Week of 11/01/10 - 11/05/10

CONGRATULATIONS!
We recently finished the unit on States of Matter.  Below are the results of the unit test.  Great work everyone!

CLASS                         BIG GOAL                TEST AVERAGE
Astronomers                       80%                                  80%
Chemists                             83%                                  83%
Engineers                            85%                                  79%
Inventors                             85%                                  85%
Physicists                            86%                                  85%


COMBINING ATOMS & MOLECULES
Our classes are starting a new unit this week called Combining Atoms & Molecules.  Students will learn to identify and count elements in a compound, compare positive and negative ions, draw ionic and covalent bonds, and construct molecular models.  Several labs and class activities will be included in this unit.


ATOM MODEL PROJECT
Just a reminder - all atom model projects are due this Tuesday, November 2nd.  Atom models must include a key for that element.  All projects need to have the students' names and class already on it before it is turned in.  Students may drop off the project in Ms. TenBrock's room before school on Tuesday.  Projects may also be turned in after school on Monday.  Students who are completing the PowerPoint portion of the project may either print it out and turn it in with the project grading sheet or email it to Ms. TenBrock by Tuesday evening.  


HOMEWORK
Monday (11/01): Project due tomorrow!
Tuesday (11/02): Project due today!  Review ion notes
Wednesday (11/03): Review ionic bond notes
Thursday (11/04): None
Friday (11/05): Bring colored pencils Monday

Week of 10/25/10 - 10/29/10

HOMEWORK
Monday (10/25): Study all class work from last week
Tuesday (10/26): Chapter Review handout; Study!
Wednesday (10/27): Enrichment (extra credit)
Thursday (10/28): Number of Atoms in a Formula handout
Friday (10/29): Atom Model, Atom Key, and PowerPoint due Tuesday!

* Benchmark #2 in class on Monday!

* States of Matter unit test on Wednesday!

* Ms. TenBrock will be in the library after school on Tuesday and Wednesday to help students research their element and create a PowerPoint for their project.

Week of 10/18/10 - 10/22/10

STATES OF MATTER & PHYSICAL CHANGES
We are starting a new unit this week on states of matter and physical changes.  It will be a short unit and will conclude with a unit test the following week.


HOMEWORK
Monday (10/18): Review all class notes from today
Tuesday (10/19): Science Workbook pages 59-62
Wednesday (10/20): Bring colored pencils today and tomorrow
Thursday (10/21): Phases of Matter: Understanding the Main Idea
Friday (10/22): Study all notes from this week

• Benchmark #2 on Monday 10/25
• Unit Test on Wednesday 10/27

ATOM MODEL PROJECT
On Friday, students were assigned the Atom Model Project.  Students received a handout in class that includes all information for the project.  Here are a few key details and examples of the project:

• Due: Tuesday, November 2
• Part 1 (450 points)
• Work with a partner to create a 3D model of an atom
• Accurately include all protons, neutrons, and electrons
• Use materials from home (cotton balls, beads, foam balls, clay, wire, pipe cleaners, etc.)
• Ms. TenBrock has some supplies students may use
• Create a key to complement model
• Part 2 (50 points) 
• This part is optional, but is required in order for students to receive an A on the project
• Independently (without their partner), students will research their element and create a PowerPoint to turn in with their model
• Ms. TenBrock will be available to help with research and PowerPoint after school as needed

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to all the students for their hard work during our unit on atoms and the periodic table of elements.  Each class reached their big goal on the unit test last week! Great job - keep it up!

CLASS	BIG GOAL	TEST AVERAGE
Astronomers	80%	85%
Chemists	83%	89%
Engineers	85%	85%
Inventors	85%	88%
Physicists	86%	87%

Week of 10/11/10 - 10/15/10

PERIODIC TABLE POSTER - Due Monday, 10/11
The periodic table poster and worksheet are due Monday, 10/11 and will be collected at the beginning of class.  Students worked on the poster in class on Thursday and Friday before break, and they are expected to complete the poster and worksheet during their week off.  All posters must include a title, the student's name and class, and the worksheet attached to the back.  Email Ms. TenBrock with any questions.

UNIT TEST - Thursday 10/14
This week we will finish our unit on atoms and the periodic table of elements.  We will review as a class on Wednesday, and students will finish their study guide for homework that night.  Ms. TenBrock will be available during lunch and after school on Tuesday and Wednesday for additional review.  The test is on Thursday, 10/14 and will cover all state standards, objectives, and vocabulary listed on the objective list that students received at the beginning of the unit.  Let's work hard to reach our big goal!


HOMEWORK
Monday (10/11): Bring colored pencils tomorrow
Tuesday (10/12): Finish periodic table class work; Study for unit test!
Wednesday (10/13): Finish study guide!  Study for unit test!
Thursday (10/14): TEST today! (No homework besides the extra credit)
Friday (10/15): Atom Model Project (more info. to come)