th
8
Grade Science
DEER VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
MORGAN BUTSCH
2015-2016
August 10, 2015-WELCOME!!!!
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Bell Work Assignment: On your “Bell Work” sheet you picked up Objective
at the door, write down the date in the first box and answer the - I will learn about Mrs.
following questions:
Butsch’s rules and
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What do you hope to do this year in science class?
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What does the word “Caring” mean to you?
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How can you demonstrate caring in DVMS this year?
ACTIVITIES
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Bell Work Activity
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Meet Mrs. Butsch
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Caring Activity--- The Colt Way
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Syllabus– Mrs. Butsch’s Rules and Procedures in room 401
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“About Me” assignment
FUN SCIENCE FACT: The worlds largest desert is the Sahara, it covers
about one third of Africa!
procedures and practice
implementing them.
- I will learn about The Colt
way and how I can
practice these life skills this
school year.
Homework
- Science folder due
Tomorrow 8/11
- “All About Me” due
end of class tomorrow
- Mrs. Butsch’s Classroom
Rules and Procedures
Quiz on Thursday 8/13
August 11, 2015- Tuesday
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Bell Work Assignment:
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Explain the first thing you do when you enter my classroom.
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Give 3 reasons why it is important to have rules in a
classroom/school.
Objective
- I will learn about Mrs.
Butsch’s rules and
procedures and practice
implementing them.
ACTIVITIES
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Bell Work Activity
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Folder Set Up
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Syllabus– Mrs. Butsch’s Rules and Procedures in room 401
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B.A.P.
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Video- “Bad Student-Bad Teacher”
“About Me” assignment
FUN SCIENCE FACT: The worlds largest desert is the Sahara, it
covers about one third of Africa!
Homework
- “All About Me” due end
of class tomorrow
- Signed syllabus due
Thursday
- Mrs. Butsch’s Classroom
Rules and Procedures
Quiz on Thursday 8/13
Scientific Method Big Bang Video
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7sSuhQ1_24
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJ6Oj5Gez8Q –Middle School
Girls
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgCxDL8s6EM – Bad Teacher
vs. Bad Student`
August 12, 2015- Wednesday
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Bell Work Assignment:
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What are 4 things that will automatically earn you a B.A.P.
form?
ACTIVITIES
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Bell Work Activity—Go over Absent Binder
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“About Me” assignment– Turn in
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Computer Lab Expectations
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8th Grade Science Pre-Test
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Edmodo accounts
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Lame Joke Wednesdays
FUN SCIENCE FACT: Did you know that there are 206 bones in the
Objective
- By the end of class I will get
a base score of my science
knowledge by taking a pretest.
- I will set up my online
Edmodo account. `
Homework
- “All About Me” due
TODAY
- Signed syllabus due
Thursday
adult human body and there are 300 in children (as they grow - Mrs. Butsch’s Classroom
Rules and Procedures
some of the bones fuse together).
Quiz on Thursday 8/13
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8UFGu2M2gM –Adam
Savage TED Talk on scientific ideas
August 13, 2015- Thursday
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Bell Work Assignment:
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What should you do if you have been absent in my class?
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If you had to describe “science” in one sentence, what
would you say?
Objective
- By the end of class I will be
able to identify the
difference between an
observation and an
inference.
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Collect Signed Syllabus--- Due today
- I will be able to write my
own observation and
inference statements.
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Adam Savage TED Talk Video- Small Discoveries
Homework
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Observation vs. Inference note taking
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Observation vs. Inference Practice
ACTIVITIES
- Signed syllabus due
Today
- Observation vs
Inference Quiz FIRDAY
FUN SCIENCE FACTThe most dangerous animal in the world is the
common housefly. Because of their habits of visiting animal
waste, they transmit more diseases than any other animal.
- Mrs. Butsch’s Classroom
Rules and Procedures
Quiz on Thursday 8/13
August 14, 2015- Friday
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Bell Work Assignment:
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What is the difference between a qualitative and
quantitative observation? Give an example of each based
on this classroom
ACTIVITIES
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FUNKY SCIENCE FRIDAY!!!!
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Observation vs. Inference ACTIVITY
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Observation vs. Inference QUIZ
FUN SCIENCE FACT: Flea's can jump 130 times higher than their
own height. In human terms this is equal to a 6ft. person
jumping 780 ft. into the air.
Objective
- By the end of class I will be
able to identify the
difference between an
observation and an
inference.
- I will be assessed over my
knowledge of observations
and inferences
Homework
- Observation vs
Inference Quiz Today
- Observation and
Inference activity
due today
August 17, 2015- Monday
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Bell Work Assignment:
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What is the difference between an observation and
inference? Which one must always be true?
ACTIVITIES
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Scientific Method-Big Bang Theory
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Students practice take notes on Scientific Method and
Variables- Independently
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Take notes together- Stewie Griffin’s Experiment
FUN SCIENCE FACT: Snakes are true carnivorous because they
eat nothing but other animals. They do not eat any type of
plant material..
Objective
- By the end of class I will be
able to list all 6 steps of the
scientific method and will
be able to give an
example for each step.
- I will practice my notetaking skills
Homework
- Scientific Method &
Variables Notes due
tomorrow
August 18, 2015- Tuesday
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Bell Work Assignment:
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After conducting an experiment and after you have
analyzed your results, what goes in your conclusion?
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Why is it important to do research before making a
hypothesis?
ACTIVITIES
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Scientific Method-Review
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Scientific Method Clicker Quiz
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Take notes over variables- Cont. Stewie’s experiment
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Variables practice-The Simpsons
FUN SCIENCE FACT: The smallest bone in the human body is the
stapes or stirrup bone located in the middle ear. It is
approximately .11 inches (.28 cm) long.
Objective
- By the end of class I will be
able to identify the
independent and
dependent variable in an
experiment.
- I will be able to identify the
control and constant
variables in an experiment
Homework
- Scientific Method &
Variables Notes due
TODAY???
- Simpsons Variables
Worksheet-Due
Tomorrow
August 19, 2015- Wednesday
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Objective
Bell Work Assignment: Sally wants to know if playing
music will help her roses grow more. She decides to play
rock music for one rose plant, classical music for one,
pop music for another, and has a rose plant with no music
at all. Identify the independent, dependent, control, and 2 constant variables.
ACTIVITIES
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Scientific Method Clicker Quiz– Hours 1, 3, 5
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Spongebob variables practice
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Variables clicker quiz for all classes
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LAME JOKE WEDNESDAY!
FUN SCIENCE FACT: The human eye blinks an average of
4,200,000 times a year.
By the end of class I will be
able to identify the
independent and
dependent variable in an
experiment.
I will be able to identify the
control and constant
variables in an experiment
Weekly Assignments
- Scientific Method &
Variables Notes
- Simpsons Variables
Worksheet
- Spongebob Variables
practice
August 20, 2015- Thursday
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Bell Work Assignment: I want to test the out a brand new
Objective
- By the end of class I will be
able to identify the
cleaning product that is supposed to get rid of soap scum in my
independent and
shower much better than my original product. I clean half the
dependent variable in an
shower with the new product and the other half with my
experiment.
original. What is. . .
- I will be able to identify the
 The independent variable?
control and constant
 The dependent variable?
variables in an experiment
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The control group?
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Constants?
ACTIVITIES
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Spongebob variables practice---TOMORROW ½ day
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Mythbusters “Car vs. Rain”
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Weekly Assignments
- Mythbusters Activity
due at the end of
class TODAY
Identifying the variables and steps of the scientific method
- Spongebob Variables
practice—Due
FUN SCIENCE FACT: The largest meteorite crater in the world is in
Winslow, Arizona. It is 4,150 feet across and 150 feet deep.
tomorrow
August 21, 2015- FRIDAY-half day
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Bell Work Assignment: Based on the mythbusters video we
watched yesterday on Car vs. Rain. . . What was their:
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The independent variable?
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The dependent variable?
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The control group?
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Constants?
ACTIVITIES
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Funky Science Friday!!! –New Technology Invented
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Finish Spongebob variables
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Make up work day
Objective
- By the end of class I will be
able to identify the
independent and
dependent variable in an
experiment.
- I will be able to identify the
control and constant
variables in an experiment
Weekly Assignments
- Bell Work due TODAY
- Spongebob Variables
practice—Due
FUN SCIENCE FACT: The largest meteorite crater in the world is in
TODAY
Winslow, Arizona. It is 4,150 feet across and 150 feet deep.
August 24, 2015- Monday
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Bell Work Assignment: Mrs. Butsch notices that her students get
very tired throughout the day. She decides to do an experiment with 3
different energy drinks and test the energy level of students. What is
the:
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Independent Variable
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Dependent Variable
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Control Group
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Constants
ACTIVITIES
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New Bell Work
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Notes over graphing
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Group activity-Analyzing Graphs
FUN SCIENCE FACT: A large swarm of desert locusts (Schistocerca
gregaria) can consume 20,000 tons (18,160,000 kilograms) of
vegetation a day.
Objective
- By the end of class I will be
able to analyze different
types of graphs and interpret
the given data.
- I will be able to identify
variables based on graphs and
tables.
Weekly Assignments
- Group ActivityAnalyzing Graphs
August 25, 2015- Tuesday
Objective
- By the end of class I will be
 Bell Work Assignment: What type of graph do you use when you
able to analyze different
types of graphs and interpret
want to show changes over time? Which axis’s does the independent and
the given data.
dependent variables go?
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ACTIVITIES
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Analyzing graphs- Continue from yesterday
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Creating your own graphs
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Peer editing/grading
FUN SCIENCE FACT: Hershey's Kisses are called that because the
machine that makes them looks like it's kissing the conveyor
belt.
- I will be able to create my
own graphs by identifying
variables in given data.
Weekly Assignments
- Group ActivityAnalyzing GraphsContinue
- Creating Graphs
assignment
August 25, 2015- Tuesday
Objective
- By the end of class I will be
 Bell Work Assignment: What type of graph do you use when you
able to analyze different
types of graphs and interpret
want to show changes over time? Which axis’s does the independent and
the given data.
dependent variables go?
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ACTIVITIES
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Analyzing graphs- Continue from yesterday
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Creating your own graphs
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Peer editing/grading
FUN SCIENCE FACT: Hershey's Kisses are called that because the
machine that makes them looks like it's kissing the conveyor
belt.
- I will be able to create my
own graphs by identifying
variables in given data.
Weekly Assignments
- Group ActivityAnalyzing GraphsContinue
- Creating Graphs
assignment
August 26, 2015- Wednesday
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Bell Work Assignment: What are the 5 steps when
drawing a graph? Why is it important to have a Title
for your graph?
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ACTIVITIES
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Class review on Graphing
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Creating Graphs-Spongebob activity
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Graphing Clicker Quiz
FUN SCIENCE FACT: If you could throw a snowball fast enough, it
would totally vaporize when it hit a brick wall.
Objective
- By the end of class I will be
able to analyze different
types of graphs and interpret
the given data.
- I will be able to create my
own graphs by identifying
variables in given data.
Weekly Assignments
- Creating Graphs
assignment- due today
August 27, 2015- Thursday
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Bell Work Assignment: Why are graphs so important for
science experiments? GIVE 2 REASONS!
ACTIVITIES
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Physics Video
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Learning about or textbook- Start note-taking
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Pre-Lab preparation- “Beaker Pong”
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What is our purpose?
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Create you hypothesis
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Procedure--- Throwing Distances
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Identify the variables
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Lab Expectations
FUN SCIENCE FACT: The microwave was invented after a researcher
walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
Objective
- By the end of class I will be
able to prepare for a lab
experiment by identifying my
variables and forming my
hypothesis.
- I will be able introduced to
topics in Physics and will
practice taking formal notes
from a textbook.
Weekly Assignments
- PRE-LAB MUST BE
DONE TODAY!!!
August 28, 2015- Friday
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Bell Work Assignment: What are the 5 steps when
drawing a graph? Why is it important to have a Title
for your graph?
ACTIVITIES
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Review Lab expectations… Not following expectations = BAP!
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Start “Beaker Pong” in the lab
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Conducting the experiment
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Collecting the data
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Creating Graphs
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Making Conclusions
FUN SCIENCE FACT: A car traveling at 50 mi/h uses half its fuel to
overcome wind resistance
Objective
- By the end of class I will be
able to analyze different
types of graphs and interpret
the given data.
- I will be able to create my
own graphs by identifying
variables in given data.
Weekly Assignments
- LAB MUST BE DONE
TODAY!!!
August 31, 2015- Monday
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Bell Work Assignment: Based on the “Beaker Pong”
lab we did last week, describe your results. What
happened? Was your hypothesis correct or incorrect?
Why?
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ACTIVITIES
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Physics Video- Science of the Olympics???
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Chapter 1- Motion
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Taking Notes in the book
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Speed= distance/time --- practice
FUN SCIENCE FACT: A car traveling at 50 mi/h uses half its fuel to
overcome wind resistance
Objective
- Positon describes the location
of an object.
- Motion is a chance in
position.
- Speed measures how fast
position changes.
Weekly Assignments
- Chapter 1 Notes
- Speed Practice
September 1, 2015- Tuesday
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Bell Work Assignment: What is the formula for
speed??? A swimmer is doing a 100 meter freestyle
race. He completes the race in 25 seconds. What was
the swimmers speed?
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ACTIVITIES
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Physics Video- Science of the Olympics-Bobsled
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Chapter 1- Motion Continue
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Taking Notes in the book
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Speed and acceleration practice
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Kinetic vs. Potential Energy
FUN SCIENCE FACT: A car traveling at 50 mi/h uses half its fuel to
overcome wind resistance
Objective
- Positon describes the location
of an object.
- Motion is a chance in
position.
- Speed measures how fast
position changes.
Weekly Assignments
- Chapter 1 Notes
- Speed Practice
 What
gives a bobsled its speed and
velocity?
 What must a bobsledder do at the
start of a race?
 What forces slow down a bobsled?
 What happens when a bobsled slides
against the wall?
September 2, 2015- Wednesday
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Bell Work Assignment: What is the difference
between kinetic and potential energy? Give an
example for each.
ACTIVITIES
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Lame joke Wednesday!!!!
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Physics Video- Science of the Olympics-Bobsled
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Go over Skater Lab--- In room 408 tomorrow
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Clicker quiz over topics in Physics
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Chapter 1- Motion Continue
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Taking Notes in the book!!!
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Speed and acceleration practice
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Kinetic vs. Potential Energy
FUN SCIENCE FACT: A cockroach can live several weeks without its
head.
Objective
- I will be able to give examples
of both kinetic and potential
energy.
- I will be able to calculate
speed with given variables.
Weekly Assignments
- Chapter 1 Notes!!!
- Speed Practice
September 3, 2015- Thursday
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Bell Work Assignment: Look in your notes for
the acceleration formula!!! A train is traveling
at the speed of 10 m/s at the top of a hill. 5
seconds later it reaches the bottom of the hill
moving 30 m/s. What is the acceleration of the
train?
ACTIVITIES
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Edmodo Accounts
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Energy Skate Park Lab– WORTH 3-4 QUIZZES!!!
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Complete the lab sheet
FUN SCIENCE FACT: A cockroach can live several weeks without its
head.
Objective
- I will be able to give examples
of both kinetic and potential
energy.
- I will be able to calculate
speed with given variables.
Weekly Assignments
- Energy Skate Park Lab
due TOMORROW
September 3, 2015- Thursday
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Bell Work Assignment: Look in your notes for
the acceleration formula!!! A train is traveling
at the speed of 10 m/s at the top of a hill. 5
seconds later it reaches the bottom of the hill
moving 30 m/s. What is the acceleration of the
train?
ACTIVITIES
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Edmodo Accounts
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Energy Skate Park Lab– WORTH 3-4 QUIZZES!!!
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Complete the lab sheet
FUN SCIENCE FACT: A cockroach can live several weeks without its
head.
Objective
- I will be able to give examples
of both kinetic and potential
energy.
- I will be able to calculate
speed with given variables.
Weekly Assignments
- Energy Skate Park Lab
due TOMORROW
September 4, 2015- Friday
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Bell Work Assignment: What is the relationship
between kinetic and potential energy of the
skater? What factors change the speed of the
skater?
ACTIVITIES
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FUNKY SCIENCE FRIDAY
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- I will distinguish the
relationship between kinetic,
potential, and total energy of a
moving object.
- I will be able to calculate the
velocity and speed of a moving
object
Weekly Assignments
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yjU_D12GsM
Energy Skate Park Lab– WORTH 3 QUIZZES!!!
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Objective
Complete the lab sheet DUE TODAY
Acceleration Practice Worksheet
FUN SCIENCE FACT: When glass breaks, the cracks move at speeds
of up to 3,000 miles per hour.
- Energy Skate Park Lab
due TODAY
- Acceleration practice
September 8, 2015- Tuesday
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Bell Work Assignment: What happens to the
skater when you turn off the friction? What
happens when you increase friction?
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ACTIVITIES
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Newton’s laws of motion in your notes.
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Go over Acceleration Practice
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Introduction to Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion- WEBQUEST
http://www.sciencechannel.com/games-and-interactives/newtons-laws-of-motion-interactive/
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Finish your Skate park lab (if not finished)
FUN SCIENCE FACT: When glass breaks, the cracks move at speeds
of up to 3,000 miles per hour.
Objective
- I will be introduced to
Newton’s laws of motion and
will be able to give real life
examples of each by exploring a
web quest.
Weekly Assignments
- Newton’s Laws of
Motion Webquest due
today
- Acceleration practice
September 9, 2015- Wednesday
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Bell Work Assignment: A roller coaster rolls down to
the bottom of a hill. It starts with a velocity of 4 m/s
at the top of the hill, then speeds up to 29 m/s at the
bottom of the hill in 5 seconds. What is the
acceleration of the roller coaster?
ACTIVITIES
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LAME JOKE WEDNESDAY!—end of class
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Note-Check on. . .
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Newton’s 1st Law- Inertia
Objective
- I will be able recite Newton’s
1st law of motion and explain the
law with real life examples
- I will be able to recite Newton’s
2nd law of motion and calculate
real life examples.
Weekly Assignments
Newton’s 2nd Law- F=ma
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NBC Learn Video Group Activity- “The Physics of Football”
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Clicker Quiz
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Acceleration
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Newton’s 1st and 2nd Law
FUN SCIENCE FACT: The Earth's average velocity orbiting the sun is
107,220 km per hour (66623.4 miles per hour).
- Newton’s Laws of
Motion WebQuest
- NBC Learn Group Work
due today
September 10, 2015- Thursday
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Bell Work Assignment: Recite Newton’s 1st Law
of Motion and give a real life example.
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ACTIVITIES
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Objective
- I will be able to recite Newton’s
2nd law of motion and calculate
real life examples.
I will be able recite Newton’s 3rd
law of motion and explain the
law with real life examples
Note-Check on. . .
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Newton’s 3rd Law– Action=Reaction
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Newton’s 3 Laws Videos– ISS Space Videos!
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Clicker Quiz----TUESDAY
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Newton’s 2nd and 3rd law
FUN SCIENCE FACT: The Earth's average velocity orbiting the sun
is 107,220 km per hour (66623.4 miles per hour).
Weekly Assignments
- Newton’s Laws of
Motion WebQuest
- NBC Learn Group Work
due today
September 15, 2015- Tuesday
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Bell Work Assignment: Recite Newton’s 2nd Law
of Motion in your bell work and give a real life
example.
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Objective
- I will practice and assess my
knowledge on all 3 of Newton’s
Laws of Motion.
ACTIVITIES
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Review Newton’s 3 Laws with practice problems
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Finish Physics Notes-Graphic Organizer
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Clicker Quiz- Newton’s Laws #2
FUN SCIENCE FACT: The Earth's average velocity orbiting the sun
is 107,220 km per hour (66623.4 miles per hour).
Weekly Assignments
- Newton’s Laws Practice
Problems
- Finish Ch. 1 & 2 NotesGraphic Organizer
September 16, 2015- Wednesday
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Bell Work Assignment: Recite Newton’s 3rd law
of motion and give a real life example.
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ACTIVITIES
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LAME JOKE WEDNESDAY
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Forces
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Types of forces notes
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May the F=ma be with you! Practice problems

Finish physics notes!—Due today!
FUN SCIENCE FACT: The Earth's average velocity orbiting the sun
is 107,220 km per hour (66623.4 miles per hour).
Objective
- I will learn about different
types of forces that can act on
an object.
- I will be able to calculate the
amount of force put on an
object.
Weekly Assignments
Force Practice Worksheet
- Finish Ch. 1 & 2 NotesGraphic Organizer
September 17, 2015- Thursday
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Bell Work Assignment: If a force on an object is
20 N is to the right and 15 N to the left. . . What
is the Net force on the object? How is an object
moving when the Net Force is Zero?
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Objective
- I will prepare for a formal lab
where all steps of the
scientific method will be used.
- I will write my own hypothesis
statement based on a lab
scientific question/problem.
ACTIVITIES
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Hotwheels Pre-Lab
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Purpose of the lab and predications

LAB EXPECTIATIONS!
RTI Day- PowerSchool Check

Weekly Assignments
- Hotwheels Lab
Make up work- Quizzes- Redo quizzes
FUN SCIENCE FACT:
- Finish Ch. 1 & 2 NotesGraphic Organizer
September 18, 2015- Friday

Bell Work Assignment: If a force on an object is
20 N is to the right and 15 N to the left. . . What
is the Net force on the object? How is an object
moving when the Net Force is Zero?
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ACTIVITIES
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FUNKY SCIENCE FRIDAY!

Hotwheels lab

Review lab procedure

Collect and Analyze your Data
FUN SCIENCE FACT: The longest recorded flight of a chicken is
thirteen seconds
Objective
- I will measure the distance of
and time of a car at a certain
height in order to calculate its
average speed.
- I will collect and analyze data
and draw conclusions based on
the results.
Weekly Assignments
- Hotwheels Lab Due
Monday
- Finish Ch. 1 & 2 NotesGraphic Organizer
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015- MONDAY
• BELL WORK ASSIGNMENT
• ACTIVITIES
•
Objective
- I will be able to calculate
the average speed of my
hotwheel car based on my
collected data.
- I will be able to graph the
results of my experiment and
draw conclusions based on
these results.
Weekly Assignments
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•
•
•
•
FUN SCIENCE FACT
- Hotwheels Lab Due
TODAY!!!
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015- TUESDAY
• BELL WORK ASSIGNMENT
Objective
- I will be able to investigate
and explore forces and
motion by studying force,
mass, and acceleration.
- .
• ACTIVITIES
•
•
FUN SCIENCE FACT
Weekly Assignments
- Forces and Motion
PHET lab due today
SEPTEMBER 23, 2015- WEDNESDAY Objective
• BELL WORK ASSIGNMENT
- I will practice and review
several topics in Physics in
order to prepare for an
assessment.
- .
• ACTIVITIES
•
Weekly Assignments
•
•
FUN SCIENCE FACT
- Physics Quiz on
Edmodo TOMORROW
SEPTEMBER 24, 2015- THURSDAY
• BELL WORK ASSIGNMENT
Objective
- I will demonstrate my
knowledge of topics in
Physics (Forces and Motion)
through formal assessment
- .
• ACTIVITIES
•
Weekly Assignments
•
•
FUN SCIENCE FACT
- Physics Quiz on
Edmodo
SEPTEMBER 25, 2015- FRIDAY
• BELL WORK ASSIGNMENT
Objective
- I will use a free body
diagram to explain the Net
(total) force of an object.
- I will describe how the forces
on an object change when
the object is on a ramp.
• ACTIVITIES
•
•
Weekly Assignments
•
•
•
FUN SCIENCE FACT
- PHET-Ramp “Forces
and Motion”
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015- MONDAY
• BELL WORK ASSIGNMENT
Objective
- I will review concepts in
Forces and Motion based on
assessment results.
• ACTIVITIES
Weekly Assignments
•
•
•
FUN SCIENCE FACT
- Forces and MotionMost missed
questions Clicker Quiz
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015- TUESDAY
• BELL WORK ASSIGNMENT
LOOK AT THE GRAPH. DESCRIBE THE
Objective
- I will be able to interpret the
changing speed and
velocity of an object over
time based on graphs and
data.
WHAT IS HAPPENING TO THE SPEED
OF THE OBJECT IN 2 SENTENCES.
• ACTIVITIES
•
•
•
FUN SCIENCE FACT
Weekly Assignments
- Graphing Practice
due tomorrow
OCTOBER 1, 2015- THURSDAY
• BELL WORK ASSIGNMENT
Objective
- I will assess my grade in
science, make up any work
that I am missing, re-take
any quizzes, then reassess
my goals for 2nd quarter.
• ACTIVITIES
•
•
•
•
•
FUN SCIENCE FACT
Weekly Assignments
- RTI Day- Get your
late/missing work in
Objective
October 5, 2015- Monday
Bell Work Assignment: Review--- A car starts out on a
road trip going 90 meters per second. Once the car gets
on the highway, it accelerates to 150 meters per second
within 5 seconds. Calculate the acceleration of the car.
ACTIVITIES
◦ Housekeeping- Important Dates
◦ Review Game Questions for Wednesday
◦ Velocity vs. Time practice- On your Unit test
FUN SCIENCE FACT: The planet Saturn has a density lower than water. So, if
placed in water it would float.
- I will review important topics in
physics in order to prepare for a
unit exam by creating my own
review game questions.
- I will practice interpreting
Velocity vs. Time of an object by
analyzing sample graphs and
answering questions based on
the graph.
Weekly Assignments
- UNIT EXAM ON
THURSDAY
- Review Game questions
Objective
October 6, 2015- Tuesday
Bell Work Assignment: Question submitted by
student— Sarah ran 5.5 miles in 45 minutes. What was
her speed in mph? Hint. . You need to convert minutes
into hours!
ACTIVITIES
◦
◦
◦
◦
Discovery News- No Gravity on Earth?!?!
Physics PRACTICE Clicker Exam
Go over the answers to clicker test
Make-Up work
FUN SCIENCE FACT: The planet Saturn has a density lower than water. So, if
placed in water it would float.
- I will review important topics in
physics in order to prepare for a
unit exam by creating my own
review game questions.
- I will study for my physics unit
assessment by taking a practice
test while using classroom
technology (clickers).
Weekly Assignments
- UNIT EXAM ON
THURSDAY
- Review Game questions
October 7, 2015- Wednesday
Bell Work Assignment:
Which 2 segments of the graph is the object
Objective
- I will study for my
physics unit assessment
by participating in a class
review game.
Moving with the same velocity? Which
Segment represents a decreasing velocity?
ACTIVITIES
◦
◦
◦
◦
Discovery News Video- Gravity Crushing the Moon?
LAME JOKE WEDNESDAY!
Finish Practice Test- Velocity Graph
Review Game… White Boards
FUN SCIENCE FACT: A bolt of lightning is about 54,000°F (30,000°C); six times
hotter than the Sun.
Weekly Assignments
- UNIT EXAM
TOMORROW– STUDY!
October 8, 2015- Thursday
Bell Work Assignment: What are 3 behavior
expectations Mrs. Butsch has during a test day???
Objective
- I will be assessed over
my knowledge of the
physics standards by
taking the physics unit
test.
ACTIVITIES
◦ Physics Unit Exam Today
◦ When you are finished
◦ STAY QUIET!
◦ Raise your hand to ask for a computer to check your grade
◦ IF you are caught up in science and all other classes, work on word search
FUN SCIENCE FACT: A bolt of lightning is about 54,000°F (30,000°C); six times
hotter than the Sun.
Weekly Assignments
- END OF QUARTER 1 IS
TOMORROW!!! CHECK
YOUR GRADES
October 9, 2015- Friday
Objective
- I will use my research
skills to explore a career
Bell Work Assignment: Write the word “Quarter 1
in physics.
Reflection” in todays bell work spot. Fill out the ½ sheet
- I will reflect on quarter 1
of paper on Quarter 1 reflection.
and make goals for
myself for quarter 2
ACTIVITIES
◦ FUNKY SCIENCE FRIDAY!- Neil Degrasse Tyson
◦ “Batman vs. Superman”
◦ Careers in science
◦ Test Correction Opportunity
◦ Quarter 1 Reflection
◦ Careers in Physics Webquest
FUN SCIENCE FACT: A bolt of lightning is about 54,000°F (30,000°C); six times
hotter than the Sun.
Weekly Assignments
- Careers in Physics
Webquest
October 13, 2015- Tuesday
Bell Work Assignment: Think about the word
“Chemistry”. . . What comes to mind? What do you
think it means? What will we study this quarter?
ACTIVITIES
◦ What is Chemistry? Crash Courses Chem. Video
◦ FINISH Careers in Physics Webquest
◦ Get started on Chemistry Vocabulary
◦ Folder Clean out
FUN SCIENCE FACT: If you pour a handful of salt into a full glass of water, the
water level will actually go down rather than overflowing the glass.
Objective
- I will use my research skills to
explore a career in physics.
- I will explore different topics
in chemistry by looking up
definitions and examples of
essential vocabulary words.
Weekly Assignments
- Careers in Physics
Webquest
October 14, 2015- Wednesday
Bell Work Assignment: What is matter? What are 2
essential details about matter we went over in class
yesterday? Give 2 examples!
Objective
- I will be able to list the states
of matter and their
characteristics in my notes
after listening to lecture and
watching a short video.
ACTIVITIES
◦ LAME JOKE WEDNESDAY!!!
◦ Phases of matter video
◦ Short lecture on Phases of Matter
◦ Careers in Physics Webquest
◦ Continue working on “Matter & Energy” notes- Using Internet
FUN SCIENCE FACT: If you pour a handful of salt into a full glass of water, the
water level will actually go down rather than overflowing the glass.
Weekly Assignments
- Careers in Physics
Webquest
October 15, 2015- Thursday
Bell Work Assignment: What is the main factor that
causes matter to change phases?
Objective
- I will be able to identify the
states of matter and their
properties by practicing
several examples on a
worksheet
*Explain to me how you should act when a sub is here. .
. What would be my expectations and YOUR
expectations??
Weekly Assignments
ACTIVITIES
◦ Continue Note-Taking- Properties of Matter
◦ Properties of Matter Practice
◦ Subsitute expectations for tomorrow
◦ Properties of Matter Clicker Quiz?
- Properties of Matter
Practice
- “Matter and Energy”
vocabulary notes
October 19, 2015- Monday
Bell Work Assignment: How do molecules in a
substance move when a lot of heat is added? How do
they move when they are cooled? Explain your
answers.
ACTIVITIES
◦ Online survey
◦ PHET Simulation- States of Matter
◦ Open note quiz. . . If absent Friday
◦ Finish Science Current Event (If not finished)
Objective
- I will experiment with how
different types of molecules
can change phases by
manipulating their volume
and temperature using a
computer simulation lab.
Weekly Assignments
- “Matter and Energy”
vocabulary notes-DUE
WEDNESDAY
- PHET Simulation- States
of Matter
October 20, 2015- Tuesday
Bell Work Assignment: Write the phrase “Parent
Teacher Conference Reflection in your bell work today
then fill out the green sheet you got at the door.
Objective
- I will reflect on quarter 1 in
science and prepare my
portfolio for student led
conferences by putting
together samples of my work.
ACTIVITIES
◦ Parent Teacher Conference Folders
◦ Hand back papers- 3 ASSIGNMENT IN EACH FOLDER
◦ New Reflection Sheet
◦ Report Cards for Science
◦ Assignment Data Sheet
◦ “Matter and Energy” Vocabulary due today
◦ Make up work/RTI day
Weekly Assignments
- “Matter and Energy”
vocabulary notes-DUE
TODAY
1. Physics Unit Test Answer Sheet
2. Clicker Quiz Data Sheet
3. Hotwheels Lab
4. Physics Vocab Notes
October 21, 2015- Wednesday
Objective
- I will be able to identify atoms as
the smallest particles of matter.
Bell Work Assignment: In your bell work, write down
what you already know about atoms. What do they
look like? What do they do? Are they big or small?
- I will be able to draw and
label the different parts of an
atom (protons, neutrons,
electrons.)
ACTIVITIES
◦ Lame joke Wednesday!--- In the lesson!
◦ Note Taking on Atoms
◦ Atoms Videos◦ Atomic Basics Practice
Weekly Assignments
- “Matter and Energy”
vocabulary notes
- Atomic Basics Practice
October 22-23, 2015- Thursday & Friday
Objective
- I will be able to identify atoms as
the smallest particles of matter.
Bell Work Assignment: Look at your periodic table…
How many protons, neutrons, and electrons does
Oxygen have? What is Oxygen’s mass?
ACTIVITIES
◦ Quick review from yesterday’s lesson
◦ Bill Nye Atoms
◦ Clicker Quiz- Atoms
◦ Periodic Table??
- I will be able to identify the
number of protons, neutrons,
and electrons of an atom by
looking at the elements
information on the periodic
table.
Weekly Assignments
- “Matter and Energy”
vocabulary notes
- Atomic Basics Practice
October 26, 2015- Monday
Bell Work Assignment: Look at your periodic table…
How many protons, neutrons, and electrons does
Chlorine, Nitrogen, and Magnesium have?
Objective
- I will take notes on how to read
different components of the periodic
table and show my knowledge by
participating in a Periodic Table
reading game.
ACTIVITIES
◦ Notes- How to read the periodic table
◦ The Periodic Table Song
◦ Periodic Table Battle Ship
Weekly Assignments
- “Matter and Energy”
vocabulary notes
October 27, 2015- Tuesday
Bell Work Assignment: Look at your periodic table…
How many protons, neutrons, and electrons does
Aluminum, Potassium, and Carbon have?
Objective
- I will take notes on how to read
different components of the periodic
table by color coding my periodic
table and completing a periodic
table practice activity.
What element is in group 12, period 6???
ACTIVITIES
◦ Cheeseburger Chemistry- NBC Learn
◦ Notes- How to read the periodic table- Coloring
◦ Periodic Table Practice
Weekly Assignments
- “Matter and Energy”
vocabulary notes
- Periodic Table
Assessment Tomorrow
October 28, 2015- WEDNESDAY
Bell Work Assignment: Look at your periodic table…
Which 2 elements have similar properties to Zinc? What
classification do these elements fall under?
Objective
- I will continue my practice on how
to read the different components of
the periodic table and will show my
knowledge through a clicker quiz
assessment.
What is the classification of all the elements in group
17???
Weekly Assignments
ACTIVITIES
◦ Lame Joke Wednesday
◦ Weirdest Elements Video
◦ Finish Periodic Table Practice
◦ Periodic Table Clicker Quiz
◦ Introduction to Element Research Project
- “Matter and Energy”
vocabulary notes
- Periodic Table
Assessment Today
October 29, 2015- Thursday
Bell Work Assignment: Use your periodic table. . . Find
the number of neutrons for Lithium (Li), Copper (Cu),
and Lead (Pb)--- Most missed questions on quizzes.
Objective
- I will use my
researching skills to
learn more about the
elements and how they
are used today.
ACTIVITIES
◦ Element Research Project DAY 1
◦ Goals Today
◦ Have ALL your elements chosen
◦ Download the powerpoint template from Edmodo- Save and edit!
◦ Begin your research– 2 elements should be done today
◦ Start designing your powerpoint
Weekly Assignments
- Element Research Project
DUE TUESDAY 11/3
November 2, 2015- Monday
Objective
- I will use my
Bell Work Assignment: Write down in your bell work an researching skills to
learn more about the
interesting fact/uses for one of your elements from
elements and how they
your research project.
are used today.
ACTIVITIES
◦ Element Research Project DAY 3
◦ Goals Today
◦ Have ALL your element research DONE by the end of the hour
◦ Begin making your project look presentable/pretty! Your effort and
creativity is a very large portion of your grade.
◦ IF YOU ARE READY TO TURN IN TODAY, CHECK WITH ME FIRST!
Weekly Assignments
- Element Research Project
DUE TOMORROW 11/3
November 3, 2015- Tuesday
Bell Work Assignment: What has been your favorite
element in your research project and WHY??? Be
specific on why you chose this element.
Objective
- I will use my
researching skills to
learn more about the
elements and how they
are used today.
ACTIVITIES
◦ Edmodo Submission
◦ Element Research Project DAY 4- Final Day
◦ Goals Today
◦ Your element research powerpoint must be submitted on Edmodo by
the end of class or it is considered LATE -20%.
◦ When finished with your project--- RTI day--- CHECK YOUR GRADES
Weekly Assignments
- Element Research Project
DUE TODAY!!!! 
November 4, 2015- Wednesday
Bell Work Assignment: Wait for NBC Learn Video. . .
Write down 2 things you learned in your bell work
about the chemistry of fear.
Objective
- I will present my
knowledge of the
elements I found in
research project to the
class
ACTIVITIES
◦ Project Presentations today- Presentation worksheet
◦ Element Video
Weekly Assignments
- Element Research Project
DUE YESTERDAY!!!! 
November 5, 2015- Thursday
Bell Work Assignment: Wait for NBC Learn Video. . .
Write down 2 things you learned in your bell work
about the chemistry of cheese.
Objective
- I will present my
knowledge of the
elements I found in
research project to the
class
ACTIVITIES
◦ Project Presentations today- Presentation worksheet
◦ Element Video
◦ Late projects- Work on them during the video
◦ Lame Joke Wednesday
Weekly Assignments
- Element Research Project
was due this week! 
November 9, 2015- Monday
Bell Work Assignment: Wait for NBC Learn Video. . .
Write down 2 things you learned in your bell work
about the discovery of synthetic dyes.
Objective
- I will take notes over
chemical vs. physical
properties of matter and
apply the knowledge I
learned with a practice
worksheet.
ACTIVITIES
◦ NBC Learn- Synthetic Dyes
◦ Review- Chemical vs. Physical Properties
◦ Stations activity
◦ Group note-taking
◦ Chemical vs. Physical Changes Practice Worksheet
Weekly Assignments
- Chemical vs. Physical
Changes practice 
November 10, 2015- Tuesday
Bell Work Assignment: What is the difference between
a physical and chemical change? Give 2 examples of
each in your bell work.
ACTIVITIES
◦ NBC Learn- Chemistry of Crystals
◦ Pair up- Finish the Physical and Chemical Properties Practice
◦ White Board Activity
◦ Chemical vs. Physical Changes Clicker Quiz
Objective
- I will be able to
distinguish the difference
between a physical and
chemical change when
given examples and will
assess my knowledge in a
clicker quiz
Weekly Assignments
- Chemical vs. Physical
Changes practice 
November 12, 2015- Thursday
Objective
- I will be able compare the
solubility behaviors of
Bell Work Assignment: Look in your powerpoint notes. sugar and salt in water by
What does the term “Solubility” mean? Write down the using an online simulation
definition in your bell work.
lab.
ACTIVITIES
◦ Sugar and Salt Solutions PHET lab
◦ Complete the lab sheet--- Due at the end of the hour
◦ Finished with the lab???
◦ Check your grades
◦ Make up work
◦ Advanced Science (hours 4 &5)- Building an atom extension activity on Edmodo
when finished with Sugar and Salt Solutions Lab.
Weekly Assignments
- Sugar and Salt Solutions
Lab
November 13, 2015- Friday
Objective
-
Bell Work Assignment: Describe the difference
between physical properties of matter and chemical
properties of matter. . . Look at your notes!!!
ACTIVITIES
◦ RTI DAY!!!
◦
◦
◦
◦
◦
New Grade data sheet- Pass back papers!
Check your grades!
Finish Element Project
Redo/make up quizzes (see me)
Finish any missing assignments
◦ Careers in Chemistry WebQuest– Once you are caught up in
everything, start this assignment
-
I will analyze and evaluate my
progress data in class by
checking my grades and logging
my data in my assignment
tracker.
I will choose and explore a
specific career in chemistry by
completing a webquest activity.
Weekly Assignments
- Sugar and Salt Solutions
Lab
NOVEMBER 16, 2015- MONDAY
• BELL WORK ASSIGNMENT: WHAT IS THE VOLUME OF
THE BOX?
10 cm
25 cm
15 cm
Objective
- I will be able to
calculate the density and
volume of an object
after doing several
practice problems in
class.
Weekly Assignments
• ACTIVITIES
• NBC LEARN- SCIENCE OF HOCKEY- VOLUME & DENSITY
• NOTE TAKING ON DENSITY AND VOLUME
• WHAT IS IT?
• HOW TO CALCULATE
• DENSITY PRACTICE WORKSHEET
- Density Practice
Worksheet
NOVEMBER 17, 2015- TUESDAY
• BELL WORK ASSIGNMENT: A SMALL ROCK HAS A
DENSITY OF 1.4 G/CM3 AND A MASS OF 70 GRAMS.
WHAT IS THE VOLUME OF THE ROCK? BE SURE TO
WRITE DOWN THE FORMULA YOU USED AND SHOW
YOUR WORK!
Objective
- I will be able to
calculate the density and
volume of an object
after doing several
practice problems in
class.
Weekly Assignments
• ACTIVITIES
• NBC LEARN• DENSITY PRACTICE PROBLEMS HOURS 1,2,3
• DENSITY ASSESSMENT PROBLEMS HOURS 4,5
• DENSITY CLICKER QUIZ
- Density Practice
Worksheet
NOVEMBER 18, 2015- WEDNESDAY
• BELL WORK ASSIGNMENT: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN THE VOLUME OF AN OBJECT AND AN
OBJECTS MASS? (MOST MISSED QUESTION ON QUIZ)
• ACTIVITIES
Objective
- I CAN calculate the
mass, volume, and
density of specific
objects in a lab
simulation activity
(PHET Density Lab).
Weekly Assignments
• DENSITY PHET LAB
• ACTIVITY ON EDMODO
• COMPLETE LAB/ACTIVITY SHEET---EXIT TICKET ASSESSMENT
GRADE!!!!
• CAREERS IN CHEMISTRY WEBQUEST
- Density PHET Lab
- Careers in Chemistry
NOVEMBER 30, 2015- MONDAY
• BELL WORK ASSIGNMENT: WAIT FOR NBC LEARN. . .
WHERE ARE 3 SPECIFIC PLACES OR THINGS WE CAN
FIND CO2??
• ACTIVITIES
Objective
- I CAN classify different
types of matter as either
elements, compounds,
or molecules by taking
notes and completing a
practice worksheet.
Weekly Assignments
• NBC LEARN- CHEMISTRY OF CO2
• E.C.M. (ELEMENTS, COMPOUNDS, MIXTURES) NOTE
TAKING ACTIVITY
• E.C.M. PRACTICE WORKSHEET
- E.C.M. (Elements,
Compounds, Mixtures)
practice worksheet.
DECEMBER 1, 2015- TUESDAY
• BELL WORK ASSIGNMENT: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN AN ELEMENT AND A COMPOUND? GIVE
ME 2 EXAMPLES OF EACH.
• ACTIVITIES
• FINISH---E.C.M. (ELEMENTS, COMPOUNDS, MIXTURES)
NOTES
• NBC LEARN- CHEMISTRY OF CONDIMENTS
• E.C.M. PRACTICE WORKSHEET
• CLICKER QUIZ
Objective
- I CAN classify different
types of matter as either
elements, compounds,
or molecules by taking
notes and completing a
practice worksheet.
Weekly Assignments
- E.C.M. (Elements,
Compounds, Mixtures)
practice worksheet.
DECEMBER 3, 2015- THURSDAY
Objective
• BELL WORK ASSIGNMENT: WHAT IS THE PH SCALE
RANGE FROM? WHAT IS CONSIDERED TO BE HIGHLY
ACIDIC AND HIGHLY BASIC? WAIT FOR NBC LEARN!
- I CAN determine the pH
level of 11 different
given basic substances
with the use of an
online simulation lab.
• ACTIVITIES
Weekly Assignments
• NBC LEARN- OCEAN ACIDIFICATION
• PH LEVEL PHET LAB SIMULATION
• DETERMINE THE PH LEVEL OF DIFFERENT SUBSTANCES
• GO OVER RESULTS AS A CLASS
- pH Level Phet Simulation
lab.
DECEMBER 4, 2015- FRIDAY
• BELL WORK ASSIGNMENT: WHAT IS THE PH SCALE
RANGE FROM? WHAT IS CONSIDERED TO BE HIGHLY
ACIDIC AND HIGHLY BASIC? WAIT FOR NBC LEARN!
• ACTIVITIES
• FUNKY SCIENCE FRIDAY!!!
• PH LEVEL PHET LAB SIMULATION
• FINISH CONCLUSION QUESTIONS
• GO OVER RESULTS AS A CLASS
• PH CLICKER QUIZ
• REVIEW HOMOGENEOUS VS. HETEROGENEOUS MIXTURES
Objective
- I CAN assess my
understanding of the pH
scale with a clicker quiz
- I CAN classify matter as
being a homogeneous
or heterogeneous
mixtue.
Weekly Assignments
- pH Level Phet Simulation
lab.
DECEMBER 7, 2015- MONDAY
• BELL WORK ASSIGNMENT: WHAT 2 THINGS ARE
CONSIDERED TO BE A PURE SUBSTANCE? FOR NBC
LEARN, WHY DO WE NEED SOAP TO CLEAN THINGS
AND NOT JUST WATER? HOW DO BOTH WORK
TOGETHER?
Objective
- I CAN review Q2
science topics in order to
prepare for a final
semester assessment.
Weekly Assignments
• ACTIVITIES
• NBC LEARN- CHEMISTRY OF SOAP
• PH CLICKER QUIZ #2
• REVIEW HOMOGENEOUS VS. HETEROGENEOUS MIXTURES
• ECM REVIEW- ASSESSMENT
- Heterogeneous vs.
Homogeneous mixture
practice.
- ECM Review Assessment
DECEMBER 9, 2015- WEDNESDAY
• BELL WORK ASSIGNMENT: WRITE DOWN IN YOUR
BELL WORK 4 BEHAVIOR AND SAFETY EXPECTATIONS
DURING A LAB.
• ACTIVITIES
Objective
- I CAN hypothesize the
pH value of common
substances and conduct
an experiment to
determine the outcome
of my hypothesis.
Weekly Assignments
• PH LAB
• GO OVER PRE-LAB- OBJECTIVE-HYPOTHESIS- VARIABLES
• PROCEDURE
• CONDUCTING EXPERIMENT- GATHER DATA
• POST LAB QUESTIONS
- pH Lab Report due
tomorrow
DECEMBER 10, 2015- THURSDAY
• BELL WORK ASSIGNMENT: GET OUT YOUR LAB
SHEET FROM YESTERDAY AND BEGIN WORKING ON
YOUR POST LAB.
• ACTIVITIES
• FINISH PH LAB– DUE TODAY
Objective
- I CAN assess my
progress in science class
and determine if I need
to improve.
- I CAN review topics in
semester 1 for final
assessments
Weekly Assignments
• GRAPH YOUR DATA
• POST QUESTIONS
• RTI DAY- CHECK YOUR GRADES AND MAKE UP QUIZZES
IF NEEDED.
• AIMS/DISTRICT TEST- REVIEW
- pH Lab Report due
TODAY
DECEMBER 14, 2015- MONDAY
Objective
• BELL WORK ASSIGNMENT: SHORT S1 REFLECTION–
WHAT DO YOU ANTICIPATE YOUR Q2 GRADE TO BE?
WHAT DID YOU DO WELL THIS QUARTER? WHAT
COULD YOU DO TO IMPROVE FOR QUARTER 3?
- I CAN assess my
progress in science class
and determine if I need
to improve.
- I CAN review topics in
semester 1 for final
assessments
• ACTIVITIES
Weekly Assignments
• AIMS/DISTRICT TEST- REVIEW
• PHYSICS CLICKER QUIZZES
• PRACTICE TESTS
• RTI DAY- IF THERE IS TIME AT THE END OF CLASS, YOU
MAY WORK ON ANY MISSING WORK/RE-TAKES
- Assessment Review
Participation
DECEMBER 15, 2015- TUESDAY
• BELL WORK ASSIGNMENT: WRITE THE WORDS “AIMS
MID-YEAR TEST TODAY- I WILL DO MY BEST!”
Objective
- I CAN perform
AMAZING on the AIMS
Mid-Year exam!!!!
• ACTIVITIES
• AIMS/DISTRICT TEST--- DO YOUR BEST!
• RTI DAY- IF YOU HAVE TIME TO SPARE AFTER YOUR TEST.
Weekly Assignments
EXPECTATIONS
1. QUIET UNTIL THE BELL RINGS- BE RESPECTFUL OF OTHERS
2. STAY IN YOUR SEAT! RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOU NEED
SOMETHING
3. RTI WHEN FINSIHED
4. DO YOUR BEST!!!!!!!!!!!
- Assessment Review
Participation
DECEMBER 16, 2015- WEDNESDAY
• BELL WORK ASSIGNMENT: GET OUT YOUR
PERIODIC TABLES. . . HOW MANY PROTONS,
NEUTRONS, AND ELECTRONS DOES THE FOLLOWING
ELEMENTS HAVE?- OXYGEN, CARBON, HYDROGEN
• ACTIVITIES
Objective
- I CAN assess my
progress in science class
and determine if I need
to improve.
- I CAN review topics in
semester 1 for final
assessments
Weekly Assignments
• DISTRICT ASSESSMENT REVIEW DAY
• COMPLETE THE PRACTICE BY PUTTING ANSWERS ON THE
ANSWER SHEET
• TABLE PARTNER COLLABORATION
• GO OVER QUESTIONS AS A CLASS--- CLICKERS!
- Assessment Review
Participation
January 4, 2016 - Monday
Objective
-
I CAN reflect on my quarter 2
performance in order to set
goals for quarter 3.
-
I CAN identify a cell and
types of cells by watching an
introductory video.
• Bell Work Assignment: What was the BEST part
of your holiday break??? What do you already
know about CELLS?– Make a list in your bell work
even if you’re not sure if its correct.
• ACTIVITIES
• Student Q2 reflection/Q3 goal setting
• Cells Pre-Test– First Quarter 3 topic
• Bill Nye “Cells”
•
Video Assignment- EXIT TICKET
Weekly Assignments
- Pre-Test due today
- Bill Nye “Cells”– Exit
ticket today
January 5, 2016 - Tuesday
• Bell Work Assignment: What types of things in
this world contain cells? Give an example. Which
is smaller, an atom or a cell? Save room for
Discovery News Story.
• ACTIVITIES
• Dnews- Bacteria
• Folder Clean Out
• Cells Exhibition– Note-taking Stations Activity
• Go over Stations together
Objective
-
I CAN explore the theory of
cells and different types of
cells by taking notes in a
stations activity.
Weekly Assignments
- Cell Exhibition StationsNote Taking due
Thursday.
Folder Clean Out--- Things to Keep
• 1. Any clicker quiz data sheet
• 2. Assignment data tracker
• 3. The Periodic Table
• 4. Any PHET labs
• 5. WebQuests
January 6, 2016 - Wednesday
Objective
-
I CAN assess my knowledge
on the theory of cells and
different types of cells by
taking a clicker quiz.
-
I CAN explore the different
parts of a cell by continuing
to take notes in a stations
activity.
• Bell Work Assignment: Look in your “Cells
Exhibition” notes from yesterday Station #1--What are the 3 parts of the cell theory?
• ACTIVITIES
• Lecture on Stations 1-6- Cell Theory and Types
of Cells
• Clicker quiz over Types of cells
• Continue Cells Exhibition– Note-taking Stations
Activity
Weekly Assignments
- Cell Exhibition StationsNote Taking due
Thursday.
January 7, 2016 - Thursday
• Bell Work Assignment: What is the difference
between a prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell? Look
at station 2 in your “Cell Exhibition” notes.
• ACTIVITIES
• DNews Story
• Finish Cell Exhibition 20 stations– DUE TODAY
• Animal Cell Practice- Labeling parts and
functions
Objective
-
I CAN explore the different
parts of a cell by continuing
to take notes in a stations
activity and labeling the
parts and functions of a cell.
Weekly Assignments
- Cell Exhibition StationsNote Taking due TODAY.
- Animal Cell Practice due
tomorrow
January 8, 2016 – Friday 1/2 day
• Bell Work Assignment: What is the difference
between a prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell? Look
at station 2 in your “Cell Exhibition” notes.
• ACTIVITIES
• DNews Story– Why are Stem Cells Important?
•
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6mwdQQUEBc
• Animal Cell Assessment- Labeling parts and
functions--- OPEN NOTE
Objective
-
I CAN assess my knowledge
of the organelles by using
my station notes to label the
different parts of a cell and
their functions.
Weekly Assignments
- Cell Exhibition StationsNote Taking due TODAY.
- Animal Cell Practice due
tomorrow