Class Texts: Holt Science & Technology Series
2007 edition: Holt, Reinhart and Winston
Life Science - 7th grade
Physical Science - 8th grade

(posted notes are a summary of textbook information)

Friday, September 3, 2010

8th Grade - Changes of State

Here are the notes for Ch 3.3 - study, study, study...Test on Ch 2 & 3 Wed. Sept. 8th...

http://www.scribd.com/doc/19613801/Changes-of-State-Ch33-8th-PDF

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

8th Grade - Behavior of Gases notes

Here are the notes for Ch 3.2

http://www.scribd.com/doc/19582881/Behavior-of-Gases-Ch32-8th-PDF

(Thanks Lauren!)

7th Grade - Element websites for HW

Here are the links for tonight's homework. Take notes on the element you were assigned. Bring to class Thurs.

http://periodic.lanl.gov/default.htm

http://www.ptable.com/

You may also use any other website you choose...have fun!

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Friday, August 27, 2010

All - Book covers by Monday!

Everyone, please remember to have your book covered by Monday. You do not need to purchase a cover, you can make one out of a paper bag. Use the link below for instructions.

Decorate it to make it uniquely yours!

http://specialchildren.about.com/od/schoolissues/ss/bookcover2.htm

8th Grade notes - Chemical Properties

Here are the notes for Ch 2.3

http://www.scribd.com/doc/19356185/Chemical-Prop-Ch23-8th-PDF?secret_password=1mgch9rrfawdpud8wf0r

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Welcome Back! Let the fun begin...

Welcome to the 2010-2011 TDS school year! Hope you had a great summer!!

Here is where you will find information related to science class.
Stay tuned...it's going to be a great year ;)

Mrs. H

Monday, May 17, 2010

8th notes - Ch 21.4 Sound Quality

Sound Quality notes Ch 21.4

http://www.scribd.com/doc/31481536

8th grade student notes - unable to post

The Smart Board notes you created will not be posted here because the program will not upload successfully.

If you want to access the class student notes, please see me.

Thanks!

8th notes - Ch 21.3 Sound Interactions

Sound Interaction notes Ch 21.3

http://www.scribd.com/doc/31481324

8th notes - Ch 21.1 What is Sound?

Sound notes Ch 21.1

http://www.scribd.com/doc/31481169

Friday, May 14, 2010

Monday, May 10, 2010

7th notes - Ch 25.2

Responding to the Environment Ch 25.2 notes

http://www.scribd.com/doc/31159725

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

7th Grade - Whale Evolution Video link

Here is the link to the whale evolution video clip we watched in class. This will enhance your notes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2C-3PjNGok

7th grade: Dogs That Changed the World PBS series

Here is the link to the film series from Nature on pbs.org. You can read the following to enhance your notes:

  • Introduction
  • What cause the domestication of wolves?
  • Selective Breeding Problems

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/dogs-that-changed-the-world/introduction/1273/

You should focus on these topics: flight distance, Russian fox experiments (tameness), proto-dog features, selective breeding and its repercussions.

8th notes - Types of Machines Ch 8.3

Notes for Ch 8.3

http://www.scribd.com/doc/26318879

7th notes - Natural Selection in Action Ch 7.3

Notes for Ch 7.3

http://www.scribd.com/doc/26318731

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Monday, January 25, 2010

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Thursday, December 10, 2009

7th Hypothesis/Prediction statement practice

Here is the link to the Power Point we looked at today in class that helps with writing a prediction statment.

http://www.solonschools.org/accounts/bsabol/HypothesisStatementWritingPPT_919200732828.ppt

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

8th grade - Physics help link

Here is a website that helps to explain some of our physics concepts!
Check it out!!!!

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/1dkin/u1l5d.cfm

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Problems with SCRIBD website

Hi Folks,

I am working on posting Ch5.4 (8th) and Ch12.4 (7th) notes. The website is experiencing difficulties. I will continue to try to post these ASAP. Meanwhile, the posted notes have all been made 'public' so they should be able to be accessed without a Login.

Mrs. H.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Thursday, October 29, 2009

7th notes - Fungi Ch11.3

Fungi notes...

http://www.scribd.com/doc/21816649

7th Grade - Web Link

Here is the very cool link to Cell Size and Scale...check it out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/cells/scale/

Shared by the Salemi family (Thank You!)

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Science Notebooks for FRIDAY!!!!

All 7th & 8th students will be submitting a sample of their best work from their science notebooks on Friday. Please be sure to bring your carefully organized, complete notebooks to class.

THANKS!!

Mrs. H

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

8th Grade Test Announcement!!!!!

The test will be broken down into 2 days:

Wednesday: Chapter 15 test

Thursday: Chapter 16 test

This will give us more time on each chapter and you will have more time to study the material.

Hope this helps!!!

Mrs. H

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

8th Grade - Radioactivity

Radioactivity notes Ch16 Section 1

http://www.scribd.com/doc/21066797

7th Grade - Viruses

Viruses - Ch 10.3 material

http://www.scribd.com/doc/21066717

7th Grade - Practice problems for HW

Virus review questions for Thursday:

Pages 262-263 #'s 4,6,11,15,17

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

7th Grade - HW link for Viral Diseases

Here is the CDC link for tonight's homework:

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/disinfo/disease.htm

In a chart record:
- Name (common and scientific)
- Symptoms
- Treatment

Bring to class tomorrow!

Monday, October 12, 2009

7th Grade - Bacteria Review homework

Please complete the review on pgs. 262-263

Only these numbers: 1-3, 5, 7-10, 12, 13, 16, 18, 22-25

Due Tuesday 10/13