Hopefully students are receiving a good review by working on the i-Book.  The next section, forces (free-body diagram, motion maps, position verses time graphs, and velocity graphs) seems to be one that students have experienced the most productive struggles with this year but fingers-crossed we are much more proficient at it now. We will spend each day this week working on our i-Book in class however, it may be beneficial for students to do a little at home dependent upon their pacing.  Lastly, student should begin thinking about their Maker Fair projects. Typically students enjoy this very much in 8th grade. There are three categories students may choose from: art, innovation, or demonstration but whatever chosen should incorporate a science concept.  Students have been shown examples in each of these categories.  By April 9th, students should have ran the idea by me for approval.  We strongly discourage kits and expenses with this but encourage students to use things they may already have. More information to come on this later but I wanted to get the ideas rolling.  Lastly, students have decided to take the mid-quarter test on Thursday April 18th, providing more opportunity for preparation.

his week and the upcoming weeks students will engage in a project and we will review our most difficult material that students will need for physical science.  Much of this will be completed in task but some may need to polish or do at home as well, especially if they miss class for any reason.  I will do my best to break down the topics week by week in upcoming emails or on the website. This is not a group project, so each student will complete their own iBook.  Daily, students will be working on their iBook in class and must have everything on the checklist completed by the end of the week.  Students may work ahead.

The iBook project is basically digitizing our notes, incorporating pictures and videos, and writing learning summaries for all the content that will be covered in physical science that we have learned this year in science.  It will serve somewhat as a mini textbook. I am hoping to provide students with weekly checklist with deadlines for the material they must include for the iBook. Exceptional work and meeting the requirements of this task and completing the Maker Fair project may exempt students from our final quarter test

Last Friday, students were introduced to Maker Faire. The Maker Faire project is a required project for all students.  As individuals or in pairs, students will choose a category and complete a project.  Students will receive a checklist with deadlines to meet.  The project is graded. Students typically enjoy this in 8th grade as we learn the engineering design process together in something that is of interest to them. More information to come later on this

Welcome to your last quarter of middle school. Quarter Four always seems to fly by.  Here is a look at the week- as always please remember that plans are subject to change, and it is the student's responsibility to know the assignments due and when---do not wait until the last minute.

 

Monday: Quick review of classroom expectations, look at notes on Tides

Tuesday: Recap of gravity and Tides

Wednesday: Tides TC and Review

Thursday: Quiz

Friday: Intro to Maker Faire and i-Book activity

 

The iBook project is basically digitizing our notes, incorporating pictures and videos, and writing learning summaries for all the content that will be covered in physical science that we have learned this year in science. I will do my best to provide students with a weekly checklist with deadlines for the material they must include for the iBook.

The Maker Faire project is a required project for all students.  As individuals or in pairs, students will choose a category and complete a project.  Students will receive a checklist with deadlines each week. 

Standard Addressed:

8.ESS1.2 Explain the role of gravity in the formation of our sun and planets. Extend this explanation to address gravity’s effect on the motion of celestial objects in our solar system and Earth’s ocean tides.

 

Learning Outcomes:

1. Outline the process of planet formation and the process involved.

2. Create a model (or Sketch) of the solar system and the forces of momentum and gravity.

3. Discuss the reason for tides and the alignment of the sun, Earth, and moon during spring and neap tides.

You may also go to this site (https://versal.com/learn/n5ebjn/lessons/2) but all your work must be on the paper provided.

 

Part One: Read passage on sheet and answer questions

 

Part Two: Watch the video on website titled The Formation of the Solar System and answer the questions that follow.

 

Part Three: You may use this link if you need a visual

 

Part Four: You may use your calculator

 

Part Five: Write the correct response in the line

 

Part Six: Do this before answering questions on paper

 Part 1. Go to https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/my-solar-system/my-solar-system_en.html.Do not change any of the settings and click START

 

Now answer the questions to part six on your paper.

 

Part Seven:   Answer the questions and submit

 

Yay, the last week of quarter three and the week before Spring Break, WAHOO!

With that said, Wednesday is the last day that I will take any late work or FIT assignments that need to be completed.  Students, please remember it is your responsibility to see me and schedule a time.  If a student is struggling with specific content, please have the student reach out.

 

Here is a preliminary look at the week but as always is subject to change.

Monday:  The Formation of Stars

Tuesday: The Role of Gravity

Wednesday: More on Gravity and the Solar System

Thursday: Cumulative CFA Test (covers content from this year- this is graded)

Friday: Tides

 

Standard Addressed this week:

8.ESS1.2 Explain the role of gravity in the formation of our sun and planets. Extend this explanation to address gravity’s effect on the motion of celestial objects in our solar system and Earth’s ocean tides. 

Learning Outcomes:

1. Outline the process of planet formation and the forces involved.
2. Create a model of the solar system including the forces of momentum and gravity.
3. Discuss the reasons for tides and the alignment of the sun, Earth, and moon during spring and neap tides.