2018 Third Trimester Work (Before Bridges)
Friday, April 27th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Describe and explain the evidence that supports evolution.
Evolution of Snake Venom Video
Watch video and complete the worksheet
This assignment does NOT need to be made up if you were absent
NOTE: 4th period did not do this assignment due to the Talent Show/ 2nd Trimester Awards Assembly
Homework:
Finish any notebook pages that are incomplete
Deficiency Period ends today!!
Get progress reports signed (handed out on Wednesday in class)
Thursday, April 26th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Describe and explain the evidence that supports evolution.
Bill Nye Evolution
Watch video and take at least 10 notes on binder paper
Lines of Evidence Assessment Test
- Use your NB pages 104-114 to help you on this assessment
Finished Early?
Make sure that NB 104-114 have 4 stamps each
If you're done with everything else, complete some Extra Credit activities.
Homework:
Finish any notebook pages that are incomplete
Deficiency Period ends tomorrow!!
Get progress reports signed (handed out on Wednesday in class)
Wednesday, April 25th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Describe and explain the evidence that supports evolution.
Putting it All Together(NB114-115)
Use the presentation below to set up and complete this notebook page.
Homework:
Get Progress report signed
Finish NB 114
Open-notebook assessment TOMORROW on pages 104-114
Tuesday, April 24th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Describe and explain the evidence that supports evolution.
Cladograms (NB113)
Use the presentation below to set up and complete this notebook page.
Homework:
Get Progress report signed
Finish NB 113
Open-notebook assessment Thursday on pages 104-114
Monday, April 23rd, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Describe and explain the evidence that supports evolution.
Evidence Part 4: Fossil Record (NB 110-111)
Use the presentation below to set up and complete this notebook page.
Finished Early?
Make sure that NB 104-109 have 4 stamps each -- you will need these pages for the assessment on Friday (especially the "difficult" summarizing questions at the end of each page -- that's what the assessment is all about!).
If you're done with everything else, complete some Extra Credit activities.
Homework:
Finish NB 110-111
Open-notebook assessment Friday on pages 104-114
Friday, April 20th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Describe and explain the evidence that supports evolution.
Evidence Part 3: Embryo Similarities (NB109)
Use the presentation below to set up and complete this notebook page.
Homework:
Finish NB109
Thursday, April 19th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Describe and explain the evidence that supports evolution.
Evidence Part 1: Homologous Structures (NB 106)
Use the presentation from 4/18 (yesterday) to set up and complete this notebook pages.
Evidence Part 2: DNA Similarities (NB108)
Use the presentation below to set up and complete this notebook page.
Homework:
Finish NB106 (all) and NB108 (all)
Wednesday, April 18th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Describe and explain the evidence that supports evolution.
Evidence Part 1: Homologous Structures (NB 106-107)
Use the presentation below to set up and complete these notebook pages.
Homework:
Finish Boxes 1-2 of 106 and ALL of 107
Tuesday, April 17th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Describe Darwin's discoveries and conclusions about the origins of species from his voyage aboard the HMS Beagle.
Darwin's Theory of Evolution -- Reading & Notes (NB105)
Use the presentation below to set up and complete your notebook page.
BrainPop Evolution Videos (NB104)
Use the presentation below (from Monday 4/16) to complete this notebook page (at least the first two videos- Natural Selection and Charles Darwin).
Homework:
Finish Notes pages 104-105
Monday, April 16th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Describe how the Earth and its inhabitants have changed over time..
Life Has A History Webquest (GC)
Open this assignment in Google Classroom and follow the link and directions in the document to complete. Unfinished questions are homework.
BrainPop Evolution Videos (NB104)
Use the presentation below to set up and complete this notebook page.
Homework:
Finish Life Has A History Webquest in Google Classroom (GC)
Friday, April 13th, 2018
Bill Nye Biodiversity
watch the video and complete the notetaker in Google Classroom
(7th period will skip this assignment due to the Panoramic Photo- you can still do it though, for extra credit)
Homework:
None
Thursday, April 12th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Demonstrate what you have learned about fossils and how they provide evidence that the Earth and life change over time.
Fossils Assessment
Use notebook pages 98-103 to complete this assessment.
Life Has A History Webquest (GC)
After you finish your assessment, start on this Google Classroom assignment. We will continue it in class Monday(it is NOT homework).
Homework:
None
Wednesday, April 11th, 2018
OBJECTIVE:Explain what we can learn about Earth's history from studying fossils and rock layers.
Fossils Assessment Preparation
Review Rock Layers Clues (NB102)
Review Relative Dating (NB103)
HOMEWORK: Prepare for tomorrow's Fossils Assessment (open notebook based on pages 98-103)
Tuesday, April 10th, 2018
OBJECTIVE:Explain what we can learn about Earth's history from studying fossils and rock layers.
Relative Dating (NB103)
Use the presentation below to complete this notebook page.
If you were absent or missed any of this classroom activity, see the Relative Dating document to make up this assignment (MAKE A COPY of the document so that you can manipulate the rock layers cards).
Finished Early? You can:
Homework:
Finish NB103
Monday, April 9th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Explain what we can learn about Earth's history from studying fossils and rock layers.
Rock Layers Clues (NB102)
Use the presentation below to complete this notebook page.
Finished Early? You can:
Homework:
Finish NB102
Friday, March 30th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Explain what we can learn about Earth's history from studying fossils.
Layers of Time -- Fossil Game (GC)
Follow the link and directions in the Google Classroom document to complete this task.
Finished Early? You can:
Homework:
Finish Layers of Time -- Fossil Game (in GC)
Thursday, March 29th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Explain what we can learn about Earth's history from studying fossils.
Fossil Record -- Reading & Notes (NB100-101)
Use the presentation below to set up this notebook page and complete the reading and notes.
Homework:
Finish NB 100-101
Wednesday, March 28th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Explain what we can learn about Earth's history from studying fossils.
Fossils Activities & Observations (NB99)
Use the presentation from yesterday to complete your worksheet and notebook page.
Do not forget to submit your BrainPop Quiz score into the Google Classroom assignment
Fossil Record -- Reading & Notes (NB100)
Use the presentation below to set up this notebook page and complete the reading and notes.
Homework:
Finish NB 99
Tuesday, March 27th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Describe what a fossil is, how it is made, and the different types.
Foley Engineer Sound Presentations
If you haven't already, you will present your sound to the class.
Who Left Last? (NB98)
Use the presentation below to complete this activity.
Fossils Activities & Observations (NB99)
Use the presentation to guide you through this activity and complete your worksheet and notebook page.
Homework:
Finish NB98
JLHS 9th Grade Registration Form due tomorrow!
Monday, March 26th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Demonstrate what you have learned about waves.
Foley Engineer Sound Presentations
If you haven't already, you will present your sound to the class.
Waves Assessment
Use notebook pages 91-96 to complete this open-assessment.
I'm Done! Now What?
Complete the Desert Fish Pre-Assessment (due at the end of class)
Preview the Layers of Time Fossil Game (MUTE your chromebook first, please!):
- Read the introduction and familiarize yourself with the game
- Play the game (start with Level 1 and work your way up)
- Try and reach the point where you can successfully complete Level 3 every time you play.
Fix notebook pages or other assignments for regrading
Waves & Light Extra Credit Activities
Homework:
Completed JLHS Pre-Registration Form (due by Wed-3/28
Friday, March 23rd, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Get ready for high school!
JLHS Pre-Registration
Visit from a Logan high school counselor to get ready for 9th grade!
Check out JLHS's Course Registration page (including the Course Catalog) for helpful information.
Need a Contract for Honors/AP Classes?
Homework:
Completed and signed JLHS Course Preference form (due by Wed-3/28)
Open-notebook Waves Assessment on Monday (NB 91-96); Waves Review will be collected BEFORE the test, so use it to update your notebook this weekend!
Thursday, March 22nd, 2018
Foley Engineer Sound Presentations
With your partner, present your sound to the class.
Waves Review Worksheet
Finish working on this worksheet once you are done with your sound
Use your notebook to complete the worksheet- it is VERY similar to the real test!!
Use the worksheet to figure out what is missing from your notebook, and FIX IT!!
Homework:
Use the Waves Review worksheet to update NB 91-96 in preparation for Monday's open-notebook assessment
Notebook pages 91-96 will be graded tomorrow while the Logan Counselors are here -- make sure it's ready!
Wednesday, March 21st, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Present a sound effect you created and explain what the amplitude, wavelength, and frequency of the sound's waveform tell you about that sound.
Foley Engineer (NB96)
With your partner, be ready to present your sound to the class.
Use the presentation below to complete this activity (begins on slide #14).
We will begin presenting our sounds tomorrow.
Finished early? Work on any missing and incomplete notebook pages and assignments (NB91, NB 92-93, NB94, EM Spectrum Webquest)
Waves Review Worksheet
Start working on this worksheet once you are done with your sound
We will review this worksheet after we finish sound presentations tomorrow
Use your notebook to complete the worksheet- it is VERY similar to the real test!!
Use the worksheet to figure out what is missing from your notebook, and FIX IT!!
HOMEWORK: Open-notebook Waves Assessment next Monday on NB 91-96 -- make sure those pages are ready!
Monday, March 19th and Tuesday March 20th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Create a sound effect and explain what the amplitude, wavelength, and frequency of the sound's waveform tell you about that sound.
Foley Engineer (NB96)
Use the presentation below to set up for this activity.
You will have half of the period on Wednesday to finish with your sound recording.
Finished early? Work on any missing and incomplete notebook pages and assignments (NB91, NB 92-93, NB94, EM Spectrum Webquest).
HOMEWORK:
Finish NB96 - all boxes (NOTE- ou will have half of the period Wednesday to finish this page
Catch up on any missing & incomplete assignments: NB91, NB 92-93, NB94, EM Spectrum Webquest (GC)
Friday, March 16th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Use an oscilloscope to visualize sound waves and analyze how different sounds affect the shape of waves.
Oscilloscope Activity (NB94)
Use the presentation bottom right to set up and complete this notebook page.
BrainPop Waves (NB95)
Complete the worksheet for BrainPop Waves.
Tape the worksheet on NB95.
Homework:
Finish NB 94-95
Thursday, March 15th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Explain how do we measure and describe waves.
Wave Motion Lab (NB91)
Use the presentation below to set up your notebook for completing this in-class activity.
Homework:
Finish NB 91
Wednesday, March 14th, 2018
Happy Pi Day (3.14)!!!
OBJECTIVE: Get ready for high school!
CCMS Counselor Presentation
Ms. Silva will be sharing information you need to know to prepare for registering for and succeeding in high school.
Notebook pages 84-93 will be graded during the presentation.
Homework:
NONE
Tuesday, March 13th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Describe and draw the properties of mechanical waves.
Mechanical Waves Notes (NB 92-93)
Use the presentation below to set up your notebook and complete the reading and notes.
Unfinished notes are homework
Done with all of the above? You can:
Catch Up On Stuff -- Make sure you have finished ALL of the following:
NB 88-89: Behavior of Visible Light Notes
NB90: Light Challenege -- Is your drawing and description complete?
NB84: EM Spectrum videos -- Do you have all 4 boxes on this page filled in?
EM Spectrum Webquest (in Google Classroom)
Do EXTRA CREDIT for Trimester 3
Homework:
Finish NB 92-93
Monday, March 12th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Demonstrate what you have learned about the EM Spectrum and the behavior of visible light.
Light Kahoot! Review kahoot.it
Prepare for the quiz with a Kahoot! review -- go to kahoot.it and enter the code provided by your teacher.
Light Quiz
Open notebook quiz in Google Classroom based on NB 84-90.
Mechanical Waves -- Reading & Notes (NB92)
When you finish with your quiz, use the presentation below to start these notes (not homework -- we will continue with them tomorrow).
Done with all of the above? You can:
Catch Up On Stuff (You're welcome!) -- Make sure you have finished ALL of the following:
NB 88-89: Behavior of Visible Light Notes
NB90: Light Challenege -- Is your drawing and description complete?
NB84: EM Spectrum videos -- Do you have all 4 boxes on this page filled in?
EM Spectrum Webquest (in Google Classroom)
Do EXTRA CREDIT for Trimester 3
Homework:
NONE
Friday, March 9th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Research and describe how light behaves when it encounters matter.
Light Challenge (NB90)
Use the presentation below to set up your notebook and prepare for this activity.
Homework:
Finish NB90
QUIZ MONDAY!!
Thursday, March 8th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Research and describe how light behaves when it encounters matter.
Bill Nye Light Optics (NB86)
Tape the worksheet in to NB 86 (see the presentation to set up the page if you do not have a worksheet)
Use the presentation below to complete this activity.
Behavior of Visible Light (NB 88-89)
Use the presentation below (from yesterday) to finish the E-I notes for this article (also en Español).
Homework:
Finish NB 86
Finish all 16 notes for NB88-89
Wednesday, March 7th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Research and describe how light behaves when it encounters matter.
Behavior of Visible Light (NB 88-89)
Use the presentation below to start the E-I notes for this article (also en Español).
Homework:
Finish 8 notes for NB88 (first two pages of the article or the first four slides in the presentation)
:
Tuesday, March 6th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: SAVE Presentations
SAVE Hotline: (510) 794-6055
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact SAVE at:
save-dv.org
Or contact Sarah at:
sarahh(at)save-dv.org
Monday, March 5th, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Investigate and describe how light behaves when it encounters matter.
How Light Travels Inquiry (NB83)
Complete this in-class task.
Other Tasks
Complete the EM Spectrum Webquest in Google Classroom.
Use the presentation below to finish watching the videos on NB84.
Fix any missing and incomplete work -- Trimester 2 ends this Friday, March 9th!
Do some extra credit -- see the Waves & Light page.
Homework:
Finish EM Spectrum webquest
Finish NB 84 video notes
Finish NB87
Friday, March 2nd, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Describe and draw the appearance of visible light when viewed through a diffraction grating.
Diffraction Grating (NB85)
Use the presentation below to support your completion of this in-class activity.
Homework:
Finish NB 85
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Explain the relationship between energy, frequency, and wavelength in the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum.
Electromagnetic Spectrum Webquest (GC)
Follow the instructions and links in the Google Classroom document to complete through question #25 for this task.
EM Spectrum Videos (NB84)
Use the presentation below to set up and complete the top half of this notebook page.
Homework:
Finish all of the Electromagnetic Spectrum Webquest by Monday 3/5
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Explain the relationship between energy, frequency, and wavelength in the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum.
Electromagnetic Spectrum Webquest
Follow the instructions and links in the Google Classroom document to complete through question #25 for this task.
You will be given part of the period tomorrow to finish this activity.
Homework:
Finish through question #25 of the Electromagnetic Spectrum Webquest
2017
SCIENCE NOTEBOOK Table of Contents
OTHER Quarter 3 Assignments
Wednesday March 8, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Demonstrate what you have learned about waves.
Waves Assessment
You must turn in your Waves Review worksheet BEFORE you take the assessment -- this paper will not be accepted at any other time!
This is an open notebook assessment, based on pages 80-92. You may not use any other sources for this assessment!
Desert Fish
Read and thoughtfully respond to the Desert Fish pre-assessment (version in Spanish) for our next unit. It only matters what you think, not that you have the correct answer.
Finished early?
You can fix your science notebook, work on assignments for other classes, read a book, or do the Evolution word search.
Homework:None
QUIZ/TEST Wednesday March 8, 2017
NB Pages 86-92 and Review worksheet
Tuesday March 7, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Describe and present the sound effect you created and demonstrate what you have learned about waves.
Audio Engineer (NB92)
If you haven't already, present your sound effect to the class (you will be graded using the Audio Engineer Presentation Rubric). You should:
- Play your sound for the class.
- One partner shares: Describes HOW you made the sound and with what materials.
- The other partner: Describes the frequency, wavelength, and amplitude of your sound.
- Describe how you created it and its features (amplitude, wavelength, frequency).
Mythbusters -- Sound Energy: Can A Singer Break Glass?
Watch the video and complete the Mythbusters notetaker while your notebook gets graded.
Waves Review -- ASSESSMENT Preparation
Review the Waves Review worksheet in preparation for your upcoming assessment.
There are no questions on the test that are not covered by the review worksheet, so do a good job on it!
Use this review sheet to figure out what needs to be fixed in your notebook.
You may NOT use this for the assessment and you must turn it in BEFORE the assessment tomorrow (that is the only time it will be collected – you cannot turn this in late.)
Homework:Use the Waves Review worksheet to update your notebook
Monday March 6, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Describe and present the sound effect you created and demonstrate what you have learned about waves.
Audio Engineer (NB92)
Use slides 13-15 in the presentation from Fri-3/3/17 to complete your notebook page.
Present your sound effect to the class (you will be graded using the Audio Engineer Presentation Rubric). You should:
- Play your sound for the class.
- One partner shares: Describes HOW you made the sound and with what materials.
- The other partner: Describes the frequency, wavelength, and amplitude of your sound.
- Describe how you created it and its features (amplitude, wavelength, frequency).
Waves Review -- ASSESSMENT Preparation
Complete the Waves Review worksheet in preparation for your upcoming assessment.
There are no questions on the test that are not covered by the review worksheet, so do a good job on it!
Homework: Finish NB 92 & the Waves Review worksheet
Thursday and Friday March 2-3, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Create a sound effect using some other material (not by actually doing the effect) and describe the sound waves you created.
Audio Engineer (NB92)
Use the presentation below to complete this activity.
Homework: Finish NB 92
Notebook Page 92
Wednesday March 1, 2017
OBJECTIVE: How do we measure and describe waves?
Wave Motion Lab (NB87)
Use the presentation below to set up your notebook and complete this activity.
Homework: Finish NB 87-91
Notebook Page 87
Tuesday February 28, 2017
Objective: Describe wave properties and how to measure them
NB90-91: Wave Property Notes
Notebook Page 90-91
Monday February 27, 2017
Objective: Compare sound waves to determine their properties
NB 88: Online Oscilloscope
Use the presentation below and the task card at your lab table to complete this activity
Here is the link: Online Oscilloscope
BrainPop Waves
Use the presentation below to complete this activity
When your notes are done, take the quiz, then go to Google Classroom to turn in your score
Notebook Page 88-89
Homework: Finish NB 88-89
Friday February 24, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Demonstrate what you have learned about the behavior of light.
Notebook Update / Quiz Preparation
Use this time to get your notebook pages ready for today's quiz, specifically pages 82, 83, 84 and 85.
Once you're ready for the quiz, make sure you have finished notebook page 86 and any other pages without four stamps. You may also work on Google Classroom assignments.
Behavior of Light Quiz
Complete your quiz in Google Classroom. You may use your notebook, with pages 82-85 being the most useful.
Homework: None
Thursday February 23, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Describe the behavior of visible light when it encounters matter.
Light Challenge (NB86)
Use the presentation below to set up your notebook and complete the challenge.
Homework: Finish NB86
Notebook Page 86
Wednesday February 22, 2017
Notebook Page 82
Tuesday February 21, 2017
Notebook Page 84-85
Friday February 17, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Investigate and describe how light behaves when it encounters matter.
How Light Travels Inquiry (NB83)
Use the presentation below to complete today's task.
We will finish this investigation on Tuesday
What If I finish early?
- Make sure you have finished NB80 and the EM Spectrum Webquest from earlier this week.
- Check your grade and fix any missing and incomplete work (the deficiency period ends today!).
- If you are current on EVERYTHING (all notebook pages from 54 onwards have 4 stamps, all Google Classroom assignments are completed and correct), then watch (or rewatch) any (or all!) of the BrainPop videos below, take the quiz, and email the results to Ms. Aguirre to receive EXTRA CREDIT. You may retake a quiz as many times as you need to earn a score of 10/10.
Homework: Finish all of the Electromagnetic Spectrum Webquest as well as NB80-81
Notebook Page 83
Thursday February 16, 2017
Homework: Finish all of the Electromagnetic Spectrum Webquest as well as NB 81
Notebook Page 81
Wednesday February 15, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Investigate the relationship between frequency, energy, and wavelength in the EM Spectrum
Electromagnetic Spectrum Webquest (GC)
Complete this assignment in Google Classroom
Light Video Notes (NB80)
Use the presentation below to set up your notebook page and access the videos.
Homework: Finish all of the Electromagnetic Spectrum Webquest
Notebook Page 80
Tuesday February 14, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Investigate the relationship between frequency, energy, and wavelength in the EM Spectrum
Complete this assignment in Google Classroom
Monday February 13, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Create a claim about whether analog or digital signals are a better way to communicate into space and defend your claim with evidence and reasoning.
Analog or Digital CER Assessment
Use notebook pages 76-79 to complete this assessment.
Bill Nye Waves
Watch the Bill Nye Waves Video
and complete the worksheet .
Notebook pages 76-79 were graded while students worked on this task.
Homework: Finish the Bill Nye Waves worksheet
Friday February 9, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Determine the best way to communicate with neighboring star systems.
Analog & Digital Signals (NB 78-79)
Use the presentation below to complete this task.
You need to:
There will be a test Monday on this!
Here is the CER Rubric for your CER/ test Monday
Homework: Finish NB78-79 and prepare for your CER test Monday!
Notebook Page 78-79
Analog vs Digital Text Set- Readings 1-4
CER Rubric
CER conclusions template with sentence starters
Thursday February 9, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Determine the best way to communicate with neighboring star systems.
Bike Years Vs. Light Years (NB74)
Review the Conclusion Questions.
Analog & Digital Signals (NB 76-77)
Use the presentation below to complete this task.
Finished Early? You should:
- Make sure your notebook pages 54 onwards are complete (4 stamps per page) -- Fix if not
- Make sure all Google Classroom assignments, starting with PhET Gravity & Orbits, are complete and correct (and turned in!) -- Fix if not
- Continue working on the Astronomy Askings (NB72)
Homework: Finish NB76-77
Notebook Page 76-77
Wednesday February 8, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Determine the most appropriate method for us to send messages to other stars.
Bike Years Vs. Light Years (NB74)
Use the presentation below to answer the conclusion questions for this activity.
Notebook Page 72
Astronomy Askings (NB72)
- Complete the form in Google Classroom to submit any questions you still have about astronomy that we haven't yet covered in this unit. You can submit as many questions as you'd like.
- Set up NB72: Title the page "Astronomy Askings", then divide the page into four equal boxes (down and across the middle).
- Write one of your questions in the top left box, then use the internet to research and hopefully find an answer. Record what you find in the box where you wrote the question.
- For EXTRA CREDIT: Repeat for as many questions as you'd like -- each one will earn you points!
Homework: Finish NB74
Notebook Page 74
Tuesday February 7, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Determine the most appropriate method for us to send messages to other stars.
Bike Years Vs. Light Years
Use the presentation below to complete this task.
- Copy the question we are trying to answer and tape the data table at the top of the page.
- Complete the sorting task and record the results in your notebook.
- Read CPO PS 339 and answer the questions.
- Answer the conclusion questions on NB74.
Homework: Finish NB75
Notebook Page 75
Monday February 6, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Describe the different ways that stars are classified and explain the life cycle of a star.
Star Life Cycle Foldable
The presentation below includes:
- Set-up instructions on folding, cutting, and labeling the foldable
- Directions for completing the flaps
- The reading required to complete the foldable
Finished Early?
- Check notebook pages 54-71 for completeness. Use the links on the website's TOC to fix any pages that do not have 4 stamps (ALL pages should have 4 stamps except for 65 (which is blank).
- Check all of your Google Classroom assignments, starting with the PhET - Gravity & Orbits. Fix any that are not complete and turn them in. Send Ms. Aguirre an email that you have fixed them so she knows to grade them.
- Still looking for something to do? Watch any of the BrainPop videos below (use earbuds/headphones). Take the quiz and earn a 10/10 score (rewatch/retake the quiz if needed) and mail your quiz results to your teacher for EXTRA CREDIT.
Homework: Finish the Star Life Cycle Foldable
Stars LifeCycle Foldable
Friday February 3, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Describe the different ways that stars are classified and explain the life cycle of a star.
Classifying Stars (NB71)
Use the presentation below to set up and complete this notebook page.
Star Life Cycle Foldable
- Set up the foldable, including labeling all of the flaps.
- Read PH PS 608-613
- Start the foldable (we will continue on Monday)
Homework: Finish NB71
Notebook Page 71
Thursday February 2, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Collect and analyze evidence to solve a mystery involving strange occurrences that happened over a week's time.
The Mystery (NB69)
- Research any unanswered questions you have about your claim. These should be questions that you need to know the answer to in order to be more confident that your claim is correct.
- Now that you’ve had a chance to do more research, you should revise your claim. You can either change your claim or add to your evidence. You must also explain your reasoning. Do this as question #6 in the last row of NB69. Title this row "Revising My Claim," and then do. If you run out of space you can tape in a piece of binder paper.
Our Sun (NB70)
- Use the presentation below to read PH PS 546-550.
- Complete the notetaker about Our Sun.
- Use the presentation to complete the final questions on your notebook page.
Homework: Finish all of NB69 and NB70
Notebook Page 70
Wednesday February 1, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Collect and analyze evidence to solve a mystery involving strange occurrences that happened over a week's time.
The Mystery (NB69)
- Finish the Research Notetaker for all of the Information Sheets.
- Make a claim about who/what you think is the cause of all of the mysterious events and support your claim with evidence. (See the image below.)
- Write down any unanswered questions you have about your claim. These should be questions that you need to know the answer to in order to be more confident that your claim is correct.
Homework: Finish and record the research for all 10 of the Information Sheets on your Research Notetaker and then complete conclusion questions 3-5
Tuesday January 31, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Collect and analyze evidence to solve a mystery involving strange occurrences that happened over a week's time.
The Mystery (NB69)
Use the presentation below to complete today's task.
Tape the worksheet to page 69 flap style
Homework: Finish NB 69
Notebook Page 69
Monday January 30, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Collect and analyze evidence to solve a mystery involving strange occurrences that happened over a week's time.
The Mystery (NB 68-69)
Use the presentation below to set up and complete today's task.
Homework: Finish ALL of NB68 (all news flashes summarized) and the first row of NB 69
Notebook Page 68
Moon Phases Calendar
Friday January 27, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Demonstrate and explain how the the motion of the sun, Earth, and moon creates eclipses and tides.
Eclipses (NB66)
Tides (NB67)
Use the presentation from 1/26/17 to set up and complete these two pages of notes.
Seasons, Eclipses & Tides Quiz
When instructed to by your teacher, go to Google Classroom to access the quiz.
The quiz is open-notebook, mostly pages 62-67.
Finished Early?
- Check notebook pages 54-67 for completeness. Use the links on the website's TOC to fix any pages that do not have 4 stamps (ALL pages should have 4 stamps except for 65 (which is blank).
- Check all of your Google Classroom assignments, starting with the PhET - Gravity & Orbits. Fix any that are not complete and turn them in. Send Ms. Aguirre a private comment telling her that you have fixed them so she knows to grade them.
- If you have completed ALL of the above, for EXTRA CREDIT you can investigate the solar eclipse that will occur in August 2017. Use the internet for research (appropriate sites only, please!) and do your short report on binder paper. Be sure to respond to the following prompts in FCS that restate the question:
- What are its starting and ending times?
- What path will it take? (Who will be able to see it?)
- Where is the best place to view it?
- Will we be able to see it here in the Bay Area?
- What precautions do you need to take to view it safely?
- Still looking for something to do? Complete the BrainPop quizzes for any video we watched yesterday or today (use earbuds/headphones). Earn a 10/10 score (rewatch/retake the quiz if needed) and mail your quiz results to your teacher for EXTRA CREDIT.
BrainPop Seasons
BrainPop Solstice & Equinox
Brain Pop Eclipses
Brain Pop Tides
Homework: None
Thursday January 26, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Demonstrate and explain how the the motion of the sun, Earth, and moon creates eclipses and tides.
BrainPop Seasons / BrainPop Solstice & Equinox (NB62)
Eclipses (NB66)
Tides (NB67)
Use the presentation below to set up and complete these two pages of notes.
Finished Early?
- Check notebook pages 62-67 for completeness, as this is what you will be quizzed on tomorrow. Use the links on the website's TOC to fix any that are incomplete or incorrect. Raise your hand for stamps when finished.
- Check the rest of your notebook for quarter 3, starting at page 54. Fix any pages that do not have 4 stamps (ALL pages should have 4 stamps except for 65 (which is blank). Raise your hand for stamps when finished.
- Check all of your Google Classroom assignments, starting with the PhET - Gravity & Orbits. Fix any that are not complete and turn them in. Send Ms. Aguirre a private comment that you have fixed them so she knows to grade them.
- If you have completed ALL of the above, for EXTRA CREDIT you can investigate the solar eclipse that will occur in August 2017. Use the internet for research (appropriate sites only, please!) and do your short report on binder paper. Be sure to respond to the following prompts in FCS that restate the question:
- What are its starting and ending times?
- What path will it take? (Who will be able to see it?)
- Where is the best place to view it?
- Will we be able to see it here in the Bay Area?
- What precautions do you need to take to view it safely?
Homework: Finish NB 62, 66, and 67
Open-notebook quiz tomorrow (based on NB62-67) on seasons, eclipses, and tides (the quiz is mostly on seasons, but you will need to explain what causes eclipses and tides)
Notebook Page 66-67
Wednesday January 25, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Demonstrate and explain how the motion of the Earth and moon around the sun create the phases of the moon and Earth's seasons.
Bill Nye -- Earth's Seasons (GC)
Watch the video and complete the Google Classroom document.
Homework: Finish Bill Nye Earth's Seasons in GC
Tuesday January 24, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Demonstrate and explain how the motion of the Earth and moon around the sun create the phases of the moon and Earth's seasons.
The Reasons for the Seasons (NB63)
- With your group, observe the effect of light on the Earth for each season and complete the first three rows of the table on the worksheet.
- Cut out the globe pictures and glue them in the fourth row of the table for the appropriate season.
- Answer the conclusion questions in your notebook using FCS that restate the question.
Seasons Notes (NB64)
Use the presentation below to set up your notebook and complete the Seasons Notes.
Homework: Finish Conclusions Page 63
Notebook Page 64
Monday January 23, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Demonstrate and explain how the motion of the Earth and moon around the sun create the phases of the moon and Earth's seasons.
The Reasons for the Seasons (NB63)
Observe the class demonstration of how the 23.5 degree tilt of the Earth creates the seasons as Earth orbits the sun and complete the Pre-Lab questions on your worksheet.
With your group, observe the effect of light on the Earth for each season and complete the first three rows of the table on the worksheet. (We completed 0-2 stations today, depending on your class period. We will complete the rest tomorrow.)
NOTE: This activity was continuation on 1/24/17. If you are missing any information for your worksheet, see the alternate assignment directions.
Homework: None
Friday January 20, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Demonstrate and explain how the motion of the Earth and moon around the sun create the phases of the moon.
Moon Phases WebQuest (GC)
Open the Moon Phases WebQuest assignment in Google Classroom and follow the links and directions to complete.
Homework: Finish Moon Phases WebQuest
Thursday January 19, 2017
No class due to PSAT testing
6th and 7th periods had an engineering challenge to build an air rocket- this was not a graded assignment and does not need to made up
Wednesday January 18, 2017
Use the website below to help you fill out your Moon Phases Worksheet- Tape it to NB61
MoonMatch Game
Tuesday January 17, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Demonstrate and explain how the motion of the Earth and moon around the sun create the phases of the moon.
Moon Phases Modeling (NB60)
Use the presentation below to complete the classroom activity and your notebook page.
Homework: Finish NB60
Notebook Page 60
Thursday January 12, 2017
Notebook Page 58
Wednesday January 11, 2017
Notebook Page 59
Tuesday January 10, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Explain how technology developed for space exploration can benefit humans on Earth.
Using Space Science On Earth -- Reading, Notes, and Questions
Use the presentation below to set up and complete this task on binder paper. It is an exit ticket, due at the end of class. A completed assignment has:
- At least 12 Evidence-Interpretation notes from the reading of PH PS pg. 520-524
- All questions from pg.524 answered in full, complete sentences that restate the question at the start of the answer.
Finished Early?
If you finish your notes before the end-of-the period, you can:
- Work on any quarter 2 assignments that you need to fix
- Earn some extra credit by reading the article NASA Technologies Benefit Our Lives and filling in the notetaker. You get extra credit for each item you complete.
Homework: Fix Q2 assignments this week! (how is your Solar System Scale Model ASSESSMENT in Google Classroom?)
Using Space Science on Earth
Monday January 9, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Describe and draw the role and effect of gravity in the orbits of solar system objects.
Gravity & Orbits Quiz
Use notebook pages 54-57 to complete this quiz.
Homework: Fix Q2 assignments this week! (how is your Solar System Scale Model ASSESSMENT in Google Classroom?)
Friday January 6, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Describe and draw the role and effect of gravity in the orbits of solar system objects.
PhET - Gravity & Orbits (GC)
Follow the link and instructions in the Google Classroom document to complete this task.
Finished Early? Earn some EXTRA CREDIT
Choose any of the BrainPop videos, login (see the information posted in class or email your teacher), watch them (use earbuds or headphones, please!), then complete the quiz. Retake the quiz as needed until you earn 100%, then email your results to your teacher.
Homework: Finish PhET - Gravity & Orbits
Thursday January 5, 2017
OBJECTIVE: Describe and draw the role and effect of gravity in the orbits of solar system objects.
Gravity & Orbits Activity (NB 56-57)
Review Activity 1 and correct your drawings on the worksheet (if needed).
Use the Task Card (shown below) to complete Activity 2 and record your data on the worksheet.
Answer the Activity 2 questions (E-J) in the notebook using FCS. You may also use NB57 if you run out of room on NB56.
Homework: Finish all of the gravity and orbits activity on NB 56- 57
OBJECTIVE: Describe and draw the role and effect of gravity in the orbits of solar system objects.
Notebook Page 56-57
Gravity & Orbits Lab Activity- (NB 56)
Tape the worksheet on notebook page 56.
Use the Task Card (shown below) to complete the activity and the worksheet.
Homework: Finish questions on worksheet/ NB 56
Task Card
OBJECTIVE: Describe and draw the role and effect of gravity in the orbits of solar system objects.
Gravity & Motion - Reading & Notes (NB 54-55)
Use the presentation below to:
- Set up your notebook
- Read PH PS 474-477
- Take Evidence-Interpretation notes on the reading
Notebook Page 54-55
Homework: Finish NB 54-55
Finished Early? Earn some EXTRA CREDIT
Choose any of the BrainPop videos, watch them (use earbuds or headphones, please!), then complete the quiz. Retake the quiz as needed until you earn 100%, then email your results to your teacher.
Patterns in Planetary Properties (NB 52-53)
- Use the presentation below to take a virtual gallery walk and review your classmates' claims about grouping the planets.
- Record your notes and thoughts on NB53 as you compare their groupings to your group's claim.
- Revise or add to your claim based on what you observed from other groups.
Notebook Page 53
2016
Monday 7 March 2016- Finish TinFoilTitanic Test
TinFoil Rubric
After you finish your TinFoilTitanic Test in Google Classroom, work on the notes described below:
Homework:
Finish Notes NB 79
Friday 4 March 2016- PSAT Testing Day
No science class due to the PSAT test.
We will finish out test on Monday
Thursday 3 March 2016- Sub Day
Students,
Sorry I cannot be there today- I have a personal matter I need to take care of with my family
I will be back tomorrow for the PSAT test
Get started with your work right away- you have a lot to do!
- Today you need to complete your Tin Foil Titanic ASSESSMENT in Google Classroom
- Use your notes (not anyone else's) from your notebook pages 71-77 to help you write your conclusion
- Make sure to follow the directions in the columns on the right to be sure you do not forget anything
- If you have trouble getting started with your conclusion, ask Ms Castellanos or Mr Kralj to let you use the sentence starter template
- You MUST turn in this assignment today before you leave!! You cannot work on it at home, so work hard and finish on time!!
- When you finish, AND turn it in, you may choose to:
- work on make up work in your notebook or in google classroom
- work on the King Bling Fixit- (ask Mr Kralj for your paper if I forgot to give it back to you)
- do the extra credit puzzle- ask for one from Mr Kralj
Work hard, be good- I will see you all tomorrow<
Mrs Aguirre
Wednesday 2 March 2016- Collaboration Day (1:59 dismissal)
Tinfoil Titanic Challenge -- Reflection (NB 76-77)
- Here are the all of the results/data from Mrs. Aguirre's, Vargas', and Jolley's classes.
- Class discussion of results
- Students to add to their reflections on NB 77
Tuesday 1 March 2016
Tinfoil Titanic Challenge -- Results & Reflection (NB 76-77)
Set up the data table on NB76.
Answer question 1 on NB77.
Sink the boats and record the data! Here are the all of the results/data from Mrs. Aguirre's, Vargas', and Jolley's classes.
Complete the reflection questions on NB77.
Monday 29 February 2016
Our Final Boat Design (NB75)
- Use the presentation below (see Fri-2/26/16) to complete this notebook page.
- Design Meeting: Team discusses results from mini-boat testing. Evaluate data and decide which features to incorporate into your team's final boat.
- Answer the questions from the presentation below at the top of NB75 (leave the bottom half for your design).
- Draw a sketch of your team's final boat, including dimensions and the location of popsicle sticks and tape. Every team member needs to have the same sketch in their notebook!
- Finished Early? Calculate how much mass (and how many pennies) your team's final design should hold. For help, see Activity B in the Archimedes' Principle assignment in Google Classroom. You can put your calculations on the same page as your sketch (NB75).
Homework:
Finish Our Final Boat Design (NB75)
Friday 26 February 2016
Build a Better Boat Testing & Final Boat Design (NB 74-75)
- NOTE: You will not be allowed to build a boat if your notes (NB72-73) are not complete- see yesterday's presentation to finish these
- Use the presentation below to set up your notebook for boat testing
- Make a data table of some sort to collect AS MUCH information as possible about each of your group's designs (see board for ideas)
- After testing each boat, have a design meeting to decide which design your group will use for your final boat
- Your goal is to test, meet, AND design your final boat today!!
- Final Boat Testing on Monday- how well will your boat do in Lake Aguirre?
Thursday 25 February 2016
Build a Better Boat Notes & My First Boat Design (NB 72-73)
- Use the presentation below (see Wed-2/24/16) to complete this notebook page.
- If you haven't already, finish your Build a Better Boat notes.
- Use your notes to sketch your first boat design -- make sure to draw arrows connecting your notes to your design!
- If you have both pages stamped, you may go to your station to start building your boat design.
Homework:
Finish Build a Better Boat & My First Boat Design (NB 72-73)
Wednesday 24 February 2016
Video: Bill Nye Buoyancy
- While students watched the video, I checked Notebook pages 61-71
- Open the document inGoogle Classroom, then complete it as you watch the video
- Bill Nye Buoyancy video
- Please do not forget to turn it in so I can grade it
Build a Better Boat Notes- NB 72
Set up NB page 72 according to the presentation below
Complete the first 3 rows of the notetaker
We will complete the rest tomorrow in class
Homework:
Finish Bill Nye Assignment in Google classroom
Finish first 3 boxes of NB page 72
Tuesday 23 February 2016
Finish the Archimedes Principle Assignment in Google classroom
- Go to Google Classroom
- Open the "Archimedes Principle" Assignment
- Complete the rest of the assignment (Parts B and C)
- The assignment is due tomorrow
Homework:
Finish Archimedes Principle Assignment in Google classroom
Monday 22 February 2016
1. Finish Film Can Lan and conclusions NB 71
(See presentation below)
2. Start the Archimedes Principle Assignment in Google classroom
- Go to Google Classroom
- Open the "Archimedes Principle" Assignment
- Complete the Warm Up and Part A
- The rest we will finish tomorrow in class
Homework:
Finish NB 71
Friday 19 February 2016- Sub Day
Sorry I cannot be in class today- I have a meeting at the district office about our new science curriculum
Today you need to:
- Read CPO pages 82-84
- Complete the worksheet provided in class
- For the drawings, they must be neat, and have all of the force vectors labelled
- Don't forget to draw larger arrows for larger forces!!
- If you finish early, turn the worksheet over, and answer the section review questions from page 87 on the back for EXTRA CREDIT!!
- This assignment is due at the end of the period- you may NOT take it home to finish. You may, however, choose to do the section review questions on binder paper for extra credit- those you can take home to finish if you like
Worksheet for absent students
Done with everything early?
If everything is done, make sure you have completed all of your notebook pages for this unit, including:
- Notebook page 66- Buoyancy Video Notes
- Notebook 67- Eureka video notes
- Notebook 68- Vector Notes
- Notebook 71- Film Can Lab- worksheet only- we will do conclusions on Monday
Homework:
None- we will finish the lab and conclusions for NB 71 on Monday-
Thursday 18 February 2016
Eureka Buoyancy
Finish notes on notebook 67 (see presentation fro Wednesday below if you missed something yesterday
Film Can Lab- NB 71
Tape the data sheet into your notebook on page 71- flappie style
Follow the procedure printed at lab tables
Fill in the data sheet
Answer the conclusion questions on NB 71 - under the flappie worksheet
Homework:
None- we will finish the lab and conclusions for NB 71 on Monday-
Wednesday 17 February 2016- Collaboration schedule- 1:59 dismissal
Tuesday 16 February 2016
Letter to King Bling (Density ASSESSMENT)
You will need a piece of binder paper and a pencil to complete this task.
Please write your name and class period in the upper right corner of your paper.
Click on the image below to view the details for today's assessment. NOTE: This is an open-notebook assessment, so use your King Bling & Penny Analysis information on pages 64-65 to help you.
When you are finished, turn over your assessment and start on the task below. You MUST complete this assessment in class today -- you cannot take it home!
Buoyancy Video Notes
Open your notebook to page 66- Title it: "Buoyancy Video Notes"
Watch each of the videos linked below (use earbuds!!).
Take notes about each video -- a minimum of four notes per video, plus at least one interpretation (I wonder ..., this reminds me of ..., etc.).
These notes are due later this week.
Float or Sink Steve Spangler
Why do Things Float
Buoyancy
Buoyancy and the Titanic
Homework: None
Friday 12 February 2016
King Bling and the Copper Caper & Penny Analysis (NB 64-65)
- Use the presentations below (also see Wed-2/10/16) to help you complete today's tasks.
- Finalize your team's plan to determine whether or not pennies are made out of copper.
- Copy your plan into your notebook (all team members must have this done!).
- Materials manager completes a Materials Request form and submits it to the teacher.
- Receive materials and begin testing. Don't forget to record your data as you go!
- Once you're done testing, clean up and return your materials.
- Work on the Penny Analysis (NB64). Do a good job -- you will be allowed to use this page while completing the assessment on Tuesday for which you will be writing a letter to the king.
Homework: Finish King Bling & Penny Analysis (NB 64-65) in preparation for Tuesday's assessment of a letter to the king reporting your findings
Thursday 11 February 2016: Sub Day
Density Readings
- Complete the Density Readings Notetaker -- the texts are on the Density Webpage.
- As you review these texts, look for ways they can help you answer the question "Are pennies made of copper?"
- This is due at the END OF THE PERIOD!!! You may not take it home and it will not be accepted late, so don't forget to turn it in.
- If you finish early, add new boxes on the back and continue reading and taking notes on the texts. You will receive extra credit for every additional text you complete.
Density Webpage
Density Notetaker (for absent students)
Homework: NONE
Wednesday 10 February 2016
King Bling and the Copper Caper
- Review the presentation below with your group to get ready for your design challenge
- Set up NB 65 using the presentation
- Develop your plan for solving the problem, and get your materials request from filled out
- Once you have a plan (all members of group have it in their NB), you can get materials and begin investigating
Homework:
Complete NB 65- your plan;
Bring earbuds for watching a short video in class tomorrow
Tuesday 9 February 2016
Homework:
Complete your Density poster in your notebook page 63
Friday 5 February 2016
Density of Water (NB 62)
- Use the presentation below to complete today's lab activity.
- Set up NB62 so you are ready for the activity.
- Collect data with your group and calculate the densities.
- Add your table's DENSITY data to the class spreadsheet (make sure you click on the tab at the bottom left for your class period and that you put the data in the column for your lab station).
- Clean up and return to your seats, then work on the Conclusion Questions.
Density Lab SE (Google Classroom)
- Finish this assignment from yesterday!!
Homework:
Complete the density calculations for Density of Water (third column of the table) and enter them in the class spreasheet (NB62)
Thursday 4 February 2016
Today's assignment is in the Google Classroom.
Homework:
Complete the Google Classroom Density Lab assignment
Tuesday 2 February 2016 and Wednesday 3 February 2016- Minimum Days- NWEA Testing
Mass and Density (NB 60-61)
Finish the density calculations and the questions. (get it stamped!!)
BrainPop - Measuring Matter
Watch (or rewatch) the BrainPop video on Measuring Matter.
Take the Pop Quiz in Classic Mode.
Attach a screen shot of your results to the Google Classroom Measuring Matter assignment.
Homework:
Complete the Google Classroom Measuring Matter assignment
Monday 1 February 2016
Use pages 60- 61 in your noteboo for today's activity
Homework:
Finish NB 60-61 Density calculations
Friday 29 January 2016
No Chromebook Usage today- please leave your chromebooks in your lockers
Notebook grading of pages 50-57
While notebooks are being graded, students will watch a video on the evolution of snake venom
They will take notes as they watch
You can view the video by accessing my YouTube Science Playlist
Homework:
Do makeup work in your notebook- remember: 4 stamps on every page!!
Thursday 28 January 2016
GoGuardian Chromebook Monitoring
We are piloting a chromebook classroom management tool, GoGuardian. You need to make sure you are signed into your chromebook with your school email account. Remember to have only academically-appropriate content open on your chromebook during class time as this software allows for monitoring of your activities in real-time for the duration of our class period.
Chemical Reactions Test
This is an open-note test! You may use only the Chemical Reactions Practice Test assignment in Google Classroom and notebook pages 46-59 to help you.
Click on the link below and sign-in to Quia. Then WAIT PATIENTLY FOR ME TO GIVE YOU THE SECRET WORD, which I will not do until everyone is ready to start the test.
Chemical Reactions Test 2016
Forgot your log in? Click here, then choose "forgot my username" or "forgot my password"
Finished early?
Make sure all of your Google Classroom assignments for this quarter are complete and turned in
- Chemical Reactions Practice Test
- Balancing Chemical Equations
- Reactants, Products, and Leftovers (if you finish this one, send me an email- I have already graded this assignment)
Homework:
Finish Mass and Density notebook set up (NB 60-61)
Wednesday 27 January 2016
GoGuardian Chromebook Monitoring
We are piloting a chromebook classroom management tool, GoGuardian. You need to make sure you are signed into your chromebook with your school email account. Remember to have only academically-appropriate content open on your chromebook during class time as this software allows for monitoring of your activities in real-time for the duration of our class period.
Go to https://enroll.goguardian.com
Period 1 Science: R285MN
Period 2 Science: UBMPVX
Period 3 Science: JT3FB9
Reactions in a Beaker (NB57)
Use the presentation below to guide you in completing the Reflection Questions on the left notebook page (NB58).
Chemical Reactions Practice Test
Open the Chemical Reactions Practice Test assignment in Google Classroom. You will be allowed to use this on the open-notes test tomorrow, so do a good job!
Homework:
Finish Chemical Reactions Practice Test assignment (GC) -- Test tomorrow on notebook pages 48-57!!!
Tuesday 26 January 2016
Reactions in a Beaker (NB57)
Tape the Reactions in a Beaker worksheet flap-style on NB57.
Use notebook pages 43 and 46 (or CPO pages 208 and 202) to complete Part A of the worksheet (write your answers on your notebook page!).
Follow the directions at your lab station to complete the four reactions described (or as many as you can finish in one class period). Don't forget to complete Part B -- observing and describing your reactants -- BEFORE you do any of the reactions!
Homework:
Finish Reactions in a Beaker Parts A & B and any missing observations from the procedures your group did (NB57)
Monday 25 January 2016 (QUIZ!! Is your notebook ready?)
Pop Quiz - You may use Notebook pages 48-56 to help you with this quiz
Your finished quiz is your pass out of class today
Explore Learning BalancingChemEquations
- After the quiz, you need to get your device and navigate to Google Classroom
- Open the BalancingChemEquations Assignment
- Follow the instructions on the document to answer all of the questions
- You will need to access the gizmo at Explore Leraning: Balancing Chemical Reactions
- If is asks you to log in (it will after 5 minutes of using the gizmo), use the following info:
username: CCMSHawks
Password: hawks16
Homework:
Finish Google classroom assignment:
Friday 22 January 2016 (POP QUIZ!! Is your notebook ready?)
The Law of Conservation of Mass (NB 56)
- Tape worksheet on NB56 flap-style (so you can write underneath it).
- Read the middle paragraph on CPO pg. 205 and complete question #1 at the top.
- Follow the directions on the tray and use the coins to complete the data table.
- Clean up the coins and return to your seat.
- Answer all of the remaining questions. You can use your notebook page for answering question 6 so that you have enough room for a good answer.
- Use any remaining time to make sure your notebook is ready for your pop quiz!!
Pop Quiz - You may use Notebook pages 48-56 to help you with this quiz
Your finished quiz is your pass out of class today
Homework:
None- unless you have work to make up in your notebook
BrainPop Video: Conservation of Mass
Thursday 21 January 2016 (Sub Day)
Today you need to do BOTH of the assignments described:
The Science of Hot and Cold Packs
- Read the article in CPO- pages 216-217- on the Science of Hot and Cold Packs
- Use the worksheet provided in class to take notes and answer questions
- This worksheet is due by the end of the period (Pass out of class)
- You need 4 good notes or questions in each box, and a drawing.
Discussion Questions from Yesterday's Lab: NB 54-55
- Use the presentation below to copy and complete the 8 questions from yesterday's lab activity
- Make sure all of the chart is filled in on NB 55, and all 8 questions are answered on NB 54
Wednesday 20 January 2016
Aluminum & Copper Chloride Lab (NB 52-53)
- Review of the 7 discussion questions in class
Conservation of Mass Lab
Use the presentation to set up your notebook for the lab today
Tuesday 19 January 2016 (Start of Quarter 3)
Aluminum & Copper Chloride Lab (NB 52-53)
- Set up your notebook as shown in the presentation below.
- Follow the directions in the presentation to complete the lab activity and record your data.
- Copy and answer the conclusion questions.
ABSENT? or forgot what happened in the lab? Watch this video to see the reaction and complete your notebook pages
Finished Early?
Read the BirdBrainScience extra credit CHEMISTRY articles and get 100% on the quizzes (extra credit for each article completed)
- Make Something New!
- Heat Going In Or Heat Going Out?
Homework:
Finish Aluminum & Copper Chloride Lab (NB 52-53)
Thursday 14 January 2016 (Last Day of Quarter 2)
Understanding Chemical Reactions - Notes (NB 50-51)
- Use the presentation below to complete this assignment.
- Set up your notebook.
- Read the assigned pages in CPO.
- Complete the notetaker.
Homework:
Finish Understanding Chemical Reactions notes (NB 50-51)
If needed, work on quarter 2 work and/or prepare for assessment retakes today at lunch
If needed, finish Reactants, Products, and Leftovers (GC)
Wednesday 13 January 2016
PhET Reactants Products and Leftovers
Go to the Google Classroom to complete today's assignment
Homework:
Finish PhET Reactants, Products, and Leftovers Assignment in Google Classroom
If needed, prepare for assessment retakes this week
Tuesday 12 January 2016
Candle Lab - Part 2 (NB48)
Use the presentation below to set up your notebook page and complete today's lab.
Homework:
Finish Candle Lab - Part 2 (NB48), Analysis Questions and observations--
If needed, prepare for assessment retakes this week
Monday 11 January 2016
How Do You Know? ASSESSMENT
- Directions for this assessment are at the end of the presentation below (see 1/8/16).
- We will be completing and turning this in today!
Candle Lab - Part 1 (NB49)
See the presentation below for directions in setting up your notebook page and completing this activity.
Homework:
Finish Candle Lab - Part 1 (NB49) --
If needed, prepare for assessment retakes this week
2015
Friday the 13 of March 2015
TUIZ You will be allowed to use your notes in your notebook for this TUIZ
REACTIONS TUIZ
When you have finished your TUIZ, you have the choice ro:
- Complete any assignments in the Google Classroom if you did not do that already.
- Make sure your notebook pages are all complete. Remember, the end of the quarter is next week and I will not accept any late work after that
- Done with everything? Ask Mrs Aguirre for a word search puzzle- completed puzzles will add 10 points to any classwork assignment of your choosing
Due this Friday 3/13/15...
James Logan High School 9th Grade Pre- Registration forms:
Even if you do not plan to attend Logan, you should turn in a form- just in case:)
Thursday 12 March 2015
Review for tomorrow's TUIZ
- Complete the Chemical Reactions Practice Quiz in the Google Classroom. You NEED to complete all questions and turn it in.
- Add notes to your notebook from the practice test- if you cannot find it in your notebook, you might want to add it in so you can refer to them tomorrow
- Make sure your notebook pages are all complete. Remember, you are allowed to use your notebook on the TUIZ, so make sure you have it all complete
- Make sure all Google Classroom assignments are done and turned in. I will not grade them if you do not turn them in.
Done early?
Review for Friday's Quiz by playing these activitites:
Reactions Jeopardy
Change Battleship
Mini-quiz
Wednesday 11 March 2015
NB 65: Reactions in a Beaker
Use CPO 208 to complete Q#s 1-2; use NB 53 & 57 to complete Q#3.
Complete the activity at your lab station, then clean up and return to your seat.
Write a reflection on your findings in your notebook.
Homework:
Finish Reactions In A Beaker Reflection (NB65)
Complete JLHS 9th Grade Course Selection Form (due Fri-3/13)
Tuesday 10 March 2015
Today you need to complete two assignments:
- Did You Lose Anything? Activity (tape worksheet to NB page 64 flappie style)
- Complete the pHet Reactants and Products assignment in the Google Classroom. You NEED to complete all questions (erase the stop sign).
Done early?
Review for Friday's Quiz by playing these activitites:
Reactions Jeopardy
Change Battleship
MIni-quiz
Monday 9 March 2015
Friday 6 March 2015
Coming this Friday ...
James Logan High School 9th Grade Registration:
The JLHS counselors will be coming to our classes to give you high school registration materials and share what you need to know about becoming a 9th grader.
Even if you do not plan to attend Logan, there is a lot of valuable information you can learn about California high school graduation requirements and college entrance requirements that will apply at any high school.
To Do Before Friday:
- Download the JLHS Course Catalog
- Review the following sections in the Course Catalog:
- Page 2: High School Graduation Requirements
- Pages 4-5: College Entrance Requirements
- Pages 8-10: Academic Pathways
- Page 11: Honors & AP courses
- Review the materials on the JLHS Course Registration webpage.
- Download and review the 9th Grade Pre-Registration Form
- Use this JLHS Questions FORM to submit any questions you have for the counselors.
You can submit as many questions as you'd like -- just restart the form (click the "Submit another response" link).
Thursday 5 March 2015
Today we have four things to do:
- Take the Reactants and Products *Assessment* right away, as soon as you get to class
- When you finish, get your notebook and make sure pages 60,61, 54,55 are all done (look below for questions) (notebooks will be graded tomorrow)Work on these while others are finishing the "assessment"
- Review for tomorrow's visits by the James Logan counselors Use this JLHS Questions FORM to submit questions you have for the counselors.
You can submit as many questions as you'd like -- just restart the form (click the "Submit another response" link).
- Complete the first half of the pHet Reactants and Products assignment in the Google Classroom. You will NOT turn it in - we will finish it next week.
Play the Physical & Chemical Change Battleship game. Still have time?
Play it more than once -- you haven't seen all of the questions yet!
Wednesday 4 March 2015
Students must have NB pages 58-59 complete to do today's lab
If you did not finish these notes, get started IMMEDIATELY in class (see presentation below)
Those who are prepared will do the lab: Aluminum and Copper Chloride
DO NOT GET UP OR GO TO LAB TABLES FOR ANY REASON UNTIL YOU HAVE HAD YOUR NOTES CHECKED BY MRS AGUIRRE.
Wait quietly for her to get to you. You should read the directions carefully in the presentation below and set up your notebook page while you wait for Mrs. Aguirre to check your notes
Video of reaction in case you missed it
Tuesday 3 March 2015
Students had a substitute teacher today
They need to:
Complete the notes in their notebook pages 58 and 59
See presentation below for details on how to set up the notes
When they finish, they need to finish the Chemical and Physical Change Webquest in theGoogle Classroom. They will need to turn it in by Thursday for classwork credit.
Monday 2 March 2015
How Do You Know? (NB56):
Set up your notebook page as shown below.
From the demonstrations on page 57, pick one chemical and one physical change.
For each, write a paragraph in FCS in which you:
Explain what happened
Explain how you know if it’s a chemical or physical change
For chemical change: include any of the “signs of chemical changes” that you saw
Draw a GOOD picture
This will count as an assessment!!!
After the quiz, students will start the Chemical and Physical Change Webquest in theGoogle Classroom. They will finish it tomorrow and turn it in for classwork credit.
Friday 27 February 2015
Use this presentation to set up your notebook for today's demonstrations:
Complete the activity in-class, or watch the videos in this YouTube playlist (covers rows 1, 4, 6, and 7 -- the others you'll have to try on your own!).
Thursday 26 February 2015
Wednesday 25 February 2015
Bill Nye Chemical Reactions
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Open the Bill Nye Chemical Reactions document, make a copy of it, and complete the BEFORE viewing questions (middle column).
Watch Bill Nye Chemical Reactions and complete the AFTER viewing questions (right column) and the final questions.
Email me your document so I can grade it.
After the video, follow this presentation to set up your notebook
Tuesday 24 February 2015
NB 50
See presentation below to complete
Monday 23 February 2015
Today you will have 25 minutes to finish the notes from Thursday
See the presentation below to help you set up and take notes
Friday 20 February 2015
Students will complete the Tasty Solutions Lab in theGoogle Classroom and turn it in for classwork credit.
For the first part, you will need PH pages 256-257
Remember that the notes from yesterday (NB 51-52) are due Monday
Thursday 19 February 2015
Periodic Table TUIZ
When finished, open this presentation and work on your notes:
These notes are due Monday, what you do not finish in class is homework
Tuesday 10 February 2015
Elements Projects were turned in- any students not turning in their project at the start of class will lose points for lateness. (5 points per day late)
In class, we watched Mythbusters and took notes
Mythbusters Note-taking Form
Watch one of these episodes to complete your notes:
Daddy Longlegs
Buried in Concrete
Jet Taxi
ELEMENTS PROJECT
Students were assigned an element from the periodic table on Tuesday 1/27/15
They will research their element using their chromebooks on Wednesday 1/28/15
We will go to the media center Thursday and Friday 1/29 and 1/30 to finish our research
Students will complete their FACT SHEET in theGoogle Classroom and turn it in for classwork credit.
They will then create a BIBLIOGRAPHY of the resources they used by Monday 2/2/15
For more details on the Elements Project, check the Elements Project Page
Tuesday 27 January 2015
Open the Periodic Table Scavenger Hunt Assignment in Google Classroom and complete it .
It will be due by Friday1/30/15
Monday and Tuesday 26-27 January 2015
We took notes in our notebook on NB 48
Below you will find the presentation we used
Students completed up to question #8
(We will do #9 and #10 later)
Thursday 22 January 2015
Today you need to complete page 46-47 in your Notebook:
Wednesday 21 January 2015
Today you must complete NB page 45, and the electron bubble worksheet
See the presentation below for directions:
Quarter 2 ends this Thursday -- are you happy with your grade?
It's not too late to fix things ... go check your grade in StudentConnect. See me if you have questions.
ASSESSMENT RETAKES
To retake the ...
Matter Quiz: NB21-29 must be complete
Phases of Matter Test: NB26-33 must be complete, Practice Test taken
Atoms Test: NB 36-44 must be complete, practice test taken
Retakes are Thursdays at lunch or by appointment.
MYTHBUSTERS Notes
Wednesday 14 January 2015
Extra Credit to any groups who finish all 18 atom cards
Look here for how to draw the Bohr and Lewis structures:http://environmentalchemistry.com/yogi/periodic/
Shell model = Bohr structure
Electron Dot Model = Lewis structure
- Get your elements cards from the lab table and complete them using the instructions in the image below.
- Once you've finished your own cards, work on the extras at your station until all 18 have been completed.
- Use the following sources to complete each step:
Tuesday 13 January 2015
Test: Atoms TEST
After the test,
Organizing the Elements:
Part A:
- Get your elements cards from the lab table and complete them using the instructions in the image below.
- Once you've finished your own cards, work on the extras at your station until all 18 have been completed.
- Use the following sources to complete each step:
Part B:
With your group, organize your 18 cards in the way that makes the most sense to you. Everyone needs to take part in the discussion and decision-making process!
Glue the cards onto construction paper in the order you decided.
Copy the following questions into your notebook (page 45), then discuss.
Every person records the group's answers in their notebooks (bullet points are fine).
- Describe how you organized the element cards.
- Explain your reasoning for organizing them this way.
- List at least four patterns you notice.
Part C:
Get an Energy Levels Periodic Table handout and tape it flap-style onto NB45.
Use the Bohr diagrams from your poster to bubble in the appropriate number of electrons (in the correct locations!) for each element.
Monday 12 January 2015
Today you need to do 3 things:
- Open the Isotopes Assignment in Google Classroom and complete it .
- Review for your test tomorrow by completing the online practice test: PRACTICE TEST FOR ATOMS
Show Mrs Aguirre your score on the practice test- this is an assignment
- Organizing the Elements:
- Get some elements cards from Ms. Aguirre and complete them using the instructions below. Using the following sources to complete each step:
- Periodic Table Square: Periodic table taped in the back of your notebook (and here)
- Proton, Neutron, Electron calculations: Notebook page 43
- Bohr Diagram: www.pbslearningmedia.org/asset/phy03_int_ptable ("Interactive Table" tab -- Click on the element square, then click on the "Configuration" tab.)
- Lewis Structure: touchspin.touchspin.com/DisplayTable.php
QUIZ TUESDAY 1/13/15!!!
Study Chapter 6 in CPO- pages 118-124
Study your notebook pages 36-44
Study your google classroom assignments "Atom Building" and "Isotopes"
Here is a practice test: PRACTICE TEST FOR ATOMS
Here are two other review games: Rags to Riches and Jeopardy
Friday 9 January 2015
Atoms & Elements (NB42-44):
After you finish your notebook, open the Isotopes Assignment in Google Classroom and complete it .
Thursday 8 January 2015
Atoms & Elements (NB42-43):
REVIEW CPO page 123 and READ page 124.
Use the presentation below to set up and complete the notebook pages.
Use the Atom Game Boards to model the atoms of different elements. Record your results (including drawings!) in your notebook.
Tuesday 6 January 2015
Good morning class
Sorry I cannot be there- I am not feeling well and do not want to get you all sick
Today you will read from the CPO textbook- pages 121 and 123, and take notes in your notebook
If you do not have your notebook, please use binder paper and tape it into your notebook later
The directions for your notebook page are on the slideshow below:
The last slide tells you what to do once you set up tour notebook page
Finish the notes today, they will be due tomorrow when I return
Monday 5 January 2015
- Complete the "Welcome Back Bingo" Card- first 10 minutes of class
- Complete the Bill Nye Atoms Video Notes in Google Classroom and complete it while watching the Bill Nye Atoms video
- During the video, Ms. Aguirre will be grading notebook pages 36-37.
- After the video, fold the Periodic Table handout in half and tape it inside the back cover of your science notebook.
- Use the chemical symbols on the periodic table to create words (sort of like Scrabble tiles). For example, He + At = heat. Add your words to the end of the Bill Nye Atoms document. Minimum 5 words for full credit, additional words are extra credit. Additional extra credit for the longest word and the most words.
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Friday 19 December 2014
Complete the Hour of Code assignment in the Google Classroom
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Thursday 18 December 2014
Build An Atom:
Use the Build An Atom PHet Simulation to complete the worksheet in Google Classroom
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There is an extra credit option!! Look at the last question of the GC document for more info.
NO CHROMEBOOK? Get permission from the teacher, then...
Sit at a classroom computer (this activity is an inquiry, so you need to do it yourself, not watch someone else).
If the simulation will not run on the computer, try this:
In the FIREFOX browser, click on this link for the PhET Build An Atom Simulation.
Click on the green Run Now! button.
When the gray dialog box appears, select "Open with ..." and the Java application. Java should start and open the simulation.
If a dialog box appears asking request for permission, click "Ok".
When you finish today, you should QUIETLY (and in this order):
Complete your History of Atomic Models foldable.
Finish your notebook page 36-37
Take the Online Practice Quiz for the Phases of Matter Test.
Work on any missing/incomplete science assignments (see StudentConnect).
Play the matter games Battleship, or Rags-to-Riches
Work on homework for other classes.
Homework:
Build An Atom - Finish all questions
Finish History of Atomic Models foldable
If you need to make up your Phases of Matter Test:
You may make up a quiz at lunch on Monday or Friday
To take the Phases TEST, you must have Notebook pages 26-35 complete
You also need to take the Practice Quiz (provides feedback on answers)
You may also want (but are not required) to play the review the quiz review Games: Battleship, or Rags-to-Riches
Wednesday 17 December 2014
Finish NB 36-37: Hit the Penny- Results and Conclusions
Use the presentation below and the text pages 125-127 to guide you in what goes on each page
Open the Build An Atom assignment in Google Classroom.
Read the directions and explore the Build An Atom PHet Simulation
Complete questions 1-2 (we will do questions 3-9 TOMORROW in class.
There is an extra credit option!! Look at the last question of the GC document for more info.
Tuesday 16 December 2014
Mrs Aguirre has a sub today
Students will:
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