2012-13 Advanced 8th Grade
Science Directory ...
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notes

Week 1
Sept 6-9:   
“Getting to Know You”

WE NEED POPCORN!!

 

Day 1:ppt
My Science Coat:ppt
Lab Safety: ppt
ABC's of Sci/ Lect 1:ppt
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DO THE LABS FOR ABC1 :)
Video Directory for Lectures: click here

Parent / Student Info Sheet:pdf
District Syllabus: reg: pdf
Student Syllabus:pdf
Student Notebook: pdf
My Science Coat: pdf
Safety Little Booklet:pdf
ABC Lect 1 Notes:pdf

Graphic Organizer DUE DAY 1 for summer workers
Parents Email Me Tuesday Night for extra credit!
MrsG9064@aol.com

Parent / Student info sheet Due: Thursday
1 inch Sci Notebook due Mon
Signed Safety Booklet & HWK due Monday.
Safety Take home test due Monday

...........................8th Grade CA State Science Standards: Investigation and Experimentation
..............................................Scientific progress is made by asking meaningful questions and conducting careful investigations.
As a basis for understanding this concept and addressing the content in the other three strands, students should develop their own questions and perform investigations. Students will:

1. Plan and conduct a scientific investigation to test a hypothesis.
2. Evaluate the accuracy and reproducibility of data.
3. Distinguish between variable and controlled parameters in a test.
4. Recognize the slope of the linear graph as the constant in the relationship y=kx and apply this principle in interpreting graphs constructed from data.
5. Construct appropriate graphs from data and develop quantitative statements about the relationships between variables.
6. Apply simple mathematic relationships to determine a missing quantity in a mathematic expression, given the two remaining terms
....................... (including speed = distance/time, density = mass/volume, force = pressure × area, volume = area × height).
7. Distinguish between linear and nonlinear relationships on a graph of data

Week
Powerpoints
Handouts/Worksheets
Additional Notes
Week 2
Sept 10-14:
Measuring Metric
& The Scientific Metho
d
click here: to see the PHOTOS From our labs this week!.

ABC Lect 2: ppt
Popcorn Lab: ppt
Video Directory: click here

Watermelon Lab & The Scientific Method: ppt

ABC Lect 2 Notes: pdf
Popcorn Lab/Scientific Method
....Little Book: doc / pdf

Sci Fair: Formatting Page: pdf
Smile Lab Data From Mon: Due Thur
pd 3 data ................. Lab/Lect

Watermelon Lab: pdf
Safety Bklt Work Completed & Signed Due: Mon
Safety Take Home Test (in booklet) Due Mon

SciFair:4 web sites/note cards #1-20 due Mon
Sci Fair: Formatting Page due: Tue
Sci Fair: Rough Draft Bibliography due Fri
Popcorn Lab Completed Due: next Thursday! (Block 2)
Week 3
Sept 17-21:
Safety & Scientific Method FINAL
GPS Technology Training-
Wed Night is Open House!
GPS: Ppt 1 / Ppt 2
Video Directory: click here
We need 9 Parent Helpers NEXT WK for each class! No GPS experience needed!

POPCORN DATA: CLICK HERE
Scientific Method EC: pdf

GPS Little Book: pdf

SciFair:4 web sites/notecards #21-40 due Mon
Popcorn Lab Completed Due: Thurs- Block 2
Week 4
Sept 24-28
GPS Week!
ALL SCI Fair STUDENTS:
ROUGH DRAFT DUE FRI: SEPT 28

Sci Fair:NOTE CARD STUDENTS:
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER DUE MON: SEPT 24TH

ALL SCI Fair STUDENTS:
ROUGH DRAFT DUE FRI: SEPT 28

GPS Week! 9 Parent Helpers for each class!

Research ppr “rough draft” due FRIDAY:
Paper must be pre-read, edited & signed by a parent. Papers will be peer- edited in class.

GPS Little Book Due Friday Sept 28th
.........................................CA State Standards : Structure of Matter:
..........................Each of the more than 100 elements of matter has distinct properties and a distinct atomic structure.
.................. .................All forms of matter are composed of one or more of the elements. As a basis for understanding this concept:
1.Students know the structure of the atom and know it is composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
2. Students know that compounds are formed by combining two or more different elements and that compounds have properties that are different from their constituent elements.
3. Students know atoms and molecules form solids by building up repeating patterns, such as the crystal structure of NaCl or long-chain polymers.
4. Students know the states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) depend on molecular motion.
5. Students know that in solids the atoms are closely locked in position and can only vibrate; in liquids the atoms and molecules are more loosely connected and can collide with and
.................. move past one another; and in gases the atoms and molecules are free to move independently, colliding frequently.
6.Students know how to use the periodic table to identify elements in simple compounds.
Week
Powerpoints
Handouts/Worksheets
Additional Notes

Week 5
Oct 1-6  Chp2:
Properties of Matter
Holt BLUE Book: Pg 34-57

lect1 matter: ppt download ppt
lect 2: matter: ppt download ppt
lect 3: density: ppt download ppt

Chp 2 Video Library: click here


Adv Syll: Chp 2,3,4: pdf
lect 1&2: pdf
lect 3&4: pdf
Lab: Volume: Gummy Bear: pdf
Chp 2: Little Book of Matter HWK:
.................. no print for ec: pdf

Wk 5 & 6: Oct 1-12: Chp2 Properties of Matter:
READ: Blue Holt Book: pg 34-57
(needed for Little Book Hwk)
Click here if you need the Chp2 reading: pdf
Chp 2:  Little Book home work due dates:
Hwk: Pg 1-6 due Blk day 2: Oct 4
(SF) FINAL RESEARCH PAPER DUE Mon: Oct 8

Week 6
Oct 8-12: Chp2: Properties of Matter
Holt BLUE Book: Pg 34-57


lect 4: bouyancy: ppt
lect 5: density lab:
Virtual Lab: why do things float click here
Crushing lab site: click here
Crushing Lab/Density Problems:

Chp 2 Video Library: click here

Density Lab Handout: pdf
The entire Little Bk due on Fri Oct 12.
(remember you get to use this on the test!!)The final exam for Chp 2 will be Fri Oct 12. The science notebook containing lecture notes /labs for CHp2 will be due on Mon Oct 15th for ALL classes.
Science Notebk Cover Sheet:to come

Hwk: Pg 13-16 due Blk day 1: Oct 9
SF: Statement of Problem, Hypothesis, Purpose due by email Tues am
Hwk: Pg 7-10 due Blk day 2: Oct 11
FINAL EXAM Chp2: FRIDAY (Oct 12)
SF: Variables & Controls& Materials & ProceduresNOW due by email MONDAY at 5pm
Chp 2 Notebook Cover: to come ...
Chem/Physical Worksheet
: pdf
LABS/LECTURE Notebook: DUE Monday Oct 15th

Week 7
Oct 15-19
Chp3: States of Matter 
Holt BLUE Book:Pg 58-79

Powerpoints to watch
lect 1: 5 states of matter: ppt
lect 2: Changes of State: ppt
Lect 3: Slime Lab: ppt
Lect 4: Ice Cream Lab: ppt
Powerpoints to download:
Lect 1: ppt / Lect 2: ppt

Lect 3: ppt / Lect 4: ppt
Chp 3 Video Library: click here

........................Extra credit Printing!
Lect 1: pdf .......Lect 2: pdf.

Slime Lab: pdf ..Ice Cream Lab: pdf
Phase Lab Charles's Law/ Worksheet: tbd
Chp 3 Little Book: pdf .....
Chp3 Reading: pdf

Chapter 2 LECTURE/LAB NB DUE Monday Oct 15th SF: Variables & Controls, Materials & Procedures NOW DUE on Monday Oct 15 by 5 pm


Progress Notices Distributed Friday Oct 21
Chp 3 Little Book Hwk:ALL CLASSES:
Pg 1-7 for Fri, Pg 8-12 for Mon

Week 8
Oct 22-26
Chp 4:
Elements Compounds & Mixtures  
Holt Bk: 80-103

Chp4 Powerpoints to watch
Lect1:Elements& Compds:ppt
Lect2: Mixtures:ppt
Lect3: Homo/heterogenous: ppt
Powerpoints to download:
Lect 1: ppt / Lect 2: ppt / Lect 3:ppt
Chp 4 Video Library: Click here

Virtual Matter Review:Lab: pdf / doc
Links: 1: click / 2. click / 3. click /
4. click / 5. click / 6. click / 7. click /
8. click / 9. click

Chp4 Lect: Lect 1 / Lect 2 / Lect 3
Brain Pops:pdf
Labs: Mixtures / Investigate Labs
....Handouts NOT for extra credit,
.......but here if you need them!

Chp 4 Little Book: pdf ......
Chp4 Reading: pdf

Chp 3 & 4 Notebook Coversheet: pdf
Chp 2,3 & 4: Study Guide : pdf

Chp3 Little Book Hwk: Pg8-12 due Mon (22)
Chp4 Little Book pgs 1-4 Due Blk 2 this week
Pg 5-8 Due next Monday (Oct 29)
Unite Exam next Week: Chp 2-3-4
Lab / Lect NB Chp 3 & 4 Due on Blk Day 1
( which is also Test Day)

Week 9:
Oct 29-Nov 2
Chp 2/3/4
Unit Final Exam

Mon: Jeopardy/
Completed Little Bk 4 Due

Chp 12 Powerpoints:
Lect 1: click here
Lect 2: click here
Lect 3: click here
Lect 4: click here

Chp 12 video Library: click here

UNIT FINAL EXAM!
CHP 2-3-4  
NB DUE 1st Block Day
.Handouts NOT for extra credit,
.but here if you need them!

CHp 12 Little Book: pdf ...
Chp12 Holt Reading: pdf
Lab/Lect NB Chp 3 & 4 Due On Blk day1 (test day)
Chp 12 Little Book Pages 1-4 Due on Friday Nov2
Chp 12 Little Book Pages 5-12 Due Mon Nov 5


..

......................................8th Grade CA State Science Standards: The Periodic Table
......
Periodic Table:  The organization of the periodic table is based on the properties of the elements and reflects the structure of atoms.
1. Students know how to identify regions corresponding to metals, nonmetals, and inert gases.
2. Students know each element has a specific number of protons in the nucleus (the atomic number) and each isotope of the element has a different but specific number of neutrons in the nucleus.
3. Students know substances can be classified by their properties, including their melting temperature, density, hardness, and thermal and electrical conductivity.

Week
Powerpoints
Handouts/Worksheets
Additional Notes
Week 10:
Nov 5-9

Chp 12: Atoms
Chp 13: Periodic Table

Powerpoints:
Chp12: Lect 4: click here
Chp13: Lect 1: ppt

Chp 13 Video Library:
click here

..........Extra credit Printing!
Chp12 Lect 4 notes: pdf
Chp13 Lect 1 Periodic Table notes: pdf

.............

Handouts here, but NOT for EC.

Chp 13 Little Book: pdf ...
Chp13 Holt Reading: pdf

Understanding the Periodic Table:pdf

Little Bk Chp12  Pgs 7-12 Due on Monday

Little Bk: Chp 13: pg 1-5 Due Blk2
Chp 13: pg 6-12 Due Friday

Little Bk: Chp 13 Bite Size Lab Link: click here

SF: Bring in your composition book to show the results from your experiment,
you should be halfway done by now

Week 11:
Nov 13-16

No School Monday:
Veterans Day Nov 11

Final exam: CHP12 & 13
Atoms & Periodic Table

NO SCHOOL MONDAY

UNIT FINAL EXAM!
Blk Day 2: CHP 12 & 13


Review: Block 1
Final Exam: Block 2
Notebooks Due: Test Day

.....TEST DAY BLOCK DAY 2:
....Notebook:
TURN IN ON TEST DAY


Rock Candy Extra Credit Fun over the holidays: PDF
NO HOMEWORK OVER
THANKSGIVING BREAK!
Do the extra credit: Clean up the kitchen for mom/dad/grandma after the Thanksgiving feast!!

......................................8th Grade CA State Science Standards:Chemical Reactions
.........Chemical Reactions: Chemical reactions are processes in which atoms are rearranged into different combinations of molecules.
1. Students know: Reactant atoms and molecules interact to form products with different chemical properties.
2. Students know: The idea of atoms explains the conservation of matter: In chemical reactions the number of atoms stays the same no matter how they are arranged, so their total mass stays the same.
3. Students know: Chemical reactions usually liberate heat or absorb heat.
4. Students know: Physical processes include freezing and boiling, in which a material changes form with no chemical reaction.
5. Students know how to determine whether a solution is acidic, basic, or neutral

Week
Powerpoints
Handouts/Worksheets
Additional Notes

Week 12:
Nov 26-Nov 30
Atoms Review/
Chp 14: Chemical Bonding


Syllabus For Dec: pdf

Chp 14: Video Library:
click here

Review: Atoms & Periodic Tbl
ppt to watch: click here
to download ppt: click here
Chp 14: Lect 1: ppt
download ppt: click here
Chp 14: Lect 2: ppt
download ppt: click here
Chp 14: Lect 3: ppt
download ppt: click here

Extra Credit Printing!
Atoms/Per Tbl Review notes:pdf
Chp 14: Lect 1 notes : pdf
Chp 14: Lect 2 notes : pdf
Chp 14: Lect 3 notes : pdf
Trix Lab:
Brainpops:
Little Bk Chp14 (reference only!) : pdf / doc
We will be having a review quiz Blk 1 day
(Tues: pd 1,3,4 and Wed: pd 5/6) on Chp 12 & 13.
There will be NO Atomic History on this exam.

Chp 14 Text Reading: pdf

Hwk: Entire Chp14 Little Book
is Due on MONDAY Dec 5th.
Be sure to check out the SF Web pages for details: click here
Week 13:
Dec 3=7
Chp 15: Chemical Reactions
Chp 15: Video Library: here
Chp 15: Lect1 ppt:
ppt
to watch: here
to download ppt:here

Chp 15: Lect2&3 ppt:
ppt: to watch:here
to download ppt: here
Chp 15: Lect 1 notes: pdf
Chp 15: Lect2&3 notes: pdf
Lab: Come Bond with Me: pdf
Flame Test Lab: pdf
Ltl Bk Chp15 (reference only!) : pdf

Little Bk Virtual Lab Link: here
12/7:(Fri) SF Results Due:Include ALL 4 parts
Hwk: Chp 15 Little Bk: due Monday Dec 12th

Chp 15: Text Reading: pdf
Vacation Extra credit: Make Rock Candy: pdf
Week 14:
Dec 10-14
Acids, Bases, Salts (chp16)
Chp 16 Video Library: here
Chp 16: Lect1: ppt
ppt
to watch: here
Alien Juice Bar Virtual Lab:here
Kitchen Chemistry Virtual Lab: here
Alien Juice Bar Lab: Pdf
Chp 16 Lect 1: pdf
Cabbages in Chemistry Lab: pdf
Ltl Bk Chp 16 (reference only): pdf

Hwk: Chp 16 Acids/Bases Little Bk: due Mon Dec 17th.
Homework/Lab notebook due in Block Day 1(Tues) next week (your test day).

12/13 Thurs: SF Conclusions & Recommendations Due

Week 15:
Dec 17-21
Final Unit Exam:
Chp 12,13,14,15,16
Final Science Fair Notebook Web page: here Mon: Review Exam: Chp 12&13
Blk 1: Tues Final Exam: CHp 12,13,14,15
Blk 2: Thurs & Friday: October Sky
NB Due on Test Day: Cover Sheet
12/20: THUR: Final Science Fair Notebook Due:
Include all final drafted & edited parts, PLUS a Table of Contents, Acknowledgements and Appendix. (Messy original data SHOULD be in your composition book. )
Science Fair
Back Boards:

Link with Photos: Click here
Back Board Instruction: click here

   

Games & Puzzles!

Atomic Structure
   * Jefferson Lab's "Element Math Game" -
guess the number of protons, neutrons, &
electrons in an atom
http://education.jlab.org/elementmath/
index.html
    * Quia's "Atomic Structure Jeopardy" -
play with 2 people or against yourself
http://www.quia.com/cb/36842.html
   * Quia's "Atomic Structure Hangman"
http://www.quia.com/hm/110454.html
    * DragonFly TV's Nanobots:
Practice opposite charges
http://pbskids.org/dragonflytv/games/game
_nano.html

Periodic Table of Elements
   * School of Element Game: Sort the elements into their family!
http://mint.ua.edu/games/school-of-elements/
    * "The Periodic Table of Comic Books" - Relax, sit back, and read through these entertaining stories involving the elements.
http://www.uky.edu/Projects/Chemcomics/
   * Name the Elements Quiz: List as many
of the elements as you can in 10 minutes!
Stinks & Bangs: Match the elements by family.
http://www.jetpunk.com/quizzes/name-the-elements.php
    * Quia's "40 Element Symbols" -
Matching, Flashcards, Concentration
http://www.quia.com/jg/65539.html
    * Quia's "Element Hangman" -practice
matchingthe element symbol with its name
http://www.quia.com/hm/110455.html
    * Quia's "Periodic Table Jeopardy"
http://www.quia.com/cb/153305.html
    * Quia's "Element Battleship"
http://www.quia.com/ba/57617.html
    * Quia's "Element Scavenger Hunt" -
use two web sites to answer the questions
http://www.quia.com/sh/9629.html?AP_
rand=1207714243

Bonding & Compounds
    * Glencoe Science: Chapter 5: Combining Atoms and Molecules
Match valence electrons & Lewis dot structures.
http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/
student_view0/unit2/chapter5/interactive_tables.html
   
* Glencoe Science - Virtual Lab: How can a molecular
model be built?
http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_
assets/science/virtual_labs/grade6/E02/E02.html
    * Glencoe Science - Interactive Tutor:
Combining Atoms & Molecules Matching
http://www.glencoe.com/olc_games/game_
engine/content/gln_sci/fops_06_ca/grade08/chapter05/text_id/
   * Glencoe Science - Concentration Game:
Chemical Bonds & Atomic Structure
http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078778344/student_
view0/chapter1/interactive_tutor.html#
click on : Concentration Game
    * DragonFly TV's Nanobots: Practice opposite charges
- ionic bonds!!!
http://pbskids.org/dragonflytv/games/game_nano.html

Chemical Reactions
   * Four Types of Chemical Reaction Animations: A tutorial of the 4 types of reactions
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=AP13004      Endothermic & Exothermic Videos
http://www.classzone.com/books/ml_science_share/vis_sim/cim05 _pg90_endotherm/cim05_pg90_endotherm.html
Glencoe Science - Interactive Tutor: Chapter 8 - Chemical Reactions
http://www.glencoe.com/olc_games/game_
engine/content/gln_sci/fops_06_ca/grade08/chapter08/text_id/
Glencoe Science - Vocabulary eFlashcards:
Chemical Reactions
http://www.glencoe.com/qe/efcwin.php?qi=10243  
Quia's Types of Chemical Reactions: Rags to Riches
http://www.quia.com/rr/192785.html
      Nova's Fireworks: read about combustion, a fifth type of reaction, and how its responsible for fireworks
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/physics/science-fire.html
      Nova Virtual Lab on Combustion & Fireworks
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/physics/science-fire.html
      Chem Balancer - try to balance the chemical equations by choosing the correct coefficient
http://funbasedlearning.com/chemistry/chemBalancer/ques1.htm

.....................................................8th Grade CA State Science Standards
Reactions
5. Chemical reactions are processes in which atoms are rearranged into different combinations of molecules. As a basis for understanding this concept:
a. Students know reactant atoms and molecules interact to form products with different chemical properties.
b. Students know the idea of atoms explains the conservation of matter: In chemical reactions the number of atoms stays the same no matter how they are arranged, so their total mass stays the same.
c. Students know chemical reactions usually liberate heat or absorb heat.
d. Students know physical processes include freezing and boiling, in which a material changes form with no chemical reaction.
e. Students know how to determine whether a solution is acidic, basic, or neutral.
Chemistry of Living Systems (Life Sciences)
6. Principles of chemistry underlie the functioning of biological systems. As a basis for understanding this concept:
a. Students know that carbon, because of its ability to combine in many ways with itself and other elements, has a central role in the chemistry of living organisms.
b. Students know that living organisms are made of molecules consisting largely of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and sulfur.
c. Students know that living organisms have many different kinds of molecules, including small ones, such as water and salt, and very large ones, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and DNA.

Week
Powerpoints/Schedule
Lab ec printing
Handouts/Worksheets
Lecture notes ec printing
Additional Notes

Jan 7-11:
Week 16:
Organic Chemistry

Video Library: here

Mon: Lect 1:  Organic Chemistry: ppt to watch / download
Tue/Wed: Blk 1: Lect 2: Biomolecules:ppt to watch / download
Wed/Thu: Blk 2: Lab: Knot your average yeast lab Day1
.........Lect 3: Drawing BioMolecules: ppt to watch / download
............. You will be hand drawing this ppt.
Friday: Finish Knot your average yeast lab:Cook pretzels
Additional Organic Chem Reading: pdf

Organic Chem Advanced Syllabus: pdf
Hwk: Chp 16 Carbon Little Book: Due Mon
Carbon Company Book Project:
            Pages: 3-4-5 & 6 Due on Fri Jan18
           Entire Book Due: Jan 24 7:30 am
Lect 1: Organic Chemistry Lect notes: pdf
Lect 2: Biomolecules: Lect notes: pdf
Lab: Knot your average yeast lab : pdf

Chp 16: Carbon Little Bk: pdf
(for reference only)

Carbon Company Book Project:
Be sure to download this Project
DOC format, may be typed on: Download here :DOC

Jan 14-18:
Week 17:
Organic Chemistry

Mon: Online Lab: How can models of carbon be built: Click here
.....with Trix Pentane/Hexane Isomers: pdf
Tue/Wed: Labs: Fats & Starches & Making Butter: pdf    
Wed/Thu: Blk 2: Trix Isomers / Play: Organic Chem Jeopardy
Fri: Computer Time: Working on Carbon Company Book Project

Chp 16 Carbon Little Bk DUE TODAY- Monday
Hwk: Carbon Company Book Project,
     Pages: 3-4-5 & 6 Due on Fri Jan18
     Entire book Due Next Thursday at 7:30am
Lect 3: drawings done in class during lecture.

SF Display Boards and
Revised SF Notebks Due:
Wed: Jan 16 BEFORE SCHOOL

NEW!!! Organic Chem Little Book Answers: click here

Jan 21-25
Week 18:
No School Monday
OChem Final:Wed/Fri
Minimum day Thurs:

Tue/Wed:Blk Day1:Computer Time: Finish Carbon Co Project
Wed & Fri: Blk Day2:  O-Chemistry Final Exam
Thur: Minimum Day: Cotton Candy Time!
ALL CARBON COMPANY BK PROJECTS DUE BY 7:30 am FRI.

Carbon Co. Little Bks Due FRIDAY by 7:30am
(This is a change!)
Final Exam Block Day2: Fri: Pd3
All Classes: Lecture/Lab notebk due Thur in class

Great Review Videos: click here

SF Project set up: Wed at 2:20
SF Open House: Wed at 5-7pm
SF Regional Judging Friday
..............................8th Grade CA State Science Standards
Motion
1. The velocity of an object is the rate of change of its position.
As a basis for understanding this concept, students know:
a. position is defined relative to some choice of standard reference point and a set of reference directions.
b. average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total time elapsed. The speed of an object along the path traveled can vary.
c. how to solve problems involving distance, time, and average speed.
d. to describe the velocity of an object one must specify both direction and speed.
e. changes in velocity can be changes in speed, direction, or both.
f. how to interpret graphs of position versus time and speed versus time for motion in a single direction.
Forces
2. Unbalanced forces cause changes in velocity.
As a basis for understanding this concept, students know:
a. a force has both direction and magnitude.
b. when an object is subject to two or more forces at once, the effect is the cumulative effect of all the forces.
c. when the forces on an object are balanced, the motion of the object does not change.
d. how to identify separately two or more forces acting on a single static object, including gravity, elastic forces due to tension or compression in matter, and friction.
e. when the forces on an object are unbalanced the object will change its motion (that is, it will speed up, slow down, or change direction).
f. the greater the mass of an object the more force is needed to achieve the same change in motion.
g. the role of gravity in forming and maintaining planets, stars and the solar system.
Week Powerpoints / Videos
additional notes for understanding
Handouts/Worksheets
Lecture notes ec printing
Additional Notes

Week 19:
Jan 28- Feb 1:
Chp 5:
Motion & Forces
Holt:pg:104-135

Lect1: Distance,Time, Speed: ppt to watch / download
Lect2:Forces: ppt to watch / download
Lect3:Motion Graphs and Motion Math: ppt to watch / download
Video Directory for Chp 5 & 6 powerpoints: click here

Additional reading for greater understanding of graphing: pdf
position timegraphs_notes: pdf speed timegraphs_notes: pdf

Chp 5 & 6 Unit Syllabus :pdf
Lect 1: Distance,Time, Speed: pdf
Lect 2: Forces: pdf
Lect 3:Motion Graphs and Motion Math: pdf
Video Notes: pdf
Brain Pop: pdf
Lab: Speed Machines: pdf

Little Bk Chp5: pdf
(for reference)
DUE Fri Feb 8th
Chp5 Reading: pdf
Motion Little Book: pdf
(for reference)

Week 20:
Feb 4-8:
Chp5 & Chp 6:
Motion & Forces
Chp 5 little book due
on Friday
!!

Lect 4: Friction: ppt to watch / download
Lect 5: Gravity : ppt to watch / download
Chp 5 Little Book Answers: ppt to watch / download
Motion Math Little Book Answers: ppt to watch / download
Video Directory for Chp 5 & 6 powerpoints: click here

Lect 4: Friction: pdf
Lect 5 : Gravity: pdf

Labs: Bubble Gum Physics / Acceleration : pdf
Labs: Paper Airplanes: pdf Science Friction: pdf
Worksheet: Graphing/Determining Speed: pdf
BrainPops: Chp 6 pdf

Entire Chp5 Little Book Due Fri
Holt reading Chp6: pdf
Chp6 Little Bk: pdf
(for reference)
Force Flip Book:
    due: Monday: Feb25th

Week 21:
Feb 11-15:
Newton’s Laws Chp 6
Chp6 Little Bk Due
No School Fri Feb 17
No School Mon Feb 20

Chapter 6:
Lect 6:  Newton's 1st & 3rd Laws : ppt to watch / download
Lect 7: Newton's 2nd Law : ppt to watch / download
Lect 8: Forces etc: ppt to watch / download

Lect 6:  Newton's 1st & 3rd Laws: pdf
Lect 7: Newton's 2nd Law: pdf
Lect 8: Forces etc: pdf
Labs: Speed & Gillum's Go-getters: pdf

EXTRA CREDIT LAB: pdf..WEBSITE:click here

Little Bk chp 6 due  Wed/Thu(Blk2)
of this wk
Week 22:
Feb 18-22:
Newton’s Laws  Chp6
No School Mon Feb 20
Force Flip Bk Due Mon!
LAB WEEK

Lab:Rocket Races: pdf
Lab Packet: Inertia-rama: pdf
Chp 6 Little Book Answers: ppt to watch /download

Force Flip Bk: due  Monday: Feb 25

Final Notebook CoverSheet: pdf

Week 23:
Feb 25-Mar 1
Final Exam Chp 5&6Lect /Lab NB Due MON
Mon: Final Exam Part a
Lect /Lab NB Due Block Day1- all classes

Part B: Test: Tues/Wed
Lab NB due on test day
Lab Notebook CoverSheet:

8th Grade CA State Science Standards

Earth in the Solar System (Earth Sciences):
The structure and composition of the universe can be learned from studying stars and galaxies and their evolution..
a. Galaxies are clusters of billions of stars and may have different shapes.
b.The Sun is one of many stars in the Milky Way galaxy and that stars may differ in size, temperature, and color.
c. Know how to use astronomical units and light years as measures of distances between the Sun, stars, and Earth.
d. Stars are the source of light for all bright objects in outer space and that the Moon and planets shine by reflected sunlight,
....... not by their own light.
e. Know the appearance, general composition, relative position and size, and motion of objects in the solar system, including planets,
.......planetary satellites, comets, and asteroids.

Week Powerpoints / Videos
additional notes for understanding
Handouts/Worksheets
Lecture notes ec printing
Additional Notes

Wk 24: Feb 27-Mar 1 
Chapter 18 -
A Family of Planets –

SOLAR FLARE VIDEOS
click here

Block Day 2: Chp 18- Lect 1: .ppt to watch / download
Friday: Video: If we had no moon: click here

Mrs Gillum and the NASA NEAT program: click here
Zero G FlightVideo: Click here..... Zero G photos: click here
MrsG at the last Shuttle Launch: click here

.... Chp 18: Video Directory: click here

Chp18_Lect1 notes:click here
Brainpops_Chp18: click here

If we had no moon Handout: click here
Chapter 18 Little Book Sites:
site 1 for little book: click here
site 2 for little book:click here
site 3 for little book:click here

Chpt18 reading.pdf
Chp18 Little Book. pdf
(For reference only)
Be working on you Moon Observation Project!

Wk 25: Mar 4-8:  
Chapter 17 -Formation of the Solar System–

Chp 18: Video Directory: click here
Mon: .....Chp 18- Lect 2:.ppt to watch / download
Tue/Wed: Block Day1: Chp 18- Lect 3: .ppt to watch / download

Chp 17: Video Directory:
Fri: Chp17-1: Lect 4: .ppt to watch / download

Chp18_lect2 notes: click here
Chp18_Lect3 notes:click here

Chp17_lect 4 notes: click here
Chp17_lect 5 notes: click here
Chp17_Video notes:click here

Chp 17 Little Book:pdf
(For reference only)
Chp17 reading:pdf

Extra Credit Solar Flare Notes:
click here

NAKED-EYE COMET: Comet Pan-STARRS (C/2011 L4) is now inside the orbit of Mercury and it is brightening as it approaches the sun.  Observers in the southern hemisphere say the comet can be seen with the naked eye even through city lights.  Currently, it is about as bright as the stars of the Big Dipper (magnitude +2 to +3).  The comet could become even brighter when it moves into northern hemisphere skies in the second week of March.  Check http://spaceweather.com for current images and updates.


Wk 26: Mar 11-15:

Chapter 19 -
The Universe & Beyond

Progress Notices this Fr!

We will be changing our syllabus for this week. Oral presentations this week. You will need to bring your backboards to school.
Mon: Chp 17-2: Lect 5: .ppt to watch / download
Chp 17: Video Directory:
Chp 17: Video Directory:
Chp 19: Video Directory
Chp 19: Lecture 6: 19-1: ppt to watch/ download
How Many Stars Activity / Universe Scavenger Hunt: Website
Star Composition & HR Diagram Virtural Lab: Website
HR Diagram Virtual Lab notes: click here
Friday HR Virtual Lab Links: click here

Chp17_lect2 notes: click here
EC Solar Flare Notes: click here
Chp 19: Lect 6 note: click here

How Many Stars Activity / Universe Scavenger Hunt: handout
HR Diagram Virtual Lab: Handout
Friday HR Virtual Lab: Handout

Chp 17 Little Book: Click here
(For reference only)
Chp17 reading: pdf
Chp 19 reading: pdf
Chp 19 Little Book: click here
(For reference only)

 

Wk28: Mar 26-30
Chapter 19 -
The Universe & Beyond

Chp 19: Lecture 7: 19-2: ppt to watch / download
Chp 19: Lecture 8: 19-3: ppt to watch / download
Chp 19: Video Directory
Chp 19: Lect 7 notes: pdf
Chp 19: Lect 8 notes: pdf
Lab: Star Light/Star Bright: pdf
Science Fair Handout: click here
Chp 19 reading: pdf
Chp 19 Little Book: click here
(For reference only)
Lab/Lect Astronmy Notebk Cover: pdf
Wk29: Mar 26-30
Final Exam WK

Final exam for pd 4 will be on:
Thursday: Mar 29th
Notebook is due on Test Day :coversheet: pdf

Open House is on Wed 3-6
Moon Journals are due:
Thursday in class

NO SCHOOL or Homework:
Friday Mar 30- April 7th

       

Space Games

Glencoe Virtual Lab – What are the dimensions of the solar system? http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/E28/E28.html
Virtual Flight Through the Solar System http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/visualizations/es2701/es2701page01.cfm
Astronomical Distance Calculator http://janus.astro.umd.edu/astro/distance/
Planet Information
* NASA's Solar System Exploration http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/index.cfm
* Rader's Cosmos For Kids - Solar System http://www.cosmos4kids.com/files/solsyst_intro.html
* Brainpop.com – Space http://www.brainpop.com/science/space/
* National Geographic Solar System Info http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/space/solar-system
* Nineplanets.org http://nineplanets.org/
* NASA Space Place Solar System Game http://www.spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/solar-system/game.shtml
Galactic Center of Milky Way Rises over Texas Star Party http://vimeo.com/4505537
SPACE: Websites with tons of stuff
* NASA's Space Place http://www.spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/games.shtml
* BBC's Space Games http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/space/
* NASA's Solar System Games http://science.nasa.gov/kids/kids-solar-system/
* OLogy's Astronomy Page http://www.amnh.org/ology/astronomy#channel
* Windows to the Universe Games http://www.windows2universe.org/games/games.html
* Amazing Space Online Explorations http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/resources/explorations/
* Kid's Astronomy http://www.kidsastronomy.com/fun/index.htm
* Quia's Space Games http://www.quia.com/shared/search
Specific activities
* Discovery Channel's Mission Control Game http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/nasa/mission-control/mission-control.html
* Glencoe Virtual Lab: Phases of the Moon http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/ES22/ES22.html
* Glencoe Virtual Lab: Star Classification http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/ES24/ES24.html
* Glencoe Virtual Lab: Dimensions of the Solar System http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/E28/E28.html
* Discovery Channel's Solar Symphony Game: Match the planet with its symphony! http://science.discovery.com/tv/space-week/solar-symphony/solar-symphony.html
* Solar System Trading Cards: Collect all of the planets! http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/resources/explorations/trading/
* "8 Planets & a Dwarf" Space Sudoku http://www.windows2universe.org/games/sudoku/sudoku.html
* Quia's Planet Who Wants to be a Millionaire http://www.quia.com/rr/151395.html
* Quia's Sun Battleship http://www.quia.com/ba/140389.html
* Quia's Phases of the Moon Games http://www.quia.com/jg/1195600.html
* Quia's Space Jeopardy http://www.quia.com/cb/38857.html
* Solar System Memory: Put the planets in order http://science.discovery.com/interactives/memory/solarsystem/solarsystem.html
* Space Sense: How much do you know about space? http://www.windows2universe.org/games/space_sense_intro.html
* Surfing the Solar System: An online treasure hunt http://www.astrosociety.org/education/surfgame.html
* Zooming in from space to quarks: Molecular Expressions http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/powersof10/index.html
Life Cycle of a Star: Online video http://www.pa.msu.edu/~baldwin/carol/Lifecycleofstars.swf

 
STATE STANDARD REVIEW
 
Week
Powerpoints / Handouts/Worksheets Additional Notes- ec printing

Week 29:
April 8-12

Review Wk1:

..................Print review worksheets for extra credit!

...........................................SYLLABUS FOR THIS UNIT: pdf
4/8: Mon: Hand back ALL work from this year Handout Day 1: Due Blk Day1
4/9&10: Blk Day1: Investigation & Experimentation (Standard #9) HWK DUE.
4/11&12: Day 2: Structure of Matter (Standard #3) HWK DUE
Friday: Day 3: Periodic Table (Standard #7) HWK Due
Day 1....... Day 2:...... Day 3: ppt

...................

Day 1 packet: pdf
Day 1 packet: pdf
Day 2 packet: pdf
Day 3 packet: pdf

Week 30:
Apr 15-19

Review Wk 2:

4/15: Mon: Day4: Chemical Reactions (Standard #5)
4/16&17: Blk Day 1: Day4: Chemical Reactions (Standard #5)
4/17&18: Blk Day 2: Day5: Chemistry of Living Systems (Standard #6)
4/19: Friday: Day 6: Density & Buoyancy (Standard #8)

ANSWER KEYS: DAY 1 , DAY 2, DAY 3 , DAY 4, DAY 5 , DAY 6..................................Day 7, Day 8, (pg 4 of Day 8).......
........................... Day 9
all pages are here, just in a different order)

Day 4 packet: pdf
BrainPops: Day4: pdf
Day 5 packet: pdf
Day 6 packet: pdf

Week 31:
Apr 22-26
Review Final Friday: April 26
Review Final Monday: April 29

Notebook Due Monday May6/

4/20: Monday: Day 7: Motion (Standard #1)
4/21-22:Blk Day 1: Day 8: Forces (Standard #2)
4/22-23: Blk Day 2:Day 9: Space Science (Standard #4)
4/26: Friday: Gillum REVIEW FINAL DAY1:
....... ON STANDARDS: 3,5,7,9 (DAY 1,2,3,4)

4/29: MONDAY Gillum REVIEW FINAL DAY2:
....... ON STANDARDS: 1,2,4,6, 8 (DAY 5,6,7,8,9)

FRIDAY: MAY 3: CA STATE STANDARDS EXAM

Day 7 packet: pdf
Day 8 packet: pdf
Day 9 packet: pdf
Roller Coasters & Energy Webquest: click here

REMEMBER: If you are sick, you are to contact me THE DAY you return for make up work.
All labs & lectures must be completed even if you were sick on the day we did it.