St. Martha Science Lab

December 16, 2009

• Database project due tomorrow.
• Section 3 and 4 Assessment due tomorrow.
• Answer in notebook. Use complete sentences.
• Bring a calculator to class tomorrow.
• 8P: Key Concept Questions for sections 3 and 4 are due.
• Use loose-leaf and complete sentences.

December 15, 2009

• Database project is due on Thursday.
• The computer lab is open Thursday 7:15 - 7:45 a.m.
• If you need to stay after school Thursday to finish it, make arrangements with me tomorrow.
• Read pgs. 118-135 and do the Section 3 and Section 4 Assessment questions on pg. 125 & 135 in your science notebook.
• Use complete sentences. This is also due Thursday.
• 8P: Key Concepts on pg. 118 and 128 in complete sentences on loose-leaf paper is also due Thursday. (Extra-credit for 8R and 8W)
• Math pg. 121 extra-credit for 8P.

December 14, 2009

• Database project is due on Thursday.
• The computer lab is open Tuesday and Thursday 7:15 - 7:45 a.m.
• I can stay after on Thursday if you make arrangemnetns with me ahead of time.
• Many of you need to get your last element test signed.
• 8W:Section 3 and 4 Assessment due on Thursday.
• Answer in complete sentences in notebook.

December 11, 2009

• What a wacky week!!!
• Please get your elements test signed.
• Some still owe me the Organizing Elements worksheets from earlier this week.
• Your database project is due on Thursday, 12/17/09.
• The computer lab is open on Tuesday and Thursday from 7:15 to 7:45.
• I can stay after school on Thursday, if you make arrangements with me on Wednesday!

December 4, 2009

• Study the remaining elements for a test on Tuesday.
• Know the symbols and names. Spelling counts.
• There are two practice test online at mygradebook.com.
• One is on the names. The other is on the symbols.
• Bring your flashdrive to class to finish your database project.

December 3, 2009

• Bring your flashdrive to class tomorrow.
• We will continue to work on our database project.
• Study the remaining elements for a test next Tuesday.
• Know the names and symbols. Spelling counts!

December 2, 2009

• Bring a flashdrive to class tomorrow.
• We will be working on our database project again in class.
• Test next Tuesday on the remaining 20 element names and symbols.
• There are two practice tests online at mygradebook.com.
• One is on the names; the other is on the symbols.

December 1, 2009

• Bring a flashdrive to class tomorrow.
• We will continue to work on our database project.
• Study the 20 elements given out in class yesterday.
• Test next Tuesday on the names and symbols.
• There are two practice tests on mygradebook.com.
• One on the names and one on the symbols.

November 30, 2009

• Get test signed (Structure of an Atom).
• Bring a flashdrive to class tomorrow.
• Next elements and symbols test is next Tuesday, December 8

November 20, 2009

• Tests returned today. Corrections optional.
• They do NOT have to be signed. Grades are posted online.

November 19, 2009

• We had a test today.
• Complete the worksheet on the periodic table that you began in class today.

November 18, 2009

• Test on Structure of an Atom tomorrow.
• There is a study guide in the tab to the left.
• There is a practice test on mygradebook.com.

November 17, 2009

• Many still need to get test signed.
• Test on Structure of an Atom on Thursday.
• Study guide in the tab to the left.
• Practice test on mygradbook.com.
• You do NOT need to know the names of the scientists that are in the practice test.

November 16, 2009

• Section Assessment pg. 108 in complete sentences on loose-leaf paper.
• Due tomorrow.
• Get your elements test signed.

November 13, 2009

• No homework.

November 12, 2009

• Be prepared to finish the performance event in class tomorrow - paper plate atom.

November 11, 2009

• No class today because of field trip.
• Test tomorrow on elements 21 - 40 (names and symbols). Spelling counts!!!
• We will complete the performance event tomorrow - make a model of an atom.
• Be prepared.

November 10, 2009

• Test on elements #21 - 40 is Thursday. Know the names and symbols. Spelling counts.
• We will finish the performance event on model of an atom on Thursday.
• If you don't know the number of protons, electrons, and neutrons in your assigned atom, try to figure it out before then.
• Use your book to help you understand how to do this.
• Also know which particles (protons, electrons, neutrons) are positive, negative, or neutral and where each is located in the cell (nucleus or electron cloud).

November 9, 2009

• Performance Event in class tomorrow on making a model of an atom. Directions will be given in class. You will be assigned an element. You will need to figure out how many protons, electrons, and neutrons are in the most common isotope. You also need to determine the atomic number and mass number. You need to know the electrical charge and location of the protons, neutrons, and electrons. You will be able to use a periodic table.
• Test Thursday on elements #21 - 40. Know the names and symbols. There are two practice test on mygradebook.com. One of the symbols and another of the names. There are no corrections allowed. Spelling counts.

November 5, 2009

• Return signed tests if you have not already done so.
• Chart of the names and symbols for elements #21 - 40 due tomorrow.
• Test next Thursday on elements #21 - 40.
• There are two practice quizzes on mygradebook.com
• Timeline on Development of Atomic Theory is due Monday.
• Directions were given out in class today and there is a copy in a tab to the left. There is also a copy in the Study Materials section.
• 8P and 8R will work on it in class tomorrow.
• Sorry, 8W but we will not have time to work on it tomorrow because of the Pep Rally.

November 4, 2009

• Get elements test signed. No corrections allowed.
• Some still need to get chapter 2 & 3 test signed.
• Make a chart of the name and symbol for elements #21 - 40. This is due Friday.
• Test next Thursday on elements #21 - 40.

November 3, 2009

• Read pgs. 103 - 106.
• There is a copy of the directions for the Atomic Theory timeline in the tab to the left.
• There is another copy in the Study Materials section of this website.
• We will work on the timeline in class tomorrow.
• Signed chapter 2 & 3 test will be collected tomorrow.
• Have it with you in science class and get one bonus point on your test.

ember 2, 2009

• Test on elements #1- 20 tomorrow.
• Know the atomic number, the name and the symbol.
• Spelling counts.
• Get chapter test signed.

October 28, 2009

• Test Tuesday, Nov. 3 on elements 1 - 20.
• Know the atomic number, the name and the symbol.
• Spelling counts.

October 27, 2009

• Chart listing the first 20 elements on the periodic table due tomorrow.
• Include the atomic number, the name, and the symbol.
• Vocabulary pg. 144, sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 due tomorrow.
• Test next Tuesday on the first 20 elements.
• 8W:finish tic-tac-toe board, if you didn't finish it in class today.
• Due first thing tomorrow morning.

October 26, 2009

• Define the vocab words for sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 pg. 144.
• Make a chart of elements #1-20 in the periodic table.
• Include the atomic number, name, & symbol.
• Vocab & chart are due Weds. 10/28.
• There will be a test on Tues. 11/3 on the elements.

October 16, 2009

• No homework. Some of you need to study.

October 15, 2009

• Some students have to finish a worksheet.

October 14, 2009

• Vocab quiz tomorrow - pg. 96, sections 1 & 2.
• Check out the flashcards on my quia.com site.
• Access quia through the Links tab to the left.
• 8R: finish the first page of the worksheets begun in class yesterday.

October 13, 2009

• Matter Poster due tomorrow.
• Directions in tab to the left.
• Study vocab for quiz this week.
• Check out the flashcards at my quia.com site.
• Access quia through the Links tab to the left.

October 12, 2009

• Matter Poster is due Wednesday. .
• Directions can be found at the tab to the left.
• Study for vocab quiz midweek.
• Check out the flashcards at my quia.com site.
• Access quia through the Links tab to the left.

October 7, 2009

• Read and outline pgs. 70 - 75 and pgs. 76 - 81. Answer the Section 1 and 2 Assessments on pg. 75 and 81 in your science notebook. This is due Monday.
• SHINE students do NOT have to do this but should probably read it.
• Matter Poster - performance event is due next Wednesday. See directions to the left.
• Vocab quiz next week - midweek.

October 6, 2009

• Study your vocabulary, pg. 64 and 96.
• There will be a quiz next week on the words on pg. 96.
• There are flashcards on my quia.com site.
• Access them through the Links tab on the left.
• It is the first link on that page.

October 1, 2009

• Study the second half of your vocabulary for another quiz.

September 30, 2009

• Study the first 20 vocabulary terms (chapter 2, sections 1 & 2) and the SI measurement system for a quiz tomorrow.

September 29, 2009

• Study the first half of your vocabulary and the SI system
• There will be a pop quiz one day this week.

September 28, 2009

• Read pg. 34 - 48; answer the Section 1 and Section 2 Assessment questions on pg. 43 #1-4 and on pg. 48 #1-3 in your science notebook.
• Do the Math Practice on pg. 47 and 48 on loose-leaf paper.
• Show your work (write the formula; substitute in the formula;
• answer with units)
• Example: Density = mass/volume
• Density = 200g/250 cm³
• Density = 0.80 g/cm³
• Study the first half of your vocabulary and the SI measurement system.
• There will be a pop quiz this week.

September 24, 2009

• Study vocabulary and SI measurement system.
• Pop quiz sometime next week!!!

September 23, 2009

• Study the first half of your vocabulary.

September 22, 2009

• Study the SI system of measurement.

September 21, 2009

• No homework.

September 18, 2009

• No homework.

September 17, 2009

• Look over your notes on Matter.
• A very few people still need to return signed chapter 1 test and 1 person -C.B.- needs to also return the signed vocabulary test!

September 16, 2009

• Definitions on pg. 64, sections 1 & 2 (skip chemistry) and pg. 96, sections 1 & 2 are due Friday.
• Get test signed and do corrections. Corrections are required for those who scored less than 75%; optional for others. You may only correct the true/false and multiple choice sections. Copy the entire question; highlight the correct answer; copy the proof from your textbook; copy the page number where you found the proof (or the date of the notes, if you used your notebook).

September 15, 2009

• Complete your Frayer map of Matter. Top left section = definition of matter; bottom left section = examples of matter; top right section = examples of Physical and Chemical Properties of matter; bottom right section = nonexamples of matter; center = Matter.; Due tomorrow. All in marker or colored pencil.
• Get your chapter test signed. Make corrections if you scored less than 75%. Others may make corrections, if desired. Question; answer highlighted; proof; page number. Corrections due by Thursday.
• Key Terms are due Friday - pg. 64, sections 1 & 2 (skip chemistry) and pg. 96, sections 1 & 2.

September 14, 2009

• Define the Key Terms on pg. 64, sections 1 & 2 (skip chemistry) and on pg. 96, sections 1 & 2 by Friday, 9/18.

September 11, 2009

• No homework. We had a chapter test today. A few students need to finish their essay questions on Monday.

September 10, 2009

• There is a chapter 1 test tomorrow. There is a study guide in the Study Materials section of this website. There is a practice quiz online - log into your mygradebook.com account to access it.

September 9, 2009

• All signed tests and corrections due tomorrow. (Corrections optional unless you received a D or U - check yesterday's homework for directions on how to do corrections.)
• Complete the controlled experiment worksheet.
• Chapter 1 Test is Friday. There is a Study Guide in the Study Materials section of this website. The practice test is now available at mygradebook.com. Sign into your mygradebook account to access it.

September 8, 2009

• Chapter 1 Test on Friday. There is a study guide under the Study Materials section of this website. Check back later for a practice test.
• Get vocabulary test signed. Make corrections, optional unless you received a D or U. Copy the question, the correct answer (highlighted), the proof (definition) and page number.

September 4, 2009

• Read pgs. 10 - 16 and complete the questions on pg. 16 in your science notebook. This is due Tuesday. We had a guest speaker today.

September 3, 2009

• Read pgs. 10 - 16 and do the Section Assessment on pg. 16 in your science notebook. This is due on Tuesday.

September 2, 2009

• Define the Key Terms on pg. 28, sections 1 & 2. Test on this tomorrow. There are study games at my quia.com site. Use the Links section of this website to access them.

September 1, 2009

• Define the Key Terms on pg. 28, sections 1 & 2 by Thursday. There will be a vocabulary test on Thursday over these words.

August 31, 2009

• Define the Key Terms on pg. 28, sections 1 & 2 by Thursday. There will be a vocabulary test on Thursday over these words.

August 28, 2009

• Make corrections to the Safety Test, if desired. Directions are in the section of this website entitled "Test Corrections."

August 27, 2009

• No homework tonight.

August 26, 2009

• Complete your Student Interest Inventory.
• Complete your Poster about a science skill. Include:

Word at the top; picture; definition in own words

August 25, 2009

• Read sections 1-1 and 1-3 in textbook.
• Complete the accompanying worksheets.

August 24, 2009

• Safety Test Wednesday.

August 21, 2009

• Same as yesterday's homework.

August 20, 2009

• Get textbook covered by Monday. No too small "book socks."
• Signed Parent Letter/Health Form and Safety Contract due Monday.
• Safety Test is Wednesday.

August 19, 2009

• Get textbook covered by Monday. Do not use a "book sock" that is too small.