1.30.2015

1.29-1.30


Learning Target: I will use proper safety procedures while practicing with the Bunsen burner.

Yesterday: Students started class with a pop quiz on Temperature Conversions!  Then we began Bunsen Burner safety!  This is a very big deal as the Bunsen Burner needs to be treated with care and respect!

Today: Students will test their knowledge of Bunsen Burner safety and try lighting one.  They will not be allowed to use the burners until they pass the knowledge test.  The second half of class, we will pre-lab for our Color Lab on Monday.  It is the first lab we will use with a Bunsen Burner!

SOTW: Anders Celsius - due next Friday 2/6

Enjoy the Weekend!

Mrs. Setten

1.27.2015

1.27.15

   

Today's Learning Target: I will be able to convert between the Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin temperature scales.

Class time:  Today students practiced temperature conversions with white boards and markers. Then they had time to complete their homework.  At the end of class, students answered a 3 question check in.

Homework: Temperature Conversion #1 - due tomorrow

SOTW: Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit - due Friday

Mrs. Setten

1.21.2015

1.21.15

Today: Students began the matter unit.  They brainstormed prior knowledge onto a circle frame map. Then worked on bookwork on physical matter and properties.

Homework: Turn in any late work by tomorrow!

Mrs. Setten

1.20.2015

1.20.15

Today: Students are finishing up their Buoyancy Finals. They will then check grades for missing work or complete an enrichment activity.

Homework: CHECK POWER SCHOOL!

Mrs. Setten

1.16.2015

1.16.15

Today:  Students completed the Buoyancy Final.  Any students who are not finished with the Lab portion will need to stay after school TUESDAY of next week!

Homework: Check for NTI/Absent/Missing Assignments.

Today is the last day to submit SOTW with no deduction!

Mrs. Setten

1.15.2015

1.15.15

Today:  Students began the buoyancy final today.

Homework: Study! * Complete the SOTW on Evangelista Torricelli! - due tomorrow

Mrs. Setten

1.14.2015

1.14.15

Today: Students completed review packets and continued studying for the test.  At the end of class students played garbage can basketball.

Homework: STUDY for the TEST tomorrow!

SOTW: Evangelista Torricelli - due Friday

Mrs. Setten

1.13.2015

1.13.15

Today: Students began to review for the buoyancy final test.  This is a very large test with a lot of content so studying will be key!

Homework:  Finish P12 graphing and summary questions - due tomorrow
SOTW reports are due by Friday!  Make sure you are using your rubric!

SOTW: Evangelista Torricelli - due Friday

Mrs. Setten

1.12.2015

1.12.15

Today: Students worked on Lab P12 graphs and summary questions.

Homework: Lab P12 - due Wed.
Students should also begin studying for the buoyancy final.  It is this Thursday and Friday.

SOTW: Evangelista Torricelli - due Friday  (LAST OF THE QUARTER!)

Mrs. Setten

1.09.2015

1.9.15

Today: Students collected data for Lab P12, began graphing and answering summary questions.  At the end of class, students took a partner quiz on density.

Homework: SOTW, NTI and Late work needs to be turned in by next Friday! (1.16)

SOTW: Evangelista Torricelli - LAST OF Q2! Due Friday 1.16

Enjoy the weekend,
Mrs. Setten

1.08.2015

1.8.15

Today: Students began collecting data for lab P12: Buoyancy of Liquids.  We also discussed the density #3 homework and completed some practice questions on the board.

Homework: CHECK POWER SCHOOL!

SOTW: Annie Jump Cannon - due TOMORROW

Mrs. Setten

1.06.2015

1.6.15

Today: Students completed the P12 pre-lab.  This is the final lab of the buoyancy unit. :)

Homework: Sub Reflections - due tomorrow

SOTW: Annie Jump Cannon - due Friday

Coming soon: Buoyancy Final Exam - Thursday 1/15 & Friday 1/16

**All quarter 2 make ups are due by Friday the 16th.  Check power school to see if you are missing anything!

Mrs. Setten

1.05.2015

1.5.15

WELCOME  BACK!

Today:  Students finished submersible demos with their groups.

Homework: Check Power School for any missing work.

SOTW: Annie Jump Cannon - due Friday 1.9

*Buoyancy Final Exam will be next Thursday and Friday 11.15-11.16!
YOU CAN START STUDYING NOW!!!!

Mrs. Setten