2015-16 Physical Science Unit 1: Building a Foundation De Portola Middle
Below is a running list of dates and assignment. Links for assignments are in blue.
Week 1
September 8 - Classroom Syllabus, Introduction, and Nuts and Bolts
HW: Parent signature for syllabus contract DUE Friday (9/11)
September 9 - Classroom Safety: Safety Rules and behavior in the lab
Classwork due: Safety Worksheet (11 pts)
HW: Parent signature on safety contract and technology contract DUE Friday (9/11) (10 pts)
Safety Test on Friday (9/11)
September 10-11 - Safety Posters on Keynote (20 pts)
Safety Test (25 pts)
Week 2
September 14 - Notebook Set-up/Individual Files
Poster Presentation of best of group (5 pts extra credit)
Extra Credit: Create an Avatar
September 15 - I am a Scientist (Notebook pages 6-7)
Classwork Assignment: Me as a Scientist (Due by Unit 1 notebook check)
September 16 - Measurements in Science: Notebook Plan (Notebook pages 8-9)
Pendulum Lab: Time for 10 swings using "Best Method"
Classwork Assignment: complete lab, analysis, and conclusion
Vocab: Best Value, Uncertainty
Color Run Assembly period 3
September 17-18 - Relationships in Science: Notebook Plan (Notebook pg. 10-11)
Pendulum Length vs. Time Lab
Classwork Assignment: complete lab, analysis, and conclusion
Vocab: Variable, True Value, Outlier
Homework: Scientists and the Scientific Method Packet
DUE Wednesday (9/23) (58 pts)
Week 3
September 21 - Vision Testing/ Notebook set-up for Experiment Designs
Work on HW packet (due 9/23)
September 22 - Experiment Designs: Notebook Plan (Notebook pages 12-13)
Classwork Assignment: complete lab and conclusion 1-4
September 23 - Mobius Strip Lab - Lab worksheet (Notebook page 15)
Brain Pop Video and Quiz: Scientific Method (Notebook page 14)
*lesson modified
September 24-25- Paper Towel Lab - Lab worksheet (Notebook pages 16-17)
Vocab: Fair Test
Open House from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Thursday
BrainPop Video and Quiz: Scientific Method
Week 4
September 28 - Observation vs. Inference - Notebook Plan (Notebook pg. 18-19)
Vocab: Observation, Quantitative, Qualitative, Inference
Magic Milk Demo Task Card
September 29 - Identifying Experiment Parts - (Notebook Pages 20-21)
Experiment Parts Independent Practice Worksheet (classwork)
September 30 - Writing Scientific Explanations - Claim, Evidence, Reasoning Practice
C.E.R. information/notes
C.E.R. Rubric
C.E.R. Practice Problem (magnet strength)
October 1-2 - Unit 1 Scientific Method Exam Review (30 points total)
Classwork: Unit 1 Vocabulary/Review (10 points)
Variables, Variables, Variables Practice (10 points)
Bikini Bottom Olympics: BV and U practice (10 points)
* All three assignments are due on Test Day - Monday 10/5
**All three assignments listed above are to prepare the student for the test. After the test is taken, time spent reviewing is not necessary.Therefore, NO late work will be accepted unless discussed with me.
Week 5
October 5 - Unit 1 Scientific Method Exam
October 6 - Unit 1 Notebook Check Graded in class (110 points)
October 7 - Multiple Intelligence Individual Assessment
Classwork: MI Quiz and Graph
MI Analysis/Research
October 8 - Complete MI Analysis of Results from class handouts: Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Kinesthetic, Linguistic, Logical, Musical, Naturalistic, Spatial
- Set-up on page 4-5 in the NB
- Start Metric System Measurements Mini-Unit (discussion)
October 9 - Metric System and Lab Tools (Notebook Pages 24-25)
- Notes and Brain Pop videos: Customary vs. Metric and Metric Units
- Length Lab: Metric Measurement Lab focusing on accuracy and metric unit conversion
- Lab Tools: Focus is on the purpose and safety issues of lab equipment
Week 6
October 12 - Measuring Solid Volume (Notebook Pages 26-27)
- Solid Volume Lab: Volume of regular and irregular solids
October 13 - Finish Solid Volume Lab, check for understanding, put in NB (pg. 26)
- Individual Practice: Reading Graduated Cylinders and Water
Displacement - Complete by tomorrow (10/14)
- Homework: Tools and Models in Science - DUE FRIDAY 10/16 (37 points)
October 14 - Measuring Liquid Volume (Notebook Pages 28-29)
- Rainbow Volume Lab
October 15 - Finish Rainbow Volume Lab, check for understanding, put in NB (page 29)
- Volume Practice Worksheet (page 28)
- Bill Nye "Measurements" Video - Video Notes and Quiz (10 points-Test/Quiz) Due by the end of class.
"Click" below to watch the Bill Nye Measurements Video
October 16 - Measuring Mass (Notebook pages 30 - 31)
- Collect HW Packet- Tools and Models in Science
- Set-up and Metric Mass Notes (page 31)
- Beam Balance Mass Lab (page 30)
Week 7
October 19 - Complete Mass Lab and Compare results
- Graph and Conclusion
October 20 - Calculating Density (Notebook pages 32-33)
- Density and Water Property Notes
- Density Lab (complete Lab page 1, compare results tomorrow)
October 21 - Modified Schedule due to the Falloween Dance
- Complete Density Lab, Share results, and finish Solid Density Practice as classwork-p. 2 - Set up for Liquid Density Lab
October 22 - Liquid Density (Notebook pages 33-34)
- Liquid Density Lab and A Matter of Density Practice
October 23 - Complete Liquid Density and put in the Notebook
- Brain Pop Quiz (10 pts. Test/Quiz)- Measuring Matter (show score to Mr. B)
- BP activity - More Density Practice
- No HW if (BP activity) complete in class!!
Week 8
October 26 - Metric System Review
October 27 - Metric System Quiz (25 pts.-Test/Quiz)
October 28 - Unit 1.5 Notebook Check - (100 pts.-classwork) Re-Check by November 4th
- Set up for Metric Olympics Lab
October 29 - 30 - Metric Olympics Lab (Notebook pages 36-37)
- Medal winners identified on Friday - HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Week 9
November 2 - Metric Olympics "Medal" ceremony for winners
- Unit 2 Notebook Set-up (Notebook pages 38-43)
November 3 - Matter Matters (Notebook pages 44-45)
- Cornell Notes from the "Blue" Holt Textbook and "Describing Matter" Graphic Organizer from class discussion
- Vocab: Physical Property, Chemical Property, Characteristic Property
November 4 - Air Lab (Notebook page 47)
November 5 - Complete Air Lab (Modified Minimum Day - Parent Teacher Conferences from 1:30- 4:30 in Crespi Hall)
November 6 - Indirect Observation Lab (Notebook page 46)
- Homework: Complete Indirect Observation Lab - Analysis and Conclusion
***if you did not finish it in class***
Week 10
November 9 - Characteristic Properties Lab (Notebook pages 48-49) Homework: Properties of Substances worksheet - Due tomorrow 11/10 (13 points)
November 10 - States of Matter (Notebook pages 50-51)
1. Set-up notebook
2. View powerpoint ---> States of Matter Presentation
a. complete the graphic organizer about the properties of S, L, and G. (page 51)
3. Watch Brain Pop video - States of Matter
a. complete the video worksheet (page 50)
b. take the quiz, save first score (type first and last) and show Mr. B
November 11 - Honoring Veteran's Day - No School
November 12 - Can Crusher Lab (Notebook pages 52-53)
November 13 - Complete Can Crusher Analysis/Conclusion
- Bill Nye "Phases of Matter" video ("click" the video below to view)
- Complete video worksheet and "Phase Change" Crossword Puzzle
- Crossword is Homework, due Monday, Nov. 16th (10 points)
Week 11
November 16 - Elements, Compounds, Mixtures (Notebook pages 54-55)
- Complete guided Elements, Compounds, Mixtures Cornell Notes from the Blue Textbook
- HW - Complete the first page of Cornell Notes, the rest will be completed in class on Wednesday along with Describing Matter Summary and Review.
November 17 - White Before Your Eyes Lab (Notebook pages 56-57)
November 18 - Review/Complete Class Data for "White Before..."
- Put in Notebook on page 57.
- Complete page two of Elements, Compounds, Mixtures notes (page 55) and "Describing Matter (vocab) Review
November 19 - Mixtures Lab (Notebook pages 58-59)
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November 20 - Wrap it up Day!
- Please complete the following activities before the day is up.
1. Watch BrainPop video - Compounds and Mixtures, Take the paper quiz
2. Watch BrainPop - Property Changes, Take the paper quiz
3. Grade in class, turn in to Mr. B to record score
4. Complete the Types of Interactions "Flip" (Assemble on page 58)
Week 12 - Gobble Gobble Gobble! Spend some time with family and friends!!!
- NO SCHOOL from November 23 - 27
Week 13
November 30 - Welcome Back! Today our focus is to revisit concepts learned before the break!
1. Review Elements, Compounds, Mixture Cornell Notes
2. Review BrainPop Quiz on "Property Change and Compounds and Mixture"
3. Complete the backside of the "Mixtures Lab" - Describing Matter Review 4. Review the "Properties Fold-able" for completion and accuracy
5. Watch the Discovery Video short on - "Elements"
December 1 - 8th Grade Field Trip to the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles - All Day Event
December 2-3 - Structure of an Atom (Notebook pages 60-61)
Resources for the Activity: 1. "Intro to Atoms" PowerPoint
- View and record the 5 vocabulary terms under evidence 1
2. Brain Pop Video "Atoms"
- Complete the fill in the blank and B.P.Activity
3. Electron Orbitals Graphic Organize 4. Brain Pop Video "Atomic Model" (HISTORY of ATOM)
- Create a timeline of events explaining the evolution of the atomic model
5. "Parts of an Atom" Song (click below)
H.W. "An Atom Apart" Extension Activity
December 4 - Review "Atoms" evidence 1-5, Collect "An Atom Apart" Homework (10 points)
Introduce the "3D Atomic Model" Project - Due January 7th, 2016
Bill Nye Video "Atoms and Molecules" and worksheet.
Introduce the "3D Atomic Model" Project - Due January 7th, 2016
Bill Nye Video "Atoms and Molecules" and worksheet.
Week 14
December 7 - The Periodic Table of the Elements (Notebook pg. 64-65)
December 8-9 - Groups and the Periodic Table (Notebook pg. 66-67) You can find the directions for the activity on the Notebook Plan.
- Complete the activity with the help from the (white) Interactions Textbook and the Brain Pop video "Periodic Table of Elements" for the conclusion (see NB plan)
- Watch "Top 10 Strangest Elements" when completed
December 7 - The Periodic Table of the Elements (Notebook pg. 64-65)
December 8-9 - Groups and the Periodic Table (Notebook pg. 66-67) You can find the directions for the activity on the Notebook Plan.
- Complete the activity with the help from the (white) Interactions Textbook and the Brain Pop video "Periodic Table of Elements" for the conclusion (see NB plan)
- Watch "Top 10 Strangest Elements" when completed
December 10-11 - Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table of Elements
1. Complete conclusion to previous P.T.E. activities - Explain the many different ways in which the Periodic Table of the Elements is organized. There are at least 4 to mention in your conclusion. Make sure to watch the Brain Pop video "Periodic Table" for a review. Write in complete sentences and input at the bottom of page 66.
2. M & M Atomic Model Lab (Notebook page 69) and complete "Reading the Periodic Table" worksheet for Homework - Due Friday 12/11 (Notebook page 68)
3. Notes: Understanding an Element Block and Bohr's Electron-Shell Atomic Model (Notebook page 71)
4. Complete "Bohr's Atomic Model Practice Lab" (Notebook page 70)
5. Pass out Unit 2 Exam Review - Complete by Tuesday in order to play Review Jeopardy, Collected on Wednesday (day of exam). 30 points
6. Updated "3D Atomic Model Project" Directions and Rubric - Project due January 7th.
Week 15
December 14-15 - Isotopes and Radioactivity (Notebook pages 72-73)
1. View the "Isotopes and Radioactivity" slides and complete the
guided Cornell Notes (Notebook pg. 73) and Summary of Notes (bottom pg. 72)
2. Complete the Identifying Isotopes Practice (top pg. 72)
3. Work on "Unit 2 Exam Review" worksheet and prepare for Jeopardy
4. Complete any missing assignments, big ideas, vocab/index
5. Watch the following Brain Pop titles: Atoms, Property Changes, Compounds and Mixtures, Periodic Table, States of Matter, Isotopes, and Radioactivity.
December 16 - States of Matter and P.T.E. Unit KAHOOTS Review
December 17 - Unit 2 Exam
- Collect Exam Review (30 Points)
December 18 - Cosmos Video and Unit 2 Exam Make-ups
Week 16
January 4 - Unit 2 Notebook Check (200 Points) Re-check by January 15th
January 5 - Pass back Unit 2 exam scores
Set-up Unit 3 "Chemical Reactions and the Chemistry of Life" (pg. 74 - 79)
-Title Page with "Seedlings" warm-up (pg. 74)
-Table of Contents (pg. 75)
-Unit 3 Notebook Check (pg. 76)
-Learning Targets and Pre-Test Score (pg. 77)
- Big Ideas (pg. 78-79)
January 6 - Types of Interactions (Notebook pages 80 - 81)
- To complete this activity, view the "Types of Interactions" Slides and record the guided information from the presentation. Put your notes on pg. 81
- Complete the "Physical and Chemical Change" worksheet (front and back) and tape it to page 80. Complete any unfinished classwork at home.
January 7 - Complete "Types of Interactions" (pg. 80 - 81)
- Watch Bill Nye "Chemical Reactions" and complete the video worksheet.
January 8 - Types of Reactions (Notebook pg. 82 - 83)
- Complete "Types of Reactions" Cornell Notes by reading the selected text out of the Blue Holt Textbook
- Grade the rest of the Atomic Model Projects: All projects graded by end of Friday
Week 17
January 11 - Complete and Review "Types of Interactions" and "Types of Reactions" (pg. 80-83)
- Physical and Chemical Change: Kahoots Review
- Four Main Types of Reactions - Prezi
January 12 - Walk to Serra High - All Day Event
January 13-14 - Evidence of a Chemical Reaction Lab (notebook pg. 85)
Complete Lab Report and "Describing Chemical Reactions" Packet for HW
- HW Due Friday,January 15 (25 points)
January 15 - A Chain Reaction Lab (notebook pg. 87)
Week 18
January 18 - No School - MLK Jr. Day
January 19 - Identifying Elements (Notebook pages 88 - 89) Brief Notes (pg. 89) and Chemical Formula Practice (pg 88). Complete "Great Combinations Worksheet" front and back and tape to page 88.
January 20-21 - Chemical Bonds (Notebook pages 90 - 91)
1.View the Slide Show "Chemical Bonds" and record the guided notes and vocab (pg. 91)
**Open in Keynote (if using iPad) for easier viewing and animations
2. Complete the "Types of Bonds" graphic organizer using slide show (pg. 90)
3. Watch the Brain Pop video "Chemical Bonds" and take the quiz, show Mr. B your first score.
4. Complete "Chemical Bonding Practice" (pg. 90)
January 22 - Review Chemical Formulas and Chemical Bonds: Play Kahoots!
- Complete "Types of Reactions" Cornell Notes by reading the selected text out of the Blue Holt Textbook
- Grade the rest of the Atomic Model Projects: All projects graded by end of Friday
Week 17
January 11 - Complete and Review "Types of Interactions" and "Types of Reactions" (pg. 80-83)
- Physical and Chemical Change: Kahoots Review
- Four Main Types of Reactions - Prezi
January 12 - Walk to Serra High - All Day Event
January 13-14 - Evidence of a Chemical Reaction Lab (notebook pg. 85)
Complete Lab Report and "Describing Chemical Reactions" Packet for HW
- HW Due Friday,January 15 (25 points)
January 15 - A Chain Reaction Lab (notebook pg. 87)
Week 18
January 18 - No School - MLK Jr. Day
January 19 - Identifying Elements (Notebook pages 88 - 89) Brief Notes (pg. 89) and Chemical Formula Practice (pg 88). Complete "Great Combinations Worksheet" front and back and tape to page 88.
January 20-21 - Chemical Bonds (Notebook pages 90 - 91)
1.View the Slide Show "Chemical Bonds" and record the guided notes and vocab (pg. 91)
**Open in Keynote (if using iPad) for easier viewing and animations
2. Complete the "Types of Bonds" graphic organizer using slide show (pg. 90)
3. Watch the Brain Pop video "Chemical Bonds" and take the quiz, show Mr. B your first score.
4. Complete "Chemical Bonding Practice" (pg. 90)
January 22 - Review Chemical Formulas and Chemical Bonds: Play Kahoots!
- Week 19
- Complete Open and Closed Mass System Lab Report and Analysis/Conclusion
- Rusting Reaction Analysis (graphic organizer, page 92)
January 27/29 - Balancing Chemical Equations (Notebook pages 94-95)
- View the slideshow "Chemical Equations" and record some vocab, then learn to balance a familiar chemical equation (pg. 95)
- Practice your skills, complete the "Balancing Chemical Equations Practice" (pg. 94)
January 28 - "TED Talks or Science 360" Video Observation and Summary
January 29 - More balancing equation practice. Complete "Balancing Chemical Equations" (pg. 94)
- Review the "Cleaning Penny" reaction (model and balance reaction - pg 86)
*** See January 27th for details
Week 20
February 1 - Balancing Equations Skills Challenge
- Watch and take the "Chemical Equations" Brain Pop Video/Quiz (10 points)
- Complete "Chemical Equations" Homework - Due Tuesday (February 2) (15 points)
February 2 - Evidence of a Chemical Reaction Part 2 (Notebook pages 96-97)
- Evidence of a Chemical Reaction Part 2 Lab (pg. 97)
- Watch demonstration below to help complete the "Conclusion" on the Lab Report
The "Whoosh Bottle" is available to show what a "flammable" gas will look like/react in a flame test
February 4-5 - Molecular Design - (Notebook pages 98-99)
- Complete the "Design a Molecule Lab" and Analysis
Week 21
February 8-9 - Review "Molecular Design Lab" and check accuracy of models/drawings
- Carbon and Carbon Compounds (Notebook Pages 100-101)
- View the "Carbon & Carbon Compounds" slides (open in keynote) and complete the guided Carbon and Carbon Compounds Cornell Notes (pg 100-101).
- Homework: Read the "Polymers and Composites" and "Carbon and Properties" summary
and complete the review questions from the readings. (20 points)
February 10-11- View the two selected media resources below, take detailed notes about the content. Next, research 8 "actions" that a middle school student can effectively lower their carbon footprint. Lastly, select your top 3 "actions" and write a persuasive article explaining how they can reduce your carbon footprint. Use this "My Carbon Footprint Summary worksheet" to organize your information and to write your persuasive article.
NPR: Carbon Videos Episodes 1 - 5 (watch episode 1 and the rest follow)
- Complete the "Design a Molecule Lab" and Analysis
Week 21
February 8-9 - Review "Molecular Design Lab" and check accuracy of models/drawings
- Carbon and Carbon Compounds (Notebook Pages 100-101)
- View the "Carbon & Carbon Compounds" slides (open in keynote) and complete the guided Carbon and Carbon Compounds Cornell Notes (pg 100-101).
- Homework: Read the "Polymers and Composites" and "Carbon and Properties" summary
and complete the review questions from the readings. (20 points)
February 10-11- View the two selected media resources below, take detailed notes about the content. Next, research 8 "actions" that a middle school student can effectively lower their carbon footprint. Lastly, select your top 3 "actions" and write a persuasive article explaining how they can reduce your carbon footprint. Use this "My Carbon Footprint Summary worksheet" to organize your information and to write your persuasive article.
NPR: Carbon Videos Episodes 1 - 5 (watch episode 1 and the rest follow)
- NPR Article: "How Much Do Your Text Messages Contribute to Global Warming?" by Alina Selyukh
- Review the article and take notes on the worksheet provided.
- (Optional) Calculate your carbon footprint at
www.nature.org
February 16-17 - Create an Informational Poster that focuses on your "Top 3 Actions" that could help/promote lowering ones carbon footprint. Follow the "Poster Requirements and Rubric" for directions and requirements to receive full credit (25 points - Project)
February 18 - 19 - Chemistry of Life (Notebook pages 104-105)
- Review the slides "Chemistry of Life" and complete the graphic organizer (pg 105)
- Read the chapter and ANNOTATE the SUMMARY "Life with Carbon". Next, complete the "Life with Carbon" review question from the reading for HOMEWORK (pg 104). Due by the end of FRIDAY, February 19th.
Week 22
February 22 - 23 - Chemical Reactions and Energy - Foiled Again Lab (notebook pages 107-108) Day 1 - Research and Experiment. Day 2 - Demo, Graphing, Analysis and Conclusion, and Energy Diagrams. View video (below) and complete Energy Diagrams . Must complete to participate in Flame Lab tomorrow.
- Review the article and take notes on the worksheet provided.
- (Optional) Calculate your carbon footprint at
www.nature.org
February 16-17 - Create an Informational Poster that focuses on your "Top 3 Actions" that could help/promote lowering ones carbon footprint. Follow the "Poster Requirements and Rubric" for directions and requirements to receive full credit (25 points - Project)
February 18 - 19 - Chemistry of Life (Notebook pages 104-105)
- Review the slides "Chemistry of Life" and complete the graphic organizer (pg 105)
- Read the chapter and ANNOTATE the SUMMARY "Life with Carbon". Next, complete the "Life with Carbon" review question from the reading for HOMEWORK (pg 104). Due by the end of FRIDAY, February 19th.
Week 22
February 22 - 23 - Chemical Reactions and Energy - Foiled Again Lab (notebook pages 107-108) Day 1 - Research and Experiment. Day 2 - Demo, Graphing, Analysis and Conclusion, and Energy Diagrams. View video (below) and complete Energy Diagrams . Must complete to participate in Flame Lab tomorrow.
February 24 -25 - Flame Lab (notebook page 109) Day 1 - Research and Experiment. Day 2 - Demo,
discussion, Analysis and Conclusion. Set up for next lab.
February 26 - Thermic Reactions Lab (notebook pages 110 - 111) Must complete by Monday 2/29 to participate in Monomers and Polymers (Slime) Lab. Day 1 - Research and Experiment 1 (make slime). Day 2 - Experiment 2 and test slime's mechanical strength. Analysis and Conclusion.
Week 23
February 29 - March 1 - Monomers and Polymers Lab
March 2-4 - Acid, Base, or Neutral (notebook pages 112-115)
- Step 1: Complete the Acid, Base, or Neutral Notes by reviewing the Interactions in Physical Science textbook, pages 421-426. (Complete individually)
- Step 2: Watch both Brain Pop videos "Acids and Bases" and "pH Scale" and complete the two quizzes and two extension activities on the "Practice Worksheet". (Complete Individually)
- Step 3: Acid, Base, or Neutral Lab (Complete as a Team)
March 4 - Review for Exam - Unit 3 Study Guide
Week 24
March 7 - Unit 3 Notebook Check and Vocabulary List/Review
March 8 - Unit 3 Exam - Part 1 is 36 questions, Part 2 is vocabulary. This was a huge Unit so be sure
to study (don't forget your note card) ... good luck!
March 9 - Set up Unit 4 - Earth, the Solar System, and Beyond.
March 10 - 11 - How the Earth was Formed (notebook pages 122-123)
- Watch the video "The Birth of the Earth" (below) and take notes on the variety of evidence that scientists have pieced together to identify the process in which Earth was formed and developed (pg. 123).
- Next, we will discuss (class) the evidence and organize the ideas into a "Web" (pg. 122 - top)
- Lastly, reflect on: A) two ideas from the video that surprised you and B) one idea from the video that you will surely tell someone else about. (pg. 122 - bottom)
*** Introduce Unit Project: 3D Satellite Model - Click here for Directions and Rubric. DUE APRIL 7th ***
- Step 1: Complete the Acid, Base, or Neutral Notes by reviewing the Interactions in Physical Science textbook, pages 421-426. (Complete individually)
- Step 2: Watch both Brain Pop videos "Acids and Bases" and "pH Scale" and complete the two quizzes and two extension activities on the "Practice Worksheet". (Complete Individually)
- Step 3: Acid, Base, or Neutral Lab (Complete as a Team)
March 4 - Review for Exam - Unit 3 Study Guide
Week 24
March 7 - Unit 3 Notebook Check and Vocabulary List/Review
March 8 - Unit 3 Exam - Part 1 is 36 questions, Part 2 is vocabulary. This was a huge Unit so be sure
to study (don't forget your note card) ... good luck!
March 9 - Set up Unit 4 - Earth, the Solar System, and Beyond.
March 10 - 11 - How the Earth was Formed (notebook pages 122-123)
- Watch the video "The Birth of the Earth" (below) and take notes on the variety of evidence that scientists have pieced together to identify the process in which Earth was formed and developed (pg. 123).
- Next, we will discuss (class) the evidence and organize the ideas into a "Web" (pg. 122 - top)
- Lastly, reflect on: A) two ideas from the video that surprised you and B) one idea from the video that you will surely tell someone else about. (pg. 122 - bottom)
*** Introduce Unit Project: 3D Satellite Model - Click here for Directions and Rubric. DUE APRIL 7th ***
Week 25
March 14-15 - A Solar System is Born (notebook pages 124-125) Using the blue Holt textbook, complete the guided Cornell Notes and trim then glue down in your notebook. Be sure to note the ten vocab words with some text features and add them to your index. When complete, view one or both of the videos below... about the formation of our Solar System.
Discovery - "Our Solar System" 20 minutes NASA - "Formation of the Solar System" 7 minutes
March 14-15 - A Solar System is Born (notebook pages 124-125) Using the blue Holt textbook, complete the guided Cornell Notes and trim then glue down in your notebook. Be sure to note the ten vocab words with some text features and add them to your index. When complete, view one or both of the videos below... about the formation of our Solar System.
Discovery - "Our Solar System" 20 minutes NASA - "Formation of the Solar System" 7 minutes
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March 16 - GSDSEF 2016 Judging Day at Balboa Park. I will be out for the day.
- Today's assignment is to watch the documentary "10 Ways to Destroy Earth" and complete the video 3-2-1 worksheet. Your responses should reflect the content of the video. Please turn in your work to the teacher.
- Today's assignment is to watch the documentary "10 Ways to Destroy Earth" and complete the video 3-2-1 worksheet. Your responses should reflect the content of the video. Please turn in your work to the teacher.
March 17 - The Yellow Dwarf - Notes on the Sun's layers and source of energy and light
(notebook pages 126-127)
March 18 - Our Planets - Begin investigating the objects, large and small, that are in our Solar System.
- Last day for Unit 3 notebook re-check.
Week 26
March 21-22 - Our Planets (notebook pages 128 - 129) Complete the "Planets Graphic Organizer" by viewing a variety of sources including but not limited to: Holt Textbook pg. 450, Brain Pop videos on each planet, other credible websites approved by Mr. B. When completed, watch the "Solar System" Brain Pop video and complete the activity/quiz handout (pg. 128)
- Homework: "Our Solar System" due Thursday, March 24 (20 points)
March 23 - Other Bodies in our SS (notebook pages 130 - 131).
- Part 1: Small Bodies: Complete the 4 part handout on "comets, asteroids, meteors, and regions such as the Asteroid Belt and Kuiper Belt/Oort Cloud." To complete, view the Holt Text pages 471-474 and Brain Pop videos "Asteroids" and "Comets."
- Part 2: The Moon. View "Bill Nye: The Moon" video and complete the video worksheet. Next, identify the phases of the moon when you were born by visiting the Old Farmers Almanac for Kids and completing the "Birth Moon" activity. Lastly, complete the phases of the moon by shading in the view from Earth during each of the 8 phases along with labeling each phase correctly.
(notebook pages 126-127)
March 18 - Our Planets - Begin investigating the objects, large and small, that are in our Solar System.
- Last day for Unit 3 notebook re-check.
Week 26
March 21-22 - Our Planets (notebook pages 128 - 129) Complete the "Planets Graphic Organizer" by viewing a variety of sources including but not limited to: Holt Textbook pg. 450, Brain Pop videos on each planet, other credible websites approved by Mr. B. When completed, watch the "Solar System" Brain Pop video and complete the activity/quiz handout (pg. 128)
- Homework: "Our Solar System" due Thursday, March 24 (20 points)
March 23 - Other Bodies in our SS (notebook pages 130 - 131).
- Part 1: Small Bodies: Complete the 4 part handout on "comets, asteroids, meteors, and regions such as the Asteroid Belt and Kuiper Belt/Oort Cloud." To complete, view the Holt Text pages 471-474 and Brain Pop videos "Asteroids" and "Comets."
- Part 2: The Moon. View "Bill Nye: The Moon" video and complete the video worksheet. Next, identify the phases of the moon when you were born by visiting the Old Farmers Almanac for Kids and completing the "Birth Moon" activity. Lastly, complete the phases of the moon by shading in the view from Earth during each of the 8 phases along with labeling each phase correctly.
March 24 - Finish any and all Solar System assignments including notebook set-ups, adding vocabulary to index, completing graphic organizers/venn diagrams, Brain Pop quizzes, etc...
March 25 - Video: "Alien Moons" - view the many different moons in our Solar System and take in how unique each Moon is in regards to the planet it belongs too (Periods 1,2,6,and 7). Guest Speaker: Astrophotographer, Mike Chasin (Period 3-4) focusing on the size and distances of objects in the Universe.
*** 3D Satellite Model Project Due April 7th. Review the Directions and Rubric here. ***
Week 27
March 28 - April 1 - SPRING BREAK !!!! (too short if you ask me)
Week 28
April 4 - Student Climate Survey (all periods). Q and A for the 3D Satellite Project DUE April 7th.
Click "Survey Link" to access the Student Climate Survey
When completed, view the Bill Nye video "Comets and Meteors" video (top right)
or a few of the ISS compilation videos below:
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April 5 - Review the Solar System activities, Play Kahoot, Create Identity on Chrome Books.
April 6 - The Universe Beyond: STARS (notebook pages 132-133)
- Complete the Stars: Cornell Notes using the online Holt textbook
April 7 - Modified Minimum School Day (35 minute periods)
- Projects are DUE and will be graded today and tomorrow in class, face to face (50 points).
- Complete Stars Cornell Notes, Begin Star Classification Lab (complete on Friday)
April 8 - Star Classification Lab (notebook pages 134-135)
- Complete the Star Classification Lab using your knowledge about the factors that classify stars and some colored pencils. Once completed, take the HR Diagram Quiz to check your understanding. Review your answers and retake the quiz until mastery (Perfection).
Week 29
April 11 - 13 - Life Cycle of Stars: (Notebook pages 136-137) Complete the following tasks below:
1) Create your own Cornell Notes while viewing the slide show "Life Cycle of Stars"
2) Build on your understanding by viewing the Brain Pop video "Life Cycle of Stars" and completing the BP Activity and Quiz (Take the Classic Quiz and put your answers on paper)
3) View the Life Cycle of Stars - Visual and review the process
4) Complete Big Idea # 2 and glue into your notebook on your BIG IDEAS Page
5) Homework - H R Diagram Practice - DUE Thursday, April 14 (15 points)
April 14 - Types of Galaxies and the Big Bang theory (not the show..however, that is a great show...) Complete the two tasks listed below:
1) Watch the Brain Pop video"Galaxies" and complete the provided graphic organizer (pg. 139)
2) Watch one of the two videos below (or both) and answer the following questions in your notebook at the bottom of page 139.
Question 1: What is the scientific theory called the "Big Bang" ?
Question 2: What is the main piece of evidence that supports the "Big Bang" as a possible source of the entire Universe?
Video 1: Basic overview of the "Big Bang" theory Video 2: More in depth explanation of the "Big Bang" theory.
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3) Finished early? Watch this video (to the right) on black holes. It really puts the hypothesized power of a black hole into perspective, even if they were the size of a nickel.
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April 15 - Introduce the Catapult Project - Project directions and rubric
- Review for the Earth, Solar System, and Beyond Unit Exam - Monday, April 18 (open notebook)
Week 30
April 18 - Unit 4 Exam: 33 questions (multiple choice/fill in the blank), 100 points, Open Notebook Allowed
April 19 - Review/Grade the Exam together. Unit 4 Notebook Check (Recheck by April 29th for full credit)
April 20 - Begin the Forces and Motion Unit. Catapult Project talk/ document teams of 2 for project.
April 21 - 22 - Activity 1: Motion Changes Position (notebook pages 146-147) Complete the following: 1. "Measuring Motion" Cornell Notes from the Blue Holt Text book pages 108-114.
2. Watch the Brain POP video "Acceleration" and complete the Classic Quiz. Show first score
3. Complete the 2 Brain POP activities and the 8 Acceleration Practice Problems (pg. 146)
4. Big Idea # 1 - ( Glue to pg. 144)
Week 31 ***Note - the Catapult Project DUE DATE has been pushed back to Monday, May 9th
April 25 - Complete Motion Changes Position Activities - Review student work
April 26 - Speed Calculations (notebook pages 148-149) - Brief Notes and Practice Problems 1-10
**Speed Machines Homework (speed/distance/time practice) DUE THURSDAY 4/28 - 20 points
April 27 - 28 - Speed Lab (notebook pages 150-151) Complete the lab report.
April 29 - Intro to Forces/Gravity Basics (notebook pages 152-153)
1. Complete the "Intro to Forces" Cornell Notes (page 153)
2. View the Brain POP "Gravity" video and complete the Fill in the Blank worksheet (page 152)
*** CST Review Options - Short Version (condensed version) Long Version (All topics)
- We will be taking the CST on Tuesday, May 4th (part 1) and Thursday, May 6th (part 2)
- The test is two parts, 33 question (multiple choice) each part. (66 questions total)
- Students should strive to achieve a 68%, which will place them in an ADVANCED category in comparison to their peers
- Please do your part and review the content/refresh your memory about ALL of the concepts covered.
Week 32
May 2 - Bill Nye Marathon: Force Appreciation Day: Watch these three "Force" related Nye videos. Click below to stream each video. Each video has a worksheet that addresses the video content.
- Review for the Earth, Solar System, and Beyond Unit Exam - Monday, April 18 (open notebook)
Week 30
April 18 - Unit 4 Exam: 33 questions (multiple choice/fill in the blank), 100 points, Open Notebook Allowed
April 19 - Review/Grade the Exam together. Unit 4 Notebook Check (Recheck by April 29th for full credit)
April 20 - Begin the Forces and Motion Unit. Catapult Project talk/ document teams of 2 for project.
April 21 - 22 - Activity 1: Motion Changes Position (notebook pages 146-147) Complete the following: 1. "Measuring Motion" Cornell Notes from the Blue Holt Text book pages 108-114.
2. Watch the Brain POP video "Acceleration" and complete the Classic Quiz. Show first score
3. Complete the 2 Brain POP activities and the 8 Acceleration Practice Problems (pg. 146)
4. Big Idea # 1 - ( Glue to pg. 144)
Week 31 ***Note - the Catapult Project DUE DATE has been pushed back to Monday, May 9th
April 25 - Complete Motion Changes Position Activities - Review student work
April 26 - Speed Calculations (notebook pages 148-149) - Brief Notes and Practice Problems 1-10
**Speed Machines Homework (speed/distance/time practice) DUE THURSDAY 4/28 - 20 points
April 27 - 28 - Speed Lab (notebook pages 150-151) Complete the lab report.
April 29 - Intro to Forces/Gravity Basics (notebook pages 152-153)
1. Complete the "Intro to Forces" Cornell Notes (page 153)
2. View the Brain POP "Gravity" video and complete the Fill in the Blank worksheet (page 152)
*** CST Review Options - Short Version (condensed version) Long Version (All topics)
- We will be taking the CST on Tuesday, May 4th (part 1) and Thursday, May 6th (part 2)
- The test is two parts, 33 question (multiple choice) each part. (66 questions total)
- Students should strive to achieve a 68%, which will place them in an ADVANCED category in comparison to their peers
- Please do your part and review the content/refresh your memory about ALL of the concepts covered.
Week 32
May 2 - Bill Nye Marathon: Force Appreciation Day: Watch these three "Force" related Nye videos. Click below to stream each video. Each video has a worksheet that addresses the video content.
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Bill Nye "Buoyancy" Bill Nye "Friction" Bill Nye "Simple Machines"
Click the video title to download the video worksheet (if absent).
- When you are finished with the videos and completed the video activities, please REVIEW the slides in the "LONG" version linked above under April 29th. Yes, you can listen to music while you view them : )
May 3 - CST Part 1
May 4 - Review/Catch - up/Get ahead - Here are your options for today. Stay in your seat, with exception to getting some headphones, and spend your time taking care of the following tasks:
1. Review slides for the CST - First 15 minutes
2. Watch and document A) TED TALKS of your choice and complete the Notes/Summary document as evidence of your participation.
OR
B) SCIENCE 360 and search the topics tab for a video resource that interests you. Complete the Notes/Summary document as evidence
* Get the worksheet from the front table or ask the Teacher - 35 minutes
** Turn in at least one summary to the teacher before you leave for credit
3. Watch Today's CNN Student News - Last 10 minutes
May 5 - Science CST Part 2
May 6 - Minimum Day Schedule - Bank Robbery Motion Graph Assignment. HW if not finished...Due Monday
**Reminder - Catapults are due Monday for the Launch Assessment (50 pts and bragging rights on the line)
Week 33
May 9th - Launching the catapults outside in the Garden Area. Everybody gets 3 launches to meet the distance requirements of the rubric. Extra credit opportunities for target accuracy, top 3 class, and top 3 from all of Mr. Bridges' science classes.
May 10-11 - "Energy in Waves" Holt Science activity. Sorry boys and girls but I will be out today and tomorrow at a training. The assignment is to view and outline Chapter 10 of the Blue Holt textbook. There are a variety of small activities that move along with the text. This assignment will be collected at the end of class on Wednesday. Students not completed will not be able to participate in Thursday's lab.
May 12-13 - Feel the Force Lab (notebook pages 154-155)
1) brief class discussion and Force Vector, Force Diagram, and "Free Body" Diagram vocabulary notes (page 155). Force Diagram Notes and Lab Directions.
2) Feel the Force Lab Stations. Students will complete each station and identify the influential forces involved and describe each interaction by drawing a Force Diagram to show all of the forces acting on the object. Students will complete the "Lab Stations Graphic Organizer" using the "Types of Forces Lab Guide"and tape on page 154 on NB.
3) Big Idea #3 - Identifying and describing forces in your daily life
**Reminder, missing work, incomplete assignments, or anything lingering in your back pack needs to be turned in for a grade. The semester has turned the corner and is on the home stretch. Please be WISE !!
Week 34
May 16-17 - Day 1: Friction Lab (notebook pages 156-157) Complete investigation including analysis 1 - 3
Day 2: "Friction, a Force That Opposes Motion" Cornell Notes (page 159) and Practice/Analysis
(page 158)
May 18-20 - CSI Web Adventures (LINK)
Complete the CSI investigations using the Chromebook and interactive web-quest based on the drama series CSI. Students will investigate the various techniques used to identify and evidence from crime scenes. Follow the directions on the CSI Training Packet for guidance as you navigate through the Rookie Training and Case Studies.
Students need to complete the following by Monday, May 23rd for full credit:
A) The Rookie Training (Case #1)
B) Case #2
C) Rookie Training Summary Report - Typed or Handwritten (direction in the Packet)
**Extra Credit - Solve Case #3- The CSI Training Packet handout has the document attached (last page). - Must be completed entirely (front and back including Final Case Report (20 points E.C.)
Week 35 (sorry for the missing content, my computer was out of commission)
May 23
May 24
May 25
May 26
May 27 - No School
Week 36
May 30 - No School due to Memorial Day - a day to reflect upon our freedom and give thanks to those that protect our freedom
Beginning Tuesday, May 31 students will begin an 4 part (in class) project involving 2 liter Water Rockets. This will represent the end of the unit exam and the final for the year. The goal is to allow students to showcase the design process and share their results with their peers. Part 1 will be asking students to investigate the various principals regarding rockets and water rockets by researching a NASA resource. Part 2 is the building and launching of the rocket they put together and designed with their team. Part 3 is an individual research paper. Part 4 is a group presentation. Each component has a weight of 100 points. The total point value for the project is 400 Classwork Points.
May 31 - June 1 - Rocket Research. Students will view the (link) NASA WEBQUEST about WATER ROCKETRY and complete the GUIDED RESEARCH WORKSHEET. To complete the research, students will need to visit the four sections on the NASA webquest: About Rockets, Rocketry 101, 102, and 103. In addition, students need to watch the BrainPOP video on "Newton's Laws of Motion" and respond to the activities in the packet and take the classic quiz. Lastly, students will need to review an additional source that contributes to their overall understanding on rockets, water rockets, parachutes, forces, etc...
Student research will be the driving content for the individual research paper. Here is the Research Paper Guidelines and Rubric. Each student is required to write their own paper based on their own understanding of Rockets. The research paper has a value of 100 points.
June 2 - 3 - Rocket building workshop. Must have two 2-liter bottles to complete the rocket body, fairing, and nose cone. Cardboard, tape, string, and parachute will be provided. Additional materials may be used from home to customize the rocket. Rockets will be launched on Monday, June 4th.
***June 3 - Students receive the UNIT 5 Notebook Check criteria in order to prepare for the final notebook check of the year. It is worth 130 points with 20 points extra credit available - Notebook check will be on Thursday, June 13.
Week 37
June 6 - 8 - Launch the rockets. Flight # 1, # 2, and # 3. Here is the Flight Data to document each of the three rocket launches this week. The Flight Data when completed has a value of 100 points. It is to be turned in with the Research (100 points) and Research Paper (100 points). Students will be asked to staple all three documents together by Monday, June 13th (stapled packet is worth 300 points. The presentation will add another 100 points to the overall project).
June 9 - Unit 5 Notebook Check and class time to draft/write the individual Research Paper. Students will have access to the Chromebooks in class to type their research paper after the notebook check
June 10 - Presentation Planning. Students will create and plan out their team's presentation of their project. Here is the Presentation Rubric that I will use to judge each team's performance. The presentation will be given a team grade that will apply to each team member. Students may use which ever presentation software they please: Power Point, Keynote, Prezi, or Google Docs. Chromebooks and iPads will be available. The presentation is worth 100 points and should reflect that of a student about to go into High School!!!
Week 38
June 13 - Presentations (All teams will present, order will be drawn out of a hat the morning of). Teams that do not present on Monday will go during the first 1/2 of block class on either Tuesday or Wednesday.
Project DUE - Turn in STAPLED together: 1. Research Paper 2. Research (webquest) and 3. Flight Data
June 14 - Block Schedule (FINALS) - Finsish Presentations and Sex Ed
June 15 - Block Schedule (FINALS) - Finish Presentations and Sex Ed
June 16 - Sex Ed
June 17 - 8th Grade Picnic
Week 39
June 20 - Sex Ed
June 21 - 8th grade Promotion Ceremony/Last Day of School
June 22 - Teacher Day
June 23..... Officially on Summer Break : )
Click the video title to download the video worksheet (if absent).
- When you are finished with the videos and completed the video activities, please REVIEW the slides in the "LONG" version linked above under April 29th. Yes, you can listen to music while you view them : )
May 3 - CST Part 1
May 4 - Review/Catch - up/Get ahead - Here are your options for today. Stay in your seat, with exception to getting some headphones, and spend your time taking care of the following tasks:
1. Review slides for the CST - First 15 minutes
2. Watch and document A) TED TALKS of your choice and complete the Notes/Summary document as evidence of your participation.
OR
B) SCIENCE 360 and search the topics tab for a video resource that interests you. Complete the Notes/Summary document as evidence
* Get the worksheet from the front table or ask the Teacher - 35 minutes
** Turn in at least one summary to the teacher before you leave for credit
3. Watch Today's CNN Student News - Last 10 minutes
May 5 - Science CST Part 2
May 6 - Minimum Day Schedule - Bank Robbery Motion Graph Assignment. HW if not finished...Due Monday
**Reminder - Catapults are due Monday for the Launch Assessment (50 pts and bragging rights on the line)
Week 33
May 9th - Launching the catapults outside in the Garden Area. Everybody gets 3 launches to meet the distance requirements of the rubric. Extra credit opportunities for target accuracy, top 3 class, and top 3 from all of Mr. Bridges' science classes.
May 10-11 - "Energy in Waves" Holt Science activity. Sorry boys and girls but I will be out today and tomorrow at a training. The assignment is to view and outline Chapter 10 of the Blue Holt textbook. There are a variety of small activities that move along with the text. This assignment will be collected at the end of class on Wednesday. Students not completed will not be able to participate in Thursday's lab.
May 12-13 - Feel the Force Lab (notebook pages 154-155)
1) brief class discussion and Force Vector, Force Diagram, and "Free Body" Diagram vocabulary notes (page 155). Force Diagram Notes and Lab Directions.
2) Feel the Force Lab Stations. Students will complete each station and identify the influential forces involved and describe each interaction by drawing a Force Diagram to show all of the forces acting on the object. Students will complete the "Lab Stations Graphic Organizer" using the "Types of Forces Lab Guide"and tape on page 154 on NB.
3) Big Idea #3 - Identifying and describing forces in your daily life
**Reminder, missing work, incomplete assignments, or anything lingering in your back pack needs to be turned in for a grade. The semester has turned the corner and is on the home stretch. Please be WISE !!
Week 34
May 16-17 - Day 1: Friction Lab (notebook pages 156-157) Complete investigation including analysis 1 - 3
Day 2: "Friction, a Force That Opposes Motion" Cornell Notes (page 159) and Practice/Analysis
(page 158)
May 18-20 - CSI Web Adventures (LINK)
Complete the CSI investigations using the Chromebook and interactive web-quest based on the drama series CSI. Students will investigate the various techniques used to identify and evidence from crime scenes. Follow the directions on the CSI Training Packet for guidance as you navigate through the Rookie Training and Case Studies.
Students need to complete the following by Monday, May 23rd for full credit:
A) The Rookie Training (Case #1)
B) Case #2
C) Rookie Training Summary Report - Typed or Handwritten (direction in the Packet)
**Extra Credit - Solve Case #3- The CSI Training Packet handout has the document attached (last page). - Must be completed entirely (front and back including Final Case Report (20 points E.C.)
Week 35 (sorry for the missing content, my computer was out of commission)
May 23
May 24
May 25
May 26
May 27 - No School
Week 36
May 30 - No School due to Memorial Day - a day to reflect upon our freedom and give thanks to those that protect our freedom
Beginning Tuesday, May 31 students will begin an 4 part (in class) project involving 2 liter Water Rockets. This will represent the end of the unit exam and the final for the year. The goal is to allow students to showcase the design process and share their results with their peers. Part 1 will be asking students to investigate the various principals regarding rockets and water rockets by researching a NASA resource. Part 2 is the building and launching of the rocket they put together and designed with their team. Part 3 is an individual research paper. Part 4 is a group presentation. Each component has a weight of 100 points. The total point value for the project is 400 Classwork Points.
May 31 - June 1 - Rocket Research. Students will view the (link) NASA WEBQUEST about WATER ROCKETRY and complete the GUIDED RESEARCH WORKSHEET. To complete the research, students will need to visit the four sections on the NASA webquest: About Rockets, Rocketry 101, 102, and 103. In addition, students need to watch the BrainPOP video on "Newton's Laws of Motion" and respond to the activities in the packet and take the classic quiz. Lastly, students will need to review an additional source that contributes to their overall understanding on rockets, water rockets, parachutes, forces, etc...
Student research will be the driving content for the individual research paper. Here is the Research Paper Guidelines and Rubric. Each student is required to write their own paper based on their own understanding of Rockets. The research paper has a value of 100 points.
June 2 - 3 - Rocket building workshop. Must have two 2-liter bottles to complete the rocket body, fairing, and nose cone. Cardboard, tape, string, and parachute will be provided. Additional materials may be used from home to customize the rocket. Rockets will be launched on Monday, June 4th.
***June 3 - Students receive the UNIT 5 Notebook Check criteria in order to prepare for the final notebook check of the year. It is worth 130 points with 20 points extra credit available - Notebook check will be on Thursday, June 13.
Week 37
June 6 - 8 - Launch the rockets. Flight # 1, # 2, and # 3. Here is the Flight Data to document each of the three rocket launches this week. The Flight Data when completed has a value of 100 points. It is to be turned in with the Research (100 points) and Research Paper (100 points). Students will be asked to staple all three documents together by Monday, June 13th (stapled packet is worth 300 points. The presentation will add another 100 points to the overall project).
June 9 - Unit 5 Notebook Check and class time to draft/write the individual Research Paper. Students will have access to the Chromebooks in class to type their research paper after the notebook check
June 10 - Presentation Planning. Students will create and plan out their team's presentation of their project. Here is the Presentation Rubric that I will use to judge each team's performance. The presentation will be given a team grade that will apply to each team member. Students may use which ever presentation software they please: Power Point, Keynote, Prezi, or Google Docs. Chromebooks and iPads will be available. The presentation is worth 100 points and should reflect that of a student about to go into High School!!!
Week 38
June 13 - Presentations (All teams will present, order will be drawn out of a hat the morning of). Teams that do not present on Monday will go during the first 1/2 of block class on either Tuesday or Wednesday.
Project DUE - Turn in STAPLED together: 1. Research Paper 2. Research (webquest) and 3. Flight Data
June 14 - Block Schedule (FINALS) - Finsish Presentations and Sex Ed
June 15 - Block Schedule (FINALS) - Finish Presentations and Sex Ed
June 16 - Sex Ed
June 17 - 8th Grade Picnic
Week 39
June 20 - Sex Ed
June 21 - 8th grade Promotion Ceremony/Last Day of School
June 22 - Teacher Day
June 23..... Officially on Summer Break : )