MID TERMS!

It's amazing to think we are half way through the year already.

The science mid term will be on Tuesday, January 19.

Topics to study:

• Lab safety
• Lab skills
• Earthquakes
• Plate Tectonics
• Volcanoes
• Rocks

You should have been holding on to your old studyguides, tests and quizzes. THIS IS YOUR REVIEW MATERIAL.

Check under class info for old studyguides. We will review Thursday and Friday of next week. Come to class prepared with any questions with any material you do not understand.

Investigating forces and such

So began our unit on energy and motion. In class, you completed 8 activities that will relate to our studies during our unit. Be sure to complete your observations and be prepared to share them tomorrow.

Also, I am collecting your MOS logs no later than January 22. Start working!

I am still missing a few projects...if you are one of the missing, GET ON IT!!

Splat!

In class we collected our data on drop height vs. splatter size. For homework you need to finish writing your lab report.

Also, don't forget that your Catastrophic Event project is due tomorrow. If you need the guidelines/rubric check out the links under Class Info.

If you have any last minute questions you can reach me on Twitter (if you have an account w/ parent permission of course!). @MrsGreenA111

Happy New Year!

I had a very relaxing break and sure hope you had the same. Now it is back to the grind!

With the new year we start a new unit...Energy, Machines and Motion. To get us prepared for our upcoming investigations we began with an investigation on splatter size of water. We will use this investigation to write up a lab report to share our findings. In class today, we wrote out the materials and procedures. Tomorrow we will conduct the lab.

Reminder:

• Catastrophic Events project due Wednesday
• Test corrections due Wednesday
• Textbooks are being collected.

Happy Holidays!

Just want to wish everyone a merry and bright holiday season. Stay safe and I will see you in 2010!

Project update

Due to the snow day on Monday the deadline to submit projects for full credit has been pushed back. ALL PROJECTS FOR FULL CREDIT ARE DUE JANUARY 6, 2010.

We will use class time on 12/22 and 12/23 to work on the project. Please come prepared to work and with any questions you may have.

When we return on Monday, January 5, we will start our new unit on Energy, Machines, and Motion. Please return your Catastrophic Events books to me ASAP!

Also test corrections will be due January 6. See Class Assignments for criteria and form.

Happy Winter Solstice!

What better way to say hello to winter then with a SNOW DAY!

Enjoy sleeping in, hanging out, and if you venture out be careful.

Don't worry about your project. I will be extending the due date :)