Miss Griffin

Matter and Motion

week of January 5-9, 2009

 

The LORD is gracious and compassionate,

slow to anger and rich in love.

The LORD is good to all;

he has compassion on all he has made.

- Psalm 145:8, 9

 

To contact me by e-mail:  lgriffin@newbridgeacademy.org

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Homework

Complete all homework problems neatly on looseleaf paper, with the date and "Homework 1,""Homework 2," etc. at the top.

date assigned number        assignment  date due   

9/3/08

N/A

student and parent signatures on syllabus

9-5-08

9/3/08

 Homework 1 review pages 1-7, answer page 7: #1-8, E.C.: Thought Provoker

9/5/08  

9/5/08   N/A   re-read pages 1-21, study notes, hw, and cw for Quiz 1   9/9/08  
9/9/08   Homework 2    read pages 27-32, answer p. 32: #8-11 and Thought Provoker, write out questions    9/11/08   
9/11/08   N/A   In your notes, define key vocabulary words in bold from pages 28-32.  When you define absolute magnitude, include what 2 things determine absolute magnitude.   9/15/08   
9/15/08   Homework 3   

1) Read pages 33-38.

2) Answer all questions on page 38.

3) Read pages 39-43.  

 9/17/08   
9/17/08    Homework 4   

1) Study for Quiz 2 (know the people, parts of the sun, two different types of magnitude, and other key words).

2) Answer # 1-8 on page 49.   

 9/19/08   
9/19/08   Homework 6   Read pages 50-57 and answer page 57: #1-5 and Thought Provokers # 1 and 2.   9/23/08   
9/23/08   Homework 7   Read Section 2.1 to "Radio Wave Astronomy" and answer questions # 1-8 at the end of 2.1.   9/25/08  
9/25/08  Homework 8 

1) Read pages 71-78

2) Answer on page 74: # 9, 10, and Thought Provoker.

3) Answer on page 84: # 1-6. 

4) There will be a quiz Wednesday, Oct. 1 on information from pages 64-78.

 9/29/08 
9/29/08  Homework 9  Complete study guide and study pages 64-78 for quiz on Wednesday.

Read pages 79-84 and answer on page 84: # 7-10. 

 10/1/08 
10/1/08  Homework 10 Read section 2.3 (pages 85-97) and answer on page 97: # 1-6.  10/3/08 
10/3/08  Homework 11  Study chapter 2 pages 85-97 for quiz on Tuesday, Oct. 7.  Use the study guide made in class.  10/7/08 
10/7/08  Homework 12  Study for Test #1 (chapters 1 and 2) and complete study guide.  Test will be Monday, October 13.  10/9/08 
10/9/08   N/A Study for test Monday, October 13.  10/13/08 
10/13/08   N/A Test corrections:  On a clean sheet of paper, list missed problems from Test #1.  Write each correct answer in a complete sentence next to the problem number.  You may use books, notes, classwork, and homework.  You may not discuss the test with anyone.  Half-credit will be given for each corrected answer that is correct. 10/15/08  
10/15/08   Homework 13  Read section 3.2 and answer on page 121: # 1-7.   10/17/08  
10/17/08  Homework 14 

W.C., D.G., and T. M.: Read section 3.2 (pages 107-115) and answer page 115: # 1-8.

B.P. and S. S.: Read section 3.3 (pages 116-121) and answer page 121: # 1-7. 

 10/21/08 
10/21/08  Homework 15  Read section 3.4 and answer questions # 1-14 at the end of 3.4.  10/23/08 
10/23/08  N/A  Study formulas for quiz on Monday, Oct. 27.  10/27/08 
10/27/08   Homework 16 

1) Read 4.2 (pages 145-152).

2) Answer page 152: # 1-7 and Thought Provoker.

3) Finish writing 4.1 vocabulary definitions and formulas. 

 10/29/08  
10/29/08   Homework 17 

1) Write 4.3 vocabulary and definitions.

2) Study for quiz (pages 148-159).

 10/31/08 
10/31/08   Homework 18 

1) Section Review 4.4

4.4 vocabulary and definitions 

 11/6/08  
11/6/08   Homework 19

1) Make vocabulary / defintion flashcards for all vocabulary in chapters 3 and 4.

2) Bring in assigned items Monday.

 11/10/08  
11/10/08  Homework 20 

1) Complete study guide part 1 for Test 2.

2) Complete flashcards.

3) Write down 3 possible science project topics.

4) Test 2 on chapters 3 and 4 Thursday, November 20 

 11/12/08 
11/12/08  Homework 21 

1) Complete study guide part 2 for Test 2.

2) Test 2 on chapters 3 and 4 Thursday, November 20 

 11/14/08 
11/14/08  Homework 22  Write a well-thought-out answer to the given essay question.  Study for Test 2 (Thursday, Nov. 20).  11/20/08 
11/20/08 Homework 23 

1) Read 5.2 (pages 186-199) and answer page 199: # 1-7.

2) Science Project: Complete topic selection worksheet (page 9).

 12/2/08 
12/2/08  Homework 24 

1) Read 5.3 (pages 199-205) and answer page 205: # 1-5.

2) Quiz 8 on information from pages 186-208 will be Mon., Dec. 8

 12/4/08 
12/4/08  Homework 25 

1) Read 5.4 (pages 206-213).  Answer page 219: # 1-6.

 

2) Quiz 8 on information from pages 186-208 will be Mon., Dec. 8

 12/8/08 
12/8/08  Homework 26 

1) Begin studying past quizzes (1-8) and tests (1 & 2) for cumulative test on Chapters 1-5 Tuesday, Dec. 16.

2) Binder check Wed. - 10 items (Quizzes 1-8, Tests 1 & 2).

3) Science Project: Complete five working bibliography cards.  Follow guidelines in Science in Action.  Use at least 1 periodical source and no more than 2 Internet sources. 

 12/10/08 
12/10/08  Homework 27 

1) Complete study guide by Friday, Dec. 12 for cumulative test on Chapters 1-5.

2) Science Project: Complete five working bibliography cards.  Follow guidelines in Science in Action.  Use at least 1 periodical source and no more than 2 Internet sources.  Due Tuesday, Dec. 16. 

 12/12/08 
12/12/08  Homework 28 

1) Study for test on Tuesday.

2) Science Project: Complete five working bibliography cards.  Follow guidelines in Science in Action.  Use at least 1 periodical source and no more than 2 Internet sources. 

 12/16/08  
12/16/08  Homework 29    12/18/08 
1/5/09  Homework 30 

Bird project is due Wednesday (poster and informal presentation).

Read 6.3 and answer page 257: # 1-8. 

 1/7/09 

Class Supplies

pencils

highlighter

3-ring binder with looseleaf paper

assignment book (use one for all subjects)

box of tissues (one total per student for school)