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