Make the weekly Do Now on page _100__. 8th Grade Science Do Now Monday, April 8, 2013 Make the weekly Do Now on page _100__. Describe the similarities and differences between an unbalanced and balanced force.

Today’s Schedule Do Now Graph around the room Unit Review 8th Grade Science Today’s Schedule Monday, April 8, 2013 Do Now Graph around the room Unit Review Pre-AP Grade-Level HW: Unit Review Due: Wed/Thrs Quiz on Wed/Thrs Vocabulary Essential Question Inertia Mass Friction Action-Reaction Acceleration Balanced Forces Velocity Unbalanced Forces Force How do we calculate and communicate the change in position, direction and speed for moving objects? How do unbalanced forces affect the motion of an object? How de we transform energy to make it useful?

8th Grade Science Today we will… Monday, April 8, 2013 8.6 (A) demonstrate and calculate how unbalanced forces change the speed or direction of an object's motion; (B) differentiate between speed, velocity, and acceleration; and (C)  investigate and describe applications of Newton's law of inertia, law of force and acceleration, and law of action-reaction such as in vehicle restraints, sports activities, amusement park rides, Earth's tectonic activities, and rocket launches. Objective: Students will review graphs that show changes in motion.

Record your answers in your notebooks. 8th Grade Science Graph Around the Room Monday, April 8, 2013 As a table group, go around the room to each of the graphs and answer the questions. Record your answers in your notebooks.

Work on the Unit Review for Force and Motion. 8th Grade Science Unit Review Monday, April 8, 2013 Work on the Unit Review for Force and Motion.

Discuss the force of the exhaust and the rocket. 8th Grade Science Do Now Tuesday, April 9, 2013 On page 100…. Explain how a rocket launching demonstrates Newton’s 3rd law of motion. Discuss the force of the exhaust and the rocket.

Today’s Schedule Do Now Finish Graph Review 8th Grade Science Today’s Schedule Tuesday, April 9, 2013 Do Now Finish Graph Review Unit Review and White Board Practice Pre-AP Grade-Level HW: Due Friday Test on Force and Motion Wed/Thurs Vocabulary Essential Question Inertia Mass Friction Action-Reaction Acceleration Balanced Forces Velocity Unbalanced Forces Force How do we calculate and communicate the change in position, direction and speed for moving objects? How do unbalanced forces affect the motion of an object? How de we transform energy to make it useful?

8th Grade Science Today we will… Tuesday, April 9, 2013 8.6 (A) demonstrate and calculate how unbalanced forces change the speed or direction of an object's motion; (B) differentiate between speed, velocity, and acceleration; and (C)  investigate and describe applications of Newton's law of inertia, law of force and acceleration, and law of action-reaction such as in vehicle restraints, sports activities, amusement park rides, Earth's tectonic activities, and rocket launches. Objective: Students will review and show mastery of explaining balanced and unbalanced force, how to calculate and graph speed, velocity, and acceleration, and explaining and applying Newton's 3 laws of motion.

As a class, go over the answers. 8th Grade Science Finish Unit Review Tuesday, April 9, 2013 Finish the Unit Review. As a class, go over the answers.

8th Grade Science Do Now Wednesday & Thursday, April 10 & 11, 2013 On page 100… Describe the difference between an asteroid, meteoroid, meteor, and meteorite. What is a comet?

Today’s Schedule Do Now Unit Test Begin STAAR Review 8th Grade Science Today’s Schedule Wednesday & Thursday, April 10 & 11, 2013 Do Now Unit Test Begin STAAR Review Pre-AP Grade-Level HW: Unit Review Due: Wed/Thrs Quiz on Wed/Thrs Vocabulary Essential Question Inertia Mass Friction Action-Reaction Acceleration Balanced Forces Velocity Unbalanced Forces Force How do we calculate and communicate the change in position, direction and speed for moving objects? How do unbalanced forces affect the motion of an object? How de we transform energy to make it useful?

8th Grade Science Today we will… Wednesday & Thursday, April 10 & 11, 2013 8.6 (A) demonstrate and calculate how unbalanced forces change the speed or direction of an object's motion; (B) differentiate between speed, velocity, and acceleration; and (C)  investigate and describe applications of Newton's law of inertia, law of force and acceleration, and law of action-reaction such as in vehicle restraints, sports activities, amusement park rides, Earth's tectonic activities, and rocket launches. Objective: Students will review and show mastery of explaining balanced and unbalanced force, how to calculate and graph speed, velocity, and acceleration, and explaining and applying Newton's 3 laws of motion.

predator/prey interactions 8th Grade Science Unit Test Wednesday & Thursday, April 10 & 11, 2013 Read and re-read the passage. Underline the question Bubble important words Identify the key idea, write it in margin. Eliminate the wrong answers Select the correct answer ✓ predator/prey interactions

Complete the Atomic Structure Review packet. 8th Grade Science After Quiz Wednesday & Thursday, April 10 & 11, 2013 Complete the Atomic Structure Review packet.

With your group complete the most valuable element activity. 8th Grade Science Most Valuable Element!!! Wednesday & Thursday, April 10 & 11, 2013 With your group complete the most valuable element activity.

Which subatomic particles in an atom have approximately the same mass? 8th Grade Science Do Now Friday, April 12, 2013 Which subatomic particles in an atom have approximately the same mass? A. Protons and neutrons B. Protons and electrons C. Electrons and neutrons D. Protons, neutrons, and electrons Which subatomic particle has the greatest mass?

Today’s Schedule Do Now STAAR Review - Chemistry 8th Grade Science Today’s Schedule Friday, April 12, 2013 Do Now STAAR Review - Chemistry Pre-AP Grade-Level Science STAAR test is April 24 Vocabulary Essential Question Inertia Mass Friction Action-Reaction Acceleration Balanced Forces Velocity Unbalanced Forces Force How do we calculate and communicate the change in position, direction and speed for moving objects? How do unbalanced forces affect the motion of an object? How de we transform energy to make it useful?

8th Grade Science Today we will… Friday, April 12, 2013 8.5 (A) describe the structure of atoms, including the masses, electrical charges, and locations, of protons and neutrons in the nucleus and electrons in the electron cloud. 8.5 (DF) recognize that chemical formulas are used to identify substances and determine the number of atoms of each element in chemical formulas containing subscripts AND recognize whether a chemical equation containing coefficients is balanced or not and how that relates to the Law of Conservation of Mass. 8.5 (E) investigate how evidence of chemical reactions indicate that new substances with different properties are formed. Objective: Students will review TEKS 8.5 A, D, E, and F.

Chemistry Review Atomic Structure Friday, April 12, 2013 8th Grade Science Chemistry Review Friday, April 12, 2013 Atomic Structure

Physical & Chemical Properties & Changes 8th Grade Science Chemistry Review Friday, April 12, 2013 Physical & Chemical Properties & Changes

Chemistry Review Conservation of Mass Friday, April 12, 2013 8th Grade Science Chemistry Review Friday, April 12, 2013 Conservation of Mass