Attention all 8th graders!!!
This is important!! Notebook check this Friday, 12/13! Make sure everything is ready to be checked .
AND.... Cube Research projects are due next Wednesday, December 18!!!
Be prepared to present to the class!!
PS- did you figure out whether the substances in class today were pure or mixtures?????
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Monday, October 7, 2013
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Welcome to the 2013-14 school year!
We are up and running and LOVING EVERY MINUTE OF IT! :-)
The first Science Notebook check was conducted by each student 9/6/13.
All students are encouraged to review the 5-point scoring rubric with a parent or guardian:
*5 Requirements of assignment exceed expectations, in-depth understanding is clear.
*4 Requirements of assignment are met, understanding is evident.
*3 Most requirements are met, but limited understanding is evident.
*2 Some requirements met but assignment incomplete, minimal understanding evident.
*1 Very little evidence of requirements or understanding.
(A more detailed rubric is in each student's science notebook)
Students have 1 week to improve any scores on notebook entries that are a level 3 or lower.
The 1 week deadline is Friday, September 13, for this notebook check.
We are up and running and LOVING EVERY MINUTE OF IT! :-)
The first Science Notebook check was conducted by each student 9/6/13.
All students are encouraged to review the 5-point scoring rubric with a parent or guardian:
*5 Requirements of assignment exceed expectations, in-depth understanding is clear.
*4 Requirements of assignment are met, understanding is evident.
*3 Most requirements are met, but limited understanding is evident.
*2 Some requirements met but assignment incomplete, minimal understanding evident.
*1 Very little evidence of requirements or understanding.
(A more detailed rubric is in each student's science notebook)
Students have 1 week to improve any scores on notebook entries that are a level 3 or lower.
The 1 week deadline is Friday, September 13, for this notebook check.
Friday, August 9, 2013
August Greetings!! I know it's early, but I just got back from an awesome AVID training and am thinking about the upcoming school year...
I hope all of you new 8th graders are excited and ready to learn about "Properties of Matter," and are ready to start the year with lots of labs and activities!
Yep, Cornell Notes are a big part of how we process information in 8th grade science, and I know you are all experts at using them :-).
See you August 28th!!!!!
I hope all of you new 8th graders are excited and ready to learn about "Properties of Matter," and are ready to start the year with lots of labs and activities!
Yep, Cornell Notes are a big part of how we process information in 8th grade science, and I know you are all experts at using them :-).
See you August 28th!!!!!
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
MSP Science test last week...how did you do??
Track season came and went, all of you athletes were AWESOME!! So proud of your progress in such a short time!
About Science...your 4th quarter project is due Monday, June 3rd. Remember, you need to present your question to the class and what you were able to find out. Good luck and have fun!!
Track season came and went, all of you athletes were AWESOME!! So proud of your progress in such a short time!
About Science...your 4th quarter project is due Monday, June 3rd. Remember, you need to present your question to the class and what you were able to find out. Good luck and have fun!!
Friday, April 12, 2013
Thursday, March 21, 2013
The end of the third quarter is fast approaching!!
Don't forget, health career or disease posters are due Tuesday, March 26, and children's science books are due Wednesday and Thursday, March 27 and 28!
Periods 1, 2, and 4 are reading to Vale second graders Friday.
Periods 5 and 6 will read on Wednesday.
Don't forget, health career or disease posters are due Tuesday, March 26, and children's science books are due Wednesday and Thursday, March 27 and 28!
Periods 1, 2, and 4 are reading to Vale second graders Friday.
Periods 5 and 6 will read on Wednesday.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
3rd
Quarter Science Due Dates:
Introductory
Assignments 7 due 2/12
C-layer, part
I 5 due 2/15
C-layer, part
II 3 due 2/22
C-layer, part
III 3 due 2/28
C-layer, part
IV 2 due 3/8
B-layer, parts
I & II 5 due 3/15
A-layer, parts
I & II 3 due 3/22
Poster Tuesday, 3/26
Final Test Wednesday,
3/27
Children’s
Science Book Thursday, 3/28
(End of 3rd quarter is Friday,
3/29)
Friday, January 11, 2013
Cube Research Project
Your cube research bibliography is due
Monday, January 14 !
Turn in the typed page to Mr. Robertson by the end of the day on Monday, then he will give them to me.
I have a pattern and paper for you to use to make your cube. Remember, all writing should be in your own words, and pictures or diagrams should be original, (drawn by you and/or you partner).
Project due Wednesday, January 23!!
Friday, January 4, 2013
2013, can you believe it?
The end of the 2nd quarter is January 25th.
All 8th graders will complete a "Cube" research project!
The end of the 2nd quarter is January 25th.
All 8th graders will complete a "Cube" research project!
Lesson 10: “Cube Project” Individual or Partner
1. Select a simple manufactured object to
research.
2. Use
a variety of sources (at least 3) to find information about the object’s major
materials.
3. Create
a research “cube” and present to the class.
Manufactured: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manufacture
1 :
something made from raw materials by hand or by machinery
2
a: the process of making wares by hand or by machinery
especially when carried on systematically
with division of labor
b:
a productive industry using mechanical power and machinery
3 :
the act or process of producing something
5 sides of your cube will cover different areas of research
about your object.
v
Function: what does it do? What is it used for?
v
History of the object: discovered by? First made
and used? Changes over time with the help of technology?
v
Major materials that make up the object.
v
Why these materials were chosen: what properties
make them good for making the object?
v
Origin of one major material: what is the raw
material that it comes from? Where is it found, and what processes does it
undergo to become useable?
On this paper, include your bibliography. This should be a
list of at least 3 sources you used to find information about your object. You
can use 1 internet resource, 1 book, magazine or newspaper, and 1 reference
book/encyclopedia.
Bibliography:
4
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3
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2
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1
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0
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Function
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what does it do? What is it used for? Extra details/diagrams provided.
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what does it do? What is it used for?
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1 of 2 required parts missing or unclear.
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Function of object unclear
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missing
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History of the object
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discovered by? First made and used? Changes over time with the help of technology? Other interesting info. or details included.
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discovered by? First made and used? Changes over time with the help of technology?
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1-2 of 3 required parts missing or unclear.
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History of object incomplete.
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missing
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Major materials that make up the object
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Major materials that make up the object. Extra details provided.
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Major materials that make up the object.
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Some materials are listed, but not explained.
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Major materials are not listed or explained.
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missing
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Why these materials were chosen
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what properties make them good for making the object? Several scientific reasons are explained with detail.
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what properties make them good for making the object? Some scientific reasons are explained.
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Properties of the materials are unclear or hard to understand. Science reasons are not provided.
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A few properties are listed but not explained.
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missing
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Origin of one major material
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what is the raw material that it comes from? Where is it found, and what processes does it undergo to become useable? Geographic locations identified and processes explained.
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what is the raw material that it comes from? Where is it found, and what processes does it undergo to become useable?
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1-2 of 3 required parts missing or unclear.
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Origin of one material incomplete.
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missing
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Bibliography
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At least 3 different sources are listed correctly on bibliography page with zero errors.
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At least 3 different sources are listed correctly on bibliography page with one error.
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2 different sources are listed correctly on bibliography page or 2-3 errors.
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1 source listed or 4-5 errors.
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missing
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Illustrations
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Pictures and/or diagrams are original, neat and include color. Extra time and care is clearly evident.
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Pictures and/or diagrams are original, neat and include color.
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Pictures and/or diagrams are original but lack neatness or color.
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Pictures and/or diagrams are not original, neat or colored.
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missing
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Spelling and punctuation
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0 errors
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1-2 errors
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3-4 errors
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5-6 errors
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7+ errors
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Design and creativity
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The cube is well constructed, complete on all 5 sides, and shows creativity.
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The cube is complete on all 5 sides, and shows creativity.
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The cube is mostly complete on all 5 sides, and shows some creativity.
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The cube is incomplete on all 5 sides or lacks creativity.
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The cube is incomplete and lacks creativity.
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Presentation
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Object information is explained in a clear speaking voice and eye contact is made with the audience. It is obvious that the student rehearsed.
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Object information is explained in a clear speaking voice and eye contact is made with the audience.
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Object information is explained but speaking voice or eye contact with the audience could improve.
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Explanation is unclear or incomplete. Student seems unprepared.
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Student did not present.
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