Yesterday we started the evolution unit. We took notes to overview what this unit will be about. We also did activity 89 which was a reading on the extinct mammoth and endangered Asian elephant. Homework was to have your evolution unit cover page complete and to complete the activity 89 analysis questions.
Today in class we did activity 91- fossilized footprints. (obj: SWBAT make inferences based on their fossil footprint analysis) Homework is the complete the analysis questions for activity 91.
003- we had advisory so work on the analysis questions and we will finish card 3 on Thursday. (I will miss groups 002 and 003 tomorrow for SBAC and I miss group 001 on Thursday)
Intro to Evolution Notes
activity 91: fossilized footprints
activity 89: Here today, gone tomorrow
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Solar System Unit Test Tomorrow
BIG test tomorrow, everyone. STUDY please!
Today we worked on and went over review sheet part 1 during class and homework tonight is review sheet part 2.
Test tomorrow, Harlem field trip Friday. Evolution unit starts Monday.
Good Luck!
Solar System Review Part 1 - - - - ANSWER KEY
Solar System Review part 2 - - - - ANSWER KEY
Today we worked on and went over review sheet part 1 during class and homework tonight is review sheet part 2.
Test tomorrow, Harlem field trip Friday. Evolution unit starts Monday.
Good Luck!
Solar System Review Part 1 - - - - ANSWER KEY
Solar System Review part 2 - - - - ANSWER KEY
Monday, April 21, 2014
Philosophical Chairs Prep
Hi Everyone-
Welcome Back to Quarter 4! 44 days left in 8th grade!
Today the objective was SWBAT explain advantages/disadvantages of types of space exploration. We read the activity 97 role play and filled out a pro/con chart for the advantages and disadvantages of piloted vs. unpiloted missions.
Tomorrow we are doing philosophical chairs.
Prepare your graphic organizer (On WS) and write a claim for whichever mission you support. Research and prepare convincing arguments using stats and quotes. Also write bullet points on the index card (one side for one mission, the other on the back) so you are knowledgeable on both issues. Mediators, make up some prompting questions to ask the class.
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Rest of the Week
Many of you have mentioned that you will be out of town for Thursday and Friday of this week, so below you will find what you will be missing.
I will post the notebook check after school on Friday. If you are absent, you are responsible for getting these assignments to me the Monday after break.
Tuesday night's HW: complete activity 93 colored topographical map we worked on in class and complete the activity 93 analysis questions. Notebook quiz Friday
Wednesday:
During class, you will be given a notebook check overview with what should be in your binder. We will complete activity 94 using remote sensing image cards. Analysis and classwork must be completed for Thursday. (if absent Wed- search google images for surface pictures of Venus, Earth, and Mars landforms and compare and contrast them since you will not have the SEPUP cards)
Notebook Checklist
Activity 94
Thursday:
We will be completing activity 95 which is a gravity line graph. All you will need to complete this is the online textbook (posted on right- username and password changed to stamfordps678 and student!) and graph paper.
Friday:
Notebook Quiz and create 10 questions that can be used on a Solar System Unit Study Guide. The test will be the Thursday after break.
Lots of information!
Have a wonderful Spring Break!
I will post the notebook check after school on Friday. If you are absent, you are responsible for getting these assignments to me the Monday after break.
Tuesday night's HW: complete activity 93 colored topographical map we worked on in class and complete the activity 93 analysis questions. Notebook quiz Friday
Wednesday:
During class, you will be given a notebook check overview with what should be in your binder. We will complete activity 94 using remote sensing image cards. Analysis and classwork must be completed for Thursday. (if absent Wed- search google images for surface pictures of Venus, Earth, and Mars landforms and compare and contrast them since you will not have the SEPUP cards)
Notebook Checklist
Activity 94
Thursday:
We will be completing activity 95 which is a gravity line graph. All you will need to complete this is the online textbook (posted on right- username and password changed to stamfordps678 and student!) and graph paper.
Friday:
Notebook Quiz and create 10 questions that can be used on a Solar System Unit Study Guide. The test will be the Thursday after break.
Lots of information!
Have a wonderful Spring Break!
Monday, April 7, 2014
Activity 92
Monday:
Today in class we updated our portfolios, changed seats for 4th quarter, and worked on activity 92: the sun and stars. Check out the Universe "Life and Death of a Star" video- it's awesome.
handout below:
Activity 92 and 93
Life and Death of a Star video
HW: finish activity 92 analysis questions 1-7 on WS
we will be doing activity 93 in class tomorrow
Today in class we updated our portfolios, changed seats for 4th quarter, and worked on activity 92: the sun and stars. Check out the Universe "Life and Death of a Star" video- it's awesome.
handout below:
Activity 92 and 93
Life and Death of a Star video
HW: finish activity 92 analysis questions 1-7 on WS
we will be doing activity 93 in class tomorrow
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
3rd Quarter Closes Friday!
Make sure you've checked Engrade and you know if you're missing any work. Friday is the last day. The QUIZ we take on Friday will be our first grade of the last quarter! It will cover solar system activities 85-91.
Recent Activities:
Side Note:
This month has a very special event that happens pretty rarely. We will be able to view a total lunar eclipse for about 78 minutes on the night of April 15th. More information and a live webcast is available by clicking the picture below.
Recent Activities:
- Activity 91 - Scaling Sizes of Planets
- Activity 90 - Drawing the Solar System
- Activity 86 - Space Pictures
- Solar System Notebook Check
Side Note:
This month has a very special event that happens pretty rarely. We will be able to view a total lunar eclipse for about 78 minutes on the night of April 15th. More information and a live webcast is available by clicking the picture below.
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