Astronomy: Think-Tac-Toe - 2013-2014

Mr. Wolf's 8th grade science classes are conducting a student choice activity in which they choose and complete at least TWO astronomy activities. The students can complete a third activity to earn bonus points. One activity will be due on each of the following due dates.

Due Date 1: April 25th
Due Date 2: May 2nd
Due Date 3: May 9th (Optional Bonus Activity)

Note - The use of a computer is NOT required for the project.   

Astronomy Websites

Astronomy Think-Tac-Toe (Printable PDF File)

Student Song Examples from Previous Years (Option # 2):
Solar System Song
Space Story Song

"The Diary of Anne Frank" Vocabulary Set Two

The terms for the play, "The Diary of Anne Frank": Act One Scenes Four & Five have been posted on Quizlet.  You may access the Quizlet website by clicking on the link.  

CH 16 - Sections 1, 2, and 4 - Quia Activity

Click on the link to complete the "CH 16 - Sections 1, 2, and 4 - Quia Activity" using the Quia website.

• You are allowed to take the activity up to three times. 
• Only your best score will be recorded in the gradebook.  
• You may use your notes, book, and the Internet to help with the activity.
• Your final attempt is due before school on 4/8/14. 
• Your first attempt is due before school on 4/4/14.

Technical Notes:

• If you are unable to take this activity outside of school, you must make arrangements to complete it at school.  There will be a sign-up sheet available in room 406.  
• If you fail to complete the activity by the due date, you may be required to complete the activity (1 attempt) or a paper/pencil test WITHOUT the use of your expert sheets, book, or the Internet.
• Username and Password Reminder
• Username: Your username would be your full first and last name with the number 204 at the end (no spaces).
• Example: Jennifer Rodgers username would be "jenniferrodgers204"
• Password: Your student I.D. number. 
• If a picture fails to load properly, click the save button at the bottom of the activity.  Then log back into the activity and the picture should load.  
• If you have ANY technical issues during the activity, email Mr. Wolf.  He can reset your attempt if necessary.
• wolfp@cmsd.k12.pa.us

Students of the Month: March

The Supernova teachers would like to congratulate the following Supernovas for earning student of the month honors for the month of March.

Social Studies: Sydney W.
English: Breanna G.
Science: Emily F.

Outstanding Supernova Citizen: Elijah T.

"The Diary of Anne Frank" Vocabulary Set One

The terms for the play, "The Diary of Anne Frank": Act One, Scenes One through Three have been posted on Quizlet.  You may access the Quizlet website by clicking on the link.  

Washington Mudslide

Touring the Secret Annex & Much More

Class on Tuesday, March 25th - Wednesday, March 26th

You are to use the embedded links to explore the Secret Annex that Anne called home during her time in hiding. You will need headphones for this activity.

The steps below take you through navigating the Anne Frank website. You are to take your time and explore.

Along the top of the page is a bar with different options for you.

1. Click on the link that appears at the top of the page that says "Enter the 3D house" and explore the page. This page can take a while to load. You can get to the 3D house by clicking the Secret Annex link.

2. Click on the link that says “About the house” and explore the page. Be sure to click on the link that says “See it on Google StreetView”

3. Click on the link that says “Who is who?” and explore the page by clicking on the arrow beneath the person's picture and caption.

4. Click on the link that says “Outcome” and explore the page by clicking on the various links.

5. Finally, you are to explore the timeline to gain an understanding of that time period.

This can be an emotional and mature topic.  If at any time, you are uncomfortable with the subject matter, you are just to click on another link. You do not have to view the entire Anne Frank site.

Science Class: 3/19/14

Please complete the following steps in order. Please remain silent and on-task during the entire class period.

Reminder: Tonight's Homework - 1st Quia Attempt (CH 15)

1. Please pick-up and complete: "Webquest: Forecasting the Weather".  Use headphones if they are available.  If not, mute your computer.  This is due Monday (3/24).

• Website Used: http://www.edheads.org/activities/weather/
• Link to Electronic Version of the Document: Webquest: Forecasting the Weather

2. Pick from the following options:

• Option 1: Explore - Station Models : This website provides some information on how to interpret a station model on a weather map.  Please read about how to use station models.  Try some of the practice exercises once you read through all the instructional pages. 
• Option 2: Start a Quia attempt for your CH 15 Quia Activity.  Reminder - Your first attempt must be completed before the start of school tomorrow.
• CH 15 (Sections 1-3): The Atmosphere (Quia Activity)

The Phase Changes of Water (Song)

CH 15 (Sections 1-3): The Atmosphere (Quia Activity)

Click on the link to complete the "CH 15 (Sections 1-3): The Atmosphere (Quia Activity)" using the Quia website.

• You are allowed to take the activity up to three times. 
• Only your best score will be recorded in the gradebook.  
• You may use your notes, book, and the Internet to help with the activity.
• Your final attempt is due before school on 3/24/14. 
• Your first attempt is due before school on 3/20/14.

Technical Notes:

• If you are unable to take this activity outside of school, you must make arrangements to complete it at school.  There will be a sign-up sheet available in room 406.  
• If you fail to complete the activity by the due date, you may be required to complete the activity (1 attempt) or a paper/pencil test WITHOUT the use of your expert sheets, book, or the Internet.
• Username and Password Reminder
• Username: Your username would be your full first and last name with the number 204 at the end (no spaces).
• Example: Jennifer Rodgers username would be "jenniferrodgers204"
• Password: Your student I.D. number. 
• If a picture fails to load properly, click the save button at the bottom of the activity.  Then log back into the activity and the picture should load.  
• If you have ANY technical issues during the activity, email Mr. Wolf.  He can reset your attempt if necessary.
• wolfp@cmsd.k12.pa.us

CH 11: The Flow of Fresh Water (Quia Activity)

Click on the link to complete the "CH 11: The Flow of Fresh Water" Quia activity using the Quia website.

• You are allowed to take the activity up to three times. 
• Only your best score will be recorded in the gradebook.  
• You may use your expert sheets, book, and the Internet to help with the activity.
• Your final attempt is due by 3/14/14. 
• Your first attempt is due by 3/12/14.

Technical Notes:

• If you are unable to take this activity outside of school, you must make arrangements to complete it at school.  There will be a sign-up sheet available in room 406.  
• If you fail to complete the activity by the due date, you may be required to complete the activity (1 attempt) or a paper/pencil test WITHOUT the use of your expert sheets, book, or the Internet.
• Username and Password Reminder
• Username: Your username would be your full first and last name with the number 204 at the end (no spaces).
• Example: Jennifer Rodgers username would be "jenniferrodgers204"
• Password: Your student I.D. number. 
• If a picture fails to load properly, click the save button at the bottom of the activity.  Then log back into the activity and the picture should load.  
• If you have ANY technical issues during the activity, email Mr. Wolf.  He can reset your attempt if necessary.
• wolfp@cmsd.k12.pa.us

CH 11 Vocabulary

Students of the Month: February

The Supernova teachers would like to congratulate the following Supernovas for earning student of the month honors for the month of February.

Social Studies: Mike P.
English: Mia G.
Science: Lauren H.

Outstanding Supernova Citizen: Ryan F.

Poetry Glossary

The Poetry Glossary of terms has been posted on Quizlet.  You may access the Quizlet website by clicking on the link.

CH 10: Weathering and Soil Formation - Quia Activity

Click on the link to complete the "CH 10: Weathering and Soil Formation - Quia Activity" using the Quia website.

• You are allowed to take the activity up to three times. 
• Only your best score will be recorded in the gradebook.  
• You may use your expert sheets, book, and the Internet to help with the activity.
• Your final attempt is due by 2/28/14. 

Technical Notes:

• If you are unable to take this activity outside of school, you must make arrangements to complete it at school.  There will be a sign-up sheet available in room 406.  
• If you fail to complete the activity by the due date, you will be required to complete the activity (1 attempt) or a paper/pencil test WITHOUT the use of your expert sheets, book, or the Internet.
• Username and Password Reminder
• Username: Your username would be your full first and last name with the number 204 at the end (no spaces).
• Example: Jennifer Rodgers username would be "jenniferrodgers204"
• Password: Your student I.D. number. 
• If a picture fails to load properly, click the save button at the bottom of the activity.  Then log back into the activity and the picture should load.  
• If you have ANY technical issues during the activity, email Mr. Wolf.  He can reset your attempt if necessary.
• wolfp@cmsd.k12.pa.us

CH 10 Vocabulary Flashcards

Science: CH 7-3 and 7-4 Exam - Optional Retake Reminder

Attention Supernova Science Students

Reminder: If you wish to retake the CH 7-3 and 7-4 Exam, your study guide and vocabulary words are to be turned in by 2/21/14.  If Mr. Wolf receives both documents from you by the due date, he will schedule a time for you to retake your exam.  If you improve your score, then the gradebook will be updated with your new grade. 

Note: If you earn an "A" on the original test and the retake, you will be awarded 3 bonus points.  

Advanced English 8: Bonus Opportunity

The students in Mrs. Porter's Advanced English 8 class can earn up to 10 bonus points towards the final test on the novel, Lord of the Flies.  The students are to create art depicting a scene or symbol from Chapters 11 & 12 from the novel and write a two paragraph summary explaining the art.  The bonus assignment is due on Tuesday, February 25th. 

English 8: Bonus Assignment

The students in Mrs. Porter's English 8 classes can earn up to 15 bonus points towards the test on Chapters 19-23 from the novel, The Giver.  All students received the bonus opportunity instructions in class on Monday, February 17th.  For the bonus, the students are to synthesize the literary elements of The Giver by producing an advertising poster to promote the novel to other readers.  To receive the maximum points, the students must follow all of the instructions on the bonus sheet.  The bonus is due on Friday, February 21st.    

Advanced English 8: Lord of the Flies Chapters 9-12 Terms

Lord of the Flies terms for Chapters 9-12  have been posted on Quizlet.  You may access the Quizlet website by clicking on the link.

English 8: The Giver Terms for Chapters 19-23

The Giver terms for Chapters 19-23  have been posted on Quizlet.  You may access the Quizlet website by clicking on the link.

Fun Dough Lab and Rock Kits

Fun Dough Lab

Mr. Wolf's 8th grade science classes used Play-Doh to model and identify various types of stress and faults.

Rock Kits

The Supernova science students spent time in science class examining various examples of common igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks found in Pennsylvania.

English 8: The Giver Terms for Chapters 14-18

The Giver terms for Chapters 14-18  have been posted on Quizlet.  You may access the Quizlet website by clicking on the link.

Science Class: 2/4, 2/6, and 2/7/14

Please complete the following steps in order. Please remain silent and on-task during the entire class period.  

Note: Before beginning, please turn in the following if you have not done so already.

• Fun Dough Lab - Due 2/4

1.  Complete: "Web Activity: Rocks & the Rock Cycle." This assignment will take at least two days. You may take the quiz at the end of this activity as many times as you like before reporting your score to Mr. Wolf.  If you take the quiz at home, please print the first page that shows your name and score.  You do not need to print the other pages.  This assignment is due February 12th.

2.  Headphones Required - Watch the following 3 videos in order.

• Rocks and Minerals - Uncle Bob - Video 1
• Rocks and Minerals - Uncle Bob - Video 2
• Rocks and Minerals - Uncle Bob - Video 3

3.  View the following PowerPoint on rocks.

• Rocks and the Rock Cycle (Notes)

4. Complete the following worksheet on rocks and the rock cycle.  Use the notes above to help.

• Rock Cycle Worksheet

5.  Headphones Required - Watch the following video.

• How to Identify Minerals

6.  Study the vocabulary words for rocks.

• Quizlet Flash Cards: Rocks

7. Pick from the following options once everything else is complete.

Option 1: Bonus: Complete the "Mountain Scavenger Hunt."  (Due 2/7)

Mountain Scavenger Hunt Website

Mountain Scavenger Hunt Digital Copy

Option 2: Examine the rock kits near the windows. The rock kits are separated by rock type: metamorphic, sedimentary, and igneous. Use the rock description key to learn about each rock. Please remain silent and limit to three students at a time.

Option 3: Click here to visit some enrichment websites on rocks.

Option 4: Complete a "Read and React" paper for bonus.

Option 5: Click here to explore various science simulations. See Mr. Wolf for a username and password.

Option 6: Video - How the Earth Was Made: Hawaii. If you choose this option, you must use headphones.

Option 7: Click here to explore various volcano websites.

English 8: Bonus Opportunity

Mrs. Porter's English 8 students have the chance to earn 10 bonus points in class towards their next test on The Giver.  The students can create a poster representing memories.  The students must include memories that invoke at least five different feelings, such as happiness, anger, disappointment, jealousy, sadness, hope, love, excitement, concern, and affection.  Use photos, magazines, or any other item you can attach to the poster to convey the emotion and the feeling.  Please remember that all images must be school appropriate.  Label each memory with the corresponding emotion.  This activity gives the students a chance to examine their own memories as a response to the theme of memory in The Giver.  The bonus is due on Friday, February 7th.