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Science:  Today we completed a Physical and Chemical changes and properties lab.  Lab write-up due tomorrow.

Physical Science:  We finished our podcasts today.  No homework.

Science:  Today we took a test over chapter 7.  Homework was to finish chapter 8 vocabulary words into your composition book.

Physical Science:  Today we went to a speaker on Biomechanical Engineer.  No Homework.

Science:  Today we reviewed for the test by going over the section reviews in class.  Students had to complete the chapter review.  Don’t forget the test is tomorrow and if you bring in a copy of the study guide and it is completely filled out you will get bonus points on the test.

Physical Science:  Students continued working on their podcast today.  Tomorrow we have a guest speaker.  I passed out an article and 10 questions that must be turned in tomorrow.  To get ready for the speech tomorrow, check out this website on Virtual Hip Replacement surgery.

Science:  Today in class we finished our classroom discussion on chapter 7.  Homework is to finish section reviews for section 2 & 3.

Physical Science:  Today we created started a podcast project on physical properties and chemical properties.  No homework.

Science:  Today we covered chapter 7 section 1 and started section 2.  Homework is chapter 7 section 1 review. p 187

Physical Science:  Today we covered chapter 15 section 1.  Homework is chapter 15 section 1.

Chapter 7 Study Guide

1. Define matter and volume.
2. How are matter and volume related?
3. What is the unit for liquid volume?
4. How do you measure liquid volume?
5. What is the meniscus?
6. What is the unit for solid volume?
7. What is the volume of a box that is 6 cm wide, 15 cm long, and 4 cm high?
8. How do you take the volume of a screw?
9. If you have a graduated cylinder with 20 ml of water in it and you put an object in the graduated cylinder and the water then measures 32 ml, what is the volume of that object?
10. Define Mass and Weight.
11. How are mass and weight related?
12. What is the unit for mass?  Weight?
13. What instrument is used to find the mass of an object?  Weight?
14. How many grams does 1 Newton equal?
15. If a basket is 250 N what is its mass?
16. What is inertia?
17. If mass increases what happens to the inertia?
18. Define physical property.
19. List and describe the six examples of physical properties on page 189.
20. What is the formula for density?
21. If a mass of an object were 125 grams and the volume were 25 cubic centimeters, what would the density be?
22. What is the density of water?
23. If a cube had a density of 0.75 g/cm³ would it float in water?
24. What is a physical change?
25. If rock is broken into smaller rocks does it change the rock into something new?
26. Define chemical property.
27. Describe reactivity and flammability.
28. What is a chemical change?
29. List and describe the examples of chemical changes on page 196.
30. What are some signs that a chemical reaction has taken place?
31. What is the difference between chemical and physical changes?
32. Can chemical and physical changes be reversed?

Science:  Today in science we went to the lab.  Homework tonight is to complete the lab write-up.  Don’t forget the test is Friday.

Physical Science:  Today in class we worked on a chapter 15 card sort.  Homework was to read chapter 15.

Science:  Today in class we worked on a card sort activity.  Monday in class we are going to the lab.  Don’t forget to wear the correct shoes.

Physical Science:  Today in class we took a test over chapter 1.  Homework was to add chapter 15 vocabulary in the composition book.

Science:  Today we took a test over chapter 1.  Homework was to finish chapter 7 vocabulary.

Physical Science:  Today we completed a penny lab.  Don’t forget the test is tomorrow.

Science:  Today we finished our discussion of chapter 1.  We have a test over chapter 1 tomorrow.  Don’t forget about the study guide.

Physical Science: Today we completed a density lab.  The students should finish the lab for homework.  Don’t forget the test is on Friday.