May 7 Math 9

Please complete up to the end of 14 on page 223 for May8th class.

Math 9 Assignments

These are the assignments we are working on over the next few weeks. Make sure you keep up with your work and check your work as you finish something. I am available for help any day after school.

May 2  Page 214/215
May 7  Page 222/223
May 9  Page 228/229
May 14  Page 234/235
TEST MAY 16
May 17  Page 246 to 248
May 22  Page 255 to 257
TEST MAY 25

Remember: we have a small quiz every Wednesday if there is not a scheduled test.

Ms. Norman

Science 8 Project

Students choose topic of their choice. Ask yourself a question you always wondered about. With that question, follow the outline below and create an experiment you can do in front of the class.

1.    Title
Try to make it an accurate description of the project. For example, I could entitle a project, 'Why is the sky blue?'. Avoid unnecessary words, while covering the essential purpose of the project.

2.    Introduction and Purpose
Sometimes this section is called 'Background'. Whatever its name, this section introduces the topic of the project, notes any information already available, explains why you are interested in the project, and states the purpose of the project.

3.    The Hypothesis or Question
Explicitly state your hypothesis or question.

4.    Materials and Methods
List the materials you used in your project and describe the procedure that you used to perform the project. If you have a photo or diagram of your project, this is a good place to include it.

5.    Research Data and Results
Data and Results are not the same thing. Data refers to the actual numbers or other research information you obtained in your project. Data can be presented in tables or charts, if appropriate. In this case, the data is the internet research you did to solve the answer to your question. 

Results section is where the data is manipulated or the hypothesis is tested. Sometimes this analysis will yield tables, graphs, or charts, too. For example, a table listing the minimum concentration of salt that I can taste in water, with each line in the table being a separate test or trial, would be data. If I average the data or perform a statistical test of a null hypothesis, the information would be the results of the project. The research data and the experiment will be done for the class.

6.    Conclusion
The Conclusion focuses on the Hypothesis or Question as it compares to the Data and Results. What was the answer to the question? Was the hypothesis supported (keep in mind a hypothesis cannot be proved, only disproved)? What did you find out from the experiment? Answer these questions first. Then, depending on your answers, you may wish to explain ways in which the project might be improved or introduce new questions that have come up as a result of the project. This section is judged not only by what you were able to conclude, but also by your recognition of areas where you could not draw valid conclusions based on your data.

Science 8 - April 18

Science 8

April 18, 2012

Name: __________________________________

All questions must be answered in full sentences in 20 or more words per question. Questions are researched on the internet. Music is NOT to be played while you are working.

Bone Density

1.      What is osteoporosis?

2.      In reference to your bones, how does osteoporosis affect them?

3.      How can a person prevent getting osteoporosis? Or, can they prevent it? Explain.

4.      Is the effect of osteoporosis the same in males as it is in females? Explain the difference.

5.      On a sheet of paper, illustrate a healthy bone vs. an osteoporosis bone. Your drawing does not have to be a scientific drawing. Use the full page, use pencil, draw a portion of a bone and label the parts. You may need to research what the different x-rayed bones looks like!

Useful website: http://www.medicinenet.com/osteoporosis_pictures_slideshow/article.htm

6.      Explain Marble Bone Disease

Week of April 16 - 19

Math 9
This is the work we are doing this week:

Page 178 - 180 questions 4 - 12 and 16, 17

Page 188 questions 3 - 12

Page 196 questions 4 - 14

Practice Test page 204

There are a few handouts: Question # 3 on page 179, Question # 11 on page 190, Question #11 on page 177.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
There is lots of time after school for extra help - come on in!
Ms. Norman

Math 9 Week of April 10 and 19

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Mar. 20	Textbook page 181	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Apr-02	Vive-La-France	handout
Apr-02	What did the Butcher Say	handout
Apr-10	What do you call a slow skier?	handout
Apr-10	Graphing Linear Equations	handout
Apr-11	textbook page 178 - 180	4 to 12
Apr-13	textbook page 180	16 and 17
Apr-16	Mid-Unit Review page 181	All Questions
Apr-19	TEST on pages 150 - 181

Math 9 Midterm

Math 9 will write their mid-term on Friday, March 16th. This midterm will cover Rational Numbers and Linear Relations. Midterms continue on Monday for their other classes. English is on Wednesday, March 21st.

Parent Teacher interviews are on March 29th in the evening (6pm to 8 pm) and on March 30th (9am to 11am) in the morning.

Get to bed at a good time and eat your breakfast - midterms are easier if you are looking after yourself! And yes, study!

Ms. Norman

Science 8 Test Review Chapter 4

Science Test Friday, March 16th

Pages: page 110 Flowing Along, page 111 States of Matter and the Particle Theory,  page 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, page 117 How Fast do Fluids Flow, page 120, 121, 123 and 124 Why Viscosity Varies, and 126.

Key terms: viscosity, fluid, solid, liquid, gas, change of state, melting, vaporization, condensation, freezing, sublimation, evaporation, boiling, boiling point, freezing point, melting point, flow rate, resistance to flow, internal friction

1.     Define the word “fluid” (4.1 page beginning on pate 110)

2.     Use the particle theory to explain why liquids and gases are fluids, but solids are not. (4.1)

3.     Give some characteristics of liquids and solids that are the same.  What are some characteristics that are different? (4.1)

4.     Explain how liquids and gases are similar. How are they different? (4.1)

5.     Describe how to measure viscosity. (4.2)

6.     Explain flow to determine the flow rate of a liquid. (4.2)

7.     Summarize the main factors that affect the viscosity of liquids and gases.

8.     Use the key terms above to fill in the blank:

a)     _______________ chocolate causes it to flow. (4.1)

b)    A _____________ always has an even surface. (4.1)

c)     A _____________ can be poured only if it is ground into a fine powder. (4.1)

d)    _____________ occurs when dishes “air dry” on a rack. This change of state is called __________________. (4.1)

e)     The particles of a ________________ are spread extremely far apart. (4.1)

f)      Liquid water can change into a gas at its _______________ 100 degrees Celsius.

g)     A fluid’s resistance to flow is known as its ___________________; a good way to measure this property is by determining the ______________ of a liquid. (4.2. 4.3)

h)    There is ____________________ between the particles of a fluid that causes viscosity. (4.3)

February 10th Assignment

Science 8

Investigation

Answer the questions below by researching each question on the internet and typing the answers in your own words. Save your document to your student drive. Don't forget to put your name on it!

1. Does the Earth have a new island? What is it called? How was it formed? Cool!

2. Do Ocean Waves travel in sets of 7? Where do waves come from? Hmmm.

3. How do Zebra stripes grow as stripes? Weird but true!

4. Would you sink in quick sand? What is quick sand? Yikes!

Science 8 Test Review

Chapter 3
Test on January 13^th, 2012

1.  Label the digestive system and know the organs
2.  Label the respiratory system and know the organs
3.  Which structure connects the mouth and the stomach?
4.  Which organ produces insulin?
5.  Why is the digestive system important to humans?
6.  What is the function of the stomach?
7.  Do you think eating properly is important to the digestive system? Why?
8.  What muscle plays a role in breathing?
9.  In which structure does gas exchange occur?
10.  Why is the respiratory system important to humans?
11. Do you think smoking harms your respiratory system? Explain why?
12. READ PAGES 79 TO 86

On Monday, January 16^th, Hallie Bass will be in class to discuss blood pressure. Please read page 92 before class.

Math 9 Week January 9 - 13

This week in Math we are working on Rational Number, chapter 3.
Much of the work, we have been doing since September in different applications. I have confidence, students will breeze through this work!

Monday - page 101 questions 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12 a to e, 13, 14 b d f h, 15, 17, 18

Tuesday - page 111 questions 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15

Wednesday - page 119 questions 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13

Thursday - page 127 questions 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12 and page 134 questions 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 12


Next week we will be reviewing to prepare for exams!
I will do extra help any day after school.

Ms. Norman