ASSIGNMENTS

UNIT 3

• Unit 3 Project - Students use star charts to make and record two observations of the night sky.
  Completion of this project is required to earn an A grade for the unit.
  Directions and an observation record sheet are available at this LINK.
  Due: January 4th/5th

UNIT 2

• Unit 2 Test - Students demonstrate their mastery of the unit objectives.
  Monday/Tuesday, November 16th/17th
   
• Unit 2 Project - Students design and conduct an investigation into the speed and acceleration of a rolling object. Instructions and an example are at this LINK.
  Completion of this project is required to earn an A grade for the unit.
  Due: Monday/Tuesday, November 16th/17th
   
• Friction Investigation - Student groups use spring scales to investigate the effect of mass on the force of friction.
  Due: November 13th
   
• Cart Speed Investigation - Student teams design and conduct an investigation of how one variable affects the speed of a cart launched from an inclined ramp.
  Due: October 23rd
   
• Measuring Speed Lab - Student groups measure distance and time to calculate the average speed of a ball launched from a ramp. They compare their results to the data produced by a motion detector and graphing calculator.
  Due: Oct 13th/14th
   
• Calculating Speed - Students practice calculating the average speed of objects given the distances traveled and elapsed times. A scenario is composed demonstrating the student's understanding of how distance and time are used to determine the speed of an object.
  Due: October 5th/6th

UNIT 1

• Unit 1 Project - Design and conduct an investigation into the behavior of the Miracle Fish.
  The write-up can be done on the Investigation Form. 
  The Investigation Checklist can be used as a guide for designing and writing up the investigation. Completion of this project is required to earn an A grade for the unit.
  Due: Friday/Monday, September 25th/28th
   
• Unit 1 Test - Students demonstrate their mastery of the learning objectives for the unit.
  Wednesday/Thursday, September 23rd/24th
   
• Rocket Investigation - Student teams investigate variables that affect the flight of water rockets.
  Groups graph and present their results. Students complete an investigation write-up.
  Due: Friday, September 18th
   
• Current Science Report - This assignment requires the gathering, writing, and sharing of science information found in the news media. Follow links to: Instructions and an Example.
  Due: Friday, September 11th