Thursday, 20 December and Friday, 21 December, 2007

These are the handouts for Lab 11 on Levers. Be sure to write the data in pencil and everything else in blue or black ink.



These are the handouts for Lab 12 on Inclined planes. Be sure to write the data and observations in pencil and everything else in blue or black ink.

Using information from laboratory experiments, internet access, and classroom discussions,
Students should be able to:
-hypothesize, test, and draw conclusions from laboratory experiments about levers and inclined planes.

The do now was to answer an FCAT question on simple machines. Students then did the online labs for Lab 11 on Levers and Lab 12 on Inclined Planes. Absent students can complete the labs at home. Both labs can be located at the drgcdms.podomatic.com site. You'll need to get your own metric ruler to do the lab, but the rest is online. Use the lab sheets found at the top of this blog.

There is no home learning over the Winter Break except that supplied by the District.

Have a Blessed Christmas and A Wonderful New Year!....

And come back rested, well, and ready to work WITH a composition notebook!

Friday, 14 December, Monday, 17 December, Tuesday, 18 December, and Wednesday, 19 December, 2007

Using information from internet access, and classroom discussions,
Students should be able to:
-take a science mid-term examination.
-research the written report and technology report.
-compare and contrast the different simple machines.

The do-now was a quick write-Write about three simple machines you use each day. How/what are they used for?

Classes that needed to either reviewed exam 4 on force and motion, completed lab 9 on Speed, or completed lab 10 on friction.

Students are taking the mid-terms these four days as follows:
Block 1-Friday, 14 December
Block 6-Monday, 17 December
Block 3-Tuesday, 18 December
Block 5-Tuesday, 18 December
Block 2-Wednesday, 19 December
Block 4-Wednesday, 19 December

Students not taking the exam will go to the podomatic site and follow the links to
-take notes on simple machines, using the three column notes: type of machine, definition, 3 examples
-do the edhead simple machine/compound machine activities
-learn about Rube Goldberg
-research their machine for the written report.

The home learning is to study for the mid-term and to work on reports. Students wishing to view old exams can scroll down to December 2006 to find copies of old exams and the answer keys.

Wednesday, 12 December and Thursday, 13 December, 2007

Using information from movies, laboratory experiments, and classroom discussions,
Students should be able to:
-hypothesize, test, and draw conclusions from an experiment.
-demonstrate the effects of friction on speed.
-take an exam on force and motion.

The do now was to complete question 32 on page 26 of the Mastering the FCAT booklet.

After reviewing home learnings 10, 11, and 12, students took a quiz on simple machines.

Those classes that had science fair presentations continued their critiques.

We then watched Brainpop movies on inclined planes, levers, pulleys, and the wheel and axle.

Students then took Exam 4 on Force and Motion. Students in Block 3 will take the exam home as a home learning assignment, as there was not time during class to complete the exam for that block.

Students then completed Lab 10 on friction. Block 1 is to take the lab home to complete it at home. Block 3 will perform the lab on Friday. Block 5 will complete the conclusions and analysis next class. Absent students should visit the
drgcdms.podomatic.com
site to do the make up lab.

Students are reminded that next week (Thursday or Friday, depending on block) both the Technology Report and the Written Report are due.

Also, since mid-term examinations begin Friday, now would perhaps be a good time to start reviewing all past notes and handouts!

Monday, 10 December and Tuesday, 11 December, 2007

This sheet is FYI (For Your Information). Read it for knowledge and understanding. There is nothing to complete.


This sheet is HL #10. Use loose leaf notebook paper, headed correctly to record your answers only. Do not copy the questions. Note that question 1 has three parts and that all three parts must be answered.



These two sheets are HL #11. They are to be done on the SAME sheet of loose leaf paper, which is a sheet DIFFERENT from the one used to do HL #10. Be sure to label your paper and head the paper correctly. Answers only.


This is HL #12. Be sure to record your answers only on loose leaf paper, but on one different than the ones used for HL 10 and HL 11. All together, you should be submitting THREE separate home learning assignments on THREE different pages.


This page is FYI. Read for information.

Using information from laboratory experiments, hands-on activities, videos, and classroom discussions,
Students should be able to:
-demonstrate how contact forces affect speed.
-hypothesize, test, and draw conclusions from an experiment.
-propose how a yo-yo demonstrates Newton's Laws of Motion.
-constructively critique science fair projects.

Our do now was to answer questions 28-30 on page 25 of Mastering the FCAT.

After collecting and reviewing HL 9, students received HL 10, 11, and 12, all of which are due next class meeting. Be sure to have THREE SEPARATE loose leaf pages with each home learning on its own page. Follow the directions at the top of the sheets.

We then took a quiz on Forces and Motion.

Students then watched a BrainPop movie on Newton's Laws of Motions. They demonstrated understanding of the laws by playing with a yo-yo. That's right, they were able to demonstrate Newton's Laws using the yo-yo.

Some blocks continued to present Science Fair projects. There are still some classes that did not complete this activity, and will complete it the next class meeting.

Finally, students did Lab 9 on speed. Absent students can make up the lab by visiting drgcdms.podomatic.com and following the instructions found there.

Remember, Home Learnings 10 through 12 can be found at the top of this blog.

Thursday, 6 December and Friday, 7 December, 2007

HERE IS HL #9! These are NOT DUE until Monday, 10 December or Tuesday, 11 December, depending on block. USE ONLY ONE SHEET OF LOOSE LEAF PAPER FOR ALL THREE PAGES! Place the titles on the page and write your answers only. Follow the instructions on the sheets. DO THEM IN THE CORRECT ORDER: Newton's First Law, Newton's Second Law, Newton's Third Law.

Tuesday, 4 December, Wednesday, 5 December, Thursday, 6 December, and Friday, 7 December, 2007

Using information from classroom discussions,
Students should be able to:
-review the interim assessment exam.
-critique science fair projects.
-take the SIZ assessment.

Students continued to review the Quarterly assessment. Groups were assigned questions to research and explain to their classmates.

Since this week we have a school improvement zone assessment, we are combining lessons. The exam will be administered on Wednesday and Thursday. On those days, students who have not completed the reviews will do so before taking the exam.

After the exam, students will continue their science fair presentations.

If time permits, students will do an online activity on speed and velocity.

Home learning 8, which is due on Thursday or Friday, depending on block is found BELOW this line....

THIS SHEET is HL #8. Use the correct paper and head your paper correctly. Answer only the questions from answer theses (1-5). Note that questions 1 and 2 have TWO answers. Place them on the same line. Write ONLY the answers that complete the sentences.



These are For Your Information only. Just read and learn! There are no questions to answer.