P6 8th Grade Science-Period 6 Assignments

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HW: Rube Goldberg Contract in Google Classroom

HW: Rube Goldberg Contract

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.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Thursday, April 4 3:31 PM

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HW: Read 9.3 (pp. 30-37) in Google Classroom

HW: Read 9.3 (pp. 30-37)

Created by Kevin Kinsella: Thursday, March 28 3:30 PM

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Topic 9 TEST in Google Classroom

Topic 9 TEST

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.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Thursday, March 28 3:30 PM

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HW: Read 9.3 (pp. 30-37) in Google Classroom

HW: Read 9.3 (pp. 30-37)

Created by Kevin Kinsella: Thursday, March 28 3:30 PM

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Topic 9 TEST in Google Classroom

Topic 9 TEST

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.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Thursday, March 28 3:30 PM

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Topic 9 Review and Assess (pp. 38-39) in Google Classroom

Topic 9 Review and Assess (pp. 38-39)

Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, April 2 12:30 PM

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Natural vs. Synthetic in Google Classroom

Natural vs. Synthetic

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.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, April 2 3:32 PM

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HW: Read T9L2 (pp. 22-28) in Google Classroom

HW: Read T9L2 (pp. 22-28)

Created by Kevin Kinsella: Monday, March 25 9:31 AM

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Ernest Rutherford Bio in Google Classroom

Ernest Rutherford Bio

Read the biography of Ernest Rutherford then answer questions 1-6. Upload your doc to this assignment when done. 
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Friday, March 29 3:29 PM

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Ernest Rutherford Bio in Google Classroom

Ernest Rutherford Bio

Read the biography of Ernest Rutherford then answer questions 1-6. Upload your doc to this assignment when done. 
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Friday, March 29 3:29 PM

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Ernest Rutherford Bio in Google Classroom

Ernest Rutherford Bio

Read the biography of Ernest Rutherford then answer questions 1-6. Upload your doc to this assignment when done. 
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Friday, March 29 3:29 PM

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Gizmo: Chemical Changes in Google Classroom

Gizmo: Chemical Changes

Use the online Gizmo to complete this electronic worksheet.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, March 26 12:31 PM

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Notebook Check in Google Classroom

Notebook Check

This will cover notebook pages 78-104.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Monday, March 18 9:31 AM

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Notebook Check in Google Classroom

Notebook Check

This will cover notebook pages 78-104.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Monday, March 18 9:31 AM

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Finish Notebook p. 104 Balancing Equations in Google Classroom

Finish Notebook p. 104 Balancing Equations

Make a RAP chart and show work for all problems.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Wednesday, March 20 9:31 AM

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PhET Balancing Equations in Google Classroom

PhET Balancing Equations

Use the PhET website to complete the worksheet from class.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Friday, March 15 12:28 PM

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PhET Balancing Equations in Google Classroom

PhET Balancing Equations

Use the PhET website to complete the worksheet from class.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Friday, March 15 12:28 PM

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Topic 6 TEST in Google Classroom

Topic 6 TEST

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. 
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Friday, March 8 3:30 PM

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Special Effects Storyboard in Google Classroom

Special Effects Storyboard

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.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Friday, March 8 12:28 PM

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Special Effects Storyboard in Google Classroom

Special Effects Storyboard

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.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Friday, March 8 12:28 PM

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Read T6 L2 & L3 (pp. 22-38) in Google Classroom

Read T6 L2 & L3 (pp. 22-38)

Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, March 5 3:29 PM

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Read T6 L2 & L3 (pp. 22-38) in Google Classroom

Read T6 L2 & L3 (pp. 22-38)

Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, March 5 3:29 PM

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QUIZ: T6 L1 & L2 in Google Classroom

QUIZ: T6 L1 & L2

Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, March 5 3:29 PM

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QUIZ: T6 L1 & L2 in Google Classroom

QUIZ: T6 L1 & L2

Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, March 5 3:29 PM

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Mighty Molecules in Google Classroom

Mighty Molecules

Take a picture of the model of your compound. Digitally label each atom in the picture. Upload the picture to this assignment.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, March 5 3:29 PM

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Mighty Molecules in Google Classroom

Mighty Molecules

Take a picture of the model of your compound. Digitally label each atom in the picture. Upload the picture to this assignment.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, March 5 3:29 PM

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T6L1 Vocabulary QUIZ in Google Classroom

T6L1 Vocabulary QUIZ

Study the 11 words from Topic 6 Lesson 1 for this quiz. It will be multiple choice on Formative.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, February 27 12:30 PM

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T7 & T8 TEST in Google Classroom

T7 & T8 TEST

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.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Thursday, February 1 3:28 PM

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T7 & T8 TEST in Google Classroom

T7 & T8 TEST

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.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Thursday, February 1 3:28 PM

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EBS for test in Google Classroom

EBS for 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).
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, February 6 9:26 AM

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Jeopardy Reviews for T7 & T8 in Google Classroom

Jeopardy Reviews for T7 & T8

One of these games is for Topics 6 and 7 so you should ONLY study the last 2 categories that cover T7. 

The other game is titled 'Thermal Energy' and covers T8. Study the whole thing. 
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Wednesday, February 7 3:27 PM

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HW: Finish notebook pages 69, 81, 82, & 83.  in Google Classroom

HW: Finish notebook pages 69, 81, 82, & 83.

Finish labeling, sketching, and coloring these pages. I will check them during the test on Friday. 
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Wednesday, February 7 3:27 PM

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Read T8 L1&2 (pp. 78-92) in Google Classroom

Read T8 L1&2 (pp. 78-92)

Created by Kevin Kinsella: Wednesday, January 24 2:06 PM

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T8 QUIZ in Google Classroom

T8 QUIZ

Review Topic 8 (all 3 lessons) and notebook pages 75-80.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Monday, January 29 3:28 PM

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T8 QUIZ in Google Classroom

T8 QUIZ

Review Topic 8 (all 3 lessons) and notebook pages 75-80.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Monday, January 29 3:28 PM

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PBS Simulation, "Thermal Energy Transfer" in Google Classroom

PBS Simulation, "Thermal Energy Transfer"

Use the Venn Diagram on notebook p. 80 to take notes from this simulation.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, January 30 9:29 AM

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Notebook Check  in Google Classroom

Notebook Check

This covers notebook pages 62-77
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, January 23 12:28 PM

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T7 QUIZ in Google Classroom

T7 QUIZ

This quiz will cover Lessons 1 & 2 as well as the notebook pages 70-77.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, January 23 12:28 PM

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PhET States of Matter in Google Classroom

PhET States of Matter

Use this online simulator to complete the worksheet on notebook page 74. 
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, January 23 3:28 PM

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HW: Read T7 L1&2 (pp. 48-66) in Google Classroom

HW: Read T7 L1&2 (pp. 48-66)

This is in the new Segment 3 workbook
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Thursday, January 11 12:28 PM

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CW: Finish States of Matter PPT Notes in Google Classroom

CW: Finish States of Matter PPT Notes

While you are waiting for your water to heat/cool, finish these notes.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Wednesday, January 17 9:27 AM

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CW: Finish States of Matter PPT Notes in Google Classroom

CW: Finish States of Matter PPT Notes

While you are waiting for your water to heat/cool, finish these notes.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Wednesday, January 17 9:27 AM

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HW: Read T5L2 (pp. 116-124) in Google Classroom

HW: Read T5L2 (pp. 116-124)

Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, January 9 12:28 PM

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HW: Read T5L2 (pp. 116-124) in Google Classroom

HW: Read T5L2 (pp. 116-124)

Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, January 9 12:28 PM

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Continuous or Discrete? in Google Classroom

Continuous or Discrete?

Use p. 63 in your notebook to complete this activity.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Wednesday, December 20 12:29 PM

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Continuous or Discrete? in Google Classroom

Continuous or Discrete?

Use p. 63 in your notebook to complete this activity.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Wednesday, December 20 12:29 PM

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HW: Read T5L1 (pp. 104-114) in Google Classroom

HW: Read T5L1 (pp. 104-114)

Created by Kevin Kinsella: Friday, December 15 4:28 PM

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Topic 5 SLO's "Signals" in Google Classroom

Topic 5 SLO's "Signals"

Created by Kevin Kinsella: Monday, December 18 8:30 AM

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Read T4 L3&4 (pp. 78-95) in Google Classroom

Read T4 L3&4 (pp. 78-95)

Created by Kevin Kinsella: Thursday, December 7 12:28 PM

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Read T4 L3&4 (pp. 78-95) in Google Classroom

Read T4 L3&4 (pp. 78-95)

Created by Kevin Kinsella: Thursday, December 7 12:28 PM

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Read T4 L3&4 (pp. 78-95) in Google Classroom

Read T4 L3&4 (pp. 78-95)

Created by Kevin Kinsella: Thursday, December 7 12:28 PM

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HW: Doodle Bots...get materials in Google Classroom

HW: Doodle Bots...get materials

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.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Thursday, December 7 4:27 PM

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HW: Doodle Bots...get materials in Google Classroom

HW: Doodle Bots...get materials

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.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Thursday, December 7 4:27 PM

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Gizmos: Circuits in Google Classroom

Gizmos: Circuits

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.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, December 12 8:30 AM

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Gizmos: Circuits in Google Classroom

Gizmos: Circuits

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.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, December 12 8:30 AM

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E/M Slideshow notes in Google Classroom

E/M Slideshow notes

Created by Kevin Kinsella: Thursday, November 30 10:12 AM

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HW: Read T4 L1&2 (pp. 60-77) in Google Classroom

HW: Read T4 L1&2 (pp. 60-77)

Created by Kevin Kinsella: Thursday, November 30 12:25 PM

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Topic 3 'Waves' TEST in Google Classroom

Topic 3 'Waves' TEST

-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.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, November 14 8:29 AM

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Notebook Check #2 in Google Classroom

Notebook Check #2

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).
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, November 14 12:26 PM

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Notebook Check #2 in Google Classroom

Notebook Check #2

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).
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, November 14 12:26 PM

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HW: Read T3L4 (pp. 38-48) in Google Classroom

HW: Read T3L4 (pp. 38-48)

Read and answer ALL questions.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Thursday, November 2 11:33 AM

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HW: Finish worksheets in Google Classroom

HW: Finish worksheets

-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).
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Thursday, November 2 11:33 AM

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CW: LED light lab - Seeing colors in Google Classroom

CW: LED light lab - Seeing colors

Use these instructions to write your CER in your notebook.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Monday, November 6 8:27 AM

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CW: LED light lab - Seeing colors in Google Classroom

CW: LED light lab - Seeing colors

Use these instructions to write your CER in your notebook.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Monday, November 6 8:27 AM

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CW: BrainPop-Light in Google Classroom

CW: BrainPop-Light

Watch the video and complete the quiz on the handout from class.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Friday, November 3 12:27 PM

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CW: BrainPop-Light in Google Classroom

CW: BrainPop-Light

Watch the video and complete the quiz on the handout from class.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Friday, November 3 12:27 PM

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HW: Read T3L3 (pp. 28-37) in Google Classroom

HW: Read T3L3 (pp. 28-37)

Created by Kevin Kinsella: Thursday, October 26 4:28 PM

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CW: PhET Waves Simulator in Google Classroom

CW: PhET Waves Simulator

Use the University of Colorado PhET simulator to complete this assignment. BE CAREFUL with the volume on your headphones. DO NOT damage your ears.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Friday, October 27 12:27 PM

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HW: T3 L1&2 QUIZ in Google Classroom

HW: T3 L1&2 QUIZ

Review text/workbook pages 10-26 
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Notebook pages 38-44 (pages 38, 39 & 40 are due Wed)
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, October 24 4:26 PM

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HW: T3 L1&2 QUIZ in Google Classroom

HW: T3 L1&2 QUIZ

Review text/workbook pages 10-26 
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Notebook pages 38-44 (pages 38, 39 & 40 are due Wed)
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, October 24 4:26 PM

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HW: Read Topic 3 "Waves" Lesson 1 & 2 (pp. 10-26) in Google Classroom

HW: Read Topic 3 "Waves" Lesson 1 & 2 (pp. 10-26)

This is in your new text/workbook (Segment 3). Read and answer ALL questions.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Thursday, October 12 11:15 AM

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CW: Newton's Funniest Home Videos in Google Classroom

CW: Newton's Funniest Home Videos

Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, September 19 12:23 PM

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TEST & Notebook Check in Google Classroom

TEST & Notebook Check

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.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Thursday, October 5 12:26 PM

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Free Body Diagram in Google Classroom

Free Body Diagram

Use the attached rubric to complete your free-body diagram of your egg car design.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Monday, October 9 12:27 PM

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HW: Read T1L4 (pp. 38-44) in Google Classroom

HW: Read T1L4 (pp. 38-44)

Created by Kevin Kinsella: Wednesday, October 4 8:26 AM

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Read T1L3 (pp. 28-36) in Google Classroom

Read T1L3 (pp. 28-36)

Created by Kevin Kinsella: Monday, October 2 12:26 PM

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Read T1L3 (pp. 28-36) in Google Classroom

Read T1L3 (pp. 28-36)

Created by Kevin Kinsella: Monday, October 2 12:26 PM

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CW: Inv. 12 B Graphs in Google Classroom

CW: Inv. 12 B Graphs

Use this spreadsheet to make your graphs (x2).
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Friday, September 29 12:26 PM

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CW: Inv. 12 B Graphs in Google Classroom

CW: Inv. 12 B Graphs

Use this spreadsheet to make your graphs (x2).
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Friday, September 29 12:26 PM

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HW: Read T1 L2 (pp. 20-27) in Google Classroom

HW: Read T1 L2 (pp. 20-27)

Read and answer ALL questions.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Wednesday, September 20 4:25 PM

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QUIZ: Topic 1 L1&2  in Google Classroom

QUIZ: Topic 1 L1&2

Review workbook pages 12-27.
Review Student Learning Objectives.
Review notebook pages 14-15.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, September 26 8:28 AM

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HW: Forces PPT notes in Google Classroom

HW: Forces PPT notes

Use p. 19 in your science notebook to take these notes. 
You should take 1-2 bullet points per slide.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Monday, September 25 4:24 PM

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CW: Investigation 12A in Google Classroom

CW: Investigation 12A

Use this to help you complete the lab and questions in your notebook.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Thursday, September 21 12:25 PM

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CW: Topic 2 QUIZ in Google Classroom

CW: Topic 2 QUIZ

Review Text/workbook pages 52-67. This is a PRODUCT grade.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Monday, September 18 12:24 PM

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CW: Topic 2 QUIZ in Google Classroom

CW: Topic 2 QUIZ

Review Text/workbook pages 52-67. 
Review the Student Learning Objectives.
Review Notebook pages 12-15.
This is a PRODUCT grade.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, September 19 4:24 PM

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Read T1 L1 (pp. 12-19) in Google Classroom

Read T1 L1 (pp. 12-19)

Created by Kevin Kinsella: Monday, September 11 8:24 AM

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Read T1 L1 (pp. 12-19) in Google Classroom

Read T1 L1 (pp. 12-19)

Created by Kevin Kinsella: Monday, September 11 8:24 AM

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Topics 1&2  Learning Objectives in Google Classroom

Topics 1&2 Learning Objectives

Read each objective and then rank your current level of understanding. Use this handout throughout the unit to help keep track of your learning. Record your level of understanding at least 3 times, before, during, and after each quiz/test. 
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, September 12 8:24 AM

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Topics 1&2  Learning Objectives in Google Classroom

Topics 1&2 Learning Objectives

Read each objective and then rank your current level of understanding. Use this handout throughout the unit to help keep track of your learning. Record your level of understanding at least 3 times, before, during, and after each quiz/test. 
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, September 12 8:24 AM

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HW: Read Topic 2, Lessons 1, 2 & 3 in Google Classroom

HW: Read Topic 2, Lessons 1, 2 & 3

Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, September 5 8:24 AM

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HW: Read Topic 2, Lessons 1, 2 & 3 in Google Classroom

HW: Read Topic 2, Lessons 1, 2 & 3

Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, September 5 8:24 AM

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Syllabus in Google Classroom

Syllabus

Read and sign the class syllabus. Get your parents to read and sign the syllabus.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Friday, August 18 4:21 PM

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CW: Who I Am cards in Google Classroom

CW: Who I Am cards

Use these instructions to complete your index card. 

Bring in a selfie to put on the front of your card.
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Tuesday, August 22 12:19 PM

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Who I Am Cards in Google Classroom

Who I Am Cards

Use the index card Mr. Kinsella gave out in class to create your Who I Am Card. 
Created by Kevin Kinsella: Friday, September 1 4:22 PM