I-pads

Tell me how we should use iPads in our classroom.  If you have any favorite apps that you wish we had, list them too.

October 30

Today we had a dry ice day.  We performed several science demos and students identified whether they were physical or chemical changes.  No make-up-sorry!

October 28

Your 3 project ideas were due today.  First we went over notes in your green packet.  Get a properties of matter note packet from me.  First, we went over the first page of notes and then students watched two demos.  Last of all, we did a lab where we heated ice up and took the temperature every minute.  Students then graphed the data and answered questions in their packets.

October 24

First, students worked on finishing up their 3 ideas for science fair worksheet.  Next, students watched Bill Nye "Atoms" while I met with students who didn't pass their periodic table quiz.  After the movie, we reviewed matter and energy as a class and then we took the final quiz on energy and matter.

October 22

Today we went over the Alpine School District Acceptable Use Policy and then we went over the classroom rules for using iPads in class.  Next, students worked on finishing up their element reports.  Last of all, student began planning for their science fair projects using this worksheet https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j6ZKkfHFkbqpNB0iRFSiNsW-mh0Kr-garNyco05Tu9k/edit.

October 16

Today student turned in their notebooks (with controls and variables w.s., sponge bob experiments, sponge animal lab, graphing packet).  Next students worked on page 4 in their green packet.  Last of all, students began working on this project (http://sciencespot.net/Media/ptablebasicscards1.pdf) and (http://sciencespot.net/Media/ptablebasics1.pdf).

October 18th

Today student finished making their periodic tables.  After they finished up they began working on their Element Report (page 5 in green packet).  Students were assigned elements to research.

October 9th

Today student turned in their notebooks (with controls and variables w.s., sponge bob experiments, sponge animal lab, graphing packet).  Next students worked on page 4 in their green packet.  Last of all, students began working on this project (http://sciencespot.net/Media/ptablebasicscards1.pdf) and (http://sciencespot.net/Media/ptablebasics1.pdf).

October 7

Bell Ringer:  Draw and label an atom
Today we finished taking notes on atoms and the periodic table.  Next we worked on "What is in an atom?" on page 3. Last of all we practiced drawing an atom (get a worksheet from me).

October 3rd

No bellringer today.  Today we had a shortened schedule due to career day.  We spent some time reviewing the different types of energy and then students took a pretest on matter.  Last of all, we began taking notes on matter.

October 1

Bell Ringer:  List an Independent variable that Homer tested in October Sky.  Then identify the dependent variable.
Today we finished watching October Sky.  We talked about the great need for engineers and scientists and the job potential in those fields.  Next, we took energy notes using this powerpoint and I gave students examples and they identified forms of energy.

September 27

Today I was absent so students watched October Sky (edited for language).