Ms. Roth

Friday, September 30th

REMINDER:  Chapter 3 test on Tuesday, October 4th

Classwork:

• Video review for Chapter 3 - Chemistry Basics: Matter
• We answered questions and reviewed for the test on Tues.

Homework:

• Study for the test on Tuesday
• Be sure to have specific question available for review on Monday.

Have an AWESOME weekend!

Mrs. Roth :)

Thursday, September 29th

ATTENTION:  Chapter 3 test on Tuesday, October 4th! :)

Download States of Matter Jeopardy

Download Properties of matter jeopardy

DAILY AGENDA FOR 9/29/2011:

•     Discussed student directed questions on Chapter 3
•     Played States of Matter Jeopardy (attached to the blog if you were absent today)

HOMEWORK:

•     Study for test on Tuesday!

Have a great afternoon! :)

 

 

    

    

Thursday, September 28th

ATTENTION:  We decided to move the Chapter 3 test to Tuesday, October 4th! :)

DAILY AGENDA FOR 9/28/2011:

•     Cummulative Quiz on elements 1-42
•     Reviewed for Chapter 3 test
•     Turned in chapter 3 Flashcards

Download States of Matter Jeopardy

Download Properties of matter jeopardy

Classwork:

• Most of today's activities are from the online textbook: http://my.hrw.com
• Use the dropdown menu to select chapter 3. (do this first)
• Then click on the red eActivities tab.
• Concept Map:States of Matter  (right side of page)
• Virtual Investigations: States of Matter (right side of page)
• Visual Concepts: Most of them (left side of page)

Homework

• Study for Test

Have a great afternoon!

Mrs. Roth :)

 

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

Tuesday September 27, 2011

IMPORTANT DATES:

•  Performing Arts Permission Slips Due
•  Element Quiz #1-42 - NEW DATE WED 9/28
• ALL CHAPTER 3 FLASHCARDS ARE DUE ON WED 9/28
• Friday 9/30 - Chapter 3 Test

All classes completed the ice cream lab. Makeup topic: Changes in states of matter

Students asked about the recipe you can find it here Download Ice Cream Recipe from today

HOMEWORK:

Make flashcards for elements #1-42 Download 8th grade element list - Wed

Study for Element Quiz  #1-42- Wed

ALL CHAPTER 3 FLASHCARDS ARE DUE ON WEDNESDAY - 9/28

Have a great afternoon!

Mrs. Roth

Friday, September 16th, 2011

REMINDERS:  Please turn in performing arts envelopes by 9/21/2011!!!

REMINDERS:

 Make-up:  Tuesday September 20th at 8:45 in my classroom

• 1.  The Chapter 3 Test will be on September 30th.
• 2.  Quiz over elements 1-15 September 20th
•     elements 16-30 September 23rd
•     elements 1-42 September 28th
• 3.  Last call for those buying a CRCT workbook.  Must turn the money in by Monday, September 19th.

DAILY AGENDA FOR 9/16/11:

•     Ch 2 Directed Reading Quiz
•     Received 8th grade element list and discussed (make flashcards)
•     Discussed Ch 3.1 and took notes through Solids (make Flashcards)

Download STANDARDS BASED STUDY GUIDE FOR CHAPTER 3

Download EIGHTH GRADE ELEMENT LIST

Download Directed reading ch 3

Download States of Matter

Have a great weekend!

 

Friday, September 9th, 2011

REMINDERS:

Monday 9/12 - CRCT Workbook money is due

Tuesday 9/13 - Rachel's Challenge Anti-bullying kickoff

Thursday 9/15 - Chapter 2 test

DAILY AGENDA FOR 9/9/11:

•     Discussed 2.3 - preparation for the lab on Monday
•     Checked Density Logic Puzzle
•     Checked Physical/Chemical Properties W.S.

HOMEWORK:

    ALL FLASHCARDS SHOULD BE COMPLETE!!! - They will be taken up on Monday - NO EXCUSES AND NO EXCEPTIONS!

    Chapter 2.1 Directed Reading ONLY is also due on Monday!  If you did not complete in class, please finish by Monday.

UPCOMING:  White Before Your Eyes Lab - Monday, September 12th

Have an awesome weekend!!!

GO TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS!!! :)

 

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

REMINDERS:

• CRCT workbook money is due in by Monday, September 12th.  The cost is $11.65 and can be paid by cash or check made out to Dickerson.  See me if you need a payment envelope.
• September 15th is the date for the Chapter 2 Test.

DAILY AGENDA FOR 9/8/2011:

•     We completed the Measuring Properties of Matter Lab. 
•     If you were absent check your  road to success handout #9 on how to complete a lab makeup.  Your topic is: Properties of matter: Mass, Volume, Density.
•     Completed the 2.3 notes

HOMEWORK:

•     Flashcards for section 2.3
•     Physical/Chemical Properties W.S. (both sides) using your textbook and notes from class - This is not an optional assignment!  It is required so that you will be prepared for the White Before Your Eyes Lab on Monday.

Have a great afternoon!

 

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

REMINDER:  SCHOOL PICTURES ON THURSDAY

•  CRCT workbook money is due in by Friday, September 9th.  The cost is $11.65 and can be paid by cash or check (made out to Dickerson). 
•  Download CRCT workbook letter
•  Chapter 2 Test is on September 15th.

DAILY AGENDA FOR 9/6/2011

•     Discussed and Checked the Density Problems from Friday
•     Discussed and took notes on Chapter 2.2 - worked on flashcards

HOMEWORK:

• 2.2 Flashcards
• Download DENSITY LOGIC PUZZLE

Have a great afternoon! :)

Friday, September 2nd, 2011

DAILY AGENDA FOR 9/2/11:

•     Gravity and Mass Lab/Relationship between Gravity and Mass
•     Math Focus Questions on page 40 and 42 - turned in and checked for accuracy
•     Density Problems - Discussed density and applied density formula (#4) in notebook

REMINDERS:

•     Turned in chapter 1 notebook today for 1st notebook check

UPCOMING:

•     School Pictures September 8th
•     Chapter 2 Test on Matter - Thursday, September 15, 2011

Have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend!