We did two different activities today to see how heat moves in heat convection and heat conduction. With heat convection, we cut a spiral out of a paper plate and were able to see how the rising hot air made it move. Here is a link for more detail htmlscience-mattersblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/convection-spirals-over-lightbulb.html. Our heat conduction activity was what we did with balloons outside. We were able to see how water is a great heat conductor and can absorb a lot of heat, making it so a balloon would not pop when held over a flame! Here is a link for more information on that. www.pinterest.com/pin/80079699604825257/57/
Homework: We started this in class so students should have a good idea on what they are to do but we are making a flipbook of sorts with the three ways that heat can move. Below you will find pictures of what the flipbook should look like.
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We started class by reviewing x-rays and then, because there aren't a lot of activities in which we can experiment with x-rays, we went ahead and started the next lesson on heat. We learned about thermodynamics and focused on the first and second laws of thermodynamics. After some further explanations, students worked on their own to complete the review it and create vocabulary flashcards including "thermodynamics" which was not an official vocabulary term but is now :) We went over the review it and then class was over!
Homework: Study vocab terms!!! We started off class by checking the homework and then going over the test. We then started talking about Lesson 23 (X-Rays). We read the chapter and discussed the topics more as we read. Students then completed the "Review It" and filled out a vocabulary flashcard and did the word search at the end of the lesson. After the students completed their work, we went over the answers as a class and talked about how each word from the word search related to x-rays. Students then shared some of their x-ray stories before class ended :)
Homework: Make sure to bring your textbook on Monday! Depending on the kinds of activities I can find on x-rays (I haven't been able to find many...) we might be starting the next lesson on Monday instead of Wednesday. Today we took our test over lessons 20-22. I graded the tests and then passed them back out and asked that the students make corrections. They had about 10-15 minutes to get started on corrections.
Homework: Finish making corrections on your test. Make sure that you do NOT erase the incorrect answer, rather use a different color (pencil, marker) to write the correct answer next to it AND make sure you write the page from your book where you found the answer. If you do not include the page number from the book, you will not be following the directions and you will not receive credit. I can't believe it's February already!
Today was our big review day for our IN CLASS test on Monday. We started by having the students read the summaries they wrote for the three lessons to the people at their table. They were able to see what each student felt was important from the lesson and really review the material. We then played a game with their vocabulary flashcards and we ended class by playing "Will the Winners Lose?" which went over the material they will find on their test. Homework: Study and complete any missing assignments. ALSO if you feel your student would do better taking their test at home, please let me know--I am happy to accommodate! Just send me an email and I will send you the test in reply along with directions. They would need to bring the completed test with them to class on Monday. We put to practice the various things we learned about color and light. We started by doing an activity where students placed colored plastic in front of a flashlight to see how the light starts off white (all the colors present) and then passes through the plastic and then turns into the color of the plastic. We talked about why this happens (color wave absorption and wave reflection) and then we tried to mix the different colors of light to make new colors. It was a really cool activity on paper (and at my house) but it didn't end up working in the classroom but the concepts were still discussed. We then talked about light's 4 characteristics: reflect, absorb, transmit and scatter. We did an activity where I had them guess how the light from a flashlight would react in a given situation (shine a flashlight on a white plastic binder). We then did what the situation described and students recorded how the light reacted and saw if their guess was correct.
At the end of the class, students should have been able to say what the 4 characteristics of light are and be able to discuss how we see color. Homework: Write a summary (a paragraph of 5-7 sentences) about each chapter (3 of them). You your own words (don’t copy sentences out of the book!) You can write or type. Our test will be in class on Monday unless accommodations need to be made for the student to take it at home and bring it to class on Monday already completed. We started class by reviewing the activities that the students did at the various stations on radio waves. At the end of class, I gave the students back their answer sheets that they made that went along with the stations. Students received points based on completion and accuracy. After reviewing radio waves, we started reading the lesson on light and color (lesson 21). We stopped at times to further explain material that we read and answer questions. When we were done reading, students worked on the "Review It" and created vocabulary flashcards for the vocabulary words from the lesson. We ended class by reviewing the material we just read.
Homework: You have now read everything that will be on your test! Study by memorizing your vocabulary terms and by rereading material. We will do an activity/experiment with light and color on Monday, have a review day on Wednesday and have our test the following Monday. Also, if you have any magazines that my science 1 students can use and cut up, PLEASE bring them to class on Monday. Thanks! Today we broke up into groups of 5 and worked on 4 different stations, each going over something related to radio waves. One station had a radio in which students needed to practice tuning into a specific radio frequency in order to find a specific radio station. Another station had students convert FM and AM stations to Hertz. Another had students watch two short video clips on radio waves and the last station had students use a phone app to see their voice converted into waves. Class went by so fast that we were not able to discuss how all those station activities related to our readings so we will do that first thing on Wednesday. Each station had something for the students to write and I had them keep a log of their answers and they will receive points. If students did not complete their tasks, they will be losing points.
Another important thing to note is that we now have 20 students in our class! We started out with just 13 and our class size kept on growing (it won't grow anymore though) :) All that to say that I would greatly appreciate it if you would remind your student to be respectful in class (not talking while someone else is talking, not distracting others, keeping hands to yourself, raising hand, etc.). I will also be reminding them of this in class on Wednesday but it would be helpful if they hear it from you too. Thank you! Homework: We have one more lesson before our test! Please be reviewing the lesson on Electromagnetic Energy and Radio Waves (if you are one of our newer students, you will want to read these chapters at home). ***If you have any magazines you would be willing to donate to the class for an upcoming project, please have your student bring them to class on Wednesday. Our Science 1 class will be cutting pictures out of them. Thank you!*** Today we read lesson 21 in class and did the Review it and vocabulary flashcards for the lesson. We added the word "Hurtz" to our vocabulary list. While reading, we stopped to further explain/give examples of the concepts that were being taught to enhance the understanding of the topic.
Homework: Study...and I mean study :) Please make sure you are reviewing these topics at home so that you are prepared. Vocabulary words up til now should be memorized. If you need to reread a section of your lessons to further understand or help refresh your memory, please do! Today we further explored electromagnetic engery and forcused on how electromagnetic engergy has both electronic and magnetic fields. We did an experiment called "Motor Effect" in which students used a battery, cable, and magnet to see the magnetic field in an the electromagnetic current. We then did the activity in the book to see how electromagnetic energy is all around us.
Homework: Look over the vocabulary terms from this lesson and get ready to start the next one! https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/motor-effect --the website for our experiment! ***If you have any magazines you would be willing to donate to my Science 1 class for an upcoming project, please have your student bring them to class on Wednesday or the following Monday. We will be cutting pictures out of them. Thank you!*** Today we began class by going over our Hot Wheels activity and seeing how many different physics concepts we could identify present in that activity...there were a lot! We then started Unit 5 by reading lesson 20 in class, doing the "Review It" in the book, taking notes and finally we ended class by creating flashcards for the vocabulary in the lesson. I had the students add two additional vocab words: wave cycle and wave length.
Homework: Review the vocabulary! If you were confused by the lesson (which was pretty complecated) I would encourage you to reread the lesson at home. Happy New Year! We had a great start to our second semester in Physics. We got to know two new students, got a new seating chart and then went over the test that we took at the end of the first semester. We then reviewed the concepts of a projectile, trajectory, friction, speed, incline and distance with a fun Hot Wheels activity thanks to Mrs. Williams! Students were divided into 4 groups and were told to create a Hot Wheels track that would cause their Hot Wheels car to become a projectile and fly the greatest distance. Students had to problem solve and work together in this fun activity. If my phone will work correctly, I'll be posting pictures of the activity at the end of this blog post!
Homework: Bring your books on Monday and get ready to start our next unit! We started class by having a few minutes to review for the test. Students then took their Unif 4 test. It took the whole hour for some students to complete their test so we were not able to do anything else after the test. However, I was able to grade and hand back all the tests as the studens left before the end of the day.
Homework: Have a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! Final grades will be sent out by the end of Sunday 12/18 via email. Today was our big review day to help prepare the students for their test on Wednesday over Unit 4.
Homework: Bring a calculator to class! You will need it for the test. Please make sure that you study for your test! Remember, we have a fun activity planned for after we are done taking the test so come prepared so we have time to do it! :) If you feel that your student would do better taking the test at home, PLEASE email me and I will send you the test via email tomorrow (Tuesday) and your student can bring the test with him/her on Wednesday. This test is NOT and open note or open book test. We reinforced our understanding of momentum by doing a few activities in class. First, I had students toss a pencil/pen to each other and then I had them toss a backpack/binder to each other to see how mass affects how much momentum an object has. We also talked about how we see momentum in daily life. Then we set up our own bowling lane and took turns bowling with a softball and hollow to again see how speed and mass work together to create momentum. Students then took a couple minutes to summarize in their own words how what we did relates to momentum. They shared their statements with the people at their table, voted on the best one and then shared that statement with the class. We ended class by reviewing the unit.
Homework: Keep studying for your test on Wednesday, December 14th We briefly reviewed our lesson on projectiles, then we moved onto lesson 19, Momentum. We read the lesson in class while stopping at various times to further explain/get a visual for what we read. Students then worked independtly to finish the "Review It" for the lesson and fill out their last vocabulary flashcard. We then played our flashcard game while reviewing the vocabulary and then I handed out the vocabulary/concept crossword for Unit 4.
Homework: Finish the crossword and start reviewing the material learned in Unit 4. I would recommend studying vocabulary and the review its from each lesson in Unit 4. If there is a concept you've forgotten about, you should probably reread that section. Lost your Crossword? Click here for a new one! Today we talked more about projectiles and trajectory. We reviewed the homework assignment and then we did the activity in the book for lesson 18 where we plotted the trajectory of a tennis ball as it fell off of a table at various speeds. We ended class by going over our findings and then I shared with students if they had any missing assignments. Students will have until the last day of class to turn in their missing work.
Homework: Start studying for your test! Our next test will be on our last day of class (Wednesday the 14th). Because the classroom was a little too warm, we decided to have the first part of class outside! What a beautiful day! Students shared their Newton's Laws homework booklet with each other and the whole class. Then we did an experiment which proved Newton's 3rd Law. We started reading Lesson 18 in class and talked through some of the concepts.
Homework: Finish reading lesson 18 and do the Review It and Vocabulary Flashcards We started class by reviewing the homework and answering questions. Then we read lesson 17 and talked about Newton's Laws of motion. Students then made flipbooks reviewing the laws.
homework: finish lapbook (make sure to write the law and an example of it. If you need to, feel free to look up examples online. Today we went outside and timed how quickly it took for each student to run, jog and walk 50 feet. We worked on finding averages as well as figuring out speed when you know the distance traveled and the time it took to travel that distance. We then reviewed the homework from lesson 16 and started talking about how to find distance traveled when talking about a circle (which is why we need to know a circle's circumference).
Homework: Finish the worksheet on the carousel ride. Make sure you are finding the circumference of each "circle" every rider makes (the radius is given, so just plug in the information you know to the equation!). |
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