Monthly Parent/Guardian BONUS Question
How does it work?
Every month a NEW question will be posted for the parents/guardians to answer (feel free to have your student help!). Simply send me an email with your student's name on it to ensure they receive extra credit on the next graded assessment! YOU decide which one you want to do for that MONTH or do both!!
tim.dishaw@vbschools.com
Sep 2024
There are 4 key pieces of Safety Equipment located in your classroom. Name them. (hint: watch the classroom video link at the top of the page!)
Sep
In our 'Mass' lesson we learned that Mass is NOT weight, and that it NEVER __________ (no matter where you go).
Oct
"The Kinetic/Particle Theory of Matter says several things: All matter is made up of ________ and those particles are constantly in ________. "
Oct
Name the 4 basic 'states' of Matter (or maybe just 3 of them if you can't figure out the 4th!)
1) 2) 3) 4)
Nov
"Many substances can be positively identified by their physical or chemical properties! One of the more common physical properties is ________________ (hint: starts with a 'D' and you might think about me!). A very common chemical property is ________________ (hint: starts with a an 'A' and think about oranges!).
Nov
Name the 3 basic sub-atomic particles we discuss in Science-8.
Dec
For the element 'carbon', what are the answers to: What is the group # for carbon? How many rings/shells does carbon have? # of protons, # of electrons, # of neutrons (All 5 must be correct!)
Dec
There are 3 classifications used to identify elements on a Periodic Table, name them (hint: most tables have them divided up into 3 sections going from left to right and are color-coded).
Jan 2024!!!!
In class we discussed the subject of 'Bonding Atoms'. What are the two primary ways atoms can bond?
Jan
How many atoms are in the following formula: 2 Fe2 O3
Feb
Fill in the blanks for the following story:
"Mr. 'D' likes to bowl. As he approaches the lane to throw his ball, he lifts the ball way up behind his back to store as much __________ energy as possible. And then when he throws it, he throws real hard to increase the __________ energy of the ball. "
Feb
Which Newton law? "You kick a soccer ball against a brick wall real hard and it bounces off the wall and hits you in the face!!"
Mar
__________ is the movement of energy from a warmer location to a colder one. But __________ is simply the measurement of how much your atoms in a substance are moving.
Mar
There are 3 basic ways that energy/heat can move from one location to another. Name them.
Apr
The temperature that (in theory) all atom movement stops is called '________ zero'. Of the 3 temperature scales we have discussed (Celsius/Fahrenheit/Kelvin), the ________ scale was designed around that theory.
Apr
Fill in the blanks for the following story:
The two basic wave forms are 'transverse' and 'compressional' (longitudinal). A compressional wave is designed to move energy by going back and forth (like a spring on its side or a slinky!). When a compressional wave contracts, this is called a __________. When a compressional wave stretches, this is called a __________.
May
There are many parts to a 'wave'. One part is 'wavelength' which is inversely related to the ________ part. Because as wavelength gets shorter then this other part increases. If the wavelength gets longer, than this other part decreases.
May
When light bounces off of something, this is called ________. But when you cause light to bend, then this is called ________.
Jun
When you put an experment together, part of the experiment called the __________ must be set aside right at the beginning so you have something to compare your results to. When you are actually doing an experiment there is usually one variable that you keep __________ (like temp), otherwise you could adversely affect the outcome of the experiment...making your results invalid.
Jun
The __________ variable (some people call it the 'input') is the one you CAN change. While the __________ variable (some people call this the 'output/result') is the one you CANNOT change.
Jan 2019
Jan
In Science-8 we discuss 'Organic Chemistry' and the difference between organic and inorganic. The difference is easy to identify because organic substances will have ________ in it (name an element!), while inorganic substances will not.
Jan
A very strong acid will have a pH of ________. A very strong base will have a pH of ________. But the salts/neutrals should have a pH of ________ (think Vegas!).
Feb
How many atoms are in the following chemical formula: K Mn O4 ?
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Speed and velocity are not the same thing. ________ can involve changing the direction of an object in motion. While _______ is about an object moving in a straight line.
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Mr. 'D' is upset about losing the Teacher/Student basketball game to the students. So in a dramatic display of immaturity he throws a basketball at a wall which immediately bounces back and hits him in the face. Which of Newton's laws is this an example of?
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You know ________ is being done when you apply a force to an object, and the object moves in the same direction as the force applied.
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When working with electricity, you will be dealing with 3 different forces that will be working together. These forces are ________, resistance, and ________.
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If you want to keep electricity (electrons) from flowing, put an ________ into the circuit. If you want electricity to flow freely then have nothing but ________ (s) in the circuit.
Apr
Fill in the blanks for the following scenario:
____________ is the term used to describe the amount of energy/force an object has once it gets moving. __________ is the term used to describe the force that must be overcome just to get that object moving in the first place (or get it to change direction)!!
May
Easy one!! Name the six simple machines!!
Jun
Fill in the blanks for the following story:
There are two common types of electrical circuits that we talk about in 8th grade. The __________ circuit will basically look like a loop. Break the loop and you lose power! The __________ circuit can also resemble a loop, but with other wires going across the loop to the other side. Break the loop and you could still have power!
