Thursday Happenings

In class we continued working on science process skills- with the focus today being on variables and controls.

We began our lab investigating variables and controls by making a pendulum and testing different lengths. Unfortunately, we ran out of time today. We will continue collecting data and complete the conclusion questions in class on Friday.

Yep that's right...you have no homework tonight!

Wednesday Happenings

Over the next few days we are focusing on the Nature of Science. Scientists do a lot of experiments and it is important that they also have good skills and technique.

Today's class focused on developing questions based on observations. We did this by "exploding" colors in milk.

Homework:
You are free of science homework tonight ONLY if you have completed your Scientific Summer. If not, it is due tomorrow.

Also, get any papers signed by your parents.

Tuesday happenings

Today was all about lab saftey. One thing we did in class was writing silly lab stories and sharing them with a partner.

Homework tonight:

•  Safety Contract signed
• Complete one lab saftey worksheet of your choice (Sponge Bob or What Not to Do)

Also if not done yet:

• Get Course Outline signed
• Work on My Scientific Summer due Thursday 9/10

Friday happenings

Today we reviewed procedures on turning in assignments and what to do if absent.

We also started on our assignment My Scientific Summer . As a reminder, it is due on Sept 10. You are always welcome to turn your work in early  :)

If you need help, check out my example under Class Info.

Have a great, relaxing Labor Day weekend!

First Day of 8th Grade!

Just think...you survived!

It was nice to meet you today. I hope you were able to learn a little bit about our class and myself.
Homework tonight:
~Get course outline signed
~Complete survey

If you left your papers in school, don't stress. Check out Class Info for links to them.

Welcome back!

Where did the summer go?

I am excited to be your science teacher this year. I look forward to teaching you new things about the world around us. And, I anticipate learning a lot from you in the process.

Over the next 2 days you will be learning the ropes of our class (grading, procedures, etc.). In return, I plan on learning a lot about you during the first few days.

So glad you are a part of my class,
Mrs. Green

What's in a name?

Don't be alarmed. Your eyes are not playing tricks. My name might look a little different from what your schedule reads but I am Ms. Hewish.

On August 14th I became Mrs. Green!