4/11/08
Moon Phase Test Tuesday for all 8th graders
Work on Science fair projects: see 4/9/08 School Notes
4/9/08
Moon Phase Quiz Fiday for all 7th Graders
JUST A REMINDER; SCIENCE FAIR EXPERIMENT SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY FRIDAY THE 18TH. STUDENTS SHOULD COME TO CLASS WITH JOURNALS AND BE PREPARED TO WORK ON GRAPHS AND ORGANIZING DATA.
3/10/08
Just a couple reminders.
Report CArds and Conference forms were sent home today. If you would like a conference on March 21st please contact us and return the form asap.
Conferences will be scheduled between 8:30 and 3:30.
**** West Side Story Permission are due FRIDAY!!!!
**** CApe Henlopen forms are coming in pretty well
At this point I have only two chapperones for the girls. I need at least 3 more for the girls. PLease consider staying with us overnight.
Boys, I have 4 chapperones for the boys and could use maybe two more. We may be OK for the boys at this time I just have to check with a couple of parents. Thanks for your responses.
Homework: The only things expected at this time are the science fair hypothesis, written in journals.
7-3 and 8-1 should also have variables page with listed variables.
3/1/08
Just a reminder that all students who are participating in creating a science fair project must be prepared to show organized science fair journals with the following parts included.
1) Title Page - "Science Fair 2008"
2) Topic page that lists the topics the students were thinking of doing their project on and the final topic with a brief explanation of why they chose this topic.
3) Research questions- several pages with the research questions they created and the answers they researched,including the source of their research.
** If students are working with a partner only one journal must be presented for my review.
Thanks and have fun with this project. It should be something that interests you!!
All activity 6 graphs are due.
7-1 through 8-1 received progress reports with missing work. We discussed in class assignments they can make up. These make up assignments are due by Wednesday.
8-2 and 8-3 will receive these reports on Monday.
2/28
Homework
7-3 Complete Graph for Activity 6 lab
8-3 Complete Lab Activity 6 Graph and analysis questions
And questions 7 & 8 land sheet
Study for Air masses and Fronts Quiz
I think there has been a misunderstanding. The forms sent out last week are not the permission slips and no money is due at this time.
This form was to find out about chaperones and available drivers for the trip.
A seperate permission slip will be sent out and money will be due closer to the time of the trip. Sorry for any inconvenience.
I would never send a form out and expect that amount of money due that quickly. Again Sorry for any misunderstanding.
For those who have sent in money, I will have those checks deposited and will record your child as paid.
Thanks
Terry Angelus
2/26/08
Homework 7-3
Graph data for lab activity 6
Temperature vs. Time for heating and cooling earth materials
All classes work on research questions for science fair.
2/20/08
Homework
All 7th grade classes
Population GRowth and Damage from Hurricane Worksheet
All 7th graders are required to participate in the MOT science fair as part of their curriculum.(8th grade is optional for additional lab credits)
The students are currently working on research questions as background information for their projects.
These questions are due Friday or Monday depending on when I meet with thier classes. Please encourage your child to work on these questions.
They should have at least 10 questions they thought of and answers.
2/11/08
Study for quiz!!!!!!!
2/8/08
ALL CLASSES - Although there is no official homework please remember to study for your quiz
topics;
hurricane terms
folklore
The air around us
Clouds to predict weather
10 research questions for science fair
questions only- they do not have to be answered at this time.
These questions should be background to help develop their hypothesis.
2/5/07
All students must complete their station model reading and drawing worksheets for next class. This was actually classwork, but most students were not able to complete it in class so it is now homework.
Name that cloud quiz next class
Weather Units assessment; hurricane terms, weather folklore, The air around us and weather station models will be included on this assessment.
HELP!!! I need some two liter bottles. If you can help, I would appreciate it very much.
I need about 24.
Thank You!!
1/31/08
7-1, 7-2, 7-3, 8-1
Name That Cloud - homework assignment. Students can use the reference sheets that I provided ton help them identify clouds and where they are in our atmosphere.
1/22/08
7-3 Complete Press Release and Write a memeo to the nmayor of Pensacola Beach advising him on how to respond to the possible hurricane. Due tomorrow
1/17/08
Today 7-1 and 7-2 completed an assessment on waves.
7-3 and 8-1 began the weather unit.
We started with an investigation that looks at the path a hurrican follows. The students are putting themselves in a job to advise the mayor of Pensicola Beach, Florida on how to handle preparing for this storm.
Students in 7-3 and 8-3 are at various places in this lab and may ask to work on it at home. If so the website is as follow:
http://weathereye.kgan.com/expert/hurrican/olivia.html
8-1 will be working on the press release that can be printed from the site. PRESS RELEASE FORM
All classes are in the very early stages of preparing for science fair.
Students are to hand in a card with five possible areas of interest on one side and then questions that they can develop to test about those topics on the other side. Due next class.
1/11/08 C-Day
7-3, No homework
8-1, 8-2, 8-3
Test needs to be signed and corrected on a seperate piece of lined paper.
1/10/08
8-2, 8-3, 7-1, 7-2
Complete Summary of Activity and Applying what you have learned Activity 13- Good copy/sloppy copy in journal.
Extra Credit Mechanical Waves We Cannot Hear Section read and answer questions.
1/9/08
7-1 - No homework
7-2 - No homework
7-3 and 8-1 Complete Summary of Activity and Applying what you have learned Activity 13- Good copy/sloppy copy in journal.
Mechanical Waves We Cannot Hear Section read and answer questions.
1/7/08 B/E Day
No Homework
Classes 8-2, 8-3, 7-1, 7-2
Bead Observations should be ready for Thursday class.
1/4/08
7-1 Read Transferring Energy - Moving Mass or Waves? Activity 12
Complete Part A only
7-2 No homework - bead observations should be available for next week.
1/3/08 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Thank you for all of the great gifts that I received this holiday. We have the most genergous, thoughtful parents and students. I loved everything as did my family, we still have cookies fudge and candy. Thank you.
Also thank you for all of the donations and time that so many of you gave to our winter science breakfast. The students were outstanding, cooperative and incredible to work with. We couldn't have done this without your help, especially those that were able to spend time with us that day. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!
Homework:C DAY
7-3and 8-3Complete questions 1 - 4 related to video "making waves" in journal
Read Transferring Energy - Moving Mass or Waves?
Complete Part A questions 5 -11 DUE NEXT CLASS
ALL CLASSES - 5 Observations of Beads in different locations and times DUE FIRST CLASS NEXT WEEK
12/19/07
Hi Everyone, Please send in your breaksfast supplies tomorrow or let me know if they will be in on Friday so I can make sure I have everything. It is almost here!!!! I am so excited!!!!!
Also, if you are helping and didn't specify a time or just want to come in for a while let me know if it will be from 9:00 11:30 or 12:30 to 2:00
Thank you so much!!!
terry.angelus@mot.k12.de.us
12/17/07
I can't beleive that it is almost time for the science breakfast!!!
Anyone who has donated food please start sending it in and we will store it.
Thank you so much.
If you wrote that you want to attend I have you on the schedule. If you would like to come and help just show up. I am sure that we will find a place for you to help. Thanks Again.
12/12/07
HI Everyone!!!!!
Homework 8-1 Heat Energy Worksheet
******* IMPORTANT INFORMATION**********
Our 8th grade winter science breakfast is fast approaching. If you have responded with a breakfast donation I really appreciate it. WE have not had very many responses overall and we need your help.
We still need many things, but you only need to send one of the item you can help with (although more are appreciated).
Needs:
Orange Juice - none
EGGS (we only have 3 dozen as of now and we will go through many many more)
Brown and Serve Sausage - have none
Tubs of butter (small ones) Margerine actually - have a little
Strawberry Jelly/Jam - possibly one
Syrup - have some need more
Pancake Mix _we have some need more
Bacon - have a little need more
Milk - have 2 gallons promised
Bread - one loaf so far
Dishes - some
Cups (plastic and styrofoam)some
Plastic utensils none
Thank you for your help! The kids love this and we love doing it. If you have no idea what we are talking about ask your child for their form.
Thanks for Everything! Happy Holidays!
Terry Angelus
12/10/07
Homework 7-1, 7-2 Activity 10 Applying what you know all questions.
Don't worry about grades at this point I am currently updating and most grades are not entered.
Thanks.
Ms. Angelus
12/5/07
7-1, 7-2
Complete Activity 9 Analysis and Applying what you have learned activity 9 homework Due Friday.
12/3/07
8-1,Due Tuesday
8-2, 8-3 Due Wednesday
Applying what you know activity 9
Complete Activity 9 Analysis Questions 10, 11 and Summary for 8-1 and 8-2
Entire Worksheet for 8-3
11/1/07
Homework 7-1, 7-2
Complete Graph and Data table Lab 5 Part A
We will complete the remainder of the lab in class on Monday
Test 7th Grade Next Thursday Labs 1 - 6
Test 8th Grade Next Wednesday Labs 1-6
8-1 Homework Complete Lab 3 graph data table and two questions; Complete Ticket OUt Lab 4.
No homework other classes
7th Grade Ticket Out Activity 4 Due Tomorrow as well as extra credit Roller Coaster Assignment.
October 19, 2007
8-2, 8-3, 7-1, 7-2, Extra credit opportunity - Write about the science of roller coaster in a going further assignment Due Monday for 8th and Tuesday for 7th
Homework- 7-1, 7-2 Ticket OUt Activity 4 The Energy of Pendulums - Due Tuesday
Have a nice weekend
October 18, 2007
7-1 Complete hand in "good copy of lab 2 Data tables for hollow and solid ball and # of cards knocked down vs. speed graph including both balls
October 16, 2007
7th Grade and 8-2; complete graphs, data tables and summary for lab 2 Knock Em Down- See lab sheet for complete instructions
October 15, 2007
7th grade No homework
8th grade must turn in all lab 2 graphs, data tables and analysis questions tomorrow.
October 11, 2007
8th Grade No homework - unless they work on lab 2 graphs
7th Grade- Complete Lab 1 Balls and Ramps graph the relationship of time vs. # of blocks and Average Speed vs # of blocks,
October 8, 2007
7th Grade- right now we are finishing up presentations and students will then be completing a take home assignment.
8th grade
We started Transformations of Energy; hitherto known as TOE.
All 8th grade classes will be completing graphs and lab sheets for homework for the Balls and Ramps Lab
October 4, 2007
8-1 has received the final assessment for the Clean Air Challenge Unit. They should use their understanding of air quality and the factors that affect it to complete a graphic organizer and an essay. All of their notes and books are available to them to help them complete this assignment. This is Due next Monday.
7th Grade will do a modified version of the same assignment in class.
Have a good night
Ms. Angelus
October 3, 2007
8th Grade Presentation will take place Thursday for 8-1, Friday for 8-2 and 8-3
&th Grade 7-3 complete 2 questions from each section of questions in going further and On a personal note
No other homework
October 1, 2007
Today was a D day
8th Grade: Students are working on assessment to sell their fuel to the class; this is an in class assignment but some are asking to work outside of class as well this is fine but the classes will have two full class periods to work on this, presentations will be Thursday.
7th Grade; No homework
Today we reviewed the effect of weather on pollution.
Students will complete solubility and volatility labs this week.
There will be a quick quiz Tuesday and Wednesday on area and volume both by mathematical formula and water displacement.
September 25, 2007
Today the students continued working on solubility and volatility to recognize the relationship between cost and benefits of caring for our environment both in water and air. 7th graders are beginning the energy by volume and mass lab in the data log. 8th graders are working on the next step by looking at the consideration of dilution as a problem to water polution (solubility) and reducing volatile contaminents in the air for better air quality.
HOMEWORK: 8-2, 8-3 pg 42 of the data log choose two Going Further questions and 2 On a personal NOte questions. Complete solubility questions up to #6 pgs 41 & 42 if not done in class.
No homework fo other classes
September 24, 2007
HI everyone,
Sorry for any confusion on the last notes, 7th graders are just starting the Energy by mass and volume lab this week. We had to do some background labs on mass, volume and density.
8th graders are beginning labs on solubility and volatility. They will use all of the infomration and understadning to prepare and present on fuels and decide which fule they would want to use when they are driving. This information will be coming to them within the next couple of days.
HOMEWORK:None unless they have to finish pg. 30/31 questions 8th grade only at this time
September 20, 2007
Today we started a lab that tests energy of mass vs. energy in volume. We did this by measuring the energy transferred to water from a candle by measuring the change in temperature.
We are considering this because students realized that we are dependent on cars and trucks, some of the mobile sources that contribute to particulate matter and the secondary pollutant ozone, therefore we need to consider the fuel and its efficiency.
HOMEWORK: Quiz on concentration 7-1, 7-2, 7-3, 8-1
8-2 should complete questions pg 30 of the Data Log
7-3 should complete ozone lab question except for #10 which will be counted as extra credit. pgs 16 & 17 of the Data Log
Have a good night
September 19, 2007
The last two days we looked at water testing and related it to concentration and how we must consider both air and water when trying to remediate air pollution. In class we looked at our pond and tested for nitrates, phosphates, pH, and turbidity as well as looked at the overall appearence and smell of the water.
In class today we analyzed our test results and communicated them in an analysis report.
HOMEWORK: Students in all B day classes should complete the Ozone lab analysis questions using their case studies.
7-2 cannot completes questions 1,2 &3 in their data logs pgs. 16 & 17 due to the need of class discussion
7-3, 8-1 will need to complete this for Friday after class discussion
QUIZ: There will be a quick quiz on concentration given Thursday and Friday. Students are aware of their day based on class meeting days.
8-2, 8-3, will be on Thursday, All others on Fridat.
Have a nice night
September 13, 2007
Today we worked on serial dilutions and concentration in mostly the 7th grade. They did an outstanding job. We are working towards understanding that it is the concentration of a pollutant not necessarily its presence alone that makes it harmful to humans. We also tested Ozone, don't be alarmed; I allowed students to put it in the direct sun and that gave us more high readings than normally would be expected.
Homework is to make sure that the FEV1, Particulate Matter and You and Collecting Pm labs are ready for grading,(7th) 8th should also have the Concentration lab completed by Monday for grading.
Have a nice night.
September 12, 2007
There is no "official" homework; Students were reminded to look over the first group of labs in their data logs to make sure they are grading ready.
Today classes worked on a serial dilution to help them understand the concept of concentration. We will be completing this and assessing this idea in the next couple of classes. My 8th grade classes started testing the levels of ozone at school today and we used a colorimeter to compare levles to ozone badges. Ask them about it (8-2 and 8-3) other classes will be testing tomorrow.
Have a reat evening; see you at open house this evening from 6:00 to 7:30
September 11, 2007
Hello Everyone
There is no homework this evening unless you need to complete a lab activity at home.
We are currently investigating particulate matter in our air as one of the pollutants that DE is a non-attainment area, tomorrow we will start with ground level ozone and concentration.
Have a good night
September 10th.
Many students did not turn in their paragraph on their science choice question assignmed last Thursday or Friday, depending on the class day they had me. Please check and make sure it is turned in during the next class meeting. They would have received a zero for the homework, but the paper counts as a classwork grade as well.
The assignment had them choosing a question from one that adresses a highway being placed near the school or one that would change the standard for particulate matter in the area. They were to read pages 11-13 in their case study to help tham make the decision and use this in support for their response.
Thanks, have a good evening.
Terry Angelus
August 28, 2007
Hi Everyone,
Assignment: Thinking outside the box technology cube
Purpose: This activity was created to have students analyze invention and how it is driven by needs. Those needs may be political, social, environmental, or economic. The invention may also affect one of those areas instead of being driven by those forces. Further the students should identify ways the advancement in technology gives us new information and/ or new needs.
The assignment:
1) Choose an invention - include a picture on your cube
2) Write the need that the invention fulfilled (Why it was invented?)Full sentences
3) Identify how this invention was driven by political, environmental, economic, or social needs or affects (in full senences)
4)Identify new technology or problems that resulted from this invention or would make it better an how or why. (full sentences)
Do not tape or glue in a cube at home it will get smashed
The students should be mostly finished this project some just needed more time. It was mostly an in class project.
Thanks,
May 21, 2007
Hi everyone. The end of the year is fast approaching and we are all feeling the pressure of finishing (and grading) the end of year projects.
7th Grade Science Fair projects are due the end of this week. Most students are coming to me saying they are working on them and finishing putting together their display boards while others are panicking about finding a board. This year we are introducing this project and the students have been fully aware of due dates. WE discuss it every class. Although these are due Friday, we will be adjusting and practicing presentations to put together a full program. It is looking like we will be setting up on Monday the 4th.
Any questions please feel free to contact me.
Terry Angelus
May 4, 2007
!!!!8th Grade parents!!!!
Help, I need 2 parents to Chaperone the 8th grade trip to Henlopen. Mom's or Dad's. I have plenty of rooms for you. WE need you to drive and stay for the trip. We leave 8:45 to 9:00 A.M. Tuesday and Leave Cape Henlopen at about 2:30 on Wednesday. It is a lot of fun. PLease help us out!!!!!
Thanks, Terry Angleus
Note to ALL 8th Grade Parents.
I desperately need chaperones/drivers for the boys 8th grade field trip to Cape Henlopen. At this point I have two. Please contact me or email me if you could possibly join us on May 8th and 9th. We only have 29 boys attending but I need 6 parents/adults to attend
you can contact me at terry.angelus@mot.k12.de.us
Thanks!!!!!!!
4/22/07
Ok everyone the trips is upon us
Girls will be attending the Cape Henlopen REECH science trip this Tuesday and Wednesday
We will be leaving school regular time and caravanning to the Cape. No need to get there early.
Girls should try to pack lightly and put most things in a backpack.
Make sure you have the following
1. Change of Clothes
2. Extra shoes and socks
3. Pillow and blanket ir sleeping bag
4. Personal items; toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, etc
5. Insect repellent
6. Towel and washcloth
7. Hoodie or something warm for th evening
8. something to wear to sleep in; warm stuff
8. ***** Packed bag lunch for Tuesday afternoon****
I will post anything else that I might have missed tomorrow after I contact REECH with our final count.
7th Grade continue to work on uour science fair projects. Parents all students have a rubric and complete directions.Please ask them about it
The Due Date is the last week of May.
3/26/07
************IMPORTANT REMINDER**************
8th Grade yearbook pictures are due in no later than Wednesday
Cape Henlopen permission slips are out and should be returned by Friday. If you do not have one please see Ms. Angelus
8th grade homework - projects are going out for science Due date is by 4/20/07
8-1 has received the project instructions all other 8th grade classes will receive tomorrow
7th Grade homework
All Joe Emails are due tomorrow
All research project reports are due by Friday
3/13/07
There is no homework during DSTP testing from science.
7th grae students who are currently working on research papers for their projects have had a month and many have shown them to me. If you choose to work on it, do not stress yourself. I am flexible and this is supposed to be to your benefit. Talk to me if there is a problem finding resources and do not stay up late working on it to get it done. The due date is the 22nd or whenever your class meets nearest after that date, but do not let this interfere with your needs for DSTP, I can adjust if necessary.
Eat a good breakfast, go to bed a little earlier and relax, your brain will work better.
3/5/07
8th Grade - all air pressure lab questions will be checked and graded. This specifically addresses those students that had to take it home.
7th Grade
7-2 draw critters and color in journal if not completed in class
All 7th grade classes
Written report for your science fair topic is due on or as soon after the 22nd of March as you have class
This serves as research for you to have background knowledge of your topics in order to form a hypothesis.
Do not copy, cut and paste- keep a journal and highlight the infomration you may want to use and write it in your own words or give credit to the author.
This report will be included with your project.
3 - 6 pages(more if needed)
typed
double spaced
12 pt font
Times New Roman
This can be broken up and done however the group would like if working in a group for the project.
Some students want to do their own research paper and then just being what they know to do the project, this is fine.
My suggesstion, if students are working in groups, is to discuss the project and break up the research into parts and each do a part.
This should be fun and not stressful, remember this is for your own knowledge, not mine, this way you can create a better project.
Ms. Angelus
2/27/07
8-1 Complete lab about HI and Low air movement,
Multiple choice and table
7th Grade work on REport (research paper for science fair projects) make sure you keep track of where you get your information. You wouldn't want anyone to steal your work.
2/26/07
No new Homework; please see prior assignments if class has not met since assigned.
Thanks
2/23/07
8-2, 8-3, See 2/22/07 8-1 assignments include completing the summary questions for 8-3
For those who need to complete Weather Activity 1 Mayor's Press RElease make-up or Mayor's REview use the following site:
http://weathereye.kgan.com/expert/hurricane/index.html
7th Grade
7-2 complete testable questions for science fair topic
7-1, 7-3 Work on research paper for science fair project Due in March
Science Fair will be scheduled in May
2/22/07
8-1, Due Monday - Collect weather data for the week of the 19th through the 23rd of february and graph data include station models. Also, please complete the land and sea breeze diagrams from activity 6. Use arrows to show the direction of the wind based upon the uneven heating of the Earth's surfaces. This will be a graded question.(#4 and diagrams with explanations)
8-2, 8-3 Due Friday - Weather data for the 12th to the 16th of februaru and graphs are due.
For all weather data go to www.wunderground.com
7-1 No homework Work on Research papers for science fair - more info will be coming next week for parents with the expectations.
7-2 - Students are developing a testable question for their chosen science fair topic. They must be able to collect data, so their questions should be written so th topic can be tested.
7-3 - same as 7-2
ALL CLASSES - JOURNAL CHECK #1 WILL BE GOING ON THROUGHOUT THE NEXT WEEK
2/14/07
BRRRRR it is cold out there.
Just a reminder; although I gave no official homework,
the graphs for the 8th grade lab and tables will be checked next class therefore they must be complete and will count as a lab grade
7th Grade Science Fair Topics for 7-2 are due
Purpose (testable questions) due for 7-1, 7-3
Bikini Bottom genetics papers will be reviewed make sure they are complete, they will be checked
Enjoy your day off and stay warm
Ms. Angelus
2/12/07
7-1, 7-2
Complete Bikini Bottom Genetics worksheet
hints;
Purebred = homozygous
Hybrid = heterozygous
8-2, 8-3
Complete Activity 6 Graph - graded lab assignment
Summary will be completed in class
MAke sure you label and title correctly and data table is accurately reflected in graph.
2/6/07
7th Grade - 7-2, 7-3 Analysis #5 Activity 59 Good copy, preferably typed.
Write your own definition for the phrase "dominant trait" as it is used in genetics.
Science Fair Topic Due no later than;
2/7 for 7-3
2/8 for 7-1.
8-1 No homework
8-2, 8-3 Station model worksheet due 2/7
2/5/07
8th Grade complete station model tables
7th Grade no homework
1/31/07
Happy last day of January
Weather 70% chance of snow Thursday
7th Grade No Homework
8th Grade- Finish you flip chart using the cloud catagories and writing the symbol, related weather, and forecasted weather conditions.
1/30/07
7th Grade - We are working on how traits are being passed from the parent generation to the offspring.
No Homework
8th Grade - We are working on weather and cloud identificaton an how clouds can be used as a tool for weather prediction
No Homework
Have a nice night.
1/22/07
7th Grade 7-3 Extra Credit due tomorrow
Homework 7-1, 7-2 Good copy on notebook paper (not ripped ot of journal)
What do you predict the 3rd nicotiana plant generation will look like and why did youm mnake those predictions.
8th Grade Question 5 TOE Test Question
Extra credit due by Friday. Investigate the Farmer's Almanac predictions for this years weather. for a certain day or for the season and comnpare for accuracy. Write a brief comparison about the comparison. Include the Almanac Article with the statement.
1/19/07
7th Grade - Extra credit opportunity
Students must construct a data table that collects data for four traits in 10 people. They cannot collect the data from another 7th grade student.
8th Grade - Homework TOE test question #2
Extra credit opportunity
Compare weather predictions for any day Saturday through Monday from the Old Farmer's Almanac with actual weather to determine accuracy - product should be a brief written comparison with a copy of the article from the web or the actual almanac.
Have a nice weekend
Terry Angelus
1/18/07
7th Grade- No homework
All 7th students need a journal for genetics
Most are in good shape. They have known about this for two weeks. Please make sure they have what they need for class.
8th Grade - TOE test question #4 Due next class
All lab 14's due next class
All 8th grade students need a journal specifically for weather. Again, please make sure they have what they need.
Thank You,
Terry Angelus
1/17/07
7th Grade no homework
8th Grade
Read lab 14 section on Infrared Waves "Let's investigate the Behavior of EM waves
Hear energy the transfer of radiation
Answer Question 9 to discuss in class
All 8th graders need weather journal
Ms. A
January 15, 2007
7th Grade No Homework - students need journal or notebook just for genetics.
8th Grade 8-1 Lab 14 graph, data table, and questions 7 & 8 due Thursday
Question #3 Due Wednesday for 8-2, 8-3
ALL 8th GRADE STUDENTS NEED JOURNAL TO BE USED SPECIFICALLY FOR WEATHER UNIT.
Thanks
Terry Angelus
January 10, 2007
Science Olympiad - We are rying to get permission to field a second team, based on the number attending today's meeting. PLease talk to your child and make sure they are very serious about being on the team and we will do everything we can to make sure every student can participate in competition. At this time we have 23 students interested in 15 team positions. Please contact Mrs. Beach or myself if they choose not to be a part of the team.
Thank you, we appreciate your support.
Terry
Homework: 8th grade question #2 TOE 8-1
Question #1 TOE 8-2, 8-3
7th Grade No homework
January 3, 2007
CAn you beleive it. We are in 2007.
I want to start by saying thank you for the wonderful help and support with your food donations we received from all of you with our Winter Science Breakfast. The kids were absolutely wonderful.
I especially want to thank Mrs. Burns, Mr Hughes, Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Jones for helping the kids cook. We didn't blow a fuse or trip a GFP the entire day that I know of.
Thank you all for the great holiday gifts. You are all such thoughtful people and a pleasure to work with.
Thank you!!!!!
Now for the yucky stuff...
7th grade 7-1, 7-2 homework. Students are to complete the balloon graphing and analysis questions. They have a rubric, please encourage them to go over that while checking their work. This is a test grade.
8th Grade 8-2, 8-3 UV Beasd observations are late for these two classes if not entered in teacherease.
8-1 due tonmorrow.
Have a great night.
Ms. Angelus
Monday 12/18/06
Hi Everyone.
We are gearing up for our Winter Science Breakfast.
We still need:
Bread
Syrup
Jelly
Butter or marjarine
Eggs
Orange Juice
Plates (plastic)
Thank you to everyone who has already sent items in. we really appreciate it all.
Plastic utensils
Homework
8-1 Read Section E of Activity 13 Be prepared to discuss and answer nquestions based on your reading.
7-3, Complete questions lab 11.1
Monday, December 11, 2006
Homework
7-2, What is a bicycle made of and Why Worksheet
TEst Wednesday 7th Grade
8th Grade No lab homework
8-3 Activity Story and Illustration
Friday, December 8, 2006
Homework
7-1, 7-3
Student Sheet 10a
Students should analyze the parts of a bike for what they are made from, the purpose, and why the material was chosen for that purpose.
7th Grade Performance Assessment - Wednesday
Topic
Units for volume
Mass
Density
Characteristic Properties
Reading a Graph for changes of state
Due Monday, December 18th Science Fair Project Topic
7-2 Good copy of hypothesis and conclusion for activity 8.1
8th Grade- All Activity 10 questions, Summaries
Scoliosis Testing will be going on next week. If you choose not to have your child participate you will need to supply a note excusing him/her from test and provide documentation of your owns physician's scoliosis testing
Wednesday, December 6th, 2006
Hi Everyone, sorry I am out so often lately. I have been involved in a lot of training for the kits we use.
8-1, 8-2, 8-3
Due Monday December 11 Homework
Good Copy Applying what have learned question 1, 2 or 3
Activity 10 Summary
7-1, 7-2, 7-3
Test Next Wednesday Performance skills - open note
Students will need to demonstrate knowledge of density, characteristic properties, conservation of matter and mass
Thursday, November 16, 2006
7th Grade 7-3 Upside down density papers due tomorrow.
8th Grade Activity 8 Summaries Due Tomorrow if done the lab. All questionsn should be answered in J9urnal for lab reflection.
Have a great night.
Thursday, November 9, 2006
7th Grade - Backwards density poster
Must include:
Name
Class
8 items
must be colored and labeled
Students will apply their knowledge of density to create a poster showing a world with densities reversed. Hopefully they will find this fun and not stressful. It makes them really think about density and how it affects the world around them.
8th Grade
All students must have their Lab 7 summary and friction paper- not including the last section.
Conference forms have been distributed please ask your child if they received one or email us for a conference.
Still in need of paper towels. Thank you to those who have sent them in. We are having a very sticky class lately and going through them with clean up relatively quickly.
Have a great weekend.
Terry Angelus
Tuesday, November 7, 2006
8-2, 8-3
Homework
Part B activity 7 Exploring Friction
Finish questions/Graph/ Data Table Lab 7
Due Tuesday November 14th
7-1, 7-2
Homework
Lab 3 Homework Sheet
Students may have difficulty with the math part on page 1.
They should have copied formulas from board on paper.
Due Thursday
Friday, November 3, 2006
C -DAy
No homework 8th grade
7th grade density quiz on Monday - Bring in small object to calculate density
Have a great weekend.
Terry
Thursday, November 2, 2006
B - Day
*****ALL 8TH GRADE FIELD TRIP FORMS DUE FRIDAY*****
8-2, 8-3
Summary and questions Lab 5
All Lab 5 summaries and questions must be completed for tomorrow
7-1, 7-2
Quiz on Monday -
Students must bring a small object to measwure density.
7-3
Homework due tomorrow
What is a characteristic Property
Reflection questions pg. 20 copy
Both in Journal
Thursday, October 26, 2006
C- Day
7-3, 8-1, 8-2, 8-3
8-1, 8-2 Summary Activity 6
Make sure you are addressing all questions that are to be included in the summary from your lab packet
7th Grade Quiz tomorrow - Describing Matter
Have a good night.
Ms. Angelus
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
B-Day
8-2,8-3,7-1,7-2
No Homework 7th or 8th
Monday, October 23, 2006
F Day
7-3, 8-1, 8-2, 8-3
Homework All Classes Old white t-shirt and colored sharpies to use if they have them.
7-3 Bring in an old white t-shirt/colored sharpies
Describing Matter Quiz on friday
8-1 old white t-shirt/ colord sharpies
8-2 old white t-shirt/sharpies
Summary Activity 4
Particle Model Worksheet
8-3Activity 5 summary
Read Making Sense of Energy Activity 5
"What is an Energy Chain"
Make an energy chain for the following
The energy flow that allows the custodian to raise the flag up the flagpole in the morning
Have a good night
Ms. Angelus
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Today's classes
7-1,7-2,7-3, 8-1
Homework 7-3 Describing Matter Worksheet
7-1, 7-2 parent signature on Properties of Matter safety contract
8-1, Summary Activity 4 and Particle model worksheet
Describe the characteristics of matter in different states and give pictorial examples
Have a nice night.
Terry Angelus
I almost forgot, If anyone could send in paper towels for the science lab I would really appreciate it. WE go through a lot of them and the brown ones we have in class are not absorbant. Thank You So Much
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Today's classes
7-3, 8-1, 8-2, 8-3
Homework - 7-3 Get Properties of Matter Safety sheet signed
8th Grade - Complete the observations and comparison of Non-newtonian fluid to water
8-1 does not need to do this conpleted in class
Come to class prepared to discuss lab 3
Have a good night
Ms. Angelus
Monday, October 16, 2006
Today 7th Grade had Mad Science Monday and we learned about non-newtonian fluids as an introduction to Properties of Matter. Ask your child to describe the
fluid they created.
7th Grade - No homework
8th Grade 8-1
Completed Lab 3 - All Lab 3 questions/graphs/data tables are due and should have been done in class- some students may have a bit of finish up work on those.
Summaries of lab 3 count as homework and are due next class.
1)Remember to summarize what you did in the ibnvestigtion
2) Include all summary questions in your paper
3) Support your answers with data from your lab
Monday,October 9, 2006
7th Grade- Tests must get signed.
8th Grade - Tests must be signed
Homework for the next two days
Activity 2 Knock Em Down
Homework: Summary,
Applying what you have learned - this does not need to be done for homework. I will give this as a spark activity next class
All labs should be completed in the next two
classes. If you have completed the data table and collecting the data,; the graph for average speed v. cards knocdked down must be completed for both the hollow and solid golf balls
Analysis questions 1 - 4, must be completed.
I will collect this the beginning of the next class.
*** PROGRESS REPORTS HANDED OUT TODAY *****
Thursday, October 5, 2006
Tomorrow is any pants day for $1
No homework
Some students may choose to bring home projects for the last watershed assessment, they are also working in class.
No other homework assigned
8th Grade Homework; Summaries from balls and ramps and be prepared to discuss labs.
Have a great night
Terry Angelus
Wednesday, October 4, 2006
7th Grade is working on a project that pulls together their experiences in watersheds.
Next week we will begin Properties of Matter
8th Grade - We started our Transformation of Energy Unit.
The students had their first lab called balls and ramps.
8-2, 8-3 need to finish their analysis, graphs and apply by Friday
All 8th Grade classes - Homework Activity Summary
Have a good night.
Terry Angelus
Monday, October 2, 2006
No homework unless finishing the groundwater/surface water lab.
We did the Elastic Egg Experiment in science today. Ask your child about air pressure and how it worked in our experiment.
Have a great night
Ms. Angelus
Friday, September 29, 2006
All Land Use Labs are due next class. These are the labs with the grids and questions on the next page.
Have a great Weekend.
Terry Angelus
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
All Classes Study for the Test!!!
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Today we finished all MSM classes with cloud in a bottle. Make sure you explain how clouds are formed and compare our model to cloud formation on your lab sheet. Duen tomorrow for classes 7-3, 8-1, 7-1, 7-2
Key words to use:
Condensation
Evaporation
Dust Particles
Water Vapor
All Classes Study For Your Test.
Terry Angelus
Monday, September 25, 2006
8-2, 8-3, 7-1, 7-2
Today we discussed the water cycle and its relationship to the watershed and we compared riparian forrest buffer zones to riparian meadow buffer zones and the idea of using a riparian buffer to protect MOT pond.
We also made a cloud for Mad Science Monday and discovered that low pressures bring cloudy conditions while high pressures bring sunny days.
We added particles to a bottle to make a cloud form.
Homework for both grades the MAD SCI MON question and prepare for the test the end of this week.
Notes will be allowed.
Terry Angelus
Thursday, September 21, 2006
7th and 8th
Students are to complete the Stroud Water Research Center Assessment Review packet. They had a lot of class time, so some student may be finished.
The last question part 3 will be a graded question as
will the observation/inference question.
We will discuss the packet during the next class
and complete all watershed topics before the test.
Next week All tests will take place on Thursday (7-1, 7-2) or Friday (7-3 and all 8th grade) and will incorporate within the context of watersheds the general topics of
a. observation v. inference
b. manipulated variables, controlled variables and responding variables
c. testable questions
Have a great night.
Ms. Angelus
Tuesday, september 19, 2006
Today
7-1, 7-2 completed activities same as yesterday.
Ask about the incredible color changing milk
(Surface Tension & Polar molecules)
I would likje to know what students are saying to explain the Mad Science Monday activities; any feedback would be great.
7-3, 8-1 read and analyzed an article from the newspaper about Noxontown Lake.
They also completed a biotic index in which they identified macroinvertebrates and then determined the quality of the water based on their populations.
NO HOMEWORK
T. Angelus
Monday, September 18, 2006
Today all F -day classes did MAD SCIENCE MONDAY
The incredible color changing milk
Ask your child about surface tension and polar molecules.
Students will be completing a group work challenge about our experiences at Stroud and applying their skills to identify macroinvertebrates and completing a biotic index to determine the health of an fictitional stream.
NO HOMEWORK - 7th or 8th
Have a nice night
Ms. Angelus
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
7th Grade - No Homework
We reviewed Posing Questions, organized binders and completed a science graphic organizer.
8th Grade -
Students should work on their lab analysis, error analysis, and lab conclusions prepare their graphs and data tables. They will have some class time to work on this, but anything they complete at home will benefit them.
I am so excited about the trip to Stroud Water Resource Center. I think we may get wet on Thursday and Friday. Rain gear might be a good idea.
Pack a good lunch and eat a good breakfast.
See You!
Ms. Angelus
Monday, September 11, 2006
Mad Science Monday (MSM)- We did an experiment that emphasized that air takes up space and we can't blow up a balloon in a closed container because of pressure.
8th Grade - Worked on their flow data/elevation
No Homework
7th We reviewed Microscope labs
Posing Questions homework - Read pg 39 complete pg 40 Science Skills
Quiz this week - Inference v. Observation
Identifying Variables
Air and prssure MSM experiment
Microscope Use
Testable questions
Have a Great Week!
Ms. Angelus
Friday, September 8, 2006
7-3 Homework - Complete All Microscope Lab Questions
In class, students worked on microscope labs and scientific method.
ALL 8TH GRADE CLASSES: I was not satisfied with the homework response to the Dynamic Watershed questions assignment.
A large number of students in 8th grade did not turn it in or did not follow directions. This is a necessary assignment.
Students will be allowed to use this weekend to do the assignment for reduced credit instead of a "0".
At this time, if the assignment was not turned in students received a "0" which will be changed when the assignment is turned in Monday morning in my mailbox outside my door.
Directions are as follows:
1)Students wrote 3 questions in their Dynamic Watershed packet.
2) Students are to choose one of their questions and research to find an answer. If the question is not reasonable to answer modify the question or choose a different one.
3) Students are to write a paragraph in their own words answering the question- no cutting and pasting
4) Cite your source from a book, article or internet - not the search engine; example google.com is not acceptable.
we did the mentos and diet coke experiment today and worked on designing a testable question.
manipulated variables, controlled variables and responding variables
Thursday, September 7, 2006
8-2, 8-3 Watershed question due tomorrow
7-1 No Homework
7-2 Complete Microscope Lab questions
Remember, get your permission slips signed
Wednesday, September 6, 2006
8th Grade - Research and answer their watershed questions due tomorrow - see Tuesday,s assignment
7th Grade - Controlling Variables Read pgs 44 and 45
Complete Checkpoint pg 45 and questions page 46
Have a good night.
Ms. Angelus
Tuesday, September 5, 2006
Hope everyone had a great holiday.
Today, 8-1, completed topographic maps,
8-2, 8-3 began an investigation on the affect of elevation and volume on flow rate of water.
homework:
8th all classes, Due 9/8
Extra credit - scientific research #2
Research a scientist on the list, present to the class his/her contribution to science.
8th all classes Due Friday 9/8- choose a question from their Dynamic Watersheds Packet that they created. research to find the answer, Write a paragraph explaining their answer in their own words(No cutting and pasting) cite the source of their information.
7th Grade, - No homework
Thursday, August 31, 2006
7th Grade All Classes
Read pgs 5 and 6 in the Skills Introduction - Observation packet
Complete Page 7
8-1
Read Dynamic Watershed
Create 3 questions that you want to know about watersheds or about Delaware's watersheds
DO NOT DO THE MAP AT THIS TIME
Ms. Angelus
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Sorry I had to leave in a hurry yesterday and did not get this posted.
7th Grade 7-1, 7-2 Write a paragraph about the advantages and disadvantages of group work - complete mind bender activity - (if you can) don't worry if you can't get them all
8th Grade - Mind bender extra credit- they did that last year as an assignment
Read Dynamic Watershed and create 3 questions about Delaware's watershed.
Don't worry about the map at this time.
See Ya
Ms. Angelus
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
7th Grade 7-1 Mind Bender Activity
Ask parents for help to complete the worksheet
Write a paragraph about group work - advantages/disadvantages
7-2 No homework
8th Grade 8-2, 8-3 complete watershed lab all questions
HAve a good evening
Monday, August 28, 2006
Today was MAD SCIENCE MONDAY
We did an experiment demonstrating Charles' Law
The Students understand that if they do these experiments at home without permission from parents they will no longer have MAD SCIENCE MONDAY in my class.
Today we heated Ivory soap in the microwave for two minutes - See what happens - use only Ivory bar soap
All 7th Grade - No homework
8-1 The mystery of the bloodstain lab page 12 questions
Remember support your answers, not just yes or no answers.
Have a great day
Ms. Angelus
Friday, August 25, 2006
Happy Friday!!!!
All parent letters for all classes due next Monday/Tuesday depending on when your child has my class next. I am mostly looking at these for parents to bring their science related jobs into the classroom and talk to the students.
Thank you, if you have volunteered.
Homework for 8-2, 8-3 Read Page 5 in the Blood Stain Lab,
Answer questions 1 - 3
#4 is Extra Credit
Hints: Pencil, Support Answers!!!!!!
Bye
Terry Angelus - Science
Thursday, August 24, 2006 - Sorry I messed up before!
Hi Everyone.
Ask your child about being tied up in science. I hope they learned the problem solving method I was teaching.
All classes except 7-3 has done it so far.
Homework: All parent info letters are to be filled out and returned by Monday.
If you have a science background or interest that you can share with the class, please feel free to contact me. I would love to have you speak to the class.
All students need their binders by Monday. OUr content area will begin and they will need to keep their labs and papers in order.
Thank You! Have a great day!
Terry Angelus - Science
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Happy First Day!!!!!
Homework for classes 7-1,7-2,7-3, 8-1
Students are to read, initial and sign their
Science Contract,
Parents, please sign as witnesses that they completed this assignment.
It is due next class meeting
Thursday for 7-1, and 7-2
Friday for 7-3, 8-1, 8-2, 8-3
Supply list went home with eighth grade and will go home on Thursday or Friday for 7th Grade.
All classes need a 3 ring 1 to 2 in binder with a pocket preferably.
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