Tuesday, January 31, 2012

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.

Friday, January 27, 2012

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!!

Thursday, January 26, 2012

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)

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

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.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

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.

Monday, January 23, 2012

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.

Friday, January 20, 2012

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

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

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.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

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.

Friday, January 13, 2012

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!

Thursday, January 12, 2012

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

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

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

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

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

Monday, January 9, 2012

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!

Friday, January 6, 2012

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

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, January 5, 2012

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.