Nov. 14

81

1.What happened during Hurricane Sandy?

2.How do hurricanes occur?

3.What is the science as to why Sandy was powerful? Explain how the moon phases affected the super storm. Is the changing weather pattern (global warming) to blame?

83: Advertisement Project

2 paragraphs on loose leaf:

•How does your advertisement promote sustainability?

•Why is your representation important?

Sentence Starters:

1. My picture symbolizes 
2. My picture represents
3. The message is important because 
4. As an individual I can...
5. If everyone....

HW for Monday 10/28

81:

• Finish parts 1-6 of lab
• central park advertisement that promotes sustainability or going green due
• essay is late if submitted this weekend
• test corrections for those who got a D or below
• email me with questions if necessary

82:

• essay for central park is due. email or share it with me via email echo@archimedesacademy.org
• use text as evidence: article used in class
• advertisement already due!

83:

• make an advertisement that promotes sustainability or going green
• include words (The clever the better!)
• include a drawing
• use the sheet of paper I gave you as a final copy! :)
• words to give you clues:
• renewable/nonrenewable
• 3Rs: reduce, reuse, recycle
• greenhouse effect/global warming
• ecosystem/biodiversity

84:

• argument essay on central park due
• use your graphic organizer to help you!

Homework for Monday 10/21

81: study for exam

• topics will be include scientific method unit
• look for review guide here or email

82: finish biodiversity lab analysis questions USING THE CER MODEL!!

• we will review on Monday for your exam on Tuesday!

83: questions 1 and 2 of Claim, Evidence, Reasoning worksheet

84: finish biodiversity lab analysis USING THE CER MODEL!!

• we will review on Monday for your exam on Tuesday!

As always, email me at echo@archimedesacademy.org for questions, comments, concerns.

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!

3 day weekend HW

for 83:
-ecological footprint/sustainability essay. Draft is due Tuesday. Use the rubric!


For 81:
-If NYC were to adopt one source of renewable energy, which type would you advocate? Explain why your source is the best for this city.

-1 paragraph (minimum 5 sentences)

-Incorporate the vocabulary from the word wall. 

Think about…

 NYC’s structure/layout of the city

This will relate to our performance task at the end of the unit. 

HW for 82

1.How many TONS of coal did you recover?

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2.Observe what is left of your cookie. How does this relate to environmental impacts associated with real mining?

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3.What did you notice as you tried to restore the land back ?

4.Once the coal is used, can it be reused again or placed back into the earth? Explain

HW from ecological footprint simulation:

1. how many earths did you need?
2. Reflect on the # of earths--is this result shocking or are you indifferent?
3. How can you reduce the # of earths you need to sustain your lifestyle?
4. What can you conclude about this experience?
5. How can you contribute to maintain sustainability?

HW for Monday, Sept 23

82/83: Make a conclusion using the 4 steps in class.

Here's the data table

Questions, comments, need help?
just email: echo@archimedesacademy.org
Check skedula--grades to be up by sunday night.

HAPPY WEEKEND! :)

HW week of 9/9

Homework List for Week of Sept 9:

Monday (Sept 9):

1. Materials (refer to letter)



Tuesday (Sept 10): 
1.   Welcome SURVEY due Thursday, Sept. 12


 2. Welcome LETTER to be signed and returned to Ms. Esther by Thursday, Sept. 12
                    To download and print, click here

3. Materials

4. If not completed in class:

2 academic Goals in Science for the next two quarters

-How will you reach your goal? (steps)

-explanation why it is important

2 personal goals for yourself 

-how will you reach your goal?

-Why is this important to you?

Welcome Welcome Welcome!

Welcome to 8th Grade Science!

Are you ready for a great year? I sure am!

Please use this blog as a resource center for homework, notes, and updates!

Best,
Ms. Esther