8th Grade Science - blog

1/14 & 1/15 End of Unit

1/13/2013

Learning Targets
1. I will synthesize and reflect on my knowledge and understanding of Energy Transfer/Transformations by assessing myself and reflecting on the 6 targets given to me at the beginning of this unit.

Daily Agenda
Study Guide Review
Test
Energy Portfolio
Synthesis
Volcano Reading

No GQ.... Study!

1. When you are finished with the test, create your Energy Portfolio. Follow the Table of Contents on the board.
2. Once the portfolio is in the correct order, you will reflect on the targets given to you at the beginning of the unit.
Write a synthesis over each target on the left side of your manila folder.
3. Grab a Science World Magazine.

1/10 & 1/11

1/9/2013

Learning Targets
1. Evaluate wavelengths on the electromagnetic spectrum and the way we use them everyday.
2. Create your own electromagnetic spectrum.

No GQ
Finish EM Spectrum
Study Guide
Unit Test on Monday (Red) or Tuesday (White)

1/7 & 1/8

1/6/2013

Learning Targets
1. Analyze the wavelengths on the Electromagnetic Spectrum and investigate the way that we use them in everyday life.

Daily Agenda
GQ
Wave Review
EM Spectrum Project

GQ Page __......
1. Draw a transverse (electromagnetic/ light wave) that has a high amplitude and a frequency of 5 hz.
2. Draw a transverse wave that has a low amplitude and a frequency of 3 hz.
3. Which color is associated with more energy and a shorter wavelength; orange or green? why?

1/2 & 1/3 Welcome Back!!!!

1/1/2013

Learning Targets
1. I will conduct light reflections and refractions.
2. I will analyze particles of light and how they move.
3. I will investigate light as radiation and the electromagnetic spectrum.

Daily Agenda
GQ
What is Light? Reading
Refracting & Reflecting
Slinky Science: Waves

GQ Page 38........
1. What do you know about light? List at least two things.
2. How is a rainbow made?
3. What is the speed of light?

12/17 & 12/18

12/16/2012

Learning Targets
1. Compare a variety of energy sources, both renewable and non-renewable and evaluate their potential for large-scale use, as well as their benefits, risks and limitations.

Daily Agenda
Writing Prompt
Finish Presentations
Socratic Preview
Text
Socratic Circle
Quiz Wednesday

Writing Prompt

Suppose that plans were under way for a nuclear power plant to be built in Sulphur next to the Landfill. It would take 5 years to build and bring 5000 new jobs to the district and surrounding communities. Nuclear Waste would not have to be transported since the Landfill is close.

Write a response for or against this new addition to your community. Support your response with 3 pieces of evidence.

National Geographic Video

National Geographic Climate Change

12/10 & 12/11

12/9/2012

Learning Targets
1. Compare a variety of energy sources, both renewable and non-renewable and evaluate their potential for large-scale use, as well as their benefits, risks and limitations.

This is the last full day to work on your Energy Projects. You must be ready to present your model and your digital presentation the next time I see you!!!

i love mountains.org google earth

11/5 & 11/7

12/5/2012

Learning Targets
1. Compare a variety of energy sources, both renewable and non-renewable and evaluate their potential for large-scale use, as well as their benefits, risks and limitations.

12/3 & 12/4

12/2/2012

Learning Targets
1. Identify the energy transformations that occur in the ‘production’, transmission and use of energy by people in everyday life.
2. Compare a variety of energy sources, both renewable and non-renewable and evaluate their potential for large-scale use, as well as their benefits, risks and limitations.

Daily Agenda
Quiz Review & Grade
Chernobyl Nightmare
Energy Sources Assignment

Chernobyl: nuclear nightmare

11/30 Flippin Friday

11/29/2012

Learning Targets
1. Calculate Potential and Kinetic Energy.
2. Identify multiple energy transformations that occur everyday.
3. Evaluate the law of conservation of energy.

Quiz Today

GQ Page 35......
1. What is the law of conservaton of energy?
2. If it is true then explain why you either lost or gained energy when we transferred it between potential and kinetic energy of the car and monster truck.

11/28 & 11/29

11/27/2012

Learning Targets
1. Calculate potential energy.
2. Calculate speed/velocity given distance and time.
3. Calculate kinetic energy.
4. Analyze the affects of mass, height, and velocity on PE & KE.

Daily Agenda
Cars & Ramps Lab

GQ Page 35.........
1. Calculate the Potential Energy of this 200 kg pig if the roof is 5.5 meters high.

2. Calculate the Kinetic Energy of this 250 kg pig that is flying at a speed of 5 m/s.