Today**
 * Finish "Mineral Mania" on the computers. DO NOT TURN IT IN TODAY. We will discuss this tomorrow.
 * ASSIGNMENT: When done with the computer, put it away and start "Using Mineral Resources GR". This will be due MONDAY. [[file:Using Mineral Resources GR.pdf]]

__**1-31-15 Fri**__
 * Announcements**
 * **"**Mineral Mania" gets turned in today
 * REMEMBER "Using Mineral Resources GR" due MONDAY

**Today**
 * Mining 101: discuss mineral uses and how we extract minerals and ores from the earth.

__**2-2-15 Mon**__
 * Announcements**
 * "Using Mineral Resources GR" due TODAY


 * Today**
 * Recall how to test for mineral hardness: [|"Mineral Hardness Testing"]
 * To prepare for the Mystery Minerals Lab, we'll start with this: [|"Virtual Mineral Lab"]. Do your best to identify the minerals using the available tests and the "Properties of Minerals" guidebook on the website. DO NOT JUST GUESS AND CLICK!!
 * [[file:Virtual Mineral Lab Report.PDF]]


 * __2-3-15 Tues__**
 * Announcements**
 * ASSIGNMENT: Chapter Review, pp 139-141, #1-15, 17-19, 21-24. Page 141 #1-5. DUE MONDAY

**Today**
 * Continue with the Virtual Mineral Id. lab.
 * Don't forget to answer the journal questions on the back of the data table. DUE BY THE END OF CLASS WEDNESDAY

__**2-4-15 Wed**__

**Today**
 * View "Rocks and Minerals: The Hard Fact"
 * Finish Virtual Mineral Id Lab and turn it in.
 * If you have time remaining, use it to work on the chapter review assignment that's due MONDAY

__**2-4-15 Thur**__

**Announcements**
 * Remember to turn in you Virtual Mineral Id Lab!
 * Don't forget the chapter review assignment for MONDAY


 * Today**
 * I will put you into groups of 2-3 and we will begin the "Mineral Identification lab"
 * Record the number of you mineral kit on your lab sheet. INVENTORY ALL SUPPLIES IN THE KITS AT THE START AND END OF EVERY PERIOD!
 * When testing hardness, it's a good idea to keep careful record of your results on a separate sheet of notebook paper. This can be stapled to you lab before it gets turned in.

__**2-9-15 Mon**__


 * Announcements**
 * Chapter Review is due today!
 * **"MINERALS TEST" will be Thursday**


 * Today**
 * Continue with the "Mineral Identification Lab". Remember to carefully test one mineral at a time and review the possibilities with care before coming to me with your identification. **Keep your results to yourself!**
 * The lab should be ready to be turned in by the end of class Tuesday.

__**2-10-15 Tues**__


 * Announcements**
 * REMEMBER Minerals Test will be Thursday
 * "Mineral Identification Lab" must be completed TODAY


 * Today**
 * Finish "Mineral Identification Lab". REMEMBER the answers must be in complete sentences.
 * ASSIGNMENT: "Mineral Key Terms/Concept Map" due WEDNESDAY [[file:Minerals Concept Map.pdf]] [[file:Minerals Key Terms.pdf]]

__**2-11-15 Wed**__
 * Announcements**
 * **TEST TOMORROW**


 * Today**
 * "Mineral Key Terms/Concept Map" due today
 * Review for the test TOMORROW

__**2-13-15 Fri**__
 * Announcements **
 * **ASSIGNMENT: "Classifying Rocks GR" due Tuesday [[file:Classifying Rocks GR.pdf]]**


 * Today**
 * Video Preview on Chapter 5, "Rocks"

__**2-16-15 Mon**__
 * Announcements**
 * REMEMBER: "Classifying Rocks GR" due Tuesday


 * Today**
 * The characteristics used to identify rocks

__**2-17-15 Tues**__
 * Announcements**
 * **"Classifying Rocks GR"** due today
 * **ASSIGNMENT:** "Classifying Rocks Review" (on the back of "Rock Identification Lab") due Wednesday, end of class.


 * Today**
 * Recall what geologists use to identify rocks: mineral composition, color and texture
 * Review texture
 * "Rock Identification" on the computers. Follow this link: [|"Rock Identification"]. **DO NOT PEEK AHEAD AT THE ANSWERS!** Due by the end of class Wednesday.
 * [[file:Rock Id Table w Review.PDF]]

__**2-18-15 Wed**__
 * Announcements**
 * "Rock Identification Lab/Review" due by the end of class today


 * Today**
 * **ASSIGNMENT:** Igneous Rocks GR" due FRIDAY [[file:Igneous Rocks GR.pdf]]

__**2-19-15 Thur**__
 * Announcements**
 * Correct "Classifying Rocks Review?Rock Identification Table
 * REMEMBER"Igneous Rocks GR" due FRIDAY


 * Today**
 * Not impressed with rocks yet? This may change your mind!
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__**2-20-15 Fri**__
 * Announcements**
 * **ASSIGNMENT**: "The Same but Different" due MONDAY [[file:The Same but Different.pdf]]


 * Watch this to learn about the fortress walls in Cuzco, Peru: [|"Solving Incan History"]

__**2-23-15 Mon**__
 * Announcements**
 * "The Same but Different" due TODAY


 * Today**
 * **ASSIGNMENT:** "Sedimentary Rocks GR" due WEDNESDAY [[file:Sedimentary Rocks GR.pdf]]
 * Is this real or movie magic?? media type="youtube" key="-7sQQg7MFNw" width="560" height="315"
 * Let's "explore" this further...(that's a pun!) [|Petra: Monuments and Museums]
 * Check it out for yourself! [|Petra, Jordan 360 degrees]

__**2-24-15 Tues**__
 * Announcements**
 * REMEMBER: **“Sedimentary Rocks GR” due WEDNESDAY **
 * Today**
 * Sedimentary Rocks, pp 152-153 in your book. Weathering, erosion,deposition, compaction, cementation.

__**2-25-15 Wed**__
 * Announcements**
 * "Sedimentary Rocks GR" due TODAY


 * Today**
 * Finish our discussion of sedimentary rocks, pp 154-156
 * NO HOMEWORK OVER YOUR LONG WEEKEND :-)

__**3-2-15 Mon**__
 * Today**
 * Rocks from reefs, pp 157-159
 * ASSIGNMENT: "Rocks from Reefs GR" **due TUESDAY [[file:Rocks from Reefs GR.pdf]]**
 * Background information about coral reefs to guide our understanding:

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 * Watch corals "bloom": [|"ReefVid Coral Clips"]

__**3-3-15 Tues**__
 * Announcements**
 * "Rocks from Reefs GR" due TODAY

ASSIGNMENT: "Metamorphic Rocks GR" due THURSDAY
 * Today**
 * How do those living reefs become rock? Pgs. 157-159.
 * [|El Capitan Guadalupe NP]
 * Geology of Guadalupe National Park: [|Geologic Formations]

__**3-5-15 Thur**__
 * Announcements**
 * "Metamorphic Rocks GR" is due TODAY


 * Today**
 * Observe samples of granite and gneiss with a hand lens (Pg 160)
 * Metamorphic rocks, pp 160-162
 * Formation of metamorphic rocks [|Met. Rock Formation]

__**3-6-15 Fri**__ [|Virtual Rock Identification Lab]. We will begin this lab today. Use notebook paper to record your data and the results of your correct identification.
 * Today**
 * Classify rocks according to their origins (igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary). Identify different types of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.



__**3-9-15 Mon**__
 * Today**
 * Continue working on the "Virtual Rock Identification Lab". This is due by the time we start class on TUESDAY.
 * Don't forget that YOU are responsible for filling out your own data table in your own words and attaching it to the lab before you turn it in. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS IN AT LEAST 3 COMPLETE SENTENCES.

__**3-10-15 Tues**__
 * Announcements**
 * "Virtual Rock Identification Lab" due TODAY
 * QUIZ!! Rock Identification


 * Today **
 * Discover the rock cycle and the role of plate tectonics in the rock cycle. Follow this interactive to complete the guided worksheet: [|"The Rock Cycle Interactive"]
 * [[file:Rock Cycle Review Interactive.PDF]]

__**3-11-15 Wed**__
 * Announcements**
 * **TEST FRIDAY**


 * Today **
 * Correct the quiz on "Rock Identification"
 * Continue working on the "Rock Cycle Interactive". **REMEMBER this is due at the start of class THURSDAY**


 * __ 3-12-15 Thur __**
 * Announcements **
 * GET YOUR ROCK IDENTIFICATION LAB TURNED IN!
 * ** TEST FRIDAY **

**Today**
 * Go through your "Rock Cycle Interactive" worksheets
 * Review for the test on Rocks
 * STUDY!!!!!

__** 3-13-15 Fri **__
 * Today **
 * **"Rocks and the Rock Cycle Test"**
 * Turn in you "Rock Cycle Review" sheet when you are done with your test.
 * NO HOMEWORK!

__**3-16-15 Mon**__
 * Announcements**
 * Old books will get turned in today!


 * Today **
 * You get new books today that will need to be covered with a __paper book cover by WEDNESDAY__, "Earth's Changing Surface"
 * **ASSIGNMENT:** We are in chapter 4 in the book. Section 1, "Fossils", starts on page 110. **__"Fossils GR" due WEDNESDAY__ [[file:Fossils GR.pdf]]**

__**3-17-15 Tues**__
 * Announcements**
 * **REMINDER:** "Fossils GR" due WEDNESDAY
 * **REMINDER:** Books need to have paper book covers on them by WEDNESDAY!


 * Today**
 * Preview Chapter 4, pp 108-109. Video Preview
 * Read/discuss pp 110-113

__** 3-18-15 Wed **__
 * Announcements **
 * "Fossils GR" due TODAY


 * Today**
 * Finish/review pp 112-113.
 * Look at these real examples of fossils found in Chaco Culture National Historic Park: [|Fossil Photos].
 * These are pictures of fossils found in the Grand Canyon: [|Grand Canyon Fossils]
 * Read/discuss pp 117-118
 * Video Field Trip!
 * **ASSIGNMENT:** "Relative Age of Rocks RR" due MONDAY (Starts on page 117) [[file:Relative Age of Rocks RR.pdf]]

[|Fossil Butte National Monument] [|NPS Paleontology Interactive]

__**3-23-15 Mon**__
 * Announcements**
 * "The Relative Age of Rock GR" is due TODAY


 * Today**
 * Finish discussing Section 1 and 2 (to page 121)
 * ASSIGNMENT: "The Grandest Canyon of All" due THURSDAY [[file:The Grandest Canyon of All.pdf]]

__**3-24-15 Tues**__
 * Announcements**
 * "The Grandest Canyon of All" is due THURSDAY

Today
 * Discuss the "Rocks" test
 * Finish discussing Relative Age pf Rocks section
 * Video Field Trip

__**3-26-15 Thur**__ Today
 * Announcements**
 * "The Grandest Canyon of All" is due TODAY
 * Practice using relative dating and index fossils, "Finding Clues to Rock Layers" will be due by the end of class FRIDAY [[file:Finding Clues to Rock Layers.pdf]]

__**3-27-15 Fri**__
 * Announcements**
 * "Finding Clues to Rock Layers" should get finished today and turned in to the tray. DO THAT FIRST!


 * Today**
 * Begin the "Geologic Time Webquest" by visiting this website: [|"UCMP Berkeley Geologic Time"]. Follow the directions on the screen as well as your handout to guide you through this activity. I don't expect you to finish this today :-) JUST DON'T LOSE IT!! [[file:Geologic Time Webquest.PDF]]

__**3-30-15 Mon**__
 * Announcements**
 * "Geologic Time Webquest" should get finished TODAY. DO NOT TURN IT IN!

Today
 * When you are done with the webquest, start working on you new ASSIGNMENT: "The Geologic Time Scale GR" due WEDNESDAY

__**3-31-15 Tues**__
 * Announcements**
 * Get caught up from the goofy week


 * Today **
 * REMINDER: "The Geologic Time Scale GR" AND "The Geologic Time Webquest" are both due WEDNESDAY

__**4-1-15 Wed**__
 * Announcements**
 * "The Geologic Time Scale GR" due TODAY


 * Today **
 * Go through the "Geologic Time Webquest" together as a class. HAND IN YOUR WEBQUEST PAPERS!
 * How did our Earth change with time? We will watch the first few minutes of this video, but I encourage you to visit this page and view the entire video. [|"Geologic Time"]
 * This is an artists vision of what 4.6 billion years on Earth may have looked like -- "Our Story in One Minute"

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 * Explanation: ** Could you tell the story of human existence in a minute? [|This thrilling video] culls together multiple teasing snippets in an attempt to do just that. And sets it to music. Briefly depicted, from start to finish, is an artistic animation of the [|Big Bang], a [|trip across] the early universe, the [|formation of the Earth and Moon], the emergence of multi-celled life and plants, the rise of [|reptiles] and [|dinosaurs], a devastating meteor strike, the rise of [|mammals] and humans, and finally the rise of [|modern civilization]. The minute movie ends with a flyover of the modern [|skyscraper] and a human standing atop a [|snow covered mountain]. The [|above video] is the latest from the [|Symphony of Science] project.

__**4-2-15 Thur**__
 * Today**
 * Turn in "Geologic Time Scale GR" AND/OR "Geologic Time Webquest" if you haven't already done so.
 * ASSIGNMENT: "Early Earth/Era's of Earth's History GR" __**due WEDNESDAY**__. Start working now! [[file:Early Earth Eras of Earth GR.PDF]]

__**4-7-15 Tues**__
 * Announcements**
 * "Early Earth/Era's of Earth's history GR" due WEDNESDAY


 * Today **
 * Early Earth, pp 130 - 133.

__**4-8-15 Wed**__
 * Announcements**
 * "Early Earth/Ear's of Earth's History GR" due TODAY
 * TEST TUESDAY


 * Today **
 * "Origins" Earth Is Born". How did our planet change throughout it's 4.6 billion year history to become the home we are all familiar with? http://video.pbs.org/video/2052249215/

__**4-10-15 Fri**__
 * Announcements**
 * Chapter Review due MONDAY
 * TEST TUESDAY -- GEOLOGIC TIME SCALE


 * Today**
 * Let's see what changes in life forms have occurred throughout Earth's long history: [|"Tour Through Time]

__ ** 4-15-15 Wed ** __
 * Announcements **
 * We are done with earth science! Today we trade books and start our discussion of chemistry.


 * Today **
 * **ASSIGNMENT:** "Describing Matter GR" due FRIDAY [[file:Describing Matter GR.pdf]] [[file:Describing Matter RR.pdf]]

__**4-16-15 Thur**__
 * Announcements**
 * REMEMBER: "Describing Matter GR" due FRIDAY


 * Today **
 * Examples of substances, physical properties and chemical properties, pp 6-9
 * ASSIGNMENT: "Physical vs. Chemical Properties" due FRIDAY [[file:Phy vs Chemical Properties.PDF]]

__**4-17-15 Fri**__
 * Announcements**
 * "Describing Matter GR" due TODAY
 * "Physical vs. Chemical Properties" due TODAY


 * Today**
 * Review physical and chemical properties
 * Read/discuss pg 10.
 * **QUIZ MONDAY** (pp 6-9)

__**4-20-15 Mon**__
 * Announcements**
 * I will check book covers today!

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 * Today **
 * "Atoms, Molecules, Elements and Compounds"


 * ASSIGNMENT: "Physical vs. Chemical Changes II" due TUESDAY [[file:Physical vs. Chemical Changes II.PDF]]

__**4-21-15 Tues**__
 * Announcements**
 * "Physical vs. Chemical Changes II" due TODAY


 * Today **
 * Review through pg. 10
 * Read and discuss pp 11-12
 * ** ASSIGNMENT: Section Assessment, pg 15, #1-4. DUE THURSDAY **


 * __ 4-22-15 Wed __**
 * Announcements **
 * REMEMBER! Section Assessment questions due THURSDAY


 * Today **
 * Read pp 13-14.
 * Refer to this power point to review the types of matter [[file:Types of Matter ppt.ppt]] [[file:Categorizing Matter ppthandout.PDF]]
 * ** QUIZ THURSDAY pp 10-14 **

__ **4-24-15 Fri** __ **Announcements**
 * "Measuring Matter GR" due MONDAY


 * Today **
 * [|Properties of Elements Virtual Lab]

__** 4-27-15 Mon **__
 * Announcements **
 * "Measuring Matter GR" due TODAY


 * Today **
 * Review of metric measurement, pp 16-20
 * ASSIGNMENT: "Changes in Matter GR" due WEDNESDAY [[file:Changes in Matter GR.pdf]] [[file:Changes in Matter RR.pdf]]

__**4-28-15 Tues**__
 * Today**
 * pp 23-25 in your book. Physical vs. chemical changes, changes of state, law of conservation of matter
 * REMEMBER: "Changes in Matter GR" due WEDNESDAY

__**4-29-15 Wed**__
 * Today **
 * Early Dismissal
 * "Changes in Matter GR" due TODAY

__** 4-30-15 Thur **__


 * Today **
 * Pages 26-27 in your book
 * ASSIGNMENT: "Math Analyzing Data pg 27" due FRIDAY

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 * Bill Nye demonstrates endothermic and exothermic reactions:**

__**5-1-15 Fri**__
 * Announcements**
 * "Math Analyzing Data pg 27" due TODAY

**Today**
 * Potential vs. kinetic energy, pp 30-31

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 * **ASSIGNMENT:** "Energy and Matter GR" due TUESDAY [[file:Energy and Matter GR.pdf]] [[file:Energy and Matter RR.pdf]]

__**5-4-15 Mon**__
 * Announcements**
 * REMEMBER: "Energy and Matter GR" due TUESDAY
 * ** TEST THURSDAY **

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 * Today**
 * Review potential and kinetic energy:


 * Read/discuss pp 32-33
 * ASSIGNMENT: Chapter Review, pp 37-38 #1-17, 19-25, pg 39 #1-5. DUE WEDNESDAY
 * TEST THURSDAY

__**5-5-15 Tues**__


 * Announcements**
 * "Energy and Matter GR" DUE TODAY
 * REMEMBER: Chapter Review due WEDNESDAY
 * REMEMBER: TEST THURSDAY


 * Today**

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 * Review forms of energy:**

__**5-6-15 Wed**__
 * Announcements**
 * Chapter Review questions are due TODAY


 * Today **
 * **Review for the test which is TOMORROW!**

__**5-8-15 Fri**__
 * Today**
 * Intro Chapter 2, "Solids, Liquids and Gases", pp 40-41
 * Video Preview
 * Read/discuss pp 42-44
 * ** ASSIGNMENT: "States of Matter GR" due TUESDAY [[file:States of Matter GR.pdf]] [[file:States of Matter RR.pdf]] **

__** 5-11-15 Mon **__
 * Announcements**
 * REMEMBER: "States of Matter GR" due TOMORROW


 * Today **
 * "Phases of Matter Video (18 min). Bleeping quiz to follow!

__** 5-12-15 Tues **__
 * Announcements **
 * "States of Matter GR" due TODAY


 * Today **
 * Return tests and discuss
 * Project/read Section 1. Vocab!

__** 5-13-15 Wed **__
 * Today **
 * Review states of matter and particle motion from yesterday
 * Read surface tension, cohesion, viscosity
 * **ASSIGNMENT: "Changes of State GR" due FRIDAY** [[file:Changes of State GR.pdf]] [[file:Changes of State RR.pdf]]

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__** 5-14-15 Thur **__
 * Announcements **
 * ** REMEMBER: "Changes of State GR" due FRIDAY **

**Today**
 * Project/discuss pp 48-50
 * How does thermal energy affect the state of a substance? Find out in this Virtual Lab: [|"States of Matter Virtual Lab"] [[file:States of Matter Virtual Lab.PDF]]

__**5-15-15 Fri**__
 * Announcements**
 * "Changes of State GR" due TODAY
 * Today**
 * Continue/finish the "States of Matter Virtual Lab". Remember to answer the questions using complete sentences! DO NOT TURN THIS IN YET.
 * ** QUIZ TUESDAY - "Solids, Liquids and Gases Quiz 1" **

__**5-18-15 Mon**__
 * Today**
 * Pgs 50-53 in your book
 * Finish working on the "States of Matter Virtual Lab"
 * ** QUIZ TOMORROW **


 * __5-19-15 Tues__**
 * Announcements**
 * Lab due today
 * Quiz today


 * Today**
 * ASSIGNMENT: "Math Data pg 52", #1-5 AND Section Assessment pg 53, # 1-3. DUE WEDNESDAY

__**5-21-15 Thur**__
 * Announcements**
 * Be nice to the sub while I'm canoeing with the 6th grade!


 * Today**
 * Video Field Trip
 * ASSIGNMENT: [[file:Gas Behavior GR.pdf]] due FRIDAY

__**5-22-15 Fri**__
 * Announcements**
 * "Gas Behavior GR" due TODAY
 * Today**
 * Discuss pp 58-59. Relate this to the video field trip from yesterday.
 * **TEST WEDNESDAY**

__**5-26-15 Tues**__
 * Announcements**
 * **TEST TOMORROW**


 * Today**
 * Review from yesterday.
 * Charles' Law, and the rest of section 3.
 * Head Rush video: media type="custom" key="27589736"
 * Time to work on your note card for tomorrow's test.

__**5-25-15 Thur**__
 * Announcements**
 * If you did not finish your test, come to me during IE today and get it wrapped up!


 * Today**
 * We begin our discussion of Chemistry which will lead us into next fall as well. Visit this site: [|"Chemistry - Matter, Atoms and More"] to start your "Chemistry Scavnger Hunt". [[file:Chemistry Scavenger Hunt.PDF]]
 * =Here is the link for "CHEMystery" website for answers to #1 and #2: [|"CHEMystery"]=

__**5-26-15 Fri**__
 * **Finish the "Chemistry Scavenger Hunt" today. KEEP IT FOR MONDAY.**
 * Explore the Periodic Table with this virtual lab: [|"The Periodic Table Virtual Lab"]**