Friday, 30 November and Monday, 3 December, 2007

Using information from classroom discussions,
Students should be able to:
-review the interim assessment exam.

For the next few days, we are reviewing the interim assessment exam and preparing for the next school improvement zone exam, scheduled for this Wednesday and Thursday.

Groups were assigned questions from the exam, which they will review with the class. We will continue this activity until the exam is completed. Should time remain in the class, we will have Science Fair presentations.

The home learning activity for tonight is to work on all reports.

Wednesday, 28 November and Thrusday, 29 November, 2007

This is HL #7. Be sure to see the instructions below.


These are the instructions for the Written Report. Follow them carefully.



These are the instructions for the Technology Report. Be sure to do #7 only. Use the example to construct your own report. You can use the Rube Goldberg cartoons listed below.


THIS IS THE CARTOON YOU SHOULD USE TO DO YOUR TECHNOLOGY REPORT!!!!!

Using information from movies and classroom discussions,
Students should be able to:
-review the interim assessment exam.
-receive instructions for the written report and the technology report.
-compare the concepts of acceleration, speed, and velocity.

Students completed a KWL chart on motion as their do now.

They then received HL #7, which can be found at the top of this blog. Since there are two sheets, students are to place all answers on one sheet of paper only. Be sure to write the headings for each page:

Last Name, First Name
ID Number
Block ---
November --, 2007
HL #7

What are speed and velocity?
1.
2.
3.
What is acceleration?
1.
2.
3.
4.

Remember to place ANSWERS ONLY on your loose leaf paper!

You can find the home learning at the top of this blog.

Students also received instructions for the written report and the technology report. These instructions can also be found at the top of this blog.

Students then used their texts (pages 98-102 to take notes on speed, velocity and acceleration. Set up your notes in columns:

Word Definition Example or Illustration Equation
speed
velocity
acceleration

For each word, write the definition, draw an illustration that helps you remember the word or write out an example that explains the work, and write the equation.

We spent the remainder of the class period reviewing the interim assessment. Groups were assigned questions to answer and teach to the rest of the class. Next class, we will review these, as well as listen to science fair presentations.

Monday, 26 November and Tuesday, 27 November, 2007

Using information from laboratory experiments and classroom discussions,
Students should be able to:
-analyze data and draw conclusions on how size of an object relates to the amount of work done.
-complete an exam on energy and heat.

The do now was to make up two teacher like questions, one on heat and one on energy transfer. Students then answered the questions and shared with students in class.

We completed exam three on energy and heat.

For the remainder of the class, we completed the data and observations section of lab 8 on collision course. Students calculated the amount of work done. They then completed the conclusions and analysis section.

Students who have not completed the science fair project are still able to turn in plans and/or bring in the completed projects.

Students are to begin referencing information about simple machines for the written report that is due this grading period. This is the home learning assignment.

Tuesday, 20 November and Wednesday, 21 November, 2007

Using information from laboratory experiments, hands-on activities, movies, and classroom discussions,
Students should be able to:
-take a quiz on force, work and heat.
-hypothesize and test the hypothesis on how size of an object relates to the amount of work done.
-demonstrate the transfer of energy from warm to cold objects.

The do now was a quick write: Why does a can of soda get cold when you put it in the refrigerator?

After reviewing HL 5 and HL 6, we had a quiz on force, work, and heat.

We then viewed the BrainPop movie on heat.

Next, we began Lab 8, titled Collision Course. We did the experimental portion, but must finish the conclusions and analysis. We will finish when we return on Monday. Those that were absent can visit the drgcdms.podomatic.com site to find a make-up lab.

We then hid a heat transfer hands-on activity. The purpose was to show that when warm milk mixture is placed in a cooler environment, the heat will transfer from the milk solution to the ice, thus causing the solution to change from a liquid into....ice cream! Instructions on how to do the activity can be found at the top of this blog.

Remember, science fair projects are due in class on Monday/Tuesday. Please bring in the board and all materials, including the log. Don't forget to place the rubrics paper on the back of your board.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Friday, 16 November and Monday, 19 November, 2007

This is article 2. Be sure to write using complete sentences. You may use blue or black ink. Your GIST should read from left to right, and be exactly 15 words. Write to explain the main idea or author's purpose. You may use up to two sentences. Do NOT begin by writing "This article is about....


This sheet is For Your Information. Read it and learn!


This is HL #5. Be sure to write on loose leaf paper and NOT on the same sheet as HL 6! Write answers only, and be sure to write the units for questions 4 and 5. The title is Energy, Force, and Work


This is HL #6. It should NOT be on the same page as HL 5. Write answers only. The title is Heat


Using information from science articles, laboratory activities, and classroom discussions,
Students should be able to:
-read a science article on wave energy.
-hypothesize, test, and draw conclusions from an experiment.

Our do now was an FCAT question on energy. Once completed, we reviewed HL 4 and distributed HL 5 AND HL 6. They can be found at the top of this blog. Please note that each of these must be done on separate loose leaf papers, headed correctly.

We then read and discussed the article on waves. This is also found at the top of the blog.

We watched BrainPop movies on force and work.

Finally, we did a lab using the Go!Motion sensors to determine which ball type (volley ball, basket ball or kick ball) retains more energy as it bounces, or bounces higher. Students who were absent should go to drgcdms.podomatic to find the substitute lab and the instructions on how to write up the lab.

Wednesday, 14 November and Thursday, 15 November, 2007

Read this before you answer the questions for HL #4.


This is HL #4. Be sure to write on loose leaf paper, headed in the left hand side on the right of the red line with:
last name, first name; ID number; Block , Date, HL#4. Title your paper Energy Transformations. Answers only (in letter form).



This is article 1. Use complete sentences to answer the questions.


Using information from science articles, virtual laboratories, internet access, and classroom discussions,
Students should be able to:
-take a quiz on energy and waves.
-read and interpret a science article on energy.
-hypothesize and test how energy can be converted in a system.

The do now was to answer an FCAT like question about energy conversion.

We then distributed HL 4, which can be found at the top of this blog. Be sure to read the ancillary information before you answer the questions.

We had a quiz on energy and waves.

We read an article about cosmic ray energy from Science News for Kids. The article can be found at the top of this blog.

Finally, we did a Gizmo on Energy COnversion in a System. Students who have their Gizmo account can sign in and do the activity. Use the exploration guide to help you with the procedures and find the questions to answer. If you don't have a sign in, please email me for your user name and password.

Don't forget...only 12 days until science fair projects are due!

Wednesday, 7 November, Thursday, 8 November, Friday, 9 November, and Tuesday, 13 November, 2007

Using information from the novel The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo, internet access, videos, hands-on activities, district interim assessments, and classroom discussions,
Students should be able to:
-read a novel to justify how the scientific process is used to solve a mystery.
-take a quarterly district interim assessment.
-compare and contrast types of waves.
-describe the characteristics and properties of waves.

Our do now was to answer FCAT questions from the FCAT transparencies.

We then reviewed home learning 2 and passed out home learning 3, which can be found at the top of the blog. Home learning 3 is due next class (Thursday or Friday, depending on block). There is no separate assignment for Friday or Tuesday. Continue to work on your science fair project!

We then used wave demonstrators to demonstrate compressional and transverse waves. Students received a mini slinky to demonstrate the waves. We did the glencoe online activity to learn about how amplitude is affected when the energy put into the system changes.

After the online activity, students used the time to review past information, in preparation for the assessment exam.

Remember, home learning 3 can be found at the top of this blog.

Monday, 5 November and Tuesday, 6 November, 2007

Using information from the novel The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo, internet access, videos, hands-on activities, and classroom discussions,
Students should be able to:
-read a novel to justify how the scientific process is used to solve a mystery.
-compare and contrast the types of waves.
-demonstrate the conversion of potential energy to kinetic energy.

The do now was to complete a KWL chart about waves.

After collecting the short story, students were directed to their Reading Essentials book. For home learning, students are to read pages 93-98, and then answer the questions 1-5 from Home Learning 2. There is a mistake. Question 5 should read:
What is the wavelength of a wave with a speed of 3.0 m/s and a frequency of 0.5 Hz?

Students then watched a BrainPop movie on waves.

Students also did an online activity on waves. Visit the drgcdms.podomatic.com site for the link. Be sure to take notes on wavelength, amplitude, and frequency. Make sure you include the labeled drawing in your notes. Also, do each of the activities listed on the pages, including the quiz.

Some students continued reading from the novel The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo.

Home Learning #2 can be found at the top of this blog.

Thursday, 1 November and Friday, 2 November, 2007

Using information from the novel The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo, internet access and classroom discussions,
Students should be able to:
-read a novel to justify how the scientific process is used to solve a mystery.
-complete science fair planning.
-compare and contrast energy sources.

Our do now was to make up two quality teacher like questions about potential energy and kinetic energy and answer them.

After the do now, we reviewed home learning 1. We then received instructions for short story 2, which is due next class session. You can find the instructions at the top of this blog.

We then read from the novel The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo.

Most students then completed their science fair plans. Those who finishsed, visited the drgcdms.podomatic.com site and did the chapter reviews for chapters 6, 1, 2, and 3.