Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Today we began a lab that will help us investigate Newton's 2nd Law of Motion. No homework!

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

End of Semester Test Today - No Homework :)

Monday, December 19, 2011

Review for the end of semester test...

Here are some Jeopardy games to use while reviewing:

http://jeopardylabs.com/play/motion-and-forces-review
http://www.superteachertools.com/jeopardy/usergames/Nov201047/game1290983425.php

Also make sure to look over your review guide as well as old tests and quizzes

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Today we reviewed motion and force. Homework: complete 8-19 of the motion and force section of you end of semester test review. Quiz tomorrow over motion and force.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Today we discussed Newton's Laws of Motion and completed a review sheet. The end of semester test review guide was also given out. Please complete 1-7 in the motion and force section for homework tonight.

Don't forget there is a quiz Thursday on all of chapter 5 as well as sections 1 and 2 of chapter 6

Monday, December 12, 2011

Guidance presentation regarding high school...

Homework: Your flip book on Newton's 3 Laws of Motion is due tomorrow.

Friday, December 9, 2011

Today we worked on a flip book for Newton's 3 Laws of Motion. This is due Tuesday and there will be no more class time to work on it.

Have a great weekend!

Flip book instructions:

The cover should include:


  • law number

  • state the law

  • a picture demonstrating the law

Inside the book you should include:



  • 1st law: specifics about part 1 and 2, how do friction and inertia relate to the law?

  • 2nd law: specific details about part 1 and 2, formula

  • 3rd law: summarize the reading and give 3 examples of the law

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Today we reviewed gravity in motion. Homework: finish the gravity worksheet if you did not in class, also please read p. 158-164

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

checkpoints testing today...

After we worked on the gravity graphic organizer from yesterday and p. 157 # 2-7, 9 & 10. Please finish this for homework.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Today we completed a graphic organizer covering gravity and motion. If you did not complete this in class please do so for homework.

Monday, December 5, 2011

Today we completed the friction 500 lab and went on to discuss gravity. Homework: p. 139 #3-10.

Friday, December 2, 2011

Today we began the Friction 500 lab. Please complete through the bar graph for homework if you did not in class. Have a great weekend and don't forget to cheer on the bulldawgs tomorrow!!

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Today we completed and presented our friction posters. After we began working on a friction worksheet which should be completed for homework. In addition, if you did not complete last nights homework (p.133 #2-6, 8-10) please do so tonight for half credit.