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February 17, 2018 Saturday
I will no longer be updating this website. Thank you for supporting this page. I wish every student and parent who visit this page all the best in your adventure to learning the concepts of Middle School Science together. If you want to know more about my current adventures, please visit my page at jennysoriano.com
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Ms. Jenny Soriano
February 17, 2018 Saturday
Please see Science curriculum below.
END OF 8th Grade Science Class
Past Weekly Class Plans
Week 39: 8th Grade Class Field Trip
Week 38 (May 22 - 25, 2017) - Grade 8 Finals Week
Week 37 (May 15 - 19, 2017)
Week 36 (May 08 - 12 2017)
Week 35 (May 01 - 05 2017)
Week 34 (April 24 - 28, 2017) Week 32 (Apr 10 - 12, 2017)
Week 31 (Apr 10 - 12, 2017)
Week 31 (Apr 3 - 7, 2017)
Week 30 (March 27 - 30, 2017)
Week 28 - 29: (Mar 13 -17; Mar 20-24, 2017):
Week 27 Mar 6 -10, 2017:
Week 26 Feb 27 - Mar 3, 2017:
Week 25 Feb 20 - 24, 2017:
Week 24 Feb 13 - 17, 2017:
HW: Define the vocabulary words on page 205.
Guide Activities:
Page 206: Do the Math and Assess your understanding
Page 210: Cooking with Chemistry
Page 211: Assess your Understanding
Chemical Solutions (Click to open animation)
Mixtures and Solutions Video
Week 15 Dec 12 - 16 Topics:
Week 14 Homework:
a. List of Materials
b. Identified Variables
c. Procedure (should not be less than 9 steps)
d. Completed data table or chart from the experiment
e. Conclusion (should not be less than 3 sentences)
f. Application (should not be less than 3 sentences)
2. Pictures of experiment (should include a picture of the student as he/she conducts the experiment)
Week 13 Virtual Laboratory Activity: (Use INTERNET EXPLORER to open the activity links below)
1. Virtual Laboratory: What Properties Do Elements Have?
2. Write your completed data table and answer the questions on your activity paper.
For Week 13: Science Investigative Report Instructions:
a. List of Materials
b. Identified Variables
c. Procedure (should not be less than 9 steps)
d. Completed data table or chart from the experiment
e. Conclusion (should not be less than 3 sentences)
f. Application (should not be less than 3 sentences)
2. Pictures of experiment (should include a picture of the student as he/she conducts the experiment)
Week 12 Nov 21 - 23 Topics:
Week 11 Nov 14 - Nov 18 Topics:
Week 10 Nov 7 - 11 Topics:
Week 9 Oct 31-Nov 4:
Week 9 TOPICS (Note: Bring calculator and separate Science composition notebooks at ALL Science class time):
Week 8 Oct 24-28:
Week 7 Oct 17-21:
For Week 6 Oct 11-14:
Weeks 1-5 Science Progress Report Content:
For Week 5 Oct 3:
Week 4 Sep 26:
Note: Elements of the Periodic Table (Video)
Homework for Week 4 Sep 26:
Homework for Week 3 Sep 19:
Week 2 Sep 12 Topic Outline:
Homework for Week 2 Sep 12:
Week 38 (May 22 - 25, 2017) - Grade 8 Finals Week
- Practice Tests:
- Nature of Physical Science
- Classification of Matter
- Particle Model
- Properties of Atoms and the Periodic Table
- Compounds and Mixtures
- Chemical Reactions
- Newton's Laws of Motion
- Acceleration
- Forces
- Forms of Energy
- Work
- Conduction, Convection, Radiation
- Waves
- Electromagnetic Waves
Week 37 (May 15 - 19, 2017)
- Properties of Waves (Slideplayer Powerpoint); Practice Test
- What is the Electromagnetic Spectrum (Virtual Lab)
- Electromagnetic Spectrum Lab Sheet
Week 36 (May 08 - 12 2017)
- Newton's Third Law of Motion: Concept; Self-Quiz; Practice Test
- The Science of NFL Football
- The Nature of Force Slideplayer
- Gravity Animation
- Virtual Lab Task: What are the Characteristics of Waves?
Week 35 (May 01 - 05 2017)
- What is Newton's 2nd Law of Motion (Virtual Lab)
- Journal Question for the Virtual Lab
- Forces (Powerpoint Slide Reference)
- Topic Coverage for Test on May 09 Tuesday: Types of Forces
Week 34 (April 24 - 28, 2017) Week 32 (Apr 10 - 12, 2017)
Week 31 (Apr 10 - 12, 2017)
- Week 32: Grade 8 Homework Task (Email Address required, if you do not have a google mail, create one)
- Review Previous Topics:
- What is the relationship between work, force and distance?
- How do the insulation properties of various materials compare?
- Forced Air Heating System (Animation)
Week 31 (Apr 3 - 7, 2017)
- 4th Quarter Biweekly Test 1 is on April 4, 2017 (Tuesday)
- Coverage: Chapter 11 Lesson 1 Temperature, Thermal Energy and Heat starts at p.374; Lesson 2 starts at p.378.
- Bring your Science Fair Display Boards
- How Does Thermal Energy Affect the State of Substance? (CLICK GREEN TEXT TO OPEN THE LINK)
- Review Previous Topics:
- This Week's Topics
- Speed and Acceleration
- Motion and Speed Practice Test
Week 30 (March 27 - 30, 2017)
- Guide to this week's Science Fair requirements and guide.
- Bring your Science Fair Display Boards this week
- This Week's Topics:
- Review: Energy Transformation (Animation)
- How is energy converted from one form to another?
- What is the relationship between work, force and distance?
- How do the insulation properties of various materials compare?
- Forced Air Heating System (Animation)
- 4th Quarter Biweekly Test 1 is on April 4, 2017 (Tuesday)
- Coverage: Chapter 11 Lesson 1 Temperature, Thermal Energy and Heat starts at p.374; Lesson 2 starts at p.378.
Week 28 - 29: (Mar 13 -17; Mar 20-24, 2017):
- Guide to this week's Science Fair requirements and guide.
- This Week's Topics: Chapter 11 Lesson 1 Temperature, Thermal Energy and Heat starts at p.374
- Bill Nye Videos: Heat
- Homework for Week 29 (March 20 - 24): (On your Science notebooks, refer to Chap 11 Lesson 2, starts at p.378)
- Describe how temperature is measured.
- Identify three ways in which heat is transferred.
- Explain how heat is transferred in the troposphere
- Reminder: Science Fair Display Boards are due this week (March 20 -24)
Week 27 Mar 6 -10, 2017:
- Guide to this week's Science Fair requirements and guide.
- Biweekly Test 4: March 7 Tuesday
- Topic Coverage: Ch10 Lesson 3 and Ch9 Lesson 1 (See Study Guide on p.364 and p.336 for Vocabulary and Key Concepts)
- This Week's Topics:
- Chap 9 Lesson 1 Work and Power p.308
- Homework for Week 28 (March 13 - 17):
- Define the vocabulary list from Lessons 1 Temperature, Thermal Energy and Heat, Lesson 2Transfer of Heat (Study Guide page 386)
Week 26 Feb 27 - Mar 3, 2017:
- Guide to this week's Science Fair requirements and guide.
- Due this week for Science Fair Requirement: (1) Abstract (2) Data Analysis and Conclusion: 20% Lab Report Grade
- This Week's Topics:
- Chap 10 Lesson 3 Energy Transformations and Conservation p.358;
- Chap 9 Lesson 1 Work and Power p.308
- See Study Guide on Chap 10 Lesson 3 p.364 and Chap 9 Lesson 1 p.336 (for Vocabulary and Key Concepts)
- Biweekly Test 4: March 7 Tuesday
- Topic Coverage: Ch10 Lesson 3 and Ch9 Lesson 1 (See Study Guide on p.364 and p.336 for Vocabulary and Key Concepts)
Week 25 Feb 20 - 24, 2017:
- Guide to this week's Science Fair requirements and guide
- Feb 21 Bi-Weekly Test: What is Energy, Forms of Energy
- Test Coverage: Ch10 Lessons 1-2, For Vocabulary and Key Concepts, See Study Guide: page 364
- Next Topic: Ch10 Lesson 3: Energy Transformations and Conservation, See Study Guide on p.364 (for Vocabulary and Key Concepts)
Week 24 Feb 13 - 17, 2017:
- Read to understand the guide to creating graphs.
- Copy and answer questions 1-8 to your Science lesson notebook. (Click here to download file)
- Topics for Week 24 Feb 13 - 17, 2017:
- Week 23 Feb 6 - February 10, 2017
- Week 22 Jan 30 - February 3, 2017 Catholic Schools Week (Schedule)
- Week 21 Jan 23- 27, 2017
- Topic: Acids and Bases in Solutions, Chapters 6.3- 6.4, See Study Guide on page 224 for Vocabulary Words
- Virtual Lab Task: How is the solubility of compound determined?
- Solutions: Review Test
- Acids and Bases Test
- Week 20 Jan 17- 19, 2017
- 1. Review "Concentration and Solubility"
2. 3rd Quarter Test 1 on Chapters 6.1-62, Study Guide page 224.
- Week 19 Jan 09 - 13, 2017 (Review of Week 16 Dec 19 - 23 Topics)
- Lesson 6.2 Concentration and Solubility (Reference: Pages 205 - 211)
HW: Define the vocabulary words on page 205.
Guide Activities:
Page 206: Do the Math and Assess your understanding
Page 210: Cooking with Chemistry
Page 211: Assess your Understanding
Chemical Solutions (Click to open animation)
Mixtures and Solutions Video - Week 18 Jan 04 - 07, 2017 (Science Fair Prep: Topic Selection and Resource Summary Discussion)
- Week 17 Dec 26 - 30, 2017 (School Holiday)
- Week 16 Dec 19 - 23 Topics
HW: Define the vocabulary words on page 205.
Guide Activities:
Page 206: Do the Math and Assess your understanding
Page 210: Cooking with Chemistry
Page 211: Assess your Understanding
Chemical Solutions (Click to open animation)
Mixtures and Solutions Video
Week 15 Dec 12 - 16 Topics:
- (Open the link using INTERNET EXPLORER) Virtual Laboratory: How is the Solubility of Compound Determined?
- Week 14 Topic Review: Lesson 1 Understanding Solutions
- Week 15 Topic: Lesson 2 Concentration and Solubility
- Reference: See Study Guide on Page 224 for Vocabulary List
Week 14 Homework:
- In preparation for the Science Fair on April 27, 2017 (please mark your calendars), please conduct a trial science investigative report from a selection of common science fair topics (see list).
- Complete a data sheet (pages 3-4 of W12 Science Investigative Data Guide file, it says pages 10 and 11 on the print).
- The Science Investigative Report should include the following:
a. List of Materials
b. Identified Variables
c. Procedure (should not be less than 9 steps)
d. Completed data table or chart from the experiment
e. Conclusion (should not be less than 3 sentences)
f. Application (should not be less than 3 sentences)
2. Pictures of experiment (should include a picture of the student as he/she conducts the experiment)
- Place completed work (Data Sheet and Printed pictures) on a any colored data folder (see sample here).
- Due Monday, Dec 05, 2016 Week 14 (FOR STUDENTS WHO DID NOT TURN IN WORK in WeeK 13)
Week 13 Virtual Laboratory Activity: (Use INTERNET EXPLORER to open the activity links below)
1. Virtual Laboratory: What Properties Do Elements Have?
2. Write your completed data table and answer the questions on your activity paper.
For Week 13: Science Investigative Report Instructions:
- In preparation for the Science Fair on April 27, 2017 (please mark your calendars), please conduct a trial science investigative report from a selection of common science fair topics (see list).
- Complete a data sheet (pages 3-4 of W12 Science Investigative Data Guide file, it says pages 10 and 11 on the print).
- The Science Investigative Report should include the following:
a. List of Materials
b. Identified Variables
c. Procedure (should not be less than 9 steps)
d. Completed data table or chart from the experiment
e. Conclusion (should not be less than 3 sentences)
f. Application (should not be less than 3 sentences)
2. Pictures of experiment (should include a picture of the student as he/she conducts the experiment)
- Place completed work (Data Sheet and Printed pictures) on a any colored data folder (see sample here).
- Due Monday, Dec 05, 2016 Week 14 (FOR STUDENTS WHO DID NOT TURN IN WORK in WeeK 13)
Week 12 Nov 21 - 23 Topics:
- Chapter 3 Lesson 3-4: Metals, Nonmetals and Metalloids, Study Guide and Vocabulary List on Physical Science Textbook, page 114.
- Preparation for Science Fair 2017 (April 27, 2017)
Week 11 Nov 14 - Nov 18 Topics:
- Organizing the Elements and Metals, Lessons 2-3, Chapter 3: Study Guide and Vocabulary List on Physical Science Textbook, page 118.
- Developing the Periodic Table Video
- Periodic Table of Elements Interactive
Week 10 Nov 7 - 11 Topics:
- Introduction to Atoms, Lesson 1, Chapter 3: Study Guide and Vocabulary List on Physical Science Textbook, page 118.
- Bill Nye Atoms and Molecules
Week 9 Oct 31-Nov 4:
Week 9 TOPICS (Note: Bring calculator and separate Science composition notebooks at ALL Science class time):
- Class 1: How Are Changes in Energy and Matter Related (pages 26-27 Science Textbook)
- Class 2: Laboratory Experiment on Conservation of Mass
- Class 3: 2nd Quarter Test 1
Week 8 Oct 24-28:
- Homework: Review the guide here and prepare for another round of Measuring Matter experiment. (Reference: Pages 14 - 19, Physical Science Textbook)
- Review: Physical and Chemical Changes
- Week 8 TOPICS
- (Note: Bring calculator and separate Science composition notebooks at ALL Science class time)
- Class 1: Laboratory Experiment on Measurement of Volume and Calculation of Density
- Class 2: Lesson on Types of Chemical Change and Conservation of Mass (pages 24 -25 Science Textbook)
- Class 3: Laboratory Experiment on Conservation of Mass
- Class 4: Lesson on How Are Changes in Energy and Matter Related (pages 26-27 Science Textbook)
Week 7 Oct 17-21:
- Lesson Review Guide: Complete Q1-Q4; Q8-Q10; Q15-Q17, pages 31-32 Physical Science Textbook.
- Test 3 on Oct. 18 (Tuesday): Coverage: Science Notes in Week 5-6, Key Words: Matter; Physical Property, Chemical Property, Element, Compound, Mixture, Physical Change, Chemical Change
- Resource Video: Bill Nye: Chemical Reactions
- Next Topic: Chapter 1 Lesson 3 (Measuring Matter), Reference: Pages 14 - 19, Physical Science Textbook; Classwork: Questions 11-14, page 32. Vocabulary: See Study Guide Lesson 3, Page 30.
For Week 6 Oct 11-14:
- Week 6 Topic: Atoms and the Periodic Table (Please see Study Guide, page 114).
- Week 6 Due Classwork: Investigation Plan for M&M Experiment
Weeks 1-5 Science Progress Report Content:
- Classwork and Homework: 10%
- Project on Element Cube: 10%
- Laboratory Report on Investigation Plan for M&M Experiment: 20%
- Test 1 & 2: 60%
- Identifying Common Laboratory Equipment
- Spongebob Safety (Identifying Safety Procedures in the Laboratory)
- Investigation Plan: Comparing Heights
- Physical Science Textbook HW p.7
- Classifying Phases of Matter (Notebook)
- 1st 20 Elements of the Periodic Table (Notebook)
For Week 5 Oct 3:
- Quiz on Oct 4 Tuesday: (Coverage: Classifying Matter: pages 8-11; 1st 20 elements and their properties: pages 82-85).
- Element Cube Due Oct 4 Tuesday: Element Cube Grade Criteria
Week 4 Sep 26:
Note: Elements of the Periodic Table (Video)
Homework for Week 4 Sep 26:
- Quiz on Monday, Sep 26 (See reference below)
- Week 4 TOPIC: Chap 1 Lesson 2 (Classifying Matter)
Homework for Week 3 Sep 19:
- Read pages 6-7 of your Physical Science book and answer all the questions on page 7 (Frozen Fruit Bar; Charcoal Briquettes; Apply It; Assess your understanding).
- Next Topic: Properties of Matter (Interactive Game), Properties of Matter (Concept)
- Update: Quiz on Monday, Sep 26: (Coverage: Laboratory equipment, Laboratory Safety Procedures, Scientific Method, Planning an Experiment, Chap 1: Lesson 1, pages 4-7; Chap 1: Lesson 1, pp. 41,43,45).
Week 2 Sep 12 Topic Outline:
- Scientific Method (Video)
- What is a Scientist?
- Introduction to Matter
Homework for Week 2 Sep 12:
- Identify the 24 pieces of Laboratory Equipment - 24 equipment.
- Describe the purpose of each laboratory equipment.
- Add 10 more that is not found on No. 1.