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Q3W2 (1/13-1/17) and Q3W3 (1/20-1/24)

Here is a preliminary look at this quarter, of course, plans may change. It will be imperative for student to practice when they can and stay caught up with this unit.  Graph paper will also be helpful but is not required.  In an effort to help students, various portions of the study guide will have different due dates. Students should utilize the opportunity for retakes when study guides are completed and learning activities.

Q3W2 (1/13): Quick review on non-contact and contact forces and that net force causes acceleration. Begin PS2.3 with velocity calculations.

Tues: Motion Maps (Ticker tape graphs)- emphasis on constant velocity, acceleration, and deceleration

Wed - Fri: Motion maps to Position v Time graphs

Standard Addressed:  

8.PS2.3 Create a demonstration of an object in motion that describe the position, force, and direction of the object.

Learning Targets:
  1. Use v=d/t to calculate speed.
  2. Identify and define contact and non-contact forces.
  3. Calculate speed from a ticker-tape or distance v time graph.
  4. Explain the effect of force on an object’s motion.
  5. Examine ticker-tape graphs, distance v time graphs, or velocity v time graphs to tell if an object is stationary, constant velocity, or accelerating.

Q3W3 (1/20): No school

Tues: Intro to velocity versus time graphs

Wed: Velocity graphs

Thurs: Converting motion maps, to position v time, to velocity

Fri: Study Guide Due and more converting

Standard Addressed:  

8.PS2.3 Create a demonstration of an object in motion that describe the position, force, and direction of the object.

Learning Targets:

1. Use v=d/t to calculate speed.
2. Identify and define contact and non-contact forces.
3. Calculate speed from a ticker-tape or distance v time graph.
4. Explain the effect of force on an object’s motion.
5. Examine ticker-tape graphs, distance v time graphs, or velocity v time graphs to tell if an object is stationary, constant velocity, or accelerating.
6. Describe the motion (constant velocity or accelerating) of an object based on the force placed upon the object and represent those forces in free-body diagrams.
7. Convert ticker-tape graphs, distance v. time graphs or velocity v. time graphs into one another

8.Convert situational phenomena into ticker-tape graphs, distance v time graphs, and velocity v time graphs and vice versa. 

9.Apply appropriate one-dimensional kinematics to represent various everyday phenomena.
 

Q3W4 (1/27): Go over study guide, review

Tues: TC on PS2.3

Wed: Begin PS2.5 (Newton’s 3rd law)

Thurs: Newton’s 3rd Law

Fri: PS2.5 Study guide do and go over SG

Q3W5 (2/3): PS2.5 TC

Tues-Wed: Review PS2.1-PS2.5

Thurs: Unit Test over PS2.1-PS2.5

Fri: Begin Waves

Q3W6-Q3W7: Waves

Q3W8: The universe and gravity

Q3W9: Finalize and give cumulative test.

Spring Break: March 16-20

Q3W1 (1/6-1/10)

Happy New Year and welcome to your last quarter of middle school!  The next few months will fly by quickly.  Some students will begin to see nightly homework- see individual teacher for specific questions. This is done in an effort to help students retain previous knowledge and guide content that should be re-addressed. Students should continue to complete a little each evening/day on the study guides when new ones are handed out.

Here is a look at this upcoming week (as always plans are subject to change):

Monday: Free Body Diagram (FBD) practice with F=ma

Tuesday: Free Body Diagram (FBD) practice with F=ma

Wednesday: Lab activities over PS2.2 and PS2.4.

Thursday: Study Guides must be not only competed but correct

Friday: Target concept over PS2.2 and PS2.4

Standard(s) Addressed:

Standard 8.PS2.2 Conduct an investigation to provide evidence that fields exist between objects exerting forces on each other even though the objects are not in contact.

Standard 8.PS2.4 Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that the change in an object’s motion depends on the sum of the forces on the object and the mass of the object.

Learning Targets:

  1. Define contact force and non-contact force and identify examples of each in everyday phenomena.
  2. State Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion.
  3. Identify the acceleration of gravity as 9.8m/s2.
  4. Draw and label a free-body diagram for various situational phenomena and calculate net force when possible.
  5. Develop a mathematical model and describe the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration when given a data set (Newton’s 2nd Law).
  6. Calculate force, mass, or acceleration when given two of the three variables in situational phenomena or math problems.
  7. Describe the motion of an object based on the force placed upon the object and represent those forces in free-body diagrams.
  8. Plan and conduct investigations to collect data on non-contact forces and the factors that influence the strength of those forces on an object.
  9. Plan and conduct investigations to test claims about the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration.
  10. Synthesize free-body diagrams for hypothetical or potential situations to anticipate force inputs on the represented system with explanations of the inclusion of each force.
  11. Using data obtained from the investigations, evaluate Newton’s 2nd Law’s validity and communicate its application in everyday phenomena.

PS2.2 and PS24 Forces

Here is a powerpoint that goes over many of the things we are beginning to cover in class. Students may refer to it for additional help. Don't forget study guides are due Monday 12/16.  Students have been asked to complete a few each evening.

Last 2 weeks of Q2

Season Greetings- This week we are beginning our studies on forces and we will end the quarter with this and pick back up when we return from break. 

Here is a tentative look at the next two weeks (but there will be adjustments I am sure):

Monday (12/9): Guidance and/or introductions to non-contact forces (PS2.2) Study Guides handed out

Tuesday: Non-Contact Forces possible lab

Wednesday: Notes on non-contact forces

Thursday: Free- Body Diagram practice and notes

Friday: Free body diagram practice

Monday (12/16): Semester Review, Study Guides due

Tuesday: Semester Test

Wednesday: Calculating Force, Mass, and Acceleration notes

Thursday: Calculating Force, Mass, and Acceleration

Friday (12:20): ½ day for students, dismissal is at 11:30

8th grade end of quarter test/exam schedule (however, it may change some depending on what may happen with teacher)

Monday 12/16: Physical Science

Tuesday 12/17: Science (including part 2 of Physical Science)

Wednesday 12/18: Math (including Algebra) and Social Studies

Thursday 12/19: Language Arts

Standard(s) Addressed:

Standard 8.PS2.2- Conduct an investigation to provide evidence that fields exist between objects exerting forces on each other even though the objects are not in contact.

Standard 8.PS2.4- Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that the change in an object’s motion depends on the sum of the forces on the object and the mass of the object.

Learning Targets:

  1. Define contact force and non-contact force and identify examples of each in everyday phenomena.
  2. State Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion.
  3. Identify the acceleration of gravity as 9.8m/s2.
  4. Draw and label a free-body diagram for various situational phenomena and calculate net force when possible.
  5. Develop a mathematical model and describe the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration when given a data set (Newton’s 2nd Law).
  6. Calculate force, mass, or acceleration when given two of the three variables in situational phenomena or math problems.
  7. Describe the motion of an object based on the force placed upon the object and represent those forces in free-body diagrams.
  8. Plan and conduct investigations to collect data on non-contact forces and the factors that influence the strength of those forces on an object.
  9. Plan and conduct investigations to test claims about the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration.
  10. Synthesize free-body diagrams for hypothetical or potential situations to anticipate force inputs on the represented system with explanations of the inclusion of each force.
  11. Using data obtained from the investigations, evaluate Newton’s 2nd Law’s validity and communicate its application in everyday phenomena.

Q2W6 (12/2-12/6)

Here is to hoping that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family. How is already December and that the end of the semester is so near.  Students should ensure they are completing and turning in all assignments and gathering assignments when absent.  It is also very beneficial for students to take a few minutes each evening to review content. Students will have a semester exam towards the end of the semester and should prepare a little each night. Don't forget batteries and super strong magnets if you have them.

Currently, there is a donors choose to get better seating options for students, if you feel inclined to donate. . . follow the link (we are headed into forces and math heavy portions so the tables would be great for that and the link expires in January).

  Savvy Seating for Science and Stem Students

Here is a tentative look at the week:

Monday: Lab (varies by class, some will be completing electromagnet lab and others working on motors)

Tuesday: PS2.1 (Magnetism and Electricity) Study Guide due, Complete labs

Wednesday:  TC PS2l.1, Begin PS2.2 activity

Thursday: Begin PS2.2 (non-contact forces)

Friday: Notes on non-contact forces

Standard(s) Addressed:

8.PS2.1 Design and conduct investigations depicting the relationship between magnetism and electricity in electromagnets, generators, and electrical motors, emphasizing the factors that increase or diminish the electric current and the magnetic field strength. 

8.ETS1.1 Develop a model to generate data for ongoing testing and modification of an electromagnet, a generator, and a motor such that optimal design can be achieved. 

Learning Targets:

1. List the special properties of a magnet, electricity, a conductive wire, and a metal rod.

2. Define an electromagnet, electric generator, and electric motor.

3. Construct an explanation of how to vary the strength of an electromagnet, electric generator, and an electric motor.

4. Interpret data to determine how changes made to an electromagnet, electric generator, or electric motor would affect their strength.

5. Conduct an investigation to determine how to flip a polarity of a magnetic field and factors that influence the magnetic attraction between objects.

6. Describe how the special properties of each material work together to create an electromagnet, electric generator, or electric motor.

7. Design an experiment with independent and dependent variables and an appropriate supply list to learn how to build electromagnets, electric generators, and electric motors.

Q2W5 (11/18-11/22)

Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone! There is no school next week, enjoy time with your loved ones.  Last week ended our study of Earth Sciences until quarter 4 (with the exception of still seeing it on our bell work and tests) and we are moving into the Physical Science discipline. Much of this is the same content that students will see next year with minor modifications.  We will begin studying electricity and magnetism (the relationship between the two), followed by a focus on forces.  This tends to be the most challenging unit for students, so we spend a good amount of time on this unit.  Students will need a calculator daily after we return from Thanksgiving break. It may also be beneficial to have some lose graph paper, but it is not necessary. We will not use an entire pack of it either.  Here is a tentative look at the week but please remember plans can change and not all assignments may be listed as adjustment are made to the lessons and activities.

Monday: Intro to electricity and magnetism activity (PS2.1 and ETS1.1)

Tuesday: Discussion, notes, and demonstration or lab

Wednesday: Discussion, notes, and demonstration or lab 

Thursday: Notes and lab activities possibly.

Friday: Study Guides due, Magnetism and electricity lab (students will need batteries- if this is not possible, please reach out to me so I can prepare accordingly).

Standard(s) Addressed:

8.PS2.1 Design and conduct investigations depicting the relationship between magnetism and electricity in electromagnets, generators, and electrical motors, emphasizing the factors that increase or diminish the electric current and the magnetic field strength.

8.ETS1.1 Develop a model to generate data for ongoing testing and modification of an electromagnet, a generator, and a motor such that optimal design can be achieved