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~Ms. Martinez~

SCIENCE TAKS COUNTDOWN:

400days since
8th Grade SCIENCE TAKS TEST!!!

ACES Science TAKS Afterschool Tutorials

Science TAKS Tutorials are held:

*When?  Monday-Thursdays 
*Where?  Ms. Martinez' Classroom 
Room A-310
*Who?  Anyone who scored less than a 60% on the Benchmark EXAM

Current Poll

What is your favorite Type of Science?

a.  Earth Science

b.  Life Science

c.  Space Science

Homework Assignments:


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TAKS Strategies: Lucky 13!!!

posted Apr 27, 2011 2:24 PM by Yesenia Martinez

Well Students,
 
     The time we have worked so hard for has come and your moment to shine is Tomorrow:  Please look at the Strategies and use them on your Science Test.
    All the learning you have done will pay off~ apply what you have learned in class: Labs, etc. 
 
*You have all it takes to Succeed~ 
 
I have SOO Much FAITH that you will do Amazing!
 
Thank You for All Your Hard Work This Year and Remember....
 
*VENIMOS A TRIUNFAR!!!!!!  SI SE PUEDE!!!!
 
Love You All   <3
 
Ms. Martinez

| Attachments: SCIENCE TAKS STRATEGIES.docx TAKS Strategies.pptx

*TAKS Practice: Objective 5: NOTES~ Earth/Space

posted Apr 25, 2011 8:30 AM by Yesenia Martinez   [ updated Apr 25, 2011 9:08 AM ]

Students:
 
Please download and save the power point lesson below:  It contains the information we covered in class under Objective 5:  Keep in mind that you will receive 12 Questions from Objective 5~
 
*You can also Print OBJ 5.Pdf!

| Attachments: 8th Grade TAKS Review Earth & Space.ppt OBJ5.pdf Objective5pp.ppt

*TAKS Practice: Objective 4: NOTES~Physics

posted Apr 25, 2011 8:25 AM by Yesenia Martinez   [ updated Apr 25, 2011 9:04 AM ]

Students:
 
Please download and save the power point lesson below:  It contains the information we covered in class under Objective 4:  Keep in mind that you will receive 6-7 Questions from Objective 4~
 
*You can also Print OBJ 4.Pdf!

| Attachments: 8th Grade TAKS Review Physics.ppt OBJ4.pdf Objective4pp.ppt

*TAKS Practice: Objective 3: NOTES~Chemistry

posted Apr 25, 2011 8:05 AM by Yesenia Martinez   [ updated Apr 25, 2011 9:01 AM ]

Students:
 
Please download and save the power point lesson below:  It contains the information we covered in class under Objective 3:  Keep in mind that you will receive 6-7 Questions from Objective 3~
 
*You can also Print OBJ 3.Pdf!

| Attachments: 8th Grade TAKS Review Chemistry.ppt OBJ3.pdf Objective3pp.ppt

Energy Transformation LAB: Conclusion~Assessment Questions

posted Apr 14, 2011 9:19 AM by Yesenia Martinez   [ updated Apr 25, 2011 8:28 AM ]

 
Students:
*Please answer the following assessment questions in your Science Interactive Notebook to Reflect on This Lab: (you may also download/print them)
 
}Synthesis:
}Level 2~B: 1.  How can you classify the different types of energy?
}                 2.  What is the relationship between thermal and solar energy?
}                 3.  Compare and contrast potential and kinetic energy.
}Knowledge:
}Level 1~A: 1.  What are the 7 types of energy?
}                 2.  How many different energy transformations can you identify?
}Analysis:
}Level 2~B: 1.  How can you illustrate the transformations you have investigated?
}                 2.  Explain the type of energy we obtain from food.
}Application:
}Level 2~A: 1.  Construct a Table with Illustrations to represent your data/observations.
}                   2.  What examples can you find to describe kinetic energy?
}Synthesis:
}Level 3~A: 1.  Using what you learned today, create a Level 2~B: Analysis Question.  Trade with a partner and answer each other's question.
} Evaluation:
}Level 3~B:  1.  Based on what you learned, how would you explain the Law of Conservation of Energy?
}                    2.  How could you change this lab?  What modifications/recommendations could you make, if any?  Please be specific.
 

| Attachments: Energy Transformation LAB Questions.doc.docx

*TAKS PRACTICE: Objective 2: NOTES~ Biology

posted Apr 13, 2011 2:12 PM by Yesenia Martinez   [ updated Apr 25, 2011 9:10 AM ]

Students:
 
Please download and save the power point lesson below:  It contains the information we covered in class under Objective 2:  Keep in mind that you will receive 12 Questions from Objective 2~
 
*You can also print OBJ2.Pdf!

| Attachments: 8th Grade TAKS Review Biology.ppt OBJ2.pdf Objective2pp-2.ppt

*TAKS PRACTICE: Objective 1: NOTES~ Nature of Science

posted Apr 13, 2011 2:09 PM by Yesenia Martinez   [ updated Apr 25, 2011 9:14 AM ]

Students:
 
Please download and save the power point lesson below:  It contains the information we covered in class under Objective 1:  Keep in mind that you will receive 14 Questions from Objective 1~
 
*You can also print OBJ1.Pdf!

| Attachments: 8th grade TAKS Review Nature of Science.ppt OBJ1.pdf Objective1pp.ppt

Challenge Based Learning ACTIVITY for: 4/22/11

posted Feb 16, 2011 9:09 AM by Yesenia Martinez   [ updated Feb 16, 2011 11:19 AM ]

CBL Activity:

As part of the continuation of your learning of the Phases of the Moon~

Today you will:

Part 1: EXPLORE:
*Create a Graphic Illustration/Diagram of The Phases of The Moon using Technology Resources.

~Please be sure to include the angle/side viewpoint from Earth.

*To access the Resource: click on the link below:
This should direct you to the website and Diagram.

Part 2: EXPLAIN: 
 You will conclude this assignment by:
Completing a Detailed Explanation of this Diagram.
Write the explanation so that if you were to explain the Diagram to a friend~ he/she would be able to draw it without the picture.

Due Date:
Part 1 of the assignment is due TODAY.  (You will need to complete the Diagram)

Part 2 of the assignment will be due Wednesday (You will need to complete the Detailed Explanation for Homework)

GUIDING QUESTIONS:
*Please use these questions to reflect on this assignment as you complete the Diagram and the Explanation~

~EXPLORE & EXPLAIN:

1.  How can you use the information learned about the Phases of The Moon to create a diagram illustrating each phase?

(Synthesis~Level 3-A)

 

2.  Based on what you know, how could you explain this diagram to a classmate?

(Evaluation~Level 3-B)

 

3.  How could you categorize the Phases of the Moon to verbalize the diagram so that a fellow classmate can draw it using your instructions?

(Analysis~Level 2-A)

 


~ELABORATE & EVALUATE:

1.  How can you utilize your Moon Phases Diagram to create a Level 2-A/B question for a classmate?

(Synthesis~Level 3-A)

 

2.  What process skill is this question requiring of you?

(Comprehension~Level 1-B)




2/9/11 Assignment: Moon Phases Scavenger Hunt

posted Feb 8, 2011 3:18 PM by Yesenia Martinez   [ updated Feb 10, 2011 6:18 AM ]

As part of your research about the Phases of the Moon,
Today you will:
 
TASK:  *Complete The MOON PHASES SCAVENGER HUNT by using the Powerpoint Lesson Provided.
 
~You MUST Answer ALL Questions to receive Full Credit.
 
~Enjoy and Learn More about the Phases of The Moon!  ;)
 
*TO ACCESS THE Powerpoint Lesson: 
CLICK ON THE ATTACHMENT~BELOW~
 
I have also attached the Document with the QUESTIONS if you would like to view/print it to work from home.  ;)

| Attachments: Moon Scavenger Hunt.docx TheMoonand.ppt

PROJECT: MOON PHASES

posted Feb 7, 2011 2:54 PM by Yesenia Martinez

This month (February), we will be Learning and Observing the PHASES OF THE MOON.  
For your Project~ you will:

CREATE AND Keep Track of a CALENDAR of The Phases of The Moon.

*You will observe and record the Moon's Phase EACH DAY.

YOU WILL USE THE CALENDAR AND BLACK CONSTRUCTION PAPER PROVIDED TO YOU IN CLASS.

*PLEASE keep up with this Calendar and it will also go in your Science Interactive Notebook.

~Here is a Link if you want to see the DAILY MOON PHASE:

http://www.moonconnection.com/current_moon_phase.phtml


~Here is a LINK if you want to see the MONTLY MOON PHASE CALENDAR:







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