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	-January Activities

Class Handouts

Introductory Materials

Course Outline
Self-disclosure Inventory
8th Grade Science Survey
Food Letter
Volunteer Letter
District Policy - Promotion and Retention
Book and CD Letter
Why Doing Your Homework is Important - Concrete Evidence
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)
Post-Assessment Reflection
Creating Graphic Organizers/Webs
Making Connections
KWL Chart
Jeopardy Template (PPT.)
Who Wants to be a Millionaire Template (PPT.)
The Story of Fred
Laboratory Safety Contract
Laboratory Safety Story
Science & Music Project (PPT.)
Science & Music Project - Grading Rubric
Science & Music Project - Phase Sheet

Presentation Materials

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

NJ ASK - 8

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)
Conversion Practice Problems
Dimensional Analysis - Scaffolding Activity
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

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
Lab Report Format
Lab Report - Grading Rubric
Scientific Method Project
Presentation Rubric - Scientific Method Project
Find Someone Who... - Scientific Method

Astronomy

Textbook Scavenger Hunt - Space Science
Misconceptions

Universe

The Universe - Overview Sheet

The Universe

The Universe - Outline

Ballooniverse - Big Bang Analogy Activity

Constellation Project

Big Dipper Finder

Star Clock

Star Finder

Electromagnetic Spectrum & Light - Webquest

Find Someone Who... - The Universe

Solar System

The Solar System - Overview Sheet

The Solar System

The Solar System - Outline

Planet Presentation

Presentation Rubric - Planets

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

Chemistry

Textbook Scavenger Hunt - Chemical Interactions

Matter

Matter Overview Sheet

Discovering the Definition of Matter

Matter - Outline

Matter

States of Matter - Analogies

Physical or Chemical Changes?

Online Matter Quizzes

Laws & Principles Presentation

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

Atoms

Creating Atomic Models

Isotopes and Ions Practice

Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM)

Find Someone Who... - Atoms

Scientists

Scientist Presentation

Presentation Rubric - Scientist

Point of View Guide

History of the Atom - Scientists - Resource Sheet

Scientists - Outline

Scientist Extra Credit Option

Scientist and Their Proposals/Discoveries

Periodic Table

Periodic Table of Elements Overview Sheet

Periodic Table - Personal Box

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

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

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 and Reactions - Outline

Counting Valence Electrons

Electron Dot Diagrams

Determining Important Bonding Information

Chemical Bonds - Analogies

How Will They Bond?

Molecule, Compound, or Both?

Examining Molecules and Compounds

Understanding Chemical Formulas - Subscripts, Parentheses, Coefficients

Totaling Atoms Using PSEC

Analyzing Chemical Equations

Balancing Chemical Equations

Balancing Chemical Equations (Online Tutorial)

Balancing Equations Activity

Find Someone Who... - Chemical Bonds and Reactions

Carbon Monoxide

Solutions

solutions_-_ Overview Sheet

Solutions - Outline

Classifying Mixtures - Heterogeneous or Homogeneous?

Identifying Acid & Base Reactions

pH Lab

Find Someone Who... - Solutions

Moles

Atomic - Molecular Mass vs. Molar Mass

Mole Road Map

How To Perform Mole Calculations

The Mole

Mole Conversions Table

Determining Whether Your Answers Are Sensible - Moles

More Mole Practice Conversions

Moles - Challenging Problems

Moles Quiz Review Problems

Mole Lab

Interesting "Stuff"

The Hidden Messages in Water

The Story of Stuff

GEPA "Grammy" Songs