C 8th Grade Science-Period C (Period C) Assignments
- Instructors
- Debora Byrne
- Marilyn Lazaurs
- Term
- 2019-2020 School Year
- Department
- Middle School - Science/Social Studies
- Description
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8th Grade Science We will cover the following topics this year: Introduction to Chemistry Earth Science - Plate Tectonics Meteorology In 8th grade we will take the NJSLA Science test in June - this will encompass all topics learned in Middle School! The students will receive information to review all topics! Current Topic: Chemistry
- Periodic Table of Elements
- Elements, Compounds, Molecules
- Atoms
- Physical and chemical reactions
- Balancing Chemical Equations
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
6/11 Final Exit Ticket
THIS IS ABOUT SCIENCE - not in general:
1. One thing you would keep for Science - be specific, explain - do not give just one word!
2. One thing you would get rid of for Science - be specific, explain
1. One thing you would keep for Science - be specific, explain - do not give just one word!
2. One thing you would get rid of for Science - be specific, explain
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5/28 Ocean Currents and Convection
Article and questions
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5/28 Exit Ticket
Sorry for the delay,,,
Where was I during our meet today?
Where was I during our meet today?
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5/26 Exit Ticket
Use the slides to answer - do not copy and paste from a google search!
1. What is a convection current?
2. What material is moved in a convection current in the mantle?
3. What material is moved in a convection current in the atmosphere?
4. What material is moved in a convection current in the ocean?
1. What is a convection current?
2. What material is moved in a convection current in the mantle?
3. What material is moved in a convection current in the atmosphere?
4. What material is moved in a convection current in the ocean?
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5/21 Weather Maps and Instruments
Attached:
Article: Weather Maps and Tools
Google Forms questions
Video: Weather Instruments
Article: Weather Maps and Tools
Google Forms questions
Video: Weather Instruments
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5/21 Exit Ticket
This question comes from the video...
What are the 6 common weather instruments?
What are the 6 common weather instruments?
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5/19 Exit Ticket
How does weather move across the United States? (give both)
This is a simple answer based on our discussion during the meet and the slides.
If you wish to obtain more information please do a Google Search. However, do not give me your google search/copy and paste answer. Please make sure you understand your answer and it is in your own words!
This is a simple answer based on our discussion during the meet and the slides.
If you wish to obtain more information please do a Google Search. However, do not give me your google search/copy and paste answer. Please make sure you understand your answer and it is in your own words!
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5/19 Weather Maps
Attached are the slides that we discussed in our meet and a google form with questions
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5/12 Local Winds
Please answer the attached questions based on our discussion of Local Winds
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5/12 Exit Ticket
Using the information discussed in our meet and the slides. Describe the DIFFERENCES of Mountain and Valley Breezes.
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5/7 Wind Assignment
Watch the short video then complete the attached assignment
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5/7 Exit TIcket
Why doesn't the wind move in a straight line? Make sure you give a complete explanation form our slides - NO GOOGLE SEARCH!
I added the video to help explain!
I added the video to help explain!
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5/5 Exit Ticket
Think back to the last time a strong rain storm came through Union Beach. What is runoff? Make a list of places you saw lots of runoff.
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5/5 Water Cycle Assignment
Today during our meet we reviewed the Water Cycle
Attached are the slides and you assignment.
Please when answering the questions do NOT do a google search (unless you are told to research) and do NOT copy and paste (put it in your own words!)- this will result in a ZERO
PLEASE use the information that we go over in our meets and the information on the slides!
Attached are the slides and you assignment.
Please when answering the questions do NOT do a google search (unless you are told to research) and do NOT copy and paste (put it in your own words!)- this will result in a ZERO
PLEASE use the information that we go over in our meets and the information on the slides!
Due:
4/30 Exit ticket
No exit ticket today if you attended the meet... so you will be graded it you attended the meet a 100%
If you did not attend the meet, you will be given at best an 80 if You summarize the slides... what were they about?
If you did not attend the meet, you will be given at best an 80 if You summarize the slides... what were they about?
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4/30 The transfer of Energy Assignment
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4/28 Atmosphere Assignment
Attached are slides and the assignment
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4/28 Exit Ticket - Atmosphere
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4/23 Exit ticket
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The Changing Earth Review
Attached is a Google Form - Study Guide
I made it so you can make edits after you submit it. The reason for this is so you do NOT have to complete it in one sitting. You can submit it so you do not LOSE your answers.Then you will be able to open it again when you are ready to continue working on it. It will not be graded until after Friday at 5:00 PM.
After the due date I will switch it so you can NOT edit it after you submit it.
I made it so you can make edits after you submit it. The reason for this is so you do NOT have to complete it in one sitting. You can submit it so you do not LOSE your answers.Then you will be able to open it again when you are ready to continue working on it. It will not be graded until after Friday at 5:00 PM.
After the due date I will switch it so you can NOT edit it after you submit it.
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4/20 EXIT TICKET
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Class Expectations
Please complete the Google Form
I have attached a video explaining, if needed. We will discuss more at our MEET tomorrow.
I have attached a video explaining, if needed. We will discuss more at our MEET tomorrow.
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Topographic Maps Questions
Answer the attached questions using the slides for Topographic Maps
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4/6 Topographic Maps Reading
NO DO NOW!!
Assignment:
Read about Topographic Maps
Answer the questions on the SLIDES - put the letter in the TEST BOX
Assignment:
Read about Topographic Maps
Answer the questions on the SLIDES - put the letter in the TEST BOX
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Friday 4/3 Do Now
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4/2 Thursday Do Now
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Wednesday 4/1 Do Now
Pop Quiz - Sorry! Your computers will be locked. I was asked to get a quick assessment (5 questions)of how we are doing with Earthquakes and Volcanoes. Good Luck , you've got this!
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4/1 Volcano Assignment
Compete the attached slides:
Label the Volcano
Volcano Vocabulary
Label the Volcano
Volcano Vocabulary
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Tuesday 3/31 Do Now
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3/30 Natural Disasters Reading Assignment
Attached is an article on Natural Disasters.
Read the article
Then click on the link for the questions on Google Forms
Read the article
Then click on the link for the questions on Google Forms
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Monday 3/30 Do Now
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3/27 Do Now
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3/26 Do Now
When you open the slides you have a word bank on the bottom AND it can also be found if your scroll to the left of the slide.
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3/25 Earthquake GIZMO
Open the document and complete the GIZMO Lab
The link for GIZMO is below and your class code is on the Google Doc
The link for GIZMO is below and your class code is on the Google Doc
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3/25 Do Now
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3/24 Do Now
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3/23 Faults REading
Read about Faults
Answer the questions on the google doc
Answer the questions on the google doc
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3/23 Monday Do Now
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3/20 Do Now
Click on the Slide
Place your answers in the text boxes
Place your answers in the text boxes
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Hawaiian Hot Spot
Read the article
Answer the questions
Write COMPLETE sentences and PLEASE do a SPELL CHECK before submitting - you will lose points!
Answer the questions
Write COMPLETE sentences and PLEASE do a SPELL CHECK before submitting - you will lose points!
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Plate Tectonic Stations
Follow the directions on the stations -
If you have any questions please post them in the comments, they will be answered during the regular school hours.
If you need to refer to the slides they are posted under the Earth Science section.
Be mindful of the Due date!
Do you best!
Wash your hands!
If you have any questions please post them in the comments, they will be answered during the regular school hours.
If you need to refer to the slides they are posted under the Earth Science section.
Be mindful of the Due date!
Do you best!
Wash your hands!
Due:
Do Now Tuesday, March 17th
Follow the directions on the slides
Don't forget to work on your Plate Boundary Stations - they are due tomorrow.
Don't forget to work on your Plate Boundary Stations - they are due tomorrow.