Sept 13-17 : R&S Quiz & Physical & Chemical Changes

We finished up our unit on the scientific method this week. We analyzed and discussed the famous experiment of Alexander Fleming who discovered the antibiotic effects of penicillin. Then we spent Tuesday reviewing for our rise and stretch quiz which we took on Wednesday. If your student was absent they will need to make it up ASAP (they need a score before next Wednesday when we do our rise & stretch activities).

Thursday and Friday we spent reading about the first state 8th grade science core standard - chemistry! They read about physical and chemical properties, and changes. Plus more about energy and how it changes in chemical reactions. This was just a quick overview of what we'll be discussing more in depth over the next few weeks (the rest of the quarter actually). They filled out pg9 for this assignment.

REMINDER - The first homework assignment (designing and performing an experiment), is due Tuesday, 9-21. This will be their portfolio item for this class during student led conferences.