Week of January 6th
Twentytime Begins! Here are the links for documents for the upcoming 20time project.
20Time Project Overview A paper copy of your proposal is due anytime before January 18th. It must be signed by a parent. Here is a copy of the proposal. You must make a copy of it and add it to your Google Drive. Sample Proposal Examples Here is a paper copy for drafting offline. |
Week of November 26th
Red science books must be turned in this week. Please bring them back to class by Wednesday.
On Friday, we will be having our test on molecules and atoms. Please use the study guide to help you study for the test. Click here for a copy of the study guide. Monday: Re-read chapter 13.1 and prepare flashcards for the concepts to know. Click here for a copy of the reading. Tuesday: Re-read chapter 13.2 and prepare flashcards for the concepts to know. Click here for a copy of the reading. Wednesday: Read chapter 15.1 and prepare flashcards for the concepts to know. Click here for a copy of the reading. Thursday: Review all flashcards with parents. This should take about 30 minutes. Get lots of sleep before the test! |
Week of November 5th
This week, you should read Chapter 13.1 of your textbook. There will be a quiz on Thursday. You will need to be able to:
Read the Periodic Table (How many electrons, protons, and neutrons are there?) Identify the particles inside the atom. Explain how each particle Is different. If you've lost your copy, you can read a copy here. |
Week of October 22nd
Eighth Grade Students Only
Create your memory book of your adventures at Hancock Field Station. Click here for directions on the assignment. A printed copy is due Tuesday, October 30th. |
Week of October 8th
Test on Friday! Here is a copy of the study guide. You should be studying every night. Don't wait to start studying until the last minute!
Here is a copy of the star chart and moon map. Here is a copy of the star charts for the whole year and a great intro into beginning astronomy! This week your rock story is due at the end of class on Thursday or at the beginning of class on Monday. |
Week of October 1st
Homework Due Friday! Read Chapter 9.1 At Home and Complete This Notetaker. Bring it on Friday. You may use it on our quiz this Friday.
Here is a copy of the Packing List For Hancock. We are beginning a project this week called "The Story of A Rock". Here's an overview of the project. Our tentative due date is Wednesday next week. |
Week of Sep 17th
We have our first test this week! Remember, for tests you may not use your notebook, unless you have an accommodation or we've talked about it beforehand.
Here is a copy of the study guide. Make sure to take 20-30 minutes each night to study a little bit for the test. Here is a copy of the answer key to Chapter 1. ***Fixed broken link*** |
Week of Sep 4th
Portfolio Covers are due on Friday. Remember that they should represent what high quality work means to you. Feel free to be creative...they don't have to be done in my style, make it your own!
Field Work Forms Are Due September 12th! Here is a copy of 8th grade field work permission slips. Here is a copy of 7th grade field work permission slips. |
Week of August 27th
Welcome to Science Class 2018! Here you can find all the resources you'll need to be successful in science class!
Please read over the class syllabus and share it with your parents. This week our goal is to learn how scientists see the world differently than most people. By the end of this week you should have finished your portfolio cover in class. Here is an example of a completed portfolio cover. |