Welcome

If you would like to read the syllabus for the Life Science or Earth Science, please click on the links to access information such as classroom rules, the grading scale, and topics to be discussed.
One last thing that you might find interesting is a NASA picture of the day. Every picture has a great description of what you are seeing.


Enjoy!

Classroom expectations

I expect you to:

1. Always think safety first. NO HORESEPLAY IN THE LAB AREA!
2. Be in the room and prepared for class when the period begins.
3. Do your own work and work on science in science class.
4. Respect each other, yourself, and science as a worthwhile subject.
5. Follow all school rules including the dress code.
6. Take responsibility for your own actions!

I will not tolerate:
1. Swearing, offensive language, or rudeness
2. Tardiness
3. Cell phones in the classroom
4. Cheating
5. Physical Contact – hitting, kicking, pushing, etc.
6. Unsafe Actions – anything that you intentionally do that puts you or someone else in danger
7. Defiance

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

8th Grade chapter 18: Motion and Momentum

Chapter 18 Motion and Momentum

Section 1: What is motion (quiz)

Section 2: Acceleration (quiz)

Section 3: Momentum (quiz)

Review quiz... practice for the all of Chapter 18

Chapter 18 Standardized test practice

Crossword puzzle using definitions

Here is a small article about the world's Fastest Car.

Speed math practice questions  (Don't think you can get away by answering A on every question that I give you on the test)

Acceleration math practice questions   (Don't think you can get away by answering A on every question that I give you on the test)

Momentum math practice questions   (Don't think you can get away by answering A on every question that I give you on the test)