Materials Grading Policy
Binder Portfolios- 10% Two Folders Homework-20% Package of Loose Leaf Tests - 20% Pencils Quizzes- 25% Homework Planner Class Participation & Notebook -10% One Box of tissues Labs- 15% Pens, blue or black Two Folders Late homework is no longer accepted as of 11/3/2014 Not having a pencil for class results in 1 participation point off Each day a student is late with no valid excuse, they lose 1 participation point
Links and Resources:
Here's a link for experiment videos for you to watch and possibly use to help you with your scientific method homework! http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/40-cool-science-experiments-web https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV8lSmIo4Ac Scientific Method Rap |
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Homework
5/22/2015
Create a comic about a plant and the story of it during the process of photosynthesis think of the Magic School bus.
Continue working on your current events. Remember you only owe five this quarter. Each one handed in on time receives full credit
5/15/2015
Finish Cell vs. Factory Essay
5/7/2015
Finish coloring and labeling the cell
5/1/2015
Finish Defining the words for chapter 14
4/27/2015-5/4/2015
Current Events
4/22/15
Finish reading and answer questions
4/1/15, 4/2/15
Finish drafts if they have not been handed in yet for Culminating Task
Finish Final copies of culminating tasks if they have not been handed in yet
3/30/15
Current Events due Monday April 13, 2015
3/23/15
Current Events due Monday
3/17/15
Finish reading questions multiple choice and written questions
Current Events due next Monday
2/26/15
704
Complete worksheet started during class.
Videos that will help you are:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN4KifV12DA&index=7&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtPHzzYuWy6fYEaX9mQQ8oGr
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h2f1Bjr0p4&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtPHzzYuWy6fYEaX9mQQ8oGr&index=27
Current Events due Monday
2/24/15
Explain: Water molecules can break apart to form H+ ions and OH- ions. Water is known as an amphoteric substance, which is something that can act as an acid or a base. Explain how this can be so.
Poem: Write a poem that explains the difference between a substance and a mixture.
2/23/15
Science Homework
Finish Comprehension Reading
2/9/15
Current Events due 2/23/15
2/2/15
Current Events due 2/9/15
1/26/15
Current Events due 2/2/15 (First day of Third Quarter!)
1/20/15
Make up all missing work
Current Events due 1/26 (Extra Credit)
1/12/15
Current Events due 1/20/15
1/9/15
Extra credit
What element is C6H1206 ? 1 extra credit point
1/6/14
703-Pick an Element from the periodic table and list how many neurons, protons and electrons it has.
1/5/14
704-Pick an Element from the periodic table and list how many neurons, protons and electrons it has.
1/4/15
703-Come up with a list of 10 chemical reactions and a list of 10 physical reactions
704/703 -Extra credit
What is the reaction that causes a tree to turn the green on the statue of liberty?
12/15/14-12/22/14
Current Events due monday on phases of matter could be on phases of matter
12/8/14-12/12/14
Current Events due Monday
12/5/2014
Current Events due Monday
12/4/2014
Current Events due Monday
12/3/2014
Current Events due Monday
12/2/2014
Current Events due Monday
12/1/2014
Science Questions copied from board
Current Events assignment due Monday
11/26/2014
Current Events assignment due Monday
11/25/2014
Current Events assignment due Monday
11/24/2014
Start your Current Events assignment, due monday. Worth up to 10 homework points!
If you follow the format you were given during class time correctly, you will receive all 10 points.
11/17/2014
Answer the following: Predict whether sound will travel faster in air in the summer or the winter. Why?
Compare and contrast the sound waves produced by someone whispering and someone shouting. At least 7 paragraphs.
Think critically- Water waves produced by a speed boat strike a floating inner tube. Describe the inner tube motion as the waves pass by.
11/7/2014
Reading piece on sound waves
10/15/14
704- Landform Map
703-Science Definitions, definitions in your own words and a sentence.
10/14/14
704- Science Definitions, definitions in your own words and a sentence.
10/10/14
704- Science Variable Sheet
10/9/14
Scientific Method Essays are DUE!
10/6/2014
1.List ways a hypothesis can be supported
2.Compare and contrast scientific theory and scientific law.
3. What kind of questions can't be answered by Science
10/2/2014 and 10/3/2014
Finish drafts and vocabulary sheets
10/1/2014
Finish vocabulary worksheets
9/24/2014
703
Create a Scientific Method Graphic organizer
704
Write your Scientific Method Story following the format and by using your graphic organizer
9/23/2014
704
Write a scientific Method graphic organizer
9/22/2014
703
Write your scientific method draft
9/18/2014
704
Write your first Scientific Method draft.
9/17/2014
703 and 704
Read Scientific Method Sheet and answer questions with it
9/16/2014
704 and 703
Get internet usage policy signed
9/12/2014
703
Define the following: Hypothesis,
Scientific Methods, Science,
Earth Science, Variable, Independent Variable,
Constant, Dependent Variable, Control
and Technology.
Answer the following,
1. Why is it important that scientists perform
an experiment more than one time?
2. Why is it important to use constants in an
experiment?
9/11/2014
704
Write the vocabulary 3x each
for The Nature of Science,
the ones that we have defined in class.
703
Create your own story using the steps of the scientific method
9/8/2014
704
Create your own story using the steps of the
Scientific Method
9/5/2014
704
Materials letter signed by Monday 9/8/14
Bring in materials by Monday 9/8/14
Parent Welcome letter read and signed by Monday 9/8/14
Blue card filled out and returned by Monday 9/8/14
Finish get to know you number project
703
Materials letter signed by Monday 9/8/14
Bring in materials by Monday 9/8/14
Parent Welcome letter read and signed by Monday 9/8/14
Blue card filled out and returned by Monday 9/8/14
Finish get to know you number project
9/4/2014
704
Materials letter signed by Monday 9/8/14
Bring in materials by Monday 9/8/14
Parent Welcome letter read and signed by Monday 9/8/14
Blue card filled out and returned by Monday 9/8/14
Finish get to know you number project
703
Materials letter signed by Monday 9/8/14
Bring in materials by Monday 9/8/14
Parent Welcome letter read and signed by Monday 9/8/14
Blue card filled out and returned by Monday 9/8/14
Finish get to know you number project
5/22/2015
Create a comic about a plant and the story of it during the process of photosynthesis think of the Magic School bus.
Continue working on your current events. Remember you only owe five this quarter. Each one handed in on time receives full credit
5/15/2015
Finish Cell vs. Factory Essay
5/7/2015
Finish coloring and labeling the cell
5/1/2015
Finish Defining the words for chapter 14
4/27/2015-5/4/2015
Current Events
4/22/15
Finish reading and answer questions
4/1/15, 4/2/15
Finish drafts if they have not been handed in yet for Culminating Task
Finish Final copies of culminating tasks if they have not been handed in yet
3/30/15
Current Events due Monday April 13, 2015
3/23/15
Current Events due Monday
3/17/15
Finish reading questions multiple choice and written questions
Current Events due next Monday
2/26/15
704
Complete worksheet started during class.
Videos that will help you are:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN4KifV12DA&index=7&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtPHzzYuWy6fYEaX9mQQ8oGr
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h2f1Bjr0p4&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtPHzzYuWy6fYEaX9mQQ8oGr&index=27
Current Events due Monday
2/24/15
Explain: Water molecules can break apart to form H+ ions and OH- ions. Water is known as an amphoteric substance, which is something that can act as an acid or a base. Explain how this can be so.
Poem: Write a poem that explains the difference between a substance and a mixture.
2/23/15
Science Homework
Finish Comprehension Reading
2/9/15
Current Events due 2/23/15
2/2/15
Current Events due 2/9/15
1/26/15
Current Events due 2/2/15 (First day of Third Quarter!)
1/20/15
Make up all missing work
Current Events due 1/26 (Extra Credit)
1/12/15
Current Events due 1/20/15
1/9/15
Extra credit
What element is C6H1206 ? 1 extra credit point
1/6/14
703-Pick an Element from the periodic table and list how many neurons, protons and electrons it has.
1/5/14
704-Pick an Element from the periodic table and list how many neurons, protons and electrons it has.
1/4/15
703-Come up with a list of 10 chemical reactions and a list of 10 physical reactions
704/703 -Extra credit
What is the reaction that causes a tree to turn the green on the statue of liberty?
12/15/14-12/22/14
Current Events due monday on phases of matter could be on phases of matter
12/8/14-12/12/14
Current Events due Monday
12/5/2014
Current Events due Monday
12/4/2014
Current Events due Monday
12/3/2014
Current Events due Monday
12/2/2014
Current Events due Monday
12/1/2014
Science Questions copied from board
Current Events assignment due Monday
11/26/2014
Current Events assignment due Monday
11/25/2014
Current Events assignment due Monday
11/24/2014
Start your Current Events assignment, due monday. Worth up to 10 homework points!
If you follow the format you were given during class time correctly, you will receive all 10 points.
11/17/2014
Answer the following: Predict whether sound will travel faster in air in the summer or the winter. Why?
Compare and contrast the sound waves produced by someone whispering and someone shouting. At least 7 paragraphs.
Think critically- Water waves produced by a speed boat strike a floating inner tube. Describe the inner tube motion as the waves pass by.
11/7/2014
Reading piece on sound waves
10/15/14
704- Landform Map
703-Science Definitions, definitions in your own words and a sentence.
10/14/14
704- Science Definitions, definitions in your own words and a sentence.
10/10/14
704- Science Variable Sheet
10/9/14
Scientific Method Essays are DUE!
10/6/2014
1.List ways a hypothesis can be supported
2.Compare and contrast scientific theory and scientific law.
3. What kind of questions can't be answered by Science
10/2/2014 and 10/3/2014
Finish drafts and vocabulary sheets
10/1/2014
Finish vocabulary worksheets
9/24/2014
703
Create a Scientific Method Graphic organizer
704
Write your Scientific Method Story following the format and by using your graphic organizer
9/23/2014
704
Write a scientific Method graphic organizer
9/22/2014
703
Write your scientific method draft
9/18/2014
704
Write your first Scientific Method draft.
9/17/2014
703 and 704
Read Scientific Method Sheet and answer questions with it
9/16/2014
704 and 703
Get internet usage policy signed
9/12/2014
703
Define the following: Hypothesis,
Scientific Methods, Science,
Earth Science, Variable, Independent Variable,
Constant, Dependent Variable, Control
and Technology.
Answer the following,
1. Why is it important that scientists perform
an experiment more than one time?
2. Why is it important to use constants in an
experiment?
9/11/2014
704
Write the vocabulary 3x each
for The Nature of Science,
the ones that we have defined in class.
703
Create your own story using the steps of the scientific method
9/8/2014
704
Create your own story using the steps of the
Scientific Method
9/5/2014
704
Materials letter signed by Monday 9/8/14
Bring in materials by Monday 9/8/14
Parent Welcome letter read and signed by Monday 9/8/14
Blue card filled out and returned by Monday 9/8/14
Finish get to know you number project
703
Materials letter signed by Monday 9/8/14
Bring in materials by Monday 9/8/14
Parent Welcome letter read and signed by Monday 9/8/14
Blue card filled out and returned by Monday 9/8/14
Finish get to know you number project
9/4/2014
704
Materials letter signed by Monday 9/8/14
Bring in materials by Monday 9/8/14
Parent Welcome letter read and signed by Monday 9/8/14
Blue card filled out and returned by Monday 9/8/14
Finish get to know you number project
703
Materials letter signed by Monday 9/8/14
Bring in materials by Monday 9/8/14
Parent Welcome letter read and signed by Monday 9/8/14
Blue card filled out and returned by Monday 9/8/14
Finish get to know you number project