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 8th Grade Science 09-10
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Homework for Weeks of 5-14 to 5-18

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5-14: Draft conclusion paragraph for 8-11-10B "How does surface area affect the cooling of boiling water at room                                temperature." through Explanation section.
5-15: Revise Intro., Data, & Conclusion sections based on classroom discussion. Have any questions ready for class. Come                        prepared to work in garden.
5-16: Study class notes. Learn forms & functions. Final Lab Report 8-11-10B due Monday, 5-21. Come prepared to work in                  garden.
5-17: Quiz on class notes on Friday
5-11: Read in packet. Study notes.


Reminders:      8-11-10B Final Lab Report due Monday, May 21.
                        May Current Event due May 30th (article due 5-18)
                                Topic: Gardening or Human Reproduction & Sex Education
                        




Homework for Weeks of 5-7 to 5-11

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5-7: 8X- Intro paragraph on "How does surface area affect the cooling of boiling water at room temperature."
        8Y - Read in Sex Ed packet to P. 22

5-8: 8X - Read in Sex Ed packet to P. 22
5-9: Have parents read Garden Help notice
5-10: Data Analysis, Lab 8-11-10B. Calculate 4-minute interval rates for both treatments for Monday, May 14th.
5-11: Data analysis do Monday.


Reminders:  May Current Event due May 30th (article due 5-18)
                                Topic: Gardening or Human Reproduction & Sex Education
                        



Homework for Weeks of 4-30 to 5-4

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5-2: Spend 30 minutes exploring this site <http://www.umasspermaculture.com/>. Come to class with one - OH Wow! and one - huh?? I don't understand.


Reminders:  May Current Event due May 30th (article due 5-18)
                                Topic: Gardening or Human Reproduction & Sex Education
                        


Homework for Weeks of 4-2 to 4-6

8Y
4-2: Complete Temperature Packet (expect quiz soon). Complete 8-II-10 lab Packet.
4-3: Draft Conclusion Paragraph through first 3 Bullets. Have electronic version & hard copy
4-4: Revise Conclusion Paragraph through first 3 Bullets and address first two bullets of Summary.
        Have electronic version & hard copy.
4-5: Complete lab report, 8-II-10, due Monday, April 9
4-6: Work on Lab. Read lab 8-II-11


Reminders:  April Current Event due April 30th (article due 4-18)
                                Topic: Global Warming or Gardening
                        Lab 8-II-10 Due April 9 for 8Y
8X
4-2: Read Gardening article.
4-3: Read Lab Packet 8-II-10.
4-4: Complete data calculation 8-II-10
4-5: Complete lab packet.


Reminders:  April Current Event due April 30th (article due 4-18)
                                Topic: Global Warming or Gardening
                        Lab 8-II-10 Due April 13 for 8X

Homework for Weeks of 2-6 to 2-10

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2-6: Study for test
2-7: Study for ionic bond quiz. CE article due
2-8: 8Y - Read JAMA article. 8X - Read Banner Batches
2-9: Read Chap 2 in Chemistry book by Monday 2/13
2-10: Complete Chap 2 for Monday!

Reminders:  Feb Current Event due Feb 29th
                                Topic: Evolution or Global Warming


Homework for Weeks of 1-23 to 1-27

8Y
1-23:Draft a conclusion paragraph (typed on First Class)
1-24 & 25: Final version of Data & Conclusion
1-26: Read JAMA article
1-27: Prep for Socratic Dialogue; Current Event article due Feb 8th

Reminders: Evolution Lab due Thursday, 1-26
                        Feb Current Event due Feb 29th
                                Topic: Evolution or Global Warming

8X
1-23: Finish Finch Data packet (typed)
1-24: Draft a conclusion paragraph (typed on First Class)
1-26: Final version of Data & Conclusion - due Monday
1-27: Feb Current Event article due Feb 8th

Reminders: Evolution Lab due Monday, 1-30
                        Feb Current Event due Feb 29th
                                Topic: Evolution or Global Warming






Homework for Weeks of 1-3 to 1-13

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1-3: Read Forest Packet; Copy HW into assignment books; Start organizing binders.

1-4: Read Chap 2, Sec 2 in Ecology book

1-5: Organize binders for midterm.

1-6: Study for Midterm
1-9: Study for Midterm
1-10: Study for Midterm

1-12 Review Fish Research
Reminders: Mid-term Wednesday, 1-11 (8X) & Thursday 1-12 (8Y)!!!!


Homework for Week of 12-5 to 12-9

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12-5: Interpreting Graphs - Address the first 3 questions associated with the graph. Type your answers. Do the best that you    are able given what we have discussed in class and what you have done with graphs last year. 30 minutes.
        Science test Wednesday 12-14

12-6: Graph pH values of Garden Soils. Identify Mean, Median, Mode, and Range

12-7: Revise pH graphs. Graph Bunny Study Data.

12-1: Revise Bunny Graph

12-2: Type a paragraph that explains any patterns in the Predator/Prey Data set.

Reminders: Test Wednesday, 12-14!!!!



Homework for Week of 11-28 to 12-2

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11-28: Research a fish for the class tank. Priority is for a community tank that requires relatively low maintenance and low    cost. Must have three sources that are validated. Paragraph must be typed. Due Friday, 12-2.

11-29: C.E. due tomorrow. Continue work on fish research.

11-30: Data analysis

12-1: Data analysis

12-2: TBD

Reminders: C.E. due this Wednesday, 11-30!



ALERT: LEAF PROJECT DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MONDAY 11-7
        Please spread the word!!!

Homework for Week of 11-1 to 11-5

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11-1: Parent Conferences; Work on Leaf Project. Read through class notes.

11-2: Study for test on Habitats (butterfly & plants) and soils.

11-3: Leaf Project Due tomorrow!!!!!

11-4: Reading in Soil booklet




Homework for Week of 10-3 to 10-7

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10-3: Final Dichotomous Key Due - Bug Key!

10-4: No HW

10-5: For Monday - Sense of the Season in your journal; 30 minutes of written & drawn observations at your home; should fill    2 pages. Inlude: date; location; time; weather; Sunrise & sunset; phase of the moon. Think about colors, sounds, and    trees & leaves!

        For Friday; Quiz on leaf characteristics and tree identifications. Practice with your tree guides!!!




Homework for Week of 9-26 to 9-30

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 9-26: Quiz on Chapter 1, Sec 1 & 2 class notes.

 9-27: Find the habitat requirements of one species of local butterfly. Use two sources and cite them. Do not print info                        directly from a web site nor copy a book page. Read the information and glean the information that you need.