8th:  Continuing further into the nature of sound, we started in on what the Doppler Effect is.  Quiz Friday!!

7th: Today we began working on the Bohr diagrams of the first 18 elements.  Quiz Friday!!

8th: Today we worked through a piece on how sound interacts and how our ears detect and separate sounds.  We also watched this video called  “What is up with Noise?”

7th: Today we reviewed the first 18 elements and covered section 3.1 in the text on the structure of atoms!  Also, I showed the kids the Scale of the Universe!

8th: Today we worked through the elements of sound after I showed the kids some singing crystal glasses.  We also worked with tuning forks and talked about how sound travels.

7th: Today we worked on memorizing the first 18 elements of the periodic table!!

8th: Today we started in on the nature of sound, section 2.1 in the text.  This week they are to create their own instrument out of safe, cheap materials.  Cardboard guitars, violins, harmonicas, percussion instruments, etc.  They should all have the ability to change pitch and loudness as well.  Due Friday.

7th: Today we started in on the periodic table.  They are to memorize the first 18 elements for Friday!  We will be working through the first 18 and where they fit into the chart all week long.

7th/8th: Quizzes over Wave interactions and Changes of State.

8th: Today we reviewed more wave interactions and drew diagrams of each concept.

7th: TOday we worked through a cool little chem lab called Polishing Pennies.  Quizzes tomorrow!

8th: Today we reviewed the interaction of waves in class and drew diagrams about each concept.  These need to be committed to memory!

7th: Today we reviewed the states of matter and worked through a discrepant event on how carbon dioxide is heavier than air.  Happy Halloween!

8th: Out for field trip.

7th: Today we went through the guided reading to section 2.1 in the text, pages 42-47.  They need to finish the packet if they didn’t get it done in class.

8th: Today we started in on the interactions of waves.  It’s kind of complex and the kids have a few things to pay attention too or they might get lost.  We’ll revisit it after the field trip.

7th: Today we started comparing and contrasting solids, liquids and gases.  Homework for tomorrow!

7th/8th: Quizzes over Wave Properties and Changes in Matter.

Enjoy the weekend, but watch this crazy video from the world record freefall jump!!

Felix Baumgartner’s Helmet Camera.