Science - 8th-2911_per 6 Assignments

Packet Work Survey for Parents

1) This a LAB GRADE. We haven’t had many of them. It's going to have a bigger impact when this grade gets weighted with your other assignments.

2) The LAST 4 QUESTIONS of the GOOGLE FORM LAB SHEET are ASSESSMENT Questions. There are 4 of them. On the Lab Sheet, it’s counted as 1 for the lab itself. However, those same Assessment Questions are multipled by 4 and recorded in the Grade-book as an Exam since it’s checking for understanding (which is why we take tests, exams, quizzes) in the first place.

WEEK 9 = 3 PARTS:
1) Lessons
2) Lab Sheet Work
3) Assessment (Test)


3) Week 1 -3 PACKETS are MISSING from MANY of you! Upload them to the WEEK 1 - 3 ASSIGNMENT FOLDER in THIS Classroom ONLY.

If it's anywhere else, I'm not seeing it. You're missing out on earning more points and a potentially higher grade.

Take a few minutes to reflect back on this school year. We've had our ups. We've had our downs. We've definitely had our challenges.

Then, reflect on your participation this year as you complete the form below.

I give up. I have NO IDEA where most of you uploaded the pictures of your packet to.

Please add the photos to this folder. If you emailed them to me, and I gave you credit for it, then you're good. Don't worry about it.

If you see that I marked you as NOT turning in your packet for weeks 1-3, "Turn" In here.

As you’re working today, make sure that the titles of assignments in my Grade-book have been marked as either Turned In or that the points you earned are shown in Google Classroom. If the points are there, great! If it says Turned In, make sure the Google Doc, Google Form, drawing or photograph have been Uploaded to the assignment it belongs to. Several of you have marked things as Turned In, but there is NO Attachment. If the assignment is not attached, I can’t see it. If I can’t see it, I can’t read it. If I can’t read it, I can’t grade. If I can’t grade it, you won’t get credit or earn any points. In other words, you’ll earn a zero (0).

Make sure all assignments are attached in the Google Folder for the matching assignment. You can’t email it to me. I’ll never find it. I am getting anywhere from 25-100 or so emails daily. Most of the emails are asking the same question. Soooo...

I made a list of the most common questions and their answers. It’s listed under FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) at the top of your Google Classroom under the Classwork tab.

I’ve also attached edited recordings of some of our Meet Tutorials. They are also listed at the top below the FAQ’s under the Classwork tab. I will add any others I think will help you.

You have until 11:59pm tonight to Turn In ALL Assignments to EVERY Teacher. At midnight, the submission window will close and you will not receive any credit for things turned in after midnight.

I suggest you double check every class to ensure that you didn’t leave anything out.

Keep sending in your Distance Learning Assignments.

Keep Studying.

FINAL EXAM DUE DATE MOVED TO:
JUNE 3rd

Use the same site: NASA TV LIVE

ANYTHING "AFTER" ~ JUNE 3RD ~ WILL "NOT" BE ACCEPTED

ALL DISTANCE LEARNING ASSIGNMENTS means anything assigned during Quarantine.

All work that was assigned Before Quarantine is Long Gone and is No Longer Accepted.

Come “Sporty” ~> Earn 5 Extra Points!

We will be going over assignments, deadlines, and end of year project.

Be there... Dressed to Un-stress! 🤪

Tune in early to watch as they get ready. Complete the document and Turn In.

CODE = sportysporty

Dress the part, get 5 extra credit points!

Review ALL DIstance Learning Work:
* States of Matter
* Atoms & Molecules
* Physical & Chemical Changes
* Acids & Bases
* Periodic Table
* Chemical Reactions
* Chemical Bonds

We will be going over this week’s lessons

We will go over this week's lessons.
Remember: If you dress to the theme, you gain extra credit points just like we did at school.
(In this case, a picture of you as a baby OR something that a baby would have/need will count for extra credit.)

Use the Chemistry packet you picked up from school and completed during the first 3 weeks of school to answer the following questions.

We are only answering questions from this section today. I will be quizzing you on the other sections as the week progresses.

Activity 1:
Balancing Equations Practice 2 & 3 (20 pts)
Watch the YouTube video. It will help you review How to Balance Chemical Equations.
1. Balance the equations in your INB.
2. Write your answers on the worksheet.
3. Upload a picture of the work you did in your INB.
4. "Turn In" your answers to your teacher.

Activity 2:
"Exploration: Balancing Chemical Equations" Mini-Lab (38 pts)
1. Open the Google Form.
2. Open Kesler Science "Exploration: Balancing Chemical Equations" Mini-Lab
3. The Exploration will guide you through the Google Form. Every step in the Exploration matches up to the step on the Google Form.

Activity 3:
"Whodunnit - Balancing Chemical Equations" (17 pts)
1. Open the "Whodunnit" Slides.
2. Your job is to find the criminal, location of the crime, and the type of injury incurred by balancing equations and collecting clues on your way through the presentation to sort out the facts.
3. Everything you need to know is in the Slides. This slide series is interactive. This means you can write your answers directly in the slide presentation.

4. Good Luck, and Have Fun Eagles! The future depends on YOU!

1) There will be a Google Doc to go with this lesson.
2) Keep an eye for it.
[Remember: I can't write before I watch it too.]

Counts as Attendance Today too. EXTRA CREDIT for CRAZY HATS: ANYTHING worn on your head counts! YES... ANYTHING... Lamp shades, baskets, pots, empty containers... yes crazy hats are ok too! ;-) Hope to see you this afternoon!

We'll be working through the Periodic Table of the Elements! Be sure to have your textbook (the chart is inside the back cover) and your INB for notes.

Soooo... if you can't make it, let me know in this thread.

We’re moving into the final stretch. Only 4 1/2 weeks left of school. So, let’s have a little fun to help get us through some of the maybe not so fun... but... necessary stuff to know.

Thursday “Meet” @ 1:30pm - 2:00pm

For the next couple of weeks, Thursday Meets will have a Mini-Lesson AND also be Themed for Extra Credit! WAIT! Did somebody say EXTRA CREDIT?!?!?! Cooooool...!!! How much? Same as all of our other Spirit Day Extra Credit points.

This Thursday will be a “Crazy Hat Day” Virtual Tutorial on .... How to use, read, and calculate atoms on the Periodic Table of The Elements.

You see, several of you asked for a little help. So, let’s get you all over the rough spots together. If you know and understand these 12 things, you’ll be able to past your Chemistry Test 😱 easy peasy. Really. It’s cool. 😎👍🏼

Let’s talk about:
atomic numbers
chemical symbols
chemical names
atomic mass
protons
neutrons
electrons
elements
atoms
molecules
groups
periods

Week 7 [Lesson Plan 31-35]
Activity 1: Atoms Basic Building Blocks of Matter
1. Make a copy of the notes in your Google Doc. account.
2. Use the Power Point to take notes.
3. Turn in your notes to your teacher in your Google Classroom.
4. Draw the Atomic Ape-man (slide 14) in your composition book. Have your drawing ready to show your teacher during the online lesson.

Activity 2: WS: Structure of Atoms
1. Open a Google Doc. Title it “Structure of Atoms”
2. Number your Doc to match the worksheet.
3. Follow the instructions on the worksheet but place your answers in your Doc.
4. “Turn in” your Doc to your teacher in your Google Classroom.

Activity 3: The Power of the Periodic Table Scavenger Hunt
1. Make a copy of the notes in your Google Doc. account.
2. Use your textbook, Reading Essentials or Google to find the answers to each question.

This includes:
* Weeks 1 - 3 packet
* Weeks 4, 5, and 6 (Assignments given just after Spring Break through last Friday)
* Week 7 (The Assignment I gave for this Monday only)

Use the following instructions:

Answer all the questions in the worksheet attached.

Activity 1: Chapter 5 Combining Atoms and Molecules
Lesson 1 How Atoms form Compounds Worksheet or RE p. 53-58

Activity 2: Chapter 5 Combining Atoms and Molecules
Lesson 2 Forming Solids Worksheet or RE p. 59-62

Activity 3: Build me an atom.
Use the instructions provided as a guide and inspiration. If you have need help, email me. Make sure you include labels (as it says in the instructions), charges and the name of the atom.

1) Go to your Aeries Grade Book
2) I updated ALL assignments needed for this report card.
3) Check your grade and your work
4) Complete all missing and/or incomplete assignments.

(If you choose yes, I will be following up on it with you to see what area we need to work on. So, be sure to pay attention to your email these next few days.)

Activity 1: Chapter 8 Chemical Reactions
Lesson 2: Chemical Equations Worksheet [10 pts]

Activity 2: Chapter 8 Chemical Reactions
Lesson 3: Energy and chemical Change Worksheet [10 pts]

Activity 3: Chemistry in the Real World Scavenger Hunt [10 pts -> entered as a separate assignment]

Click the link attached to join the assignment.

Click the link attached to join the assignment. This is your attendance participation grade for today. In case it asks, the TEACHER CODE = CORDE1

Use the following instructions:

Answer all the questions in the worksheet attached.

Activity 1: Chapter 5 Combining Atoms and Molecules
Lesson 1 How Atoms form Compounds Worksheet or RE p. 53-58 [10 pts]

Activity 2: Chapter 5 Combining Atoms and Molecules
Lesson 2 Forming Solids Worksheet or RE p. 59-62 [10 pts]

Activity 3: Build me an atom. [10 pts] - Entered into Aeries as a separate assignment.]

April 23 ~

April 21 ~ Please answer. This will also serve as my attendance for today.

Answer all the questions in the worksheet attached.

Activity 1: Chapter 7 The Periodic Table and Physical Properties
Lesson 3 Physical properties and changes Worksheet or RE p. 85-88

Activity 2: Chapter 8 Chemical Reactions
Lesson 1 Chemical Properties and Changes Worksheet or RE p. 89-92

Activity 3: Foldable Chemical and physical properties and changes.

Hey Guys!       We're going to be using a SPECIAL 8th GRADE SCIENCE GOOGLE CLASSROOM for the next few weeks.       This site is for ALL 8th Graders (Cordes AND Barajas).         Please be sure to enter the code to join the class... AND... Please tell all your friends who have Mrs. Barajas to do the same and to tell their classmates as well.         We will be available to answer questions regarding the assignments for ANY 8th GRADER  from 7:30am - 3:30pm M - F.            JOIN THE CLASS              CODE = l2v67v2

If you have not completed this Technology Survey from the District, please do. You may either access the link below or from our website: rms.erusd.org

In preparation for our upcoming Socratic Seminar:
1. Read the handouts.
2. Highlight important / key points.
3. Annotate as you read.
4. Complete the slide questions as you go. You will need to make a copy of the slide show in order to be able to type on it.

8th Graders ~>     Socratic "MOCK" Seminar       1. In preparation for tomorrow, watch the following video clip on the Origin of Socratic Seminars.             https://youtu.be/nMn3DnyiO0w             2. Think about the following:             * Is it possible to have a gain with the loss of something else?             * Is it fair to profit from someone else's loss?        3. Write down your thoughts & ideas in your INB on the right page, next to where you've been taking your Socratic Seminar Notes.        4.Be prepared to explain your thoughts on the 2 questions listed here in question number 2.

Overview -
Research oil spill prevention & methods used for cleaning up oil contamination. Draw a diagram of the oil recovery system you used during our lab. Evaluate your system. Identify how to improve your system.

1. TERMINOLOGY (Define these words):
a) Archimedes' Principle
b) buoyancy
c) fluid
d) sorbents

2. RESEARCH: Write a 1-2 page paper summarizing your research on oil spill prevention and methods used for cleaning up oil contamination. Cite your sources. Your paper must include:
a) a photograph of the Exxon Valdez oil spill before any clean up methods were done
b) the Exxon Valdez oil spill being cleaned up
c) your oil spill before you cleaned it
d) your oil spill after you cleaned it

3. MODEL:
a) Insert a captioned photograph of your oil spill. [This means you have to add a caption underneath your photo to explain the image.]
b) Draw your oil spill clean-up system and explain your clean-up strategy.

4. DATA:
a) Insert a captioned photograph of your graduated cylinder showing the amount of oil and water that were removed from your oil spill.
b) Record, analyze, and interpret your test results in a paragraph or two.

5. CONCLUSION:
a) Write a summary of the task and what actually happened. It should include the purpose, a brief description of the test procedure, and explanation of results.

6. REFLECTION:
a) Think about your team's choice of methods and about the design of your oil spill clean-up system.
b) Complete the "Reflection" handout.

7. EVALUATION:
a) Think about your behavior and performance as a team member.
b) Complete the "Self-Evaluation Rubric."

8. GRADING:
a) You will be graded as an Individual and as a Team.
b) I will use the STEM Task Rubric to grade your Team.

1) Create a T-Chart comparing the 2 trouts listed above.
2) Include:
a) Habitat
b) Diet
c) Differences
d) Similarities
e) Life Cycle
f) Life Span
g) Interesting Facts
h) 3 Things YOU find that you'd like to know more about

1. On the right side of your INB, make 3 columns.
2. Label all 3 columns:
* Word
* Dictionary Definition
* Own Definition
3. Look up each word and write the dictionary definition.
* Dictionary Definition
copy the definition that fits habitats the best
4. Then, explain the definition in your own words.
* Own Definition
tell me in your own words what the word I gave you means

Project is Due As Follows:
* Design and Vehicle Check Point 1 = Dec. 4th [Wednesday] - Bring materials to work on your vehicle in class.
* Design and Vehicle Check Point 2 = Dec 6th [Friday]
* Vehicle Practice Field Test 1 on Testing Site = Dec 9th [Monday]
* Vehicle Modifications and Vehicle Practice Field Test 2 on Testing Site =
Dec 10th [Tuesday]
* Vehicle Modifications and Final Vehicle Practice Field Test 3 on Testing Site =
Dec 11th [Wednesday]
* Lab Report Draft Begins = Dec 12th [Thursday]
* Vehicle Check In and Official Vehicle Field Test on Testing Site = Dec 13th [Friday]
* Vehicle Reflection = Dec 16th [Monday]
* Type Lab Report during Class = Dec 16th [Monday]
* Lab Report Due = Dec 17th [Tuesday @ end of period]

Essential Question -
1. Which of Newton's Laws were used to move your vehicle?
2. How were these Laws able to move your vehicle?
3. Why are Newton's Laws important?
4. What was your major challenge when building the scooter?
What improvements did you or could you have made? How did those improvements help the performance of your scooter? If you didn’t get to make improvements, how do you think you could have improved your scooter?

Chapter 1 Test Tomorrow (Th. Nov 21) -    REVIEW All notes, Q & A’s, and Test Review Q & A from today.      REMEMBER ... You may use your INB during the test. Make sure your notes are complete. 

It's time for you to review Newton's 1st & 2nd Laws of Motion. When you have completed each game, and you see you have passed the review, take a screenshot of your game and upload it here.

As you play the games in the links (attached), be sure to take notes in your INB.
Write a Reflection Paragraph which explains your difficulties, successes, and challenges with this assignment!

For EACH Video
1. Write the Title.
2. Write and Define the Key Vocabulary Words given [Under the Green Play Video Button]
3. Draw and Label (use arrows) all diagrams.
4. Color all forces a different color.

Need more practice before you "Test Yourself"? Go for it! When you think you can pass the test ->

Test ->
1. Take the Test.
2. Screenshot your results.
3. Upload your results!

Have FUN! Learn LOTS!!! :-D

Force & Motion
Newton's 1st Law
Gravity & Inertia
Newton's 2nd Law      

CW >     C1: Motion Vocabulary - [Textbook]      Define all 15 words   HW >    Finish Measurement Illustrated Notes / Slides from last week [See Google Classroom]

DRAW EACH picture EXACTLY as you see it.
Keep it NEAT!!!!
COLOR CODE EVERYTHING!

1) Watch and take notes on the Kahn Academy Video. Be sure to draw the examples. Label and color your drawings.      

Kahn Academy: Mass & Weight  

2) Work your way through the Metric Length PowerPoint, and write the questions and answers in your INB, or Print Out the worksheet, complete the problems, and cut and paste it into your INB.

Bill Nye: Measurement (Video)

[Review the metric system notes you copied in class.]    
Know:       Units in  - meters, grams, liters
Be able to convert within units  

Use the draft we created together in class along with your notes to type up a final copy of the lab report.

1. Open your INB to the beginning of our measurement section.
2. On the page that you wrote the word "Measurement" across the middle of the page (the one that begins our chapter on measurement...
Draw (or Print Out and Glue) the Chart below into your INB on the left page.

7th/8th Gr Science Supply List   8th Grade Syllabus  

INBs are being graded tomorrow.
Be sure to open the attached Google Doc.
The assignments in the Google Doc are in the order they should be in your book.
Don't forget to decorate your Inside cover page.

* Finish writing your first name on your name plate.
* If you have the same last name as someone else in this class, please include the first letter of your last name as well.
* Add drawings of things you like around your name (ie. food, instruments you play, things you do for fun, etc)