Bill Nye Videos, Not?!

Hello. 
Since I am out of the class this week due to laryngitis, please be polite, helpful, and quiet for the guest teacher(s). I will do my best to make sure that you continue to move forward with your science project proposal, which is due this Friday. 

On Tuesday, Mr. Swaggerty agreed to lead you through a lab, Just Passing Through. I hope you enjoyed the activity. I want you to write a Lab Review (see instructions on IAN p.4) that thoroughly explains what occurs and how this relates heat energy, heat transfer, characteristic properties of substances, and density to your everyday life.  I look forward to discussing this upon my return.  I am sorry to miss it today.

I have requested that you watch a couple of episodes of Bill Nye- Energy and Pressure but I guess you worked on your proposal instead.ok.

You have a test on Friday. -Everything in the universe is energy or matter, so read your textbook,take notes and be on your best behavior. Please remember to put away the computers during the last 7-8 minutes of class. Thanks!
I look forward to seeing you soon!

Lunar Eclipse Extra Credit

In case you missed it, follow the link if you are interested.
To get extra credit, you must write a summary of the event, and explain how it happens.

http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2015/22sep_lunareclipse/

Density Lab

Due Today: Homework on Density
 We checked our notes and discussed our homework to get started today in class. We explained our thinking and emphasized our reasons for our claims.

 Next, we watched a short video on MASS.
We corrected our homework and then practiced finding the density of a variety of objects. Be prepared to discuss your predictions about which objects will sink or float.

Measuring Mass

Today, we had a quick review about how to use the Triple Beam Balance and then practiced in the lab with some simple objects.

Planting Fragrance Garden in Library Quad

Discussion:
How do you show respect and responsibility for our school?

Activity:
Planting fragrant plants in the tree planters in the library quad will mae a nice place to sit and relax for everyone at LOMS to enjoy.
Thanks for all your hard work.

Homework: Is it a theory?

What's My Learning Style?

Please go the Nervous System Basics Page on my website and finish the assignment. Reflect on your Learning Style and Strategies for studying.

If you finish early, please use ear buds to watch the videos at the bottom.

Tomorrow we will talk about SAFETY!

Brain and IANs

Due Today: Familiarity with Inter-Active Notebook Expectations (p.2-5)

Classwork/ Activity: 

Your Brain, Your Notebook, and Your Learning Style(s)

1. Glue the diagrams, titled Nervous System Basics: How Your Brain Works onto page 12 in your notebook.

2. Set up page 13 in your notebook for Cornell Notes, titled How Your Brain Works.

3. In the margin, write these questions:

• What is the Nervous System?
• How do neurons communicate?
• Describe the 4 major regions of the brain.
• Explain why the frontal lobe is different in teens.

4. Use Nervous System Basics, found on the sidebar of Mrs.Stoneman's Webpage to complete your assignment.