2nd science quiz returned

Students received back a second science quiz today on gravity.  All students are encouraged to make corrections if they scored incorrect any of the three questions.  Students will need to write out the question with he correct answer and hand it in.  If they do, they can try another quiz to demonstrate proficiency.  Any questions, check PowerSchool or email rdecicco@mtsd-vt.org.

Science Quiz Returned

All students received back "The Solar System Scaling Quiz" on Monday.  If there is no grade on the quiz, then students were scored as a level 2 or "working towards the standard"  For all these students, it is highly encouraged that they make corrections on it and try a requiz to change their grades.

Gravity Computer Model

Focus Question: What conditions must be met for a planet to remain in orbit?

Test what happens when you change mass, distance between bodies and the velocities of the orbiting body.

Use this computer simulation of gravity to conduct your investigation
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/my-solar-system

Science Grades

All students received their science fair grades today and were shown how their 2nd Trimester grade will be calculated.  Students have a chance to make corrections on their grades if they are unhappy with their scores.  All corrections will need to be in to Mr. D by Friday the 13th when the Trimester ends.  If you have any questions, feel free to email me at rdecicco@mtsd-vt.org.

Portfolio Conferences

Dear Parents/Guardians,


We would like to remind parents/guardians that our portfolio conferences will happen on Wednesday, March 11th (4-7pm) and Thursday, March 12th (3-6pm). Conferences will happen in 20 minute intervals.  If you'd like to schedule a conference for your son or daughter, please email rdecicco@mtsd-vt.org to set up a time.  Thank you!  We look forward to seeing you at the conferences and celebrating student work.

Sincerely,
House A Teachers

Boston Survey Take 2

http://goo.gl/forms/XqW7F2llNE

Language Arts Homework 3/5/15

Students have a choice to begin finding evidence for a research project called Power to the People, which is a focus on Changemakers. We will later create an art piece using any medium to symbolically represent the change that occurred and changes that still needs to occur. OR Students can rewrite/correct and add to a person or document they already researched, then decide what art piece would best represent the change maker and their advances already learned.

8th grade Boston

Boston survey

http://goo.gl/forms/0f4D5Xidny

Science Bonus Challenge

Click the link below to see the science bonus challenge