Friday, April 18     

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Prep boards for Spring Open House - Name, water cycle journey and climate project stapled on

• Daffodil Goals

• NHSAS prep / discuss Ps 1-5, PS 1-6, LS 2-5, ESS 2-5

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

No new work,  Clean out science binder (you may want to keep chemistry work for next year)

Thursday, April 17     

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Chemical Reactions - discuss hw -  I can examine chemical reactions and determine products. 

• NHSAS prep / discuss ESS 1-1, LS 1-7,  take Ps 1-5, PS 1-6, LS 2-5, ESS 2-5 -  I can apply what I have learned and get used to NHSAS formats.

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

No new work

Wednesday, April 16     

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Wrap up Summatives!

• Chemical Reactions - discuss hws: Exploring Chemical Reactions & Interpreting Chemical Equation Summaries, Lesson - chemical reactions, Analyzing Chemical Equations, preview NHSAS practice questions - I can examine chemical reactions and determine products. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Matching Chemical Equations...

Tuesday, April 15     

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Wrap up Matter Matters Summative Retakes!

• Chemical Reactions - Baking Soda & Vinegar reaction analysis, Lesson - chemical reactions, Interpreting Chemical Equation Summaries - I can examine chemical reactions and determine products. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Finish Interpreting Chemical Equation Summaries

Monday, April 14     

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Last Call Matter Matters Summative Retake

• Water Cycle Journey - Do Conclusions, Turn in Grader, Journey Log and Model - I can simulate a water molecule's journey through the water cycle and explain the involvement of energy, gravity and state changes. 

• Chemical Reactions - Baking Soda & Vinegar reaction - I can examine chemical reactions and determine products. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Exploring Chemical Reactions worksheet

Work from absence 

Friday, April 11     

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Summative Retakes Matter Matters

• Water Cycle Journey - WCJ Simulation Analysis task #3, if time - video, rough draft check / final draft of model. - I can simulate a water molecule's journey through the water cycle and explain the involvement of energy, gravity and state changes. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Finish Water Cycle Journey Model (poster)  and do exemplary if desired 

Thursday, April 10     

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Return Properties of White Solids Lab

• Water Cycle Journey - Energy in the Water Cycle, WCJ Simulation Analysis task #3, go over WCJ Summative Instructions and view sample projects, Make rough draft of model and have checked, start final draft of model. - I can simulate a water molecule's journey through the water cycle. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Water Cycle Journey Model (poster) work time. 

Wednesday, April 9     

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• States of Matter - Go over Hw, Changes of State Graphic Organizer I can model and explain state changes. 

• Water Cycle Journey - Background, Predictions and journey -I can simulate a water molecule's journey through the water cycle. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Water Cycle Journey Analysis # 1 & 2

Tuesday, April 8     

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Finish incomplete Summatives: Matter Matters  & Properties of White Solids Lab - Analysis and Application 

• States of Matter - Go over Hw, Changes of States Modeling and Explanations, Changes of State Graphic Organizer  ​​I can differentiate between states by referring to particle energy and behavior. I can model and explain state changes. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Molecules on the Move

Monday, April 7     

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Finish incomplete Summatives: Matter Matters  & Properties of White Solids Lab - Analysis and Application 

• States of Matter - Defining Properties for states of matter, Attraction vs Energy, States of Matter Practice, Changes of States Modeling and Explanations ​​I can differentiate between states by referring to particle energy and behavior. I can model and explain state changes. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

What are State Changes? worksheet

Friday, April 4     

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Finish incomplete Summatives: Matter Matters  & Properties of White Solids Lab - Analysis and Application 

• States of Matter -Liquids at different temperatures demo lab, discuss HW (PHet and videos), Defining Properties for states of matter ​​I can differentiate between states by referring to particle energy and behavior. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

no new work, complete absence work or missings

Thursday, April 3     

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Properties and Change - Properties of White Solids Lab - Analysis and Application - ​​I can interpret data from an investigation. I can analyze and interpret data on the properties of substances... to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

States of Matter Exploration - PHet simulator and videos (Due Friday) - posted in Google classroom, needs computer

Wednesday, April 2     

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• New Seats

• Properties and Change - P. of White Solids Lab Stereoscopes, CER review, Go over Changes HW, Seeing Changes, Physical vs Chemical changes particle models - ​​I can investigate of properties to determine the identity of white solids. I can differentiate between physical changes and chemical changes

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

States of Matter Exploration - PHet simulator and videos (Due Friday) - posted in Google classroom, needs computer

Tuesday, April 1     

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Properties and Change - Properties of White Solids Lab Day 2, PK States, Seeing Changes - ​​I can carry out an investigation of properties to determine the identity of white solids. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Changes - Physical vs Chemical (Due Wednesday)  - use your class notes!

Monday, March 31     

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Properties and Change - Properties of White Solids Lab Day 1 - ​​I can carry out an investigation of properties to determine the identity of white solids. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Changes - Physical vs Chemical (Due Wednesday)  - use your class notes!

Friday, March 28     

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Properties and Change - Intro lesson & notes - I can differentiate between physical and chemical properties.  I can differentiate between physicl and chemical changes. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

No new work

Thursday, March 27     

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Matter Matters Unit Summative - ​​MS PS1-1 Develop and use models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures 

• If time allows: Intro Properties and Change Unit

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

No new work

Wednesday, March 26     

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Matter Matters Unit - Extended Structures Crosscutting Concepts Practice, Mixtures vs Pure Substances HW check, Pure Substances vs Mixtures, If time: articles - I can apply the crosscutting concepts of scale, systems and patterns. I can differentiate between pure substances and mixtures involving atoms and molecules.

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Organize and Review all Matter Matter work (Summative tomorrow)

Tuesday, March 25     

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Matter Matters Unit - Go over FT: Molec & Comp, turn in HW Ext. Struct. Ind. Pract. finish Minerals are Extended Structures, Extended Structures Crosscutting Concepts Practice, Pure Substances vs Mixtures - I can describe the process of building extended structures. I can apply the crosscutting concepts of scale, systems and patterns. I can differentiate between pure substances and mixtures.

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Mixtures vs Pure Substances (front side of worksheet) 

Monday, March 24     

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Matter Matters Unit - Go over FT: Elements and PT Basics, Extended Structures notes, finish Mineral Makeup, Minerals are Extended Structures - I can describe the process of building extended structures.  I can identify a molecule within a simple extended structure. I can compare scale of visible materials to the scale of atoms.

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Extended Structures Independent Practice

Friday, March 21     

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Matter Matters Unit - Formative: Molecules and Compounds, Scale Interactives, Mineral Makeup, Extended Structures notes, Minerals are Extended Structures - I can differentiate between atoms, molecules, elemental molecules and compounds.  I can use chemical formulas to describe composition of molecules, including minerals. I can compare scale of visible materials to the scale of atoms.

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

no new work - complete work from absence & incomplete work

Thursday, March 20     

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Matter Matters Unit - Finish Lesson: Molecules and Compounds, Molecule and Compounds review practice, begin IXL Grade 8 Science E.2, E.3, E.4, Start Mineral Makeup - I can differentiate between atoms, molecules, elemental molecules and compounds.  I can use chemical formulas to describe composition of molecules. I can describe arrangement from molecule models.

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

IXL Grade 8 Science - complete E.2, E.3, E.4

Wednesday, March 19     

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Matter Matters Unit - Lesson: Ways atoms are found in the world (notes) continued, Lesson: Understanding Molecules (notes), Great Combinations - I can differentiate between atoms, molecules, elemental molecules and compounds. I can use chemical formulas to describe composition of molecules. I can describe arrangement from molecule models.

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

IXL Grade 8 Science E.6, then E.5 (due Thursday)

Tuesday, March 18  Shortened class Delayed Opening      

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Return Density Labs

• Matter Matters Unit - Formative Task Elements and Periodic Patterns, Lesson - Ways atoms are found in the world (notes)  -  I can describe the patterns of the periodic table. I can differentiate between atoms and molecules.  I can differentiate between elemental molecules and compounds.

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

IXL Grade 8 Science E.6, then E.5 (due Thursday)

Monday, March 17      

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Matter Matters Unit - Periodic Table Patterns: Using Properties of Elements, Reactivity cause model, Reactivity and the Periodic Table, Formative Task Elements and Periodic Patterns - I can describe general and specific properties of elements.  I can differentiate between physical and chemical properties.  I can describe the patterns of the periodic table. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Symbols to Elements 

Friday, March 14      

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Matter Matters Unit!! - Periodic Patterns lesson and notes - I can notice trends and patterns for element data in the periodic table.  I can describe general and specific properties of elements.  I can differentiate between physical and chemical properties. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

no new work - complete work from absence

Thursday, March 13      

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Matter Matters Unit!! - Get to Know Some Elements (finish and share), CODAP Periodic Table data exploration, begin Periodic Patterns lesson and notes - I can use the periodic table and other information resources to learn key details about some elements. I can use a data analysis tool to explore patterns in the periodic table. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Periodic Table Worksheet (if you did not get) 

Wednesday, March 12      

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Matter Matters Unit!! - Go over HW, Get to Know Some Elements! if time - begin Periodic Patterns - I can use the periodic table and other information resources to learn key details about some elements. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Periodic Table Worksheet

Monday, March 10      

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Matter Matters Unit!! - I can describe the basic parts that make up all materials. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Atoms and Elements practice

Friday, March 7      

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Density Lab Summative Task- complete missing components - I can show mastery of lab skills and scientifically explain & model density.

• Atmosphere: Go over Density in Atmosphere, Lesson part 2, Atmospheric Gases reading, questions and graphing - I can correctly describe the size of the atmosphere compared to the Earth. I can use text to learn about gases.

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Binder reorganization (follow instructions)

Thursday, March 6      

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Climate Project Presentations! - I can share my awesome work with my peers

• Atmosphere Lesson part 1, Atmospheric Gases - I can correctly describe the size of the atmosphere compared to the Earth. I can use text to learn about gases.

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Complete Air Pressure pages if not yet done 

Grades close tomorrow for Trimester 2

Wednesday, March 5      

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Climate Project Prep for Presentation - I can prepare materials and myself for presentation

• Air Pressure and Density in the Atmosphere, Atmospheric Gases - I can apply density concepts to phenomena related to the atmosphere. I can use text to learn about gases

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Prepare for Presentation tomorrow!

Make up work from absence

Tuesday, March 4      

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Climate Project Prep for printing of Poster - I can prepare materials for presentation

• Density Lab Summative Task- complete missing components - I can show mastery of lab skills and scientifically explain & model density.

• As time allows: Air Pressure and Density in the Atmosphere - I can apply density concepts to phenomena related to the atmosphere.

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Finish Bear Awareness / Coyote awareness poster if not yet done

Monday, March 3      

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Bear Awareness / Coyote Awareness- I can be safe with animals in my habitat.

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Finish poster

Friday, February 21      

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Density Lab Summative Task- Demo TBB and GC skills, Finish all parts in order: Part B Graph, Questions, Part C Modeling page, Part D construct explanations, Turn in Part A Lab data page, and Exemplary options (if desired) - I can show mastery of lab skills and scientifically explain & model density.

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Enjoy break!!

Thursday, February 20      

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Turn in Climate Project reworks (purple page and original and grader) 

• Density Unit - Density Lab Summative Task: Part B individual steps: Graph, Questions, Part C Modeling page, if time start Part D - I can  show mastery of lab skills and scientifically explain & model density.

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Complete any work from absence / missing items

Wednesday, February 19      

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Turn in Climate Project reworks (purple page and original and grader) when ready

• Density Unit - finish Procedures steps 4-7, teacher check TBB skill and GC skill,   Complete Team Discussion Questions, Part B individual steps: Graph, Questions - I can  show mastery of lab skills and scientifically explain & model density.

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Climate Project reworks due tomorrow 2/20

Tuesday, February 18      

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Turn in Climate Project reworks (purple page and original and grader) when ready

• Density Unit - Density Lab Grader review, Procedures steps 4-6: determine volume of geo solids in object in set, Skill: Finding volume of irregular solids & practice - I can  show mastery of lab skills and scientifically explain & model density.

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Finish PhET Density simulator work 

Climate Project reworks due by Thursday 2/20

Monday, February 17      

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Density Unit - Density Lab Summative Task Overview and Find Masses - I can show mastery of lab skills and scientifically explain & model density.

• Density Unit - PhET Density Simulation-  I can use a simulator to explore the mass - volume - density  - Float/Sink relationship for materials. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Finish PhET Density simulator work 

Climate Project reworks due by Thursday 2/20

Friday, February 14     ❤️ 

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Go over HW - Modeling Density Practice Questions

• Density Unit - Using Density to ID Materials, pHet Density Simulation- I can use density to identify and compare materials.  I can use a simulator to explore the mass - volume - density  - Float/Sink relationship for materials. 

• Density Unit - Density Lab Summative Task intro

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

no new work 

Climate Project reworks due by Thursday 2/20

Wednesday, February 12  

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Go over HW - More Density Practice Problems

• Density Unit - Understanding Density of Water: use CODAP to graph and analyze data, Modeling Density, Using Density to ID Materials- I can prepare to analyze water's density. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Modeling Density Practice Questions

Tuesday, February 11  

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Return Climate Projects and do Reflection, discuss rework process

• Density Unit - Formative Task Mass and Volume -  I can accurately work with Mass and Volume.

• Go over HW - Density Practice Problems

• Density Unit - Understanding Density of Water - enter data and intro CODAP, What is water made of?- I can prepare to analyze water's density. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

More Density Practice Problems 

Monday, February 10  

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Density Unit - Using a G. C. to find volume review practice -  I can accurately measure water volumes.

• Density Unit - Understanding Density of Water Lab Task - I can accurately find mass and volume and use that to determine patterns for water's density. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Density Practice Problems (back side of What is Density)

Friday, February 7  

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Check and discuss HW Practicing G. C. 

• Density Unit - Measuring Liquid Volume- I can accurately measure water volumes.

• Density Unit - What is Density?  How do we calculate Density? - I can describe density.  I can calculate density when given needed data. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

no new tasks

Wednesday, February 5  

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Check & discuss HW What is Volume practice problems. 

• Density Unit - What is Volume? Volume of geometric solids - I can describe volume.  I can find the volume of geometric solids. 

• Density Unit - Understanding Graduated Cylinders, Measuring Liquid Volume- I can describe the capacity and interval of a G. C.  I can accurately measure water volumes.

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Practicing with Graduated Cylinders (both sides)

Tuesday, February 4  

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Check and discuss HW TBB Practice. 

• Density Unit - Finding the Mass of materials that move/ flow- I can use the Triple Bean Balance to accurately measure mass of materials that may move. 

• Density Unit - What is Volume? Volume of geometric solids - I can describe volume.  I can find the volume of geometric solids. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

What is Volume? practice problems

Monday, February 3  **delayed opening**   

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Density Unit - Finding the Mass of Objects- I can use the Triple Bean Balance to accurately measure mass.   Finding the Mass of materials that move- I can use the Triple Bean Balance to accurately measure mass of materials that may move. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

TBB Practice 

Friday, January 31   

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Climate Project - turn in map 

• Density Unit - Mass vs Weight, How to measure Mass -  I can differentiate between mass and weight.  I can identify tools to measure mass. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

no new work 

Thursday, January 30   

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• New Seats

• Climate Project - turn in grading sheet and map 

• Density Unit - Introduction and pre thinking -  I can begin to describe and model my pre- thinking about density, mass and volume. 

• Coe Brown recommendations chat

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

no new work - wrap up absence work/ late maps  

Wednesday, January 29   

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Climate Project - Finish Part 2, edit for spelling, grammar, mechanics etc., bold the factor words - I can determine the causes of regional climates.

• Climate Project - Part 3 - final copy of map - I can model the causes of regional climates.

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Finish Climate Project work  

Tuesday, January 28   

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Science Recommendation process overview

• Climate Project - work time on Part 2 B writing, add in 2+ factors that explain bold the factor words - I can determine the causes of regional climates

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Complete work from absences and any late work for Climate Project  

Monday, January 27   

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Mountain Factor video then Climate Factors page for mountains (use Google Classroom post) - I can determine the effect of mountains on regional climates

• Finish all late Climate Factors pages (use Google Classroom post) - I can determine the causes of regional climates

• Climate Project Part 2 B work time 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Complete work from absences or any unfinished steps 

Friday, January 24   

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Ocean Currents lesson videos and practice page, then Climate Factors page for ocean currents (use Google Classroom post) - I can determine the effect of ocean currents on regional climates

• Climate Factors that affect regional climate: Air Masses (use Google Classroom post) - I can determine the causes of regional climates

• Climate Project work time 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Complete work from absences or unfinished steps from this week's work

Thursday, January 23   

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work to IN Box

• Climate Factors that affect regional climate: finish Land vs water, do global winds (use Google Classroom post) - I can determine the causes of regional climates

• Climate Project - Part 2 B - continue city's temperature and moisture patterns and details paragraphs 

• Ocean Currents lesson videos and practice page, then Climate Factors page for ocean currents (use Google Classroom post) - I can determine the effect of ocean currents on regional climates

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Continue City data paragraphs (Part 2 B)

Complete work from absences

Wednesday, January 22   

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work 

• Last call for Retake prep pages

• Climate Project - Review Grading Rubric, Project Part 2 B - city climate details paragraphs - I can prepare to meet goals. 

• Climate - Factors that affect regional climate - Land vs water, global winds - I can determine the causes of regional climates

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Continue City data paragraphs (Part 2 B)

Complete work from absences

Tuesday, January 21   

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work + retake prep pages

• Climate - Review Project Grading Rubric, Part 2 A Latitude Factors paragraph - I can prepare to meet goals. 

• Climate - Modeling Heating of L & W Lab causes- I can apply concepts of light and heat to the Land & Water Lab. Climate Factors that affect regional climate - Land vs water - I can determine the causes of regional climates

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Finish Latitude Factors (Part 2 A) paragraph

Last call for Retake prep pages

Complete work from absences

Friday, January 17   

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work + retake prep pages

• Review - Heat Transfer video: Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvyCe0UaqJY , Reading and Questions - I can differentiate between the types of heat transfer. 

• Climate - Heating of Land and Water Lab Background Info reading - I can apply concepts of light and heat to the Land vs Water Lab. 

• Finish any tasks from this week or read

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Finish work from this week

Optional - IXL Grade 8 Science J.1

Thursday, January 16   

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work + retake prep pages

• Review - Properties of Light - video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7ztkEofaaM  , reading and questions, Why is the Sky Blue - I can differentiate between the properties of light.  I can apply properties of light.  

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

IXL Science Grade 8 L.5 (Optional work towards E level- L.3 & L.4) 

Wednesday, January 15   

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work + retake prep pages

• Climate - Heating of Land and Water Lab Application questions - I can make conclusions based on the heating and cooling of land vs water. 

• Review - Electromagnetic Spectrum: video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfXzwh3KadE , reading and questions - I can describe human uses for the parts of the EM Spectrum. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Finish collecting Cities' Climate data if needed 

IXL Science Grade 8 L. 6 (Optional work towards E level: L.7 & L.new) 

Tuesday, January 14   

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work + retake prep pages

• Climate - Heating of Land and Water Lab, Inland vs Coastal - I can collect data for an investigation. I can make conclusions based on the heating and cooling of land vs water.  

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Finish collecting Cities' Climate data if needed (due Thursday) 

Prep for Retake if needed

Monday, January 13   

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work

• Climate - Collect climate data for Project, Finish Climate vs Weather, Intro Heating of Land Vs Water Lab - I can collect and organize climate data for my chosen cities.  I can make predictions about the heating and cooling of land vs water.  

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Finish collecting Cities' Climate data if needed (due Thursday) 

Prep for Retake if needed

Friday, January 10   

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work

• Climate - Overview project instructions, Choose Latitudes and Cities for Project, Finish Climate vs Weather, Collect climate data for Project- I can choose my project focus area. I can collect and organize data to use for comparing and contrasting, 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Summative Retake prep process (if EP / NS ) 

Check Alma

Thursday, January 9   

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work

• Weather Summative Reflection and Retake Process reminders

• Climate - Comparing Climate NH vs UK, Intro Project / Choosing Latitudes and Cities for Project - ​​I can predict about NH climate and use a data source to examine climate. I can compare NH and UK's Climates.  I can choose my project focus area.     

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Summative Retake prep process (if needed - EP / NS ) 

Wednesday, January 8   

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work

• Weather Summative Reflection and Retake Process

• Climate - Wrap Unexpected Temperature Patterns and Climate Zones, Weather vs Climate, Comparing Climate NH vs UK - ​​I can identify areas with climate anomalies. I can differentiate between weather and climate. I can describe the major factors that affect climate.  I can predict about NH climate and use a data source to examine climate.     

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Finish IXL FF.1 and FF.2 (finish both stages) if needed 

Summative Reflection and Retake page (if needed)  

Tuesday, January 7, 2025    

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work

• Climate - Climate Zones by Latitude, Unexpected Temperature Patterns and Climate Zones, Weather vs Climate - ​​I can identify areas with climate anomalies that do not align with latitude. I can differentiate between weather and climate. I can describe the major factors that affect climate.    

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

IXL Grade 8 Science FF.2 (finish both stages) 

Monday, January 6, 2025    

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work

• Climate - Angle of Light Lab wrap up, Sunlight Angle and Heat Area lab, Climate Zones by Latitude - I can conduct investigations of the effect of angle on energy absorbed from light.  

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

IXL Grade 8 Science FF.1 (finish both stages) 

Friday, January 3, 2025  Happy New Year!!   

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work

• Climate - Angle of Light Lab - I can conduct an investigation of the effect of angle on energy absorbed from light.  

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Check Alma (formative work for weather unit)

if needed - Finish IXL Grade 6 SS R. 1 Reading Maps 

Thursday, January 2, 2025  Happy New Year!!   

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absence work

• What is Climate? Weather vs Climate, Earth - Sun - Me Relationship Exploration, Angle of Light Lab into  - ​I can hypothesize weather vs climate. I can use my prior knowledge and review Latitude. I can make predictions for the effect of angle of light.  

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

IXL Grade 6 Social Studies R. 1 Reading Maps (complete all four stages)

Friday, December 20   

Class To Do:  

• Turn in any absent of missing work from this unit. 

• Summative - MS ESS 2-5 - ​I can describe the connections between fronts, air masses and changing weather conditions. 

• if time allows - Explore: Radar OR Predicting Precipitation 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Enjoy Break!!

Thursday, December 19   

Class To Do: 

• Return Formative and other work

• Go over HW - Interpret Weather Maps page  

• Fronts Practice, Weather Data Tracker Analysis - ​I can describe the connections between fronts, air masses and changing weather conditions. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Review work from this unit - Summative is Friday

Finish up work from this week's absence

Wednesday, December 18   

Class To Do: 

• Weather - Final Weather Data Tracking - I can collect data of weather conditions.  Go over HW,  Fronts Review, Interpret Weather Maps, Formative Interpreting Fronts and Air Masses - ​I can interpret a front to determine the air mass type/properties, source region, direction and likely precipitation. I can describe changes to weather as fronts move over an area.  

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Finish cw (IWM page) if needed 

Review work from this unit - Summative is Friday

Finish up work from this week's absence

Tuesday, December 17   

Class To Do: 

• Weather - Weather Data Tracking - I can collect data of weather conditions. Fronts: Details,  Practice, Predicting weather from fronts, Fronts Review - ​I can interpret a front to determine the air mass type/properties, source region and direction. I can describe the likely precipitation for each type of front. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Air Fronts Worksheet (back side of Predicting Fronts with Air Masses)

Monday, December 16   

Class To Do: 

• Weather - Weather Data Tracking - I can collect data of weather conditions. Fronts (video/ notes), Predicting, Details and Practice - ​I can interpret a front to determine the air mass type/properties, source region and direction. I can describe the likely precipitation for each type of front. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Finish the IXL skills Atmosphere

Review Air Masses if Formative is not yet P

Friday, December 13   

Class To Do: 

• Weather - Weather Data Tracking - I can collect data of weather conditions. Simulating Air Mass Effects - ​I can use a scientific simulator to see likely effects of air mass interactions. Fronts video and notes - ​I can describe the air mass for a front. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

IXL skills Atmosphere (see Google Classroom), due Tuesday 

Work from Absence - complete packet(s)

Thursday, December 12   

Class To Do: 

• Peer discuss and check Air Mass Understanding page 

• Weather - Formative Task Air Masses - ​I can describe properties of air masses based on source regions and type. Weather Data Tracking - I can collect data of weather conditions.  How Clouds Form - ​I can describe the factors that lead to cloud formation.  Simulating Air Mass Effects - ​I can use a scientific simulator to see likely effects of air mass interactions. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

IXL skills Atmosphere (see Google Classroom), due Tuesday

Wednesday, December 11   (shortened classes)   

Class To Do: 

• Turn in Course Outline Response 

• Weather - Weather Data Tracking - I can collect data of weather conditions. Air Masses - ​I can use global patterns to draw conclusions about air qualities. How Clouds Form - ​I can use a scientific simulator to learn the factors that lead to cloud formation

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Air Mass Understanding page (use class pages)

Tuesday, December 10      

Class To Do: 

• Review of classroom expectations, Course Outline and begin outline response

• Weather - turn in W + C Pre-Thinking, Weather Data Tracking - I can collect data of weather conditions. Air Masses - ​I can use patterns to draw conclusions. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Course Outline Response, Set up Binder

Monday, December 9      

Class To Do: 

• Welcome back to Science!!!!!!  Review of key classroom expectations

• Weather Unit begins! - observe patterns, ask questions, and generate hypotheses when examining a natural event.  Weather Phenomena I can collect data of weather conditions.  Weather Data Tracking,  I can share my current thinking in preparation for learning. W + C Pre-Thinking

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently) 

Finish Weather + Climate Pre-thinking