Penny Boat CompetitionCatalyst1. What do you think the best boat design is and why?2. What do you think your boat’s strengths and weaknesses will be?

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Penny Boat CompetitionPost-Competition Reflection1. Which boat design held the most weight and why?2. Next time, what would you do differently? What would you do the same?

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Why does science matter?Video Reflection1. What were the main parts of the film?

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Why does science matter?Now…you will write a 2 page essay in class to be handed in on the following:Why is science important in YOUR life? Give at least 3 examples. Then, explain why the science we do here is important. Finally, explain how your behavior in class is important. How can you do YOUR part to make sure you are contributing productively to class?

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Why does science matter?Once you are done…Please turn in your work in the wire basket in the front of the room.

Then, complete the following book work: Chapter 4, Section 1…read the section and then complete the assessment. If you already completed this, move on to Section 2.

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Different parts of matterCatalyst1. What is the smallest thing in the universe?Announcement:Grade-wide penny boat competition = Thursday at lunchWinning teams come to my room first, then we will go outside at 1pm

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Different parts of matterCatalystAtom Investigation1. How many times can you tear a piece of aluminum foil in half?2. How small does it get?3. What is the smallest part of matter that makes up the aluminum foil?

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Atoms, Elements, Molecules, and Compounds

Catalyst1. What is an atom? What is an element?An atom is the smallest unit of matter, made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons. An element is a particular type of atom determined by the number of protons or the atomic number.

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HomeworkStudy for quiz on atoms next week…pop quiz!!

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Learning TargetLT #1: I can define and identify an atom, element, molecule and compound.

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Learning Target Self-AssessLT #1: Rate yourself on a 3, 2, 1 scale.

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What is an atom?Learning TargetLT #2: I can explain the different parts of an atom and where they are located.

Class ReadingTurn to p. 124 and take notes as needed.

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What is at atom?Learning Target Self-AssessLT #2: Rate yourself on a 3, 2, 1 scale.

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