8th Grade Middle School Science Class

Agenda (Scroll down for the latest)
Science Fair Project Time Line

Attention!!!  THIS FRIDAY, January 22nd, 2010 AFTERSCHOOL, Mr. Abraham is selling the white backboards and paper pocket folders with fasterners (for students abstract and written report) for a bargin price of $7.00.  Please make checks payable to "Saint Leo the Great School."  If you are unable to purchase them on this day, the white backboards and pocket folders will be on sale at the book store!  

September 30- October 1, 2009 Science Fair Project Given out
October 13-14, 2009 Proposal due for approval
November 3-4, 2009 Notebook Check #1 10 pages (back and front) of research (see section 2), title page and purpose (see page 4)
November 19-20, 2009 Notebook Check #2 Professional contact source letter, response (see section 3) and activity log (see section 1)
January 11-12, 2010 Notebook Check #3 Experiment and data (see section 4) up-dated Activity Log
January 20-21, 2010 Notebook Check #4 Charts, graphs (see page 4), conclusions (see page 5)
February 3-4, 2010 Abstract due (see page 4)
February 9-10, 2010 Oral Presentations/backboard due
February 17-18, 2010 Written Reports Due
February 25, 2010 Between 7-8pm, set up projects in the gym.
February 26, 2010 Saint Leo the Great Science Fair 7pm Awards Ceremony
February 26, 2010 Final Notebook binder check—Turn in after the science fair awards presentation
April 24, 2010 Ten selected students will attend the 14th Annual Diocesan Science Fair held at Paul VI High School


Need another copy of the Science Fair Project packet?  Click on this hyperlink!!! The Science Fair Project 2009-2010

Here is a suggested weblink for ideas, resources and links:  http://sciencebuddies.org

Organize your binder according to the 1st Quarter Table of Cotents.  Binders must be signed (on the table contents sheet) and turned in no later than the day of the exam.  If you need another copy of 1st quarter table of contents, please click on the hyperlink. 1st Quarter Table of Contents



August 31

Assigned Seating
Icebreaker
September 1

View PPT on 8th Grade Course Description
Discuss the Course Syllabus

Homework:
CH1 Sec 1 What is Science?
Get 3rd Page Syllabus signed by parent
2
View PPT on 8th Grade Course Description
Discuss the Course Syllabus

Homework:
CH1 Sec 1 What is Science?
Get 3rd Page Syllabus signed by parent
3
Due:
CH1 Sec 1 What is Science?
 3rd Page Syllabus signed by parent

Discusssion on Flynn Scientific Safety Contact
Review Safety Symbols

Homework:
Create two safety posters
Get Flynn Safety Contract Signed by parent
4
Due:
CH1 Sec 1 What is Science?
 3rd Page Syllabus signed by parent

Discusssion on Flynn Scientific Safety Contact
Review Safety Symbols

Homework:
Create two safety posters
Get Flynn Safety Contract Signed by parent
7 8
Due:
CH1 Sec1
3rd Page Syllabus Signed by a parent

Discussion on Flynn Scientific Safety Contract
Review Safety Symbols

Homework:
Create two safety posters
Get Flynn Scientific Contract Signed by Parent
9
Due:
2 Safety Posters
Flynn Scientific Safety Contract Signed by Parent

Movie on the Scientific Method

Introduction to the Scientific Method PPT Lecture Notes

Homework:
CH1 Sec2 "Science in Action"
10
Due:
2 Safety Posters
Flynn Scientific Safety Contract Signed by Parent

Movie on the Scientific Method

Introduction to the Scientific Method PPT Lecture Notes
 Introduction to Scientific Method PPT
IntroScientific Method Lecture Outline Notes
Homework:
CH1 Sec2 "Science In Action"
11
Due:
CH1 Sec2

Excercise on Identifying the Independent, Dependent Variables

Lab #1:  "Skittles:  An Illustration of the Scientific Method"
14

Due:
CH1 Sec2

Exercise in Identifying the Independent, Dependent Variables

Lab #1:  "Skittles:  An Illustration of the Scientific Method"


15

Return Papers
Up-date Science 3 Ring Binders (According to the Table of Contents)

"She's a Witch!:  Monty Python Verses The Scientific Method"

Review for Mega Quiz #1

Homework:
Write out answers to the given study guide for Mega Quiz #1
16

Return Papers
Up-date Science 3 Ring Binders (According to Table of Contents)

"She's a Witch!:  Monty Python Verse The Scientific Method"

Review for Mega Quiz #1

Homework:
Write out answers to the given study guide for Mega Quiz #1 
17

Due:
Answers to Study Guide

Mega Quiz #1

Metric Units/Measurements  Puzzles 

Homework:
CH1 Sec 3  "Models in Science"

CH1 Sec 4 "Evaluating Scientific Explaination"
18
MASS
Movie
21

Due:
Answers to Study Guide

Mega Quiz #1

Metric Units/Measurement Puzzles 

Homework:
CH1 Sec3 "Models in Science"

CH 1 Sec4 "Evaluating Scientific Explaination"
22

Due:
CH1 Sec 3
CH 1 Sec 4
Metric Units/Measurement Puzzles

Movie:" Scientific Method and Measurements"

Homework:

CH2 Sec1 " Description and Measurement"
23

Due:
CH1 Sec3
CH1 Sec 4
Metric Units/Measurements
Puzzles

Movie:  "Scientific Method and Measurements"

Homework:

CH2 Sec1 "Description and Measurement"
24

Health Unit with Ms. Polan (30 Minutes)

Due:

CH2 Sec1 "Description and Measurement"

Discussion and worksheet on Significant figures

Homework:
"Significant Figures" Workseet

25

Health Unit with Ms. Polan (30 Minutes)

Due:

CH2 Sec1 "Description and Measurement"

Homework:
"Signficant Figures" Worksheet

28
Bishop O'Conner Visit
29

Split Class A & B with Mrs. Slaboda's Class (40 Minutes worth of class)

Due:  
"Sigificant Figures" Worksheet

 Lab #2 "Taking Measurements"


30

Science Fair Project Assignment Given Out

"Converting SI Units" Worksheet #1

"Converting SI Units" Worksheet #2

Homework:
CH2 Sec2 "SI Units"

October 1

Science Fair Project Assignment Given Out

"Converting SI Units" Worksheet #1

"Converting SI Units" Worksheet #2

Homework:
CH2 Sec2 "SI Units"

2
12:10 Dismissal

Due: (both classes)
CH2 Sec2 "SI Units"

Study Guide given out

Homework:
Answer Study Guide


5
Bishop Ireton Visits
6
Split Classes A & B with Mrs. Slaboda's Classes (40 Minutes)

Due:
Your Answers to Study Guide

Review for Mega Quiz #2

Homework:

Study for Mega Quiz #2


7

Due:
Turn in Answers to Study Guide

Mega Quiz #2

Homwork:
CH3 Sec1 "Structure of Matter"
8

Due:
Turn in Answers to Study Guide

Mega Quiz #2

Homework:
CH3Sec1 "Structure of Matter"
9
Due:
CH3 Sec1 "Structure of Matter"

"Introduction to Elements" Video Notes


12
Columbus Day Holiday
No School
13
Due:
Science Fair Proposal
CH3 Sec1 "Structure of Matter"

"What is Chemistry All About" ? Written Assignment

Homework:
Finish "What is Chemistry  All About?" (weblink on 1st page of questionaire sheet)



14
Due:
Science Fair Proposal

"What is Chemistry All About" ? Written Assignment

Homework:
Finish "What is Chemistry  All About?" (weblink on 1st page of questionaire sheet)



15
Due:  
"What is Chemistry All About?


"Introduction to Elements" Viedo  Notes




16

Due:  
"What is Chemistry All About?"

Structure of Matter, Elements, Chemial Compounds" PPT Lecture Notes
"Structure of Matter, Elements, Chemical Compounds" PPT
"Structure of Matter, Elements, Chemical Compounds" Lecture Notes Outline

Homwork:
CH3 Sec2  "The Simplest Matter"

OPTIONAL EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENT THIS WEEKEND AT DC. MALL:  SOLAR DECATHLON!!!  Click on the hyperlink for more details!!!!  Solar Decathlon at D.C. Mall




19
PVI High School Visits
20
 Split Classs A & B with Mrs. Slaboda's Classes (40 Minutes)

Due (both classes):
CH3 Sec2

Finish "Introduction to Elements" Video Notes

Colar code the Periodical Table
 
"Structure of Matter, Elements, Chemial Compounds" PPT Lecture Notes

Homework:
Study/memorize the 1st 20 elements for a quiz

21 Health Unit

Quiz on 1st 20 elements in the Periodical Table

"Structure of Matter, Elements, Chemial Compounds" PPT Lecture Notes

Homework:
Elements of Periodical Table Worksheet #1

Study Guide for Exam #1
22  Health Unit

Quiz on 1st 20 elements in the Periocial Table

Homework:

"Structure of Matter, Elements, Chemial Compounds" PPT Lecture Notes--download the PPT from this webpage and fill in the lecture notes outline sheet

Homework:
Elements of Periodical Table Worksheet #1

Study Guide for Exam #1
23

No School

Homework:

Work on your 10  pages(back and front) worth of research for your science fair project!




26
Pope John Paul The Great Visits

Come in for lunch if you need extra help!!!

27
Split Classes A & B with Mrs. Slaboda's Classes (40 Minutes)

Due (both classes):
"Structure of Matter. Elements, Chemical Compounds" PPT Lecture Notes

Study Guide for Exam #1

"Elements of Periodical Table" Worksheet #1

"Reading Chemical Formulas" Worksheet #1

Review for Exam #1
(go over any questions)

Come in for lunch if you need extra help!!!

Homework:
Organize your binder according to 1st Quarter Table of Contents and have them signed by your parent(s)

Study for Exam #1

Finish any incomplete assignment
28

Due:

Turn in your organized, signed binder according to 1st Quarter Table of Contents

Turn in your study guide

EXAM #1

Homework:
Finish your 10 pages (back and front) worth of research for your science fair project!
29

Due:

Turn in your organized, signed binder according to 1st Quarter Table of Contents

Turn in your study guide

EXAM #1

Homework:
Finish your 10 pages (back and front) worth of research for your science fair project
30

Binders returned
1st Quarter Grades Revealed

"Chemical Formulas & Equations" PPT Lecture Notes
"Chemical Formulas & Equations" PPT
"Chemical Formulas & Equations" Lecture Notes Outline
Homework:

Finish your 10 pages (back and front) worth of research for your science fair project!
November 2

Take/Finish Exam #1 (grade put on 2nd Q)

Binders Return
1st Q grades revealed.

"Chemical Formulas & Equations" PPT Lecture Notes

Homework:

Finish your 10 pages (back and front) worth of research for your science fair project!
3
Due:
Science Fair Notebook Check #1 (10 pages back and front worth of handwritten research plus Title Page and Purpose Page)

In class:

CH3 Sec 3 Compounds and mixtures
CH3 Chapter Review:  Page 96-7/1-15 and pg 98/1-8
CH5 Sec 1  Physical Propeties
CH 4 Sec 2 Changes of State

Homework:

IF you did not finish all four assignments done in class, then they are homework

Study the first 36 elements of periodic table
4
Due:
Science Fair Notebook Check #1 (10 pages back and front of handwritten research!! Plus Title Page and Purpose Page)

In Class:

CH3 Sec 3 Compounds and mixtures
CH3 Chapter Review:  Page 96-7/1-15 and pg 98/1-8
CH5 Sec 1  Physical Propeties
CH 4 Sec 2 Changes of State

Homework:
IF you did not finish all four assignments done in class, then they are homework

Study the first 36 elements of periodic table

5
Due:

CH3 Sec 3 Compounds and mixtures
CH3 Chapter Review:  Page 96-7/1-15 and pg 98/1-8
CH5 Sec 1  Physical Propeties
CH 4 Sec 2 Changes of State

In Classs:

Quiz on 1st 36 Elements on the Periodic Table

Gave out Assignment "What Are the Uses/Benefits of Your Favorite Element?" 4-5 page assignment due Monday-Tuesday Nov 16-17

Reviewed Ionic Compunds

Homework:

YouTube Websites for Binary Ionic Compounds

When Naming Compounds, Remember the Following Rules"




6

Due:

CH3 Sec 3 Compounds and mixtures
CH3 Chapter Review:  Page 96-7/1-15 and pg 98/1-8
CH5 Sec 1  Physical Propeties
CH 4 Sec 2 Changes of State

In Classs:

Quiz on 1st 36 Elements on the Periocic Table

Gave out assignment:  "What Are the Uses/Benefits of Your Favorite Element?" ---4-5 page paper due Monday-Tuesday Nov 16-17

Homework:
Take all the notes from "Chemical Formulas & Equations" PPT (See Oct 30th for the PPT Link)

"YouTube Websites for Binary Ionic Compounds"

"When Naming Compounds, Remeber the Following Rules" Worksheet
9
Due:
YouTube Websites for Binary Ionic Compounds Worksheet

When Naming Compounds, Remember the Following Rules Worksheet

In Class:

More Review of Ionic Compounds (Naming and Giving Chemical Formulas)--Students going up to the white board

Finish "Chemical Formuals and Equations" PPT Lecture Notes

"Naming Binary Ionic Compounds Containing Variable Oxidation State Cations"

Writing Chemical Formulas

10

Due:

"Chemical Formulas & Equations" PPT Lecture Notes

"YouTube Websites for Binary Ionic Compounds"

"When Naming Compounds Remember the Following Rules"

In Class:

MORE Review of Ionic Compounds (Naming and Giving Chemical Formulas)==Students going up to the white board

"Naming Binary Ionic Compounds Containing Variable Oxidation State Cations"

Writing Chemical Formulas
11

Veterns Day
No School




12

In Class:

Go Over Writing Chemical Formulas

Homework:

Naming Binary Ionic Compounds Containing Variable Oxidation State Cations--Students sent up to the white board

13

Review answers to "Naming Binary Ionic Compounds Containing Variable Oxidation State Cations"

Review Polyatmoic Ions

Homework:
1.  YouTube:  Polyatomics Chemical Formulas
2.  "Naming Poly Atomic Ions"
3.  "Balancing Chemical Equations" PPT
4.  4-5 page paper answering "What are the Uses/Benefits of Your Favoritie Element"?

Balancing Chemical Equations PPT
Balancing Chemical Equations PPT Lecture Notes
16
Health Unit

Due:

1. YouTube:  Polyatomics Chemical Formulas
2.  "Naming Poly Atomic Ions"
3.  "Balancing Chemical Equations" PPT
4.  4-5 Page paper answering  "What Are the Uses/Benefits of Your Favorite Element"?

In Class:

Review the answers to "Naming Poly Atomic Ions"

Go over how to balance chemical equations

Homework:
Balancing Chemical Equations Worksheet #1


17

Due:
1.  YouTube:  Polyatomics Chemical Formulas
2.  "Naming Poly Atomic Ions
3.  "Balancing Chemical Equations"
4.  4-5 page paper answering "What Are the Uses/Benefits of Your Favorite Element"?

In Class:

Review the answers to the "Naming Poly Atomic Ions"

Go over how to balance chemical equations

Homework:

Balancing Chemical Equation Worksheet #1

Balancing Equations Practice Worksheet #2

18

Review Balancing Chemical Equation Worksheet #1

More Review of Balancing Chemical Equations

Homework:
Balancing Equation Practice Worksheet #2

"Balancing Equations Race" Worksheet
19

Health Unit

Due:
Science Fair Notebook Check #2

Review answers to Balancing Chemical Equation Worksheet #1 and #2

Even More Review of Balancing Chemical Equations

Homework:
1. Complete Study Guide to MegaQuiz #4A
2.  Balancing Chemical Equation Practice Websites (non YouTube!)

20
Due:  
Science Fair Notebook Check #2

Review Answers to Balancing Equation Worksheets

Even More Review of Balancing Chemiical Equations

Homework:
1.  Complete study guide to MegaQuiz #4A
2. Balancing Chemical Equation Practice Websites

23

Due:
Completed Study Guide

MegaQuiz #4
24

Due:
Completed Study Guide

Mega Quiz #4
25

In Class:

Raiders of the Lost Arc Does NOT Get Density  Right!!!

 

26
No School
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
27
No School
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
30

In Class:

Last Change to finish up MegaQuiz #4A and turn in your binder with all assignments.

Demostration with Hot Plate the phases of water

"States of Matter; Changes of States" PPT

State of Matter; Change of States PPT

State of Matter; Change of State PPT Lecture Notes Outline

Homework:

Finish "States of Matter; Change of States" PPT

CH4 Section 1 States of Matter
December 1

In Class:

Last Change to finish up MegaQuiz #4A and turn in your binder with all assignments.

Demonstration with Hot Plate of the phases of water

"States of Matter; Changes of States" PPT

Homework:

Finish "States of Matter; Changes of States" PPT

CH4 Sec1 "States of Matter"
2

Due:

"States of Matter; Changes of States" PPT Lecture Notes

CH4 Sec1 "States of Matter"

In Class:

Worksheet on Converting temperature

Worksheet on Calculating Density

Homework

Finish Part 2 Worksheet on Converting Temperatures

Finish Part 2 Worksheet on Calculating Density

CH4 Sec3 "Behavior of Fluids"
3

Due:

"States of Matter; Changes of States" PPT Lecture Notes

CH4Sec1 "States of Matter"

In Class:

Worksheet on Converting Temperatures

Worksheet on Calculating Density

Homework:

Finish Part 2 on Converting Temperatures worksheet

Finish Part 2 on Calculating Density Worksheet

CH4 Sec3 "Behavior of Fluids"
4

Due (both classes):

Converting Temperatures Worksheet

Calculating Density Worksheet

CH4 Sec 3 "Behavior of Fluids"

In Class:

Demonstration of  interaction of soap, milk, food coloring

"Behavior of Fluids" PPT

Behavior of Fluids PPT

Behavior of Fluds PPT Lecture Notes Outline
7

In Class:

"Behavior of Fluids" PPT

Homework:

Finish taking notes to "Behavior of Fluids" PPT
8

In Class:

"Behavior of Fluids" PPT

Homework:

Finish taking notes to "Behavior of Fluids" PPT
9
Due:

"Behavior of Fluids" PPT Lecture Notes

In Class:

"Acids, Bases Neutralization Tutorial/Worksheet"

Homework:

"Acids, Bases Neutralization Tutorial/Worksheet"--done to the HONEST BEST  EFFORT

 "Physical, Chemical Properties, Acids and Bases" PPT--Done completely

Physical, Chemical Properties, Acids and Bases PPT

Physical, Chemical Properties, Acids and Bases PPT Lecture Notes Outline
10

Due:

(optional bonus)
"Behavior of Fluids" PPT Lecture Notes

In Class:

Worksheet on Acids, Bases, Neutralization

Homework:

"Acids, Bases Neutralization Tutorials/Worksheet" --done to the HONEST BEST EFFORTS

"Physical, Chemical Properties, Acids and Bases" PPT


11

Due:

(Optional Bonus:  "Behavior of Fluids" PPT Lecture Notes

"Physical, Chemical Properties, Acids and Bases" PPT

Your honest attempts to do "Acids, Bases Neutralization Tutorial/Worksheet"

In Class:

Organize your binders

Find out what missing assignments you owe and get them done for next class. Come in for lunch to get copies of missing assignments!

Review study guide and review for MegaQuiz #5A

Homework:

Finish/complete any missing assignments

Finish/complete answers to study guide to MegaQuiz #5A
14

Due:

"Physical, Chemical Properties, Acids and Bases" PPT

Your honest attempts to solve/complete the "Acids-Bases Neutralization Tutorial/Worksheet #1"

In Class:

Organize your binders

Review "Acids-Bases Neutralization Tutorial Worksheet #1"

Review study guide  

Homework:
Finish any missing assignments

Finish/complete answers to study guide to MegaQuiz #5A
15

Due:

Last Chance to turn in the optional extra credit assignment:  "Behavior of Fluids" PPT Lecture Notes

In Class:

Review "Acids-Bases Neutralization Tutoral/Worksheet #1"

Review study guide

Homework:

Finish/complete answers to study guide to MegaQuiz #5A
 
16

Due:

Study Guide Answers to MegaQuiz #5A

Last Chance to turn in the optional bonus extra credit assignment "Behavior of Fluids" PPT Lecture Notes

In Class:

Correct  your answers to  "Acids-Bases Neutralization Worksheet #1"--This will be graded as an open-quiz grade



Homework:
Be good!
Be sweet!
Be nice!

 
17

Due:

Study Guide Answers to MegaQuiz #5A

In Class:

Correct  your answers to  "Acids-Bases Neutralization Worksheet #1"--This will be graded as an open-quiz grade

Homework:
Be good!
Be sweet!
Be nice!

24
Work on your science fair project!
25
Work on your science fair project!
28
Work on your science fair project!
29
Work on your science fair project!
30
Work on your science fair project!
31
Work on your science fair project!
January 1
New Year's Resolution:  
Work on your  science fair project!
4
Welcome back!  I've not seen you for a year!

Take Mock/Practice MegaQuiz #5a

Go over as a way to review for the real quiz next time

Homework:
Come in for help during lunch

Study Effectively for Mega Quiz #5A

5

Welcome back!  I've not seen you for a year!

Take Mock/Practice MegaQuiz #5a

Go over as a way to review for the real quiz next time

Homework:
Come in for help during lunch

Study Effectively for Mega Quiz #5A
6
To be collected:

* Answers to study guide

* Corrected answers to "Acids-Bases Neutralization Worksheet #1"

In Class:

 Mega Quiz #5A
7

To be collected:

* Answers to study guide

* Corrected answers to "Acids-Bases Neutralization Worksheet #1"

In Class:

 Mega Quiz #5A
8
In Class:

Finish up Mega Quiz #5A

Raiders of the Lost Arc does not get gold density right!

Lab #4 Reactions of Alkali Metals

Homework:

CH 5 Sec 2 & 3




11
Due:
Science Fair Notebook Check #3

In Class:

Finish up MegaQuiz #5A

Raiders of the Lost Arc does NOT get density of  gold right!

Lab #4:  Reactions of Alkali Metals

Homework:

CH 5 Sec 2 & 3

12
Due:
Science Fair Notebook Check #3

CH 5 Sec 2 & 3

 Mr. Abraham's Birthday!

In Class:

Lab #3 Density

TBA

Homework:
CH 7 Sec1
CH7 Sec2

13

Due:
CH 5 Sec 2 & 3

In Class:

Lab #3 Density

TBA


Homework:

CH 7 Sec1
CH7 Sec2
14
Due:
CH7 Sec 1
CH7 Sec2

In Class:

Lab #3 Density

"Solubility" PPT Lecture

Solubility PPT
Solubility PPT Lecture Notes Outline

Homework:

CH 8 Sec 1

15
1:40 Dismissal


Due:
CH7 Sec 1
CH7 Sec 2


In Class:

Lab #3 Density

Homework:
CH8 Sec1
CH8 Sec2

18 MLK Jr. Birthday
No School
19
Due:
CH8 Sec1
CH8 Sec2

In Class:

"Solubility" PPT Lecture

Solubility PPT
Solubility PPT Lecture Notes Outline

Homework:
Work on Study Guide for Exam
20
Due:
Science Fair Notebook Check #4

CH8 Sec1
CH 8 Sec 2

Health Unit with Ms. Polan

In Class:

Organize binder according to 2nd Quarter Table of Contents



21
Due:
Science Fair Notebook Check #4

Health Unit with Ms. Polan

In Class:

Organize binder according to 2nd Quarter Table of Contents


22
TODAY AFTERSCHOOL:  MR. ABRAHAM IS SELLING WHITE BACKBOARDS AND POKCET FOLDERS FOR BARGIN PRICE OF $7.00

Due:
CH8 Sec2 HW


In Class:
Review/make corrections to MegaQuiz #5A

Continue with Solubility PPT

Homework:
Finish Solubility PPT Lecture Notes
 
25  '
No School
Teacher Professional Day
26CH 11 End of Review Chapter
Pages
Due:
CH8 Sec 2 HW

In Class:

Receive Study Guide for Exam #2

Review/Make Corrections to MegaQuiz #5A

Continue with Solubility PPT Lecture Notes

Homework:
Finish taking notes on Solubility PPT Lecture Notes
CH 11 End of Review Chapter
Pages
COME IN DURING LUCH FOR HELP!!
27

Due:
Completed lecture notes on Solubility PPT lecture notes
Signed Quizzes by your parents

In Class:
Receive Study guide

Drills/Review for Exam #2
(review MegaQuiz #4A & 5A) and reviewing the study guide

Homework:
Completely organize binder according to 2nd Table of Contents & Turn in binder next time

Study Effectively for Exam #2: completely finish the study guide

COME IN DURING LUNCH FOR HELP!!!
 
28
Due:
Completed lecture notes on Solubility PPT Lecture Notes
Signed Quiz #5A by your parents

In Class:

Drills/Review for Exam #2 (review megaquiz #4A, #5A) and review the study guide

Homework:
Completely organize binder according to 2nd Table of Contents and turn in binder next time.

Study effectively for Exam #2:  completely finish the study guide

COME IN DURING LUNCH FOR HELP!!!
29

Due:
1.  All answers to study guide

In Class:

Introduction to Speed, Velocity, Acceleration PPT

Intro to Speed, Velocity, Acceleration PPT

Intro to Speed, Velocity, Acceleration PPT Lecture Note Outline

Speed Velocity WS #1

Homework:

Speed/Velocity WS #1

Study Effectively for Exam #2

February 1

Due:
1.  Organized binder according to 2nd Table of Contents and turn in binder
2.  All answers to study guide

In Class:

EXAM #2

Homework:

CH 10 Sec1 HW
2

Two Hour Delay
Rosary



3
Due:
Science Fair Abstract

CH10Sec 1 HW

In Class:

Introduction to Speed, Velocity, Acceleration PPT

Introduction to Speed, Velocity, Acceleration PPT

Introduction to Speed, Velocity, Acceleration PPT Leccture Notes Outline

Speed/Velocity Worksheet #1

Homework:

Speed/Velocity Worksheet #1

4
Due:
Science Fair Abstract

CH10Sec 1 HW

In Class:

Introduction to Speed, Velocity, Acceleration PPT

Introduction to Speed, Velocity, Acceleration PPT

Introduction to Speed, Velocity, Acceleration PPT Leccture Notes Outline

Speed/Velocity Worksheet #1

Homework:

Speed/Velocity Worksheet #1
5

Due:

Speed/Velocity Worksheet #1

In Class:

Speed/Velocity Worksheet #2

Homework:

Speed/Velocity Worksheet #2
8
Due:

Speed/Velocity Worksheet #1

In Class:

Speed/Velocity Worksheet #2
TBA

Homework:

TBA

9
Due:
Science Fair Oral Presentations and Backboards

Due:
1.  Organized binder according to 2nd Quarter Table of Contents and turn in binder
2.  All answers to study guide

In Class:

EXAM #2

Homework
CH 10: Sec 2 HW

 
10
Due:
Science Fair Oral Presentations and Backboards

In Class:

Science Fair Oral Presentations and Backboards

Homework:
CH10Sec2


11

Due:
Science Fair Oral Presentations and Backboards

CH10Sec2

In Class:

Science Fair Oral Presentations and Backboards

Homework:
TBA
12
Due:
Science Fair Oral Presentations and Backboards
CH10 Sec2

In Class:

Science Fair Oral Presentations and Backboards

Homework:
TBA
15

Welcome back!!!

Due:
16 17
Due:  
Science Fair Project Written Reports
18
Due:
Science Fair Project Written Reports
19
22 23 24 25
Science Fair:  Between 7-8pm, set up your backboards, reports in the gym
26
Due:
Final Notebook Check--Turn in AFTER ceremony

Science Fair

7pm  Science Fair Awards Ceremony in the gym

1

In Class:

INTENSE REVIEW for Chemistry Exam #2

Need extra help?  Come in during lunch!!

Homework:

Study effectively for Exam #2
2
In Class:

INTENSE REVIEW for Chemistry Exam #2

Need extra help?  Come in during lunch!!

Homework:

Study effectively for Exam #2
3
In Class:

More Intensive Review

Homework:
Study Effectively for Exam #2


4

In Class:

More Intensive Review

Homework:

Study Effectively for Exam #2








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In Class:

EXAM #2 (8 B) Starts

Homwork:

Study Effectively for Exam #2


8

Due:

1. Binders Organized according to 2nd Quarter Table of Contents (plus "Interpreting Chemical Equations...." Worksheet and Periodic Table Crossword worksheet)

2.  Craming Review For Exam #2 Worksheet

3.  2nd Worksheet to help you cram for your Exam #2

In Class::

Finish
Exam #2


Homework:
Finish your written report on High Speed Rail.
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NO Class due to 8th Grade Vocation Mass-Holy Spirit Church



10
Due:
CH 10 Sec 2 "Acceleration"

In Class:
1.  Tale notes on velocity, acceleration
2. Complete "Speed Worksheet #3"
3.  Complete "Acceleration Worksheet #1"

Homework:
1. Speed Worksheet #3"
2.  "Acceleration Worksheet #1

3. Finish your written report on High Speed Rail.
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Due:

1. Craming Review For Exam #2 Worksheet

2.  2nd Worksheet to help you cram for your Exam #2

In Class Finally!
Finish
Exam #2
Complete "Speed Worksheet #3"
3.  Complete "Acceleration Worksheet #1"

Homework:
Speed Worksheet #3"
3. "Acceleration Worksheet #1
:
Finish your written report on High Speed Rail.
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Finish your written report on High Speed Rail.

No School for Students!!!!
15
Due:

Your High Speed Rail Written Report

Also Due:


1. Speed Worksheet #3
2.  "Acceleration" Worksheet #1

In Class:

Acceleration Worksheet #2

CH10 Sec3 Momentum

Homework:
Acceleration Worksheet #2
CH10 Sec3 Momentum
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Due:
Your High Speed Rail Written Report
Also Due:

1. Speed Worksheet #3
2.  "Acceleration Worksheet #1"

In Class:

Acceleration Worksheet #2

CH10 Sec3 Momentum

Homework:
Acceleration Worksheet #2
CH10 Sec3 Momentum

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Due:

Acceleration Worksheet #2
CH10 Sec3 Momentum

In Class:

"Motion, Force, & Gravity" Video lecture notes

Homework:
CH 11 Sec 1
CH 11 Sec 2

18

Due:

Acceleration Worksheet #2
CH10 Sec3 Momentum

In Class:

"Motion, Force, & Gravity" Video lecture notes

Homework:
CH 11 Sec 1
CH 11 Sec 2

19

Due:

CH 11 Sec 1
CH 11 Sec 2

In Class:

Review & check your answers to all previous worksheets on Speed, Velocity, Acceleration

Discussion & Take Note on Newton's 3 Laws

"Newton's Three Laws" Worksheet

Homework:
"Newton's Three Laws" Worksheet

CH 11 Sec 3



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Due:


CH 11 Sec 1
CH 11 Sec 2

In Class:

Review & check your answers to all previous worksheets on Speed, Velocity, Acceleration

Discussion & Take Note on Newton's 3 Laws

"Newton's Three Laws" Worksheet

Homework:
"Newton's Three Laws" Worksheet

CH 11 Sec 3



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Due:

"Newton's Three Laws" Worksheet

CH 11 Sec 3

In Class:

CH 10  End of Review Chapter
Page 304/1-18
Page 306/1-11

CH 11 End of Review Chapter
Page 334/1-18
Page 336/1-8

Homework:

Completely answer MegaQuiz #6A


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Due:

"Newton's Three Laws" Worksheet

CH 11 Sec 3

In Class:

CH 10  End of Review Chapter
Page 304/1-18
Page 306/1-11

CH 11 End of Review Chapter
Page 334/1-18
Page 336/1-8

Homework:

Completely answer MegaQuiz #6A study Guide
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Due:  

Completed Answers to MegaQuiz #6A

In Class:

Go Over MegaQuiz #6A

Warm Up Drill Exercise to Prepare for MegaQuiz

Homework:
Organize science binder by 3rd Quarter Table of Contents

Study Effectively for MegaQuiz #6A

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Due:  

Completed Answers to MegaQuiz #6A

In Class:

Go Over MegaQuiz #6A

Warm Up Drill Exercise to Prepare for MegaQuiz

Homework:
Organize science binder by 3rd Quarter Table of Contents

Study Effectively for MegaQuiz #6A
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Due:

Turn in science binder organized & signed by parent by 3rd Quarter Table of Contents

In Class:

MegaQuiz #6A

Homework:
CH 13: Sec 1



30

Due:

Turn in science binder organized & signed by parent by 3rd Quarter Table of Contents

In Class:

MegaQuiz #6A

Homework:
CH 13: Sec 1
31

Due:

C13 Sec 1

In Class:

Lab #3 Calculating Density

Energy PPT

Energy PPT

Energy PPT Lecture Notes


Homework:

Finish Energy PPT Lecture Notes 
1
Due:

C13 Sec 1

In Class:

Energy PPT

11:30 Dismisal


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In Class:

Science Fair Binders Returned

Energy Problme Set Worksheet

CH 13 Sec 1 "What Is Energy?"

Homework:

CH 13 Sec1 HW
Energy Problem Set Worksheet


13

In Class:

Science Fair Binders Returned

Finish Energy PPT Lecture Notes
Energy Problem Set Worksheet

CH13 Sec1 "What Is Energy?"

Homework:

CH13 Sec1 HW
Energy Problem Set Worksheet



14

Due:

CH 13 Sec 1
Energy Problem Set Worksheet

In Class:

"Potential and Kinetic Energy WS #2"

Homework:

"Potential and Kinetic Energy WS #2"
15

Due:

CH 13 Sec 1
Energy Problem Set Worksheet

In Class:

"Potential and Kinetic Energy WS #2"

Homework:

"Potential and Kinetic Energy WS #2"

16

DUE (BOTH CLASSES)

"Potential and Kinetic Energy WS #2"

In Class:

Video on Potential and Kinetic Energy
19  

In Class:

"Nuclear, Alternative Energy Sources" PPT

CH13 Sec2 "Energy Transformation"

Homework:

CH13 Sec2 "Energy Transformation"
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In Class:

"Nuclear, Alternative Energy Sources" PPT

Nuclear, Alternative Energy Sources PPT

Nuclear, Alternative Energy Sources PPT Lecture Notes Outline

CH13 Sec2 "Energy Transformation"

Homework:

CH13 Sec2 "Energy Transformation"
21

Due:

CH13 Sec2 "Energy Transformation"

In Class:

Finish "Nuclear, Alternative Energy Sources" PPT

CH13 Sec 3 "Sources of Energy"

Homework:

Complete the study guide for next time in class
22

Due:

CH13 Sec2 "Energy Transformation"

In Class:

Finish "Nuclear, Alternative Energy Sources" PPT

CH13 Sec 3 "Sources of Energy"

Homework:

Complete the study guide for next time in class
23

DUE:

Study Guide Answers

In Class:

Review the study guide

End of Chapter Review Page 400/1-19 and Page 402/1-8

Homework:
 
Study Energetically for MegaQuiz #7A
26
DUE:

Study Guide Answers

In Class:

Review the study guide

End of Chapter Review Page 400/1-19 and Page 402/1-8

Homework:
 
Study Energetically for MegaQuiz #7A
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In Class:

"Work and Power" Video Lecture Notes

Homework:
CH 14 Sec 1


 





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Health:  11:00-11:30

In Class:

"Work and Power" Video Lecture Notes

Homework:
CH 14 Sec 1

 

29

Due:
Turn in study guide for credit
End of CH Review answers
CH14 Sec1 HW

In Class:

MegaQuiz #7A on Energy

Homework:

CH 14 Sec 2 
30

Due:
Turn in study guide for credit
End of CH Review answers
CH14 Sec1 HW

In Class:

MegaQuiz #7A on Energy

Homework:

CH14 Sec 2 
3

Health:  11:00-11:30

Due:
CH14 Sec 2

In Class:

CH14 Sec 3 Simple Machines

Homework:
CH14 Sec3
 

4

Due:
CH14 Sec 2

In Class:

"Work and Power" Video Lecture Notes
5

Due:
CH14 Sec3

In Class:

"Work and Power" Video Lecture Notes

Video on Simple Machines

Homework:

Work and Power Worksheet #1


6

Due:
CH14 Sec3

In Class:

Video on Simple Machines

Homework:

Work and Power Worksheet #1
7

In Class:

MORE  Videos on Simple Machines
10
In Class:

MORE  Videos on Simple Machines
11

In Class:

Simple Machines PPT

 Simple Machines PPT

Simple Machines PPT Lecture Notes
12

In Class:

Simple Machines PPT

13

In Class:
  
CH 14 End of Chapter Review

Homework:
Complete Study Guide
14

In Class:
  
CH 14 End of Chapter Review

Homework:
Complete Study Guide
17

Due:  
Completed Answers to Study Guide
 
In class:

Review Study Guide
Review for Quiz:  Create quiz questions

Homework:

Study for MegaQuiz#8A
18.

Due:  
Completed Answers to Study Guide
 
In class:

Review Study Guide
Review for Quiz:  Create quiz questions

Homework:

Study for MegaQuiz#8A
19. SPLIT CLASS!

DUE:
Complete Study Guide Answers
CH 14 End of Chapter Review answers

In Class: (Both 8A & 8B)

MEGAQUIZ#8A

Homework:  

CH 16 Sec 1
20

No Class  8-(
21

Electromagnetic Spectrum PPT
Lecture

Electromagnetic Spectrum PPT

Electromagnetic Spectrum PPT Lecture Notes

CH 16 Sec 1 HW
(This is a hyperlink so you can download this assignment)

Homework:

Electromagnetic Spectrum PPT

CH 16 Sec 1 HW

Those who were on the band trip, you need to download the PPT & CH 16 Sec1 HW and take your notes/do the homework!!!

24

In Class:

Electromagnetic Spectrum PPT
Lecture

Homework:

Electromagnetic Spectrum PPT

CH 16 Sec 1 HW



25
HEALTH
Due:
Electromagnetic Spectrium PPT Notes
CH 16 Sec 1 Waves
In Class
:
CH 16 Sec 2
CH 16 Sec 3
Homework
CH 16 Sec 2 & 3
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HEALTH
Due:
Electromagnetic Spectrium PPT Notes
CH 16 Sec 1 Waves

In Class:
CH 16 Sec 2
CH 16 Sec 3
Homework
CH 16 Sec 2 & 3
27

Due:

CH16 Sec2
CH 16 Sec3

In Class:

Review for Exam #3:

CH16 End of Chapter Review
Page 484/1-14
Pages 486/1-11

Homework:

Finish Study Guide for Exam #3


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Due:

CH16 Sec2
CH16 Sec3

In Class:

Review for Exam #3

CH16 End of Chapter Review
Page 484/1-14
Page 486/1-11

Practice for Exam #3 Worksheet

Homework:

Study Effectively, Smartly for the Exam #3

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Memorial Day
No School
1

More Review for Exam #3:

Practice for Exam #3 Worksheet

Create Exam Questions
2
Due:
Study Guide for Exam #3 Answers

In Class:

Exam #3

Homework:

None!
3

Due:
Study Guide Answers to Exam #3 Study Guide

In Class:

Exam #3

Homework:
None!
4

Video:  "When We Left Earth:  The NASA Missions:  The Explorers"
7 Field Day! Fun Day!
No Classses!!!


8

Finish the Video:  "When We Left Earth:  The NASA Missions:  The Explorers"

Shed Tearful Good Byes!!!8-)
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