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Monday, March 9, 2020

8th science: •start Chapter 1: Stars and Galaxies •read section 1-1 •complete section outline for 1-1 •NO homework Chapter 1 Stars and Galaxies test will be Wednesday, March 18.  Study . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, March 6, 2020

8th science: •read Science World magazine •complete a review sheet for Science World magazine •NO homework   7th science: •read Science World magazine •complete a review . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, March 5, 2020

8th science: •Mrs. Hey, HS counselor, will be visiting the 8th grade classes today to go over HS enrollment.  •NO homework   7th science: •watch "Diatoms" video •NO . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

8th science: •take the Genetics unit test •NO homework   7th science: •take the Combo unit test •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

8th science: •review for Genetics test •answer end of chapter questions •HOMEWORK:  Study for the Genetics test.  Test will be Wednesday, March 4.  Study guide is in Canvas.    . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, March 2, 2020

8th science: •read section 2-4 •complete "How do chromosomes produce proteins?" •NO homework Genetics test has been moved to Wednesday, March 4.  Study guide is in Canvas.  . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, February 27, 2020

8th science: •watch Discovery 1000:  Bill Nye Genetics •No homework Genetics test will be Tuesday, March 3. Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: •begin chapter outline . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

8th science: •finish up the DNA models and questions sheet •NO homework Genetics test will be Tuesday, March 3.  Study guide is in Canvas.     7th science: •read section 3-1 . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

8th science: •start DNA models •NO homework Genetics test will be Tuesday, March 3.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: •read section 2-2 •answer questions . . . read more

Monday, February 24, 2020

All 8th graders will be taking a field trip to C-Tech in Pittsburg in the A.M. In the afternoon, all 8th graders will be participating in the FFA/Ag department career fair. No 8th grade classes will meet for science today! . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, February 21, 2020

8th science: •read section 2-3 •complete a Review & Reinforcement page •NO homework Genetics test will be Tuesday, March 3.  Study guide is in Canvas.   7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, February 20, 2020

8th science: •read section 2-2 •answer section review questions •NO homework Genetics test will be Tuesday, March 3.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

8th science: •watch "Bill Nye-Genetics" video •NO homework Genetics test will be Tuesday, March 3.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: •read section 1-2 . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

8th science: •complete "Solving A Secret Code" activity •NO homework Genetics test will be Tuesday, March 3.  Study guide is in Canvas.   7th science: •start Combo Unit, . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, February 14, 2020

8th science: •read pages 33-38 in the text pages •complete review questions •NO homework Genetics test will be Tuesday, March 3.  Study guide is in Canvas.   7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, February 13, 2020

8th science: •start Genetics unit •read and review section 1-3, review Punnett Squares and Pedigree information •NO homework The Genetics test will be Tuesday, March 3.  Study guide is in Canvas. . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

8th science: •review Science World magazine articles in 1st and 4th periods •Nature Reach visits in 6th and 7th periods •NO homework   7th science: •finish all power point . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

8th science: •Cells test •NO homework   7th science: •finish up power point presentations •review for the Human Body Systems test scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 13.  Study . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, February 10, 2020

8th science: •Nature Reach will be visiting 1st and 4th periods.  •test review day •HOMEWORK:  study for the Cells Unit test scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 11.  Study guide is in Canvas,  . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, February 7, 2020

8th science: •read Science World magazine and answer review questions about the articles •NO homework Cells Unit test will be Tuesday, February 11.  Study guide is in Canvas,    7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, February 6, 2020

8th science: •review for the test •fill in a cell labeling page •NO homework Cells Unit test will be Tuesday, February 11. Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

No school.  Snow day! read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

8th science: •complete cell ID page •NO homework Cells Unit test will be Tuesday, February 11.  Study guide is in Canvas   7th science: •begin work on body system power points, in . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, February 3, 2020

8th science: •complete "Cell's Review Questions" •NO homework Cells Unit test will be Tuesday, February 11.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: •finish . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, January 31, 2020

No school due to teacher in-service day! read more 0 Comments

Thursday, January 30, 2020

8th science: •fill in vocabulary page •review cell ID page •watch a video clip about cells.  •NO homework Ch. 2 Cells test will be Tuesday, Feb. 11.  Study guide is in Canvas.  . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Mrs. Pitts was gone from school today due to a death in the family.    Students reported to Mr. Wescott to work on homework and other assignments.    NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

8th science: •watch "Cells" video clip •complete "Vocabulary Review" page •NO homework Ch. 2 Cells test will be Wednesday, Feb. 5.  Study guide is in Canvas.  Cell . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, January 27, 2020

8th science: •read the last part of section 2-2 •complete a section review outline •NO homework Cell Models are due Thursday, Jan. 30.  Directions were handed out on Friday, Jan. 24.  They are . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, January 24, 2020

8th science: •read section 2-1 and 2-2 •complete section 2-1 and 2-2 outline •NO homework Ch. 2 Cells test will be Wednesday, Feb. 5.  Study guide is in Canvas.  Cell Models are due on . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, January 23, 2020

8th science: •start the Ch. 2 Cells Unit •read section 1-4 to review a few concepts.  •complete a section 1-4 outline •NO homework The Ch. 2 Cells test will be Wednesday, Feb. 5th. . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

8th science: •discuss the differences between characteristics and needs of living things •answer some review questions from this discussion •NO homework Chapter 2: Cells test will be Wednesday, Feb. 5. . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

8th science: •Chapter 3: Plate Tectonics test •NO homework   7th science: •Rotational Lab activity #2. •NO homework Simple Machines test will be Friday Jan. 24.  Study . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, January 20, 2020

8th science: •test review •answer end of the chapter questions, pg. 76-77, multiple choice 1-8, funky T/F 1-6 and concept mastery 1,2,4 and 8. •HOMEWORK:  study for the Chapter 3: Plate . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, January 17, 2020

8th science: •complete "Determining How Fast a Lithospheric Plate Moves" lab activity •NO homework Chapter 3 Plate Tectonics test will be Tuesday, Jan. 21.  Study guide is in Canvas.  . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, January 16, 2020

8th science: •test review day •finish the "Fill In" answer page for the test review •NO homework Chapter 3 Plate Tectonics test will be Tuesday, January 21. Study guide is in Canvas.  . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

8th science: •read section 3-3 •fill in a study guide page for test preparations •watch two video clips about trenches •NO homework Chapter 3 Plate Tectonics test will be Tuesday, Jan. 21. . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

8th science: •read section 3-2 •complete a Review & Reinforcement guide •NO homework Chapter 3: Plate Tectonics test will be Tuesday, January 21.  Study guide is in Canvas.    . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, January 13, 2020

8th science: •begin Chapter 3: Plate Tectonics  •read section 3-1 •complete a vocabulary review sheet •watch National Geographic 101: Continental Drift •NO homework Chapter . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, January 10, 2020

8th science: •take the Chapter 2: Volcanoes and Earthquake test •NO homework   7th science: read "Kinetic and Potential Energy" •complete section outline •NO . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, January 9, 2020

8th science: •Chapter 2 test review •HOMEWORK:  study for the Chapter 2 Volcanoes and Earthquakes test scheduled for Friday, Jan. 10.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

8th science: •watch Eyewitness: Volcanoes •NO homework Chapter 2: Earthquakes and Volcanoes test will be Friday, Jan. 10.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: •read . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

8th science: •finish up Locating An Epicenter lab activity that was started on Monday. •review for the Chapter 2 test coming up on Friday Jan. 10th.  •NO homework Chapter 2 Earthquakes and Volcanoes . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, January 6, 2020

8th science: •"Locating An Epicenter" activity •NO homework Chapter 2: Volcanoes and Earthquakes test will be Friday, Jan. 10.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, December 20, 2019

Half day of school today!   Last Day Schedule  8:00-8:45: 1st hour 8:50-9:30: 2nd hour 9:30 - 11:00 5th hour - Trojan Time Rotations/5th hour               . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, December 19, 2019

8th science: •finish watching video started with the sub on Wednesday •catch up any student with missing assignments •NO homework REMINDER:  The Chapter 2 test, over Volcanoes and Earthquakes will now . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

All students will watch a video with the substitute teacher.    REMINDER: •8th grade Chapter 2 test has been moved to Friday, January 10. •7th grade Chapter 5 test will be Thursday, December 19. . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

SNOW DAY!  No School!!    Due to Star student bowling trips, girls on Monday, boys on Tuesday, the lesson plan will be roughly the same plan for both Monday and Tuesday!    8th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, December 16, 2019

Due to Star student bowling trips, girls on Monday, boys on Tuesday, the lesson plan will be roughly the same plan for both Monday and Tuesday!    8th science: •complete "Locating an Epicenter" . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, December 13, 2019

8th science: •read section 2-3 •watch a short National Geographic video about earthquakes •fill in vocabulary review sheet •NO homework Chapter 2: Volcanoes and Earthquakes test will be . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, December 12, 2019

8th science: •read section 2-2 •complete a R&R review page over section 2-2 •watch 3 minute video "National Geographic Volcano" •NO homework Chapter 2 Volcanoes and Earthquakes . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

8th science: •read section 2-1 •complete section 2-1 outline •NO homework Chapter 2 Volcanoes and Earthquakes test will be Wednesday, December 18.  Study guide is in Canvas.   7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

8th science: •take the Chapter 1: Movement of the Earth's Crust test •NO homework   7th science: •take the Chapter 4: Atoms test •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Monday, December 9, 2019

8th science: •test review game •HOMEWORK:  study for the Chapter 1 Movement of the Earth's Crust test that will be Tuesday, December 10.    Study guide is in Canvas.   7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, December 6, 2019

8th science: •complete "Movement of the Earth's Crust" outline •No homework Chapter 1: Movement of the Earth's Crust test will be Tuesday, December 9th.  Study guide is in Canvas. . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, December 5, 2019

8th science: •watch "Tectonics of the Planet Earth" and "Bill Nye: Plate Tectonics" videos •NO homework Chapter 1 Movement of the Earth's Crust test will be Tuesday, Dec, 10.  Study . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

8th science: •complete "Faults" identification page •fill in review questions and vocabulary •NO homework Chapter 1 Movement of the Earth's Crust test will be Tuesday, December 10. . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

8th science: •read section 1-2 •complete section1-2 review and fault ID page. •NO homework Chapter 1: Movement of the Earth's Crust test will be Tuesday, December 10.  Study guide is . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, December 2, 2019

8th science: •start Dynamic Earth material •Chapter 1: Movement of the Earth's Crust •read section 1-1, complete review and reinforcement guide •NO homework Chapter 1: Movement of the . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

8th science: •complete a sheet of review questions from Science World magazine •NO homework   7th science: •play challenge games from Chapter 3 material •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Monday, November 25, 2019

8th science: •finish Science World that was started on Friday.  •NO homework   7th science: •visit  Chem 4 Kids website •NO homework     read more 0 Comments

Friday, November 22, 2019

8th science: •Science World magazine and review •NO homework   7th science: •take the Chapter 3 Elements, Compounds and Mixtures test •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Thursday, November 21, 2019

8th science: •watch Bill Nye: Electricity video •NO homework   7th science: •test review •HOMEWORK:  Study for the Chapter 3 Elements, Compounds and Mixtures test planned for . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

8th science: •watch Electricity video •NO homework   7th science: •finish section outline questions •review for Chapter 3 test •watch Compounds & Mixtures video . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

8th science: •take Electricity test •NO homework   7th science: •finish section outline •play "Compounds & Mixtures" matching game •review for Chapter 3 . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, November 18, 2019

8th science: •review electricity lab activity and wrap up •prepare for electricity unit test •HOMEWORK:  study for the Electricity test planned for Tuesday, Nov. 19.  Study guide is in Canvas. . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, November 15, 2019

8th science: •complete Science World magazine and review sheet •NO homework Electricity test will be Tuesday, November 19.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: •read . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, November 14, 2019

8th science: •finish up electricity lab activity •review for the electricity test •HOMEWORK:  study for the Electricity test, scheduled for Friday, November 15.  Study guide is in Canvas. . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

8th science: •electricity lab activity in small groups •NO homework Electricity test will be Friday, November 15. Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: •review for chapter 2 . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

8th science: •answer chapter review questions page 194-195, multiple choice 1-10 and true/false 1-10 •NO homework Electricity test is Friday, November 15.  Study guide is in Canvas.    . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, November 11, 2019

Veteran's Day Assembly will start at 10 a.m.   8th science: •first day of electricity lab activity •NO homework Electricity test will be Friday, November 15.  Study guide is in . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, November 8, 2019

8th science: •review series and parallel circuits by doing a section review sheet, to prepare for the electricity lab activity planned for Monday.  •NO homework Electricity test will be Friday, November 15. . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, November 7, 2019

8th science: •watch some electricity safety videos •work on completed review questions •NO homework Electricity test will be Friday, November 15.  Study guide is in Canvas.    . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

8th science: •read sections 10-5, 10-6, 10-7, 10-8, and 10-9 in the text. •complete the review questions. •NO homework Electricity test will be Friday November 15.  Study guide is in Canvas.  . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

8th science: •start the electricity unit •read sections 10-1, 10-2, 10-3 and 10-4 •complete review worksheets for each section •NO homework The Electricity unit test will be Tuesday, November . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, November 1, 2019

8th science: •take the Physics concepts test •NO homework   7th science: •take the Density test •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Thursday, October 31, 2019

8th science: •review for the Physics test planned for Friday, Nov. 1st. •study guides are in Canvas. HOMEWORK:  study for your test   7th science: •review for the Density test . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

8th science: •view physics videos •NO homework Physics test will be Friday, Nov. 1.  Study guide is in Canvas.   7th science: •complete the density lab •NO homework . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

8th science: •complete physics concept maps •NO homework Physics test will be Friday, Nov. 1.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: •begin the density lab activity . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, October 28, 2019

8th science: •start the physics unit by completing concept maps over physics concepts and principals. •NO homework Physics test will be Friday, Nov. 1st.  Study guide is in Canvas.   7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, October 24, 2019

8th science: •take the Chapter 5: Periodic Table test •NO homework   7th science: •begin density calculations •NO homework The Density test will be Friday, Nov. 1, study . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

8th science: •read section 5-4 •complete "Concepts" review sheet •complete a test review •HOMEWORK:  study for the Ch. 5 Periodic Table test scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 24th. . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

8th science: •read section 5-3 and 5-4 from textbook •finish "Color in the Periodic Table" assignment started on Monday. •complete, "Concepts" page •NO homework Chapter 5 . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, October 21, 2019

8th science: •read section 5-2 •complete Element Trading Card •NO homework Chapter 5: Periodic Table test will be Thursday, October. 24.  Study guide is in Canvas    7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, October 18, 2019

8th science: •finish read thru section 5-1 •answer questions 1-4 from page 112. •NO homework •Chapter 5 test will be Thursday, October 24.  Study guide is in Canvas.    . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, October 17, 2019

8th science: •finish up chemistry tests •begin study of the periodic table •read section 5-1 from the text •begin Element Trading Card •NO homework   7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

8th science: •Chemistry lab test part II •NO homework   7th science: •read section 1-3 •complete "What's the Matter?" review sheet •NO homework . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

8th science: •take Part I of the chemistry lab activities test •NO homework   7th science: •read section 1-1 and 1-2 from the Matter unit.  •complete review questions, page . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, October 14, 2019

8th science: •watch a video about Acids and Bases •NO homework   7th science: •watch a video about chemical reactions •NO homework     read more 0 Comments

Friday, October 11, 2019

8th science: •complete lab activity 5.10:  Formation of a Precipitate •NO homework   7th science: •post test over Matter: Solid, Liquid and Gas lab activities •NO homework . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, October 10, 2019

8th science: •due to shortened class periods because of early release Wednesday's we will finish the following lab activities that were started on Wednesday, today! •finish lab activities 5.7-Color Changes . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

8th science: •complete lab activities 5.7-Color Changes with Acids and Bases . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

8th science: •complete lab activity lab 5.6: Change in Temperature-Exothermic Reaction •NO homework   7th science: •complete lab activity #4:  Moving Molecules in a Solid •NO . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, October 7, 2019

8th science: •Complete lab activity 5-4: Change in Temperature--Endothermic Reaction •NO homework   7th science: •complete lab activity #3:  The Ups and Downs of Thermometers . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, October 4, 2019

8th science: •finish watching "Hunting the Elements" video that was started last Thursday.  •NO homework   7th science: •finish watching "Hunting the . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, October 3, 2019

8th science: •complete lab activity 5-3: Exploring Baking Powder. •NO homework   7th science: •complete lab activity #2:  Molecules in Motion •NO homework     read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

8th science: •complete lab activity 5.2 Using Chemical Change to Identify an Unknown •NO homework   7th science: •complete the second part of Lab activity #1. •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

8th science: •we will begin our chemistry unit. •complete lab activity 5.1: Powder Particulars •NO homework   7th science: •we will begin our Matter unit •complete . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, September 30, 2019

All science students had a study hall with different teachers today, due to Mrs. Pitts getting called out of class with a sick child.    We will start lab activities tomorrow, Tuesday!   No homework! . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, September 27, 2019

8th science: •finish video •finish matter review •NO homework   7th science: •finish video •finish matter review •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Thursday, September 26, 2019

8th science: •watch "Hunting the Elements" video •NO homework   7th science: •watch "Hunting the Elements" video •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

8th science: •Matter review •NO homework   7th science: •Matter review •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

8th science: •teacher talking points about science fair write ups •finish all Science magazine review sheets •NO homework   7th science: •teacher talking points about science fair . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, September 23, 2019

8th science: •share day •assignment catch up day •NO homework   7th science: •share day •assignment catch up day •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Friday, September 20, 2019

All classes completed a Science World magazine review page.  •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Thursday, September 19, 2019

  All classes will watch "Chemical Reactions" video today in class to prepare for their next unit over matter and chemisty •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

8th science: •science fair display boards are due today •NO homework   7th science: •science fair display boards are due today •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

8th science: •work on a review sheet for Science World magazine. •NO homework 7th science: •work on a review sheet for Science World magazine.  •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Friday, September 13, 2019

8th science: •work on board. •science fair display boards will be due on Tuesday •NO homework   7th science: •work on display boards •science fair display boards wil be . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, September 12, 2019

8th science: •work on science fair display boards •NO homework   7th science: •Science Fair write ups are due •NO homework Make sure your board is getting to class to work on . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

8th science: •Science Fair Write Ups are due by the end of the class period •make sure you are bringing in a cereal box or equivalent, for your display.  •NO homework   7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

8th science: •last day for trials •time to work on conclusion and going further question •SCIENCE FAIR WRITE UPS ARE DUE Wednesday at the end of class.  •NO homework   7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, September 9, 2019

September 5, 2019

8th science: •today is day #3 of 4 set aside to run trials of their experiments •NO homework They will need a cereal box for their display board.    7th science: •today is day #2 of 4 set aside to . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, September 6, 2019

All students will read Science World magazine and answer a 10 question review paper in class. No homework     read more 0 Comments

Thursday, September 5, 2019

8th science: •day #2 of 4 set aside to run trials of your science fair experiment •NO homework Science Fair Write Ups are due on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019.    7th science: •today . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

8th science: •today is day #1 of 4 days set aside to run trials of their science fair experiments.  •NO homework PLEASE BE BRINGING IN YOUR SUPPLIES to run your trials.   7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

8th science: •materials list and a set of steps is due for the science fair projects. •NO homework Please be bringing your supplies in to run the trials of your experiments.    •7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, August 30, 2019

8th science: •Independent Variable, Dependent Variable, Constants and Control due for their science fair projects. •NO homework Please make sure your list of materials is making it to class for . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, August 29, 2019

8th science: •Problem and Hypothesis due for science fair projects.  •NO homework   7th science: •this day has been set aside for students to research possible science fair topics and . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

8th science: •watch "Beakman and Jax's Science Projects For You" video •NO homework   7th science: •watch "Beakman and Jax's Science Projects For You" video . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

8th science: •this day is set aside for students to research possible science fair topics and chose a partner if they wish. •NO homework   7th science: •finish the pendulum activity . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, August 26, 2019

8th science: •finish reflex activity •NO homework   7th science: •begin class science fair project "The Pendulum" •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Friday, August 23, 2019

8th science: •begin the class science fair project, the Reflex Activity •NO homework   7th science: •read articles from Science World magazine "Scientific Method Special Edition". . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, August 22, 2019

8th science: •finish scientific method power point •review Science World magazine and other resources for science fair projects.  •NO homework   7th science: •finish . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

8th science: •lab safety test retakes •begin discussions about scientific method and science fair procedures.  •NO Homework.  Unless, you didn't pass the lab safety test.  Then you need to . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

August 19, 2019

8th science: •play lab safety rules charades game •take lab safety test •NO homework.   UNLESS you failed your lab safety test, then study the lab sheet for a retake on Wednesday morning.   . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, August 19, 2019

8th science: •review over lab safety •discuss lab equipment found in the lab.  •we will start taking lab safety tests on Tuesday. •HOMEWORK:  study your lab safety rules for Tuesday's . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, August 16, 2019

8th science: •finish up all getting to know you materials •review the answer sheet from the ice cream lab •NO homework   7th science: •finish up all getting to know you materials . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, August 15, 2019

8th science: •lab activity and review sheet •NO homework   7th science: •lab activity and review sheet •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

To all classes....WELCOME BACK!!   All students will need to report to the GMS gym by 8 a.m. for a short meeting with Mr. Pruitt.   Dismiss to first hour.  Class meetings will be:     . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, May 24, 2019

No classes will meet!   7th grade awards will be at 8:30.  6th grade awards will be at 10.  School dismissed at noon.    Have a great summer!   read more 0 Comments

Thursday, May 23, 2019

8th graders will be going to Silver Dollar City 7th grade classes will be covered by other teachers.    NO homework       read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

6th grade track meet will be in the morning.   7th graders will fly their hot air balloons after lunch.   NO homework.  read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

8th science: •career material discussion •internet etiquette discussion •NO homework   7th science: •family pedigree assignments are due •take the Genetics unit test . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, May 20, 2019

8th science: •finish up career unit material •discuss social media etiquette  •NO homework   7th science: •All 7th graders will be on a field trip to Greenbush . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, May 17, 2019

1st period:  finish up career information 2nd period: work on genetics and family pedigree information NO homework     3rd thru 7th periods will not meet due to the Smiles From Jamie benefit dodgeball . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, May 16, 2019

8th science: •work on career boards •career boards are due at the end of each respective class period •NO homework   7th science: •discuss family pedigrees •complete . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

8th science: •continue to work on the career unit display boards •NO homework   7th science: •discuss family traits and pedigrees •complete a "Classroom Traits" activity . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, May 14, 2918

8th science: •work on career display boards •NO Homework Career Boards are due Thursday, May 16.    7th science: •begin Genetics Unit •read text material and start . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, May 13, 2019

8th science: •start putting materials on the career unit display boards.   •Boards will be due Thursday, May 16th.  •NO homework   7th science: •begin genetics unit . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, May 10, 2019

8th science: •students will complete a Science World magazine and review sheet •NO homework   7th science: •finish watching the movie about bird migration •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Thursday, May 9, 2019

8th science: •continue with preparations for the career unit display boards •NO homework   7th science: •patch and repair any problems with the hot air balloons. •NO homework . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

8th science: •going to the computer lab to work on their career unit materials. •NO homework   7th science: •put the bottoms in the hot air balloons •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

8th science: •we will go to the library to utilize the computers to work on the career unit project. •NO homework   7th science: •today we will glue the side panels of the hot air balloons . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, May 6, 2019

8th science: •will be taking the Disability Awareness test •NO homework   7th science: •continue construction of their hot air balloons. •NO homework     read more 0 Comments

Friday, May 3, 2019

8th science: •last day to study physical disabilities.  •today we will use a wheelchair and traverse one of the big doors in the hallway •NO Homework Disability Awareness test will be Monday, May 6. . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, May 2, 2019

8th science: •start physical disabilities information by watching videos about Jessica Parks and Kevin Olson •NO homework Disability Awareness test will be Monday, May 6.  There is no study guide for . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

8th science: •discuss intellectual disabilities (mental retardation) •NO homework Disability Awareness test will be Monday, May 6.  There is no study guide for this material.    7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

8th science: •discuss learning disabilities and complete class activities.  •NO homework Disability Awareness test will be Monday, May 6.  There is no study guide for this test.    . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, April 29, 2019

8th science: •PSU field trip for all 8th graders •NO homework   7th science: •2nd hour to Mrs. Tucker.   •5th hour to Mr. Herlocker NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Friday, April 26, 2019

8th science: •complete a Science World Magazine and review page •NO homework   7th science: •complete a Science World Magazine and review page •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Thursday, April 25, 2019

8th science: •learn about communication and hearing impairments •NO homework Disability Awareness test will be Friday, May 3.  There is no study guide for this material   7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

8th science: •finish up autism awareness material •start communication and hearing impairments •NO homework Disability Awareness test will be Friday May 3.    There is no study guide for this . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

8th science: •continue disability unit by discussing autism.  •NO homework Disability Awareness unit test will be Friday, May 3, 2019    There is no study guide for this unit.    . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, April 22, 2019

8th science: •we will begin our unit over disability awareness. •our first topic will be autism, we will discuss some factual information about autism and watch a short video. •NO homework The Disability . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, April 18, 2019

GMS track athletes will go to Frontenac for track.    8th grade: •watch a space video •NO homework   7th grade: •watch migration video •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

8th science: •take the Chapter 3: The Moon test •NO homework   7th science: •take the Ecology Chapter 1: Interactions Among Living Things test •NO homework     read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

GMS track athletes will go to Chanute   8th science: •test review •HOMEWORK:  prepare for the Chapter 3: The Moon test planned for Wednesday, April 17.  Study guide is in Canvas.    . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, April 15, 2019

GMS track athletes will attend the Columbus track meet.    8th science: •watch a space video •NO homework Chapter 3 The Moon test will be Wednesday, April 17.  Study guide is in . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, April 12, 2019

8th science: •read section 3-4 •complete identification page with section review questions •NO homework Chapter 3 The Moon test will be Wednesday, April 17.  Study guide is in Canvas.   . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, April 11, 2019

GMS Invitational Track Meet starts at 12:30.    8th science: •watch a space video •NO homework   7th science: •read section 1-3 •complete "A Food . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

8th science: •read section 3-3 •complete "Phases of the Moon" •NO homework Chapter 3 The Moon test will be Wednesday, April 17.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

GMS track athletes leave at 10 a.m. 8th science: •watch a space video •NO homework Chapter 3 The Moon test will be Wednesday, April 17.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, April 8, 2019

8th science: •read section 3-2 •answer questions 1-3 on page 119.  •NO homework Chapter 3 The Moon test will be Wednesday, April 17.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, April 5, 2019

We will have an intruder drill in the morning!   8th science: •we will begin Chapter 3: The Moon •read section 3-1 •answer questions 1-5 on page 112. •NO homework Chapter 3: The . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, April 4, 2019

GMS track athletes will be dismissed at 10:45 a.m. for their track meet.  8th science: •watch a space video •NO homework   7th science: •review for the micro/macro test scheduled . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

8th science: •take Chapter 2 test over the Solar System.  Study guide is available in Canvas.  *NO homework   7th science: •watch Eyewitness: Bird •NO homework . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

8th science: •complete the end of the chapter questions. •page 100.  multiple choice 1-8, and funky true/false 1-7 •HOMEWORK:  prepare and study for the Chapter 2 Solar System test, scheduled for . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, April 1, 2019

8th science: •read section 2-4 •complete a review outline for section 2-4 •NO homework Chapter 2 The Solar System test will be Wednesday, April 3.  Study guide is in Canvas.    . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, March 29, 2019

8th science: •finish reading section 2-3 •answer questions 2-6 on page 91.  •NO homework Chapter 2 The Solar System test will be Wednesday, April 3.  Study guide is in Canvas.    . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, March 28, 2019

8th science: •continue reading section 2-3, part 2, pages 73-83 •complete ESS-1 The Solar System review sheet •NO homework Ch.2 The Solar System test will be Wednesday April 3.  Study guide is in . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

8th science: •read section 2-3, part 1 pgs. 64-73 •begin ESS-1 The Solar System review page •NO homework Chapter 2 The Solar System test will be Wednesday, April 3.  Study guide is in Canvas.  . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

8th science: •read section 2-2 •complete outline 2-2 •NO homework Chapter 2 Solar System test will be Wednesday, April 3.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, March 25, 2019

8th science: •begin Chapter 2: The Solar System •read section 2-1 •complete section 2-1 outline •NO homework Chapter 2 The Solar System unit test is planned for Wednesday, April 3.  Study . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, March 22, 2019

8th science: •day 2 of 2 for the Kansas State Science Assessment •NO homework   7th science: •finish discussing micro versus macro invertebrates •finish covering classroom notes . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, March 21, 2019

8th science: •taking the first of two parts, of the Kansas State Science Assessment •NO Homework   7th science: •we will start the Micro/Macro unit material •class discussion, . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

8th science: •Take the Chapter 1 Stars and Galaxies test.  (Test was moved up to Wednesday due to state assessments on Thursday and Friday). •NO homework   7th science: •take the Ch. . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

8th science: •complete end of the chapter review questions •review for Chapter 1 test •NO homework Chapter 1 test will be Thursday, March 21.  Study guide is in Canvas    7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, March 18, 2019

8th science: •read section 1-5 •complete section 1-5 outline •NO homework Chapter 1 Stars and Galaxies test will be Friday, March 22.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, March 8, 2019

Smiles From Jamie fun day!   Movie in auditorium 3 on 3 basketball tournament in the gym   No classes will meet!   Have a great spring break!  read more 0 Comments

Thursday, March 7, 2019

8th science: •read section 1-4 •complete section 1-4 outline •NO homework Chapter 1 Stars and Galaxies test will be Friday, March 22.  Study guide is in Canvas.   7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

8th science: •read section 1-3 •complete section 1-3 outline •NO homework Ch. 1 test over Stars and Galaxies will be Friday, March 22. Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

8th science: •read section 1-2 •complete a section outline •NO homework Chapter 1: Stars and Galaxies test will be Thursday, March 21.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, March 4, 2019

8th science: •start Ch.1 Stars and Galaxies material •read section 1-1 • complete section review questions.  •NO homework Chapter 1 Stars and Galaxies test will be after spring break, . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, March 1, 2019

8th science: •morning classes finished talking about HS enrollment and HS policies and procedures •afternoon classes will not meet due to the GMS talent show. •NO homework   7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, February 28, 2019

8th science: •Q and A time from HS enrollment material •AM classes will also take their Genetics test •NO homework   7th science: •complete lab activity "A Classification System . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

8th science: •Mrs. Hey, the high school counselor, will visit all 8th grade classes today to discuss high school enrollment.  •The parent meeting for HS enrollment will be Monday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the HS . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

8th science: •take the Genetics test •NO homework   7th science: •read section 1-2 •complete "Classifying the States" activity •NO homework     read more 0 Comments

Monday, February 25, 2019

8th science: •test review •start "My College Options" survey for Mr. Bauer.  •HOMEWORK:  Study for the Chapter 2 Genetics test that will be on Tuesday, Feb. 26.  Study guide is in . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, February 22, 2019

8th science: •review for the Chapter 2 Genetics test that wil be Tuesday, Feb 26.  •complete 'practice test'. •NO homework Chapter 2 Genetics test will be Tuesday, Feb. 26.  Study guide . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, February 21, 2019

8th science: •read section 2-4 •complete end of chapter questions •NO homework Genetics test will be Tuesday, February 26.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

8th science: •AM classes will watch Bill Nye: Genetics •PM classes will have a presentation from PSU"s Nature Reach presentation over birds of prey and raptors.  •NO homework   7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

8th science: •finish the DNA models and worksheet review •NO homework Due to snow days, the Genetics test has been moved to Tuesday, Feb. 26.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, February 15, 2019

8th science: •AM classes will watch Bill Nye-Genetics •PM classes will have a Nature Reach presentation from PSU. •NO homework   7th science: •finish the human body systems power . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, February 14, 2019

8th science: •begin construction of a DNA model •NO homework Genetics test will be Friday, February 22.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: •continue with human body . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

8th science: •read section 2-3 •complete the section 2-3 review and reinforcement guide. •NO homework Genetics test will be Friday, Feb. 22. Study guide is in Canvas.    7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

8th science: •read section 2-2 •complete, "Should this dog be called Spot?"  •NO homework Chapter 2 test will be Friday Feb. 22.  Study guide is in Canvas.    . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, February 11, 2019

Hope you enjoyed your four day weekend!  :)    8th science: •review Punnett Square information •complete lab activity "Solving a Secret Code" •NO homework Due to 2 . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

8th science: •AM classes will have PSU Nature Reach presentation over raptors and birds of prey. •PM classes will watch 'Genetics', video.  •NO homework   7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

8th science: •read section 2-1.  •complete the section 2-1 review questions, 1-3 on page. 39. •NO homework   7th science: •catch up day. •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Monday, February 4, 2019

8th science: •begin Genetics unit by re-reading and discussing section 1-3 from last's years materials •complete a Review and Reinforcement concept guide page •NO homework Genetics test will be . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, February 1, 2019

8th science: •begin Genetics unit •read thru section 1-3, complete a review worksheet •introduce pedigrees and Punnett squares •complete "Solving a Hereditary Problem" lab activity . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, January 31, 2019

8th science: •Cell Unit test •NO homework   7th science: •begin Human Body unit with a review over certain body systems •NO homework Human Body test will be Friday, February . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

8th science: •test review for the cell test •HOMEWORK:  study for the cell chapter test planned for Thursday, Jan. 31.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: •Simple . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

8th science: •cell model presentations •review for cell test •NO homework Cells Unit test will be Thursday, Jan. 31.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, January 28, 2019

8th science: •Cell models are due. •students will go to the library to work on printing pieces for their career unit. •NO homework Cell model presentations will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 29. Cells . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, January 25, 2019

No school due to teacher in-service.    read more 0 Comments

Thursday, January 24, 2019

8th science: •fill in review pages for the chapter test over Cells.  (scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 31) •NO homework Cell Models are due Monday, Jan. 28. Cell Unit test will be Thursday, Jan. 31. . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

8th science: •review cell video resources •complete a vocabulary review page •NO homework Cell models are due on Monday, Jan. 28. Cells Unit test will be Thursday, Jan. 31.   Cell model . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

8th science: •finish reading section 2-2 •finish section outlines •NO homework Cell Models are due Monday, Jan. 28. Cells Unit test will be Thursday, Jan. 31.   Cell model directions and . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, January 21, 2019

8th science: •read section 2-1 and the first part of 2-2 •begin section outline •NO homework Cell models are due on Monday, Jan. 28.  Cell test will be Thursday, Jan. 31 Cell model . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, January 18, 2019

All classes will read articles from Science World magazine, discuss, and complete a review worksheet.  NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Thursday, January 17, 2019

8th science: •read section 1-4 as a review •complete a quick section outline •NO Homework Cell Models are due on or before Jan. 28th.  Directions are in Canvas. Cell Unit test will be Thursday, . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

8th science: •we will begin Life Science materials today by discussing the differences in needs of living things and characteristics of living things to kick off the Chapter 2 material about cells. •NO homework . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

8th science: •Chapter 3: Plate Tectonics test •NO homework   7th science: •motion test review day •HOMEWORK:  Study for the Motion test, scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 16. . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, January 14, 2019

8th science: •review for chapter 3 test that is planned for Tuesday, Jan. 15th.  •complete "Determining How Fast a Lithospheric Plate Moves" •HOMEWORK:  study for the chapter 3 test . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, January 11, 2019

8th science: •lab activity "Determining How Fast a Lithospheric Plate Moves" •NO homework Chapter 3 test will be Tuesday, Jan. 15.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, January 10, 2019

8th science: •fill in study guide questions and test review •NO homework Chapter 3 test will be Tuesday, January 15.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: •read . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

8th science: •read section 3-3 •complete a "Fill In" for the test study guide •NO homework Chapter 3 test will be Tuesday, January 15.  Study guide is in Canvas.    . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, January 8, 2019

8th science: •read section 3-2 •complete a review and reinforcement page •NO homework Chapter 3: Plate Tectonics test will be Tuesday, Jan. 15.  Study guide is in Canvas.    . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, January 7, 2019

8th science: •read section 3-1 •watch a 3 minute National Geographic video about continental drift. •complete a vocabulary review page •NO homework Chapter 3: Plate Tectonics test will be . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, January 4, 2018

All classes will: •play a Christmas break review game •in small groups, google a top science story from 2018 to share with the class. •NO homework     read more 0 Comments

Thursday, December 20, 2018

All students will report to their first hour class for approximately 20 minutes.  Then all students will report to the auditorium for a character lesson video from Mrs. Kelso. Once the video is finished, all students will . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

8th science: •"Volcanoes" video •NO homework   7th science: •finish up Science World magazine and review articles •NO homework     read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

8th science: •take the Chapter 2: Earthquakes and Volcanoes test •NO homework   7th science: •Science World magazine and review •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Monday, December 17, 2018

8th science: •review for the Chapter 2 test •HOMEWORK:  study for the Chapter 2: Earthquakes and Volcanoes test.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: •Science World . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, December 14, 2018

8th science: •test review •NO homework Chapter 2: Earthquakes and Volcanoes test will be Tuesday, December 18.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: •discuss the graded . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, December 13, 2018

8th science: •complete activity "Locating an Epicenter" •review for the chapter test if time allows •NO homework Chapter 2 Earthquakes and Volcanoes test will be Tuesday, December 18. . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

8th science: •begin activity "Locating An Epicenter" •NO homework Chapter 2 test will be Tuesday, December 18.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: •chapter 5 . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

8th science: •read section 2-3 •complete a vocabulary review page •review for the chapter 2 test •NO homework Chapter 2 test will be Tuesday, December 18.  Study guide is in Canvas.  . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, December 10, 2018

8th science: •read section 2-2 •complete Review and Reinforcement" guide for section 2-2 •NO homework Chapter 2 test will be Tuesday, December 18.  Study guide is in Canvas.    . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, December 7, 2018

8th science: •read section 2-1 •complete section 2-1 outline NO homework.   Chapter 2: Earthquakes and Volcanoes test will be Tuesday, Dec. 18.  Study guide is in Canvas.    . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, December 6, 2018

8th science: •take the Chapter 1: Movement of the Earth's Crust test •NO homework   7th science: •read section 5-2 •complete activity "The Tale of the Gold Dust Kid" . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

8th science: •play chapter 1 test review game •HOMEWORK:  study for the Chapter 1: Movement of the Earth's Crust test scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 6.  Study guide is in Canvas.    . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

8th science: •chapter vocabulary review page •test review •NO homework Chapter 1 test will be Thursday, Dec. 6.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: •take the . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, December 3, 2018

8th science: •discuss graded chapter outline •review for the chapter 1 test •NO homework Chapter 1 test will be Thursday, Dec. 6.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, November 30, 2018

8th science: •"Movement of the Earth's Crust" activity. •NO homework Chapter 1 test will be Thursday, Dec. 6.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, November 29, 2018

8th science: •watch videos over plate tectonics. •finish up any daily work assignments •NO homework Test over Chapter 1 will be Thursday, Dec. 6.  Study guide is in Canvas.   7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

8th science: •complete a "Faults" labeling page, along with a vocabulary review •NO homework Chapter 1 test will be Thursday, Dec. 6.  Study guide is in Canvas.   7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

8th science: •read section 1-2. •complete section review questions and identification of faults worksheet. •NO homework Chapter 1: Earth's Changing Surface unit test will be Thursday, Dec. 6. . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, November 26, 2018

8th science: •begin Dynamic Earth material •read section 1-1 •complete a review & reinforcement page •NO homework Chapter 1: Movement of the Earth's Crust unit test will be Thursday, . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Smile From Jamie movie will be at 1 p.m.   Morning science classes will discuss graded assignment papers and watch some short video clips on electricity.    NO Homework.  Enjoy your Thanksgiving . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, November 19, 2018

8th science: •take Electricity Unit test •NO homework   7th science: •watch PBS "Elements" video to prep for after break. •NO homework     read more 0 Comments

Friday November 16, 2018

8th science: •wrap up, finish up and review electricity unit and assignments •review for Electricity test.  I moved the test to Monday Nov. 19th.  Any student leaving early for break will need to take . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, November 15, 2018

8th science: •electricity unit lab activity •NO homework Electricity test will be Friday, Nov. 16.  Study guide is in Canvas.   7th science: •play the Geezer matching game.  . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

8th science: •review sections 10-5 and 10-6, series and parallel circuits •review lan activity •NO homework Electricity test will be Friday, Nov. 16.  Study guide is in Canvas   7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

8th science: •read sections 10-5, 10-6, 10-7, 10-8, and 10-9 •complete review question page •NO homework Electricity unit test will be Friday, Nov. 16.  Study guide is in Canvas.   . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, November 12, 2018

8th science: •we will begin a review unit on electricity •we will read text material from the electricity chapter in the textbook to review concepts and vocabulary. •read section 10-1, 10-2, 10-3, and . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, November 9, 2018

ALL 7th and 8th graders will participate in their respective Career Day endeavors in the morning.    Classes that meet after lunch will have discussions pertaining to what they learned during their Career Day . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, November 8, 2018

8th science: •to prepare for Career Day on Friday, students will be allowed class time to visit ACT.org and CareerOneStop.org to research more career opportunities.  •NO homework   7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

8th science: •Physics test •NO homework   7th science: •balancing equations review •test review •HOMEWORK:  study for the Chapter 3 test, scheduled for Thursday, . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

8th science: •physics test review •HOMEWORK:  study for the physics test that will be Wednesday, Nov. 7.  Study guide is in Canvas.   7th science: •watch "Compound VS . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, November. 2, 2018

8th science: •watch short video clips reviewing the physics concepts learned in class this week •NO homework Physics test will be Wednesday, Nov. 7.  Study guide is in Canvas   7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, November 1, 2018

All class will finish Science World magazine and the review assignment NO homework!   read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

8th science: •concept maps over electricity, magnetism, and energy transfer •NO homework Physics Unit test will be Wednesday, Nov. 7.  Study guide is in Canvas.   7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

8th science: •review physics concept with text book pieces, then fill in concept maps. •NO homework Physics test will be Wednesday, Nov. 7.  Study guide is in Canvas   7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, October 29, 2018

All classes will read articles in Science World magazine and complete a review sheet.  •NO Homework   read more 0 Comments

Thursday, October 25, 2018

8th science: •GMS Gazette review •NO homework   7th science: •read section 3-1 and 3-2 •answer section review questions. •NO homework Chapter 3 test will be . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

8th science: •take the Chapter 5/Periodic Table unit test •NO homework   7th science: •Chem4kids website review •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

8th science: •test review game •HOMEWORK:  study for the Chapter 5/Periodic Table test.  Study guide is in Canvas   7th science: •take the Chapter 2 test •NO homework . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday October 22, 2018

8th science: •discuss graded papers •complete "Periodic Table Of Me, Myself, and I" •review for Chapter 5 test that will be Wednesday.  Study guide is in Canvas.  •NO homework . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, October 19, 2018

8th science: •read section 5-3 •answer section 5-3 review questions. •NO homework Chapter 5/Periodic Table test will be Tuesday, Oct. 23.  Study guide is in Canvas.   7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, October 18, 2018

October 17, 2018

8th science: •answer section 5-2 review questions •"Color the Periodic Table" •NO homework Chapter 5/Periodic Table test will be Tuesday, Oct. 23.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

8th science: •read section 5-2 •answer section 5-2 review questions •NO homework Chapter 5 Periodic Table test will be Tuesday, Oct. 23.  Study guide is in Canvas   7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

8th science: •create an Element Trading Card with a pre-selected element, using Pic Collage on the iPad. •NO homework Chapter 5/Periodic Table test will be Tuesday, Oct. 23.  Study guide is in Canvas.  . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, October 15, 2018

8th science: •watch PBS  Nova-"Hunting the Elements video •NO homework Chapter 5 Periodic Table folder has been added to Canvas.  Study guide is in included.   7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, October 12, 2018

8th science: •complete Science World magazine and review sheet •NO homework   7th science: •complete Science World magazine and review sheet •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Thursday, October 11, 2018

8th science: •finish up Career unit discussions •discuss 'animal bullies' for anti-bullying awareness week •NO homework   7th science: •finish 'animal bullies' for . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

8th science: •finish the ACT surveys for the career unit •watch career videos using the Career One Stop website •NO homework   7th science: •take the Density unit test . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

8th science: •introduce the career unit •watch career related videos and fill out a Career Passion worksheet •NO homework   7th science: •review and complete density lab activity . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, October 8, 2018

8th science: •complete Part II of the Chemistry lab activities test •discuss career unit with any time remaining •NO homework   7th science: •complete Density lab activity . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, October 5, 2018

8th science: •chemistry lab activities test part I, activity portion •NO homework   7th science: •review density problems •prepare for density lab activity on Monday •NO . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, October 4, 2018

8th science: •students will take Part I of their chemistry lab activity test •they will be able to use their lab papers on this test. •NO homework   7th science: •begin Density . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

8th science: •review and catch up chemistry lab activities •NO homework Students have been encouraged to keep their lab papers to use on the cumulative test scheduled for Thursday and Friday.   . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

8th science: •complete chemistry lab activity 5.10:  Formation of a precipitate.  •NO homework Students are encouraged to keep their lab papers to use on the cumulative test   7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, October 1, 2018

8th science: •complete chemistry lab activities:     5.7-Color Changes With Acids and Bases     5.8-Neutralizing Acids and Bases     5.9-Comparing the Amount of Acid in Different . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, September 28, 2018

8th science: •Due to Mass band practice at 1 p.m., all 8th grade science classes will discuss articles in the GMS Gazette and 1st quarter wellness letter •NO homework Lab activities will resume on Monday! . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, September 27, 2018

8th science: •complete chemistry lab activity 5.6:  Change in temperature--Exothermic Reaction •NO homework Students have been advised to keep all of their lab papers to use on the cumulative test.  . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

8th science: •complete chemistry lab activities 5.4 and 5.5             Activity 5.4 Change in Temperature--Endothermic Reaction . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

8th science: •due to Mass Band practice starting at 1 p.m. today, we moved activity 5.4 and 5.5 to tomorrow and watched "Chemical Reactions" a video by Bill Nye! NO homework •complete chemistry lab . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, September 24, 2018

8th science: •complete chemistry activity 5.3 "Exploring Baking Powder" •NO homework Students are advised to keep all of their graded lab papers to use on the cumulative lab test.   7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, September 21, 2018

8th science: •complete chemistry lab activity 5.2 "Using Chemical Change to Find an Unknown" •NO homework Students are advised to keep their graded lab papers to use on the cumulative test at the end of . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, September 20, 2018

8th science: •we will begin a Chemistry unit.   •Complete Activity 5.1 "Powder Particulars" •NO homework FYI:  Students are advised to keep all of their chemistry lab papers to use on . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

8th science: •share day for science fair projects •watch a few science fair project videos •inquiry class discussion •NO homework   7th science: •today we will work on . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

8th science: •science fair display boards are due at the end of the class period. •NO homework   7th science: •work on science fair display boards. •boards are due by the end of . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, September 14, 2018

8th science: •work on science fair display boards, they are due at the end of the class period on Tuesday, Sept. 18th.  •NO homework   7th science: •work on science fair display . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, September 13, 2018

8th science: •work on science fair display boards •NO homework   7th science: •science fair write ups are due.  •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

8th science: •finish typing up the final copies of the Science Fair write ups.   •Science Fair write ups due.  •NO homework Cereal boxes need to be brought to school for displays.  . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

8th science: • work on science fair write ups . •Students will complete a Science World magazine and work sheet review with the sub.  •NO Homework Write ups are due by the end of the class period . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, September 10, 2018

8th science: •today is the last class day to run trials of their science fair projects.  •NO homework Science Fair Write Ups are due by the end of class on Wednesday, September 12.  Please be . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, September 7, 2018

8th science: •day 3 of 4 for running the trials of their science fair experiments.  •NO homework Science Fair Write Ups are due Wednesday, Sept. 12.   Make sure you are bringing your cereal boxes . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, September 6, 2018

8th science: •today is day 2 of 4 set aside to run trials of their science fair projects.  •NO Homework   7th science: •today is day 1 of 4 set aside to run trials of their science . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

8th science: •today is day 1 of 4 set aside to run trials of their science fair experiments.  •NO homework   7th science: •Materials list and set of steps due for their science fair . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

8th science: •a materials list and a set of steps to follow, are due for science fair projects.  •NO homework 7th science: •independent variable, dependent variable, constants, and control are . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, August 31, 2018

8th science: •Independent variable, dependent variable, constants and a control are due for science fair projects.  •NO homework   7th science: •Problem and Hypothesis are due for . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, August 30, 2018

8th science: •Problem and Hypothesis are due for individual science fair projects.  •NO homework   7th science: •today, class time will be spent research science fair projects.  . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

8th science: •time will be allowed for students to research possible science fair topics.  •NO homework   7th science: •finish the pendulum activity.  •NO homework . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

8th science: -finish class reflex activity -NO homework   7th science: -begin class pendulum activity -NO homework read more 0 Comments

Monday, August 27, 2018

8th science: •begin class science fair project "Testing Reflexes" •NO homework   7th science: •watch Beakman and Jax science fair project video. •NO homework . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, August 24, 2018

8th science: •watch "Beakman and Jax" video about since projects. •NO homework   7th science: •finish Science World magazine articles and answer review questions. •NO . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, August 23, 2018

8th science: •discuss Scientific Method Power point presentation •discuss Science World magazine articles •NO homework   7th science: •begin reading thru Science World magazine . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

ALL CLASSES: •complete any lab safety retake tests. •discuss science fair projects •discuss "Design An Experiment" page in Canvas •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

ALL CLASSES will: •review the lab safety rules by playing charades •take the lab safety test NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Monday, August 20, 2018

ALL classes will: •review their "All About Me" sheets •discuss lab safety •learn about the lab equipment we will be using. •LAB SAFETY TESTS will begin on Tuesday, Aug. 21.  Please study . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, August 17, 2018

ALL classes will: •discuss homework blog and Girard school home page information •review yesterday's ice cream phase change lab activity •watch "My Life" power point presentation •fill in . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, August 16, 2018

EXCITING ICE CREAM.docx All classes will complete a states of matter lab activity today. No Homework!   read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!   All classes will discuss classroom syllabus and spend some time catching up and getting to know each other!    read more 0 Comments

Friday, May 25, 2018

6 th  & 7 th  Awards, 8:15  - 9:15AM Early Release 12:00PM read more 0 Comments

Thursday, May 24, 2018

7th science: •finish the osmosis video •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

7th science: •watch video about osmosis •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Middle school students will be helping with the RVH Field Day today. NO homework, even if classes meet!  :)  read more 0 Comments

Monday, May 21, 2018

7th science: •fly hot air balloons in the AM •help with 6th grade track meet in the PM •NO science classes will meet today!   read more 0 Comments

Friday, May 18, 2018

8th graders will be going to Silver Dollar City.   7th grade classes will report to Mr. Wescott in the middle school gym     read more 0 Comments

Thursday, May 17, 2018

8th science: •8th grade awards program     7th science: •field trip to Greenbush   No classes will meet today!   read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

8th science: •finish up the careers in space video •place career unit selfie in career cruising. •NO homework   7th science: •finish "Smoking: Truth or Dare" video . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

8th science: •AM classes video about careers in science •PM classes egg drop competition •NO homework   7th science: •patch and repair hot air balloons •PM egg drop . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, May 14, 2018

8th science: •Morning classes will watch a careers in space video •Afternoon classes will have the egg drop competition •NO homework   7th science: •read through genetics material . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, May 11, 2018

8th science: •egg drop contraptions are due •NO Homework   7th science: •egg drop contraptions are due •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Thursday, May 10, 2018

8th science: •work on egg drop contraptions •NO homework Egg Drop contraptions are due Friday.    7th science: •work on egg drop contraptions •NO homework Egg Drop . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

8th science: •Career boards due at end of class period •Egg drop project engineering plan sheets due at end of class period •NO homework   7th science: •finish up any . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday,May 8, 2018

8th science: •continue with egg drop contraption design •continue with career board construction. •Career Boards due on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 •Egg Drop Contraptions due on Friday, May 11, 2018 . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, May 7, 2018

8th science: •continue work on career boards •discuss egg drop competition with partners •NO homework   7th science: •glue panels of hot air balloon together to create the basic . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, May 4, 2018

8th science: •continue to  put items on career display boards.  Boards are due Thursday, May 10. •career unit presentations will take place in Mr. O'Rand's reading classes on Monday May 14 and Tuesday . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, May 3 2018

8th science: •continue with career board information •sign up teams for egg drop competition and discuss design models •NO homework   7th science: •finish glue panels for hot air . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

The Gifted Students will be kicking off their "Egg Drop Challenge" to the entire middle school today.  They have a video prepared to share.  Students will work in small groups to construct a contraption that will safely . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

All students will read thru articles in Science World magazine and answer a 10 question review page.  NO homework     read more 0 Comments

Monday, April 30, 2018

8th science: •field trip to PSU •NO homework   7th science: •these classes will be covered by Mr. Wescott in the gym since the 8th grade will be gone on a field trip to PSU.  Mr. . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, April 27, 2018

8th science: •continue with career unit material.  •all items so far, should be printed and ready to put on display boards •NO homework Students were told that if they envision a lot of color or . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, April 26, 2018

8th science: •continue with career unit materials •NO homework   7th science: •continue with hot air balloon construction •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

8th science: •continue with career unit materials •NO homework   7th science: •begin hot air balloon construction •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

8th science: •finish printing out materials for the career unit display boards •NO homework   7th science: •take the Micro/Macro unit test •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Monday, April 23, 2018

8th science: •continue working on career unit display •NO homework   7th science: •test review •HOMEWORK:  study for the micro/macro test.  Study guide is in Canvas . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, April 20, 2018

8th science: •continue to work on Career Unit projects •NO homework   7th science: •last day for skull identification lab activity •NO homework Micro/Macro unit test will be . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, April 19, 2018

8th science: •work on career unit materials •NO homework   7th science: •skull identification lab activity •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

8th science: •restart career unit and start preparing display boards for their presentations. •NO homework   7th science: •discuss micro/macro notes, finish looking at pond water specimens . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

8th science: •take the Chapter 1 Stars and Galaxies test •NO homework   7th science: •discuss micro/macro unit notes •finish up pond water lab activity •NO homework . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, April 16, 2018

8th science: •review for the Chapter 1 test •HOMEWORK: study for the Chapter 1 Stars and Galaxies test.  Study guide is in Canvas   7th science: •pond water lab activity . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, April 13, 2018

8th science: •informal review of material before the state science assessment •NO homework   7th science: •pond water lab activity •NO homework     read more 0 Comments

Thursday, April 12, 2018

8th science: •classes that meet today will review graded assignments and review for the Chapter 1 test scheduled for Tuesday, April 17. •NO homework Chapter 1 Stars and Galaxies test will be Tuesday, April 17. . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

8th science: •read section 1-5 •complete outline 1-5 •NO homework Chapter 1 test "Stars and Galaxies" will be Tuesday, April 17.  Study guide is in Canvas    7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

8th science: • read section 1-5     With so many students gone to the track meet today, we spent the class period catching up the remaining students on work not only in science class, but other classes as . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, April 9, 2018

8th science: •read section 1-4 •complete section 1-4 outline •NO homework Chapter 1 Stars and Galaxies test will be Thursday, April 12.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, April 6, 2018

8th science: •read section 1-3 •complete section 1-3 outline (catch up afternoon track athletes as well) •NO Homework Chapter 1 Stars and Galaxies test will be Thursday April 12.  Study guide . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, April 5, 2018

8th science: • read section 1-2 •complete section 1-2 outline •NO homework Chapter 1 Stars and Galaxies test will be Thursday, April 12.  Study guide is in Canvas.   7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

8th science: •read section 1-1 from "Explore the Universe" •complete section 1-1 outline •NO homework Chapter 1 "Stars and Galaxies" test will be Thursday, April 12.  Study guide . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

8th science: •Genetics test •NO homework   7th science: •Chapter 1, 2, 3 test was moved to Wednesday, April 4.  Study guide is in Canvas.  • Chapter 1, 2, 3 combo test . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, April 2, 2018

8th science: •review for Genetics test •HOMEWORK:  Genetics test will be Tuesday, April 3.  Study guide is in Canvas.   7th science: •review for Chapter 1, 2, 3 combo test . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, March 30, 2018

No school.  Good Friday!  read more 0 Comments

Thursday, March 29, 2018

8th science: •discuss DNA model activity •review for Genetics test, that has been moved to Tuesday, April 3. •watch Bill Nye Genetics video •NO homework Genetics test has been moved to Tuesday, . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

8th science: •finish up DNA models •review for the Genetics test •HOMEWORK:  study for the Genetics test, planned for Thursday, March 29.  Study guide is in Canvas   7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

8th science: •finish creating DNA molecules and answering review questions. •NO Homework Genetics test will be Thursday, March 29.  Study guide is in Canvas.    7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, March 26, 2018

8th science: •begin creating DNA models •NO homework Genetics test will be Thursday, March 29.  Study guide is in 'files' in Canvas.    7th science: •read section 2-1 . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday March 19-Friday March 23

Enjoy your Spring Break!!     read more 0 Comments

Friday, March 16, 2018

8th science: •review section 2-4 review questions •watch Bill Nye-Genetics •NO homework Genetics test will be Wednesday, March 28.  Study guide is in Canvas,    7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, March 15, 2018

8th science: •read section 2-4 •complete section review questions •NO homework Genetics test will be Wednesday, March 28.  Study guide is in Canvas.   7th science: •read . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

8th science: •read section 2-3 •complete a Review and Reinforcement guide page •NO homework Genetics test will be Wednesday, March 28.  Study guide is in "Genetics" folder in Canvas.  . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

8th science: •read section 2-2 •complete "Can this dog have spots?" •NO homework Genetics test will be Wednesday, March 28.  Study guide is in Canvas.   7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, March 12, 2018

8th science: •complete activity "Solving A Secret Code" •NO homework Genetics test will be Wednesday, March 28.  Study guide is in "Genetics" folder in Canvas.    7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, March 9, 2018

8th science: •read Science World and complete review sheet •NO homework   7th science:   *read Science World and complete review sheet. •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Thursday, March 8, 2018

8th science: •read section 2-1 •answer section 2-1 review questions •NO homework Genetics test will be Wednesday, March 28.  Study guide is in "Genetics" folder in Canvas.   . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

8th science: •begin Genetics material •read section 1-3 •complete a Review and Reinforcement page •NO homework Genetics test will be Wednesday, March 28.  Study guide is in Genetics file . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

8th science: •Cells test •NO homework   7th science: •finish sharing peer power point presentations about the human body systems •do some test review •NO homework . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, March 5, 2018

8th science: •Cell Unit test review •HOMEWORK:  study for the Cell Unit test that will be Tuesday, March 6.    7th science: •share human body power point presentations . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, March 2, 2018

8th science: •review cell parts for cell test on Tuesday •NO homework Cells Unit test will be Tuesday, March 6.  Study guide is in 'files' in Canvas.   7th science: •share . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, March 1, 2018

8th science: •finish cell model presentations •discuss test study guides •complete a crossword review •NO homework Cells Unit test has been moved to Tuesday, March 6.  Study guide is in . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

8th science: •cell models due •cell model class presentations HOMEWORK:  make sure your cell model is here Wednesday for class presentations. Trashy Cell Models are due Wednesday, February 28, directions . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

8th science: •fill in test study guide diagram •complete multiple choice test review page HOMEWORK:  make sure your cell model is here Wednesday for class presentations. Trashy Cell Models are due . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, February 26, 2018

8th science: •view cell structure videos •discuss posts made in Canvas •complete a vocabulary review page •NO Homework Trashy Cell Models are due Wednesday, February 28, directions are located . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, February 23, 2018

8th science: •finish reading cell text materials. •complete section outlines •NO Homework Trashy cell models are due Wednesday, Feb. 28.  (Directions are located in Canvas) Cells Unit test will . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, February 22, 2018

8th science: •read sections 2-1 and 2-2 •complete a section outline •NO homework Trashy cell models are due Wednesday 2/28.  Cells test will be Friday, March 2.  Cell model directions and test . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

8th science: •read section 1-4 •complete section 1-4 outline •NO homework Trashy cell models are due Wednesday, Feb. 28.  Directions are in Canvas.  (A directions page was also handed out in . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

8th science: •begin Cells Unit •discuss the differences between 'needs' of living things and 'characteristics' of living things, •complete some discussion questions •NO homework . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, February 19, 2018

February 16, 2018

NO school!  Enjoy President's Day! read more 0 Comments

Friday, February 16, 2018

8th science: •STEM survey for Mr. Bauer. •NO homework   7th science: •finish rotational lab #2 activities •test review •NO homework Simple Machines test has been . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, February 15, 2018

8th science: •Morning classes will attend the Color Coding Personality workshop at Greenbush. •Afternoon classes will complete a STEM survey for Mr. Bauer.  •NO homework   7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

All classes will watch an Eyewitness video with the Sub, while Mrs. Pitts is away from school.   •NO homework     read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

8th science: •complete a review sheet from Science World magazine •NO homework   7th science: •finish Science World articles and review sheet •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Monday, February 12, 2018

8th science: •1st and 4th hour classes will have a Nature Reach presentation from PSU 6th and 7th hour classes will watch Eyewitness: Birds.   7th science:   •read thru Science World . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, February 9, 2018

8th science: •1st and 4th hours will watch Eyewitness: Birds •6th and 7th hours will have the raptor, birds of prey Nature Reach presentation from PSU •NO Homework   7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, February 8, 2018

8th science: •finish Science World magazine articles and review questions •NO homework   7th science: •finish up rotation lab activities #1 •finish simple machines review . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

8th science: •finish disability power point presentations •begin a Science World magazine about science in the Olympics •NO homework   7th science: •Nature Reach presentations for . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

8th grade: •share disability power point presentations •NO homework   7th science: •complete simple machines rotational lab activity #1 •NO Homework Simple Machines unit test . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, February 5, 2018

8th science: •last day to research and put together a power point over a disability to share in class on Tuesday, Feb. 6. •NO homework   7th science: •complete simple machines rotational . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, February 2, 2018

8th science: •research individually on disabilities to put together a 6 slide power point to present in class next Tuesday.  Criteria are written on the board.  •NO homework   7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, February 1, 2018

8th science: •Disability Unit test •NO homework   7th science: •race the balloon powered race cars that have been made in class this week •NO homework     read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

8th science: •continue and wrap up physical disabilities •NO homework Disability Unit test will be Thursday, Feb. 1.  Study guides are student created and in their Notability file.   7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

8th science: •discuss physical disabilities. •NO homework Disability Unit test will be Thursday, Feb. 1.  Study guides are student created and in their Notability file.     7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, January 29, 2018

8th science: •continue with the disabilities unit information •discuss intellectual disabilities and complete activities •No homework Disability Unit test will be Thursday, Feb. 1.  Study . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, January 26, 2018

NO school.  Full day of teacher in-service. See ya all Monday!  :)  read more 0 Comments

Thursday, January 25, 2018

8th science: •discuss learning disabilities and complete some class activities •NO homework Disability Unit test will be Thursday, Feb. 1.  Study guides are student created and in their Notability file. . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

8th science: •Hearing impairments, and activity •NO homework Disability Unit test will be Thursday, Feb. 1.  Study guides are student created and in their Notability file.   7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

8th science: •communication disorders and hearing impairments material •NO homework Disability Unit test will be Thursday, Feb. 1.  Study guides are student created and in their Notability file.  . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, January 22, 2018

8th science: •continue the disability unit, by wrapping up discussions about autism •NO homework Disabilities test is planned for Thursday, Feb. 1.  They are creating their own study guides for the test in . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, January 19, 2018

8th science: •today we start a week long unit on different disabilities. •today's topic will be autism.  •NO homework Disabilities test will be Thursday, Feb. 1st.  There is no study guide . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, January 18, 2018

8th science: •take Electricity test.  •NO Homework   7th science: •read "Nature of Forces" •complete section outline •NO homework Motion test will be . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

8th science: •test review •Bill Nye: Electricity video HOMEWORK:  study for the Electricity test that is scheduled for Thursday, January 18.  Study guide is in 'files' in Canvas.   . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

NO SCHOOL!!  Snow Day!!   read more 0 Comments

Monday, January 15, 2018

NO SCHOOL....SNOW DAY!!         8th science: •test review •Bill Nye: Electricity video HOMEWORK:  study for the Electricity test that is scheduled for Tuesday, . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, January 12, 2018

8th science: •test review questions •test review •NO homework Electricity test will be Tuesday, January 16.  Study guide is in 'files' in Canvas.    7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, January 11, 2018

8th science: •finish up the electricity lab activity •review for the electricity test •ELECTRICITY TEST HAS BEEN MOVED to Tuesday, January 16.  Study guide is in 'files' in Canvas.  . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

8th science: •electricity lab activity •NO homework Electricity unit test will be Friday, Jan. 12.  Study guide is in 'files' in Canvas.    7th science: •element . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

8th science: •review sections 10-5 and 10-6 as a review for the electricity lab activity scheduled for Wednesday. •NO homework Electricity test will be Friday, Jan. 12.  Study guide is in 'files' in . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, January 8, 2018

8th science: •watch electricity video clips •complete section outlines •NO homework Electricity test will be Friday, Jan. 12.   Study guide is in 'files' in Canvas   7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, January 5, 2018

8th science: •read sections 10-5, 10-6, 10-7, 10-8, and 10-9 •complete a review •NO homework Electricity test will be Friday, January 12.  Study guide is in 'files' in Canvas   . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, January 4, 2018

8th science: •read section 10-1, 10-2, 10-3 and 10-4 of the electricity review material •complete a review sheet •NO homework Electricity test will be Friday, January 12.  Study guide is in . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Students will report to homeroom until 8:30.   At 8:30, those going to the movie in Pittsburg will load the bus. Those participating in the 3 on 3 basketball tournament will report ot Mr. O'Rand in the gym At . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

8th science: •finish up Continental Drift video •review and discuss Pangea/Continental Drift concepts •NO homework   7th science: •finish up Continental Drift video . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, December 18, 2017

8th science: •video over Continental Drift •NO homework   7th science: •video over Continental Drift •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Friday, December 15, 2017

8th science: •go over graded physics tests.  •discuss the Rube Goldberg competition hosted by Greenbush coming up in April. •watch a few Rube Goldberg contraption videos. •with time . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, December 14, 2017

8th science: •take the Physics test •NO homework   7th science: •take the Chapter 4 Atoms test •NO homework     read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

8th science: •finish up physics video clips •review for Physics test •HOMEWORK:  study for the Physics test, scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 14th.  Study guide is in 'files' in Canvas.  . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

8th science: •watch Physics concepts video clips and discuss •NO homework Physics test will be Thursday, Dec. 14.  Study guide is in 'files' in Canvas.    7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday December 11, 2017

8th science: •complete physics concept map •NO homework Physics test will be Thursday, December 14.  Study guides are in 'files' in Canvas.    7th science: •complete . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday December 8, 2017

8th science: •begin a short review unit over physics •utilize internet search to complete 2 concept maps over physics concepts •NO homework Physics test will be Thursday, Dec. 14.  Study guide is in . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday December 7, 2017

8th science: •take Chapter 5 test •NO homework   7th science: •read section 4-2 •discuss atomic theory notes •answer section 4-2 review questions •NO . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

8th science: •review for Chapter 5 test over the periodic table. •HOMEWORK:  study for the Chapter 5 test.  Study guides are in 'files' in Canvas.    7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

8th science: •read section 5-4 •complete a "Using Concepts" review page over the periodic table. •test review •NO homework Chapter 5 test will be Thursday, Dec. 7.  Study guide . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, December 4, 2017

8th science: •read section 5-3 •pair and share section review questions on page 130 •discuss test study guide •NO Homework Chapter 5 test will be Thursday, Dec. 7.  Study guide is in . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, December 1, 2017

8th science: •"Color in the Periodic Table" assignment •NO homework Chapter 5 test will be Thursday, Dec. 7, study guide is in 'files' in Canvas.    7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, November 30, 2017

8th science: •read section 5-2 •finish working on element trading cards if needed •answer section review questions 1-4 on page 121.  •NO homework Chapter 5 test will be Thursday Dec. 7. . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

8th science: •finish reading section 5-1 •begin Element Trading card assignment •NO Homework Chapter 5 test will be Thursday, Dec. 7.  Study guide is in 'files' in Canvas.   . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

8th science: •share chemistry career research information •start element trading card assignment •NO homework Chapter 5 test will be Thursday, Dec. 7.  Study guide is in 'files' in . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, November 27, 2017

8th science: •begin Chemistry unit by watching a United Streaming video titled, "The Periodic Table of the Elements" and "Exploring the Modern Periodic Table" •NO homework Chemistry chapter . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

8th science: •take the Chapter 3 Plate Tectonics test •NO homework   7th science: •review Chem 4 Kids assignment •Find the Fib •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Monday, November 20, 2017

8th science: •review for chapter 3 test •complete end of the chapter review questions •HOMEWORK:  study for the chapter 3 test that will be Tuesday, Nov. 21st.  Study guide is in 'files' in . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, November 17, 2017

8th science: •we will not have any 8th grade science classes today due to the Career Fair and field trip. •NO homework, but a reminder that your Chapter 3 test will be on Tuesday, November 21.  Study guide is in . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, November 16, 2017

8th science: •complete activity "Determining How Fast A Lithospheric Plate Moves" •NO homework Chapter 3 test will be Tuesday, November 21.  Study guide is in 'files' in Canvas.  If you . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

8th science: •fill in a diagram sheet that reviews the chapter 3 test coming up on Tuesday. •review for test •NO homework Chapter 3 test will be Tuesday, November 21st.  Study guide is in . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

8th science: •read section 3-3 •complete a "Fill in the test study guide" worksheet •NO homework Chapter 3 test will be Tuesday, November 21.  Study guide is in 'files' in Canvas. . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, November 13, 2017

8th science: •read section 3-2 •complete a review and reinforcement page •NO homework Chapter 3 test will be on Tuesday, November 21, 2017.  Study guides are in 'files' in Canvas.  . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, November 10, 2017

8th science: •begin Chapter 3 Plate Tectonics •read section 3-1 •fill in a vocabulary sheet •NO homework Chapter 3 test will be Tuesday, November 21.  Study guide is in 'files' in . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, November 9, 2017

8th science: •print career wheel and survey data from ACT.org •discuss the career unit a little further •NO homework   7th science: •finish all chapter outline assignments . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

8th science: •Chapter 2: Volcanoes and Earthquakes test •NO homework If time allows, we will continue with the surveys on the ACT website for the career unit.   7th science: •read . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

8th science: •review for chapter 2 test •watch Eyewitness video:  Volcano •HOMEWORK:  study for the Chapter 2 test that will be Wednesday, Nov. 8th.   7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, November 3, 2017

8th science: •discuss and review Thursday's lab activity •review for the chapter 2 test that will be on Wednesday, Nov. 8th (study guide is in 'files' in Canvas) •NO homework   . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, November 2, 2017

8th science: •complete lab activity "Locating An Epicenter of An Earthquake" •NO homework Chaper 2 test will be Wednesday, Nov. 8th.  Study guide is in 'files' in Canvas.    . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

8th science: •Read section 2-3 •complete a vocabulary review page •review for chapter 2 test •NO Homework Chaptr 2 test will be Wednesday, Nov. 8th.  Study guide is in 'files' in . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

8th science: •read section 2-2 •complete section 2-2 review/reinforcement guide page •NO homework Chapter 2 test will be Wednesday, Nov. 8.  Study guide is in 'files' in Canvas   . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, October 30, 2017

8th science: •start Chapter 2: Earthquakes and Volcanoes •read section 2-1 •complete outline for section 2-1 •NO homework Chapter 2 test will be Wednesday, Nov. 8th.  Study guide is in . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, Oct. 26th

8th Science: Finish Science World Worksheet No Homework   7th Science: Finish Science World Worksheet Finish Ch. 2-1 Outline Read Ch. 2-2, pg. 54-5 Start Ch. 2-2 Outline read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, Oct. 25th

8th Science: Read Science World Start on Science World worksheet No Homework   7th Science: Finish Science World worksheet Read Ch. 2-1, pg. 54-59 Start Ch. 2-1 Outline No Homework read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, Oct. 24th

8th Science: Ch. 1 Test No Homework   7th Science: Science World Worksheet No Homework read more 0 Comments

Monday, Oct. 23rd

8th Science: Pg 66 - Multiple Choice 1-8 and T/F 1-7 Review for test.  Test tomorrow!! No Homework   7th Science: Watch Battle of Krugar adn Harris Hawk Chases Rabbit Start reading Science World . . . read more 0 Comments

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Friday, Oct. 20th

8th Science: Finish Movement of the Earth's Crust Make Word Search or Crossword Puzzle for extra credit to turn in with your test on Tuesday Test Review No Homework   7th Science: Ch. 1 Test No . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, Oct. 19th

8th Science: Finish Movement of the Earth's Crust Review for Test No Homework Test on Tuesday, Oct. 24th   7th Science: Ch. 1 Review Questions, pg 42 multiple choice 1-8 and T/F 1-8 Review for . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, Oct. 18th

8th Science: Movement of the Earth's Crust Test Review No Homework Test Tuesday, Oct. 24th   7th Science: Food Chain Class Activity Test Review No Homework Test Friday, Oct. 20th read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, Oct. 17th

8th Science: Faults Worksheet  Vocabulary Worksheet Review for Test No Homework Test Tuesday, Oct. 24th   7th Science: A Food Web Worksheet Test Review No Homework Test Friday, . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, Oct. 16th

8th Science: Watch Videos  Review for Test on Tuesday the 24th No Homework 6th and 7th hour - Complete Section 1-2 Worksheet   7th Science: Read 1-3, pg 23-35 Complete "Analyzing . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, Oct. 13th

8th Science: Read 1-2 Complete 1-2 Review Questions Complete Fault Worksheet No Homework Test wil be on Tuesday, Oct. 24th   7th Science: Read 1-2 Complete Review and Reinforcement page . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, October 12, 2017

8th science: • starting a new unit in the Dynamic Earth books. •read section 1-1 •complete a review worksheet from section 1-1 •NO homework Chapter 1 test will be Tuesday, Oct. 24.  Study . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

8th science: •continue to work on career unit information, log in information, etc. •NO homework (Career Unit folder was created in Canvas to share more information about the career unit)   7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

8th science: •Cindy Murphy will be in from the tech office to help students get their email addresses and log in information for ACT.org, our site we use for the career unit. •if time allows, we will watch a video . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, October 9, 2017

8th science: •complete chemistry lab test part II •NO homework   7th science: •Density lab activity •NO Homework Density test will be Wednesday, Oct. 11.  Study guide is . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, October 6, 2017

8th grade: •Chemistry Lab test part I •NO homework   7th grade: •review density problems •prepare for density lab on Monday •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Thursday,October 5, 2017

8th science: •today we will try to catch up all students that have been absent and might have missed a chemistry lab activity. •other students will be looking up a famous scientist and will be filling out a concept map . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

8th science: •Activity 5.10:  Formation of a precipitate •NO homework   7th science: •begin a unit on density •complete a worksheet activity comparing densities •NO . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

8th science: •complete lab activity 5.7: Color Changes with Acids and Bases, activity 5.8: Neutralizing Acids and Bases, activity 5.9: Comparing the Amounts of Acid in Different Solutions. •NO homework   7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, October 2, 2017

8th science: •watch Bill Nye: Chemical Reactions video.  •NO homework   7th science: •complete "Discovering Properties of Matter" •review for Chapter 1 test. . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, September 29, 2017

8th science: •Activity 5.6: Change in temperature--exothermic reaction •NO homework   7th science: •review for chapter test planned for Tuesday, Oct. 3. •complete "MATTER" and . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, September 28, 2017

8th science: •complete Activity 5.4: Change in Temperature-Endothermic Reaction  •complete Activity 5.5:  Production of a Gas-Controlling a Chemical Reaction •NO homework   7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

8th science: •lab activity 5.3:  "Exploring Baking Powder" •NO homework   7th science: •read section 1-3 •complete the section 1-3 outline •NO homework . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

8th science: •complete Activity 5.2:  Using Chemical Change to Identify an Unknown •NO homework   7th science: •read section 1-2 •continue with section 1-2 outline review . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, September 25, 2017

8th science: •We are beginning an American Chemical Society chemistry lab assignment.  Each day students will work in small groups to solve the daily chemistry problem.  They will have an activity sheet to complete and . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, Sept. 22, 2017

8th science: •finish up video share from science fair experiments. •begin discussion on how unit lessons are placed in Canvas and how to find current items. •NO homework   7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017

8th science: •Share day for class science fair projects •if time allows, begin some videos show casing some science fair projects. •NO homework     7th science: •Science . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017

No school due to a full day of teacher in-service.    read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

8th science: •Science Fair display boxes are due today! •NO homework   7th science: •first day to work on science fair displays •NO homework Displays are due at the end of the class . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, September 18, 2017

8th science: •work on science fair displays •Displays are due Tuesday, Sept. 19th.  •NO homework   7th science: •Science Fair write ups are due. •NO homework Science . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, September 15, 2017

8th science: •Science Fair write ups are due today. •NO Homework Science Fair display boxes are due Tuesday, Sept. 19th.    7th science: •today is a day to work in class on data . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, September 14, 2017

8th science: •today is the last class day to work on the science fair write up. •NO Homework Science fair write ups are due Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 Display boxes are due Tuesday, Sept. 19th.    . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

8th science: •Last class day for running trials of the science fair experiments. •NO Homework Science Fair write ups are due Friday Sept. 15th.  Science fair display boards are due Tuesday, Sept. 19th.  . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday September 12, 2017

8th science: •day three of four days set aside to run trials of the science fair experiments. •Science Fair write ups are due on Friday, Sept. 15.  •NO homework Make sure you are getting a cereal . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, September 11, 2017

8th science: •day #2 for running trials of the science fair experiments. •NO homework Science Fair write ups are due Friday, Sept. 15th.    7th science: •materials list and set of . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, September 8, 2017

8th science: •today is one of four days set aside to run trials of the science fair experiments. •NO homework   7th science: •Independent variable, dependent variable, constants, and . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, September 7, 2017

8th science: •A materials list and a set of steps are due for science fair projects. •NO homework Make sure you are bringing in your science fair materials and cereal box.    7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

8th science: •independent variable, dependent variable, constants and control are due for science fair projects. •NO homework   7th science: •finish up the pendulum class activity . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

8th science: •Problem and Hypothesis is due for science fair projects.  •NO homework   7th science: •begin the class Pendulum Project •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Monday, September 4, 2017

No School. Enjoy your Labor Day holiday!  read more 0 Comments

Friday, September 1, 2017

8th science: •finish the Reflex activity •NO homework   7th science: •finish Science World magazine articles •complete a review paper in class •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Thursday, August 31, 2017

8th science: •begin the Reflex Activity •NO homework   7th science: •begin Science World magazine articles that cover the scientific method •NO  homework   read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

In all classes, we will catch up any missing lab safety tests. We will finish the worksheet that accompanied Sciece World magazine started last week. We will finish talking about prelimenary science fair information and 'need to . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Today, all classes will use their iPads, and/or library research items, to conduct some research on their possible topics for their science fair projects.   NO homework.  read more 0 Comments

Monday, August 28, 2017

1st, 2nd and 4th periods:  These classes will watch a video titled, "Beakman's World" that showcases some simple science fair projects.  NO home work. 5th, 6th, and 7th periods:  These classes will . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, August 25, 2017

1st, 2nd, and 4th periods:  These classes will review details about the upcoming science fair projects.  They will discuss the "Experiment Write Up" page located in Canvas, as well as review a power point . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, August 24, 2017

8th grade: •play "Lab Safety Charades" •review •begin taking lab safety tests •NO homework   7th grade: •play "Lab Safety Charades" •review . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

8th grade: •finish discuss information about the eclipse •begin class information about lab safety. •lab safety tests will begin on Thursday, August 24th.  All students will get a copy of the lab safety . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Mrs. Pitts was out sick today. The sub, Mrs. Geier, had everyone read articles from Science World magazine and work on some review questions. NO homework. read more 0 Comments

Monday, August 21, 2018

Total Solar Eclipse Day!   Honestly, not quite sure what to expect in regard to lesson plans and district plans for watching the solar eclipse.     If we are in class, we will be discuss and viewing on line . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, August 18, 2017

8th grade: •discuss the solar eclipse, watch videos and discuss. •NO homework   7th grade: •discuss the solar eclipse, watch videos and discuss. •NO homework read more 0 Comments

Thursday, August 17, 2017

8th science: •watch Getting to Know Me power point •discuss eclipse •complete the marshmallow challenge •NO homework   7th science: •watch Getting to Know Me power point . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

August 16, 2017

8th science: •planner entries •getting schedules •discussing syllabus •getting to know you page •discussing up coming solar eclipse •NO Homework   7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, May 25, 2017

No classes will meet today.  Last day of school. Students will remain in homerooms.   7th grade awards program will be at 8:30 in the auditorium.  6th grade awards program will be at 10:00 in the auditorium. . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

7th science: •finish up weather videos and weather discussions     read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

•AM:  fly hot air balloons on the track area •PM:  watch weather videos   read more 0 Comments

Monday, May 22, 2017

7th grade science: •2nd hour will watch some weather videos •5th hour class will not meet due to the 6th grade track meet       read more 0 Comments

Friday, May 19, 2017

8th graders will have their "Fun Day" 8-10 a.m. movie in auditorium 10-11:15 parties in homerooms 11:15-11:30 informal showing of their career unit display boards in the middle school gym 11:30-12:45 8th grade . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, May 18, 2017

8th science: •All 8th graders are gone to Silver Dollar City for their trip today. •NO classes will meet.   7th science: •due to the 8th graders and 8th grade staff being gone to Silver . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

8th science: •clean out lockers, 1st and 4th periods •faculty/8th grade athletes games in the afternoon. •NO homework   7th science: •clean out lockers in the AM, faculty/8th . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

8th grade science: •Chapter 3 test  •HOMEWORK:  study for the Chapter 3 test.  This will be the last grade of the school year!  Study guide is in 'files' in Canvas.   7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, May 15, 2017

8th grade science: •chapter 3 test review •HOMEWORK:  study for the Chapter 3 test.  This will be the last grade of the school year!  Study guide is in 'files' in Canvas.   7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, May 12, 2017

8th science: •discuss career unit materials •Career Speeches will be given in Mr. O'Rand's reading classes. •NO homework   7th science: •read section 2-2 •complete . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, May 11, 2017

8th science: •discuss career unit materials •Career Speeches will be given in Mr. O'Rand's reading classes. •NO homework   7th science: •read section 2-1 •complete . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

8th science: •complete all items for the career unit display boards and practice speeches. •NO homework Career Unit speeches will be given in Mr. O'Rand's reading classes on Thursday, May 11 and . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

8th science: •complete all items for the career unit display boards and practice speeches. •NO homework Career Unit speeches will be given in Mr. O'Rand's reading classes on Thursday, May 11 and Friday, . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, May 8, 2017

8th science: •review for chapter 3 test •work on career unit display boards •HOMEWORK:  study for chapter 3 test.  Plate Tectonics test study guide is in 'files' in Canvas.  Chapter 3 . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, May 5, 2017

8th science: •read section 3-3 •complete section 3-3 outline •review for chapter 3 test •NO homework Chapter 3 test will be Tuesday, May 9th.  Study guide is in 'files' in . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, May 4, 2017

8th science: •read section 3-2 •complete a Review and Reinforcement page •NO homework Chapter 3 test is scheduled for Tuesday, May 9.  Study guide is in 'files' in Canvas. 7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

8th science: •begin Chapter 3:  Plate Tectonics •read section 3-1 •complete a vocabulary review •NO homework Chapter 3 test will be Tuesday, May 9.  Study guide is in 'files' . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

8th science: •Career Unit display boards are due at the end of the class period •NO homework   7th science: •Chapter 1 Weather test •NO homework     read more 0 Comments

Monday, May 1, 2017

8th science: •work on Career Unit displays •NO homework Displays will be due at the end of the class period on Tuesday, May 2.   7th science: •Chapter 1 Weather, test review . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, April 28, 2017

8th science: •take the Chapter 2 test:  Earthquakes and Volcanoes •NO Homework Time remaining will be spent working on Career Unit display boards.   7th science: •test review . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, April 27, 2017

8th science: •review for the chapter 2 test that will be on Friday, April 28. •work on career unit display boards •HOMEWORK:  study for the Chapter 2 test that is Friday, April 28.  Study guide is . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

8th science: •complete chapter 2 review questions •review for the Chapter 2 test. •Chapter 2 test has been moved to Friday to accommodate the 2 track meets this week. •HOMEWORK:  study for the . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

8th science: •chapter 2 test review day •HOMEWORK:  study for Chapter 2 Earthquakes and Volcanoes test   7th science: • read section 1-4 •answer questions 1-4 on page 34 . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, April 24, 2017

8th science: •take Kansas State Science Assessment part II •NO homework   7th science: •read section 1-3 •complete section 1-3 outline •NO homework Chapter 1 test . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, April 21, 2017

8th science: •we will be taking part I of the Kansas State Science Assessment •NO homework   7th science: •read section 1-2 •complete a section outline •NO homework . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, April 20, 2017

8th science: •state science assessment review items •NO homework   7th science: •begin weather unit •read section 1-1 and complete section outline •NO homework . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

8th science: •Two FFA students will be presenting "How to Speak Publicly" to all the students in class. •review and catch up for the Chapter 2 test that will be Wednesday April 26 with any time remaining. . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

8th science: •complete lab activity #2:  Locating an Epicenter •NO homework Chapter 2 Earthquakes and Volcanoes test will be Wednesday, April 26, 2017   7th science: •Genetics . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, April 17, 2017

8th science: •read section 2-3 •complete a vocabulary review page •NO homework Chapter 2 Volcanoes and Earthquakes test has been moved to Wednesday, April 26.  Study guide is in 'files' in . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, April 14, 2017

No School, Good Friday holiday!   read more 0 Comments

Thursday, April 13, 2017

8th science: •read section 2-3 •complete a vocabulary and volcano identification review page •NO homework Chapter 2: Earthquakes and Volcanoes test will be Wednesday, April 19, 2017.  Study guide is . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

8th science: •read section 2-2 •complete a review and reinforcement page •NO homework Chapter 2 Earthquakes and Volcanoes test will be Wednesday, April 19. Study guide is in 'files' in . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

8th science: •read section 2-2 •complete a review and reinforcement page •NO homework Chapter 2 Earthquakes and Volcanoes test will be Wednesday, April 19, 2017.  Study guide is in 'files' . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, April 10, 2017

8th science: •begin Chapter 2:  Earthquakes and Volcanoes •read section 2-1 •complete section outline •NO homework Chapter 2 test will be Wednesday, April 19, 2017.  Study guide is in . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, April 7, 2017

8th science: •continue to work on the 'higher education' piece for the career unit. •NO homework   7th science: •finish chapter outlines •discuss the family pedigree . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, April 6, 2017

8th science: •continue to work on the 'higher education' piece for the career unit •NO homework   7th science: •finish reading and discussing the genetics text material . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

April 4, 2017

8th science: •we will be working on the 'Higher Education' piece for the career unit. •NO homework   7th science: •begin the genetics unit •read thru the genetics text material, if time . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

8th science: •take the Chapter 1 (Movement of the Earth's Crust) test •NO homework   7th science: •take the Chapter 2 (Cycles in Nature) test •NO homework   read more 0 Comments

Monday, April 3, 2017

8th science: •Chapter 1 test review day •HOMEWORK:  study for the Chapter 1 (Movement of the Earth's Crust) test scheduled for Tuesday, April 4.  Study guide is in 'files' in Canvas.  . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, March 31, 2017

8th science: •complete "Faults" identification page and end of chapter review questions •NO homework Chapter 1 test will be Tuesday, April 4.  Study guide is in 'files' in Canvas.  . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, March 30, 2017

8th science: •review for chapter 1 test •complete a review page of vocabulary words and fault identification. •NO homework Chapter 1 test will be Tuesday, April 4.  Study guide is in 'files' . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

8th grade science: •review graded papers from sections 1-1 and 1-2 •watch Movement of the Earth's Crust video •take a short career unit survey •NO homework Chapter 1 Movement of the . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

8th science: •read section 1-2 •complete section review questions, along with a fault identification sheet •NO homework Chapter 1: Movement of the Earth's Crust test will be Tuesday, April 4. . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, March 27, 2017

8th science: •begin Dynamic Earth material, chapter 1: Movement of the Earth's Crust •read section 1-1 •complete a Review and Reinforcement guide work page •NO homework Chapter 1 test will . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, March 17, 2017

8th science: •finish up Career Cruising material for Mrs. Hey, HS counselor •NO homework   7th science: •watch two videos depicting predation/prey scenarios in the wild. •NO . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, March 16, 2017

8th science: •begin "Career Cruising" information for Mrs. Hey, for high school guidance material. •NO homework   7th science: •we will be looking at current news articles in a . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

8th science: •students will continue to work on pieces for their career unit and display boards.  •NO homework   7th science: •Chapter 1: Interactions Among Living Things, test . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

8th science: •students will continue to work on pieces for their career unit and prepare their display boards. •NO homework   7th science: •chapter 1 test review •students will use . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, March 13, 2017

  8th grade science: •students will re-visit the career unit this week.  They will work on printing and preparing various pieces for their display boards.  •NO homework   7th grade . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, March 10, 2017

No school due to community water issue.     8th grade science: •watch Eyewitness video:  Jungle •NO homework   7th grade science: •review for the chapter 1 . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, March 9, 2017

8th grade science: •Take the Biome test •NO homework   7th grade science: •read section 1-4 •complete "A Food Web" worksheet •NO homework Chapter 1 test . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

8th science: •finish up Oceans video. •complete Biome test review information. •if time allows begin Seashore video. •HOMEWORK:  study for the biome unit test planned for Thursday, March 9. . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday March 7, 2017

8th science: •finish Oceans video •complete a biome review worksheet •NO homework Biome test will be Thursday, March 9.  Study guide is in 'files' in Canvas.    7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, March 6, 2017

8th science: •finish discussions about financing higher education started on Friday. •finish up tree biome information booklets, notes and presentation. •start Eyewitness video:  Oceans •NO . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, March 3, 2017

8th grade science: •we will have a visitor from the financial aid office at PSU come and visit with the 8th graders about how to finance higher education for the 8th grade career unit.   •NO homework   . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, March 2, 2017

8th science: •watch Eyewitness video:  "Pond and River" •NO homework Biome test has been moved to Thursday, March 9.  Study guide is in 'files' in Canvas   7th science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

8th science: •work on tree biome booklets •NO homework Biome test has been moved to Thursday, March 9.  Study guide is in 'files' in Canvas.   7th grade science: •review . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

8th science: •finish all water biome presentations and booklets.  Booklets due at end of class period. •if time allows, begin creation of tree biome booklets. •NO homework Biome unit test will be . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, February 27, 2017

8th science: •finish up water biome power point presentations and take notes •NO homework  Biome unit test is scheduled for Wednesday, March 8.  Study guide is in 'files' in Canvas.   . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, February 24, 2017

8th science: •HS enrollment question and answer session •if time allows, work a little on the career unit display board materials •NO homework   7th science: •discuss food chain . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, February 23, 2017

8th science: •Mrs Hey, HS counselor, will be visiting all 8th grade classes to discuss HS enrollment. •NO homework   7th science: •students will wrap up their pond water lab activity with . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

8th science: •start presenting water biome power point presentations and filling in water biome booklets •NO homework Biome Unit test is scheduled for Wednesday, March 8.  Study guide is in 'files' in . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

8th grade science: •continue working on water biome power points •if time allows, watch Eyewitness Desert video •NO homework   7th grade science: •begin discussion on micro and . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, February 17, 2017

8th science: •watch Eyewitness Desert video •work a little on the water biome booklets •NO homework   7th grade science: •watch Bill Nye: Diatoms video •NO homework . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, February 16, 2016

8th science: •watch Eyewitness Artic/Antartica •work on water biome book for a few minutes remaining in class •NO homework   7th grade science: •take Combo Unit test (part of . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

8th science: •do a little bit of career unit reflection from material covered on Tuesday. •if time allows, finish up all land biome books and create the water biome booklets •NO homework Biome test has been . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

8th grade science: •Mrs. Kelso will be in to help with students taking interest surveys from the ACT website for their careers unit project.  •NO homework   7th grade science: •read . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, February 13, 2017

8th grade science: •AM classes will start their careers unit using ACT.org •PM classes will have a Nature Reach presentation. •NO homework   7th grade science: •read section 3-1 . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, February 10, 2017

8th science: •AM classes will have a Nature Reach presentation •PM classes will begin their Career Unit information using ACT.org •NO Homework   7th grade science: •we will expand . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, February 9, 2017

8th grade science: •finish up land biome power points and notes •NO homework   7th grade science: •read section 2-1 •answer questions 1-4 on page 41. •NO homework . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

8th grade science: •continue with land biome presentations and notes. •NO homework Tentative date for the Biome Unit test will be Thursday, March 2.  Study guide is in 'files' in Canvas.   . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

8th grade science: •put notes in land biome booklets and discuss •start power point presentations, taking notes in booklets for each presentation. •NO Homework Biome unit test is tentatively planned for . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, February 6, 2017

8th grade science: •finish up land biome research and power points •create land biome booklets •NO homework Biome unit test is tentatively planned for Thursday, March 2.  Study guide is in . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, February 3, 2017

8th grade science: •begin Biomes Unit. •students will be preselected into small groups to do research on a preselected land biome.  They will research animals, plants, climate, soil type, location, and 3 pieces of . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, February 2, 2017

8th grade science: •take the Geologic Time unit test •NO homework   7th grade science: •read section 1-1 from the Parade of Life text books. •complete a review and reinforcement . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

8th grade science: •finish geologic time lines, complete accompanying worksheet review page. •review for geologic time line test. •HOMEWORK:  study for Geologic Time unit test that will be Thursday, Feb. . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

8th grade science: •continue to work on geologic time line activity. •NO homework Geologic Time unit test will be on Thursday, February 2, 2017   7th grade science: •review KWL's, . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, January 30, 2017

8th grade science: •work on geologic time lines •NO homework Geologic Time unit test will be Thursday, February 2.  Study guide is in 'files' in Canvas.    7th grade science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, January 27, 2017

No school today due to teacher inservice meetings. read more 0 Comments

Thursday, January 26, 2017

8th grade science: •read articles in Science World magazine and complete a review worksheet. •NO homework   7th grade science: •complete a crossword/circle word puzzle over the human body . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

8th science: •begin geologic time lines in class, in small groups. •convert geologic years to a metric measurement and apply items to the time line •NO homework Geologic Time unit test will be Wednesday, . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

8th grade science: •begin geologic time line information.  Discuss geologic time and Kansas geologic time. •NO homework Geologic time test will be Wednesday, February 1.  Study guide is in . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, January 23, 2017

8th grade science: •1st and 4th hours will take the Genetics test  •all classes will begin a unit on Geologic Time.  We will discuss varies theories and ideas associated with the age of earth. •NO . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, January 20, 2017

8th grade science: •take Genetics test    1st and 4th hour classes will have to take their test on Monday due to the field trip we had this morning.  6th and 7th hour classes will take their test today.   . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, January 19, 2017

8th grade science: •the Color Code assembly has been canceled due to auditorium scheduling conflict, so we will review our DNA models and review worksheets.   •test review •HOMEWORK:  study for the . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

8th grade science: •finish any remaining DNA model activity sheets. •review for Genetics test that will be on Friday, Jan. 20th.  •HOMEWORK:  study for Friday's Genetics test.  Study guides . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

8th science: •finish DNA models and review questions. •NO homework Genetics test will be Friday, January 20.  Study guide is in 'files' in Canvas   7th grade science: . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, January 16, 2017

8th grade science: •begin "Building DNA", lab activity....building a DNA model with construction paper. •NO homework Genetics test will now be moved to Friday, Jan 20th.  Study guides are in . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, January 13, 2017

UNEXPECTED SNOW DAY!  NO SCHOOL.  THIS LESSON PLAN WILL BE MOVED TO MONDAY, JAN. 16TH!  :)   Enjoy your extra day off.  Stay warm!  :)     8th grade science: •begin . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, January 12, 2017

8th grade science: •read section 2-4 •complete chapter review questions.  Multiple Choice 1-7 and True/False 1-8 •NO homework Genetics test will be Tuesday, Jan. 17th.  Study guides are in . . . read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

8th grade science: •read section 2-3 •complete a review and reinforcement page from section 2-3 •NO homework Genetics test will be Tuesday, January 17.  Study guides are in 'files' in . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

8th grade science: •read section 2-2. •complete "Can this dog have spots?" review page •NO homework Genetics test will be Tuesday, January 17, 2017.  Study guides are in 'files' in . . . read more 0 Comments

Monday, January 9, 2017

8th grade science: •watch United Streaming video, "Bill Nye: Genes" •NO homework Genetics test will be Tuesday, Jan. 17th.  Study guides are in 'files' in Canvas.   7th . . . read more 0 Comments

Friday, January 6, 2017

8th grade science: •complete "Solving a Secret Code" lab activity in class •NO Homework Genetics test will be Tuesday, Jan. 17.  Study guides are available in 'Files' in Canvas.   . . . read more 0 Comments

Thursday, January 5, 2017

8th grade science: •read pages 33-38 in our paper texts •complete, "How Chromosomes Work" in class. •answer 1-3 on page 39. •NO homework Genetics test will be Tuesday, January 17. . . . read more 0 Comments

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Full day teacher inservice training! read more 0 Comments

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

8th grade science: •begin a new unit on genetics. •read section 1-3 •complete a review and reinforcement page. •NO homework Genetics Unit test will be Tuesday, Jan. 17. Study guides are . . . read more 0 Comments