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Homework and Schedule for 2014/1015 Science 8 East at Wood Hill Middle Mr. Shenker media type="custom" key="26524976" = [|Click here] for new Homework and Class Page =

=Up coming science project: You will need to make a cube out of paper board or cardboard with sides of 7".= =Friday, October 17, 2014= Mr. Shenker is out Learning how to use a computer (the right way) HW: If you are looking to get ahead, try building some atoms here.

=Thursday, October 16, 2014= Note Check Lab - Investigating the Periodic Table with a game HW: Complete Handout from class (# of Protons, Nuetrons, Electrons) Complete notes from book if you are not already done.

=Tuesday/Wednesday October 14/15, 2014= Check that tests are signed Notes - Note taking from a text - what do we write, not too much and not too little. We will learn how together. Pages 76-79 in the Chemistry text book. Lab - Transferring electrons with plastic bags and balloon. Online Demo of lab


 * HW:** Finish Notes Pages 82-86

Exploring elements and atoms. We will learn about the the 3 subatomic particles, protons, electrons, and neutrons and their charges. We will learn how they were discovered and how they are organized. =
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= =Friday, October 10, 2014= Get tests back and go over Introduce the elements and their parts media type="youtube" key="Uy0m7jnyv6U" height="480" width="640"

Have test signed by parent Many of you are curios about temperature and particle motion. It is indeed interesting. Below is a movie about finding out how cold you could make something. It is too long for class but I know that some of you may enjoy it. It is from PBS's NOVA. Enjoy! media type="youtube" key="y2jSv8PDDwA" height="480" width="853"
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=Thursday, October 9, 2014= HW:Complete the questions from class (Handout titled Activity Sheet Chapter 1 Lesson 5)

=Wednesday, October 8, 2014= Test in class today Calculator How to graph sheet Bring in small water bottle (Poland Springs 16 or 20 for example) =
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= =Tuesday, October 7, 2014= Review online quiz for review Study for tomorrow's test Bring in small water bottle (Poland Springs 16 or 20 for example)
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 * Review Sheet**

=Monday, October 6, 2014= In class: Review in class on finding density with a dipstick

Review Sheet (New and Improved) The same review sheet from last quiz covers all materials for this quiz =
 * HW:** Test on Wednesday - you could try the online quiz again (look at last Friday for link and room number)

= =Coming up this week:= Monday and Tuesday will help prepare us for our large quiz/small test (75pts) on Measuring and Density Our quiz will be on Wednesday. Later this week we will begin investigating matter at the Atomic/Molecular level. We usually have a lot of fun with this. It includes dancing.

= =Friday October 3, 2014= Having fun with gasses - Density of carbon dioxide and air Proving that air is matter (basketball and pump) =HW:= Online Quiz Room **2581**

=Thursday October 2, 2014= In Class: Graphs due today Lab Floating and Sinking using the same liquids HW: Finish todays lab sheet =

= =Tuesday/Wednesday September 30/October 1, 2014= In class: Density of 3 liquids Lab collected in class to check numbers and Identification of liquids For Wed. Complete the graphing of Aluminum from the last lab. (see last Tuesday/Wed for copy of lab)
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=Looking Ahead= We will have another lab on density this week including the density of liquids We will begin to look into other characteristic properties towards the end of the week. No test or quizzes this week, look for one next week.

=Monday September 29, 2014= Check HW (Lab questions from last week) Go over lab and questions (make sure we understand) Graph data set on lab =**HW:**= Finish Graphing Data set and answering questions for our next class meeting

=Friday, September 26, 2014= Lab Safety in class Take lab safety home to complete Online Safety Quiz Flinn Scientific Student Safety Take on line Safety Quiz by Monday Morning Finish Lab Questions from Tuesday/Wednesday
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=Thursday= No School - Rosh Hashanah

=Tuesday/Wednesday, September 23/24, 2014= Blocks Density Lab of liquids/irregular shapes 12 substances in class, be sure you can find density of liquids, irregular shapes and regular shapes. =HW:= Due for Monday Finish Identifying substances Complete Questions 1-9 on lab (You do not need to do the graphing yet)

=Monday, September 22, 2014= Get back Friday's quiz, go over answers Practice volume of liquids and irregular shaped object =HW:= Have Quiz Signed my parent/guardian

This week we will review last week's quiz Continue working with density Measure liquids Find the volume of irregular objects.

=Friday September 19, 2014= Quiz

=Thursday September 18, 2014= Review week and concept mapping Prep for quiz tomorrow. HW: Quiz tomorrow - Review Sheet

=Tuesday/Wednesday September 16/17, 2014= Measuring Liquids How much water is available on Earth Extensions with Density and Graphing if time Review Sheet for Friday Quiz will be posted here soon
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=Monday September 15, 2015= In Class: Graphing - How to make powerful and clear graphs of your data HW: Post your ELA Essay Why Do we Explore HERE Take this quick Optional Survey on Recycling

=Preview of next week:=
 * Graphing our data
 * Measuring liquids
 * How much of the water on Ocean is drinkable?
 * Quiz on Friday

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= =Friday September 12, 2014= Dip stick (let's see what you know)

HW: Optional Survey

=Thursday September 11, 2014= Parent Open House Today Finish metal lab Start graphing Nothing new, complete last night's if you need to finish or make corrections
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=Tuesday/Wednesday September 9/10, 2014= In Class: Mystery metal lab, density, measuring length and volume Click the balance for practice! Complete Worksheet for Thursday (Measuring Matter) =
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= =Monday September 8, 2014= What is Matter (Stuff) From Atoms to our stuff media type="custom" key="26506316"

=Friday September 5, 2014= Share "Why Do We Explore" and display posters" If time - begin How We Explore with measuring Complete Notes on Why do we explore from class. You should have bullet points from all six concepts including the ship itself. See here for links on the last page of this presentation Notes should include
 * HW:**
 * 1) The Ship
 * 2) Past Reasons
 * 3) Human Health
 * 4) Energy
 * 5) Climate Change
 * 6) Ocean Health

=Thursday September 4, 2014= Why Do We Explore (the oceans)? 3 Day in class group project and mini poster/presentation Finish up today and present Friday.
 * HW:** No HW

=Wednesday September 3, 2014= Why Do We Explore (the oceans)? media type="youtube" key="Xp_FKanYefg" height="480" width="853" 3 Day in class group project and mini poster/presentation On a piece of paper (typed or hand written) describe in bullets or list your HW routine, then describe or take a picture of your work space. (due tomorrow)
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=Tuesday September 2, 2014= What is science (formal definition) Why Do We Explore (the oceans)? 3 Day in class group project and mini poster/presentation Presentation from class HW: Nothing tonight =

= =Thursday August 28, 2014= What is Science? Complete the following survey No rights and wrongs here, just answer the questions. Be sure to have a notebook for next week Enjoy the weekend! =
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= =Wednesday, August 27, 2014= Intro to Science (What is a theory?) HW: Get your supplies and bring them with you to class every day!!
 * In Class:**
 * Supplies:**
 * 1/2 to 1" three ring binder
 * Paper
 * Pen/pencil
 * Curiosity
 * A smile