8th Grade Science - Wednesday October 19th
STEM activity with math class - Superhero bungee jump activity. Conducted test and collect data.
8th Grade Science - Tuesday October 18th
1. Visit the following website and print off this macroinvertebrate sheet.
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/critter/watercritter/aquatict.htm
2. Use the following website and their online dichotomous key to indentify each of the macroinvertebrates on the sheet.
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/critter/watercritter/critterindex.htm
3. Research and summarize your findings for the two macroinvertebrates you selected.
Use your digital notebook to record your findings both text and images. Research and summarize rather than "c and p" ing
Areas to include:
name - common and scientific
size
what it eats
what role in has in the aquatic food chain
what is unique to this macroinvertebrate
how tolerant is it
where would you find it in an aquatic setting - atop the water, in the mud,...
Life cycle image
8th Grade Science - Monday October 17th
1. Reviewed expectations for final lab report for PHEOCS lab - Alka-selzter lab - Due Wednesday October 19th
2. In ecology digital notebook - notes on aquatic ecosystems, biotic and abiotic factors
3. Select two aquatic invertebrates from differing tolerance levels to investigate on for Tuesday.
6-7th Grade Science - Monday October 17th
Reviewed expectations for final lab report for PHEOCS lab (Alka-selzter lab) and used classtime to work on this. - Due Wednesday October 19th
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6th, 7th and 8th Grade Science - Monday October 10th
"The Many Faces of Science" Assignment - Due Friday October 14th
Scientists observering, inferring, predicting, classifying, and making models to learn more about the world are not limited to laboratories and research stations, but rather can be found throughout many aspects of our lives in a variety of locations. For this independent mini project students are asked to select a specific field of science to research and learn more about. Students will create a Voki scientist that would work within the field and summarizes the following:
Definition of this branch of science.
What types of careers can be found in this field?
What does a typical day of work look like for someone working in this field?
What skills and knowledge are important to be successful in this field?
What do you enjoy the most about your career choice?
Summaries need to be as close to the 90 second time limit Voki's permit. Summaries are not to be copied and pasted from the internet but rather a summary of your research.
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6th, 7th and 8th Grade Science - Friday October 7th
Performance Assessment - using GPS device to mark, edit, and find.
Geocaching activity on school grounds.
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8th Grade Science -10/6/11
Dicussed what geocaching is and how we will use geocaching to assess(QUIZ) us on using a GPS device to mark, edit, and find.
Designed a scatter plot graph depicting the amount of water shed off the rooftop of Hortonville Middle School during various rainfalls.
Homework - complete graph with appropriate scaling to determine amount of water for a rainfall of 4"
7th Grade Science -10/6/11
Dicussed what geocaching is and how we will use geocaching to assess(QUIZ) us on using a GPS device to mark, edit, and find. Practice locating one geocache in preparation for Friday's quiz.
6th Grade Science -10/6/11
Dicussed what geocaching is and how we will use geocaching to assess(QUIZ) us on using a GPS device to mark, edit, and find. Practice locating one geocache in preparation for Friday's quiz.
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6th, 7th and 8th Grade Science -10/5/11
Shared what learned about GPS devices, coordinates, and their uses.
Activity - reviewed coordinates and what they mean, learned how to enter and find coordinates; practiced using these two skills outside
Homework - visit the following links to read more about geocaching: http://www.geocaching.com/guide/default.aspx
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6th, 7th and 8th Grade Science -10/4/11
In our notebooks - Share what you already know about GPS devices(how they work, what they are used for in science and for recreational purposes, what do the N 44 .... W088 .... mean?)
Activity - learned how to operate a GPS and mark and name specific locations.
Homework - use online resources to learn more about GPS devices and share what you learned in your notebook.
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6th, 7th and 8th Grade Science -10/3/11
Mr. Hall was absent due to a sick child. Watch Disney's Earth movie and complete the accompanying questions that were handed out. The remainder of the film will be show during Help period this week.
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8th Grade Science - 9/27/11
Notes and discussion on scientific method(PHEOCS) after firedrill
Assignments: determine the P and H for the ear bud experiment
8th Grade Science - 9/27/11
No science class due to ACT testing.
7th Grade Science - 9/27/11
1. Create a science inquiry notebook using Onenote or a composition notebook.
2. Use Bing maps to locate ariel shots of Black Otter Lake test sites and clip into digital notebook.
3. On a new page define what a watershed is and use Bing maps to take snapshots of what is all in Black Otter Lake's watershed.
4. NONDIGITAL NOTEBOOK Assignment - decorate the cover of your inquiry notebook and describe in your own words what a watershed is. Please support your definition with draw pictures.
6th Grade Science - 9/27/11
1. Use LaQuests and sound sensors to run 3 decibel tests using your earbuds.
2. Make sure to get it to Mr. Hall so he can upload them to his flashdrive
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8th Grade Science - 9/26/11Mythbusters - Proving or disproving a commonly held belief about loud music and hearing loss.
1. Discussed what they learned about hearing loss, ears ringing, safe decibel levels.
2. Reviewed the testing procedures for using the LabQuest and sound sensors to measure decibel levels of students earbuds.
3. Conducted the experiment.
7th Grade Science - 9/26/11
Mythbusters - Proving or disproving a commonly held belief about loud music and hearing loss.
1. Students were introduced to the activity and received some background on hearing loss, ears ringing, safe decibel levels.
2. Reviewed the testing procedures for using the LabQuest and sound sensors to measure decibel levels of students earbuds.
3. Conducted the experiment.
Assignment: Complete some background research on hearing loss. 6th Grade Science - 9/26/11
Mythbusters - Proving or disproving a commonly held belief about loud music and hearing loss.
1. Students were introduced to the activity and received some background on hearing loss, ears ringing, safe decibel levels.
2. Reviewed the testing procedures for using the LabQuest and sound sensors to measure decibel levels of students earbuds.
3. Practiced conducting the experiment.
Assignment: none
8th Grade Science - 9/22/11
1. Revisited using Microsoft OneNote as a digital notebook.
2. Reviewed using LabQuest in "selected events mode" to collect pH readings from Black Otter Lake.
3. Completed pH test of 2 water samples from Black Otter Lake and record in OneNote.
Assignment: read the article below explaining the limiting factor of pH and its affect on aquatic ecosystems
7th & 8th Grade Science - 9/23/11
Mythbusters - Proving or disproving a commonly held belief about loud music and hearing loss.
1. Completed two polleverywhere.com surveys
2. Visited the 2 following sites to learn more about hearing loss. After viewing these websites feel free to use other online reliable resources.
http://www.asha.org/public/hearing/
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/hearing-loss-overview
While searching you should learn the following things:
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Find a decibel chart to determine how different levels affect hearing loss
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What is decibel where hearing loss occurs?
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Why do my ears ring after being exposed to loud noises (concerts, fireworks,...)?
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Picture of the inner ear.
3. Please share what you learned using a new page in your digital science notebook or on a Microsoft Word document. (images, charts, written response, results from survey- in Mr. Hall's Students folder)
4. Practice using the Lab Quest with the sound level meter to determine how to best design an experiment.
8th Grade Science - 9/22/11
1. Revisited using Microsoft OneNote as a digital notebook.
2. Reviewed using LabQuest in "selected events mode" to collect pH readings from Black Otter Lake.
3. Completed pH test of 2 water samples from Black Otter Lake and record in OneNote.
Assignment: read the article below explaining the limiting factor of pH and its affect on aquatic ecosystems
7th Grade Science - 9/22/11
1. Reviewed using LabQuest in "selected events mode" to collect pH readings.
2. Hiked to Black Otter Lake to complete pH tests of 2 determined sites and make field observations.
Assignment: turn in you pH results and field observations(end of class)
6th Grade Science - 9/22/11
1. Created digital notebooks using Microsoft OneNote.
Assignment: complete science notebook cover and acquire arial snapshot of Black Otter Lake using Yellow Pages birds-eye-view imaging
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