• Quiz on 5/25 on Electricity.

Here is the experiement for 5/18/2012. Lab report due Monday.

Our experiment induced a magnetic field that reversed the poles on our compass. To fix this, quickly stroke the "South" pole of a strong magnet outwards along the "North" end of the needle of the compass. Repeat vice-versa. Compare with a compass that is known to be correct. All our compasses are not properly pointing "N" again!.

5/14/2012

• Due 5/16/2012 Ch 4 L 3 Energy Transformation.
• Due 5/18/2012 Ch 4 Review and Assessment, Std Test Prep L 1, 2, 3. Pgs 127-129.
• TEST 5/21/2012 Chapter 4 Forms of Energy and Transformation.
• Due 5/23/2012 Ch 6 L 1 & 2 Electricity.
• QUIZ 5/25 Electricity.

5/9/2012

• Due 5/13, Ch4 L2 on Forms of  Energy
• Due 5/10, any components needs to complete wheelchair ramp project
• 5/10 - Quiz on Levers

5/7/2012

• Due 5/9 Ch4L1 Power and Energy
• 5/10 - Quiz on Levers

Grade 8 Science Monday, April 30, 2012

1.      In Class: Read and Complete Chapter 3, Lesson 4: Putting Machines Together.  This lesson will help us start to build our robot.

2.      Do Review and Assessment Lesson 3-4. Pg 100.

3.      Test Friday on Chapter 3

4.      Lab: INCLINED PLANES AND LEVERS - Angling for Access on Friday 5/4.

Began prep for this experiment by completing the requirements defined in the Statement of Problem. Due 5/2.  We will do this lab on Friday, 5/4.

Grade 8 Computer Technology

Basic Programming Arrays

• work and Power word problems worksheets will be assigned tomorrow 4/5. They will be due next Thursday, 4/12.
• Science Fair Poster Board: Bring to school on Monday for help and I will also be available afterschool on Monday for help. Poster is DUE WED 4/11. No handwritten labels. Everything must be typed and in LARGE FONT so it can be understood from a distance.
• All powerpoint presentations must be complete by Monday 4/9. The FINAL science fair report is due on Monday,4/23. I will provide corrected drafts back to you by Monday 4/9.

• You should be finishing up your results and data for your science fair project. The Conclusions are due friday, 3/30.
• TEST Endocrine and Reproductive Systems, on Wed 3/28.
• Due Friday, 3/30, In the Physics book, Ch4, L1 and L2 - Work and Power.

• Final experimental data and results for the science fair project are due Friday 3/23.
• Due 3/21, Chapter 8 Lesson 2, p 264 in Human Body Systems book. Complete the questions and apply it.
• TEST on Endocrine and Reproductive Systems on Wed, 3/28.
• Instead of a lab experiment on Friday, 3/23, we will use this time to work on our science fair projects and multimedia presentations. Please come prepared or you will receive a 0 lab grade for that day.

• Here is the experiment from toady's lab on the endocrine system. The lab report is due Monday. You don't have to print out the Background information section which is notes for you! Notice the conclusion questions are less than in your handout. I deleted some of them.
  Blood Sugar Feedback Mechanism
• Science Fair next task is due 3/23/2012. Completed experimental results.

• TEST WED 3/14 on Excretory and Nervous Systems.
• Due 3/16, Ch8 L1 Endocrine System.
• Next Science Fair task is due 3/16 - 1st round of experimental data and results.

• Here is the experiment for today's lab. The report is due Monday 3/12.
  A Breath of Fresh Air

• Due Friday, 3/9, the corrections to the science fair project for Statement of Problem.
• Due Monday, 3/12, the completed procedure.
• Due 3/7, Ch 7 Lesson 1 Nervous System, pgs 214-219.
• Due 3/12 Ch 7 Lesson 2 Division of Nervous System, pgs 220-227.
• Due 3/9 Fetal Pig Lab Report.
• TEST 3/16 Excretory and Nervous Systems. We will complete Endocrine and Reproductive Systems the wk of 3/20. this will complete our Anatomy unit.Next up! Physics and Robotics!

• QUIZ Monday 3/5 on Respiratory and Excretory Systems.
• Due FRI 3/2 Excretory System lesson - read and answer questions (Lesson 3)
• Dur FRI 3/2 Typed materials list for science fair project.
• Due WED 3/7 Nervous System p 214-219, read and answer questions.
• Due FRI 3/9 Fetal Pig Lab Report.

• The Statement of Problem with 3 References section of your science fair project was due 2/27. Please hand them in by Wed 2/29. Two paragraphs is the minimum. Include the proper report style up to Hypothesis. Materials List is due Fri 3/2.
• TEST WED 2/29 on Circulatory System, Chapter 4.
• Continuing with our Fetal Pig Dissection on Fri 3/2.

• Here is the lab experiment for 2/10/2012. the report is due Monday, 2/13.
  Blood Types
• Due Monday 2/13, Chapter 4 Lesson 2.
• Due Wed 2/15, Chapter 4 Lesson 3 & 4.

• Here is the experiment for 2/03/2012 lab. the report is due Monday.
  Heart Lab
• Due 2/6 Ch 4 L2
• Digestion TEST Wed 2/8
• Prosthetic Arm Website Design due Friday 2/10/2012.
• Prosthetic Arm Presentation moved to 2/15
• Fetal pig Dissection 2/17.

• Due 2/3 Ch 4 L1
• Due 2/6 Ch 4 L2
• Digestion TEST Wed 2/8
• Prosthetic Arm Presentation moved to 2/15
• Fetal pig Dissection 2/17.

• Please print a copy of the Science Fair Project Plan from our website.
• Quiz on Chapter 3 Lesson 1 Food and Energy, pg 66 WED 2/1/2012.
• Lab Report on Digestion due Monday 1/30/2012.
Digestion

• Read Chapter 3, Lesson 4 pg 86, Final Digestion and Absorption and answer the questions for Wed 2/1/2012.
• Digestion Test Wed 2/8/2012.

• Test 1/23: Bones, Muscles, Skin
• Due 1/20: Lesson 3 Food and Nutrition
• Due 1/25: Sugar worksheet
• Due 1/27 completed Prosthetic arm
• Due 1/27 Science Fair Topic and Hypothesis. Science Fair will be on Thursday, April 26, 2012.
• Lab 1/20: Measuring Calories. Conclusions Due 1/23.
• Due 2/10: Prosthetic Arm Website for Computer Technology
• Due 2/17: Prosthetic Arm Lab Report and Presentation.

Study for a Quiz on Wed, 01/11/2012, on the muscles lesson.

• Due Monday, 01/09/2012, Read and answer the questions for CH2 L2, Muscles.
• Here is the lab experiment for Friday, 01/06/2012:
  Sweaty Skin

We will have a quiz on the skeletal system on Friday 12/23/2011. Please work on your prosthetic arm project over vacation and have a prototype ready for Wed Jaunary 4, 2012.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

• We did not finish collecting all the data for our lab today. We will complete the lab on Monday for solid bones. Here is the lab experiment. The report will be due Wed, 12/14.

  
  The Skeleton
• Please have initial research on your prosthetic arm project, ready for Computer Technology class on Monday.

• Read and complete questions and apply it for Ch1 L3.

• Quiz on Friday, 12/09/2011 on Ch L1 and L2.
• TEST on Ch 1 on Friday, 12/16/2011.
• Design a Prosthetic Arm project assigned today. Due date will be determined for January 2012. The 1st assignment is to complete research and sketches on how the human arm can LIFT, GRASP, snd RELEASE. Due 12/12/2011 for Computer Technology Class.

• Here is the lab experiment for today.
  A Look Beneath the Skin Chicken Wing Study
  
• Images from the experiment:
  
• Report is due Monday. Include Table of Contents.

• Study for your Mid-Term exam on Wed, 11/30/2011. At this point, do not try to cram it all in! focus on reviewing your tests and quizzes.
• Due 12/2/2011, Read and answer questions for Ch1 L2, Body Systems

• Here is the lab experiment. The lab report is due Monday, 11/21/2011.
  How Does Your Body Respond
• Start studying for your mid-term exam. This exam is Wed, 11/30 and will count for 2 test grades. Remember the study rules.
• Bring your Human Body Systems book starting 11/21/2011.
• QUIZ Monday on Cell Protein Synthesis and Mutations.

Here is the Strawberry DNA Lab Experiment:
Strawberry DNA

• Please read Chapter 4 DNA, starting on pg 106, and Lesson 1 and 2: Hightlight, complete the fill-ins, and apply it questions.
• QUIZ on DNA on 11/16/2011.

complete the Electron Study Quick Lab, due Monday 11/07/2011.

• Today we will today 2 Halloween experiments. For your Lab Report due Monday, 10/31, please complete the RESULTS and CONCLUSIONS only for each experiment. Please include: TITLE, YOUR NAME, DATE, RESULTs, CONCLUSIONS. This must be a typed document.
• Experiment 1: Fake Blood Fake Blood
• Experiment 2: Glowing Skulls: Glowing Skulls
• This next experiment shows you the different sound effects you can get from eerie plastic cups and string. You can download it if you want to try it! Eerie Screaming Cups
• Due Monday, Standardized Tst Prep pages for review.
• TEST on WED 11/2, all of Chapter 3.

• Due WED 10/26, Please complete Ch 3 Lesson 3 and Lesson 4.
• Please complete polygenic inheritance worksheet if you have not done it.
• TEST on WED 11/2, all of Chapter 3.

Here is the lab experiment from today. report due Monday, 10/17/2011.

• Read and answer questions in the workbook for Heredity Ch 3 Lesson 2: Probability and Heredity.
• Complete your section for the Middle School News web newsletter. You can email me your work or have it ready on your usb for Friday, 10/14/2011.
• Next QUIZ, WED 10/19 on Ch 3 L 1,2.
• Next TEST, WED 10/26 on Heredity and Genetics.