Space Day 2010

We took a break from organisms today to celebrate space. The eighth grade science classes were visited by Lockheed Martin. Hopefully you learrned about the different careers available in the field of space and technology. We even had a chance to investigate the forces that work against a helicopter. To learn more about Space Day visit http://www.spaceday.org/

The microscope quiz has been pushed back to Monday. Use the weekend to review your vocabulary. I am also collecting Student Sheet 3.1 (Blackworm lab) on Monday. Use pages 34-38 in the textbook to help you answer the questions.

Birthday Boy!

Tank is 11 years old today. He will be enjoying a doggie ice cream treat to celebrate. Can you believe he fit in my hand when he was born?

Getting back to business

Testing is over and our schedule is still wacky from 6th grade testing but we are moving ahead. Today we looked at organisms under the microscope. We also sowed our fast plant seeds. Tomorrow groups who did not sow fast plant seeds will.

HW tonight! Complete crossword vocab puzzle. Test Friday on microscope parts.

Also, don't forget to get project info sheet signed.

Using Microscopes

We started on our last unit for the school year-- Organisms! To get us prepared we reveiwed the parts of the microscope. QUIZ FRIDAY ON MICROSCOPE PARTS!

Homework tonight! Read Microscope Pioneers pgs 26-27 and complete organizer. Forgot your book? Use the slideshow below to complete the worksheet. What? You lost the worksheet. See Class Info for link.

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Microscope Pioneers on Prezi

Testing Time

Students will be taking the NJASK 8 in LA, Math and Science this week. Students are reminded to not only give the test their best but to get to school on time, eat a good breakfast and get good night sleep.

During this week there is no assigned homework. Students are working on a animal design project that is done during class time. Completed projects are due by Monday, May 3. See link at upper righthand corner for project details and grading rubric.

Test review

This week we are reviewing for the NJASK Science and our class test on the living and nonliving environment. A practice test was given today to famaliarize you with the format and to identify your strong/weak areas. The rest of this week will be dedicated to refreshing your memory on science concepts. Also, a study guide was given for Friday's class test. The study guide should be completed by Thursday. Left your study guide in school? Click here.

Relationships in the ecosystem

Through a class activity, we discovered that organisms can share a relationship with one another. This is called symbiosis. We looked at 3 specific forms: mutualism (+/+), commensalism (+/0), and parasitism (+/-). The signs in parentheses show how the organism either benefits or not benefits.

HW: Complete both sides of the worksheet. Use your notes to help you.

Test on Friday: Living/Nonliving environment and taxonomy. A study guide will be given to help you organize your notes to study from

The remainder of this week will be dedicated to prepping for the NJASK 8 Science. Please ask me for help on concepts you need help with.