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Stephanie Ruzicka
Physical Science 8, Honors Life Science 7
510 656-4000 ext. 48042
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Welcome to Horner Junior High School and 7th Grade Honors Life Science or 8th Grade Physical Science:)
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RECYCLE CLUB :-)
Great job Recycling last week! Remember, we will now recycle each Tuesday during READ time. Remind students to always recycle:-)
I look forward to seeing everyone at Parent/Teacher Conferences 11/18/08 - 11/20/08 from 3:30 - 7:00 PM!
Have a fun and safe Thanksgiving Holiday:-)
Periods 1 - 3, 7th Grade Honors Life Science, 2nd Quarter
Week of November 17th
MONDAY: Take A Class Survery Lab pg. 160 - 161, Complete Analyze & Conclude pg. 161 # 1-4 in notebook, RKC pg. 159 # 1&2 DUE TUESDAY
TUESDAY: Bill Nye "Genes" Video, NO HW
WEDNESDAY: "What's the Chance?" Warm-Up in class, Punnett Square examples, Punnett Square wkst DUE THURSDAY
THURSDAY: Work time on genetics crossword puzzle creation, Crossword Puzzels DUE MONDAY 12/1/08
FRIDAY: Meiosis Drawings in Notebook, Genetics Probability Practice, NO HW
ROOT WORD LIST: lab = work, cyt = cell, omni = all, oo = egg, itis = inflammation
Periods 4 - 5 8th Grade Physical Science, 2nd Quarter
Week of November 17th
MONDAY: Melting Ice Lab, Complete Analyze & Conclude #1-4 and Design an Experiment pg. 102, Bring Memory Game to class
TUESDAY: Change of State Review, Analyzing Data pg. 100, RKC pg. 101 # 1-3 DUE WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY: Kinetic Mix Lab, Change of States wkst DUE THURSDAY
THURSDAY: Heating Curve Lab, Study for Friday's Quiz
FRIDAY: Quiz 3.1 and 3.2, Chapter 4 Extra Credit Crossword Puzzle DUE MONDAY 12/1/08
Periods 1 - 3, 7th Grade Honors Life Science, 2nd Quarter
Week of November 10th
MONDAY: Cell Differentiation discussion & notes, Chapter 4 Review pg. 143-144 #1-10, 14-17, 21-26, pg. 145 # 1-7 DUE WEDNESDAY (started in class)
TUESDAY: No School :-)
WEDNESDAY: Discuss chapter review, DNA & Cell Cycle Quiz, No HW
THURSDAY: Genetic Journey, Nature vs. Nurture debate, Read pg. 154 - 159 and wkbk pg. 86-88 DUE FRIDAY (pre-reading)
FRIDAY: Kitty Cat Genes Activity in class, NO HW
Periods 4 - 5 8th Grade Physical Science, 2nd Quarter
Week of November 10th
MONDAY: States of Matter Notes, Molecule Coloring DUE WEDNESDAY
TUESDAY: No School :-)
WEDNESDAY: Physical vs. Chemical Notes, Begin 3.2 and changes of state packet in class, Packet DUE THURSDAY
THURSDAY: "Does My Candy Sink or Float" Lab, wkbk pg. 51-53 DUE FRIDAY
FRIDAY: Memory Game Construction in class of terms on pg. 96 (8 terms), Memory Game DUE MONDAY Nov. 17th
Periods 1 - 3, 7th Grade Honors Life Science, 2nd Quarter
Week of November 3rd
MONDAY: "Facts of Life" DNA notes, DNA dice activity, DNA model from Friday DUE TUESDAY
TUESDAY: Introduction to the cell cycle, Cell Cycle drawings in notebook DUE WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY: Mitosis/Meiosis Microscope Slides, RKC #1&2 and Writing in Science pg. 136 DUE THURSDAY
THURSDAY: Begin Mitosis bead activity in class, complete for HW DUE MONDAY Nov. 10th
FRIDAY: Prentice Hall Mitosis & DNA video clip (10 minutes), Cell cycle review drawings and wkst in class, NO HW
ROOT WORD LIST: phobia = fear of, i = plural, anti = against, ist = one who practices, ite = rock or mineral
Periods 4 - 5 8th Grade Physical Science, 2nd Quarter
Week of November 3rd
MONDAY: Matter Quiz 2.1 and 2.2 (part of 1st quarter grade), Extra Credit Chapter 3 crossword puzzle DUE TUESDAY
TUESDAY: Solid, Liquid, or Gas activity in class, Key Terms pg. 90 in Notebook (8 terms) DUE THURSDAY
WEDNESDAY: Vision/Hearing Tests during class, "Is Matter Conserved" wkst work time, NO HW
THURSDAY: Open notebook term quiz 3.1, States of Matter Chart, Term poster DUE FRIDAY
FRIDAY: Bill Nye Heat Video
Donation Corner
I am trying to get a second television for room 42 so that all students will have an ideal view when we watch a video. If you could donate a 19 inch TV or bigger that would be great (new or used). Thanks so much:)
Do you have old magazines that you are getting rid of? I am looking for old magazines with science information and science pictures (ex. National Geographic). Please don't waste them and instead donate the magazines to science class! Thanks:)
Did you pick up extra school supplies such as markers, crayons, colored pencils, red pens, pencils, tape, glue, scissors, transparency paper, etc. We could always use additional supplies in science class.
TO BE PREPARED IN CLASS ALWAYS HAVE:
1. Spiral Notebook just for science
2. Pencils
3. Red Pen
4. Binder Paper
5. Folder
Note: Having a packet of colored pencils, metric ruler, and calculator would be helpful for classroom projects.
For our noses only!!!! If any student would like to bring in a box of tissues the entire class would greatly appreciate it. Thank you :)
“Invest in yourself, in your education. There’s nothing better.” -Sylvia Porter
8th Grade Physical Science Green Sheet
Welcome to 8th grade physical science. I look forward to joining you in your studies this year! The science standards set by the state include the study of motion, forces, structures of matter, the solar system, chemical reactions, the periodic table, density and buoyancy. You will be challenged to think like a scientist as we make observations, find patterns, propose explanations, and test ideas. Please take a moment to check out the standards at: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/scgrade8.asp.
Classroom Policies
1. Follow the teacher’s directions immediately.
2. Be respectful of others thoughts, ideas, and personal items.
3. Come to class prepared everyday.
4. No eating, drinking, or grooming in class.
5. Use polite speech and body language.
6. Remain seated unless given permission.
Consequences
1. Initial verbal warning.
2. Students will write a letter to the teacher about his or her behavior.
3. Individual conference with teacher.
4. Detention and communication with parents.
5. Referral to the Responsibility Center with Administration involvement and/or class suspension.
Class Organization: Student’s progress will be assessed in the three following ways:
1. Tests & Quizzes = Students will be tested every 2 – 3 weeks. There will be a cumulative final at the end of each semester. Students should review notes, class handouts, & the textbook. 30%
2. Class Work = Lab assignments, group work, independent work, or projects completed in class. Students will receive an individual grade for all group work to ensure everyone is doing their part! 35%
3. Homework = Keep track of all returned homework. Incomplete & unacceptable work will be handed back for corrections. Homework will be assigned 3 – 4 times per week. NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED! 35%
Grading: The student’s grade will be base on a point percentage system
A = 100 – 90%
B = 89 – 80%
C = 79 – 70 %
D = 69 – 60%
Absences/Tardies
Attendance in class is very important. The week’s assignments will be posted in the homework corner and on the school website. It is the student’s responsibility to make up any missed work during an absence and he/she will be allowed the same number of days they were absent to make up missing assignments.
If the student is not in the door, in the proper seat and ready to work when the bell rings, that student is tardy. Three tardies equals one school lunch detention.
Materials: The following are required at ALL times, everyday in class
* Spiral Notebook just for science * Red Pen *Folder
*Two Pencils *Lined Paper
*Suggested Materials = colored pencils, metric ruler, calculator
1st 5 Minutes of Class
1. Be seated in assigned seat at the bell and take out all materials.
2. Copy down homework assignments from HW corner into daily planner.
3. Complete activity or question.
4. Sharpen pencil if necessary and if time, take care of any unfinished business (example: check on missing or late work, study science topics).
Class Consequences: Daily Check Box
If more than one student is being disruptive, class receives one check. After 3 checks, class owes teacher 1 minute of hallway time where there is complete silence.
7th Grade Honors Life Science Green Sheet
Welcome to 7th grade life science. I look forward to joining you in your studies this year! The science standards set by the state include the study of cells, genetics, evolution, earth & life history, structure & function and physical principles in living systems, and family life. You will be challenged to think like a scientist as we make observations, find patterns, propose explanations, and test ideas. Please take a moment to check out the standards at: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/scgrade7.asp.
Classroom Policies
1. Follow the teacher’s directions immediately.
2. Be respectful of others thoughts, ideas, and personal items.
3. Come to class prepared everyday.
4. No eating, drinking, or grooming in class.
5. Use polite speech and body language.
6. Remain seated unless given permission.
Consequences
1. Initial verbal warning.
2. Students will write a letter to the teacher about his or her behavior.
3. Individual conference with teacher.
4. Detention and communication with parents.
5. Referral to the Responsibility Center with Administration involvement and/or class suspension.
Class Organization: Student’s progress will be assessed in the three following ways:
1. Tests & Quizzes = Students will be tested every 2 – 3 weeks. There will be a cumulative final at the end of each semester. Students should review notes, class handouts, & the textbook. 30%
2. Class Work = Lab assignments, group work, independent work, or projects completed in class. Students will receive an individual grade for all group work to ensure everyone is doing their part! 35%
3. Homework = Keep track of all returned homework. Incomplete & unacceptable work will be handed back for corrections. Homework will be assigned 3 – 4 times per week. NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED! 35%
Grading: The student’s grade will be base on a point percentage system
A = 100 – 90%
B = 89 – 80%
C = 79 – 70 %
D = 69 – 60%
Absences/Tardies
Attendance in class is very important. The week’s assignments will be posted in the homework corner and on the school website. It is the student’s responsibility to make up any missed work during an absence and he/she will be allowed the same number of days they were absent to make up missing assignments.
If the student is not in the door, in the proper seat and ready to work when the bell rings, that student is tardy. Three tardies equals one school lunch detention.
Materials: The following are required at ALL times, everyday in class
* Spiral Notebook just for science * Red Pen *Folder
*Two Pencils *Lined Paper
*Suggested Materials = colored pencils, crayons, or markers, metric ruler, scissors, scotch tape
1st 5 Minutes of Class
1. Be seated in assigned seat at the bell and take out all materials.
2. Copy down homework assignments from HW corner into daily planner.
3. Complete activity or question.
4. Sharpen pencil if necessary and if time, take care of any unfinished business (example: check on missing or late work, study science topics).
Class Consequences: Daily Check Box
If more than one student is being disruptive, class receives one check. After 3 checks, class owes teacher 1 minute of hallway time where there is complete silence.
Science Joke Corner
Do you have a science joke to share? Write it on a piece of binder paper, submit in class and I will post it.
When a third graders was asked to cite Newton's first law, she said, "Bodies in motion remain in motion, and bodies at rest stay in bed unless their mothers call them to get up."
Physics quote of the day: Anything that doesn't matter has no mass!
Q: Where does bad light end up?
A: In a prism.
Two atoms were walking across a road when one of them said, "I think I lost an electron!" "Really?!" the other replied, "Are you sure?" "Yes, I'm absolutely positive." - Thanks Jason P5 :-)
Q: What did the thermometer say to the graduated cylinder?
A: "You may have graduated, but I have many degrees!"
Q: Where does one put the dishes?
A: In the Zinc!
Q: If a bear in Yosemite, and one in Alaska fall into water, which one would dissolve faster?
A: The bear in Alaska because it is polar.
Q: How do mad scientists freshen their breath?
A: With experi-MINTS!! -Thanks Shravya P2
A Point to Ponder: Why is it that day always breaks but never falls and night always falls but never breaks? -Thanks Shuan P2
Did you know??? - Thanks Katie P3
Men can typically read smaller print than women can, but women can hear better.
Coco-Cola was originally green.
It is impossible to lick your elbow.
The state with the highest percentage of people who walk to work is Alaska.
The San Francisco Cable cars are the only mobile National Monuments.
Q: If you were to spell out numbers, how far would you have to go until you would find the letter "A"?
A: One Thousand
Thanks Erum P5
Q: There was an elephant and an ant and they both were on a motorcycle. The ant was driving the motorcycle and they got into an accident. The elephant was really hurt, but the ant was ok. Why did the ant not get hurt???
A: Because the ant was wearing a helmeant! He He He
Q: What's black and white, blace and white, black and white, black and white, black and white, black and white, black and white . . . . . . . . .
A: A zebra rolling down a hill!
Thanks Kevin P2
Q: How do you make a regular scientist turn into a mad scientist?
A: Step on his foot!
Q: Why did the mushroom go to the party?
A: Because he is a fun guy!
Q: Why does it hurt to walk on grass?
A: The blades dig into your skin.
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