TEST TEST TEST

6th Period Test FRIDAY!!! 9/17/10

Be sure to have your parents sign your study guide.


All classes have guidance lesson with Mrs. McCaslin today.

Vocabulary List for 9-24-10

Every Friday science students will be responsible for a set of vocabulary words. These will build as the year goes on, for example the list on next Friday may be on the test three months from now as well as new words.

List for Next FRIDAY!!!

1. atoms: tiny particles of matter; contains protons, neutrons, and electrons
2. density: measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume (density=mass/volume)
3. physical change: a change in shape, color, size, or state that does not change the chemical composition
4. physical property: observable or measurable property of a substance
5. mixture: two or more substances that are blended but can be separated using their physical properties.

What's the MATTER??

Please excuse the pun! During the next week we will be studying matter and all its glory! If it takes up space and has mass, then it's MATTER!!!

MATTER VOCABULARY

1. physical property
2. matter
3. physical change
4. density
5. states of matter
6. melting point
7. boiling point
8. chemical property
9. chemical change
10. law of conservation of mass

WANT TO KNOW MORE CHECK OUT THIS WEBSITE ON MATTER!!!

Surviving Science

Tips to Survive Science!
1. ORGANIZE!!! You have a three-ring binder and dividers, so keep everything in order.
2. Even though I have not assigned homework, you should study your notes or anything that we have done at least fifteen minutes every night.
3. ASK QUESTIONS!!


Check this link out for more study skills that will help you in all classes!! http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/3521.aspx

STUDY HARD and SUCCEED!!

Another Year!!!

It's the beginning of another wonderful year. I plan to keep my blog updated weekly, but we'll just see how that goes as things get busier!! LOL! Here is what's going on

2nd, 3rd, and 8th Period: Currently working on measurement.
5th: Scientific Method Independent Study Presentations TODAY!!
6th: Experimental Design


TEST NEXT THURSDAY!!!! 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 8th Period ONLY!!!


Hope everyone has a wonderful Labor Day weekend!!! BE SAFE!!!