8th Grade Assignment List... Last updated 4/5/2018...
#of points as of 4/6= 173pts
4th quarter: log into RENWEB to view assignments as they are assigned and check in frequently there for updated grades...
Date Assigned -- Original Date Due --- Description/Title --- #of Points
1/30 - in class... Semester 1 reflection written response... how did you do academically overall? what contributed to your success? --- how did you do academically in science class? what contributed to your success or lack thereof? --- what specifically can you do in your own power to improve? 3pts
1/31--- 10pts How many mL of water can you fit onto the head of a penny? - conduct experiment, learn how to measure liquid volume with a graduated cylinder... begin focusing on accuracy and precision.
2/1---2/5 - Volume of cubes, cylinders & spheres - use the appropriate tools and measuring techniques to calculate the volumes of various regularly shaped objects in the room. Organize your observations into a logical table. 10pts
2/6---2/9 --- 10pts & 10pts - After notes & discussion/demos of accuracy & precision... carry out lab activities of measuring liquid volumes accurately & precisely using grad cylinders and a beaker; carry out lab activities regarding mass of various objects in the room.
2/8---2/12 Quiz on basic properties of matter (DE) 10pts
2/14--2/15 - Density of rock (calculate the density of the pretty irregularly shaped rock using balance and displacement techniques) 5pts
2/15---2/16 - Make a list of at least 10 observations about physical properties of an object; categorize the observations... the more categories that are different, the higher the grade (5pts).
2/26---3/2 --- HW on DE - watch the 2 video clips, answer the 3 questions being sure to cite evidence from the resources given. (5pts)
2/27 ---2/28 - Mixtures Interactive - answer the questions via DE about suspensions, colloids, and solutions...10pts (finish for HW if necessary)
2/28--3/2 - Law of Conservation of Mass & separating mixtures 20pts - See DE assignment.
3/2---3/12 - Quiz Chemical reactions, equations, properties. 15pts (No makeups... you had extra review session & an additional weekend to prepare).
3/19---3/22 Law of Conservation of Mass & Chemical Reactions - 20pts - details on DE - design lab w/ baking soda and vinegar;
3/23 -- due end of class --- research at least 3 factors that influence the rate of reactions. Details on DE (5pts)
3/26 -3/29 How does surface area affect the rate of reaction? Details on DE. 20pts
FINAL ASSIGNMENT OF 3RD QUARTER: "BUILD A BOARD PRESENTATION" 15PTS - SEE DE FOR DETAILS, CHOOSE A CHEMISTRY RELATED TOPIC, PREPARE A BUILD A BOARD PRES. BE PREPARED TO PRESENT FRIDAY 4/6, -1 FOR EACH DAY LATE.
4/2---4/6 -15pts "Build a Board" - research a chemistry related topic and present to your peers. (details on DE).
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2nd quarter!
11/6---11/13 10pts in class we reviewed again the process of protein synthesis. You are required to go on DE and take the quiz by yourself. You may use class notes and other DE resources to complete the assessment. BUT DO NOT WORK TOGETHER ON IT!
11/7 --- 11/8 - 10pts Complete the labeled diagram assignment for the microscope... (identify the parts and describe each of their functions. You can't go on to the next assignment until getting 90% or higher on this.
11/8---11/9 - 15pts Virtual microscope lab on DE... follow the directions! Answer the questions by being observant!!! Make the sketches in your notebooks.
11/13---11/16 10pts formatted bibliography DRAFT due via email
11/8---11/22 - 25pts Bio related Research Paper submit report via email with bibliography as last page. Be sure to have included in-text citations!
11/27 --- 3pts Give us a quick 1 minute summary of what you learned from your research paper topic.
11/27---11/29 - 10pts Meiosis Summary - group writing prompt. Research by using the given resources and DE search engine if necessary to explain the process of Meiosis.
11/29---12/5 - 10 pts Use your understanding of Meiosis and the cutout diagrams w/ captions to piece together the process of Meiosis. Show me and be able to answer ?s about it! SEVERAL STUDENTS DID NOT COMPLETE THIS ON TIME TO SATISFACTION... CURRENTLY IF YOU ARE ONE OF THESE STUDENTS, THE GRADE IS 6.5/10 :(... TO EARN MORE CREDIT YOU SHOULD SEE ME IN A STUDY HALL OR BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL TO DEMONSTRATE YOUR KNOWLEDGE.
12/5 or 12/6 - M.C. quiz 5pts on Meiosis
12/6--12/8 - 15pts Coin Probability Lab & its connection to Meiosis & genetics/heredity
12/15---12/19 15pts - Genes make the Rabbit virtual lab... Findings to be presented before grades close!
1/2 ---1/4 15pts - Genetics 3-2-1 Video summary (concepts, details, question)
***This genetics 321 video summary should have been submitted by 1/4... if not it is LATE and your grade will reflect that.***
1/8---1/12 - 2 assignments to be done in class/for HW: DE - "Tell One Thing" 5pts - be prepared to share your list of facts with me by Thursday 1/11 and be prepared the "one thing" Friday with the class. "Genetics and the Study of Heredity Reading Comprehension" - Read the attached article and answer the 5 questions in DE. 10pts
.1/16--1/17 Due by Wednesday 12 noon - Multiple Choice exam review 10pts on DE. Each student must submit his/her own responses, but may work alone, with a partner or in groups of 3.
Students should bring exam study guides to class with them along with any specific questions you'd like to review.
9/5 - 9/8 - Course policy assignment... have parent/guardian do as instructed after reviewing the course policy. (2pts)
9/5-...9/8 - Quiz - For HW you should browse this website... photo gallery, about us, the assignments, etc. 5 multiple choice questions Friday about the site's content. 5pts
9/8---9/11 - define in your own words, in your notebooks independent variable and dependent variable 2pts.
9/11--9/13 - quiz on observations and variables notes (5pts) .
9/12 --9/12 - group in class assignment 5pts - 5 experimental ?s and identify all variables accurately.
9/13 - 9/13 after quiz... browse bio/life science techbook, choose 3 topics of interest to study later individually. (3pts).
9/15 - 9/15 -- in class we reviewed major steps of scientific method and took a "quiz" in small groups on DE... 10pts (If you were absent, try to complete it on your own...)
9/15--9/18 - Revise your possible research questions if necessary... browse through 1 section of the life sciences DE techbook related to one of your topics... be prepared to share 1-2 interesting things you learn about your topic with the class on Monday. (2pts)
-9/19--9/21 - video concept/facts/questions writing assignment on DE... 10pts submitted through DE by end of Thursday's class.
9/20---9/26 - Concept Map - Read through each reading passage, create a vocab list of at least 20 key words (5pts) in your notebook... Then, use as many of those words as you can to create a "concept map" that connects the words logically with brief phrases...(5pts) (pts earned determined by # of words connected logically) I'll demonstrate this on the board in class...
9/26 OR 9/27... Cells/Cell Theory quiz - m.c. questions on DE ... 10pts
.9/27 ---9/29 (the goal is to have this on progress reports. -- based on our notes, create 2 Venn diagrams and another graphic organizer that compare/contrast each of the following... prokaryotic & eukaryotic cells; plant and animal cells; the contributions of Hooke, Schleiden, Schwann, Virchow, Brown, and Van Leeuwenhoek to Cell Theory 10pts [last grade for progress reports]
10/2--10/3 Due end of class Tuesday: graphic organizer chart of cell parts, structure, function and whether they can be found in plant/animal/both types of eukaryotic cells. (10pts) [list & directions on DE ]
10/4--10/5 - Due end of class Thursday: type a paragraph that uses an analogy to describe at least 5 of those parts. (NOT A FACTORY ANALOGY UNLESS SPECIFICALLY TOLD TO WRITE ABOUT A FACTORY). (10pts)
10/4 ---10/11 - STUDY OVER THE 4 DAY WEEKEND!!! BE PREPARED FOR REVIEW GAME TUESDAY!!! Test on Eukaryotic cell parts on DE, comparison of plant/animal cells, comparison of prokaryotic/eukaryotic cells. 20pts
10/12----10/13. be sure to have gotten your grade on your test... see me for help for anything <70%
10/12---10/20 - Cell cycle work... 20pt see DE assignment for details. (new vocab = 5pts; the presentation and in class work this week will work towards the remaining 15pts... see rubric on DE for details.)
10/23--10/24 - Quiz on Cell Cycle - 18m.c. questions 10pts due end of class.
10/25 ---10/25 - 10pts IN CLASS - view mitosis slideshow with the 'microscope' - finish worksheet with it.
10/24-10/31 (presenting on 11/1) -- 20pts How does DNA replicate itself? How does it produce a protein? - using DE, our class discussions, and notes create a way to represent the DNA molecule, the replication process and protein synthesis... Suggestions: cartoon, sketches, 2-D or 3-D model, manipulative model, skit... be prepared to present it to the class.
***This project was modified and SEVERAL of you did not take advantage of the extended time for preparation for the quiz in lieu of a presentation. SEVERAL of you did not pass in a written/typed explanation. Those 0s count in the first quarter.
