Electricity Quest on Friday.
Tuesday, May 29
~Read sec 2-4 on pp 60-66.
~Answer reading checkpoint (pp 63, 64, 66) and section assessment p 66 #1-5
all abc parts (1-3) & math practice 62
~Get quiz signed if you didn’t do over the weekend.
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Big electricity quiz/quest next FRIDAY on sections 2-1 through 2-2.
Monday, May 21
~Read section 2-1 pp 34-41
~Answer questions in notebook: reading checkpoint pp 35, 36, 38, 41; section
assessment p 41 #1-3 all abc parts.
~Get magnetism quiz signed by Wednesday.
Tuesday, May 22
~Fill in #15 Vocabulary sheet for words #1-8
~#16 #¶, read, answer questions, go back and find answer
~#17 side 1 answer on loose leaf
~Get magnetism quiz signed by Wednesday.
Wednesday, May 23
~Read sec 2-2 pp 44-51.
~Answer in notebook all reading checkpoint (pp 46, 47, 49, 51) and section
assessment #1-4 all abc parts.
Thursday, May 24
~Fill in vocab sheet for section 2-2 words and study all the words.
~TOC#19 section summary, review & reinforce: #¶, read, answer, etc.
~TOC##20 read and use graph to answer questions – data analysis.
~If you didn't finish the questions to #18 activity, then do so.
Friday, May 25
~Read sec 2-3 on pp 54-57.
~Answer reading checkpoint (pp 55, 56) and section assessment p 57 #1abcd &
2abc
~#22 #¶, read, answer, etc.
~#23 read and picture to answer questions.
~Get quiz signed.
Have a nice weekend.
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Monday, May 14
~TOC#7 number the paragraphs, read, answer questions, etc.
~TOC#8 read and answers. Be sure to explain.
~Fill in vocab word for section 1-2. STUDY all of the word from 1-1 and 1-2
~Review note sheets and HW questions for quiz.
Tuesday, May 15
~Study for tomorrow's quiz: re-read two sections, review worksheets &
PowerPoints.
Wednesday, May 16
~Read section 1-3 pp 22-27.
~Answer Reading Checkpoint questions on pp 25 &27, figure 14 on p 25, section
assessment p 27 #1abc, 2abc.
I put link to the Magnetic Storm video on Physics Links page. Information
in video is fair game for Monday's Magnetic Earth quiz.
Thursday, May 17
~Fill in the rest of the vocabulary sheet – study the words.
~TOC#10 number, etc.
~TOC#11 read and refer to the time line. Be careful how you interpret the
reversals when answering the questions.
~Get the chemistry inquiry unit signed by Monday.
Friday, May 18
~Study for Monday’s magnetic Earth quiz.
~Chemistry inquiry signed by Monday.
~Finish class work - #12 sheet if not completed.
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Remember, you can access the Electricity and Magnetism textbook on line at
pearsonsuccessnet.com if you forget your book at school.
Quiz next week on sections 1 and 2.
Tuesday, May 8
~Cover textbook by TOMORROW.
~Read section 1-1 What is Magnetism? On pages 5-11
~Fill is vocab words #1-5 and study them.
~Blue SRN group find your article this week.
Wednesday, May 9
~On loose leaf paper: answer the 4 checkpoint questions (pp 7-10) and
section 1 assessment #1-3 all abc parts (p 11).
~Finish the class work questions about magnet/compass.
~Blue SRN group find your article this week.
Thursday, May 10
~Finish the TOC#4 strength of a magnet lab: graphs and questions
~TOC#5: number the paragraphs, read the section summary, answer the review
questions, go back and find the answer in summary, write the ¶# next to your
answer.
Friday, May 11
~Read section 1-2 Inside a Magnet pp 14-19
~Answer 4 reading checkpoint questions (pp 15-17 & 19) and section assessment
on p 19 #1-3 all abc parts. Do on loose leaf.
Blue group report on Monday.
Quiz next Wednesday on sections 1-1 and 1-2.
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White SRN group report next Monday, May 7. Find your article this week.
I have very little storage space to upload a terrific Chemistry PowerPoint to
help review for the quiz. I shall show in class. However, if you think you
want to rewatch at home, bring in a flash drive to save a copy on it.
Monday, April 30
~Using your graph and trend-greatest/least effect, explain why your results
happened. I want you to use the science concepts to explain.
~#11 packet due Wed
~Study 6 more vocabulary words.
Tuesday, May 1
~TOC#11 packet due tomorrow
~Study 6 more vocabulary words.
~Study for quiz: gold packet, blue/green packet, gray packet, lab station
notes, Pearson textbook site (Chemical Interactions, Chemical Building
Blocks), PBS “Hunting the Elements.”
The packets are not on the TOC/Document page. For the section summary/review
& reinforce sheets, go to Pearsonsuccessnet.com (Chemical Interactions &
Chemical Building Blocks).
I do not have enough room on TOC/Document page to upload Chemistry PowerPoint
for quiz review. If you want to re-watch at home, bring in flash drive to
save a copy.
Wednesday, May 2
~TOC#12 (pink - solubility, element scavenger hunt) packet due tomorrow
~Study for quiz: gold packet, blue/green packet, gray packet, lab station
notes, Pearson textbook site (Chemical Interactions, Chemical Building
Blocks), PBS “Hunting the Elements.”
Quiz moved to Friday.
Thursday, May 3
~TOC#13 packet quiz practice due tomorrow. Study first, then work on packet
to see how well you know the material.
~Study for quiz: gold packet, blue/green packet, gray packet, lab station
notes, Pearson textbook site (Chemical Interactions, Chemical Building
Blocks), PBS “Hunting the Elements.”
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Welcome back. Science Research News for 4th quarter start next Monday. Red
group, find your article this week.
Quiz on Thursday, May 3, on Chemistry Inquiry Unit.
Monday, April 23
~Brainpop – watch the film clips and take quizzes on (1) Matter Changing
States and (2) Compounds and Mixtures. Email me the results at
rosterndorf@darienps.org (NOT ".com") or print out to give me tomorrow.
~Go to Pearson site and read section 2-1 Observing Chemical Change in
CHEMICAL INTERACTIONS book. Take notes but no need to outline whole
section.
Do you remember your password? You have until 8 o'clock to email if you need
help.
Tuesday, April 24
~Brainpop – watch the film clip and take quiz on Acids & Bases
~Go to Pearson site and read chapter 3. Just read.
If you missed class today, YOU NEED TO COME IN BEFORE SCHOOL TO DO THE LAB
ACTIVITY!! After school will be too late.
You must also be up to date with the homework. Remember, I am treating you
like high school students.
Wednesday, April 25
~Brainpop – watch the film clip and take quiz on pH.
~Add atomic number & atomic mass to vocabulary sheet. Plan to study five
words each night for next week's quiz.
~In lab notebook – problem, hypothesis, experimental plan, data table – all
ready to take data. Finish the class work.
~Bring in needed materials for tomorrow’s experiment.
~TOC#9 packet – from on-line Chemical Interactions. Due on MONDAY – but
don’t wait until Sunday night to start. If you go to Pearson, you will see
the assignment. You can download the ss and r&r sheets from the online
textbook. I AM NOT UPLOADING TO THE TOC/DOCUMENT PAGE.
Thursday, April 26
~Graph your data on graph paper (available to download from TOC/Document
page). Staple/glue it in your notebook.
~Describe the trend (iv = number)/greatest & least effect (iv = category.
~Study 5 more vocabulary words (up to 10).
~TOC#9 Chemical Interactions packet is due on Monday.
Friday, April 27
~Finish all the work from this week.
~Red SRN on Monday.
If you are in period 3, you need to do your report during homeroom.
Have a great weekend.
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Tuesday, April 10
~TOC#7 Chemistry Vocabulary - fill in both sides. I set up "Inquiry Links"
page. Go there for chemistry links, including a glossary.
If you were absent, go to the NOVA link on Inquiry Links and watch about 25
minutes of "Hunting the Elements" so you are caught up for tomorrow.
Wednesday, April 11
~Go to brainpop.com (user name and password are the same: darienps) watch
video and do quiz for atoms and periodic table. Print out or email to me.
If you have had problems emailing me in the past, then email to yourself and
then FORWARD to me (rosterndorf@darienps.org).
~Do the first two pages of TOC#8 packet.
If you are leaving early for vacation and miss school, then YOU ARE
RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL THE WORK INCLUDING WATCHING THE VIDEO. If you were out
today, watch to about 44 minutes.
Thursday, April 12
~Finish the Atom/periodic table packet.
~Go to Chem4Kids.com. Read the entries for "states of matter" then take the
quiz. Write the correct answers in your notebook.
Friday, April 13
~Watch the rest of the NOVA video "Hunting the Elements" which is linked on
Inquiry Links.
~Write your password for the on-line textbook (very last link on Inquiry
links page) in a secret place or MEMORIZE it.
Please note that we shall start Science Ressearch News Reports in 2 weeks
starting April 30th with the Red group.
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Monday, April 2
~Quiz this Thursday on flight – vocabulary, factors/forces that affect
flight. Start studying.
~Go to the Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum cite and complete the
forces of flight worksheet (fair game for quiz). Do side 1 tonight and side
2 tomorrow night. Go to my physics page, last link:
http://www.nasm.si.edu/exhibitions/gal109/htf/activities/forcesofflight/web/in
dex.html
~Bridge quiz signed by tomorrow.
Tuesday, April 3
~Study for quiz - review vocabulary and notes from section 3-1, 3-4.
~Finish TOC#3 Forces of Flight, side 2. Go to the link above to complete the
activity and answer the questions.
~Start the flight packet (section summary and review & reinforce for 3-1 & 3-
4; 4 forces of flight; and 3-1 enrich - airfoil). Finish by Thursday.
Wednesday, April 4
~Finish the flight packet.
~Study for the quiz.
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We are doing an inquiry unit in which to base the science fair project. We
start flight this Wednesday.
Monday, March 26
~Bridge Challenge - group drawing due tomorrow.
~Individual is due Wednesday, brochure or PowerPoint (google docs be sure to
share with me: rosterndorf@darienps.org - or email PP if not on google docs).
We have laptops in class. Bring saved work on flashdrive if brochure or non-
google doc PowerPoint.
Tueday, March 27
~Finish you brochure or PowerPoint. Remember, it must agree with your
group's picture.
Wednesday, March 28
~Read sections 3-1 (pp 74-80) and 3-4 (pp 95-99). Take notes in your lab
notebook
~Go to Brainpop and watch video on Flight. Take the quiz and email me the
results.
~Fill in the vocabulary sheet. Some words are in the textbook. You will
need to look up a few other terms on reliable websites.
This HW is due next Monday, but don't wait till Sunday to do!! You will have
other things to do.
Thursdy, March 29
~See above.
~Based on Stations lab and Flying Cylinder, come up with an experiment that
changes one of the factors that influence flight. Think of materials. Be
prepared to discuss with group tomorrow.
Friday, March 30
~Reading, note taking, brainpop, and vocab sheet completed by Monday.
Assigned this past Wednesday. If you haven’t started, why are you waiting to
do this weekend?
~Experimental plan completed and materials gathered to do experiment on
Monday: at least 3 changes to the IV and a minimum of 3 trials per change.
~Set up data table so you’re ready to record for Monday.
~Get bridge quiz signed.
Be sure to communicate with your group about the experimental plan. Plan for
contigencies.
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Quiz next Monday, March 26, on bridges: vocabulary, design/types, forces on
bridge, information in Building Big packet and video.
Bridge Challenge is due on Tuesday - Group design. Individual brochure or
PowerPoint is due Wednesday.
Tuesday, March 20
~Study bridge vocabulary and bridge designs as if the quiz was tomorrow.
I am giving you another day to get energy quiz signed.
Wednesday, March 21
~Continue studying vocabulary. Review PowerPoint too.
Thursday, March 22
~Start planning a new bridge – sketch your design. You need something to
discuss with your group.
Friday, March 23
~Bridge challenge – individual brochure or PowerPoint. Follow the packet and
take a look at the rubric on TOC/Document page
~Review for bridge quiz: vocabulary, types, forces, Bldg Big packet and DVD.
Group sketch for challenge is due Tuesday; individual portion is due
Wednesday.
Go to Bridges page, scroll down to last link and you can watch the Building
Big Bridges video on Discovery Education (user name is dpsmiddlesex, password
is middlesex).
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Monday, March 12
~Continue the checklist – Brainpop films (& quizzes), bridge textbook,
reading CMT packet (tests A & B).
Please note that on TOC/Document page is CMT practice quizzes from NAEP.
They are not what I gave to you today. However, they are worth taking a
look. Some were given out in class earlier in the year.
Tuesday, March 13
~Continue the checklist – Brainpop, bridge textbook reading, CMT packet
(tests
C & D).
~If done with brainpop and textbook reading (in class), watch the Bridge
PowerPoint (on TOC/Document page) and take notes on What Kind of Bridge note
sheet.
~If you really got a lot done - I noticed that many did - finish up the
vocabulary sheet. If you go to bridge link, there is a link that takes you
to
link for terminology courtesy of Bridges and Tunnels of Allegheny County and
Pittsburgh, PA. If you click on the PBS link for the on-line activity,
scroll
to the bottom and click on glossary.
We are back in the library to use the computers tomorrow.
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Quiz this Friday on Energy sections 5-1 & 5-2.
Monday, March 5
~Re-read section 5-2 pp 151-155
~Study all of your energy vocabulary words.
~Finish class work - TOC#6, finish vocab sheet, Math Analysis p 153, Section
Assessment p 155.
Tuesday, March 6
~Now that you know what mechanical energy is, go back and complete TOC#4
energy problems – purple packet.
~Study vocabulary for quiz – be sure you can apply.
~Get simple machine quiz signed.
~If we didn’t finish the PowerPoint, complete it at home.
Wednesday, March 7
~Finish TOC#8 Tennis Ball & Pendulum if not completed in class. The pendulum
PP is on the TOC/Document page. Bullet note answers.
~TOC#9 Energizing Math Problems: show your work – formula, substitution with
units, answer with units.
~TOC#10 Forms of Energy: number paragraphs, read, & answer questions. Go back
and find answers in reading.
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Quiz this Wednesday on simple machines.
Monday, February 27
~TOC#17 Simple Machines section summary, review & reinforce. Number
paragraphs, read, answer questions. Go back to summary and find answer and
give paragraph number next to your answer.
~TOC#18 High and Low MA of simple machines. Be thorough in your answers for
inclined plane, wedge, and lever tonight. Finish entire packet by
Wednesday.
Use this to study for Wednesday's quiz.
~TOC#16 2nd class lever packet is due Wednesday.
Tuesday, February 28
~Finish #18 High & Low MA of simple machines packet. Do a good job and it
will help you review for quiz.
~Lever Lab is due tomorrow.
~Pulley and Screw labs are due Thursday. HOWEVER, if you finish the
questions, you'll be more prepared for the quiz.
~Study for quiz - know the different simple machines including Ideal
Mechanical Advantage. Reread the section, study vocabulary, review
PowerPoint
notes and TOCs.
Wednesday, February 29
~Study for quiz. Finish up labs to help study
Thursday, March 1
~Fill in Energy Vocab sheet for section 5-1 words.
~Answer the following in your notebook: reading checkpoint questions pp 148
& 150, fig. 1, 2, 3, 4 on pp 147-150, and section assessment 1-4 all parts.
Friday, March 2
~TOC#4 Practice Math Problems Packet - finish from CW EXCEPT 5d, 6ab, 7bd,
8d, 9 and all of 11.
~TOC#5 What is Energy section summary, review & reinforce.
Quiz next Friday on Energy.
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Monday, February 13
~Fill in the vocabulary sheet for simple machines and study
~Finish the class work sheets
~Answer section assessment question in your notebook, p 135 #1abc, 2abc, 3ab.
Simple Machines PowerPoint is on TOC/Document page.
Tuesday, February 14
~Go to brainpop.com and watch 4 film clips and do quizzes (lever, inclined
plane, pulley, & wheel and axle. User name and password are the same :
darienps.
Wednesday, February 15
~Finish today's computer activity for simple machines.
~If you didn't finish brainpop, then complete. You should have given me
something today.
Thursday, February 16
~Study the simple machine vocabulary and IMA for each.
~Due tomorrow Angling for Access packet for a grade - be sure it's complete.
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Quiz on section 4-1 and 4-2 is this Friday. Blue group reports on Monday
February 10.
Monday, February 6
~Read section 4-2 pp 114-121 very, very carefully especially the
illustrations.
~Re-read the section and outline in your notebook: bold words & key ideas.
~Fill in the vocabulary words #5-11.
Tuesday, February 7
~TOC#6 What is the Advantage worksheet. Underline the information and
identify, formula for unknown, substitute with units, and answer with units.
The IDEAL MEACHANICAL ADVANTAGE FOR AN INCLINED PLANE = LENGHT / HEIGHT.
~Study vocabulary words.
Today's PowerPoint is on the TOC/Document page.
Wednesday, February 8
~TOC#6 What is the Advantage: after seeing the rest of PP, you should have
no
problem finding IMA for incl. plane
~TOC#8 number paragraphs, etc. #2 clarify What does the machine do to you?
~Answer in notebook: fig. 7 p 115, read. Ckpt p 116, math–analyzing data #1-
4,
read chpt. & fig. 10 p 119, math practice #1-2 p 120, read. chpt and sec.
assess. #1-5 (all abc parts) p 121.
I KNOW IT LOOKS LIKE A LOT, BUT MUCH OF THE QUESTIONS ARE REPEATING THE
CONCEPTS TO REINFORCE HOW MACHINES HELP US DO WORK.
~Study the vocabulary words – make flashcards if necessary.
THE QUIZ HAS A COMBINATION OF MULTIPLE CHOICE AND PROBLEM SOLVING for input
and output work, mechanical advantage, and efficiency.
Thursday, February 9
~TOC#10 Work & Efficiency Quiz worksheet. Do this to prepare for tomorrow's
quiz.
~Study for quiz: go over vocabulary, problem worksheets, review & reinforce
sheets, watch the PowerPoint again.
Friday, February 10
~Read section 4-3 pp 124-135 Simple Machines.
~Finish Angling for Access packet.
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White group reports on Monday, February 3.
Monday, January 30
~Finish Sporting Newton - one sports action picture, apply the three motion
laws.
Tuesday, January 31
~Read the rest of section 2-4 on momentum pp 58-61.
~Finish the vocab sheet for chapter 2 and the connectiong concepts sheet.
Wednesday, February 1
~Organize TOCs for chapter 1 & 2 for Friday TOC check.
Thursday, February 2
~Read section 4-1 What is Work pp 108-113.
~Fill in TOC#2 vocabulary words #1-4.
~Do TOC#3 What is Work cream sheet. Answer the question, show the for
problem solving.
Quiz next week.
Friday, February 3
~In notebook, answer p 113 questions #1-5 all parts (abc)
~TOC#5 What is Work section summary, review and reinforce: number the
paragraphs, read and answer questions. Go back and find answer in reading.
Have a good weekend. GO GIANTS!!
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Science Research News Reports begin for the third quarter: Red Jan. 30,
White Feb. 6, Blue Feb. 13.
QUIZ ON NEWTON'S 3 LAWS OF MOTION THIS FRIDAY.
Monday, January 23
~Do TOC#15. Use the FMA Handy Hints sheet if you have trouble with side 2
Newton's 2nd Law Problem set.
~Answer section assessment questions on p 54 #1abc, 2abc, 3 & 4 in your
notebook.
~Get Forces and Friction quiz signed.
Red group find your article this week.
Tuesday, January 24
~Finish problem sheets: TOC#16 Moving Boxes and #17 Newton and Peanuts. Most
finished #16 in class.
~TOC#18 number paragraphs, read summary, answer question, go back and find
answers in reading.
Wednesday, January 25
~You read the beginning of section 2-4 on pp 55-57. Use that information to
answer TOC#20.
~Fill in the vocab sheet for Newton's 3rd Law and the connecting concepts map
(TOC#1).
Thursday, January 26
~ Answer the following questions in your notebook: p 56 fig. 15, p 57 fig.
16 and reading checkpoint, p 61 1abc.
~TOC#21 – underline the phrase that gives you a hint to the particular law of
motion.
I have postponed the quiz till Monday.
Friday, January 27
~TOC#22 show all the work for credit
~Get one picture of action sport – Follow #23 (due Tuesday)
~TOC#21 – reword the sentences to describe the other 2 motion laws to help
prepare for quiz
~Study for quiz – YOU NEED TO KNOW THE LAWS BY HEART
~Red group report moved to Tuesday.
Have a nice weekend.
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Tuesday, January 17
~Follow your Slipping & Sliding checklist. Do some outside research on
factors that affect friction, if necessary; problem, hypothesis, bullet note
procedure, data tables ready for each independent variable.
Wednesday, January 18
~Graph the data you collected today for each independent variable. Bullet
note a conclusion - NOTE THE TREND.
Thursday, January 19
~Graph the data you collected today. Bullet note a conclusion, noting the
trend. Have all information in your lab notebook.
~You should incorporate the class discussion as part of your conclusion and
the following:
o What factor(s) increased the friction between the block and the “floor”?
o How did you control avoidable and unavoidable error? What's the
difference?
o Recommendations for the manufacturer – give proof.
The list of class discussion questions are on the TOC/Document page. Be
prepared for the quiz by having them answered in your notebook.
Friday, January 20
~Read of section 2-3 Newton’s First & Second Laws pp 51-54. Pay attention to
the illustrations and sample math problem.
~Fill in the vocabulary words and the connection concepts branch (TOC#1) for
section 2-3.
Have a nice weekend!!
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Monday, January 9
~Read section 2-2 pp 42-50. Fill in #5 Guided Reading and Study
~Fill in Vocab words for friction section.
Tuesday, January 10
~Fill in Connecting Concepts for section 2-2
~Do TOC#7 – read and answer question on back - you need graph paper for
question #1. Download a sheet from TOC/Document page.
~Finish class work questions in #6 packet
~Chapter 1 Test signed and returned.
~Study for quiz - I changed to Friday.
Wednesday, January 11
~Do #7 – read and answer question on back. Extra day because I forgot about
graph paper.
~TOC#8 – Finish friction fiction. Underline key phrases that help identify
the type of friction (more than one).
~Answer in notebook, p 48 Math Analysis #1-4 & p 50 section assessment 1-3
all abc. MOST QUESTIONS ARE REVIEW.
~Test signed and returned by tomorrow.
~Study all vocabulary for quiz as if it were tomorrow.
Sections 2-1 & 2-2 quiz is on Friday.
Thursday, January 12
~TOC#10 calculate net force and indicate if BAL or UNBAL forces.
~TOC#11 number paragraphs, read and answer question. Go back and look for
the answer in the summary.
~TOC#12 your choice – extra credit for quiz.
~Study for quiz: reread section 2-1 & 2-2, study vocabulary word and be able
to apply (finding net force, calculating weight or mass, etc), go over
outlines, HW questions and TOC. PowerPoint on Gravity, Air Resistance, and
Terminal Velocity is on the TOC page.
Friday, January 13
~Have a nice weekend!!
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Welcome back.
Tuesday, January 3
~CMT practice packet quizzes #1, 2, and 3. Don't worry about getting the
answers correct. You may remember some of the questions from previous
years. Please jot down why you selected the answers you did. We are doing
test taking skills exercises with CMT practice test/quizzes. I hope you can
help one another when we go over the answers.
~Organize TOCs for check.
The quizzes are on the TOC/Document page.
Wednesday, January 4
~Please read section 2-1 The Nature of Force on pp 36-39.
~Re-read the section and do 1 of 2 things: either outline in your notebook
(bold words, key ideas) or download the guided reading & study and fill in.
The Nat Geo Supercoaster video is linked on my Physics link page - last one.
This one is better than the NOVA video. If you get a chance please watch
since we couldn't complete or even get it going in class.
Thursday, January 5
~Fill in TOC#1 Connecting Concepts for section 2-1 (2 left columns/branches).
~Fill in words #1-5 on vocabulary sheet and STUDY.
~Finish any class work (#3)
~Finish Roller Coaster Lab. You should have completed the calculations
before
Christmas. Bullet note the conclusion questions.
Seems like a lot, but spend a total of 30 minutes.
Friday, January 6
~Questions on p 39 1abc, 2abc in notebook.
~TOC#4 Nature of Force, read and answer questions.
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Monday, December 19
~Complete the Study Guide, INCLUDING THE END OF CHAPTER ASSESSMENT
QUESTIONS. The motion chapter test is Wednesday.
~Review by re-reading sections 1-1 & 1-3 including section questions, study
and be able to apply vocabulary, redo word problems, review graphing, look at
PowerPoints. In other words, use all available resources to study.
Tuesday, December 20
~Study for test - see above tips.
Answers to chapter 1 review & assessment and study guide packet are on
TOC/Document page.
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Blue Group - look for your article.
Monday, December 12
~TOC#23 Accelerating Tennis - finish the calculations and the two graphs. Be
careful of the variables and the axes. Remember Distance vs. Time and Speed
vs. Time (which goes on the Y, which on the X?).
Tuesday, December 13
~Work on TOC#24 Acceleration, Acceleration, and More Acceleration packet and
TOC#25 More Acceleration Problems (#5, 7, & 8 are difficult so you can skip -
try if you need a challenge). Do by Thursday to prepare for the quiz.
~Study for Thursday's quiz: re-read section in textbook, rework word
problems, study vocabulary, review PowerPoints.
Wednesdy, December 14
~Study for Acceleration quiz: re-read section 1-3, review entire vocabulary
sheet, redo acceleration word problems.
~TOC# 24 & 25 by Thursday to help prepare for quiz.
~TOC#27 Acceleration sec. sum., rev. & reinf. - number paragraphs, read
summary, answer the questions.
~TOC#23 finish the calculations and the two graphs. Be careful of the
variables and the axes.
TOC#28 Exploring Changing Direction is optional - do by Friday for extra
credit points.
Quiz moved to Friday. Chapter 1 Motion test is still next Wednesday,
December 21.
Thursday, December 15
~TOC#29 Motion Math Skills - show work with units where necessary, give units
in answers for all problems.
~Study for quiz. Use all available resources: textbook, TOCs, study
vocabulary, PowerPoints.
~Get quiz signed by Monday.
~Please go to the following link to take the Motion Test Prep on line BY
MONDAY:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?
hl=en_US&pli=1&formkey=dHA3UHVoY295TDdCYks2aTNTVXJtYUE6MQ#gid=0
The link is on my Physics page - the very last link.
Friday, December 16
~Start the Chapter 1 Motion test study guide. It's due by Tuesday. Start
with the Chapter questions first. The Chapter 1 Motion Test is Wednesday,
December 21.
~Don't forget to do the online assignment. Go to the link described above.
~Speed quiz signed.
Blue group reports on Monday. Don't wait till Sunday night!!
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White Group reports 12/12 and Blue reports on 12/19.
Monday, December 5
~Answer p 27 sec. 1-3 assessments questions #1abc, 2ab, 3abc, 4, & 5 in your
notebook
Tuesday, December 6
~Try your best to do #19. Remember to identify and list the known
information
to figure out what variable you need to solve.
I loaded the PowerPoint. We didn't quite finish in all periods. There is a
slide about using the magic triangle (yes-just think VAT and not DST).
IF YOU HAVE A TOUGH TIME WITH A PROBLEM, EMAIL ME AND I'LL WALK YOU THROUGH
IT. I'LL BE IN EARLY TOO.
Wednesday, Decembr 7
~TOC#20 -the second side has some repeat questions (don't have to do again).
Finding distance during the acceleration will be a challenge. I need to
explain how to do.
Thursday, December 8
~TOC#21 Graphing Oscar - plot the points and answer the questions (#5 is a
repeat from #4). Due tomorrow.
~TOC#22 Fun with Acceleration - practice problems. Use the acceleration
hints/notes to help complete. I am collecting this sheet on Monday.
Friday, December 9
~TOC#22 (from yesterday) – identify known values, formula to solve unknown,
substitute with units, answer with units.
~Work on #23 Accelerating Tennis – do not have to finish it but you need to
do something.
White group - you report on Monday.
I AM HAVING TROUBLE UPLOADING TOC#23 LAB PACKET TO THE TOC/DOCUMENT PAGE.
THERE IS A SLIGHT CLITCH IN SAVING NEW DOCUMENTS.
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Science Research News Reports start next week: Red - Dec. 5, White - Dec.
12, Blue - Dec. 19. Don't forget or lose chance for an A (quiz equivalent).
Monday, November 28
~Finish the marbles activity – calculations, questions, and graph if not done
so in class
~Finish #10 (tan) from last week.
Red group - find an article this week.
Speed problem solving and graphing quiz this Friday.
Tuesday, November 29
~Finish the questions for #12 if not done in class.
~TOC#13 – number the paragraphs, read, & answer questions. Go back and look
for answers in reading. Give ¶ # with your answer.
~Study vocabulary and start reviewing for quiz.
Wednesday, November 30
~Finish planning your Hot Wheels lab.
~Get Motion quiz signed.
~Study for graphing quiz: re-read textbook, study vocabulary, word problems,
graphing sheets, PowerPoint.
Thursday, December 1
~Finish your Hot Wheels lab – it’s due MONDAY.
~Get Motion quiz signed by tomorrow.
~Study for graphing quiz: re-read textbook, study vocabulary, word problems,
graphing sheets, PowerPoint.
~Work on #15 & #16 that I gave out for after school review (Wed. & today).
If you can do the gray sheet, you're a genius.
Quiz is all about graphs - reading and determining speed, distance, and time
of motion. You will have to plot the given time and distance (you might have
to figure out if given T & S).
Friday, December 2
~Finish your Hot Wheels lab – it’s due MONDAY. Please download copy from
TOC/Document page if your first is a mess.
~Read section 1-3 Acceleration pp 22-27 carefully, including sample problems
and graphs.
~Fill in your vocabulary sheet for #8.
~Re-read and outline section 1-3 in your notebook.
Have a nice weekend.
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Quiz on Wednesday. If you will not be here on Wednesday, you must take the
quiz on Tuesday after school.
Monday, November 21
~Finish #6 worksheet problems. Follow the instructions I gave on solving
word problems (can be found on TOC/Document).
~Study vocabulary & review metric units for quiz.
Tuesday, November 22
~Finish TOC#7 Speedy Journey, side 2.
~TOC#8 Exploring Reference Points - read, study the graph, and answer the
questions on the sheet.
~Review for tomorrow's quiz.
Wednesday, November 23
~No homework, unless you were absent for quiz. Then you must review
material and be prepared to take quiz on Monday.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. See you at the Turkey Bowl.
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Monday, November 14
period 1 same as Friday, November 11
~Graph data.
~In your notebook – state the trend and answer the conclusion questions.
Refer to template.
~Go over test at home, get test signed, and return on Tuesday.
Period 3, 4, 6
~Follow the Crater lab template format and type introduction, problem,
hypothesis, etc. Use the instructions for making table. SAVE ON FLASH
DRIVE – BRING TO SCHOOL TOMORROW. We are in room 230 tomorrow.
~Typed lab report is due Wednesday.
Tuesday, November 15
period 1 - Do the homework for yesterday that the other classes had: follow
template and get introduction, problem, etc. typed. Save on flash drive and
bring to school. Show me what you've done. We are using library laptops.
periods 3, 4, 6 - Finish the typed lab report.
Wednesday, November 16
~Period 1 finish the typed lab report. It's due tomorrow.
~For everybody - TOC#2 do without looking up or asking anyone the answers.
~Periods 3, 4, 6 - TOC#1 answer the questions about motion.
Thursday, November 17
~Finish class work – TOC#3.
~Read sec. 1-1 pp 6-15 carefully, especially the illustrations and graphs.
~Fill in #1-7 on vocab sheet – not acceleration.
~Cover textbook by tomorrow.
Quiz next week, probably Tuesday.
Friday, November 18
~Answer in notebook questions on p 15 # 1abc, 2abc, 3ab, 4, & 5.
Have a good weekend!!
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Wednesday, November 9
~Go to this site and read pp 1-3 and pp 8 to top of 11. Take notes in your
notebook - Crater Lab Introduction.
http://ares.jsc.nasa.gov/ares/education/program/ExpMetMys/Clues.pdf
This link is on my Astronomy page, last link.
Thursday, November 10
~Write introduction paragraph in notebook. Use the guideline given in class.
~Finish your investigation plan in notebook. Use your reference sheet.
~Make data table in notebook. Don't forget proper title and labels.
~Bring in additional materials (permission needed) to drop or land in for
crater lab.
For introduction:
*States purpose of the lab (The purpose of the lab is to investigate the
relationship between …)
*States relevant background information (vocabulary, operational definitions)
*Causes and effects addressed
*Interesting information (details), connections to other ideas
*No 1st person pronoun, limited 3rd person pronouns (Antecedents given)
*No plagiarism, own words
*Watch the spelling, punctuation, grammar errors.
Friday, November 11
~Make graph of your data. Use your reference sheets
~Answer the trend and conclusion questions in your lab notebook. Use full
sentences, reword the question as part of the answer:
1. State the trend (if line graph); greatest and least effect (if bar graph)
2. What conclusion can you make based on the data.
3. Do the findings make sense? Use science to explain (research information).
4. What were some experimental errors? What improvements would you make if
you repeated?
Most got a good start on graph in class. Don't be cheap with the words. Be
thorough in your answers.
Have a nice weekend! If you have questions, I shall not be available to
answer your email this weekend.
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Astronomy Unit test is Friday. We will review in class Wednesday and
Thursday.
Monday, October 31
~Finish the project if you didn’t complete over the weekend.
~Work on the study guide #35. Answer the textbook chapter review questions
on pp 46-47 (#1-9, 11-15, 21-24) & pp 90-91 (#1-4, 6-13, 16, 19, 20, 23) in
your notebook. This must be completed by Wednesday.
~Have a safe Halloween.
Tomorrow is the DATA (Darien Astronomy Travel Agents) Conference.
Tuesday, November 1
~Finish the study guide packet, including the textbook questions. Write the
statements out for muscle memory (not just the letter answer to multiple
choice or T/F questions).
Wednesday, November 2
~Study for the test as if it were tomorrow. Re-read the textbook, review the
PowerPoints, study the vocabulary, go over your TOCs, make flashcards of
questions you got wrong on the quizzes and homework TOCs.
I'll be available Thursday for questions/review, but not Friday morning.
Thursday, November 3
~Get planet quiz signed by Monday.
~Study for the test using all available resources including the Astronomy
crossword puzzle.
o re-read chapter 1 sections 1, 2, & 3
o re-read the gravity & motion section handout
o re-read chapter 2 sections 1, 2, 3, & 4
o go over all textbook questions
o review all TOCs
o review the PowerPoints
Friday, November 4
~Organize you TOCs for TOC check.
Have a nice weekend!
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Sun and Planet quiz on Monday, October 31. Planet Project due on Tuesday,
November 1. Unit test chapters 1 & 2 on Friday, November 4.
Monday, October 24
~TOC#29 Observing the Solar System: number the paragraphs, read, and answer
the review questions. Go back and look for the answer in the reading and
give the ¶#
Read section 2-2 the sun pp 56-60 – no need to outline. Review the Sun
PowerPoint if you need to fill in your note sheet.
Tuesday, October 25
~TOC#30 number the paragraphs, read, and answer the review questions. Go
back and look for the answer in the reading and give the ¶#.
~Read section 2-3 (pp 63-69), The Inner Planets, & section 2-4 (pp 70-77),
The Outer Planets. Fill in side 1 of the planet fact sheet. The table on p
71 is OUT OF DATE! DO NOT RELY ON THE TEXTBOOK FOR MOON AND RINGS. You
must use the websites on my Astronomy link page.
~Get quiz signed by Thursday.
You will need your flash drive this week if you choose to do a brochure. If
you want to do PowerPoint, YOU MUST TELL ME SO I CAN CREATE SLIDE. Remember,
I own the slide AND SHARE WITH YOU.
Wednesday, October 26
~Finish the planet fact sheet. Be sure to use the internet for moons/rings
of outer planets, components of atmosphere, missions by NASA or ESA, and all
of side 2.
~Start planning your advertisement: brochure, poster or "commercial"
(PowerPoint).
Remember, if doing PowerPoint, it must be on google docs. I must create the
slide and share with you. You cannot be the owner of PP and share with me.
I will not grade it.
Thursday, October 27
~Please do the two section summary, review & reinforce sheets for the inner
and outer planets to prepare for the Monday's quiz.
~Continue working on your planet vacation advertisement. You have another
class period to complete tomorrow.
Friday, October 28
~Study for the Sun & Planet quiz. Read the section summaries and answer the
review & reinforce questions for #33 The Inner Planets and #34 The Outer
Planets. Review #30 The Sun. Re-read sections 2-2, 2-3, & 2-4 and review
the PowerPoints. There is Planet PowerPoint on the TOC/Document page for you.
~Work on planet project. It is due Tuesday.
I AM COLLECTING THE PLANET FACT SHEET ON MONDAY. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE IT HOME.
Have a nice weekend.
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Gravity & Motion quiz on Thursday. We need to have a quiz on the sun and
planets before the Unit Test which is on November 4th.
Monday, October 17
~Finish outlining the gravity & motion packet (section in new edition).
~Fill in #1-7 on new vocabulary sheet. Study for the quiz.
Tuesday, October 18
~Answer the gravity & motion section assessment question 1abc & 2abc in your
notebook.
~TOC#23 read the section summary, then answer the review & reinforce
questions. Go back and find your answer in the reading, and write the
paragraph number next to your answer.
~Study your vocabulary: #1-7 from new section and satellite & geosynchronous.
Wednesday, October 19
~TOC# 25 Your Weight in the Solar System, read, fill in the table, answer the
questions on the sheet.
~Study for the quiz: re-read the gravity & motion section handout; study the
vocabulary (including satellite & geosynchronous); review HW questions,
activity TOCs and PowerPoints.
Thursday, October 20
~Finish the Speeding Around the Sun lab packet. Graph your data and answer
the questions carefully and thoroughly. Use your reference sheets as
guides. Due Monday and worth 50 points.
~Read Chapter 2 section 1, pp 50-55. This should be a review since we
already discussed the early astronomer and geocentric and heliocentric
theories.
~Fill in the vocabulary sheet for #8-17.
~Get the Phases, Eclipses, & Tides quiz signed and show me Monday.
Have a nice weekend.
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Tuesday, October 11
~Study for quiz: re-read section 1-2; review notes, vocabulary, textbook
questions, TOCs, & PowerPoints.
Wednesday, October 12
~Discover Activity from reading packet – record prediction and explain what
happened. You can use less than 25 coins (dimes may not work as well – too
thin). Just take 5-10 minutes this weekend. Packet is on TOC/Document page
if you left at school.
~Pack appropriately for Boston - it's suppose to rain. Get to bed early!!
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We are having quiz next Wednesday, October 12, on section 1-2 Phases,
Eclipses, and Tides.
Monday, October 3
~Study for “pop” quiz, and do TOC#14 Changing Faces
~Read tides pp 32-34.
Tuesday, October 4
Period 1 did not meet today and other periods saw "In the Shadow of the Moon."
~Study your flash cards for moon phase pop quiz.
Wednesday, October 5
~Finish the work sheet if not completed in class.
~Outline tides pp 32-34 in your notebook: bold words, key ideas,
illustrations.
~Answer checkpoint question on p 32 in notebook.
~Fill in the vocabulary sheet for the rest of section 1-2.
~Study vocabulary for section 1-2.
~Get Earth in Space quiz signed by parent and return by Friday.
~If you earned less than 42/60 for Spinning Tops lab report, get signed by
parent and return by Friday.
Thursday, October 6
~Answer section review questions on p 34 # 1-5 in your notebook using
complete sentences.
~Start working in TOC#18 Earth & Its Moon packet. Do pp 1 & 3 first. This
packet must be completed by Tuesday.
~Study vocabulary words for section 1-2.
Friday, October 7
~Finish the class work on tides if not completed in class.
~Finish #18 packet. Do your best on page 5.
~TOC#19 Phases, Eclipses, & Tides section summary, review & reinforce.
Number the paragraphs, read, and answer the questions (do on sheet). Go back
and find the answers in the summary. Write the paragraph numbers next to you
answers.
~Study for next week's quiz: re-read section 1-2, study vocabulary, review
TOCs and PowerPoints.
Have a nice weekend.
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Blue group - find your article this week for SRN.
Monday, September 26
~Study for quiz: re-read pp 14-21, study vocabulary, review outline & sec 1-
1 p 21 answers, go over TOCs, review PowerPoints, foldable.
~Your Astronomers foldable should be complete – collecting for a grade.
Tuesday, September 27
~Finish the post-quiz class work:
Read sec. 1-2 Phases, Eclipses, & Tides pp 24-29. Pay attention to
the illustrations.
Re-read phases & eclipses. Outline in notebook: bold word, key ideas,
and illustrations.
Answer the checkpoint questions in your notebook. Reword the question
in your answer – pp 25, 27, 29.
Vocab sheet #9-14 (phases – penumbra).
Wednesday, September 28
~Use textbook to fill out #12.
~Answer the questions to figures 6 (p 27) & 8 (p 29) in your notebook.
~Use index cards to make phases of the moon flash cards. Draw the phase on
one side (white of card is the reflected light, shading is part not lit by
sun) and the phase name on opposite side of card.
~Blue group - SRN on Monday. Don't wait till Sunday night.
All this homework is due next Monday.
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White group find article for science research news. You report on September
26.
Autumnal Equinox is this Friday - celebrate by dressing up 1/2 & 1/2 - black
& white. You are welcome to bring in treats.
Quiz is on Tuesday, September 27 (not Wed.).
Monday, Septeber 19
~Use the internet to research the 8 astronomers. Be thorough & include the
website you used for each. The interesting facts must be different from
contributions. This is due Friday. Start tonight and get 2 or 3 done.
~Read Earth in Space sec. 1-1 pp 14-21 very carefully including
illustrations. You got a start in class.
Tuesday, September 20
~Use the internet to research the 8 astronomers. Be thorough & include the
website you used for each. The interesting facts must be different from
contributions. This is due Friday. Continue tonight and get at least 2 more
done.
~Re-read pp 14-21. Bullet note outline in notebook: bold word, key ideas,
illustrations.
Wednesday, September 21
~Use the internet to research the 8 astronomers. Be thorough & include the
website you used for each. The interesting facts must be different from
contributions. This is due Friday. Continue tonight and get at least 2 more
done.
~Sec. 1 review question p 21 #1-5, answer in your notebook, in complete
sentences. Follow PEACH:
o Pen – black/blue ink or pencil
o Every question answered
o All answers correct
o Complete sentences written (or work shown)
o Handwriting is legible – others can read.
Thursday, September 22
~Finish the Astronomers packet.
~Fill in TOC#4 Vocab words for sec. 1-1 #1-9, study as you fill in.
~TOC#8 number paragraphs, read, answer questions. Then go back to reading
for confirmation & put ¶# next to answer.
Friday, September 23
~TOC#10 fill in to help study.
~Study for quiz: re-read sec1-1 pp 14-21, study vocabulary, TOCs, PowerPoint.
~White SRN.
How far did you get making your Astronomer's foldable? Planet model on
outside of flap, model name on back of flap, and the astronomer who endorsed
this model behind the "door" with bullet notes of contributions.
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Science Research News Reports start on September 19. Red group find your
article this week. Please do not wait till Sunday night.
Monday, September 12
~Watch scientific method on www.brainpop.com (user name and password are the
same – darienps). Watch the movie, then take the quiz. Print out results
or email to me. You must due before 5:30. Due tomorrow.
~In your notebook answer:
1. What is a testable question?
2. What is needed to set up an experiment?
Tuesday, September 13
~Be sure experimental plan is complete. Bring in extra materials (permission
from Mrs. O) from home.
~In your notebook answer:
1. How does this activity relate to the outside world? (What are
some real life applications?)
2. Can you find a connection between this activity and our first
unit, Astronomy?
Wednesday, September 14
~In your notebook answer:
1. What conclusion(s) can you make based on your data? Explain.
2. Do your findings make sense based on what you know about science?
Explain.
3. What were some experimental errors? What improvements would you
make if you repeated the experiment.
~Cover textbook. Do not break the spine with a small book sock. Use brown
paper.
Thursday, September 15
~Be sure your textbook is covered.
~On loose leaf sheet of paper, answer the following: Did you like doing this
type of learning? Why or why not? Give details. Due tomorrow.
~TOC#1 Earth, Moon, & Sun pre-test - answer the 15 questions on your own. Do
not look in book, go on internet, or ask anyone. Due tomorrow. No penalty
for wrong answers. I want to see what you know before we start Astronomy.
~Use the template as a guide, type (font size 12) the Spinning Tops lab
report. Graph paper is on the back of the template (use graphing hints sheet
if necessary). Printed copy is due Monday. Be sure to save in two places -
trusted computer and flashdrive.
Friday, September 16
~Finish your typed lab report (see above). Printed copy is due Monday.
~Red group SRN. I hope you found your article.
Have a nice weekend!
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Tuesday, September 6
~Finish the class work - graph your data. Then use the rubric to see how you
did. Remember, don't change anything.
Wednesday, September 7
~Answer all questions and graph the class data. Only per. 1 finished in class.
Period 3 Period 4 Period 6
8x8 45 53 63
10x10 5 17 43
12x12 77 77 33
14x14 63 93 103
16x16 114 18 115
18x18 150 162 37
I am collecting the graph for a grade.
Thursday, September 8
~Finish the Science Research News article and template for oral report. You
will present as a group tomorrow.
Friday, September 9
~Set up lab notebook as I showed in class.
~Go to brainpop and watch scientific method at
http://www.brainpop.com/science/scientificinquiry/scientificmethod/
User and password are the same (darienps). Watch the film, take the quiz,
print the results or email to me at rosterndorf@darienps.org. This is due
Tuesday. Remember, the site shuts down at 5:30 to school accounts.
Have a nice weekend!
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WELCOME TO 8TH GRADE SCIENCE
Thursday, September 1
~With a parent, read and sign the "Welcome to Science." Return the tear-off
section and keep the information part in your reference section of binder.
~Fill in the purple sheet. Let me know the type of learner you are. Please
pay special attention to the goal(s) you have for 8th grade science. Be
realistic. Let me know your plan for reaching the goal.
