Saturday, September 18, 2010

Breaking Water Molecules and Reading the Whole Bible on the Microscope

Physical Science-Middle School
Great second week of Physical Science! First thing we completed a five point quiz-great job!! Next we collected homework and then jumped into reviewing some measuring. We also introduced unit conversions in the metric system. Our lab time was spent in breaking up water molecules. We took insulated copper wire (Copper which is an element) hooked it up to a 9V battery and inserted both ends into water/baking soda mixture. The electricity from the battery broke up the water molecule into its two elements Hydrogen and Oxygen.

HOMEWORK:
Mon. Finish the worksheet Kilometer Ruler
Tues. Finish the worksheet Meter Measure #4 ONLY (use your meter tape you made in class)
Complete worksheet labeled Using the Correct Units (refer to your notes!!)
Wed. Read pages 27-34 Complete On Your Own pg 29 2.1 & 2.2 and pg. 33 2.3 & 2.4
Thurs. Read Experiment 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 Draw a picture of what the setup would look like for
each experiment. ( You can pick one step in the experiment and draw this picture)

Biology: High School
Biology we started class with a great quiz! Handed in homework. Had a brief discussion of the scientific method and hand washing compared to what is found in Numbers 19. The rest of the time in class we focused on introducing the microscope. We completed two labs to familiarize ourselves with the function of a microscope. I have a slide that has the entire Bible. The students really enjoyed finding their favorite verse on the slide.

YOU NEED A POTATO FOR THURSDAY!!!!

HOMEWORK:
MON. Complete the worksheet handed out in class labeling the parts of a microscope.
(Maddie and Jacob-look up a microscope online and write on a piece of paper the different parts and what they do.)
TUES. Read pgs 129-136(top). Complete Study Guide pg 164 # 1 a-d, 2-8
WED. Read pgs. 136-146(top). Complete Study Guide #9-14. #1 e-q
THURS. Complete Experiment 5.1 Page 138. Please write a sentence for each of the following:
Procedure, Hypothesis, Set-up, Results (probably will need more than one sentence),
Conclusion

11 comments:

  1. a potato for Thursday?

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  2. Do you mean bring a potato for Friday Mrs. Tyler?

    Numberseventeen Winkel

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  3. NO NO NO sorry for the confusion. There is an experiment that you will complete in your home on Thursday and you will need to have a potato on hand!!! All of the other materials you should have on hand. Good LUCK!!
    Mrs. Tyler

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  4. Madeline and I don't have a microscope worksheet.

    -Jacob

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  5. no. We dont......We had to go to the conference...........

    -His sister

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  6. Maddie and Jacob that is why I said look up a microscope online and label the parts. You should easily find a diagram online. Good Luck!
    Mrs. Tyler

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  8. do we have to draw the experiment for 2.1 2.2etc. or pick just one?

    Tom

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  9. for some reason I don't have a microscope worksheet either... can i do the same thing as Maddie and Jacob?
    MEg

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  10. i can't figure out page 33 2.3 or 2.4 can you help. by the way, who is that crazy kid who liks sam.

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  11. Meg-Yes you can do the same as Maddie and Jacob

    Tom-I would like you to draw one step from each of the three experiments

    Whoever can not figure out 2.3 or 2.4 we can talk in class tomorrow.

    Thanks for the reminder. Please keep only to science topics or the anonymous posting will be taken off. See you all tomorrow.
    Mrs. Tyler

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