8th Grade Science SyllabusStudent's Corner: September
Below is the homework calendar. If there are any changes, I will announce them in class, as well as, update this calendar! Scientific Method Quiz is on Monday, September 18th! Here are the study materials:
Here are the graphs for the different scientific method scenarios! Please copy onto graph paper for Wednesday, September 20th!
Why we have seasons?
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"Survival can be summed up in three words - never give up. That's the heart of it really. Just keep trying." (Bear Grylls)
Parent's Corner: September Hello! I would like to introduce myself! My name is Katy Federspiel and I will be teaching all sections of 8th grade science this year! I received my bachelor's degree from Grand Valley State and my master's degree at Oakland University! I have previously taught at St. Patrick's in White Lake and at St. Isaac Jogues in Saint Clair Shores! This month we will be exploring: Scientific Method, International System of Units, Scientific Models, and lab tools/ safety! A typical day will include a lecture, demo or activity, collaborative group time, and a formal or informal assessment of what was learned that day! Lecture Notes:
Here is some information about writing a CERC paragraph. We will be writing these paragraphs throughout the year.
We completed a lab today dissolving M&Ms in three different liquids. Students are asked to write a paragraph using the evidence from the lab. Most students started their drafts today (9/8).
The format of the paragraph should be like this: Claim Statement = your hypothesis Evidence #1 = which one had the faster time Reasoning #1 = what did you see in the cup that showed you it was dissolving faster Evidence #2 = which one had the second fastest time Reasoning 2 = the chemicals of the colors reacted with the different liquids differently Evidence #3 = which one did not have any time Reasoning #3= what did you observe with the colors dissolving Concluding Statement = is your claim right or wrong There should be transition words starting the evidence sentences. The documents above have examples of transition words. The paragraph should be 8-10 sentences, typed, and stapled to the lab report to be turned in on Tuesday, 9/12. Research Project:
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