Byrd’s Physical Science

Wednesday and Thursday in class we will be taking notes on the scientific method. There will be a vocabulary quiz over this new vocabulary on Tuesday (9-1) for A-day classes and Wednesday (9-2) for B-day classes. Your first major test will be on Thursday (9-3) for A-day classes and Friday (9-4) for B-day classes. The [...]

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Monday and Tuesday in class we worked on a density lab.
Homework: Finish the textbook scavenger hunt if you have not done so already. Complete the vocabulary and ALL section review questions for section 2 of chapter 1 (pages 12-19). Due at the beginning of next class.

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Measurement Basics
Physical Science Vocabulary measurement,tools, and inst.

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Textbooks will be given out in class on Thursday and Friday. These books are only 1 year old and are EXPENSIVE. Each book costs $70.75 to replace.Students MUST cover their textbook. The stretchy book covers tend to bend and break the book corners. I would highly recommend using a simple brown paper bag to cover the book. [...]

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Friday and Monday we went over review vocabulary for measurement. We also spent time in class reviewing metric conversions.
Tuesday and Wednesday we will be reviewing the vocabulary once more to prepare for the first quiz, which will be on Thursday for A-day classes and Friday for B-day classes. Be sure to study! This should be [...]

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For the first few weeks in Physical Science we will be reviewing measurement and the metric system, scientific process, and lab safety.
Monday and Tuesday in class we worked on the mini-metric X Games. I also gave students their supply lists. Students should have their notebooks organized and in class with them starting on Friday (A-day [...]

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