Monday is a big day!

Since I am going to be out on Friday I just wanted to leave some friendly reminders.

Monday is a BIG DAY!
1) Your chapter 3 test is Monday.
2) Your notebook is due on Monday.
3) Your worksheet packet given out by the sub on Friday is due on Monday.

These are your last grades in the first quarter. Work hard to make them good ones!
Have a wonderful weekend.

~Mrs. Dubrow

Happy Monday

I hope everyone had a great weekend. We are currently working on Chapter 3, section 1. If you have not already done so, please take the time to read this section. It will help you with the class discussions we are having.

Good luck tomorrow!

I know you'll all do great but I just wanted to send out one more reminder about tomorrow's Chapter 1-2 Test. We did a review in class. Also, Chapter 3, Section 1 Vocabulary is due on Thursday. Make sure you come prepared tomorrow for the test - you will need a blue or black ink pen.

Chapter 1-2 Test

Chapter 1-2 Test will be on September 30. Please start reviewing your notes and the chapter. We will only have one day in class spent on review. This test will be worth approximately 60 points. Be prepared!

Tonight's homework

Today in class with did a Quick Lab called The Speed of a Simple Computer. Anything that you did not finish on that sheet is for homework tonight. This includes the vocabulary activity on the back. Make sure you use your book and notes as a resource to answer the back!

Bonus opportunity - Highlight the title "Vocabulary Activity" and write "I love science" next to it for 5 bonus points.

Concept map homework

Don't forget to finish the concept map we started in class. It is #22 on page 35. The words to use to fill in are: hypotheses, conclusions, observations, scientists, results, scientific methods, and experiments. I hope you drew the concept map in your notebook. I'll be checking it tomorrow.

Make sure your notebooks are in order.... I'll be checking them soon.

Tonight's homework

Just a reminder. Tonight's homework is to finish chapter 1 end of chapter review on pages 34-35. Complete numbers 1-16. All answers should be in complete sentences.

Just a friendly reminder

Remember: When you are absent it is your responsibility to get your make up work. Even if you ask me for it and I am busy and say I'll get it to you - it is still your responsibility to remind me until I get you all the work. I am a busy person and want to make sure you get everything but I have no way of knowing what you need unless you tell me. Don't be afraid to ask multiple times - I don't mind.

Quiz scores are in. I'm in the middle of entering them into Pinnacle. The lowest quiz grade was a 0 and the highest was a 20 out of 18 (so these people got everything right and also got the bonus questions). Check Pinnacle to see how you did compared to your classmates.

Also - tomorrow starts benchmark testing. Don't forget your sharpened #2 pencils. You'll need them tomorrow, Thursday, and Friday.

Have a great weekend!

Happy Labor Day weekend. Enjoy your three days off. Don't forget to study your vocab words from chapter 1 for a vocab quiz on Tuesday.

And here's to college football starting...
Go Gators! (okay and good luck to the other FL teams too....)

The Scientific method

We have been reviewing the scientific method in class. Today you were assigned a crossword puzzle for homework that is due tomorrow. Tomorrow is also the due date for having your notebooks decorated. This is an easy 20 point assignment.

Also, study those vocabulary words. There is a vocab quiz on Tuesday, September 8 when we return from Labor Day.

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If you are, I want to know. Just leave a comment on this post with your first and last name and your period. Moms and Dads you can leave a comment too. Anyone that leaves a comment with their name (or student's name) just earned 5 extra credit points. You must leave your first and last name and period to receive the points. All comments on this post must be made by midnight on August 31, 2009 to count for the bonus.

Not sure how to leave a comment? Just click on word comments under this post and you can leave your comment there. If you still can't figure it out but gave it a good try just email me at rachael.dubrow@browardschools.com with your (student) name and period in the subject line and let me know that you tried to make a comment and just couldn't. Same rules apply. You'll get 5 bonus points if it is to me by midnight on August 31.

Please stay in touch and stay informed. This blog will continue to be a great tool throughout the year. Please check back regularly for new information.

You as a scientist

Today a worksheet was handed about you as a scientist. Your drawings of yourself are due to me on Friday. Don't forget to turn in the worksheet with your drawings - you want to make sure you receive credit for both your drawing and the worksheet.

Science safety

Happy Tuesday!

Today we went over some science lab safety rules. Make sure you and your parent signs the lab safety contract. It is due back to me by Thursday, August 27th.

Don't forget to get your school supplies. We are using the notebooks starting on Monday so make sure you are prepared!

Welcome to team 806

Welcome to Lyons Creek Middle School and team 806. My name is Mrs. Dubrow and I will be your 8th grade science teacher. We have an exciting year planned for us so let's get ready to learn.

In my class make sure you remember your A, B, C's.
A - Arrive on time
B - Be Prepared
C - Come to learn
If you remember these three things you will be a successful student.

In case you did not pick up a supply list during the 8th grade walk through, here are the recommended supplies:
- A 5 subject notebook (preferably with a durable cover, like the Five Star ones)
- 2 sharpened #2 pencils
- 1 package of construction paper (this will be left in the classroom and shared)
- colored pencils
- highlighter
- Blue or black pen

Also, to contribute to the class in general it would be greatly appreciated if anyone can donate
- a ream of computer paper
- tissues
- hand sanitizer

If you have any questions you can always reach me via email

rachael.dubrow@browardschools.com (make sure you check your spelling)

I'm looking forward to a wonderful year.