Monday, May 18th, 2015
Final Review Packet
Final Review Packet
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Simple Machine Activities
Machines, Work, Power, Efficiency, Mechanical Advantage Jeopardy
Get out your notes about work, power, and mechanical advantage to compete against each other in this jeopardy game
Catch the Burglar
Modify the Rube Goldberg Machine to catch the burglar
Mechanical Madness
Design a machine to move the baseball to the end
Medieval Levers
Explore the parts of a trebuchet (a medieval catapult)
Mega Machines
Explore the mechanical advantage of pistons in large machines
Edheads Simple Machines
Identify the simple machines in the compound machines
Classes of Levers
Learn about the 3 classes of levers
Machines, Work, Power, Efficiency, Mechanical Advantage Jeopardy
Get out your notes about work, power, and mechanical advantage to compete against each other in this jeopardy game
Catch the Burglar
Modify the Rube Goldberg Machine to catch the burglar
Mechanical Madness
Design a machine to move the baseball to the end
Medieval Levers
Explore the parts of a trebuchet (a medieval catapult)
Mega Machines
Explore the mechanical advantage of pistons in large machines
Edheads Simple Machines
Identify the simple machines in the compound machines
Classes of Levers
Learn about the 3 classes of levers
TCAP REVIEW SHEETS
These are the standards that we need to work on the most and the review packets with the answer keys can be found below
9.1 Recognize that all matter consists of atoms.
9.2 Identify the common outcome of all chemical changes.
9.3 Classify common substances as elements or compounds based on their symbols or formulas.
9.4 Differentiate between a mixture and a compound.
9.5 Describe the chemical makeup of the atmosphere.
9.6 Compare the particle arrangement and type of particle motion associated with different states of matter.
9.7 Apply an equation to determine the density of an object based on its mass and volume.
9.8 Interpret the results of an investigation to determine whether a physical or chemical change has occurred.
9.9 Use the periodic table to determine the properties of an element.
9.10 Identify the reactants and products of a chemical reaction.
9.11 Recognize that in a chemical reaction the mass of the reactants is equal to the mass of the products (Law of Conservation of Mass).
9.12 Identify the basic properties of acids and bases.
Technology and Engineering Standards
These are the standards that we need to work on the most and the review packets with the answer keys can be found below
9.1 Recognize that all matter consists of atoms.
9.2 Identify the common outcome of all chemical changes.
9.3 Classify common substances as elements or compounds based on their symbols or formulas.
9.4 Differentiate between a mixture and a compound.
9.5 Describe the chemical makeup of the atmosphere.
9.6 Compare the particle arrangement and type of particle motion associated with different states of matter.
9.7 Apply an equation to determine the density of an object based on its mass and volume.
9.8 Interpret the results of an investigation to determine whether a physical or chemical change has occurred.
9.9 Use the periodic table to determine the properties of an element.
9.10 Identify the reactants and products of a chemical reaction.
9.11 Recognize that in a chemical reaction the mass of the reactants is equal to the mass of the products (Law of Conservation of Mass).
9.12 Identify the basic properties of acids and bases.
Technology and Engineering Standards
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Monday, April 6th, 2015
Below are the review sheets from class today. Each review sheet has the answer key on the last page.
Below are the review sheets from class today. Each review sheet has the answer key on the last page.
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graphing_motion.docx | |
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newton’s_laws_of_motion.docx | |
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speed_vs._velocity.docx | |
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Monday, March 9th, 2015
Given notes and HW, SWBAT define speed and velocity
Given real world examples, SWBAT determine examples of speed and velocity
Given notes and HW, SWBAT define speed and velocity
Given real world examples, SWBAT determine examples of speed and velocity
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Energy Test Makeup Work
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Wednesday, March 4th, 2015
Energy test today
Also due to the snow days students will be assigned homework for the next unit and some review work on the law of conservation of mass. Both documents are posted below
Energy test today
Also due to the snow days students will be assigned homework for the next unit and some review work on the law of conservation of mass. Both documents are posted below
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Friday, February 13th, 2015
SWBAT find the boiling point and freezing point of water in Fahrenheit and kelvin by converting it from Celsius
SWBAT find the boiling point and freezing point of water in Fahrenheit and kelvin by converting it from Celsius
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ppt_2-13.pptx | |
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Thursday, February 12th, 2015
SWBAT solve problems related to specific heat capacity using the equation Q = mCΔt
SWBAT solve problems related to specific heat capacity using the equation Q = mCΔt
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Wednesday, February 11th, 2015
SWBAT solve problems related to specific heat capacity using the equation Q = mCΔt
SWBAT solve problems related to specific heat capacity using the equation Q = mCΔt
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Tuesday, February 10th, 2015
SWBAT describe the similarities and differences of nuclear fusion and nuclear fission by using a Venn Diagram
SWBAT describe the similarities and differences of nuclear fusion and nuclear fission by using a Venn Diagram
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Monday, February 9th, 2015
Homework: Energy homework in textbook due next Tuesday
SWBAT classify heat transfer as convection, conduction, or radiation by looking at pictures and descriptions
Homework: Energy homework in textbook due next Tuesday
SWBAT classify heat transfer as convection, conduction, or radiation by looking at pictures and descriptions
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Friday, February 6th, 2015
Homework: Complete the worksheet on potential and kinetic energy
SWBAT identify a scenario that demonstrates the law of conservation of energy by calculating the potential and kinetic energy.
Homework: Complete the worksheet on potential and kinetic energy
SWBAT identify a scenario that demonstrates the law of conservation of energy by calculating the potential and kinetic energy.
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Thursday, February 5th, 2015
No Homework
SWBAT identify a scenario that demonstrates the law of conservation of energy
No Homework
SWBAT identify a scenario that demonstrates the law of conservation of energy
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ppt_2-5.pptx | |
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Wednesday, February 4th, 2015
Homework read about the law of conservation of energy and write the definition, facts, examples, and non-examples of the law of conservation of energy
Waves Test today
Homework read about the law of conservation of energy and write the definition, facts, examples, and non-examples of the law of conservation of energy
Waves Test today
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the_conservation_of_energy.docx | |
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Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015
Test on Wednesday
SWBAT practice finding wavelength, frequency, and amplitude of a wave
SWBAT differentiate longitudinal and transverse waves by looking at examples
SWBAT explain wave interactions by looking at a picture
Test on Wednesday
SWBAT practice finding wavelength, frequency, and amplitude of a wave
SWBAT differentiate longitudinal and transverse waves by looking at examples
SWBAT explain wave interactions by looking at a picture
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Monday, February 2nd, 2015
Study for test on Wednesday
SWBAT describe wave interactions by completing frayer models
SWBAT compare and contrast sound and light waves by completing a Venn Diagram
Study for test on Wednesday
SWBAT describe wave interactions by completing frayer models
SWBAT compare and contrast sound and light waves by completing a Venn Diagram
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Friday, January 30th, 2015
Homework: Due Monday 2/2 Read pages 355-381 in textbook and complete worksheet
SWBAT distinguish between interference, reflection, refraction, and diffraction
Homework: Due Monday 2/2 Read pages 355-381 in textbook and complete worksheet
SWBAT distinguish between interference, reflection, refraction, and diffraction
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Thursday, January 29th, 2015
Homework: Due Monday 2/2 Read pages 355-381 in textbook and complete worksheet
SWBAT classify waves as longitudinal or transverse by using a slinky
SWBAT distinguish between wavelength, frequency, and amplitude by using a slinky
Homework: Due Monday 2/2 Read pages 355-381 in textbook and complete worksheet
SWBAT classify waves as longitudinal or transverse by using a slinky
SWBAT distinguish between wavelength, frequency, and amplitude by using a slinky
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Wednesday, January 28th, 2015
Homework: Due Monday 2/2 Read pages 355-381 in textbook and complete worksheet
SWBAT describe the properties of electromagnetic waves
Homework: Due Monday 2/2 Read pages 355-381 in textbook and complete worksheet
SWBAT describe the properties of electromagnetic waves
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ppt_1-28a.pptx | |
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Tuesday, January 27th, 2015
Homework: Due Monday 2/2 Read pages 355-381 in textbook and complete worksheet (below)
SWBAT describe what a wave is.
SWBAT differentiate mechanical and electromagnetic waves
Homework: Due Monday 2/2 Read pages 355-381 in textbook and complete worksheet (below)
SWBAT describe what a wave is.
SWBAT differentiate mechanical and electromagnetic waves
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Monday, January 26th, 2015
Practice writing assessment, no science class
Practice writing assessment, no science class
Friday, January 23rd, 2015
Test today. If you want to retake the test you must have all 3 homework assignments for the unit turned in
Test today. If you want to retake the test you must have all 3 homework assignments for the unit turned in
Thursday, January 22nd, 2015
Wednesday, January 21st, 2015
SWBAT predict which populations are likely to survive in a particular environment by analyzing data
SWBAT predict which populations are likely to survive in a particular environment by analyzing data
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2015
Homework: study for test on Friday (the study guide is attached below)
SWBAT describe natural selection by watching a brainpop video
SWBAT predict which populations are likely to survive in a particular environment by analyzing data (peppered moth below)
Homework: study for test on Friday (the study guide is attached below)
SWBAT describe natural selection by watching a brainpop video
SWBAT predict which populations are likely to survive in a particular environment by analyzing data (peppered moth below)
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Friday, January 16th, 2015
Homework: Complete the sheet we started in class
SWBAT describe natural selection by using Darwin's 5 points
Homework: Complete the sheet we started in class
SWBAT describe natural selection by using Darwin's 5 points
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Thursday, January 15th, 2015
Homework: Complete the classwork/reading and answer the questions (below)
SWBAT predict which environment an animal lives in based on the adaptations that animal has.
SWBAT explain why certain adaptations are advantageous to that animal
Homework: Complete the classwork/reading and answer the questions (below)
SWBAT predict which environment an animal lives in based on the adaptations that animal has.
SWBAT explain why certain adaptations are advantageous to that animal
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Wednesday, January 14th, 2015
Homework: Complete the chart from the video.
Agenda: Today we will watch the first episode from the BBC series Planet Earth (Watch the entire episode on Vimeo) and we will complete a chart about the different biomes around the world. The biomes we will focus on are Tundra, Taiga, Deciduous Forest, Rainforest, Desert, and Grassland. The chart is in the powerpoint below.
Homework: Complete the chart from the video.
Agenda: Today we will watch the first episode from the BBC series Planet Earth (Watch the entire episode on Vimeo) and we will complete a chart about the different biomes around the world. The biomes we will focus on are Tundra, Taiga, Deciduous Forest, Rainforest, Desert, and Grassland. The chart is in the powerpoint below.
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Tuesday, January 13th, 2015
Homework: Choose an animal and make a chart about its structural, behavioral, and physiological adaptations
SWBAT identify adaptations as structural, behavioral, or physiological by looking at a list
Homework: Choose an animal and make a chart about its structural, behavioral, and physiological adaptations
SWBAT identify adaptations as structural, behavioral, or physiological by looking at a list
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Monday, January 12th, 2015
SWBAT use a simple classification key to classify an unknown organism
SWBAT use a simple classification key to classify an unknown organism
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Friday, January 9th, 2015
Homework: Complete the "taxonomy web" (below) by using the "classification of animals" (below). Then complete the questions for the "homework" (below).
SWBAT Classify a species using the 7 subdivisions of taxonomy
SWBAT Name an organism by using binomial nomenclature
Homework: Complete the "taxonomy web" (below) by using the "classification of animals" (below). Then complete the questions for the "homework" (below).
SWBAT Classify a species using the 7 subdivisions of taxonomy
SWBAT Name an organism by using binomial nomenclature
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Wednesday, January 7th, 2015
Homework: Create a dichotomous key with at least 4 steps and 4 animals
Objective: SWBAT classify an unknown organism based on structural characteristics by using a dichotomous key.
Homework: Create a dichotomous key with at least 4 steps and 4 animals
Objective: SWBAT classify an unknown organism based on structural characteristics by using a dichotomous key.
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Tuesday, January 6th, 2015
SWBAT identify common structural characteristics by looking at pictures
SWBAT classify organisms by creating categories
(The powerpoint has pictures and the file size is too big so I attached the powerpoint as a PDF below)
SWBAT identify common structural characteristics by looking at pictures
SWBAT classify organisms by creating categories
(The powerpoint has pictures and the file size is too big so I attached the powerpoint as a PDF below)
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Thursday, December 11th, 2014
SWBAT identify several methods for maintaining Earth's biodiversity
SWBAT identify several methods for maintaining Earth's biodiversity
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Wednesday, December 10th, 2014
SWBAT describe the impacts of invasive species by looking at a sample ecosystem
SWBAT describe the impacts of invasive species by looking at a sample ecosystem
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Tuesday, December 9th, 2014
SWBAT understand the reasons for maintaining the earth's biodiversity by analyzing data from sample environments and determining the harmful impacts of not maintaining its biodiversity
SWBAT understand the reasons for maintaining the earth's biodiversity by analyzing data from sample environments and determining the harmful impacts of not maintaining its biodiversity
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Monday, December 8th, 2014
SWBAT order the conservation status; extinct, endangered, threatened, and least concern.
SWBAT describe the conservation status by looking at an example
SWBAT order the conservation status; extinct, endangered, threatened, and least concern.
SWBAT describe the conservation status by looking at an example
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End of Semester Activity
The attached document is a rubric to make a review game for the Matter Unit (chemistry). We will not be working on this in class. This is an optional activity. I recommend that if a student has below an 85 they should make a game. Any questions can be asked by email or outside of class time.
The game needs to be academically focused.
The game is due on the 19th of December or before.
The attached document is a rubric to make a review game for the Matter Unit (chemistry). We will not be working on this in class. This is an optional activity. I recommend that if a student has below an 85 they should make a game. Any questions can be asked by email or outside of class time.
The game needs to be academically focused.
The game is due on the 19th of December or before.
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Friday, December 5th, 2014
Homework: Complete worksheet (not scanned yet, sorry)
SWBAT describe the impact animals have on the ecosystem
Homework: Complete worksheet (not scanned yet, sorry)
SWBAT describe the impact animals have on the ecosystem
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Thursday, December 4th, 2014
Introduction to biodiversity
SWBAT identify the importance of maintaining the Earth's biodiversity
In class reading "New Medicines at Risk from Biodiversity Loss" from Harvard Medical School with 8 questions on back
Introduction to biodiversity
SWBAT identify the importance of maintaining the Earth's biodiversity
In class reading "New Medicines at Risk from Biodiversity Loss" from Harvard Medical School with 8 questions on back
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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014
Study Island Fossils
Radiometric dating game on study island
20 study island questions about fossils
Study Island Fossils
Radiometric dating game on study island
20 study island questions about fossils
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ppt_12-3.pptx | |
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Tuesday, December 2nd, 2014
SWBAT define radiometric dating
SWBAT differentiate radiometric dating and relative dating
SWBAT define radiometric dating
SWBAT differentiate radiometric dating and relative dating
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Monday, December 1st, 2014
Relative dating fossils
SWBAT find the relative age of fossils by looking at a diagram
Relative dating fossils
SWBAT find the relative age of fossils by looking at a diagram
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Thursday, November 20th, 2014
Homework: Lab Report (Rubric below)
Demonstration of neutralization lab
Homework: Lab Report (Rubric below)
Demonstration of neutralization lab
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Tuesday, November 18th, 2014
Homework: Study for acids and bases test on Wednesday
Complete lab report for Friday
Agenda: Lab to neutralize acid (vinegar) and base (ammonia) using red cabbage juice as an indicator
Homework: Study for acids and bases test on Wednesday
Complete lab report for Friday
Agenda: Lab to neutralize acid (vinegar) and base (ammonia) using red cabbage juice as an indicator
Monday, November 17th, 2014
Homework: Study for acids and bases test on Wednesday
Agenda: Finish presentations about acid rain articles
TEDed strengths of acids and bases
What happens when you combine acids and bases (neutralization)
Prep for lab tomorrow to neutralize acids and bases
Homework: Study for acids and bases test on Wednesday
Agenda: Finish presentations about acid rain articles
TEDed strengths of acids and bases
What happens when you combine acids and bases (neutralization)
Prep for lab tomorrow to neutralize acids and bases
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Friday, November 14th, 2014
Research issues associated with acid rain
Present problem and solution to the class
Research issues associated with acid rain
Present problem and solution to the class
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Thursday, November 13th, 2014
Retesting chemical changes
Retesting chemical changes
Wednesday, November 12th, 2014
HW: Prepare for retesting, test is attached under Tuesday the 11th (physical science chemical changes unit test). Questions will be similar but not the same. Students will have class time to retest the standards that they need to.
Agenda:
Conductors of electricity (strong and weak acids/bases)
Properties of Acids and Bases completing the Venn Diagram
HW: Prepare for retesting, test is attached under Tuesday the 11th (physical science chemical changes unit test). Questions will be similar but not the same. Students will have class time to retest the standards that they need to.
Agenda:
Conductors of electricity (strong and weak acids/bases)
Properties of Acids and Bases completing the Venn Diagram
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Tuesday, November 11th, 2014
Indicators
How indicators are used
What is the pH scale
Magic with acids and bases (http://youtu.be/ujkuW-0cpNw)
Indicators
How indicators are used
What is the pH scale
Magic with acids and bases (http://youtu.be/ujkuW-0cpNw)
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Monday, November 10th, 2014
Homework: read pages 199-201 (what are acids? what are bases?)
Acids and Bases
Homework: read pages 199-201 (what are acids? what are bases?)
Acids and Bases
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Monday, November 3rd, 2014
Homework: Complete the review sheet
Agenda: VSVS students coming to do lab "Acids and Bases."
Homework: Complete the review sheet
Agenda: VSVS students coming to do lab "Acids and Bases."
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Friday, October 31st, 2014
Homework: Review sheet
Agenda: Assigning oxidation numbers using sheet from Wednesday
Homework: Review sheet
Agenda: Assigning oxidation numbers using sheet from Wednesday
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Thrusday, October 30th, 2014
Ionic and Covalent bonds. Oxidation numbers
Agenda: Crash Course Chemistry #22: Atomic Hook-Ups
Ionic and Covalent bonds. Oxidation numbers
Agenda: Crash Course Chemistry #22: Atomic Hook-Ups
Wednesday, October 29th, 2014
HW: Read chapter 4.2 from page 115-122 and answer questions 1 and 5 on page 122
Agenda:
Vocabulary: Ion, Cation, Anion
Learn how to assign oxidation numbers to elements in compounds
Learn how to predict the products of a chemical reaction based on oxidation numbers and type of chemical reaction
HW: Read chapter 4.2 from page 115-122 and answer questions 1 and 5 on page 122
Agenda:
Vocabulary: Ion, Cation, Anion
Learn how to assign oxidation numbers to elements in compounds
Learn how to predict the products of a chemical reaction based on oxidation numbers and type of chemical reaction
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2014
Agenda: Go over homework
Vocabulary: Synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement reactions
Identifying types of reactions from chemical equations
Examples of types of chemical reactions
Agenda: Go over homework
Vocabulary: Synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement reactions
Identifying types of reactions from chemical equations
Examples of types of chemical reactions
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Monday, October 27th, 2014
Homework: Same as Friday
Agenda: VSVS coming in to do experiment: Rates of Chemical Reactions (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR6bzNqEc9o)
Homework: Same as Friday
Agenda: VSVS coming in to do experiment: Rates of Chemical Reactions (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR6bzNqEc9o)
Friday, October 24th, 2014
Homework: Define types of chemical reactions: Synthesis, Decomposition, Single Replacement, Double Replacement. Read pages 154-160 in the textbook and answer questions 4 and 6 from page 160.
Agenda:
What are endothermic and exothermic reactions
Demonstration with cold pack (endothermic) and hand warmer (exothermic)
Look at graphs of endothermic and exothermic reactions
Watch TED Ed: Chemistry of a cold pack
Homework: Define types of chemical reactions: Synthesis, Decomposition, Single Replacement, Double Replacement. Read pages 154-160 in the textbook and answer questions 4 and 6 from page 160.
Agenda:
What are endothermic and exothermic reactions
Demonstration with cold pack (endothermic) and hand warmer (exothermic)
Look at graphs of endothermic and exothermic reactions
Watch TED Ed: Chemistry of a cold pack
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Thrusday, October 23rd, 2014
HW: Define Endothermic and Exothermic reactions. Read page 151 in the textbook for information on endothermic and exothermic reactions
Agenda: identify the common outcome of chemical changes
Watch TED Ed: How atoms bond - (common outcome is that electrons are shared or transferred in all chemical changes)
Watch TED Ed: If molecules were people - (common outcome is that products are different from reactants in all chemical changes)
HW: Define Endothermic and Exothermic reactions. Read page 151 in the textbook for information on endothermic and exothermic reactions
Agenda: identify the common outcome of chemical changes
Watch TED Ed: How atoms bond - (common outcome is that electrons are shared or transferred in all chemical changes)
Watch TED Ed: If molecules were people - (common outcome is that products are different from reactants in all chemical changes)
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Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014
Agenda: Practice balancing chemical reactions
Agenda: Practice balancing chemical reactions
Tuesday, October 21st, 2014
HW: Finish classwork problems (easy and medium)
Agenda: Reading chemical equations and balancing chemical equations practice
This link is also another way to balance the chemical equations. However, you need to know how to solve an algebraic equation (2x + 3 = 4x + 1).
HW: Finish classwork problems (easy and medium)
Agenda: Reading chemical equations and balancing chemical equations practice
This link is also another way to balance the chemical equations. However, you need to know how to solve an algebraic equation (2x + 3 = 4x + 1).
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Monday, October 20th, 2014
HW: Complete balancing chemical equations sheet
Agenda: VSVS experiment "Evidence of Chemical Reactions"
HW: Complete balancing chemical equations sheet
Agenda: VSVS experiment "Evidence of Chemical Reactions"
Friday, October 17th, 2014
HW: Complete balancing chemical equations sheet (below)
Agenda: Balance chemical equations (Teacher models, students guide teacher, students work independently)
Show answers to independent work
Watch crash course chemistry # 6: Stoicheometry (****only from 8:15 to end)
Objectives: SWBAT describe the law of conservation of mass by balancing chemical equations.
Essential Question: How can chemists describe the law of conservation of matter by using chemical equations? Why is this important?
Extra practice for balancing chemical reactions (http://www.chembuddy.com/?left=balancing-stoichiometry-questions&right=balancing-questions)
HW: Complete balancing chemical equations sheet (below)
Agenda: Balance chemical equations (Teacher models, students guide teacher, students work independently)
Show answers to independent work
Watch crash course chemistry # 6: Stoicheometry (****only from 8:15 to end)
Objectives: SWBAT describe the law of conservation of mass by balancing chemical equations.
Essential Question: How can chemists describe the law of conservation of matter by using chemical equations? Why is this important?
Extra practice for balancing chemical reactions (http://www.chembuddy.com/?left=balancing-stoichiometry-questions&right=balancing-questions)
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Thursday, October 16th, 2014
HW: For each chemical equation, identify the product and the reactant (The equations are in the PowerPoint on the Do Now Page, you can just write P for product, and R for reactant)
Agenda: Demonstration with baking soda and vinegar to demonstrate the law of conservation of mass
Reading a chemical equation (below)
Review questions from reading
Vocabulary: Product, reactant, law of conservation of mass
Objectives: SWBAT read a chemical equation by identifying the products and reactants.
SWBAT describe the law of conservation of mass.
Essential Question: What is the law of conservation of mass and what does it tell scientists about the reactants and products of a chemical equation?
HW: For each chemical equation, identify the product and the reactant (The equations are in the PowerPoint on the Do Now Page, you can just write P for product, and R for reactant)
Agenda: Demonstration with baking soda and vinegar to demonstrate the law of conservation of mass
Reading a chemical equation (below)
Review questions from reading
Vocabulary: Product, reactant, law of conservation of mass
Objectives: SWBAT read a chemical equation by identifying the products and reactants.
SWBAT describe the law of conservation of mass.
Essential Question: What is the law of conservation of mass and what does it tell scientists about the reactants and products of a chemical equation?
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Wednesday, October 15th, 2014
All 8th graders will be taking the Explore test until 2:30
All 8th graders will be taking the Explore test until 2:30
Tuesday, October 14th, 2014
HW: handout identifying physical/chemical properties/changes (below homework)
Agenda: Reading about physical/chemical properties/changes (below what are physical properties and changes)
Discuss questions about physical and chemical
Discuss the physical and chemical process of pottery making
Objecive: SWBAT differentiate between a physical change and a chemical change by completing a graphic organizer.
Essential Question: What observations can lead to a conclusion that a physical change or a chemical change has occurred?
HW: handout identifying physical/chemical properties/changes (below homework)
Agenda: Reading about physical/chemical properties/changes (below what are physical properties and changes)
Discuss questions about physical and chemical
Discuss the physical and chemical process of pottery making
Objecive: SWBAT differentiate between a physical change and a chemical change by completing a graphic organizer.
Essential Question: What observations can lead to a conclusion that a physical change or a chemical change has occurred?
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Thursday, October 2nd, 2014
HW: Finish the questions
Agenda: Go over questions from HW
Review atoms and states of matter unit
Review Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures unit
Start HW
HW: Finish the questions
Agenda: Go over questions from HW
Review atoms and states of matter unit
Review Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures unit
Start HW
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Wednesday, October 1st, 2014
HW: Finish the questions
Agenda: Review inquiry unit
Complete Sample TCAP questions
HW: Finish the questions
Agenda: Review inquiry unit
Complete Sample TCAP questions
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Tuesday, September 30th, 2014
HW: Finish the questions from the classwork packet
Agenda:
Review Periodic Table
6 TCAP questions from last year's test
6 EOC questions
Powerpoint is below with all of the notes, questions, and explanations of the answers. Note sheet is also below
HW: Finish the questions from the classwork packet
Agenda:
Review Periodic Table
6 TCAP questions from last year's test
6 EOC questions
Powerpoint is below with all of the notes, questions, and explanations of the answers. Note sheet is also below
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Monday, September 29th, 2014
VSVS Lab: Chemistry in a Ziploc
Vanderbilt students came into class to do a lab and then hold a Q&A about college
VSVS Lab: Chemistry in a Ziploc
Vanderbilt students came into class to do a lab and then hold a Q&A about college
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014
HW: Finish the 7 questions on page 114
Agenda: What are mixtures
Vocabulary: Mixture, Homogeneous, Heterogeneous
Complete reading and answer questions (reading below)
Watch short video about desalinization: separating the parts of a mixture (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aysj7696b0A)
HW: Finish the 7 questions on page 114
Agenda: What are mixtures
Vocabulary: Mixture, Homogeneous, Heterogeneous
Complete reading and answer questions (reading below)
Watch short video about desalinization: separating the parts of a mixture (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aysj7696b0A)
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Monday, September 22nd, 2014
HW: Read pages 108-114 and answer 7 questions on page 114
Agenda:
College Week: Learn about where Mr. Littman's college experience
Vocabulary: Compound
Elements, Molecules, and Compounds (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfXxZwNLvPA)
Essential Question: How are elements and compound similar and different?
HW: Read pages 108-114 and answer 7 questions on page 114
Agenda:
College Week: Learn about where Mr. Littman's college experience
Vocabulary: Compound
Elements, Molecules, and Compounds (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfXxZwNLvPA)
Essential Question: How are elements and compound similar and different?
Wednesday, September 17th, 2014
HW: Study for test on Friday (study guide is below)
Agenda:
Watch video: What are Isotopes?
Reading: The uses of Carbon 14 (below)
HW: Study for test on Friday (study guide is below)
Agenda:
Watch video: What are Isotopes?
Reading: The uses of Carbon 14 (below)
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Tuesday, September 16th, 2014
HW: color the Periodic Table. One side shows metals, nonmetals, and metalloids. The other side should show the families Alkali Metals, Alkaline Earth Metals, Transition Metals, Halogens, and Nobel Gases
Agenda
Color the periodic table with metals, nonmetals, and metalloids
Guided notes on metals, nonmetals, and metalloids
Complete the Venn Diagram
HW: color the Periodic Table. One side shows metals, nonmetals, and metalloids. The other side should show the families Alkali Metals, Alkaline Earth Metals, Transition Metals, Halogens, and Nobel Gases
Agenda
Color the periodic table with metals, nonmetals, and metalloids
Guided notes on metals, nonmetals, and metalloids
Complete the Venn Diagram
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Monday, September 15th, 2014
HW: Get form signed
Agenda
Reading about families of elements
Gallery walk to take notes on the families of elements
HW: Get form signed
Agenda
Reading about families of elements
Gallery walk to take notes on the families of elements
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Friday, September 12th, 2014
HW: Complete missing homework over the weekend (atomic basics worksheet that was on the back of the notes from Monday, textbook pages 86-94 and complete questions on page 94
Agenda:
Vocabulary quiz
Finish making element posters
Present element posters
HW: Complete missing homework over the weekend (atomic basics worksheet that was on the back of the notes from Monday, textbook pages 86-94 and complete questions on page 94
Agenda:
Vocabulary quiz
Finish making element posters
Present element posters
Thursday, September 11th, 2014
Periodic Table Resources: http://www.ptable.com/ http://www.tncurriculumcenter.org/resource/916/go
HW: Study for the vocabulary quiz tomorrow
Agneda: Today we are making posters about certain elements. With your table you will select an element out of a hat and research the elements. When your table finishes the poster you will practice presenting. We will present our posters tomorrow after the quiz. Below is the PowerPoint for today, it has directions and an example of the finished product.
Periodic Table Resources: http://www.ptable.com/ http://www.tncurriculumcenter.org/resource/916/go
HW: Study for the vocabulary quiz tomorrow
Agneda: Today we are making posters about certain elements. With your table you will select an element out of a hat and research the elements. When your table finishes the poster you will practice presenting. We will present our posters tomorrow after the quiz. Below is the PowerPoint for today, it has directions and an example of the finished product.
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Wednesday, September 10th, 2014
HW: Study for vocabulary quiz on Friday (study guide below), finish reading from last night
HW: Study for vocabulary quiz on Friday (study guide below), finish reading from last night
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periodic_table_vocabulary_study_guide.docx | |
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Tuesday, September 9th, 2014
HW: Read pages 86-94 and answer questions on page 94
Agenda:
How to read the Periodic Table
Crash course chemistry #5 Electrons
HW: Read pages 86-94 and answer questions on page 94
Agenda:
How to read the Periodic Table
Crash course chemistry #5 Electrons
Monday, September 8th, 2014
HW: We did not get as far as I would have liked so the HW might be tricky. If you can't complete it do not panic. Complete Atomic Basics worksheet
Agenda:
Periodic Table Paper Craft. The files below are the sheets to print and use. This is the website that has the directions (http://www.av8n.com/physics /periodic-table.htm)
Guided Notes on reading the Periodic Table
HW: We did not get as far as I would have liked so the HW might be tricky. If you can't complete it do not panic. Complete Atomic Basics worksheet
Agenda:
Periodic Table Paper Craft. The files below are the sheets to print and use. This is the website that has the directions (http://www.av8n.com/physics /periodic-table.htm)
Guided Notes on reading the Periodic Table
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HW: Read pages 77-85 (ch3.2) answer 8 questions on page 85 due Monday 9/8
Agenda:
Finish watching crash course chemistry #4
Periodic Table
HW: Read pages 77-85 (ch3.2) answer 8 questions on page 85 due Monday 9/8
Agenda:
Finish watching crash course chemistry #4
Periodic Table
Thursday, September 4th, 2014
HW: See Friday
Agenda:
Unit 2 test
Crash Course Chemsitry #4
HW: See Friday
Agenda:
Unit 2 test
Crash Course Chemsitry #4
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014
Homework: study for test
Agenda:
Natures Density Column
Objective:
SWBAT build and interpret a density column
Essential Question:
Why is a density column important in places like the Bering Sea?
Homework: study for test
Agenda:
Natures Density Column
Objective:
SWBAT build and interpret a density column
Essential Question:
Why is a density column important in places like the Bering Sea?
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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014
Homework: Read handout about density and answer questions at the bottom (file below)
Optional additional homework watch the video about density
Agenda:
Using the equation Density = Mass/Volume
Independent practice solving problems for density, mass, volume
Objective:
When given the equation Density = Mass/Volume, SWBAT calculate the mass, volume, or density of the substance
Essential Question:
How did we use problem solving skills to find the missing information? How are mass, density, and volume related?
Homework: Read handout about density and answer questions at the bottom (file below)
Optional additional homework watch the video about density
Agenda:
Using the equation Density = Mass/Volume
Independent practice solving problems for density, mass, volume
Objective:
When given the equation Density = Mass/Volume, SWBAT calculate the mass, volume, or density of the substance
Essential Question:
How did we use problem solving skills to find the missing information? How are mass, density, and volume related?
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practice_identifying_parts_of_the_scientific_method.doc | |
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Thursday, August 21st, 2014
Homework:
Study for the test (extra practice sheet and experiment are attached in the files below)
Agenda:
TedEd video "Just How Small is an Atom?" Jonathan Bergmann
Homework:
Study for the test (extra practice sheet and experiment are attached in the files below)
Agenda:
TedEd video "Just How Small is an Atom?" Jonathan Bergmann
Wednesday, August 20th, 2014
Homework:
Read pages 39-44 in the textbook and answer the 8 questions on page 44
Agenda:
Demonstration of conservation of matter
Demonstration of the effect of temperature on matter
Group discussion
Essential Question
Exit Ticket
Objectives:
SWBAT describe the law of conservation of matter
SWBAT describe the effect of temperature on matter
Essentia Question:
In the real world, there are many examples of both the law of conservation of matter, and the effects of temperature on matter.
What are some examples and why is it important to understand these laws?
Study guide, binder checklist, and Powerpoint are posted below
Homework:
Read pages 39-44 in the textbook and answer the 8 questions on page 44
Agenda:
Demonstration of conservation of matter
Demonstration of the effect of temperature on matter
Group discussion
Essential Question
Exit Ticket
Objectives:
SWBAT describe the law of conservation of matter
SWBAT describe the effect of temperature on matter
Essentia Question:
In the real world, there are many examples of both the law of conservation of matter, and the effects of temperature on matter.
What are some examples and why is it important to understand these laws?
Study guide, binder checklist, and Powerpoint are posted below
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Tuesday, August 19th, 2014
Homework: Read pages 45-52 in the textbook and answer the 8 questions on page 52 in the "check your understanding" section
Agenda:
Solids, Liquids, gases
vocabulary word: physical change
Worksheet (below) identifying properties of solids, liquids, and gases
Review worksheet
Exit ticket
Objectives:
SWBAT identify properties of the states of matter
SWBAT understand that all matter consists of atoms
Essential Question:
How do we describe the difference between the states of matter (solids, liquids and gases) according to their mass, volume, density, shape, and particle arrangement?
Homework: Read pages 45-52 in the textbook and answer the 8 questions on page 52 in the "check your understanding" section
Agenda:
Solids, Liquids, gases
vocabulary word: physical change
Worksheet (below) identifying properties of solids, liquids, and gases
Review worksheet
Exit ticket
Objectives:
SWBAT identify properties of the states of matter
SWBAT understand that all matter consists of atoms
Essential Question:
How do we describe the difference between the states of matter (solids, liquids and gases) according to their mass, volume, density, shape, and particle arrangement?
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states_of_matter_venn_diagram.docx | |
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ppt_8-19.pptx | |
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August 14th, 2014
Homework: Due Monday, 8/18
Design a simple experiment using the scientific method (be creative, this is open ended and and for you to do something fun)
Be sure to
1. ask a question,
2. make an observation,
3. form a hypothesis (if I do A then B will happen),
4. Design an experiment (details),
5. Collect data (do a few trials, if you can not collect data send me an email and I can help you),
6. Write a conclusion (Cause-effect) and include a sentence about any error that you may have in your experiment.
Use our lab write up sheet (below) from Friday as a model for your experiment at home
Objective:
SWBAT identify sources of error in a scientific experiment
Essential question:
What errors do scientists look for to ensure the validity of scientific conclusions
Homework: Due Monday, 8/18
Design a simple experiment using the scientific method (be creative, this is open ended and and for you to do something fun)
Be sure to
1. ask a question,
2. make an observation,
3. form a hypothesis (if I do A then B will happen),
4. Design an experiment (details),
5. Collect data (do a few trials, if you can not collect data send me an email and I can help you),
6. Write a conclusion (Cause-effect) and include a sentence about any error that you may have in your experiment.
Use our lab write up sheet (below) from Friday as a model for your experiment at home
Objective:
SWBAT identify sources of error in a scientific experiment
Essential question:
What errors do scientists look for to ensure the validity of scientific conclusions
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August 13th, 2014
Homework: Open files below and complete all 25 questions. Bring in your answers on a sheet of paper, no need to print
Homework: Open files below and complete all 25 questions. Bring in your answers on a sheet of paper, no need to print
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August 12th, 2014
Agenda:
Do Now
Vocabulary
Analyze "John studies turtles" experiment
Designing a procedure
Design a procedure
Answer the essential question
Exit Ticket
Objective:
SWBAT design an experimental procedure when give a hypothesis
Essential Question:
How do scientists creat a procedure
Homework:
No Homework
Agenda:
Do Now
Vocabulary
Analyze "John studies turtles" experiment
Designing a procedure
Design a procedure
Answer the essential question
Exit Ticket
Objective:
SWBAT design an experimental procedure when give a hypothesis
Essential Question:
How do scientists creat a procedure
Homework:
No Homework
August 11th, 2014
Agenda:
Do Now
Put binders together
Vocabulary
Scientific method reading
Exit ticket
Objectives:
SWBAT keep an organized binder
SWBAT define variable, hypothesis, and control
SWBAT name the steps of the scientific method
Essential Question:
How do scientists design experiments and what is the purpose of the scientific method
Homework:
Answer the questions on the scientific methods reading
Agenda:
Do Now
Put binders together
Vocabulary
Scientific method reading
Exit ticket
Objectives:
SWBAT keep an organized binder
SWBAT define variable, hypothesis, and control
SWBAT name the steps of the scientific method
Essential Question:
How do scientists design experiments and what is the purpose of the scientific method
Homework:
Answer the questions on the scientific methods reading
August 8th 2014
Agenda:
Do Now
Policies and Procedures
Rules and consequences
Exit ticket
Names activity
(PowerPoint is posted below)
Homework: Bring supplies and textbook to class
Agenda:
Do Now
Policies and Procedures
Rules and consequences
Exit ticket
Names activity
(PowerPoint is posted below)
Homework: Bring supplies and textbook to class
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August 6th, 2014
Agenda:
Get to know you cards to be hung up in hallway
Rules, consequences, and incentives
Go over syllabus
Exit ticket
Homework:
Please purchase the supplies for Friday
Students will need the following materials every day:
Pencils
Highlighters
1 inch 3 Ring Binder with pockets
Unit dividers for 3 ring binder
Lined notebook paper
I would greatly appreciate it if you purchased extra 3 ring binders, lined notebook paper, or dividers. Thank You
Agenda:
Get to know you cards to be hung up in hallway
Rules, consequences, and incentives
Go over syllabus
Exit ticket
Homework:
Please purchase the supplies for Friday
Students will need the following materials every day:
Pencils
Highlighters
1 inch 3 Ring Binder with pockets
Unit dividers for 3 ring binder
Lined notebook paper
I would greatly appreciate it if you purchased extra 3 ring binders, lined notebook paper, or dividers. Thank You