tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75240426017339190012011-07-08T07:27:49.428-07:007th and 8th grade science focuses on true understanding of content, not memorization. Although students need background knowledge to succeed in this class, students are assessed on their ability to problem solve by manipulating and applying previously learned material. This class has HIGH expectations. Excuses are not an option...Work is expected to be handed in on the day it is due.Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.comBlogger711100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-31521798937679115552010-04-15T08:46:00.000-07:002010-04-15T08:50:41.976-07:007th grade-  Students continue to study body systems. They are working in groups of 4 on a project that requires them to research the various body systems and create and advertisement for each system.  Students will continue to research to answer guided body questions for the remainder of the week.<div><br /></div><div>8th grade students continue to experiment with circuits and electricity.  We are in the middle of making parallel and series circuits with switches.</div><div><br /></div><div>In prep for CRCT next week, I will send home a sample test for students to review.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-3152179893767911555?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-87846108505318322892010-03-31T09:22:00.000-07:002010-03-31T09:28:43.924-07:007th grade<div><br /></div><div>Students analyzed their lung models and experienced what it's like to have lung disease.  We also started a smoking webquest.  Students are expected to finish webquest questions for HW, as well as bring in a smoking ad.</div><div><br /></div><div>8th grade-Students started on the construction of their quiz boards, as they learn about complete circuits.  We will most likely continue with this tomorrow and Friday.  Quiz boards will serve 2 purposes....1. to provide an opportunity for students to build a closed circuit switch board  2.  to create a very cool study tool in prep for quiz.  If we complete a quiz boards by tomorrow, we will have a quiz on electricity on Friday.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-8784610850531832289?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-33660990110794356152010-03-30T06:41:00.000-07:002010-03-30T06:45:31.701-07:007th grade-  Students continue to build their lung models.<div><br /></div><div>8th grade-Students continue to build complete circuits and create repair manual for incomplete circuits.  We will continue working with circuits tomorrow.  NO HW.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-3366099011079435615?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-3749999118253610922010-03-26T10:48:00.001-07:002010-03-26T10:51:57.568-07:007th grade- Students measured their breathing rates and lung capacities after doing various exercises.  With today's short class schedule, we will make lung models on Monday. No HW<div><br /></div><div>8th grade-  Students continued to experiment with static electricity.  No HW.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Have a great weekend!<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-374999911825361092?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-80414265207039126012010-03-25T12:29:00.000-07:002010-03-25T12:33:02.202-07:007th grade-  Students worked on calculating the volume of air in their lungs as well as their vital and reserve capacity. We will make lung models tomorrow....No Quiz<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>8th grade-  Students experimented with static electricity, by charging saran wrap and observing the  how statically charged items impact other objects.</div><div><br /></div><div>More static labs tomorrow.  NO quiz.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-8041426520703912601?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-31311036558901380632010-03-22T08:46:00.000-07:002010-03-22T08:49:43.384-07:007th grade-students began learning about the respiratory system.  <div>HW 7A-  complete breathing calculations.</div><div>         7B-  No HW</div><div><br /></div><div>8th grade- Students finished up their properties of light lab today. We all measured our blind spots as we learned about the how our eyes responded to light.  Labs were collected at the end of the period.</div><div><br /></div><div>No HW</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-3131103655890138063?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-1148331205059211782010-03-11T08:39:00.000-08:002010-03-11T08:42:23.814-08:007th grade-  Students had an opportunity to hear their own heart beats.  HW complete heart definitions and blood flow coloring.  NO QUIZ tomorrow.  Students will participate in a variety of heart labs tomorrow and next week.<div><br /></div><div>8th grade-  Students continued to work on their irradiated foods essay.  Due Monday.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-114833120505921178?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-28018061027253589722010-03-10T09:01:00.000-08:002010-03-10T09:03:50.018-08:007<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> grade-Students worked on completing their blood packet.  It is due tomorrow.<div><br /></div><div>8<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> grade-Students are working on researching the pros and cons of irradiated foods.  Wave packets, which includes wave questions answered, wave diagram, and irradiated <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">persuasive</span> essay is due on Monday.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-2801806102725358972?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-58909708784152108072010-03-03T09:23:00.000-08:002010-03-03T09:26:58.682-08:007th grade- Students are learning about blood.  We went over blood types today.  We will determine blood types off spring tomorrow.  There will be an open note, worksheet quiz on Friday on Blood and Blood types.<div><br /></div><div>Please encourage students to study their notes and handouts.</div><div><br /></div><div>8th grade- Students continue to learn about waves, and how they transfer energy.  No HW tonight.</div><div><br /></div><div>We will begin our irradiated foods essay on Monday.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-5890970878415210807?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-84091333902330380712010-02-23T12:46:00.000-08:002010-02-23T12:49:31.212-08:007th grade-<div><br /></div><div>Students continue to work on Cancer Research Project.  Due Friday.  All papers must typed, 12 font.</div><div><br /></div><div>8th grade</div><div><br /></div><div>Students worked on a Heat Transfer lab today.  Student will need to hold on to their labs papers until Friday.  Study notes.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-8409133390233038071?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-77593863200860633582010-02-19T11:09:00.000-08:002010-02-19T11:14:15.515-08:007th grade- Students started station rotations today.  They all learned the parts of a microscope and how to view prepared slides.  We will continue next week.  We are scheduled to work on Cancer projects next week, but we may push it back in order to finish microscope rotations.  I will decide on Monday.<div><br /></div><div>Egg Labs are due on Monday.  If your child needed to start over, due to accidents, send in a note for an extension.  Please be sure that your student fills out the data chart.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>8th grade-  Last of building simple and compound machines.  It was awesome to watch them so engaged.  I think we have a few engineers in the making.  Very impressive machines were built the last 2 weeks.</div><div><br /></div><div>No HW this weekend.  Enjoy!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-7759386320086063358?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-3461690723748177572010-02-18T08:25:00.000-08:002010-02-18T08:34:25.469-08:007th Grade-Yesterday, students began working on their cancer research.  Today, we watched the Lance Armstrong story and will work on looking at human cells under the microscope tomorrow.  NO Quiz tomorrow.<div><br /></div><div>Upcoming Due Dates- </div><div> 2/22- Egg Cell Diffusion Home Lab  </div><div>2/26-Cancer Research</div><div><br /></div><div>8th grade- Students are finishing up their last round of building simple and compound machines.  No HW</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-346169072374817757?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-36745403708353302672010-02-11T09:14:00.000-08:002010-02-11T09:17:47.625-08:007th grade-Students completed study in prep for tomorrow's quiz on diffusion and osmosis.  Student should review their notes, look over their diffusion cloze (fill-in the blank), and their study guide to prepare.  Osmosis home lab should be started no later than this Saturday.  The lab takes 7 days to complete. Lab reports are due 2/22/10.  Email me with any questions or concerns.<div><br /></div><div>8th grade-  Students continue to rotate through simple machine stations, using kenex kits to build a variety of simple and compound machines.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-3674540370835330267?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-56305435651883602642010-02-09T07:47:00.000-08:002010-02-09T07:48:41.604-08:007th grade-Notes on diffusion. Students also started working on their study guide.<div><br /></div><div>8th grade-Rube Goldberg drawings due tomorrow.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-5630543565188360264?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-73220455293190980502010-02-08T06:42:00.000-08:002010-02-08T06:44:00.377-08:007th grade- students started learning about diffusion.  HW-complete diffusion fill-in the blank and short answer.<div><br /></div><div>8th grade-Students used their knowledge of simple machines to study and replicate Rube Goldberg drawings.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-7322045529319098050?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-14301178328589305222010-02-04T10:42:00.000-08:002010-02-04T10:44:19.209-08:007th grade- Students reviewed mitosis study packet, analyzed a mitosis story, and started working on their flip book.  Flip book and story due tomorrow.  Quiz tomorrow on Mitosis.<div><br /></div><div>8th grade- reviewed notes and did many labs on simple machines.  Quiz tomorrow on simple machines.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-1430117832858930522?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-14006488286483447392010-02-03T07:44:00.001-08:002010-02-03T07:45:21.262-08:007th grade-students took notes on mitosis and worked on study guide.  Test on Friday.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>8th grade-students took notes on simple machines and worked on study guide.  Test on Friday.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-1400648828648344739?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-70071188277804086792010-01-28T12:24:00.000-08:002010-01-28T12:26:01.964-08:007th grade-Students worked on cell study packet.  Quiz tomorrow.  <div><br /></div><div>8th grade-worked on Force problems. Quiz tomorrow.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-7007118827780408679?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-30126995542706045692010-01-25T09:16:00.000-08:002010-01-25T09:18:57.692-08:007th grade-Students worked on cell project.  We will continue to work on it in class tomorrow.  Projects will be due on Thursday.<div><br /></div><div>8th grade-Students worked on their understanding of Forces by drawing and labeling free body diagrams.  HW-finish forces packet.</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-3012699554270604569?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-8134533234752023872010-01-19T11:46:00.001-08:002010-01-19T11:47:20.903-08:007th grade:  Students organized portfolios and started cell internet project.<div><br /></div><div>NO HW tonight.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>8th grade-Students watched motion video and took notes on Forces.  No HW tonight.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-813453323475202387?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-22395556034653971302010-01-14T12:18:00.000-08:002010-01-14T12:21:24.308-08:007th grade- Students turned in their Peppered Moth lab from yesterday and reviewed their notes in preparation for a quiz on evolution tomorrow.<div><br /></div><div>Please encourage your child to review their evolution notes.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>8th grade- Students did a lab....Bubble Gum Physics in prep for tomorrow's quiz. Encourage your child to study their speed and acceleration formulas.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-2239555603465397130?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-69811818016730793122010-01-13T08:40:00.000-08:002010-01-13T08:41:45.970-08:007th grade-Students simulated Peppered Moth populations.  HW finish graph from lab.<div><br /></div><div>8th grade-Students worked on math calculations from yesterday's lab.  HW finish graph from lab.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-6981181801673079312?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-31652478768281320242010-01-07T10:53:00.000-08:002010-01-07T11:05:50.930-08:007th grade- Students received their home internet lab Flashy Fish.  Due Monday.<div><br /></div><div>8th grade- Students corrected speed homework worksheet and received speed packet.  We will continue to work on the speed packet tomorrow.</div><div><br /></div><div>SPECIAL THANKS  FOR THE HOLIDAY GIFTS.  I really enjoyed them all.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-3165247876828132024?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-79198874240744123582010-01-06T09:44:00.000-08:002010-01-06T09:45:44.546-08:007th grade-finished evolution video.  No HW<div><br /></div><div>8th grade-Notes on speed.  HW-speed challenge </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-7919887424074412358?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-45302162371779020802009-12-17T12:35:00.000-08:002009-12-17T12:37:13.442-08:007th grade- Students watched the 2nd episode of the PBS special Becoming Human.  We will watch the final episode tomorrow.  No HW.<div><br /></div><div>8th grade- Students worked on Energy Project.  It is due by the end of class tomorrow. Please check in with your student regarding their progress.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-4530216237177902080?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-83500313441767889822009-12-15T12:39:00.000-08:002009-12-15T12:40:53.340-08:007th grade-  Students worked on interpreting different natural selection scenarios.  Finish for HW,  if not completed in class.<div><br /></div><div>8th grade-students worked on Energy Packet.  We will continue to work tomorrow.  Packet is due on Friday.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-8350031344176788982?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-66757212036408156842009-12-09T13:04:00.000-08:002009-12-09T13:07:28.055-08:007th grade- Students watched the first 30 min of Darwin's Darkest Hour.  We will try to finish the movie by Friday.  Darwin projects were due today!  Please check in with your child to see if he/she turned it in today.<div><br /></div><div>8th grade- Students continued to work on their PE and KE project.  Project due on Friday.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-6675721203640815684?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-21613377692757840162009-12-08T11:45:00.001-08:002009-12-08T11:47:36.928-08:007th grade- Students worked on Darwin Project.  Due tomorrow!<div><br /></div><div>8th grade- Worked on PE/KE project..Due Friday.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-2161337769275784016?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-33841180080928994122009-12-07T06:45:00.000-08:002009-12-07T06:48:22.116-08:007th grade-  Students worked on their Darwin Project.  Students requested 1 more day to work....so we will continue to read the journal and make the table tomorrow.  Below is the link to the project on PBS.  You can click on the PDF file on the right to access the journal, for those students who need to work on this tonight.<div><br /></div><div>http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/educators/lessons/lesson2/act1.html<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>8th grade-  Students  reviewed their test and took notes on Energy.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-3384118008092899412?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-43177750938861172402009-12-04T07:40:00.000-08:002009-12-04T07:41:30.011-08:007th grade- Students worked on Darwin Project.  We will continue to work on Monday.  TAKE HOME QUIZ on classification.  Due Monday.<div><br /></div><div>8th grade- Energy quiz.  NO HW this weekend!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-4317775093886117240?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-49581513275729369442009-12-03T12:50:00.000-08:002009-12-03T12:51:42.056-08:007th grade- Students continued to work on the Darwin Project.  We will continue to work on it in class tomorrow.  Most student should have already plotted their points.<div><br /></div><div>8th grade- Notes on energy today.  Quiz tomorrow. Study your notes and energy packet.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-4958151327572936944?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-74067798041481754782009-12-02T08:43:00.000-08:002009-12-02T08:44:37.194-08:007th grade-Students worked on their Darwin Project, reading exerpts from his journal and plotting his voyage.  Due on Friday.  We will continue to work on it tomorrow.<div><br /></div><div>8th grade- Students worked on their energy packet.....Due tomorrow.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-7406779804148175478?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-22493812048891575912009-12-01T13:01:00.000-08:002009-12-01T13:03:02.947-08:007th grade- Finished taking notes on Evolution.  Project will be handed out tomorrow during class.<div><br /></div><div>8th grade- worked on Energy packet.  Tomorrow is the last work session.  Students are encouraged to work at home on their temperature scales in prep for tomorrow's class.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-2249381204889157591?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-32560813445119778682009-11-23T06:37:00.000-08:002009-11-23T07:06:20.209-08:007th grade<div><br /></div><div>Students worked on classifying organisms.  Page 1 of the Six Kingdom System is due tomorrow.  We will work on creating cladograms tomorrow.  Many students didn't do their homework (classification packet) over the weekend.  Incomplete HW will not be accepted.  Students may turn in HW tomorrow for a late grade.  Please impress upon your student the importance of completing HW.</div><div><br /></div><div>8th grade- Students watched Einstein's Beautiful Equation. NO HW tonight!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-3256081344511977868?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-43365819676697727382009-11-20T06:48:00.000-08:002009-11-20T06:50:45.828-08:007th grade-Students watched a Bill Nye video on Biodiversity and worked on a classification packet, which is due Monday.<div><br /></div><div>8th grade-  Students were assessed again on Conservation of mass (balancing equations).</div><div>No HW!</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a great weekend!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-4336581967669772738?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-54846376639519595152009-11-19T12:31:00.000-08:002009-11-19T12:33:27.472-08:007th grade-  Students took notes on classification and briefly went over Table (last night's HW).  We will continue with another classification activity tomorrow.  Bioworld Project has been put on hold.<div><br /></div><div>NO HW tonight.</div><div><br /></div><div>8th grade-Students reviewed yesterday's quiz. We will have a make-up quiz tomorrow.  Student have yesterday's quiz to use as a study guide.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-5484637663951959515?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-53690096989912488082009-11-18T07:48:00.000-08:002009-11-18T07:50:04.151-08:007th grade-  Worked on Kingdom Table, researching how organisms in the 6 kingdoms acquire energy, digest food, and excrete wastes.  Table are due Friday.<div><br /></div><div>HW work on completing table.</div><div><br /></div><div>8th grade- Quiz today.  NO HW</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-5369009698991248808?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-7376568538500764122009-11-17T07:05:00.000-08:002009-11-17T07:09:12.195-08:007th grade- Student worked on their Kingdom Flap books.  Students also received their Kingdom  Analogy Project.  Students are expected to work on this project at home as well. Due Friday. <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>8th Grade- Quiz tomorrow on Conservation of Matter.  Students need to be able to </div><div>1.  Identify Bonds  2.  Count atoms 3.  Balance equations.</div><div><br /></div><div>Study notes!<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-737656853850076412?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-10367516291349598282009-11-16T08:42:00.000-08:002009-11-16T08:44:14.308-08:007th grade-<div><br /></div><div>Students worked creating Kingdom Flap Books.  We will continue to work on this tomorrow.  HW-Students need to define the 2 Kingdoms that the Kingdom Monera  has been broken into.</div><div><br /></div><div>8th grade students practiced balancing equations.  HW finish # 10-20.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-1036751629134959828?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-17157670984100711992009-11-12T11:42:00.000-08:002009-11-12T11:43:48.745-08:007th grade-Students researched the 7 classification levels of animals from 4 biomes.  Most student finished.  IF not, finish for HW.<div><br /></div><div>8th grade- Students worked on balancing equations.  Quiz tomorrow.  Study worksheets and notes.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-1715767098410071199?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-49363739626810313522009-10-29T11:43:00.001-07:002009-10-29T11:45:45.089-07:007th grade- Students completed and turned in their environmental poster project.  HW-write a 1.5 minute speech about issue and organization that is working to eradicate issue.<div><br /></div><div>Fieldtrip-11/4- Atlanta Botanical Garden-$8 Due asap.  We also need 6 chaperones.  Email me if you are interested.<br /><div><br /></div><div>8th grade-took notes on chemical bonding.  Periodic Table Project is Due Tomorrow!</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-4936373962681031352?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-65290764358559948262009-10-28T07:07:00.001-07:002009-10-28T08:46:05.228-07:007th graders continue to work on their Environmental Awareness Poster Project.  Posters are due at the end of class tomorrow.<div><br /></div><div>A few reminders:  </div><div>-Fieldtrip- 11/4- Atlanta Botanical Garden- permission forms and money due ASAP.  $8.00 </div><div>-We need @ least 6 more chaperones.  If interested, send me a quick email. cmchardy@atlantachartermiddle.com</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>8th graders worked on periodic table puzzles.  Periodic Project of everyday things Due FRIDAY!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-6529076435855994826?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-80140629977931265952009-10-26T09:18:00.001-07:002009-10-26T10:24:07.816-07:007th grade- students worked on researching Question 3 of the Environmental Issues Project.  We will work on Question 4 tomorrow.  All students need a small poster board for their project. All Projects are due on Thursday 10/29.<div><br /></div><div>Upcoming Fieldtrip- We need 6 parent volunteers for our trip to the Atlanta Botanical Garden on 11/4/09.  Please email me if you are interested!  Permission slips will went home today. Cost of trip is $8.</div><div><br /></div><div>8th grade-  Students worked on the first draft of their Periodic Table of Everyday Objects.  All students should have a sketch of their plan.  We will continue to work on this tomorrow.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-8014062997793126595?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-27220124835295019872009-10-20T12:29:00.000-07:002009-10-20T12:32:20.756-07:007th graders continued to work on their Environmental Issue Project.  Student should have info for the 1st 2 research questions.  We will continue with it, when they return on Monday.<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Upcoming Fieldtrip to the Atlanta Botanical Garden</span></div><div>Nov. 4th...from 9-12:30.  We need 6 parent chaperones.  Email me if you are interested.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>8th grade- Students worked on Periodic Table Basics and Adopt an Element Project.  We will continue w/Adopt an Element Project tomorrow.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-2722012483529501987?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-44088882753656623812009-10-19T05:45:00.000-07:002009-10-19T05:53:05.041-07:00Hello All,<div><br /></div><div>I have been unable to access my blog for a week.  I hope your students have been able to keep up with assignments via the board and agenda.  Below is a list of the most recent assignments assigned and/or collected.</div><div><br /></div><div>8th grade-  Edible Atoms DUE TODAY!  Students received the rubric and project outline on Friday. Students started a new project Today.  Adopt an Element.  Due Friday.</div><div><br /></div><div>7th grade-  Students received their next project outline......The Environmental Poster Project.  We will work on it today and tomorrow.  Due to the 7th grade trip, it will not be due until the 10/29/09.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-4408888275365662381?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-73600431459859973772009-10-08T09:20:00.000-07:002009-10-08T10:40:34.446-07:007th grade- Students wrote persuasive essays about Predator relationships. 7A will need to write final draft and turn in tomorrow.  Population Density @ Home Due Tomorrow......and a Quiz on relationships.<div><br /></div><div>8th grade- Students worked on atomic structure today.  Quiz tomorrow.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-7360043145985997377?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-53249078988914254142009-10-07T07:42:00.000-07:002009-10-07T07:42:57.282-07:007th grade- Students analyzed another population scenario.  No HW.  Students will work on question 3 in class tomorrow.  FYI-Population Density @ Home project is due Friday!<div><br /></div><div>8th grade- Students practiced analyzing the periodic table and the atoms of elements.  No HW, if finished w/the atomic math challenge.  If not, finish for HW.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-5324907898891425414?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-41218999977567736662009-10-06T11:38:00.000-07:002009-10-06T11:38:42.541-07:007th grade<div><br /></div><div>Students read about the kaibab deer populations and created graphs to show carrying capacity over time.  HW-Analysis questions are due tomorrow.</div><div><br /></div><div>FYI- POPULATION DENSITY @ HOME LAB IS DUE FRIDAY!</div><div><br /></div><div>8th grade- Students created atomic models.  Many students didn't finish and need to complete their model for HW.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-4121899997756773666?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-7951419949721858952009-10-05T09:06:00.000-07:002009-10-05T09:09:56.776-07:007th grade- Students worked on their understanding of population density.  7B  calculated the population density of various areas of the school.  7A reviewed population density through reading a CRCT text, discussing limiting factors and identifying Georgia's invasive species.<div><br /></div><div>Population Density @ Home assignment is due Friday!</div><div><br /></div><div>8th grade-Students  started learning about the Periodic Table.  Questions on the back of the periodic table  student worksheet are due tomorrow.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-795141994972185895?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-12066625153494740132009-10-02T10:45:00.000-07:002009-10-02T10:45:10.235-07:007<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> grade-  Students worked on the first couple of questions on an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">interdisciplinary</span> activity on populations.  Students will continue this assignment in Math on Monday &amp; Tuesday.  No <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">HW</span><div><br /></div><div>8<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">th</span> grade-  Students took a quiz on elements, compounds, and mixtures today.  No <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">HW</span>.  Monday, we will begin the periodic table.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-1206662515349474013?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-62907640869452942942009-09-28T08:59:00.000-07:002009-09-28T08:59:18.230-07:007th grade-  Students organized their folders.  Parents, feel free to drop in and review them before or after school.  NO HW.  We will begin learning about relationships between living things tomorrow.<div>8th grade- Students reviewed Friday's assessment and worked on an in-class assignment on classifying mixtures.  HW-1 letter pix (students pick one of vocabulary word from the assignment to illustrate, by making the letters of the word explain the meaning.)  Due tomorrow!</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-6290764086945294294?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-30489572330135983662009-09-25T12:08:00.000-07:002009-09-25T12:08:34.358-07:007th grade- Students worked very hard today to identify bones in owl pellets.  All students recorded their data on their lab sheet.  The ANALYSIS questions on the back are due on Monday.  It is worth a quiz grade.  All responses must be neatly written and organized.<div><br /></div><div>8th grade-  Students assessed today.  NO HW.</div><div><br /></div><div>8th grade wishlist items-chex mix or any trail mix (that has a least 5 different types snacks in them)</div><div>Have a great weekend!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-3048957233013598366?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-80015576196001347082009-09-24T09:21:00.000-07:002009-09-24T09:21:46.048-07:007th grade-  Students created food chains organized by biomes. HW- Students need to paste 1 food chain biome in their notebook.  Tomorrow, we will dissect owl pellets.<div><br /></div><div>8th grade-  Students continued to work on solving density problems.  We will have an open note quiz tomorrow on solving density problems.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-8001557619600134708?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-71705119327743502182009-09-17T10:04:00.001-07:002009-09-17T10:06:16.163-07:007th grade- Students turned in the final part of their Interdependence of Organisms project.  Quiz tomorrow on Terrestrial and Aquatic Biomes.<div><br /></div><div>8th grade-  Students worked on density.  Quiz tomorrow solving density problems.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-7170511932774350218?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-38057808179218562382009-09-16T11:37:00.000-07:002009-09-16T11:41:54.075-07:007th grade-  <div>1.  Part B was due today.  If handed in tomorrow, will result in 70% credit.</div><div>2.  Part C will be collected at the end of the class tomorrow.  Make sure you've done 1 of the 2 options. Option 1- postcards from 4 biomes or Option 2-4 biome collages, with biome facts in the middle, surrounded by magazine images of that biome.</div><div><br /></div><div>Quiz on Friday! (on terrestrial and aquatic biomes-study your notes)</div><div><br /></div><div>8th grade</div><div>- Density problem solving tomorrow.  Be sure you know and understand the density formula.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-3805780817921856238?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-4387247176387611682009-09-15T12:29:00.000-07:002009-09-15T12:32:16.362-07:007th grade- students took notes on Aquatic Biomes and worked on Part B &amp; C of their projects.  Part B can be turned in tomorrow. Part C is due at the end of class on Thursday.  Quiz on Friday! All students should start studying their notes tonight.<div><br /></div><div>8th grade-  Students worked on their understanding of density. More practice on solving density equations on Thursday.  Quiz on Friday.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-438724717638761168?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-59526038664735819802009-09-14T12:04:00.001-07:002009-09-14T12:12:18.312-07:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">7th grade-</span>  Students turned in their Metric Projects today.  I've been very impressed with what I've seen so far!  Great effort!  I will grade them according to the rubric by the week's end.<div><br /></div><div>Today, students worked on Part B of their Interdependence of Organisms project-aquatic biomes definitions and picture.  These are due tomorrow.</div><div><br /></div><div>Wednesday is the field trip and Thursday a study session in prep for Friday's assessment on the major biomes.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">8th grade</span>-  Students took notes on Density.  Students should begin reviewing their notes.  There will be a quiz on Friday!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">8th grade wish list- </span></span></div><div>-Chex mix or  ( We are study mixtures next.  We would love to get a few big bags)</div><div>-kool-aid mix (@ least 12 little packets)</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-5952603866473581980?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-67027791810035077282009-09-10T08:29:00.001-07:002009-09-10T08:31:53.866-07:007th grade-Students continue to work on Part A of their interdependence of organisms project.  Part A is due Friday (at the end of the period).  Metric Projects due Monday, 9/14/09.<div><br /></div><div>8th grade- Students identified chemical and physical changes/properties in lab today.  Quiz tomorrow.  Student notes and other handouts given throughout the week.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-6702779181003507728?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-91596574691319438052009-09-08T07:47:00.001-07:002009-09-08T07:49:37.199-07:007th grade-  Students continue to work on Biomes Project.<div>Metric System Project due 9/14/09.</div><div><br /></div><div>8th grade-  Students worked physical and chemical properties.  Students who didn't  finish categorizing properties, need to complete it for HW.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-9159657469131943805?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-2543563831326810172009-09-02T06:02:00.000-07:002009-09-02T06:14:11.740-07:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">7th grade</span>-<div><br /></div><div>Student began working  on Part A of their Biome (in class) Project.  Students worked in groups of 2 to research their biomes.  We will continue using class time for the rest of the week to work on Part A.  We will begin Part B next Tuesday. <div><br /></div><div>Please be reminded that Metric Projects are Due on Monday, September 14, 2009.  7th grade students will not receive science homework this week or next.  All students should be working on their Metric Project for HW.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">8th grade-</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Students who completed their superhero assignment, participated in a lab on phase changes that resulted in the creation of ice cream.</div><div><br /></div><div>No HW tonight. Start studying the notes for the Friday assessment.<br /><div><br /></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-254356383132681017?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-57836261048345092622009-09-01T11:47:00.000-07:002009-09-01T11:49:35.650-07:007th grade- Finished biome notes.  Class project handed out. Students will begin working on it tomorrow.<div><br /></div><div>8th grade- Superhero stories or storyboard DUE TOMORROW! Be sure to check the rubric before you hand it in.  All those with completed projects will make ice cream tomorrow!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-5783626104834509262?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-37326104272711909312009-08-31T08:41:00.001-07:002009-08-31T08:48:01.903-07:007t grade-  students reviewed their previous assessment.  Students who scored lower than 70% can correct their test for a passing grade.  Corrections need to be stapled to the original test and all tests must be signed by a parent or guardian to receive credit.<div><br /></div><div>8th grade-  Students took notes on Matter and the phases of matter.  </div><div><br /></div><div>Mini-project assigned today.  Students brainstormed ideas at the end of class for their phase changing superhero.  All students received a project outline and rubric.  We will work on our superhero stories/story boards tomorrow during class.  All projects are due on Wednesday.</div><div><br /></div><div>8th grade Wish List Items</div><div>-bag of sugar</div><div>-milk</div><div>-vanilla extract</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-3732610427271190931?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-53728755003063394532009-08-28T09:57:00.000-07:002009-08-28T10:00:16.174-07:00All students were assessed on their knowledge of the metric system.<div><br /></div><div>7th grade students received their first independent project-Condo Diorama.  Project guideline/rubric was handed out today.  Projects are due 9/14/09.</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a great weekend!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-5372875500306339453?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-80582515600177486652009-08-27T08:40:00.000-07:002009-08-27T08:43:49.468-07:007 &amp; 8th grade students reviewed last night's their practice packets on the metric system.  Students were also given a study packet in prep for tomorrow's quiz.  <div><br /></div><div>All students should study metric prefixes and practice converting metric units.</div><div><br /></div><div>Study!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-8058251560017748665?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-25995008436919751322009-08-26T12:04:00.000-07:002009-08-26T12:06:36.613-07:007th grade<div><br /></div><div>Students worked on their understanding of the metric system.  HW-metric practice packet</div><div><br /></div><div>8th grade- Finished their metric conversion world traveler sheet.</div><div><br /></div><div>HW- metric practice sheet</div><div><br /></div><div>Quiz for everyone on Friday-Start studying your metric notes and worksheet handouts.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-2599500843691975132?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-41528394531761269382009-08-25T06:31:00.000-07:002009-08-25T11:41:13.327-07:00<div>7th grade-Students reviewed metric basics taking notes and measuring 20 items in class.  HW- conversion of items measured in class.</div><div><br /></div>8th grade-reviewed Metric System basics.  Students worked on world traveler metric assignment. We will continue to work on it tomorrow during class.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-4152839453176126938?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-10856741700915825952009-08-24T12:14:00.000-07:002009-08-24T12:16:32.707-07:007th grade &amp; 8th grade students were assessed on their understanding of the Scientific Process.  <div>Tomorrow we will do a short review of the metric system before we move into content.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-1085674170091582595?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-62662840213753049752009-08-20T12:38:00.000-07:002009-08-20T12:43:02.942-07:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">7th grad</span>e-  Students worked on a penny lab. Students are to complete the lab report packet for Monday.  A few student reminders:  <div>-The question and hypothesis should be aligned to the experiment (you did in class). </div><div>- Be sure to use IF/Then statements when writing your hypothesis.</div><div>-Remember that the Part A is the control portion of the experiment.</div><div><br /></div><div>Quiz on Monday- Scientific Method</div><div>-Study notes and handouts, if time watch the brainpop video on scientific method</div><div>username-acms</div><div>password-science</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">8th grade</span>- worked on lab safety.   </div><div>Quiz on Monday-Scientific Method</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-6266284021375304975?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-24604017731842805152009-08-18T12:52:00.000-07:002009-08-18T12:55:24.126-07:007th grade- Students tested reaction time and senses in lab today.  HW- complete lab sheet and complete graph.<div><br /></div><div>8th grade-  Students worked on identifying variables today.</div><div>No HW.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-2460401773184280515?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-8911723391473617582009-08-17T09:15:00.001-07:002009-08-17T09:18:35.490-07:007th grade-  Students worked on analyzing scientific method stories and identifying variables.<div>No HW</div><div><br /></div><div>8th grade- Students played thumb wars to test out their hypotheses to determine if thumb lengths or thumb circumference impact a player's ability to win.</div><div><br /></div><div>HW-students need to complete their worksheet and graph outlining the thumb war results.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-891172339147361758?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524042601733919001.post-88105192369755415492009-08-13T11:30:00.001-07:002009-08-13T11:34:23.077-07:00We are starting the school year off strong.  Thanks to those parents who've already reached out for info that will support their children achieve in science.  Students have all received a syllabus (outlining the class requirements and expectations) and a science spiral notebook (to keep all their notes, classwork, and labs).<div><br /></div><div>HW- 7th grade received a Scientific Method Study Guide.  All students need to complete if for HW.  We did most of it in class.</div><div><br /></div><div>8th grade-No HW</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7524042601733919001-8810519236975541549?l=acms7and8science.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. McHardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321946941098966357noreply@blogger.com0