Earth Science: Students will finish reviewing ES.11/12: Atmosphere and Weather and take their test on Tuesday, Nov. 19th. They will start ES.4: Minerals on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

Physical Science: Students will finish reviewing PS.8: Force, Work & Motion and take their test on Tuesday, Nov. 19th. They will start PS.2: Matter on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

Final Grades for the first 9 Weeks have been posted to the Aspen system. Students will receive new and completed progress reports that reflect those grades on Thurs, November 7th. Students will receive 2 copies as usual.

One needs to be signed by the parent/guardian, while the other needs to be kept in the binder. The signed copies will be due by Thurs, November 14th.

Progress Report #2 was given to students on Monday, October 28th.

It is due with parent/guardian signature by Wed, November 6th.

Earth Science students will learn about clouds, weather phenomena, and present weather station projects. On Friday, students will begin their review of Atmosphere and Weather to prepare for the test on Wed, November 13th.

Physical Science students will learn about work, power, and simple machines. They will calculate work and power, as well as investigate mechanical advantage. On Friday, students will being their review of Motion, Forces, and Work to prepare for the test on Wed, November 13th.

School is out on Tuesday, November 5th.

Earth Science students will be studying Isolines (Isotherms and isobars), Land Breeze/Sea Breeze, Weather Stations (Cities Weather Project assigned on 10/29 and due 11/6), Fronts/Air Masses, and Science Fair Breakdown (Science Fair assigned on Nov/1 and due in parts as listed on the main page).

Physical Science students will learn about Newton’s Laws of Motion and how significant they are to our understanding of how and why motion occurs. The Newton’s Laws of Motion project assigned on 10/28 and due 11/6). Science Fair Breakdown (Science Fair assigned on Nov/1 and due in parts as listed on the main page).

This week, Earth Science students will continue learning about the atmosphere by discussing the Greenhouse effect, CFCs & the ozone layer, volcanic eruptions, and global winds. Students will be taking a quiz on Atmosphere on Thursday.

Physical science students will be learning about speed, velocity, and acceleration. We will also be working on speed calculations. Students will practice memorizing units and inserting them into equations correctly.

Earth Science students will be learning about the atmospheric layers, atmospheric composition, temperature, and how the atmosphere evolved over time.

Physical Science students will be taking the Energy Test (PS.5) and conducting the Airplane lab to measure time and distance while exploring the scientific investigation process! Students will calculate speed as we investigate motion, starting next week.

Earth Science students will be taking the Stars Quiz #2 on Monday (HR Diagram, Moon Phases, Planets, Eclipses, Meteors, Comets, & Asteroids). The notes are due on Monday, but they will not be turned in. I will check them before the quiz! On Tuesday, we will complete peer reviews of our Planetary Travel Brochures and receiving our materials to complete Fridge Cards for the test on Wed. Wednesday is our The Universe & Solar System Test! Study! Study!! Study!!!

Physical Science students will be finishing planning and conducting an investigation related to Heat & Thermal Energy, comparing different types of heat transfer, and preparing to review for the Energy Test on Wed, October 16.

Physical Science students will start this week by investigating the relationship between heat and thermal energy. We will learn and review relevant vocabulary, take notes, watch videos, while comparing temperature scales and investigating the phase change diagram of water. Currently, our test on this unit is scheduled for Wed, October 16th.

Earth Science students will be finishing our unit on the Universe and Solar System, but learning about the planets, solar and lunar eclipses, and smaller heavenly bodies such as comets, asteroids, and meteors. Students should be working on their Planetary Brochures, which are due on Tues, October 8th. The Solar System and The Universe notes are due by Mon, October 7th. Currently, our test on this unit is scheduled for Wed, October 9th.

This week is the start of new content! We will take our SGA #1 in Physical and Earth Science and determine our starting understanding of science!

Physical Science students will be investigating potential and kinetic energy as well as numerous forms of energy including electrical, chemical, nuclear, radiant, mechanical, and thermal.

Earth Science students will be investigating the life cycle of stars, galaxies, the big bang theory, and 3 major pieces of evidence that support the big bang theory.