Trimester 1 Work (including table of contents)
TRIMESTER 2 Work
Trimester 3 Work (Before Bridges)
Please Note:
The last day to make up any science assignments and assessments is Friday May 18
After that date, we will not accept ANY work other than from the Bridge Project
Science assignments for each day of class are described below.Use this page to guide you in your class activities, homework, and for getting caught up if you are absent.
Need to retake a test? Check this page for the requirements: Test Retakes 8th Grade Science
Thursday June 7th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Share the qualities of your bridge using a visual presentation.
Bridge Project
- Complete your group presentation for your bridge (see the Bridge Presentation Instructions).
- Make sure you have shared it with your teacher.
Websites with Bridges
CNN Travel: 24 of the world's most amazing bridges
The Best Bridges in the World
15 Most Famous Bridges in the World
Homework:
NONE
Wednesday June 6th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Determine which 8th Grade Team has built a bridge strong enough to survive to the final round!
Bridge Testing Today!!!
If we have time after testing, work on your group's Bridge Presentation.
Homework:
NONE
Tuesday June 5th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Research, design, and build a toothpick bridge that can withstand at least 50N of downward force on the center of its roadway.
Bridge Project Last Day- Finish the Bridge and Prepare your Presentation
- Use the presentation below to guide you through completing today's tasks for your bridge company.
- NOTE: You must finish your bridge today to be ready for testing tomorrow!!
- Done with today's tasks? See the Bridge Project website so you can find the next presentation and work ahead.
- Project Director: Do not forget to fill out your journal form during the last ten minutes of class
Homework:
NONE
Monday June 4th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Research, design, and build a toothpick bridge that can withstand at least 50N of downward force on the center of its roadway.
Bridge Project Day 13- Adding Cross Pieces
- Use the presentation below to guide you through completing today's tasks for your bridge company.
- NOTE: To be on schedule (and receive your team's full salary), your bridge must already be standing!!
- Done with today's tasks? See the Bridge Project website so you can find the next presentation and work ahead.
- Project Director: Do not forget to fill out your journal form during the last ten minutes of class
Homework:
NONE
Friday June 1st, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Research, design, and build a toothpick bridge that can withstand at least 50N of downward force on the center of its roadway.
Bridge Project Day 12- Standing up The Bridge
- Use the presentation below to guide you through completing today's tasks for your bridge company.
- NOTE: To be on schedule (and receive your team's full salary), you must be DONE building both sides of your bridge today
- Done with today's tasks? See the Bridge Project website so you can find the next presentation and work ahead.
- Project Director: Do not forget to fill out your journal form during the last ten minutes of class
SECOND JOBS ASSESSMENT
Each member of your team will receive a second Bridge Project assessment. To receive an "A", you must be done with your jobs by the end-of-the-day Wednesday AND both sides of your bridge must be completed. Individual assessments (half of your score) are as follows:
- PROJECT DIRECTOR: Entering your journal every day
- ACCOUNTANT: Balance sheet and spreadsheet are current and match each other
- ARCHITECT: Alternate views are done (worksheets at front of room) *
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Land has been cut *, boat and truck are colored and assembled
* NOTE: Your team will not be able to stand up your bridge until these tasks are done.
Homework:
NONE
Thursday May 31st, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Research, design, and build a toothpick bridge that can withstand at least 50N of downward force on the center of its roadway.
Bridge Project Day 12- Standing up The Bridge
- Use the presentation below to guide you through completing today's tasks for your bridge company.
- NOTE: To be on schedule (and receive your team's full salary), you must be DONE building both sides of your bridge today
- Done with today's tasks? See the Bridge Project website so you can find the next presentation and work ahead.
- Project Director: Do not forget to fill out your journal form during the last ten minutes of class
SECOND JOBS ASSESSMENT
Each member of your team will receive a second Bridge Project assessment. To receive an "A", you must be done with your jobs by the end-of-the-day Wednesday AND both sides of your bridge must be completed. Individual assessments (half of your score) are as follows:
- PROJECT DIRECTOR: Entering your journal every day
- ACCOUNTANT: Balance sheet and spreadsheet are current and match each other
- ARCHITECT: Alternate views are done (worksheets at front of room) *
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Land has been cut *, boat and truck are colored and assembled
* NOTE: Your team will not be able to stand up your bridge until these tasks are done.
Homework:
NONE
Tuesday-Wednesday May 29th and 30th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Research, design, and build a toothpick bridge that can withstand at least 50N of downward force on the center of its roadway.
Bridge Project Day 11- Finish Building the Sides
- Use the presentation below to guide you through completing today's tasks for your bridge company.
- NOTE: To be on schedule (and receive your team's full salary), you must be DONE building both sides of your bridge by the end of the day Wednesday
- Done with today's tasks? See the Bridge Project website so you can find the next presentation and work ahead.
- Project Director: Do not forget to fill out your journal form during the last ten minutes of class
SECOND JOBS ASSESSMENT
Each member of your team will receive a second Bridge Project assessment. To receive an "A", you must be done with your jobs by the end-of-the-day Wednesday AND both sides of your bridge must be completed. Individual assessments (half of your score) are as follows:
- PROJECT DIRECTOR: Entering your journal every day
- ACCOUNTANT: Balance sheet and spreadsheet are current and match each other
- ARCHITECT: Alternate views are done (worksheets at front of room) *
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Land has been cut *, boat and truck are colored and assembled
* NOTE: Your team will not be able to stand up your bridge until these tasks are done.
Homework:
NONE
Thursday -Friday May 24th and 25th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Research, design, and build a toothpick bridge that can withstand at least 50N of downward force on the center of its roadway.
Bridge Project Day - Begin Building the Sides
Today you need to continue your work towards building your bridge.
What you need to do today is based on how far you have gotten in the tasks at hand
What needs to be done today:
- Make sure you have finished and chosen your bridge design. Finished bridge designs need to be signed and checked by Mrs. Aguirre. You need to make sure to leave her your design so she can make a copy of it. See directions for this on SLIDE NUMBER 6 of this PRESENTATION
- Make sure you have completed your Bridge Building Permit (the blue form). See SLIDE NUMBER 7 of this PRESENTATION
- Make sure you have completed your First Construction Order correctly. See SLIDES NUMBER 8-9 of this PRESENTATION. Also, look at this PRESENTATION for how to place an order
- Get your order filled by going to the store when it is open. See SLIDE NUMBER 5 of this PRESENTATION for how to do this
- Get your supplies and start gluing the bridge. See SLIDES NUMBER 5-13 of this PRESENTATION for how to do this
Project Director: Do not forget to fill out your journal form during the last ten minutes of class
ACCOUNTANT- Make sure you are entering salary items and updating the spreadsheet for ONLY 5 MINUTES each period- the rest of the time you should be helping to glue the bridge
Homework:
NONE
Wednesday May 23rd, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Research, design, and build a toothpick bridge that can withstand at least 50N of downward force on the center of its roadway.
Bridge Project Day 9
Use the presentation below to guide you through completing today's tasks for your bridge company.
Done with today's tasks? See the Bridge Project website so you can find the next presentation and work ahead.
Project Director: Do not forget to fill out your journal form during the last ten minutes of class
Homework:
NONE
Tuesday May 22nd, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Research, design, and build a toothpick bridge that can withstand at least 50N of downward force on the center of its roadway.
Bridge Project Day 8
Use the presentation below to guide you through completing today's tasks for your bridge company.
Done with today's tasks? See the Bridge Project website so you can find the next presentation (Day 9) and work ahead.
Project Director: Do not forget to fill out your journal form during the last ten minutes of class
Homework:
NONE
Monday May 21st, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Research, design, and build a toothpick bridge that can withstand at least 50N of downward force on the center of its roadway.
Bridge Project Day 7
Use the presentation below to guide you through completing today's tasks for your bridge company.
Done with today's tasks? See the Bridge Project website so you can find the next presentation (Day 8) and work ahead.
Project Director: Do not forget to fill out your journal form during the last ten minutes of class
Homework:
NONE
Friday May 18th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Research, design, and build a toothpick bridge that can withstand at least 50N of downward force on the center of its roadway.
Bridge Project Day 6
Use the presentation below to guide you through completing today's tasks for your bridge company.
Project Director: Do not forget to fill out your journal form during the last ten minutes of class
Thursday May 17th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Research, design, and build a toothpick bridge that can withstand at least 50N of downward force on the center of its roadway.
Bridge Project Day 5
Use the presentation below to guide you through completing today's tasks for your bridge company.
Project Director: Do not forget to fill out your journal form during the last ten minutes of class
Homework:
Do Make Up Work for science.
The last day to make up any science assignments and assessments is Friday May 18
After that date, we will not accept ANY work other than from the Bridge Project
Wednesday May 16th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Research, design, and build a toothpick bridge that can withstand at least 50N of downward force on the center of its roadway.
Bridge Project Day 4
Use the presentation below to guide you through completing today's tasks for your bridge company.
Homework:
Do Make Up Work for science.
The last day to make up any science assignments and assessments is Friday May 18
After that date, we will not accept ANY work other than from the Bridge Project
Lesson & Homework Details for the Bridge Project
Tuesday May 15th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Research, design, and build a toothpick bridge that can withstand at least 50N of downward force on the center of its roadway.
Bridge Project Day 3
Use the presentation below to guide you through completing today's tasks for your bridge company.
If your team is still working on your dimensions worksheet, check your answers by completing the Bridge Dimensions Permit Application Form (your team will be charged $100 every time you complete this form).
If you finish your Design Meeting, move on to placing your first order using the second presentation below.
Homework:
Finish your Preliminary Bridge Design (NB123) -- you will need it for tomorrow's design meeting!
Do Make Up Work for science.
The last day to make up any science assignments and assessments is Friday May 18
After that date, we will not accept ANY work other than from the Bridge Project
Monday May 14th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Research, design, and build a toothpick bridge that can withstand at least 50N of downward force on the center of its roadway.
Bridge Project
Use the presentation below to guide you through completing today's tasks for your bridge company.
If your team is still working on your dimensions worksheet, check your answers by completing the Bridge Dimensions Permit Application Form (your team will be charged $100 every time you complete this form).
Homework:
Finish your Preliminary Bridge Design (NB123) -- you will need it for tomorrow's design meeting!
Do Make Up Work for science.
The last day to make up any science assignments and assessments is Friday May 18
After that date, we will not accept ANY work other than from the Bridge Project
Friday May 11th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Research, design, and build a toothpick bridge that can withstand at least 50N of downward force.
Bridge Project
Use the presentation below to guide you through completing today's tasks for your bridge company.
When your team is ready to check your dimensions worksheet, complete the Bridge Dimensions Permit Application Form (your team will be charged $100 every time you complete this form, so check your answers before submitting).
Homework:
Do Make Up Work for science.
The last day to make up any science assignments and assessments is Friday May 18
After that date, we will not accept ANY work other than from the Bridge Project
Tuesday May 8th, through Thursday May 10th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Demonstrate what you have learned in Science class this year.
Science NWEA
- Follow your teacher's instructions to complete this assessment. Don't worry if you don't finish Tuesday -- you will have all period Wednesday to work on it as well, if needed.
- You can earn money for your bridge company by demonstrating good testing behavior (focused on doing a good job on your own test and not distracting others from doing a good job on their tests).
- You will earn a bonus for your bridge company if you meet or exceed your Spring NWEA growth target goal.
- When you finish, write your score on your goal card (leave your score up on your screen!), then keep your card someplace safe (like your notebook!) until Mrs. Aguirre is ready to hand out bonus bucks.
What Do I Do When I'm Done?
Once you have finished your NWEA and recorded your score, you should work on (in this order):
- Bridge Type Notes: See the presentation from 5/7/18 to complete NB 120-121.
- Shapes Lab: Mute your chromebook, then use the Building Big Shapes Lab website to complete your worksheet. You may need to click to enable Adobe Flash Player, then select "Allow".
- Forces Lab: Use the Building Big Forces Lab website to complete your worksheet. You may need to click to enable Adobe Flash Player, then select "Allow".
- Video Research NotesSee the presentation below to complete NB122
- Bridge Builder Game:
Go to the Bridge Builder Game website. Please turn off both the music and sound by clicking on the buttons in the bottom right corner (they should be black when they’re off, not orange).
Play the game and try to reach at least Level 5.
Email a screenshot of your highest level to your teacher. You need to include your bridge in your screenshot!
Homework:
Finish NB 118-122 by Friday (NB 120-121 need to be done by Wednesday for full salary)
Monday, May 7th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Design and build a strong bridge out of toothpick "lumber".
Bridge Project
Learn about the Bridge Project -- the purpose, goal, rules, and more (see presentation below).
Use the presentation below to complete the Bridge Type Notes on NB 120-121.
Homework:
Fix any missing/incomplete assignments -- last day to turn in late work and retake assessments is Fri-5/18!!!
Get progress reports signed (handed out on Wednesday 4/25 in class)
Finish Notes on Nb 120-121
Science NWEA starts tomorrow!!
Monday, April 30th- Friday May 4th, 2018
CAASPP (State Testing) -- Minimum Days All Week!
Testing will take place in your period 3 class --
report to that classroom first thing each morning this week!
This Week's Schedule:
| Day |
Test |
Class Period |
| Monday |
Math Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) |
1 |
| Tuesday |
Math Performance Task (PT) |
2 |
| Wednesday |
English Language Arts (ELA) CAT |
3 |
| Thursday |
ELA PT |
4/5 |
| Friday |
CAST (California Science Test) |
6 & 7 |
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Shapes Lab
- Mute your chromebook, then use the Building Big Shapes Lab website to complete your worksheet (due at the end of class today-- your worksheet is your exit ticket!). You may need to click to enable Adobe Flash Player, then select "Allow".
- You will get paid a Bridge Company Salary next week for your completed worksheet (no salary paid for late work!), so use your time wisely today.
Finished early?
- Fix any missing and incomplete notebook pages and assignments for the Evolution unit (the last day to turn in late work and retake assessments is Fri-5/11!).
- Play the Bridge Builder Game (volume OFF, please).
Trimester 3 Work (Before Bridges)
TRIMESTER 2 Page
Trimester 1 Work (including table of contents)
Launch Unit Lessons
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