Today, we finished organizing our folders. Each student should have their pages numbered up to AT LEAST 25. The Table of Contents should also be numbered all the way down to the bottom of the page.
We also went over the Article Analysis Assignment. Students should now understand when the assignment is due , the format of the the assignment, AND how they will be graded. Each student was also given the first article "Study Shows Cows Have Innate Sense of Direction".
Have a happy and safe weekend!!! Remember, there's no school on Monday due to Labor Day!!! See ya on Tuesday!!!
HW:
1.Work on Article Analysis #1 (Due 9/4)
2.Finish decorating science notebook cover page (4 colors and 2 illustrations). Also make sure that there are 75 sheets of notebook paper in your folder. - THIS WILL BE CHECKED FOR A GRADE ON TUESDAY!!!
3.Bring back signed Lab Safety Sheet
2008-08-29
EXTRA CREDIT!!!
Hey students!
Leave a comment on the page by Wednesday 9/3 and you'll earn 5 points extra credit!!! Don't forget to leave your name (First Name and Last INITIAL.)
Have a great, LOOOOOOOOOOONG weekend!!!
Leave a comment on the page by Wednesday 9/3 and you'll earn 5 points extra credit!!! Don't forget to leave your name (First Name and Last INITIAL.)
Have a great, LOOOOOOOOOOONG weekend!!!
2008-08-28
Notebook Set-Up
We used the ENTIRE class period to set up notebooks today. This was especially important because science notebooks are worth 50% of the science grade. It houses EVERYTHING...classwork, homework, bell work, lab reports, article write-ups...EVERYTHING! Students will be expected to bring their science notebooks to class EVERY DAY! You never know when there will be a surprise notebook check. In the back of the notebook, you will find the "Adult Input Page". An entry on this page can be completed by a parent/guardian for 5 points extra credit each week (up to 40 - 45 points total)!!!
HW:
1) Finish decorating your notebook coversheet. Remember, you must use at least 4 colors (not including black and white) and provide at least 2 illustrations. Your illustrations must pertain to a topic that we are covering in class this nine weeks (Experimental Design, Water Resources (Cycle), and Oceans)
2) Bring back SIGNED lab safety contracts.
HW:
1) Finish decorating your notebook coversheet. Remember, you must use at least 4 colors (not including black and white) and provide at least 2 illustrations. Your illustrations must pertain to a topic that we are covering in class this nine weeks (Experimental Design, Water Resources (Cycle), and Oceans)
2) Bring back SIGNED lab safety contracts.
2008-08-27
Lab Safety Day
HOLA!!!
Today, we reviewed Lab Safety techniques that must be practiced in the classroom. We viewed a powerpoint presentation and pointed out different instances where those techniques weren't being followed. Afterwards, each student created a Lab Saftey bookmark. On one side, they drew a picture that depicted a lab saftey rule being followed OR a lab saftey rule being broken. On the other side, they had to list the rule that was being followed or broken.
HW: Bring back SIGNED lab safety contract (worth a grade AND you won't be able to participate in a lab experience without it!!!)
Today, we reviewed Lab Safety techniques that must be practiced in the classroom. We viewed a powerpoint presentation and pointed out different instances where those techniques weren't being followed. Afterwards, each student created a Lab Saftey bookmark. On one side, they drew a picture that depicted a lab saftey rule being followed OR a lab saftey rule being broken. On the other side, they had to list the rule that was being followed or broken.
HW: Bring back SIGNED lab safety contract (worth a grade AND you won't be able to participate in a lab experience without it!!!)
2008-08-26
It's About Time
Today, we took our first Quiz. I think everyone did pretty well. Afterwards, a few classes went down to the Media Center to check out science textbooks for the school year. This year, we'll be using a book published by It's About Time called "EarthComm". This textbook must be returned at the end of the year in "like" condition. Here's a link to It's About Time's website: http://www.its-about-time.com/.
Note: Periods 4 - 7 were not able to get their textbooks today due to a book shortage. Books will be available soon!
Note: Periods 4 - 7 were not able to get their textbooks today due to a book shortage. Books will be available soon!
Remember, these books are to be used for HOME LEARNING. We will have a class set to use at school. Therefore, there will be no need to bring them back and forth from home.
Each student should have written their FIRST and LAST name in the front cover of their textbook. For the "Year Used" field, they should have written "08 - 09". They should have also noted the condition of the book that they received. For example, "new", "good", "poor", etc. It was stressed today each textbook is worth $80.00. If not returned at the end of the school year, the student may forfeit their opportunity to go on the 8th grade trip, as well as, attend the 8th grade dance.
HW: Complete/Finish the Textbook Scavenger Hunt
Due to today's Fire Drill, Period 2 will take Quiz #1 TOMORROW.
2008-08-25
Our 1st Full Week???
Welcome back everyone!!!
Now that Fay's come and gone, today marks the start of our first FULL week of school. Today, we reviewed the Code of Conduct. Afterwards, we reviewed the Classroom Scavenger Hunt so that everyone would be familiar with where things are located in the classroom. Lastly, students got a chance to read letters from last year's 8th grade class. Students were given advice, tips, and words of encouragement for survival in science and in 8th grade. Don't forget, your first quiz is tomorrow!!!
Parents:
Want to know how your child is doing academically BEFORE report cards and progress reports? Check out http://parentaccess.ocps.net/ It's continuously updated with your child's grades in each subject. You should be receiving a username and password to log-in within the next few weeks.
HW:
1) Bring back signed code of conduct sheet
2) Study for Quiz #1
Now that Fay's come and gone, today marks the start of our first FULL week of school. Today, we reviewed the Code of Conduct. Afterwards, we reviewed the Classroom Scavenger Hunt so that everyone would be familiar with where things are located in the classroom. Lastly, students got a chance to read letters from last year's 8th grade class. Students were given advice, tips, and words of encouragement for survival in science and in 8th grade. Don't forget, your first quiz is tomorrow!!!
Parents:
Want to know how your child is doing academically BEFORE report cards and progress reports? Check out http://parentaccess.ocps.net/ It's continuously updated with your child's grades in each subject. You should be receiving a username and password to log-in within the next few weeks.
HW:
1) Bring back signed code of conduct sheet
2) Study for Quiz #1
2008-08-24
Britannica Digital Learning
Just another FREE resource for home learning!!!
To access the website, go to: www.school.eb.com (If you access the site from home use username "ocps" and password "orange".) The same password is also for the Spanish resources at www.spanish.eb.com.
Britannica Online contains over 500 student learning materials and teacher resources for all grade levels PreK-12.
Check it out!!!
To access the website, go to: www.school.eb.com (If you access the site from home use username "ocps" and password "orange".) The same password is also for the Spanish resources at www.spanish.eb.com.
Britannica Online contains over 500 student learning materials and teacher resources for all grade levels PreK-12.
Check it out!!!
2008-08-22
She's baaaaaaaaaaaack...
School is cancelled AGAIN due to Tropical Storm Fay. Have a great weekend guys! Quiz #1 will be post-poned until Tuesday, August 26th.
HW:
1. Gather supplies
2. Bring back SIGNED syllabus signature sheet
3. Study for Quiz #1
HW:
1. Gather supplies
2. Bring back SIGNED syllabus signature sheet
3. Study for Quiz #1
2008-08-21
Guidelines and Procedures
Today, we viewed a PowerPoint presentation that reviewed the guidelines and procedures of my classroom. Students loved the sound effects! As we viewed the presentation, students completed a worksheet, answering questions about what they viewed. Students should use this worksheet to study for quiz #1 which will be administered tomorrow.
Some classes also completed a classroom scavenger hunt. This allowed students to become more familiar with the classroom.
HW:
1. Gather supplies
2. Bring back SIGNED syllabus signature sheet
3. Study for tomorrow's quiz
Some classes also completed a classroom scavenger hunt. This allowed students to become more familiar with the classroom.
HW:
1. Gather supplies
2. Bring back SIGNED syllabus signature sheet
3. Study for tomorrow's quiz
2008-08-20
Welcome, Again *smile*
Today felt like the first day of school all over again!
I wanted to have a chance to get to know all of my students. I had each student write down two truths and one lie about themselves. Then, we balled the papers up and had a "snowball" fight! After about one minute, we grabbed a "snowball" and took turns reading what was written. We had alot of fun trying to figure out who wrote what and which statement was the lie.
HW:
1. Gather supplies
2. Bring in SIGNED syllabus signature sheet
I wanted to have a chance to get to know all of my students. I had each student write down two truths and one lie about themselves. Then, we balled the papers up and had a "snowball" fight! After about one minute, we grabbed a "snowball" and took turns reading what was written. We had alot of fun trying to figure out who wrote what and which statement was the lie.
HW:
1. Gather supplies
2. Bring in SIGNED syllabus signature sheet
2008-08-19
Fay, Fay Go Away!
School is cancelled today due to Hurricane Fay...see you on Wednesday!!!
HW:
1. Gather supplies
2. Bring back SIGNED syllabus signature sheet.
HW:
1. Gather supplies
2. Bring back SIGNED syllabus signature sheet.
2008-08-18
Welcome to 8th Grade Science!!!
We had a WONDERFUL first day!!!
I had a chance to meet all of my students. Everyone looked so nice! I can tell that it's going to take a while for everyone to get adjusted to the new time schedule though. Today, studets were given a quiz about me. I asked them questions (ex. "how old am I?", "what college did I attend?") and they wrote down their guesses. Afterwards, we reviewed the answers. It was really cool to hear all of their responses.
I reviewed the class Syllabus with each class.
Here's the supply list:
FOUR 2-pocket/3-prong folders (one for each quarter)
handheld pencil sharpener
notebook paper (TONS)
sharpened pencils
also recommended:
liquid glue/glue sticks
color pencils/crayons
basic calculator (FCAT-style)
Homework (HW):
1. Gather supplies
2. Bring back SIGNED syllabus signature sheet
I had a chance to meet all of my students. Everyone looked so nice! I can tell that it's going to take a while for everyone to get adjusted to the new time schedule though. Today, studets were given a quiz about me. I asked them questions (ex. "how old am I?", "what college did I attend?") and they wrote down their guesses. Afterwards, we reviewed the answers. It was really cool to hear all of their responses.
I reviewed the class Syllabus with each class.
Here's the supply list:
FOUR 2-pocket/3-prong folders (one for each quarter)
handheld pencil sharpener
notebook paper (TONS)
sharpened pencils
also recommended:
liquid glue/glue sticks
color pencils/crayons
basic calculator (FCAT-style)
Homework (HW):
1. Gather supplies
2. Bring back SIGNED syllabus signature sheet
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