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mgibbs
Thomas A. Blake Middle School Physical Science/Technology Instructor - Eagles Cluster - Grade 8
http://medfield.net
 
Hello and Welcome!



This website will provide links to important resources to be used in class and for homework assignments, as well as providing information regarding recent and upcoming quizzes and tests. Additionally, homework assignments for the week and important upcoming events will be posted here as well - students are reminded that "real time" updates occur on the whiteboard in class and should be recorded in their agenda books - the homework postings here are to be used as an emergency backup, as well as a resource for parents to see what each week in science will entail.




***Please note that I am available for after school help nearly every Tuesday and Wednesday - students should check with me at least a day in advance to verify my availability. I will also reserve Thursday mornings from 7:00 - 7:40 for the purpose of quiz/test make-up sessions. ***


***Below the homework section (which immediately follows), you will find a listing of when quizzes and tests were given, the date that scores were made available, and the date that they were sent home to be signed by parent(s)/guardian(s). Please monitor these listings periodically, and send along an email detailing any questions and/or concerns you may have.***





Each week, I will post weekly homework assignments here - feel free to email me at any time if you have any questions or need clarifications. Please check back frequently - updates will be posted as new assignments occur.


HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS



Due Monday, 6/1: work on powerpoint as needed



Due Tuesday, 6/2: work on powerpoint as needed - THEY ARE DUE AT THE END OF TUESDAY'S CLASS!!!



Due Wednesday, 6/3: bring in one cleaned 2-liter bottle and one 13-20 gallon trash bag



Due Thursday, 6/4: Chapter 18 reading questions worksheet
AND
if you haven't already done so, bring in one cleaned 2-liter bottle and one 13-20 gallon trash bag



Due Friday, 6/5: View PLANTETS POWERPOINT (see link below) and fill in DOUBLE SIDED NOTES SHEET
AND
if you haven't already done so, bring in one cleaned 2-liter bottle and one 13-20 gallon trash bag




Due Monday, 6/8: "Planetary Data comparision chart / non planetary solar system bodies" double-sided worksheet
AND
if you haven't already done so, bring in one cleaned 2-liter bottle and one 13-20 gallon trash bag



Due Tuesday, 6/9: if you haven't already done so, bring in one cleaned 2-liter bottle and one 13-20 gallon trash bag


Due Wednesday, 6/10: read pages 482-495 and complete reading questions worksheet
AND
if you haven't already done so,bring in one cleaned 2-liter bottle and one 13-20 gallon trash bag



Due Thursday, 6/11: work on waves / light review questions worksheet (officially due Friday)
AND
if you haven't already done so, bring in one cleaned 2-liter bottle and one 13-20 gallon trash bag



Due Friday, 6/12: waves / light review questions worksheet
AND
if you haven't already done so, bring in one cleaned 2-liter bottle and one 13-20 gallon trash bag






Due Monday, 6/15: gizmo worksheet and 5 online questions



Tuesday, 6/16: OPEN NOTES Astronomy test
AND
complete "spectral analysis lab" for today







***QUIZ AND TEST DATES:***


ATOMS QUIZ:

TEST DATE: WED, 3/18
SCORES GIVEN: MON, 3/23
SENT HOME TO BE SIGNED: FRI, 3/27
AFTER SCHOOL QUIZ CORRECTION SESSION DATES: WED, 4/8, AND THURS, 4/9



CONTINENTAL DRIFT / PLATE TECTONICS QUIZ:

TEST DATE: WED, 3/25 & THURS 3/26
SCORES GIVEN: THURS, 4/2
NOTICE SHEET SENT HOME TO BE SIGNED: WED 4/29
AFTER SCHOOL QUIZ RETAKE HELP SESSION DATE: TUES 5/12
BEFORE SCHOOL RETAKE QUIZ DATES: 7:00 A.M. THURS 5/14, AND FRI 5/15



WESTPOINT BRIDGE QUIZ:

QUIZ DATE: TUES 3/31
SCORES GIVEN: MON, 4/6
NOTICE SHEET SENT HOME TO BE SIGNED: WED 4/29
AFTER SCHOOL QUIZ RETAKE HELP SESSION DATE: TUES 5/12
BEFORE SCHOOL RETAKE QUIZ DATES: 7:00 A.M. THURS 5/14, AND FRI 5/15



TEMPERATURE / AIR PRESSURE / WINDS QUICK QUIZ:

TEST DATE: FRIDAY, 4/3
SCORES GIVEN: TUESDAY, 4/14
NOTICE SHEET SENT HOME TO BE SIGNED: WED 4/29
AFTER SCHOOL QUIZ RETAKE HELP SESSION DATE: TUES 5/12
BEFORE SCHOOL RETAKE QUIZ DATES: 7:00 A.M. THURS 5/14, AND FRI 5/15



THE MOON AND THE SEASONS QUIZ:

QUIZ DATE: WED 4/15
SCORES GIVEN: MON, 4/27
NOTICE SHEET SENT HOME TO BE SIGNED: WED 4/29
AFTER SCHOOL QUIZ RETAKE HELP SESSION DATE: TUES 5/12
BEFORE SCHOOL RETAKE QUIZ DATES: 7:00 A.M. THURS 5/14, AND FRI 5/15



FORCES, MATTER, ENERGY, VECTORS, AND PLANETARY MOTIONS QUIZ:

QUIZ DATE: THURS 5/7
SCORES GIVEN: 5/13
SENT HOME TO BE SIGNED: THURS, 5/28
AFTER SCHOOL QUIZ RETAKE HELP SESSION DATE: TBA
BEFORE SCHOOL RETAKE QUIZ DATES: Wed and Thurs 6/3 & 6/4



ASTRONOMY TEST:

TEST DATE: TUES 6/16
SCORES GIVEN: 6/18
SENT HOME TO BE SIGNED: THURS, 6/18
BEFORE SCHOOL RETAKE QUIZ DATES: In lieu of offering retakes, this test will be open notes








IMPORTANT DATES IN THE NEAR FUTURE:



SEE ABOVE FOR EXTRA HELP AVAILABILITY:





click here for information on rivers to which you can compare the charles for your LAB REPORT!



click here to access "appendix D", which is a glossary of important bridge terms for use in west point bridge activities



click here to view the PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES/CHANGES POWERPOINT



click here to see the PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHANGES VIDEO



click here for the STATES OF MATTER JEOPARDY GAME



click here for the ANSWER KEY to the STATES OF MATTER: TEMPERATURE AND DENSITY worksheet



the "phase changes unit review" powerpoint is HERE



TO FINISH THE ELEMENTS, COMPOUNDS AND MIXTURES DIAGRAMMING STATIONS ACTIVITY, click here to download the diagrams



click here to learn HOW DISSOLVING OCCURS ON A MOLECULAR LEVEL



SOLUBILITY JEOPARDY IS HERE



THE PERIODIC TABLE POWERPOINT is here



ANSWER KEY: continental drift / plate tectonics test review - CLICK HERE



Continental Drift, Seafloor Spreading, and Plate Tectonics POWERPOINT IS HERE



Plate Boundaries and Tectonic Processes POWERPOINT IS HERE



C. Drift / P. Tec. Diagrams "Pop Quiz" ANSWER KEY IS HERE



ECLIPSES POWERPOINT HERE



the lesson 10 & 11 earth's motions/seasons answer key is here



lesson 14 - seasons packet answer key is HERE



answer key to the SEASONS STATIONS ACTIVITY is here



the LESSON 16 packet answer key can be downloaded by clicking HERE



MCAS REVIEW life science packets 1 & 2 can be downloaded HERE



MCAS REVIEW earth science packet 1 can be downloaded HERE



MCAS REVIEW earth science packet 2 can be downloaded HERE



MCAS REVIEW earth science packet 3 can be downloaded HERE



MCAS REVIEW earth science packet 4 can be downloaded HERE



MCAS REVIEW 2006 mcas packet can be downloaded HERE



click here for TYCHO BRAHE powepoint



click here for COPERNICUS powerpoint



click here for EINSTEIN powerpoint



click here for GALILEO powerpoint



click here for KEPLER powerpoint



click here for NEWTON powerpoint



THE PLANETS POWERPOINT IS HERE!!!!!



the MIND-BLOWING "size and structure of the universe" powerpoint IS HERE!!!



the ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM / WAVE PROPERTIES powerpoint is here - just click!



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Last updated  2009/06/10 12:03:58 PDTHits  6639