USA TestPrep – for extra credit: http://usatestprep.com Username: mccluremsga Student Password: newton66
If you take the time to go online and take the science practice tests, I will give you 5 points of general extra credit every time you increase your score on a test for a specific topic! The extra points will be recorded by me to be added at the end of the 9 weeks. You should select to have your scores emailed to me to receive the credit for taking the test. I MUST see your score from the testing site to give you the credit! Practice tests must be completed prior to April 19th.
Today in class we reviewed the notes you took last class. There are 12 main points that you should have included in your notes. Make sure you can answer the following…
- Explain the arrangement of domains in an object that is magnetic.
- Why are copper and aluminum not magnetic?
- Describe the 3 main properties of magnets.
- Where on Earth are the magnetic forces the strongest?
- How are auroras formed?
- What do scientists think causes the Earth’s magnetic field?
- Why does a compass needle point north?
- Explain the difference between temporary and permanent magnets (be specific).
- What are ferromagnets?
- What happens if you cut a magnet in half?
- How can you make a magnet out of something made of iron, cobalt, or nickel?
- Describe three ways a magnet can lose its magnetic properties.
We also discussed electromagnets. You should know the following…
- Who discovered electromagnetism?
- What is electromagnetism?
- What is a solenoid?
- What 3 things are needed to create an electromagnet?
- How can you make an electromagnet stronger?
- Why does a current-carrying wire cause a compass needle to move?
- What is an electric motor?
- What does a galvanometer do?
- What is electromagnetic induction?
- What does an electric generator do?
- What is the purpose of a transformer?
In class we took the chapter 17 quiz and turned in the chapter review from last class.
After the quiz students worked on reading the first section of chapter 18. This is an introduction to magnetism. You were given the task to take notes on your own. Make sure that you have all critical terms, not just the highlighted vocabulary. If you come across a section that does not include highlighted words or words in italics, read the material and then create a one to two statement summary.
Homework: Complete the section review question on page 517.
Friday and Monday in class we will be practicing making different types of circuits using the snap circuit sets.
Classwork/Homework: page 502 and 503 questions 1-21
You have a quiz on Tuesday (B-day) or Wednesday (A-day) over chapter 17. Pay particular attention to vocabulary. You also need to memorize your formulas from section 3 and the correct unit of measurement for voltage, resistance, current, power, and electrical energy!
First…we are starting a new 9 weeks tomorrow! I will not be accepting late homework during this last 9 weeks unless you were absent from school. Now is not the time to slack off. We only have 9 weeks until the end of the year, and only 3 school weeks until the CRCT. Please stay focused and do your absolute best! You’re almost finished with middle school!
Wednesday and Thursday in class…
- Finished notes for chapter 17 (sections 3 and 4).
- Complete the “Math Focus” questions on pages 491 and 492.
- Complete all of the section review questions on page 499.
You will have a quiz over electricity on Tuesday 3/16 if you are in a B-day class and on Wednesday 3/17 if you are in an A-day class.
Don’t forget…
- to purchase your “Got Hope?” shirts. They will be on sale tomorrow morning for $10.
- to bring back your pictures or picture money!
- to bring back your Pete The Cat order forms by Monday 3/15.
- to bring back your “Varsity picnic” form even you are not ordering lunch from the varsity that day!
Monday and Tuesday in class we took notes on the first two sections of chapter 17. We also made our own primative electroscopes!
Homework: Section review questions for both 17-1 and 17-2. If your class did not finish all of the section 2 notes, you also need to complete those!
Don’t forget that all make-up work and make-up tests/quizzes must be completed by Thursday!
The grading period ends next Thursday the 11th. All make-up work (Z’s in Pinnacle) must be made up by then. Grades for B-day classes are up to date with the exception of the unit test and study packet for some classes. A-day classes, your grades will be updated by the end of the day tomorrow…hopefully sooner!
I will be having a help session tomorrow morning if you have question about the unit test. The study guide packet is due when you come in to class on Thursday or Friday! I will not except these late.
Make sure you study chapters 22 and 23. Here are the chapter 23 notes!
Your homework is to complete the 22-3 and 22-4 review questions. This should help you study for the quiz!
Monday and Tuesday:
- Took the chapter 21 (sound) quiz – if you were out that day you have until next Tuesday to make it up. Please see me to schedule a make-up time.
- Students got back into their webquest groups to discuss their results. Some groups started presenting information to the class.
- Homework: section 22-1 and 22-2 section reviews.
Wednesday and Thursday
- Checked and went over the answers for the section reviews.
- Groups finished presenting webquest information.
- I wrapped up the discussion of the 22-1 and 22-2 information. Some classes also finished reviewing 22-3.
Test and Quiz notice:
There will be a quiz over light (chp. 22 and 23) on Tuesday for B-day students and on Wednesday for A-day students.
The BIG unit test will be on Thursday (3/4) for B-day students and on Friday (3/5) for A-day students. You will be given a study guide in class as soon as the copies are finished being made. If you would like to get a head start on studying, you may download and print a copy to start working on, study guide You will be given all of class after the quiz next week to finish working on it and to ask questions.
Sorry it has been so long since my last blog. I was out most of last week with a sick child…boo! Last week, while I was out, you worked on finishing up notes and review questions for the chapter on sound (chapter 21).
This week we spent Tuesday and Wednesday working on three different webquests. We will continue this on Monday and Tuesday of next week. On Thursday and Friday we spend about 30 minutes reviewing chapter 21 on sound. You have a quiz over this information next class (Monday 2/22 for B-day and Tuesday 2/23 for A-day). We spend the rest of class working on notes for the first two sections of chapter 22 on light. Your only homework for the weekend is to study for your sound quiz!!
