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May12-16

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4thQuarter Assignments 8th Grade Earth Science:4th Quarter Assignments 6th Grade Physical Science:
  1. Weather Factors Homework (10 pts) PP
  2. p.557 #24-31 (16 pts) Formative
  3. Sec. Rev. P. 514 (8 pts) Formative
  4. Weather Factors Homework #2 (10 pts) PP
  5. Weather Packet (40 pts) Formative
  6. 4 Fronts (15 pts) Formative
  7. Wonders of Weather Movie (14 pts) Formative
  8. Doppler Radar Homework (10 pts) PP
  9. Weather Quiz (44) Summative
    Weather Quiz p. 1
    Weather Quiz p. 2
    Weather Quiz p. 3
    Weather Quiz p. 4
    Weather Quiz p. 5
    Weather Quiz p. 6
    Weather Quiz p. 7
  10. Space Weather Movie (10 pts) Formative
  11. Moon Phases Homework (10 pts) PP
  12. Solar System Homework (10 pts) PP
  13. Earth Moon System (18 pts) Formative
  14. Tracking Hurricanes p.576-577 (12 pts) Formative
  15. Space Quiz (40 pts) Summative
    SpaceQp1
    SpaceQp2
    SpaceQp3
    SpaceQp4
    SpaceQp5
    SpaceQp6
  16. Telescope Homework (10 pts)
  1. Conrolloing Reactions Clicker Questions
  2. Surf Area Chem Reac Speed Homework (10 pts) PP
  3. Activation Energy Homework (10 pts) PP
  4. P. 159 Sec. Rev. (10 pts) Formative
  5. P. 165 Sec. Rev. (8 pts) Formative
  6. Indicator Homework (10 pts) PP
  7. Chemistry Movie (11 pts) Formative
  8. Indicator Acid/Base Lab (10 pts) Formative
  9. Chemistry Quiz (30 pts) Summative
  10. pp. 174-175 (20 pts) Formative
  11. 4 Column Notes pp. 244-264 (10 pts) Formative
  12. Polymer Homework (10 pts) PP
  13. Wave Lab (20 pts) Formative
  14. Musical Instrument Homework (10 pts) PP
  15. 10 Balanced Equations (10 pts) Formative
  16. Waves Clickers (15 pts) Formative
  17. Surface Wave Proof Structural Design (10 pts) Formative
  18. Waves Quiz (23 pts) Summative
    wavep1
    wavep2
    wavep3
    wavep4
  19. Periscope Homework (10 pts)


KEYWORD STUDY LISTS

This Week's Calendar

  • Monday:
    8th Grade E Sci:6th Grade Phys Sci:
    NO HOMEWORK THIS WEEK!
    Homework below was due last week
    Show how telescopes work. Mention both types and explain their similarities and differences. Extra credit for making an example. P. 716 (1/2 page write-up in pen or typed, and color picture)
    In Class Monday:
    Space Distance Lab
    NO HOMEWORK THIS WEEK!
    Homework below was due last week
    Show how light reflects in a periscope. Extra credit for making one! How does having two mirrors change the image? p. 570 & 572 (1/2 page write-up in pen or typed, and color picture)
    In Class Monday:
    Light Lab

  • Tuesday:
    8th Grade E Sci:6th Grade Phys Sci:
    Space Distance Lab Clickers - pp. 570-579

  • Wednesday:
    8th Grade E Sci:6th Grade Phys Sci:
    Study Sheet for Final Study Sheet for Final

  • Thursday:
    8th Grade E Sci:6th Grade Phys Sci:
    Study Sheet for Final Study Sheet for Final

  • Friday:
    8th Grade E Sci:6th Grade Phys Sci:
    Finals Finals

Neat Stuff

Useful Information
  • ONLINE TEXTBOOK Pearsonsuccessnet
    Sixth Graders need to use this code as BOTH the Login ID, and password: 6thpirate
    Eighth Graders need to use this code as BOTH the Login ID, and password: earthpirate
    Please note that it IS case sensitive! And if you do have trouble with access because you are a frequent online text user, you may get a form to create your own personal codes from your teacher.
  • Science Fair 06-07
  • How To Sci Fair
  • Students! Please remember to use "technical" voice when writing conclusions! No use of possesive pronouns like "I", "We", "You", "Our", "Their", etc.
  • Here's the Rubric for Sci Fair Projects one early this year for both 6th and 8th grade!
  • Here's the Rubric for all Lab Conclusions, and here's a Conclusion guide!
  • Whisper this Secret Phrase in Mr. Crowder's ear, or write on small piece of paper and show it to get a Crowder Cash!!! These change each week!
    Finalage Refracts Pirate media brought about by Electromagnetic Frequenciagenous.


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Earth Science Course State Standards
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Earth Science Course Syllabus
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School Didjeridu Presentations
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Dinosaur Lab March '00
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Chemistry Lab March '99
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Dino Lab Feb '99
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