Monday, October 26, 2009

Body Systems Project Notes Requirements - 8th Grade

We are in the home stretch with this project, so I thought it might be helpful to post the requirements for your notes.

Body System Project Notes Requirements

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Weekly Science Article Report #3 - Period 5

For this week's report, I would like us to try something different.

This time, instead of finding an article to read, I would like you to listen to a podcast as your "article."
For this assignment, you should pick an episode from one of the following podcasts:
Lab Out Loud
Radio Lab
NPR's Science Friday
Science Made Fun

Extra credit will given to students who choose their podcasts from Radio Lab or Science Friday.

For a reminder, here's what to do for this assignment:
1) Citation: Here you will put the name of the article, the author, and where you found it (for example, the New York Times or Science News for Kids).
2) A brief summary: Here you will summarize the article in one or two sentences. This is to give your readers (including me) a sense of what you have read.
3) Reflection: This is the biggest part of your report. I am interested in your response to the article. Please address the following questions in your reflection:
a) What did you think about the article? Did you like it or not? Why?
b) What interested you or surprised you about the article?
c) What questions do you have about what you read? What would you like to know more about what you’ve read?

In addition to your usual report, I would also like you to talk about what it was like to listen to the "article" instead of reading it.

Have fun!

Weekly Science Article Report #3 - Period 3

For this week's report, I would like us to try something different.

This time, instead of finding an article to read, I would like you to listen to a podcast as your "article."
For this assignment, you should pick an episode from one of the following podcasts:
Lab Out Loud
Radio Lab
NPR's Science Friday
Science Made Fun

Extra credit will given to students who choose their podcasts from Radio Lab or Science Friday.

For a reminder, here's what to do for this assignment:
1) Citation: Here you will put the name of the article, the author, and where you found it (for example, the New York Times or Science News for Kids).
2) A brief summary: Here you will summarize the article in one or two sentences. This is to give your readers (including me) a sense of what you have read.
3) Reflection: This is the biggest part of your report. I am interested in your response to the article. Please address the following questions in your reflection:
a) What did you think about the article? Did you like it or not? Why?
b) What interested you or surprised you about the article?
c) What questions do you have about what you read? What would you like to know more about what you’ve read?

In addition to your usual report, I would also like you to talk about what it was like to listen to the "article" instead of reading it.

Have fun!

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Body System Project Notes Rubric - 8th Grade

I have put together a rubric for the notes part of your Body System Project. You can find it here:
Note Rubric

Be sure to look it over well before you hand in your notes on October 30th.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Monday, October 19, 2009

The Marking Period So Far - Period 5



We have now reached the halfway point for the first trimester. So, it's time to look back and see where we are and where we want to go next.

For this assignment, I want you to assess yourself as a science student. Please write about:
1. Where are you strong/what do you do well?
2. Where could you improve?
3. What will you specifically try to improve over the next 6 weeks?

I look forward to reading your reflections.

The Marking Period So Far - Period 3



We have now reached the halfway point for the first trimester. So, it's time to look back and see where we are and where we want to go next.

For this assignment, I want you to assess yourself as a science student. Please write about:
1. Where are you strong/what do you do well?
2. Where could you improve?
3. What will you specifically try to improve over the next 6 weeks?

I look forward to reading your reflections.

The Marking Period So Far - Period 6



We have now reached the halfway point for the first trimester. So, it's time to look back and see where we are and where we want to go next.

For this assignment, I want you to assess yourself as a science student. Please write about:
1. Where are you strong/what do you do well?
2. Where could you improve?
3. What will you specifically try to improve over the next 6 weeks?

I look forward to reading your reflections.

The Marking Period So Far - Period 1



We have now reached the halfway point for the first trimester. So, it's time to look back and see where we are and where we want to go next.

For this assignment, I want you to assess yourself as a science student. Please write about:
1. Where are you strong/what do you do well?
2. Where could you improve?
3. What will you specifically try to improve over the next 6 weeks?

I look forward to reading your reflections.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Google Flu Trends - Period 6


This week for your blog assignment, you are going to spend some time exploring Google's Flu Trends map.
You can find it here:
Google Flu Trends

I want you to spend about 30 minutes exploring the map, and then report back here what you found.

Have fun!

Google Flu Trends - Period 1


This week for your blog assignment, you are going to spend some time exploring Google's Flu Trends map.
You can find it here:
Google Flu Trends

I want you to spend about 30 minutes exploring the map, and then report back here what you found.

Have fun!

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Measuring Video

Very cool story

Here is a really cool story about how some animals communicate danger to one another:

‘Leopard Behind You!’

Monday, October 5, 2009

Weekly Science Article Report #2 - Period 5

For a reminder, here's what to do for this assignment:
1) Citation: Here you will put the name of the article, the author, and where you found it (for example, the New York Times or Science News for Kids).
2) A brief summary: Here you will summarize the article in one or two sentences. This is to give your readers (including me) a sense of what you have read.
3) Reflection: This is the biggest part of your report. I am interested in your response to the article. Please address the following questions in your reflection:
a) What did you think about the article? Did you like it or not? Why?
b) What interested you or surprised you about the article?
c) What questions do you have about what you read? What would you like to know more about what you’ve read?

Your report is due Friday here on the blog.

By Monday, you will post comments on the work of three other students. Your comments should include:
1) One thing you appreciated/liked about their report - something you think they did well.
2) One suggestion you have for how they might improve their work in the future.
As always, I look forward to reading your work.

Weekly Science Article Report #2 - Period 3

For a reminder, here's what to do for this assignment:
1) Citation: Here you will put the name of the article, the author, and where you found it (for example, the New York Times or Science News for Kids).
2) A brief summary: Here you will summarize the article in one or two sentences. This is to give your readers (including me) a sense of what you have read.
3) Reflection: This is the biggest part of your report. I am interested in your response to the article. Please address the following questions in your reflection:
a) What did you think about the article? Did you like it or not? Why?
b) What interested you or surprised you about the article?
c) What questions do you have about what you read? What would you like to know more about what you’ve read?

Your report is due Friday here on the blog.

By Monday, you will post comments on the work of three other students. Your comments should include:
1) One thing you appreciated/liked about their report - something you think they did well.
2) One suggestion you have for how they might improve their work in the future.
As always, I look forward to reading your work.

Weekly Science Article Report #2 - Period 6

For a reminder, here's what to do for this assignment:
1) Citation: Here you will put the name of the article, the author, and where you found it (for example, the New York Times or Science News for Kids).
2) A brief summary: Here you will summarize the article in one or two sentences. This is to give your readers (including me) a sense of what you have read.
3) Reflection: This is the biggest part of your report. I am interested in your response to the article. Please address the following questions in your reflection:
a) What did you think about the article? Did you like it or not? Why?
b) What interested you or surprised you about the article?
c) What questions do you have about what you read? What would you like to know more about what you’ve read?

Your report is due Friday here on the blog.

By Monday, you will post comments on the work of three other students. Your comments should include:
1) One thing you appreciated/liked about their report - something you think they did well.
2) One suggestion you have for how they might improve their work in the future.
As always, I look forward to reading your work.

Weekly Science Article Report #2 - Period 1

For a reminder, here's what to do for this assignment:
1) Citation: Here you will put the name of the article, the author, and where you found it (for example, the New York Times or Science News for Kids).
2) A brief summary: Here you will summarize the article in one or two sentences. This is to give your readers (including me) a sense of what you have read.
3) Reflection: This is the biggest part of your report. I am interested in your response to the article. Please address the following questions in your reflection:
a) What did you think about the article? Did you like it or not? Why?
b) What interested you or surprised you about the article?
c) What questions do you have about what you read? What would you like to know more about what you’ve read?

Your report is due Friday here on the blog.

By Monday, you will post comments on the work of three other students. Your comments should include:
1) One thing you appreciated/liked about their report - something you think they did well.
2) One suggestion you have for how they might improve their work in the future.
As always, I look forward to reading your work.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

7th Grade - Study Guide

I have put together notes so you can study for your test on Monday.

You can find them here:
How Scientists Think and Work

Have fun!