Today we watched a Bill Nye video about matter and energy!  After we took a test to see who know the most "ologies."  No homework for the rest of the year :)  You will get back your end of semester test back tomorrow! 

Today we reviewed for Monday's test, please check this link for jeopardy games that cover most of the material from you review guide.  In addition to reviewing your study guide please make use of the games above to help you prepare for your last science test in 8th grade on Monday!!!  :)

Today we reviewed work and machines for the end of semester test.  Click here to quiz yourself using the jeopardy game from class.  Homework: continue to review for the end of semester test using the guide you received last week.

Today you visited Mr. Goudy's classroom to learn a little more about light and color!  I hope that you all are enjoying your glimpse into the other science classrooms.  Don't forget to continue reviewing the end of semester test review guide, we will go over this together in class on Thursday and Friday.

Today you visited Mr. Johnson's classroom and discussed pressure.  Make sure to continue working on the end of semester test review which you can find here.

Today you spent the day with Mr. Scisson.  You began working on the design of your own theme park ride, you will finish this in class tomorrow. 

In addition you will receive the end of semester test review guide tomorrow.  Out test is scheduled for Monday, May 14th.  Please begin to review as soon as you receive the guide.  We will also review next Thursday and Friday in class.

Today we began the lab "musical notes."  We will complete this in class tomorrow, no homework tonight!

Today we played "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" in preparation for tomorrow's test. If you would like to review at home using this game you can click HERE.

Today we discussed magnets and got to explore them using a compass. We completed p. 489 # 1-3, 5, 9, 12 and 13. Please complete this for homework if you did not do so in class.

Have a great weekend!

Today we watched a video on magnetism and continued working on the magnetism assignment we began yesterday. You can find the instructions HERE. It is due tomorrow.

Don't forget, we have a test over electricity and magnetism on Tuesday. You will get a review guide tomorrow in class or click HERE.

Today we discussed the difference between acceleration and velocity. No homework, have a great weekend!!

Today we reviewed physical and chemical change. Do not forget that the electricity and magnetism review assignment is due tomorrow for anyone who did not turn it in on Monday. You can find the directions by clicking HERE. If you have turned in this assignment then you have no homework :)

Today we reviewed the law of conservation of matter and the law of conservation of energy. Homework: get a good night sleep and eat a good breakfast!

Today we worked on the electricity and magnetism foldable that we started before spring break. It is due tomorrow and directions can be found below:

Electricity and Magnetism Review Assignment:

1. Charge It! (define each)
Friction
Conduction
Induction

Draw an illustration that depicts each method of creating charge.

2. Series Circuit (define it)
· What happens if a bulb burns out?
· Discuss how to change the brightness of the bulbs.
· Examples?

Draw an illustration that depicts this type of circuit.

3. Parallel Circuit (define it)
· What happens if a bulb burns out?
· Discuss how to change the brightness of the bulbs.
· Examples?

Draw an illustration that depicts this type of circuit.

4. Solenoid (define it)
· How can you change the strength of it?


Draw an illustration of a solenoid.

5. Electromagnet (define it)
· How can you change the strength of it?
· Where are they used?


Draw an illustration of an electromagnet.

6. Please also define the following terms on your paper:
· Electricity
· Electric field
· Voltage source
· Resistor
· Magnetism
· Magnetic field

Today we began a review assignment for electricity and magnetism. We will finish this on Monday when we return. I hope that everyone has a wonderful spring break!!

Today we created electromagnets in class and learned how electricity and magnetism are related.

Homework: p. 481 # 9-12, p. 499 #2, 3, 5

Today we worked through the simulations on electricity. You can find them by clicking HERE.

Homework: side 2 of the circuit w/s you received yesterday

Wave Test today. Homework: read and take notes on p. 474 - 480.

Have a GREAT weekend!

Today we reviewed for tomorrow's test. Don't forget to study tonight!

Today we reviewed for Friday's test by playing jeopardy! If you would like to test yourself at home check Mr. Johnson's blog for the link to the game. Homework: side 1 of mirror and lens worksheet

What is ROYGBIV and how do we see it? After today's discussion you should be able to answer both of these questions! Homework: light and color w/s - both sides

Today we discussed how light interacts with matter. Homework: p. 651 # 3-9

What is the electromagnetic spectrum? That is the question we answered today in class. Please finish the graphic organizer we worked on in class for homework.

Have a GREAT weekend!!

Today in class we reviewed the work we have done with sound. We also tested our hearing using many different frequencies of sound! Homework: complete sound w/s #2 (if you did not do so in class)

Today we continued to talk about sound. Homework: complete the sound worksheet we began in class (and p. 611 #3-8 and 10 if you did not complete it last night)

Today we began to look at how the properties of a wave relate to the sounds that we hear. Homework: p.611 # 3-8, 10

Today we discussed wave interactions. Homework: complete the wave worksheet we started last Thursday (wave interactions reinforcement)

Today we took a quiz on waves. Homework: side 2 of wave interaction w/s

Have a GREAT long weekend!

Today we reviewed the ways that waves can be measured. Homework: study for Thursday's quiz over chapter 20 sections 1 and 2

Today we used a slinky to investigate the characteristics of different waves. Homework: side 2 of the wave worksheet we began on Friday (you will be finding frequency and wavelength of different waves)

Today we began an internet activity that let us explore different waves and learn more about them.

Homework:

• 1st, 4th and 7th period: Wave w/s #2 side 1 only (the side with the math problems)


• 3rd and 8th: complete p. 579 #1-9 and the wave w/s #1 given out in class yesterday if you have not already done so.

Have a great weekend!

Today we finished checkpoints and started to discuss waves. Homework: wave w/s (if you would like to save the math portion for tomorrow we will go over it in class)

Today we took checkpoints and continued to read about waves. Homework: p. 579 # 1-9

Test today. After we began taking notes on waves. Please finish these notes for homework (p. 574 - 579)

Today we reviewed for the test tomorrow. Don't forget to study tonight!

Today we reviewed heat transfer. The study guide was also given out for next Tuesday's test. The test will cover chapter 9 sections 1-3 and chapter 10 sections 1-2. Make sure to begin studying tonight!

Today we completed saw how convection works by making a spiral spin and how radiation can roast a marshmallow. Homework: p. 287 #1-4, 6-8

Today we looked at real life examples of heat transfer. For homework tonight you will take notes on the different types that we looked at. Take notes on p. 282-284 in your text (conduction, convection and radiation).

Today we discussed different examples of thermal expansion and began to look at what heat is. No homework, have a fantastic 4 day weekend!!

Today we continued to discuss temperature and thermal energy. Homework: Hot or Cold lab and complete classwork if you did not in class (p. 279 #1-5, 10-12)

Today we discussed particle motion and temperature. Homework: Hot or Cold? lab - due Thursday

Today we continued to work on the energy transformation poster that we started on Friday. Homework: Posters due tomorrow

Today we began an energy assessment. We are drawing comics and discussing the energy transformations within the events in the comic. We will work on this in class Monday and turn it in on Tuesday.

Have a GREAT weekend!!

Today was all about energy conversions. Where we see them and how we use them! Homework: side 2 of energy worksheet.

Today we discussed the different types of energy and energy conversions. Homework: side 1 of energy worksheet.

Today we continued to work on the kinetic and potential energy investigation that we began in class yesterday. Homework: Read and take notes p. 248 - 253 in you textbook.

Today we began a lab on determining potential and kinetic energy. We will continue tomorrow, it is due Wednesday. No homework tonight.

Today we reviewed the types of energy. Homework: energy worksheet.

Have a great weekend and don't forget to cheer on the Patriots Sunday night!!

Today we completed flipbooks about the 6 different types of energy. This information is all found on p. 244-246 in your text if you need to finish it at home. Homework: p. 247 #1-9

What is energy? Today we found out what it is and how to calculate the amount of it present in different scenarios. Homework: potential and kinetic energy w/s (both sides)

Chapter 8 test today. After you began taking notes on p. 240-243 in your text. Please complete this for homework if you did not in class.

Today we worked on our simple machine posters and played a jeopardy review game. Homework: work on project as needed and study for Tuesday's test

Have a great weekend!!

Today we continued to work on our simple machine projects. Homework: work on any project components that are not completed (remember everything is due Tuesday)

Today we continued to work on the simple machine mini project. Homework: side 2 of the simple machine worksheet you started yesterday.

Reminder: Chapter 8 Test Tuesday - review sessions are today after school, Friday morning and Tuesday morning.

Today we began a simple machine mini project. We will work on this during class over the next few days. It is due on Tuesday if you do not finish it in class before that. Homework: Side 1 of simple machine w/s.

What are the 6 different types of simple machines? Today we took notes on this topic. Homework: complete the simple machine worksheet that we started in class.

Work, power and machines quiz today. After we continued to work on the simple machines magazine activity. No homework. Have a great weekend!!

Writing Test in the morning...

I only saw 3rd and 8th period today. We watched a machines video to review for the quiz Friday and worked on yesterdays lab. Homework: p. 232 # 4,5,8,9,11,12 and 14, this is dues Friday for all classes.

Today we completed a lab to find the mechanical efficiency and advantage of a ramp. This is due tomorrow.

Don't forget, there is a quiz Friday over chapter 8, sections 1 and 2. I will be available tomorrow before and after school to answer questions and help you review.

Today we reviewed machines. Homework: finish classwork: the mechanical advantage and efficiency reinforcement worksheet side 1 as well as number 1-4, 6 and 7 on the back of this sheet.

Have a great weekend!

Today we discussed and took notes on what machines are and why we use them. Homework: p. 221 # 1-4 and 7-10

Today we complete the "You Have the Power" lab. It is due tomorrow at the beginning of class.

Checkpoints today. We also began the lab, "You Have the Power!" We will complete this lab in class tomorrow. No homework.

Power review today. Please finish the worksheet started in class for homework. Don't forget to wear good shoes for stepping up stairs the next 2 days!

We continued to discuss work and power today in class. Homework: p. 215 #3-8.

Have a great weekend!

Welcome Back! I hope that everyone had a fun and restful winter break!

Today in class we began to discuss work and power. You worked through a worksheet on this topic which should be completed for homework if it was not done in class.