8 th Grade Science DEER VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL MORGAN BUTSCH 2015-2016.

8th Grade Science DEER VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

MORGAN BUTSCH

2015-2016

August 10, 2015-WELCOME!!!! Bell Work Assignment: On your “Bell Work” sheet

you picked up at the door, write down the date in the first box and answer the following questions: What do you hope to do this year in science class?

What does the word “Caring” mean to you?

How can you demonstrate caring in DVMS this year?

ACTIVITIES Bell Work Activity

Meet Mrs. Butsch

Caring Activity--- The Colt Way

Syllabus– Mrs. Butsch’s Rules and Procedures in room 401

“About Me” assignment

FUN SCIENCE FACT: The worlds largest desert is the Sahara, it covers about one third of Africa!

Homework- Science folder due

Tomorrow 8/11

- “All About Me” due end of class tomorrow

- Mrs. Butsch’s Classroom Rules and Procedures Quiz on Thursday 8/13

Objective- I will learn about Mrs.

Butsch’s rules and procedures and practice implementing them.

- I will learn about The Colt way and how I can practice these life skills this school year.

August 11, 2015- Tuesday Bell Work Assignment:

Explain the first thing you do when you enter my classroom.

Give 3 reasons why it is important to have rules in a classroom/school.

ACTIVITIES Bell Work Activity

Folder Set Up

Syllabus– Mrs. Butsch’s Rules and Procedures in room 401 B.A.P.

Video- “Bad Student-Bad Teacher”

“About Me” assignment

FUN SCIENCE FACT: The worlds largest desert is the Sahara, it covers about one third of Africa!

Homework

- “All About Me” due end of class tomorrow

- Signed syllabus due Thursday


Objective- I will learn about Mrs.

Butsch’s rules and procedures and practice implementing them.

Scientific Method Big Bang Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7sSuhQ1_24

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJ6Oj5Gez8Q –Middle School Girls

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgCxDL8s6EM – Bad Teacher vs. Bad Student`



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJ6Oj5Gez8Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJ6Oj5Gez8Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgCxDL8s6EM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgCxDL8s6EM

August 12, 2015- Wednesday Bell Work Assignment:

What are 4 things that will automatically earn you a B.A.P. form?

ACTIVITIES Bell Work Activity—Go over Absent Binder

“About Me” assignment– Turn in

Computer Lab Expectations

8th Grade Science Pre-Test

Edmodo accounts Lame Joke Wednesdays

FUN SCIENCE FACT: Did you know that there are 206 bones in the adult human body and there are 300 in children (as they grow some of the bones fuse together).

Homework

- “All About Me” due TODAY

- Signed syllabus due Thursday


Objective- By the end of class I will

get a base score of my science knowledge by taking a pre-test.

- I will set up my online Edmodo account. `

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8UFGu2M2gM –Adam Savage TED Talk on scientific ideas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8UFGu2M2gM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8UFGu2M2gM

August 13, 2015- Thursday Bell Work Assignment:

What should you do if you have been absent in my class?

If you had to describe “science” in one sentence, what would you say?

ACTIVITIES Collect Signed Syllabus--- Due today

Adam Savage TED Talk Video- Small Discoveries

Observation vs. Inference note taking

Observation vs. Inference Practice

FUN SCIENCE FACTThe most dangerous animal in the world is the common housefly. Because of their habits of visiting animal waste, they transmit more diseases than any other animal.

Homework

- Signed syllabus due Today

- Observation vs Inference Quiz FIRDAY



be able to identify the difference between an observation and an inference.

- I will be able to write my own observation and inference statements.

August 14, 2015- Friday Bell Work Assignment:

What is the difference between a qualitative and quantitative observation? Give an example of each based on this classroom

ACTIVITIES FUNKY SCIENCE FRIDAY!!!!

Observation vs. Inference ACTIVITY

Observation vs. Inference QUIZ

FUN SCIENCE FACT: Flea's can jump 130 times higher than their own height. In human terms this is equal to a 6ft. person jumping 780 ft. into the air.

Homework

- Observation vs Inference Quiz Today

- Observation and Inference activity due today


be able to identify the difference between an observation and an inference.

- I will be assessed over my knowledge of observations and inferences

August 17, 2015- Monday Bell Work Assignment:

What is the difference between an observation and inference? Which one must always be true?

ACTIVITIES Scientific Method-Big Bang Theory

Students practice take notes on Scientific Method and Variables- Independently

Take notes together- Stewie Griffin’s Experiment

FUN SCIENCE FACT: Snakes are true carnivorous because they eat nothing but other animals. They do not eat any type of plant material..

Homework

- Scientific Method & Variables Notes due tomorrow


be able to list all 6 steps of the scientific method and will be able to give an example for each step.

- I will practice my note-taking skills

August 18, 2015- Tuesday Bell Work Assignment:

After conducting an experiment and after you have analyzed your results, what goes in your conclusion?

Why is it important to do research before making a hypothesis?

ACTIVITIES Scientific Method-Review

Scientific Method Clicker Quiz

Take notes over variables- Cont. Stewie’s experiment

Variables practice-The Simpsons

FUN SCIENCE FACT: The smallest bone in the human body is the stapes or stirrup bone located in the middle ear. It is approximately .11 inches (.28 cm) long.

Homework

- Scientific Method & Variables Notes due TODAY???

- Simpsons Variables Worksheet-Due Tomorrow


be able to identify the independent and dependent variable in an experiment.

- I will be able to identify the control and constant variables in an experiment

August 19, 2015- Wednesday Bell Work Assignment: Sally wants to know if

playing music will help her roses grow more. She decides to play rock music for one rose plant, classical music for one, pop music for another, and has a rose plant with no music at all. Identify the independent, dependent, control, and 2 constant variables.

ACTIVITIES Scientific Method Clicker Quiz– Hours 1, 3, 5

Spongebob variables practice

Variables clicker quiz for all classes

LAME JOKE WEDNESDAY!

FUN SCIENCE FACT: The human eye blinks an average of 4,200,000 times a year.

Weekly Assignments

- Scientific Method & Variables Notes

- Simpsons Variables Worksheet

- Spongebob Variables practice




August 20, 2015- Thursday Bell Work Assignment: I want to test the out a brand

new cleaning product that is supposed to get rid of soap scum in my shower much better than my original product. I clean half the shower with the new product and the other half with my original. What is. . . The independent variable?

The dependent variable?

The control group?

Constants?

ACTIVITIES Spongebob variables practice---TOMORROW ½ day

Mythbusters “Car vs. Rain” Identifying the variables and steps of the scientific method

FUN SCIENCE FACT: The largest meteorite crater in the world is in Winslow, Arizona. It is 4,150 feet across and 150 feet deep.

Weekly Assignments- Mythbusters Activity

due at the end of class TODAY

- Spongebob Variables practice—Due tomorrow




August 21, 2015- FRIDAY-half day

Bell Work Assignment: Based on the mythbusters video we watched yesterday on Car vs. Rain. . . What was their: The independent variable?

The dependent variable?

The control group?

Constants?

ACTIVITIES Funky Science Friday!!! –New Technology Invented

Finish Spongebob variables

Make up work day

FUN SCIENCE FACT: The largest meteorite crater in the world is in Winslow, Arizona. It is 4,150 feet across and 150 feet deep.

Weekly Assignments- Bell Work due

TODAY

- Spongebob Variables practice—Due TODAY




August 24, 2015- Monday Bell Work Assignment: Mrs. Butsch notices that her

students get very tired throughout the day. She decides to do an experiment with 3 different energy drinks and test the energy level of students. What is the:

Independent Variable

Dependent Variable

Control Group

Constants

ACTIVITIES New Bell Work

Notes over graphing

Group activity-Analyzing Graphs

FUN SCIENCE FACT: A large swarm of desert locusts (Schistocerca gregaria) can consume 20,000 tons (18,160,000 kilograms) of vegetation a day.

Weekly Assignments

- Group Activity- Analyzing Graphs


be able to analyze different types of graphs and interpret the given data.

- I will be able to identify variables based on graphs and tables.

August 25, 2015- Tuesday Bell Work Assignment: What type of graph do you use

when you want to show changes over time? Which axis’s does the independent and dependent variables go?

ACTIVITIES Analyzing graphs- Continue from yesterday

Creating your own graphs

Peer editing/grading

FUN SCIENCE FACT: Hershey's Kisses are called that because the machine that makes them looks like it's kissing the conveyor belt.

Weekly Assignments

- Group Activity- Analyzing Graphs- Continue

- Creating Graphs assignment



- I will be able to create my own graphs by identifying variables in given data.

August 26, 2015- Wednesday Bell Work Assignment: What are the 5

steps when drawing a graph? Why is it important to have a Title for your graph?

ACTIVITIES Class review on Graphing

Creating Graphs-Spongebob activity

Graphing Clicker Quiz

FUN SCIENCE FACT: If you could throw a snowball fast enough, it would totally vaporize when it hit a brick wall.

Weekly Assignments

- Creating Graphs assignment- due today




August 27, 2015- Thursday Bell Work Assignment: Why are graphs so

important for science experiments? GIVE 2 REASONS!

ACTIVITIES Physics Video

Learning about or textbook- Start note-taking

Pre-Lab preparation- “Beaker Pong” What is our purpose?

Create you hypothesis

Procedure--- Throwing Distances

Identify the variables

Lab Expectations

FUN SCIENCE FACT: The microwave was invented after a researcher walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket.

Weekly Assignments

- PRE-LAB MUST BE DONE TODAY!!!


be able to prepare for a lab experiment by identifying my variables and forming my hypothesis.

- I will be able introduced to topics in Physics and will practice taking formal notes from a textbook.

August 28, 2015- Friday Bell Work Assignment: What are the 5

steps when drawing a graph? Why is it important to have a Title for your graph?

ACTIVITIES Review Lab expectations… Not following expectations = BAP!

Start “Beaker Pong” in the lab Conducting the experiment

Collecting the data

Creating Graphs

Making Conclusions

FUN SCIENCE FACT: A car traveling at 50 mi/h uses half its fuel to overcome wind resistance

Weekly Assignments

- LAB MUST BE DONE TODAY!!!




August 31, 2015- Monday Bell Work Assignment: Based on the

“Beaker Pong” lab we did last week, describe your results. What happened? Was your hypothesis correct or incorrect? Why?

ACTIVITIES Physics Video- Science of the Olympics???

Chapter 1- Motion Taking Notes in the book

Speed= distance/time --- practice


Weekly Assignments

- Chapter 1 Notes- Speed Practice

Objective- Positon describes the

location of an object.

- Motion is a chance in position.

- Speed measures how fast position changes.

September 1, 2015- Tuesday Bell Work Assignment: What is the

formula for speed??? A swimmer is doing a 100 meter freestyle race. He completes the race in 25 seconds. What was the swimmers speed?

ACTIVITIES Physics Video- Science of the Olympics-Bobsled

Chapter 1- Motion Continue Taking Notes in the book

Speed and acceleration practice

Kinetic vs. Potential Energy


Weekly Assignments

- Chapter 1 Notes- Speed Practice

Objective- Positon describes the

location of an object.

- Motion is a chance in position.

- Speed measures how fast position changes.

What gives a bobsled its speed and velocity?

What must a bobsledder do at the start of a race?

What forces slow down a bobsled?What happens when a bobsled

slides against the wall?

September 2, 2015- Wednesday Bell Work Assignment: What is the

difference between kinetic and potential energy? Give an example for each.

ACTIVITIES Lame joke Wednesday!!!!

Physics Video- Science of the Olympics-Bobsled

Go over Skater Lab--- In room 408 tomorrow

Clicker quiz over topics in Physics

Chapter 1- Motion Continue Taking Notes in the book!!!

Speed and acceleration practice

Kinetic vs. Potential Energy

FUN SCIENCE FACT: A cockroach can live several weeks without its head.

Weekly Assignments

- Chapter 1 Notes!!!

- Speed Practice

Objective - I will be able to give examples of both kinetic and potential energy.

- I will be able to calculate speed with given variables.

September 3, 2015- Thursday Bell Work Assignment: Look in your

notes for the acceleration formula!!! A train is traveling at the speed of 10 m/s at the top of a hill. 5 seconds later it reaches the bottom of the hill moving 30 m/s. What is the acceleration of the train?

ACTIVITIES Edmodo Accounts

Energy Skate Park Lab– WORTH 3-4 QUIZZES!!! Complete the lab sheet

FUN SCIENCE FACT: A cockroach can live several weeks without its head.

Weekly Assignments

- Energy Skate Park Lab due TOMORROW

Objective - I will be able to give examples of both kinetic and potential energy.

- I will be able to calculate speed with given variables.

September 4, 2015- Friday Bell Work Assignment: What is the

relationship between kinetic and potential energy of the skater? What factors change the speed of the skater?

ACTIVITIES FUNKY SCIENCE FRIDAY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yjU_D12GsM

Energy Skate Park Lab– WORTH 3 QUIZZES!!!

Complete the lab sheet DUE TODAY

Acceleration Practice Worksheet

FUN SCIENCE FACT: When glass breaks, the cracks move at speeds of up to 3,000 miles per hour.

Weekly Assignments

- Energy Skate Park Lab due TODAY

- Acceleration practice

Objective - I will distinguish the relationship between kinetic, potential, and total energy of a moving object.

- I will be able to calculate the velocity and speed of a moving object



September 8, 2015- Tuesday Bell Work Assignment: What happens

to the skater when you turn off the friction? What happens when you increase friction?

ACTIVITIES Newton’s laws of motion in your notes.

Go over Acceleration Practice

Introduction to Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion- WEBQUEST http://www.sciencechannel.com/games-and-interactives/newtons-laws-of-motion-intera

ctive/

Finish your Skate park lab (if not finished)

FUN SCIENCE FACT: When glass breaks, the cracks move at speeds of up to 3,000 miles per hour.

Weekly Assignments

- Newton’s Laws of Motion Webquest due today

- Acceleration practice

Objective - I will be introduced to Newton’s laws of motion and will be able to give real life examples of each by exploring a web quest.

http://www.sciencechannel.com/games-and-interactives/newtons-laws-of-motion-interactive/

http://www.sciencechannel.com/games-and-interactives/newtons-laws-of-motion-interactive/

September 9, 2015- Wednesday Bell Work Assignment: A roller coaster rolls down

to the bottom of a hill. It starts with a velocity of 4 m/s at the top of the hill, then speeds up to 29 m/s at the bottom of the hill in 5 seconds. What is the acceleration of the roller coaster?

ACTIVITIES LAME JOKE WEDNESDAY!—end of class

Note-Check on. . . Newton’s 1st Law- Inertia

Newton’s 2nd Law- F=ma

NBC Learn Video Group Activity- “The Physics of Football”

Clicker Quiz Acceleration

Newton’s 1st and 2nd Law

FUN SCIENCE FACT: The Earth's average velocity orbiting the sun is 107,220 km per hour (66623.4 miles per hour).

Weekly Assignments

- Newton’s Laws of Motion WebQuest

- NBC Learn Group Work due today

Objective - I will be able recite Newton’s 1st law of motion and explain the law with real life examples

- I will be able to recite Newton’s 2nd law of motion and calculate real life examples.

September 10, 2015- Thursday Bell Work Assignment: Recite Newton’s

1st Law of Motion and give a real life example.

ACTIVITIES Note-Check on. . .

Newton’s 3rd Law– Action=Reaction

Newton’s 3 Laws Videos– ISS Space Videos!

Clicker Quiz----TUESDAY Newton’s 2nd and 3rd law


Weekly Assignments

- Newton’s Laws of Motion WebQuest

- NBC Learn Group Work due today

Objective- I will be able to recite Newton’s 2nd law of motion and calculate real life examples.

I will be able recite Newton’s 3rd law of motion and explain the law with real life examples

September 15, 2015- Tuesday Bell Work Assignment: Recite Newton’s

2nd Law of Motion in your bell work and give a real life example.

ACTIVITIES Review Newton’s 3 Laws with practice problems

Finish Physics Notes-Graphic Organizer

Clicker Quiz- Newton’s Laws #2


Weekly Assignments

- Newton’s Laws Practice Problems

- Finish Ch. 1 & 2 Notes-Graphic Organizer

Objective- I will practice and assess my knowledge on all 3 of Newton’s Laws of Motion.

September 16, 2015- Wednesday

Bell Work Assignment: Recite Newton’s 3rd law of motion and give a real life example.

ACTIVITIES LAME JOKE WEDNESDAY

Forces Types of forces notes

May the F=ma be with you! Practice problems

Finish physics notes!—Due today!


Weekly Assignments

Force Practice Worksheet


Objective- I will learn about different

types of forces that can act on an object.

- I will be able to calculate the amount of force put on an object.

September 17, 2015- Thursday Bell Work Assignment: Recite Newton’s

3rd law of motion and give a real life example.

ACTIVITIES Hotwheels Pre-Lab

Purpose of the lab and predications

LAB EXPECTIATIONS!

RTI Day- PowerSchool Check Make up work- Quizzes- Redo quizzes

FUN SCIENCE FACT:

Weekly Assignments

- Hotwheels Lab


Objective- I will learn about different

types of forces that can act on an object.

- I will be able to calculate the amount of force put on an object.

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