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/
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
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.
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