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%