Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Science 7 - Wed. 12/19

- No new homework due
- We will finish the inherited traits graph in class tomorrow.
- If you have not yet given your Science Fair project plan presentation, BE READY! (binder check too)

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Science 8 - Tues. 12/18

Make sure Science Fair binder is complete and up to date.
Thursday - Project plan presentations and binder checks if you have not already presented.

***Student Protocol forms MUST be turned in to me by Thursday*** (Only those students with projects involving human or animal subjects, or biological/chemical agents)

Science 7 - Tues. 12/18

Make sure Science Fair binder is complete and up to date.
Tomorrow and Thursday - Project plan presentations and binder checks if you have not already presented.

***Student Protocol forms MUST be turned in to me by Thursday*** (Only those students with projects involving human or animal subjects, or biological/chemical agents)

Monday, December 17, 2018

Science 8 - Mon. 12/17

Make sure Science Fair binder is complete and up to date.
Tomorrow - Project plan presentations and binder checks

Science 7 - Mon. 12/17

Make sure Science Fair binder is complete and up to date.
Tomorrow - Project plan presentations and binder checks

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Science 7 - Wed. 12/12

Chapter Review p. 142-143 (#'s 1-4, 6-10, 20,21)
(Ch. 4 test on Friday)

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Monday, December 10, 2018

SNOW DAY Mon. 12/10 Science 7

Happy Snow day!

Assignment for Tues:
Read p. 128-133 (Ch. 4 Lesson 2) and do the vocab (words #10-15)
- If you do not have your book, I have put the text pages on Google CR.
- I included pages for the whole lesson (through p. 137) to help you with the final vocab word
- If you do not have blank vocab pages, looseleaf paper is fine; please use the same format.

SNOW DAY Mon. 12/10 Science 8

Happy Snow Day!
No additional homework.  Keep studying for Ch. 7 test (make sure your practice test is done).
We will review tomorrow and push the test back a day.

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Science 8 - Tues. 12/04

Due next class - both groups on Fri, no class Thurs due to Field Trip:
Ch. 7 Review. Text p. 266-267 (#1-10, 14, 17, 19, & 22)

**Ch. 7 Test next Tuesday 12/11**

Science 7 - Tues. 12/04

Vocab words Ch. 4, Lesson 1 (#1-9)

Monday, December 3, 2018

Friday, November 30, 2018

Science 7 & 8 - Fri 11/30

No new homework

**Science Fair Project Plan is due on Tuesday (I would suggest doing it over the weekend!)
IF you have misplaced your copy, I put one in Google Classroom (both classes) under "Materials" for you to print off.
Please look at the notes and feedback on your Experiment Sheet when completing your Project Plan. We will be sharing these with the class.  If you have questions, please ASK!

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Science 7 - Wed. 11/28

Study for Ch. 3 Test Tomorrow
(Check Quizlet)
Portfolio due (I still have Quiz 2 and Experiment Sheet)

* Science Fair: Final Project Plan - DUE DEC 4

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Science 8 - Tues. 11/27

Ch. 7 Lesson 4 worksheets: 72/76 & 73/77
   (make sure in-class worksheet is complete: 71/74)

* Next Science Fair assignment: Final Project Plan - DUE DEC 4

Science 7 - Tues. 11/27

Chapter 3 Review: Text p. 110-111 (#1-12, 15&16 (answer together as one), 17, 18, 20, 21)

CH 3 TEST THURSDAY

* Next Science Fair assignment: Final Project Plan - DUE DEC 4

Monday, November 26, 2018

Science 8 - Mon. 11/26

Vocab Ch. 7 Lesson 4 (#'s 15-17)

Science 7 - Mon. 11/26

Vocab Ch. 3 Lesson 2 (p. 96 #'s 8-12)
Worksheet 33/39
Study today's notes for Quiz

Next Science Fair assignment: Final Project Plan - DUE DEC 4

Monday, November 19, 2018

Science 8 - Mon. 11/19

Ch. 7 Lesson 3 w/s 56/58
Quiz tomorrow (Tues) Lesson 2 (maybe some extra credit questions on Lesson 3)
Journals due: (#'s 18-24)

Science 7 - Mon. 11/19

Journals due tomorrow (#'s 18-21)
Quiz Ch. 3 Lesson 1 (Cell cycle and mitosis)

Saturday, November 17, 2018

Science 8 - Fri. 11/16

No new homework
Lab Journals due Tues 11/20

Science Fair:
Due Mon, 11/19 - Preliminary Introduction (3 paragraphs: on Google CR)
Due after Thanksgiving (11/26) *but can be turned in earlier - Experiment sheet (hard copy)
Due after Thanksgiving (11/26) Designated Science Fair binder

Science 7 - Fri. 11/16

Ch. 3 L1 w/s 22
Field Journals due Tues 11/20

Science Fair:
Due Mon, 11/19 - Preliminary Introduction (3 paragraphs: on Google CR)
Due after Thanksgiving (11/26) *but can be turned in earlier - Experiment sheet (hard copy)
Due after Thanksgiving (11/26) Designated Science Fair binder

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

SNOW DAY ASSIGNMENT - SCIENCE 8 - Thurs. 11/15 *FOR EVERYONE*

Happy Snow Day!

See Google Classroom (GCR)
Your assignment is filed under "Material" - THIS IS FOR EVERYONE, NOT JUST THURSDAY PEOPLE (we will likely split the class on Friday, so we will all have a short class). If you do not have your book, I have attached a link in GCR of the pages that you will need.
There is a link to the w/s that you will need to print out (p. 53/57) and complete. Due Friday. Along with 1 vocab word. Details on GCR.


If you have any questions, please send me a note or comment via GCR or have your parents send me an email.

SNOW DAY ASSIGNMENT - SCIENCE 7 - Thurs. 11/15

Happy Snow Day!

See Google Classroom (GCR)
Your assignment is filed under "Material" - There is a link to a Google Slides presentation for you to take notes on, and a pdf of the worksheets (2 pages: 13&21) for you to print off and complete, due FRIDAY. You should be able to use your notes to complete these worksheets, however you should have your book to do the vocab that will also be due now on FRIDAY.  (See Wednesday's blog)

If you have any questions, please send me a note or comment via GCR or have your parents send me an email.


Science 7 - Wed. 11/14

Due tomorrow: Ch. 3 Lesson 1 Vocab (#1-7) (starting on p. 84)

Also due tomorrow:
- Cell mitosis activity if not completed in class today
- Resubmitted portfolios if you would like to improve your Ch. 2 portfolio grade

Science Fair:
Due Mon, 11/19 - Preliminary Introduction (3 paragraphs: on Google CR)
Due after Thanksgiving (11/26) *but can be turned in earlier - Experiment sheet (hard copy)

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Science Fair help - examples of variables and controls

An example to help you determine your variables, constants, and control:

Example experiment topic: Which fertilizer works the best?
 Question: How does the type of fertilizer affect the growth of a plant?
 Hypothesis: Plants that are given xxx brand fertilizer will grow taller than plants given yyy or zzz brand fertilizers.

  Independent variable (the thing YOU change) - type of fertilizer 
  Constants - plant type, amount of water each day, amount of sunlight each day, same soil/conditions, and anything else you might do over the course of your experiment.  These conditions must stay the same for each plant (or trial in other experiments)
  Control - the one plant that you don't give any fertilizer to, but all the other conditions are the same
  Dependent variable (the thing you MEASURE) - the growth of the plant

Science 8 - Tues. 11/13

Due Thur./Fri. - wksht 34/37

New Science Fair homework assigned:
Due Mon, 11/19 - Preliminary Introduction (3 paragraphs: on Google CR)
Due after Thanksgiving (11/26) *but can be turned in earlier - Experiment sheet (hard copy)

**Please come visit with me about your science fair project if you have questions!  I am available during lunch and after school almost every day.

Science 7 - Tues. 11/13

No homework due tomorrow

New Science Fair homework assigned:
Due Mon, 11/19 - Preliminary Introduction (3 paragraphs: on Google CR)
Due after Thanksgiving (11/26) *but can be turned in earlier - Experiment sheet (hard copy)

**Please come visit with me about your science fair project if you have questions!  I am available during lunch and after school almost every day.

Friday, November 9, 2018

Science 7 & 8 - Fri. 11/09 ** Important Science Fair assignment Info**

The Science Fair references assignment is STILL due on Monday, even though you will not have class due to the 1/2 day.  Google Classroom will mark it 'late' as of 8:00am.

References #2-5
- Remember to look at the format. (I handed out a hard copy a few weeks ago, and there is an electronic copy attached to the 1st assignment)
- Your notes should be in the form of complete thoughts that indicate understanding of important facts found in your source. You should be able to use those notes to aid in your research paper and experiment design.
- Hand write the notes in your journal FIRST, then type them out. This is considered a journal assignment also.
     - 8th grade - entry #23
     - 7th grade - added to the 1st notes in entry #19 (If you don't have room, use later pages and make a note in the margin to let me know where I can find them)

- If you have any questions over the weekend, please ask. Your parents can send me an email, or you can send me a message on the assignment via Google Classroom.

Thursday, November 8, 2018

Science 8 - Thurs. 11/08

For Monday: Finish wksht 30/31 (Ch. 7, lesson 2)

Science Fair references #2-5 due Monday

Science 7 - Thurs. 11/08

TEST TOMORROW!
Study Chapter review, practice test, notes, and quizlet

Science Fair references #2-5 due Monday

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Science 8 - Tues. 11/06

Ch. 7 Lesson 2 vocab (4 words #10-13)

wksht 31/30 (only do p. 31; p. 30 will be assigned Thurs)

Science 7 - Tues. 11/06

Finish wksht 78 if not completed in class

H/W due tomorrow: wksht 73/75
Quiz (Lesson 4) tomorrow
FRIDAY - TEST (Ch. 2)  & Portfolio due

Due Monday - References #2-5

Monday, November 5, 2018

Science 8 - Mon. 11/05

Quiz tomorrow (ch. 7, Lesson 1)

Work on Science Fair references #2-5 (handwrite in journal; turn in on Google classroom; due 11/12)

Science 7 - Mon 11/05

No Homework due tomorrow

Work on Science Fair References #2-5  (handwrite in Journal; turn in on Google Classroom, Due 11/12)

Sunday, November 4, 2018

Science 7 - Fri. 11/02

No weekend homework

Start researching your other 4 sources for your science fair project. (Due next Mon, 11/12)
(Take notes in your journal FIRST before typing, this is again due in Google classroom)

Thursday, November 1, 2018

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Oct 31 - Happy Halloween!

No homework was assigned today

Science 7 - Cell drawings and accompanying definitions are due Friday

Science 8 - Vocab Ch 7, Lesson 1 (p. 230 - #1-9) due Thurs/Fri

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Science 8 - Tues 10/30

Ch. 7 Lesson 1 vocab words (p.230 #1-9)

Science 7 - Tues 10/30

Nothing due tomorrow, but work on your Cell function definitions to go with the drawing. (due Friday with the drawing; we'll work on the drawing in class tomorrow)

Monday, October 29, 2018

Science 8 - Mon. 10/29

Ch. 1 Test tomorrow
  - Use chapter reviews and Quizlet to study (class link: https://quizlet.com/join/tQEfZHsUC)

**extended deadline for Google classroom assignment - 10pm tonight


Science 7 - Mon. 10/29

Ch. 2 Lesson 2 Quiz tomorrow
Vocab Lesson 3 due tomorrow: 7 words (#14-20)

** Extended deadline for Google classroom assignment is 10pm

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Science 8 - Thurs. 10/25

Science Fair assignment due Monday:
Proposal (signed by parent)
1 Reference and notes on that reference (at least 5 notes/facts)
   - Take notes in your journal (Entry #20), then type them up according to the format provided and submit via Google classroom.  More info about the assignment is on Google CR.

Review for Ch. 1 test on Tues.
Quizlet link is on Google CR

Science 7 - Thurs. 10/25

Ch. 2 Lesson 2 wksht 37/38

Science Fair assignment due Monday:
Proposal (signed by parent)
1 Reference and notes on that reference (at least 5 notes/facts)
   - Take notes in your journal (Entry #20), then type them up according to the format provided and submit via Google classroom.  More info about the assignment is on Google CR.

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Science 7 - Wed. 10/24

No homework due Thurs.

**Due MON (10/29) :
- Science Fair final idea proposal
- 1 Reference with 5 notes/facts in your own words (on Google classroom; assignment is already posted; we'll talk about it tomorrow)

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Science 8 - Tues. 10/23

For Thursday **Everyone has class on Thurs for 30 min (no school Friday):
-  Chapter 1 Review (text p.38-39, #1-14, 18-21)

**Final Science Fair proposal due Monday 10/29
   - With 1 reference and 5 notes/facts from that reference (format forthcoming)

CH. 1 TEST -  TUES. 10/30

Science 7 - Tues. 10/23

Ch. 2 Lesson 2 worksheets: 30/35; 36

**Final Science Fair proposal due Monday 10/29
   - With 1 reference and 5 notes/facts from that reference (format forthcoming)

Monday, October 22, 2018

Science 8 - Mon. 10/22

Study for Quiz: Lesson 3
(we will go over material and worksheets before the quiz)

Ch. 1 test next Tuesday (10/30)

Science 7 - Mon. 10/22

Ch. 2, Lesson 2 vocab (p. 50: words #7-13)

Thursday, October 18, 2018

Science 8 - Thurs. 10/18 & Fri. 10/19

Complete Lesson 3 worksheets: 50/51, 54/55

**Science Fair Initial Topic idea due Monday!

Science 7 - Thurs. 10/18

Ch. 1 Lesson 1 Vocab (#1-6)

**Science Fair Initial topic due Monday!

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

The EDGE absentee assignment

If you are going to be absent for The EDGE, there is a writing assignment that will be due on Friday.

Please see or email Mrs. W for the assignment.

Science 8 - Tues. 10/16

Due Thur/Fri.:
Lesson 3 vocab (2 words: #10-11)
Wksht p. 56/57

See you at The EDGE tomorrow!

*Due Monday: Science Fair Topic (Initial draft for Mrs. W to review)

Science 7 - Tues. 10/16

Great job on the test today!
No homework - see you at The EDGE tomorrow!

*Due Monday: Science Fair Topic (Initial draft for Mrs. W to review)

Monday, October 15, 2018

Science 8 - Mon. 10/15

Lesson 2 review; text p. 24 (#1-5, 7-9)
Finish worksheet 36/37
    (*hint on w/s 36 #3: The blurb in the graph is telling you the time when the coaster hits its maximum speed)

Lesson 2 Quiz Tues

Science 7 - Mon. 10/15

Study for Ch 1 Test Tomorrow
Portfolio due

Study quizlet:
https://quizlet.com/join/FP5g2bXnG

Friday, October 12, 2018

Science 7 - Fri 10/12

Finish microscope worksheets if not completed in class: 49/54 & 57/58

Lesson 3 review (p. 31; #'s 2,4,6, & 8)

TUESDAY 10/16: TEST and PORTFOLIO Due
**Check Google Classroom for a copy of the Portfolio list AND the last minute CHANGE/ADDITION to that list**

Science 8 - Thurs 10/11 & Fri 10/12

Speed and Velocity Worksheets 30/31 and 34/35
(You also have 36/37; that will be assigned on Monday)

Friday, October 5, 2018

Science 8 - Fri (10/05)

For Tuesday: Town Planning Activity (Have fun with it!)

Sign into Google Classroom

Reminder - Journal check on Thur/Fri (10/11 & 10/12)

Science 7 Fri. 10/05

Due Tuesday: Ch. 1 Lesson 3 Vocab (p.26 #11-13)

Check into Google classroom

Journals due Wed (10/10)
Ch. 1 Test next Friday (10/12)

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Science 7 - Wed. 10/03

Due Friday:
Finish Kingdom Animalia activity
  - https://a-z-animals.com/ is a good resource if you are having a hard time finding information.
  - Remember: the scientific name includes both the genus and species name

Log into my Google Classroom - use code: hn40y7
  - Answer the question by commenting on the assignment

Quiz on Ch.1 Lesson 2 FRIDAY


Monday, October 1, 2018

Science 8 - Mon. 10/01

wkshts 18 & 19 (please hole-punch)

Science 7 - Mon 10/01

No Homework

**If you are missing assignments, this is a good opportunity to locate and turn them in!

Friday, September 28, 2018

Thursday, September 27, 2018

Science 8 - Thurs 9/27 & Fri 9/28

Ch.1 Lesson 1 Vocab (1-4 p.8)

Journal #16: "I wonder Research Notes"
  - Choose 2 of your previous 'I wonder' questions to explore in more detail (**they should all be science related)
 - At least 6 bullet items for each topic
 - 1 bullet must explore whether or not you could answer a question about the topic using the scientific inquiry process

(example: If you wondered something about how airplanes fly, you could research aerodynamics.  You could possibly use the scientific inquiry process to look at aerodynamics on a smaller scale (you don't need access to airplanes to be able to research and explore this topic)

Science 7 - Thurs 9/27

Wksht 33

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Science 7 - Wed. 9/26

Finish Journal #17: "Classifying and Comparing Worms"
- At home, you may use the websites listed on the assignment sheet or you may use a hard copy or online encyclopedia

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Science 8 - Thurs-Tues 9/20-9/25

I am out Thurs-Tues 9/20-9/25.

The following is projected HW for that time, but is SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Please check the board for possible changes!

Thur/Fri - Wrkshts 42/44; 47/49 (what you do not finish in class)
               - Vocab Lesson 3 (8 words - #'s 15-22)

PROJECT DUE MONDAY*
* Middle school policy is that even if you are absent, the project must be turned in on time.

Mon - Study for test TUES
         - Portfolio due at beginning of class

Tues - Test

Science 7 Thurs-Tues 9/20-9/25

I am out Thurs-Tues 9/20-9/25.

The following is projected HW for that time, but is SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Please check the board for possible changes!

Thurs. - wrkshts 15/18; 13/14 (finish what does not get done in class)
Fri - None! Enjoy your weekend!
Mon. - wksht 17/19 (finish what does not get done in class);
         - Lesson 1 Review (p.16 #'s 1-4,8)
         - Study for Lesson 1 Quiz TUESDAY

Tues. - Quiz
         -  Lesson 2 vocab (5 words - # 6-10)

Science 7 - Wed. 9/19

Ch. 1 Lesson 1 Vocab (5 words)

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Science 8 - Tues 9/18

Read Lesson 3

Lesson 3 vocab words (8 words, #'s 15-22)* (will be assigned next class, but you may get a head start)

**Take advantage of these couple of days of no homework to work on your project! Don't leave it until the last minute!**

Science 7 - Tues 9/18

Career Brochure Project due TOMORROW
**Reminder: Middle School Policy is that projects must be turned in on the date they are due, EVEN if you are ABSENT

Make sure your notes for the project are in your Journal (if on another piece of paper, they can be taped or stapled in)

Monday, September 17, 2018

Science 8 - Mon 9/17

Lesson 2 Review: p. NOS 18 (only do #'s 1-4, 7)

Lesson 2 Quiz TOMORROW

(Career cube Project due next Monday)

Science 7 - Mon 9/17

Study for TEST TOMORROW!  Use Quizlet, Lesson quizzes, and Chapter review
Portfolio due at beginning of class. Items must be in order; follow the rubric list you were given.

(Remember: Career Brochure Project is due Wednesday!)

Saturday, September 15, 2018

QUIZLET LINKS

Science 8 - https://quizlet.com/class/7971920/

Science 7 - https://quizlet.com/class/7801710/

Or search Mrs_Wiederholt

Friday, September 14, 2018

Science 7 - Fri 9/14

Finish reading NOS Lesson 3; do review questions p. NOS 27 (only 1-3 & 7)

Study for NOS Chapter test on TUES

*Career Brochure due WED

**See the Quizlet link post for the link to my Quizlet page.  Use this tool to study for the test!


Thursday, September 13, 2018

Science 8 - Thurs 9/13 & Fri 9/14

For Monday:

Worksheets:
26/29 (% error / Scientific notation)
30/27 (measurement and scientific tools)

Science 7 - Thurs. 9/13

Due Tomorrow:

Vocab Lesson 3 (4 words)
Worksheet 44/46

NOS TEST NEXT TUESDAY
CAREER PROJECT DUE WEDNESDAY

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Science 8 - Tues 9/11

Due next class:
Unit conversions packet
   - Do the circled problems
   - Remaining problems may be done for extra credit

Science 7 - Tues. 9/11

QUIZ TOMORROW!
Lesson 2; study:
- vocab words
- prefixes
- significant digit rules
- be able to do conversion problems

Monday, September 10, 2018

Science 8 - Mon 9/10

Due tomorrow:
Lesson 2 vocab (5 words; please continue numbering from lesson 1 (these should be #'s 10-14)

Science 7 - Mon 9/10

Due tomorrow
Lesson 2 Review: text pg. NOS 18 (1-8)

Friday, September 7, 2018

Science 7 - Fri. 9/07

Due Monday:
Conversion worksheets - ONLY THE CIRCLED NUMBERS
Worksheet 24/25 (Instruments and Tools)

DUE WED, SEPT 19: CAREER BROCHURE PROJECT (Green handout)

Science 8 - Thurs 9/06 & Fri 9/07

Due Monday:

Lesson 1 NOS Review (p. NOS 11, 1/7)

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Science 7 - Wed. 9/5

DUE TOMORROW:
Lesson 1 Review - Textbook p. NOS 11
(On loose leaf paper for portfolio)

DUE WED, SEPT 19: CAREER BROCHURE PROJECT (Green handout)



Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Science 8 - Tues 9/4

Study for quiz on Th/Fri:
 - Scientific Inquiry steps and what happens during each of those steps

Science 7 - Tues. 9/4

No homework assigned today.

Make sure lesson 2 vocab is done

Read over class notes from today and note key points and summary sentence(s). *Notes will be checked with Portfolio check at test time*

Friday, August 31, 2018

Science 7 - Fri 8/31

Due Tues:
Finish reading Lesson 2 (NOS p. 12-15) and
Finish vocab in Lesson 2 (6 words: description - significant digits)

**Make sure your textbook is covered!

Enjoy your Labor Day weekend!

Thursday, August 30, 2018

Science 8 - Thurs 8/30 & Fri 8/31

Due Tuesday:

- Finish reading Lesson 1 (NOS p. 4-11)
- Finish all vocab Lesson 1
- Worksheets 9/11 and 12/13 (*those are the page numbers)
- QUIZ TUESDAY - Scientific Inquiry process and vocab words

**Make sure all lab contracts are turned in
**Textbooks must be covered by Tuesday

Science 7 - Thurs 8/30

Complete Lesson 1 Vocab
Worksheet 13/15
Study for Quiz TOMMOROW (FRIDAY) (Scientific Inquiry process and vocab words)

**Don't forget - textbook must be covered by Tuesday

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Science 7 - 8/29

Due Thurs:
Lab contracts
Worksheet 10/12

Study for Scientific Inquiry Quiz on Friday

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Science 8 - 8/28


Due next class: Lab Journal assignment
Cover MUST include:
Name, number, & Grade
The words: “Lab Journal”
At least 3 pictures related to Physical Science
(pictures may be computer-generated or drawn; if drawn, must be colored neatly)
Cut to neatly fit on front cover with a small margin to spare all the way around and glued on.
Glue “Scientist Prayer” to inside cover


Due next class: Lab Safety contract *signed by both you AND your parents

Cover textbook by next Tuesday

Science 7 - 8/28


Due Tomorrow: Field Journal assignment
Cover MUST include:
Name, number, & Grade
The words: “Field Journal”
At least 3 pictures related to Life Science
(pictures may be computer-generated or drawn; if drawn, must be colored neatly)
Cut to neatly fit on front cover with a small margin to spare all the way around and glued on.
Glue “Scientist Prayer” to inside cover


Due Thursday: Lab Safety contract *signed by both you AND your parents

Cover textbook by next Tuesday

Sunday, August 19, 2018

Welcome back, Students!



I'm looking forward to a great year!

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