Mrs. Hunter

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD MEETING: December 4th @ 8:00

December 2, 2009

Here's what we did in class-

Went over plate tectonics test
Did a virtual lab on the computer with masses and springs
Filled out a pre-survey on astronomy facts

Here's what to do before Friday-

November 25, 2009

Here's what we did in class-

Took the district wide short cycle assessment

Here's what to do before next week-

Have a good Thanksgiving break. NO HOMEWORK

November 23, 2009

Here's what we did in class-

Went over homework
Reviewed geology
Began watching "Snowball Earth"

Here's what to do before Wednesday-

Study for the unit assessment Wednesday

November 19, 2009

Here's what we did in class-

Went over homework
Got back tests and corrected them
Read pages 72-81
Went over the landforms on pages 78 and 79

Here's what to do before Monday-

Read pages 86-90
Do Analyzing data on page 89
Next Wednesday we take the districtwide assessment on geology

November 17, 2009

Here's what we did in class-

Finished timelines
Went over homework from page 44
Read pages 48-59
Worked on questions pages 61-63

Here's what to do before Thursday-

Read pages 72-81
Complete the reading guide

November 13, 2009

Here's what we did in class-

Took the chapter 4 test
Worked on timelines

Here's what to do before Tuesday-

Read pages 38-45
Do the math skills box on page 44

November 10, 2009

Here's what we did in class-

Worked on geologic timelines
Finished page 122
Went over topographic map quiz
Finished the computer lab assignment on fossils

Here's what to do before Friday-

Study for the test Friday
Finish page 122 if needed

November 6, 2009

Here's what we did in class-

Killed and fossilized the model crinoids
Learned about the eras and periods in geologic history
Started a timeline of geologic events
Took a quiz on topographic maps

Here's what to do before Friday-

Test is moved to Friday, November 13

November 4, 2009

Here's what we did in class-

Computer--finished assignment from last week's lab
Computer--looked up information on crinoid fossils and made a powerpoint
Started looking at the PHSchool resources from chapter 4 (links are in the book)
Went over the topographic map quiz and reviewed how to use topo maps
Made models of crinoids (they will die and get fossilized Friday)

Here's what to do before Friday-

Review topographic mapping there's another quiz Friday
Test is moved to Friday, November 13

November 2, 2009

Here's what we did in class-

Finished reading chapter 4
Did review questions pages 149-151

Here's what to do before Wednesday-

Starting studying chapter 4. Test next Tuesday.

October 29, 2009

Here's what we did in class-

Finished observations and inferences of fossil specimens
Had a binder check
Read pages 117-121
Did the skills lab on page 122

Here's what to do before Monday-

Read pages 123-126.
Do the math skills box on page 125.
Review section 1, 2 and 5 of chapter 4.

October 27, 2009

Here's what we did in class-

Computer lab---went to scilinks with code scn-0741 and did the following---go to Burying Bodies on page 3 on the list of websites. Try putting the dead horse in different locations. Make a list of the locations that fossilize the horse. Off the burying bodies page (on the right) you will find links. Go to Making Fossils. Do the same thing--click the buttons and read to see if the animal becomes a fossils. Make a list of which buttons work. Back on the burying bodies page on the links on the right go to Sea Monsters Game. Play the game. Lastly, go back to the scilinks list of websites. Choose any one website (not burying bodies). Go to the site, read the material there and write a one-paragraph summary. Include the URL and an evaluation of the site.
Took a quiz on chapter 1
Read pages 110-116
Did questions on page 116
Made observations and inferences on actual fossil specimens

Here's what to do before Thursday-

Worksheet 4.1 review and reinforce
Worksheet 4.1 enrich
The worksheets were given out in class. You can download them from my documents page or from the textbook website.

October 23, 2009

Here's what we did in class-

Block 2 answered questions using a USGS topographic map
Watched a video on the beginnings of the Earth
Went over review questions for topographic maps
Read 130-133

Here's what to do before Tuesday-

Review chapter 1 for a quiz Tuesday.

October 21, 2009

Here's what we did in class-

Completed computer lab assignments
Block 1 and 2 modeled flattening a world map using an orange (p. 11)
Block 2 finished the topographic map of the volcano
Blocks 1 and 3 answered questions using a USGS topographic map

Here's what to do before Friday-

Read pages 11-19 in the Earth's Changing Surface book.
Finish the GPS writing activity on page 25
Be ready for a quiz
NOTE---we have done all of chapter one at this point. Study and review.

October 19, 2009

Here's what we did in class-

Completed computer lab assignments
Learned to use www.turnitin.com to submit computer assignments
Block 3 modeled flattening a world map using an orange (p. 11)

Here's what to do before Wednesday-

Read pages 21-23 in the Earth's Changing Surface book.
Do the questions on page 23

October 15, 2009

Here's what we did in class-

Map topographic maps of a model volcano.
Went over the chapter 3 quiz
Went over homework from page 10
Learned about topographic maps
Read pages 26-30

Here's what to do tonight-

Do pages 24-25. This assignment is due next Friday, Oct. 23.

October 13, 2009

Here's what we did in class-

Completed computer lab assignments
Took a quiz on chapter 3

Here's what to do before Thursday-

Read pages 6-10 in the Earth's Changing Surface book.
Do the questions on page 10
Blocks 1 and 2 the picture book pages are due Thursday

October 9, 2009

Here's what we did in class-

Learned about volcanoes
Started working on a vocabulary book page
Got a new book "Earth's Changing Surface"

Here's what to do before Monday-

Finish reading chapter 3. Be ready for a short quiz on volcanoes.
Work on your book page
Don't forget the scarecrow work session Monday 8 am!!!

October 7, 2009

Here's what we did in class-

Worked in computer lab on the following codes: scn-1034, scn-1032, cfd-1031, cfp-1033
Took the chapter 2 test

Here's what to do before Friday-

Start reading chapter 3. Finish by Tuesday.

October 5, 2009

Here's what we did in class-

Modeled earthquake movements with the activity on page 60
Read pages 82-85
Reviewed longitude and latitude
Reviewed for the test

Here's what to do before Wednesday-

Plot the earthquakes and volcanoes on page 86 onto the map from last computer lab. Use different colors or symbols for the volcanoes.
STUDY for the chapter 2 test

October 1, 2009

Here's what we did in class-

Presented the rest of the earth models
Did an activity on locating the epicenter of an earthquake

Here's what to do before Monday-

Read pages 68-75
Complete the concept map

September 29, 2009

Here's what we did in class-

Started a computer lab assignment on earthquakes
Learned the differences between transverse and compressional waves
Modeled earthquake waves with slinkies
Made a model of seafloor spreading (block 3 only)
Turned in page 57 (blocks 2 and 3)
Experimented with semi-solids at various temperatures

Here's what to do before Thursday-

Read pages 60-65 in the book
Do questions 1-3 on page 65

September 25, 2009

Here's what we did in class-

Watched a video on earthquakes and their causes
Went over questions from the chapter 1 test
Started presenting Earth models
Made a model of seafloor spreading
Turned in page 50

Here's what to do before Tuesday-

Block 2--finish your Earth model
Correct chapter 1 test
Read pages 51-57 in the book
Do Writing in Science on page 57

September 23, 2009

Here's what we did in class-

Computer lab--did links from pages 53 and 44 in the book. Looked up earthquake locations and plotted them on a world map
Got back the chapter 1 test
Worked on Earth models

Here's what to do before Friday-

Finish the Earth model which is due Friday (block 2 is due on Tuesday)
Read pages 44-50 in the book
Do the questions on page 50

September 21, 2009

Don't forget you can get copies of worksheets, rubrics etc. on the "8th Grade Documents" link right here at this site!!!

Here's what we did in class-

Took the chapter 1 test
Worked on earth models

Here's what to do before Wednesday-

No new homework. Continue to work on Earth model. It is due Friday (except block 2 which is due on Tuesday next week)

September 17, 2009

Don't forget you can get copies of worksheets, rubrics etc. on the "8th Grade Documents" link right here at this site!!!

Here's what we did in class-

Had a sub
Reviewed for the test Monday
Worked on earth models

Here's what to do before Monday-

Get ready for Chapter 1 test next Monday (There is a study guide available on the textbook site.)

September 15, 2009

Don't forget you can get copies of worksheets, rubrics etc. on the "8th Grade Documents" link right here at this site!!!

Here's what we did in class-

Did the on-line assignments on page 25 and 36 from the book
Started Internet worksheet on glaciers (finish next week in computer lab)
Got back quiz 1
Took quiz 2
Saw a video on basic landforms
Worked on earth models

Here's what to do before Thursday-

Start getting ready for Chapter 1 test next Monday
Do the review question that you were individually assigned.
Finish worksheet 2 and the sketches for the exterior of your model

September 11, 2009

Don't forget you can get copies of worksheets, rubrics etc. on the "8th Grade Documents" link right here at this site!!!

Here's what we did in class-

Worked on earth models
Took quiz 1

Here's what to do before Tuesday-

Read pages 32-36
Complete the reading guide

September 9, 2009

Don't forget you can get copies of worksheets, rubrics etc. on the "8th Grade Documents" link right here at this site!!!

Here's what we did in class-

Explored Internet resources about Earth's interior
Filled out a sheet evaluating the reliability of two sites
Went over homework
Took a safety quiz
Learned about sea-floor spreading

Here's what to do before Friday-

Read pages 23-29
Do questions 1-3 on page 29
Be prepared for a mid-chapter quiz on Friday

September 4, 2009

Don't forget you can get copies of worksheets, rubrics etc. on the "8th Grade Documents" link right here at this site!!!

Here's what we did in class-

Analyzed the data from the fossil hunt and made predictions about the locations of continents at various times throughout history.
Went over homework
Worked on Earth Models

Here's what to do before Wednesday-

Read pages 18-22
Complete the packet from the Fossil Hunt

September 2, 2009

Don't forget you can get copies of worksheets, rubrics etc. on the "8th Grade Documents" link right here at this site!!!

Here's what we did in class-

Reviewed many resources we will be using on the computer and set up accounts on the sites. These include Mrs. Hunter's website, the textbook website, SciLinks, and PHSchool.
Went over Venn diagrams
Set due dates for the Earth model project
Started the "Great Fossil Hunt"

Here's what to do before Friday-

Worksheet one
Sketches for Earth model

August 31, 2009

I hope you had a nice weekend.

Today we worked on the geology of the Earth. Here's what we did in class-

Reviewed our homework notes (what we know about the interior of the earth)
Learned about core sampling
Took core samples of cupcakes
Listed similarities and differences between our cupcakes and the real Earth
Received instruction on earth's interior
Learned how to make a scale model
Reviewed how to use Venn diagrams
Learned about careers in volcanology

Here's what to do before Wednesday-

Read pages 14-17 in the book. Be sure to look at the illustrations and diagrams too.
Make a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting conduction, convection and radiation
Start figuring out a scale for your earth model

August 27, 2009

Welcome back to school 8th grade!!!

Today we began a unit on the geology of the Earth. Here's what we did in class-

Reviewed location and use of the fire extinguisher
Went over safety rules on food, gum and wafting odors
Got books "Inside Earth"
Learned a note-taking strategy listing what I knew and what I learned (use this with your homework!)
Learned the differences between direct and indirect evidence
Made observations on closed containers and used indirect evidence to infer what they contained. Discussed ways that scientists use these processes.
Saw an introductory video clip on plate tectonics
Got the general instructions and rubric for our first project (Earth Model)

Here's what to do before Monday-

Read pages 6-13 in the book. Be sure to look at the illustrations and diagrams too.
Complete your note taking as you read. Remember to correct the top section which we did in class.
Start thinking a little bit about what you might want to use to construct your earth model.
Enjoy the weekend; see you on Monday.

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