1. Eighth Grade Science
Mrs.Nelson

2. STARTER 1/3 and 1/4 WELCOME BACK! SPIs
Have your computers up and ready.
If you need to complete the semester exam or turn in a PT project please come see me asap.
Have out your color coded periodic table.
In your journal- summarize each PT family using just one word.
SPIs
SPI
Use the periodic table to determine the properties of an element.
Learning Goal:
Apply your understanding of the reactivity of elements to solve and create periodic table puns.

3. Periodic Table Puns
A pun is not simply a play on words. It is when a word or phrase has two different meanings. One is usually humorous. Today you will apply your understanding of the reactivity of elements on the periodic table to solve periodic table puns.
Take the element pun sheet.
Place your information on the sheet.
Complete as much of part one and then part two AS DIRECTED.
There is a prize for the winning individual/pair/team for the most puns solved in the allotted amount of time.

5. Semester test Analysis and Data Tracking
Go to Skyward.
Go to science.
Document semester exam grade. . .
Open and analyze your second nine weeks grades.
Take the assessment scores and graph on the back of you data sheet OR create a new graph on the computer. Please include the following:
End Sp Quiz
Biodiv Test
Atom vocab Q
SOM Q
Ch/Phy prop and change Q
PT Q
Alien PT
PT project
Semester test
Use a different color for each bar on your graph

6. REFLECTION
Analyze the bar graphs of your assessments in relation to your red line goal. Answer the following:
1. Where were you on average compared to your goal?
2. What is you plan moving forward to ensure you reach your red line goal on all future assessments as well as TCAP?

7. Use the periodic table to determine the properties of an element.
SUMMARY
On a scale of 1-10 rank your level of confidence with your understanding of this standard at this time.
If your number is below a 7 please document two action steps you can complete to increase your level of understanding.