The links below will help students study for the Mineral Test on Friday.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Study Guides For the Final
The links below will help you study for the Final exam on Monday.
The Answer Key to the Study Guide that we made in class on Thursday
The Answer Key to the Study Guide that we made in class on Thursday
Monday, November 21, 2011
Mineral Reading Homework
We've been having trouble with students actually doing the reading homework so we decided to assign a directed reading packet. We handed them out in class, but apparently some kids have lost theirs, so I have included a link so that kids (or parents) can print their own. All of Mr Kretchmar's classes have had this assignment, but not all of Mr Hill's or Mr Streitz's so if your child gives you a blank look when you ask them about it, they might not have had it assigned yet. :)
This is due on Wednesday, November 23. The last day day before the break.
Chapter 3 Directed Reading Packet A
We will be assigning the next Directed Reading (Chapter 4) right after the break, but I am including the link for the packet here in case anyone wants to get a head start on it
Chapter 3 Directed Reading Packet A
We will be assigning the next Directed Reading (Chapter 4) right after the break, but I am including the link for the packet here in case anyone wants to get a head start on it
Happy Thanksgiving!
from
Mr. Kretchmar and Mr. Streitz and Mr. Hill
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Astronomy Night: Thursday, November 10, 8:30-9:30
Good Evening Fellow Astronomers,
Your children will receive a 1/2 sheet of paper on Wednesday explaining the following optional activity. If the sky is clear on Thursday evening, we should get an excellent view of the Full Moon.
1. Remember! The sky must be clear for Astronomy night. We will check for clear skies at 8:00pm. If it is cloudy or foggy or rainy, etc, Astronomy Night will be CANCELED! Don't come to school "just in case. "
2. We must have at least one Parent chaperone for every 5 students. It doesn't have to be your parent, but bring a parent and some friends. Chaperones must be a Parent, Grandparent or Guardian. No older siblings, cousins, etc can chaperone. Siblings may attend if their parent attends with them.
3. The front doors will be open from 8:30 to 8:45. We will be going upstairs at 8:45 exactly. If you arrive late and the doors are locked, go home. We will not come back down to open the doors. Students shouting from the parking lot will be having a discussion with Mr Young in the morning.
4.We will spend 10-15 minutes in orientation while we explain the rules of behavior while on the roof.
5. Dress for the weather. If it is chilly, wear a coat.
6.Students and Parents are encouraged to bring telescopes and binoculars to share.
7. To avoid being too crowded on the roof, we are limiting this star party to 50 students + chaperones. Sign up sheets are attached to Mr Kretchmar and Mr Streitz doors. If there is enough interest, we will start a waiting list and have another Astronomy Night within a few weeks.
8. Remember! If you can't attend, don't sign up. Other students will want to attend if you can't. If you have to cancel, let us know by Thursday morning so we can get some other kids signed up to go.
Questions: Ask Mr. Kretchmar in room 201 or Mr Streitz in 215
Hope to see you there. We will try to do the next Astronomy Night on a Wednesday
Mr Kretchmar, Mr Streitz, and Mr Hill.
Your children will receive a 1/2 sheet of paper on Wednesday explaining the following optional activity. If the sky is clear on Thursday evening, we should get an excellent view of the Full Moon.
Announcing! Astronomy Night!
Date: Thursday, November 11
Doors open from 8:30-9:30
Orientation: 8:45-9:00
Rooftop viewing 9:00 -9:30
Cleanup: 9:30- 9:40
Exit the building by 9:45
Requirements1. Remember! The sky must be clear for Astronomy night. We will check for clear skies at 8:00pm. If it is cloudy or foggy or rainy, etc, Astronomy Night will be CANCELED! Don't come to school "just in case. "
2. We must have at least one Parent chaperone for every 5 students. It doesn't have to be your parent, but bring a parent and some friends. Chaperones must be a Parent, Grandparent or Guardian. No older siblings, cousins, etc can chaperone. Siblings may attend if their parent attends with them.
3. The front doors will be open from 8:30 to 8:45. We will be going upstairs at 8:45 exactly. If you arrive late and the doors are locked, go home. We will not come back down to open the doors. Students shouting from the parking lot will be having a discussion with Mr Young in the morning.
4.We will spend 10-15 minutes in orientation while we explain the rules of behavior while on the roof.
5. Dress for the weather. If it is chilly, wear a coat.
6.Students and Parents are encouraged to bring telescopes and binoculars to share.
7. To avoid being too crowded on the roof, we are limiting this star party to 50 students + chaperones. Sign up sheets are attached to Mr Kretchmar and Mr Streitz doors. If there is enough interest, we will start a waiting list and have another Astronomy Night within a few weeks.
8. Remember! If you can't attend, don't sign up. Other students will want to attend if you can't. If you have to cancel, let us know by Thursday morning so we can get some other kids signed up to go.
Questions: Ask Mr. Kretchmar in room 201 or Mr Streitz in 215
Hope to see you there. We will try to do the next Astronomy Night on a Wednesday
Mr Kretchmar, Mr Streitz, and Mr Hill.
Astronomy Test
The Astronomy Test is this Thursday! Study Hard...
Click on the link for your teacher's study guide
We will be studying in class on Tuesday and Wednesday! Students have already been given the study guides.
Make studying fun.
Make studying fun.
- Play Astronomy Jeopardy. Click on the picture of Alex Trebek to get back to the main screen.
- Astronomy Quizlet
Astronomy: Planetary Brochure
The link below goes to the Instruction page for the Planetary Brochure. Please check it out if your child has not finished theirs. Planetary Brochure
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Astronomy
Here are some links to help you study Astronomy.
Click on the following link to get to Astronomy flash cards and word games like Scatter. You should pracdtice these words 2 or 3 times a week throughout the unit. All these words could be on the test. Why wait! LEARN THEM NOW!
Our textbook is available online at my.hrw.com. Everyone was given a username and password at the beginning of the year, but if you can't remember it, let us know and we can look it up for you. In the mean time, here is a temporary username for you to use.
Username Password
ttemp14 t7a5m
ttemp102 s5t6z
ttemp23 j3j3j
ttemp34 w9v9a
ttemp41 v7y3p
ttemp52 r9n5f
ttemp62 h4m7p
ttemp7 m4n5v
ttemp82 x6w9h
ttemp92 y2y3u
Chapters 19,20, and 21 are about Astronomy! Read them!
A moon phase calendar: http://www.moonconnection.com/moon_phases_calendar.phtml
The rising and setting of our moon and other planets in our solar system at our lattitude. http://www.almanac.com/moon/rise/MN/Minneapolis
The size of the univserse: http://www.nikon.com/about/feelnikon/universcale/index.htm (TOTALLY COOL)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv6OtEnIAQk (Star Size Comparision HD)
http://stardate.org/ StarDate is the public education and outreach arm of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory.
The planets: http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/space/solar-system/#
Flybys! When cool things (like the International Space Station (ISS) are flying overhead: www.spaceweather.com/flybys/
Click on the following link to get to Astronomy flash cards and word games like Scatter. You should pracdtice these words 2 or 3 times a week throughout the unit. All these words could be on the test. Why wait! LEARN THEM NOW!
Our textbook is available online at my.hrw.com. Everyone was given a username and password at the beginning of the year, but if you can't remember it, let us know and we can look it up for you. In the mean time, here is a temporary username for you to use.
Username Password
ttemp14 t7a5m
ttemp102 s5t6z
ttemp23 j3j3j
ttemp34 w9v9a
ttemp41 v7y3p
ttemp52 r9n5f
ttemp62 h4m7p
ttemp7 m4n5v
ttemp82 x6w9h
ttemp92 y2y3u
Chapters 19,20, and 21 are about Astronomy! Read them!
A moon phase calendar: http://www.moonconnection.com/moon_phases_calendar.phtml
The rising and setting of our moon and other planets in our solar system at our lattitude. http://www.almanac.com/moon/rise/MN/Minneapolis
The size of the univserse: http://www.nikon.com/about/feelnikon/universcale/index.htm (TOTALLY COOL)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv6OtEnIAQk (Star Size Comparision HD)
http://stardate.org/ StarDate is the public education and outreach arm of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory.
The planets: http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/space/solar-system/#
Flybys! When cool things (like the International Space Station (ISS) are flying overhead: www.spaceweather.com/flybys/
Chemistry
http://quizlet.com/6297084/chemistry-flash-cards/ This is a specific link to the Chemistry flash cards that you (or your parents) can use to help you study for the Chemistry Retest.
http://quizlet.com/6297084/scatter/ This is a link to the chemistry scatter game. The information is the same as the flash cards but as a online game where you have to clear the screen by combining words with their meanings. It's fun too! Occasionally we will have class contests to see who can clear the page the fastest!
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_mixtureex.html This is a link to Chemistry for Kids. There are lots of good examples chemistry concepts with attached quizzes and some excellent explanations. Sometimes have someone else explain something is just the thing you need to make it "click" in your mind!
Need to raise your grade? Talk to Mr Kretchmar or Mr Strietz about taking a retest! You can study with one of us before school, during lunch, or afterschool. Just let us know and we can set a group for you to study with! We already have 3 versions of the test that you can take! Just let us know!
http://quizlet.com/6297084/scatter/ This is a link to the chemistry scatter game. The information is the same as the flash cards but as a online game where you have to clear the screen by combining words with their meanings. It's fun too! Occasionally we will have class contests to see who can clear the page the fastest!
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_mixtureex.html This is a link to Chemistry for Kids. There are lots of good examples chemistry concepts with attached quizzes and some excellent explanations. Sometimes have someone else explain something is just the thing you need to make it "click" in your mind!
Need to raise your grade? Talk to Mr Kretchmar or Mr Strietz about taking a retest! You can study with one of us before school, during lunch, or afterschool. Just let us know and we can set a group for you to study with! We already have 3 versions of the test that you can take! Just let us know!
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Beginning of 2011-2012 School Year!
Welcome to all of this years students and parents/guardians! Please uses this website to help stay up-to-date with things happening in science this year.
You will notice that we have taken advantage of the Google's software, using their calendar and posting documents (google docs), by clicking on the links on the right hand side of the blog. Also, we use a program called, QUIZLET, to help student with the vocabulary necessary for the class. Most of the time they will be posted prior to the unit with very few modification or additions. Links to the unit we are studying will be posted on this blog and emailed out if you are signed up to receive emails through campus. Please take advantage of this as it is a great tool to be using throughout the unit to be successful!
8th Grade Science Quizlet Address: http://quizlet.com/user/bstrei/
As always, please feel free to email or call with any concern or questions!
Sincerely,
The 8th Grade Science Teachers
You will notice that we have taken advantage of the Google's software, using their calendar and posting documents (google docs), by clicking on the links on the right hand side of the blog. Also, we use a program called, QUIZLET, to help student with the vocabulary necessary for the class. Most of the time they will be posted prior to the unit with very few modification or additions. Links to the unit we are studying will be posted on this blog and emailed out if you are signed up to receive emails through campus. Please take advantage of this as it is a great tool to be using throughout the unit to be successful!
8th Grade Science Quizlet Address: http://quizlet.com/user/bstrei/
As always, please feel free to email or call with any concern or questions!
Sincerely,
The 8th Grade Science Teachers
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Solar Energy
Need ideas for your Solar Cooker? Check out the Solar Cookers on this page of links to plans from all over the world (and in several languages)!
Remember to give credit to the author/designer or the at least the webpage address where you got your idea from!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Learning about Databases: Research Paper
Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s):
We are having the students work on creating a research paper on a topic of their choice. All topics MUST BE approved by the teacher before beginning the research. Some of the topics we suggested for the students are: famous dead/living scientists, careers in science, or various types of alternative energy (ethanol, solar energy, nuclear power, algae, biodiesel, hydrogen power, etc,). Research papers may be written on GOOGLEDOCS and shared with the teacher.
Here are some resources you could use to find information:
We are having the students work on creating a research paper on a topic of their choice. All topics MUST BE approved by the teacher before beginning the research. Some of the topics we suggested for the students are: famous dead/living scientists, careers in science, or various types of alternative energy (ethanol, solar energy, nuclear power, algae, biodiesel, hydrogen power, etc,). Research papers may be written on GOOGLEDOCS and shared with the teacher.
Here are some resources you could use to find information:
- Databases Available:
Access through our library page link below: http://springlakeparkschoolsms.libguides.com/content.php?pid=169903- Most of these website have free access but a few require an username and password that was handed out in class.
- Other approved websites:
Friday, May 6, 2011
Minnesota Academic Standards in Science
The following link connects to a page of the current Minnesota Science Stanards and the latest revisions
Thursday, May 5, 2011
MCA Study Guide Links: Physical Sciences (6th Grade)
Below are links to websites that can help you study for the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment. (MCA)
The brainpop website below is an excellent source of information for all grades. I recommend that you get yourseulf an account even just a trial account. (no..We are not being paid to say that :). A Trial account will last for 5 days and give you a good source of information. I have included a username and password that you are welcome to use. I do not know what will happen if more than one persion tries to use the account at the same time, but it can't hurt to try.
http://www.brainpop.com/
Username: moosesito
Password: moose
For more specific websites check below.
Physics
http://www.physics4kids.com/ Physics for Kids is a general physics website with lots of references and explanations.
http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/index.pl Lots of really cool little applets that demostrate the Physics of Light.
The brainpop website below is an excellent source of information for all grades. I recommend that you get yourseulf an account even just a trial account. (no..We are not being paid to say that :). A Trial account will last for 5 days and give you a good source of information. I have included a username and password that you are welcome to use. I do not know what will happen if more than one persion tries to use the account at the same time, but it can't hurt to try.
http://www.brainpop.com/
Username: moosesito
Password: moose
For more specific websites check below.
Physics
http://www.physics4kids.com/ Physics for Kids is a general physics website with lots of references and explanations.
http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/index.pl Lots of really cool little applets that demostrate the Physics of Light.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
MCA Study Guide Links: Life Sciences (7th Grade)
Below are links to websites that can help you study for the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment. (MCA)
The brainpop website below is an excellent source of information for all grades. I recommend that you get yourseulf an account even just a trial account. (no..We are not being paid to say that :). A Trial account will last for 5 days and give you a good source of information. I have included a username and password that you are welcome to use. I do not know what will happen if more than one persion tries to use the account at the same time, but it can't hurt to try.
http://www.brainpop.com/
Username: moosesito
Password: moose
FROGS
MICROBIOLOGY
FUNGI
DISEASE
CHECK BACK LATER FOR MORE LINKS
The brainpop website below is an excellent source of information for all grades. I recommend that you get yourseulf an account even just a trial account. (no..We are not being paid to say that :). A Trial account will last for 5 days and give you a good source of information. I have included a username and password that you are welcome to use. I do not know what will happen if more than one persion tries to use the account at the same time, but it can't hurt to try.
http://www.brainpop.com/
Username: moosesito
Password: moose
FROGS
- http://froggy.lbl.gov/virtual/
- http://www.aa.psu.edu/biology/frog/ (scroll down the page to find links to pictures of the inside of a frog)
MICROBIOLOGY
- http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/index.html?http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/ponddip/index.html
- http://www.quia.com/cb/163444.html
- http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/dna/
- http://www.thetech.org/exhibits/online/genome/DNA4.html
- http://www.dnaftb.org/#classical
- http://www.dnai.org/teacherguide/guide.html
- http://tiki.oneworld.net/genetics/home.html
FUNGI
DISEASE
CHECK BACK LATER FOR MORE LINKS
Friday, April 8, 2011
Weather Flash Cards
The flashcards for the next unit are up and running. As always, more terms may be added throughout the unit as we move along.
Click on the link below to access the flashcards:
Weather Flashcards
Click on the link below to access the flashcards:
Weather Flashcards
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Weather Forcesting Links
Check back often as we add new links. If you know of particularly good weather forecasting page, let us know and we will post it! :)
How do clouds form?
How do clouds form?
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Weather Tic-Tac-Toe Board Links:
- Weather Phenomenon:
- Weather Instruments:
- Weather Instruments Store- Ambient Weather .com
- Making an simple anemometer
- Making a simple barometer
- Making a simple wind vane
- Water Cycle:
Weather Instrument Links (DIY = Do it Yourself)
If you want to make your own weather station (Do it yourself (DIY) weather instruments)
DIY Weather Instruments (plans for all the weather instruments)
DIY weathervane
How to make a weather vane.
DIY Anenometer
DIY barometer
DIY Thermometer
DIY Rain Gauge
Buy your weather station equipment
Cole Palmer Weather Supplies
Weatherinstruments.com
Ambientweather.com
More sites about weather and weather instruments
Weather Instruments
Weather Wiz Kids
Google Search for Weather Instruments
Nationals Geographic Forces of Nature
National Geographic: Floods
DIY Weather Instruments (plans for all the weather instruments)
DIY weathervane
How to make a weather vane.
DIY Anenometer
DIY barometer
DIY Thermometer
DIY Rain Gauge
Buy your weather station equipment
Cole Palmer Weather Supplies
Weatherinstruments.com
Ambientweather.com
More sites about weather and weather instruments
Weather Instruments
Weather Wiz Kids
Google Search for Weather Instruments
Nationals Geographic Forces of Nature
National Geographic: Floods
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Virtual Weather Lab!
Check out some other cool weather websites! Once you visit them, write 1 sentence about what you like and 1 sentence about what you disliked. Site must be on how wind or the atmosphere.
Explore Learning To sign in use the following: Username: bstrei, Password: science
Type the following in the search box: Coastal Winds and Clouds
Global Winds
Observe an animation of land and sea breezes.
An Animated Version explanation of Convection Cells. (You need sound for this link)
Wind Currents and Ocean Currents
Holt Virtual Labs: You will need your HRW password for this one (FYI: This is the one that we are doing today on the CD (You should go only to the The Atmosphere which is found in the "eactivities" tab, in chapter 15)
Step 1: Log in at my.hrw.com
Step 2. Go to Online textbook
Step 3. Change the chapter window to Chapter 15: The Atmosphere
Step 4: Click on "eactivities"
Step 5: Find the "Virtual Investigations" tab and click on the highlighted text: The Atmosphere
Step 6: Do the lab activity while filling in the first page of the the linked to form: Online Earthscience Lab
Step 7: When you are done with the lab at my.hrw.com, go to at least 2 of the links above and write about them on the back of the Online Earthscience Lab (It's the second page, labeled "Finished"
Online Earth Science Lab:
Happy Web Surfing!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
The Comprehesion Test
We took a comprehension test yesterday and today. It was only worth one point, but since it is the first quiz of the trimester, it had an effect on the kids grades but that won't last, since it is only one point. Before you get upset at us (the teachers) or at your child's score......
Please print a copy of the test on blank paper and try it your self. :)
(No peeking at it on the screen! Just print it and without asking any questions, take the test!)
Comprehension Test
It was harder than it looked, wasn't it......
It wasn't just to make us look foolish. It was to prove a point.
What did you learn by taking this test?
It was harder than it looked, wasn't it......
It wasn't just to make us look foolish. It was to prove a point.
What did you learn by taking this test?
Sunday, February 13, 2011
New Flashcards: Paleontology
Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s) and Students:
Here is the new set of flashcards for the upcoming unit! Remember if you use this website once a day, you will do great on the test.
Click the link below to go to the flashcards:
http://quizlet.com/4417278/paleontology-flash-cards/
Here is the new set of flashcards for the upcoming unit! Remember if you use this website once a day, you will do great on the test.
Click the link below to go to the flashcards:
http://quizlet.com/4417278/paleontology-flash-cards/
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Cool National Geographic Link
National Geographics: Forces of Nature
(remember to click on the Volcano Image in the upper left hand corner
(remember to click on the Volcano Image in the upper left hand corner
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Vocabulary Help!
Start studying early by practicing your flashcards at home on "Constructive and Destructive Forces". Topics include: Earth's layers, plate boundaries, various types of faults, earthquakes, and volcanoes.
Click the link below to access the set:
http://quizlet.com/4111811/constructive-and-destructive-forces-flash-cards/
Your Science Teachers
Click the link below to access the set:
http://quizlet.com/4111811/constructive-and-destructive-forces-flash-cards/
Your Science Teachers
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Rock Cycle and Minerals Test
The Rock Cycle and Mineral Test is on Thursday and Friday of this week. Hour 2B will have their test on Tuesday since because of Tuesdays assembly preventing us from studying for it. Hour 4A will be taking their test on Wednesday because of the assembly on Friday.The link below is for a website with online flashcards that the students can print to use at the the supper table or use them online..
http://quizlet.com/3982044/rock-cycle-flash-cards/
http://www.jeopardylabs.com/play/chapter-3-and-4-minerals-rocks-and-rock-cycle3
http://quizlet.com/3982044/rock-cycle-flash-cards/
http://www.jeopardylabs.com/play/chapter-3-and-4-minerals-rocks-and-rock-cycle3
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