20 elements YOU should know

Hydrogen (H)
Helium (He)
Lithium (Li)
Beryllium (Be)
Boron (B)
Carbon (C)
Nitrogen (N)
Oxygen (O)
Fluorine (F)
Neon (Ne)
Sodium (Na)
Magnesium (Mg)
Aluminum (Al)
Silicon (Si)
Phosphorus (P)
Sulfur (S)
Chlorine (Cl)
Argon (Ar)
Potassium (K)
Calcium (Ca)

Great Websites for Facebook Project

Here are a list of informational websites about the elements in the periodic table. The last link contains videos about the elements. Happy researching!



http://www.chemicool.com/
http://www.webelements.com/
http://periodic.lanl.gov/default.htm
http://periodictable.com/
http://www.chemicalelements.com/
http://www.lenntech.com/periodic/periodic-chart.htm
http://www.periodicvideos.com/

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Think-Tac-Toe Board (for when we run out of ideas for our journal entries)

Our Weekly Agenda

Our Interactive Focus Wall

Student Work with Teacher Commentary

Our Message Board (schedule, websites, testing dates, help session information, instructional calendar)

Week 4 in Physical Science

Wow! We are already 4 weeks into the school year, and before you know it the first marking period will be over. Over the last four weeks we've learned about the characteristics of scientists. We covered a variety of topics from the scientific method, math skills, and writing in science. Students are working hard on writing, but I found it quite interesting to see their faces when they realized that writing and math were heavily involved in terms to scientific work. We've had our ups and downs during this adjustment period, but are making progress.

Our next destination is the Nature of Matter. There are seven elements associated with this standard and students will need to manage their time to get through this content. Chemistry can be fun and overwhelming at the same time. I have a few great activities (I might be somewhat biased here!) that are sure to make chemistry enjoyable. Be on the look out for donation lists to be sent out as we will need help in making some of our labs come to life.

Welcome 8th Grade Students!

Welcome to another year of surprises, fun, and hard work in physical science! My name is Ms. Prince and I am looking forward to working with every one of you. The first few weeks in class are an integral part of the class as it will help to determine your success in my class early on. Make every effort to learn, understand, and follow all routines because everything counts towards your progress. I am going to push you to think harder. I am going to push you to reach higher goals. I am going to do everything that I can to make sure that what you learn doesn't last for a moment, but are experiences that you'll remember for a lifetime. Are you ready to step to the plate? Great! See you in the classroom!

Ms. Prince