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Update~December 1st
I hope everyone had a restful Thanksgiving. I will begin giving weekly quiz grades over readings done in class. I feel it is necessary that students read and this is how I plan to approach this. The students will not be asked to read more than two pages and they will be given atleast 3 questions over that material. I will collect the quizzes at the end of each week. This will help will responsibility as well.
DANCE THIS FRIDAY THE 5th!!!!!
Update~November 22nd
Grades will be updated before Wednesday! Thanksgiving Holiday's Wednesday thru Friday. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving! :)
Update~November 11, 2008
I was out Monday and Tuesday with the "stomach bug". I will begin adding grades that I gave the students after progress reports. So far..I am pleased with what I am seeing! Please check I-parent the first of next week for current grades. If you have any questions please contact me.
Update~November 9, 2008
Progress reports go home this Friday, November 14, 2008
Field trip this Friday!
Update~November 5, 2008
Note to parents~ As you know we started unit 3 on Monday and so far I am observing students struggling with the math they are having to learn. I have had them complete 2 worksheets for practice. I have graded them; however, the grades are not going in the gradebook. As we progress, I expect the students to put forth the effort to learn how to solves these problems. Students will have a quiz on Tuesday and Thursday of next week over all of Chapter 9. They will recieve a study guide the day prior to the quiz. Next Friday we are going on a field trip.
Update~October 31, 2008
Mrs. Vineyard's returns on Monday! Please check homework and What's going on in class link for weekly updates!! You will find activities and lessons taught that day. Homework will be posted on the web and on the board, therfore there should be NO EXCUSE why it's not completed. Some days homework will be collected and graded while others will just be reviewed and checked for completeness. Students will not be aware of the homework that will be graded, therefore all homewrok should be completed. Below you will find the standards and essential questions for our next unit! Tuesday is a student Holdiday! ENJOY!!!
Update~October 26, 2008
Mrs. Vineyard returns next MONDAY!!! We begin unit 3 on Monday 11/3. When I return, homework will be posted on web as well as checklist and what's going on in class. My expectations will be the same as Mrs. Jenkins. Also, our next unit involves a lot of math so I need students to make sure they are asking questions and reviewing each night. We will be moving full speed ahead when I return! I hope everyone has enjoyed Mrs. Jenkins and I look forward to meeting each and everyone of you again on Monday! Below you will find the standards and essential questions for our next unit! Tuesday is a student Holdiday! ENJOY!!!
Update~October 19, 2008
Mrs.Vineyard returns in two weeks! Reports cards go home on MONDAY! Checklist for classwork has been updated.
UNIT 3
Enduring Understanding:
There is a direct relationship between force, mass, motion and how they affect all moving objects in our daily lives
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Standards taught: |
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S8P2b. Explain the relationship between potential and
kinetic energy.
S8P3a. Determine the relationship between velocity and
acceleration.
S8P3b. Demonstrate the effect of balanced and
unbalanced forces on an object in terms of
gravity, inertia, and friction.
S8P3c. Demonstrate the effect of simple machines
(lever, inclined plane, pulley, wedge, screw, and
wheel and axle) on work.
S8P5a. Recognize that every object exerts gravitational
force on every other object and that the force
exerted depends on how much mass the objects
have and how far apart they are.
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Essential Questions:
What is the relationship between velocity and acceleration?
What is the relationship between the measurement of speed, acceleration, and velocity?
What are Newton’s three laws and how do they relate to the motion of an object?
What is the difference between mass and weight?
How are kinetic and potential energy related to motion?
What two factors affect gravity?
How does friction play a role in every day life?
What is the relationship between work and power?
What are the advantages of using simple machines?
How do machines affect efficiency?
What role does mass play in relationship to the forces of motion?
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