Monday, January 17, 2011

Grade 8 Science

Students are continuing to study Simple Machines.  By the end of last week, they should have completed the following material in order to prepare for their test (Dates given out in class).
  • Simple Machines webquest
  • Textbook questions: pg. 150 -153, # 1-5 on pg. 153
  • Textbook questions: pg. 158-161, # 1-7 on pg. 161
  • What is a Lever worksheet
  • Mechanical Advantage worksheet
They will be handing in their Simple Machines webquest worksheet and their Mechanical Advantage worksheet with their test. Students will need to know various formulas and calculations for their test.  Extra help has been available afterschool.  They will be given a practice test to help assess if they are ready for their test this week.