Click HERE to answer the Weather Review belt test questions.

Weather Test Review Sheet

Click HERE to access the weather review sheet to study for Friday's exam.  There will be 14 multiple choice question and a written portion where you must explain the weather conditions on a weather map.

Friday Fun Day

Please CLICK HERE to participate in Friday Fun Day.

Everyone has to choose a location.

District Assessment Review Materials

Vocabulary Practice with games Units 5/6

Vocabulary Quizlet

Dividing with decimals!!

Calculating Speed

Speed Practice Quiz

Potential & Kinetic Energy Explained

Fun Energy Simulation

Intrpreting Speed & Acceleration Graphs

Video tutorial of distance/time graphs

Velocity Graph Car Simulation

Calculating Net Force

Welcome to 2015-2016!

I hope everyone is ready to experience some amazing science concepts and increase their understanding of this amazing world.

Mrs. D'Amico's Class

Click here for today's science review! : )

Tides Computer Activity

Click HERE to go to the online TIDES activity and complete the worksheet.

Lunar Cycle Challenge

Go to this website & complete the lunar cycle challenge.
http://sciencenetlinks.com/interactives/moon/moon_challenge/moon_challenge.html

Earthquake Unit Pretest

Please click HERE to take the short pretest for our earthquake unit.

Extra Credit Options

Directions: Choose from the activities below. 
DUE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5th

5 Points - Flashcards         Create 9 vocabulary flashcards. Include the word on the FRONT and the definition on the BACK. Must be neatly cut and written.  Make an extra card with your name on it and turn them all in with a zip-lock bag, paper clip, or band.  Please use these definitions when you are doing your project:  Unit 2, 3 & 4 http://www.studystack.com/users/dmiles 5 Points - Puzzle      Create a word find OR crossword puzzle using all 9 vocabulary words. Use the definitions as the word bank. May be made by hand or on the computer. Words:     valence Electron           reactants                coefficient                  neutron                            products                  reactivity                  proton                              subscript                 A=P=E  M-A=N

15 Points - Atom Model  To find the information for your atom model:  Use http://www.webelements.com         Create a 3-D model of an atom of an element of your choice. Include the correct number of protons, electrons, and neutrons. Attach the element card (ON THE BACK OF THIS PAPER) onto your atom.  The model must be able to hang from the ceiling when turned in.

10 Points - Windowpane         Windowpane: On computer paper, at least 6 squares, each square must include a vocabulary word & picture.  Can be hand drawn or computer generated.  Must include color. Please use these definitions when you are doing your project:  Unit 2, 3 & 4   http://www.studystack.com/users/dmiles Words:   valence electron             subscript                       reactant                 reactivity                          coefficient                     product                 chemical formula            A=P=E M-A=N             atomic number

8th Grade Technology Assessment

Your Login is your LUNCH CODE

Your Password is BMS

Click HERE to take your technology assessment.
Try your best.

Reasons for the Seasons WebQuest

You've Been Hired!!

An educational publishing company has hired YOU to produce a poster for middle school science classrooms.  Your first poster is to be one that shows the causes of seasons on Earth.  Since many students have wrong ideas (misconceptions) about what causes seasons it is very important that your poster be very accurate. Your poster will answer the question "What causes the seasons?".  
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Before you can start your poster, you must do some research on student ideas as well as the science behind the seasons.

Part 1:  Misconceptions about the Seasons

A misconception is an incorrect idea about something. Research the websites provided below to view common misconceptions students may have about the seasons. 

• Seasons Misconceptions (read Seasons Misconceptions paragraph)
• Common Misconceptions
• Some Common Misconceptions
• The Seasons

List four misconceptions in your notebook on page 104. 
Skip lines between each one. (complete sentences!!!)

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PART 2:    TILT OF THE EARTH

How does the Earth's tilt affect the seasons? Research the websites below.
On Page 105, Draw 4 pictures showing how Earth's tilt affects each season. 

Show the following 4 things on ALL 4 drawings:

1. Earth
2. its tilt 
3. the sun
4. name of the season

• Earth's Tilt Is the Reason for the Seasons!
• Earth’s Revolution and Sun Angle
• Earth’s Tilt and the Seasons
• What Causes the Seasons?
• Seasons and the Tilt
• Seasons and the Tilt Interactive
• Why is the Earth Tilted? (podcast)

PART 3:  THE SEASONS POSTER

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Now you are ready to make your poster!!  The Earth is at four different points in its orbit around the Sun when we have each season. Where is the Earth when it is summer (or winter, fall, and spring)? Does the Earth tilt towards or away from the Sun? Draw a picture of the Earth revolving around the Sun throughout the year. Show the Earth at its location during winter, spring, summer, and fall/autumn. There are additional websites below to continue your research.  Your paycheck will depend on how many accurate items are included in your poster.

• Earth’s Appearance Different Times During the Year
• Seasons Interactive
• Seasons Interactive II
• Observe Seasonal Changes

You must Include the following on your poster to get your full paycheck:

• Title of poster ($2)
• Neatness & color  ($2)
• Sun ($2) 
• Earth in four different locations ($2) 
• Labels for winter, spring, summer, and fall ($2) 
• Tilt ($2) 
• Color in day and night on all 4 Earths ($2) 
• Short paragraph explaining the reason for the seasons ($2)  
• PUT EVERYONE'S NAME ON BACK OF POSTER!!

Fine Print:  Your paycheck will be the paid in points added to your science average : )

This WebQuest is modified from WebQuests found at Science-Class.net and http://mrscienceut.net/SeasonsWebQuest.html.       

Plate Tectonics Materials

Click HERE to take the Layer D quiz over Continental Drift.

Login:  lunch code
Password:  bears

LAYER D- helpful links:

* Click below to read & learn about CONTINENTAL DRIFT.

• WEBSITE 1 - Good info about evidence for Continental Drift.
• WEBSITE 2 - More of the above plus info about layers of the earth.
• WEBSITE 3 - A great animation & lesson on the break up of Pangaea.
• WEBSITE 4 - Video lesson about Alfred Wegener & Continental Drift.
• WEBSITE 5 - Interactive tutorial on the breakup of Pangaea.
• WEBSITE 6 - An animation that shows how the plates might move in the future.

If you pass the quiz ---- start working on the C Layer
If you do not pass the quiz ----complete the Drifting Continents worksheet.

LAYER C - USEFUL LINKS

VOCABULARY:  Click HERE for the Plate Tectonics Vocabulary and games

Geology Dictionary  OR the vocabulary link at the top of the blog for lots more dictionary sites.

VOCABULARY QUIZ

     After completing the C layer vocabulary assignments: Click HERE to take the vocabulary quiz.
     Login = your lunch code
     Password = bears

C-f:   Click HERE to do the online interactive Mountain Movers Lab

B Layer - Useful Resources

B-e    Scientists to Research for Plate Tectonics:

• James Hutton 
• Harry Hess
• Arthur Holmes
• Abraham Ortelius 
• Nicolaus Steno 
• Dan McKenzie 
• Alfred Wegener
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B Layer - QUIZ
** After completing the B layer: Click HERE to take the quiz.
     Login = your lunch code
     Password = bears

A Layer - Useful Resources


A-a: Google Earth Tour: Click HERE for a video tutorial on how to create a Google Tour using Google Earth.

To Launch Google Earth - go to Start - Program - Google Earth


Requirements:  Look in the crate for the A-a sheet to find out what landforms you have to find in your Google Tour.

Study materials chemistry test

Study stack Periodic Table
Study stack Atoms
Atoms tutorial
Periodic table tutorial
Valence electron tutorial

Drawing Lewis Structures & Element Cards

LEWIS STRUCTURES

Today you will fill out the notes for how to draw a Lewis Structure for an atom/element.

• Put your name on the paper
• Click HERE to go to the website that has the powerpoint notes you will use today.
• Scroll down to until you see "PPT: Determining Shells and Valence Electrons". 
• Click on it & SAVE THE PPT TO YOUR DESKTOP.
• Now go to your desktop & open the ppt.
• Complete your note sheet using the slides.

ELEMENT CARDS

When you have finished the notes, ask the teacher for an element and the element worksheet.
Go HERE to the periodic table website.
Click on your element to find the information to complete your worksheet.

 

 

 

Atoms Menu Resources

ALL 9 Vocabulary words and defnitions are located on the back of your paper.
You can also look on our ATOM vocabulary site for the definitions and vocabulary games.

• ALL parts are due Thursday, September 13th.
• You must choose assignments that add up to 100 points.
• THIS HOMEWORK IS NOT OPTION - YOU WILL NOT PASS THE 6 WEEKS IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO DO THIS ASSIGNMENT..
• If you need materials (paper, construction paper, markers, etc.) please let me know ASAP & don't wait until the last minute.
• You are welcome to work on these in my classroom before or after school.(except Tuesday afternoons).  You will need a pass to come into the building so plan ahead.

Here are some helpful online resources:

Flashcard Template
Online Flashcard Template
Foldables
Crossword Puzzle Maker
Word Search Maker
Online Collage  Maker (Glogster)
Business Letter Template
Window Pane Description
Window Pane examples
Create a Children's Book

To make the atom model, visit this website and click on the element's atom you want to build.
There will be tons of information that you will write on the information card.

To figure out how many protons, neutrons, etc. that your element has, follow the directions on this website.

Welcome to 8th Grade!!

Get ready for an exciting year!  Check the site periodically for homework, projects, etc.  Also, please check the tabs for supplies, syllabus, and vocabulary information.

Cycles Poster Project

You will be learning about the carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycles.  Each team will be assigned one cycle to research.  After the research is completed each team will create one poster that will be used to teach the rest of the class about your cycle.  All research will be completed in your journals.

• If you have the carbon cycle, please CLICK HERE to complete #1-15 in your notebook.

More helpful resources are HERE for carboon cycle.

• If you have the nitrogen cycle, please CLICK HERE to complete #16-25 in your notebook.

More helpful resources are HERE for nitrogen cycle.

• If you have the phosphorus cycle, please CLICK HERE.  Scroll down to #4 and answer the 8 questions that follow that section.

More helpful resources are HERE for phosphorus cycle.


Poster Requirements:    To be determined later...

PreTest

Click HERE to take a brief PREtest over our next activity.

Coral Reef Destruction

Computer Research

Answer the following questions on page 133 of your science notebook.

1. What are coral reefs?
Website 1
Website 2

2. Why are coral reefs important?
Website 1
Website 2


3.  What are zooxanthellae?
Website 1
Website 2


4. Describe these 4 ways in which coral reefs can be harmed:

• Sedimentation
• Website 1
• Website 2
• Algal Blooms
• Website 1
• Website 2
• Global Warming
• Website 1
• Website 2
• Pollution
• Website 1
• Website 2