Grade 8 Week 12: Water moves on Earth

After our look at the water cycle we will be examining other ways water moves around the Earth. From last Friday's presentations - what are some other parts of the water cycle that we learned? (like sublimation)

How does freshwater move on Earth?
How does it move due to gravity?
How does it move as ice?
How does it move underground?

Contract week 12 has you look at how we get our water in Plymouth, the Great Lakes, and the eutrophication of Lake Sheboygan(the marsh).

Grade 7 Week 11: Body Systems

We begin our own new unit on the Human Body.  We will be looking at one or two body systems each week for the next few weeks.  Important questions:

How do these systems work together to maintain homeostasis?
What is the function of the skeletal system?
What systems interact with the skeletal system to maintain homeostasis?

Contract Week 11 has you examine body systems in general or our first highlighted system, the Skeletal System.

Grade 8 Week 11: The Water Planet

This week we begin our next unit of Earth Science.  We start by looking at water.

What is the water cycle?
How does the water cycle affect us?
Why do belly flops hurt?
Why does ice float?


Water Cycle Video by Peter Weatherall
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Contract Week 11 has you researching the unique molecule of water or diagram the water cycle beyond just what the book portrays.

Grade 7 Diversity of Living Things Unit Exam

First, I would like to say I miss you and I am sorry that I can't be there today and I missed yesterday. However, test is still Thursday.  Where have I said that before...but I actually mean it for the seventh graders.

Yesterday you were asked to get your notes in order if you haven't already and to have one question of the day for me today. Here is your opportunity to ask me that question.

In addition to that, you are now assigned one response to one other persons question, but don't stop there. There more questions you try to answer the better shape you will be for the exam.

Remember, this exam is about the Diversity of Living Things:
The big idea to learn is how are living things the same and how are they different?
Chapter One: What are the characteristics of all living things?
Chapter Two:  Compare and contrast multicellular organisms and single celled organisms?
Chapter Three:  What are the characteristics of Plants from moss to flowering trees?
Chapter 4:  What are the characteristics Invertebrates from sponges to arthropods?
Chapter 5:  What are the characteristics Vertebrates from fish to mammals?

Grade 8 The Changing Earth Unit Exam

First, I would like to say I miss you and I am sorry that I can't be there today and I missed yesterday. However, test is still Thursday.

Yesterday you were asked to get your notes in order if you haven't already and to have one question of the day for me today. Here is your opportunity to ask me that question.

In addition to that, you are now assigned one response to one other persons question, but don't stop there. There more questions you try to answer the better shape you will be for the exam.

Remember, this exam is about our Changing Earth:
The big idea to learn is how does the Earth change?
Chapter One: What changes occur inside the Earth and how do we know?
Chapter Two and Three:  How do those changes below the surface affect the surface causing change?
Chapter 4:  How has the Earth changed over time?
Chapter 5:  How are we changing the Earth today and what can we do to reduce these changes?

Grade 7 Week 10: Birds and Mammals

How are birds adapted to living on land, water, and air?
How do birds fly?
What adaptations aid flight?
How are mammals adapted to live in most places?

This week's contract again asks that you research a species of bird or mammal and report to class this Friday.

Grade 8 Week 10: Alternatives

What are alternatives to burning fossil fuels for energy?
What is a solar cell made of and how does it turn sun light into energy?(Hour 2 and 7)
Is wind power a reliable source of energy?(Hour2)
How is corn made into ethanol?(Hour 2)
Can garbage be turned into energy?(Hour 7)

This weeks contract asks that you research a specific alternative energy source. Check out previous year's work on Algae, Bug Fuels, and power from water in Tides and Waves. Make improvements to these old pages or research a new alternative energy source.