Websites for Class:

Wednesday, Sept. 21st, 2011: Water Conservation Survey: click on this link -
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/S8JJHQC

THURSDAY, SEPT. 8TH, 2011: WATER CONSERVATION RESEARCH
LINK #1: "Water Pressure"... http://www.nwf.org/News-and-Magazines/National-Wildlife/News-and-Views/Archives/2004/Water-Pressure.aspx
LINK #2: "AZ Water Challenge"... http://www.wateruseitwisely.com/region/arizona/water-challenge/
LINK #3: "H2Ouse"... http://www.h2ouse.org/tour/index.cfm
LINK #4: "Water Conservation Devices"... http://www.clearwater-fl.com/gov/depts/pwa/public_utils/divisions/water/conservation/conservation_tools.asp
LINK #5: "The Story of Water"... http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/water/story_of_water/index.cfm

Miss Stegh's Schedule:

Period 1 ~ 8th Grade
             2 ~ 7th
             3 ~ 8th
             4 ~ 7th
             5 ~ (prep/planning)
             6 ~ 8th

Class Wish List:

 There are MANY MANY materials that we use in this Science class, especially in order to conduct a lab!  Therefore, in an effort to make our learning experience more fruitful in learning and fun, any donations are appreciated!  Thank you!!!
          * chocolate chip cookies (store bought)               * Oreo's
          * sponges                                                                   * crayons
          * glue sticks                                                                * play - dough!
          * small scissors                                                        * post - its

Projects:

During each unit, students will be assigned at least one project to complete which ties-in to the current topic we are learning about in class.  The purpose of these projects is to offer the students an opportunity to illustrate knowledge and understanding in their own unique ways.  Example projects include:

8th Grade:

  • Physics ~ Model Newton’s three Laws of Motion in a fun an entertaining way
  • Chemistry ~ Create a model of a strand of DNA
  • Genetics ~ Research and present a form of cancer

7th Grade:

  • Earth Science ~ Build a model of the Earth’s interior!
  • Space Science ~ Create a model of how the seasons and moon phases are caused!
  • Ecology ~ Design a powerpoint presentation of one of the Earth’s biomes!

Packets:

A MAJOR part of the grade!!!

·         Students will be asked to complete a variety of different 
      assignments (including homework) during the course of a unit in this
      class.
·         The purposes of these assignments are to REINFORCE the concepts
      that we learn in class, and prepare you for any quizzes/tests in the
      future. 
·         They are WORTH POINTS, and will be collected in a “packet” –
      which is made up of about 4-6 assignments, stapled together. 
·         There are usually 2-3 packets collected during each unit.