Science 8 - Quiring - 1(A)-1(A) Assignments
- Instructor
- Sandra Quiring
- Term
- 2025-2026 Academic Year
- Department
- Science
- Description
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April 2026
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Upcoming Assignments
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DO NOW 4/22- SEL survey
Past Assignments
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DO NOW 4/20- What is your first complete step of your group's Rube Goldberg machine?
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Brag sheet, week 1
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DO NOW 4/16- What is one way that you could use a lever in your Rube Goldberg machine?
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DO NOW 4/15- What simple task is your group thinking of doing for your Rube Goldberg machine? And what theme?
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Rube Goldberg student contract
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DO NOW 4/13- Welcome back! What was a highlight of your spring break?
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Gizmos: chemical and physical changes
Go to clever -> Explore Learning -> gizmos. Find and complete the chemical and physical changes STEM Case.
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PhET lab: Balancing chemical equations (INB pg. 81)
Use this simulation to complete the packet. Glue it to page 81 of your notebook.
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Extreme heat project- presentation
Please make a copy of this presentation, and share it with your group members. 1 group member should attach the completed slide deck to this assignment. Everyone else in the group, please leave a comment indicated who attached it.
***don't forget to cite your sources!!
***don't forget to cite your sources!!
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Rube packet scavenger hunt
Please look through this Rube packet. Then, use it to complete the 'scavenger hunt'. You will need to research the types of simple machines, and then brainstorm what you might like to include in your project.
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DO NOW 4/2- Heat project feedback/ Rube partner preference
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Workbook- Topic 9, lesson 3 (p. 30-37): Read, annotate, and answer all questions
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DO NOW 4/1- Would your group like to present today? Or do you prefer that I grade your slidedeck or screen recording?
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Audience feedback- heat project
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DO NOW 3/30- How much progress has your group made on your presentation?
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Workbook topic 9, Lesson 2 (p.22- 28): Read, annotate, answer all questions
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DO NOW 3/26- What is the difference between an open and closed system? When might a closed system be beneficial? (WB pg. 27)
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DO NOW 3/23- Why is it important for a chemical equation to be balanced?
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Workbook (segment 4): Topic 9, lesson 1 (pg. 12-20)
read, annotate, and answer all questions
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Chemical reaction notes & summary (INB pg. 77-78)
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DO NOW 3/16- What are 3 observable changes that can occur during a chemical reaction? (WB pg. 16-17)
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Illustrated graph- final draft
Please submit a physical copy of both your illustrated graph and artist statement by class on Thurs/Fri.
They should be on separate pieces of paper (Please do not glue your artist statement to the back of your illustrated graph).
Write your name and period on the back of both pieces of paper.
They should be on separate pieces of paper (Please do not glue your artist statement to the back of your illustrated graph).
Write your name and period on the back of both pieces of paper.
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Temperature trek
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DO NOW 3/12- which cell are you today and why?
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T8 Thermal Energy Quiz/Test- Quiring (25-26)
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DO NOW 3/11- What is 1 question that could be on the test today? And what is the answer?
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DO NOW 3/9- Which do you think has more thermal energy- a lit match or a large ice sculpture? explain.
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DO NOW 3/5- What makes something an insulator? What makes something a conductor? Give an example of each.
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Illustrated graph- art analysis
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Workbook, topic 8, lesson 2 (p. 86-92) and Lesson 3 (p.94-99)
Read, annotate, and answer all questions
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DO NOW 3/4- Why do you think water can stay in its liquid form below its freezing point?
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DO NOW 3/2- What happens in a convection current? Give an example. (WB pg. 87)
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DO NOW 2/26- What does 'absolute zero' mean? Theoretically, what would happen at that temperature? (WB pg. 80)
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DO NOW 2/25- After watching the video, make a prediction. Which will go through the ice faster- the copper wire or the fishing line? And why?
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Jigsaw reading (INB pg. 69)
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DO NOW 2/23- If a pot of tea and a cup of tea are at the same temperature, which has more thermal energy? How do you know? (WB pg. 83)
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Workbook, Topic 8 lesson 1 (pg. 78-84)- read, annotate, and answer all questions
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Edpuzzle - Thermal Energy, Heat and Temperature
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VST: Wild, wild earth Pt. 4
When you're done, add a screenshot of the certificate at the end to this assignment
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DO NOW 2/12- What are you looking forward to over February break?
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Lab: Heat and Temperature (INB pg. 64)
Please type your CER (AT LEAST 5 SENTENCES) on this document. Feel free to review these 2 videos. Be sure to use the vocabulary terms and underline or highlight them.
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VST: Greenhouse gas effect
Add a screenshot of the certificate at the end to this assignment
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DO NOW 2/11- What happens to the molecules inside the balloon as it is placed in the liquid Nitrogen? What happens to the molecules inside the balloon as it is removed from the liquid Nitrogen?
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T6&7 Test - Quiring (25-26)
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Phase change packet (INB pg. 62)
Do your best to complete the phase change packet. We will review it on Monday. When you're done, glue it into your notebook on pg. 62.
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DO NOW 2/9- On a scale of 1-10, how prepared do you feel to take the test today? Did you study, and if so, how?
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PhET lab: States of matter (INB pg. 61)
Use this to complete the worksheet. Then glue it to pg. 61 of your notebook.
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Workbook topic 7, lesson 1 (pg. 48-56) and lesson 2 (p. 58-66)
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VST: Wild wild Earth
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DO NOW 2/4- What happens at the melting point? Why does a substance's temperature not change at its melting point? (WB pt. 60)
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VST- Heating ice lab
Take a screenshot of the last page, and upload it to this assignment.
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Oobleck lab (INB pg. 60)
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Storyboard Panel
Your special effects company has been invited to present a scene to a director who is getting ready to film a big-budget action movie. The director wants to check out the capabilities of your effects team.
Your group's challenge is to develop a scene that uses some amazing special effects. You will write the script, including any dialogue and stage directions. You also will create storyboards for your scene that show the action and effects you will use.
At least two special effects must involve physical changes in the substances you use. At least two special effects must involve chemical changes in the substances you use. (1 change per group member for a group of 4- if you're a group of 3, 1 member will need to have 2 changes).
Each member of your group will submit 1 panel (cell) of the storyboard. They should make sense and create a clear, cohesive scene when placed in order.
****Please complete the rough draft on pg. 56 of your notebook before working on the final draft.
***On the back of your panel, please write your name (1st and last), class period, and which number your panel is in order (ex. 1 of 4)
Your group's challenge is to develop a scene that uses some amazing special effects. You will write the script, including any dialogue and stage directions. You also will create storyboards for your scene that show the action and effects you will use.
At least two special effects must involve physical changes in the substances you use. At least two special effects must involve chemical changes in the substances you use. (1 change per group member for a group of 4- if you're a group of 3, 1 member will need to have 2 changes).
Each member of your group will submit 1 panel (cell) of the storyboard. They should make sense and create a clear, cohesive scene when placed in order.
****Please complete the rough draft on pg. 56 of your notebook before working on the final draft.
***On the back of your panel, please write your name (1st and last), class period, and which number your panel is in order (ex. 1 of 4)
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Brainpop- States of matter (INB pg. 59)
If you were absent, watch this Brainpop, and complete pg. 59 of your notebook.
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DO NOW 2/2- What does viscosity mean? What is an example of a liquid with a high viscosity? (WB pg. 54)
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DO NOW 1/29- What do you think the difference is between a solid, liquid, and gas?
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DO NOW 1/28- Chem/phys changes mystery pixel
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Workbook topic 6, lesson 3 (pg. 30-38)- Read, annotate, and answer all questions
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DO NOW 1/26- Give one example of a physical change, and one example of a chemical change.
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Building molecules
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Matter vocab foldables (INB pg. 54)
If you were absent, please get the templates from the absent bin, and ask a peer how to fold them and glue them into your notebook.
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T6 L1&2 Quiz
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VST: Density escape room
Attach a screenshot of the final page with your name typed in.
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DO NOW 1/22- Watch the video played in class. Which liquid is the most dense? Which object is the least dense? How do you know?
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Sulfur demo/ physical & chemical properties WS (INB pg. 53)
If you were absent, please use this video to complete the iron + sulfur demo. Then, complete the back of the worksheet.
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DO NOW 1/20- What is a mixture? What is a solution? (WB pg. 19)
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Workbook (segment 3) Topic 6 Lesson 1 (pg. 12-20) and lesson 2 (22-29)
Read, annotate, and answer all questions
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Mr. Marshmallow man lab (INB pg. 52)
If you were absent, get a data collection sheet in the absent bin, and use this story to fill it in.
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DO NOW 1/15- Give one example of a physical property, and one example of a chemical property (WB pg. 14-15).
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Lab: The phases of matter (INB pg. 50-51)
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DO NOW 1/12- Do you think that air has mass? Why or why not?
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DO NOW 1/8- What would be the benefit of reducing the number of pixels in a digital image? (WB pg. 112)
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T5 Quiz
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Card sort: Analog vs. Digital
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DO NOW 1/7- What would you use an analog-to-digital converter for?
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Analog vs. Digital frayer model (INB pg. 46-47)
See attached for how to set up the notebook pages.
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DO NOW 1/6- What is a benefit of having a higher sampling rate in a digital recording? What is a drawback? (WB pg. 109)
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Winter break slide
1. Go to Canva.com
2. Create a presentation.
3. Use at least 4 images that represent your winter break (the more, the better!)
4. Add a link to your slide to this assignment. Make sure you change the access level so that I can view it.
2. Create a presentation.
3. Use at least 4 images that represent your winter break (the more, the better!)
4. Add a link to your slide to this assignment. Make sure you change the access level so that I can view it.
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Names: Binary and Morse Code
On a blank sheet of paper, write your name. Then, write your name in morse code and binary. Make it look nice and colorful, it is going on the wall!
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DO NOW 12/19- What are you looking forward to over break?
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DO NOW 12/18- MASH
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Continuous vs. Discrete (INB pg. 42-43)
If you were absent, please complete this on pg. 42- 43 of your notebook.
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Workbook T5 L1 (pg. 104-114)- read, annotate, and answer all questions
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DO NOW 12/17- Name one advantage and one disadvantages of analog recordings (workbook pg. 108)
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Mid-year check in survey
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DO NOW 12/15- What is the different between continuous and discrete data? (if you aren't sure, look it up, but answer in your own words)
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DO NOW 12/12- Do you use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini), and if so, for what?
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T4 EBS
Use this study guide to complete an EBS
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DO NOW 12/11- Write a question that could be on the test today. Also, provide the answer.
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T4: Electricity and Magnetism Test
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DO NOW 12/10- What is the purpose of a permanent magnet in electromagnetic induction? What must the magnet be doing to induce an electric current?
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DO NOW 12/8-
What kind of energy does a motor start out with? What kind of energy does it transform it into?
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PhET lab: Generators
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Workbook Topic 4 Lesson 3 (pg. 78-79, 82-83, 84 (# 1, 4, and 5 only); Topic 4 Lesson 4 (pg. 89-91, 93, 95 (# 2 &3)
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DO NOW 12/4- After watching the magic pendulum demo, write: 1. One thing you notice 2. One thing you wonder
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Edpuzzle - Understanding a Simple Motor
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DO NOW 12/3- What are 2 ways that you can increase potential energy between 2 magnets? (WB pg. 73)
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Quiring T4 L1&2 Electricity and Magnetism Quiz
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Workbook T4L2 (pg. 70-77)- Read, annotate, and answer all questions (no quest check in)
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DO NOW 12/1- What is 1 word you would use to describe your break?
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Workbook T4L1 (pg. 60-68)- Read, annotate, and answer all questions (excluding quest check in on pg. 68)
You can use the same guidelines that we use for news and views to annotate the test (minus the 'new person or source' since it isn't an article).
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DO NOW 11/20- The north pole of one magnet is placed next to the south pole of another magnetic. In which direction will the magnets move? Explain.
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DO NOW 11/19- What is a conductor? Give an example. (workbook pg. 65)
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Electricity digital notebook
Complete slides 2-6 using your workbook and the simulation provided.
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Learning goals inventory- electricity/magnetism (INB pg. 36)
Get a physical copy, glue it to pg. 36 of your notebook, and complete it. It is a pre-assessment, so complete it using what you already know.
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Brainpop: Electricity and static electricity
Please complete all of these activities:
Electricity movie with pause points
Electricity quiz
Electricity connected texts
Electricity make-a-movie
Static electricity movie
Static electricity quiz
This should take you about an hour to complete all of this.
Electricity movie with pause points
Electricity quiz
Electricity connected texts
Electricity make-a-movie
Static electricity movie
Static electricity quiz
This should take you about an hour to complete all of this.
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Waves EBS
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Quiring T3: Waves Test (25-26)
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DO NOW 11/13- What is a question that you think could be on the test today? And what is the answer?
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DO NOW 11/12- What was a highlight of your 4 day weekend?
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DO NOW 11/6- on a scale of 1-10 (1 being 'huh, what is a wave' and 10 being 'I could teach the class!), how confident do you feel about the waves unit?
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Edpuzzle - TED-Ed - Light waves, visible and invisible
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Study jam: Light interaction
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DO NOW 10/5- What are the 3 main ways that light interacts with objects for us to be able to see? Define these terms, and give examples. (look at your notebook pg. 35)
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Workbook: T3L4 (light waves) (pg. 38-42- read and answer all questions; pg. 48 #1 & 5 only)
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DO NOW 11/3- About how much candy do you think you've eaten between Friday and now?
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DO NOW 10/30- What is the Doppler effect? Give an example. (WB pg. 36)
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pHet lab: Sound waves
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Workbook: Topic 3, Lesson 3 (sound waves) pg. 28-37 (skip math toolbox on pg. 34; other than that, read and answer all questions
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DO NOW 10/29- Watch the video of a Ruben's tube. What do you see happening? What wave interaction do you think is best represented here? Explain.
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Edpuzzle - Edpuzzle: The Doppler effect and Red-shift
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DO NOW 10/27- Watch this video. What do you notice? What do you wonder?
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Sound lab stations: Exit ticket
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DO NOW 10/23- What is a mechanical wave? Give an example.
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Quiring T3 L1&2 Quiz
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DO NOW 10/22- What happens to a wave when it reflects off of a surface? Give an example.
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Waves notes and summary (INB pg. 30-31)
After you take notes using the wave interaction slide deck, write a 4-7 sentence summary comparing and contrasting the ways the waves can interact.
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Workbook segment 2: Topic 3, lesson 1-2 (pg. 10-26)- read and answer all questions
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DO NOW 10/20- If you know a wave's amplitude, how can you calculate its energy? (WB pg. 16)
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DO NOW 10/16- Which cat are you today and why?
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DO NOW 10/15- A mechanical waves needs a medium to travel. What does this mean?
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DO NOW 10/13- What do you think of when you hear the word 'wave'?
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Waves exploration
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NFV- Final Video
It is time to create and produce your own episode of Newton’s Funniest Videos! Use the videos that you selected in slides 23-28 of your DNB along with the voiceover script that you wrote to put together an educational, engaging, and entertaining video. Use Google Vids, WeVideo , ScreenCastify, or any other video editing platform that you prefer to put it all together. Your video should be no longer than 2 minutes. If you prefer to present this live rather than making a video, come talk to me.Please take a look at the rubric.
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Car Challenge Free-body Diagram (product)
Complete a free-body digram for the moment of collision from your car challenge pt. 3 test.
Submit a physical copy. If you need me to print it for you, you need to email me before Wednesday (10/8) morning.
Submit a physical copy. If you need me to print it for you, you need to email me before Wednesday (10/8) morning.
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T1/2 (Energy and Forces in Motion) Test
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DO NOW 10/9- What are you going to do for self care this weekend after the end of the quarter?
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Hexagonal thinking: Forces vocab review (DNB slides 29-30)
All of the terms should be connected. There is no right or wrong, just show me that you understand how these terms are connected. There is an example attached if you need help.
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DO NOW 10/6- If you dropped a feather and a bowling ball from the same height at the same time, which would hit the ground first? Why?
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Workbook T1L4 (pg. 38-44)- Read and answer all questions
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DO NOW 10/2- Watch the video being projected. This is a great example of which law of motion? EXPLAIN!
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Forces and Motion DNB Slide 17 and 18
Slide 17- Inertiarama summary (free-body diagrams should have VECTORS with LABELS! Look at slides 6-15 for a reminder on how to make a FBD...)
Slide 18- Car challenge teamwork and result
Slide 18- Car challenge teamwork and result
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DO NOW 10/1- Watch the video of people using a water blob. This is a great example of which of Newton's laws of motion? And how do you know?
Look at your notes on pg. 22-23 of your notebook
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Workbook T1L3 (pg. 28-36)- read and answer all questions
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DO NOW 9/29-
What is Newton's first law of motion? Give an example.
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Newton's laws demos and notes (INB pg. 22-23)
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DO NOW 9/25 What is a phrase that an old person would say?
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DO NOW 9/24- What is the difference between mass and weight?
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Quiring- T1 L1&L2 Quiz
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DO NOW 9/22- You're sitting on a train that is traveling 67 km/h. The person sitting next to you appears to be stationary. What is a reference frame that you could be using?
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DNB slide 3: Force Notes Summary
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Workbook Topic 1, Lesson 2 (pg. 20-27): Read and answer all questions
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DO NOW 9/18-
True or false: When forces are balanced, that means there is no force acting on an object. Explain your answer.
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DO NOW 9/17-
Give 1 example of a contact force, and 1 example of a non-contact force
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DO NOW 9/15- What was the highlight of your weekend?
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Workbook Topic 1, lesson 1 (pg. 12-19)- Read and answer all questions
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DO NOW 9/11- What is 1 thing that you can do to improve your group's car for the car challenge?
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DO NOW 9/10- What does the law of conservation of energy tell us?
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Quiring- T2- Energy Quiz
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DO NOW 9/8- Give an example of an energy transformation.
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Workbook T2L3 (pg. 64-67) read and answer all questions
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Speed and motion Lab pt 2
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DO NOW 9/4- Which has a greater impact on kinetic energy- mass or speed? How do you know?
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Quiring- Beginning of year quiz
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DO NOW 9/3- What 2 things contribute to kinetic energy (look at pg. 11 of your notebook...)
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DO NOW 9/2- When you are absent, what are 3 things you should do before reaching out to Ms. Quiring?
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DO NOW 8/29- Complete the attached pixel art activity
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Topic 2, lesson 1 (pg. 55, 57 (#1 and 4)) and lesson 2 (pg. 58-62)
No need to answer the academic vocabulary question on pg. 59
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DO NOW 8/28- Watch the following video. Which objects have potential energy? Which has kinetic energy? How do you know?
Be thoughtful and complete in your answer!
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DO NOW 8/27-
What type of energy does a roller coaster have at the top? What happens to that energy when it starts moving?
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Safety Contract (INB pg. 5)
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Metric System review (INB pg. 6)
No need to complete the conversions if you did not last week.
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DO NOW 8/25- What do you think of when you hear the word 'energy'?
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Syllabus (INB pg. 2)
Please sign this and get it signed by your parent/guardian
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Skeleton Safety Lab (INB pg. 4)
Use the data collection sheet on pg. 4 of your notebook to complete this CER.
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DO NOW 8/21- What is one safety rule that you should follow when in a science lab?
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DO NOW 8/20- What comes to mind when you think of science?
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Classroom Scavenger Hunt (INB pg. 3)
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