It was great meeting parents and families at Back to School Night last Wednesday! It certainly was a busy week, and I hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend!
This week we will be reviewing our skills using the metric system and measuring. Students who have not turned in their signed Safety Contract this week will not be able to participate in the measuring activities next week.
Parents - be sure to check the Parent Internet Viewer to make sure your student has turned in all required paperwork from the beginning of the year. Students - if you need an extra copy of any of the handouts, please ask after class!
HOMEWORK
Tuesday (9/4): Signed Safety Contract (if not already turned in today)
Wednesday (9/5): None
Thursday (9/6): Graphing HW
Friday (9/7): Metric Mania Conversion Challenge
Friday, August 31, 2012
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Week of 8/27/12 - 8/31/12
This week, we will be learning about malleable intelligence, setting class and personal goals for the year, and observing safe science lab practices. We will also further our knowledge of the scientific method by practicing writing hypotheses and forming observations and inferences.
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
Back to School Night is this Wednesday, August 29! Classrooms will be open from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm to allow families to rotate through their student's schedule. See the school website or the handout that was sent home with your student for more information. I look forward to seeing everyone there!
HOMEWORK
Monday (8/27): Scienceography (if not already turned in)
Tuesday (8/28): None
Wednesday (8/29): Was Goldilocks a Scientist?
Thursday (8/30): Hilarious Hypotheses and Observations & Inferences
Friday (8/31): Parents and students read, sign, & return Safety Contract for Monday
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
Back to School Night is this Wednesday, August 29! Classrooms will be open from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm to allow families to rotate through their student's schedule. See the school website or the handout that was sent home with your student for more information. I look forward to seeing everyone there!
HOMEWORK
Monday (8/27): Scienceography (if not already turned in)
Tuesday (8/28): None
Wednesday (8/29): Was Goldilocks a Scientist?
Thursday (8/30): Hilarious Hypotheses and Observations & Inferences
Friday (8/31): Parents and students read, sign, & return Safety Contract for Monday
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Week of 8/20/12 - 8/24/12
We successfully completed our first week of school and are off to a great start!
Homework for this week is as follows:
HOMEWORK
Monday (8/20): (Signed Green Sheet due today); Supplies due Wednesday
Tuesday (8/21): Supplies due Wednesday; Parent/Guardian Letter & Survey due Thursday
Wednesday (8/22): Parent/Guardian Letter & Survey due Thursday; Scienceography due Monday
Thursday (8/23): Student Survey due Friday; Scienceography due Monday
Friday (8/24): Scienceography due Monday
*All homework assignments are due the following day unless otherwise stated.
*Don't forget about the required class supplies that are due Wednesday 8/22!
TEXTBOOKS
Students were assigned their physical science textbooks during class last week. Each student is responsible for the care of his/her textbook. It is up to the student and his/her family to replace any lost or damaged books. These books are only a few years old, so it is essential that we take good care of them to ensure they last for many more years! The books are a great resource for studying and practicing new material. They will be used frequently in class and will also be needed to finish homework assignments.
Homework for this week is as follows:
HOMEWORK
Monday (8/20): (Signed Green Sheet due today); Supplies due Wednesday
Tuesday (8/21): Supplies due Wednesday; Parent/Guardian Letter & Survey due Thursday
Wednesday (8/22): Parent/Guardian Letter & Survey due Thursday; Scienceography due Monday
Thursday (8/23): Student Survey due Friday; Scienceography due Monday
Friday (8/24): Scienceography due Monday
*All homework assignments are due the following day unless otherwise stated.
*Don't forget about the required class supplies that are due Wednesday 8/22!
TEXTBOOKS
Students were assigned their physical science textbooks during class last week. Each student is responsible for the care of his/her textbook. It is up to the student and his/her family to replace any lost or damaged books. These books are only a few years old, so it is essential that we take good care of them to ensure they last for many more years! The books are a great resource for studying and practicing new material. They will be used frequently in class and will also be needed to finish homework assignments.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Welcome!
Welcome to 8th grade physical science!
The science curriculum in grade eight emphasizes the study of physical science. The standards in grade eight present many of the foundations of physics and chemistry, including motions, forces, structure of matter, reactions, and the periodic table. Although these topics may seem challenging, we will learn how each one relates to daily life. Students will have an opportunity to apply what we have learned by participating in relevant hands-on activities, making observations, and asking questions.
The science curriculum in grade eight emphasizes the study of physical science. The standards in grade eight present many of the foundations of physics and chemistry, including motions, forces, structure of matter, reactions, and the periodic table. Although these topics may seem challenging, we will learn how each one relates to daily life. Students will have an opportunity to apply what we have learned by participating in relevant hands-on activities, making observations, and asking questions.
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