ASSIGNMENTS

Unit 3 - Our Solar System and Universe

• Gravitational Acceleration Investigation - Student groups explore the rate of acceleration for a variety of object as they fall to Earth.
  due: Tuesday, December 13th
   
• Planet Data - Students research and record information about the eight planets in our Solar System.
  due: Monday, December 12th
   
• Measurement Review and Practice - Students review the fundamentals of measurement using the metric (SI) system. They practice making a variety of measurements and calculations.
  due: Wednesday, December 7th
   
• Observing our Neighborhood - If available, use binoculars or a small telescope to observe our Moon, the planet Jupiter and maybe some of its large moons.
  due: Friday, December 9th
   
• Earth and Moon Test - Students demonstrate their mastery of the unit objectives.
  test date: Thursday, December 1st
   
• Earth and Moon Review - Students practice the unit learning objectives.
  due: December 1st
   
• Lunar Phases and Eclipses - Student groups use models to investigate eclipses and phases of the Moon. Each student creates a labeled diagram that illustrates the position of the Sun, Moon and Earth at each phase.
  due: November 23rd
   
• Seasons Activity  - Using flashlights, rulers and grid sheets, students investigate the reasons for seasons.
  They complete a diagram of the Earth's orbit showing solstices, equinoxes, and seasons.
  due: November 14th
   
• The Home Planet - Students use the textbook to research and describe features of planet Earth.
  due: November 9th

Unit 2 - Motion and Force

• Unit 2 Test - Students demonstrate their mastery of the unit objectives.
  test date: Tuesday, November 2nd
   
• Unit 2 Review - Students practice the unit learning objectives.
  due: November 1st
   
• Friction Investigation - Student teams investigate the effect of mass on the friction force acting on a sliding object.
  due: October 31st
   
• Unit 2 Project - Students design and conduct an investigation of the speed and acceleration of a rolling object. This is an individual project to be completed outside of class time. Instructions and an example are available at this link: Rolling object project.
  due: Monday, November 7th
   
• Laws of Motion Poster - Students draw scenarios that illustrate each of Newton's three laws of motion.
  due: October 25th
   
• Newton's Laws of Motion - Students analyze scenarios and predict the outcome according to Newton's three laws of motion.
  due: October 24th
   
• Acceleration - Students practice calculating the rate of acceleration and create scenarios involving changing velocity.
  due: October 14th
   
• Speed Investigation - Student groups measure, calculate and compare the speed of different balls launched from an inclined ramp.
  due: October 11th

Unit 1 - The Nature of Science
 

• Unit 1 Test - Students demonstrate their mastery of the unit objectives.
  test date: Thursday, September 22nd
   
• Unit 1 Review - Students practice the unit learning objectives.
  due: September 22nd
   
• Unit 1 Project - Fish Investigation: Students design and conduct an investigation into the behavior of the "miracle fish."
  Investigation Form
  due: Monday, September 26th
   
• Rubber Band Investigation - Student groups investigate the effect of different variables on the flight of a rubber band.
  due: September 19th
   
• Current Science Report - Students locate a science news article in a print or online source. They complete a write-up report on the news story. Directions and resource links
  due: September 9th
   
• Course Introduction Letter - Share the information with your parents. Complete and return the slip at the bottom of the sheet.
  due: September 6th