Monday, December 5, 2011

Welcome to Robotics!



Robotics at Gates Intermediate School
Mr. Carrison
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8th Graders ----- Be ready for an OPEN NOTE DDM test on last day of term.  Will be on programming, tools, sensors and safety. 
7th Graders ---- Be ready for an OPEN NOTE SAFETY, TOOL ID, GUIDELINES DDM TEST on the last day of the term.

 AGAIN.....
since it will be an OPEN NOTE test.....
SHOULD YOU BE TAKING NOTES?????

Remember you are in school to "Learn to Earn."
This was the company's below corporate training motto when I worked as a Dodge dealership line mechanic in the 70's!  I had a 70 Challanger this color while in college!

Required NOTEBOOK:

  • Simple folder with holes to secure note paper is prefered
  • Must have section LABELED handouts -5 points if not done
  • Decorate cover to insure full 50 points credit.  No effort = max of 45

See Word doc attached to homework and notebook grade section on ASPEN for detailed info
Parents - All were showed examples of what I want for this simple homework grade in class. 



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7th Grade Study Blog Section 
7th Grade Study Blog Section 
7th Grade Study Blog Section
 (8th Grade Section towards bottom)
 (8th Grade Section towards bottom)
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Remember... Safety is NO Accident!!!

Check out study guide after VEX safety rules  

Parents:
How are your  child's NOTES?  PARENTS HAVE YOU CHECK YOUR CHILD'S NOTES?
Note:  Some students are choosing to take notes in their robotics journal and may not have these at home as they leave them in their robot kit box.  They CAN take these home any time they choose.
It always shocks me how few kids take notes!  Please feel free to ask me why 50% of my students failed my classes when I taught college!  Guess what was one of the MAJOR REASONS for their choosing to fail???

Yes.... of course I model some of the note taking to expose them to MY note taking style.  Please consider sharing some of your tricks and tips on note taking to your kid.

Are they choosing to use the study blog???  How about the Dept of Ed's MCAS question search web page?  Awesome way to study for the spring 8th grade MCAS and the upcoming Robotics DDM post test.  DDM= District Determined Measure

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Make sure to see study question section AFTER the VEX safety rules


The following was taken from the VEX web site:
Safety is no accident (Sound familiar? - Interesting they should start with this statement!!!)
While the VEX development system itself is not inherently dangerous to use, anyone working with metal parts and tools needs to have a safe attitude and work in safe ways. The most important aspect of safety is to think safety at all times. It is well-known in workshops that safety starts with being aware of your work space and being sensitive to dangerous behaviors and materials. Purposefully use safety gear and follow safe practices to insure your own well-being.
Safety is not just about following rules, it’s about doing work in a way that is safe. Most of the time if you think you are behaving unsafely, you are. Stop and think before you act. The most important safety tool of all is your head. Remember: your attitude affects your behavior. If you have a positive attitude you will likely exhibit safe behavior. A negative attitude toward safety will cause carelessness, inattention, and injury.
Before working on your robot, go through these steps in your mind:
Do I have necessary safety gear such as safety glasses and hearing protection?
Is this the safest way to do this task?

Am I using the correct tools? Using the wrong tool is frequently more dangerous than using the correct one.
Are the parts secured correctly when cutting or bending? Use a vise or clamp – not your fingers.
Safety Rules:
No horseplay! Workshops are no place for irresponsible behavior such as running around, “sword fights,” throwing parts, or pushing people.
Always wear safety glasses when cutting, using tools, running robot or bending structural parts. ANYTIME in an active and/or working robotics lab!
Wear safety glasses, even if you wear normal eyeglasses. Unless you have had them specially made, eyeglasses do not offer sufficient protection from shrapnel or flying debris, and do not usually protect the eyes against debris coming from the side.
Always wear safety glasses around operating robots, and any time a battery is hooked up. Moving robot mechanisms can “sneak up on you” when you do not expect it.
Wear hearing protection when using power tools such as a Dremel or grinder. It does not take much noise to cause hearing loss.
Study all safety rules carefully and constantly apply them. When in doubt about any task, get help! DO NOT take chances! (if in doubt ASK for clarification)
Read, understand and follow the safety instructions that come with your tools. Complete safety rules for power tools would take hundreds of pages, so please refer to your tool’s manual or the OSHA power tool safety guidelines at www.osha.gov.
Always dress properly for the shop. Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing, tie up or cover long hair, and remove rings and other jewelry when using power tools. Do not wear gloves when operating power tools.
Watch your hair, fingers, and tools around robots. Even the plastic gears and chains in a VEX robot can cause painful injuries if you are not careful. Long hair is especially dangerous around operating robots so keep it under control.
Be aware of what others are doing. Safety is everyone’s responsibility – both individually and collectively.
Report unsafe conditions or practices.
Keep the shop/work area clean. Metal scraps should be disposed of in a waste bin or recycling container. Never allow scraps to remain on the bench or floor. Removing trash and debris reduces slipping and falling and generally promotes a safe work environment.
 Learn how to use your tools properly. It is foolish to operate tools without first receiving proper instructions. This applies to even the small power and hand tools used in VEX robotics. Get help if you are not sure what must be done or how a task should be performed.
 Keep the VEX parts out of your mouth, ears, nose, etc. It’s a robot, not a snack.
  
Do not short out the batteries by running a wire between the battery terminals. This can cause fire, ruined batteries, and/or explosion.
 Use batteries wisely. Do not lick batteries (DA!!!), or put terminals in your mouth. If a battery appears to be leaking or has a crystalline deposit on the outside, dispose of it immediately and wear gloves – preferably made of nitrile or other non-reactive material – when handling.
Dispose of worn-out batteries responsibly and safely. Do not throw batteries into the trash, especially rechargeable batteries. Contact your local waste disposal office for information on battery disposal. Batteries should be stored as directed by your local hazardous materials disposal office until pickup, usually in a hard-sided, waterproof, non-conductive container, such as a plastic bucket.
Antennas are not a toy. Do not use them as whips or swords, and do not put them into your mouth, eyes, ears, or nose. If the blunt tip breaks off the tip of your antenna, dispose of the antenna and replace it with a new one.
MOST of above taken from VEX online site

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STUDY GUIDE for 7th grade Robotics test:

You might also want to:
Review any hardware and parts you have used so far in assembling your robot as some of this also be on the test!


Review your notes.  Organize your notes!  Add to your notes!

Can you identify the following and match to the pictures below if given?
  






  • Allen Wrench
  • Shallow Socket
  • Deep Socket
  • Extension
  • Comb Wrench
  • Vernier
  • Keps Nut 
  • Twist Bit




  • Which of the above is a keps nut?
  • Which is the nylock nut?

Can you id a combination wrench? 

How about a crescent wrench?

What other wrenches were shown in class?


What is the name of the software program we use in class to BUILD the robots?

WHO is ultimately responsible for your safety?  (hint:  you see the answer everytime you brush your teeth)

Is safety a full or part time job?

Mr. Carrison likes the poster - Safety is no XXXXXX - What does it really mean???

True or False - Safety is not a joke. 


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Check out THE RULER GAME!
I got 640 points and got board so I let it time out to 3 X's.
What can you get???


Cheesy Coupon:3 Bonus Points - AT HOME cut and paste a picture of a tool we covered in class into Microsoft Word or another word processor. Name the tool and put your NAME and class PERIOD as a heading in a 20 or larger font. Hand written = zero bonus points.   My blog pictures do NOT count!!!  
(haha Brendan!)

Heck I will even give you 1 point each for another two picts of tools we covered in class! Maximum points = 5 points (3+1+1=5). No typed name and/or no typed period = zero points. Name and Period  MUST be typed to get credit!!!

Not valid in Utah or if you own a lama.
Void where taxes, regulated or prohibited. 
These points count towards term grade but not DDM improvement  figure



Best of Luck on the Test!



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8th Grade Section-8th Grade Section
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8th Grade Section-8th Grade Section
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8th grade Section


Remember you can use YOUR OWN

HANDWRITTEN notes on the test.

Parents:
How are your  child's NOTES?  PARENTS HAVE YOU CHECK YOUR CHILD'S NOTES?
Note:  Some students are choosing to take notes in their robotics journal and may not have these at home as they leave them in their robot kit box.  They CAN take these home any time they choose.
It always shocks me how few kids take notes!  Please feel free to ask me why 50% of my students failed my classes when I taught college!  Guess what was one of the MAJOR REASONS for their choosing to fail??? 

Yes.... of course I model some of the note taking to expose them to MY note taking style.  Please consider sharing some of your tricks and tips on note taking to your kid.

Are they choosing to use the study blog???  How about the Dept of Ed's MCAS question search web page?  Awesome way to study for the spring 8th grade MCAS and the upcoming Robotics DDM post test.  DDM= District Determined Measure

 

What VALUE(s) is/are sent by the bumper switch to the brain or VEX microprocessor ?  You should know this if you ran the bumper switch test code as instructed.

Digital sensors used in robotics are physically either
a) are physically either on or off.             c) give readings such as 1.22 (note decimal point)
b) read in whole numbers 1 or 2 only.      d) HEY! They are NOT used in robotics.

What PROGRAMING LANGUAGE or code type are we learning and using in robotics?

Who or what company makes our robot hardware?

Using the BUMPERTEST test program what is the DIGITAL INPUT PORT # that you should plug your 3 wire bumper switch into?

Could you ID the BUMPERTEST program if you saw it on the test???  You better be able to id it and know what port the bumper switch to be tested should be plugged in to.  This is easy to figure out IF you know how to read the code and have been paying attention.

What ports on your VEX microprocessor do you plug your bumper switch into???  Hint:  What number range?  Is it 1-10 or 5-10 or 6 to 9 or any 3 connection port that is currently available?

What value is given or sent to the robot "brain" when the bumper switch is NOT pressed?

What value is given or sent to the robot "brain" when the bumper switch IS pressed or HIT?

What is USER FUNCTION all about?  We talked about this during the programming PowerPoint presentation.... remember???

Can you distinguish between a TORX and an ALLEN wrench and/or screw?

TORX?????  What is that?????

What are the conventions or rules for naming a sensor in easyC?  Can you identify a "legal" and and "illegal" name?  What are the rules for using spaces, *&^%$#, numbers and so on?


What is the size of the VEX 2 wire motor screws?  6-32 or 8-32 or 10-32 or 1/2-20?????

Can you ID basic VEX hardware motor #6 screw vs the #8 screws?  Motor screws are 6-32 BHCS x 1/2" and all the other screws are mostly #8-32 BHCS of various lengths to assemble the chassis and other parts of the robot but NOT to secure the motors to the chassis rails.  They are simply to wide or thick.

How do the motor and screws used for everything else differ? If you saw a picture on the test (hint, hint, hint) could you tell which was the one used to screw into the motors???


Once you are done with your easyC programming how do you get the code into your robot's microprocessor or brain?

What is the difference between a digital sensor and an analog sensor as far as values that are sent to the microprocessor or brain?  Which one is either ON or OFF?

Can you recognise a VEX motor controller if you saw one?

What does the ROBOT's VEX 7.2V BATTERY like?  Does it look the same as the REMOTE's 9.6V BATTERY? 
Motor Controller 29

What does a MOTOR COUPLER look like? 

Could you ID a VEX 2 WIRE MOTOR?

A BUMPER SWITCH looks like what?

Use a search engine to find an image of any VEX hardware you are unsure of being able to identify.  Example:  put VEX MOTOR COUPLER into a search engine.  You might then use the IMAGE tab if the search engine has this feature.  The VEX web site is also not a bad site to review images of hardware mentioned on the study guide.

Best of luck on the test!  Remember you can use your HANDWRITTEN notes.


3 Point Coupon: On a sheet of your paper from home in 18 + font or larger (computer only!) put your name, day and period
OK, 1 (one ) Point for up to TWO additional cool VEX robot picts for a total or 5  MAXIMUM extra credit points
Then find a picture on the web of a VEX robot design other than the base bot we built in class.
Handwritten name and etc = zero points
Valid on original test day only 
Void in Utah or if you own a llama  

Proof read and approved by James Flanagan

These points count towards term grade but not DDM improvement  figure






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Monday, October 3, 2011

Gates Robotics Class

Robotics by Mr. Carrison

Time is running out to be able to make up the electric motor project and the test grade for The Incredible Machine.  PPLLAANN accordingly!

Safety Test Mon/Tues  Nov. 14th/15th
The following was taken from the VEX web site: 
Safety is no accident  (Sound familiar? - Interesting they should start with this statement!!!) 

While the VEX development system itself is not inherently dangerous to use, anyone working with metal parts and tools needs to have a safe attitude and work in safe ways. The most important aspect of safety is to think safety at all times. It is well-known in workshops that safety starts with being aware of your work space and being sensitive to dangerous behaviors and materials. Purposefully use safety gear and follow safe practices to insure your own well-being.

Safety is not just about following rules, it’s about doing work in a way that is safe. Most of the time if you think you are behaving unsafely, you are. Stop and think before you act. The most important safety tool of all is your head. Remember: your attitude affects your behavior. If you have a positive attitude you will likely exhibit safe behavior. A negative attitude toward safety will cause carelessness, inattention, and injury.

Before working on your robot, go through these steps in your mind:

Do I have necessary safety gear such as safety glasses and hearing protection?

Is this the safest way to do this task?

Am I using the correct tools? Using the wrong tool is frequently more dangerous than using the correct one.

Are the parts secured correctly when cutting or bending? Use a vise or clamp – not your fingers.


Safety Rules:

No horseplay! Workshops are no place for irresponsible behavior such as running around, “swordfights,” throwing parts, or pushing people.

Always wear safety glasses when cutting or bending structural parts.

Wear safety glasses, even if you wear normal eyeglasses. Unless you have had them specially made, eyeglasses do not offer sufficient protection from shrapnel or flying debris, and do not usually protect the eyes against debris coming from the side.

Always wear safety glasses around operating robots, and any time a battery is hooked up. Moving robot mechanisms can “sneak up on you” when you do not expect it.

Wear hearing protection when using power tools such as a Dremel or grinder. It does not take much noise to cause hearing loss.

Study all safety rules carefully and constantly apply them. When in doubt about any task, get help! DO NOT take chances!  (if in doubt ASK for clarification)
Read, understand and follow the safety instructions that come with your tools. Complete safety rules for power tools would take hundreds of pages, so please refer to your tool’s manual or the OSHA power tool safety guidelines at www.osha.gov.

Always dress properly for the shop. Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing, tie up or cover long hair, and remove rings and other jewelry when using power tools. Do not wear gloves when operating power tools.

Watch your hair, fingers, and tools around robots. Even the plastic gears and chains in a VEX robot can cause painful injuries if you are not careful. Long hair is especially dangerous around operating robots so keep it under control.

Be aware of what others are doing. Safety is everyone’s responsibility – both individually and collectively.

Report unsafe conditions or practices.

Keep the shop clean. Metal scraps should be disposed of in a waste bin or recycling container. Never allow scraps to remain on the bench or floor. Removing trash and debris reduces slipping and falling and generally promotes a safe work environment.

Learn how to use your tools properly. It is foolish to operate tools without first receiving proper instructions. This applies to even the small power and hand tools used in VEX robotics. Get help if you are not sure what must be done or how a task should be performed.

Keep the VEX parts out of your mouth, ears, nose, etc. It’s a robot, not a snack.

Do not short out the batteries by running a wire between the battery terminals. This can cause fire, ruined batteries, and/or explosion.

Use batteries wisely. Do not lick batteries, or put terminals in your mouth. If a battery appears to be leaking or has a crystalline deposit on the outside, dispose of it immediately and wear gloves – preferably made of nitrile or other non-reactive material – when handling.

Dispose of worn-out batteries responsibly and safely. Do not throw batteries into the trash, especially rechargeable batteries. Contact your local waste disposal office for information on battery disposal. Batteries should be stored as directed by your local hazardous materials disposal office until pickup, usually in a hard-sided, waterproof, non-conductive container, such as a plastic bucket.

Antennas are not a toy. Do not use them as whips or swords, and do not put them into your mouth, eyes, ears, or nose. If the blunt tip breaks off the tip of your antenna, dispose of the antenna and replace it with a new one.
Above taken from VEX site

You might also want to review any hardware and parts you have used so far in assembling your robot as some of
 this also be on the test!

Review the crossword Safety Puzzle.

Review your notes.

Review the sheet VEX Robot Boot Camp
sheet handed out in class.
How do you properly measure a bolt for length?

 How is the length of the above machine screw measured for LENGTH?




Which of the above is a keps nut?

Which is the nylock nut?



  Can you pick out a chassis rail, angle and flat bar?  You learned these on LearnMate.

Can you id a combination wrench?

How about a cressant wrench?

What other wrenches were used in the assembly of your robot?

What should you do if you smell a burning odor while running your robot?

What are the wood blocks used for?

What is the name of the software program we use in class?

Motors and servos should never be ???????  

Yu should not ???????? your robot when you are not watching it?

WHO is responsible for your safety?

Is safety a full or part time job?

Mr. Carrison like the poster - Safety is no XXXXXX

True of False - Safety is not joke.

Remember.... Adam Rules!!!!


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Thursday at 2:30 Oct 27 my grade book will be TOTALLY up to date.  Plan accordingly!!!  All work not made up = ZERO.  You have had more than a week's notice and this was extended from Tuesday!

Parents please check edline

Incrediable Machine Test Grade
28+ levels = A+
22= B
18 = C
<16 = D
< 12 =F
You will hopefully be able to finish this up next week in Robotics lab a minute or two here and there.  Probably BEST is you come after school or during PB or a study and finish up what could be an easy A+ IF you put int he effort.

Open another EXPLORER window so you can follow the directions below to get into VoiceThread.
Next type in the URL  VOICETHREAD.COM 
Look in the upper rt for Sign In
Sign in this way:
     semi-secret password =  gispword

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Direct link to VoiceThread = http://voicethread.com/

Want some extra credit?  Take a video with a cell phone, post it to this site and make a voice narrative of what it is, the battery/power source size and three tips you would give someone trying to pull the motor project off.  Be sure to tag it somewhere as 10-135 Electric Motor Kit.  You will need a computer mic to make a voice recording unless you are using an Apple computer.
                                                                                         What is it worth?  How about up to 15 points added to your electric motor lab grade!  For that you kkkkknow I will be looking for a GOOD/GREAT job!     












Attention:  Since many teams are still about 30 minutes from getting their motors working I will give ALL classes ONE more day to complete their electric motor kit.  That means Day 1 Robotics classes will have until the END of next Thursday's class to get their team's motor purring.  Day 2 Robotics classes will have until the END of next Wednesday's class to have their motor spinning away.  Any teams needing more time will have to see me after school to complete their motor within a couple of days.

Study Guide for this coming Friday's Electricity Test

Have you reviewed your pre-test?

Hopefully you took the time and effort to take notes during class and on the day I covered most of the electrical terms???  I would review these notes or find someone who will share these notes with you.

Review all the motor kit parts.  Check out this semi-cool link on our motor kit!

What is the symbol of ohms?

What was that VERY large number we talked about?  It was mega huge!  What was it all about?

Do you know conductor and insulator?

Could you explain VOLTAGE and AMPERAGE to a 5 year old?  If you can then you own these two concepts!

What is RESISTANCE?  Is it like a kink in the hose or is it like the volume of water flowing from a garden hose or like the pressure of the water?



Tell me what an ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT is. 
What was the voltage of the power source used in our electric motor kit?

CONTINUITY?  What the heck is that?

We talked about what caused our shiny copper wire ends to turn dull and corrode.  Check your notes as to what caused this chemical change.

When thinking of electricity as water flowing from a hose...... what is VOLTAGE, what is AMPERAGE and what is RESISTANCE?  Which is like the volume of water flowing from a garden hose?  Which is like the pressure of the water coming from the hose end?  Which is similar to a kink in the hose or stepping on the middle of the hose which slows down the water coming out of the hose?



Check out this link for a good review of electricity fundamentals. 
YOUTUBE.COM (sorry, the brainpop.com link needs codes to work - thanks and a tip of the hat to A.K.!) )

Remember that you may used your OWN hand (you have two) written notes.  This does NOT mean typed notes!


Learn to Earn!
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Team F Science Homework Blog by Mr. Carrison


Expelled from School 4-9-2010

Sept 21, 2010

Team F Science Homework Blog

by Mr. Carrison

The propose of this blog is to allow parents and students to check out homework, test dates and other assignments in a hopefully weekly format.  What you see posted should be nearly identical to what is posted Monday morning in our classroom. 

Time, time, time,
                       Mr. Carrison





Some Semi Cool Links:


Oct 4
M Read and notes 22-27
T Read and notes 22-27
W Org lab due - 10 min to work on it in class
T Study for Acceleration Quiz
F Picture day - we will go from science to get our picts taken and then return of a short quiz on acceleration and motion
Weekend Have a GREAT 3 Days off!  Flash is psyched!!!

Oct 18th - Sorry.... keep forgetting to post homework!  Da!  So much to do and so little time!
M - R & N 46-54  ---- All work needs to be made up as grades are due for progress reports
T - Finish up reading and taking notes
W - Organize notes - double check notes against key words
T - Study for test
F TEST
Weekend Read and Notes on Newton's 3rd law of ???????

Oct 25
M - Read & notes 55-63
T - Finish up notes - Bring in textbook to swap out for Astronomy
W - Turn in / swap out textbook for Astronomy - study for quiz
T - Quiz today! - Thurs is LAST day on "our" time to pass in textbook
F - All classes to computer lab - start on astronomy homework project
Weekend - Enjoy Halloween!  Remember to share your Almond Joys with your old teachers!!!  - All classes computer lab Friday
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Nov 1
M - Read and notes 70-77 work on project
T - See above - no laughing at your poor teachers!
W - Work on notes and project
T - Start on 80-83 R & N
F - All classes to upstairs computer lab - work on project
Weekend - Work on project and finish up reading

Cool link that compares sun and planet sizes - CLICK COMPARE when done selecting planet.

Nov 8
M - Work on project Due Nov 17th - Start 84-93
T - See above
W - See Monday - Org notes
T -  Study for quiz How is your project coming?  Remember my policy on technology excuses!!!
F - Quiz
Weekend - Work on PROJECT - Plan to SUCCEED or Plan to ?????
PARENTS - have you checked the project?  Counts same as test grade!

Nov 15
M - R & N 94-107 - Work on Project
T - Finish up notes - Work on project-Finish up for tomorrow!
W - Make-A-Test project due at START of class
T - Big chapter test-pgs 70-107
F- GAR Hall field trip - fun day in science
Weekend - Check over Ch 4

Nov 30
M - R & N 126-133
T - R & N 126-133
W - R & N 126-133
T -
F -
Weekend -
Check out these semi cool Astronomy sites.... http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/age/index.html for your age on the different planets and http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/weight/index.html for weight!


MCAS
List of old tests at http://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/testitems.html

Link where you can search for questions using a key word such as SUN http://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/search/default.aspx?YearCode=%25&GradeID=8&QuestionTypeCode=%25&FormSubmitted=yes&FrameworkCode=9999&Strand=&Standard=&KeywordVal=sun&AllowCalculator=&ReportingCategoryCode=&ShowReportingCategory=&originalpage=1&page=1&answers=&intro=no&advanced_search=yes
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December 13
M Study for Test - bring in textbook to swap out tomorrow
T Test Ch 1 and review 3-4
W R & N 42-51 Earthquakes  - Crossword puzzle project assigned Due 1-6-11  6 page packet handed out
T R&N 42-51 Work on notes and project - Last day to turn in textbook on OUR time
F Finish up notes and work on project - 2nd to last day to turn in textbook on YOUR time - Last day is Mon then DETENTION  (bah humbug)

Eclipse of Moon coming Dec 21  http://www.mreclipse.com/LEdata/TLE2010Dec21/TLE2010Dec21.html
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Here is hoping everyone has a great New Year and 2011!

M - R & N 82-90   Work on Project
T - R & N 82-90 Work on Project

W - R & N 82-90 Work on Project

T - Project DUE!  Late projects maked down 100 points per period late
F - Unit test on Earthquakes and intro to Volcanoes 42-90 and above pages
Weekend - Start on notes for  90-101 if you get time

Check out - http://triggerpit.com/2010/11/22/incredible-pics-nasa-astronaut-wheelock/

Jan 24
M - Test today - bring in textbook tomorrow
T - bring in textbook
W - R & N 66-69
T - R & N 66-69F - R & N 70-83



See any errosion, weathering or deposition in town?  Snap a picture of it and bring it in or EMAIL it to me.  


M - R & N 66-69 and finish up project due Friday
T - R & N 66-69 and finish up project due Friday
W - R & N 66-69 and finish up project due Friday
T - Fininsh up project as it is due Friday
F - project due - show and tell about your project

2-7-11
M - Study for test - org notes - review study guides/Guided Reading sheets
T - Study for test - 1/2 day tomorrow so no laughing at your poor teachers!
W - Test 42-87
T - R & N 88-100
F - R & N 88-100

Check out the link below for some COOL facts on Glaciers:
http://nsidc.org/glaciers/quickfacts.html

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OK, here is what happened!  I tried to post to the blog this afternoon at school but.... the site was down.  So, here are some words and topics you might want to know for tomorrow:

How is our fresh water supply and glaciers tied together? What % is tied up in glaciers?


Longshore drift

Deflation

Plucking

Loess Deposits

What is a fiord?

How are kettle lakes made?

What are glaciers made of???

Calving

How are caverns and caves usually made? Usually in what type of rock?

What is a drumlin, horn, u-shaped valley and moraine

How are waves formed?

What are the 2 types of glaciers?

Define Erosion, Deposition, Weathering – examples of each?

Mass movement

Sheet erosion

Tributary

Mass vs weight??? – review MCAS question

What bottom line does photosynthesis make? – review MCAS question

How are U-shaped valleys made?

Check out the MCAS questions for any on glaciers & erosion

Might check out a couple of topo map questions on the MCAS question site

Good luck!

Cut and Past this study guide at HOME onto one page and have a PARENT sign below for 3 extra points!  Put a pict of the mountain that I could see from my home in Washington State for another point!

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Week of  3-7-11
M - Review 109-116 & 138-141
T - Finish up guided reading and Monday's handout
W - Competitive Review Game
T - Test - turn in textbook - all work not made up as of 2:30 today = zero 
F - Start new textbook - trimester 2 ends today!


Link to MCAS questions - MCAS question search - note it is set for 8th grade, science and then click the History of Earth tab.  You might want to look around at photosynthesis, other topics such as fossils and ?????

Use the handout from Monday as a study guide.

Review photosynthesis!

How old is old mother Earth?

What are the 3 types of rock and know examples or each.

What is an index fossil?

Wonder if any questions about the 4 steps of the Scientific Method will be on the test?

What period was the dinosaur's last? 

What do scientists think caused the dinosaur's demise?

Can you define evolution?

Eon, era and period.  Which which is which? 

What is the fancy name given to someone who studies fossils and Earth's geologic history?

Review chemical and physical change

Can you do a simple speed - distance - time problem?

Review atom, molecule and substance
Remember to read the fine print and look for hidden coupons?

Cheesy Coupon:
Cut a paste the Flintstones pet mammal into a Word document.  One point for each different picture up to a max of 3 points.  There should be NO TWO STUDENT pages ALIKE!  

If your parent signs your study guide you can use it on the test!  Might want to cut and past it
into a Word doc so yu donot waste a lot of paper and ink!

OK, here is a brief study guide for the test on Monday 4/4/11

  • Flash thinks you should really check over the crossword puzzle and pay attention to the TITLE!
  • We worked on notes last week with examples on the "whiteboard" - have you used this style to simplify this weeks reading and notes? 
  • Did you bother to write down my easy way to take notes on heterozygous and homozygous?  Could I have taken notes in any less words?  Did this simple way make more sense that your style?  Remember that often times less is MORE when it comes to note taking.
  • Might check over your guided reading packet
  • What did the father of genetics call genes?
  • What is the relationship between genes and chromosomes?
  • What organelle is the above located in?
  • Lots of questions on homozygous, heterozygous, purebred and highbred.  Do you know the difference?
  • How are recessive traits indicated using a Punnett Square? 
  • What are and do you know all the nitrogen bases?
  • We covered mutations in class today.  What notes should you have taken?  How many types are there?  
  • What's up with chromosomes, pairs and gametes and how the relate to us?
  • Phenotype and genotype are not going away.  Do you know which witch is which?
  • Mitosis and Meiosis sound a lot alike to me.  Do you know the difference?  What each does?  Do gametes have something to do with either, both or none?  What one does repair, replacement and handles growth?
  • What's up with parent and daughter cells?  What other fancy words to they relate to?
  • In the week's reading the number 35,000 was mentioned.  So what?
  • What the heck is an organelle?
  • Which organelle handles power (converting foods to energy), which makes proteins, which controls the cell and stores the precious genetic code.
  • Can you define gamete, adaptation and other key words of the chapters?
  • Might review your notes from the last test
  • Can you do a Punnett Square?  You better!
  • We had a presentation on Japan - what did you learn?  Might want to have some notes from Thursday!
  • What are the sex cells in plants called?  In mammals they are know as egg and sperm but what are they called in plants?
  • In a major way gametes and normal cells are different, do you know the answer?
  • Not a lot on messenger and transfer DNA so I would not spent much time on this section.  But you should know what each does for a job.
Best of luck on Monday and enjoy the weekend,
Mr. C

For 3 measly points cut and past the following pictures onto one sheet of paper Greggor Mendel, power plant in Japan that is nearing a meltdown and lastely my hero the cheapest Crustacean in the cartoon series SpongeBob SquarePants.  Should ANY two students have the same pictures???
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OK, lets try something different!  I will tunr ON the comments so you can ask questions of each other.  How long it stays on is up to YOU!  Please be respectful of others and no bullying or annoying eachother via the comment section.  Use the comment link or white box below my postings to post YOUR questions about some of the study guide you are having issues with.  Comment link/box should be at the very bottom of the page.
M - r & n 108-119
T - r & n 142-145
W - org notes
T - Study for TEST Tuesday 
F - Study for Quiz TUESDAY
Weekend - Study for Quiz TUESDAY
  1. Hum.... wonder if the handout/worksheet Thursday would make a good study guide???
  2. Do you know all the words in the wordbox that were used in above worksheet?
  3. Flash says to make sure you know all the genetic diseases mentioned in the book.
  4. Have you snooped around the MCAS questions link?  Mr. Carrison has!
  5. Can you field a question on gametes, zygotes and or egg & sperm?
  6. Review the blood types. 
  7. What blood type is recessive?
  8. Can their be an AB blood type?  WHY?
  9. If asked could you list 5 types of plant and animal asexual reproduction?
  10. Could excessive exposure to radiation make you sick?  Could it kill and organism?
  11. Where are protiens made int he cell?
  12. How are asexual and sexual reproduction different?
  13. How are offspring from sexual and asexual reproduction different?
  14. What is controled by the X and Y chromosomes in homo sapiens?
  15. Know the difference between adaptations and evolution.   
  16. Why is Darwin a household name?
  17. List the plant gametes that perform the same task as animal sperm and eggs.
  18. Not all but MOST genes have ___ allels for a given trait.  A few have 1 and a few have more than 2 or multiple allels.
  19. In Homo sapeins what gender determins the sex of the child?
  20. Hun?  Whats and isotope?
  21. Zygote, what is that?
  22. Have you highlighted the key words or terms from your textbook and this study guide in you notes?


Cheezy Coupon:
Cut and past the following onto one page. No two students on our teameven remotely the same information! All this work is worth only a miesely 3 points!

a. Find one genetic disorder you have never heard of and briefly define it using less that 3 sentances or bullets.
b. Find a cartoon of Charles Darwin.
c. Copy and paste a recient news paper article of the disaster in Japan from the web into a 1 page doc file with the above 2 requirements.

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M - Study for test
T - Heridity #3 Test
W - Study for benchmark test, bring in Science Textbook
T - Trimester Benchmark  - bring in Science Textbook
F - Start to work and think about doing a c-wrk or worksheet or make-a-test for Human body systems due 4-29 = one test grade
      Start to work and think about doing a c-wrk or worksheet or make-a-test or poster for States of matter due 5-10 = one test grade
           Vocab word lists to come!
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M Work on project- finish crossword puzzle from last Friday
T Bring in sci bk, work on project
W See above
T See above - all benchmark tests not made up = ZERO!  Plan accordingly
F Project DUE - late even one 1 minute = -100 points

Remember that the comments feature is turned ON! 


Project Due TUESDAY:  Date changed to accommodate the kids going on the Quebec Field Trip
  • Creative story = 12 words
  • Crossword = 18 words
  • Make-A-Test 16 words
  • Worksheet 16 words
  • Late = -100
  • 2 clip art
  • 1 answer key + 6 copies
  • Should be one page
  • Word bank if doing story
  • VERY neat & Professional
  • List below is NOT complete
  • Can use 1 fun &/or 2 review questions
Words and system should include but not limited to:
Respiratory System
Lungs
Trachea
Mouth
Bronchi
Diaphragm
Nervous System
5 senses
Nerves
Brain
Spinal cord
Central nervous system
Brain Stem
Cerebellum
Cerebrum
Circulatory System
Artery
Vein
Heart
Capillaries
Skeletal System
Bones
Tendons
Skull
Any MAJOR bone
Rib cage
Spinal Column/back bone
Femur
Joint
Muscular System
Muscles
Tendons
Endocrine System
Hypothalamus
Hormone
Pituitary gland
Thyroid gland
Pancreas
Adrenal glands
Excitatory System
Urine
Ureter
Bladder
Urethra
Kidneys(s)
Digestive System
Epiglottis
Mouth
Salivary Gland
Liver
Pancreas
Gallbladder
Large Intestine
Small Intestine
Anus
Immune System
White blood cell
Disease
Pathogen
Phagocyte(s)
Reproductive System
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May 2
M finish up Project
T Project due first minute of class
W Visit MCAS question site
T Density Lab in class- visit MCAS question site for homework!F Density Lab in class - visit MCAS question site for homework!
Weekend - do not forget to review the technology-engineering questions - MCAS will not forget! 
Click HERE to try your luck at Leah's awesome 
Human Body Systems Matching Game! 
>>>  Hight score gets 3 points on our next test!!! &lt;&lt;&lt; 

May 16th - See Below for a partial list of words to assist you in your PROJECT that is due the first minute of class NEXT Monday.  See rules above for details.
List by Leah and Team F:
solid
liquid
gas
plasma
crystalline solid
amourphous solid
surface tension
fluid
viscosity
volume
particles
melting
freezing
melting point
vaporization
evaporation
boiling
boiling point
condensation
sublimation
0 degrees-- freezing point of water
shape
dry ice
water vapor
Thermal energy (by Devin!)
Air Pressure
Equivalent Volume
Precipation (by Durkin!)
M - R & N 40-53 - Work on project
T - Work on project
W - Work on project
T - MATH MCAS
F - MATH MCAS
Weekend - finish up project as it is due Monday the 1st minute of class

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May 23
M Finish up Project - Due first minute of class tomorrow!!!
T Project Due - 1 answer sheet, 1 copy for Mr. C to correct and 5 copies to share with your classmates
W Study for Test - have you visited the MCAS site????  WHY NOT???
T TEST!  40-54 and MCAS Question Search for Properties of Matter and States of Matter

Study Guide for Thursday's Test  -  Study Guide for Thursday's Test Review States of Matter



Review textbook pages 40-54
Revisit/review conservation of matter
What the heck is sublimation?
When does H20 freeze?  Boil?
What is the difference between:
  • evaporation
  • condensation
  • vaporization
 What process is responsible for truning the water vapor in the air into water on the inside of a room window on a cold night?
Of the 4 states of matter which has the highest energy?  Lowest?
Do you add or remove heat energy to change from liquid to gas?  Change from liquid to solid? 
Can you give 6 crystalline solids?
What is the other type of solid?
If you see 4 different viscosity ratings for oil can you pick the thickest liquid?
Which state of matter has no definate volume? 
Most inportantly, what does/is a henweigh?
Cheezy coupon:

Find a picture of Acme Corperations best customer involved in an exothermic reaction or a violent victom of gravity.  Worth a meisly 3 points. 

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Study Guide -


1. A solid is a state of matter that has a(n)

2. The resistance of a liquid to flowing is its

3. In which state of matter do the particles spread apart and fill all the space available to them?

4. The force of a gas’s outward push divided by the area of the walls of the container is the gas’s

5. According to Boyle’s law, when the pressure of a gas increases at constant temperature, its volume

6. When the temperature of a gas decreases at constant volume, its

7. According to Charles’s law, when the temperature of a gas increases at constant pressure, its

8. When an inflated balloon is exposed to cold air,

9. A graph of Charles’s law shows the relationship between

10. A graph that shows that the pressure of a gas varies inversely with its volume under constant temperature demonstrates

11. During the process of sublimation,

12. The surface of water can act like a sort of skin because of hydrogen bonding. This “skin” is a property of liquids called

13. What is vaporization?

14. His principal explains how air plane wings get their lift and explains why there is a rush of air in the door when walking into a mall.

15. The opposite of vaporization is called

17. A graph of Boyle’s law shows the relationship between

18. When the temperature of a gas at constant volume increases, its

19. Which state of matter undergoes changes in volume most easily?

20. Most often here in the good old USA we measure gas and hydraulic pressure in PSI. for example many bike tires take 40-60 PSI. What metric unit(s) do scientists use for pressure?

15 Questions on this test were taken directly from the MCAS Question Search Site. – Should you take advantage of this great resource???   Hint:  YES!  Hint, hint, hint look for human with lungs, ice cubes, soda cans, beakers with graduated cylinders, review products of photosynthesis and look for anything with gas or change of state.

Hey, remember that the COMMENTS section (way at the bottom of blog) is turned ON.  Just hit the comments link and ask a question of offer an answer to someone who needs help.  You can sign on anonymously and do NOT have to get a google account!  Have fun but be NICE!

El Cheesy Coupon:
Print out a cartoon showing one of the three gas laws we covered in action. Get one extra measly point if it has Acme Corporation’s best customer trying to use one of the laws to get the roadrunner to come over for lunch!





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