Friday, May 30, 2014

Friday May 30, 2014

Today most of the students were at Summer Fun in Belton with me.  The students that had to stay behind had work to do.

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Bill Nye The Science Guy - Motion (Full Episode)

Thursday May 29, 2014

Today the students presented their posters and did a very good job.   I will post a picture of all the posters when presentations are done.

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Wednesday May 28, 2014

Today we were in the computer lab finishing up the projects.
THEY ARE DUE TOMORROW MAY 30TH

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Tuesday May 27, 2014

Today we were in the computer lab working on the final exam project.  You can find the requirements for the project on an earlier post.

Friday, May 23, 2014

Friday May 23, 2014

Today we are in the computer lab working on the final exam project.

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Spiral Quiz Preview

Click the link below for a link to the spiral quiz tomorrow:

Spiral Quiz 5/23/14

Thursday May 22, 2014

The students will be introduced to the elements project that they will have for their final exam grade for the year.  The information for the project is below and each student did receive the information in class.

Element Project

ELEMENT WANTED POSTER

REQUIREMENTS


1. Construct a poster which displays as much information about your assigned element as possible. Be sure to include a title and name.

 

2. Your poster should be in the form of a police "wanted" poster

 

3. Your poster should be on poster board, not paper. It should measure about 22 inches tall by 14 inches wide, or half the size of a standard sheet of poster board.

 

4. Include at least one large illustration that is related to your element. You can make your own drawings or use pictures or photocopies from magazines or books.

 

5. All information on your poster must be written in your own words and factually correct.

 

6. Neatness counts! Your lettering must be neat and straight. Do not have cross-outs, smudges, stains, wrinkles, or stray marks on your poster.

 

7. Spelling and grammar count too!

 

8. Use your imagination. Make an interesting and exciting poster!

 

 

DUE DATE: Wednesday May 28, 2014

 

MY ELEMENT IS: ____________________________

 

ITEMS THAT MUST BE INCLUDED

ON YOUR ELEMENT POSTER

 

1. WANTED FOR: These are particular "crimes" or uses of your element. Why is it important?

 

2. ALIAS OR AKA'S (Also Known As): Other names use d for your element. Include its chemical symbol, historical names, common names, slang terms, etc

 

3. DESCRIPTION: Color, weight (atomic mass), distinguishing characteristics (atomic number, metal or non-metal, other physical properties).

 

4. MODUS OPERANDI: (Mode of Operation): How your element behaves and reacts (chemical properties). Reactive or nonreactive, poisonous, flammable, corrosive, explosive, etc.

 

5. FIRST ARRESTING OFFICER: The name and information about the person who discovered your element, if available.

 

6. ARREST REPORT ON FIRST ARREST: a) Date arrested: When was it discovered? b) Particulars: How was it discovered?

 

7. PRIORS: What has it been used for in the past?

 

8. LAST KNOWN WHEREABOUTS: Location where your element is found.

 

9. WARNING: Is it armed and dangerous, or good natured and well behaved?

 

 

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

 

[3] Correct size (14 inches by 22 inches) on poster board, not paper

 

[2] Includes name and title

 

[5] Neat; no smudges, stains, wrinkles, or marks; not torn

 

[5] Straight, easy-to-read lettering

 

[5] Correct spelling and grammar

 

[5] Colorful, attractive, and eye catching

 

[5] Follows "wanted poster" format

 

[15] Clear, neat illustration(s) related to topic

 

[15] Informative

 

[10] Written in own words and easy to understand

 

[15] Creative

 

[15] Information is factually correct

 

Total Score: 100

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Wednesday May 21, 2014

Today the students colored in a periodic table and completed a crossword puzzle using the periodic table.

PERIODIC TABLE CHART

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Tuesday May 20, 2014

Today we watched Bill Nye Chemistry greatest inventions.  The students wrote down the discoveries and why they are important in their journals and will be quizzed on them on the upcoming spiral quiz/