http://sbrown.edublogs.org 8th Grade Science - GMS Tue, 06 May 2008 21:19:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Monday - TTW review lessons on atomic structure, electron dot configurations and introduce Lewis structures. TSW illustrate covalent bonds. (Some classes are ready to predict oxidation numbers for ionic bonding.) Homework: Study your class notes and illustrate a covalent bond for Cl + CL and C + O. THURSDAY, ... http://sbrown.edublogs.org/2008/05/06/55/ Monday - TSW explore the structure of an atom. TSW record important terms for Chapter 19 and complete the workbook pages for Chapter 19. TTW discuss the size and charge of subatomic particles and TSW view BrainPop Videos on the Periodic Table and the Structure of atoms. ... http://sbrown.edublogs.org/2008/04/28/428/ Dear Parent: This week, I will guide students through the SCS Sex Respect Curriculum. If you choose not to allow your child to participate, please send a letter to Mr. Joy and an alternate assignment will be given. (Last week, I distributed letters written by the SCS Board of ... http://sbrown.edublogs.org/2008/04/18/421/ Monday - TCAP Review Tuesday - TCAP Testing Wednesday - TCAP Testing Thursday - TCAP Testing Friday - TCAP Testing Enjoy Your Weekend!  Thank you for working so hard. http://sbrown.edublogs.org/2008/04/18/414/ Monday - TCAP Review [TSW use his/her graphic organizer and notes from the beginning of the year (distributed Friday) to complete the Genetics/Meiosis Test from Q1. Group-work is allowed.] Homework: Study your notes on tectonic plates, mitosis & meiosis, mutations. Tuesday - TCAP Review (TSW complete a classwork assignment based ... http://sbrown.edublogs.org/2008/04/08/47/ Monday - In Ms. Brown's absence, TSW complete a TCAP practice tesst and Chapter 20 in the science workbook. Homework:  None Tuesday - TTW collect all assignments on Newton's 1st Law of  Motion.  TTW introduce balancing equations.  TTW work several practice problems on the board and TSW complete practice problems independently. Homework:  Complete ... http://sbrown.edublogs.org/2008/04/01/331/ Don't Forget: Your simple machines project is due this WEDNESDAY! See the class projects link for details. There will be a quiz this FRIDAY over Physical and Chemical Properties & the first 20 elements of the Periodic Table. Monday - TSW use schema to contrast physical and chemical properties ... http://sbrown.edublogs.org/2008/03/24/324/ Monday - Friday:  SPRING BREAK http://sbrown.edublogs.org/2008/03/24/317/ Don't forget to work on your simple machines project so this week so that you don't have to worry about it over spring break.  Monday – TSW complete the 3rd Think Link Assessment for required for 8th grade science.  TSW complete a series of Think Link Practice Probes created by the ... http://sbrown.edublogs.org/2008/03/13/310/ Monday – Students will be given an opportunity to complete their 4-year plans in preparation for tomorrow’s 9th grade registration.  Any students having completed their 4-year plans will complete tonight’s homework assignment and any missing assignments. Homework:  Textbook p. 463 & 467 (Newton’s Laws of Motion) Spi 8.11.6 Tuesday – TTW review ... http://sbrown.edublogs.org/2008/03/04/33/