Grade 8 Class TO DO (classwork list) and HW :
Friday April 19, 2024 Last Day for Science
Class To Do:
none - thanks for a great year!
Thursday April 18, 2024
Class To Do:
Water Cycle Journey Summ. Project model due tomorrow
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Wednesday April 17, 2024
Class To Do:
Water Cycle Journey Summ. Project model rough draft
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Tuesday April 16, 2024
Class To Do:
Water Cycle Journey Analysis # 1 & 2
Continue review of Chemical Reactions Summative if not P
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Monday April 15, 2024
Class To Do:
Water Cycle Journey Simulation Part A - Predictions
Continue review of Chemical Reactions Summative if not P
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Friday April 12, 2024
Class To Do:
Begin review of Chemical Reactions Summative if not yet P
Design Project E task due by Monday 15th
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Thursday April 11, 2024
Class To Do:
Rework White Solids lab if not yet P for PS 1-2 (due by Friday)
Design Project E task due by Monday 15th
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Wednesday April 10, 2024
Class To Do:
Rework White Solids lab if not yet P for PS 1-2 (due by Friday)
Design Project E task due by Monday 15th
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Tuesday April 9, 2024
Class To Do:
IXL Grade 8 Science CC.1 - Water Cycle (all) use cw models page as needed
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Monday April 8, 2024 Happy Eclipse Day!!!! shortened class, ER
Class To Do:
Finish Task 3 and prep for Task 4 - Presentation
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Wednesday April 3, 2024
Class To Do:
Finish Task 3 and prep for Task 4 - Presentation
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Tuesday April 2, 2024
Class To Do:
Continue Task 3 (final version) for Designing Device Task
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Monday April 1, 2024
Class To Do:
Continue research or design draft for Designing Device Task
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Friday, March 29, 2024
Class To Do:
no new work
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Class To Do:
Finish Creating review (concept map or overview)
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 shortened class - band concert!
Class To Do:
Analyzing Chemical Equation Reading Practice 1
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Class To Do:
IXL Grade 8 Science F.3
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Monday, March 25, 2024
Class To Do:
Conservation of Mass Word Problems
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Friday, March 22, 2024
Class To Do:
no new work / complete work if needed
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Class To Do:
Exploring Chemical Reactions
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Class To Do:
Practicing Physical and Chemical Changes with Particles
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Class To Do:
no new work / finish incomplete items
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Monday, March 18, 2024
Class To Do:
Changes Concepts (use your notes)
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Friday, March 15, 2024
Class To Do:
no new tasks / complete any work from this week
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Thursday, March 14, 2024 shortened class due to NHSAS testing
Class To Do:
Properties Concepts (use your class notes from 3/13)
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 shortened class due to NHSAS testing
Class To Do:
Read over lab and generate three (3) clarifying questions
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Monday, March 11, 2024
Class To Do:
no new work
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Friday, March 8, 2024
Class To Do:
Finish Concept map / review for Matter Matters Summative
Make up work from recent absences (45 min +)
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Class To Do:
Density Lab Goal B rework
Coe Brown Registration (times by last name)
Make up work from recent absences (45 min +)
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Class To Do:
Density Lab prepare for retake of Goal C / Goal B rework
Make up work from recent absences (45 min +)
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Class To Do:
Review Density work for rework / retake of Summative
Make up work from recent absences (45 min +)
Monday, March 4, 2024
Class To Do:
Mineral Make up
Make up work from recent absences (45 min +)
Friday, February 23, 2024
Class To Do:
Incomplete tasks from this week
Make up work from recent absences (45 min +)
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Class To Do:
IXL 8th Science E.5
Make up work from absence last week(45 min +)
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Class To Do:
IXL 8th Science E.6
'Bonus' task IXL 8th science E.1
Make up work from absence last week(45 min +)
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Class To Do:
Symbols to Elements
Make up work from absence last week(45 min +)
Monday, February 19, 2024
Class To Do:
Periodic Table worksheet
Make up work from absence last week(45 min +)
Friday, February 16, 2024
Class To Do:
Finish any incomplete work from this week
Make up work from absence this week(45 min +)
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Class To Do:
Atoms and Elements Practice
Make up work from absence this week(45 min +)
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Class To Do:
Turn in any remaining absence work from Mass - Volume - Density
Binder Clean up and Reorganization
Make up work from absence this week(45 min +)
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Class To Do:
No new work, Finish old and Review (Rest of Summative is Wednesday)
Make up work from absence (45 min +)
Monday, February 12, 2024
Class To Do:
Density and Float - sink behavior
Make up work from absence (45 min +)
Friday, February 9, 2024
Class To Do:
Complete missing / incomplete work
Make up work from absence (45 min +)
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Class To Do:
Complete missing / incomplete work
**Make up work from absence (45 min +)
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Class To Do:
Finish class tasks if not done
**Make up work from absence (45 min +)
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Class To Do:
More Density Practice Problems
**Make up work from absence (45 min +)
Monday, February 5, 2024
Class To Do:
Make up work from absence (45 min +)
Friday, February 2, 2024
Class To Do:
Make up work from absence (45 min +)
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Class To Do:
Volume by Water Displacement worksheet
Climate Project Reworks due by Friday
Make up work from absence (45 min +)
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Class To Do:
Wrap up edits to Climate Project (Reworks due by Friday)
Make up work from absence (45 min +)
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Class To Do:
What is Volume? Review and Practice page
Make up work from absence (45 min +)
Monday, January 29, 2024
Class To Do:
Triple Beam Balance Practice (both sides)
Make up work from absence (45 min +)
Friday, January 26, 2024
Class To Do:
Complete edits to Climate Project if not yet done
Make up work from absence (45 min +)
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Class To Do:
Complete edits to Climate Project if not yet done
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Class To Do:
Make up work (presentation prep) or None
Monday, January 22, 2024
Class To Do:
Prepare for Climate Project presentation
Final Retake prep
Friday, January 19, 2024
Class To Do:
Make-up work from absences / missing work / Retake prep
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Class To Do:
Make-up work from absences / missing work / Retake prep
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Class To Do:
Finish Climate Project paragraphs (including edits)
Make-up work from absences / missing work / Retake prep
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Class To Do:
Continue working on Climate Project paragraphs (15 min)
Friday, January 12, 2024
Class To Do:
Make-up work from absences / missing work / Retake prep
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Class To Do:
First and second step of retake prep process if Weather Summative is not yet P
Make-up work from absences or work not finished (45 min)
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Class To Do:
Rework Climate Zones explanation if not yet P (need labs)
Make-up work from absences or work not finished (45 min)
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Class To Do:
Climate Project data collection finished
Make-up work from absences or work not finished (45 min)
Monday, January 8, 2024
Class To Do:
Climate Project data collection through Monthly Snowfall
Make-up work from absences or work not finished (45 min)
Friday, January 5, 2024
Class To Do:
Make-up work from absences or work not finished (45 min)
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Class To Do:
IXL Science 8th DD.3 Due Fri
Make-up work from absences (45 min)
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Class To Do:
IXL Science 8th DD.3 Due Fri (15 min tonight & finish tomorrow)
Make-up work from absences (45 min)
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Class To Do:
Make-up work from absences,
do IXL Science DD.2 from last week if not done!
Friday, December 22
Class To Do:
Make-up work from absences
Thursday, December 21
Class To Do:
Make-up work from absences
Wednesday, December 20
Class To Do:
Finish light lab analysis
Make-up work from absences
Tuesday, December 19
Class To Do:
IXL Science 8th, DD.2 (all of stage 1, stage 2 until 15 min)
Make-up work from absences
Monday, December 18
Class To Do:
Weather vs Climate Part A
Make-up work from absences / Prepare for Summative
Friday, December 15
Class To Do:
Organize and Review work - Summative is Monday
Make-up work from absences
Thursday, December 14
Class To Do:
Organize and Review work - Summative is Monday
Make-up work from absences
Wednesday, December 13 - shortened class pm activity
Class To Do:
Make-up work from absences
Tuesday, December 12
Class To Do:
Interpreting Weather Maps
Make-up work from absences
Monday, December 11
Class To Do:
Air Fronts worksheet (front side only)
Make-up work from absences
Friday, December 8
Class To Do:
Make-up work from absences / review / organize
Thursday, December 7
Class To Do:
Make-up work from absences / review air masses
Wednesday, December 6
Class To Do:
IXL Science 8th, DD.6 How do Air masses form?
Tuesday, December 5
Class To Do:
Air Masses Understanding
Set up science binder (by tomorrow)
Monday, December 4 - Welcome back to Science class!
Class To Do:
Continue Course Outline response
Set up science binder
Class To Do:
- Return Design Project - Chemical Reaction
- I can follow instructions as I create the model of my water cycle journey. - Water Cycle Summative Project - Zoom bubbles
- I can describe energy (potential, kinetic and thermal) and forces (gravity) that drive the water cycle. I can model state changes - Water Cycle Journey Conclusions
none - thanks for a great year!
Thursday April 18, 2024
Class To Do:
- I can visualize states and state changes for different materials. - Modeling state change properties
- I can identify types of energy (potential, kinetic and thermal) and forces (gravity) that occur throughout the water cycle. - Energy in the Water Cycle, Analysis # 3: energy and forces (in your water journey log)
- I can follow instructions as I create the model of my water cycle journey. - Water Cycle Summative Project - final model
Water Cycle Journey Summ. Project model due tomorrow
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Wednesday April 17, 2024
Class To Do:
- I can use multimedia to visualize the particle behavior and energy for state changes. - Changes of state model and explain
- I can identify types of energy (potential, kinetic and thermal) and forces (gravity) that occur throughout the water cycle. - Energy in the Water Cycle, if time - Analysis # 3: energy and forces (in your water journey log)
- I can follow instructions as I create the model of my water cycle journey. - Water Cycle Summative Project Instructions
Water Cycle Journey Summ. Project model rough draft
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Tuesday April 16, 2024
Class To Do:
- I can log my personal journey through the water cycle. - Water Cycle Journey!
- I can explore models of materials heating and changing state. - PhET - Explore Changes in State
- I can apply understanding of liquid particle behavior. - Changes of state model and explain
Water Cycle Journey Analysis # 1 & 2
Continue review of Chemical Reactions Summative if not P
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Monday April 15, 2024
Class To Do:
- Turn in Design Project Exemplary task to In Box
- Absence make up: Design Project - Task 5 Optimize
- I can apply understanding of liquid particle behavior. - Gases at Different Temperature
- I can explore models of materials heating and changing state. - PhET - Explore Changes in State
- I can predict for a water cycle simulation. - Water Cycle Journey intro
Water Cycle Journey Simulation Part A - Predictions
Continue review of Chemical Reactions Summative if not P
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Friday April 12, 2024
Class To Do:
- Turn in Reworks of White Solids lab to In Box
- I can respond to feedback and optimize a design - Design Project - Task 5 Optimize
- I can use the scientific definition properties to describe and model each state of matter. - States of Matter Practice
- I can apply understanding of liquid particle behavior. - Liquids at Different Temperature
- IXL Grade 8 Science skill CC.2 (CC.1 should already be done!)
Begin review of Chemical Reactions Summative if not yet P
Design Project E task due by Monday 15th
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Thursday April 11, 2024
Class To Do:
- Check in re: White Solids Lab rework question
- I can obtain information from multimedia sources to understand the particle behavior of each state. - States of Matter Exploration, Modeling instruction, Energy vs Attraction
- I can use the scientific definition properties to describe each state of matter. - Defining Properties for States of Matter & Modeling States Bulk vs Particle, Temperature and Kinetic Energy
Rework White Solids lab if not yet P for PS 1-2 (due by Friday)
Design Project E task due by Monday 15th
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Wednesday April 10, 2024
Class To Do:
- Check in re: Matter Matter retakes list
- Return White Solids Lab
- I can analyze and interpret models. - Comparing Visual Models of the Cycling of Water
- I can obtain information from multimedia sources to understand the particle behavior of each state. - States of Matter Exploration
Rework White Solids lab if not yet P for PS 1-2 (due by Friday)
Design Project E task due by Monday 15th
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Tuesday April 9, 2024
Class To Do:
- I can make hypotheses and test those hypotheses.- wrap up Pre thinking Hypothesizing definitions for Sates of Matter
- I can use prior learning to predict particle behavior.- Pre-Thinking Energy and Particles / Water Cycle
- Presentations and design team feedback for Design Project - Chemical Reaction Energy
- I can analyze and interpret models. - Comparing Visual Models of the Cycling of Water
IXL Grade 8 Science CC.1 - Water Cycle (all) use cw models page as needed
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Monday April 8, 2024 Happy Eclipse Day!!!! shortened class, ER
Class To Do:
- Go over Grader for Design Project - Chemical Reaction Energy
- I can make hypotheses and test those hypotheses.- Pre thinking Hypothesizing definitions for Sates of Matter
- I can use prior learning to predict particle behavior.- Pre-Thinking Energy and Particles / Water Cycle
Finish Task 3 and prep for Task 4 - Presentation
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Wednesday April 3, 2024
Class To Do:
- I can design a device that uses the energy change in a reaction to solve a problem - Design Task - Self Warming or Self Cooling Device - Continue Task 3 - final version, Class discuss Task 4
Finish Task 3 and prep for Task 4 - Presentation
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Tuesday April 2, 2024
Class To Do:
- I can design a device that uses the energy change in a reaction to solve a problem - Design Task - Self Warming or Self Cooling Device - Finish Task 1 and 2 (drafting), Begin Task 3 - final version
Continue Task 3 (final version) for Designing Device Task
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Monday April 1, 2024
Class To Do:
- I can describe the energy change in a reaction when presented with evidence - Chemical Equation Energy
- I can design a device that uses the energy change in a reaction to solve a problem - Design Task - Self Warming or Self Cooling Device
Continue research or design draft for Designing Device Task
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Friday, March 29, 2024
Class To Do:
- Return older work , Helium - Return formative and rework
- Goal: MS-PS1-5 Develop and use a model to describe how the total number of atoms does not change in a chemical reaction and thus mass is conserved. - Turn in Study task - concept organizer, Chemical Reactions Summative
- Debrief NHSAS Modular PS 1-5
- I can describe the energy change in a reaction when presented with evidence - Chemical Equation Energy
no new work
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Class To Do:
- Debrief NHSAS Modular LS 1-7 intro PS 1-5
- Return Matter Matters Concept map and Summative
- Peer and teacher check HW - Practice 1, do practice 2
- I can develop and use models to examine chemical reactions. - Helium class: Review with LEGOs and rework Formative
- I can use LEGOs to model chemical reactions activity. - LEGO modeling Baking Soda - Vinegar reaction
- I can use my work to create a review organizer. - Create concept map or overview for listed unit concepts
Finish Creating review (concept map or overview)
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 shortened class - band concert!
Class To Do:
- Peer and teacher check HW - F.3
- I can develop and use models to examine chemical reactions. - Formative - Chemical Reactions
- I can examine chemical reactions and test to determine products. - Testing for gas produced in reaction, finish Exploration
- I can use LEGOs to model chemical reactions activity. - LEGO modeling Baking Soda - Vinegar reaction
Analyzing Chemical Equation Reading Practice 1
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Class To Do:
- NHSAS Modular LS 1-6 intro
- Peer check and discuss HW - Cons of Mass W Prob
- I can develop and use models to examine chemical reactions. - Chemical Reactions - Helium - practice developing and using models, Informational text interpretation and IXL F.1
- I can examine chemical reactions and test to determine products. - Baking Soda Vinegar Reaction Exploration, Testing for gas produced in reaction
IXL Grade 8 Science F.3
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Monday, March 25, 2024
Class To Do:
- NHSAS Modular PS 1-6, LS2-5 debrief
- I can develop and use models to examine chemical reactions. - Chemical Reactions - PhET Part B, practice developing and using models, Informational text interpretation and IXL F.1
Conservation of Mass Word Problems
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Friday, March 22, 2024
Class To Do:
- NHSAS Modular ESS 1-1 debrief
- I can develop and use models to examine chemical reactions. - Chemical Reactions - lesson and notes, discuss HW, finish and discuss PhET Chemical Reactions Part A and start Part B
no new work / complete work if needed
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Class To Do:
- NHSAS Modular ESS 1-1 preview
- Turn in White Solids Lab Analysis Part A and B if not in yet
- I can differentiate between physical changes and chemical changes at the particle level - Peer and Class discuss HW, Notes for Particle Scale
- I can analyze data and use properties to determine the identity of white solids. - Properties of White Solids Lab: Go over Grader, Do Analysis And Application Part C and Exemplary
- I can analyze information in a chemical equation and create models to show my understanding. PhET Chemical Reactions Part A
Exploring Chemical Reactions
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Class To Do:
- Turn in White Solids Lab Analysis Part A and B to the IN Box if you did not have it done at the end of class Tuesday
- I can differentiate between physical changes and chemical changes and cite evidence to support my answer. - Properties and Change examples: Seeing Changes, Changes - Physical vs Chemical
- I can analyze a sample CER to determine if all components are included. - CER - Scientific Argument Review
- If time allows: Separation of Mixtures
Practicing Physical and Chemical Changes with Particles
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Class To Do:
- NHSAS Modular PS 2-2 debrief
- Peer and class Discuss HW - Changes Concepts
- I can analyze data and use properties to determine the identity of white solids. - Properties or White Solids Lab: Analysis And Application Part B
- I can use signs to determine cite examples of physical changes and chemical changes. - Properties and Change examples: Seeing Changes
no new work / finish incomplete items
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Monday, March 18, 2024
Class To Do:
- Review Class Expectation
- Intro Science NHSAS and demo NHSAS Modular PS 2-2 format
- Helium - finish Friday's notes
- I can carry out an investigation of properties to determine the identity of white solids. - Properties or White Solids Lab: Review Stereoscopes, complete step 10, Analysis And Application Part A
- I can define and cite examples of physical changes and chemical changes. - Properties and Change examples: Seeing Changes
Changes Concepts (use your notes)
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Friday, March 15, 2024
Class To Do:
- Make-up / finish Matter Matters Summative if needed
- Peer discuss and check Properties Concepts HW
- I can carry out an investigation of properties to determine the identity of white solids. - Properties or White Solids Lab, day 2 complete lab
- I can differentiate between physical and chemical properties. I can define and cite examples of physical changes and chemical changes. - Properties and Change lesson and notes
no new tasks / complete any work from this week
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Thursday, March 14, 2024 shortened class due to NHSAS testing
Class To Do:
- I can demonstrate mastery of MS PS1-1: Make-up / finish Matter Matters Summative if needed
- I can carry out an investigation of properties to determine the identity of white solids. - Properties or White Solids Lab, discuss questions and clarify procedures, complete day 1
Properties Concepts (use your class notes from 3/13)
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 shortened class due to NHSAS testing
Class To Do:
- I can demonstrate mastery of MS PS1-1: Make-up / finish Matter Matters Summative if needed
- I can make observations to verbalize properties. - Properties and Change intro
- I can carry out an investigation of properties to determine the identity of white solids. - Properties or White Solids Lab introduction
Read over lab and generate three (3) clarifying questions
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Monday, March 11, 2024
Class To Do:
- Turn in Formative (Mol & Comp) reworks, absence make up work, Study guide concept map
- I can demonstrate mastery of MS PS1-1: Develop and use models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures. - Matter Matters Summative
- If time allows: I can make observations to verbalize properties. - Properties and Change intro
no new work
Make up work from recent absences (1+ day made up each night)
Friday, March 8, 2024
Class To Do:
- Turn in Density Lab grader with reworks to part B
- I can prepare for assessment by organizing my work and using my work to create a concept map. - Organization with guidance, Concept map work time
- If time allows: I can make observations to verbalize properties. - Properties and Change intro
Finish Concept map / review for Matter Matters Summative
Make up work from recent absences (45 min +)
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Class To Do:
- Check in - Density Lab Part B - rework graphs page
- I can describe the process of atoms becoming Extended structures. - wrap up Extended Structures Independent practice, IXL Grade 8 science E2 stage 1
- I can differentiate between pure substances and mixtures. I can identify the components of a mixture using a particle model. - Pure vs Mixtures notes/practice, Model match, Mixture vs Pure Substance, Model M + P - atoms, molecules
Density Lab Goal B rework
Coe Brown Registration (times by last name)
Make up work from recent absences (45 min +)
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Class To Do:
- Check in - Density Lab Part C
- I can describe the crystal shape of minerals that are extended structures. I can describe the process of atoms becoming minerals. - Minerals are Extended Structures, Extended Structures Independent practice, Extended Structures Crosscutting Concepts, IXL Grade 8 science E2 stage 1
Density Lab prepare for retake of Goal C / Goal B rework
Make up work from recent absences (45 min +)
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Class To Do:
- return Density Lab Summative
- Peer discuss and check hw - Mineral Makeup
- Formative - Molecules and Compound Concepts
- I can identify the steps of atoms becoming minerals. I can identify repeating molecules in an extended structure. I can describe the crystal shape of minerals that are extended structures. - Building Extended Structures notes, Minerals are Extended Structures,
Review Density work for rework / retake of Summative
Make up work from recent absences (45 min +)
Monday, March 4, 2024
Class To Do:
- New Seats, return Formative - elements and periodic table basics
- I can compare and contrast atoms and molecules. I can compare and contrast elements vs compounds. - Lesson review, Molecule and Compound review practice
- I can accurately model molecules. - PhET simulator - build a molecule (single)
- I can identify the steps of atoms becoming minerals. - Building Extended Structures intro
Mineral Make up
Make up work from recent absences (45 min +)
Friday, February 23, 2024
Class To Do:
- I can draw conclusions about composition of molecules by using the Chemical Formula. I can model composition and basics of arrangement using the chemical formula - Lesson / notes - Compound Concepts, Great Combinations Lego activity
Incomplete tasks from this week
Make up work from recent absences (45 min +)
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Class To Do:
- I can describe the unique characteristics of the elements I researched as I share them with peers. Get to know Elements share / Summative make ups
- I can define and differentiate between elemental molecules and compounds. - Check in- Elemental Molecules vs Compounds
- I can draw conclusions about composition of molecules by using the Chemical Formula. I can model composition and basics of arrangement using the chemical formula - Lesson - Compound Concepts, Great Combinations Lego activity
IXL 8th Science E.5
Make up work from absence last week(45 min +)
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Class To Do:
- Peer and class discuss HW - Symbols to Elements
- I can describe properties of elements by using patterns of the periodic table. - Finish Using Properties of Elements / Reactivity and the Periodic Table
- I can describe key ideas for elements and the periodic table. - Formative Task - Periodic Table Basics
- I can use scientific sources as I investigate chosen elements. I can organize and communicate information. - Get to Know Elements
- I can define and differentiate between elemental molecules and compounds. - Lesson - Elemental Molecules vs Compounds
IXL 8th Science E.6
'Bonus' task IXL 8th science E.1
Make up work from absence last week(45 min +)
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Class To Do:
- Peer and class discuss HW - Periodic Table worksheet
- I can describe properties of elements by using patterns of the periodic table. - Songs, Reactivity modeling, Using Properties of Elements
- If time - I can use scientific sources as I investigate chosen elements. I can organize and communicate information. - Get to Know Elements
Symbols to Elements
Make up work from absence last week(45 min +)
Monday, February 19, 2024
Class To Do:
- I can examine the periodic table to discover organization and patterns. - Lesson Periodic Table Patterns (notetaking)
- I can use scientific sources as I investigate chosen elements. I can organize and communicate information. - Get to Know Elements
Periodic Table worksheet
Make up work from absence last week(45 min +)
Friday, February 16, 2024
Class To Do:
- Peer and class discuss HW - Atoms and Elements Practice
- I can examine data visualizations to see patterns between attributes. - Exploring Elements with CODAP (or absence support session)
- I can use scientific sources as I investigate chosen elements. I can organize and communicate information. - Get to Know Elements
Finish any incomplete work from this week
Make up work from absence this week(45 min +)
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Class To Do:
- I can represent simple atomic composition. I can describe the scale of atoms. I can differentiate between an atom and an element. I can describe key concepts to navigate the periodic table. I can take accurate notes during a lesson. - The Atoms Family Lesson and notes
Atoms and Elements Practice
Make up work from absence this week(45 min +)
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Class To Do:
Turn in any remaining absence work from Mass - Volume - Density
- I can explain the density and float - sink phenomena in terms of mass - volume relationship. I can interpret models to describe density. I can model the cause of different densities - Summative Tasks: Finish Part 2 Explaining the Scientific Cause, Part 3 Modeling and Exceeds option
Binder Clean up and Reorganization
Make up work from absence this week(45 min +)
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Class To Do:
- Peer discuss and get checked - HW Density and Float-sink bahavior
- I can model density - Modeling Density
- I can explain the density and float - sink phenomena in terms of mass - volume relationship. - Summative Tasks: Complete Graph, Exemplary Options, Explaining the Scientific Cause
No new work, Finish old and Review (Rest of Summative is Wednesday)
Make up work from absence (45 min +)
Monday, February 12, 2024
Class To Do:
- I can density data to determine the identity of pure materials using in lab. - Density of Common substances
- I can model density and float - sink behavior. I can use density to determine how materials will float and sink - Modeling Density and Float - sink behaviors lesson
- I can examine lab data determine the cause of float and sink behaviors. - Density Lab Discussion questions and class discuss 5-7, Helium - go over Density Lab Grading Rubric,
Density and Float - sink behavior
Make up work from absence (45 min +)
Friday, February 9, 2024
Class To Do:
- I can examine data for mass, volume and density to determine the cause of float and sink behaviors. - Compile class data table, Density Lab Discussion questions, go over Density Lab Grading Rubric, Summative Task: Graph
Complete missing / incomplete work
Make up work from absence (45 min +)
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Class To Do:
- I can apply skills to measure mass and volume and determine density of items that float and sink. - Density Lab
Complete missing / incomplete work
**Make up work from absence (45 min +)
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Class To Do:
- I can show my understanding of mass and volume, including the tools that measure these - Formative Task Mass and Volume
- Peer discuss and get checked - HW More Density Practice Problems
- I can use density to identify materials - Lesson: Density is a Property, Using Density to Identify Materials practice, Phet Density Simulation Intro
- I can explore the cause of float - sink behaviors - Phet Density Simulation Compare
Finish class tasks if not done
**Make up work from absence (45 min +)
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Class To Do:
- I can conduct a lab to explore the density of water - Understanding Density of Water : Investigation, Analysis (intro to CODAP)
- I can explore why some materials float while others sink - Floating vs Sinking in water
More Density Practice Problems
**Make up work from absence (45 min +)
Monday, February 5, 2024
Class To Do:
- Climate Project Reworks -Turn in original w/ grading sheet to IN Box
- I can use graduated cylinders to accurately determine the volume of materials that float - Find volume of irregular solids
- I can hypothesize why some materials float while others sink - Floating vs Sinking in water
- I can design a lab to explore the density of water - water
Make up work from absence (45 min +)
Friday, February 2, 2024
Class To Do:
- Climate Project Reworks due-Turn in original w/ grading sheet to IN Box
- go over HW - Volume by Water Displacement worksheet
- I can use graduated cylinders to accurately determine the volume of irregular solids - Using Water to Find Volume of Irregular Solids, Find volume of irregular solids
- 1-1 meetings for grade 9 science recommendation
Make up work from absence (45 min +)
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Class To Do:
- I can use graduated cylinders (determine capacity, interval and read the meniscus) to accurately collect liquid volume data - Skills Practice - Measuring Volume of Liquids & Practice with Graduated Cylinders, Measure Liquid Volume with Graduated Cylinders & Using a Grad Cyl. to find volume
- Intro using water to find the volume of irregular shaped objects
Volume by Water Displacement worksheet
Climate Project Reworks due by Friday
Make up work from absence (45 min +)
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Class To Do:
- I can describe volume and ways to find volume - Volume HW check
- I can use tools to accurately collect volume data - Using rulers to find volume of geometric solids, How To Measure Volume of Liquids, Practice with Graduated Cylinders - Capacity & Interval
Wrap up edits to Climate Project (Reworks due by Friday)
Make up work from absence (45 min +)
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Class To Do:
- I can use tools to accurately collect mass data - Using Scales and Triple Beam Balance, Finding Mass of Objects, Mass of objects in a container
- I can describe volume and ways to find volume - Volume
What is Volume? Review and Practice page
Make up work from absence (45 min +)
Monday, January 29, 2024
Class To Do:
- I can use feedback to improve my climate project work. - Climate Project: check in and steps for resubmitting / reworking poster
- I can describe the criteria for placement into grade 9 science levels at Coe Brown. - Recommendation for Coe-Brown Science Placement
- I can differentiate between mass and weight. I can use tools to collect mass data - Using Scales and Triple Beam Balance
Triple Beam Balance Practice (both sides)
Make up work from absence (45 min +)
Friday, January 26, 2024
Class To Do:
- I can describe the basic concept of density. I can practice calculating density. - What is Density? video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycCDX3WIqpc and reading / practice page
- I can describe my understanding of Mass, Volume and Density. - Mass, Volume and Density Prior Knowledge
- I can differentiate between mass and weight. I can calculate weight and mass. - Difference Between Mass and Weight reading page, Calculating Weight and Mass page.
Complete edits to Climate Project if not yet done
Make up work from absence (45 min +)
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Class To Do:
- I can describe changes in atmosphere with altitude. - Air Pressure and Density in the Atmosphere (Reading and Questions)
- I can use my prior knowledge as I attempt to explain float behavior. - Floating Logs Prior Knowledge
- I can use feedback to improve my climate project work. - Climate Project: review feedback and make edits
Complete edits to Climate Project if not yet done
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Class To Do:
- I can present my climate work. - Climate Project: Presentation
- I can preview changes the atmosphere with altitude. - Atmosphere
- I can use my prior knowledge as I attempt to verbalize and model density. - Lesson activity - density
Make up work (presentation prep) or None
Monday, January 22, 2024
Class To Do:
- I can prepare my climate work for presentation. - Climate Project: Presentation Guide and Feedback overview
- I can identify, describe and model the main gasses of the atmosphere. - Air of the Atmosphere / Atmospheric gases
- I can describe the size of the atmosphere and it's density pattern - Lesson - Atmosphere size and scale, atmospheric density
Prepare for Climate Project presentation
Final Retake prep
Friday, January 19, 2024
Class To Do:
- I can prepare my climate work for presentation. - Climate Project: assemble project posters / get city pronunciations / prepare
- I can identify, describe and model the main gasses of the atmosphere. - Air of the Atmosphere / Atmospheric gases
- Weather Summative review discussion
Make-up work from absences / missing work / Retake prep
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Class To Do:
- I can describe the unique regional climate for 'my' cities and the explain the factors that cause it's unique climate. - Climate Project: teacher support / final map / final doc prep for printing / teacher printing docs
- I can differentiate between the major types of heat transfer. - Heat transfer reading, Conduction, Convection, Radiation page
Make-up work from absences / missing work / Retake prep
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Class To Do:
- I can differentiate between the main properties of light (waves). - Properties of Light reading, Properties of light -A Review, IXL Grade 8 Science skill K Waves - New! Transmission, reflection and absorption
- I can differentiate between the major types of heat transfer. - Heat transfer reading, Conduction, Convection, Radiation page
- I can describe the unique regional climate for 'my' cities and the explain the factors that cause it's unique climate. - Climate Project Part 2: Finish paragraphs for each city
Finish Climate Project paragraphs (including edits)
Make-up work from absences / missing work / Retake prep
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Class To Do:
- I can describe the unique regional climate for 'my' cities and the explain the factors that cause it's unique climate. - Climate Project Part 2: paragraphs for each city
- I can model the factors that cause each city's unique climate. - Climate Project Part 3
Continue working on Climate Project paragraphs (15 min)
Friday, January 12, 2024
Class To Do:
- I can describe how factors contribute to regional climate for cities in my summative project - Climate Project -Factors that affect regional climate - Finish Mountains page
- I can summarize the general climate for 'my' latitude. I can describe the unique regional climate for 'my' cities and the factors that cause it's unique climate. - Climate Project Part 2 paragraphs
Make-up work from absences / missing work / Retake prep
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Class To Do:
- Turn in completed work packets from absences
- Turn in reworked Climate Zones page **
- I can describe how factors contribute to regional climate for cities in my summative project- Climate Project -Factors that affect regional climate - Global Winds, Mountains, Air masses
- I can use directions and examples as I correctly format the paragraphs for the Climate Project - Climate Project Part 2 + 3 directions
First and second step of retake prep process if Weather Summative is not yet P
Make-up work from absences or work not finished (45 min)
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Class To Do:
- Turn in completed work packets from absences
- Return Climate Zones page and discuss
- Check HW - climate data page is completed
- I can describe the temperature and movement patterns of ocean currents and predict their effects - Ocean Currents
- I can describe how factors contribute to regional climate for cities in my summative project- Climate Project -Factors - Ocean Currents, Global Winds, Mountains
Rework Climate Zones explanation if not yet P (need labs)
Make-up work from absences or work not finished (45 min)
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Class To Do:
- Turn in completed work packets from absences
- I can model the cause of differential heating and cooling for land vs water - Heating of Land and Water Lab - Background + Modeling
- I can describe how factors contribute to regional climate for cities in my summative project- Climate Project -Factors - Land vs Water
- I can compare and contrast climate for cities on the same latitude for my summative project- Finish Climate Project climate data collection
- I can use IXL to examine how latitude affects climate - Teacher supported help session for students struggling with DD.3
Climate Project data collection finished
Make-up work from absences or work not finished (45 min)
Monday, January 8, 2024
Class To Do:
- Turn in completed work packets from absences
- I can apply the results of the land vs water into real world climates and describe why - Inland vs. Coastal Cities + Heating of Land vs Water Analysis, Heating of Land and Water Lab - Background + Modeling
- I can compare and contrast climate for cities on the same latitude for my summative project- Climate Project climate data collection - complete through Monthly Snowfall
- I can use IXL to examine how latitude affects climate - Teacher supported help session for students struggling with DD.2
Climate Project data collection through Monthly Snowfall
Make-up work from absences or work not finished (45 min)
Friday, January 5, 2024
Class To Do:
- Turn in completed work packets from absences
- I can collect data for heating of land vs water - Heating of Land and Water Lab 2
- I can compare and contrast climate for cities on the same latitude for my summative project- Climate Project climate data collection
Make-up work from absences or work not finished (45 min)
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Class To Do:
- Turn in completed work packets from absences
- I can describe climate anomalies that do not align with latitude and hypothesize causes. - Unexpected temperature patterns with Data Visualizations # 3,4,5 (sources in Google Classroom)
- I can collect data for heating of land vs water - Heating of Land and Water Lab 2
- I can choose the location focus for my summative project- Introduce Climate Project, Choose cities
IXL Science 8th DD.3 Due Fri
Make-up work from absences (45 min)
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Class To Do:
- Turn in completed work packets from absences
- Helium: I can describe why Earth's temperature is latitude based. Climate Zones
- I can describe climate anomalies that do not align with latitude and hypothesize causes. - Discuss Comparing Climate Northwood vs London and Inland vs Coastal, Unexpected temperature patterns with Data Visualizations (sources in Google Classroom)
- I can collect data for heating of land vs water - Heating of Land and Water Lab
IXL Science 8th DD.3 Due Fri (15 min tonight & finish tomorrow)
Make-up work from absences (45 min)
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Class To Do:
- Turn in completed work packets from absences
- I can summarize the effect of light angle on energy. Finish the Sunlight Angle, Latitude and Heat area Lab
- New Seats
- I can predict Climate Zones based on Latitude. I can describe why Earth's temperature is latitude based. Climate Zones
- If time allows: Climate and Latitude activity
Make-up work from absences,
do IXL Science DD.2 from last week if not done!
Friday, December 22
Class To Do:
- Turn in completed work packets from absences
- I can summarize the effect of light angle on energy and describe why Earth's temperature is latitude based. Angle of light lab debrief, Sunlight angle, latitude and heat area Lab
Make-up work from absences
Thursday, December 21
Class To Do:
- Turn in completed work packets from absences
- I can hypothesize about Northwood's climate. I can analyze data patterns and describe Northwood's climate - Comparing Climate Northwood, NH vs London, England, UK
- I can analyze data patterns as I compare and contrast climate for two locations in the US. - Comparing Climate Inland vs Coastal
- If time allows: Ice Towers Article
Make-up work from absences
Wednesday, December 20
Class To Do:
- Turn in completed work packets from absences
- I can show mastery of MS-ESS2-5. Make up Summative from absence: Weather (Air Masses and Fronts) Summative
- I can hypothesize about light angle's effect on energy. Angle of light lab lab, data collection, graphing, begin analysis
- I can hypothesize about Northwood's climate. I can analyze data patterns and describe Northwood's climate - Comparing Climate Northwood, NH vs London, England, UK
Finish light lab analysis
Make-up work from absences
Tuesday, December 19
Class To Do:
- Turn in completed work packets from absences
- I can show mastery of MS-ESS2-5. Make up Summative from absence: Weather (Air Masses and Fronts) Summative
- I can differentiate between weather and climate. I can describe the major factors that affect climate. Weather vs Climate
- I can hypothesize about light angle's effect on energy. Angle of light lab - intro
IXL Science 8th, DD.2 (all of stage 1, stage 2 until 15 min)
Make-up work from absences
Monday, December 18
Class To Do:
- Turn in completed work packets from absences
- I can analyze data of weather conditions and describe the impacts of air masses. Weather Data Tracker Analysis
- I can show mastery of MS-ESS2-5. Collect data to provide evidence for how the motions and complex interactions of air masses result in changes in weather conditions. Weather (Air Masses and Fronts) Summative
Weather vs Climate Part A
Make-up work from absences / Prepare for Summative
Friday, December 15
Class To Do:
- Turn in completed work packets from absences
- I can interpret fronts and air masses Discuss / Rework Interpreting Fronts and Air Masses Formative task (sentence corrections)
- I can analyze data of weather conditions and describe the impacts of air masses. Weather Data Tracker Analysis
- Make up work / help session OR Choice task (Radar or Precip task)
Organize and Review work - Summative is Monday
Make-up work from absences
Thursday, December 14
Class To Do:
- Turn in completed work packets from absences
- I can describe the properties of air masses based on source regions. Discuss / Rework Air Masses Formative task (sentences)
- I can describe the air movements at fronts and the weather that results. Helium- Discuss Interpreting Weather Maps (HW), Fronts Details Practice
- I can interpret fronts and air masses. Formative task
- Make up work / help session OR Choice task
Organize and Review work - Summative is Monday
Make-up work from absences
Wednesday, December 13 - shortened class pm activity
Class To Do:
- Turn in completed work packets from absences
- I can model fronts and the air masses that they represent. I can describe the air movements at fronts and the weather that results. Fronts Review Part B (back side), (Helium- Fronts Practice), Discuss Interpreting Weather Maps (HW), Fronts Details Practice
Make-up work from absences
Tuesday, December 12
Class To Do:
- Turn in completed work packets from absences
- I can use simulations to identify the factors of cloud formation. How Clouds Form - Make a Cloud Make Thunderstorm
- I can collect data of weather conditions. Weather Data Tracking
- I can model fronts and the air masses that they represent. I can describe the air movements at fronts and the weather that results. Go over HW - Air Fronts Worksheet, Fronts review - videos + worksheet, Fronts Practice, Fronts Details Practice
Interpreting Weather Maps
Make-up work from absences
Monday, December 11
Class To Do:
- I can model fronts and the air masses that they represent. I can describe the air movements at fronts and the weather that results. Predicting Fronts with Air Masses /Predicting weather from fronts, Fronts details reading
- I can use simulations to identify the factors of cloud formation. How Clouds Form - Make a Cloud Make Thunderstorm
- I can collect data of weather conditions. Weather Data Tracking
Air Fronts worksheet (front side only)
Make-up work from absences
Friday, December 8
Class To Do:
- Helium only: I can differentiate between air mass types, source regions and properties and predict the impacts of air masses. Formative Task Air Masses
- I can model fronts and the air masses that they represent. I can describe the air movements at fronts and the weather that results. Fronts lesson
- I can collect data of weather conditions. Weather Data Tracking
Make-up work from absences / review / organize
Thursday, December 7
Class To Do:
- I can collect data of weather conditions. Weather Data Tracking
- I can use data visualizations as I Interpret and compare air masses IXL Science 8th DD.5
- I can use a model to understand cause and effect for air masses affecting weather. Simulating Air Mass Interactions and their effects
- I can differentiate between air mass types, source regions and properties and predict the impacts of air masses. Formative Task Air Masses
- I can model fronts and the air masses that they represent. Fronts lesson
Make-up work from absences / review air masses
Wednesday, December 6
Class To Do:
- Peer discuss and check Air masses Understanding
- I can collect data of weather conditions. Weather Data Tracking
- I can use a model to understand cause and effect for air masses affecting weather. Simulating Air Mass Interactions and their effects
- IXL log-in and bookmarking / password management
IXL Science 8th, DD.6 How do Air masses form?
Tuesday, December 5
Class To Do:
- Peer discuss and turn in Course Outline response
- I can observe patterns, ask questions, and generate hypotheses when examining a natural event. Weather Phenomena discussion
- I can collect data of weather conditions. Weather Data Tracking
- I can use patterns to draw conclusions. Air Masses
Air Masses Understanding
Set up science binder (by tomorrow)
Monday, December 4 - Welcome back to Science class!
Class To Do:
- Pass out Course Outline - begin course outline response
- I can share my current thinking in preparation for learning. Weather + Climate Pre-thinking
- I can observe patterns, ask questions, and generate hypotheses when examining a natural event. Weather Phenomena
- I can collect data of weather conditions. Weather Data Tracking
Continue Course Outline response
Set up science binder