So we tried out Socrative – pretty good review class but best if you have a device to participate. Here is the plan – we have 3 classes left. Next week Tuesday, Thursday and then the following week is a…
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Sc8 – Inquiry Project
Sc8 – Earth Day! It is time to do a quick checkup on your blogging and reporting on your questions. I expect to see: Your colourful poster (take a picture of it) Your questions and the proposed method to find…
Natural Water Systems Teaser Videos
Tsunami httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V07iIQ_NFCw RockSlide httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w40JgaKNihY Sinkhole httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i62zU887UB0 httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbKDgF8CvmQ All around the world, water is changing the planet. Ask one interesting question. Locally, in Vancouver, water systems plan a big role in our lives. Ask one more interesting question.
Sc8 Challenge – Pop Bottle Rockets
After watching a coke can collapse, a pop bottle rocket launch and studying a little bit about air pressure, you task is: Create a pop bottle rocket that will stay in the air the longest. Groups are allowed. Testing and…
Sc8 – Tuesday March 12 – Ch8 Forces, Mass and Weight
So sorry, I totally forgot about this Apple Educator training session I have to attend for the morning. I’m sure you’ll make do without me. Here is the plan. Ch8 intro in the textbook/workbook is about your MASS vs. your…
Change of State Phenomenon
Explain this: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O47-QOWRTrk or this: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC-KOYQsIvU
Sc8 Change of State – Dry Ice
What is Dry Ice? http://cocopreme.hubpages.com/hub/dryiceexperiment Let’s do these: Make the queen scream – hold a warm coin against the flat dry ice (can also use a heated spoon) https://docs.google.com/a/johnoliver.ca/file/d/0B-coD2hmPHe7eXNGZjZMYU51V0E/edit?usp=sharing Drop a chunk into a cup of water. What is the…
Science 8 Term 2 Marks on Moodle
Why don’t you hop on over to Moodle, login with your account and see how you are doing? While you are there, complete any term 2 quizzes you may have neglected – they will be converted to zero next friday. Also,…
States of Matter
homework :: memorize the S-L-G diagram (include plasma!) this is from ch7-1 in the text. product :: what states of matter are used in your product manufacturing? Does your machine use pneumatic or hydraulic systems? How?
How stuff works and how it is made
We are moving on to the study of energy and forces. Pick something that interests you. Maybe it is a running shoe, candy, water bottles, coke cans…? Find out how it is made and how it works. how stuff is…