Eighth Grade-Physical Science Assignments
- Instructor
- Mr. Matthew Nicklas '91
- Term
- 2019 - 2020 School Year
- Department
- 8th Grade
- Description
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Eighth grade will focus on Physical Science. They will investigate atomic structure, periodic table, chemical reactions, motion and forces, and the universe.
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Write a 8-10 sentences about what type of scientist you would want to be. I have attached more instruction.
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Read pages 444-9; Write five true statements about the information in the HR Diagram on p. 447 Submit on a google doc via google classroom
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Check out Newsela live video on animals.
The link is on google classroom
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Read Chapter 15, Lesson 1 p. 430-7 Write 5 Questions based on your readings that were not answered from the textbook Find the answer from the internet and write them in a Q and A format on a google doc. Submit via Google Classroom
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Click on the following link and complete the open book/notes test.
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Zoom Meeting, Tuesday, April 21 at 10:00 AM
Check google classroom or email for invite and agenda
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Zoom Live Meeting at 10:00
Check email and google classroom for password
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Chapter 13.3 Quiz:
Check Google Classroom for link to google form.
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Play the following Kahoot again and then take the attached quiz.
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Monday, March 30, Assignment
Complete the following Nearpod by Friday, April 3:
Code is on Google Classroom
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Thursday, March 26 Assignment Read Chapter 13.3 p. 384-91; Complete Google form relating to reading: https://forms.gle/hVXUZ4FtY4tVRtEQ7 This is not a quiz. It will graded as an homework assignment. Use your book or other resources, but NOT other students. Due by Monday March 30, 12:00 at night
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Thursday, March 26 Assignment
Read Chapter 13.3 p. 384-91;
Complete Google form relating to reading: https://forms.gle/hVXUZ4FtY4tVRtEQ7
This is not a quiz. It will graded as an homework assignment. Use your book or other resources, but NOT other students.
Due by Monday March 30, 12:00 at night
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No assignment for Tuesday, March 24. We will have a Zoom Live Wednesday, March 25, at 10:00.
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No assignment for Tuesday, March 24. We will have a Zoom Live Wednesday, March 25, at 10:00.
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March 23 Assignment
Continue reading information from Nearpod SVYZF Should be the same code: Continue reading information on Newton's Third Law and complete collaboration board
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Tuesday Assignment due by Friday Video Search Sir Issac Newton: find a video and write a 5-8 sentences citing the source, (name video and insert URL code) summarizing information, and commenting on the video. Submit via google classroom.
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Wednesday Assignment: SWBAT: Explain Newton's First Law of Motion
1. Sign-in to NEARPOD: https://share.nearpod.com/vsph/nukv45M8Mu
2. Code: SVYZF , this is student-paced, so you control the slides
3. Read slides notes on Newton's First Law until you get to the first collaboration board
3. Describe an example of Newton's First Law
4. Stop, the other laws will be for Thursday assignment
1. Sign-in to NEARPOD: https://share.nearpod.com/vsph/nukv45M8Mu
2. Code: SVYZF , this is student-paced, so you control the slides
3. Read slides notes on Newton's First Law until you get to the first collaboration board
3. Describe an example of Newton's First Law
4. Stop, the other laws will be for Thursday assignment
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Thursday, March 19, Assignment
Continue reading information from Nearpod SVYZF
Should be the same code:
Stop after the collaboration board on Newton's second law
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Wednesday Assignment:
SWBAT: Explain Newton's First Law of Motion
Sign-in to NEARPOD: https://share.nearpod.com/vsph/nukv45M8Mu
Code: SVYZF
1. Read slides notes on Newton's First Law until you get to the first collaboration board
2. Describe an example of Newton's First Law
3. Stop, the other laws will be for Thursday assignment
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Tuesday Assignment due by Friday
Video Search Sir Issac Newton: find a video and write a 5-8 sentences citing the source, (name video and insert URL code) summarizing information, and commenting on the video. Submit via google classroom.
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Review Gravity: https://quizlet.com/135186908/gravity-flash-cards/
Take Quiz: Chapter 13 Lesson 1 and 2
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Review Gravity: https://quizlet.com/135186908/gravity-flash-cards/ Take Quiz: Chapter 13 Lesson 1 and 2
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Read Chapter 13.2 p. 376-83; answer #1-9
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Extra Credit Research Paper
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Chapter 12 Test: Motion and Forces
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Read Chapter 12.3 p. 350-5; answer #1-9 or video search
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Read Chapter 12.2 p. 344-9; #1-9 or video search
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Quiz on Chapter 12.1: Motion
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Read Chapter 12.1 p.336-43; answer #1-10
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Speed Calculation worksheet
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Chapter 8 and 9 Test: Chemical Reactions
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Classroom: Chapter 9 Review p. 272 #1-25
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Read Chapter 9.2 p. 262-7; answer #1-8
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Quiz: Balance Equations
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Bill Nye Worksheet on Chemical Equations; video posted on google classroom
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Chapter 8 Review 246-7, #1-24 (except 17 and 18);
Chapter 9.1 p. 254-61 #1-9
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Chapter 8 lesson 2 and 3 Quiz: Chemical Bonds https://forms.gle/8YfCFUzKD2Xmzfro9
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Read Chapter 8. 2 p. 230-5; answer #1-9
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Quiz: Chapter 8.1 Chemical Bonds
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Read Chapter 8.1 p. 226-9; #1-7 or video search
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Chapter 7 Test: The Periodic Table
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Chapter 7 Study Guide (3 worksheets) and p. 214 #1-14.
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Complete Classwork activity: Re-create two squares from the periodic table on blank side of an index card; research about the uses on the line side.
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Complete Classwork activity: Re-create two squares from the periodic table on blank side of an index card; research about the uses on the line side.
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Read Ch. 7.1 p. 194-200 #1-11 or video search on Dmitri Mendeleev
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Chapter 6 Test: Atoms
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Chapter 6.2 Atomic Structure Quiz
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Read Chapter 6.2 p. 172-9; #1-7 or video search
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Read Chapter 7.1 p. 164-71; answer #1-8 or video search
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The end of the First Trimester is November 17. Any missing work, extra credit assignments, or test retakes is due Monday, November 13. Those students with missing work should have received a slip with a list of missing assignment(s) yesterday or today. Reminder that late homework assignments only received 50% credit, and projects are lowered by one whole grade.
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Element Project: Choose 2 elements to research and create index identifying the element