Bottle Flipping

Students continued with bottle flipping, answered questions and turned their work in.
Have a wonderful Holiday Break!

Bottle Flipping!

Students were able to Bottle Flip today!
Of course I turned it in to a science related physics assignment!
There is no homework.

Review Questions

Students needed to be finished with questions 5-10 by the time they left class.
If they did not finish up to 10 then it is homework.

Review questions

We reviewed  Newton's Laws.
Students then answered questions 1-5 on page 334

Car crashes with seat belts

Students designed seat belts and sent their cars down the ramp. We had a very good success rate!
Students have 4 questions to answer which need to be finished tonight if not completed in class.

Car crashes

Students crashed their "cars" and measured how far their "passengers" were launched and if they lived or died. All died.
Tomorrow they will work on constructing a 'seat belt" to protect their egg.
There is no homework.

Dropping Objects

Students finished the activity "Dropping Objects" and the questions.
We then set up our papers for "Car crashes"
There is no homework.

Dropping Objects

Students turned in their Ballon questions if they hadn't done so last week.
Students then began their activity on Dropping Objects

Balloon Races

Students needed to finish the balloon races. Periods 1-3 on Thursday and Periods 5-8 on Friday.
Once students were finished they needed to answer ALL questions on page 329. If students did not finish in class they need to check out a book and finish for homework.

Balloon Races

Students were to complete the "Balloon Races" lab in their books page 329.
I told students to read the directions and then complete the lab.
Many, many students did not read the procedure resulting in a poor grade.

Forces and Motion

Students took ntoes on Newtons 2nd and 3rd laws.
There is no homework.

Forces - inertia

Students took a few more ntoes and then practiced their inertia skills
There is no homework.

Black Holes

Students finished the video on Black Holes
Students then worked on notes from our next chapter : Forces and Newtons Laws
Have a great weekend

Black Holes video

Students watched a video on black holes and wrote down 15 facts which they turned in.
There is no homework.

Force and Motion Test

Students took their test today on force and motion.
There is no homework.

Review for test

We reviewed for tomorrow's test.
Tonight: Study for test!

Force and motion questions

Students continued work on force and motions questions that were assigned Tuesday.
pg 304 - 1- 30 except 23 and 27
Answer in complete sentences!

Test Wednesday

Capsule conclusions

Students turned in their capsule data table, graph and conclusion today.
I then had students work on questions out of the book from Chapter 10 - which is what the entire capsule project was about - and write answers in their spirals.
There will be a test next Wednesday on this.
Have a great break!!

Calculations and graph

Students should have finished all calculations today.
Students began work on their graph of mass(g) vs velocity(km/hr)

Go Bobcats!

Capsule Calculations

Students calculated velocity, acceleration and momentum.
Students have all these formulas written in their notes, I reviewed it today and we did a few to make sure that they were calculating correctly. If any of these were not finished in class then need to finish for homework.

Capsule Launch

We finished capsule launches
Students   are responsible for collecting data from their period.
There is no homework

Capsule Launch

Students launched their capsules today.
Not all capsules were launched and we will continue with launching tomorrow.
Students collected data which included time aloft and distance traveled.
There is no homework.

Capsule data

Students began writing capsule data on their classroom data sheet.
Tomorrow we will launch.
Again - if the capsule sketch is not finished students will not launch!

Capsule Stuffing

Students continued with stuffing their capsules today. Some students will need to finish or be close to it over the weekend.
Monday we will collect data and we might start to launch.

Capsule prep

Students began work on their capsules today.
Students cut their bottles and found the volume of their capsule.
Tomorrow students will work on stuffing their capsules, finding the mass, density, height and width.
There is no homework.

Force and Motion notes continued

Students continued with their force and motion notes.
tomorrow they must have:
one 2-liter bottle
egg
stuffing material but nothing that contains nuts!

Force and Motion Notes

Students continue to read in the book and take notes on force and motion.
Students are going to build a capsule and launch it next week - possibly Monday.
I am pretty sure that we will stuff our capsules on Thursday
So - supplies that students need to bring in for Thursday are:
1 two liter bottle
1 raw egg
stuffing to protect egg - no nut butters of any kind

Force and Motion Notes

Students read in their books and took notes on force and motion.
There is no homework

Schematic and Quiz

Students took a quiz on water station vocab and concepts.
Students then finished their Capsule Schematics. I f their schematics are not finished they need to finish them over the weekend. They will be graded on Monday.
Have a great weekend.

Capsule Schematic

Students continued with their schematics.
Study for easy quiz tomorrow

Capsule Schematic

Students continue working on their capsule schematic.
Study for quiz on Friday

Capsule Schematic

Students finished up their water stations today.
They will have a QUIZ Friday on these concepts!

Students then began their Capsule Schematics

Water Stations

Students continued from Thursday's water stations in their rotation.
There is no homework.

Changes of State

Today I did a demo on sublimation - soled to a gas - using dry ice.
I made Boo Bubbles which the students tried to bounce.
There is no homework.

Absolute Zero movie

Students watched a movie on "Absolute Zero" and took notes.
There is no homework.

Alligator Schematic

Alligator Lab was due today.
Students that did not turn it in or turned in something that was a failing grade will be placed on ICU.
If students did not finish the schematic today then they needed to bring it home and finish over their long weekend.
Have a great weekend!

Alligator Graphs and Conclusion

Students worked on their graphs and conclusion for their Alligator Lab
This is due tomorrow at the beginning of the period
Homework: finish alligator lab

Alligators

Students took their last measurement of their alligators.
3 graphs need to be made: length, height, and density which is mass vs volume.
Students then started to assemble all of these materials into a "booklet"
Tomorrow we will work on the conclusion
This project is due on Wednesday!!

Quiz and Day 5 Alligators

Students took their quiz and then collected data for Day 5 on Alligators.
There is no homework.

Alligator Lab and Schematic

Day 3 of Alligator Lab student measuring.
Students then continued work on their Alligator Schematics
Tomorrow will look just look today!

Alligator Lab Day 2

Students took notes on the Scientific Method
Students also took all the measurements of their alligators for day 2
Homework: Study

Alligator Lab

Today was day one one of our Alligator Lab.
Students conducted different measurements on their alligators.
The alligators will be place in water and students will measure them every day.
There is no homework but quiz on Friday can be on any element 1-36, mass, volume, length and scientific method

Element Quiz 1-36

Students took their quiz and need to re take if less then 14.
Students then worked on their cylinder density sheet.
Have a great weekend.

Cylinder Density

Students worked on calculating the Density of cylinders.
Study elements for quiz tomorrow!

Denisty

Student watched a short video on Archimedes Principle.
Students have a sheet to complete on Density
Homework is to complete Density Worksheet

Volume Lab

Students finished their Volume Lab today.
Study the elements for Friday!

Volume Lab

Students continued work on the Volume Lab.
Most students finished through Part C
Tomorrow we will work through Part D
Quiz Friday Elements 1-36 AND volume & mass questions

Quiz and Volume Lab

Students took and corrected element quiz 1-26.
Students then began work on Volume lab Part A and Part B

Significant Figures

Students corrected Significant Figures worksheet from last night.
Students then worked in small groups doing different significant digit problems.
Study for tomorrow's quiz

Significant Figures

Students took more notes on significant figures.
Students then received 2 worksheets - 1 was completed in class and the other is homework.

Accuracy, precision and significant digits

Students read in their books and took notes on accuracy,precision and significant digits
Quiz Friday elements 1-26

Mix and Match Mass Lab

Students conducted a mass lab estimating the mass of different items.
Homework is to finish questions on either this lab or the mass lab from last week.
Element Quiz Friday 1-26

Element Q 1-16 & Mass

Students took their quiz on elements 1 -16
Students then finished their Mass Lab from yesterday.

Meauring Metric Mass

Students worked on using the triple-balance beam correctly.
There is no homework.

Yellowstone movie

I was gone this morning so Periods 1-6 watched a movie and took notes.
Period 8 did a mass exploration lab.
Quiz Friday on Elements 1-16

Marshmallow Challenge

Students had a shortened schedule.
Today was engineering and design day and students had to construct a tall tower out of spaghetti to support a marshmallow!
No homework except to study for Element Quiz on Friday 1-16

Multiple Intelligences Schematic

Students worked on their Multiple Intelligences Schematic.
If not finished in class - with no pencil showing - it needs to be completed tonight.
Reminder: tomorrow is a half day and students get out at 11:30

Element Quiz

Students had a quiz  on elements 1-10, metric conversions, and safety.
If students have not finished their booklet covers it needs to be completed over the weekend.

Multiple Intelligences

Students began work on their 2nd page in their big science books.
Homework: Finish big book covers if not completed.
Study for quiz tomorrow on first 10 elements, safety and metric conversions and length.

Booklet Covers

Students worked on their covers in class.
I sent the books home with students to finish up tonight for homework.

Booklet Covers

Students finished their Metric Length sheet in class and turned it in.
Students then received their Big Science Booklets and began with their cover.
Tomorrow students will work on designing covers in class.
There is no homework.

Metric Length

Students made a paper metric ruler to keep.
Students were given a length activity sheet to complete.
This is not homework.

Metrics

Periods 1,2, and 6 corrected their metric worksheet
Period 3 was testing
Period 8 watched a video and took notes.
There is no homework.
Have a great weekend

Metrics: Conversions

We reviewed metrics and began work on metric conversions In periods 1,2,3 and 8. Period 6 was testing
Students received a worksheet and had about 15 minutes to complete
Homework: Metric worksheet

Metrics

We began our unit on metrics and students took notes.
There is no homework.

Directions

Today was all about directions. Students had to follow directions in which the first step said "read everything before doing anything.!"
There is no homework.
Have a great weekend!

Safety Notes

Students took notes on safety.
There is no homework.

Scientific Summer

Students mounted Scientific Summer on construction paper and then we hung them up.
Students set up their spirals for the year.

Multiple Intelligences

Students took a survey on Multiple Intelligences to see how best they learn.
Students then graphed their choices.
*Scientific summer due tomorrow.

Classroom Safety and Blog/Instagram

Students learned safety procedures in class.
Students were given blog and instagram addresses. I need the waiver signed to be able to post pictures.
Students worked together to build the tallest tower to support 1 golf ball.
Scientific Summers is due on Wednesday

Supplies & Scientific Summer

Students received their Welcome Letter which includes the supply list.
Students need their Science spiral and pocket folder by Monday.
Also, students received their first assignment which is homework. They need to write two paragraphs about their "Scientific Summer" and include a picture of themselves. This is due Wednesday August 31

First Day of School 2016

Welcome to 8th grade Physical Science!
I hope that everyone had a wonderful summer and is ready to be back in school.
I am really looking forward to this year and getting to know all of you.
I have lots of fun and exciting activities planned and cannot wait to get started!

Capsule calculations

Students finished calculating all their work from the apollo capsules.
This is the last grade that will go in the gradebook this quarter!

Capsule streamers and densities

Students put their streamers on their egg capsules.
Students then added their information to the data sheet and calculated density for capsules.
To launch tomorrow students MUST have sketches done in color and labeled and data sheet completed this far. This is homeowork if not done

Capsule stuffing

Students that brought their stuffing and their egg made their capsules.
Students then began work on their cross section of their capsule which MUST be completed to launch.

Capsule cutting

Students began work on their capsules today.
Students cut their bottles to capsule size and determined the volume.
Tomorrow they will fill the capsules with their materials and the egg that they bring in.

UV Rays and Capsule Sketches

Students worked on completing their UV Rays Lab questions and finishing their Capsule sketches.
Homework: Both of these need to completed over the weekend  if they are not done!!
Students also need a 2 liter bottle for the next project!

Ultraviolet waves

Periods 1-3 tested sunscreen on their effectiveness.
Periods 6 & 8 finished their Apollo Capsule schematics
There is no homework.

Ultraviolet waves

Periods 1-3 were testing.
Periods 6 and 8 did an activity testing sunscreens which we will continue with either tomorrow or Friday.
There is no homework.

Capsule Schematics

Periods 1-3 students worked on schematics.
Please bring home to go over in color!!
Periods 6-8 were in testing.

Apollo Capsule Sketches

Due to the cloudy weather today we did NOT do the UV sunscreen activity.
Students worked int their Big Science Booklets sketching the Apollo Capsule.
There is no homework.

UV Bracelets

We corrected yesterday's worksheets.
Students then made UV detection bracelets to know when they should be wearing sunscreen!
There is no homework.

Waves

Students took notes yesterday on waves.
Today students were given 2 worksheets to complete on waves.
This is not homework.

Tower graph and conclusion

Students worked on tower graphs and conclusions.
Graphs were shape vs. wt held
Conclusions needed to discuss what they did, the results, what can they draw from the results and 3 possible errors.
If these are not finished in class then it is homework!

Catapult

Students continued work creating their catapults.
There is no homework.

Catapult

Students worked on creating a catapult. Students will continue working on this tomorrow as well.
The object is to knock down the knight that is on top of the tower.
There is no homework.

The Reef!

Students not going to DC went to the reef except for some who chose to stay behind.
There is no homework.

Tower Crushing

Students continued with tower crushing.
There is no homework.

Tower Crushing

Today students were able to participate that had their small tower sketches completed.
We kept data in the data table for mass of tower and amount tower held.
There is no homework.

Yellowstone Movie

We were suppose to crush towers today - instead we watched a movie on Yellowstone.
Due to the number of students that did NOT complete the pre-crush sketch I have postponed this until tomorrow. Students that did not get this done definitely have homework.

Small Tower Sketches

Periods 3 and 4 were testing.
Periods 1 and 2 and 6 drew their small tower sketches which must be done in order to compete in tower crushing on Wednesday and Thursday.
Period 8 had time to catch up on work.

Small Tower sketches

Periods 1 and 2 were testing.
The rest of the classes worked on creating a sketch of their tower. Every student needs to have this sketch completed - even those that worked in pairs - each person needs to do this to compete in tower crushing.

Tower Construction

Students continued and/or finished their towers today.
Students then worked on a tower graph that will need to be completed before they can participate in the contest. This is NOT homework.
Have a great 3 day weekend!

Tower sketch and building

Students finished their tower sketches today. I will begin grading these on Thursday so students need to finish for homework the next two nights if needed.
Students then began constructing their towers.

Tower Sketches

I was gone Thursday
Today students continued work on their Tower Sketches.
Students also received their tests. If they want to retake they have 5 days and need to reschedule with me.

Tower Sketches

Students began working in their Big Science Booklets to sketch a view of the towers that they will be building next week.
There is no homework.

Cholesterol

Students watched a powerpoint on cholesterol and then began critiquing/grading high school posters on the subject.
There is no homework.

Black Holes

Students watched a movie "Black Holes" and students took notes with the opportunity to earn extra credit with extra facts.
There is no homework.

Chemistry Test

Students took the Chemistry Test today.
There is no homework.

Chemistry Study Guide

Students corrected their study guide today.
They may use this to study tonight and will turn it in tomorrow before the test!
Homework -study!

Chemistry Test Study Guide

Students continued to work on the chemistry study guide.
If they did not finish it in class tonight it is homework!
Test will be on Thursday

Chemistry Study Guide

Students began work on a Chemistry Study Guide in preparation  for their upcoming test this week.
Homework is to study!

Science Booklets and Review

Student Booklets will be graded on Monday so students need to have them finished.
Test next week on Chemistry. STUDY!!

Science Booklets

Students finished their Big Science Booklets.
Students will have a test on Chemistry next week - so begin to study!!

Science Booklets

Students worked on their Big Science Booklets.
There is no homework.

Mini Rocket Science Booklets

Students turned in their Mini-Rocket graphs and conclusion.
Students then began their Mini-Rocket Diagrams in their Big Science Booklets.
There is no homework.

Mini-Rockets Graph and Conclusion

Students worked on Mini-Rockets graph and conclusion.
Whatever is not finished needs to be finished for HOMEWORK as today is the last day of the quarter.
The homework should be 15 minutes or less.
Have a great break.

Brain teaser

Over half of my students were gone on the choir tour.
Students had to figure out how to cut an index card, with no free ends, so that they could fit through  it.
There is no homework.

Mini Rocket Contest

Students fired their rockets off. Each team got two launches and we recorded the best out of 2.
There is no homework.

Mini Rockets

Students continued to experiment with their rocket formula.
Today they will mix their best formula to try and get their rockets the highest.

Mini-Rockets

Students continued with experimenting with formulas for their highest mini-rockets
There is no homework

Mini- Rockets

Students had trial runs to create the best possible mixture of baking soda and vinegar to make their rockets go the highest. Today and tomorrow are trials. Tests will be on Monday.

pH reading and questions and Tank Testing

Morning classes finished pH reading in book and then answered questions in their spirals.
Afternoon classes spent the day testing different tanks.
There is no homework

Career Center and reading

This morning students visited the career center so I did not have my morning classes.
The afternoon classes finished reading pH, took notes and answered questions in their spirals.
There is no homework.

Fish Tank Testing

Students did chemical tests on 3 tanks - trout tank, tropical tank and goldfish tank.
There is no homework.

Fish tank chemicals

Students finished questions from yesterday's pH lab and turned it in.
Students then took notes on tank chemicals that they will be testing on Monday.
There is no homework.

pH Lab

Students tested some kitchen and household products to determine the pH.
Students used pH paper and compared these results to using an indicator of cabbage juice.
Students were not able to participate if they didn't have the work from Monday.
Tomorrow is another lab and students will NOT be able to participate if they do not have Monday's work.
There is no homework.

Acids and Bases

Students read about Acids and Bases in the science books.
Students took notes on what they read.
There is no homework.

MontCAS testing and movie

Students tested in Periods 1-3
Afternoon classes watched a video and took notes
Students must have yesterdays sheet done for tomorrow

Polyatomic Naming

Review of naming in particular polyatomic ions.
Students practiced naming polyatomic compounds.
Students started a worksheet in class and need to finish it for homework!

Review Day

We reviewed Day 1-3 lab days - many careless mistakes were made and we needed to examine the causes.
Students then watched a short clip on the difference between chemical and physical change and took a few notes.
There is no homework.
Enjoy the warm weather this weekend!

Extreme Stars

I was at a meeting in the morning.
All classes watched a movie titled "Extreme Stars"
Their assignment was to write a minimum of15 facts and turn in.
There is no homework.

Day 5 Labs - Types of Reactions

Students conducted the last lab under Types of Reactions.
There is no homework.

Day 4 Types of Reactions

Today students had another lab and could only participate if they had their work in and completed.
There is no homework.

Day 3 Types of Reactions

Today was Day 3.
Students had to have types of reactions worksheet completed to participate.
There is no homework

Day 2 lab- Chemical Reactions

The 2nd day of chemical reactions. If students didn't have thier Types of Chemical Reaction sheet finished then they are not able to participate.
Have a great weekend!

Day 1 -Lab Chemical Reactions

Students will be conducting experiments putting all their knowledge together from the last few weeks.
Students could not participate today if they were missing the Chemical Reaction Sheet from yesterday.

Types of Chemical Reactions

Students watched a video on types of chemical reactions and then worked on a sheet.
If this sheet is not finished then it is homework.

Naming Quiz

Students took a quiz today.
As always students may retake as long as THE STUDENT makes arrangements with me!

Naming review

Students reviewed naming and writing formulas for covalent and ionic compounds including those with transition elements.
There will be a quiz tomorrow on this and balancing equations

Slime

Students that had their work completed were able to participate in creating Slime. Students made 1 of 5 types of slime and all students left with a sample of one type or another.
There is no homework.

Polyatomic bonding

Students worked with poly atomic ions and bonded with other elements to make compounds.
There is no homework

Naming Compounds

Students completed a worksheet on naming covalent compounds. They then received a sheet to name ionic compounds - this is homework if it wasn't finished during class!

Transition naming

Students reviewed covalent and ionic naming rules.
Students then took notes and practiced a couple naming for transition elements.
There is no homework

Marshmallow Challenge

Students worked together and tried to build the tallest tower, out of spaghetti, that would support a marshmallow on top. Kindergartners build a 30" tower - that was the height to beat!
There is no homework

Nomenclature

Students took notes on ionic nomenclature and then practiced in class.
There is no homework.

Nomenclature

Students took notes on naming covalent compounds and practiced naming some.
There is no homework.

Balancing Equations

Students finished a sheet on balancing equations and received another sheet to practice. This 2nd sheet is homework if it wasn't finished in class!

Balancing Equations

Students took notes on how to Balance Equations and then practiced them.
There is no homework.
Go Broncos!

Periodic Table Diagrams

Students finished their Periodic Table Diagrams in their Booklets.
If students have not finished they need to finish for Homework as it will be graded tomorrow.
Students got their quizzes back today and IF they want to retake THEN the STUDENT needs to come and schedule a time with . Students have through next Wednesday to retake!

Science Booklets

Students worked on their Science Booklets today - we will finish tomorrow!
There is no homework.

Science Booklets

Students continued work in their Science Booklets.
There is no homework.

Periodic Tables Science Booklets

Students worked in their Science booklets creating a Periodic Table Page.
There is no homework.

Bonding and Electron Configuration Quiz

Students took their quiz today - there is no homework.
Have a great weekend

Review

Students took a mock quiz today to prepare them for tomorrows real quiz
Tonight - study!

Electron Configuration

Students reviewed for Friday's Quiz.
Students worked on writing the Electron Configuration for elements 1-36.
 If this is not finished it needs to be completed for Homework
Study for quiz Friday!

Electron Configuration

Students continued with Electron Configuration today.
Students learned how to do the diagonal method and the spdf block method.
There will be a quiz Friday so STUDY!

Electron Configuration

Students were introduced to the concept of Electron Configuration and took notes.
There is no homework

Periodic Table

Students received a copy of the periodic table and we proceeded to color code it with information for each colored group.
There is no homework

Electronegativity

Students learned another way to decid if a bond is ionic or covalent - through electronegativity.
This sheet is homework if not finished.

Atom Models and gum drop

Students finished presenting their Atom Models - got some GREAT ones!
Students then finished the gum drop activity from Friday - if its not done then it is homework

Gum Drops Bond

Students corrected yesterdays worksheet on bonding
Students then worked with gum drops to create various bonds.
There is no homework.

Bonding worksheet

Students got a worksheet on Bonding: Ionic and Covalent.
 If not finished in class this is homework!

Atom Model due Tuesday January 19

Covalent Bonds

Students read and took notes on covalent bonds.
There is no homework

Bonding

Students corrected yesterday's sheet on Bohr and Lewis and turned it in.
Students read in the book on Bonding and took notes.
No homework
Atomic Models due Tuesday January 19

Review of Bohr Models and Lewis Dot diagrams

Students have a worksheet to complete on review of Periodic Table tiles, Bohr Models, Lewis Dot.
Homework if not finished!

Atomic Model due Tuesday January 21st!

Electron Arrangement Quiz

Students took a quiz today on electron arrangement - Bohr Model and Lewis Dot Diagrams
Students were given a copy of the assignment to build a 3D Model of an atom.
 - this is due Tuesday January 19th
*No Glass*

Bohr Models and Lewis Dot Diagrams

Students need to complete the sheet on drawing and 8 elements from the first 3 periods.
They must draw the Bohr and Lewis diagrams and state the atomic # and the # of electrons for each
Homework: Finish sheet and study for quiz tomorrow!!

Bohr Model and Electron Dots with clay

Students used clay to explore electron arrangements using both the Bohr Model and the Lewis Electron
Dot Diagrams
There is no homework.

Electron Arrangement

Students continued reading and taking notes on electron arrangement.
Students also began to write electron dot diagrams.
There is no homework.

Electron Arrangements

Welcome Back! I hope everyone had an enjoyable break!
We are starting off the new year with Chemistry. We will be spending quite a bit of time studying atoms.
Today we read in the book about the arrangement of electrons in atoms.
Students took notes.
There is no homework.