Date: August 22, 2017
Objective: Introduction to the Atom
Home Learning: Complete any assignments not finished in class and study for vocab quiz (8/24/17)

CLASS ASSIGNMENTS

v  On-line atomic structure tutorial http://www.cpalms.org/Public/PreviewResourceStudentTutorial/Preview/119034

v  Complete a vocabulary foldable

Atom-smallest unit of matter

Proton-positively-charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of atoms

Neutron-  subatomic particle with no electrical charge (neutral) found in the nucleus of an atom

Nucleus-cluster of protons and neutrons found in the center of an atom

Electron- negatively charged subatomic particle found in clouds around the nucleus of an atom 

Electron Cloud- fields surrounding the nucleus of an atom that contain electrons

v Create a model that will

§  Identify that atoms are the smallest unit of all matter and that each atom consists of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

§  Identify the location of the nucleus and electron cloud and determine which subatomic particles belong in each location

August: 18-21, 2017
Topic: Variables in the Scientific Method
Home Learning: Study for Vocabulary Test and Sign up for an Edpuzzle account

Class Assignments
       
  Students will watch a YouTube video on the Scientific Method
https://youtu.be/2sKX20WhKS4

  On-line Scientific Method tutorial

http://www.cpalms.org/Public/PreviewResourceStudentTutorial/Preview/110926 (Students will complete only if necessary)

                         Scientific Method Assignments:

                             https://www.quia.com/pop/184568.html?AP_rand=845750806

Independent/Dependent Variable Practice 2

 Independent/Dependent Variable Practice 3

Click the following link to set up an account
www.edpuzzle.com

Class codes

         1st- uviejbu                            6th- naepouh 

2nd- huruhac                               7th- nekejei 

       4th- uzocuce                         8th- zakkobo 

 USERNAME WILL BE YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME. 
PASS WORD WILL BE YOUR STUDENT NUMBER.

August 16-17, 2017
Objective: Students will review the Scientific Method
Home Learning: Scientific Method Vocabulary

Scientific Method Vocabulary Terms:

Hypothesis- the answer to the question/problem

Data- collected information, the results of an experiment or investigation

Outcome Variable- factor whose value is the result of the test variable

Test Variable- factor that affects the outcome variable

Control Variable- factor in an experiment that is kept the same

Problem- asked as the result of an observation

Conclusion- compare the hypothesis to the experiment results

Scientific Method- steps used by scientist to solve a problem

Observation- statement made as a result of using our five senses

Experiment- series of steps that produces data

Class Video

  Students will watch a YouTube  video on the Scientific Method https://youtu.be/2sKX20WhKS4

Click the following link to set up an account www.edpuzzle.com

Class codes

1ST- uviejbu                            6th- owrulre

3rd- huruhac                            7th- jopilnu

4th- uzocuce                            8th- fufsoco

Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year!!!! I look forward to teaching you this year. Our class theme is to level up by letting your greatness shine. 


Date: August 14-15, 2017

• Topic- Class Rituals and Routines 
• Objective- Students will learn and comply with class Rituals and Routines. 
• Home Learning- Students will turn in a signed Syllabus, District Safety Lab Contract, bring in an Interactive Journal and watch a YouTube video (click the title) Welcome to a new school year. After watching the video, students will then write one paragraph (4-5 sentences) about their thoughts and feelings as it pertains to the selection. 

Date:12/9-12/2016
Topic: Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
Objectives:

• SC.8.L.18.1 Describe and investigate the process of photosynthesis, such as the roles of light, carbon dioxide, water and chlorophyll production of food release of oxygen. (Complexity: High) 
• SC.8.L.18.2 Describe and investigate how cellular respiration breaks down food to provide energy and releases carbon dioxide. (Complexity: High)

Home Learning:

• Study for vocabulary test on 12/15/2016 (A DAY) or 12/16/2016 (B DAY)
• Complete any assignments not finished during class.
• Achieve 3000 article Water these plants? Maybe not ( due 12/16/2016).
• Complete PENDA activity Cellular Respiration.

Station 1

• Watch, analyze, and take the quiz from Study jams on Photosynthesis Video (Click the video title). It is not required to send or write the answers down in your Interactive Journal.

Station 2

• Watch and take notes in your Interactive Journal from the Photosynthesis Tutorial (Click the tutorial title).

Station 3

• Complete PENDA activity  on Cellular Respiration.

Station 4

• Complete Achieve 3000 article  Water these plants? Maybe not.

Reference Images 

**** NOTE****

It is required to know the formula (Word and Chemical) in order to master the standard.

Date:12/7-8/2016
Topic: Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
Objective: Students will compare and contrast photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration.
Home Learning: Students will

• Review the Carbon Cycle and Photosynthesis.
• Complete www.edpuzzle.com  videos.
• Study vocabulary terms.

12/2-6/2016

Topic:Acid and Bases
Objectives:

• Differentiate between acids and bases.
• Identify examples of acids and bases.
• Distinguish where acids and bases fall on the Ph scale (Potential Hydrogen Scale).

Home Learning:

• Finish assignments not completed during class.
• Study vocabulary for test (12/8-9/2016)
• Study for mid- year test

Acid and Base Notes

Station 1

• Students will use power-point to complete guided notes (slide-share power-point).

Station 2

•  Students will work in collaborative groups to complete an acid, bases, and ph scale cloze activity 

Station 3

• Students will complete the acids and bases activity on PENDA.