Jennifer Baeder, Eighth and Middle School Science
7th Grade- Section 4 Earthquake Safety
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8th Grade Chapter 2 test- Electricity Essay Questions
1. Are household circuits in series or in parallel? What are 2 advantages of having them connected that way?
2. What does Ohm's law say?
3. Describe the 3 ways static charge can build.
4. What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?
5. What are the basic features that all electric circuits have?
6th Grade Homework Thursday May 17
- Worksheet- 2 sides!!
- Finish healthy food log tonight
- Food Log report due Monday, May 21. Each question should be answered in 3-5 sentences and put together into a report.
Food Log Report Questions:
1. Did you eat any healthy foods during your 1st 3-day food log? Which ones?
2. What did you do to eat healthier during your 2nd 3-day food log? Give specific examples.
3. Did you find it harder to eat healthier foods? Why or why not?
4 Do you think that you will continue to eat healthier now that you have tried it out? Why or why not?
5 BOTH of your food logs should be attached to your report and given to me on Monday, May 21.
6th Grade- Section 3 Notes- Beginning Digestion
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Homework Wednesday May 16
8th Grade:
- Current Events due Friday
- Study for Jeopardy on Friday!
- Open Book test on Friday, Chapter 2 Electricity
- Chapter 2 test will be Monday, May 21
7th Grade:
- Finish Lab report if you finished Seismograph
- Analysis: Diagram of seismograph LABELED, list of materials that your group used, Questions # 1-5 Pg. 67
- Current Events due Friday
8th Grade- Sections 5 and 6- Electric Power and Electrical Safety Notes
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Tuesday, May 15- Homework
8th Grade:
- Watt and Horsepower worksheet
- Articles for religion- groups, individuals, or nations who's right are not being met
7th Grade:
-Section Assessment Page 65 Questions #1-2
- Bring in any materials you may need from home to build your seismograph tomorrow.
6th Grade:
-Finish your healthy food log for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
- Bring in food labels from empty food containers such as milk, cereal, snacks, juice, etc.
Homework- Monday May 14
8th Grade:
- Page 62 #1-3
- Section Assessment Page 66 #1-2
7th Grade:
- Design and make a list of materials for your seismograph
6th Grade:
-Current Events due tomorrow
- Find food labels in your home from empty food containers and bring in to look over (cereal boxes, juice boxes, etc.)
- Start your HEALTHY EATING log for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of this week. Remember to look at the pyramid to determine which foods you should be eating!
8th Grade Section 4 Electric Circuits
http://www.mtregional.com/images/uploads/Electric Circuits.ppt
6th Grade Section 2 Notes Heathy Eating
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6th Grade- Section 1 Notes Food and Energy
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8th Grade Activities Update
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Wednesday, May 9th Homework
8th Grade:
- Read Section #4, while reading create a Venn Diagram comparing series vs. parallel. Write a definition for series circuit and parallel circuit.
- May Current Events due Friday
- Circuit Questions from class:
1. Draw and label your circuit diagram.
2. Which materials that you used were insulators? Which were conductors?
3. Explain why electric current cannot exsist if the circuit is broken.
4 List 3 real life examples in which you would use a circuit with a switch.
7th Grade:
- Forces in Earths Crust Worksheet
- Finish slinky activity question from class.- Describe how you used the slinky to create both types of waves ( did you push, pull, etc). How did this represent the type of wave you created?
-Current events due Friday
8th Grade- paper towel rolls!
8th Grade: Please remeber to bring in empty paper towel rolls or toilet paper rolls for your lab on Friday. Thank you!
8th Grade Notes- Sections 1,2,3- New Format
http://www.mtregional.com/images/uploads/Section 1 - Electric Charge and Static Electricity.ppt
http://www.mtregional.com/images/uploads/Section 2- Electric Current(1).ppt
http://www.mtregional.com/images/uploads/Section 3- Batteries.ppt
Wednesday, May 9- Section 2 Notes- Earthquakes and seismic waves
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Homework- Tuesday May 8
7th Grade:
- Check section 1 notes online
-Read section 1
- Answer section assessment questions 1-3
8th Grade:
- Check Section notes online
- Worksheet
Homework- Tuesday May 8
7th Grade:
- Check section 1 notes online
-Read section 1
- Answer section assessment questions 1-3
8th Grade:
- Check Section notes online
- Worksheet
7th Grade- Section 1 Notes Tuesday, May 8
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6th Grade- Essay Test Questions Chapter 1
- What is homeostasis? How does stress upset homeostasis?
- List three habits that can help you keep your skin healthy.
- How are X-rays used to take images of bones?
- Why would a disease that causes the paralysis of smooth muscle be a life-threatening disorder?
- How does the skin help the body maintain a constant body temperature?
- List 3 advantages of MRI. List 1 disadvantage.
Above are your essay questions that will be on the Chapter 1 Test on Tuesday. You will be allowed to bring in notes for these essay questions during the test on Tuesday.
Friday, May 4th- Homework and email
8th Grade: Finish lab reports
6th Grade: Currents Events due Tuesday, Chapter 1 Test Monday!, Finish open book test if not completed
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Parents & Students:
You can feel free to contact me, Miss. Wolkom, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with any questions or concerns you may have regarding science class.
Enjoy your long weekend!
Miss. Wolkom
6th Grade - Notes Chapter 1
http://www.mtregional.com/images/uploads/Body Organization and Homeostasis Power Point(2).ppt
http://www.mtregional.com/images/uploads/Lesson 2- Skeletal System(2).pptx
http://www.mtregional.com/images/uploads/Lesson 4The Muscular System(1).pptx
http://www.mtregional.com/images/uploads/The Skin- Lesson 5(1).pptx
Wednesday, May 2- Homework
7th Grade:
-STUDY!- Chapter 1 Test Friday
- Current Events due tomorrow!
8th Grade:
- Worksheet
6th Grade:
- Open Book test Thursday, tomorrow
-Study for Jeopardy game tomorrow
-Chapter 1 test will be Tuesday, May 8
Wednesday, May 2- Homework
7th Grade:
-STUDY!- Chapter 1 Test Friday
- Current Events due tomorrow!
8th Grade:
- Worksheet
6th Grade:
- Open Book test Thursday, tomorrow
-Study for Jeopardy game tomorrow
-Chapter 1 test will be Tuesday, May 8
7th Grade- Chapter 1 Plate Tectonic Test Essay Questions
1. What sets convection currents in motion?
2. Describe the process of sea-floor spreading.
3. Compare and contrast 3 different kinds of convergent boundaries.
4. Describe what scientists now know about Earth that would have answered the scientists who rejected Wegener's theory.
5. What accounts for the difference in density between oceanic and continental crust?
8th Grade Section 1 Notes
http://Section 1 - Electric Charge and Static Electricity.pptx
Tuesday, May 1- Homework
8th Grade:
Monday, April 30 Homework
8th Grade: Read page 34-41, answer Reviewing Key Concepts Questions on pg. 41 # 1-3
7th Grade: Study for Jeaopardy Game tomorrow, Chapter 1 Open Book Test on Wednesday, Chapter 1 Test on Friday!
6th Grade: Reviewing Key Concepts pg. 35 #1-2, pg. 35 At Home Activity- Protection From the Sun
6th Grade Class Notes- Section 5 The Skin
Friday, April 27- Homework
7th Grade: Finish Edible Tectonics Lab Reports
6th Grade:
- Activity Question: Are the skeletal muscles in your hand at work when you hold your hand still? Explain.
-Writing in Science Page 28
8th Grade: Study for Chapter 1 Magnetism test!
8th Grade- Ch. 1 Magnetism Test- Essay Questions
1. Why do most materials have magnetic properties too weak to be detected easily?
2. How can an unmagnetized ferromagnetic material be made into a magnet?
3. How do scientists know that Earth's magnetic field has changed over time?
4. Describe how domains in an unmagnetized material differ from those in a magnetized material.
Thursday, April 26- 6th Grade
6th Grade Homework: Finish both Soft Bones and How Do Muscles Work? Labs Reports
Analysis Questions for Soft Bones:
1. What happened to the bone in vinegar?
2. What happened to the bone in water?
3. Why is it important to consume a diet high in calcium?
Analysis Questions for How Do Muscles Work?:
1. What do you think would have happened if you switched hands and tried this exercise?
2. What type of muscle do you think you used to complete this exercise?
7th Grade Updated Slide Show Sections 4 & 5
http://Section 4 and 5 Updated Notes
Wednesday, April
8th Grade
-Current Events due Friday
- Study for Chapter 1 Open Book test on Friday!
-Chapter 1 Test Monday, April 30!
-If possible, please donate 2 cleaning supplies each for Missionaries of Charity by Friday
8th Grade Religion: Worksheet, Finish Activity page 189
7th Grade
-Plate Tectonics Worksheet (both sides)
- Finish lab reports
-Current Events due Friday
Tuesday, April 24
6th Grade: Start lab report- Get a Grip which we started in class today.
7th Grade: We will finish Sea-floor spreading lab in class tomorrow
8th Grade: Review Ch.1, Jeopardy Review Game tomorrow.
6th Grade- Chapter 1 Notes
http://Lesson 1- Body Organization and Homeostasis
http://Lessons 2 & 3- Skeletal System and Injuries
http://Lesson 4- Muscular System
7th Grade Section 1,2,3 Notes
http://www.mtregional.com/images/uploads/Earth’s Interior.pptx
8th Grade Magnet Notes
http://www.mtregional.com/images/uploads/What is Magnetism.pptx
Monday, April 23
8th Grade:
8th Grade Science- Week of 4/23
8th Grade Science-
Your Chapter 1 Test on Magnetism will be moved to Monday, April 30 due to the early dismissal on Friday, 4/27. Your Ch. 1 open book test will be on Friday, 4/27 instead of Wednesday, 4/25.
Friday, April 20
8th Grade:
- Religion: Pg. 183 Questions #1-10 and C (will count as test grade!), Study for Ch. 13 Test on Monday
- Science: FInish lab report
7th Grade:
-FInish lab reports
6th Grade:
-3 Questions:
1.What happens in homeostasis?
2. How does your body maintain homeostasis when you are cold? When you are hot?
3. Can you think of other examples of homeostasis? *Hint: When you get thirsty...
Thursday, April 19
6th Grade: Page 11 Reviewing Key Concepts Questions 1 and 2
7th Grade: Current Events due tomorrow
8th Grade: Current Events due tomorrow
Wednesday, April 18
8th Grade:
-Religion: Finish faith, hope, love assignment.
-Science: Reviewing Key Concepts Pg. 11, Questiosn 1-3, Current Events due Friday
7th Grade:
- Reviewing Key Concepts Pg. 13 Questions 1-2
-Current Events due Friday
April 17, 2012
8th Grade:
-Reviewing Key Concepts Pg. 11, Questions 1-3
-Make a list of any item in your home that you think may use a magent. Example: Refrigerator door
7th Grade:
- In a short paragraph, explain what you think a geologist does. Use pages 6 and 7 in your textbooks for help.
6th Grade:
-List the types of tissue found in your hand.
-List the four levels of organization in the human body and rank them in order of increasing complexity in order from 1-4. ( Meaning rate them on which is the most simple and which has the most parts involved.)
May Crowning
Attention 8th grade girls, if you are interested in crowning Mary you must write an essay explaining why you should be the one chosen to crown Mary and why you wish to crown Mary. This essay should be typed and addressed to Mrs. Wisk. This essay should be 1 full page in length and is due on May 11th.
Monday, April 2nd
6 Science - Study for chapter 5 test. Also, finish the open book test we started today page 171-172 #1-14 on loose leaf.
7 Science - Finish Ocean Water Chemistry worksheet back and front.
Thursday, March 29th
6 Science - We will be reviewing for our chapter 5 test on Monday 4/2 and also taking our chapter open book test. Your chapter 5 test will be on Tuesday 4/3. This will be the end of our Unit on Animals and upon your return from Easter Vacation we will begin a new unit in a new book. Also, finish lesson 2 assessment in NB found on page 163.
Tuesday, March 27th
6 Science - Final copy of today's lab on learning behavior. Also, answer the analyze and conclude questions #1-4 as part of you analysis. This will be due on Thursday.
7 Science - Finish page 101 lesson 1 assessment in NB if you did not finish in class today.
Attention 7th and 8th grade students - If you have a current event due this Friday, you need to hand it in to me either on Wednesday 3/28 or Thursday 3/29 since you will not be in school in Friday, 3/29 due to the Washington DC trip. If I do not get this current event by Thursday it will be marked as a 0.
Monday, March 26th
8 Religion - page 93 Activity in NB
8th Grade Cap and Gown Photo
Just a reminder to the 8th grade to bring in your caps and gowns on Monday, April 2nd. We will be taking our class playground photo and individual outside shots. Please come in regular school uniform. Girls do not need to bring or wear or dress shoes.
7th Grade - Ocean Motions
6th Grade - Chapter 5 Animal Behavior
Friday, March 23rd
8 Science - Finish chapter openbook test pages 117-118 #1-12 on loose leaf. Also, lessons 3,4, & 5 test will be on Monday
Thursday, March 22nd
6 Science - Read/Preview lesson 1 of chapter 5 on Animal Behavior. Do the Analyzing Data on page 153 #1-4 in your NB.
Wednesday, March 21st
7 Science - Finish chapter 2 open book test - pages 89-90 #1-14 on loose leaf. Also, study for chapter test.
8 Religion - Study for chapter 4 test which will be on Friday 3/23
8 Science - Lessons 3,4 & 5 test on Monday 3/26. We will finish lesson presentations on Friday, and start our open book test.
Tuesday, March 20th
6 Science - Answer the following in your NB - Which adaptations improve a bird's ability to fly? Write a paragraph in which you describe the effects of adaptations you learned about on the ability of a bird to fly.
7 Science - Study for chapter 2 test, which is on Friday 3/23
8 Religion - Page 57 #1-10 including part C on loose leaf. Will count as a test grade. Your Chapter 4 test has been moved to Friday 3/23
Genevieve M. Hawley Memorial Foundation Scholarship
Genevieve M. Hawley Memorial Scholarship - Attention 8th grade students
Monday, March 19th
6 Science - Chapter test tomorrow.
7 Science - Design a Warning Label - Write a warning label that can be posted on a gasoline pump. Include a paragraph description describing how burning gasoline can cause acid rain. Explain the reaction that takes place when certain chemicals are released into the atmosphere and react with water. Also, describe the effects of acid rain. Your warning label should be designed on one side and questions answered on the reverse.
If you were given an acid rain online homework assignment, this is due on Wednesday 3/21
8 Religion - Chapter 4 Test on Wednesday 3/21
Answer the following in your NB if you did not get to finish in class :
1. When was the last time you were given a gift and simply set it aside not using it?
2. How would you feel if you gave a gift to someone and they didn't seem to want or like it?
3. How do you think God reacts when you don't accept or respond to his gift of grace?
Thursday, March 15th
6 Science - Your chapter 4 test on Birds and Mammals has been moved to Tuesday 3/21. We will work on our chapter 4 open book test on Monday 3/20. The following are your essay questions on your chapter 4 test:
1. Compare and Contrast the shape and function of the four kinds of mammal teeth.
2. What is a placenta and what is its function?
3. Discuss the similarities and differences in the development from birth of a marsupial with that of a placental mammal.
4. Compare and contrast the three kinds of bird flight - flapping, soaring and gliding, and diving.
5. Explain how reproduction in birds and reptiles is similiar.
6. In addition to wings and feather, birds have other adaptations that help them fly. Describe at least two of these adaptations.
7. Describe what happens to a seed from the time it is eaten by a sparrow until it leaves the stomach.
7 Science - Your chapter 2 Test will be on Friday 3/23 on Freshwater Resources. We will work on our open book test on Wednesday 3/21 and review on 3/20.
The following are your essay questions for your Chapter 2 Test:
1. Explain how a water shortage can be caused by changes in either supply or demand.
2. Explain what causes acid rain. How does acid rain affect wildlife?
3. How can moving water produce electricity?
4. What is the purpose of drinking-water treatment? Describe a typical treatment process at a city plant.
5. How do fertilizers in agricultural runoff affect lakes and ponds?
8 Science - Next week we will finish up our Lesson presentations for Chapter 3. Lesson 3 Group will present on Monday, Lesson 4 Group will present on Tuesday and Lesson 5 Group will present on Wednesday. We will have our chapter 3 open book test on Friday 3/23.
Religion - Chapter 4 test on Wednesday 3/21
Wednesday, March 4th
8 Religion - page 51 activity in your NB. Also, answer the following in your NB - How does the Holy Spirit further GOd's work on earth?
Tuesday, March 13th
7 Science - Final copy of today's lab, Will the Pollution Reach Your Wells? page 68 on loose leaf. Answer the Think it over, observing question on page 68 as part of your analysis.
Also, Irrigation research projects are due on Monday 3/19
8 Religion - Family Trees are due tomorrow. 3/14
Please go online and fill out the school surveys. The two links are located below on the homework web page.
Student Survey
Students should complete the surveys below
http://www.Advanc-ED.org/MotherTeresaRegionalSchoolProgramEffectivenessStudentSurvey5-8
http://www.Advanc-ED.org/MotherTeresaRegionalSchoolDefiningCharacteristicsStudentSurvey5-8
Thank you for doing this-Mrs. Wisk
Monday March 12th
6 Science - Chapter 4 test on Monday 3/19 on Birds and Mammals. Please refer to the homework webpage for lesson notes.
8 Religion - Family Trees are due on Wednesday 3/14. Try and go to your great - great grandparents. If this is not possible, please do not worry. Please include birthdays, birthplace, and occupations. You can design your family tree however you like. Be creative, this will count as a project grade in Religion. First and last names should be included, and maiden names if possible. If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail me.
8 Science - Group lesson presentations this week. Please be prepared to present your lesson and conduct your activity with your groups. You must hand in your lesson outline, lesson assessment, and activity outline/description.
7 Science - Before Terra Nova testing we were working on our irrigation methods research projects. Please continue to work on this project at home this week. Please refer to the homework webpage for additional information regarding the requierments for this project under February 22nd. This project will be due on Monday 3/19, be ready to present to the class your research information next week.
8th Grade Class Trip Fundraiser
Thank you to all who helped support our 8th grade students these past 2 weeks raising money for their 8th grade class trip to Woodloch Resort in June.
March 5th - 8th
Terra Nova Testing this week.... Get plenty of rest, eat a healthy breakfast and don't forget your number 2 pencils.
Chapter 3 - Acids,Bases and Solution
Wednesday, February 22nd
7 Science - Continue working on your research project on irrigation methods. You need to choose one method that is listed on pages 50-51 in your textbook and research more information about it. This information should be displayed in a powerpoint presentation, including a cover slide and a works cited slide. You should answer the following questions: What type of irrigation method did you choose? How does this method improve farming? How has this method advanced over time? When was this method first seen or introduced? Who came up with or invented this method? Was is involved in this type of irrigation?
Tuesday, February 21st
6 Science - If you did not bring in your animal adaptation project today, you must bring it in tomorrow 2/22. Points will be deducted starting tomorrow for a late project.
8 Religion - If you do not hand in your final copy of the Stations of the Cross Reflection today in class, please bring them in tomorrow.
8th Grade Fundraiser
The 8th grade is currently selling cookie dough to raise money for their 8th grade class trip in June to Woodloch. Please help them out. If you are interested in purchasing cookie dough you can contact Mrs. Baeder, Mrs. Patrizio or any of our 8th grade students for more information. Thank You
7 Science - Chapter 2 - Freshwater Resources
Lesson 1 Water Supply and Demand
6th Science - Chapter 4 - Birds and Mammals
Lesson 2 - The Physics of Bird Flight
May Current Event Schedule
April Current Event Schedule
Wednesday, February
8 Science - Finish open book test, pages 79-80 #1-12 on loose leaf. This is due on Friday 2/17. Don't forget to study for you Chapter test also, which is on Friday 2/17. The following are your essay questions for your chapter test.
1. How is water able to stop the combustion of fuels?
2. When baking soda and vinegar are combined, gas bubbles form, the vinegar smell disappears, and the mixture gets colder. Has a chemical or physical change taken place? How do you know?
3. Describe the function of enzymes in the body. Why are enzymes necessary in living things?
4. When balancing a chemical equation, why can you change the coefficients but not the subscripts?
Tuesday, February 14th
8 Religion - CHapter 2 test tomorrow 2/15, Also finish your open book test from class today - page 27 #1-10 including part C
8 Science - Chapter test on Friday
Friday, February 10th
All Middle School Science Classes - DO NOT forget your Science Fair project which is due on MONDAY 2/13 - You need your Trifold Display, Scientific Method Report and any other materials needed to present your experiment to the class.
8 Science - Study for chapter 2 test. Also, the at home activity on page 77 in your NB
6 Science - Animal Adaptation projects are due on 2/21
Thursday, February 9th
8 Science - Chapter 2 test on Friday 2/17
6 Science - Finish chapter 3 open book test started today in class. Due tomorrow. pages 113-114 #1-18 on loose leaf. Answers only for number 1-10, 11-18 in complete sentences.
Wednesday, February 8th
8 Science - Chapter 2 is coming to an end, start studying now for your chaper test which will be some time next week. Section 3 Assessment in your NB for HW
7 Science - Study for chapter test
6 Science - Study for chapter test
Tuesday, February 7th
7 Science - Finish chapter 1 open book test, pages 43-44 #1-17.The following are your essay questions for your chapter 1 test:
1. List 5 ways that people use water and give an example of each.
2. Explain why water is known as the "universal solvent."
3. Desribe the water cycle.
4. Describe how a cloud forms
5. Explain how the property of surface tension is related to the structure of the water molecule.
6. What sources of water on Earth are available for human use? Explain why mos twater cannot be used by humans.
6 Science - Study for your chapter 3 test. The following are your essay questions:
1. Describe how an ecthotherm could warm up when the air temperature is cold or cool down when the air temperature is hot.
2. Explain why amphibians are more sensitive that reptiles to changes in the environment.
3. Describe the differences between ectothermic and endothermic animals.
4. Compare and contrast the egss of fishes, amphibians, and reptiles.
5. Describe three adaptations that reptiles have for conserving water.
Monday, February 6th
Reminder - All ScienceFair Projects for the middle school students are due on Monday - 2/13
6 Science - Suppose you are a journalist for a nature magazine and you have spent a week observing a crocodile. Write a paragraph describing how crocodiles obtain their food.
Also, Study for you chapter 3 test which is on Friday 2/10.
Thursday, February 2nd
7 Science - Chapter 1 test will be on Friday 2/10. We will review on Wednesday 2/8 and take our chapter 1 open book test on Tuesday 2/7
6 Science - Chapter 3 Test will be on Friday 2/10. We will review on Tuesday 2/7 and take our chapter 3 open book test on Thursday 2/9
March Current Event Schedule
6th Grade Chapter 3 Project
8th Grade Activities and Events
Please refer to the following for upcoming 8th grade events and activities for the remainder of the school year.
Wednesday, January 18th
7 Science - Use the following words to write a story about water on Earth. Your story should be 1 full page back and front if written or 1 full page types. Underline or highlight all six of the words.
Photosynthesis
Groundwater
Transpiration
Habitat
Water Cycle
Precipitation
7 Sciene - Chapter 1 Earth’s Waters
Barn for the Poorest of the Poor
If you can bring in the following items for the Barn of the Poorest of the Poor please do so. They are in need of:
Toilet Paper
Plastic Untensils
Paper Plates
Tissues
Napkins
Bleach
Windex
Any Paper Products.
Tuesday, January 17th
6 Science - Chapter test on Friday, 1/20
7 Science - Possible POP QUiz on Friday 1/20
8 Science - Chapter test on Wednesday 1/18. Also, if you have a current event due this Friday, you will need to hand it in on Thursday since we will be having our class trip to the Liberty Science Center on Friday.
Your essay questions for your test are:
1. Explain why a water molecule (H20) is described as polar, and a molecukle of hydrogen (H2) is described as nonpolar.
2. Compare and contrast ionic bonds and covalent bonds.
3. Explain why the polar structure of water molecules causes water to have a higher boiling point than carbon dioxide.
4. Why do metals exhibit luster?
5. What is a crystal?
Friday, January 13th
8 Science - Finish your chapter 1 open book test from today. Page 41-42 #1-16 on loose leaf. This is due on Tuesday 1/ 17. Your chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday 1/18
7 Science - Final copy of today's lab - Observing Water's Properties from page 11 is due on Tuesday 1/17
6 Science - Finish your chapter 2 open book test from today. Page 75-76 #1-15 on loose leaf due on Tuesday 1/17
Thursday, January 12th
8 Science - Your chapter 1 test on Atoms and Bonding will be on Wednesday, 1/18.
6 Science - Your chapter 2 test will be on Friday 1/20
Wednesday, January 11th
8 Science - FInal copy of today's lab - What do Metals Do? page 36. Aso, page 39 Writing in Science.
7 Science - Review lesson 1 - The Properties of Water in the New Unit
Tuesday, January 10th
6 Science - Finish the answering the reading checkpoints for section 4 on Insect Ecology in your NB.
7 Science - Using the website and online web code on page H3 in your new unit textbook, read more about the different careers in the field of marine biology and choose one the interests you. In your NB tell me why it interests you and what the career entails. Also, if you did not finish answering the writing in science on page H3 in class, please finish in your NB.
8 Religion - Section 8 Quiz tomorrow. This is the last quiz in you Confirmation Books.
February Current Event Schedule
Monday, January 9th
6 Science - Finish lesson 3 review in NB page 59
Wednesday, January 4th
7 Science - FInish chapter 5 open book test, page 155 #1-16 on loose leaf. This is due on Friday 1/6. Your chapter test will be on Monday 1/9
8 Science - Finish element research from page 18-19 in text.
8 Religion - Page 89 Think about it in NB.
7th Science - Chapter 4 Notes
Chapter 4 Notes - Lessons 1,2, and 3
Tuesday, December 20th
6 Science - Final copy of today's lab from page 40, How Can You Classify Shells?
8 Science - Writing in Science on page 11 in NB. Also, answer the following in your NB:
1. What are neutrons, and where in an atom are the found?
Monday, December 19th
6 Science - Read lesson 1, CHapter 2 on Mollusks and define key terms in NB
8 Science - Use the go online link, www.phschool.com web code cgb-2000 and research more on the career discussed today in class. Choose one that interests you and write about it in your NB.
7 Science - Answer the following in you NB - How long will a star that is the mass of the sun live? What is a dwarf star? What is a black hole?
Religion - Scriptures Storyboard Worksheet
Friday, December 16th
7 Science - Answer the following in your NB:
1. What is a spectrograph?
2. What is a star's absolute brightness?
3. How is a parallax useful in astronomy?
4. What is the main sequence?
6 Science - Study for your chapter 1 test, which is on MOnday 12/19
Thursday, December 15th
6 Science - Finish Chapter 1 open book test. Due on Friday 12/16. Also, don't forget to study for your chapter 1 test which will be on Monday 12/19