Welcome to Mrs. Cronin's 8th Grade Physical Science Class
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8th grade students will be studying introductory physical science - the study of physics and chemistry. This course will include investigation of the atom, matter, motion, forces, basic chemistry, energy, and waves. We will investigate these topics using a variety of methods, including research and hands on experiments. |
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Announcements for December 2019 and January 2020:
Gas Law quiz (honors section 3.2 and cp section 3.3) will be on 12/6/2019. Packets are due 12/6/2019 (please note I moved the quiz to a later date....but packets are now due the same day!)
What to study:
1) Boyle's Law
2) Charles' Law
3) Recognize and draw graphs for each of the two laws above (and what goes on each axis)
4) Gas Law Lab (excluding "candle cooler" experiment). Videos in the "files" section help
5) End of chapter questions we did. along with end of chapter questions we did and relevant section in book (along with associated questions)
Trimester 2 Extra Credit (see files section) is due Jan 10, 2020.
Ventura County Science Fair Registration
Gas Law quiz (honors section 3.2 and cp section 3.3) will be on 12/6/2019. Packets are due 12/6/2019 (please note I moved the quiz to a later date....but packets are now due the same day!)
What to study:
1) Boyle's Law
2) Charles' Law
3) Recognize and draw graphs for each of the two laws above (and what goes on each axis)
4) Gas Law Lab (excluding "candle cooler" experiment). Videos in the "files" section help
5) End of chapter questions we did. along with end of chapter questions we did and relevant section in book (along with associated questions)
Trimester 2 Extra Credit (see files section) is due Jan 10, 2020.
Ventura County Science Fair Registration
About Me
- I'm a mom to two wonderful children and two adorable senior dogs.
- I absolutely love dogs and the ocean.
- I'm always wondering how things work and occasionally like taking things apart.
- I'm a UC Santa Barbara graduate (B.S. Microbiology / M.S. Environmental Science).
- My husband is also a UC Santa Barbara graduate.
- I earned my science teaching credential at National University.
- I was an English Learner in Middle School and vividly remember the frustration of not understanding instruction due to language. As such, I'm very patient and strive to make content understandable to all students.
- I speak Farsi fluently.
- In my spare time, I love to read and take lots of photos of my family or scenery.
- The best method of contacting me is through email.
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To be successful in this class :1. Attend class ready to learn: Have an open mind and your supplies ready.
2. Complete your assignments (both in class and at home) 3. It's okay if you don't master topics the first time. In science, repetition and persistence are key to success. 4. Ask questions. I'm very patient and welcome questions. 5. Review the concepts. Don't wait until the night before a quiz or test. 6. Always do your best! |
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Classroom Wish List:
- White copy paper
- Color copy paper
- Jumbo Craft Sticks
- Paper Towels
- Ziploc bags (quart and gallon size; prefer the type with the slider closure)
- Facial Tissue / Kleenex
- Disinfecting Wipes (Prefer Clorox or Lysol brand please)
