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September Activities

Class Handouts

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Introductory Materials


Course Outline
Self-disclosure Inventory
8th Grade Science Survey
Volunteer Letter
District Policy - Promotion and Retention
Progress Report Reference Sheet
Book and CD Letter
Equation for Success
How to Calculate Your Percentage (PPT.)
Homework Log
Notebook Guidelines
Book Review
Teach A Lesson
Things That Make You Go Hmmm
Independent Study
Quarterly Article Review
Plagiarism Article
Method of Study
MI, LS, SS - Student Resource Packet
MI, LS, SS - Writing Assignment
Multiple Intelligences Test (Online Activity)
Establishing Goals - Writing Assignment
Post-Assessment Reflection
Creating Graphic Organizers/Webs
Making Connections
KWL Chart
Interactive Lecture Demonstration
Jeopardy Template (PPT.)
Who Wants to be a Millionaire Template (PPT.)
Working With Others
The Story of Fred
Laboratory Safety Contract
Laboratory Safety Story
Science & Music Project (PPT.)
Science & Music Project - Grading Rubric
Science & Music Project - Phase Sheet
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Presentation Materials


Creativity
Student Presentation Recommendations
Pre-Presentation Checklist
Lesson Plan Format
Presentation Reflection
Group Rating Sheet
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NJ ASK - 8


Steps For Solving Open-Response Questions
NJASK-8 Preparations
Scientific Processes - Open Response Question 1
Scientific Processes - Open Response Question 2
Science and Society - Open Response Question 1
Science and Society - Open Response Question 2
The Structure of Living Things - Open Response Question 1
The Structure of Living Things - Open Response Question 2
The Structure of Living Things - Open Response Question 3
Diversity of Living Things - Open Response Question 1
Diversity of Living Things - Open Response Question 2
Matter: Atoms and Properties - Open Response Question 1
Matter: Atoms and Properties - Open Response Question 2
Matter: Atoms and Properties - Open Response Question 3
Force and Motion - Open Response Question 3
Forms of Energy - Open Response Question 1
Forms of Energy - Open Response Question 2
Earth's Structure & Natural Processes - Open Response Question 1
Earth's Structure & Natural Processes - Open Response Question 2
Earth's Structure & Natural Processes - Open Response Question 3
The Solar System - Open Response Question 1
The Solar System - Open Response Question 2
The Solar System - Open Response Question 3
The Solar System - Open Response Question 4
The Solar System - Open Response Question 5
Organisms and Their Environment - Open Response Question 1
Organisms and Their Environment - Open Response Question 2
Contour Maps - Open Response Question 1
NJASK - 8 Competition
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Units, Measurements, and Conversions


Identifying the Appropriate Unit
Classifying Units
Measurement Practice - Volume, Length, Mass
Using Scientific Notation
Scientific Notation (PPT.)
Scientific Notation Practice Problems
Scientific Notation - Additional Practice
Navigating the Metric System (PPT.)
Metric System Conversions
Conversions - Dimensional Analysis (PPT.)
US Conversion Steps (Dimensional Analysis)
Dimensional Analysis - Scaffolding Activity
Dimensional Analysis Practice Problems
More Conversion Practice Problems
Conversions Activity (Dimensional Analysis)
Fruitful Conversions
Unit Relationships and Conversions - Colored Circles
Dimensional Analysis - Challenging Problems
Dimensional Analysis - Applying Your Knowledge
Determining Wether Your Answers Are Sensible - Dimensional Analysis
Comprehension Activity
Units and Measurements Project
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Scientific Method


Scientific Method - Overview Sheet
Observations and Inferences - Is There a Gremlin in the Drink Machine
Designer Planes
Steps to Solving a Problem
Scientific Method Terms (PPT.)
Scientific Method Terms
Database Reference Sheet
Search Engine Math Article
Search Engine Math Activity
Graphing Reminders (PPT.)
Graphing
Identifying Examples of Scientific Method Terms
Heart Rates Lab
More Graphing
Working with Data
Peter's Experiment
Scientific Method - Open Response Question
Density Lab
Steps For Solving Scientific Word Problems Using Formulas
Density Practice Problems
Density Real-Life Scenarios
Lab Report Format
Lab Report Template
Lab Report - Grading Rubric
Scientific Method Project
Presentation Rubric - Scientific Method Project
Find Someone Who... - Scientific Method
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Astronomy


Textbook Scavenger Hunt - Space Science
Misconceptions

    Universe


    The Universe - Overview Sheet
    The Universe (PPT.)
    The Universe - Outline
    Personal Q & A - The Universe
    Ballooniverse - Big Bang Analogy Activity
    Constellation Project
    Big Dipper Finder
    Star Clock
    Star Finder
    Interactive Comet Animation (Online Activity)
    Electromagnetic Spectrum & Light - Webquest
    Find Someone Who... - The Universe
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    Solar System


    The Solar System - Overview Sheet
    The Solar System (PPT.)
    The Solar System - Outline
    Planet Presentation
    Presentation Rubric - Planets
    Planetary Motion (Online Activity)
    Your Age on Other Worlds (Online Activity)
    Your Weight on Other Worlds (Online Activity)
    Creating a Scale Model - Solar System
    Find Someone Who... - The Solar System
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    Earth, Moon, & Sun System


    Earth, Moon, & Sun System - Overview Sheet
    Earth, Moon, & Sun System (PPT.)
    Seasons Interactive (Online Activity)
    Moon Phases - Introductory Activity
    Modeling the Phases of the Moon
    Problems in Space (Online Activity)
    Lunar & Solar Eclipses - Webquest
    Build Your Own Star (Online Activity)
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Biology


    Cells


    Cells Overview Sheet
    Celley's Trip to Cell City
    Cell City Map (PPT.)
    Cell Parts Activity
    Cell Diagrams
    Cell Parts - Analogies
    Cells - Identifying Words with Pictures
    Cell Structure and Function Crossword
    Cell-O
    Cell Art
    Find Someone Who... - Cells
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    Cell Growth and Reproduction


    Cell Growth and Reproduction Overview Sheet
    Mitosis Mini-Project
    The Sisotim Tribe
    Mitosis Activity
    Haploid(n) & Diploid(2n)
    Find Someone Who...- Cell Growth and Reproduction
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    Chromosomes


    Chromosome Activity
    Karyotypes and Karyotyping (PPT.)
    Understanding Chromosomes and Karyotyping (Online Activity)

    Homeostasis


    Homeostasis Overview Sheet
    Osmosis Lab
    Find Someone Who... - Homeostasis
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Chemistry


Textbook Scavenger Hunt - Chemical Interactions

    Matter


    Matter Overview Sheet
    Discovering the Definition of Matter
    Matter - Outline
    Matter (PPT.)
    States of Matter - Analogies
    Physical or Chemical Changes?
    Online Matter Quizzes
    Laws & Principles Presentation (PPT.)
    Presentation Rubric - Laws & Principles of Matter
    Laws & Principles of Matter - Information Sheet
    Laws & Principles of Matter - Textbook References
    Laws & Principles of Matter - References
    Laws & Principles of Matter - Outline
    Find Someone Who... - Matter
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    Atoms


    Atoms Overview Sheet
    Atoms Mini Project
    The Atom Anecdote
    The Building Blocks of Matter: Atoms (PPT.)
    Atoms - Outline
    Parts of the Atom
    Creating Atomic Models
    Isotopes and Ions Practice
    Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM)
    Find Someone Who... - Atoms
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    Scientists


    Structure of the Atom - Research
    Scientist Presentation (PPT.)
    Presentation Rubric - Scientist
    Point of View Guide
    History of the Atom - Scientists - Resource Sheet
    History of the Atom (PPT.)
    Scientists - Outline
    Scientist Extra Credit Option
    Scientist and Their Proposals/Discoveries
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    Periodic Table


    Periodic Table of Elements Overview Sheet
    Periodic Table - Personal Box
    The Periodic Table of Elements (PPT.)
    Periodic Table - Outline
    Extended Periodic Table
    Symbols and Names Crossword Puzzle
    Symbols and Names That Don't Make Sense
    Classifying Elements
    Understanding Periods and Groups
    Decoding the Periodic Table of Elements
    How To Obtain the Number of Sub-Atomic Particles (PPT.)
    Identifying Protons, Neutrons, Electrons - Atoms
    Identifying Protons, Neutrons, Electrons - Ions
    Identifying Protons, Neutrons, Electrons - Atoms & Ions
    More Practice - Identifying Protons, Neutrons, Electrons - Atoms & Ions
    Who Am I?
    Periodic Table's Most Wanted
    Periodic Table Project
    Find Someone Who... - Periodic Table of Elements
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    Chemical Bonds and Reactions


    Chemical Bonds and Reactions Overview Sheet
    "A Match Made in Heaven" - An Elemental Love Story
    Building Models
    How to Calculate the Formula Weight
    Chemical Bonds & Reactions (PPT.)
    Chemical Bonds and Reactions - Outline
    Counting Valence Electrons
    Electron Dot Diagrams
    Determining Important Bonding Information
    Chemical Bonds - Analogies
    How Will They Bond?
    Molecule, Compound, or Both? (PPT.)
    Examining Molecules and Compounds
    Understanding Chemical Formulas - Subscripts, Parentheses, Coefficients
    Totaling Atoms Using PSEC (PPT.)
    Analyzing Chemical Equations
    Balancing Chemical Equations
    Balancing Chemical Equations (Online Tutorial)
    Balancing Equations Activity
    Find Someone Who... - Chemical Bonds and Reactions
    Carbon Monoxide
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    Solutions


    Solutions - Overview Sheet
    Pre-lesson Activity - Mixtures
    Solutions (PPT.)
    Solutions - Outline
    Classifying Mixtures - Heterogeneous or Homogeneous?
    Identifying Acid & Base Reactions
    pH Lab
    Find Someone Who... - Solutions
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    Moles


    Atomic - Molecular Mass vs. Molar Mass
    Mole Road Map (PPT.)
    How To Perform Mole Calculations
    The Mole
    The Mole Overview (PPT.)
    Mole Conversions Table
    Determining Whether Your Answers Are Sensible - Moles
    More Mole Practice Conversions
    Moles - Challenging Problems
    Moles Quiz Review Problems
    Mole Lab
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Interesting "Stuff"


The Hidden Messages in Water (PPT.)
The Story of Stuff
GEPA "Grammy" Songs
Science and Music Project
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