(IWB - Day 62 Worksheet 5-2 & 5-5)
I previewed problems 9 & 10 from page 5-2 and allowed students 10 minutes to work on them. We then went over the solutions. Students were then assigned worksheet 5-5, a graphing exercise, to do in class. I went over the solutions to those five problems at the end of class.
News article #14 is due on Monday, and the Speed Quiz will be on Tuesday, December 4th.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Day 61
(IWB - Day 61 Worksheet 5-2)
We completed worksheet 5-1 in class and had students plot the points for the graph on the board. Students then completed worksheet 5-2 (# 1-8 only), and we went over the answers on the board before the end of the period.
No homework was assigned, and the Speed Quiz will be on Tuesday, December 4th.
We completed worksheet 5-1 in class and had students plot the points for the graph on the board. Students then completed worksheet 5-2 (# 1-8 only), and we went over the answers on the board before the end of the period.
No homework was assigned, and the Speed Quiz will be on Tuesday, December 4th.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Day 60
(Day 60 - Speed & Velocity)
Students were given their new Chapter 5 packet today, and we discussed section 5-1 notes on speed and velocity. We watched a video linked from the flipchart on frames of reference. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Distance, Rate and Time and took the quiz using student responders. Using the last page of the flipchart, we completed 1a & 1b from worksheet 5-1, and students completed problem #2 on the page, as well. We ended class by discussing the 4-step method for solving word problems, and I used the three examples in the flipchart to demonstrate that method.
No homework was assigned, and the Speed Quiz will be next Tuesday, December 4th.
Students were given their new Chapter 5 packet today, and we discussed section 5-1 notes on speed and velocity. We watched a video linked from the flipchart on frames of reference. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Distance, Rate and Time and took the quiz using student responders. Using the last page of the flipchart, we completed 1a & 1b from worksheet 5-1, and students completed problem #2 on the page, as well. We ended class by discussing the 4-step method for solving word problems, and I used the three examples in the flipchart to demonstrate that method.
No homework was assigned, and the Speed Quiz will be next Tuesday, December 4th.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Day 59
(IWB - Day 59 Chap 3 Notebook Check)
Students presented their week #13 science news articles. We also had our Chapter 3 notebook check while we watched the holiday collection of Mythbusters.
No homework was assigned, and the Speed Quiz will be on Tuesday, December 4th.
Students presented their week #13 science news articles. We also had our Chapter 3 notebook check while we watched the holiday collection of Mythbusters.
No homework was assigned, and the Speed Quiz will be on Tuesday, December 4th.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Day 58
(IWB - Day 58 Chapter 3 Test)
I only met with periods 5, 6 & 7 today. We were in the computer lab, where students presented their week #12 science news articles, and then they took the Chapter 3 test on Moodle. They had time to get a news article for next week.
Another news article and the Chapter 3 notebook check is due next Tuesday the 27th.
I only met with periods 5, 6 & 7 today. We were in the computer lab, where students presented their week #12 science news articles, and then they took the Chapter 3 test on Moodle. They had time to get a news article for next week.
Another news article and the Chapter 3 notebook check is due next Tuesday the 27th.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Day 57
(IWB - Day 57 Chapter 3 Test)
I only met with periods 2 & 3 today. We were in the computer lab, where students presented their week #12 science news articles, and then they took the Chapter 3 test on Moodle. They had time to get a news article for next week.
Another news article and the Chapter 3 notebook check is due next Tuesday the 27th.
I only met with periods 2 & 3 today. We were in the computer lab, where students presented their week #12 science news articles, and then they took the Chapter 3 test on Moodle. They had time to get a news article for next week.
Another news article and the Chapter 3 notebook check is due next Tuesday the 27th.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Day 56
(IWB - Day 56 Atomic Math)
Today students had their final opportunity to take the periodic table quiz. We played classroom jeopardy to review for next week's chapter 3 test. We ended class by completing worksheets 3-17 & 3-18.
News article #11 and the Chapter 3 test will be on Monday for periods 2 & 3, and on Tuesday for periods 5, 6 & 7.
Today students had their final opportunity to take the periodic table quiz. We played classroom jeopardy to review for next week's chapter 3 test. We ended class by completing worksheets 3-17 & 3-18.
News article #11 and the Chapter 3 test will be on Monday for periods 2 & 3, and on Tuesday for periods 5, 6 & 7.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Day 55
(IWB - Day 55 Electron Arrangement)
Students had today and then tomorrow yet to take the periodic table quiz. We finished worksheet 3-16 from yesterday on ions and isotopes. We discussed section 3-6 notes on electron arrangements. Students were assigned worksheets 3-19 & 3-20. We went over both pages before the end of the period.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 3 test will be November 19th & 20th.
Students had today and then tomorrow yet to take the periodic table quiz. We finished worksheet 3-16 from yesterday on ions and isotopes. We discussed section 3-6 notes on electron arrangements. Students were assigned worksheets 3-19 & 3-20. We went over both pages before the end of the period.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 3 test will be November 19th & 20th.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Day 54
(IWB - Day 54 Ions & Isotopes)
Students had the opportunity to take the periodic table quiz. We discussed what an isotope is and how it helped to determine the average atomic mass of an atom. Following that discussion, we watched a www.brainpop.com video of Isotopes and took the quiz thereafter. It only took about a minute for students to complete worksheet 3-15 on isotopes. We then discussed how ions are created and how that effects their net charge. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Ions but DID NOT take that quiz. We ended class by having students work on worksheet 3-16. Most students had difficulty with this page, so I went over the first 2-4 samples with them. The bell rang before most students were done, so we will complete the assignment tomorrow.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 3 test will be on November 19th & 20th
Students had the opportunity to take the periodic table quiz. We discussed what an isotope is and how it helped to determine the average atomic mass of an atom. Following that discussion, we watched a www.brainpop.com video of Isotopes and took the quiz thereafter. It only took about a minute for students to complete worksheet 3-15 on isotopes. We then discussed how ions are created and how that effects their net charge. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Ions but DID NOT take that quiz. We ended class by having students work on worksheet 3-16. Most students had difficulty with this page, so I went over the first 2-4 samples with them. The bell rang before most students were done, so we will complete the assignment tomorrow.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 3 test will be on November 19th & 20th
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Day 53
(IWB - Day 53 Element Blocks)
Students had the opportunity to take the periodic table quiz at the beginning of class. We discussed section 3-5 notes and learned how to identify the atomic number, mass number, protons, neutrons and electrons for any element on the periodic table. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Atoms and took the quiz. We ended class by completing worksheet 3-14.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 3 test will be November 19th & 20th.
Students had the opportunity to take the periodic table quiz at the beginning of class. We discussed section 3-5 notes and learned how to identify the atomic number, mass number, protons, neutrons and electrons for any element on the periodic table. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Atoms and took the quiz. We ended class by completing worksheet 3-14.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 3 test will be November 19th & 20th.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Day 52
(IWB - Day 52 History of Atom)
We listened to the summaries of the week #11 news articles. Students then had the opportunity to take the periodic table quiz. We discussed section 3-4 notes on the history of the atomic model and subatomic particles. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Atomic Model and took the quiz afterwards. We had just enough time left in class to review worksheets 3-11 & 3-12 from Friday.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 3 test will be on November 19th & 20th.
We listened to the summaries of the week #11 news articles. Students then had the opportunity to take the periodic table quiz. We discussed section 3-4 notes on the history of the atomic model and subatomic particles. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Atomic Model and took the quiz afterwards. We had just enough time left in class to review worksheets 3-11 & 3-12 from Friday.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 3 test will be on November 19th & 20th.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Day 51
(Day 51 - Balancing Equations)
Students were given back their graded rubrics for their FarceBook posters today, and they were told to return them so that parents could see them during conferences in a couple weeks. We practiced the periodic table quiz and went over worksheet 3-10 from yesterday. Students were assigned worksheets 3-11, 12 & 13 to work on in class today.
News article #11 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 3 test will be on November 19th & 20th.
Students were given back their graded rubrics for their FarceBook posters today, and they were told to return them so that parents could see them during conferences in a couple weeks. We practiced the periodic table quiz and went over worksheet 3-10 from yesterday. Students were assigned worksheets 3-11, 12 & 13 to work on in class today.
News article #11 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 3 test will be on November 19th & 20th.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Day 50
(IWB - Day 50 Balancing Equations)
Students had the opportunity to take the periodic table quiz at the beginning of class today. They completed problems #6, 7 & 9 from worksheet 3-9 and I reviewed the solutions. Students were then assigned worksheet 3-10 to work on until the end of class. We will go over those solutions tomorrow.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 3 test will be on November 19th & 20th.
Students had the opportunity to take the periodic table quiz at the beginning of class today. They completed problems #6, 7 & 9 from worksheet 3-9 and I reviewed the solutions. Students were then assigned worksheet 3-10 to work on until the end of class. We will go over those solutions tomorrow.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 3 test will be on November 19th & 20th.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Day 49
(IWB - Day 49 Balancing Equations)
Students again had the opportunity to take the periodic table quiz. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Chemical Equations and took the quiz afterwards. Students continued to work on page 3-9. We first did problem #2 together, before they attempted #'s 3, 5, 6, 7 & 9 on their own. We had enough time to review #'s 3 & 5 before the bell rang.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 3 test will be on November 19th & 20th.
Students again had the opportunity to take the periodic table quiz. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Chemical Equations and took the quiz afterwards. Students continued to work on page 3-9. We first did problem #2 together, before they attempted #'s 3, 5, 6, 7 & 9 on their own. We had enough time to review #'s 3 & 5 before the bell rang.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 3 test will be on November 19th & 20th.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Day 48
(Day 48 - Balancing Equations)
We rehearsed the first 36 elements of the periodic table, and students were given the opportunity to take the quiz. We finished worksheet 3-8 from yesterday. We finished discussing section 3-3 notes on reactants and products in chemical equations and used several examples on the flipchart. Students were given composition paper to complete problems 4, 8 & 1 from worksheet 3-9 before the end of class. I demonstrated the solution after they tried each problem.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 3 test is on November 19th & 20th.
We rehearsed the first 36 elements of the periodic table, and students were given the opportunity to take the quiz. We finished worksheet 3-8 from yesterday. We finished discussing section 3-3 notes on reactants and products in chemical equations and used several examples on the flipchart. Students were given composition paper to complete problems 4, 8 & 1 from worksheet 3-9 before the end of class. I demonstrated the solution after they tried each problem.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 3 test is on November 19th & 20th.
Day 47
(IWB - Day 47 Counting Atoms)
Today was the first science news article of the 2nd quarter (#10 overall), and so extra credit was given to those that summarized out loud while standing in front of their table. I outlined the requirement for taking the Periodic Table quiz over the next two weeks. We continued section 3-3 notes on coefficients, subscripts and parentheses in a chemical formula. Students completed worksheet 3-7 in their groups and we discussed the answers together. They began worksheet 3-8, but we ran out of time to complete it.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 3 test will be on November 19th & 20th.
Today was the first science news article of the 2nd quarter (#10 overall), and so extra credit was given to those that summarized out loud while standing in front of their table. I outlined the requirement for taking the Periodic Table quiz over the next two weeks. We continued section 3-3 notes on coefficients, subscripts and parentheses in a chemical formula. Students completed worksheet 3-7 in their groups and we discussed the answers together. They began worksheet 3-8, but we ran out of time to complete it.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 3 test will be on November 19th & 20th.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Day 46
(IWB - Day 46 Separation of Mixtures)
We had 30 minute classes today to accommodate our PM awards assembly and viewing of "Where The Red Fern Grows". In those 30 minutes, students were assigned worksheet 3-2, which tasked them to come up with solutions to separate eight unique pairs of substances. We went over the answers with five minutes left in class.
News article #10 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 3 test is on November 19th & 20th.
We had 30 minute classes today to accommodate our PM awards assembly and viewing of "Where The Red Fern Grows". In those 30 minutes, students were assigned worksheet 3-2, which tasked them to come up with solutions to separate eight unique pairs of substances. We went over the answers with five minutes left in class.
News article #10 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 3 test is on November 19th & 20th.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Day 45
(IWB - Day 45 Chemical Symbols)
We had shortened classes today to accommodate our field trip to the community arts center to see Arc Attack. In the 25-minute classes, we discussed half of section 3-3 notes on chemical symbols. Students completed worksheets 3-5 and 3-6 and we reviewed the answers together.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 3 test is November 19th & 20th.
We had shortened classes today to accommodate our field trip to the community arts center to see Arc Attack. In the 25-minute classes, we discussed half of section 3-3 notes on chemical symbols. Students completed worksheets 3-5 and 3-6 and we reviewed the answers together.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 3 test is November 19th & 20th.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Day 44
(IWB - Day 44 Compounds & Elements)
I reminded students about tomorrow's altered schedule to accommodate the field trip. We discussed section 3-2 notes on elements & compounds. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Compounds & Mixtures and took the ensuing quiz. Students worked in their groups to complete worksheets 3-3 & 3-4 before going over the answers together.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 3 test will be November 19th & 20th.
I reminded students about tomorrow's altered schedule to accommodate the field trip. We discussed section 3-2 notes on elements & compounds. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Compounds & Mixtures and took the ensuing quiz. Students worked in their groups to complete worksheets 3-3 & 3-4 before going over the answers together.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 3 test will be November 19th & 20th.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Day 43
(IWB - Day 43 Composition of Matter)
Students handed in their FarceBook posters at the beginning of class. Students then had the opportunity to give oral summaries for their last news article (#9) of the first marking period. They were given their packets for Chapter 3, and we discussed section 3-1 notes on Homogeneous vs Heterogeneous matter. Students worked with their partners to complete worksheet 3-1, and we discussed the answers before the end of the period.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 3 test will be on November 19th.
Students handed in their FarceBook posters at the beginning of class. Students then had the opportunity to give oral summaries for their last news article (#9) of the first marking period. They were given their packets for Chapter 3, and we discussed section 3-1 notes on Homogeneous vs Heterogeneous matter. Students worked with their partners to complete worksheet 3-1, and we discussed the answers before the end of the period.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 3 test will be on November 19th.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Day 42
(IWB - Day 42 FarceBook Day 5)
Today was the last day that students had to work on their FarceBook poster in class. They could turn it in by the end of this period for 5 extra credit points. They can also take it home after school and turn it in on Monday for full credit.
News article #9 is due on Monday, as is the FarceBook Poster, and the Chapter 3 test will be on November 19th.
Today was the last day that students had to work on their FarceBook poster in class. They could turn it in by the end of this period for 5 extra credit points. They can also take it home after school and turn it in on Monday for full credit.
News article #9 is due on Monday, as is the FarceBook Poster, and the Chapter 3 test will be on November 19th.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Day 41
(IWB - Day 41 Farcebook Day 4)
Today was the 4th day for students to work on their Farcebook poster. I allowed them to take them home after school today as long as they bring them back tomorrow.
The posters are due on Monday, and the Chapter 3 test will be on November 19th.
Today was the 4th day for students to work on their Farcebook poster. I allowed them to take them home after school today as long as they bring them back tomorrow.
The posters are due on Monday, and the Chapter 3 test will be on November 19th.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Day 40
(IWB - Day 40 Farcebook Day 3)
Students were given their Farcebook posterboards today. They were told to write in only black or blue ink on the posters. They are to be kept in the cabinet in Room 104 until students take them home for the weekend.
The posters are due on Monday, and the Chapter 3 test will be on November 19th.
Students were given their Farcebook posterboards today. They were told to write in only black or blue ink on the posters. They are to be kept in the cabinet in Room 104 until students take them home for the weekend.
The posters are due on Monday, and the Chapter 3 test will be on November 19th.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Day 39
(IWB - Day 39 Farcebook Day 2)
Students got to use the laptops today to begin their research for their scientist's Farcebook page. The posters are due on Monday, October 29th, but they can hand them in on Friday for 5 points extra credit.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 3 test will be on November 19th.
Students got to use the laptops today to begin their research for their scientist's Farcebook page. The posters are due on Monday, October 29th, but they can hand them in on Friday for 5 points extra credit.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 3 test will be on November 19th.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Day 38
(IWB - Day 38 Farcebook Day 1)
I began class by collecting permissions slips for the field trip. Today was the last day, and students had until 3:15pm to submit them. They were first given the permission slips 10 days ago and reminded daily about the due date. I next collected the online gas lab packet that students worked on last week. We next listened to oral summaries from volunteers for the week #8 news articles. After collecting them, I discussed the "FarceBook Project". They are tasked with creating a facebook-like page for famous scientists and inventors on these poster-board templates I ordered over the summer. They randomly selected their scientist/inventor from a covered collection. They will have all class time over the next four days to work on this project, though they can also work at home and in study hall. The complete "Farcebook" page is due in class on Monday, though they can hand it in on Friday for extra credit.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 3 test will be on November 19th.
I began class by collecting permissions slips for the field trip. Today was the last day, and students had until 3:15pm to submit them. They were first given the permission slips 10 days ago and reminded daily about the due date. I next collected the online gas lab packet that students worked on last week. We next listened to oral summaries from volunteers for the week #8 news articles. After collecting them, I discussed the "FarceBook Project". They are tasked with creating a facebook-like page for famous scientists and inventors on these poster-board templates I ordered over the summer. They randomly selected their scientist/inventor from a covered collection. They will have all class time over the next four days to work on this project, though they can also work at home and in study hall. The complete "Farcebook" page is due in class on Monday, though they can hand it in on Friday for extra credit.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 3 test will be on November 19th.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Day 37
(IWB - Day 37 Notebook Check)
Students had their Chapter 2 notebook check today while we watched a Mythbusters baseball special. We moved period 2 to flex time and eliminated study hall in order to make time to watch "The Outsiders" in the auditorium in the afternoon.
News article #8 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 3 test will be on November 19th.
Students had their Chapter 2 notebook check today while we watched a Mythbusters baseball special. We moved period 2 to flex time and eliminated study hall in order to make time to watch "The Outsiders" in the auditorium in the afternoon.
News article #8 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 3 test will be on November 19th.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Day 36
(IWB - Day 36 Chapter 2 Test)
We were in the computer lab today to take the Chapter 2 test using Moodle. After completing the test, students had the opportunity to work on their Chapter 2 notebook, the online gas lab, or get a news article for next Monday.
The chapter 2 notebook check is tomorrow, and the Chapter 3 test won't be until sometime in mid-November.
We were in the computer lab today to take the Chapter 2 test using Moodle. After completing the test, students had the opportunity to work on their Chapter 2 notebook, the online gas lab, or get a news article for next Monday.
The chapter 2 notebook check is tomorrow, and the Chapter 3 test won't be until sometime in mid-November.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Day 35
(IWB - Day 35 Online Gas Lab Day 6)
Today I gave students 20 minutes to work on their online lab. During that time I use the IWB to review the difference between direct & inverse relationships. We then played Jeopardy to review for the Chapter 2 test.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 2 test is tomorrow.
Today I gave students 20 minutes to work on their online lab. During that time I use the IWB to review the difference between direct & inverse relationships. We then played Jeopardy to review for the Chapter 2 test.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 2 test is tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Day 34
(IWB - Day 34 Online Gas Lab Day 5)
Some students completed their online gas lab today by finishing up to and including Page J. Students had to make a third and final graph associated with the data on Page I. Students will have about 15-20 in tomorrow's class to work on the lab before we begin reviewing for the test. Beyond that, they are on their own to complete it by October 22nd.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 2 test is on Thursday, October 18th.
Some students completed their online gas lab today by finishing up to and including Page J. Students had to make a third and final graph associated with the data on Page I. Students will have about 15-20 in tomorrow's class to work on the lab before we begin reviewing for the test. Beyond that, they are on their own to complete it by October 22nd.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 2 test is on Thursday, October 18th.
Day 33
(IWB - Day 33 Online Gas Lab Day 3)
Mr. Girardi was in for me while I did some professional development training with BrainPop in the elementary and middle schools. Students continued to progress through their online lab, including creating a graph for Activity 2.
News article #7 is due tomorrow, and the Chapter 2 test is on Thursday, October 18th.
Mr. Girardi was in for me while I did some professional development training with BrainPop in the elementary and middle schools. Students continued to progress through their online lab, including creating a graph for Activity 2.
News article #7 is due tomorrow, and the Chapter 2 test is on Thursday, October 18th.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Day 32
(IWB - Day 32 Online Gas Lab Day 3)
Students were given permission forms for a field trip to the Community Arts Center on November 1st. The forms must be returned to me by Monday, October 22nd. We continued to work on the online gas lab (accessible through Moodle). Most students started Activity 2 today on the lab and were through to the bottom of page G by the end of the period.
News article #7 is due on Tuesday, and the Chapter 2 test will be on Thursday, October 18th.
Students were given permission forms for a field trip to the Community Arts Center on November 1st. The forms must be returned to me by Monday, October 22nd. We continued to work on the online gas lab (accessible through Moodle). Most students started Activity 2 today on the lab and were through to the bottom of page G by the end of the period.
News article #7 is due on Tuesday, and the Chapter 2 test will be on Thursday, October 18th.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Day 31
(IWB - Day 31 Online Gas Lab Day 2)
We started class with a review of Chapter 2 by playing a Reveal Game using the IWB. After covering all topics, students continued to work on completing Activity 1 from the online lab. By the end of the period, the goal was for students to be completely done with page D. If not, they should use their own time to meet that goal before the beginning of tomorrow's class.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 2 test will be one week from today, October 18, 2012.
We started class with a review of Chapter 2 by playing a Reveal Game using the IWB. After covering all topics, students continued to work on completing Activity 1 from the online lab. By the end of the period, the goal was for students to be completely done with page D. If not, they should use their own time to meet that goal before the beginning of tomorrow's class.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 2 test will be one week from today, October 18, 2012.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Day 30
(IWB - Day 30 Online Lab Day 1)
After we finished going over worksheet 2-4 from yesterday, we began our online exploration of the pressure, volume and temperature of a gas. Click HERE to go to the online lab. Students were also given a packet that coincides with the lab. I also demonstrated to students how to use the discussion board to post their questions online if they are having difficulty with any part of the lab. Most students got to the middle of the fourth page (page D) before the end of the period, which involved creating a line graph.
No homework was assigned, and the Chaper 2 test will be on Thursday, October 18th
After we finished going over worksheet 2-4 from yesterday, we began our online exploration of the pressure, volume and temperature of a gas. Click HERE to go to the online lab. Students were also given a packet that coincides with the lab. I also demonstrated to students how to use the discussion board to post their questions online if they are having difficulty with any part of the lab. Most students got to the middle of the fourth page (page D) before the end of the period, which involved creating a line graph.
No homework was assigned, and the Chaper 2 test will be on Thursday, October 18th
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Day 29
(Day 29 - Pressure Temp Lab)
Students, as always, had the opportunity to give an oral summary of their week #6 science news article for extra credit. After they were collected, we reviewed worksheet 2-4 (which we completed on Friday but did not get a chance to review). Students then worked with a partner to complete the lab on pages 2-8 & 2-9, which explored the relationship between the pressure and temperature of a gas. Finally, students were assigned worksheet 2-5.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 2 test will be on Thursday, October 18th.
Students, as always, had the opportunity to give an oral summary of their week #6 science news article for extra credit. After they were collected, we reviewed worksheet 2-4 (which we completed on Friday but did not get a chance to review). Students then worked with a partner to complete the lab on pages 2-8 & 2-9, which explored the relationship between the pressure and temperature of a gas. Finally, students were assigned worksheet 2-5.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 2 test will be on Thursday, October 18th.
Friday, October 5, 2012
Day 28
(IWB - Day 28 Chemical Changes)
We began the class by reviewing phase changes in matter from yesterday by completing and reviewing Worksheet 2-2. We discussed Section 2-3 notes on Physical vs Chemical changes using a flipchart lesson. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Property Changes and took the ensuing quiz using the student responders. We ended class by completing worksheets 2-3 & 2-4 within their groups. We had enough time to go over page 2-3, but we'll have to save 2-4 for Tuesday.
News article #6 is due on Tuesday, and the Chapter 2 test will be on Thursday, October 18th.
We began the class by reviewing phase changes in matter from yesterday by completing and reviewing Worksheet 2-2. We discussed Section 2-3 notes on Physical vs Chemical changes using a flipchart lesson. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Property Changes and took the ensuing quiz using the student responders. We ended class by completing worksheets 2-3 & 2-4 within their groups. We had enough time to go over page 2-3, but we'll have to save 2-4 for Tuesday.
News article #6 is due on Tuesday, and the Chapter 2 test will be on Thursday, October 18th.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Day 27
(IWB - Day 27 Phase Changes)
We used diagrams and section 2-2 notes to discuss how energy leads matter to change from one phase to another. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Matter Changing Phases and took the quiz afterwards. Students then worked with their partner to complete Activity 2-12 before we went over it.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 2 test is two weeks from today, on October 18th.
We used diagrams and section 2-2 notes to discuss how energy leads matter to change from one phase to another. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Matter Changing Phases and took the quiz afterwards. Students then worked with their partner to complete Activity 2-12 before we went over it.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 2 test is two weeks from today, on October 18th.
Day 26
Mrs. Wollet was in for me today, and she showed students a video from ABC News on Cheating in the Classroom. Students needed to complete a worksheet on the video and hand it in.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 2 Test will be on Thursday, October 18th.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 2 Test will be on Thursday, October 18th.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Day 25
(IWB - Day 25 Ideal Gas Laws)
We discussed Boyle's & Charles' Law from section 2-1 notes. Students demonstrated the difference between a direct and an inverse relationship between variables. They completed the lab on page 2-10 that compared the pressure, volume and temperature of a gas.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 2 test will be on Thursday, October 18th.
We discussed Boyle's & Charles' Law from section 2-1 notes. Students demonstrated the difference between a direct and an inverse relationship between variables. They completed the lab on page 2-10 that compared the pressure, volume and temperature of a gas.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 2 test will be on Thursday, October 18th.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Day 24
(IWB - Day 24 Mass of Air Lab)
As it is the first day of the week, we begin class with volunteers to orally summarize their Week #5 science news articles. Students then focused on today's lab assignment on page 2-6 & 2-7. They are tasked with pumping air into an empty 2-liter bottle to see how much mass it gains each time. There were five conclusion questions on page 2-7 that needed to be answered once all the trials and measurements were completed.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 2 test will be on Thursday, October 18th.
As it is the first day of the week, we begin class with volunteers to orally summarize their Week #5 science news articles. Students then focused on today's lab assignment on page 2-6 & 2-7. They are tasked with pumping air into an empty 2-liter bottle to see how much mass it gains each time. There were five conclusion questions on page 2-7 that needed to be answered once all the trials and measurements were completed.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 2 test will be on Thursday, October 18th.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Day 23
(IWB - Day 23 States of Matter)
Students were given their new packet for Chapter 2. I also gave them a 2-sided comic sheet that introduced the topic of states of matter. We discussed physical properties and the four basic states of matter: solid, liquid, gas and plasma. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on States of Matter and took the easy quiz afterward using the student responders. We completed the back side of the comic page together which differentiated the three main states of matter. Finally, we ended class by completing just the top half of worksheet 2-1 together.
News article #5 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 2 test will be on Thursday, October 18th.
Students were given their new packet for Chapter 2. I also gave them a 2-sided comic sheet that introduced the topic of states of matter. We discussed physical properties and the four basic states of matter: solid, liquid, gas and plasma. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on States of Matter and took the easy quiz afterward using the student responders. We completed the back side of the comic page together which differentiated the three main states of matter. Finally, we ended class by completing just the top half of worksheet 2-1 together.
News article #5 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 2 test will be on Thursday, October 18th.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Day 22
(Day 22 - Chapter 1 Notebook Check)
Students already found out their grades on yesterday's Chapter 1 test, but today we went over each item on the test. Afterwards, I popped in an episode of Mythbusters (Diet Coke & Mentos, Stamp on a helicopter) to learn more about the scientific method while I called each student to my desk to check their Chapter 1 notebooks.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 2 test will be on Thursday, October 18th.
Students already found out their grades on yesterday's Chapter 1 test, but today we went over each item on the test. Afterwards, I popped in an episode of Mythbusters (Diet Coke & Mentos, Stamp on a helicopter) to learn more about the scientific method while I called each student to my desk to check their Chapter 1 notebooks.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 2 test will be on Thursday, October 18th.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Day 21
Students took their Chapter 1 test on Moodle today. Afterwards, they had time to work on organizing their notebooks for tomorrow's notebook check. They also had the opportunity to get a news article for next Monday.
The notebook check is tomorrow and the Chapter 2 test will be on Thursday, October 18th.
The notebook check is tomorrow and the Chapter 2 test will be on Thursday, October 18th.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Day 20
(IWB - Day 20 Chapter 1 Review)
I began class by checking the homework, Worksheet 1-19. We went around the room reviewing the answers to that study guide. I then took two minutes to distribute and collect a brief survey for a senior high club that's doing a project for March of Dimes. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Graphing and took the ensuing quiz using the student responders. Finally, we played Classroom Jeopardy to review for tomorrow's Chapter 1 test. Students absolutely LOVED this game.
No homework was assigned, although the notebook check will be on Thursday, and the Chapter 1 test will be tomorrow.
I began class by checking the homework, Worksheet 1-19. We went around the room reviewing the answers to that study guide. I then took two minutes to distribute and collect a brief survey for a senior high club that's doing a project for March of Dimes. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Graphing and took the ensuing quiz using the student responders. Finally, we played Classroom Jeopardy to review for tomorrow's Chapter 1 test. Students absolutely LOVED this game.
No homework was assigned, although the notebook check will be on Thursday, and the Chapter 1 test will be tomorrow.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Day 19
(IWB - Day 19 Finish Graphing)
Students turned in their week #4 news articles. They were assigned Activity 1-16 to do in class using the Create-a-Graph website. They needed to used the three sets of data given on page 1-16 and create three separate graphs. Once completed, students worked through Activity 1-18, on which they had to plot their points and use the data line to answer the three questions at the bottom.
Worksheet 1-19 was assigned for homework, and the Chapter 1 Test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Students turned in their week #4 news articles. They were assigned Activity 1-16 to do in class using the Create-a-Graph website. They needed to used the three sets of data given on page 1-16 and create three separate graphs. Once completed, students worked through Activity 1-18, on which they had to plot their points and use the data line to answer the three questions at the bottom.
Worksheet 1-19 was assigned for homework, and the Chapter 1 Test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Day 18
(IWB - Day 18 - Graphing)
We took the data from yesterday's 7-trial density lab and used it to create a line graph on the create-a-graph website. Students printed out one graph for each group. After they were done printing their graph, they worked to complete Activity 1-15, which was creating and interpreting a mass vs volume graph. I introduced section 1-6 notes on the three common types of graphs: line, bar and pie. Students worked on Activiy 1-17 until the end of the period.
News article #4 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 1 Test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
We took the data from yesterday's 7-trial density lab and used it to create a line graph on the create-a-graph website. Students printed out one graph for each group. After they were done printing their graph, they worked to complete Activity 1-15, which was creating and interpreting a mass vs volume graph. I introduced section 1-6 notes on the three common types of graphs: line, bar and pie. Students worked on Activiy 1-17 until the end of the period.
News article #4 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 1 Test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Day 17
(IWB - Day 17 7-Trial Density Lab)
Students were given a supplementary lab sheet today. Their goal was to complete seven trials of finding the mass, volume and density of the same liquid. The end result should have shown that the density stayed the same regardless of what mass or volume of the substance you have.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Students were given a supplementary lab sheet today. Their goal was to complete seven trials of finding the mass, volume and density of the same liquid. The end result should have shown that the density stayed the same regardless of what mass or volume of the substance you have.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Day 16
(IWB - Day 16 Density Solids Lab)
We began class by watching a www.brainpop.com video on Measuring Matter, which related mass, volume and density of matter. Students used the hand-held responders to take the 10-question quiz that followed. We finished the density lab from yesterday by identifying three unknown metal cubes by determining their respective densities. We discussed the results and conclusions from both parts of the lab at the end of class.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
We began class by watching a www.brainpop.com video on Measuring Matter, which related mass, volume and density of matter. Students used the hand-held responders to take the 10-question quiz that followed. We finished the density lab from yesterday by identifying three unknown metal cubes by determining their respective densities. We discussed the results and conclusions from both parts of the lab at the end of class.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Day 15
(IWB - Day 15 Density Lab Liquids)
Students were asked to rip out and recycle worksheets 1-13 & 1-14 from their packets and I handed out an new modified version that had isoprophyl alcohol listed as an unknown liquid on the back page. Students worked the entire period on the top half of the lab, which was trying to solve for the density of three unknown clear liquids.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Students were asked to rip out and recycle worksheets 1-13 & 1-14 from their packets and I handed out an new modified version that had isoprophyl alcohol listed as an unknown liquid on the back page. Students worked the entire period on the top half of the lab, which was trying to solve for the density of three unknown clear liquids.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Day 14
We began class like we do the first day of every week: listening to oral summaries of science news articles. I introduced the topic of DENSITY to students with a Poly Density tube demonstration and tea candle floating in water but sinking in isoprophyl alcohol. I handed out a supplemental worksheet and comic strip on Density, and students completed the 12 problems on the back side of the comic.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Day 13
(IWB- Day 13 Measurement Lab)
Students were able to finish their measurements and conclusion questions today from the "Measuring with Metrics" lab on pages 1-11 & 1-12. I told them the results of my measurements and I surveyed random answers from the conclusion questions.
News article #3 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Students were able to finish their measurements and conclusion questions today from the "Measuring with Metrics" lab on pages 1-11 & 1-12. I told them the results of my measurements and I surveyed random answers from the conclusion questions.
News article #3 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Day 12
(IWB - Day 12 Measurement Lab)
Students had their homework from last night graded and reviewed (Worksheets 1-7 to 1-10). Students then worked on their own or with a partner to progress through the lab on pages 1-11 & 1-12. Most students had about 20 minutes to work on the lab today. They will have the rest of tomorrow's class to complete the lab.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Students had their homework from last night graded and reviewed (Worksheets 1-7 to 1-10). Students then worked on their own or with a partner to progress through the lab on pages 1-11 & 1-12. Most students had about 20 minutes to work on the lab today. They will have the rest of tomorrow's class to complete the lab.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Day 11
(IWB- Day 11 Lab Tools)
Mrs. Jones co-taught today's lesson with me, as we've done the past two years. We divided the class into three equally sized groups and had them rotate every 10 minutes among the following three stations:
Worksheets 1-7, 1-8, 1-9 & 1-10 were assigned for homework, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Mrs. Jones co-taught today's lesson with me, as we've done the past two years. We divided the class into three equally sized groups and had them rotate every 10 minutes among the following three stations:
- Graduated Cylinders and metric thermometers
- Guided practice using interactive links available on Moodle
- Triple-beam balances and metric rulers
Worksheets 1-7, 1-8, 1-9 & 1-10 were assigned for homework, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Day 10
(IWB- Day 10 Dimensional Analysis)
We began class today by watching a www.brainpop.com video on Metric vs Customary units. Students took the quiz using the student responders. We reviewed the remaining problems from the top of Worksheet 1-6 from yesterday, and students were assigned the bottom 10 problems on the same page to be completed during class.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
We began class today by watching a www.brainpop.com video on Metric vs Customary units. Students took the quiz using the student responders. We reviewed the remaining problems from the top of Worksheet 1-6 from yesterday, and students were assigned the bottom 10 problems on the same page to be completed during class.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Day 9
(IWB - Day 9 Dimensional Analysis)
Students submitted their 2nd science news articles today, and some chose to summarize out loud for extra credit. We got back the metric conversion quizzes from Friday and reviewed those answers. We discussed section 1-5 notes on Dimensional Analysis and referenced worksheet 1-2, which contained a list of common conversion factors for metric and customary units. Students used this page to complete the top half of worksheet 1-6 in class. We had enough time to go over the first five problems in class, so we will have to review the rest of them tomorrow.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Students submitted their 2nd science news articles today, and some chose to summarize out loud for extra credit. We got back the metric conversion quizzes from Friday and reviewed those answers. We discussed section 1-5 notes on Dimensional Analysis and referenced worksheet 1-2, which contained a list of common conversion factors for metric and customary units. Students used this page to complete the top half of worksheet 1-6 in class. We had enough time to go over the first five problems in class, so we will have to review the rest of them tomorrow.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Day 8
(IWB - Day 8 Metric Quiz)
Students took their 15-question quiz on Metric Conversions. Once everyone was done, I handed out a 2-page supplement that described three fictitious experiments. Students discussed in their group, and then with me, what was wrong with the way these experiments were conducted. We then brainstormed the different ways that we could correct those mistakes.
News article #2 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Students took their 15-question quiz on Metric Conversions. Once everyone was done, I handed out a 2-page supplement that described three fictitious experiments. Students discussed in their group, and then with me, what was wrong with the way these experiments were conducted. We then brainstormed the different ways that we could correct those mistakes.
News article #2 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Day 7
(IWB- Day 07)
Students took the metric practice quiz today and we reviewed all 15 answers in class. I returned their first science news articles from Tuesday and we discussed the different errors that were made by all of the student body. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Metric Units and took the quiz using student responders.
No homework was assigned, and the Metric Conversion quiz will be tomorrow.
Students took the metric practice quiz today and we reviewed all 15 answers in class. I returned their first science news articles from Tuesday and we discussed the different errors that were made by all of the student body. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Metric Units and took the quiz using student responders.
No homework was assigned, and the Metric Conversion quiz will be tomorrow.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Day 6
(IWB Day 6)
Students began class by going to the board to complete four practice problems using the IWB. They were assigned worksheet 1-3 within their group to be completed in 10 minutes. We went over the answers together. We then completed the top of worksheet 1-5 together, and they worked within their groups to complete the rest of that page. We reviewed the answers together in the final 10 minutes of class.
No homework was assigned, and the Metric Conversion quiz will be this Friday, September 7th.
Students began class by going to the board to complete four practice problems using the IWB. They were assigned worksheet 1-3 within their group to be completed in 10 minutes. We went over the answers together. We then completed the top of worksheet 1-5 together, and they worked within their groups to complete the rest of that page. We reviewed the answers together in the final 10 minutes of class.
No homework was assigned, and the Metric Conversion quiz will be this Friday, September 7th.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Day 5
Today was the first day for students to hand in their science news article #1. About 5-10 students from each class volunteered to summarize their article out lout for extra credit, which is about what I expected for the first day. After I collected the articles, we did some practice conversions of metric units to review what we began on Friday. Students then completed worksheet 1-4 before we went over the answers together using the student responders.
No homework was assigned, and the Metric Conversion quiz will be on Friday, September 7th.
No homework was assigned, and the Metric Conversion quiz will be on Friday, September 7th.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Day 4
Today in class we reviewed our objectives from the past two days by completing worksheet 1-1. Students worked with a partner to put the steps of the scientific method in the correct order, and then they had to match the vocab term to the proper definition. After that I introduced them to the metric system (Section 1-2 notes), the standard system of measurement used exclusively throughout the world, except for our United States of America. I demonstrated the procedure for converting from one metric prefix to another, like changing kilometers into centimeters. All it takes is moving the decimal to the left or right a certain number of places. With whatever time was left in class, students worked on page 1-4 (chapter 1, page 4) until the bell rang.
News article #1 is due on Tuesday, and the Metric Conversion quiz will be on Friday, September 7th.
News article #1 is due on Tuesday, and the Metric Conversion quiz will be on Friday, September 7th.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Day 3
Today students were given their first chapter packet. In place of textbooks, over the years I have created packets of learning materials that include notes, worksheets, study guides and lab sheets that a student may need throughout the course of a single chapter. They simply keep them in a 3-ring binder and bring it to class daily in place of a standard textbook.
We continued our focus on section 1-1 notes, thinking scientifically. Yesterday our focus was on the difference between a theory and a law, and today's discussion was on using the scientific method to solve a problem or conduct an experiment. The students understood that whether they realized it or not, they've been using the scientific method almost all of their life whenever they solved a problem. They just never looked at it before as being a 6-step approach. They always just assumed it was a logical way of thinking (which is what science is all about, thinking logically). On Moodle, I gave students three examples of experiments in which they had to identify the independent and dependent variables within. I also gave them two examples of experiments that were not that well prepared, and they had to tell me what was wrong with the given variables. We ended class by watching a short movie on the scientific method from www.brainpop.com , and took a quiz after it using student responders.
Their first science news article is due on Tuesday, September 4th, and their first quiz on Metric Conversions will be on Friday, September 7th.
We continued our focus on section 1-1 notes, thinking scientifically. Yesterday our focus was on the difference between a theory and a law, and today's discussion was on using the scientific method to solve a problem or conduct an experiment. The students understood that whether they realized it or not, they've been using the scientific method almost all of their life whenever they solved a problem. They just never looked at it before as being a 6-step approach. They always just assumed it was a logical way of thinking (which is what science is all about, thinking logically). On Moodle, I gave students three examples of experiments in which they had to identify the independent and dependent variables within. I also gave them two examples of experiments that were not that well prepared, and they had to tell me what was wrong with the given variables. We ended class by watching a short movie on the scientific method from www.brainpop.com , and took a quiz after it using student responders.
Their first science news article is due on Tuesday, September 4th, and their first quiz on Metric Conversions will be on Friday, September 7th.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Day 2
Students were given enrollment into Moodle today. I reminded students how to access this blog, and stressed that if they are ever absent to check out this blog to see what work they would have missed while out. Students sharpened their observation skills by identifying the differences between two similar-looking photographs at www.spotthedifference.com/. The intent here was to emphasize how important paying attention to even the smallest details is when dealing with scientific discoveries and investigations. Students then differentiated between a theory and a law by looking up both definitions at www.dictionary.com/. Students were then asked to write about the difference between them at a discussion forum on my moodle site, under today's date.
No homework was assigned, though their first news article is due on Tuesday, September 4th, and their first quiz, on Metric Conversions, will be on Friday, September 7th.
No homework was assigned, though their first news article is due on Tuesday, September 4th, and their first quiz, on Metric Conversions, will be on Friday, September 7th.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Day 1
For the first day of school, students were told of the significance of science news articles. I showed them where to locate these articles at a website called www.sciencedaily.com/. I also showed them the proper way to write their summaries, along with the locations of the summary templates both online and in the classroom. Each student read a practice article on the dangers of high fructose corn syrup in soda. We were able to complete the What, where and why sections of the article, and students were asked to complete the vocab section for homework.
In addition to finishing the news article summary, students also must return their "I read the handbook" page, the student profile form, and the emergency contact form to their 1st PERIOD TEACHER by Wednesday, September 5th.
Their first quiz will be on Metric Conversions, and it will be on Friday, September 7th.
In addition to finishing the news article summary, students also must return their "I read the handbook" page, the student profile form, and the emergency contact form to their 1st PERIOD TEACHER by Wednesday, September 5th.
Their first quiz will be on Metric Conversions, and it will be on Friday, September 7th.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Day 180
Students went to each class for 5 minutes to get their final end-of-the-year grades before cleaning out their lockers. We then went to the auditorium to draw for gold medal prizes and watched the movie, "Flipped", based on the book they read in Mr. Molino's class.
See you in August!
See you in August!
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Day 179
Students took their English and Science finals today.
There is no homework and no more assessments this year.
There is no homework and no more assessments this year.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Day 178
Students took their Math and History finals today.
No homework was assigned, and their English and Science finals are tomorrow.
No homework was assigned, and their English and Science finals are tomorrow.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Day 177
Students were in the computer lab today to take the Final Exam practice test for the last time during school hours.
No homework was assigned, and the real Final Exam will be on Tuesday at 9:30am.
No homework was assigned, and the real Final Exam will be on Tuesday at 9:30am.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Day 176
Students had the option of either playing Jeopardy to review for the final or take the 100-question practice test.
No homework was assigned, and the FINAL EXAM will be on Tuesday, June 5th.
No homework was assigned, and the FINAL EXAM will be on Tuesday, June 5th.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Day 175
Students played JEOPARDY today to review chapters 1 & 2 in preparation of the final exam.
No homework was assigned, and the FINAL EXAM will be next Tuesday at 9:30am.
No homework was assigned, and the FINAL EXAM will be next Tuesday at 9:30am.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Day 174
Students got back their graded Chapter 10 test and we reviewed the answers. I also handed back their final news article. On moodle, I showed students how to figure out their final grades given their final exam score. With the remaining time, students took the final exam practice test.
No homework was assigned, and the Final Exam will be at 9:30am on Tuesday, June 5th.
No homework was assigned, and the Final Exam will be at 9:30am on Tuesday, June 5th.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Day 173
Students took their Chapter 10 test today.
Notebook check will be on Tuesday, and the Final Exam will be on Tuesday, June 5th.
Notebook check will be on Tuesday, and the Final Exam will be on Tuesday, June 5th.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Day 172
We reviewed Chapter 10 today by playing Jeopardy. Students also were assigned worksheet 10-17 to be completed by Tuesday, May 29th.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 10 test will be tomorrow.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 10 test will be tomorrow.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Day 171
I went with Mr. Molino to the Holocaust museum in DC today with 8 essay-award-winning students. In class, my sub showed a mythbusters video.
No homework was assigned, and the chapter 10 test is on Friday.
No homework was assigned, and the chapter 10 test is on Friday.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Day 170
(IWB- Section 10-7 & 10-8 notes)
Students handed in their FINAL news article (#35) after volunteering for oral summaries. We discussed sections 10-7 (lenses) and 10-8 (light technology) notes. Students watched their final www.brainpop.com video on Lasers and took the quiz afterwards. We ended class by completing worksheets 10-11 & 10-12.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 10 test will be on Friday, May 25th.
Students handed in their FINAL news article (#35) after volunteering for oral summaries. We discussed sections 10-7 (lenses) and 10-8 (light technology) notes. Students watched their final www.brainpop.com video on Lasers and took the quiz afterwards. We ended class by completing worksheets 10-11 & 10-12.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 10 test will be on Friday, May 25th.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Day 169
Students presented their thematic units in the morning and we had a Junior High field day in the afternoon.
News article #35 is due tomorrow and the Chapter 10 test will be on Friday, May 25th
News article #35 is due tomorrow and the Chapter 10 test will be on Friday, May 25th
Friday, May 18, 2012
Day 168
(IWB- Section 10-6 notes)
Today we discussed section 10-6 notes on the three types of mirrors and the types of images they create. Students got to use convex, concave and plane mirrors to see for themselves. We watched a brief 5-minute video on how mirrors are made before completing worksheets 10-9 & 10-10.
News article #35 is due on Tuesday, and the Chapter 10 test will be on Friday, May 25th.
Today we discussed section 10-6 notes on the three types of mirrors and the types of images they create. Students got to use convex, concave and plane mirrors to see for themselves. We watched a brief 5-minute video on how mirrors are made before completing worksheets 10-9 & 10-10.
News article #35 is due on Tuesday, and the Chapter 10 test will be on Friday, May 25th.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Day 167
(IWB- Section 10-5 notes)
Today we discussed section 10-5 notes on light using a powerpoint embedded into the flipchart. We watched a http://www.brainpop.com/ video on Light and took the quiz thereafter. We also watched two "How It's Made" videos on fluorescent bulbs and neon lights. We ended class by completing worksheets 10-6 & 10-7.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 10 test will be on Friday, May 25th.
Today we discussed section 10-5 notes on light using a powerpoint embedded into the flipchart. We watched a http://www.brainpop.com/ video on Light and took the quiz thereafter. We also watched two "How It's Made" videos on fluorescent bulbs and neon lights. We ended class by completing worksheets 10-6 & 10-7.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 10 test will be on Friday, May 25th.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Day 166
Students had the ENTIRE PERIOD to work on their thematic unit.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 10 test will be on Friday, May 25th.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 10 test will be on Friday, May 25th.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Day 165
(IWB- Section 10-4 notes)
After listening to summaries for the week #34 news articles, we discussed section 10-4 notes on the human eye. We watched a http://www.brainpop.com/ video on Eyes and took the quiz after it was over. We ended class by watching "How It's Made" videos on LASIK eye surgery and prosthetic eyes.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 10 test will be on Friday, May 25th.
After listening to summaries for the week #34 news articles, we discussed section 10-4 notes on the human eye. We watched a http://www.brainpop.com/ video on Eyes and took the quiz after it was over. We ended class by watching "How It's Made" videos on LASIK eye surgery and prosthetic eyes.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 10 test will be on Friday, May 25th.
Day 164
Students went to Penn College today to participate in Career Day.
News article #34 is due tomorrow, and the Chapter 10 test will be on Friday, May 25th.
News article #34 is due tomorrow, and the Chapter 10 test will be on Friday, May 25th.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Day 163
(IWB- Section 10-3 Notes)
We discussed section 10-3 notes in class, and I used three colored filter lights to demonstrate the primary colors and pigments of light. We watched a http://www.brainpop.com/ video on Colors and took the quiz afterwards. We ended class by completing worksheet 10-5.
News article #34 is due on Tuesday, and the Chapter 10 test will be on Friday, May 25th.
We discussed section 10-3 notes in class, and I used three colored filter lights to demonstrate the primary colors and pigments of light. We watched a http://www.brainpop.com/ video on Colors and took the quiz afterwards. We ended class by completing worksheet 10-5.
News article #34 is due on Tuesday, and the Chapter 10 test will be on Friday, May 25th.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Day 162
(IWB- Section 10-2 notes)
I gave students a preview of the final exam practice test on Moodle. I also previewed the groups and schedules for next week's thematic unit on Careers. As far as science class, we discussed section 10-2 notes on reflection and refraction, watched a http://www.brainpop.com/ video on Rainbows, and completed worksheets 10-2, 10-3 & 10-4.
No homework was assigned, and the Final Exam will be in June.
I gave students a preview of the final exam practice test on Moodle. I also previewed the groups and schedules for next week's thematic unit on Careers. As far as science class, we discussed section 10-2 notes on reflection and refraction, watched a http://www.brainpop.com/ video on Rainbows, and completed worksheets 10-2, 10-3 & 10-4.
No homework was assigned, and the Final Exam will be in June.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Day 161
(IWB- Section 10-1 notes)
Students were given their final science packet today on Chapter 10. We discussed section 10-1 notes and did worksheet 10-1 at the same time. We then watched a http://www.brainpop.com/ video on the Electromagnetic Spectrum and took the quiz afterwards.
No homework was assigned and the next test will be June's final exam.
Students were given their final science packet today on Chapter 10. We discussed section 10-1 notes and did worksheet 10-1 at the same time. We then watched a http://www.brainpop.com/ video on the Electromagnetic Spectrum and took the quiz afterwards.
No homework was assigned and the next test will be June's final exam.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Day 160
Students had their Chapter 9 notebooks checked today for 50 points. The slinky lab was not part of the notebook check, as it was previously graded for 20 points. During this time, students watched Mythbusters about Pirate Eye Patch, Giant Lego Ball and Double-Dipping.
No homework was assigned, and the next test will be June's Final Exam.
No homework was assigned, and the next test will be June's Final Exam.
Day 159
After listening to the summaries for the 33rd week of news articles, students took the Chapter 9 test on Waves today.
The notebook check is tomorrow, and the next test will be the Final Exam in June.
The notebook check is tomorrow, and the next test will be the Final Exam in June.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Day 158
We played Jeopardy today to review for the Chapter 9 test. We then watched the Bill Nye video on Waves.
News article #33 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 9 test is also on Monday.
News article #33 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 9 test is also on Monday.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Day 157
(IWB- Worksheets 9-10 & 9-11)
Students watched a http://www.brainpop.com/ video on Diffraction and Refraction and took the quiz afterwards. Students worked on pages 9-10, 9-11 & 9-6 in class.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 9 test will be on Monday.
Students watched a http://www.brainpop.com/ video on Diffraction and Refraction and took the quiz afterwards. Students worked on pages 9-10, 9-11 & 9-6 in class.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 9 test will be on Monday.
Day 156
(IWB- Section 9-3 notes)
Today we discussed section 9-3 notes on wave interactions. We described the differences and similarities among the different wave interactions. Students then completed worksheet 9-9 with their partners. They had the remaining 10 minutes to complete and hand in their slinky lab from yesterday.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 9 test will be on Monday, May 7th.
Today we discussed section 9-3 notes on wave interactions. We described the differences and similarities among the different wave interactions. Students then completed worksheet 9-9 with their partners. They had the remaining 10 minutes to complete and hand in their slinky lab from yesterday.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 9 test will be on Monday, May 7th.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Day 155
(IWB- Slinky Lab)
We watched a http://www.brainpop.com/ video on Waves and took the quiz that followed. Students then got to play with Slinky's. Well, they actually worked with slinky's during a lab on pages 9-7 & 9-8.
No homework was assigned and the Chapter 9 test will be on Monday, May 7th.
We watched a http://www.brainpop.com/ video on Waves and took the quiz that followed. Students then got to play with Slinky's. Well, they actually worked with slinky's during a lab on pages 9-7 & 9-8.
No homework was assigned and the Chapter 9 test will be on Monday, May 7th.
Day 154
(IWB- Section 9-2 notes)
After listening to the summaries for the 32nd week of science news articles, we discussed section 9-2 notes on wave properties. Students completed worksheets 9-2, 9-3 & 9-4 in class. Most students had time to at least begin worksheet 9-5, but nobody had time to finish it. We will do that tomorrow in class.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 9 test will be on Monday, May 7th.
After listening to the summaries for the 32nd week of science news articles, we discussed section 9-2 notes on wave properties. Students completed worksheets 9-2, 9-3 & 9-4 in class. Most students had time to at least begin worksheet 9-5, but nobody had time to finish it. We will do that tomorrow in class.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 9 test will be on Monday, May 7th.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Day 153
(IWB- Section 9-1 notes)
I handed out the new packets for Chapter 9 on Waves. I used an IWB flipchart to discuss section 9-1 notes on the types and general properties of waves. The flipchart included a few outside weblinks to simulations of waves. I used the long spring to demonstrate the transverse and longitudinal waves. Students worked in their groups to complete worksheet 9-1 before we went over the answers towards the end of class.
News article #32 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 9 test will be on Monday, May 7th.
I handed out the new packets for Chapter 9 on Waves. I used an IWB flipchart to discuss section 9-1 notes on the types and general properties of waves. The flipchart included a few outside weblinks to simulations of waves. I used the long spring to demonstrate the transverse and longitudinal waves. Students worked in their groups to complete worksheet 9-1 before we went over the answers towards the end of class.
News article #32 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 9 test will be on Monday, May 7th.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Day 152
Students had their Chapter 11 notebooks checked today for 60 points. During that time we watched Mythbusters.
No homework was assigned, and the next test (on Chapter 9) will be on Monday, May 7th.
No homework was assigned, and the next test (on Chapter 9) will be on Monday, May 7th.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Day 151
Students took their Chapter 11 test on Moodle today.
The notebook check will be tomorrow, and the next test (Chapter 9) will be on Monday, May 7th.
The notebook check will be tomorrow, and the next test (Chapter 9) will be on Monday, May 7th.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Day 150
Students took the PSSA science exam today. This created 27-minute core classes, but we still had enough time to play Jeopardy to review for tomorrow's Chapter 11 test.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 11 test is tomorrow.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 11 test is tomorrow.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Day 149
Students handed in their Week #31 science news articles today. I originally planned on starting the online energy lab today, but a communication gaffe left me without laptops. Instead, students were assigned worksheets 11-17 & 11-1 to do in class. We reviewed those pages before the end of class.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 11 test will be on Wednesday, April 25th.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 11 test will be on Wednesday, April 25th.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Day 148
We went outside for class today. We first did worksheet 11-7, observing objects that had either potential or kinetic energy. We evaluated energy conversions on worksheet 11-5. I then discussed section 11-4 notes about how Einstein's E=mc2 relates to those energy conversions. Students then completed worksheets 11-10 & 11-12.
News article #31 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 11 test will be on Thursday, April 26th.
News article #31 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 11 test will be on Thursday, April 26th.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Day 147
(IWB- Section 11-3 notes)
We discussed the difference between and internal and external combustion engine (using embeded videos on the flipchart). I demonstrated how a pendulum is constantly converting between potential and kinetic energy. Students used this demo to complete worksheet 11-16. We then did page 11-11 together to demonstrate how velocity has a greater effect on an object's kinetic energy than does its mass. Finally, students completed worksheet 11-4 from yesterday (if needed), and then completed #1-4 on worksheet 11-9.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 11 test will be next Thursday, April 26th.
We discussed the difference between and internal and external combustion engine (using embeded videos on the flipchart). I demonstrated how a pendulum is constantly converting between potential and kinetic energy. Students used this demo to complete worksheet 11-16. We then did page 11-11 together to demonstrate how velocity has a greater effect on an object's kinetic energy than does its mass. Finally, students completed worksheet 11-4 from yesterday (if needed), and then completed #1-4 on worksheet 11-9.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 11 test will be next Thursday, April 26th.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Day 146
(IWB- Section 11-2 Notes (Kinetic))
Mr. Girardi was in for me today due to my IWB training. Students had their second day of PSSA writing exams, and as a result, they only had 35 minute periods today. Mr. G explained to them the difference between potential and kinetic energy, and showed them the www.brainpop.com movie on Kinetic Energy. After students took the short video quiz, they worked with their partner to complete worksheet 11-6. The remaining time was used to begin worksheet 11-4, which was word problems for potential and kinetic energy.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 11 test will be Thursday, April 26th.
Mr. Girardi was in for me today due to my IWB training. Students had their second day of PSSA writing exams, and as a result, they only had 35 minute periods today. Mr. G explained to them the difference between potential and kinetic energy, and showed them the www.brainpop.com movie on Kinetic Energy. After students took the short video quiz, they worked with their partner to complete worksheet 11-6. The remaining time was used to begin worksheet 11-4, which was word problems for potential and kinetic energy.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 11 test will be Thursday, April 26th.
Day 145
(IWB- Section 11-2 notes (Potential))
Today students had 5 minutes to complete yesterday's worksheets 11-2 & 11-3. We then discussed section 11-2 notes on potential energy. We watched a http://www.brainpop.com/ video on Potential Energy and took the ensuing quiz. Since we had shortened classes due to PSSA writing exams, that's all we had time to do today.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 11 test will be on Thursday, April 26th.
Today students had 5 minutes to complete yesterday's worksheets 11-2 & 11-3. We then discussed section 11-2 notes on potential energy. We watched a http://www.brainpop.com/ video on Potential Energy and took the ensuing quiz. Since we had shortened classes due to PSSA writing exams, that's all we had time to do today.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 11 test will be on Thursday, April 26th.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Day 144
(IWB- Section 11-1 notes)
Students presented their week #30 science news articles (only 5 more to go). I reviewed the PSSA writing schedule for this week, and discussed the upcoming PSSA science exam, also. I handed out the new packets for Chapter 11, and we discussed section 11-1 notes on Forms of Energy. We watched a http://www.brainpop.com/ video on Forms of Energy and took the quiz afterwards. Students were assigned worksheets 11-2 & 11-3 to be worked on in class. We did the first two together and they worked with their partners the rest of the way. We will finish this assignment in class tomorrow.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 11 test will be on Thursday, April 26th.
Students presented their week #30 science news articles (only 5 more to go). I reviewed the PSSA writing schedule for this week, and discussed the upcoming PSSA science exam, also. I handed out the new packets for Chapter 11, and we discussed section 11-1 notes on Forms of Energy. We watched a http://www.brainpop.com/ video on Forms of Energy and took the quiz afterwards. Students were assigned worksheets 11-2 & 11-3 to be worked on in class. We did the first two together and they worked with their partners the rest of the way. We will finish this assignment in class tomorrow.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 11 test will be on Thursday, April 26th.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Day 143
Today students got a taste of the science PSSA exam. Students were given a 50-item practice test during class. The real PSSA science exam will be on Tuesday, April 24th.
News article #30 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 11 test will be on Thursday, April 26th.
News article #30 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 11 test will be on Thursday, April 26th.
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