10.01.2015

10.1.15

Happy October and USA day!

Learning TargetI will inquire about the amount of heat gained or lost when water cools down.

Today: Students reviewed heat transfer methods, practiced calculating final temperature and completed pre-lab for P37:  Calorie, a Unit if Heat.

Homework: Check Powerschool!

Mrs. Setten

9.28.2015

9.28.15

Learning Target:   I will use inquiry to determine a formula for predicting the final temperature of a mixture of water with different starting temperatures.

Today: Students finished collecting data for lab P34: Predicting Temperature.  Then they worked on a formula for predicting temperature. 

Homework: P34 Summary Questions if not finished!

Mrs. Setten

9.25.2015

9.25.15

Learning Target: I will use inquiry to determine a formula for predicting the temperature when mixing water of different temperatures and quantity.

Today: Students finished the P34: Predicting Temperature pre-lab and then spent the remainder of class collecting data from 4-5 trials.  

Homework: Enjoy the Weekend!

Mrs. Setten

9.24.2015

9.24.15

Happy RTI Thursday!

Learning TargetI will use inquiry to determine a formula for predicting the final temperature when mixing water of different temperatures and quantities.

Today: Students reviewed Heat and Temperature and then watched a BrainPOP on heat (available on Schoology in the heat unit folder).  Then they took a Heat vs Temperature check in (schoology).  Lastly, students completed the pre-lab for P34: Predicting Temperature.

Homework: SYLLABUS and SAFETY CONTRACTS!

Mrs. Setten

9.23.2015

9.22.15

Learning Target:   I will reflect on how temperature and heat are different.

Today: Students partner read about temperature and heat and took notes.  Then we discussed the concepts as a whole class.

Homework: SIGNED SYLLABUS and SAFETY CONTRACTS need to be turned in!  Extra copies available on my schoology website.

Mrs. Setten

9.21.2015

9.21.15

Learning Target I will think about the relationship between buoyancy and temperature of balloons in water.

Today: Students discussed what they remembered about buoyancy from 7th grade.  Then completed Lab P13: Balloon and Water systems.  Tomorrow students will draw conclusions.

Homework: SIGNED SYLLABUS! - Due ASAP

Mrs. Setten

9.18.2015

9.18.15

Learning Target: I will inquire about how effectively heat transfers through different materials.

Today: Students wrapped up insulators and conductors with a large group discussion, then a check in on schoology.  At the end of class we reviewed the class syllabus.

Homework:  Read and Sign the Science Syllabus with a parent

Enjoy the Weekend!

Mrs. Setten