Quarter 1

It is Expected that ALL reading assignments must be done!
Homework will be posted on this page and kept here for the quarter . Please check this page when you are absent or if you need reminding about a particular assignment.

Class Shots

Math Shots

Course Syllabus  

Periodic Table Q4_05/PerdTable.PDF

 

 Date

  Class Topics  Assignment

 Due

Date
Aug 18

Metric System
  1. Measurement activity
  2. Safety contract
  3. Measuring Matter
  1. In class activity
Aug 21-25

Metric System

  • Collecting Data- Accuracy and Precision
  • Metric Conversion Practice
  • Observation - Qualitative/ Quantative
  1. Metric Conversions
  2. Metric Mania Scavenger Hunt
  3. Measuring Mass, Length and Volume
  4. Question of the Week due Sunday
  5. Accuracy and Precision reading (answer questions)
1. In class activity

2. In class activity

3. In class lab / Due Sunday

 
Aug 28-Aug 30

Scientific Notation

Introduction to Scientific Method

Evidence=Observation= Data

Ethics of Collecting Data - evidence and inferring

 

Question of the Week

  1. How Much is a billion? In class (not homework)
  2. Reading on Scientific Notation and Work sheet- read through division only
  3. Drops on a Penny Lab
  4. Scientific Notation -Mult. and Divide for
  5. Question of the Week

1. Class Activity

2. Online sheet due 8/30

3. In Class lab- due Monday 9/5

4. by Monday 9/5

5. by Monday 9/5
Sept 1

Quiz: Scientific Notation

Measurement - Accuracy and Precision

Metric System (KHDbdcm) and Conversions

1. Online Quiz

DUE BY SUNDAY 9/4
Sept 5-7

Scientific Method -Controls and Testing

Variables - independent and dependent

Evidence vs. Inference

Evidence- Collecting Data - Inventory Desert Tortoises

1. Scientific Method Notes

2. Spongebob Variables

3. Peanut Lab

4. Read Tortoise Research

5. Question of the Week due 9/11

1. In class

2. In class activity

3. In class Lab

4. Online Reading

Sept 11-15

Data Collection - Displaying Data/Graphs

Scientific Method- Variables

Evidence and Inference

Begin Density - notes

1. Spongebob Experiments

2. Peanut Lab (see above)

3. Density notes and demonstration (Thursday - early release day)

4. Question of the Week due 9/19 BE COMPLETE!!

1. In class - finish for h.w.

2. In class lab- graph for homework

3. Notes in class

 

 

Sept 18-22

Density - calculation

Density vs. Mass and Volume

1. Gummy Bear Lab

2. Mystery Canisters Lab

3. Question of the Week for Sunday 9/25

1. In class lab

2. In class lab