Where Will Science Take You?

UNIT 2-SPACE Test and Study Guide

2012-02-07T14:27:00.002-05:00

UNIT 2 Test on SPACE will be:
A DAY Feb. 14
B DAY Feb. 13

Don't wait until the night before to study for this test!!!! START NOW!

Study guides were given out today in B day classes and will be given out tomorrow in A day classes. If you are absent when the study guide is given out it is your responsibility to get a study guide from me.

--Study guides are due completed for B day on Thurs Feb 9; and A day on Fri Feb 10.

FCAT explorer-All Classes

2012-01-31T12:14:00.001-05:00

COMPLETE THE LAST TWO BUBBLES OF YOUR SCIENCE FCAT EXPLORER

DUE: ALL CLASSES MARCH 1

FCAT explorer must be completed in it's entirety. If you only finish part of it, I will not enter a grade in my grade book.

Classwork While I am on the College Trip

2012-01-31T12:08:00.003-05:00

-You will work on three gizmos that are in your GIZMO folder. you will complete the student exploration guides for all three of them (in the packet) and the 5 assessment questions for each gizmo as well.
***The Gizmos are an individual assignment should not be working together***

Gizmo’s to be completed:
-Eclipse
-Seasons—Why Do We Have Them
-Phases of the Moon

***All gizmos (Student exploration guide and assessment questions) are due A day on Feb6 and B day on Feb7***

When students complete the gizmos you are to work on FCAT explorer (due on March 1) and Vocabulary Chart (due for: A-day on Feb 6 and B day Feb 7)The words are on my blog.

Don't forget to turn in your reinforcement worksheet (homework) to Ms. Harmer. I will be grading them

STUDENTS ATTENDING THE COLLEGE TRIP SHOULD ALSO COMPLETE THESE GIZMOS

Team Time Homework

2012-01-27T15:32:00.006-05:00

Team Time Homework!
If you are in the Team Time that just left me on Friday Jan 27, your homework is to play "Who Wants to Win a Million Dollars" on education.jlab.org. You must win the "million" dollars at least once before I see you in the next team time rotation! Please print off your score(which will show your name), or take a picture, screen shot etc. of the screen showing that you won. You must bring this on the first day of our next team time week together.
Here is the link to JLAB

http://education.jlab.org/indexpages/elementgames.php

***Also if you still owe me packets and quizzes from this week, please be sure to give them to me, stapled in your folder in team time on Monday***

Vocabulary Chart

2012-01-24T16:55:00.004-05:00

A Day due on Feb 6
B Day Due on Feb 7

Please make sure you are working on your vocabulary chart for this Unit.
The Vocabulary words that you should have on your chart at this point are:

-Hierarchy
-Galaxy
-Nebula
-Fusion
-Luminosity/Absolute Magnitude
-Apparent Magnitude
-White Dwarf
-Giant/Super giant
-Super Nova
-Geocentric Model of the Solar System
-Heliocentric Model of the Solar System
-Universal Law of Gravitation
-Ellipse/Elliptical Orbit
-Gas Giant
-Terrestrial Planet
-Astronomical Unit (A.U.)
-Rotate/rotation
-Revolve/revolution
-satellite
-A.U. Astronomical Unit
-Rotate/rotation
-Revolve/revolution
-comet
-meteoroid
-meteor
-meteorite
-lunar eclipse
-solar eclipse
-waxing
-waning

Homework--Foldable Notes

2012-01-24T16:53:00.001-05:00

Due A Day- Friday Jan 27
Due B Day- Thursday Jan 26

Chapter 17 section 5 "Small Bodies in the Solar System"

Read and take notes into the foldable that we created in class.

Extra Credit!!!

2012-01-11T09:57:00.002-05:00

If you currently have a C or better in my class you are eligible for extra credit!!!!

For Extra Credit you must complete the Solar System Explorer gizmo and Exploration Guide. All questions must be answered and evidence provided when necessary.

Due on Tues Jan 17.

(If you do not have a C or better you and I have already conferenced and talked about what you need to do!!)

Solar System Research

2012-01-11T09:48:00.002-05:00

Due: A day-Friday Jan 13
B day-Tuesday Jan 17

For each of the 8 planets in our solar system research the following information:

Front of Index Card:
Diagram of approx. Size with in the Solar System
Size (diameter)
Distance from the sun
Time for 1 rotation
Time for 1 revolution
Ave. Surface Temp
Gravity

Back of Index Card:
# of Moons (and names)
Composition of Planet
Atmosphere (is there one? What is it made of? How thick is the atmosphere, generally?)
FUN FACT:

+5 pts on assignment:
make a research card for Dwarf Planets
Names of the Dwarf planets
Where are they located?
What is a Dwarf Planet (characteristics)

Team Time Project--For my team time only

2012-01-06T11:43:00.000-05:00

Your ‘Orb’ will contain all of your research information about your scientist and personal reflections
Each ‘Orb’ will contain 12 panels
The 12 panels will be:
-Birth/Death Dates
-Country/place of birth
-Early Life
-Type of scientific area this scientist is associated with (and a brief description of that).
-Photo of Scientist
-About their most notable discovery
-Other noteworthy discoveries or accolades
-Fun Facts/Interesting Tidbits to ponder
- Why you and your partner chose this scientist to research
-5 interesting questions that you would ask this scientist if you could
-other photo/symbol that you associate with this scientist and their work
-FACEBOOK STATUS: If this scientist had a facebook page what would their status be on the day of their most important discovery?

Attention Military Kids!!! Here's a great Opportunity for you!

2012-01-06T07:36:00.003-05:00

To all my Military Students,
If you are interested in Science and Space look at this COOL opportunity from NASA!

NASA SPACE CAMP SCHOLARSHIP OFFERED TO CHILDREN OF MILITARY

The Military Child Education Coalition is now accepting applications for the Bernard Curtis Brown II Memorial Space Camp Scholarship. The scholarship covers full tuition including round trip transportation from the student's home base to Space Camp, meals, lodging and program materials. Student applicants must be:

. The child of a military member on active duty or mobilized Guard or Reserve.
. The child of a military member who died while on active duty or mobilized Guard or Reserve.
. Enrolled in grades six through nine.

Applications are available online at www.militarychild.org/child-student/space-camp-scholarship/. http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123284664. Deadline for submission of applications is 10 March 2012. Visit the website for more details.

HR Diagram Gizmo Homeork

2012-01-06T07:33:00.001-05:00

Please remember your HR Diagram Gizmo is due:
A Day Monday Jan 9
B Day Tues Jan 10

You must turn in a completed Student Exploration Guide

Life of a Star Assignment

2011-12-06T08:57:00.002-05:00

Life of a Star! In class Assignment
Create a Children's Story or an Obituary for a Star

Complete at home if not finished in class:
Due 1A and 2A on Friday Dec 9
Due 4B and 5B on Thurs Dec 8

Your Work must show that you understand the stages of a stars life, the science behind it and how each stage is different from each other.
A least one creative illustration, collage or piece of art work that connects to your story and the SCIENCE!

Be Creative!

RUBRIC:

35pts-must include all components and demonstrate complete mastery of star cycles
28pts-Includes most all components; demonstrates that student understands the life cycle of a star.
Below 25 pts-Many components missing; student is still unclear of major portions of a stars life cycle.

The following Vocabulary Words Must be included in the story:
Nebula
Fusion
Luminosity
Main Sequence
Giants
Super Giants
White Dwarfs
Super Nova
Neutron Star
Black Hole
Pulsar

Life of a Star

2011-12-01T08:54:00.003-05:00

http://www.pbs.org/seeinginthedark/astronomy-topics/lives-of-stars.html

science project

2011-11-28T09:37:00.003-05:00

Science Project is Due on Dec 16. You may apply for an extension up until Dec 7. If you receive an extension your project will be due on the Day we return from winter break. After Dec 7 you MAY NOT apply for an extension.

Below you will find the Science Project Rubric. If you click on it you will be able to see it full size as well as print it out.

Science Project Rubric

FCAT explorer-All Classes

2011-11-22T16:39:00.002-05:00

***IMPORTANT***
ANY STUDENTS THAT DID NOT COMPLETE THE FCAT EXPLORER BUBBLE PLEASE COMPLETE IT OVER THANKSGIVING BREAK

Science Project Check in #3

2011-11-15T12:00:00.003-05:00

DUE on Nov 21 for A day
DUE on Nov 22 for B day

This is a self reflection on what is going on in your science project right now!This should be the third entry in your science project journal.
Must be at least two paragraphs long. First paragraph should include information on where you are in your process. Second paragraph should include any problems that you have encountered so far, and what you are going to do to deal with these challenges.

Periods 1A and 2A ONLY "You Track a Satellite" mini project

2011-11-15T11:50:00.004-05:00

Today I went over and gave you the information, including the rubric and directions, on the mini-project "You Track a Satellite." Here are some reminders:

-The website to find and track your satellite is www.n2yo.com

-Be sure to spend a few minutes looking at some of the different types of satellites on the website. Make sure that you choose one that has enough information out there for you to answer all of the required components of the project well. There are PLENTY to choose from!

-Please be sure to track the satellite that you choose for 5 consecutive days.

-This project is due on NOV 29- this is the day that we return from Thanksgiving Break!!! Please don't forget about the assignment:)

-This assignment is worth a total of 40 pts.

- Go home and get started tonight, please let me know in class on Thurs of any questions that have come up so far!

Your "Universal" Address--Periods 4B, 5B and 3A ONLY

2011-11-15T11:44:00.005-05:00

4B and 5B due on Weds Nov 16
3A due on Thurs Nov 17

Please diagram the hierarchy of the universe from page 484 in the Blue Text book. Color in your diagram and be sure that it is neat and organized. Alongside of your diagram please look up your "universal" address. The components that you should have in your address are listed below please research the names of each of these components.

Your name
Street address
City, State
Country
Continent
Planet
Solar System
Galaxy
Galaxy group
Galaxy Cluster
Local Super-cluster
Our Universe

websites!

2011-11-10T08:06:00.001-05:00

http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/seuforum/opis_tour_earth.htm

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/gamma/cosmos.html

http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/seuforum/howfar/howfar.html

PBS film viewing

2011-11-08T09:17:00.002-05:00

Below is the link to the PBS film that we viewed clips from in class. If you are interested in viewing the whole thing paste this link in your browser or go to pbs.org and type in "Hunting the Edge of Space" Part 2

http://video.pbs.org/video/1463392610

FCAT explorer-All Classes

2011-11-08T09:12:00.002-05:00

The first bubble of FCAT explorer entitled "physical and chemical," is due on Nov 21.
Please have the entire bubble completed by then. Your score will be entered into oncourse as a grade. If you do not complete the assignment your score will be a zero.

Recycle directions

2011-11-03T11:42:00.001-04:00

Anyone can Recycle!!!!!
Due by Tues Nov 8 for A day; Weds Nov 9 for B day

For each incorrect Answer please complete the following steps:

-Find the Correct Answer/Learning Target
-Tell me how you figured out this answer; cite the 2-3 sentences in the book where you found this information and give the page #
-Where did you make your mistake? What was your thought process and where did you go wrong
-What will you do next time to make sure you don’t get this wrong again

***You must turn in: your original test; completed initial reflection and data analysis & all steps to recycle***

This is an all or nothing recycle. You either complete ALL of the questions and steps in the recycle (specifically and with care) or you get NO points
You will earn back half of the points for each question wrong, if you complete the recycle correctly.
(each question on the test is worth 4pts/you will receive 2pts back)

Study Guide Answers--Test --A day Weds Nov2-- B day Thurs Nov 3

2011-11-01T13:32:00.004-04:00

Study Guide Answers for Unit 1

1. C
2. A
3. B
4. D
5. C
6. C
7. A
8. B
9. D
10.A
11.C
12.D
13.C
14.C
15.D
16.B
17.C
18.A
19.D
20.A
21.D
22.C
23.B
24.I
25.C

SHORT RESPONSE
25. A solution is a homogeneous mixture that looks as though it is all one substance. Some examples are: apple juice, salt water, lemonade
26. Cake rises (density changes); changes color; changes from liquid to solid
No these changes can not be reversed. They are evidence that a chemical change occurred.
27. An increase in temperature occurred, This is because when the temperature increases the energy of the particles increases thereby expanding the balloon
28. Protons-positive subatomic particle in nucleus of atom
Neutrons- neutral subatomic particle in nucleus of atom
29. Electrons are negative subatomic particles that are found in the electron cloud
30.Chemical change=new substance formed; change in identity
Physical change=no new substance; no change in identity
31. Period-horizontal row on periodic table, arranged in increasing order as you move to the right on the Table
Group-Vertical column on the periodic table; elements in each group have shared chem. and phys. properties.

Study Guide and Unit Test for Matter!

2011-10-31T07:14:00.001-04:00

Check back here on Tues for the answers to the study guide.

UNIT 1 TEST ON MATTER-
A DAY-Weds Nov 2
B Day Thurs Nov 3

DON'T FORGET TO STUDY!!!!!!!!

Gizmo Questions!

2011-10-19T07:35:00.001-04:00

Don't forget that your assessment questions for the Gizmo "pH analysis" that we worked on in class are due on Thurs 10/20(A day) and Friday 10/21 (B Day)

Vocabulary Quiz and Timeline

2011-10-18T14:32:00.002-04:00

Don't forget...Vocabulary Quiz on Thursday Oct 20 (A-day) and Friday Oct 21(B-day. Please update your vocabulary charts, the words are in the post below, and study them for the quiz!

Atomic Theory timeline...if you were not here or did not finish in class the directions are below:
Read and take Cornell Notes on Chapter 4 section 1. Use these notes to create a timeline of discoveries. You should have at least 7 discoveries, the name of the scientist, the date that it occurred, and why each one was important. Also include a diagram or illustration of each.

Vocabulary Chart

2011-10-17T08:47:00.002-04:00

The following is a complete list of all of the Vocabulary Words that should be on Your Vocabulary Chart. Please be sure to add any that you are missing:
Matter
Mass
Weight
Pure Substance
Mixture
Element
Compound
Solution
Suspension
Colloid
Density
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Plasma
Chemical Change
Physical Change
Law of Conservation of Mass
Endothermic Reaction
Exothermic Reaction

Science Project Check-in #2

2011-10-13T07:05:00.002-04:00

CHECK IN #2 is COMING UP!!!!
A Day Due 10/26
B Day Due 10/27

Directions:
-Please choose your topic from those that you researched in Check-in #1. If you have any questions about check-in #1 please come and talk to me at the beginning of class or team time.
-In your Journal write down what your independent variable/dependent variable and controls will be
-Craft a testable question using your variables to help you.
-Write a preliminary procedure and materials list for your test. This might change as you continue in your process, but I would like to see what your thoughts are at this time!

Extra Credit Opportunity!

2011-10-06T18:20:00.003-04:00

I have put two gizmos in your online gizmo folder. One is entitled "Weight and Mass," the other is called "Solubility and Temperature" I am offering an extra credit opportunity of 40 points for the completion of both of these Gizmos and Exploration Guides. You must complete both of the Student exploration guides accurately and in their entirety. Exploration Guide questions must be in complete sentences where appropriate. You must also take and pass the assessment questions for each Gizmo. Please print them out and hand them in with the Exploration Guides. This is an all or nothing opportunity, you MUST complete both of the Gizmos in order to receive the extra credit.

This EXTRA CREDIT IS DUE BY THURSDAY OCT 13 for all class periods--No EXCEPTIONS!!!!!

Quiz and Vocabulary Frayer Models

2011-10-02T11:12:00.005-04:00

A-Day Due Thurs
B-Day Due Friday
The words and concepts from the quiz, that we conferenced individually about, are due on Thurs Oct 6 for A day and Friday Oct 7 for B day. You should have your words written on the top of your quiz and have the appropriate Frayer models completed for each. You will hand in the quiz as well as the words and Frayer models.

Vocabulary Chart

2011-09-26T10:42:00.003-04:00

A Day Due Weds Sept 28
B Day due Thurs Sept 29

Please add the new Vocab words and complete your vocabulary chart for our current learning target 'pure substance and mixtures'

The words are: Pure Substance
Mixture
Element
Compound
Solution
Suspension
Colloid

RAFT directions

2011-09-17T16:58:00.002-04:00

For those students who need to do some work on their RAFT Class assignment here are the directions. Remember this is NOT an essay. It is a creative writing assignment in the format of a postcard! You will have about 15 minutes in class to finish this assignment this week.

R.ole-A particle of Matter
A.udience- matter that has never experienced a change in state
F.ormat- A postcard about your travels
T.opic- Discuss your travels through the 4 states of matter. Be sure to include the following: -How particles move and behave in each state
- How they change through the 4 states
-At least two characteristics of each state

Phase Change Gizmo Homework

2011-09-13T13:35:00.002-04:00

Due: A Day-Friday Sept 16
B Day-Monday Sept 19

The Phase Change Gizmo is now in your folder on explorelearning.com
Please complete the Student Exploration Guide as well as the 5 Assessment Questions.

Science Project-Check in #1 Topic and Research

2011-09-06T11:13:00.002-04:00

TOPIC AND PRELIMINARY RESEARCH DUE:
A Day Sept 26
B Day Sept 27

-Research at least 3 different topics that you might like to investigate for your Science Project this year.
-For each topic please include 3 research sources for a grand total of 9 (2 of them total must be from a scholarly book or magazine) Remember NO WIKIPEDIA or personal blogs, make sure these are credible internet sources
-For each topic please write at least a one paragraph discussion of what you might like to investigate on that topic, and any important research that you have found that is helping you decide your topic.

This information will be kept in your Science Project composition notebook. The first page will be your table of contents and this page will be your second.

Dunkin' for Density Lab questions

2011-09-06T11:07:00.002-04:00

Below are the questions for all three stations from today's lab. If you did not get a chance to finish in class please complete and return on Thurs. Sept 8

Station 1
1. What is the volume of the box? __________ (don’t forget units)
Explain how you got this answer.

2. What is the mass of the box? ___________ (don’t forget units)
Explain how you got this answer.

3. What is the density of the box ___________ (don’t forget units)
Explain how you got this answer.

Station 2
1. What is the volume of the clay ball? __________ (don’t forget units)
Explain how you got this answer.

2. What is the mass of the clay ball? ___________ (don’t forget units)
Explain how you got this answer.

3. What happens to the clay ball when you put it in water?

4. Compare the density of the clay ball to the water.

Station 3
Predict
1. What will happen when you place the cherry tomato and the larger plum tomato in the water at the same time?

Observation
1. Write down two observations about the tomatoes.

Explain
1. Explain your observations about the tomatoes by referring to the densities of the tomatoes.

Calculate
1. calculate the density of each tomato. Be sure to include the proper unit!!!

Gizmo Homework

2011-09-02T11:54:00.003-04:00

Density: Slice and Dice Gizmo
Student exploration guide and 5 questions

Periods 1A and 2A Gizmo due on Tues Sept 6
Period 3A Gizmo due on Thurs Sept 8
Period 4B Gizmo due on Weds Sept 7
Period 5B Gizmo due on Friday Sept 9

For the Codes please see the Side bar of the Blog!!!

A Great First Day!!!

2011-08-22T15:38:00.005-04:00

What an amazing first day! I am looking forward to meeting B day classes tomorrow, and having another great 'first day' with them! Below you will find the homework for this week. Also, I have listed the supplies for my class below. Remember, you have over the weekend to get the supplies, so don't stress!

A-Day--Due Tuesday Aug 30
B-Day--Due Monday Aug 29

Please fill out/sign the following items:

-Student Safety Contract; there are two on the sheet, please sign both
-Curriculum paper; 2nd page bottom portion signed, the rest should be put in your science notebook as the first page.
-Green student information page; top portion only
-Student interest inventory; complete both sides

Filling out these forms and getting parent signatures is your first homework assignment! Start off the year on the correct path!!!

SUPPLIES!!!

1 3 ring binder (1 or 1.5 inch)
1 gig flash drive
Graph paper
1 composition notebook
Minimum of one pack 3x5 cards
6 notebook dividers
Colored pencils

Welcome to 8th Grade Science!!!

2011-08-21T16:34:00.002-04:00

Welcome to Team 8B! I am so excited to have each and every one of you in my science class. For some of you this will be our second year together, and for others we will just be meeting for the first time tomorrow. Either way, I know that a great year lies ahead for all of us!!! I have so many exciting lessons and labs planned for us to explore in class, and as a team, 8B has many fun field trips and activities in the works for this school year!!! I just can't wait to get started!

This blog is a great tool for you (and your parents!) to use to stay organized, and on top of class assignments, homework and other other important Team 8B events that might be going on. When I write my blog I write as though I am speaking to my students, however I encourage parents to check in on here regularly as well. This will help us all work together to ensure the best possible year for everyone!
Again....welcome and I will see you in class tomorrow!

Last week of School Activities for Team 7A

2011-05-24T18:36:00.005-04:00

Today, during Team Time, you were given a handout listing all of the dates, times and activities that our team has scheduled for the last week of school. I have posted a copy of it below--just in case you need it;)

Monday June 6—4th Quarter Team Time projects due. Please remember to bring your food item to share from your country of study. You should have enough for a ‘small bite’ for every student on the team.

Tuesday June 7—Alpha BBQ!!!
Bring the item that you signed up to bring for our potluck—we will provide the BBQ.
See your Team Time teacher if you forget what you are supposed to bring!

Wednesday June 8—Bowling at Jax Lanes West
Bring in your permission slip (and money if you are not attending Sea World.)Permission slips are due by May 26

Thursday June 9—SeaWorld Trip!!!
Students should arrive to school by 5:45am—Bus departs JLCP @ 6am

Friday June 10—Last day of school

SCIENCE FINAL EXAM

2011-05-23T13:45:00.002-04:00

Final for Science will be"
A Day--June 1
B Day--May 31

Study your review packets and your targeted vocabulary. You should also look over any of the learning targets from this year that you identified as "rusty" when we reviewed last week.

Extra Credit Opportunity!!!!!

2011-05-23T13:37:00.003-04:00

There will be one more chance for Extra Credit this nine weeks.
EXTRA CREDIT GIZMO--EARTHQUAKES:Recording station

To receive full credit you must complete the Gizmo Student Exploration Guide and the 5 assessment questions. The Gizmo questions must be answered in complete sentences and you must provide support/evidence in your answers. I will not be giving these extra credit points to you unless you show me that you have worked hard on this gizmo and have truly put some thought and care into the answers.

Extra credit gizmo is due in the homework bin NO LATER THAN JUNE 6

Flip Chart Check list/rubric

2011-05-23T13:13:00.004-04:00

Below you will find the rubric for the Earth and It's Processes Flip Chart. All of the information that we have already worked on in the flip chart is included in the rubric. Work that we will be doing in class this week will be updated accordingly.
_______________________________________________________________________________________

5 POINTS—FRONT COVER: EARTH AND ITS PROCESSES
Label the tabs from top to bottom:
- Impacts of Humans
- Weathering
- Rock Cycle notes
- Earthquakes notes
- Volcanoes notes
- Theory of Plate Tectonics
- Layers of the Earth

5 POINTS—LAYERS OF THE EARTH
• Label the bottom tab LAYERS OF THE EARTH
• Define and illustrate all vocabulary words
• On the BOTTOM HALF of the fold You should have a diagram of the physical structure of the earth and notes that explain what each layer is composed of (pg. 262-263)

5 POINTS—THEORY OF PLATE TECTONICS
• Label the 2nd tab from the bottom THEORY OF PLATE TECTONICS
• The Definition in your own words of “plate tectonics” should be written at the top of the first page.
• You should have an organizer that includes 3 information boxes for each type of boundary. For each boundary you will have notes on “what it is” “What it looks like” and “Effects of”

5 POINTS—VOLCANOES
-read Chapter 9 section 1 (green book) pages 300-305
-While you are reading you should take notes on the following concepts
"Explosive vs. Non explosive volcanoes
"4 types of Lava and their characteristics"
"What is Pyroclastic Material"
"4 types of pyroclastic Material"

5 POINTS—EARTHQUAKES
• Label the 4th tab up from the bottom EARTHQUAKES
• Your chart should be separated into 4 boxes labeled: “Where do Earthquakes occur?” “What causes Earthquakes?” “ Faults at Tectonic Plates” and How do seismic waves travel?” In each square you should have notes from the reading answering these questions.
• Diagrams of the types of faults

5 POINTS—ROCK CYCLE
• Label the 5th tab up from the bottom ROCK CYCLE
• Identify four properties of minerals.
• Explain the difference between the composition and texture of a rock.
• Explain how the three classes of rocks form.
• Explain how the rate of cooling of magma affects the texture of igneous rocks.
• Rock Cycle Diagram from pages 208-209 paper clipped or stapled into chart

5 POINTS—WEATHERING
--Above the fold you should have a summary of the article "Rock Stars" using the 10 most important words that you identified in the graphic organizer.
--On the page below the fold you should have glued in your completed "10 most important words" graphic organizer.

5 POINTS—IMPACT OF HUMANS
-On the page above the fold you should have your pre-reading/brainstorming. Here you have thought about 5 ways that humans impact the Earth and the effects of these impacts.
-Below the fold you have identified from the reading (green text book pgs 240-242) two ways in which humans impact the environment. You should have created a chart with the 'word' 'definition in your own words/notes' and a 'picture'

10 POINTS-
 Name and period included on the Foldnotes
 Foldnotes were creative, neat, colorful and easy to read

Let's ROCK the E.O.C.'s this coming week!

2011-05-20T20:26:00.002-04:00

Great job reviewing this week! I know that all of you will do well on our upcoming Science EOC. Please remember to study your targeted vocabulary and concepts this weekend. Rest up and come back to school refreshed and ready to ROCK the E.O.C!!!

Science EOC
B Day Monday May 23
A Day Tuesday May 24

P.S. Alpha, don't forget to wear your best 'rocker outfit' on Monday to show that you are ready to ROCK all of the E.O.C's coming up this week:)

Pd 1A Answers to EOC Study guide

2011-05-19T07:40:00.006-04:00

1. A Scientific Method and Inquiry
2. B S.M and Inquiry
3. D Tools and Measurement
4. B S.M and Inquiry
5. C Temperature
6. C States of Matter
7. D States of Matter
8. B Reproduction
9. B Energy in the Ecosystem
10.C Energy in the Ecosystem
11.C Reproduction
12.C Energy Transfer
13.C Evolution
14.B Natural Selection
15.B Natural Selection
16.D S.M. and Inquiry
17.A Energy in the Ecosystem
18.D Ecological Relationships
19.H Traits and Inheritance
20.H Ecological Relationships
21.D Animal Behavior
22.G Eco Relationships
23.C Ecological Relationships
24.G Energy in the Ecosystem
25.D Evolution
26.C Traits and Inheritance
27.D Natural Selection
28.I Reproduction
29.D Natural Selection
30.D S.M. and Inquiry
31.D States of Matter
32.D Ecological Relationships
33.C Properties of Waves
34.A Nature of Waves
35.B Energy Transfer
36.B Energy Transfer
37.C Nature of Waves
38.A Waves Interactions
39.B Nature of Waves
40.C Wave Interactions
41.D Properties of Waves
42.D Temperature
43.C Types of Rocks
44.D Types of Rocks
45.D The Rock Cycle
46.A Plate Tectonics
47.D layers of Earth
48.B Layers of Earth
49.C Plate Tectonics

Above you will find the answers to the EOC study guide, as well as the learning target that is associated with each one.--Remember that we re-numbered starting after #26. Please identify which learning targets that you feel the least confident on and correct the questions accordingly(see directions in the post below)
Please also identify the vocab words that you are struggling the most on and highlight them on your vocab sheet (you may print one off from your resource tab in CCL)

E.O.C EXAM DATES

2011-05-16T15:15:00.002-04:00

COMPREHENSIVE SCIENCE 2 E.O.C. EXAMS

A-DAY TUES MAY 24
B-DAY MON MAY 23

STUDY STUDY STUDY!

EOC Review

2011-05-16T14:51:00.004-04:00

Today in class (or tomorrow if I did not see you yet!) we did our "diagnostic" for EOC reviewing.
For homework, please complete the corrections on the questions that you got wrong on the 'diagnostic' study guide.

This assignment is due: 3A- Weds May 18
4B; 5B and 6B- Thurs May 19

For each incorrect answer you will:
-identify the Learning Target (see targets below)
-Go to the text book (use online text book if needed!) for that Learning Target and find the answer in the section. Write the two to four sentences from the text book where you found the answer.
-Write a three-four sentence reflection about your thought process for that answer, where you think you made your mistake and how you will remember this concept for the EOC so hopefully you will not make the same mistake again!
-Write down any questions that you may have for me next to the question and highlight them so you will remember to ask in class!

The vocabulary list of all Vocab words from this year is located in your "resources" tab in CCL. PRINT IT OUT AND BRING IT TO SCHOOL TO USE!!!

Please do a thorough job on this because we are going to base the rest of the review that we do for EOC off of your questions from this assignment.

Remember that you will also be responsible for the section review for any Learning Targets that you missed 2 or more questions on...Get a head start on those so you will have plenty of class time for partner studying! Those section reviews will be due at the end of class on Weds/Thurs.

Learning Targets from Comprehensive Science 2: (G=Green Text Book; R=Red Text Book; B=Blue Text Book)

-Scientific Methods and Inquiry (R-Ch1-sec2)
-Tools and Measurement(R-Ch1-sec2)
-Temperature(B-Ch11-sec1)
-States of Matter (B-Ch11-sec3)
-Energy Transfer (B-Ch11-sec2)
-Nature of Waves (B-Ch10-sec1)
-Properties of Waves (B-Ch10-sec2)
-Wave Interactions (B-Ch10-sec3)
-Reproduction (mitosis/meiosis) (B-Ch19-sec3)
-Energy in the Ecosystem (R-Ch12-sec2)
-Evolution (B-Ch21-sec 1 and 3)
-Natural Selection (B-Ch21-sec2)
-Ecological Relationships (R-Ch12-sec3)
-Animal Behavior (R-Ch11-sec2)
-Traits and Inheritance (B-Ch19-sec2)
-Types of Rocks (G-Ch6-sec1)
-Rock Cycle (G-ch6-sec2)
-Plate Tectonics (G-Ch8-sec3)
-Layers of the Earth (G-Ch8-sec1)

Homework All Classes

2011-05-11T15:39:00.003-04:00

A day Due on Monday May 16
B Day Due on Tuesday May 17

Please complete the "Rock Cycle" gizmo, located in your online gizmo folder. You will need to complete the S.E.G and the 5 questions. Please follow all of the usual guidelines that we follow for gizmos. You may print out the SEG or write on a separate sheet of paper...but remember all info must be included!!!

Homework All Classes

2011-05-09T15:49:00.002-04:00

B Day- Due Weds May 11
A Day Due Thurs May 12

Finish "journey on the rock cycle" assignment that we began in class. You will need to use your 'passport' and your rock cycle notes.

Writing Prompt:
Imagine you are a part of the rock cycle. Write a creative story following your journey on the rock cycle. Write about how you changed, the forces that changed you, and what kind of rock you changed into.
Use your “Journey on the Rock Cycle” passport as a guide. Be creative, have fun and demonstrate your knowledge of the rock cycle!

Use the Following R.A.F.T to help focus your writing
R.ole- A rock on the rock cycle
A.udiece-someone who knows nothing about the rock cycle
F.ormat- A travel article
T.opic-A journey on the rock cycle

RUBRIC:
10 pts--Completed written steps (1-12) that you traveled on the rock cycle
10 pts—Completed 12 drawings of steps you traveled on the rock cycle
20 pts—Writing Prompt: written demonstration of knowledge of the rock cycle through creative writing prompt. This indicates that student understands the forces/processes that shape the Earth, three different types of rocks and the ways in which these rocks are changed.

You will also need to complete the diagram on pgs 208-209 in the Green Book of the rock cycle. It must be neat, colored and labeled/with notes. This will be graded as part of your flip chart.

Period 1A

2011-05-08T20:38:00.004-04:00

Due Tues May 10

Please be sure to complete the diagram of the rock cycle that we began in class. This should include a neat, colored diagram, labeled with key points notated on the diagram.

Period 3A

2011-05-08T20:38:00.001-04:00

Due Tues May 10
Make sure all notes are complete that we worked on in class.

this includes:
notes from Chapter 6 section 1
This should be completed in your flip chart. The next tab up from Earthquakes will be labeled "Rock Cycle" When open, the top portion of the flip chart should include notes about the 4 properties of minerals, composition vs. texture and rock vs. mineral
The bottom portion of the flip chart should be separated into three columns. Label these columns "sedimentary rock" "igneous rock" and "metamorphic rock" Notes for each type go in the appropriate column.

In addition to these notes please be sure that you have drawn, labeled and taken notes on the rock cycle. This diagram appears on page 208 &209.

Homework 5B and 6B

2011-05-05T16:23:00.002-04:00

Due Monday May 9

You are to take notes on Chapter 6 Section 1 in the Green Text Book. Beginning on pg 202

You will be writing in your flip chart in a new tab entitled "Rock Cycle."(the tab should be the next one up after "earthquakes")

Please use the bottom portion of the flip chart and divide it into three columns.

These columns are to be labeled "Sedimentary" "Igneous" and "Metamorphic" rock.

As you read please take notes on each type of rock and how they are formed.

Make-up Assignment for Earthquake lab

2011-05-04T09:28:00.002-04:00

If you were absent On May 2 or 3 then you will need to complete the alternate assignment for the Lab that we completed in class.

Please see me and I will go over it with you if I haven't already.

The directions are below:

Visit the site "Faultline: Earthquake history and science"
The link is on on the sidebar of the blog.

Read through all of the materials on the site focusing on how Earthquake technology has improved over the years. You might want to take some notes to help you with the following writing assignment

-Write 2-3 paragraph assessment of the improvements that have been made over the years in building in Earthquake zones, and Earthquake technology in general. Some questions you might want to answer in your writing: What techniques used to be used in the early 1900’s? How has earthquake technology changed between the two big quakes (1906 and 1989)? What does the future hold?

Due on Monday May 9.

Earthquake Challenge Lab!

2011-05-02T09:31:00.003-04:00

Finish up your conclusion and any other portions of your Earthquake lab for homework. This is a 50 point assignment!!!!!

A Day Due Weds May 4
B Day Due Thurs May 5

Here are the directions for your conclusion:

Write a well written 2-3 paragraph conclusion about your design and re-design.

Be sure to answer the following questions in your conclusion:
What did you learn from your first test that helped you in your re-design?
What changes would you make if you could have one final re-design

Also be sure that your lab has each set of observations carefully notated and you have answered the question:
What Types of waves are being simulated? How do you know this?

The rubric for the lab is as follows:
10 pts-Designs (1st and re-design sketches)
15 pts-Answer questions accurately; observations carefully notated
15 pts-Well written, on topic conclusion demonstrating understanding of earthquakes; shows evidence of critical thinking
10 pts-Keeps discussion relevant/respects the opinions of others (leadership standard)

Earthquakes Flip Chart Notes

2011-04-29T10:11:00.003-04:00

Due A day Monday May 2
Due B Day Tues May 3

The next section of notes in our flip chart is on Earthquakes. If you did not complete reading and taking notes in class you must complete it for homework. You should split your paper into 4 squares and label them the following: Where do Earthquakes occur?; What causes Earthquakes?;Faults at Tectonic Plates; and How do seismic waves travel?

Read and take notes from Chapter 8 section 5 in the green text book. This begins on page 284. You may access the green text book online the same as the blue one.

Please remember that your flip chart (in its entirety) will be worth 50 points at the end of this unit, so completing all of the components is VERY important, as well as making sure you DO NOT LOSE your flip chart!

Gizmo Homework

2011-04-26T20:48:00.003-04:00

A Day Due Tues May 3
B Day Due Mon May 2

Please complete the Gizmo entitled "Plate Tectonics" that is in your online folder.
You are to complete the Student exploration guide and the five assessment questions by the due day next week.
As always you can either type your answers into the S.E.G. and print it out, write your answers directly on the print out of the S.E.G. Or write the answers on a separate sheet of paper, in complete sentences and re-stating the questions.

Heredity Test Recycle

2011-04-20T09:28:00.000-04:00

A Day Due Tues April 26

B Day Due Weds April 27

Directions for the test recycle are below. You will find the actual test questions in the Resources section of CCL. Remember this is an all or nothing recycle. You must complete all of the questions correctly and you will receive all of the allotted points added to your test grade. If you do not complete the recycle according to the directions or you do not answer the questions correctly you will NOT receive any points back.Type the answers directly into your CCL. Please number accordingly so that I can easily tell which questions are recycled.

Multiple Choice: You will receive 1 point back. You must find the answer in the book and correct your answer. Cite the two/three sentences from the book where you found the answer. Write down the page number where you found the answer. Then write a two/three sentence reflection on why you think you made your mistake and what steps you will take to make sure that you do not make this mistake again.

Short Response:You will receive ALL points back as long as you answer the questions correctly and follow the steps below. Look up the correct answer in the text book or your notes. Figure out where you went wrong with your answer. Go back and re-write your answer correctly. If you need to refresh your memory on how to write a short response answer in science please refer to the Short Response rubric in the Resource guide here on CCL. After you re-write your answer please write a 3/5 sentence reflection on why you think you made your mistake and what steps you will take to ensure that you do not make the same mistake again.

Homework A and B day--'Layers of the Earth' portion of your Flip Chart

2011-04-19T14:23:00.007-04:00

A DAY DUE WEDS. April 20
B DAY DUE THURS. April 21

Remember your homework is to complete the "Layers of the Earth" tab of your new flip chart.This is the bottom most tab on the flip chart. This assignment corresponds with Chapter 8 section 1 in the Green Science Text Book (book can be viewed online, please follow same steps as Blue Book)

You must have in your notes:
-Definitions of the following vocabulary words- CORE; MANTLE; CRUST; LITHOSPHERE
-An accurately colored and labeled diagram of the layers of the Earth.
-Physical properties and composition of each layer of the Earth
-Key points/notes from the reading of Chapter 8 sec.1

****IMPORTANT REMINDER****This Flip chart will be collected and graded accordingly at the end of the unit. A rubric will be used to grade the Chart, each time a portion of the flip chart is assigned I will go over the corresponding part of the rubric with you in class. At the end of the unit, before I collect the assignment, I will post the entire rubric on the blog for you. If you lose the chart it is your responsibility to make a new one and re-do the information in it that you lost. THIS FLIP CHART WILL BE WORTH 50 POINTS of your 4th nine weeks grade.*******

UNIT TEST!!!

2011-04-14T12:45:00.002-04:00

A Day-Monday April 18
B Day-Tuesday April 19

Please study for your unit test. Use all of your study materials including the study guide which I provided for you. The unit test will cover all of genetics, evolution, and natural selection. REVIEW YOUR VOCABULARY!!!!!!

Extra Credit Opportunity!!!!!

2011-04-06T12:36:00.002-04:00

"Rainfall and Birdbeaks" Gizmo

If you choose to take advantage of this Extra Credit opportunity you will receive 15 extra credit points. You MUST complete the student exploration guide and assessment question for this Gizmo. You must pass the Gizmo assessment questions with a 4/5 or better.
I will bank these points for you and fill them in where you need them in my grade book (not on a test or quiz)for the 4th nine weeks.

The Gizmo is already located in your folder on Explore Learning.

GIZMO IS DUE BY FRIDAY APRIL 15

Homework "Natural Selection" Gizmo

2011-04-06T12:33:00.002-04:00

B Day Due Thurs. April 7
A Day Due Friday April 8

Please complete the Student Exploration guide that we began in class. You can write your answers on a separate sheet of paper and re-state the question.
Please also complete the 5 assessment questions at the end of the Gizmo.

VOCABULARY CHART AND GIZMO HOMEWORK

2011-03-16T22:00:00.002-04:00

Vocab chart-Due:
A Day-Monday March 21
B Day-Friday March 18

Please fill in all four columns of your new vocabulary chart. The four columns are: word, book definition, your own definition, diagram

The vocabulary words are:
FOSSIL
FOSSIL RECORD
EVOLUTION
THEORY

Gizmo-Due:By Thurs March 24
Student exploration guide and 5 questions for EVOLUTION:NATURAL and ARTIFICIAL SELECTION
you may print out the exploration guide or write all answers on a separate sheet of paper.

REMEMBER: you are required to answer all questions and use complete sentences!!!! For any short response answers, PLEASE PROVIDE EVIDENCE, no one word answers will be accepted!!!!!

MINI QUIZ!

2011-03-08T07:19:00.003-05:00

A DAY WED MARCH 9
B DAY THURS MARCH 10

We will be having a "mini" check in quiz on the last two lessons that we have covered: Meiosis and DNA

Please review the following concepts:
Mitosis/Asexual reproduction
Meiosis/Sexual reproduction
DNA Structure and function

The Structure of DNA-Homework

2011-03-08T07:12:00.003-05:00

A day-due on Friday March 11
B day due on Monday March 14

On a blank or lined piece of paper please DRAW-COLOR-LABEL a DNA molecule that has been flattened. Draw the diagram neatly and large enough so that I can easily see all of the labeled parts. *hint* think about he assignment that we just completed in class!
Write a paragraph to go along with your diagram that fully explains DNA structure.
Include the following words in your writing:
Double Helix
Nucleotide
Base Pairs (Adenine, Thymine, Guanine and Cytosine)
phosphate
sugar

"Cloning in Focus" Webquest

2011-02-28T16:51:00.008-05:00

Log on to: http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/tech/cloning/ and explore this module to ﬁnd the answers to the questions below. (helpful hint: copy and paste this website into your browser!)

Be sure to answer the questions fully on a separate piece of paper and in complete sentences.
B Day due Friday March 4
A Day Due Monday March 7

1. Compare and contrast the following methods of Cloning:
Somatic Cell Nuclear Twinning and Embryo Twinning

2. How does Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer (SCNT) differ from the natural way of making an embryo?

3. “Click and Clone” to create a mouse clone.

Write the steps involved in cloning your mouse below.

What color coat will your mouse clone have?

4. Brieﬂy explain the medical reasons for cloning.

5. List reasons, other than medical, for cloning.

6. What was the ﬁrst organism cloned? How was it done? In what year did this take place?

7. What was the ﬁrst organism to be cloned using nuclear transfer?

8. How were the ﬁrst cows cloned?

9. What organism helped prove that cloning could be done using cells from males (up to this point all cloning experiments had been carried out using cells from females)? What was the organism’s name?

10. In what year was the ﬁrst human clone created and what stage of development did it reach before it stopped growing?

11. Give at least two reasons why a clone might not necessarily be a carbon copy of the donor organism.
Name the two animals (they are the same species) that serve as an example.

12. Test your knowledge in “Is it Cloning or Not?”. What was your score and prize?

13. List and brieﬂy explain the risks of cloning.

14. Choose one of the questions raised in “What Are Some Issues In Cloning?”. Write the question and your response to it below.

GIZMO-Mouse Genetics (one trait)

2011-02-07T15:05:00.003-05:00

Student Exploration Guide and 5 questions

4B and 5B-due Friday Feb 11
3A and 1A- due Monday Feb 14
6B-due Tues Feb 15.

Homework ALL PERIODS- TRAIT TREE

2011-01-31T15:00:00.005-05:00

3A-due on Feb 2
5B-due on Feb 3
4B and 6B- due on Feb 7

Please finish graphing and calculating the ratios from our 'Trait Tree" activity if you did not complete it in class.

Calculate ratios for:
-Taster vs. non taster of PTC paper
-roller vs. non roller of tongue
-attached vs. unattached earlobes

Then Predict which trait is dominant or recessive for each based on your findings.

CCL week of Feb.1

2011-01-31T14:52:00.002-05:00

The writing prompt for CCL this week is:

Describe Mendel's first and second set of experiments. What did he learn from these two sets of experiments?

Please craft a well written FRIES response to the following question. Remember to use your rubric, located in the resources section of CCL, and your new science vocabulary words!

CCL is due by Monday Morning on Feb 7.

Gizmo-Conduction & Convection

2011-01-24T15:07:00.002-05:00

Extension Given to All Classes!
Turn in your Conduction and Convection Gizmo by Wed for full credit!!!!!
Take advantage of this homework extension opportunity to start the 3rd nine weeks on the right foot!

SUPPLIES FOR LAB NEXT WEEK!

2011-01-13T10:45:00.002-05:00

Dear Parents,
In class this coming Tues and Weds we will be doing a 'lab challenge' on Thermal Energy Transfer. In this lab students will put the knowledge that they having been learning about Conduction, Convection, and Radiation to the test!!! If anyone would like to donate supplies for the lab that would be a huge help! Supplies will be used and shared by all 7A science classes.

The supplies needed are:
-empty aluminum soda cans (about 20 total)
-Styrofoam packing peanuts
-old newspapers
-felt
-aluminum foil
-plastic wrap
-zip lock bags
-bubble wrap
-pieces of foam
-card board

Thank you so much for all of your help and support!
-Mrs. Wilhelm

A Day and B Day Homework

2011-01-13T10:41:00.003-05:00

A Day Due on Tue January 18
B Day Due on Weds January 19

Update your Vocabulary Chart with the following words:
-Thermal Conduction
-Thermal Conductor
-Thermal Insulator
-Convection
-Radiation

GIZMO!!!
"Conduction and Convection"
Please complete the Student Exploration Guide and the 5 assessment questions.
You may either print out the S.E.G. and write your answers on it, or you may write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

5B Homework

2011-01-13T10:39:00.002-05:00

5B Due on Friday Jan 14

Update your vocabulary Chart with the following vocabulary words:

-Thermal Conduction
-Thermal Conductor
-Thermal Insulator
-Convection
-Radiation

Homework A & B day

2011-01-10T17:00:00.003-05:00

B day Homework: due on Weds January 12
A Day Homework: Due on Thurs January 13

1.Please complete the 2 column notes on Heat vs. Temperature. Use your Directed Reading from Section 2 of Ch 11 and your Power Point notes to help you!

2.Please create a four column vocabulary chart for Ch 11. and add the following concepts:
-Law of Conservation of Energy
-Thermal Energy
-Heat
-Temperature

(The four columns of the chart should be WORD; BOOK DEFINITION; DEFINITION IN YOUR OWN WORDS; ILLUSTRATION)

CCL week of Jan 10

2011-01-10T16:55:00.002-05:00

Below is the CCL assignment for the week of Jan. 10. Please be sure to follow the rubric and write a well thought out response.

Thermal Energy: When energy is transferred by heat what happens to it? Explain your answer.

CCL for all classes week of Jan 3

2011-01-04T17:33:00.002-05:00

Below is the writing prompt for CCL this week. Please use the rubric to craft a well written response to the prompt. Remember this is due by Monday morning January 10.

CCL Prompt:

Every morning John gets up early and has a big breakfast, and then heads out
before daylight on a bicycle ride. His bike has a headlight that is powered by
the turning bicycle wheels. Describe two ways energy is converted from one
form to another as John rides his bike.

Test Recycle

2010-12-16T13:34:00.002-05:00

A day due January 3
B Day due January 4

TEST RECYCLE

Directions-On the back of your reflection sheet:

1. Indicate the concept covered (if you left it blank or filled in incorrectly)
2.Find the correct answer in the text book or notes. Indicate page number or "directly from notes."
3. cite 2-3 sentences from the book (or notes) that answers the concept
4. Write a 2-3 sentence reflection on why you think you made your mistake. What was your thought process? Where did you go wrong?

SCIENCE PROJECTS!!!!!

2010-12-09T09:09:00.001-05:00

DO NOT FORGET! SCIENCE PROJECTS ARE DUE ON DEC 16
THOSE WITH AN EXTENSION PROJECTS ARE DUE ON JAN 3.
If you have an extension then you must turn in your pink extension ticket with your project.

PROJECTS THAT ARE LATE WILL HAVE A GRADE DEDUCTION OF 10 POINTS FOR EVERY DAY THAT IT IS LATE.

Unit Test on Waves THIS WEEK!

2010-12-05T20:08:00.002-05:00

This week we will be having our unit test on waves.
A day test will be on FRIDAY DEC 10
B day test will be on THURSDAY DEC 9

Start studying now! we will be going over the study guide that I gave you last week in class. It is A MUST that you bring the study guide with you to class so you can get the correct answers to study from!

We will also be doing SMART BOARD vocabulary, using the i-Response, and playing waves jeopardy (if time allows) to review for the test.

Science Projects are due soon!

2010-12-05T19:54:00.002-05:00

As you all know science projects are due on Dec. the 16th. There is still time to apply for an extension, the closing date for extensions is Dec 9.

Remember all items go onto the project board as well as into your binder. The only thing that you do not need to put in your binder are your pictures if you do not wish to print off a second set. The process paper goes in your binder (it does not go on the presentation board) also your journal that you have been using to collect you data goes in your binder as well.

-Don't forget go to the NEFRSF website and read the directions on how to craft a good ABSTRACT. http://www.nefrsef.org/

Homework A Day and B Day

2010-12-03T13:33:00.002-05:00

Waves Unit Study Guide!!!

Due:
A Day Monday Dec 6
B Day Tuesday Dec 7

We will go over them in class and correct them so you can use them as a tool to study from.

Updates for the week of Nov. 29

2010-11-28T18:44:00.002-05:00

-Science Project Check in #3 is due in Class Chatter on Monday morning

-Science Project extension applications begin Nov 29. Remember this extension is for serious reasons only, it is NOT for those that procrastinate. You must apply for the extension approval from me. Please do this during the last 5 minutes of the class period ONLY.

-We will begin working on an in class project starting on Nov 30/Dec 1. Please bring your thumb drive with you to class each day.

-We will also begin reviewing for our unit test on Waves which will be coming up toward the end of next week. I will announce the date this week and study guides will be given out in class.

Quiz this week!

2010-11-13T14:40:00.002-05:00

A Day Monday
B Day Tuesday

Mini quiz on Mon/Tues on your notes diagramming the parts of/properties of Longitudinal and Transverse waves.

Science Project Info

2010-11-07T21:43:00.005-05:00

We discussed a lot of Science Project info this past week. Below you will find all of the items that we discussed as well as the presentation board layout. I am also putting those items in your resources folder of CCL.

SCIENCE PROJECT CHECK IN #3- DUE NOV 29
this is a two paragraph process update. Please tell me where you are in your testing phase so far, what probelms you might have encountered and what is going well for you.

SCIENCE PROJECT DUE- DEC. 16!!!!!!!!!
You have from Nov 29 to Dec 9 to apply for an extension to your project. You will receive an extension slip from me that MUST be turned in with you project. If you receive an extension you will be allowed to hand in your project after winter break without penalty.

science fair poster board layout

"Travels of a Wave" comic Strip

2010-11-03T08:29:00.001-04:00

Here are the directions to the activity that We worked on today in class.

The Travels of a Wave!!!
A comic strip

You are a comic strip designer and you will be writing and illustrating a new comic strip chronicling the “travels of a wave”

You must include the following elements in your comic book:
-your main character must be a wave. Come up with a creative and clever name for the character relating to our topic of study

-a creative storyline and illustrations

-The following vocabulary words:
Amplitude
Wavelength
Frequency
Wave Speed

-the Wave Equation must be mentioned or utilized in your storyline

-the relationship between frequency and wavelength must be clear after reading your comic book
Build upon and utilize what we have learned in our previous lesson on the Nature of Waves as well as what you have just read in Chapter 10 section 2 as the basis for your comic book. Be as creative as you can!!!

Weekly CCL and Homework for Mon/Tues ALL PERIODS

2010-11-01T19:23:00.003-04:00

CCL Short Response for the week. Please make sure you are using the rubric!!!
Due for all classes on Monday Nov 8.

Your prompt is in your CCL account and written out below:

You have lost the paddles for the canoe that you rented, and the canoe has drifted to the center of a pond. You need to get the canoe back to the shore, but you do not want to swim in the pond. Your friend suggests dropping rocks behind the canoe to create waves that will push it toward the shore. Will this solution work? Why or why not?

HOMEWORK-
A DAY due on Weds Nov. 3
B Day due on Thurs Nov. 4

-completed "crazy waves lab"if you have not already done so. This was begun in class last week.
-Completed directed reading for chapter 10 sec 2 in the BLUE text book. Use the online text book. Log in info located on the side of this blog.
-Updated Vocabulary for Lesson 2- pease include the following words: AMPLITUDE, WAVELENGTH, FREQUENCY and WAVE SPEED.

Homework All Periods

2010-10-27T07:20:00.004-04:00

-CCL homework this week is in your CCL folder. As usual it is due on Monday Nov. 1. If it is 'time stamped' after that then it is late! If you need a hard copy please see me, I have some printed out in my class room. In order to complete this assignment you will need to reference the CCL short Response Rubric that is in your 'resources' folder. I am also including it in this post as well.

-Science Project Check in #2 is due in CCL on Friday Oct 29. The forms are due as well. They must be printed out and put in the appropriate class bin by Friday.

-VOCABULARY CHART-
please add the new vocabulary words to your chart for this unit. You will need to fill in the columns labeled 'text book definition' and then fill in "your own definition."
The words are: WAVE, MEDIUM, VIBRATION, TRANSVERSE WAVE, LONGITUDINAL WAVE, CREST, TROUGH, COMPRESSION and RAREFACTION

A Day- Due on Thurs Oct 28
B Day- Due on Fri Oct 29

CCL RUBRIC
Exceeds the Standard- (9-10 pts)
-Answers all parts of the prompt accurately
-Applies concepts from class effectively
-well written- correct capitalization, punctuation and spelling; Topic sentence and closing sentence
-a paragraph with more than 5 sentences

Meets the standard-(7-8 pts)
-Answers most of the prompt accurately
-applies concepts from class
-few grammatical mistakes-capitalization, punctuation and spelling; topic and closing sentence
-a paragraph with at least 5 sentences

Does not meet the Standard(6pts or below)
-Prompt not answered accurately(does not answer all parts)
-Answer contains misinformation
-concepts from class not utilized in answer
-Many Grammatical mistakes
-less than 5 sentences, not written in paragraph form.

Unit Test-This Week-All Classes

2010-10-16T23:20:00.002-04:00

A day Ecology Unit Test-Tues Oct 19
B day Ecology Unit Test-Mon Oct 18

Don't forget to study! The test will be worth 100 points and cover the concepts we have been studying from Ch12 in the red science text book.

Limiting factors lab all classes

2010-10-12T09:56:00.005-04:00

Here are the questions from the limiting factors lab in case you did not finish in class. Below that you will find the rubric for the lab.

Analyze: Write your answers in your science notebook, journal, or separate sheet of paper

1.What was the initial mean height of your Alien Bugs? How was it calculated?
2.After the disease came, what happened to the Alien Bugs that were 5 meters or less in height? List two possible explanations.
3.What was the “second” mean height of your Alien Bugs? How did you calculate this value?
4.What was the “third” mean height of your Alien Bugs? What was the mathematical calculation that you used.
5.How did the mean height of the Alien Bugs change over time? What was the direct cause for this change in height? Explain.
6.GRAPH [Population Sample] vs. [Height of Population and Height of Vegetation.

Conclusions:

Answer your hypothesis, describing what you learned in this lab about limiting factors effect on a specific population. Your conclusion should include an explanation about how we were able to study “environmental” changes using the model instead of using real animals. Specifically, how did we model reproduction, the effect of food supply, and differences in animal size? Compare your model to “real animals” citing similarities and differences. (At least 5-7 sentences)

RUBRIC:
40pts total
5pts-materials list
5pts-lab completed; all work shown, complete sentences
10pts-accurate, neat graph. labeled x and y axis
10pts-accurate neat data table
10pts-well written conclusion, use your FRIESS!
10pts-all analysis questions answered accurately.

Homework pds 1A and 3A

2010-10-12T09:54:00.000-04:00

Due on Weds Oct 13
Please complete the 3 panel flip chart for pages 286-291 if you did not already do so.
Complete the critical thinking worksheet "Masters of Navigation"
Ecology Unit Test OCTOBER 19!!! Be proactive, start studying now!

ClassChatter week of Oct 11

2010-10-11T15:48:00.002-04:00

This week for class chatter you will be recycling the writing prompt from two weeks ago.Predator/Prey Adaptations: Describe three adaptations that predators or prey have developed to survive. Choose one of the three that you think is most effective and explain why.

Please adhere to the CCL rubric and guidelines. They are written out below and can also be found under the resources tab in your CCL account.

Exceeds the Standard- (9-10 pts)
-Answers all parts of the prompt accurately
-Applies concepts from class effectively
-well written- correct capitalization, punctuation and spelling; Topic sentence and closing sentence
-a paragraph with more than 5 sentences

Meets the standard-(7-8 pts)
-Answers most of the prompt accurately
-applies concepts from class
-few grammatical mistakes-capitalization, punctuation and spelling; topic and closing sentence
-a paragraph with at least 5 sentences

Does not meet the Standard(6pts or below)
-Prompt not answered accurately(does not answer all parts)
-Answer contains misinformation
-concepts from class not utilized in answer
-Many Grammatical mistakes
-less than 5 sentences, not written in paragraph form.

Science Project Check-In #2

2010-10-11T07:24:00.002-04:00

As we have been going over in class Science Project Check-in #2 will be due on Friday Oct. 29. Please enter it in CCL and mark as yellow just as you did for Check-In #1. The only thing that you will need to give me a hard copy of are the FORMS.

Below is what should be included in Science Project Check-in #2

-Forms; 1, 1A, 1B if you are doing any special projects involving human subjects you will also need form 4. (remember you need to print these out from http://www.nefrsef.org/ and return them to your class bin on Oct. 29)

in CCL
-Your finalized question
-Your hypothesis
-identify your independent/dependent variables and all of your controls
-Materials List for your experiment
-Preliminary Procedure for how you will conduct your experiment.

periods 4B 5B and 6B-Homework

2010-10-08T14:21:00.002-04:00

Due on Tues. Oct. 12
Please complete the 3 panel flip chart for pages 286-291 if you did not already do so.
Complete the critical thinking worksheet "Masters of Navigation"
Ecology Unit Test OCTOBER 18!!! Be proactive, start studying now!

CCl for this week

2010-10-05T19:26:00.000-04:00

Here is the CCL writing Prompt for the week of 10/4-10/10

CCL: Population Decline: List items that can slow or stop a population’s growth. Is there a population that is growing? Do any of the listed limiting factors apply? Is there a population that is declining? Explain which factors are causing the decline.

CCL Writing Prompt for week of 9/27/10

2010-09-27T18:17:00.003-04:00

Here is the writing prompt for his week, in case you are having difficulty with CCL. You know the Back-up Plan, and if not please refer to the post about it to refresh your memory!

Predator/Prey Adaptations: Describe three adaptations that predators or prey have developed to survive. Choose one of the three that you think is most effective and explain why.

Upcoming Quiz!

2010-09-25T12:11:00.003-04:00

We will be having a Quiz this coming week!

B-Day Classes quiz on Tues Sept 28
A-day classes quiz on Wed. Sept 29

The quiz will be on energy transfer through the ecosystem! You should go back into your notes and study Trophic levels in the energy pyramid, the types of organisms in each Trophic level (herbivores,omnivores, carnivores, etc.) food webs and food chains as well as the roles of producers, consumers and decomposers in a balanced ecosystem.

CCL this week

2010-09-20T16:45:00.003-04:00

ALL CLASSES!
There are two assignments on CCL this week.

Assignment #1: As we have been talking about for a long while now, the Science Project Check in number 1 is due in CCL by this Friday Sept 24.

Assignment #2: Your weekly CCL Writing prompt is online and due by Monday Sept 27.
Prompt: Energy can neither be created nor destroyed. Every organism needs energy to perform life processes. How does the energy in a consumer get into the consumer? How does the energy stored in the consumer get released back into the environment?

ClassChatter Back up Plan

2010-09-17T18:24:00.004-04:00

Here is a reminder of the CCL backup plan that I have been going over in class.

- From now on be sure to back up your CCL assignments in a Microsoft Word document. This will ensure that if you ever lose your work on CCL that you will have it on your home computer. Backing up your work is a good habit to get into when you are working with technology!
- If you notice a problem with your CCL while you are working on an assignment email me right away.
-CCL will automatically log you out after 5 minutes of no activity. This is for safety and security purposes. If you stop working on an assignment be sure that you hit save and log out before you walk away so that your work will be saved.
-If you have done an assignment and it is not showing up in my CCL you may bring in a hard copy of your backed-up assignment with a parent/guardian signature and written explanation of the situation the next day and you will receive credit for the assignment. This information will also help me to try and fix or prevent the problem from happening again.

Homework 6B

2010-09-17T18:23:00.000-04:00

Due on Monday September 20

Finish Chapter 12 section 1 notes

Please complete the notes that we began in class according to the template that I showed you in class. If you were absent please come to me and I will give you the template and paper.
The vocabulary words are below:
Biosphere
Ecosystem
Community
Population
Organism

Homework; periods 1A, 3A and 5B

2010-09-17T18:12:00.001-04:00

Periods 1A and 3A due on Tuesday Sept 21
Period 5B due on Monday September 20

"Recipe for a Decomposer"
Create and Write an 8 step recipe for a meal that a decomposer would like to eat!
Your recipe should be creative and show how energy moves from producers, consumers to decomposers. Be sure to include some herbivores, carnivores, ominivores and scavengers. The first step in your recipe should be the sun. The recipe must be written in full sentences.
Use pages 312 and 313 in your red text book to help you!!!

Homework

2010-09-15T17:45:00.002-04:00

Periods 1A & 3A-Due on Friday Sept 17
Periods 4B & 5B-Due on Thurs Sept 16
Period 6B-we haven't gotten to it yet but we will be working on it tomorrow!

Chapter 12 section 1 notes

Please complete the notes that we began in class according to the template that I showed you in class. If you were absent please come to me and I will give you the template and paper.
The vocabulary words are below:
Biosphere
Ecosystem
Community
Population
Organism

Extra Credit Gizmo

2010-09-15T17:07:00.002-04:00

I am offering a one time only chance for extra credit. If you complete the extra credit by following all of the directions I will give you 20 extra points. That is the equivalent of 2 homework grades. Please take this opportunity seriously!

Complete the Gizmo entitled 'Effect of Environment on New Life' that is currently in your class folder on explorelearning.com
-You must complete the Student Exploration Guide in its entirety, answering in complete sentences. You may print out the Guide or write out your answers on a separate sheet of paper, but you MUST complete all of the questions.
-You also must complete the assessment questions below the Gizmo.

This assignment is due on Monday Sept. 20. Even if you do not have me in class that say you may come to my room during Team Time and hand in your extra credit to the correct bin.

If you have not already enrolled in my class you must do so. The Class codes are below. Please be sure to enroll in the correct class. The website for gizmos is www.explorelearning.com

Pd 1A: GGKKCC2JMA
Pd 3A: GGNFGHTX92
Pd 4B: GGOCBULQP6
Pd 5B: GGPZVEMJWA
Pd 6B: GGQXFZDCBW