P4 Science 8-4(A) Assignments
- Instructor
- Kevin Kinsella
- Term
- 2025-2026 Academic Year
- Department
- Science
- Description
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April 2026
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Upcoming Assignments
Past Assignments
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Use the attached packet to learn about this project. Have a parent/guardian read it and discuss it with them. Both of you need to sign the contract (distributed in class but also printable as last page of this packet).
Signed contracts are due the day we return from Spring Break. You can not begin working with tools or materials in class until I have your signed contract.
Signed contracts are due the day we return from Spring Break. You can not begin working with tools or materials in class until I have your signed contract.
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Each group will make a review game for the test. Use the attached slideshow as a guide when making your game.
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1. Take the T9 L1&2 Quiz on Formative.
2. Go to Explore Learning/Gizmos and do the Chemical and Physical Changes Gizmo.
3. Fill a notecard in with your name boxed in the center, a person's name you possibly want to work with on the top, and a person's name you possibly don't want to work with on the bottom. Example on the board.
4. Then work on a states of matter crossword and element word search.
2. Go to Explore Learning/Gizmos and do the Chemical and Physical Changes Gizmo.
3. Fill a notecard in with your name boxed in the center, a person's name you possibly want to work with on the top, and a person's name you possibly don't want to work with on the bottom. Example on the board.
4. Then work on a states of matter crossword and element word search.
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Use the Explore Learning website to complete this electronic worksheet. Attach your completed worksheet to this assignment when done.
You can access Explore Learning through Clever.
You can access Explore Learning through Clever.
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Use the handout you got in class (notebook p. 111) to complete this assignment. The link below will take you to the simulator. For the challenge questions on p. 3 of the handout, make a RAP chart for each as shown in class.
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Use notebook pages 106-107 to take these notes.
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The Table of Contents is posted to GC. It is at the bottom of the list. You can search for it under the 'Topic Filters' on the 'Classwork' Tab.
This notebook check covers pages 61-97 and QOD's from 12/15-3/6.
This notebook check covers pages 61-97 and QOD's from 12/15-3/6.
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Use notebook p. 98 to take notes from the games you play. See example in class. The link to the games is below
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Complete slides #1-8. Take a screenshot of each of the 3 quiz results and post them to GC.
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Use this link to access the simulator and then complete the worksheet on p. 88 of your notebook.
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Do your work online and then take a screenshot of your last slide. Upload that screenshot to this assignment when done.
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This is a short research assignment. You will randomly select an element to research in class. You can look online to get information about your element. Use notebook p. 80 to record your information. There are some suggested websites listed on the back of the handout.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO BUILD A MODEL FOR HW. If we have time we will build them in class next week.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO BUILD A MODEL FOR HW. If we have time we will build them in class next week.
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Use this handout to access the video and the article about Oobleck. Make sure to watch the video first and then make a claim BEFORE making your oobleck.
Then, after you clean up, read the article and record your evidence on notebook p. 87
https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/1502-non-newtonian fluids
Then, after you clean up, read the article and record your evidence on notebook p. 87
https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/1502-non-newtonian fluids
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We will do this in class on Friday.
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This notebook check will cover pages 46-60 and QOD's from the week of 11/3-7 until the week of 12/8-12.
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Use the attached photo to set up notebook page 63.
Use the slideshow to complete notebook pages 62-63.
Use the slideshow to complete notebook pages 62-63.
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You can make an EBS for up to 5 bonus points. You should review workbook reading pages 60-95 as well as notebook pages 54-60. You can re-watch the BrainPops and look over the E/M slideshow too.
Every class will take this on Thursday 12/11 since it's an ALL period day. Friday is a minimum day for Dodgeball.
Every class will take this on Thursday 12/11 since it's an ALL period day. Friday is a minimum day for Dodgeball.
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This quiz will be PROCESS only points. It's just practice for the TEST on Th/Fri.
You can cross out the following parts of the reading, they will not be on the quiz or test:
-p. 80 Right hand rule
-p. 87 Right hand rule #2
-p. 94 Math Toolbox
-p. 95 #1
You can cross out the following parts of the reading, they will not be on the quiz or test:
-p. 80 Right hand rule
-p. 87 Right hand rule #2
-p. 94 Math Toolbox
-p. 95 #1
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This test will be 46 questions and worth 50 points. It covers ALL of the Topic 3 readings (pp. 10-53) as well as notebook pages 38-51.
You can make an EBS that is worth up to 5 bonus points.
You can make an EBS that is worth up to 5 bonus points.
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This will be helpful in reviewing for the quiz this Thursday/Friday. You should also review the reading for T3L4 (pp. 38-48) and the handouts about the Electromagnetic Spectrum.
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This notebook check will cover pages 22-45 but pp. 25 & 27 are BLANK so there are 22 pages to count. There are also 7 weeks of QOD's so the total points for this check will be 29 points.
You can find the Table of Contents as a separate posting on GC. Search in the 'Topics' bar under the 'Classwork' tab.
You can find the Table of Contents as a separate posting on GC. Search in the 'Topics' bar under the 'Classwork' tab.
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This quiz will be on Formative and will cover Wave Properties and Wave Interactions.
Don't forget to study the vocabulary in the Glossary of your workbook.
Don't forget to study the vocabulary in the Glossary of your workbook.
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Use notebook p. 43 to take notes from this slide show. Set up the page with 6 boxes; one for each of these titles:
Reflection, Absorption, Refraction, Diffration, Interference/Standing Waves, and Resonance. Write a description and make a drawing for each.
Reflection, Absorption, Refraction, Diffration, Interference/Standing Waves, and Resonance. Write a description and make a drawing for each.
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Look for definitions on the BP quiz & in your workbook before looking online.
Make sure to show ALL work on the waves worksheet (formula, substitution, units & box answer).
Make sure to show ALL work on the waves worksheet (formula, substitution, units & box answer).
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This test covers ALL of the readings in the Segment 1 text/workbook, Energy + Force/Motion (pp. 12-67). You should also review notebook pages 8,9, & 14-36.
You can make an EBS for this test. You can NOT use it on the test but you can earn up to 5 BONUS points (product) for making an EBS. It's a great way to study. See instructions posted below for further info.
You can make an EBS for this test. You can NOT use it on the test but you can earn up to 5 BONUS points (product) for making an EBS. It's a great way to study. See instructions posted below for further info.
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This quiz will NOT be on Formative/the computer. You will be writing and drawing about the 3 Laws of Motion. Make sure you review the reading and associated notebook pages. This quiz will only cover the Laws of Motion.
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Use this slideshow to take notes (on pages 12-13) about different pieces of lab equipment. Include name, drawing, and use for each piece of equipment. There should be 6 boxes on p. 12 & 6 boxes on p. 13.
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We will take these notes in class but you may want to refer back to the slideshow to help review. If you did not finish these notes and/or the summary in class, you should finish them for HW. I have attached a copy of my class notes.
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This first notebook check covers pages 0-21 however, the following pages are blank: 12, 13, 17, & 20. We will fill these pages in later.
Each require page is worth 1 point. In order to get the point for each page, you need to have the correct assignment and it needs to be complete.
We will also check the QOD section. Each week is worth 1 point. You should have 4 weeks worth of QOD's.
Each require page is worth 1 point. In order to get the point for each page, you need to have the correct assignment and it needs to be complete.
We will also check the QOD section. Each week is worth 1 point. You should have 4 weeks worth of QOD's.
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Review ALL of Topic 2 in your SAVAAS workbook, pages 52-69. You should also review associated pages from your notebook (pp. 8-9 & 14-15). This quiz is worth 10 PRODUCT points. There are NO RETAKES so make sure you review.
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Read and answer all questions in your Savvas workbook, Topic 2 Lesson 1, pages 54-57. If there is a space for an answer...do it.
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Bring a selfie for your Who I Am card. It should be a 'headshot' that clearly shows your face. No baby pix. please.