States of Matter Review

Today in class we reviewed the states of matter once again after viewing the following video: States of Matter we completed the following worksheet. Video Worksheet: States of Matter  We also finished up the vocabulary from yesterday which is located on yesterday's post.  

1st Quarter Winners for Science Student Of The Quarter

Every quarter I select 10 students who are performing well in class.  Each winner receives a Certificate of Awesomeness, candy and a $10.00 gift card to Noodles Express!  Congratulations on being AWESOME!

1st Period:  Devin Eckness, Josie Booth, Bayley Brennan

2nd Period:  Dakota Stevens, Alessio Lemmon

4th Period:  Bailey Massender

5th Period:  Chase Cripps, Ashley Ball

6th Period:  Shawn Hodgson, Caitlyn Streeter

Once again congratulations and thanks for working so hard!

Intro to Chemistry...

Today we reviewed the States of Matter.  Solids, liquids and gasses.  We viewed a Prezi over it, watched a Brainpop movie and then did some vocabulary.  All three things are available below.

Note:  If you need to view a Brainpop Video either for science or ANY subject feel free to use my userid and password!
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States of Matter Prezi

BrainPop Video: States of Matter

Chemistry Vocabulary 11/4/13

Happy Halloween and Last Day of the Quarter

Congratulations on making through the 1st quarter of your 8th grade year.  Be safe tonight and this weekend and we will see you back next week when we will be starting on Chemistry.  Just a little chemistry to help understand Earth Science better.

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Helicopter Lab and Conclusions

First of all, the students are doing amazing studying for their conclusion quizzes and getting A's!  Remember students will continue to take the conclusion quiz until they "master" it by getting an A.  I have all the review materials on my blog for students to access to study. 

For the rest of the week we will be designing paper "helicopters" - students will work in teams to design helicopters using 3x5 index cards.  On Thursday, students will enter their helicopters into four competitions - slowest descent, fastest descent, most accurate, and farthest lateral distance.

You can access the link to the lab paperwork by clicking here!

Conclusions...Labs and More

It's been a few days since I have posted.  I as well as a few colleagues were lucky enough to attend the NSTA conference in Portland thanks to the PTSA.  Today we finished up our gum lab and the data that went along with it.  We also took the conclusion quiz over for anyone with a B or below.  We are working towards mastery with the concept so students will continue to take the quiz all week or until mastery, whatever comes first.  This week, we have great review lessons using the scientific method and applying it to engineering helicopters.  On Thursday, anyone with a C or above will get to watch a movie and others will work on make-up work.  End of the quarter is Friday and NO SCHOOL FRIDAY!