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