Black Box Uncovered

Mr. Haskins's periods F and G classes met with Milford Grade School eighth graders who are located in Illinois through Google Hangout. The students from both schools discussed the results of exploring the Black Box. Milford students received their boxes for the last time, but they were in pieces! The Milford students had to explain to the Avonworth lab what the pieces were and their thoughts about how it went together. After the introduction, students in Mr. Haskins's lab explored how those pieces went together and reported back to Milford in the video chat.

This is the last activity looking into the Black Box. However, the process of scientific discovery and explaining ideas to others will continue throughout the school year!

You can access the blog created by the students at this address: amslab110.blogspot.com

Thank You!!!

Just a quick note to the families that had sent the 8th grade team facial tissues during our health and wellness drive! Thank you!!! We collected over 50 boxes of tissues that will be shared with the grade 8 classrooms! 

Sincerely,

Grade 8 Team

The donation of facial tissue boxes gathers in Mr. Haskins's lab!

Using Creativity in English

In English class this week, the eighth graders used their creativity in the Maker Space. The students were able to use fantastic equipment such as the 3D Printer and the Laser Engraver. Each group invented a product that is going to help improve everyday life. Next, the students will take on the challenge of using persuasive writing to sell their product. Stay tuned!

Civics Classes Review the Republican Debate

Photo courtesy of Mr. Hall
 from Twitter (@mhall_AMS)

Last week in Civics, students watched clips from the most recent Republican Presidential Candidate Debate on their Chromebooks.  

After watching, students responded to a question that was posted on the message board in Google Classroom asking them which candidate was their favorite and which one seemed "most presidential".  

Students also posted questions they would like to ask the candidate in the online message board.

Examples of student posts to message board from the Period D class:

"I think that Carly Fiorina seems the most presidential because she uses statistics and facts rather than her own opinions to support her argument."

 "What did Donald Trump do politically in the past few years?"

"What does Senator Paul mean by the constitution restrains the government, not the people?"

"I agree that they need to stop arguing with each other and start telling us about their plans for our country."

New Science Unit uses Menu Assessments

The students have been learning about motion in science class. To assess our learning, we are using a menu of options. Students must earn up to ten points for full credit for part one which is due Wednesday, 10/7/15. More information and the menu choices can be found on the science website.

Newton’s Laws of Motion - CALENDAR

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9/21 Black Box	9/22 Black Box	9/23 Black Box	9/24 Ramp It!	9/25 Ramp It!
9/28 Reading & Sensor Activity #1	9/29 Reading & Sensor Activity #2	9/30 Notes & SR Input #1	10/1 Notes & SR Input #2	10/2 Activities & SR Input #3
10/5 Review SR Input #4	10/6 Workday! Complete your assessments!	10/7 Final Day for B1 “2-5-8” Menu “B1 Quiz”	10/8 Newton’s Laws Workstations & Reading Activity	10/9 Newton’s Laws Workstations & Reading Activity
10/12 NO SCHOOL	10/13 Notes & SR Input #1	10/14 Notes & SR Input #2	10/15 Activities & SR Input #3	10/16 Activities & SR Input #3
10/19 Workday! Complete your assessments!	10/20 Final Day for B2 “2-5-8” Menu “B2 Quiz”	10/21 Experiment Falling Objects	10/22 Experiment Falling Objects	10/23 Experiment Falling Objects
10/26 Unit Review	10/27 UNIT B EXAM (All students to complete) END OF 1st 9-Weeks	10/28 Start of the 2nd 9-Weeks	10/29	10/30

Science Health & Wellness Extra Credit

Students can earn one PREP point for bringing a box of facial tissues for the 8th grade team. The last day for the extra credit is Friday!