Science 8th grade (Period 2) Assignments
- Instructor
- Ms. Joanne Ramirez
- Term
- School Year 2012-2013
- Department
- Science
- Location
- D114
- Code
- 0641
- Description
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Welcome to 8th grade Physical science class. It is my intend to make this year academically challenging and enjoyable. Students will develop skills necessary for success in the field of science. Instruction is based on inquiry (hands on) cooperative learning processes. Students will conduct short inquiries and experiments to test a hypothesis. Students will be able to distinguish between variable and controlled parameters in an experiment, record, organize, graph, and evaluate scientific data. Students will master many aspects of Physical science (Physics and Chemistry), as well as astronomy. Students will meet and exceed the California Science Content Standards. These standards are posted in the classroom and are available on line www.cde.ca/gov/board. A summary of the science content standards are posted as an attachment. For description of the course content, class expectaions, class work, homework, and grading policies please refer to the parent letter (Click on attached file). Please let us work together to help our students be successful and prepared for high school. Any questions or problems please e-mail me at [email protected] or leave me a message at the main office.
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Past Assignments
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"Scpectroscopy lab # 1" activity was completed on Friday. If you were absent or did not turn it in make sure to see me on Monday in order to do the make-up lab and turn in the lab worksheet.
Make sure you bring in your science textbook to class. I will collect the textbooks starting on Monday 5/20.
Bring in all your science CST worksheets for extra credit.
MAKE- UP work must be turned in on Monday 5/20 (Latest Tuesday 5/21!)
I will turn in all Fails, D's and Unsatisfactory work habit and cooperation grades by Wednesday 5/22.
Make sure you bring in your science textbook to class. I will collect the textbooks starting on Monday 5/20.
Bring in all your science CST worksheets for extra credit.
MAKE- UP work must be turned in on Monday 5/20 (Latest Tuesday 5/21!)
I will turn in all Fails, D's and Unsatisfactory work habit and cooperation grades by Wednesday 5/22.
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Textbook p. 462 (1-17) write only the answers in your science notebook.
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Students worked on the solar system poster during class time.
Final date on completion is Thursday 5/16.
Final date on completion is Thursday 5/16.
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The Planets: textbook pp. 480-491
Research all the planets. Only write down the important facts about each planet in your science notebook.
Researched information will be used to complete a mini-poster of the planets that we will complete in class.
The above activity was completed as classwork assigned for Thursday 4/18 and Friday 4/19.
If you have not yet completed it make-sure you complete it as homework.
Research all the planets. Only write down the important facts about each planet in your science notebook.
Researched information will be used to complete a mini-poster of the planets that we will complete in class.
The above activity was completed as classwork assigned for Thursday 4/18 and Friday 4/19.
If you have not yet completed it make-sure you complete it as homework.
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Quiz:The Inner and the Outer planets
Textbook pp.480-491
Study the class notes
Textbook pp.480-491
Study the class notes
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Complete the notetaking about the inner planets pp. 480-489. Part of this assignment is done as classwork. Needs to be completed as HW.
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Worksheet: The Sun
Read highlight or underline important facts.
Answer the questions 1-15 on the worksheet.
Read highlight or underline important facts.
Answer the questions 1-15 on the worksheet.
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Worksheet: The SUN
Read, highlight important information only.
Answer questions 1-15
Read, highlight important information only.
Answer questions 1-15
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Study the 14 definitions completed in science notebook. Textbook pp. 444-449
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QUIZ
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QUIZ: Study
STARS: pp.436-442 and class notes
STARS: pp.436-442 and class notes
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Study class notes "STARS" pp.436-442
Quiz on Friday
Quiz on Friday
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TEST: Carbon and organic compounds
Study class notes, testbook pages 310-319
Study class notes, testbook pages 310-319
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Questions #25-40 Worksheet "Elements in living things"
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QUIZ: POLYATOMIC IONS / writing formulas
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Writing and naming chemical formulas
2 worksheets:
1.. Bonding and chemical formulas (both sides)
2. Writing formulas from names
Study the list of the polyatomic ions given in class (names and chemical formulas).
Students made a little pamphlet that will help them parctice as they learn the names and the chemical formulas of the polyatomic ions.
2 worksheets:
1.. Bonding and chemical formulas (both sides)
2. Writing formulas from names
Study the list of the polyatomic ions given in class (names and chemical formulas).
Students made a little pamphlet that will help them parctice as they learn the names and the chemical formulas of the polyatomic ions.
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QUIZ: Ionic and covalent compounds p. 282-285
Also study the class notes and the review worksheet
Students completed review questions "Ionic and covalent compound" worksheet.
It helps to review!
Also study the class notes and the review worksheet
Students completed review questions "Ionic and covalent compound" worksheet.
It helps to review!
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Lab experiment: Testing acids and bases completed in class and collected for grading.
If you were absent please see me to complete the experiment during lunch.
If you were absent please see me to complete the experiment during lunch.
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TEST: Acids and Bases
Study the class notes
Textbook pp. 286-295
Study the class notes
Textbook pp. 286-295
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TEST on Friday "ACIDS and BASES" Review and study.
Complete the second page of the acids and bases review worksheet.
Classwork on Thursday: Testng for acids and bases lab.
Complete the second page of the acids and bases review worksheet.
Classwork on Thursday: Testng for acids and bases lab.
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p. 291 (1-7)
p.295 (1-7)
Worksheet "Describing acids and bases" collected for grading on Monday 2/11.
Worksheet "What is the pH scale"
If the above assignments are not completed yet, make sure they are completed by Tuesday 2/12.
On 2/12, Tuesday students will complete ACIDS and Bases review questions. Find attached a copy of the review questions.
On 2/14, Wednesday students will complete a lab in class "Testing for acids and bases".
On 2/15 students will take a test ACIDS and BASES. Study the class notes, textbook pp.286-295.
p.295 (1-7)
Worksheet "Describing acids and bases" collected for grading on Monday 2/11.
Worksheet "What is the pH scale"
If the above assignments are not completed yet, make sure they are completed by Tuesday 2/12.
On 2/12, Tuesday students will complete ACIDS and Bases review questions. Find attached a copy of the review questions.
On 2/14, Wednesday students will complete a lab in class "Testing for acids and bases".
On 2/15 students will take a test ACIDS and BASES. Study the class notes, textbook pp.286-295.
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Heat and chemical reaction lab worksheet.
Answer 1-10 on the back of the worksheet.
Assessment #2
Please review chemistry chapters we will take the 2nd standard based assessment on Thursday 2/7.
Review: Matter, states of matter, changes of states of matter, physical and chemical properties and changes, elements and compounds, chemical reactions, heat and chemical reactions (exothermic and endothermic reactions), atoms, parts of an atom, isotopes, the periodic table, acids and bases, pH scale!
Please study the pH scale on p. 293.
Answer 1-10 on the back of the worksheet.
Assessment #2
Please review chemistry chapters we will take the 2nd standard based assessment on Thursday 2/7.
Review: Matter, states of matter, changes of states of matter, physical and chemical properties and changes, elements and compounds, chemical reactions, heat and chemical reactions (exothermic and endothermic reactions), atoms, parts of an atom, isotopes, the periodic table, acids and bases, pH scale!
Please study the pH scale on p. 293.
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TEST: The periodic table
A. Arranging the elements
B. Grouping the elements
Textbook pages 192-208
Study the class notes
A. Arranging the elements
B. Grouping the elements
Textbook pages 192-208
Study the class notes
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QUIZ:study the chemical symbols of the 15 additional elements. Quiz on the 35 chemical symbols.
Make sure you complete your chemical symbols flash cards if not done yet!
Flashcards were graded on Tuesday 1/29.
Complete the classwork: worksheet The Periodic table/Who am I? started in class on Tuesday 1/29
Make sure you complete your chemical symbols flash cards if not done yet!
Flashcards were graded on Tuesday 1/29.
Complete the classwork: worksheet The Periodic table/Who am I? started in class on Tuesday 1/29
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Chemical symbols of 35 elements: Study the chemical symbols of the first 20 elements of the periodic table. (Quiz? may be?)
Complete the the flash cards you started in class today! Will grade on Tuesday 1/29.
Include the first 20 elements of the periodic table (Atomic number 1-20) and following 15 elements.
Mangenese
Iron
Cobalt
Nickel
Copper
Zinc
Germanium
Bromine
Silver
Iodine
Gold
Mercury
Lead
Uranium
Plutonium
Complete the the flash cards you started in class today! Will grade on Tuesday 1/29.
Include the first 20 elements of the periodic table (Atomic number 1-20) and following 15 elements.
Mangenese
Iron
Cobalt
Nickel
Copper
Zinc
Germanium
Bromine
Silver
Iodine
Gold
Mercury
Lead
Uranium
Plutonium
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Quiz: Reactivity - valence electrons
Periodic table
Study class notes.
Periodic table
Study class notes.
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Study class notes - reactivity/valence electrons
periodic table, Quiz on Thursday 1/24
Classwork for today, Wed. 1/23
Families of the elements
Reseacrch in your textbookp.200-208
In your notebook write the following information about each family of the elements. (Will grade!)
1. Family name, group number
2. Physical properties
3. Number of valence electrons
4. The charge on the ion ( + or -)
5. Reactivity
6. Specific fact(s) about the family
7. List the most important elements and their uses
periodic table, Quiz on Thursday 1/24
Classwork for today, Wed. 1/23
Families of the elements
Reseacrch in your textbookp.200-208
In your notebook write the following information about each family of the elements. (Will grade!)
1. Family name, group number
2. Physical properties
3. Number of valence electrons
4. The charge on the ion ( + or -)
5. Reactivity
6. Specific fact(s) about the family
7. List the most important elements and their uses
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The following were completed during the week of 1/14/13
1. The Periodic Table textbook pp.194-200. Read, discussed in class, students coppied class notes.
Completed (1) The standard check questions pp.194-200
(2) p.201 (1-11) in notebook
(3) Worksheet "Arranging the Elements" . Complete both sides.
2. Grouping the Elements pp. 202-208. Read, discussed in class, students coppied class notes.
Completed (1) The standard check questions pp. 202-208
(2) p.209 (1-8) in notebook.
1. The Periodic Table textbook pp.194-200. Read, discussed in class, students coppied class notes.
Completed (1) The standard check questions pp.194-200
(2) p.201 (1-11) in notebook
(3) Worksheet "Arranging the Elements" . Complete both sides.
2. Grouping the Elements pp. 202-208. Read, discussed in class, students coppied class notes.
Completed (1) The standard check questions pp. 202-208
(2) p.209 (1-8) in notebook.
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TEST: Elements, compounds, and mixtures textbook pp. 134-147
Study the class notes.
Study the class notes.
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p. 147 (1-8 ) answers only in science notebook
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Study: Elements Textbook pp. 134-137
Compounds pp.138-141
Don't forget to study the class notes!
May be a Quiz???
Compounds pp.138-141
Don't forget to study the class notes!
May be a Quiz???
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Will check supplies: Notebook, binder (one section for science), filler paper.
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Elements pp. 134-137 read/write section notes was due by Wed. 12/12 (Discussed and coppied class notes on 12/12.
Compounds p. 138-141 Read, write section notes due 12/13 (Will discuss and copy class notes onc Thursday 12/13.
Also the following assignments will be completed on Th. 12/13
p. 17 1-6 in notebook
Compounds p. 138-141 Read, write section notes due 12/13 (Will discuss and copy class notes onc Thursday 12/13.
Also the following assignments will be completed on Th. 12/13
p. 17 1-6 in notebook
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Review 1. States of Matter
2. Changes of the states of matter
Assessment on Friday
2. Changes of the states of matter
Assessment on Friday
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The Atom
Students covered p. 162-179 in class
Study the class notes-Quiz
Students covered p. 162-179 in class
Study the class notes-Quiz
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TEST: MATTER
Physical properties and changesp.84-89
Chemical properties and changes p.90-95
Four States of matter p.110-113
Changes of States p. 114-119
Also study your class notes (in your science notebvook).
Physical properties and changesp.84-89
Chemical properties and changes p.90-95
Four States of matter p.110-113
Changes of States p. 114-119
Also study your class notes (in your science notebvook).
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IDENTIFYING THE PROPERTIES AND CHANGES OF MATTER: Lab activity
Students started to work on the above lab on Friday 11/16. The lab activity is done in the classroom.
Students will finish the above lab on 11/28, Wed. Make sure you have completed the background information and the after lab questions listed on the lab worksheet.
Will collect on 11/28, Wed.
If you were absent on these days make sure to see the teacher for make-up work.
Students started to work on the above lab on Friday 11/16. The lab activity is done in the classroom.
Students will finish the above lab on 11/28, Wed. Make sure you have completed the background information and the after lab questions listed on the lab worksheet.
Will collect on 11/28, Wed.
If you were absent on these days make sure to see the teacher for make-up work.
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p. 119 (1-7) answers only in your science notebook.
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p. 113 (1-6) write the answers only in your science notebook
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p. 89 (1-8) only write down the answers in your science notebook
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TEST: FORCES
Study class notes.
Textbook pages 344-375 Forces, friction, gravity
pages 412-418 Buyancy and Density
Study class notes.
Textbook pages 344-375 Forces, friction, gravity
pages 412-418 Buyancy and Density
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Friction Force experiment was completed in class today (Tuesday, 10/30/12).
If you did not turn in the worksheet yet, make sure you complete the graph and turn it in.
If you did not turn in the worksheet yet, make sure you complete the graph and turn it in.
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Average Speed Lab: Lab report
Write a lab report in 6 steps of the scientific method. Students already have completed a rough draft during classtime in their science notebooks.
Print if possible (Font size 12, single space).
If you don't have the possiblity to print your lab report you can hand print (No cursive writing please, only write on one side of the paper).
Make a cover page - title of the experiment, last and first name, period, date D114 Science
Write a lab report in 6 steps of the scientific method. Students already have completed a rough draft during classtime in their science notebooks.
Print if possible (Font size 12, single space).
If you don't have the possiblity to print your lab report you can hand print (No cursive writing please, only write on one side of the paper).
Make a cover page - title of the experiment, last and first name, period, date D114 Science
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Complete worksheet "Review Forces". Students completed part of the worksheet in class. Need to be finished as homework.
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Textbook p.349 (1-9) write the answers only in your notebook. Do Not copy the questions!
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Students are working on the Average Speed lab as part of their classwork. Check the experiment handout.
Students need to complete writing steps 1-4 of the lab report in their notebook. Most of the work is done during classtime. If not done yet, it needs to be completed by Friday 10/11.
Students need to complete writing steps 1-4 of the lab report in their notebook. Most of the work is done during classtime. If not done yet, it needs to be completed by Friday 10/11.
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Quiz Motion/Speed
Study class notes
textbook pp. 336-340
Study class notes
textbook pp. 336-340
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Read pp.336-342.
Be ready for a class discussion about MOTION, REFERENCE POINT,REFERENCE DIRECTIONS, SPEED, CALCULATING and GRAPHING SPEED
Be ready for a class discussion about MOTION, REFERENCE POINT,REFERENCE DIRECTIONS, SPEED, CALCULATING and GRAPHING SPEED
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TEST SI units of measurements, Measuring skills and data.
Study class notes. Textbook pp. 42-44, p.78-83
Study class notes. Textbook pp. 42-44, p.78-83
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p. 80 Answer the following questions only: 1,2,3,4,6,8 on paper.
Write answers only. Will collect and grade.
Write answers only. Will collect and grade.
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Science textbook p.80. Solve problems 1-3 in your notebook.
Solve in 3 steps, follow the sample solution ( p.80).
Solve in 3 steps, follow the sample solution ( p.80).
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Read Textbook pp.78-83 "What Is Matter?
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Read Textbook pages 50-55 "Organizing Data"
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Classwork
"Metric Measure Activity: Measuring Length"
The past 2 days students worked on the above practice lab.
If you were absent please see me when you return to set a time for the make-up lab.
"Metric Measure Activity: Measuring Length"
The past 2 days students worked on the above practice lab.
If you were absent please see me when you return to set a time for the make-up lab.
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Worksheet : Word Puzzle: Scientific Method (Only one side of the worksheet)
Study the class notes: The steps of the scientific method
Science skills
TEST on Thursday 9/6/12
Study the class notes: The steps of the scientific method
Science skills
TEST on Thursday 9/6/12
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Worksheet "What are Science Skills?"
Complete questions 1-9 in science notebook.
Make-up Work: Students have 1 make-up day for each absence without penalty.
Late Work: willbe penalized. It will be graded as 50% of the total grade.
Late work is not accepted the last three weeks of each semester (Fall & Spring).
Complete questions 1-9 in science notebook.
Make-up Work: Students have 1 make-up day for each absence without penalty.
Late Work: willbe penalized. It will be graded as 50% of the total grade.
Late work is not accepted the last three weeks of each semester (Fall & Spring).
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What is the Scientific Method?
Worksheet Answer questions 1-8 in science notebook. DO NOT copy the questions.
The following letter tear offs must be turned in for a grade with parent signature.
1. Science class expectations and supplies.
2. Parent letter.
3. Science safety contract.
If you lost your copy, you can download the attached files, print and turn in!
Worksheet Answer questions 1-8 in science notebook. DO NOT copy the questions.
The following letter tear offs must be turned in for a grade with parent signature.
1. Science class expectations and supplies.
2. Parent letter.
3. Science safety contract.
If you lost your copy, you can download the attached files, print and turn in!
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TEST Safety in Science
Safety symbols
Safety symbols
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Students received a copy of the science parent letter today (8/17/12).
Please review it with your child. Sign and return it to class on Monday 8/20/12.
It is a graded assignment.
Please review it with your child. Sign and return it to class on Monday 8/20/12.
It is a graded assignment.
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Please trun in:
1. Class expectations and supplies tear off with parent signature.
2. Supplies
3. Book cover. Students will be assigned a Physical Science (by Holt) textbook. The book must be covered and kept at home. Homework is assigned from the textbook. Students will be given a textbook to be used in class.
1. Class expectations and supplies tear off with parent signature.
2. Supplies
3. Book cover. Students will be assigned a Physical Science (by Holt) textbook. The book must be covered and kept at home. Homework is assigned from the textbook. Students will be given a textbook to be used in class.