P3 8th Grade Science-Period 3 Assignments

Use the rubric in the Rube Packet to prepare your presentation. Each group should have a slide show and each partner needs to make and present at least 2 slides. There are 8 parts required so you can divide them up evenly. Put your name on your slides.

Check the Rube packet for the Blueprint rubric. You will have class time Wed. to work on presentations and blueprints, but you will likely need to work on the blueprint for HW if you want the best grade possible. 

Blueprints will be handed in before you leave Wed.

On Monday/Tuesday you will present the final operation of your machine. You will be given approx. 20 min at the start of class to get your project out and set up, then you will demonstrate how it works to the class. This is worth 90 product points!!!

It's an ALL period day, so each class will be 50 min long. You will have approx. 40 min to build. Plan accordingly. Do something for HW.

At the end of the Rube Packet is a copy of the contract (you were also given one in class). Read the packet. Have a parent read the packet. Sign the contract and return after Spring Break.

Review your work/textbook, your notebook pages, and the SLO's. You may create an EBS and earn up to 5 bonus points towards your test. Your EBS must be 1 page minimum and include as much information as possible about the topic.

Research a substance that is a synthetic version of a natural substance. Start by looking for either a fiber, a food, a medicine, or a fuel. Use the attached graphic organizer to record what you learn.

Use the online Gizmo to complete this electronic worksheet.

Make a RAP chart and show work for all problems.

This will cover notebook pages 78-104.

Use the PhET website to complete the worksheet from class.

This test is worth 24 points. You can make an ESB to help you study. You should also review the SLO's, notebook pages & workbook pages. We will spend some time reviewing on Mon/Tues.

Take a picture of the model of your compound. Digitally label each atom in the picture. Upload the picture to this assignment.

Work with your partners to design a scene for a movie. Each scene should contain 4 special effects, one per partner (if there are less than 4 partners just make one special effect each). There should be 2 special effects which involve chemical changes and 2 that involve physical changes. Use this rubric as your guide. DO YOUR BEST WORK. These will be displayed in the hallway.

Study the 11 words from Topic 6 Lesson 1 for this quiz. It will be multiple choice on Formative.

Make a hand-written External Brain Sheet (1 page min, 2 page max). You will not be able to use it on the test but you can earn up to 5 points of extra credit (Product category).

This test will cover Topics 7 & 8 from our work/textbook and associated notebook pages. IF you know you will be absent on Thursday and/or Friday you should make arrangements to take the test BEFORE your absence. Please see me to coordinate. We will spend some class time next week reviewing for the test.

Make a hand-written External Brain Sheet (1 page min, 2 page max). You will not be able to use it on the test but you can earn up to 5 points of extra credit (Product category).

Review Topic 8 (all 3 lessons) and notebook pages 75-80.

Use the Venn Diagram on notebook p. 80 to take notes from this simulation.

This covers notebook pages 62-77

This quiz will cover Lessons 1 & 2 as well as the notebook pages 70-77.

This is in the new Segment 3 workbook

While you are waiting for your water to heat/cool, finish these notes.

Use p. 63 in your notebook to complete this activity.

First, you need to enroll in my Gizmo class. Use the attached handout to help you do this. Use your school username/password. You can get to Gizmos through Clever. 

Then, you need to complete the Gizmo called 'Circuits'. There is an electronic worksheet that guides you through the gizmo. Complete the worksheet and then turn it in on GC.

Use the attached instructions to help you find some materials to build your bot out of. You can also bring markers or colored pencils. I will have some materials in class but can not allow you to take all of them, so bringing your own will ensure that you can take your bot home.

-Make an EBS (External Brain Sheet) and earn +5 extra points. You can NOT use the EBS on the test but it will help you to study. Your EBS needs to be handwritten and at least 1 full page. 

-Use the Jeopardy Review to help you study, but you also need to review the text/workbook, your notebook, and the SLO's.

This notebook check will cover pages 38-53. Page 42 is BLANK so there are 15 pages total. Each page is worth 1 point. In order to get 1 point per page, you must have the correct assignment on that page and it should be completed (there may be a few exceptions to this).

Use these instructions to write your CER in your notebook.

-Do the BrainPop E/M Spectrum video vocab.
-Do the Wavestown worksheet (fill in the chart at bottom & then label each place in the picture where the different types of radiation can be found).

Read and answer ALL questions.

-Do the BrainPop E/M Spectrum video vocab.
-Do the Wavestown worksheet (fill in the chart at bottom & then label each place in the picture where the different types of radiation can be found).

Watch the video and complete the quiz on the handout from class.

Use this article and video to answer the questions for Part 1 of the lab.

Use the University of Colorado PhET simulator to complete this assignment. BE CAREFUL with the volume on your headphones. DO NOT damage your ears.

Review text/workbook pages 10-26 
AND
Notebook pages 38-44 (pages 38, 39 & 40 are due Wed)

This is in your new text/workbook (Segment 3). Read and answer ALL questions.

Use the attached rubric to complete your free-body diagram of your egg car design.

Test will cover Topics 1 & 2. Review SLO's, work/textbook, and notebook. This is a Product grade.

Notebook Check will cover pages 1-36. You will get 1 point for each page that has the correct assignment in the correct place. All pages must be completed. 

We will discuss both of these assignments in class on Monday/Tuesday.

Review workbook pages 12-27.
Review Student Learning Objectives.
Review notebook pages 14-15.

Read and answer ALL questions.

Use this to help you complete the lab and questions in your notebook.

Use p. 19 in your science notebook to take these notes. 
You should take 1-2 bullet points per slide.

Review Text/workbook pages 52-67. 
Review Student Learning Objectives.
Review Notebook pages 12-15.
This is a PRODUCT grade.

Read pages 52-67 in your text/workbook. Answer EVERY question that gives you space for a response. You can ignore the questions/prompts that tell you to write in your 'science notebook'.

Use the index card Mr. Kinsella gave out in class to create your Who I Am Card.

Read and sign the class syllabus. Get your parents to read and sign the syllabus.

Use these instructions to complete your index card. 

Bring in a selfie to put on the front of your card.