(IWB - Day 104 Online S.Machines Lab 2)
Students continued their online exploration of simple machines. By the end of today's class, the goal was for students to be somewhere on page 6.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 7 vocab quiz will be on Friday.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Friday, February 8, 2013
Day 103
(IWB - Day 103 Online S.Machines Lab 1)
Students were given a 21-page packet to kick off the start of our 6-day online lab that explores the uses of simple machines. The goal for the end of the period was to be done up through and including page 3.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 7 vocab quiz will be next Friday.
Students were given a 21-page packet to kick off the start of our 6-day online lab that explores the uses of simple machines. The goal for the end of the period was to be done up through and including page 3.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 7 vocab quiz will be next Friday.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Day 102
(IWB - Day 102)
I used a collection of pictures to illustrate the use and effectiveness of a wheel and axle. Students watched a www.brainpop.com video on Wheel & Axle and took the quiz that followed it. I then showed examples of pulleys and how they are used to make work easier. We watched another www.brainpop.com video on Pulleys and took the easy quiz that followed that video. We completed worksheet 15-11 together, and then used the last 5-10 minutes of class to complete any of the previous worksheets that may have been left undone.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 7 quiz will be on Friday, February 15th.
I used a collection of pictures to illustrate the use and effectiveness of a wheel and axle. Students watched a www.brainpop.com video on Wheel & Axle and took the quiz that followed it. I then showed examples of pulleys and how they are used to make work easier. We watched another www.brainpop.com video on Pulleys and took the easy quiz that followed that video. We completed worksheet 15-11 together, and then used the last 5-10 minutes of class to complete any of the previous worksheets that may have been left undone.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 7 quiz will be on Friday, February 15th.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Day 101
(IWB - Day 101 Levers)
Today we learned about levers. We differentiated between the three classes of levers (1st, 2nd and 3rd) by whether the effort, fulcrum or resistance is located in the middle of the other two. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Levers and took the quiz. We completed worksheets 15-12, 15-15 & 15-16 together before the bell rang.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 7 vocab quiz will be on Friday, February 15th.
Today we learned about levers. We differentiated between the three classes of levers (1st, 2nd and 3rd) by whether the effort, fulcrum or resistance is located in the middle of the other two. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Levers and took the quiz. We completed worksheets 15-12, 15-15 & 15-16 together before the bell rang.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 7 vocab quiz will be on Friday, February 15th.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Day 100
(IWB - Day 100 Inclined Plane Lab)
Students worked in their groups to complete the lab from pages 15-13 & 15-14, which explored how inclined planes make work easier by requiring less effort force. Students worked on completing problem #7 from page 15-9 after they completed the lab.
No homework was assigned and the next quiz will be in mid-February.
Students worked in their groups to complete the lab from pages 15-13 & 15-14, which explored how inclined planes make work easier by requiring less effort force. Students worked on completing problem #7 from page 15-9 after they completed the lab.
No homework was assigned and the next quiz will be in mid-February.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Day 99
(Day 99 - Inclined Planes)
After listening to the 21st week of science news articles, we talked about inclined planes (section 7-6 notes). We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Inclined Plane and took the quiz with it. We worked on Worksheet 15-9, #5 & 6 together before the end of class.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 7 vocab quiz will be in mid-February.
After listening to the 21st week of science news articles, we talked about inclined planes (section 7-6 notes). We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Inclined Plane and took the quiz with it. We worked on Worksheet 15-9, #5 & 6 together before the end of class.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 7 vocab quiz will be in mid-February.
Friday, February 1, 2013
Day 98
(IWB - Day 98 Section 7-3 & 7-4 notes)
Students got back their Work & Power quizzes today, and we reviewed the correct solutions. We reviewed worksheets 15-5 & 15-6 from yesterday. I discussed section 7-3 & 7-4 notes on mechanical advantage and mechanical efficiency. We worked out problem #1 from page 15-8 before the bell rang.
News article #21 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 7 quiz will be in mid-February.
Students got back their Work & Power quizzes today, and we reviewed the correct solutions. We reviewed worksheets 15-5 & 15-6 from yesterday. I discussed section 7-3 & 7-4 notes on mechanical advantage and mechanical efficiency. We worked out problem #1 from page 15-8 before the bell rang.
News article #21 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 7 quiz will be in mid-February.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Day 97
(IWB - Day 97 Work & Power Quiz)
Students took the Work & Power quiz today (8 problems, 40 total points) and did quite well. When finished, they were assigned worksheets 15-5 & 15-6. We went over worksheet 15-4 before the end of the period.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 7 quiz will be in mid-February.
Students took the Work & Power quiz today (8 problems, 40 total points) and did quite well. When finished, they were assigned worksheets 15-5 & 15-6. We went over worksheet 15-4 before the end of the period.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 7 quiz will be in mid-February.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Day 96
(IWB - Day 96 Stairway Lab)
We reviewed problem #6A & 6B from worksheet 15-3. It helped to introduce us to today's lab, which was from worksheet 15-7. Students worked with their partners in the stairwell. We timed how long it took each student to walk and run up the steps (2 separate times). We returned back to the classroom to work on the lab analysis (questions 5, 6 & 7) together. Students had the remaining five minutes of class to complete worksheet 15-4 from yesterday.
No homework was assigned, and the Work & Power Quiz is tomorrow.
We reviewed problem #6A & 6B from worksheet 15-3. It helped to introduce us to today's lab, which was from worksheet 15-7. Students worked with their partners in the stairwell. We timed how long it took each student to walk and run up the steps (2 separate times). We returned back to the classroom to work on the lab analysis (questions 5, 6 & 7) together. Students had the remaining five minutes of class to complete worksheet 15-4 from yesterday.
No homework was assigned, and the Work & Power Quiz is tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Day 95
(IWB - Day 95 Work & Power Practice)
We were off yesterday due to inclement weather. Today we listened to the week #20 news article summaries. Following their collection, students were assigned worksheets 15-3 & 15-4 to be worked on within their groups during the remainder of class. We put # 1-5 up on the board before the bell rang. We will review the remaining problems during tomorrow's class.
No homework was assigned, and the Work & Power quiz will be on Thursday.
We were off yesterday due to inclement weather. Today we listened to the week #20 news article summaries. Following their collection, students were assigned worksheets 15-3 & 15-4 to be worked on within their groups during the remainder of class. We put # 1-5 up on the board before the bell rang. We will review the remaining problems during tomorrow's class.
No homework was assigned, and the Work & Power quiz will be on Thursday.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Day 94
(IWB - Day 94 - Power)
We discussed section 7-2 notes relating power, work and time. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Power and took the quiz using the student responders. Students then worked in their groups to complete worksheet 15-2. Students put the solutions to the five problems on the IWB before the end of the period.
News article #20 is due on Monday, and the quiz on Work & Power will be on Wednesday, January 30th.
We discussed section 7-2 notes relating power, work and time. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Power and took the quiz using the student responders. Students then worked in their groups to complete worksheet 15-2. Students put the solutions to the five problems on the IWB before the end of the period.
News article #20 is due on Monday, and the quiz on Work & Power will be on Wednesday, January 30th.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Day 93
(IWB - Day 93 Work)
Students were given their new packets for chapter 7 today. We discussed section 7-1 notes on Work. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Work and took the quiz afterwards. Students worked in their groups to complete worksheet 7-1, and we went over the answers before the end of the period.
No homework was assigned and the next quiz will be on Wednesday, January 30th.
Students were given their new packets for chapter 7 today. We discussed section 7-1 notes on Work. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Work and took the quiz afterwards. Students worked in their groups to complete worksheet 7-1, and we went over the answers before the end of the period.
No homework was assigned and the next quiz will be on Wednesday, January 30th.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Day 92
(IWB - Day 92 Chapter 6 Notebook Check)
Students had their Chapter 6 notebook check today for 65 points. During that time, we watched Mythbusters episodes on freefalling objects (skydivers, pennies from buildings).
No homework was assigned and the next quiz will be on Wednesday, January 30th.
Students had their Chapter 6 notebook check today for 65 points. During that time, we watched Mythbusters episodes on freefalling objects (skydivers, pennies from buildings).
No homework was assigned and the next quiz will be on Wednesday, January 30th.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Day 91
(IWB - Day 91 Chapter 6 Test)
Students used the laptops to get on Moodle and take the Chapter 6 test. They had the option of printing a news article when they were done.
The notebook check is tomorrow, and the next quiz will be on January 30th.
Students used the laptops to get on Moodle and take the Chapter 6 test. They had the option of printing a news article when they were done.
The notebook check is tomorrow, and the next quiz will be on January 30th.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Day 90
(IWB - Day 90 Chapter 6 Review)
Even though today was officially the last day of the 2nd quarter, today's 19th science news article was the first grade of the new marking period. After listening to those summaries and collecting them, we played Jeopardy to review for tomorrow's Chapter 6 test.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 6 test is tomorrow.
Even though today was officially the last day of the 2nd quarter, today's 19th science news article was the first grade of the new marking period. After listening to those summaries and collecting them, we played Jeopardy to review for tomorrow's Chapter 6 test.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 6 test is tomorrow.
Friday, January 18, 2013
Day 89
(IWB - Day 89 Finish Chap 6 Packet)
Students completed pages 6-11, 12 & 13 today in class, which were review sheets for this chapter. They also had time to complete any previous pages that they may not have finished earlier in the week. We reviewed Newton's different laws again by using a reveal game.
News article #19 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 6 Test will be on Tuesday, January 22nd.
Students completed pages 6-11, 12 & 13 today in class, which were review sheets for this chapter. They also had time to complete any previous pages that they may not have finished earlier in the week. We reviewed Newton's different laws again by using a reveal game.
News article #19 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 6 Test will be on Tuesday, January 22nd.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Day 88
(IWB - Day 88 Terminal Velocity)
We discussed section 6-4 notes on terminal velocity and projectiles. We completed worksheet 6-7 together, where we learned how fast a free-falling object is moving after a given number of seconds. We then did an IWB reveal activity that reviewed Newton's 4 laws. Finally, we worked on worksheet 6-9 together in class. We did #1-6 together, and they had to #7-8 on their own.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 6 test will be on Tuesday, January 22nd.
We discussed section 6-4 notes on terminal velocity and projectiles. We completed worksheet 6-7 together, where we learned how fast a free-falling object is moving after a given number of seconds. We then did an IWB reveal activity that reviewed Newton's 4 laws. Finally, we worked on worksheet 6-9 together in class. We did #1-6 together, and they had to #7-8 on their own.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 6 test will be on Tuesday, January 22nd.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Day 87
2-HOUR DELAY
(IWB - Day 87 Newton 4 Square)
Students were split up into four groups and each group was assigned one of Newton's 4 Laws. They were given 15 minutes to create their 4-square poster. Upon completion, each group presented their poster and its contents to the class. We ended class by completing worksheet 6-10 together.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 6 test will be on Tuesday, January 22nd.
(IWB - Day 87 Newton 4 Square)
Students were split up into four groups and each group was assigned one of Newton's 4 Laws. They were given 15 minutes to create their 4-square poster. Upon completion, each group presented their poster and its contents to the class. We ended class by completing worksheet 6-10 together.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 6 test will be on Tuesday, January 22nd.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Day 86
(IWB - Day 86 Universal Gravitation)
We discussed section 6-5 notes on Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation. We worked on page 6-5 together, where students determined their weight on other planets based on their gravity. We then watched a www.brainpop.com video on Gravity and took the quiz using the student responders. We ended class by working on page 6-8, using gravity as our constant acceleration.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 6 Test will be on Tuesday, January 22nd.
We discussed section 6-5 notes on Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation. We worked on page 6-5 together, where students determined their weight on other planets based on their gravity. We then watched a www.brainpop.com video on Gravity and took the quiz using the student responders. We ended class by working on page 6-8, using gravity as our constant acceleration.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 6 Test will be on Tuesday, January 22nd.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Day 85
(IWB - Day 85 Newton's Laws of Motion)
Students submitted their 18th science news article today, which represented the last grade of the second marking period. We discussed section 6-3 notes on Newton's 3 Laws of Motion. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Newton's Laws of Motion and took the quiz afterwards. I returned Friday's Force Quiz and we went over the answers together. Finally, students worked on worksheet 6-6 during the last 10 minutes of class. I was able to go over problems # 1-6 before the end of the period.
No homework was assigned and the Chapter 6 test will be on Tuesday, January 22nd.
Students submitted their 18th science news article today, which represented the last grade of the second marking period. We discussed section 6-3 notes on Newton's 3 Laws of Motion. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Newton's Laws of Motion and took the quiz afterwards. I returned Friday's Force Quiz and we went over the answers together. Finally, students worked on worksheet 6-6 during the last 10 minutes of class. I was able to go over problems # 1-6 before the end of the period.
No homework was assigned and the Chapter 6 test will be on Tuesday, January 22nd.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Day 84
(IWB - Day 84 Force Quiz)
Students took the 8-problem quiz on calculating force, mass and acceleration. After they turned in their quiz, they were asked to fill out a college/career survey based on their interests.
News article #18 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 6 test will be on Tuesday, January 22nd.
Students took the 8-problem quiz on calculating force, mass and acceleration. After they turned in their quiz, they were asked to fill out a college/career survey based on their interests.
News article #18 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 6 test will be on Tuesday, January 22nd.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Day 83
(IWB - Day 83 F=ma practice)
I previewed the challenging problems on worksheet 6-3, 6-4 & 6-6, and students worked on completing those pages within their groups. I went over the answers to pages 3 & 4, but there was not enough time to review page 6 before the bell rang.
No homework was assigned, and the Force Quiz will be tomorrow.
I previewed the challenging problems on worksheet 6-3, 6-4 & 6-6, and students worked on completing those pages within their groups. I went over the answers to pages 3 & 4, but there was not enough time to review page 6 before the bell rang.
No homework was assigned, and the Force Quiz will be tomorrow.
Day 82
(IWB - Day 82 Friction & F=ma)
We discussed section 6-2 notes on the three types of frictions, as well as the formula for Newton's 2nd law of motion, F=ma. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Force, and took the quiz afterward. We ended class by completing all of worksheet 6-2, and the first three problems on worksheet 6-3.
No homework was assigned, and the Force quiz will be on Friday, January 11th.
We discussed section 6-2 notes on the three types of frictions, as well as the formula for Newton's 2nd law of motion, F=ma. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Force, and took the quiz afterward. We ended class by completing all of worksheet 6-2, and the first three problems on worksheet 6-3.
No homework was assigned, and the Force quiz will be on Friday, January 11th.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Day 81
(IWB - Day 81 Balanced Forces)
I distributed the new Chapter 6 packets at the beginning of class. We discussed Section 6-1 notes on balanced and unbalanced forces. We completed worksheet 6-1 together in class before watching a Bill Nye video on Balance.
The online speed lab packet is due tomorrow, and the Force Quiz will be on Friday.
I distributed the new Chapter 6 packets at the beginning of class. We discussed Section 6-1 notes on balanced and unbalanced forces. We completed worksheet 6-1 together in class before watching a Bill Nye video on Balance.
The online speed lab packet is due tomorrow, and the Force Quiz will be on Friday.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Day 80
(IWB - Day 80 Online Speed Lab Day 3)
After listening to and collecting the week #17 science news articles, students had the remainder of the period to work on their online speed lab. Today is the final day that we will use classtime to work on this lab. The completed lab packet is due on Wednesday.
No homework was assigned, and the Force quiz will be on Friday, January 11th.
After listening to and collecting the week #17 science news articles, students had the remainder of the period to work on their online speed lab. Today is the final day that we will use classtime to work on this lab. The completed lab packet is due on Wednesday.
No homework was assigned, and the Force quiz will be on Friday, January 11th.
Friday, January 4, 2013
Day 79
(IWB - Day 79 Online Speed Lab Day 2)
Students worked on their online lab again all period. Most students began Activity 2 on worksheet 5-21, where they collected data from a simulator that had lugers on different planets and different values of gravity. By the end of the period, most students got at least to the middle of page 5-23. They will have Monday's class yet to work on this assignment, and it will be due on Wednesday.
News article #17 is due on Monday, and the Force Quiz will be on Friday, January 11th.
Students worked on their online lab again all period. Most students began Activity 2 on worksheet 5-21, where they collected data from a simulator that had lugers on different planets and different values of gravity. By the end of the period, most students got at least to the middle of page 5-23. They will have Monday's class yet to work on this assignment, and it will be due on Wednesday.
News article #17 is due on Monday, and the Force Quiz will be on Friday, January 11th.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Day 78
(IWB - Day 78 Online Speed Lab Day 1)
Students used worksheets 5-18 to 5-14 to progress through an online lab today about the speed of an object in motion. Using this link from moodle, students were given distances and times of five snowmobiles and asked to calculate their respective speeds. They then answered questions based on those results. Most students got to or through page 5-20 by the end of the period.
News article #17 is due on Monday, and the Force Quiz will be on Tuesday, December 15th.
Students used worksheets 5-18 to 5-14 to progress through an online lab today about the speed of an object in motion. Using this link from moodle, students were given distances and times of five snowmobiles and asked to calculate their respective speeds. They then answered questions based on those results. Most students got to or through page 5-20 by the end of the period.
News article #17 is due on Monday, and the Force Quiz will be on Tuesday, December 15th.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Day 77
(NO IWB)
Today was the last day before holiday break, and we only had flex and period 1, so no core classes.
No homework was assigned. Have a nice Christmas.
Today was the last day before holiday break, and we only had flex and period 1, so no core classes.
No homework was assigned. Have a nice Christmas.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Day 76
(IWB - Day 76 Christmas Pictionary)
As the last day of class before the holiday break, each class used the IWB to play Christmas pictionary.
No homework was assigned, and the Force quiz will be on Friday, January 11th.
As the last day of class before the holiday break, each class used the IWB to play Christmas pictionary.
No homework was assigned, and the Force quiz will be on Friday, January 11th.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Day 75
(IWB - Day 75 Chapter 5 Notebook Check)
Students had their Chapter 5 notebooks checked today for 75 points. During that time, we watched a mythbusters episode on a super-sized Newton Cradle.
No homework was assigned, and the Force Quiz isn't until mid-January.
Students had their Chapter 5 notebooks checked today for 75 points. During that time, we watched a mythbusters episode on a super-sized Newton Cradle.
No homework was assigned, and the Force Quiz isn't until mid-January.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Day 74
(IWB - Day 74 Chapter 5 Test)
Students had shortened periods today due to a PM assembly to watch "A Christmas Carol". They took the Chapter 5 test using Moodle in the computer lab.
The chapter 5 notebook check will be tomorrow, and the next quiz won't be until mid-January.
Students had shortened periods today due to a PM assembly to watch "A Christmas Carol". They took the Chapter 5 test using Moodle in the computer lab.
The chapter 5 notebook check will be tomorrow, and the next quiz won't be until mid-January.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Day 73
(IWB - Day 73 Chapter 5 Jeopardy)
Students turned in their week #16 science news articles. We played Jeopardy to review for tomorrow's Chapter 5 test. Students had the remaining 15 minutes of class to work on completing their notebooks for Wednesday's 75-point notebook check.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 5 test will be tomorrow.
Students turned in their week #16 science news articles. We played Jeopardy to review for tomorrow's Chapter 5 test. Students had the remaining 15 minutes of class to work on completing their notebooks for Wednesday's 75-point notebook check.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 5 test will be tomorrow.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Day 72
(IWB - Day 72 Momentum)
Today we finished off Chapter 5 notes by discussing momentum. We went out in the hallway to demonstrate how objects with the same mass but different speeds have different momentum. We also learned that objects traveling at the same speed but with different masses have different momentum. Students worked on five momentum problems on page 5-12 and volunteers went to the board to show the correct solutions to those problems. We ended class with students completing the crossword review puzzle on page 5-17.
News article #16 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 5 test will be on Tuesday, December 18th.
Today we finished off Chapter 5 notes by discussing momentum. We went out in the hallway to demonstrate how objects with the same mass but different speeds have different momentum. We also learned that objects traveling at the same speed but with different masses have different momentum. Students worked on five momentum problems on page 5-12 and volunteers went to the board to show the correct solutions to those problems. We ended class with students completing the crossword review puzzle on page 5-17.
News article #16 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 5 test will be on Tuesday, December 18th.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Day 71
(IWB - Day 71 Marble Ramp Lab 2)
Students used their data from Tuesday's lab to create a speed-time line graph. They used their line to answer the conclusion questions on page 5-10. Students then worked in their groups to complete worksheet 5-7, which had nine problems for finding acceleration. After going over those answers, we completed worksheet 5-8 together.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 5 test will be on Tuesday, December 18th.
Students used their data from Tuesday's lab to create a speed-time line graph. They used their line to answer the conclusion questions on page 5-10. Students then worked in their groups to complete worksheet 5-7, which had nine problems for finding acceleration. After going over those answers, we completed worksheet 5-8 together.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 5 test will be on Tuesday, December 18th.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Day 70
Carol Kirol, the district's dental hygenist, was in today as a guest speaker in my classes.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 5 test will be on Tuesday, December 18th.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 5 test will be on Tuesday, December 18th.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Day 69
(IWB - Day 69 Marble Ramp Lab)
Students used worksheets 5-9 & 5-10 to work through today's lab. They were tasked with timing how long it took a marble to roll different distances down a ramp. They used their distances and times to calculate the speed for each trial. Each trial was done a minimum of 5 times and recording the average time. The graph will be done on Thursday.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 5 test will be on Tuesday, December 18th.
Students used worksheets 5-9 & 5-10 to work through today's lab. They were tasked with timing how long it took a marble to roll different distances down a ramp. They used their distances and times to calculate the speed for each trial. Each trial was done a minimum of 5 times and recording the average time. The graph will be done on Thursday.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 5 test will be on Tuesday, December 18th.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Day 68
(IWB - Day 68 Speed Graphs)
Students turned in their 15th week of science news articles. We discussed section 5-2 notes on slope of a graph, and I referred students to the graph sample pages in their notes. I told them that 11 of their 25 test questions will be on reading and interpreting speed-time and distance-time graphs. Finally, students worked on worksheet 5-3 (# 5, 6 & 7), and we went over the solutions before the end of class.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 5 test will be on Tuesday, December 18th.
Students turned in their 15th week of science news articles. We discussed section 5-2 notes on slope of a graph, and I referred students to the graph sample pages in their notes. I told them that 11 of their 25 test questions will be on reading and interpreting speed-time and distance-time graphs. Finally, students worked on worksheet 5-3 (# 5, 6 & 7), and we went over the solutions before the end of class.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 5 test will be on Tuesday, December 18th.
Friday, December 7, 2012
Day 67
(IWB - Day 67 Intro to Acceleration)
We had shortened periods today due to an afternoon assembly to watch "The Mighty". Each class was 28 minutes long, which was just enough time to go over section 5-3 notes on acceleration, and complete worksheet 5-4 together.
News article #15 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 5 test will be on Tuesday, December 18th.
We had shortened periods today due to an afternoon assembly to watch "The Mighty". Each class was 28 minutes long, which was just enough time to go over section 5-3 notes on acceleration, and complete worksheet 5-4 together.
News article #15 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 5 test will be on Tuesday, December 18th.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Day 66
(IWB - Day 66 Review Speed Quiz)
Students were given back their Speed Quiz today and we went over all eight problems together. Students were then assigned page 5-3 #1-4 only, and we went over the solutions to those problems, as well as the answers to page 5-13 #1-8. With what time was left over, we watched the final holiday myth on Mythbusters or whether or not a wet tongue will stick to a frozen pole.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 5 test will be on Tuesday, December 18th.
Students were given back their Speed Quiz today and we went over all eight problems together. Students were then assigned page 5-3 #1-4 only, and we went over the solutions to those problems, as well as the answers to page 5-13 #1-8. With what time was left over, we watched the final holiday myth on Mythbusters or whether or not a wet tongue will stick to a frozen pole.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 5 test will be on Tuesday, December 18th.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Day 65
(IWB - Day 65 Speed Hallway Lab)
Students were given a double-sided handout today that was the foundation of our lab. Students worked with their partners in the hallway by the guidance office. They timed each other on how long it took them to hop, walk, speed walk and walk backwards a distance of 5 & 10 meters. Once we collected all the data, students returned to the classroom to determine their speeds for each exercise. We also used the backside of the lab to extrapolate some answers based on their calculated speeds.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 5 test will be on Tuesday, December 18th.
Students were given a double-sided handout today that was the foundation of our lab. Students worked with their partners in the hallway by the guidance office. They timed each other on how long it took them to hop, walk, speed walk and walk backwards a distance of 5 & 10 meters. Once we collected all the data, students returned to the classroom to determine their speeds for each exercise. We also used the backside of the lab to extrapolate some answers based on their calculated speeds.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 5 test will be on Tuesday, December 18th.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Day 64
(IWB - Day 64 - Speed Quiz)
Students took the 8-problem speed quiz in class today worth 40 points. Once everyone finished, we watched an episode of Mythbusters about Christmas tree light myths.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 5 test will be on Tuesday, December 18th.
Students took the 8-problem speed quiz in class today worth 40 points. Once everyone finished, we watched an episode of Mythbusters about Christmas tree light myths.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 5 test will be on Tuesday, December 18th.
Monday, December 3, 2012
Day 63
(IWB - Day 63 Speed Practice Quiz)
Students submitted their Week #14 science news articles, and then used worksheet 5-16 as a practice quiz. Students volunteered to put the solutions to those problems on the board once everyone was done. We then worked on problems 1-8 from worksheet 5-13 until the bell rang.
No homework was assigned, and the Speed Quiz will be tomorrow.
Students submitted their Week #14 science news articles, and then used worksheet 5-16 as a practice quiz. Students volunteered to put the solutions to those problems on the board once everyone was done. We then worked on problems 1-8 from worksheet 5-13 until the bell rang.
No homework was assigned, and the Speed Quiz will be tomorrow.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Day 62
(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.
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.
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.
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