Wednesday 12/9

Journal:

Compare and contrast plant and animal cells.

We worked on a 3D  model of a cell today for class. You can use materials you have at home if you missed class today. Make sure to have an adult help you with cutting your cell in half.

HW:  bring a piece of newspaper to class by 12/14 (Monday)

Tuesday 12/8

Journal:

1. What is an organelle?
2. List 5 organelles and their functions.

Today we went through a PowerPoint to review cell organelles, then filled out a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting plant and animal cells. You should label one side of your Venn diagram "Plant Cells" and the other side "Animal Cells" and list similarities in the center of the diagram.

HW:  bring a piece of newspaper to class by Monday 12/14
Reminder:  Science fair presentations Thurs 12/17 (7th p) and Fri 12/18 (8th p)

Monday 12/7

Journal:

In order for something to be considered "living" (amoeba, human), what characteristics must it possess?

Today we presented the cell organelle report you did on Friday to the class.

HW:  bring a piece of newspaper to class by Monday 12/14

Friday 12/4

No journal today, we just got started right away on organelle reports.

First I collected your cells vocab homework.

We researched and made a poster of cell organelles today. Choose one organelle to research and draw a picture. We will present about your organelle in class on Monday.

Use this worksheet to fill out the information on your organelle.

HW:  none
Reminders:  Science fair presentations in class Thurs 12/17 (7th p) and Fri 12/18 (8th p)

Thursday 12/3

Journal:

Write a paragraph describing how the scale model of Earth you made is accurate. How is it inaccurate?

Today we finished scale model of Earth (finally!). I checked off your poster (50 pts) and you handed in the writeup (20 pts).

Then I handed out your new I can statements for Cells and assigned the vocabulary for homework (define all "science language students should use").

HW:  cells vocab due Friday 12/4 (tomorrow)
Reminders:  Class science fair presentations 12/17 and 12/18

Wednesday 12/2

No journal.  I just had you prepare your presentation board.

We worked on the scale model of Earth while I graded your presentation board.

HW:  none

Reminders:  science fair tonight at 6pm

Tuesday 12/1

Journal:

1. Describe how the layers of Earth are ordered based on density.
2. Why do we use scale models?

Today we worked on the scale model of Earth assignment for all of class.

HW:  presentation board due tomorrow 12/2
Reminders: Science fair 12/2 (tomorrow) 6pm

Monday 11/30

Journal:

Where do the lithosphere and asthenosphere fit in to the earth’s layers?

Today we discussed information relating to your science fair project:

Board due 12/2 (Wednesday)
Science fair 12/2 (Wednesday 6-7)
Presentations 12/17 (7th p) and 12/18 (8th p)

Then we worked on a scale model of the earth. Here is the worksheet and instructions.

HW:  board due 12/2
Reminders:  science fair 12/2 6-7p

Tuesday 11/24

Journal:

Today I collected your rock density labs (part one and part two) and we went over the analysis together, then we finished book work from yesterday.

Then we started on the conversions for the project we will be working on next week:  scale model of the earth.

HW:  presentation board due 12/2

Monday 11/23

Journal:

Draw a picture of Earth and label all its layers.

Today I checked off your science fair data (sorry no late work - if you were absent bring it to me as soon as you get back). I also collected the density vocab that was due today.

Then we worked on an assignment from the red textbook in our classroom. Read pp. 190-196 then answer #1-11 on pg. 197.

HW:  presentation board due 12/2

Thursday 11/19

Journal:

1. A student shakes a jar with a mixture of sand and gravel types.  Instead of mixing, the sand grains separate into layers.  Why?
2. In the spring, rivers in Utah are often brown in color because they contain very small particles of sediment called silt.  Why is silt suspended in the water?

Today we did Part 2 of the Rock Density Lab. You can use materials from home if you were absent today.

I also handed out your new I can statements and assigned the vocab as homework due Monday 11/23.

HW: Vocab from new I can statements, data due 11/23; presentation board due 12/2

Wednesday 11/18

Journal:

1. A student collected data about the density of air.  She found that .1 g of air had a volume of 100 cm3  .  What is the density of the air?
2. A liquid is found to have a volume of 75 mL in a graduated cylinder.  When placed on a balance, the liquid and graduated cylinder have a mass of 125 g.  The empty graduated cylinder has a mass of 50 g.  What is the density of the liquid?

Today we did a lab measuring rock densities. Here is the lab sheet. You can use your own materials or come see me for the lab materials.

HW:  none
Reminders:  Data due Mon. 11/23, Presentation board due 12/2

Tuesday 11/17

Journal:

Today we went over the requirements for your science fair presentation and visual display.

You'll need the rubrics and requirements lists. These are only hard copies, so if you didn't get them, please come see me.

Then we went used the remainder of class time to teach each other the objectives from the All About Matter unit.

HW:  none
Reminders:  Data for science fair collected by Monday 11/23; presentation board due Wednesday 12/2

Monday 11/16

No journal today.

Today we finished presenting our Atomic Scientist research projects. I used this Atomic Scientist Rubric to grade your project.

You were also taking notes on the presentations. If you missed class, please look online for the answers to the notes. This is the outline you should use.

HW:  none
Reminders:  Data collected for science fair by 11/23, presentation board due 12/2

Friday 11/13

No journal today.

Today I collected your Atomic Scientist Research Guide, then we started presenting our Atomic Scientist research projects. I used this Atomic Scientist Rubric to grade your project.

You were also taking notes on the presentations. If you missed class, please look online for the answers to the notes. This is the outline you should use.

HW:  none
Reminders:  Data collected for science fair by 11/23, presentation board due 12/2

Thursday 11/12

No journal today.

We spent the class today researching your scientist for the Atomic Scientist research project.

Atomic Scientist Rubric

Atomic Scientist Research Guide

You should share your final, double checked slides with me BEFORE CLASS BEGINS TOMORROW:  rachel.benson@maeserprep.org

HW:  none, but your presentation in Google Slides is due Friday 11/13
Reminders:  Data for science fair collected by 11/23, presentation board due 12/2

Wed. 11/11

No journal today.

We spent the class today researching your scientist for the Atomic Scientist research project.

Atomic Scientist Rubric

Atomic Scientist Research Guide

HW:  none, but your presentation in Google Slides is due Friday 11/13
Reminders:  Data for science fair collected by 11/23, presentation board due 12/2

Tuesday 11/10

No journal today.

We spent the class today researching your scientist for the Atomic Scientist research project.

Atomic Scientist Rubric

Atomic Scientist Research Guide

HW:  none, but your presentation in Google Slides is due Friday 11/13
Reminders:  Data for science fair collected by 11/23, presentation board due 12/2

Monday 11/9

Journal:

We started research on your atomic scientist project today. I handed out the following papers:

Atomic Scientist Rubric

Atomic Scientist Research Guide

We worked on the research guide today. Your project will be due on Friday. We will work in class on the project until then.

HW:  none

Reminders:  Science fair data collected Mon 11/23, presentation board due Wed. 12/2

Thursday 11/5

Journal:

For our journal today, we watched this video:


I had you write down:

A. The problem
B. How they solved it

Then we watched this video as an introduction to our next project on atomic scientists. Please use this worksheet to use for notes as you watch.

Then we signed up for project topics. Please come see me if you need to sign up for a topic.

HW:  Find 2 sources for your project and bring the websites to class on Monday
Reminders:  Today is the last day to sign up for the science fair, data due Monday 11/23, presentation board due Wed. 12/2

Wednesday 11/4

Journal:

For the journal today, we watched this video and I had you write down:

a. Your observations
b. Your predictions


After the video, we did an activity to model and observe diffusion. Here is the worksheet. See me if you need help or materials.

HW:  any of the worksheet left over
Reminders:  Sign up for science fair by tomorrow, data due 11/23, presentation board due 12/2

Tuesday 11/3

Journal:

What is thermal expansion? Explain in terms of heat, density, temperature, and particle motion.

Today I collected The Biggest Balloon (from last Thursday) and went over and collected the thermal expansion worksheet from yesterday.

HW:  none
Reminders:  Sign up for Science Fair by Thursday, Data due 11/20, presentation board due 12/2

Monday 11/2

Journal:

Describe what happens to the particles in matter that thermally expands or contracts.

Today we did a worksheet to review heat, density, and thermal expansion. Here is the worksheet.

HW:  worksheet, if not finished
Reminders:  Sign up for science fair by Fri Nov. 6th, Data collected by 11/20, presentation board due 12/2

Friday 10/30

No journal today.

Today we made slime! No makeup necessary, but if you want to try it at home, here are the instructions.

HW:  none
Reminders:  Sign up for science fair by Nov. 6th, data collected Nov. 20th, presentation board due Dec. 2

Thursday 10/29

Journal:

1. What evidence is there that atoms and molecules are in constant motion?
2. How does the motion of particles vary with changes in temperature?

Today we did an activity with the thermal expansion and contraction of a balloon. It's an activity that you can do at home if you missed it. Here's the worksheet and instructions.

HW: none

Reminders: Sign up for science fair by Nov. 6th, data collected by Nov. 20th, presentation board due 12/2

Wednesday 10/28

Journal:

1. What metric units do we use for density? Mass? Volume?
2. Explain what a meniscus is and how it’s used in measuring liquid volume.

Today we finished the mastery quiz. In order to make it up, come see me as it was lab-based.

HW:  none
Reminders: Sign up for science fair by Nov. 6th, Data collected by 11/20, Presentation board due 12/1

Tuesday 10/27

Journal:

Today we started the density mastery quiz. You will need to see me if you were missing in order to obtain data and finish the lab writeup.

HW:  none

Reminders:  Sign up for science fair by Nov. 6th, Data collected by 11/20, Presentation board due 12/1

Monday 10/26

Journal:

Today we played a game to review for the density mastery quiz. Here is the powerpoint I used. Please use it to study tonight.

HW:  Study for quiz

Reminders:  Sign up for science fair by Nov. 6th, Data collected by 11/20, Presentation board due 12/1

Thursday 10/22

Journal:

I had you spend the journal time today reading this list of possible science fair questions and marking those you think you could work on.

We spent the rest of class working on this science fair packet. This packet is due next Monday 10/26.

HW:  Science Fair packet due Monday 10/26
Reminders:  Sign up for science fair by 11/6, science fair data due 11/20, presentation board due 12/1

Wednesday 10/21

Journal:

1. What is the density of water?
2. How do you calculate the volume of a rectangular solid?

Today we did a lab calculating the density of sponges and soaps. You can get the lab sheet and materials from me. If you missed class today, please see me for makeup.

HW:  none
Reminders:  Sign up for science fair by 11/6

Tuesday 10/20

Journal:

1. How can you tell the volume of an object that isn't rectangular?

2. What is the volume of the seahorse below?

Today we did a lab with metal cubes and density. Here is the writeup for it. If you need supplies to make up the lab, please come see me.

We turned in the lab today.

HW:  none

Reminders:  Sign up for science fair by Friday 11/6

Monday 10/19

Journal:

Write about something you've learned in any class this year so far.

Today we turned in your Mass, Volume, Density worksheet, late/hall passes from term 1, and the Liquid Volume lab from last Tuesday. Please get those turned in right away (last day for term 1 is tomorrow) if you weren't here today.

Then we went on a "density field trip" around the school.

HW:  none, but the deadline to commit to our school's science fair is November 6th. We will start work on science fair this week, but keep in mind you will need to be making a decision about that soon.

Tuesday 10/13

Journal:

1. What is the formula for density? How can you remember it?
2. If a metal cube has a mass of 10g and it is 2cm high by 2cm long by 2cm wide, what is its density?
3. What is mass? volume? density?

Today we did a lab practicing measuring volume in preparation to measure density. Here is the writeup page, but you will need to see me to make up the actual lab.

HW:  none, but I will collect mass, density, and volume worksheets and late and hall passes next Monday (next day of class) as well as your liquid volume lab, so be prepared
REMINDERS:  Schoolwide testing tomorrow (no classes); Fall Break Thurs/Fri

Monday 10/12

Journal:

Today I collected phases action heroes, then we went over the mass, volume, density worksheet from last week. If you are still not finished, please have it done by tomorrow 10/13. We will turn it in then.

HW:  mass, density, volume worksheet

Friday 10/9

Journal:

What units are typically used for mass, volume, and density?

Today we watched Bill Nye videos about atoms and molecules as a review of that section of this unit. No makeup work is necessary for today.

HW: mass, volume, density worksheet (due 10/13) and phases action heroes (due 10/12)

Thursday 10/8

Journal:

1. What are the strengths and limitations to the modern model of the atom?

Today we took our first Structure of Matter mastery quiz. If you missed it, please come find me for a time to make it up. It goes on term 1, so it will need to be before Monday 10/19.

Then we did this worksheet. You may need a blue textbook pg. 24 to help you. I have the key so you can check your work. The worksheet will be due Tues 10/13.

HW:  phases action heroes will be collected Monday 10/12

Wednesday 10/7

Journal:

Make a diagram of each of these atoms:

a. Nitrogen (N)
b. Carbon (C)
c. Fluorine (F)

Today I gave you the class time to finish Phases Action Heroes. Some students turned them in, everyone else will turn them in Monday 10/12.

HW:  action heroes due Monday 10/12; Study for mastery quiz tomorrow

Tuesday 10/6

Journal:

For each of the phase changes, say whether each is a cooling (heat loss) or heating (heat gain) process:  condensation, evaporation, sublimation, freezing, and melting.

Today we took notes on this notes outline (copy a friend's that was in class).

Then we started making "Phases Action Heroes." We will finish tomorrow.

HW:  none
Reminders:  Mastery Quiz Thursday 10/8

Monday 10/5

Journal:

1. What is a phase change?
2. What are some examples of phase changes?

Today we finished some left over demonstrations from last week. No makeup required for that.

Then we did a "role play" where you were in groups acting out solid, liquid, and gas particles.

That was it! No makeup today.

HW:  none

Thursday 10/1

Journal:

1. What are the states of matter?
2. Describe each state of matter in terms of proximity of particles and speed of motion of particles.

Today we finished the demos from yesterday, then turned that paper in. If you were gone today, make sure you finish the analysis and conclusion of that worksheet and give it to me when you return.

HW:  none
REMINDERS:  Mastery quiz next Thursday 10/8

Wednesday 9/30

Journal:

Today we started a series of demonstrations to help you see that matter is made of particles.

Here is the worksheet for the activity. If you missed class today, you can copy someone's notes.

HW:  none

Tuesday 9/29

Journal:

1. Make a simple drawing of a Boron (B) atom.
2. What limitations or flaws are there to this type of model?

Today we reviewed the strengths and limitations of our model of the atom and came up with a chart for our notes like this (copy this into your notes if you weren't here):

STRENGTHS (THINGS THAT ARE ACCURATE):

• shows charges
• shows energy levels of e-
• shows protons, electrons, and neutrons and relative locations of each

LIMITATIONS (INACCURACIES)

• size and scale of atom not appropriately shown
• e-s aren't moving

Then we played a game outside making "human atoms" and identifying the correct number and location of the subatomic particles of various elements (no makeup necessary for this).

HW:  none

Monday 9/28

Journal:

1. What “subatomic particles” are atoms made of? What are the charges of each? Where in the atom are each of the subatomic particles found?
2. How do we know atoms exist if we cannot see them?

Today we handed in the Atom or Molecule?/Making Molecules assignment, then took notes and practiced making models of atoms. Please get the notes from a classmate and the assignment from me.

HW: none

Friday 9/25

Journal:

We watched this video clip and took notes for the journal today.

Today we finished the atom/molecule notes (use this PowerPoint, this notes outline, this worksheet, and the periodic table).

Then we went over the assignment I assigned on Wednesday (Atom or Molecule? and Making Molecules) and assigned part C of Atom or Molecule? as homework.

HW:  Part C of Atom or Molecule? 

Thursday 9/24

Journal:

What is the difference between an atom and a molecule?

I handed out midterm progress reports today to be signed. It is 15 extra credit points if you bring it back by next Tuesday 9/29.

We then finished the notes from yesterday using this PowerPoint, and this notes outline (also download pg 2).

HW:  none

Wednesday 9/23

Journal:  What is the atomic number of Iron? Chemical symbol? How many protons and electrons?

Today we did these two worksheets:  Atom or Molecule? and Making Molecules.

Whatever you didn't finish is homework.

HW:  anything left on worksheets

Tuesday 9/22

Journal:

Use 4 of the 5 journal minutes to study your vocab words. In the last minute, write about one of the words. Did you know it before this class? What do you know about it? Can you identify any Latin roots? How can you remember what it means?

We went over the article "Democritus' Idea of an Atom" and the Pre-/Post-Reading activity that accompanied it, then turned it in.

We then started notes about matter. You will need this powerpoint, this notes outline plus side 2 of the outline, and this periodic table to complete the notes. We only got about halfway through; we will finish tomorrow.

HW:  none

Monday 9/21

Journal:

Write a paragraph explaining what you know about:

1. matter
2. atoms
3. molecules

Tell how they’re different and how they’re related.

I gave you the class today to define vocabulary for the "All About Matter" unit. Write all words and definitions on the "magic weave" we made in class Thursday. Come see me if you need one. The words to define are on the new I can statements.

HW: Read the article "Democritus' Idea of an Atom" (that's it, don't do the review or anything else, just read it),

Thursday 9/17

Journal:

Can you divide a kiss forever? Explain.

I gave you time at the beginning of class to teach each of the objectives from the "What is Science" unit to a partner, then get them initialed for extra credit. I collected anyone's that was finished.

We then made a "magic weave" foldable for your new vocabulary, then started defining the key words on your new I can statements using the magic weave. We will finish that on Monday.

HW:  none

Wednesday 9/16

Journal:

What is an atom? What is a molecule? How are they similar?

Today we did an activity called "Dividing a Kiss." Basically you just try to cut Hershey's kisses into the smallest pieces possible with a plastic knife. This is the write-up for it.

HW:  none

Tuesday 9/15

Journal:

No journal today. We took the last day of data.

The rest of class was given to finish the mastery quiz (analysis and conclusion).

I also collected your safety contract and metric system practice today.

HW:  anything left on the mastery quiz

Monday 9/14

Journal:

No journal today; we just took data for the quiz (Day 2). Get data from your lab partner if you weren't here today.

We finished the lab safety posters based on the rules on the lab safety contract, then worked on a metric system practice worksheet as a review of the metric system.

HW:  Have lab safety contract signed and returned AND finish the metric system practice worksheet if not finished in class.

Friday 9/11

Journal:

No journal today; we just took data for the seed lab/quiz.

We reviewed the rules on the lab safety contract, then spent the remainder of class designing a poster that illustrates one of the rules. If you weren't in class, download a contract then come see me for materials for a poster.

HW:  Get safety contract signed by parents and bring back Tues. 9/15/15

Thursday 9/10

Journal:

No journal question today. I just had you get lab equipment and get started on the experiment.

Today we did the experiment portion of your quiz. If you missed class, you will need to find a group to work with tomorrow and use their experiment to take data.

As a class, we will be finishing the entire quiz on Monday after you take your last set of data.

HW:  none

Wednesday 9/9/15

Journal:

How might you test this hypothesis?

If you drop different objects, they will fall at the same rate.

Today we went over the mastery quiz which is an experiment you will perform with a partner, then analyze and conclude on your own. We just went through the materials, procedures, and other items to know for the quiz. Be ready tomorrow to perform the experiment and answer questions about the independent variable, dependent variable, constants, and control. You will also make qualitative and quantitative observations and decide whether the experiment is true science or pseudoscience.

If you were not in class today, please come see me as soon as you get back. You will need a hard copy of the quiz and some time after school for me to explain it to you.

HW: none! :)

Tuesday 9/8/15

Journal:

Differentiate between true science and pseudoscience.

Today we reviewed the true science vs pseudoscience activity we did on Thursday, I collected it, then we reviewed for the mastery quiz tomorrow using this PowerPoint. Please review the questions and quiz yourself! Any of it is fair game on the quiz tomorrow.

HW:  Study for mastery quiz on observations, scientific method, parts of the experiment, and true v pseudoscience; QUIZ TOMORROW 9/9/15

Thursday 9/3

Journal:

What is missing from the line graph below?


Today we finished going over your Variables Practice Packet, then did an activity to discuss the difference between true science and pseudoscience (no makeup needed for that assignment).

HW:  none

Wednesday 9/2

Journal:

1. Suppose you want to find out how fruit production of zucchini plants changes in soils of varying pH (acidity). Identify the following for this question:
1. Make a hypothesis
2. Independent variable
3. Dependent variable
4. Constants
5. Control

Today we went over a PowerPoint about graphing and did an activity associated with what graphs are best for different sets of data. Here's the presentation. Feel free to print it, take notes from it, or just read over it.

HW:  none! :)

Tuesday 9/1

Journal:

1. How do graphs fit in to the scientific method?
2. With what types of data should you use the following types of graphs:
1. pie
2. bar
3. line

Today we finished working on the Variables Practice Packet in class. The remainder of the packet was assigned as homework, however if you don't finish it 100% because there are some you don't understand, just bring it to class tomorrow anyway and we will discuss the answers as a class.

HW:  Remainder of Variables Practice Packet (what you can finish)

Monday 8/31

Journal:

I design an experiment to see how different liquids affect a tomato plant’s growth. I think that if I “water” the tomato plant with a sugary drink then it will grow faster than if I “water” it with normal water or a salty drink. I get three tomato plants and pot them in the same size of pot with the same soil. I place them all in the same window on the same side of the house and “water” them every day at 5:00pm. One plant is watered with water, one with 7Up, and one with V8 juice. I record the plant’s growth each day for 30 days. In this example, identify the following:

a. hypothesis
b. independent variable

c. dependent variable

d. constants

e. control

f. question

Today I collected your Coin Lab, then we worked on a series of worksheets to review the scientific method and parts of the experiment.

Here is the link to all 3 worksheets:

Scientific Method Practice

HW:  none, just make sure to  bring your papers back with you tomorrow

Friday 8/28

Journal:

I design an experiment where I’m going to have a runner eat 5 different energy bars before running one mile. The first day, the runner gets 8 hours of sleep, wakes up, eats an energy bar, and runs one mile at 7:00am. I time the mile and record my data. Over the next 4 days, we repeat the procedure with 4 different energy bars and time the mile. In this example, identify the following:

1. independent variable
2. dependent variable
3. constants
4. control

Today I collected your paragraph about something you wonder about, then we finished data for the Coin Lab and finished anything left of the graph, analysis, or conclusion. We will hand it in on Monday.

HW: Anything left of Coin Lab

Thursday 8/27

Journal:

1. List the steps in the scientific method as well as you can remember.
2. List the parts of an experiment as well as you can remember.

Today we started a Coin Lab as an introduction to the scientific method and parts of an experiment. Here is the writeup. Today we just made a hypothesis and nearly finished the data table. If you need the materials, find a time to come into class and make it up, otherwise use materials you have at home to get the data.

HW:  Write one paragraph about something you wonder about (after researching an answer). Due tomorrow Fri 8/28.

Wednesday 8/26

Journal:

1. What have you observed lately?

2. What do you wonder about?

I assigned the homework to take the question you wrote for #2 of your bell work and research it (google, encyclopedia, friends/family, etc). Then write one paragraph explaining what you found. This will be due Friday.

We finished the PowerPoint The Art of Observation.

HW:  Write one paragraph explaining the research you found about the thing you "wonder about." Due Friday 8/28

Tuesday 8/25

Journal:

Choose 5 of the observations you made in our observation exercise yesterday and make an inference about each.

Today I collected your disclosure and What is Science? Vocabulary.

Then we started the powerpoint The Art of Observation to learn to differentiate between observations and inferences and quantitative vs qualitative observations.

HW:  none

Monday 8/24

Journal:

What do the inventions/discoveries on the wall (airplane, printing press, internet, smart phone, computer, light bulb) have in common?

I handed out your I can statements for the What is Science? unit and assigned the vocabulary (2nd page) for homework due tomorrow. Just use a dictionary or online reference to find the definition to all 17 words and write them on a separate sheet of paper.

Then we went outside to do an observation exercise. If you missed it, here's what you do:

1. Go outside (preferably somewhere interesting or new).
2. Write down 10-15 meaningful observations as a list
3. Pick one observation and draw it in detail. Be neat and try to make it as close to the actual thing as possible.
4. Share your picture with a friend.

We did this in your science journal and I checked it off at the end of class.

HW:  Disclosure signed is due tomorrow, as well as your What is Science Vocab definitions

Thursday 8/20

Journal:

What is the root of the word “quantitative”? “Qualitative”? What do the words quantitative and qualitative mean?

Today we read an article (here's the link) about fine-tuning your observation skills, then wrote a response to this question in your journal:

1. List and describe 5 practical things you can do to improve your observation and deduction skills.
2. Why is observation important?
3. How does observation differ from deduction?

HW:  Disclosure signed by Tues. 8/25

Wednesday 8/19

Journal:

1. What does it mean to observe?
2. How does observation fit in to the scientific process?

We finished going over our disclosure today, then did a quick activity to discuss important discoveries/inventions (no makeup necessary for that)

HW:  Get disclosure signed by Tues. 8/25

Tuesday August 18th

Journal:

1. Imagine the type of classroom where you learn best. Describe it (noise, appearance, feel).

2. What is science? Write a definition in your own words, in one sentence.

Today we started going over my disclosure document. I also handed out late and hall passes. If you need one, come see me for a hard copy.

HW: Disclosure signed and returned by Tues 8/25

Monday August 17th

Journal:  

1. What is something you love?
2. What is your favorite thing about science?
3. Write down something you learned about Maeser today.
4. What scares you?

Today we did a "get-to-know-you" activity using your answers from the bell work.

No HW.