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8th Grade Science
Kristin Stanicki
ST AGNES SCHOOL
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Monday 11/16/09 - We played Jeopardy to review for tomorrow's test.
     Homework - Study for the test.

Tuesday 11/17/09 - We took a test on the solar system.
     Homework - none

Wednesday 11/18/09 - We switched to the life science book and began talking about classification of organisms.
     Homework - Finish the taxonomic key we started in class.

Thursday 11/19/09 - We learned about the 6 different kingdoms in the classification system.
     Homework - none

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Monday 11/9/09 - We finished working on our points for the Great Pluto Debate.
     Homework - none

Tuesday 11/10/09 - We presented our debate. Great job!  
     Homework - none

Wednesday 11/11/09 - No class - Veteran's Day speakers
     Homework - none

Thursday 11/12/09 - We worked on a study guide for Tuesday's test.
     Homework - Finish the study guide. Scientific Article Report is due tomorrow.

Friday 11/13/09 - We completed a Foucault pendulum lab to look at Earth's rotation.
     Homework - none

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Monday 11/2/09 - We compared info about the 4 gas giants.
     Homework - none

Tuesday 11/3/09 - We learned about the outer solar system - comets, asteroids, meteors, and other objects in the Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud.
    Homework - none

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Monday 10/26/09 - We began talking about the solar system by learning about some of the history leading to our present knowledge of it.
     Homework - none

Tuesday 10/27/09 - We discussed the layers and features of the sun.
     Homework - pg 681 in your journals by Friday

Wednesday 10/28/09 - We compared info about the 4 terrestrial planets.
     Homework - none

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Monday 10/19/09 - We continued our research. Papers will be due by the end of the period on Friday.
     Homework - none

Tuesday 10/20/09 - We continued our research in class.
     Homework - none

Wednesday 10/21/09 - We went to the computer lab. Our research papers are really taking shape.
     Homework - none

Thursday 10/22/09 - We are finishing our research papers.
   Homework - Continue doing whatever work is needed to finish your paper.

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Happy National Earth Science Week!!

Monday 10/12/09 - No school - Columbus Day

Tuesday 10/13/09 - We began to look at satellites and what they do as they are in orbit to prepare for our next in-class project.
     Homework - none

Wednesday 10/14/09 - We went to the computer lab to begin researching our satellites.
     Homework - none

Thursday 10/15/09 - We continued our research using the laptop and books in the classroom.
     Homework - none

Friday 10/16/09 - We went to the computer lab to work on our research papers.
     Homework - none

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Monday 10/5/09 - We went to the computer lab to work on the weather map project. Presentations should be ready for Thursday.
     Homework - Work on presentations at home.

Tuesday 10/6/09 - We worked on the lastest Science World.
     Homework - Finish worksheets if not completed in class.

Wednesday 10/7/09 - No class - evacuation drill
     Homework - Presentations tomorrow

Thursday 10/8/09 - We started our weather map project presentations.
     Homework - Enjoy the weekend!

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Monday 9/28/09 - We went to the computer lab to begin work on our weather map project.
     Homework - none

Tuesday 9/29/09 - We finished up our weather map lab.
     Homework - Finish lab if not done in class.

Wednesday 9/30/09 - We finished our chapter by talking about floods.
     Homework - Weather quiz tomorrow

Thursday 10/1/09 - We took our weather quiz.
     Homework - none

Friday 10/2/09 - No class 9AM Mass.
     Homework - Continue to work on your weather map project at home. We will have time in class on Monday to finish it, so bring what you have done saved on your USB drives. Be ready to start presenting on Wednesday.

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Monday 9/21/09 - We continued work on our hurricane tracking lab.
     Homework - Finish the lab if it was not completed in class.

Tuesday 9/22/09 - We reviewed hurricanes, and learned about winterstorms: how they form, and hazards they present, and safety precautions.
     Homework - none

Wednesday 9/23/09 - We finished up types of storms by learning about the formations and safety of thunderstorms and tornadoes.
     Homework - pg 575 #4

Thursday 9/24/09 - We looked at symbols used on weather service and newspaper weather maps.
     Homework - Make up a weather symbol "quiz". Using the key in the book, put together 5 symbols to quiz a classmate on tomorrow.

Friday 9/25/09 - We worked on a weather map lab.
     Homework - none

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Monday 9/14/09 - We worked on a crossword puzzle reviewing terms from last year.
     Homework - Finish the crossword if it was not done in class.

Tuesday 9/15/09 - We worked on our first Science World of the year.
     Homework - Complete the Science World worksheets.

Wednesday 9/16/09 - We began learning about weather patterns by discussing air masses and fronts.
     Homework - "Sharpen Your Skills" pg 569


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