Scientific Concepts
Names of Units
Classroom Expectations
Concepts & Vocab that you cannot escape
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100

In chemical reactions, atoms do not change (cannot be created or destroyed or turned into something else), what do they do instead?

Rearrange! 

100

What unit revolved around figuring out what formed in the Westfield Water Supply

Chemical Reactions

100

Are you allowed to have your phone in school, even when you are done with the work? Explain the school-wide expectations. 

No, you are not allowed to have your phone out during the school day. It can lead to taking pictures of people without permission, bullying, and inappropriate behavior. It can also prevent people from finishing work or paying attention to directions during class. 

100

What does scale mean, in the context of this science class

Scale refer to the relative size of an object 

100

What is the name of original tiny statue goose?

Silly

200

Molecules that move in place are considered solids. Molecules that move away from each other are considered gases. 

Which phase has the greatest freedom of movement? Which phase has the most molecular attraction?

Greatest Freedom of Movement = Gas 

Highest Molecular Attraction = Solid

200

What unit revolved around figuring out what happened to Titan's lake ?, - Titan is one of Saturn's moons

Phase Change

200

Where should you put completed work, if not told otherwise?

The period bin for your class period

200

What is a model?

A model is a simplified representation of a concept and/or something that allows us to view something we otherwise would not be able to see

200

How many people are in your class?

Period 1: 29

Period 2: 25 

Period 4: 27

Period 5: 22

Period 6: 26

300

What are the three types of rocks from the rock unit that we did in November/December

Metamorphic, Igneous, and Sedimentary 

300

What unit revolved around pretending to be planetary geologist determining how a channel was formed on one of the rocky planets?

Geology on Mars 

300

What should I do if I need a pencil? 

1. Go over to student station to see if there any available 

2. If not, ask a friend to borrow one

3. Then, ask Ms. Gardner for a pencil

300

What is a claim?

A possible solution/answer to a scientific argument (that is supposed to be backed up with scientific evidence)

300

What materials were used during the saving same activity on the first day of school?

Gummy worm, plastic cup, life safer, 2 paper clips

400

What are the four spheres from our first unit we learned about? 


Bonus Points: What are the two things you need for life to exist on a planet?

Geosphere

Hydrosphere

Biosphere

Atmosphere

Bonus: Water and Energy Source

400

What unit revolved around figuring out if something geological was created first in the rocky mountains or the great plains?

Rock Transformations

400

When the bell rings, what should I do in the first 10 seconds?

Stop what I am doing, put all work/pencils back where they belong, and line up at the door. I will NOT stand there doing nothing and not moving towards the door. I do not need to wait for my friend in this class that I am with for most of the day

400

What are three aspects to the term "scientific argument"

Question --> Claim --> Evidence / Reasoning 

400

Who was the judge for the mock trial?


Period 5: Who was guilty of the crime? Tracy or Pat?

Period 1: Esther

Period 3: Versace

Period 4: Marelyn 

Period 5: Tracy

Period 6: Kevin

500

What are two (our of three) types of plate boundaries?

Bonus Point Option: explain the difference between different types of plate boundaries 

Convergent (towards each other)

Divergent (away from each other) 

Transform (Against each other)

500

What unit revolved around figuring out how Africa and South America have the same fossils, yet are so far apart 

Plate Tectonics 

500

What does active listening look like?

Looking at the speakers and/or the Smartboard and not talking while others are speaking

500

What makes something good quality evidence?

Using detailed descriptions, the more detailed observations are - the more valuable the evidence is. We often use evidence gradients in different units to help us navigate different claims once we start sorting the evidence 

500

Name someone who was not IN THIS CLASS the first week of school but is now

Period 1: nobody 

Period 2: Zamir, Liam, Amaya, Saily, Logan

Period 4: Brihany, Rafael, Maya K

Period 5: nobody 

Period 6: Sabastian, Emanuel, Alaa 

(From Ms. Gardner's memory - if you can argue someone else I will hear out your argument)

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