Welcome to 8th Grade Science

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Date

Learning Target (scroll right to see Homework)

Proof of Practice / Preparation

6/2

I can use pH to measure a chemical reaction
Proof of Practice/Preparation:
   Turn in Lab Notebooks tomorrow
       Lab - Temperature's Effect on Solubility
       Lab - Unknown Liquids
       Lab - Changes to pH

Conclusion: Remind me as to how Acids and Bases differ in both pH and H+ and OH- ions.
Hypothesize as to why it took so much more base to neutralize (pH=7) the acid.
Use data from your experiment to support your claims.

6/1

I can accurately measure properties of matter (unknown liquids)

What similarities do you see amongst the chemicals you tested?

Acids turn Litmus paper Red,
Bases turn it blue/purple
Does the indicator match this?

What else did the acids do?

Are you all caught up?

5/31

I can accurately measure properties of matter (unknown liquids)

Finish Lab conclusions from last week

5/27

I can design a technique to determine how temperature affects solubility.
Solubility - the ability of one substance (solute) to dissolve into another substance (solvent)

Conclusions:

1. Graph Temperature vs. Mass of Solute

2. Write paragraph on how you conducted the lab

3. Referring to your graph and data discuss how temperature affects solubility

4. Hypothesize as to the reason why warmer solvents allow for greater solubility. Think Ek or Eth.

5/26

I can design a technique to determine how temperature affects solubility.
Solubility - the ability of one substance (solute) to dissolve into another substance (solvent)

Lab re-writes if needed

5/25

I can explain how one property of salt was used to separate it from other materials

Conclusion:
Is salt water a chemical compound or a mixture? Explain your answer.
What property of salt allowed us to remove it from the sand? Explain how this worked.
What property of water allowed us to remove it from the salt? Explain.
Many countries & even California struggle with having enough water for agriculture & consumption. How could what we learned from this lab be used to turn salt water into fresh water? Explain.

5/24

I can design a technique to separate salt from sand

Create New Project: Salt From Sand
Question: What technique can be used to remove salt from sand?

1. Add water to salt/sand mixture to dissolve salt. results in sand/salt/water mixture
2. Filter saltwater/sand mixture to separate salt water from sand
3. Boil or evaporate salt water to separate water from salt

Close out all overdue assignments

5/23

I can design a technique for removing chemicals from a mixture.
Mixture - when 2 or more elements or compounds are mixed, but not chemically combined into a new substance.

Lead and Drinking Water from Private Wells

5/20

Ketchup

5/19

I can use my knowledge of the Periodic Table to determine how elements combine to make compounds

Ep v Velocity Lab Conclusion re-writes due tomorrow

5/18

I can use my knowledge of the Periodic Table to determine how elements combine to make compounds

Identifying Chemicals

5/17

I can use my knowledge of the Periodic Table to predict new elements.

Periodic Table Practice

5/16

I can analyze the structure of all elements.

Prepare for MAP testing this week

5/13

I can describe the contents of any element's atom.

Physical Science MAP Prep

5/12

I can use mathematical reasoning

Earth & Space MAP Prep

5/11

I can connect Potential & Kinetic Energy

Biology MAP Prep

5/10

I can connect Potential & Kinetic Energy

Conclusions - Lab Ep v. Velocity

5/9

I can analyze the data collected for the tests we started on Thursday.

Lab - Potential Energy v. Velocity

5/6

Youtube video

Coaster Creator

Roller Coaster Physics

5/5

I can discover the connection between Ep & Ek of a falling object

How can we use our technology to accurately measure the speed of the ball at the bottom of the ramp?

Complete Analysis of Data

5/4

I can assess the validity of an experiment's results

Add a paragraph to your conclusions:

How did the set up of your apparatus affect your results?

Catch up on missing work

5/3

I can conduct a lab to test whether mass influences the loss of energy in a rolling ball.

Write a conclusion for your lab by yourself - if you have collected all the data

What is your Hypothesis?
Were you correct?
What data supports your claim?

5/2

I can calculate the change in Potential Energy from my lab last week

Design a test to measure how mass might effect the change in Potential Energy

4/29

I can express my plans for post high school

Don't forget your permission slips

4/28

I can help Mr. Condon assess the validity of different digital lab notebooks.

Have you missed a homework this week? If so, do it tonight if you want HOS credit

4/27

I can create an effective plan to reduce CO2 production in CT

Download App - Evernote - with parent's permission of course.

4/26

I can analyze how electricity is used.

4/25

I can differentiate between energy TRANSFER & TRANSFORMATION

Transfer - Energy type remains the same, but its location is changed

Transformation - Energy type is changed from one form to another

Entropy - Energy that does not help in the final product = waste.

In the space below, create an Energy Flow Diagram for any appliance (TV, Computer, Refrigerator, etc.) in your home. Research online or through your parents – what source of energy is creating the electricity use to power that device. Include this energy source in your diagram.

Show Energy Transfers (solid arrows) and Energy Transformation (dotted arrows).

Circle any forms of Entropy (waste) you encounter in your diagram.

4/15

I can create an Energy Flow Diagram for a sport

Relax over vacation

4/14

I can describe types of Energy & connect them to their use in objects.

Before break, have your Newton Scooter Project Complete & Turned in
Revised Shipping Proposals Due

4/13

I can catch up on my missing work

Catch up on Proposal or Lab Notebook or plan to stay after tomorrow to do so.

4/12

I can describe the different forms of Energy I encounter during my life.

Catch up on Proposal or Lab Notebook or plan to stay after tomorrow to do so.

4/11

I can describe the use of the EDP & Newton's Laws for my Newton Scooter

Catch up

4/8

I can perform at an 8+ level

Catch up on Newton Scooter Work
Catch up on Shipping & Sliding Proposal

4/7

I can present my Newton Scooter & explain how the EDP was used to make it better than my first idea

Complete poster & lab notebook if needed

4/6

I can use the provided rubric to design & produce an effective poster showing how my team used the EDP to produce my Newton Scooter

Final Tests & Poster Presentation

4/5

I can use the provided rubric to design & produce an effective poster showing how my team used the EDP to produce my Newton Scooter

Bring materials to complete your poster in class tomorrow

4/4

I can prepare my lab notebook

Update your lab notebook to match the requirements of the checklist

4/1

I can use my time efficiently

Projects will be tested on Monday
Do you need to do something this weekend?

3/31

I can follow the Engineering Design Process to solve the Newton Scooter Problem.

Bring in materials to advance your Newton Scooter Ideas

3/30

I can keep an accurate account of my ideas & tests.

Advance your project

3/29

I can work with others respectfully - HOS Conducts Self in Appropriate Manner

Advance your project

3/28

I can do an Equal Share of my group's work - HOS Participation

Advance your project

3/24

I can develop a Newton Scooter using the EDP

Newton Scooter Description and Rubric

Improve Your Shipping Proposal for a better grade

3/23

I can use Newton's Laws to explain the phenomenon I witness

Gather materials which you might want to use for a Newton Scooter

3/22

CMT Tomorrow - Life Science Kahoot

I can prepare for the CMT tomorrow

6th Grade Study Guide

7th Grade Study Guide

8th Grade Study Guide

Get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, review your study guides, come to school prepared to do your best.

3/21

I can prepare for the CMT - Earth/Space Science Kahoot - sub, play this one

Iblock: Read about Archimedes - focus on

The Puzzle of King Hiero's Crown

Review Study Guides

3/18

I can prepare for the CMT - Physical Science Kahoot

3/17

I can refresh my memory of 6th grade science

Review Study Guides

3/16

I can describe positive & negative effects of micro-gravity on humans.

Newton's Laws Review

3/15

I can differentiate between Newton & Einstein's ideas about gravity.

Review Gravity

3/14

I can use my creativity & understanding of Gravity to explain new events

Calculate the Gravity between 2 objects 4 meters apart one of which weighs 5kg and the other has a mass of 20kg.

Fg = m₁xm₂ / d² = 5kg(20kg)/(4m)² = 100kg²/16m² = 6.25N

Celebrate Pi Day

3/11

I can understand the relationship between gravity, mass, and distance

Inverse Square Law - the force of gravity is inversely proportional to the square of the distance. In other words, as distance increases, gravity decreases (inversely proportional) at distance x distance (square). It also means that gravity increases very fast as objects get closer to each other.

If distance doubles, then gravity falls 4 times (2²) if distance is cut to 1/4 then gravity increases 16 times (4²)

Catch up or Redo Lab for Better Grade

3/10

I can use mathematical & conceptional thinking in developing & using models

1st step: Write Formula
                   Fgravity   =    m1m2   / d2

2nd step: Substitute with Units
                       Fg = 3kg (5kg) / (1m)2
3rd step: Solve
                       Fg = 15kg2 / 1m2 = 15 kg2/m2 = 15 N

Gravity Math

3/9

I can explain how gravity & mass are related

Proposal Due Thursday

See Example & Rubric

3/8

I can justify my recommendation with evidence.

With your Engineering Consulting Company,
Prepare a verbal recommendation for the CEO of Colossal Shipping
- 30 second Elevator Speech

Proposal Due Thursday

See Example & Rubric

3/7

I can analyze data to make an informed decision.

Shipping & Sliding Analysis

Is your Lab Notebook Complete?
Due Tomorrow
Question, Hypothesis, Procedure, Data Table, Graph, Final Conclusion

3/4

I can help other evaluate writing in science.
I can help others with HOS - Time on Task

Finish Final Conclusion if you haven't
Begin Writing your Proposal to Colossal Shipping Co.

3/3

I can help other evaluate their writing in science.

Reread your Conclusion - Does it . . .
CONNECT your question & hypothesis to your data?
MENTION your CONTROL & compare your data to it?
EXPLAIN the most important error you identified yesterday & a means of resolving this?
PRESENT a next step for further research on the idea of friction?

Complete Conclusions
(Final Draft in Lab Notebook)

3/2

I can identify experimental error in the Shipping & Sliding Experiment & find a solution for the error.

Complete Conclusions

3/1

I can use comments from my past conclusions to craft a better conclusion

Do Now -
- Review Logo for your company with your partner
1. What strengths does yours have? Theirs?
2. How could it be improved?
3. Does it connote engineering & professionalism?

Conclusions (1 – 2 Paragraphs)
What conclusions can you make on your data? Write a brief report describing your experiment, findings, and how they compare to your prediction. Your report should include . . .
Paragraph #1:
   a. The question you were investigating
   b. A summary of your procedure
   c. A reasonable conclusion with supporting data
   d. A scientific explanation of your findings (see Friction)
Paragraph #2:
   e. Discussion of human & experimental (mistakes in the design of the experiment itself) error in the experiment
f. Suggestions for making improvements
   f. New questions that have arisen about factors which might influence sliding friction.

Complete Conclusions (1st Draft)
Revise Logo

2/29

I can accurately gather data to determine which material has the greatest Force of Friction

Create a bar graph to answer the question as to which material creates the greatest Force of Friction
Create a logo for your engineering company

2/26

2/25

2/24

I can measure friction

Continue work on Shipping & Sliding Proposal

2/23

I can apply Newton's Laws of Motion to an event

Design a way of testing how much friction different objects create. Use diagrams & procedures to explain your idea

2/22

I can apply Newton's Laws of Motion to an event

Moby Duck

2/12

I can provide examples of Newton's Laws of Motion
HOS - I can Meet the Standard for Time On Task

Spend a bit of your vacation with Newton's Laws
ES Project - Olympic Poster

2/11

I can identify examples of Newton's Laws of Motion

Analyzing Force Diagrams

ES Project - Olympic Poster

2/10

I can diagram forces acting on an object.

Analyzing Force Diagrams

2/9

I can explain how force changes the velocity of an object.

Force in an Auto Accident

2/4

2/3

2/2

I can describe Inertia

Speed & Momentum

2/1

I can describe Inertia

Chili's Fund Raiser for Lego League Tuesday 4pm to 8pm

1/29

I can design an experiment to test whether height affects the momentum of an object

Chili's Fund Raiser for Lego League Tuesday 4pm to 8pm

1/28

I can accurately measure Momentum

Complete Geology Projects

1/27

I can distinguish between speed, velocity, and momentum

Force - A push or pull which changes the speed or direction of an object.

Speed - how an object's displacement (distance from a starting point) changes over time.
Measured as distance divided by time

Velocity - speed with direction; v = distance / time + direction

Momentum = Mass X velocity

Graphing Speed

Himalayan Megaquake Tonight at 9pm on CPTV

1/26

I can make sense of the data I have collected

Geology Projects due at end of week - Complete another tonight

1/25

I can collect data to test my hypothesis

Geology Projects due at end of week - Complete one tonight

1/22

I can design an experiment to test my hypothesis

Work on your Geology Projects for MS

1/21

I can connect Connecticut's landscape to its Geologic History

Work on your Geology Projects for MS

1/20

I can hypothesize the causes of an event

Review Connecticut's geologic history from 500 million years ago to today to prepare for Open Response Assessment tomorrow - all class notes are online

1/15

I can Describe evidence of Glaciers found in Connecticut

1/14

I can Describe evidence of Glaciers found in Connecticut

Notes - Ct Geology

Connecticut Geology

1/13

I can Describe evidence of Glaciers found in Connecticut

A Pictorial History of Connecticut's Geology

1/12

I can describe some major events in Connecticut's Geologic History

Geology Projects

1/11

I can describe some major events in Connecticut's Geologic History

1/8

1/7

I can prepare for Tomorrow's test

Geology Review B
Test on Friday

1/6

I can help others prepare for Friday's test

Geology Review A
Test on Friday

1/5

I can help others prepare for Thursday's test

Mercury	Moon	Jupiter	Neptune	Mr Condon's Notes
Layers of Earth	Layers of Earth	Layers of Earth	Layers of Earth	Layers of Earth
Convergent	Convergent	Convergent	Convergent	Convergent
Divergent	Divergent	Divergent	Divergent	Divergent
Transform	Transform	Transform	Transform	Transform
Subduction	Subduction	Subduction	Subduction	Subduction
Continental Drift	Continental Drift	Continental Drift	Continental Drift	Continental Drift
Seafloor Spreading	Seafloor Spreading	Seafloor Spreading	Seafloor Spreading	Seafloor Spreading
Fault Types	Fault Types	Fault Types	Fault Types	Fault Types

Review for Test #1

1/4/16

I can determine the epicenter of an earthquake

Protractor

US Earthquake 2

2015 Largest Earthquake Worksheet

Test on Thursday

Happy Holidays

12/23

I can complete 2 designs and then write my conclusions

Have a restful break

12/22

I can design an earthquake resistant tower

Toothpick Towers Lab

Catch up on Missing Work

12/21

I can explain the winter solstice

Entrance Ticket – Winter Solstice

Today, just before midnight, is the winter solstice. Describe what this is, over which line of latitude the sun passes tonight,

how this effects the length of day both here in Windsor Locks and in places like Argentina in the Southern Hemisphere,

and include a diagram showing how the earth’s tilt and the sun influence the weather through this season.

Review - Earthquakes

12/18

I can summarize the importance of earthquakes to everyone around the world.

Exit Ticket - Importance of Earthquakes

The Winter Solstice is upon us.

12/17

I can ask effective questions

Practice your Presentation

12/16

I can prepare an effective presentation.

Review Rubric & Checklist
Does your presentation match?

Practice your Presentation

12/15

I can PROVE that the earthquake I have researched is one of the most significant quakes ever.

Reflection Essay - Earthquake
(Available on Google Classroom)

12/14

I can explain how a particular earthquake occurred and how we learned from its study.

Review - Plate Tectonics

12/11

I can explain how a particular earthquake occurred and how we learned from its study.

Continue Research on your earthquake

12/10

I can differentiate between folding & faulting

Folding

Faulting

A bending of rock

Anticline - upward bend

Syncline - downward bend

Breaking or fracturing in rock

Normal Fault - When Hanging Wall falls relative to the foot wall

Reverse Fault - when the hanging wall moves up relative to the foot wall

Hour of Code

ES opportunity

12/9

I can describe how earthquakes have led to safer structures everywhere.

Hour of Code

12/8

I can Communicate about science in different formats, using relevant science vocabulary, supporting evidence and clear logic.

Hour of Code

12/7

I can accurately summarize a paragraph

Bears & Acorns

Last Chance to watch Deadliest Volcanoes

12/4

Watch Deadliest Volcanoes over the weekend

12/3

I can explain the conditions and impacts of an earthquake

Loma Prieta Shake Map

Research the Loma Prieta Earthquake and write a summary in your research notebook
   First, pay attention to the particulars: When, where, how big, monetary damage, etc.
   Then focus on the impacts: building/bridge collapses, etc.
   Finally, discuss the change the earthquake inspired in the area.

Watch Deadliest Volcanoes

An Hour of Code

12/2

I can describe how the properties of the ground can affect the severity of earthquakes.

Shockwaves: 100 Years after the 1906 Earthquake

In your Research Notebook
During the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
1. What was the speed and explosive force of the trembler?
2. How did the makeup of the ground effect the amount and severity of shaking?
3. How do Shake Maps help people?

Watch Deadliest Volcanoes

Permission Slip

12/1

I can use my knowledge of earthquakes to make predictions.

Seismic Wave Analysis 2

11/30

I can use data to locate an earthquake

US Earthquake

San Francisco Earthquake Research

USGS Website

Happy Thanksgiving

11/24

I can use the Richter Scale to compare earthquakes

Enjoy your break -

Catch up on stuff you are missing

Watch Deadliest Volcanoes

11/23

I can use the Richter Scale to compare earthquakes

Richter Scale - Logarithmic = based on the power of 10

a change of 1 Magnitude (ex. 2 to 3) equals an increase of 10 times the power

a change of 2 magnitudes (ex. 2 to 4) equals 10 x 10 or 100 times an increase in power

a change of 3 magnitudes (ex. 5 to 8) equals 10 x 10 x 10 or 10³ or 1000 times an increase in power

And so on . . .

Seismic Wave Analysis

11/22

I can design a method to measure the magnitude of an earthquake.

Watch Deadliest Volcanoes

11/19

I can describe the three major waves created by earthquakes

Notes on Earthquake (seismic) waves

Come with your parents
or catch up on work
or do an ES project

11/18

I can assess the writing of others using a rubric

ES - Making North America

ES Opportunity: Dinosaur Hunter Paul Sereno, Springfield Symphony Hall 4pm Sunday Nov. 22 - free

11/17

I can express my understanding of Plate Tectonics in writing

Video - Deadliest Volcanoes (Flipped Classroom)

Leonids Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight

11/16

I can describe how the earthquakes and volcanoes are different at different plate boundaries

Review Plate Tectonics

Writing Assessment tomorrow

11/12

I can discuss the features associated with different plate boundaries

Plate Tectonics Boundaries

11/10

I can discuss the features associated with different plate boundaries

Class Notes on Plate Boundaries

Honor a Veteran tomorrow

Remember ES - Making North America is on Wednesday Evening

11/9

I can identify the 3 different plate boundaries associated with plate tectonics (motion)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifke1GsjNN0

Mars Tectonics

11/6

I can use evidence to prove the validity of plate tectonics

Finish Projects

11/5

I can provide evidence that continents have moved over time

Alfred Wegener – Continental Drift

Evidence:

Fossils of the same land animals on continents separated by oceans

Example: Lystrosaurus (shovel lizard) found in Africa, India, & Antarctica

Rocks of the same age & type on different continents

Example: Appalachian Mountains of Connecticut are the same as those in Greenland, the Scottish Highlands, & North Africa

Problems:

Wegener was a meteorologist not a geologist which caused the geologist community to disregard his findings
More importantly, he had no mechanism for the continents to move

His suggestion that the continents plowed through the ocean crust was easily disproved by measuring the amount of force needed to do the job. There was no know source of the needed force, gravity is far too weak.

Harry Hess – Sea Floor Spreading

Age of sea floor: youngest along mid-ocean ridge, oldest at continental edges

Magnetic pole reversals mirror each other across the ocean

Seafloor Spreading Paragraph

11/4

I can provide evidence that Pangea existed.

Continue with Astronomy Projects (sign up for extra help afterschool if necessary)
ES - Making North America Aires Tonight

11/2

I can describe Pangea

Continue with Astronomy Projects (sign up for extra help afterschool if necessary)

Watch for Auroras (Northern Lights) tonight

10/28

I can develop a logical argument for the structure of the earth's layers

Earth Structure - 4 Major Layers

Continue with Astronomy Projects (sign up for extra help afterschool if necessary)

10/27

I can create a model of the earth's interior

Layers of the Earth

Finish Geology Vocabulary & Layers of the Earth Model
Continue with Astronomy Projects (sign up for extra help afterschool if necessary)

10/26

I can describe what I know or think I know about how the earth works - Geology

Continue with Astronomy Projects (sign up for extra help afterschool if necessary)

Geology Vocabulary

10/23

I can use my knowledge to predict the future

Field Trip Permission Slip

Continue Work on Performance Improvement

10/22

I can analyze my performance on the Astronomy Test

Begin Process of Performance Improvement

10/21

Field Trip to Salem

10/20

I can show that I have prepared & reason through questions.

Salem Trip Tomorrow

10/19

I can prepare for this week's test

Test Tomorrow (Thursday for Mercury)
Final Review Worksheet

10/16

I can describe the sun, earth moon system

Test next week

10/15

I can describe how the moon causes changes to planets

Test next week
Review - History of Astronomy Wrksht

10/14

I can describe how moon phases & tides are related.

Test next week
Jupiter & Europa Worksheet

10/13

I can describe how moon phases & tides are related.

Data Analysis - Moon Phases & Tides

An explanation of Tides

Test Next Tuesday - Afterschool help this week - sign up by door

Planetary Data Graphs Worksheet

10/9

I can describe how the moon changes during a month.

Catch up on missing work
Complete Moon Observation Chart

10/8

I can describe both solar & Lunar Eclipses

Essay revision due tomorrow

10/7

I can describe the relationship between the period of moon's rotation and the period of moon revolution.

Draconid Meteor Shower Starts Tonight

10/6

I can describe the relationship between the period of moon's rotation and the period of moon revolution.

Find the following for the Moon:
Size - 2160 miles = 1/4 that of earth
Distance from earth - 238,900 miles (average)
Period of rotation/revolution - 27.3 days for each
First moon landing by man - July 20, 1969. Apollo 11 by Neil Armstrong & Buzz Aldrin

Define the word month - one cycle of the moon from New Moon to New Moon ~ 29.5 days

Entrance ticket - Scientific Notation

Review - Planets And Solar System
Don't forget your essay is due Friday

10/5

I can evaluate someone's writing to improve my own

Write 3rd draft of School Start Time Essay by Friday

10/2

I can organize my materials

Enjoy the hurricane free weekend

10/1

I can differentiate between the Geocentric and Heliocentric Models of the Solar System

Geocentric Solar System (Universe)	Heliocentric Universe

Aristotle ~300BCE - Grandfather of Science Proof of a non-moving earth: 1. When you throw something up it comes right back to you 2. Winds are not 800mph 3. birds are not blown off into space	Copernicus - Polish Astronomer 1473- 1543 Placing sun at center of solar system solves problems of planet orbits and changing position of sun during seasons

It might be possible to observe the moon tonight, give it a shot

9/30

I can explain why Pluto is no longer a planet

Article on Pluto

Catch up if you have missed the past couple of homeworks

9/29

I can describe the formation of the solar system

Go to:
       Formation of Sun -   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFLOsRSuW0E
   Formation of planets - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2d7joOgVLg
   Formation of earth - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mcC8kFacrk

Big Bang - the event which created the Universe. It also creates Matter, Space, & Time
Supernova - A star explosion. Our sun will not supernova, it is too small.
Nebula - a cloud of gas & debris in the galaxy. can result from a supernova and provides the raw materials for a new star.
Angular Momentum - the motion of objects in circular paths

Open Response – Planetary Characteristics

9/28

I can identify patterns in my data

Inner Planets	Outer Planets
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars	Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
1. Rocky 2. Few or no moons 3. Warm to hot 4. Short years 5. Long days = slow spin on axis 6. small mass & diameter 7. Close to the sun	1. Made of Gas 2. Extremely Cold 3. Far from the sun 4. Lots of moons 5. Very long years 6. Very short days = fast spin on axis

Columbus & the Eclipse

Continue to observe the moon. Have you noticed a time delay yet?

9/25

I can read to identify the validity of an arguement

Watch the eclipse on Sunday night

Continue to observe the moon

9/24

I can identify patterns in the solar system.

Study planet order & Equinox/Solstice

9/23

I can describe the relationship between the earth & sun today

Equinox & Solstice Table with answers

Moon Observations

9/22

Team Building Day - no classes

9/21

I can Slant effectively

Team Building Day Tomorrow
Dress Appropriately, wear sneakers, Bring Water & lunch if you want

9/18

I can help others understand the location of my planet and how it affects the conditions of that planet.

Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night Tomorrow

9/17

I can prepare a well structured presentation with my team

Presentation Rubric

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.4
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence,

sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume,

and clear pronunciation.

Presentation:
1. Make a salient argument that the location of your planet affects conditions on the planet.

2. Your are the experts - tell us some important facts we should know about your planet.

3. Summarize at the end

Practice your part of presentation

9/16

I can show how the position of my planet in the solar system effects the conditions on that world

Poster Rubric

Finish Poster

9/15

I can determine the important characteristics of planets

Mr. Condon

Mr. Condon » 8th Grade Science

The Puzzle of King Hiero's Crown

Test Next Tuesday - Afterschool help this week - sign up by door

Write 3rd draft of School Start Time Essay by Friday