Ms. Hynes

January Class Info

Parents we are in need of a few supplies if you can spare them:

• quart/sandwich sized ziploc bags
• tissues

As always thank you for your generosity

• Ladies are you interested in engineering?
  • Download IAG Flyer 2012
  • Feb 18, 2012 from 10 AM - 2 PM
  • At GA Tech; Cost $10
  • Register at
    • www.coe.gatech.edu/content/ introduce-girl-engineering

Parents please note starting 10/10/11 extra help will be by appointment only. I will happily come in to help students preferrably before school but they must let me know they are coming so I can put their name on a list of students I will pick up in the am. I will still offer a review session before a test as needed.

The website for the online textbook is:

http://my.hrw.com

• username: dickerson8th
• password: raiders

When you log on you will need to scroll to the bottom of the page to find the science book.

Friday January 27, 2012

IMPORTANT DATES: 

• Thurs Jan 26 - Chapter 5 TEST
• Tues Jan 31 - Chapter 5 MAKEUP test; 8:10 AM w. Mrs. Roth

Extra Help:

• By appt. Please contact me the day before you want to come for help. 

Helpful Resources:

 

Classwork: 

• Classes took a chapter 6 pretest
• They got a chapter 6 standards based study guide. Download Standards Based Study Guide for Chapter 6 
• We discussed notes on Chapter 6 Section 1 up through the topic of free fall

HOMEWORK

• Complete the Math Focus on p 151 #1-4 - Due Mon
• Read all of Chapter 6 section 1 and take notes on anything we did not discuss in class. - due Mon
• Read and take notes on Chapter 6 Section 2 - Due Mon

Thursday January 26, 2012

IMPORTANT DATES: 

• Thurs Jan 26 - Chapter 5 TEST
• Tues Jan 31 - Chapter 5 MAKEUP test; 8:10 AM w. Mrs. Roth

Extra Help:

• By appt. Please contact me the day before you want to come for help. 

Helpful Resources:

 

Classwork: 

• All classes took the chapter 5 test today. 
  • If you were absent and did not take the test today the makeup test is Tues Jan 31 w/ Mrs. Roth at 8:10 am. 

HOMEWORK

• Enjoy a rare night off.

Wednesday January 25, 2012

IMPORTANT DATES: 

• Thurs Jan 26 - Chapter 5 TEST

Extra Help:

• By appt. Please contact me the day before you want to come for help. 
• I will hold a test review session Thursday morning.

Helpful Resources:

Also I have included links to useful online resources:

• Download Math Review Sheet
  • Download Math review answers
• Download Speed and Acceleration Practice
• The online textbook http://my.hrw.com; Each student has a login and password.
  • I highly recommend the eActivity tab
    • Visual Concepts (right hand side) will help students review key concepts and vocabulary
    • Sample Problems (Middle of left side) will walk students through typical math problems seen in this chapter (Note there are 2 tabs once you click on this: See how its done and then do it yourself.
    • Virtual Investigation (lower left side) will have students do an online "lab" and review/practice math skills.
• http://www.physicsclassroom.com/  This is a high school level physics tutorial. However we cover about 75-80% of the same material.  The great thing is after reviewing a concept they have questions at the bottom of the page to check for understanding.  And then you can check your answer!
• Click on The Physics Classroom Tutorials
• Then Click on 1-D Kinematics 
  • There are tutorials as well as multimedia videos (animations mostly)
    • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/kinema/acceln.cfm
    • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/index.cfm#kinema
• I recommend looking through the information on 1-D kinematics. http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/
  • Lesson 1 : Describing Motion with Words
    • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/U1L1d.cfm
    • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/U1L1e.cfm
  • Lesson 2 : Describing Motion with Diagrams
    • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/U1L2b.cfm
    • You can skip the vector diagram review.
  • Lesson 3 : Describing Motion with Position vs. Time Graphs (we called these distance vs time graphs in class)
    • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/U1L3a.cfm
    • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/U1L3b.cfm
    • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/U1L3c.cfm
  • Lesson 4 : Describing Motion with Velocity vs. Time Graphs
    • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/u1l4a.cfm

Classwork: 

• All Classes:
  • We got back our flashcards on gravity,
  • We reviewed for the test
  • We turned got back our study guides and corrected them.

HOMEWORK

• Study for test

Tuesday January 24, 2012

IMPORTANT DATES: 

• Thurs Jan 26 - Chapter 5 TEST

Extra Help:

• By appt. Please contact me the day before you want to come for help. 
• I will hold a test review session Thursday morning.

Helpful Resources:

Also I have included links to useful online resources:

• Download Math Review Sheet
  • I will upload an answer key to this document tomorrow.
• The online textbook http://my.hrw.com; Each student has a login and password.
  • I highly recommend the eActivity tab
    • Visual Concepts (right hand side) will help students review key concepts and vocabulary
    • Sample Problems (Middle of left side) will walk students through typical math problems seen in this chapter (Note there are 2 tabs once you click on this: See how its done and then do it yourself.
    • Virtual Investigation (lower left side) will have students do an online "lab" and review/practice math skills.
• http://www.physicsclassroom.com/  This is a high school level physics tutorial. However we cover about 75-80% of the same material.  The great thing is after reviewing a concept they have questions at the bottom of the page to check for understanding.  And then you can check your answer!
• Click on The Physics Classroom Tutorials
• Then Click on 1-D Kinematics 
  • There are tutorials as well as multimedia videos (animations mostly)
    • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/kinema/acceln.cfm
    • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/index.cfm#kinema
• I recommend looking through the information on 1-D kinematics. http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/
  • Lesson 1 : Describing Motion with Words
    • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/U1L1d.cfm
    • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/U1L1e.cfm
  • Lesson 2 : Describing Motion with Diagrams
    • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/U1L2b.cfm
    • You can skip the vector diagram review.
  • Lesson 3 : Describing Motion with Position vs. Time Graphs (we called these distance vs time graphs in class)
    • EVERYTHING HERE IS IMPORTANT
  • Lesson 4 : Describing Motion with Velocity vs. Time Graphs
    • You can skip letter e: determining area on a velocity vs. time graph.

Classwork: 

• All Classes:
  • We turned in our flashcards for Chapter 5 Section 4: Gravity
  • We turned in our chapter 5 study guides.
  • We completed a warm-up reviewing the speed and acceleration problems. Download Speed and Acceleration Practice
  • We completed practice problems on net force, weight and ticker tape diagrams.

HOMEWORK

• Period 3 & 6 be sure to complete the 2nd handout from class.
• Study for test

Monday January 23, 2012

IMPORTANT DATES: 

• Thurs Jan 26 - Chapter 5 TEST

Extra Help:

• By appt. Please contact me the day before you want to come for help. 

Helpful Resources:

Also I have included links to useful online resources:

• The online textbook http://my.hrw.com; Each student has a login and password.
  • I highly recommend the eActivity tab
    • Visual Concepts (right hand side) will help students review key concepts and vocabulary
    • Sample Problems (Middle of left side) will walk students through typical math problems seen in this chapter (Note there are 2 tabs once you click on this: See how its done and then do it yourself.
    • Virtual Investigation (lower left side) will have students do an online "lab" and review/practice math skills.
• http://www.physicsclassroom.com/  This is a high school level physics tutorial. However we cover about 75-80% of the same material.  The great thing is after reviewing a concept they have questions at the bottom of the page to check for understanding.  And then you can check your answer!
• Click on The Physics Classroom Tutorials
• Then Click on 1-D Kinematics 
  • There are tutorials as well as multimedia videos (animations mostly)
    • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/kinema/acceln.cfm
    • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/index.cfm#kinema
• I recommend looking through the information on 1-D kinematics. http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/
  • Lesson 1 : Describing Motion with Words
    • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/U1L1d.cfm
    • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/U1L1e.cfm
  • Lesson 2 : Describing Motion with Diagrams
    • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/U1L2b.cfm
    • You can skip the vector diagram review.
  • Lesson 3 : Describing Motion with Position vs. Time Graphs (we called these distance vs time graphs in class)
    • EVERYTHING HERE IS IMPORTANT
  • Lesson 4 : Describing Motion with Velocity vs. Time Graphs
    • You can skip letter e: determining area on a velocity vs. time graph.

Classwork: 

• All Classes:
  • We turned in our flashcards for Chapter 5 Section 3: Friction
  • We completed a warm-up reviewing the 2 types of graphs.
  • We discussed notes on gravity.
  • We worked on a reinforcement worksheet comparing weight and mass. Download Mass v weight

HOMEWORK

• Finish reinforcement worksheet on mass v weight - Tom
• Complete flashcards on Chapter 5 Section 4: Gravity - Tom
• Chp 5 review sheet  Download CHAPTER 5 STUDY QUESTIONS due Tom
• Study for test

Friday January 20, 2012

IMPORTANT DATES: 

• Thurs Jan 19 Moved to Tues Jan 24- Notebook Check
• Fri Jan 20 - Crazy Sock Day for Relay for Life
• Thurs Jan 26 - Chapter 5 TEST

Extra Help:

• By appt. Please contact me the day before you want to come for help. 

Helpful Resources:

Also I have included links to useful online resources:

• The online textbook http://my.hrw.com; Each student has a login and password.
  • I highly recommend the eActivity tab
    • Visual Concepts (right hand side) will help students review key concepts and vocabulary
    • Sample Problems (Middle of left side) will walk students through typical math problems seen in this chapter (Note there are 2 tabs once you click on this: See how its done and then do it yourself.
    • Virtual Investigation (lower left side) will have students do an online "lab" and review/practice math skills.
• http://www.physicsclassroom.com/  This is a high school level physics tutorial. However we cover about 75-80% of the same material.  The great thing is after reviewing a concept they have questions at the bottom of the page to check for understanding.  And then you can check your answer!
• Click on The Physics Classroom Tutorials
• Then Click on 1-D Kinematics 
  • There are tutorials as well as multimedia videos (animations mostly)
    • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/kinema/acceln.cfm
    • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/index.cfm#kinema
• I recommend looking through the information on 1-D kinematics. http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/
  • Lesson 1 : Describing Motion with Words
    • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/U1L1d.cfm
    • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/U1L1e.cfm
  • Lesson 2 : Describing Motion with Diagrams
    • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/U1L2b.cfm
    • You can skip the vector diagram review.
  • Lesson 3 : Describing Motion with Position vs. Time Graphs (we called these distance vs time graphs in class)
    • EVERYTHING HERE IS IMPORTANT
  • Lesson 4 : Describing Motion with Velocity vs. Time Graphs
    • You can skip letter e: determining area on a velocity vs. time graph.

Classwork: 

• All Classes:
  • We turned in our flashcards for Chapter 5 Section 2: Forces
  • We worked on a review sheet for the Chapter 5 TEST on Thursday. Download CHAPTER 5 STUDY QUESTIONS

HOMEWORK

• Read and take notes on chapter 5 section 4: Gravity - Mon
• Complete flashcards on Chapter 5 Section 3: Friction - Mon
• Chp 5 review sheet due Tues.

Thursday January 19, 2012

IMPORTANT DATES: 

• Wed Jan 18 - 8th grade writing test
• Thurs Jan 19 - Notebook Check
• Fri Jan 20 - Crazy Sock Day for Relay for Life
• Thurs Jan 26 - Chapter 5 TEST

Extra Help:

• By appt. Please contact me the day before you want to come for help. 

Helpful Resources:

Also I have included links to useful online resources:

• The online textbook http://my.hrw.com; Each student has a login and password.
  • I highly recommend the eActivity tab
    • Visual Concepts (right hand side) will help students review key concepts and vocabulary
    • Sample Problems (Middle of left side) will walk students through typical math problems seen in this chapter (Note there are 2 tabs once you click on this: See how its done and then do it yourself.
    • Virtual Investigation (lower left side) will have students do an online "lab" and review/practice math skills.
• http://www.physicsclassroom.com/  This is a high school level physics tutorial. However we cover about 75-80% of the same material.  The great thing is after reviewing a concept they have questions at the bottom of the page to check for understanding.  And then you can check your answer!
• Click on The Physics Classroom Tutorials
• Then Click on 1-D Kinematics 
• • There are tutorials as well as multimedia videos (animations mostly)
    • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/kinema/acceln.cfm
    • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/index.cfm#kinema
  • I recommend looking through the information on 1-D kinematics. http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/
    • Lesson 1 : Describing Motion with Words
      • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/U1L1d.cfm
      • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/U1L1e.cfm
    • Lesson 2 : Describing Motion with Diagrams
      • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/U1L2b.cfm
      • You can skip the vector diagram review.
    • Lesson 3 : Describing Motion with Position vs. Time Graphs (we called these distance vs time graphs in class)
      • EVERYTHING HERE IS IMPORTANT
    • Lesson 4 : Describing Motion with Velocity vs. Time Graphs
      • You can skip letter e: determining area on a velocity vs. time graph.

Classwork: 

• All Classes:
  • We got a warmup worksheet with a chart to help us with word problems. Download Helpful Hints for doing word problems
    • Had the 5.3 Friction notes checked
    • Corrected the Balanced and Unbalanced/Force Diagram Worksheet
    • Corrected the Get ready, get set/Accelerate practice problems.
  • We went over the notes on friction.

HOMEWORK

• Complete both sides of the warm-up handout - Tom
• Complete flashcards on Chapter 5 Section 2: Balanced & Unbalanced Forces - Tom
• Read and take notes on chapter 5 section 4: Gravity - Mon
• Complete flashcards on Chapter 5 Section 3: Friction - Mon

Wednesday January 18, 2012

IMPORTANT DATES: 

• Wed Jan 18 - 8th grade writing test
• Thurs Jan 19 - Notebook Check
• Fri Jan 20 - Crazy Sock Day for Relay for Life
• Thurs Jan 26 - Chapter 5 TEST

Extra Help:

• By appt. Please contact me the day before you want to come for help. 

Helpful Resources:

Also I have included links to useful online resources:

• The online textbook http://my.hrw.com; Each student has a login and password.
  • I highly recommend the eActivity tab
    • Visual Concepts (right hand side) will help students review key concepts and vocabulary
    • Sample Problems (Middle of left side) will walk students through typical math problems seen in this chapter (Note there are 2 tabs once you click on this: See how its done and then do it yourself.
    • Virtual Investigation (lower left side) will have students do an online "lab" and review/practice math skills.
• http://www.physicsclassroom.com/  This is a high school level physics tutorial. However we cover about 75-80% of the same material.  The great thing is after reviewing a concept they have questions at the bottom of the page to check for understanding.  And then you can check your answer!
• Click on The Physics Classroom Tutorials
• Then Click on 1-D Kinematics 
• • There are tutorials as well as multimedia videos (animations mostly)
    • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/kinema/acceln.cfm
    • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/index.cfm#kinema
  • I recommend looking through the information on 1-D kinematics. http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/
    • Lesson 1 : Describing Motion with Words
      • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/U1L1d.cfm
      • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/U1L1e.cfm
    • Lesson 2 : Describing Motion with Diagrams
      • http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/U1L2b.cfm
      • You can skip the vector diagram review.
    • Lesson 3 : Describing Motion with Position vs. Time Graphs (we called these distance vs time graphs in class)
      • EVERYTHING HERE IS IMPORTANT
    • Lesson 4 : Describing Motion with Velocity vs. Time Graphs
      • You can skip letter e: determining area on a velocity vs. time graph.

Classwork: 

• All Classes:
  • Took the writing test in the am
  • Watched the Rosa Parks story in the pm

HOMEWORK

• Complete both sides of the warm-up handout - Thurs
• Complere both sides of the balanced/unbalanced forces handout - Thurs
• Read and take notes on chapter 5 section 3: Friction - Thurs
• COmplete flashcards on Chapter 5 Section 2: Balanced & Unbalanced Forces - Fri

Tuesday January 17, 2012

IMPORTANT DATES: 

• Wed Jan 18 - 8th grade writing test
• Thurs Jan 19 - Notebook Check
• Fri Jan 20 - Crazy Sock Day for Relay for Life
• Thurs Jan 26 - Chapter 5 TEST

Extra Help:

• By appt. Please contact me the day before you want to come for help. 

Helpful Resources:

Classwork: 

• All Classes:
  • Turned in
    • Chapter 5 Sect 1 Flashcards
    • Average Speed in a Pinewood Derby/Velocity, Distance & Time Practice
  • Got a warm-up handout for more practice problems on acceleration Download Get ready get set accelerate & acc prob. We corrected the front side together in class.
  • Discussed Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
  • Got a handout to practice Balanced and Unbalanced Forces Download Force diagrams & balanced and unbalanced forces

HOMEWORK

• Complete both sides of the warm-up handout - Thurs
• Complere both sides of the balanced/unbalanced forces handout - Thurs
• Read and take notes on chapter 5 section 3: Friction - Thurs
• COmplete flashcards on Chapter 5 Section 2: Balanced & Unbalanced Forces - Fri

Friday January 13, 2012

IMPORTANT DATES: 

• Wed Jan 18 - 8th grade writing test
• Fri Jan 20 - Crazy Sock Day for Relay for Life
• Thurs Jan 26 - Chapter 5 TEST

Extra Help:

• By appt. Please contact me the day before you want to come for help. 

Helpful Resources:

Classwork: 

• All Classes:
  • Turned in the determining speed & velocity/problems w trains handout
  • Got a warm-up handout for more practice problems on speed/dist/time Download Pinewood derby & vel dist time pract
  • Discussed acceleration
  • Got a handout to practice calculating acceleration. Download Accel calc & graph speed v time
  • Time was provided in class to work on these problems with teacher direction if needed.

HOMEWORK

• Complete both sides of BOTH handouts from class- due tues
• Create flashcards for ALL of chapter 5 sect 1 (We covered this Wed/Thurs/Fri) - Due tues
• Read and take notes on chapter 5 section 2: balanced and unbalanced forces.