Students began the vocabulary on "Forces". They were to complete the Vocabulary (36 pts) and then complete the "Forces" Review Questions for homework. (50 pts)
Speed Lab
Students were given their Data Sheet from the Speed Lab on last Thursday. We reviewed the formulas for speed and acceleration. Then, we went over each question and how to work on the Data Sheet for the Speed Lab. Students were then given the remainder of the class period to complete the data sheet for a 100 pt grade. Those who did not finish were assigned the sheet for homework.
Volcanoes Research
After advising the students on the need to focus the last weeks of the year, we discussed how to conduct ourselves in the computer lab. Then, we went over the requirements for the "Volcanic Research". Each student was given 7 volcanoes on which to read, study and come up w/7 pieces of information from country to latitude and longitude. Students were then to type up the information on a data sheet and turn in for a grade on Tuesday.
Volcanoes Test
Students took the Volcanoes Test and began the Volcanoes Word Search. We will perform a small assignment on identifying major volcanic eruptions and important facts when they return after Spring Break.
Motion Lab
Students began the actual walking and running 10 yds, 40 yds, and determining acceleration for a 40 yd activity. We performed the activities outside and determined the times. We will complete the calculations when we return from Spring Break on the Speed Lab (100 pts)
Volcanoes
Students reviewed the answers to the Volcanoes Chapter Assessment. Then, we began the Ch. 18 Review Guide (84 pts). At some point and time during class, we took the Volcanoes Vocabulary Test (48 pts). The Volcanoes Chapter Test (100 pts) will be tomorrow.
Motion
We reviewed the answers to the Motion Chapter Review (50 pts). Then, we went over the answers to the Motion Vocabulary Test (26 pts). Students then took the Motion Chapter Test (100 pts). Afterwards, they began the Vocabulary for "Forces" (36 pts).
Volcanism
We took the notes that students had for homework and compared them to the notes from the PowerPoint. Then we completed the Volcanoes Crossword Puzzle (44 pts) and Chapter 18 Review Guide (84 pts). Tomorrow we will have the Volcanoes and Other Igneous Activities Vocabulary Test (48 pts) and Chapter Assessment (60 pts). Which leads to the Volcanoes Chapter Test on Thursday.
Motion
Today, students were allowed to use their textbook to complete the Motion Chapter Review using their textbook. The assignment was worth 50 pts. During the class period, they took the Motion Vocabulary Test. They got their Word Search back during class, so they got 2 reviews to help make a great score on the Vocabulary Test. The Motion Chapter Test (100 pts) will be taken tomorrow.
Plutons, Magma Production
The types of Plutons and the factors that lead to the production of magma were determined by students reading and summarizing the topics in their textbook. Then we compared the notes from their text with notes from the PowerPoint. Emphasis being on summarizing and comprehension.