Wk 38’12 LP 5/14-18/12

Please note, these plans are subject to change on a daily basis. Each class is different and therefore some classes may move faster than others. All current objectives and homework assignments are posted in the classroom daily, and students are required to record them. I will make every attempt to update these as soon as possible—especially if there is a change in homework assignment.

Chapter 11 test Thursday---tentative

These plans may change due to schedule changes that have yet to be issued

Monday, May 14, 2012

(Objective: 1. Go over ch 11 L3 homework 2. Identify characteristics of dwarf planets, comets and asteroids)

--power point on Ch 11 L 4

HOMEWORK: 1. Complete Ch 11 L 4 science notebook ws

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

(Objective: 1. . Identify characteristics of dwarf planets, comets and asteroids 2. Go over homework. 2. Begin review of chapter 11)

--finish power point

--go over homework

--review chapter

HOMEWORK: 1. Study materials for test

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

(Objective: 1. Chapter review)

--review game?

HOMEWORK: Study for test

Thursday, May 17, 2012 (talent show, schedule modified)

(Objective: 1. Chapter 11 test0

HOMEWORK: tbd

Friday, May 18, 2012 (8th grade farewell day)

(Objective: 1. Return tests)

--go over tests

HOMEWORK: none

Wk 37’12 LP 5/7 – 11/12

Please note, these plans are subject to change on a daily basis. Each class is different and therefore some classes may move faster than others. All current objectives and homework assignments are posted in the classroom daily, and students are required to record them. I will make every attempt to update these as soon as possible—especially if there is a change in homework assignment.

WEBQUEST is due Thursday, May 10

Monday, May 7, 2012

(Objective: 1. Differentiate between the inner planets 2. Make a scale model of the inner planets)

--go over the note sheet

--go over science notebook worksheet

--begin calculating ratios for scale value

HOMEWORK: work on webquest

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

(Objective: 1. Make a scale model of the inner planets)

--Mini lab – modeling the inner planets

--model inner planets with clay

--draw the planets to calculated scale

HOMEWORK: 1. Work on Webquest

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

(Objective: 1. Differentiate between the outer planets)

-- Read and complete note sheet for ch 11 L 3 – the outer planets

--complete science notebook worksheet

HOMEWORK: 1. Finish worksheets

Thursday, May 10, 2012

(Objective: 1. Differentiate between the outer planets 2. Identify the characteristics of dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets)

--go over note sheet and science notebook worksheet

--go over vocabulary
HOMEWORK: 1. Define ch 11 L 4 vocabulary. 2. read and note ch 11 L 4

Wk 36’12 LP 4/30 – 5/4/12

Please note, these plans are subject to change on a daily basis. Each class is different and therefore some classes may move faster than others. All current objectives and homework assignments are posted in the classroom daily, and students are required to record them. I will make every attempt to update these as soon as possible—especially if there is a change in homework assignment.

C 11 L1 QUIZ Wednesday

Monday, April 30, 2012

(objective: 1. Explore orbital shape of planets)

--lab exercise—compare the orbital shape of planets with respect to their location from the sun

--complete lab questions and turn in

HOMEWORK: none

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

(objective: 1. Lab simulation of orbital shape)

--explore the shapes of orbits of objects with different masses

--complete simulation worksheet

HOMEWORK: none

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

(objective:1. Ch 11 L 1 Quiz. 2. Explain how the inner planets are similar and different)

--L1 Quiz

--read lesson 2, go back and fill in the note sheet handout provided in class

HOMEWORK: complete note sheet handout.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

(objective: 1. Web quest—Mars Rocks)

--computer lab work—will begin in class, students are expected to complete as homework: Due Thursday, May 10)

HOMEWORK: work on webquest

Friday, May 4, 2012 Early dismissal, skip period 5 and 7

(objective: 1. Compare and contrast the inner planets.)

--work on science NB WS

HOMEWORK: 1. complete science NB WS. 2. Continue working on Webquest

Wk 35’12 LP 4/23 – 27, 2012

Please note, these plans are subject to change on a daily basis. Each class is different and therefore some classes may move faster than others. All current objectives and homework assignments are posted in the classroom daily, and students are required to record them. I will make every attempt to update these as soon as possible—especially if there is a change in homework assignment.

WE ARE MOVING TO CHAPTER 11

Science PSSA will be given during periods 1 and 2 on Tuesday and Wednesday

Monday, April 23, 3012—chorus rehearsal pds 1-4 students missing

(Objective: 1. Identify astronomical highlights. 2. Identify recurring patterns in nature)

-Read together the comic and timeline on pages 368-369.

-Read together pages 370 -371 and discuss patterns in nature

-paige keely science probe

HOMEWORK: Define vocab Ch 11 L 1; Complete science notebook worksheet

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 – PSSA periods 1 and 2 chorus rehearsal pds 6-8 students missing

(Objective: 1. Return graded labs. 2. Discuss items in the solar system. 3. Sing Solar System Song

--return graded work,

--discuss PK science probe, “Objects in our solar system”

--sing the solar system song

HOMEWORK: none

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 – PSSA periods 1 and 2, Chorus concert, miss part of 7 and all of 8

(Objective: 1. Sing Solar System Song. 2. Go over Science Notebook WS)

-- complete inspiration chart using personal notes

HOMEWORK: finish inspiration chart

Thursday, April 26, 2012

(Objective: 1. Explain why different units of measurement would be used to measure different differences)

--Measuring distances lab

HOMEWORK: complete worksheet (pg 18)

Friday, April 27, 2012

(Objective: 1..Go over homework 2. Explain the shape of a planet’s orbit)

--go over worksheets

--mini lab- modeling elliptical orbit—hand in worksheet

HOMEWORK: TBD

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Wk 34’12 LP 4/16 – 20/12

Please note, these plans are subject to change on a daily basis. Each class is different and therefore some classes may move faster than others. All current objectives and homework assignments are posted in the classroom daily, and students are required to record them. I will make every attempt to update these as soon as possible—especially if there is a change in homework assignment.

April 16 – 20, 2012

PSSA Writing

Science fair presentations and viewing.

Friday, April 20, 2012

½ day science fair, ½ 5k run at Bushy Run

Wk 33’12 LP April 11-13/12

SCIENCE FAIR IS DUE MONDAY, APRIL 16. A poster board and typed, written report are to be turned in on Monday.

Science Fair Documents can be downloaded

Please note, these plans are subject to change on a daily basis. Each class is different and therefore some classes may move faster than others. All current objectives and homework assignments are posted in the classroom daily, and students are required to record them. I will make every attempt to update these as soon as possible—especially if there is a change in homework assignment.

Science Fair Documents can be downloaded—Science fair is due April 16.

**REPORTS AND POSTER BOARD TURNED IN THURSDAY WILL BE GIVEN BONUS!!!

**SCIENCE FAIR OPEN TO PUBLIC Monday, April 16, from 6-7:30pm

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 Skip Period 4 – Olweus, PSSA

(Objective: 1. Science fair organization. )

--assign project numbers

--Work on science fair details

HOMEWORK: SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT

Thursday, April 12, 2012

(Objective: 1. Work on science fair report/project)

HOMEWORK: Science fair project

Friday, April 13, 2012

CAREER DAY!

Wk 32’12 LP 4/2-4/12

Please note, these plans are subject to change on a daily basis. Each class is different and therefore some classes may move faster than others. All current objectives and homework assignments are posted in the classroom daily, and students are required to record them. I will make every attempt to update these as soon as possible—especially if there is a change in homework assignment.

Science Fair Documents can be downloaded—Science fair is due April 16.

Monday, April 2, 2012—assembly, period 7 shortened to 20 min

(Objective: 1. Go over quiz. 2. Go over homework. 3.begin making foldable)

--go over quiz answers

--go over homework answers

HOMEWORK: 1. read lab. 2. complete foldable

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

(Objective: 1. Freezing point depression lab)

--determine if adding salt to water will depress the freezing point

HOMEWORK: none

Wednesday, April 4, 2012 –skip period 3, PSSA prep

(Objective: 1. finish freezing point depression lab)

--finish answering lab questions.

--graph data

--discuss lab results--turn in lab

HOMEWORK: none

Wk 31’12 LP 3/26 – 30/12

Please note, these plans are subject to change on a daily basis. Each class is different and therefore some classes may move faster than others. All current objectives and homework assignments are posted in the classroom daily, and students are required to record them. I will make every attempt to update these as soon as possible—especially if there is a change in homework assignment.

Science Fair Documents can be downloaded—Science fair is due April 16.

Monday, March 26, 2012

(Objective: 1. Explain how the motion and forces between molecules determines the state of matter)

--concepts in motion animation

--go over worksheets

HOMEWORK: 1. Enrichment worksheet 2. Read lab procedures, be prepared to do lab Tuesday

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

(Objective: 1. Exploring surface tension – lab activity)

--lab

HOMEWORK: Complete lab questions, collected Wednesday

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

CH 6 L1 and L2 vocab quiz next Monday, April 2

(Objective: 1. Explain the relationship between temperature and particle motion. 2. Relate thermal energies when matter changes states)

--notes

HOMEWORK: 1. Define Ch 6 L 2 vocabulary. 2. Take notes (chart?)

Thursday, March 28, 2012

(Objective: 1. Explain the relationship between temperature and particle motion. 2. Relate thermal energies when matter changes states)

--Driving through a cloud

--brain pop video

--discuss material. Finish notes

HOMEWORK: TBD

Friday, March 29, 2012—assembly, shortened periods

(Objective: 1. Exploring temperatures as matter changes state)

--concepts in motion animation

--wrap up

HOMEWORK: TBD

Wk 30’12 LP

Please note, these plans are subject to change on a daily basis. Each class is different and therefore some classes may move faster than others. All current objectives and homework assignments are posted in the classroom daily, and students are required to record them. I will make every attempt to update these as soon as possible—especially if there is a change in homework assignment.

Science Fair Documents can be downloaded—Science fair is due April 16.

Chapter 22 test Wednesday

Monday, March 19, 2012

(objective: 1. Review chapter materials)

-- go over homework

--review vocabulary

HOMEWORK: study for test

Tuesday March 20, 2012

(Objective: 1. Review chapter materials)

-vocabulary bingo

-review

HOMEWORK; study for test

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 (skip pd 1 for Bully meeting)

(objective: 1. Chapter 22 test)

--chapter test

HOMEWORK: none

Thursday, March 22, 2012

(objective: 1. Chapter 22 test)--Period 1

(objective: 1. Explain how particles move in solids, liquids and gases. 2. Explain how the forces acting between particles in solids, liquids and gases are different)--pd 2-8

--go over test (pd 2-8)

--discuss required knowledge for Chapter 6

HOMEWORK: 1. define vocabulary Ch 6 Lesson 1 2. Read Ch 6 L1 and fill in note sheet

Friday, March 23, 2012

(Objective: 1. Explain how the forces acting between particles in solids, liquids and gases are different)

--discuss chapter concepts

HOMEWORK: complete worksheet

Wk 29’12 LP 3/12 – 16/12

Please note, these plans are subject to change on a daily basis. Each class is different and therefore some classes may move faster than others. All current objectives and homework assignments are posted in the classroom daily, and students are required to record them. I will make every attempt to update these as soon as possible—especially if there is a change in homework assignment.

Science Fair Documents can be downloaded.

PSSA TESTING TUESDAY - THURSDAY

Monday, March 12, 2012

(Objective: 1. Explain how natural selection acts on adaptations which results in evolution)

--pop open note quiz on Ch22 L3?

--notes on the key terms: mutation, variation, adaptation (trait), natural selection, evolution

--information on Darwin

--Textbook animation

HOMEWORK: none

Tuesday, March 13, 2012 (skip periods 1-4)

(Objective: 1. Explain how natural selection acts on adaptations which results in evolution)

--review terms

--discovery video

--textbook video on smiley spider

HOMEWORK: none

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 (skip periods 6-8)

(Objective: 1. Explain how natural selection acts on adaptations which results in evolution)

----review terms

--discovery video

--textbook video on smiley spider

(period 5—will work on review –maybe an activity)

HOMEWORK: none

Thursday, March 15, 2012

No classes meet

Friday, March 16, 2012

(Objective: Explain how natural selection acts on adaptations which results in evolution)

--review

--worksheets

HOMEWORK: COMPLETE WORKSHEETS

Wk 28’12 LP 3/5-9/12

Please note, these plans are subject to change on a daily basis. Each class is different and therefore some classes my move faster than others. All current objectives and homework assignments are posted in the classroom daily, and students are required to record them. I will make every attempt to update these as soon as possible—especially if there is a change in homework assignment.

Science Fair Documents can be downloaded.

March 5 – March 9, 2012

Monday, March 5, 2012

(Objective: 1. Practice using pedigrees to trace traits and determine genotypes)

--go over solving pedigrees

--guided practice

HOMEWORK: 1. Redo Autosomal pedigrees if necessary. 2. Complete More practice pedigrees

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

(Objective: 1. Check homework. 2. Explain how mutations can create variations in a population)

--check pedigree homework

--entertain questions from blood typing homework

--finish powerpoint on mutations

HOMEWORK: 1. Ch 22 L 2 Science Notebook WS

2. bring a coin for class Wednesday 3. (Period 7 will do part 1 of smiley lab)

Wednesday, March 7, 2012 – skip period 7, PSSA prep

(Objectives: 1. Check Science NB page. 2. I’m my own grandpa pedigree)

-check answers Science NB WS

--draft a pedigree to the song “I’m my own grandpa

--Begin Smiley Face Lab

HOMEWORK: 1. Flip and determine all traits for the Smiley Face

Thursday, March 8, 2012

(Objective: 1. Determine genotypes and translate to phenotypes )

n Continue Smiley Face Lab: pair up to compare faces

n Answer lab questions with partner—each partner will answer and turn in a copy of the lab

HOMEWORK: 1. Complete all lab questions—will be collected Friday

Friday, March 9, 2012

(Objective: 1. Collect Smiley lab. 2. Natural selection survivor game – (demonstration of shift in allele combination within a population))

---collect labs

--survivor game demonstrating natural selection

HOMEWORK: 1. Read and Cornell Note Ch 22 L3 -- pay attention to the summary.

Wk 27’11 LP 2/27 – 3/2/12

Please note, these plans are subject to change on a daily basis. Each class is different and therefore some classes my move faster than others. All current objectives and homework assignments are posted in the classroom daily, and students are required to record them. I will make every attempt to update these as soon as possible—especially if there is a change in homework assignment.

Science Fair Documents can be downloaded.

Take home Punnett quiz Monday

Monday, February 27, 2012

(objective: 1. Use Punnett squares to predict the outcome of a monohybrid cross)

--collect science fair forms

--go over answers to homework problems.

HOMEWORK: 1. Take home quiz—open book—no collaboration allowed.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

(Objective: 1. Identify different types of inheritance. 2. Explain the role of mutations in the inheritance of disease.)

--Collect take home quiz

--Identify different types of inheritance

--discuss inheritance of disease

HOMEWORK: 1. Define vocabulary Ch22 L2

2. Read and note (any method ) Ch 22 L2

Wednesday, February 29, 2012—skip period 6

(Objective: 1. Identify different types of inheritance 2. Practice blood type inheritance)

--practice with blood type problems

HOMEWORK: Complete blood type worksheet

Thursday, March 1, 2012

(Objective: 1. Identify different patterns of inheritance 2. Explain how mutations can cause disease )

--finish lesson 2 power point.

HOMEWORK: 1.Vocabulary review worksheets.

Friday, March 2, 2012

(Objective: 1. More practice with pedigrees)

--go over homework

--more practice with pedigrees

HOMEWORK: finish practice worksheets

Monday, March 5, 2012

(Objective: 1. Begin Smiley Face lab)

--flip coins to determine traits

HW: Finish Smiley Face Lab

Science Fair Resources

Looking for some great science fair ideas and suggestions? Here are some websites that contain resources that could be a great help to you and your students:

http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/

http://www.education.com/science-fair/

http://www.sciencebuddies.org/

http://www.autopenhosting.org/ScienzFair/ideas.htm

http://www.ipl.org/div/projectguide/

You might also want to look at some of the great virtual science fairs that are available to schools: Virtual Science Fairs. Many teachers feel that because of the demands of the curriculum that there isn't time for a regular science fair especially if displays require travel or days out of school. The Virtual Science Fair allows students the opportunity to participate in a national competition without missing schools. The Google Science Fair (students 13-18), The Internet Science and Technology Fair (students grades 3-12), The National Association of Independent Schools Virtual Science Fair, and The Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (grades K-12). Check them out at:

Google Science Fair: www.google.com/sciencefair

Internet Science and Technology Fair: http://istf.ucf.edu

The Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair: www.virtualsciencefair.com

The National Association of Independent Schools Virtual Science Fair: http://sites.google.com/site/2010naisvsfsite

For an extensive listing of National, State, Regional, Local and Virtual Science Fairs check out the following link: http://physics.usc.edu/ScienceFairs/

--compliments of DJ West , Glenco

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Wk 25’12 2/13-17/12

Please note, these plans are subject to change on a daily basis. Each class is different and therefore some classes my move faster than others. All current objectives and homework assignments are posted in the classroom daily, and students are required to record them. I will make every attempt to update these as soon as possible—especially if there is a change in homework assignment.

Science Fair Documents can be downloaded.

We are skipping to Chapter 22—Genetics!

Monday, February 13, 2012

(Objective: 1. Research topics for the science experiment fair in the computer lab)

--Discuss legitimate websites

--Computer lab

HOMEWORK: 1. Identify 3 topics with websites or resources –will be collected on Tuesday

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

(objective: 1. Identify parts of scientific experiments. 2. Evaluate science experimental design)

--go over Simpson’s Scenarios

--Complete laboratory skills check up - 4 and 5.

HOMEWORK: Complete lab skills check up if not completed in class

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

(Objective: 1. Evaluate science experimental design. 2. Explain how traits are inherited)

--check answers to lab skills check up

--Define vocabulary for Chapter 22 Lesson 1 (page 792)

--read and outline Chapter 22 Lesson 1 (pg 792-798)

HOMEWORK: finish section outline handout.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

(Objective: 1. Explain how traits are inherited. 2. Describe Mendel’s findings)

--check section outline

--take notes from power point

HOMEWORK: worksheet

Friday, February 17, 2012

(Objective: 1. Use Punnett squares to predict outcome of genetic crosses)

--notes on setting up and using Punnett squares

HOMEWORK: practice worksheet

Wk 24’12 LP 2/6-10/12

Please note, these plans are subject to change on a daily basis. Each class is different and therefore some classes my move faster than others. All current objectives and homework assignments are posted in the classroom daily, and students are required to record them. I will make every attempt to update these as soon as possible—especially if there is a change in homework assignment.

MID-TERM TEST WILL BE WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 8

-this is 30 multiple choice questions on information covered in chapters 0,1,2,3,5. Students have been completing the study guide for the last 2.5 class periods. They are to finish the work on their own.

Monday, February 6, 2012

(Objective: 1. Check study guide)

--go over answers on the study guide

HOMEWORK: Begin Studying for the mid term

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

(Objective: 1. Review for mid term)

--go over study guide

HOMEWORK: Study for the mid term

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

(Objective: 1. Mid – term)

--30 multiple choice questions

HOMEWORK: NONE

Thursday, February 9, 2012

(Objective: 1. Return Mid-term tests. 2.Discuss science fair)

--hand out science fair requirements

--talk about possible topics of research

HOMEWORK: start thinking of experiment ideas

Friday, February 10, 2012

(Objective: 1. Identify elements of a science experiment. 2. computer lab)

--class work on identifying different elements of an experiment

--critical analysis of different experiments.

--research possible topics in computer lab

HOMEWORK: identify 3 topics of interest

Wk 12’11 LP 11/14-18/11

Please note, these plans are subject to change on a daily basis. Each class is different and therefore some classes my move faster than others. All current objectives and homework assignments are posted in the classroom daily, and students are required to record them. I will make every attempt to update these as soon as possible—especially if there is a change in homework assignment.

Monday, November 14, 2011

(Objective: 1. Review motion and forces. 2. State Newton’s first law of motion and relate it to balanced and unbalanced forces)

--review of motion and forces

--discuss Nye video—indentify key points

--State Newton’s first law

--examine examples of the first law—(website—video)

HOMEWORK: 1. Define Chapter 2 Lesson 2 vocabulary. 2. Cornell Note Ch 2 L 2

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

(Objective: 1. State Newton’s first law of motion and relate it to balanced and unbalanced forces.

2. Define inertia and relate it to Newton’s first law)

--notes on Newton's first law

--Brain pop video

--visual of inertia

HOMEWORK: 1. Complete worksheet (content practice, concept builder)

QUIZ—NEWTON’S FIRST LAW--FRIDAY

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

(Objective: 1. go over worksheets. 2. Read and begin Cornell noting of C 2 L 3)

--review Newton's 1st law of motion, emphasize the fact that there are 2 parts (objects at rest and objects in motion--then clarify the objects in motion --if constant velocity, then forces balanced. If not constant velocity, then forces unbalanced)

--go over ws answers

--begin reading as a class, c2 L3, discuss information that is note worthy.

HOMEWORK: 1. define vocab c2 L3. 2. read and cornell note C2 L3. Bring a pair of socks tomorrow.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

(Objective: 1. State Newton’s second law of motion. 2. Explain how centripetal force causes circular motion)

--launch lab, centripetal force; identify forces acting.

·- Students compare the forces needed to speed up and slow down the ball. Measure the mass of each ball. Relate the force needed to move the ball (Alternative: use spring scales to measure the actual force required to move the balls place balls in bowl with reinforced hole)

·-Students will then write a statement relating force, mass, and acceleration

--notes on Newton’s second law

HOMEWORK: 1. Study for quiz (Newton’s first law) 2. worksheet (lesson outline, math practice,

Friday, November 18, 2011
(Objective: 1. QUIZ –Newton’s first law. 2. Go over worksheets. )
--Quiz

--go over worksheets
HOMEWORK: 1. define C2 L4 vocab. 2. Read and cornell note C2 L4. 3. Complete lesson outline)