D 8th Grade Science-Period D (Period D) Assignments
- Instructor
- Debora Byrne
- 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 Exit Ticket
The question comes from the video -
What are the 6 common weather instruments?
What are the 6 common weather instruments?
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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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5/19 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
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5/12 Local Winds Assignment
Answer the attached questions on Google Forms based on our discussion and the slides
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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 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!
The attached video will help to explain!
The attached video will help to explain!
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5/7 Wind Assignment
Watch the attached short video, then complete the question
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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!
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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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4/30 Transfer of Energy
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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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4/28 Exit Ticket - Atmosphere
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4/28 Atmosphere Assignment
Attached are the slides on the Atmosphere and your assignment
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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 explanation if needed
I have attached a video explanation if needed
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Topographic Map questions
Answer the attached questions using the slides on Topographic Maps
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4/6 Topographic Maps Reading
NO DO NOW
Assignment -
Read abut Topographic Maps
Answer the questions on the SLIDES - place the letter in the box
Assignment -
Read abut Topographic Maps
Answer the questions on the SLIDES - place the letter in the box
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4/3 Volcano Assignment
Compete the attached slides:
Label the Volcano
Volcano Vocabulary
Label the Volcano
Volcano Vocabulary
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Friday 4/3 Do Now
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Thursday 4/2 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 Formation of Volcanic Islands
Read the attache article: Volcanic Island Formation, then answer the questions.
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Tuesday 3/31 Do Now
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3/30 Natural Disasters Reading
Article on Natural Disasters.
Read the article
Then Click on the link for the questions on Google Classroom
Read the article
Then Click on the link for the questions on Google Classroom
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Monday 3/30 Do Now
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3/27 Do Now
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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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3/26 Do Now
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3/25 Do Now
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3/24 Do Now
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3/23 Faults Reading
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3/23 Monday Do Now
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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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3/20 Do Now
Click on the slide
Place your answer in the textbox
Place your answer in the textbox
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Plate Tectonics
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 17
Follow the instruction on the slides
Remember to work on your Plate Boundary stations - they are due tomorrow
Remember to work on your Plate Boundary stations - they are due tomorrow