Week of 4/15/13 - 4/19/13

CONGRATULATIONS!
Students in all classes did an excellent job on their forces unit test. Great job everybody! Here are the class averages:

• Astronomers: 87%
• Chemists: 81%
• Engineers: 85%
• Inventors: 84%
• Physicists: 80%

DENSITY & BUOYANCY

This week, students will measure and calculate the densities of 8 blocks. They will then use this data to predict and test if the blocks will sink or float in water. There will be a short quiz on Tuesday that includes the information we learned before break and this Monday. Students may use three note sheets to help them during the quiz. 

CST REVIEW
The science CST will be next week on Thursday, April 25th. We will spend a few days this week and next week reviewing in class and completing practice CST problems. Topics will include atoms, states of matter, the periodic table, chemical reactions, acids & bases, and living chemistry. Students are expected to review all class notes and practice problems every day in preparation for the test. We will continue the density unit the following week.

HOMEWORK
Monday (4/15): Finish lab report; Retake test at lunch; Density quiz tomorrow - study!
Tuesday (4/16): Structure of Matter practice problems; Review today's class notes
Wednesday (4/17): Periodic Table practice problems; Study today's notes & questions; Human Bingo due Monday
Thursday (4/18): Chemical Reactions practice problems; Study today's notes & questions; Human Bingo due Monday
Friday (4/19): Human Bingo due Monday; Study today's notes & questions