After end of level testing we get to do a lot of activities that put in to practice the science and engineering skills (practices) that we've been learning about all year. The activities are meant to be both educational and fun! Below you will find the calendar of events as well as resources for the various projects we will be doing.
Ecology Children's Book Project
Monday, 30 April 2018
"There's a Hair in My Dirt" children's book pdf "There's a Hair in My Dirt" slideshow As you listen to or read "There's a Hair in My Dirt" write down 15 things that you learned about ecological principles. Tuesday- Friday, 1-4 May 2018 Ecology Children's Book Project Paper Parts of a Informational Picture Book PowerPoint Human vs. Environment Topics Page Ecology Children's Book Project rubric |
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Use the links above to prepare to create your very own children's book. Your book will be at least 12 pages long and will be about one of the topics on the Humans vs. Environments page. To create the booklet, take one colored sheet of paper and four blank white pieces of paper. Fold them hamburger style, then staple three times on the spine. Your book must be colored, neat, and informative. Use the rubric to guide your creation of the children's book. Be prepared to share your book IN CLASS on Monday, 7 May 2018. (**Optional: bring treats to share!**)
Playing with Parachutes
Tuesday/Wednesday, 8/9 May 2018
Playing with Parachutes Lab Paper What makes a good parachute? In class on Tuesday we created parachutes, tested them, and then did a redesign and test on Wednesday. |
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Physics Day Projects (for Lagoon 2019)
Thursday/Friday, 10/11 May 2018
Physics day at Lagoon Project Research Monday-Wednesday, 14-16 May 2018 Work on and finish Physics day at Lagoon Project. We also began research on the 2 Liter Bottle Rockets. |
Permission Slip (Due May 3 with proof of payment!)
Physics Day Projects (Slide show presentation) Last Year's Winners Schedule of Events 2019 Registration for events (Your science teacher will provide a printed copy) Detailed Physics Day Contest information (see drop down menu on the right) Physics Day Photo Contest Info (New this year. Cash prizes!!) Middle School Workbook--Inside is a list of apps you could use for the APP contest |
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14/15 May 2019
Begin Research Monday/Tuesday, 20/21 May 2019 Build Rockets Wednesday/Thursday, 22/23 May 2019 Launch #1 Friday/Tuesday, 24/29 May 2019 Launches 2 and 3 1. Invitation to the 8th Grade 2L Water Bottle Rocket Competition 2. Rocket Project and LAB write-up page (Due 30 May 2019) |
SCROLL DOWN FOR 2019 INSTRUCTIONS!!!!!
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NOT 2019 Rockets with Parachute Going for Hang Time (2018) NOT 2019
Volunteer Survey (2019)
Rockets Going for Distance (2019)
Video Tutorials:
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Watch Them Fly!!
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