Category: Physical Science

Students completed the notes on the PowerPoint for Newton's 1st Law of Motion.  We discussed examples of Newton's 1st Law of Motion and how it applies to life.  Then we went over the final notes on centripetal force and acceleration.  Pangaea was discussed and students then began the "Motion" Word Search.  The Word Search was to prepare them for the "Motion" Vocabulary Test tomorrow.

Today, we continued to take notes from the "Motion" PowerPoint.  We compared balanced and unbalanced forces.  We also described the forces that are on Stationary objects and described Terminal Velocity.   Finally, we finished with the Law of Inertia/Newton's 1st Law of Motion.

Students used their book to read and determine the important facts from Sec. 3 of their text on "Types of Acceleration" and "Forces".  After being given time to read and write those facts, they were compared with the notes from the PPT on the same topics from the book.  The ultimate goal being, "Learning how to breakdown and determine important topics from the textbook".

Today, we discussed what acceleration really means.  We also mentioned 3 different scenarios where acceleration takes place (jets, roller coasters, cars) and what really happens.  Students then came up w/the definition and formula for acceleration after the discussion.  Soon afterwards, we discussed the use of the Greek Letter delta and how it applies to the formula.  Finally, class was concluded w/three acceleration word problems.  We also mentioned the difference in the problems for acceleration and deceleration.  Students were then given an Acceleration Word Problem Worksheet to complete for homework (22 pts)

3-17-15  (Tuesday)

Students completed copying the notes from the PowerPoint on Motion.  We then, observed a VHS video entitled, "Tracking Speed".  A worksheet was answered as the video was viewed.  Soon after the video, we began learning how to calculate Acceleration.

3-16-15 (Monday)

We took notes on the way in which speed is calculated.  Then we learned the two major types of speed.  After working on the two ways in which we consider speed, we began to calculate speed.  We looked at the Algebra in how to calculate Speed, distance and time and worked several problems on the board.  Then, we got the "Speed" Word Problem WS to complete for homework.

Students discussed the ways in which motion impacts our lives.  We also discussed the way in which we describe speeds and outlining important facts.  They were reminded to be sure and have a calculator on Monday.

We completed the "Motion" Vocabulary (28 pts) terms in class today. Students began the "Motion" Review Questions in class also. We began the notes, so the Review Questions were due for homework tomorrow.

3-10-15 (Tuesday)
Students will take the "Chemical Reactions" Chapter Test (100 pts) first. After the Test, they will be given the 3rd Qtr Benchmark Test (100 pts). Those that do not finish will be expected to come back 7th Period to complete their 3rd 9 Weeks grades. The vocabulary for Motion (28 pts)was on the board and expected to be completed for homework.

3-6-15 (Friday)
Students took the "Chemical Reactions" Chapter Test. After the Test, they were given the 3rd Qtr Benchmark Review Guide to prepare for the 3rd Qtr Benchmark Test on Tuesday. Several students were absent going to their Athletic Physicals at Jefferson State Community College or to Tanniehill State Park on a field Trip. All of those students will take the "Chemical Reactions" Test first on Tuesday, then the Benchmark Test afterwards.

3/4/15 (Wednesday)
Students began working on the "Chemical Reactions" Chapter Review (54 pts) from their textbook. Towards the middle of class, we took the "Chemical Reactions" Vocabulary Test (40 pts)to check on the retention of the terms that we defined earlier last week. The "Chemical Reactions" Chapter Test will be tomorrow followed by the 3rd 9 Weeks Review Guide. Students were encouraged to pick up the Review Guide on Monday. The 3rd Qtr Benchmark Test will be on Friday, the last day of the 3rd 9 Weeks.

3/3/15 (Tuesday)
Students were working on reviewing for the "Chemical Reactions" Test on Thursday by completing the following items:
1. Balancing Equations WS 2 (30 pts)
2. Chemical Reactions Word Scramble (30 pts)
3. Ch. 19 Study Guide (72 pts)

3/2/15 (Monday)
The teacher went over the process of balancing equations with students again. 4 different types of equations were balanced together, then 3 practice problems were worked before allowing students to complete the "Identifying and Balancing Chemical Equations" WS (48 pts)in class. They were then given the "Chemical Reactions" Crossword Puzzle for homework to prepare for the Vocabulary Test on Wednesday.

We took a Counting Atoms Poptest to begin class. Soon after, we observed a podcast on Balancing Equations for Beginners.

Students were informed that the 9 Weeks Test will be next Friday, and Review Guides would be available on Monday. Grades will be finalized on next Wednesday.