Our science class will take many shapes from hands-on labs/projects to reading informational reading. In this science class we have one theme, 'Question EVERYTHING' about the world. We might not get to answer everything, but we will work to form new ideas and explanations. I will challenge you to think in new ways. Science rules!!!
May 14th Animal Research Report - Due Friday May 16th.
You will find the directions for our animal research project in the study guide section of the website. Have fun!!
You will find the directions for our animal research project in the study guide section of the website. Have fun!!
May 8th - Vocabulary Words to study by Tuesday
May 6th- Extra Credit
May 1- Just a reminder that students have a vocabulary test over ALL of this year's words is coming soon. Stay tuned for more information.
April 9- COMPUTER LAB ASSIGNMENT
You will need to go into the study guide section and open up 'Force and Motion'. Follow the links to answer the questions. Print off and hand in when complete.
You will need to go into the study guide section and open up 'Force and Motion'. Follow the links to answer the questions. Print off and hand in when complete.
March 5- READ ALL THE DIRECTIONS FIRST.
Interpreting Graphs. Click on the link, scroll down the page, click the 'begin lesson' and go through the 3 activities.
Graph Link
Then come back and print out the following practice page and hand in once complete;
Assignment
You only need to print off PAGE 1 today. When printing, make sure you just hit 'current page' before printing.
Interpreting Graphs. Click on the link, scroll down the page, click the 'begin lesson' and go through the 3 activities.
Graph Link
Then come back and print out the following practice page and hand in once complete;
Assignment
You only need to print off PAGE 1 today. When printing, make sure you just hit 'current page' before printing.
E84-E89 Reading- You can find the review questions in the study guide section under 'magnets'.
ENERGY VOCABULARY
Find the definition for the following words and print out the document when complete. Hand it in to Mr. Howard with your name, homeroom, and date.
* energy
*law of conservation of energy
*kinetic energy
*potential energy
*thermal energy
*heat
*conduction
*convection
*radiation
*magnet
*electricity
*electric energy
*circuit
*electromagnet
*chemical energy
*nuclear energy
*fission
Find the definition for the following words and print out the document when complete. Hand it in to Mr. Howard with your name, homeroom, and date.
* energy
*law of conservation of energy
*kinetic energy
*potential energy
*thermal energy
*heat
*conduction
*convection
*radiation
*magnet
*electricity
*electric energy
*circuit
*electromagnet
*chemical energy
*nuclear energy
*fission
SCIENCE PROJECTS!! DUE JANUARY 10!!
Check the 'Study Guide' to find the directions for the science project kids can start this week. They have a few weeks to complete the entire project. Have fun!!
Check the 'Study Guide' to find the directions for the science project kids can start this week. They have a few weeks to complete the entire project. Have fun!!
Acids & Bases WEBQUEST
Click on the link and print out the directions/questions. Then work through the questions by clicking on the various links. Hand in once complete.
WEBQUEST
If you don't complete the webquest in class it is DUE TOMORROW, November 21.
Click on the link and print out the directions/questions. Then work through the questions by clicking on the various links. Hand in once complete.
WEBQUEST
If you don't complete the webquest in class it is DUE TOMORROW, November 21.
States of Matter TEST
Test on the states of matter Friday Nov 15. Study guide is in the 'study guide' section.
Test on the states of matter Friday Nov 15. Study guide is in the 'study guide' section.
GoAnimate States of Matter
Log into your GoAnimate account. Today's challenge is to create an animation that explains and SHOWS examples of the states of matter within a 30sec - 1min video.
This time challenge yourself to make a video not like your last one. Use different features, movements, or sounds.
DUE by Wed November 13th.
Log into your GoAnimate account. Today's challenge is to create an animation that explains and SHOWS examples of the states of matter within a 30sec - 1min video.
This time challenge yourself to make a video not like your last one. Use different features, movements, or sounds.
DUE by Wed November 13th.
The Hindenburg Disaster- Oct 21
Students have just completed watching 'The Hindenburg Disaster' and the possible causes that brought it down. Here are the details for the final paper DUE FRIDAY Oct 25.
* Hand NOTES and Paper in TOGETHER.
2-3 pages
Here is the structure of the paper;
* Introduction paragraph (Summary of the Hindenburg)
*Body of the paper (explain the possible causes that brought it down)
*Conclusion (Explain your theory. Make sure you support it)
You can hand it in anytime before Friday, but the official due date is Friday, October 25.
Students have just completed watching 'The Hindenburg Disaster' and the possible causes that brought it down. Here are the details for the final paper DUE FRIDAY Oct 25.
* Hand NOTES and Paper in TOGETHER.
2-3 pages
Here is the structure of the paper;
* Introduction paragraph (Summary of the Hindenburg)
*Body of the paper (explain the possible causes that brought it down)
*Conclusion (Explain your theory. Make sure you support it)
You can hand it in anytime before Friday, but the official due date is Friday, October 25.
Oct 17 Periodic Table in Pictures
Students will-
Choose 16 elements from the list to draw a picture of how someone would use it. Fully colored. Due Friday Oct 18
Students will-
Choose 16 elements from the list to draw a picture of how someone would use it. Fully colored. Due Friday Oct 18
- Hydrogen
- Helium
- Carbon
- Nitrogen
- Oxygen
- Fluorine
- Neon
- Sodium
- Magnesium
- Aluminum
- Silicon
- Sulfur
- Chlorine
- Potassium
- Calcium
- Iron
- Nickel
- Copper
- Krypton
- Silver
- Tin
- Platinum
- Gold
- Mercury
- Lead
Oct 3 TEST TOMORROW ON ATOMS
Please look in the 'study guides' section to find the study guide for tomorrow's test on atoms.
Please look in the 'study guides' section to find the study guide for tomorrow's test on atoms.
Sept 18, Computer Lab GO ANIMATE
Your challenge today involves animation. You will be given the task of creating an animation about 'The Scientific Method' and then email it to my school email address. (You can find my address at the top of this page.) Here are the objectives for today's challenge;
* You will need to create an account on GOAnimate using your email address. You can use your own personal address or your gaggle account.
*After you create an account you will 'make a movie' about the scientific method. (length is no less than 30 secs)
*Once your movie is complete you will need to publish the movie and send it by email to my school email address.
*If you are short on time you MAY finish this at home and email me the finished project by Monday, Sept 23.
Click this link to get started...... GOAnimate
Your challenge today involves animation. You will be given the task of creating an animation about 'The Scientific Method' and then email it to my school email address. (You can find my address at the top of this page.) Here are the objectives for today's challenge;
* You will need to create an account on GOAnimate using your email address. You can use your own personal address or your gaggle account.
*After you create an account you will 'make a movie' about the scientific method. (length is no less than 30 secs)
*Once your movie is complete you will need to publish the movie and send it by email to my school email address.
*If you are short on time you MAY finish this at home and email me the finished project by Monday, Sept 23.
Click this link to get started...... GOAnimate
HOMEWORK DUE WEDNESDAY SEPT 11
HOMEWORK
Research ‘The Modern 7 wonders of the world’ and create an accordion book about them.
· One wonder per page.
· Write down their location
· Draw a picture
· Title Page
· Splash of color
HOMEWORK
Research ‘The Modern 7 wonders of the world’ and create an accordion book about them.
· One wonder per page.
· Write down their location
· Draw a picture
· Title Page
· Splash of color