Starter 2) Mercury and gold are both metals. Unlike gold, mercury cannot be used to make jewelry because it is a liquid at room temperature. The difference in the state of matter is an example of which type of property? A chemical B electrical C nuclear D physical 1) An atom can best be described as A the smallest particle that has all the characteristics of a compound. B the smallest particle that has all the characteristics of an element. C a charged particle that is similar to a molecule. D a charged particle that is larger than a molecule 3) Which of the following  best  explains the cause of windows rattling during a thunderstorm? A electrical energy B sound energy C light energy D heat energy 4) Visible light is which type of wave? A seismic B mechanical C longitudinal D electromagnetic

Revolution-the motion of one object around another Seasons-patterns of temperature changes and other weather trends over the course of a year Equinox-sunlight shines equally on the northern and southern hemisphere Solstice-the area of sunlight is at a maximum in one hemisphere and a minimum in the other hemisphere

Seasons Lab

Starter 1) After  playing outside on a cold day, Jaime went inside to wash his hands. Although the water was normal temperature, he noticed that it felt warmer than usual. What would explain this phenomenon? A His body had more kinetic energy than the water. B Heat flowed from a cooler substance to a warmer substance. C The water from the faucet had a higher temperature than his skin. D The  thermal energy  in the room was higher than the  thermal energy  outside. 2) The transfer of thermal energy from one object to another is known as A heat. B electricity. C magnetism. D temperature. 4) A science teacher filled one balloon with helium gas and a second balloon with carbon dioxide. The helium-filled balloon rose to the ceiling, and the  balloon filled with carbon dioxide  fell to the floor. Which statement is an inference based on this demonstration? A Each balloon behaved differently. B Helium gas has a lower density than air. C Carbon dioxide causes a balloon to expand. D Balloons can be filled with different gases. 3) Anita heats a beaker containing water. As the temperature of the water increases, which change to the water molecules occurs? A The molecules move at a faster rate. B The molecules become more massive. C The molecules expand and become wider. D The molecules separate into atoms of hydrogen 

Rotating Earth Lab

Four Seasons Foldable

Starter 2) How does sound usually travel? A An object vibrates, and those vibrations travel through the air in one direction as transverse waves. B An object vibrates, and those vibrations carry air in one direction as longitudinal waves. C An object vibrates, and those vibrations carry air in all directions as transverse waves. D An object vibrates, and those vibrations travel through the air in all directions as longitudinal waves. 1) When a spoon hits a table, it makes a loud sound. When  the spoon  hits a soft cushion, it does not make a sound. What is the difference between the table and the cushion that accounts for the sound? A The table is  more reactive  than the cushion. B The table vibrates more than the cushion. C The table is more insulated than the cushion. D The table has more potential energy than the cushion. 4) Jake poured water into a pot. He put the pot on a stove and turned the stove on low. After a few minutes, the water in the pot began to boil. Which statement  best  describes why the water boiled? A The stove transferred light to the pot of water. B The stove transferred electricity to the pot of water. C The stove transferred heat energy to the pot of water. D The stove transferred mechanical energy to the pot of water. 3) A block of ice is placed on a hot sidewalk. The ice melts because A the energy from the ice flows to the sidewalk. B the energy from the sidewalk flows to the ice. C convection currents flow between the ice and the sidewalk. D radiation flows between the ice and the sidewalk.

Phases of the Moon lab

Starter 2) Which of these is the chemical symbol for magnesium? A Ma B Mg C Mn D Mu 1) A group of students is conducting a density experiment with two blocks. Block 1 has more mass and less volume than Block 2. Based on this information, the student can correctly conclude that A both blocks have densities less than water’s density. B both blocks have densities greater than water’s density. C Block 1 has a higher density than Block 2. D Block 1 has a lower density than Block 2. 4) Which statement  best  describes visible light? A Visible light occupies most of the electromagnetic spectrum and requires a medium for travel. B Visible light occupies most of the electromagnetic spectrum and can travel in a vacuum. C Visible light occupies a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum and requires a medium for travel. D Visible light occupies a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum and can travel in a vacuum. 3) A rubber band will make a sound when it is A vibrated. B stretched. C cut into pieces. D shot across a room.

Phases of Life Moon Phases Project Due February 10, 2017.

Starter 1) Liam lives in the Northern Hemisphere of Earth and plays in the snow in December. His friend lives in the Southern Hemisphere of Earth and plays at the beach in December. What is the best explanation for why this is possible? A tilt of Earth on its axis B Rotation of Earth on its axis C revolution of Earth around the Sun D Revolution of the Moon around Earth 2) A student has two pieces of aluminum foil.   Each piece can be folded and rolled into a wire. Why do both pieces of aluminum foil behave the same way? A They are composed of the same types of atoms. B They are composed of different types of atoms. C They have the same physical properties, but different chemical properties. D They have the same chemical properties, but different physical properties.

Bill Nye Moon Phases

Moon Basics worksheet