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8th Grade Physical Science Honors Assignments

Instructor
Mrs. Kim A. Braxton
Term
2019-2020 School Year
Department
Science
Description

8thGrade Physical Science Honors

 

Honors Physical Science provides a conceptual foundation for high school Honors/AP courses, especially chemistry and physics. Laboratory experiments, demonstrations and investigations are an integral part of this course and laboratory skills and safety awareness will be regularly assessed. Instruction centers around inquiry-based learning and Honors students will regularly work independently from the teacher in order to achieve student autonomy as expected of advanced students. Higher-level thinking will be incorporated into each lesson as well as use of technology to increase student achievement.

 

Physical Science Textbook:  Foundations of Physical Science 3rd Edition by Tom Hsu, PhD

 

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Quarter 1

PSCI.PS1: Matter 

Students will be able to:

 

1 – Develop models to explain changes of state for solids, liquids, gases, and plasma.

1) Using the kinetic molecular theory and heat flow considerations, explain the changes of state for solids, liquids, gases, and plasma.

2 – Graph changes of state with variations in pressure, temperature, and volume of a gas.

2) Graphically represent and discuss the results of an investigation involving pressure, volume, and temperature of a gas.

3) Construct a graphical organizer for the major classifications of matter using composition and separation techniques.

4 – Investigate physical and chemical changes.

4) Apply scientific principles and evidence to provide explanations about physical and chemical changes.

4 – Construct a timeline to trace development of the modern atomic theory to describe atomic particle properties and position. and characterize the difference between isotopes of an element.

5) Trace the development of the modern atomic theory to describe atomic particle properties and position.

6) Characterize the difference between atoms of different isotopes of an element.

5 – Interpret data and patterns from the periodic table to predict relative properties of elements, bonding characteristics and formulas.

7) Use the periodic table as a model to predict the relative properties of elements.

8) Using the patterns of electrons in the outermost energy level, predict how elements may combine.

9) Use the periodic table as a model to predict the formulas of binary ionic compounds. Explain and use the naming conventions for binary ionic and molecular compounds.

6 – Calculate conservation of atoms and mass in balanced chemical equations and identify chemical reactions.

10) Develop a model to illustrate the claim that atoms and mass are conserved during a chemical reaction (i.e., balancing chemical equations).

11) Use models to identify chemical reactions as synthesis, decomposition, single-replacement, and double-replacement. Given the reactants, use these models to predict the products of those chemical reactions.

7 - Classify a substance as acidic, basic, or neutral and research and communicate explanations on how acid rain is created and its impact on the ecosystem

12) Classify a substance as acidic, basic, or neutral by using pH tools and appropriate indicators.

13) Research and communicate explanations on how acid rain is created and its impact on the ecosystem.

8 – Analyze data on the composition of atomic nuclei and energy released during fission, fusion, and radioactive decay and communicate scientific and technical information about nuclear energy and radioactive isotopes.

14) Develop models to illustrate the changes in the composition of the nucleus of the atom and the energy released during the processes of fission, fusion, and radioactive decay.

15) Communicate scientific and technical information about nuclear energy and radioactive isotopes with respect to their impact on society.

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Quarter 2 - Draft

PSCI.PS2: Motion and Forces

 

Students will be able to:

1 - Calculate and graph how distance and speed determine motion.

2 – Calculate and graph how velocity and acceleration affect motion.

3 - Plan and conduct an investigation to provide a mathematical explanation about the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration.

4 – Use free body diagrams to illustrate the contact and non-contact forces acting on an object.

5 - Use mathematical representations to support the claim that the total momentum of a system of objects is conserved when there is no net force on the system.

6 - Apply scientific and engineering ideas to design, evaluate, and refine a device that minimizes the force on an object during a collision.

7 - Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that an electric current can produce a magnetic field.

 

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Quarter 3 - Draft

PSCI.PS3: Energy

 

Students will be able to:

1 – Identify forms of energy and solve mathematical problems regarding work-energy theorem and power.

2 - Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that thermal energy will move as heat between objects of two different temperatures, resulting in uniform energy distribution.

3 - Design a prototype for a device with a series of simple machines to transfer energy and/or do mechanical work and present your findings regarding the law of conservation of energy and efficiency, mechanical advantage, and power.

4 - Investigate relationships among kinetic, potential, and total energy within a closed system (the law of conservation of energy).

5 – Calculate specific heat using heat, mass, specific heat capacity, and temperature change.

6 - Demonstrate Ohm's Law through design and construction of simple series and parallel circuits.

7 - Plan and conduct an experiment illustrating thermodynamics using a controlled chemical reaction to transfer thermal energy and/or do mechanical work.

8 - Analyze data on the impact of starting amounts of reacting substances upon energy released to create graphical representations of endergonic and exergonic reactions.

 

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Quarter 4 - Draft

PSCI.PS4: Waves

 

Students will be able to:

1 - Compare and contrast properties of transverse and longitudinal waves and illustrate examples.

2 – Design and conduct an investigation and interpret gathered data to explain how mechanical waves transmit energy through a medium.

3 - Develop mathematical models to represent frequency, amplitude, wavelength, and speed of waves.

4 - Describe and communicate similarities and differences across the electromagnetic spectrum and research methods and devices used to measure these characteristics.

5 - Research and communicate scientific explanations about how electromagnetic waves are used in modern technology to produce, transmit, receive, and store information.

 


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Monday   March 9, 2020

Classwork: CH 9 Simple Machines

  • Projects uploaded to Stream
  • Physical Science Laws Project Presented
  • Scientific Notation Lesson 1

Homework:

  • Complete Scientific Notation Sheet 1

 

Tuesday   March 10, 2020

Classwork: CH 9 Simple Machines

  • Projects uploaded to Stream
  • Physical Science Laws Project Presented
  • Prize Awarded
  • Scientific Notation Lesson 2 (multiplying and dividing)

Homework:

  • Complete Scientific Notation Sheet 2
  • Read Chapter 9 section 1 “Simple Machines” p205 -208

 

Wednesday   March 11, 2020

Classwork: CH 9 Simple Machines

  • Scientific Notation Lesson 3 (adding and subtracting)
  • Lesson on CH 9.1 Using Machines – Input and Output Work -Efficiency
  • Efficiency Skill Sheet
  • The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Homework:

  • Complete Scientific Notation Lesson 3 (adding and subtracting)
  • Efficiency Skill Sheet
  • Read and Take notes in Science Journal on CH 9 sec 2 “Mechanical Advantage” p210-212

 

Thursday   March 12, 2020

Classwork: CH 9 Simple Machines

  • Lesson on CH 9.1 Mechanical Advantage
  • Mechanical Advantage Skill Sheet
  • The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Homework:

  • Read and take notes in Science Journal on Chapter 9 section 2 “Mechanical Advantage” p213 - 215

 

Friday  March 13, 2020

Classwork: CH 9 Simple Machines

  • The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Homework:

  • Read and take notes in Science Journal on Chapter 9 section 2 “Mechanical Advantage” p213 - 215
  • Enjoy your Spring Break!

 

Note: Assignments on my website and those emailed to students weekly are adhered to as closely as possible. Students need to attend classes regularly and use their agenda books to keep up with tests, homework, project dates and school information. Assignments may be changed or skipped entirely depending on student response and unforeseen circumstances

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Physical Science Class Assignments and Homework

 

Monday   March 2, 2020

Classwork: CH 8 Work and Power

  • Work Problems Solved
  • CH 8.2 Power Lesson
  • Start on Power Problems
  • How will your chosen activity prove the Law of Conservation of Momentum?

Homework:

  • Complete Work problems #12-18 and remaining Power Problems
  • See pdf’s for CH 7 and 8 presentations in Schoology
  • Read Chapter 8 (See CPO) in Classlink
  • Study for Energy and Power Test (Chapters 7 and 8) on Wednesday 3/4

 

Tuesday   March 3, 2020

Classwork: CH 8 Work and Power

  • Review Power Problems
  • Complete CH 7 & 8 Post Quiz on Schoology
  • How will your chosen activity prove the Law of Conservation of Energy?

Homework:

  • See pdf’s for CH 7 and 8 presentations in Schoology
  • Read Chapter 8
  • Study for Energy and Power Test (Chapters 7 and 8) tomorrow

 

Wednesday   March 4, 2020

Classwork: CH 7 & 8

  • Energy and Power Test
  • Read Electric Windmill p182-183 (answer questions on page 183 in your science journal)

 

Homework:

  • Work on Physical Science Laws Project due March 16th

 

Thursday   March 5, 2020

Classwork:

  • Group work on Physical Science Laws Project

Homework:

  • Work on Physical Science Laws Project due March 16th

 

Friday  March 6, 2020

Classwork:

  • Last day for Group work on Physical Science Laws Project

Homework:

  • Work on Physical Science Laws Project due March 16th

 

Note: Assignments on my website and those emailed to students weekly are adhered to as closely as possible. Students need to attend classes regularly and use their agenda books to keep up with tests, homework, project dates and school information. Assignments may be changed or skipped entirely depending on student response and unforeseen circumstances

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Physical Science Class Assignments and Homework

 

Monday   February 24, 2020

Classwork: CH 7 Energy

  • 8th Grade Field Trip to Collierville High School
  • Lunch
  • Grade Meeting 

Homework:

  • Chapter 7.2 Review p 176 #1-3 and Challenge
  • Read Chapter 7
  • Study for Energy Test on Friday 2/28

Tuesday   February 25, 2020

Classwork: CH 7 Energy

  • Correct 7.1 Review p172 #1-9 and 7.2 Review p 176 #1-3 and Challenge
  • Lesson on 7.3 Conservation of Matter, Momentum and Forms of Energy
  • Start Forces, Energy and Conservation Investigation

Homework:

  • Complete Chapter 7.3 Review p181 #1-7
  • Study for Energy Test on Friday 2/28

 

Wednesday   February 26, 2020

Classwork: CH 7 Energy

  • Correct CH 7.3 Review
  • Complete Forces, Energy and Conservation Investigation

Homework:

  • Study for Energy Test on Friday 2/28

Thursday   February 27, 2020

Classwork: CH 8 Work and Power

  • Lesson on Work (CH 8.1)
  • Work and Power Problems
  • Read Electric Wind p182-183Homework:
  • Study for Energy Test on Friday 2/28

Friday  February 28, 2020

Classwork: CH 8 Work and Power

  • Energy Test
  • Complete CH 8 sec 1 Review 

Homework:

  • Complete CH 8 sec 1 Review

 

Note: Assignments on my website and those emailed to students weekly are adhered to as closely as possible. Students need to attend classes regularly and use their agenda books to keep up with tests, homework, project dates and school information. Assignments may be changed or skipped entirely depending on student response and unforeseen circumstances

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Assignment

Physical Science Class Assignments and Homework

 

Monday   February 17, 2020

Classwork: CH 6 Laws of Motion

  • No School for Students (President’s Day Holiday)

Homework:

  • Watch a BrainPop about favorite president

 

 

Tuesday   February 18, 2020

Classwork: CH 6 Laws of Motion

  • BrainPOP: Presidents Movie
  • Collision Investigation completed
  • Energy Pre-Test in Schoology

Homework:

  • Prepare for CMS Writing Day: pencils, yellow highlighter, rest
  • Complete Collision Investigation
  • Complete Energy Pre-Test in Schoology (not for a grade)

 

Wednesday   February 19, 2020

Classwork: CH 7 Energy

  • CMS Writing Day
  • Shortened Classes – Read Chapter 7.1 Energy p162 – 171
  • Complete 7.1 Review, p172 #1-9

 

Homework:

  • Complete 7.1 Review, p172 #1-9

 

 

Thursday   February 20, 2020

Classwork: CH 7 Energy

  • Calorie Counting and Exercise Activity
  • Lesson Chapter 7.2 Energy Transformations

Homework:

  • Read Chapter 7.2 p173 -175

Friday  February 21, 2020

Classwork: CH 7 Energy

  • Chapter 7.2 Review p 176 #1-3 and Challenge
  • Lesson on 7.3 Conservation and Forms of Energy

 

Homework:

  • Read Chapter 7.3 p177 -180

 

 

Note: Assignments on my website and those emailed to students weekly are adhered to as closely as possible. Students need to attend classes regularly and use their agenda books to keep up with tests, homework, project dates and school information. Assignments may be changed or skipped entirely depending on student response and unforeseen circumstances

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Assignment

Physical Science Class Assignments and Homework

 

Monday   February 10, 2020

Classwork: CH 6 Laws of Motion

  • Return Papers
  • Newton’s Laws of Motion 1 and 2 Investigation

Homework:

  • Prepare for Test on Motion and Forces (Chapters 5 and 6) on Thursday 2/13 – Read CH 5 &6
  • Print picture of hidden figure ~4 x 2

 

Tuesday   February 11, 2020

Classwork: CH 6 Laws of Motion

  • Newton’s Laws of Motion # 3 Lesson
  • Complete Newton’s Laws of Motion 1 and 2 Investigation

Homework:

  • Prepare for Test on Forces and Laws of Motion (Chapters 5 and 6) on Thursday 2/13 – Read CH 5 &6
  • Complete Newton’s Laws of Motion 1 and 2 Investigation write-up
  • Print picture of hidden figure ~4 x 2

 

Wednesday   February 12, 2020

Classwork: CH 6 Laws of Motion

  • Newton’s Laws of Motion Review
  • Newton’s Laws of Motion #3 Investigation

Homework:

  • Prepare for Test on Forces and Laws of Motion (Chapters 5 and 6) on Thursday 2/13 – Read CH 5 &6
  • Print picture of hidden figure ~4 x 2

 

Thursday   February 13, 2020

Classwork: CH6 Laws of Motion

  • Test on Motion and Forces (Chapters 5 and 6) Test
  • Chapter 6.3 Review

Homework:

  • Complete Chapter 6.3 Review
  • Print picture of hidden figure ~4 x 2
 
Friday  February 14, 2020

Classwork: CH6 Laws of Motion

  • Complete Newton’s Laws of Motion #3 Investigation
  • Black History Heart - Hidden Figures

Homework:

  • Complete Chapter 6.3 Review

 

Note: Assignments on my website and those emailed to students weekly are adhered to as closely as possible. Students need to attend classes regularly and use their agenda books to keep up with tests, homework, project dates and school information. Assignments may be changed or skipped entirely depending on student response and unforeseen circumstances

 

Due:

Assignment

Physical Science Class Assignments and Homework

 

Monday   February 3, 2020

Classwork: CH 5 Forces

  • Gravity problems reviewed
  • Start Friction Investigation – Part 1

Homework:

  • Check Power School

Tuesday   February 4, 2020

Classwork: CH 5 Forces

  • Complete Friction Investigation – Part 1
  • Start Friction Investigation – Part 2

Homework:

  • Work on Hidden Figures Reflection on Schoology – due Monday, February 3

 

Wednesday   February 5, 2020

Classwork: CH 5 Forces

  • CH 5 section 3 Forces and Equilibrium Lesson
  • Complete Friction Investigation – Part 2

Homework:

  • Complete Gravity Math
  • Work on Hidden Figures Reflection on Schoology – due today

 

Thursday   February 6, 2020

Classwork: CH6 Laws of Motion

  • CH 5 Post Test
  • Introduction to Newton’s Laws of Motion Lesson

Homework:

  • Complete Friction Investigations Part 1 and 2
  • Prepare for Test on Motion and Forces (Chapters 5 and 6) on Thursday 2/13
  • Complete CH 5 Assessment on p 132 -133

Vocabulary 1-14, Concepts 1-12, review gravity and weight problems due Monday 2/10

Friday  February 7, 2020

Classwork: CH6 Laws of Motion

  • Newton’s Law number 1 and 2
  • Start Newton’s Laws 1 and 2 Investigation

Homework:

  • Prepare for Test on Motion and Forces (Chapters 5 and 6) on Thursday 2/13
  • Complete CH 5 Assessment on p132 -133

Vocabulary 1-14, Concepts 1-12, review gravity and weight problems, due Monday 2/10

 

Note: Assignments on my website and those emailed to students weekly are adhered to as closely as possible. Students need to attend classes regularly and use their agenda books to keep up with tests, homework, project dates and school information. Assignments may be changed or skipped entirely depending on student response and unforeseen circumstances

Due:

Assignment

Physical Science Class Assignments and Homework

Monday   January 27, 2020

Classwork: CH 5 Forces

  • Physical Science in Hidden Figures
  • Modified Class schedule due to awards

Homework:

  • Check Power School

Tuesday   January 28, 2020

Classwork: CH 5 Forces

  • Physical Science in Hidden Figures

Homework:

  • Work on Hidden Figures Reflection on Schoology – due Monday, February 3 

Wednesday   January 29, 2020

Classwork: CH 5 Forces

  • Complete Physical Science in Hidden Figures
  • Gravity Math Problems
  • Lesson on Friction CH 5.2 

Homework:

  • Complete Gravity Math
  • Work on Hidden Figures Reflection on Schoology – due Wednesday, February 5 

Thursday   January 30, 2020

Classwork: CH5 Forces

  • Friction Investigation - choose 1 of 2 options

Homework:

  • Work on Hidden Figures Reflection on Schoology – due Wednesday, February 5

Friday  January 31, 2020

Classwork: CH 5 Forces

  • CH 5.3 Forces and Equilibrium Lesson
  • Complete Friction Investigation

Homework:

  • Work on Hidden Figures Reflection on Schoology – due Wednesday, February 5

 

Note: Assignments on my website and those emailed to students weekly are adhered to as closely as possible. Students need to attend classes regularly and use their agenda books to keep up with tests, homework, project dates and school information. Assignments may be changed or skipped entirely depending on student response and unforeseen circumstances

Due:

Assignment

Physical Science Class Assignments and Homework

Monday   January 20, 2020

Classwork:

  • No School! – Dr. King Holiday

Homework:

  • Study for CH 4 on Motion Next Friday.
  • IXL Practice 8th Grade  1,2,3,4,5,6

Tuesday   January 21, 2020

Classwork: CH 4 Motion

  • Review Semester 1 Exam
  • Correct Free Fall Problems
  • Complete “Gravity and Falling Objects” Investigation

Homework:

  • Complete “Gravity and Falling Objects” Investigation
  • Study for CH 4 on Motion Quiz Friday 1/24
  • IXL Practice 8th Grade  1,2,3,4,5,6 - optional

 

Wednesday   January 22, 2020

Classwork: CH 5 Forces

  • Turn in “Gravity and Falling Objects” Investigation
  • Motion Pre-test on Schoology
  • Introduction to Forces Lesson
  • “What is a Newton?” activity
  • CH 4 Motion Practice Questions on Schoology for Quiz Friday 1/24

Homework:

  • Study for CH 4 on Motion Quiz Friday 1/24 – complete practice questions due Thursday 1/23.
  • IXL Practice 8th Grade  1,2,3,4,5,6 - optional

 

Thursday   January 23, 2020

Classwork: CH5 Forces

  • Review CH 4 Motion Practice Questions on Schoology
  • “How Forces Act” Lesson
  • Spring Scale practice
Homework:
  • Study for CH 4 on Motion Quiz Friday 1/24
  • IXL Practice 8th Grade  1,2,3,4,5,6 - optional

Friday  January 24, 2020

Classwork: CH 5 Forces

  • Lesson on Weight vs Mass
  • CH 4 Motion Quiz
  • Introduction to Newton’s Laws of Motion
  • Mass Problems

Homework:

  • Have a great weekend!

 

Note: Assignments on my website and those emailed to students weekly are adhered to as closely as possible. Students need to attend classes regularly and use their agenda books to keep up with tests, homework, project dates and school information. Assignments may be changed or skipped entirely depending on student response and unforeseen circumstances

Due:

Assignment

Physical Science Class Assignments and Homework

 

Monday   January 13, 2020

Classwork: Chapter 4

  • Turn in Graph Picture!
  • Semester Exam Study Guide - Review
  • Complete Acceleration Investigation – trouble spots, prediction

Homework:

  • IXL 8th Grade  4,5,6  Due Wednesday 1/15
  • Study for Semester 1 Exam Thursday 1/16 – see study guide on Schoology
  • Complete Acceleration Investigation Sheet

Tuesday   January 14, 2020

Classwork: CH 4 Motion

  • Semester Exam Study Guide – Review
  • Acceleration Speed-Time Graph Lesson
  • Acceleration Speed-Time Graph problems

Homework:

  • Complete Acceleration Speed-Time Graph problems
  • IXL 8th Grade  4,5,6  Due Wednesday 1/15
  • Study for Semester 1 Exam Thursday 1/16 – see study guide on Schoology

Wednesday   January 15, 2020

Classwork: CH 4 Motion

  • Check Acceleration Speed-Time Graph problems
  • Free Fall Acceleration Lesson
  • Semester Exam Study Guide – Review

Homework:

  • IXL 8th Grade  4,5,6  Due Wednesday 1/15
  • Study for Semester 1 Exam Tomorrow

 

Thursday   January 16, 2020

Classwork: CH4 Motion

  • Semester 1 Exam
  • IXL Practice 8th Grade 1,2,3,4,5,6

Homework:

  • Complete Acceleration and Speed-Time Graphs Problems
  • Check Power School
  • Study for CH 4 Motion Quiz Next Wednesday. See Updated CH 4 PowerPoint on Schoology

 

Friday  January 17, 2020

Classwork: CH 4 Motion

  • Check Free Fall Acceleration Questions
  • Free Fall Acceleration Investigation

Homework:

  • Enjoy your long weekend! Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday Monday. How can you celebrate, or participate in social justice?
  • IXL Practice 8th Grade  1,2,3,4,5,6
  • Study for CH 4 Motion Quiz Next Wednesday. See Updated CH 4 PowerPoint on Schoology

 

Note: Assignments on my website and those emailed to students weekly are adhered to as closely as possible. Students need to attend classes regularly and use their agenda books to keep up with tests, homework, project dates and school information. Assignments may be changed or skipped entirely depending on student response and unforeseen circumstances

Due:

Assignment

Physical Science Class Assignments and Homework

 

Monday   January 6, 2020

Classwork: No School Students

  • No Lesson J

Homework:

  • None

Tuesday   January 7, 2020

Classwork: CH 4 Motion

  • Bellwork- Position Time Graph
  • Analyzing Graphs of Motion without Numbers
  • Semester Exam Study Guide
  • Holiday Graphing

Homework:

  • IXL 8th Grade  4,5,6  Due Wednesday 1/15
  • Complete unfinished classwork!
  • Semester 1 Exam Thursday 1/16
  • Graph pictures completed and colored nicely due Monday 1/13

Wednesday   January 8, 2020

Classwork: CH 4 Motion

  • Review Graphing Classwork
  • Acceleration intro Lesson (CH 4 sec 3)
  • Acceleration graphing and problems
  • Complete Speed Investigation (CW)

Homework:

  • IXL 8th Grade  4,5,6  Due Wednesday 1/15
  • Semester 1 Exam Thursday 1/16
  • Graph pictures completed and colored nicely due Monday 1/13

 

Thursday   January 9, 2020

Classwork: CH4 Motion

  • Bellwork
  • *Acceleration Investigation (QZ)
  • CPO Investigations Foundations of Physical Science page 25 – 27
  • *Acceleration graphing and problems (CW)

Homework:

  • IXL 8th Grade  4,5,6  Due Wednesday 1/15
  • Semester 1 Exam Thursday 1/16
  • Graph pictures completed and colored nicely due Monday 1/13

 

Friday  January 10, 2020

Classwork: CH 4 Motion

  • Bellwork
  • Free Fall Activity
  • Newton Activity page 28-29 (CW)
Homework:
  • IXL 8th Grade  4,5,6  Due Wednesday 1/15
  • Semester 1 Exam Thursday 1/16
  • Graph pictures completed and colored nicely due Monday 1/13

 

Note: Assignments on my website and those emailed to students weekly are adhered to as closely as possible. Students need to attend classes regularly and use their agenda books to keep up with tests, homework, project dates and school information. Assignments may be changed or skipped entirely depending on student response and unforeseen circumstances

Due:

Assignment

Physical Science Class Assignments and Homework

 

Monday   December 16, 2019

Classwork: CH 4 Motion

  • CH 4 section 1 Review
  • Complete Physics Problems Set 2
  • CPO Physical Science page 13 - 32

Homework:

  • Complete Physics Problems Set 2`due tomorrow
  • IXL 8th Grade  A-1,2 B-1,2  Due Wednesday 12/11
  • Study for the CH 4 Test on Motion – Tuesday 12/17

 

 

Tuesday   December 17, 2019

Classwork: CH4 Motion

  • Review answers for Physics Problems Set 2
  • CH 4 Test on Motion

 Homework:

  • Check Power School for missing work or grade errors
  • IXL 8th Grade  A-1,2 B-1,2  Due Wednesday 12/11

 

 

Wednesday   December 18, 2019

Classwork: CH4 Motion

  • Video-using the CPO timer
  • Speed Investigation

Homework:

  • Check PowerSchool!

 

Thursday   December 19, 2019

Classwork: CH 4 Motion

  • Acceleration Animation
  • Acceleration Investigation
  • CPO Physical Science page 33 -38

Homework:

  • Check PowerSchool!

 

Friday  December 20, 2019

Classwork: CH 4 Motion

  • Graphing Exercise of Arthur Christmas

Homework:

  • Check PowerSchool!
  • Have a Wonderful Christmas Break! See you January 7th in the New year!!!

 

Note: Assignments on my website and those emailed to students weekly are adhered to as closely as possible. Students need to attend classes regularly and use their agenda books to keep up with tests, homework, project dates and school information. Assignments may be changed or skipped entirely depending on student response and unforeseen circumstances

Due:

Assignment

Physical Science Class Assignments and Homework

 

Monday   December 9, 2019

Classwork: CH 4 Motion

  • Review CH 4 section 1 and 2 notes
  • Begin work on Physics Problems Set 1

 Homework:

  • Complete Physics Problems Set 1`due Wednesday 12/11
  • 8th Grade Field Trip Dec 10th, tomorrow
  • IXL 8th Grade  A-1,2 B-1,2  Due Wednesday 12/11
  • Study for the CH 4 Test on Motion – Tuesday 12/17

 

Tuesday   December 10, 2019

Classwork: CH4 Motion

  • 8th Grade Field Trip Today
  • Super and Terrific Classes only

 Homework:

  • Complete Physics Problems Set 1 due tomorrow 12/11
  • IXL 8th Grade  A-1,2 B-1,2  Due Wednesday 12/11
  • Study for the CH 4 Test on Motion – Tuesday 12/17

Wednesday   December 11, 2019

Classwork: CH4 Motion

  • Check Physics Problems Set 1
  • Speed Activity

Homework:

  • IXL 8th Grade  E-1,2,3  Atoms and Molecules, Due Wednesday 12/18
  • Study for the CH 4 Test on Motion – Tuesday 12/17
  • Check PowerSchool!

Thursday   December 12, 2019

Classwork: CH 4 Motion

  • Motion Lab (Speed)

 Homework:

  • IXL 8th Grade  E-1,2,3  Atoms and Molecules, Due Wednesday 12/18
  • Study for the CH 4 Test on Motion – Tuesday 12/17
  • Check PowerSchool!

Friday  December 13, 2019

Classwork: CH 4 Motion

  • Complete Physics Problems Set 2
  • Acceleration Activity

 Homework:

  • Check PowerSchool!
  • IXL 8th Grade  E-1,2,3  Atoms and Molecules, Due Wednesday 12/18
  • Study for the CH 4 Test on Motion – Tuesday 12/17

 

Note: Assignments on my website and those emailed to students weekly are adhered to as closely as possible. Students need to attend classes regularly and use their agenda books to keep up with tests, homework, project dates and school information. Assignments may be changed or skipped entirely depending on student response and unforeseen circumstances

Due:

Assignment

Physical Science Class Assignments and Homework

 

Monday   December 2, 2019

Classwork: CH1 Science and Measurement

  • View CH 1 Sections 1 and 2 in the PowerPoint on Measuring in Schoology
  • Complete the guided notes for CH 1 sec 1 and 2

 Homework:

  • Complete the guided notes for CH 1 sec 1 and 2
  • 8th Grade Field Trip Dec 10th, Tuesday
  • IXL D-1  Due Wednesday 12/4
  • Study for the CH 1 Test on Measuring - Thursday

 

Tuesday   December 3, 2019

Classwork: CH1 Science and Measurement

  • Review and Check CH 1 section 1 and 2
  • View CH 1 Sections 3 and 4 in the PowerPoint on Measuring in Schoology
  • Complete the guided notes for CH 1 sec 3 and 4

 Homework:

  • Complete the guided notes for CH 1 sec 3 and 4
  • 8th Grade Field Trip Dec 10th, Tuesday
  • IXL D-1  Due Wednesday 12/4
  • Study for the CH 1 Test on Measuring - Thursday

Wednesday   December 4, 2019

Classwork: CH1 Science and Measurement

  • Review and Check CH 1 section 3 and 4
  • View CH 4 Sections 1 and 2 in the PowerPoint on Motion in Schoology
  • Complete the guided notes for CH 4 sec 1 and 2

Homework:

  • IXL 8th Grade  A-1,2 B-1,2  Due Wednesday 12/11
  • Study for the CH 1 Test on Measuring – Thursday
  • 8th Grade Field Trip Dec 10th, Tuesday

Thursday   December 5, 2019

Classwork:

CH1 Science and Measurement

  • CH 1 Test on Measurement
  • Work on IXL

 Homework:

  • IXL 8th Grade  A-1,2 B-1,2  Due Wednesday 12/11
  • 8th Grade Field Trip Dec 10th, Tuesday

Friday  December 6, 2019

CH4 Motion

Post Thanksgiving Relay – Time and Distance

 Homework:

Check PowerSchool!

  • IXL 8th Grade  A-1,2 B-1,2  Due Wednesday 12/11

Note: Assignments on my website and those emailed to students weekly are adhered to as closely as possible. Students need to attend classes regularly and use their agenda books to keep up with tests, homework, project dates and school information. Assignments may be changed or skipped entirely depending on student response and unforeseen circumstances

Due:

Assignment

Wednesday November 6, 2019

Classwork: CH 25

  • Introducing pH Lab Part 1: Classify a substance as acidic, basic, or neutral by using pH tools and appropriate indicators.

Homework:

  • Complete CH 20 Review (Vocab Review: Concept Review #5 and 10: Problems 1-15; Applied Knowledge #2) p369 -372 Q2 Homework grade - due Friday J
  • Study for Chemical Reactions and pH Test (Chapter 20.3,21 and 25) Tuesday 11/12
  • Make individual revisions on “Law of Conservation of Mass Explained” Lab - due tomorrow
  • We will be in the lab again tomorrow.

Thursday   November 7, 2019

Classwork: CH 25

  • Introducing pH Lab Part 2: Classify a substance as acidic, basic, or neutral by using pH tools and appropriate indicators.
  • Lab groups go over revision of Lab and give supply list to me
  • Review pH and list findings

 

 Homework:

  • Study for Chemical Reactions and pH Test (Chapter 20 and 25) Tuesday 11/12
  • Classes will meet in Lab 528
  • Complete CH 20 Review (Vocab Review: Concept Review #5 and 10: Problems 1-15; Applied Knowledge #2) p369 -372 Q2 Homework grade - due Friday

Friday  November 8, 2019

Classwork: CH 20 and 25 (Lab)

  • Reactions of Acids and Bases
  • Calculating moles, amus, mass
  • Go over CH 20 Review

 

 Homework:

  • Study for Chemical Reactions and pH Test (Chapter 20.3, 21 and 25) Tuesday 11/12
  • Complete pH lab – test household materials with litmus paper

 

Note: Assignments on my website and those emailed to students weekly are adhered to as closely as possible. Students need to attend classes regularly and use their agenda books to keep up with tests, homework, project dates and school information. Assignments may be changed or skipped entirely depending on student response and unforeseen circumstances

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Physical Science Class Assignments and Homework

 

Monday   October 28, 2019

Classwork: CH 19

  • Periodic Table Families and Chemical Properties
  • Chemical reactions and oxidation numbers p332-346 in CPO Physical Science
  • Use the periodic table and other tables as a model to predict the formulas of binary ionic compounds.

 

 Homework:

  • Complete CH 19 Review: Vocabulary p347. Set 1 and 2, p348  1-5,
  • P349 6- 11.

 

Tuesday   October 29, 2019

Classwork: Lab CH 20

  • Nuclear Energy
  • Design a lab to illustrate the claim that atoms and mass are conserved during a Chemical Reaction Lab
  • Demonstrate the impact of the starting amounts of reacting substances upon the energy released.

Homework:

  • Complete “Conservation of Mass” Lab

 

Wednesday October 30, 2019

Classwork: Review and New

  • Atoms: Atomic Number, Atomic Mass, Isotopes, Ions
  • Balance Equations
  • Identify chemical reactions: synthesis, decomposition, single-replacement, and double-replacement.
  • Predict the products of chemical reactions.

Homework:

Study for Atoms, Molecules and Compounds Test

  

Thursday   October 31, 2019

Classwork: Test

  • Atoms, Molecules and Compounds Test

 Homework:

  • Bring Chocolate Candy for Mrs. Braxton J

 

Friday  November 1, 2019

Classwork: pH Lab

  • Classify a substance as acidic, basic, or neutral by using pH tools and appropriate indicators.

 Homework:

 

Note: Assignments on my website are adhered to as closely as possible. Students need to attend classes regularly and use their agenda books to keep up with tests, homework, project dates and school information. Assignments may be changed or skipped entirely depending on student response and unforeseen circumstances.

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Assignment

Physical Science Class Assignments and Homework

 

Monday   October 21, 2019

Classwork:

  • Characterize the difference between atoms of different isotopes of an element.
  • Build different atoms with proper number of subatomic particles using periodic table
  • Build isotopes
  • Build ions

Homework:

  • Review Practice Test on Schoology
  • Study for Atom Quiz (Atoms, Isotopes, Ions, Radiation) – Thursday

Tuesday   October 22, 2019

Classwork:

  • Develop models to illustrate the changes in the composition of the nucleus of the atom and the energy released during the processes of fission, fusion, and radioactive decay.
  • Model Atoms: Radiation decay
  • Students practice given radioactive element

Homework:

  • Research the reliability of Carbon 14 dating

Wednesday October 23, 2019

Classwork:

  • Use the periodic table as a model to predict the relative properties of elements.
  • Match Physical and Chemical properties with various groups on periodic table
  • Valence Electrons and Lewis Dot Structures

Homework:

  • Complete practice of Lewis Dot Structures

Thursday   October 24, 2019

Classwork:

  • Check Lewis Dot Structure Homework
  • Using the patterns of electrons in the outermost energy level, predict how elements may combine.
  • Introduce the “Chemical Equation”
  • Atom Quiz: Atoms, Isotopes, Ions, Radiation

 Homework:

  • Read CH18 “Atoms and Elements, CH 19 “Molecules and Compounds” and CH 20 “Chemical Equations”
  • Study for Atoms, Molecules and Compounds Test on Thursday. Reference Chapters 18, 19, 20

 

Friday  October 25, 2019

Classwork:

  • CH 18 Challenge Question
  • Examine common chemical reactions
  • Use the periodic table as a model to predict the formulas of binary ionic compounds.
  • Explain and use the naming conventions for binary ionic and molecular compounds

 Homework:

  • Read CH 19 “Molecules and Compounds”

Note: Assignments on my website are adhered to as closely as possible. Students need to attend classes regularly and use their agenda books to keep up with tests, homework, project dates and school information. Assignments may be changed or skipped entirely depending on student response and unforeseen circumstances.

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Assignment

Physical Science Class Assignments and Homework

 

Monday   October 7, 2019

Classwork:

  • Bozeman Science – Electron Configuration
  • Electron Configuration Practice

 

Homework:

  • Review Comic- Prepare for presentations
  • Check PowerSchool – See me about missing work

 

Tuesday   October 8, 2019

Classwork:

  • Check Electron Configuration work
  • In closing……
  • Atomic Theory Comic Presentations
  • Remove Mini Murals

 

Homework:

  • Check PowerSchool – See me about missing work

 

Wednesday   October 9, 2019

Classwork:

  • Color and Display Periodic Table Square
  • Models of atoms: ions, isotopes
  • Straighten Lab 528 – set up for open house

 

Homework:

  • Check PowerSchool – See me about missing work

 

Thursday   October 10, 2019

Classwork:

  • Rutherford CER
  • Radiation Lesson
  • Model Atoms: Radiation decay
  • Practice Test

 Homework:

  • Open House tonight! 5 - 7 pm

Friday  October 11, 2019

Classwork:

  • Element Bingo
  • Movie - Radiation

 Homework:

  • Have a great Fall Break!!!!

 

Note: Assignments on my website are adhered to as closely as possible. Students need to attend classes regularly and use their agenda books to keep up with tests, homework, project dates and school information. Assignments may be changed or skipped entirely depending on student response and unforeseen circumstances.

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Assignment

Physical Science Class Assignments and Homework

 

Monday   September 30, 2019

Classwork:

  • Crash Course #37. “History of Atomic Theory”
  • Updated and corrected Atomic Timeline

Homework:

  • “Atomic Theory Comic” needs to be submitted to Schoology on or before Oct 1
  • CH 18 Test on Atoms and Elements next Tuesday 10/9
  • Read CH 18 in CPO Physical Science Text

 

Tuesday   October 1, 2019

Classwork:

  • CH 18.1 Atomic Structure Lesson
  • Create Atoms
  • ID that Atom

 

Homework:

  • “Atomic Theory Comic” needs to be submitted to Schoology today
  • CH 18 Test on Atoms and Elements next Tuesday 10/9
  • Read CH 18 in CPO Physical Science Text

 

 

Wednesday October 2, 2019

Classwork:

  • Atomic Theory and the Periodic Table Movie
  • Complete Worksheet

Homework:

  • CH 18 Test on Atoms and Elements next Tuesday 10/9
  • Read CH 18 in CPO Physical Science Text

Thursday   October 3, 2019

Classwork:

  • CH 18.3 Lesson The Periodic Table of Elements
  • Color Periodic Table, scientific notation

 Homework:

  • CH 18 Test on Atoms and Elements next Tuesday 10/9
  • Read CH 18 in CPO Physical Science Text
  • Prepare for Clash of Dragon Tournament- suncreen, water, towels, snacks, money, deoderant

 

Friday  October 4, 2019

Classwork:

  • Clash of Dragon Tournament
  • How to Train Your Dragon Movies

 Homework:

  • see CPO Physical Science CH 18 Atoms and Elements
  • Complete Unfinished work

 

Note: Assignments on my website are adhered to as closely as possible. Students need to attend classes regularly and use their agenda books to keep up with tests, homework, project dates and school information. Assignments may be changed or skipped entirely depending on student response and unforeseen circumstances.

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Assignment

Science Class Assignments and Homework

 

Monday   September 23, 2019

Classwork:

  • Complete Study Guide
  • Students need to use pages (CH8) 208-222 in the blue science book or p311-313 in CPO Physical Science
  • Complete Atomic Study Guide
  • Work on “ Historic Fiction Story Board” about one of the contributors to the Modern Atomic Theory

Homework:

  • see CPO Physical Science pages 289-308
  • Study for CH 17 Properties of Matter Test next Thursday 9/26

Tuesday   September 24, 2019

Classwork:

  • Review Study Guide
  • Creation of Historical Fiction Story
  • CPO pages CH 17 Review p307-311 assigned: Vocabulary Review, Concept Review and Problems\

Homework:

  • Complete CPO pages CH 17 Review p307-311 assigned: Vocabulary Review, Concept Review and Problems
  • see CPO Physical Science pages 289-308
  • Study for CH 17 Properties of Matter Test next Thursday 9/26

 

Wednesday September 25, 2019

Classwork:

  • Review CH 17 Review
  • Atomic Theory and the Periodic Table Movie

Homework:

  • see CPO Physical Science pages 289-308
  • Study for CH 17 Properties of Matter Test tomorrow

 

Thursday   September 26, 2019

Classwork:

  • CH 17 Properties of Matter Test
  • Periodic Table word search

 Homework:

  • Complete Unfinished work

Friday  September 27, 2019

Classwork:

  • Complete Story Board That!

 

 Homework:

  • See CPO Physical Science CH 18 Atoms and Elements
  • Complete Unfinished work

 

 

Note: Assignments on my website are adhered to as closely as possible. Students need to attend classes regularly and use their agenda books to keep up with tests, homework, project dates and school information. Assignments may be changed or skipped entirely depending on student response and unforeseen circumstances.

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Science Class Assignments and Homework
 
Monday   September 16, 2019
Classwork:
• Water droplets on a penny
• Notes from "Liquids- Crash Course Chemistry #26" on You tube
• Why are liquids so rare in our universe?
• Explain why several droplets of water can pile on top of a penny or some other surface before spilling over.
 
Homework:
• see CPO Physical Science pages 289-308
 
 
Tuesday   September 17, 2019
Classwork:
• Density of water and ice
• Density of other liquids
• Lesson on Gases (Physical – Chemical Properties and Changes)
• Kinetic molecular theory
• Volume/ Temperature
• Density Problems
 
Homework: 
• see CPO Physical Science page 299
 
Wednesday September 18, 2019
Classwork:
• Pressure Movie
• Gases and Pressure
• Boyle’s Law
 
Homework: 
• see CPO Physical Science page 300-301
 
 
Thursday   September 19, 2019
Classwork:
• Laboratory Test!  Find the density of a certain Metal.
 
 Homework:
• see CPO Physical Science pages 289-308
• Study for CH 17 Properties of Matter Test next Thursday 9/26
 
Friday  September 20, 2019
Classwork:
 
Chapter Review
 
 Homework:
• see CPO Physical Science pages 289-308
• Study for CH 17 Properties of Matter Test next Thursday 9/26
 
 
Note: Assignments on my website are adhered to as closely as possible. Students need to attend classes regularly and use their agenda books to keep up with tests, homework, project dates and school information. Assignments may be changed or skipped entirely depending on student response and unforeseen circumstances.
 

Due:

Assignment

Classwork:

  • Phase Change Lab
  • Complete Graph and Phase change diagram

 Homework:

  • Study for States of Matter Test Tuesday 9/10, see CPO Physical Science pages 277-288
  • Work on Study Guide see CPO Physical Science pages 287-288 (don’t do 1,2,3, 7,8 on page 288)

 

Due:

Assignment

Classwork:

  • Phase Change Phenomenon
  • Phase Changes Lesson
  • Temperature Probe use and Lab equipment

 Homework:

  • Study for States of Matter Test Tuesday 9/10, see CPO Physical Science pages 277-288
  • Work on Study Guide see CPO Physical Science pages 287-288 (don’t do 1,2,3, 7,8 on page 288)
  • Plan to meet in Lab 528 tomorrow

Due:

Assignment

  • Complete Stop Motion Movie of “States of Matter”

Homework:

  • Study for States of Matter Test Tuesday 9/10, see CPO Physical Science pages 277-288
  • Work on Study Guide see CPO Physical Science pages 287-288 (don’t do 1,2,3, 7,8 on page 288)

Due:

Assignment

Classwork:

  • Matter Activities Review:
  • Ice in a bag/Make an Oobleck
  • Complete Questions on Friday’s lab activities
  • Make Stop Motion Movie of “States of Matter”

Homework:

  • Study for States of Matter Test Tuesday 9/10, see CPO Physical Science pages 277-288
  • Work on Study Guide see CPO Physical Science pages 287-288 (don’t do 1,2,3, 7,8 on page 288)

Due:

Assignment

  • Oobleck and Ice Lab
  • Draw model of solid/liquid/gas

 Homework:

  • Study for Test on Changes of State and Gas Laws on Friday

 

Due:

Assignment

Classwork:

  • Text Book Work: Solids, Liquids and Gases
  • Refer to pages 283-288 in CPO Physical Science

 Homework:

  • Curriculum Night tonight!
  • Plan to meet at Lab 528 tomorrow

Due:

Assignment

  • Matter Mashup
  • Oobleck
  • Write explanations
  • Create model of Oobleck

Homework:

  • CER Practice due Thursday

Due:

Assignment

Classwork:

  • Introduction to Matter Quiz
  • Complete Rainbow Test Tubes Activity
  • CER Practice
 
    Homework:
  • Complete unfinished classwork

Due:

Assignment

Classwork:

  • Fire drill route (digital view)
  • Refine Elements/Compounds/and Mixtures models
  • Review Study Guide
  • Introduce CPO Physical Science Textbook and online options
  • Rainbow Analysis

 

Homework:

  • Work on Rainbow Test Tubes Analysis
  • Study for quiz
  • Refer to pages 275-279 in CPO Physical Science

Due:

Assignment

  • Completed mini murals turned in
  • Check part of Study Guide
  • Rainbow test-tube Activity, Analysis is on Schoology

 Homework:

  • Study for Introduction to Matter Quiz on Tuesday

Due:

Assignment

  • Complete Study Guide for Introduction to Matter Quiz: Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
  • Refine your models of elements compounds and mixtures

 Homework:

  • Complete Study Guide
  • Study for Introduction to Matter Quiz on Tuesday
  • Complete mini murals

Due:

Assignment

  • Display Mini Murals
  • History of sharpies
  • Make model of ink mixtures
  • Using Text Book - Elements, Compounds and Mixtures

Homework: 

  • Submit “Matter of Fact” Lab to Schoology tonight
  • Study for Introduction to Matter Quiz on Tuesday

Due:

Assignment

  • Lab Safety Test
  • Complete “Matter of Fact” Lab due Wednesday
Homework:
  • Complete “Matter of Fact” Lab due tomorrow

Due:

Assignment

  • Lab Safety Movie
  • Categorize Lab Safety Rules
  • Review CER
  • Give chromatographs, etc – tape in journal
  • Complete “Matter of Fact” Lab due Wednesday

Homework:

  • Study for Lab Safety Test on tomorrow

Due:

Assignment

Class today:
 
“Matter of Fact” Lab
 

 Homework:

  • Study for Lab Safety Test on Tuesday, August 20th

Due:

Assignment

Class today:
  • Display Mini Murals
  • Salt and Water Demo
  • “Matter of Fact” Pre-lab
 

Homework:

  • Study for Lab Safety Test on Tuesday, August 20th

Due:

Assignment

Class today:
  • Complete mini mural
  • Turn in signed Lab Safety Contract
  • Terrific Class – iPad Deployment

Homework: 

  • Study for Lab Safety Test on Tuesday, August 20th

Due:

Assignment

Class today:
  • Science Journal set up
  • Visit Science Lab 528
  • Lab Safety
  • Work on mini mural

Homework:

  • Get Lab Safety contract signed by parents
  • Study for Lab Safety Test on Tuesday, August 20th

Due:

Assignment

Class Today:
  • Teacher introductions with materials given for parents
  • Getting to know you sheet 
  • Class rules and expectations
  • Introduction Circles

Homework:

  • Bring Science Journal to class tomorrow
  • Show parents Physical Science information letter