Archive for the “7th” Category

I have certainly enjoyed this year with you guys.  Ya'll have done such a great job and I have been very proud of you.  8th graders – it's been real, it's been fun, and it's been really fun.  Do great things in life!  We will miss you.

8th grade 2007-2010 from Paul Eyler on Vimeo.

7th grade 2010 from Paul Eyler on Vimeo.

6th grade 2010 from Paul Eyler on Vimeo.

Comments No Comments »

Please watch the following video:

(have a great long weekend)

Comments No Comments »

You will have a district test tomorrow.

Please use the review ppt to study for the test as a class.

Please also remember to turn in any missing work that you have – check your online gradebook.

6th grade:

  • 6th Test Review PPT
  • use your scavenger hunt notes to study and any cell biology handouts we had (the scavenger hunt notes will be turned in before the test on Tuesday)

7th grade:

8th grade:

  • 8th Test Review PPT
  • when done with the review, continue working on your robots
  • also, don't forget about our Star Party tomorrow night at the Walker Ranch

Comments No Comments »

kick off: retest Chemistry test

1. brainstorm ideas for your Independent Investigation

2. You will turn in to me a problem statement and hypothesis by Wednesday of what you would like to investigate.

Note: you can treat this like a science fair project, however, you will not have to make a poster / trifold.  I am only requiring a completed lab report (use template below) and evidence of your work (pictures, video, the actual item).

Resources:

Important Links:

How to:

Student Booklet

Comments No Comments »

kick off: answer the unit question -

  • How is change a vital part of life? (emotionally, biologically, etc.)

1. Create a graphic organizer to show the relationship between substances, elements, compounds, homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures. (use the whiteboards as a group then transfer our final class graphic organizer to your journal)

2. Review for test, know how to use the periodic table for reference

3. Practice Chemical Reactions questions on study island

HW:

- study for your Unit 10 test for Tomorrow- Chemical Reactions and Compounds

Comments No Comments »

kick off: When a cake is baked does the batter undergo a chemical or a physical change?  Support your answer with at least two pieces of evidence.

1. continue evaluating chemical formulas – write some down on scratch paper for game later on

2. determine if something is an element or compound – Element / Compound ppt

3. define element / compound / molecule in your own words

4. activity: quiz quiz trade – with the handful of formulas, you will have to identify if it is an element, compound, or molecule, how many atoms there are, how many elements there are, how many molecules/compounds there are, etc.

Objective 2: Evaluate mixtures and determine whether they are homogenous or heterogenous.

1. Homogenous vs. Heterogenous mixture activity

2. Notes on Common Compounds and Elements

Comments No Comments »

6th grade:
students need to finish researching for their project, they are allowed to use the computers and printer to print out labels and legends/keys for projects. please remind students that projects are due tomorrow!

7th grade:
read ch.4 then work on the assessment questions 1-15, 19 on pgs. 128-129

8th grade:
please listen attentively and respectfully as a guest speaker from the crisis center speaks with you.

Comments No Comments »

kick off: List two things that change from one form into another and what causes the change?

1. Understanding and identification of chemical reactions and chemical change with 90% accuracy: (today and tomorrow)

HW:

- begin reading ch.4

Comments No Comments »

1. grade / go over test

2. begin posting elements on the wall to complete our project

(last years project)

Comments No Comments »

1. Take Periodic Table test today (use the periodic tables on the front table to help you)

2. Finish the Compounds table worksheet

3. Turn in all completed worksheets from last week before you leave!

Comments No Comments »