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