Monthly Archives: January 2007

Science News

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I had fun today; I really enjoy it when we discuss the articles you’ve read. So many different science topics are raised like: global warming, the ship leaking oil off the coast of England, the Hubble space telescope, new treatments for congestive heart failure, penguins and more.

It keeps me on my toes because I don’t know what topic will come up and it relates science to things that are happening in the world today. I hope you enjoy it too. (it’s also an easy way for you to earn 25 points each week)

Thursday it’s back to FCAT ScAT review.

Have a great night and I’ll see you all tomorrow.

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Hi Guys

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I added today’s FCAT ScAT pictures to the gallery; stop by and take a look.

It’s about 8:30 and I’m working on another PowerPoint presentation to go along with the FCAT review we did today. Just like the one I posted yesterday, it will have links for each station providing more information. While all this FCAT stuff may make your eyes glaze over it is important for you and the school. So I plan to give you as much time and as many resources as possible to help improve your score.

Tomorrow in class we’ll review and grade the first 2 days of FCAT ScAT. If time allows we’ll pick up where we left off on our energy term presentations and continue those on Wednesday. Remember, Science News reviews are due Wednesday. Thursday and Friday we’ll be back to doing FCAT Science Activity Stations.

Have a good night, see you tomorrow.

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FCAT ScAT

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I hope you enjoyed the science activities on Friday (pictures are in the gallery). Each of the 7 stations was designed to help stimulate your thinking and enhance your recall of various science concepts. You’ll be tested on these during the FCAT in March.
Monday, Thursday and Friday of this week will be spent doing similar activities. Don’t miss it!
Get some extra study and review for the FCAT by clicking on the image and following the links embedded in the presentation.
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More On Cells

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I just loved watching that video in class today and I know many of you enjoyed the Inner Life Of Cells too. But you may have struggled to recognize the cell structures, after all not many people have seen them like this before and it does go quick.

So here a little help. Click on the cell picture to the left and it will take you to a site where you can review cell organelles. Once you’re there click on the name of an organelle to learn more.

Now watch the video again (click on the picture in the post below). Can you find the mitochondrion, Golgi Complex, microtubules, nucleus, cell membrane, and centriole?

Have fun, science is just too cool!

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The Wonder of Science

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Click on the picture to watch this amazing 3D digital video. It shows you actual processes taking place inside a cell in a way you have never seen before.
Give it a little while to load, especially if you have a dial up connection. If it doesn’t begin to play on it’s own click the play button.

If you’re ready for some advanced cellular biology, here’s a link to the same video with a descriptive narrative and no music. (Life just seems more interesting when set to music)

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Time Flies

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Wow! I can’t believe how fast this week has gone. Yesterday while you were diligently studying and completing your worksheets on simple machines, I was meeting with all the other 8th grade science teachers. We are putting together 30 different information stations: atoms, cells, plants, genetics, phases of the moon, weathering, convection currents, and more. All designed to help you succeed on the Science FCAT.

Right now though, its time for you to get some last minute studying in for your simple machines test. Review worksheets 4-1, 4-2, and 4-3, view some of the simple machine power point presentations listed on the Home Study page, and look over your notes.

Get a good night’s rest and I’ll see you tomorrow.

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