Hi All,
Here's how it breaks down:
Wednesday, 5/20 - finish notes on forces in class and quiz show on the chapter
Thursday, 5/21 - Test and Quiz packet due
Also, Hot Wheels Motion Day
Wednesday, 5/27 - Review for Final Exam
Thursday, 5/28 - In Class Final Exam and self-assessment
See the previous entry for details on the final exam.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
Final Exam
As I announced in class yesterday, I will be giving a final exam in science class during the first week of June. Here is how it will work:
1. Prior to the test, you will be given a packet with blank copies of the tests and quizzes that we have taken this year. You need to use your knowledge, notes, and handouts to complete these. (You could choose to copy from your previous tests and quizzes, but you wouldn't be benefitting your learning that way).
2. I will then compile a final exam - using the same concepts - for you to complete in class using your notes and handouts. You will NOT be allowed to make use of any previous tests and quizzes (including the take home packet in #1 above), and you are not allowed to copy your tests and quizzes into your notebook. However, any concepts that have been on previous tests and quizzes that are not adequately in your notebook or folder, should be in there before your open notebook/folder final.
I will give you the packet to work on early next week.
1. Prior to the test, you will be given a packet with blank copies of the tests and quizzes that we have taken this year. You need to use your knowledge, notes, and handouts to complete these. (You could choose to copy from your previous tests and quizzes, but you wouldn't be benefitting your learning that way).
2. I will then compile a final exam - using the same concepts - for you to complete in class using your notes and handouts. You will NOT be allowed to make use of any previous tests and quizzes (including the take home packet in #1 above), and you are not allowed to copy your tests and quizzes into your notebook. However, any concepts that have been on previous tests and quizzes that are not adequately in your notebook or folder, should be in there before your open notebook/folder final.
I will give you the packet to work on early next week.
Motion to Force
Hi All,
With quizzes on motion complete, we will move onto force. There are two things that you all need to make sure of:
1. Have your Hot Wheels car by Monday. We will be using Hot Wheels to reinforce our understanding of the motion concepts that we had a quiz on. You will also be able to use these demos to prep the 7th graders for Physics Day!
2. If you scored less than 19 points on the Motion Quiz, please have a parent sign it by Monday. I want to make sure that they are in the loop as we continue our work to improve your understanding of these concepts.
Have a great weekend!
With quizzes on motion complete, we will move onto force. There are two things that you all need to make sure of:
1. Have your Hot Wheels car by Monday. We will be using Hot Wheels to reinforce our understanding of the motion concepts that we had a quiz on. You will also be able to use these demos to prep the 7th graders for Physics Day!
2. If you scored less than 19 points on the Motion Quiz, please have a parent sign it by Monday. I want to make sure that they are in the loop as we continue our work to improve your understanding of these concepts.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Quiz next Monday
Hi All,
Good work in class yesterday and today!
Please remember that we have a quiz on the motion chapter next Monday. If you have any questions from the assigned homework, please email me ASAP for clarification.
Good work in class yesterday and today!
Please remember that we have a quiz on the motion chapter next Monday. If you have any questions from the assigned homework, please email me ASAP for clarification.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Whoah are we busy!
Hey All,
Do not forget the homework due tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22: In the Motion, Forces, and Energy book, read pages 11-28, and do ALL of the Chapter Review on pages 32-33.
Make sure all of your renewable energy research projects are completed before Mexico (unless you have already talked with me).
On Wednesday, we will do some self-assessments, review yesterday's LHS field trip, and begin going over the key points in our Motion work.
I hope that all of you have a blast in Mexico!
Do not forget the homework due tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22: In the Motion, Forces, and Energy book, read pages 11-28, and do ALL of the Chapter Review on pages 32-33.
Make sure all of your renewable energy research projects are completed before Mexico (unless you have already talked with me).
On Wednesday, we will do some self-assessments, review yesterday's LHS field trip, and begin going over the key points in our Motion work.
I hope that all of you have a blast in Mexico!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
More clarity on renewable energy projects
Hi All,
It is hard to give an outline of expectations for all of you, since the projects are so diverse, but here goes....
Section 1: Research Renewable energy resources vs. Non-renewable energy resources
a. Define what renewables and non-renewables are
b. Give 2 examples of renewable energy resources and 2 examples of non-renewables energy resources
1. Explain how each of the four examples works.
2. Explain the pro's and con's of each of the four resources
Section 2: Research YOUR renewable resource
a. Explain what it is.
b. Explain how it works
c. Explain its real world uses
d. Other appropriate details based on your specific topic
Section 3 (APPLIES TO MOST STUDENTS): Description of your project.
This can include description of how it was designed, created, results, etc. This may also simply be a powerpoint, poster, display, field trip, guest speaker, etc. In these last examples, there would be less writing, and more demonstration of understanding in thee latter examples.
Section 4: SOURCES!
Check in if these details are not clear. THE PROJECT IS DUE APRIL 2ND (NEXT WEEK!)
It is hard to give an outline of expectations for all of you, since the projects are so diverse, but here goes....
Section 1: Research Renewable energy resources vs. Non-renewable energy resources
a. Define what renewables and non-renewables are
b. Give 2 examples of renewable energy resources and 2 examples of non-renewables energy resources
1. Explain how each of the four examples works.
2. Explain the pro's and con's of each of the four resources
Section 2: Research YOUR renewable resource
a. Explain what it is.
b. Explain how it works
c. Explain its real world uses
d. Other appropriate details based on your specific topic
Section 3 (APPLIES TO MOST STUDENTS): Description of your project.
This can include description of how it was designed, created, results, etc. This may also simply be a powerpoint, poster, display, field trip, guest speaker, etc. In these last examples, there would be less writing, and more demonstration of understanding in thee latter examples.
Section 4: SOURCES!
Check in if these details are not clear. THE PROJECT IS DUE APRIL 2ND (NEXT WEEK!)
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Renewable Energy Project Outline
Hi All,
Sorry that this is up so late. For today, please make sure that you have an outline/description telling the approach that you are taking in your renewable energy project. All projects will have some written research, but less for those that have a serious hands-on or demonstration component.
Outlines should include the following:
1. Comparison of renewables to non-renewables and why you chose your topic
2. What general information about your topic you will be telling or showing
3. How you will be telling or showing this information (your finished project)
4. Materials needed (and budget if purchases are required).
I will be looking at and approving all of the concepts in class today. The due date is Thursday, April 2nd.
Sorry that this is up so late. For today, please make sure that you have an outline/description telling the approach that you are taking in your renewable energy project. All projects will have some written research, but less for those that have a serious hands-on or demonstration component.
Outlines should include the following:
1. Comparison of renewables to non-renewables and why you chose your topic
2. What general information about your topic you will be telling or showing
3. How you will be telling or showing this information (your finished project)
4. Materials needed (and budget if purchases are required).
I will be looking at and approving all of the concepts in class today. The due date is Thursday, April 2nd.
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