QUIZ!

A day Dec 11
B Day Dec 12

We will be taking LSA 2 post-test (quiz grade) on LT 5, LT#6 and some of LT#1.

You should review concepts on heliocentric adn geocentric models of the solar system; Universal Law of Gravitation, and Nature of Science--How theories are modfied and why we use models--

I will be giving out the pretest to use as a study guide as well as a new Study log for this section of content on Weds/Thurs.

The following vocab words for these LT's are due on the day of the quiz:
1. Geocentric
2. Heliocentric
3. Parallax
4. Ellipse
5. Gravity
6. Universal Law of Gravitation

Science Project Updates!!

Science Project Check in Part 3: Due A day Dec 13; B Day Dec 14
Instructions: Complete this on separate sheet of paper. If you know that you will be out of school on the day the assignment is due, please turn it in beforehand

SUMMARY OF PROGRESS/REFLECTION
1-2 paragraph-your progress so far
1-2 paragraph-reflection; where will you go from here? questions or problems you have encountered or over come.


THE SCIENCE PROJECT IS DUE COMPLETED ON JAN 4, 2013
If you finish it before that date you may turn it in!
Please make sure that you have the correct forms filled out and signed:
FORMS 1, 1A, 1B and the Research plan. You can find these forms (along with the template for the Abstract) on nefrsef.org under the 'forms' tab.

Today in class we went over the Rubric and Backboard template.

Things to remember from our discussion:
-you must have at least 2 graphs (one must be by hand)
-You must have at least 5 trials (unless you have talked to me about it)
-Must organize your data in a data table
-You conclusion must include reference to your data, your background research and your hypothesis.
-Abstract must be on the template from nefrsef.org
-Include your bibliography sources/any acknowledgments on bottom of backboard.

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. In an effort to conserve paper I am asking you to print this out at home, but if you can not view this or would like a hard copy from me, just ask me in class and I will give you one.


Science Project Rubric

The Sun-lesson study

Due A day Dec 11
Due B day Dec 12

We will spend time working on this in class, anything that you do not finish in the allotted time frame must be completed as homework.
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What are the Sun’s unique characteristics and how do they impact Life on Earth?
SC.8.E.5.6 Create models of solar properties including: rotation, structure of the Sun, convection, sunspots, solar flares, and prominences.

VIDEO CLIP-Whole Group
The Dynamic Sun-NOVA/Pbs—Answer the questions below
Explain the rotation of the sun’s surface.


What is the difference between a prominence and a Solar Flare?

NOTES-Choose your Strategy
THE SUN-Unit 3 Lesson 3 in Holt Science Fusion Text Book. Read and take notes on Pg130

Choose your method of notes taking:
-Cornell Notes (2 column)
-Concept map
-Combination Notes (notes on one side/diagrams or pics on other)

MODEL- 2D or 3D
Create a model of the sun and its physical features. Be sure to depict each of the following features on your model. Label them and write a description of each part.
-Corona -Prominence
-Chromosphere -Solar Flare
-Photosphere -Sun Spots
-Convection Zone
-Radiative Zone
-Core

LAB- Collaborative Learning
Sunspot mapping! Use a Mac and work with one partner. Each person must complete and turn in the lab sheets.
Directions below, please make sure you have a data sheet from the red folder
Use the website below to gather your data for the Lab portion of our Sun lesson study.

http://sohodata.nascom.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/soho_movie_theater

LAB—SUN SPOT MAPPING!

PART 1-Graphing Sun spot data
-Go to the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) Movie Theater website.
-Select image type: MDI Continuum. Leave the Resolution at 512.
-Leave the Start and End Dates blank.
-Enter 20 for Latest n images. Then click search. This will give you near real-time data for the last 20 images taken.
-Select and identify at least one sunspot to track over 4 days.
-Click the step button to move through the images.
-Plot each point representing the sunspot or sunspot groups they have chosen on you lab sheets.

PART 2-Calculating the Sun’s Rotation
Use the graph that you created in Part 1 and follow the directions to calculate the Sun’s Rotation.

Extend Your Reading-Teacher Choice make sure you have conferenced with me and received your article selection:
Sun Catcher in National Geographic Extreme Explorer; pg 10
Or
Sun Struck from National Geographic Magazine; Printed out in class, link below if needed for home.

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2012/06/solar-storms/ferris-text

Please complete a Connection Journal while you read the article. Use the one provided as a template and then return it to folder.
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RUBRIC:
-Video Questions-3pts
Answers must reflect accurate information acquired from the viewing of the video clip.

-Notes-7pts
Must be complete for entire section. Must be in one of the approved formats. Content must be accurate and neat.

-Model-10pts
Must be either 2 dimensional or 3 dimensional representation of the sun. All features must be neatly and accurately depicted. All features of the sun must be accurately explained. Must be colored or in some way showing differentiation of the suns physical features.

-Lab-10pts
Lab worksheets must be completed according to the directions provided. Sunspots should be plotted as neatly and accurately as possible. All math calculations should be accurate, please SHOW ALL WORK.

-Extended Reading-10pts
Connection journal is complete according to directions. Information contained in journal indicates that student has read, and can make thoughtful connections between multiple sources or information.

Homework 1A; 4A; 6B and 7B

Get to know the Astronomers responsible for heliocentric and geocentric models of Solar System. Use your notes to put together a creative view of these astronomers. You may make a collage showing their connects creatively, or a pretend facebook page (NOTE THIS IS NOT REAL-- it is drawn on paper.) Whichever option you choose please include the following rubric items:


-Geocentric and Heliocentric models/what they are (5pts)
-Reference to at least three other astronomers that we have talked about in class and their theories (10 pts)
-Observations/conclusions drawn by your astronomer having to do with the models of the solar system. (5 pts)
-Vocab Words: Parallax and Ellipse (5pts)

Due A day Nov 27
Due B Day Nov 20

Recycle Mandatory for those below 80% on LSA1 Post Test

Anyone can Recycle!!!!! (below 80% MANDATORY RECYCLE) DUE A DAY NOV 29/B DAY NOV 30
For each incorrect Answer please complete the following steps:

1. Find the Correct Answer/Learning Target
2. 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 #
3. Where did you make your mistake? What was your thought process and where did you go wrong, What was it about this concept or question that you did not understand (be very specific)
4. What will you do next time to make sure you don’t get this wrong again. (Include specific strategies that we have talked about in class that you will use to help you, such as study strategies or test taking strategies)
***You must turn in: your original test; completed initial reflection and data analysis & all steps to recycle***


****If you received below a 70% on your LSA1 Post test then I have created an individual learning path that will help to reteach/reinforce on THINK CENTRAL for the standards which you are weak on. As we discussed in class this is a mandatory assignment and will be 50 points in my grade book. You also will need to complete the test recycle as stated above.
What you must complete and hand in for each benchmark assigned ON THINK CENTRAL:
Virtual Lesson; Virtual lab with answers written on separate sheet of paper; and Online Quiz completed and mastered

THINK CENTRAL RETEACH-DUE COMPLETED BY DEC10****

Homework 1A; 4A; 6B and 7B

Due A Day Monday Nov 19
Due B Day Friday Nov 16

Be sure to complete reading and note taking for Unit 3 lesson 1. Your notes should be in a 3 column graphic organizer. The first column is the astronomers name and time period, second column is the Model of the Solar System that they supported, and the third column is the scientific contribution they made to forward that model of the solar system.

Upcoming Test on Unit 1

Unit 1 test is upcoming!!!!!

A Day-Nov 13
B Day-Nov 9

Remember you must log 3 hours worth of study time between now and the the test. Some possible ways that you can study would be:
Go through your flashcards for 15 mins a day; work on the gizmo S.E.G. for Tides; answer questions in Lesson Reviews; Answer questions from the Benchmark reviews for each chapter studied; review old notes and bellringers; play the virtual lesson for each lesson you are unsure of; complete virtual labs for lessons you are unsure of, review LSA1 pre-test questions.

These are just some suggestions to help you get started and really think about ACTIVE ways of studying for this unit test.

Remember this test will cover the following Learning Targets:

LT#1 Nature of Science
LT#2 Structure of the Universe
LT#3 Stars
LT#4 Earth-Moon-Sun Relationship

Science Project Check In Part 2

Science Project Part 2-Setting up a valid test

Due A Day Nov 19
Due B Day Nov 20

Identify Your Finalized Topic and come up with a Testable Question.
This means that an experiment can be done to investigate this question. The experiment should allow you to collect some sort of data that you will utilize to help you in attempting to answer your question.

Identify Your Variables
In your journal identify your independent (or manipulated) variable
Identify your Dependent (or Outcome) variable.
Identify all of the things that you will need to keep constant or controlled to ensure that your results are valid.

Write your Materials List and Procedure
Identify all materials that you will need to carry out your experiment.
Develop and write a numbered step by step procedure for your experiment.Remember a valid test must be able to be replicated other scientists. Make sure that your procedure is very detailed, so that someone who has never seen or heard of your experiment would be able to carry out the exact same investigation!!!!

Homework

Class Periods 1A; 2A and 6B

Please complete the online quiz for Unit 4 lesson 3 in your "Things To Do" folder on THINK CENTRAL.
Remember you can access it by going to www.thinkcentral.com enter our school info (zip code is 32207) and your user name and password.


Class Periods 4A and 7B
Please respond the the following writing prompt:
How would the tides on Earth be different if the moon revolved around the Earth in 15 days instead of 30.

Utilize the rubric that we created in class to ensure that you are including all aspects of a full credit response!


Due on Tuesday Nov 6 for A Day classes
Due on Monday Nov. 5 for B Day classes

Field Trip to Crystal Springs on Friday Nov. 2

It's getting close to the date of our first field trip of the year! For those students signed up to attend you will find some information/reminders below:

-Please be at school at 5:30 a.m. We will be departing promptly at 5:45 and if you are not here we will not be waiting for you

-We should return to Julia Landon around 5:30PM. Students will be allowed to call their parents from the bus when we are near St. Augustine to check in with parents.

-Wear layers of clothing. It will probably be chilly in the morning but warm up by afternoon. Be sure that you are dressed to accommodate this weather.

-WEAR CLOSED TOE SHOES!!! You will NOT be allowed to get on the bus if you are not in the proper footwear. NO CROCS, FLIP FLOPS OR SANDALS.

-Bring an extra pair of socks and pair of shoes with you to change into in case yours get wet/muddy

-Bring a bagged lunch with you. Waters will be available to purchase at the Preserve for 25 cents. You may bring a snack for the bus in the morning/afternoon if you would like to.

-Report cards will be given out on Friday Nov. 2 at school. You will receive your report card on Monday Nov 5, or your parent/guardian may come to school and personally pick up your report card during school hours on Friday.

2nd Quarter Homework Policy

Congrats on finishing up your first quarter of the 8th grade! As we enter the second quarter you are getting that much closer to high school! In an effort to prepare you for success at whatever high school you choose to attend, you may recall that my homework policy changes for 2nd quarter. Below you will find a summary of the homework policy in my classroom for the remainder of the year.

I will no longer be accepting late work. If your assignment is not with you in class when I collect it, it is considered late. It will be a zero in my grade book. You will also be required to call your parent/guardian from my classroom to let them know that you have missed the assignment and will be getting a zero. This will allow you to directly communicate with your parent and keep them in the loop on any missing assignments.

As you know, I have many safety nets in place for you to be able to find out what the homework assignments and due dates are. I have three main ways of giving you the info:
1.) I tell you orally in class what the assignment is and instruct all students to write that in their planner.
2.) I write the assignment and due date on the class agenda on the board in my classroom.
3.) I post the assignment, due date and an other pertinent info on this blog.

Please utilize the resources and safety nets that I have in place to ensure a successful second quarter!

Eclipses and Moon Phases 5E Menu

We have worked very hard in class on our 5 E menus. Please note that we are going to be moving on to the next concept in class tomorrow. Whatever you have not finished of your menu will be due next week.

All parts of the 5 E menu plan are due:
A Day: Oct 29
B Day: Oct 30

***If you have signed up to do the Moon Phase journal as your 'dessert' the due date for that part of the menu is Nov 5 and 6. All other parts of the menu are still due on the dates listed above.***

Please hand in all items stapled or in a folder with the Purple Menu as your cover page.

If you have an electronic item on a thumbdrive, such as a jeopardy game, you will have time on the day the assignment is due to drop your electronic assignment onto my external hard drive to be graded. Please do not email it to me.
If it is a link to a webpage, email it to me AND provide me with a printout of the web address.

As you are completing your work on all of these items, be sure to go back and double check the rubric provided on the flip side of your menu. Make sure set yourself up for success!

Team Time Prefix and Suffix study

Create a comic strip putting together all of our work on prefixes and suffixes in science Team Time!

Be sure that your comic strip includes:
1.) What prefixes and suffixes are; how they are attached to root words to change meaning
2.) Explain why they are important in the science classroom. How can they help us understand the concepts?
3.) 3 examples of prefixes/suffixes that are used in science; include example words that will help to highlight what the prefix means.

You may use an online template from the below list; you may hand draw your comic or you may create a collage style comic!

http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/Comix/
http://marvelkids.marvel.com/games/play/75/create_your_own_comic

Conclusion Questions from Exploration Lab "Tilted Earth"

Please be sure that you write a well supported answer to each of these questions. Use your concept map/science text book to help you!

Do you think a planet whose axis was NOT tilted would have
seasons? Explain your answer.

Many people think that the tilt of the Earth causes seasons
because it makes one part of the Earth much, much closer to
the Sun. When the North Pole is tilted toward the Sun, is the
Northern Hemisphere really much closer to the Sun than the
Southern Hemisphere? Explain your answer.



If you did not have a chance to do it in class, make sure that you create a diagram of the Earth/Sun relationship and label the seasons (along with solstice and equinox points). The diagram should be neat and on the back of your concept map, both will go in your class notes section of your notebook.

Science Project Part 1

Due
A Day Oct 22
B Day Oct 23

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 reliable internet sources
For each topic please write at least a one paragraph discussion of what you might like to investigate on that topic, and background 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.

Our First Field Trip--Crystal Springs Preserve!!!!

Permission Slips were given out last week for our first feild trip. Don't forget to bring back your permission slip and money for the Crystal Springs Preserve Field Trip.
The deadline for permission slips is Oct 12....that is this week!

You must bring back the pink permission slip, the Out Of County form (notarized) along with your $25 dollars.

The Out of County form is a one time notarized permission form that authorizes the student to travel out of Duval County. This form will be kept on file for the rest of the year, and used for any other field trips that we take out of the county.


Don't miss out on our first field trip. We will be doing three really awesome science/team building activities!!! It will be a ton of fun!
See the link below to check out the Crystal Springs Preserve Website!

http://www.crystalspringspreserve.com/index.php

Quiz Reflection and Recycle

Due:
A Day Weds Oct 10
B Day Thurs Oct 11

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.

Quiz Data Analysis and Reflection: (on back of data analysis--All students must complete this part)
How much did you study for this quiz?

Which study strategy that you tried was the most effective for you? Why?

Which study strategy was the least effective for you? How will you improve or modify this to work for you?

Will you recycle this quiz? Why or why not?

Recycle Directions
Anyone can Recycle!!!!! (below 70% MANDATORY RECYCLE)
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 was it about this concept or question that you did not understand (be very specific)
What will you do next time to make sure you don’t get this wrong again. (Include specific strategies that we have talked about in class that you will use to help you, such as study strategies or test taking strategies)
***You must turn in: your original test; completed initial reflection and data analysis & all steps to recycle***

First Gizmo Assignment and Class Codes

Below you will find the Gizmo class codes.
Please use the correct code for your class period to enroll in Gizmos for science class.

Classes/Code
1A-GGKKCC2JMA
2A-GGMHVWTDSW
4A-GGNFGHTX92
6B-GGPZVEMJWA
7B-GGQXFZDCBW


Please complete the Gizmo "HR Diagram" for homework. You will need to complete the student exploration guide and the 5 assessment questions that go along with the Gizmo. You may print our the student exploration guide and write the answers on it, or you may write your answers on a separate sheet of paper. Whichever option you choose, be sure to write in complete sentences and support your answers with evidence from the Gizmo!!!!!

HR Diagram Interactive lab

copy and paste this web address into your browser to take you to the interactive HR Diagram Lab.

http://aspire.cosmic-ray.org/labs/star_life/hr_diagram.html


Complete the following, on a separate sheet of paper, as you work through the lab with your partner:

1st Page:
-summarize in 3-5 sentences the information you read in the top portion before the interactive lab

-Read all of the info and complete the "reading the diagram" interactive lab at the bottom of the first page. Write your answers on your paper as you go.

2nd page:
-Click on the interactive lab on this page and complete the questions. As you go write the correct answer on your paper. If you got the question wrong at first write a brief statement about where you made your error/what your misconception was.

3rd Page
-Summarize the top reading material in 3-5 sentences.

-view the animation.

-Complete the interactive lab portion and anwser the questions. Remember to write your answers on your paper as well.

Updated Vocabulary List for Unit 1

LT#3 Vocab cards are due:
A Day Thurs Oct 4
B Day Friday Oct 5


Here is an up-to-date list of Vocabulary terms for unit 1.
If I had you in class today, Friday Sept 28, then you know that we added 3 new terms to LT #3. If you are in my B day classes then we haven't really gone over those 3 new words yet...wait until we work with them in class before you begin to create a vocab card for those words!!!

LT#1
data
inference
independent variable
dependent variable (also called outcome)
hypothesis

LT#2
hierarchy
galaxy
astronomical unit
light year

LT#3
fusion
absolute magnitude (also called luminosity)
apparent magnitude
main sequence
nebula
HR Diagram

***Also please note you will be having a quiz on learning targets 1-3 on A Day/Thurs Oct 4 and B Day/Friday Oct 5***

The Life of a Star!!!

DUE:
A Day Tues Oct 2
B Day Weds Oct 3

You may choose to either write a children's story about the life of a star or you may write a Newspaper Article chronicling the life and times of a Star.

-Please include the following terms in your assignment:
Nebula
Fusion
Absolute Magnitude/Luminosity
Apparent Magnitude
Main Sequence
Giants
Super Giants
White Dwarfs
Super Nova
Neutron Star
Black Hole

-Your work must demonstrate the following:

--That you understand the stages of a stars life, the science behind it and how star changes through its life cycle.

--Your understanding of the properties of a star including color, age, luminosity and size and how they relate to one another.

-You must also include:
--at least one creative illustration, collage or piece of art work that connects to your story and the SCIENCE!
BE CREATIVE!!!

RUBRIC: 40 points total

40pts-must include all components and demonstrate complete mastery of star cycles and properties; Work must be neat, well thought out and presented in a creative way.

30pts-Includes most all components; demonstrates that student understands the properties and life cycle of a star; Work must be neat and well thought out.

Below 28 pts-Many components missing; student is still unclear of major portions of a stars life cycle and how to classify stars by their properties.




RESOURCES: websites to extend your thinking/add outside research
(copy and paste into your browser)

http://aspire.cosmic-ray.org/labs/star_life/starlife_main.html

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Lifecycle_of_a_Star.html

http://www.telescope.org/pparc/res8.html

http://www.schoolsobservatory.org.uk/astro/stars/lifecycle

Modeling the Universe Challenge!

Websites to Extend your thinking:

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


Discussion Questions:
A Day Due Weds 9/12/12
B Day Due Thurs 9/13/12

When completing the discussion questions below, please remember to provide evidence from the lab activity or lesson in your answer. Write your answers in complete sentences, using the same writing strategies and skills that would make Ms.Knighton proud!!!

1. Are there any patterns that emerged in our models? Describe them in detail.
2. What parts of the astronomical models do you think represented the “real thing” well? Why?
3. What parts of the astronomical models do you think misrepresented the “real thing?” Why?
4. Why is representing the whole universe a difficult challenge?
5. What are some things (info) you need to find out to design a better model?

In addition to the discussion questions, you will be handing in your completed graphic organizer with your group's reflection at the bottom or on back!

Keep Track of your Vocabulary Words!!!

Make sure you are keeping up with your Vocabulary Cards!
Below you will find the updated list of Vocab Words by Learning Target. Make sure you write them down in your vocab section and create your cards....I will be checking them next week. Remember to bring your cards to class each day!!!

Think about getting a small box to hold all of your cards or the binder ring strategy that I showed you in class. ORGANIZATION IS KEY:)


Learning Target #1--Nature of Science
data
inference
independent variable
dependent variable
hypothesis

Learning Target #2--Structure of the Universe
Hierarchy
Galaxy
Astronomical Unit (A.U)
Light Year

Structure of the Universe-Foldable Booklet

A Day due Monday Sept 10
B Day due Tues Sept 11

Rubric:
Universal Address-5pts
Must be as complete as possible

Organization of Info-5pts
Must be organized according to specifications given; neat and pleasing to the eye, w/ a cover

Diagram of hierarchy (pg6)-5pts
Must be accurate

1-2 paragraph summary-10pts
Must be well written in your own words. Accurately describe the structure of the universe; include the words hierarchy and light year to demonstrate you understand their meaning. If you include A.U and galaxy I will add three pts to your grade.

Notes on pgs 2-6 -10pts
info must be accurate and thorough.

Universal Address

Use the internet to help you figure out your 'Universal Address'
Remember to only use reliable sources and to cross check the info that you research before you 'decide' that it is the answer!

Name
Street address
City, State
Country
Continent
Planet
Solar system
Galaxy
Galaxy group
Galaxy cluster
Local supercluster
The universe

TEAM TIME--Report of Findings

DUE ON Thurs Oct 4
Your report of findings for our 2 week Newton Car S.T.E.M. Challenge is due on Tues. Below you will find The rubric; reflection questions and cover page info. Each student must turn in a completed report of findings!

RUBRIC:
Rubric
Report of Findings: 100 pts

Must include:
-Research on Newton and Laws--20 pts
-Design Ideas/diagrams demonstrating application of physics-10pts
-Data for your car(Must be at least 5 trials and include distance, time and speed)-20pts
-Data from Race Day (distance, time and speed for each group’s car)-10pts
-Reflection Questions-20pts

REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
1.) Explain specifically how you used at least 2 principles of Force and Motion to help you problem solve your design.
2.) Explain at least 2 things that you learned from this project that you didn’t know, or had forgotten, before doing this project. (These must relate directly to one of the S.T.E.M. components)
3.) Describe one leadership moment that you had during this process that you are proud of and might consider implementing during another project.
4.) Describe one aspect of your personal leadership and collaboration with your group that you would like to work on if you had to do this project over again.

COVER PAGE INFO:
1.)Your Name/Team Name
2.)Project Name: Newton Car S.T.E.M. Challenge
3.)Purpose:To design, construct and race a car made out of everyday materials, powered only by balloons.

Homework

1A
I will be checking Vocab Cards on Tues.

4A
Please have your 4 questions from "Think Science"pg 38 completed by Tues. I will be collecting them. Remember to fully answer each question by providing evidence from the lab that we did in class.

***Reminder to Students- do not forget to take advantage of the 1st quarter homework safety net: If you do not have an assignment or have not completed it fully on the day that it is due you may turn it in the NEXT day for up to full credit! This is for 1st quarter only!!!!!***

Holt Science Fusion Lesson 3--Homework

A Day Due Thurs Aug 30
B Day Due Fri Aug 31


Read all of lesson 3 pgs 26-35
Complete the following activities:
Engage your brain; Active Reader #s 1, 2, and 3 on pg 27
#s 5 and 6 on pg 28
# 7 on Pg 29
#8 on pg 30
#10 on pg 33
#11 on pg 34
#12 on pg 35

Please write the answers directly on the textbook pages!!!

Team Time research websites

physics for kids
http://www.physics4kids.com/files/motion_intro.html

Science Kids
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts.html

Welcome Back!!!

Welcome to Team 8B! I am so excited to have each and every one of you in my science class. I know that a great year lies ahead for all of us!!! I have so many interactive 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 am very excited to get started!

This blog is a great tool for you (and your parents!) to use to stay organized and keep 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.

Today was an amazing first day, we even had Mayor Brown, Superintendent Pratt-Dannals, and Board of Ed members visit our classroom to share a special message! 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.

A-Day--Due Friday Aug 24
B-Day--Due Monday Aug 27

Please fill out/sign the following items:

-Student Safety Contract; there are two on the sheet, please sign both return only one and keep the other in your binder in the lab section.
-Curriculum paper; 2nd page bottom portion signed, the rest should be put in your science notebook as the first page.
-Blue parent contact log page; top portion only
-Notebook set up with correct tabs/dividers

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
7 notebook dividers
Colored pencils

PLEASE BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK TO CLASS THE NEXT TIME I SEE YOU!!!
A Day Weds
B Day Thurs

4B class assignment

Please work with a partner on a 40 question jlab.org practice test.

here is the link:
http://education.jlab.org/solquiz/index.html

Please select SCIENCE GRADE 8 on the first screen. Select MORE OPTIONS on the bottom of the first screen. The next screen will ask you what years you would like...select ALL YEARS. Hit MORE OPTIONS on the bottom of that screen. On the next screen select the following learning strands FORCE, MOTION, ENERGY and MATTER; EARTH/SPACE SYSTEMS and CYCLES and EARTH/SPACE SYSTEMS.

Once you complete this quiz with an 80 or better than you can play any games on JLAB.org or work on an assignment for Ms. Spiwak.

Final Project and End of Course Exam

Our Final Project is creating and filming a Paper Slide Video. You have already chosen a partner (if you wanted to work with one) and have been assigned a topic. Your project will be due on the following days:
A Day Tuesday May 22
B Day Monday May 21

The project is worth 100 points and will be counted as a final exam grade. You will be given a total of three days in class to complete the project. If you are focused and come in prepared to work each day, you will have plenty of time to complete the project in school.

If you would like to view the "Helpful Hints" video please use the following link.

http://www.fi.ncsu.edu/project/fizz/pd/differentiationresources/fineprint

We will be viewing and answering the assessment questions for each video on the day that it is due, so the project must be completed IN FULL on that date.

This final Project and the viewing of them was designed to help review for the Science E.O.C. You are also responsible for studying/reviewing your vocab charts from all past units (Matter, Space, and Cycling of Matter) to study for E.O.C.

The E.O.C. is a very important exam designed for you to be able to demonstrate how much you have LEARNED throughout the year in 8th grade science. The grade will appear on your report card and is factored into your final grade for science class. Please maintain your focus through the End Of Course Exam, we have worked so hard this year....let's really let it show!

Dates for E.O.C.
A day classes May 24
B Day classes May 25

Current Event Analysis

The first two parts (My Article & My Friends' Articles) of your current event analysis journal are due:
A Day Monday May 14
B Day Weds May 9

You were allotted two class periods to read, analyze, summarize and create questions for our Current Events discussion. Anything that you did not complete in class please complete for homework. Remember the completed journal will be a quiz grade!!!

The analysis questions are listed below in case you need them.


1. Before starting to read the article, read this form so you will know what to look for as you begin to review the article.

2. You must complete #3 and #4 below before reading the article.
Read the title of the article, all headings and sub-titles, and look at all the pictures, reading every caption.


3. In the space below, write a sentence or two explaining the theme (major idea) of the article. (What is the article about?)

4. Now, write down 3-5 curious questions that come to your mind as you as you look over the article and were preparing your theme sentences in #3.


5. Read the entire article! As you read, write down 3 key points and supporting details/facts for each.


6. Summarize what you learned from your reading that you didn’t know before reading the article. Write more than one sentence. This will be important to your closing paragraph in the summary that you will write on the back of this sheet.



7. Would you recommend that a friend read this article? Y/N
Explain your response.


8. Write a 2-3 paragraph summary of the article in your own words making sure to include your main points listed in #5 and #6 above. Make sure you have “voice” in your writing. Your summary paragraphs must clearly tell what the article is about.
Assume that the reader of your summary has not read the article. Give lots of detail—the Summary should restate the Key Ideas and give a clear detailed description of each key idea. The summary should also include your evaluation of the article, including why you picked the article to read and what you think about the author’s conclusions.
(Underline or circle the facts that you listed in #5 and used in your paragraphs. Most of your information from #5 should be in this summary.)

Don’t forget: Good writing has a beginning, middle, and end!

Vocab Chart

Due A Day Monday May 14
B Day Friday May 10


Please complete the vocab Chart for our "mini-unit" on Space exploration
The terms are:

-Artificial Satellite
-Geostationary Satellite
-Low Earth Orbit
-rover
-orbiter
-flyby
-probe
-informed decision
-remote sensing
-sample collection
-data collection

Space Technology Vocab Chart

Due A Day Monday May 14
B Day Friday May 11

The words to be included on your vocab chart are:
-artificial satellite
-Geostationary Orbit
-Low Earth Orbit
-Rover
-Probe
-Flyby
-Orbiter
-Informed Decision
-Remote Sensing
-Sample Collection
-Data Collection

Most of these will need to be looked up on the internet, you might try the NASA website.

NASA Spinoffs game

Explore the NASA spinoffs website to see the amazing technologies and products we have developed through Space Exploration...

http://spinoff.nasa.gov/



...and then play the Spinoff Game.

http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/Spinoffs-web/index.html

Mystery Planet Lab

Link to planet naming rules:
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Page/Rules

Use this website to help you with Question # 7 on your "Mystery Planet" Lab Activity Data Sheet

Robotic Exploration of Space--Interactive Timeline activity

Please copy and paste the following link into your browser. Click through the interactive, read the material and work through the analysis questions with your partner(s)

http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/timeline/index.html


Analysis Questions:
* What questions do scientists hope to answer through robotic space exploration?
* How has space exploration affected the lives of Americans?
* What impact do you think World War II and the Cold War between the USA and USSR had on space exploration?
* Choose a decade. Describe how science knowledge and development of technologies limited and advanced the development of robotic space exploration.
* Pick an event from a decade that you think is interesting and explain why it captured your interest.
* Explain each type of space craft (probe, orbitor, flyby, rover) give an example of each from the interactive.

Homework--Current Events article

Please research and bring in a current science article from the newspaper or a relevant science magazine. The topic of the article should be "Space exploration and/space technology.

The article can be from a publication as far back as 3 to 5 months ago. Please be sure that the source of the article is reputable, please no blogs, wikipedia, answers.com, etc.

Bring a copy of the article or the article itself. If you choose to bring the actual article please be advised that you might have to highlight or write in the magazine.

Due B Day Friday April 27
A Day Monday April 30

Soda Bottle Rockets websites

Here 2 websites to get you started on your design research. Let me know of any others that you find that are really cool:)

http://www.lnhs.org/hayhurst/rockets/

http://tclauset.org/21_BtlRockets/BTL.html

'Spheres' of the Earth Poem, Rap, Song or Spoken Word

Due on B Day April 10
Due on A Day April 11

You will be performing your song as the bellringer
you will also need to have the lyrics written or typed up neatly to hand in on the day that it is Due.


-Must include all spheres
-Characteristics of each
-How they are connected or work together
(20 points)
- 1 additional point each word used correctly (so I know it's definition)
crust; mantle; core; erosion; conduction; convection;
surface current; deep current; aquifer
(10 points total)

Team Time-Amusement Park Physics

Please go to this website:
http://www.learner.org/interactives/parkphysics/index2.html

Set your paper up like the diagram at the bottom of the introduction page. It should look like a roller coaster, and include the following titles: Roller Coaster, Carousel, Bumper Cars, Free Fall, and Pendulum.
For each section you will read and complete the interactives for that section. After working through each section you will create a 3-2-1 response. (3 things vocab words that you learned; 2 ways that physics plays a part in this ride; and 1 thing you learned about physics from the interactive in that section)
The 3-2-1 will be written underneath or on top of that title on your "roller coaster."

Review Vocabulary Chart

Due A Day on April 10
Due B Day on April 9

Words to include on chart:
allele
genotype
phenotype
heterozygous
homozygous
classification
dichotomous key
taxonomy
domain
element
compound
mixture
physical change
sedimentary rock
metamorphic rock
igneous rock
weathering
erosion
deposition
weather
climate
prevailing wind
surface current

Weather and Climate In-Class Project--Directions

Step One: Choose a city to specialize in from the jar. Find out what country it is in and continent it is on. Example: Continent/North America; Country/ Mexico; City/Mexico City
Step Two: Use the computers and textbook information provided to research and analyze the causes of climate and weather in your chosen country, (questions provided on back of this sheet).
Step three: Research common out door activities that people like to participate in the city of your choosing.
Step Four: Find out what the temperature and weather are for that city today, and the forecast for the upcoming week, (Use weather.com). According to your research on the climate of this area, does the current weather seem to be normal or abnormal for this city at this point in the year?
Step Five: Find or draw images of that city which show what the climate is like there and some of the important geologic features that are influencing the weather/climate. Example: situated in a valley, on the coastline.
Step 6: Put all of your information into a visually pleasing final Travel Guide to be shown to clients. You may choose to create a poster, a power point presentation, a brochure or website.


Guiding Questions for Research

1. City name/Country Name/Continent Name
2. What is the latitude of the city; How does this country’s latitude effect it’s climate?
3. What hemisphere is this city/country in?
4. Does this city experience all four seasons or just one or two? What months correspond to the different seasons?
5. What is the elevation of this city? How will the elevation affect its climate?
6. What is climate? How would you describe the overall climate of the city you are specializing in? Use scientific vocabulary when you can.
7. What important geologic features are in or near your city? Describe how each impacts the weather/climate.
8. Are there any water patterns or air patterns (ex: gulf stream, jet stream, trade winds, Santa Anna winds, etc) that influence the weather in this city? Name them and describe how each impacts the weather.
9. What is the humidity like in this area? Does it change throughout the year? What are the major factors that impact humidity?
10. What is weather? How is it different from climate?

Rock Cycle Review-March 28 and 29

Today you will be utilizing the website "Interactives:Rock Cycle" to help you review!

Please copy and paste the following link into your browser
www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/index.html

1. Read information in Types of Rocks
-complete the Start your Collection interactive
-after you make your rock collection choose Identify Rock Types to challenge yourself on the three different types of rocks

2. Read information in How Rocks Change
-Play at least two of the animations within this section
-Complete the Transform the Rock challenge


3. Read information in Rock Cycle Diagram
-complete the Cycle activity

4. Complete the Final Chapter Challenge
-Write down your score as well as any questions that you got wrong and where you made your mistake
-Write a 3-2-1 reflection on that portion of the website. (3 things you remembered learning last year; 2 new things that you learned from the site and 1 Question)

HOMEWORK:
-Create a diagram of the rock cycle (use the website to help you!)

-include the following words on the cycle diagram:
metamorphic
magma
igneous
sediment
sedimentary

-Show how each of these rocks changes to another.

-include the definition of each of these words.

-include three characteristics of each of the following (sedimentary; igneous; and metamorphic rock)

-include the ways that each will change into another form by using arrows and words.

Oobleck Homework--Writing about Physical Properties

A Day due on Thurs March 29
B Day due on Weds March 28

Writing About Physical Properties -Remember when you observed the properties of Oobleck.

Write about your favorite food. Try to describe your favorite food to someone, without telling them what it is! Be sure to use words that appeal to the senses (sight, touch, hearing, smell and taste) so that you will be describing the physical properties of your favorite food. Think about and be sure to explain why this is your favorite food.

You should write a one to two paragraph descriptive paragraph answering this prompt. Please think about scientific physical properties that you observed in class.



RECIPE for Oobleck!!! (This will give you the amount of Oobleck we made in class)


A Ziploc sandwich bag
A tablespoon
A teaspoon
30 milliliters (2 tablespoons) of a glue-water solution
10 milliliters (2 teaspoons) of a borax-water solution
2 drops of food coloring

To make the solutions: (this will make more than necessary for one baggie of Oobleck)

The Glue-Water Solution
1. Empty a bottle of Elmer's School Glue into a small container.
2. Add an equal volume of water.
3. Mix thoroughly.

The Borax-Water Solution (borax can be found in the detergent section of the grocery store)
1. Place 1 liter of water in a small container.
2. Add 60 milliliters of dry Borax powder to the water.
3. Mix thoroughly.

YOU MUST ASK AN ADULT BEFORE YOU MAKE THIS...ASK THEM TO SUPERVISE YOU!!!!!

EXTRA CREDIT on JLAB

Details for extra credit:

Copy and paste the link to jlab into your browser. You will create a 40 question quiz utilizing all strands of questions. Complete the quiz and score an 80% or better, print it out, and have a parent or guardian sign it and turn it in to me.
You will receive 10 points extra credit on your homework grade. You may do more than one test! But remember no two tests are the same:)

http://education.jlab.org/solquiz/index.html

Spring Break Review Packet and Vocabulary Chart

Review Packet
Due A Day March 27
Due B Day March 26

Packet is due complete on the day listed above.

Please note:
-The color of the text book is written at the bottom of the paper, next to that you will find the name of the chapter that the info can be found in.
-Use the Online Text books to help you. Username and passwords are listed on side tool bar of blog.
-you do not have to do the crossword or word search portions of the vocab. sheets, you DO need to complete the vocab questions.
-You MAY work with someone, talk about the questions with your friends!

Review Vocabulary Chart

In class we have created a new vocabulary chart that will hold all of your review vocab. The sections should be the following--Word; Book Definition; Your own definition; Connections; symbol and topic.

The words that we have added already are:

allele
genotype
phenotype
heterozygous
homozygous

***If you can not find the word in the glossary of the text book, look in other places and use other resources!***

Vocabulary Chart and Quiz

Quiz on Unit 3--Cycling of Matter on Earth
Please study your notes;Vocabulary Chart;in class activities and homework for the following learning targets:
Cells
Photosynthesis and Respiration
The Carbon Cycle.

Your Vocabulary Chart is Due on the Day of the Quiz as well. The Vocabulary words that you should have on your quiz are as follows:
-Cell
-Nucleus
-Organelle
-Organ
-Organ System
-Tissue
-Complex
-Photosynthesis
-Respiration
-Reactant
-Product
-ATP
-Carbon Cycle
-Carbon Source
-Carbon Sink
-Combustion

Quiz and Vocab Chart Due on:
A Day Friday March 16
B Day Thursday March 15

Carbon Cycle websites

http://eo.ucar.edu/kids/green/cycles6.htm
www.windows2universe.org/earth/Water/co2_cycle.html
www.physicalgeography.net/fundamentals/9r.html


Use these for more information on Carbon Sinks and Sources!

Alien Mission Lab Report

B DAY Students-Your Mission Report from our lab today is Due on Tues March 13.
Please use the rubric that I provided in class to assist you while writing your report. Remember this lab is worth 40 points. Please make sure it is neat and fulfills all requirements. Be sure to pay special attention to the Conclusion. You should be using FRIES here to ensure that you are providing all of the evidence and support that a good conclusion needs to have.
You may consider the following questions while writing your report:

-What color does the bromothymol blue solution turn in the presence of carbonated
water?
-What color does the bromothymol blue solution turn after you exhale into it for
approximately two minutes?
-What do you think would happen if you put the aquatic plant into the
bromothymol blue solution?
-What gas (or gases) can bromothymol blue serve as an indicator for?
-What gas do you exhale?
-What gas do plants give off?
-How long (in seconds) did you have to exhale into the bromothymol blue solution
to elicit a color change?
-How many breaths did it take?
-Could you produce a graph that illustrates a relationship between number of
breaths exhaled into the bromothymol blue solution and the time it took for the
solution to change color?
-Compare the reactants of the photosynthesis equation to the products of the
equation for respiration. What do you notice?
-Compare the reactants of the respiration equation to the products of the
photosynthesis equation. What do you notice?

Extra Credit Opportunity!

Below are the directions for the Extra Credit Opportunity that we discussed in class this week. Please note: I originally said that you must complete a 25 question test, but the program will only allow for 20 questions. 20 QUESTIONS FOR EACH QUIZ WILL BE SUFFICIENT.

Please go to the link on the Blog side bar for FCAT QUIZLET.
Familiarize yourself with the FCAT vocabulary words by clicking through the deck of virtual flashcards. After you have familiarized yourself click on the blue button that is marked 'TEST.' Set the quiz so that all of the question choices are enabled. You must receive an 80% or better on the quiz to qualify for the extra credit. Print out the quiz, have it signed by your parent or guardian and turn it in to me by Friday March 16. For each quiz that you turn in you will receive 5 extra credit points added to your science project grade. REMEMBER: "quizlet is like a snowflake, there are no two tests that are the same." When your parent signs the quiz they are verifying that it is your work and that is an original quiz generated by you on quizlet.

Happy Quizlet-ing!!!

jlab Practice Tests

http://education.jlab.org/solquiz/index.html

DOK Question Stems for Cell Project

To find the Question Stems that we are using in Class Please do a Google Key word search for "DOK question stems." The first site that you see should be a PDF file called DOK Question Stems. Click on that it should take you to the question stems that we are using in class.

New Vocab Chart!

Create your new Vocab Chart for this unit
-Use your space chart as a template the categories should be:
Word, Book Definition of Word, student friendly definition, symbol to represent word, connection I have to this word

The first words for the unit are:
Cell
Organelle
Nucleus
Tissue
Organ
Organ System
Complex

3 panel flip notes

A day Due on Monday Feb 27

Read and create foldable notes on Chapter 18 section 1 in the Blue Book.
The foldable will have three flaps. They should read as follows:

-Parts of a Cell—What are the names and descriptions of each organelle
-Plant Cell vs. Animal Cell—What are the differences? Explain each of them fully.
-Cells working together—Notes on how cells work together to create systems.

Recycle directions

Recycle directions
Anyone can Recycle!!!!!
Due by Tues Feb 21 for A day and Weds Feb 22 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)

Tide activity!!!

B Day Due Friday Feb 17!!
4B-Your homework is to find all data for 3 months worth of new moons and full moons. Remember you will have 2 high tides and 2 low tides per day!
5B-Your homework is to complete the activity!! Questions are below.

A Day (All classes) Due Tues Feb 21!!
Complete the rest of the lab that we worked on in class. The questions are below. You should also use the Gizmo "tides" to help you figure out the lab as well.


1. Find your data and organize! Use the links on the blog to find accurate data for your graph. Construct your graph using graph paper, set up your graph like this:
2. Now choose one color to represent the full moon, and another color to represent the new moon. Using the correct color, place a dot on the graph of the high and low tides of the day. You should have two dots for the high tide, and two dots for the low tide for each day. If the low tide goes below zero, you can draw your graph to include negative numbers on the Y-axis.
3. When you are finished you can look at and analyze your results. Is there a difference between the high and low tides during a full moon compared to a new moon, what are some general trends and patterns that you are noticing?
4. Based on your data analysis and knowledge of moon, sun and earth relationships predict why there is a pattern of the height of the tide and the phases of the moon.
5. Now read the article "Ocean's Tides Explained" on Moonconnection.com. The link is located on the side bar and the article explains the causes of tides. Was your prediction correct? How close were you? (you may also use gizmo to help you)
6. Summarize the article. Identify the main idea and at least 5 important details that support it.

UNIT 2-SPACE Test and Study Guide

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

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

-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

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

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

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!!!

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

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

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!

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

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