09.23.08
PhET Moving Man Simulator
8th Graders,
Here is a cool web program that we will use to discuss distance, velocity, and acceleration.
http://phet.colorado.edu/simulations/sims.php?sim=The_Moving_Man
-Mr. K
09.21.08
Speed Lab
8th Graders,
This week we will be conducting speed lab in class. Be sure to form your purpose and hypothesis before your long block of class (sort of like double potions at Hogwarts). Your lab report will be due on Friday before we leave for Terk Outdoor School.
-Mr. K
IPC – Advance Algebra
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IPC – Algebra
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Science Fair Reminders
Students,
Remember to get all of you forms in as soon as possible. I need you to finish your science fair research plans by Friday. If you are unclear as to how to get goin on your project, then you need to meet with me. Now is when you need to start your your experimentation, too. Keep on Sciencing!
-Mr. K
David B. Terk Outdoor School
Terk Outdoor School forms have gone home for the eighth graders. Be sure to get those back as quickly as possible.
-Mr. K
09.16.08
ISEF Rule Wizard and Forms
7th and 8th Graders,
Be sure to complete the ISEF Pre-Authorization forms. They are due on Friday. One forma needs your parent’s signature so don’t put it off until the last minute. I will give you some time in class to work on them, but you should also spend time at home on them.
-Mr. K
Use this link if you need to figure out what forms to fill out.
09.11.08
Welcome Parents!
Thank you for attending Parents’ Night. Let’s keep talking. Please check the website regularly and email me with any questions, comments, or concerns that you have.
-Mr. K
09.07.08
Metric Olympics Medal Stand
Here are the results from the Metric Olympics. Remember, in order to qualify for the event you had to use the correct units to the correct digit. Several seventh graders left of the tenths place in weight lifting and were taken out of medal consideration.
Balance Beam 
8th Gold Rusty (.30 s) Silver Jennifer (.71 s) Bronze David (1.08 s)
7th Gold Steele (.16 s) Silver Jake (.85 s) Bronze Christopher (1.13 s)
Weight Lifting
8th Gold Hilary (5.3 g) Silver Katy (7.2 g) Bronze Olivia (7.4 g)
7th Gold Hope (2.6 g) Silver Matt (13.5 g) Bronze Ana (21.2 g)
Swimming
8th Gold Rusty (0 mL) Silver Drew & Ana (1 mL)
7th Gold Jake (3 mL) Silver Lilly, Natalie, & Ana (7mL)
Track
8th Gold Catherine (1 sq. cm) Silver Jennifer (7 sq. cm) Bronze Maggie (9 sq. cm)
7th Gold Jake (6 sq. cm) Silver David (12 sq. cm) Bronze Susanah (30 sq. cm)
Discus
8th Gold Maggie (1 cm) Silver Zack (3cm) Bronze Brock (4cm)
7th Gold Lilly (1 cm) Silver Henry (5 cm) Bronze David (6 cm)
-Mr. K
Background Information Help
7th and 8th Graders,
You initial background information will be due on Monday September 15th. Bring your typed background information paper that contains information from at least five resources. The paper must discuss the scientific foundation for your experiment, justify your hypothesis, and provide any information that you learned about your methods (think procedure).
Remember you must have at least three different types of sources (internet, book, periodical, interview,…) and an MLA citation for all of you sources. Here are two helpful links to help you with your MLA citations.
Bib Me
-Mr. K
09.04.08
Periodic Table Webquest
After reading section 2 in the textbook, complete the periodic table webquest.
Afterwards, use the information you have learned to find your way through Castle Mendeleev. Here is a helpful website.
-MR. K
Photoanalysis Project
7th Graders,
Here is the handout explaining your photo-analysis project. Be sure to have a title and caption for each of your 15 terms. Due Date: Friday September 12th
Grading: Each term will be worth 6 points. 5 points will be rewarded for organization and 5 points will be awarded for neatness.
-Mr. K
