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Scientific Inquiry: Mass, Volume, & Density

Students will learn about the process of how to determine density based on the variables of mass and volume as they will explore the process of finding out the volume of different small objects.

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6th Hour O.L. Smith Middle School Broadcasting Class

This class is considered to be an elective for those students interested in a broadcasting program.  It will continue to adhere to authentic student learning experiences as it relates to producing multi-media communications to promote our School Improvement Plan Goals, and … Continue reading

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Welcome Back 8th Graders!

I hope that your summer has been restful and enjoyable as we embark on our eighth grade journey to learn and explore new concepts and ideas in the coming months. Meanwhile if you are planning to come prepared on the … Continue reading

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District Common Assessment: Environmental Science and Astronomy

Due to the fact that the students had to be evaluated by the State through the M-STEP, this year’s final district common assessment will be based on the combination of environmental science and astronomy. Even though both areas are not … Continue reading

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TEST: FRIDAY, MAY 29TH, 2015: ASTRONOMY

Students will be evaluated upon the various types of stars, their characteristics, and their life cycles as they relate to the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram. As it has become customary to prepare for the test, students are highly advised to study their … Continue reading

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Homework for Absent Students!

Using your annotation article on “Food Labels Reveal Sugar’s Ugly Secrets”, complete the following statements and support them by using one direct quote from the article for each. The main idea of the article is ………………… I predict that……………….. I … Continue reading

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Homework for Absent Students on 05/18/15 (MONDAY)

Answer the following questions on pp. 70-73! Explain the process of nuclear fusion and give an example of it.   Contrast the radiative zone with the convective zone.   What causes the nuclei of hydrogen atoms to repel each other? … Continue reading

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Homework/Classwork: Stars!

Answer the attached questions in your notebook if you were absent or did not finish in class. We will go over them to make sure that you learn the material further. Remember that the book is online with the username … Continue reading

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An Assignment Link for May 11, 2015!

Grade 8 Astronomy pages 18-20 Universe Characteristics

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The Size and Scale of the Universe Along with the Doppler Effect

Answer the following 5 questions about the size and scale of the universe based on pages 18-20! How do scientists measure the distance to a star? How far away one needs to be to see our sun about the same … Continue reading

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