It’s been tough to return to the blog to write my last posts (sad)…at least on this version of Tiff’s science blog. But, I finally got around to putting this together. Thank you ALL for humoring me on my last day at Synergy. Miss you guys already!
Here’s our end of the year HARLEM SHAKE! (Thanks to Aubin for the idea!)
All missing work is due by Friday, May 31st!
I checked all of the work over the weekend and I’ll post this on the science room door. It’s your responsibility to check it and get your work in.
We had a great time visiting the Mythbuster’s Studio! Thanks to Adam to showing us around and telling us stories of his adventures!
*Before the world of CGI, there was model making! Each of the Hershey kiss movement was a separate model. This commercial could have taken 100s of models to make.
For more info about Mythbusters, check out this link.
1) Read “Electricity from Magnetism” (2nd section of your packet)
2) Complete: HW#33: Joy electric (LAST HOMEWORK OF THE YEAR!!!)
Due date:
Block I: Wednesday, May 22
Block II: Friday, May 24
Block III: Thursday, May 23
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8th graders! You’ve already been given both HW#32 and HW#33.
Both are due by next Tuesday, May 28
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Musical Notes:
Joy Electric is a brand/band name for musical productions by Ronnie Martin, which have an electro-pop/synth sound. Here’s a little ditty titled “Draw for Me MC Escher.”
This will be handed out during your 2nd block class this week.
1) Read “Magnetism from Electricity–only read the 1st section”
2) Complete HW#32: Electrify
Due date:
Block I: next Monday, May 20
Block II: next Tuesday, May 21
Block III: next Monday, May 20
***8th graders! Yes, you! Both HW#32 and HW#33 will be handed out. Both are due by TUESDAY, MAY 28.***
Hi everyone,
I forgot to get the questions from class before I went out of town, but here’s a few videos that might help you with understanding some concepts. And I might have thrown in a few for fun!
Single Bar Magnet
Two bar magnets with N/S lined up with a small gap
Two bar magnets with North poles facing each other with a small gap
Two bar magnets side by side with N/S poles next to each other
Two bar magnets side by side with like poles parallel
Interested in more magnetic field maps? Check this out.
**Study for your Electro-Mag Quest!
Quest dates:
Block I: next Monday, May 13
Block II: next Tuesday, May 14
Block III: next Monday, May 13
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For fun!
1) Read “Animal Magnetism”
2) Complete HW#32: Animal Arithmetic
Due date:
Block I: Wednesday, May 1
Block II: Friday, May 3
Block III: Thursday, May 2
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3) Complete Electro-Mag Quest Study guide
Due date:
Block I: next Monday, May 6
Block II: next Tuesday, May 7
Block III: next Monday, May 7
Yes…it’s a QUEST! Not a journey…. but something between a quiz and a test. **Btw, 8th graders… I know your 8th grade project night is on Tuesday night. Don’t sweat it. Just make sure you understand the main concepts, and you should be fine. It won’t be a doozy like that Human Body test. I promise.
QUEST dates:
Block I: Monday, May 13
Block II: Tuesday, May 14
Block III: Monday, May 13
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Musical notes:
Jón “Jónsi” Þór Birgisson is the guitarist and vocalist for the Icelandic band, Sigur Rós. This song is from his solo album:
Middle School Science at Synergy School 