Mr. Singer's Class
Science Tool Theory and Evidence Homework for 8/23/10
Students were shown a piece of mystery science equipment that we received from the UC Berkeley Physics Department. Students are developing theories of what the piece of science equipment does, and supporting their theory with evidence from their observations.
8th Grade object | 7th Grade Object |
Supplies needed for class due Monday, August 23
Every day, students need:
- Organized 3-ring binder with labeled science section (or dedicated science binder)
- 2 or more pencils, or a mechanical pencil with supply of extra lead
- At least 10 pieces of loose binder paper (not ripped from a spiral-bound notebook)
- 8th graders: A calculator (simple inexpensive one is fine)
- A good attitude
At home, you need:
- A ruler with centimeters
- Phone numbers of 2 students in class
- Scissors
- Coloring equipment (pens, pencils or crayons)
- Quiet place to study
- A time every day to get your homework done
Class wishlist
The class could really use some items, large and small, including:
- Boxes of tissue paper
- Scrubby sponges
- Band aids
- See full list
Important Dates
Labor Day Holiday: September 6
Back to School NIght: September 16
8th Grade Yosemite Trip: April 3-8, 2011