Science Explorations - Dow-Spring 2021 Assignments

Access the Final Exam Review Quizlet using the link below. You will need to submit this assignment after reviewing the Quizlet but you don't need to turn anything in.

Access the Final Exam using the link below. You will need a chromebook and a calculator to take this exam. This is a closed notes exam. Do your own work and do your best. Good luck!

Your group will be given 5 vocabulary words, verbally, from lessons 3.1 and 3.2. You will need to say the correct definition out loud for 2 out of 3 of the words to get credit on the quiz. If one student in the group can't say the correct definition, another group member can jump in and say it and get credit for it. I'll keep giving the group more vocabulary words until everyone has gotten 2 out of 3 correct definitions. You don't have to turn anything in for this assignment.

Access the Google Doc to answer questions in the PHET Build an Atom activity. Access the Build an Atom simulation by using the link provided. You may type your answers directly on the form or print it out, upload your response and submit. Limit yourself to one response for this assignment.

Access the 3.4 Post Check after viewing the 3.4 Notes using the google form here. NOTE: Your answers to these questions are graded for completion and accuracy.

Use the link below to access the Collisions Phase Changes Activity:
https://app.playmada.com/Collisions/?ContentArea=PhaseChange
Sign in with your school google account. As you do the activity, answer the questions on the google sheet. Submit the google sheet with your completed response when done.

List 5 things you learned from the 3.3 Notes - The Periodic Table. Your responses must be in complete sentences to receive credit. A notes outline is included here for your reference.

In your break out room groups access the link to the Periodic Table Scavenger Hunt using the form below. One person in each group will need to open the form, rename it with their group number, then send a copy to each person in their group and to the teacher. You can earn points for this activity by entering your name beside each question you answer on the form (maximum 2 questions per student).

Access the 3.3 Post Check after viewing the 3.3 Notes using the google form here. NOTE: Your answers to these questions are graded for completion and accuracy.

Use the link below to access the Quizlet for Quiz 5: 3.1 and 3.2
You will need to submit this assignment when done studying the Quizlet but you don't need to turn anything in. 

Challenge B: Exploring States of Matter is a follow up to the last activity using the PHET simulation. Use the form here to respond to questions as you do the simulation. A link to the simulation on the PHET website is included. You can type on the form or print a copy to write on. Limit yourself to one response for this assignment.

Answer the questions that follow. This is a closed notes quiz. You will need a Chromebook to access the quiz in locked mode. 

List 5 things you learned from the 3.3 Notes - Atomic Structure. Your responses must be in complete sentences to receive credit. A notes outline is included here for your reference.

Access the Challenge A: States of Matter Basics simulation and worksheet using the link below. Answer the questions on the worksheet as you run the simulation. 

List 5 things you learned from the 3.2 Notes on States of Matter. Your responses must be in complete sentences to receive credit. A notes outline is included here for your reference.

Use the link below to investigate a solution's color in a simulation. As you run the simulation, answer the questions on the pdf attached below. This assignment is meant to be completed in class but anything not finished during class time is for homework, due Wednesday, May 12. 



http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/concentration

Access the 3.1 Post Check after viewing the 3.1 Notes using the google form here. NOTE: Your answers to these questions are graded for completion and accuracy.

Complete one of the bridge maps on page 4 of the Properties and States of Matter Jamboard for your group. Be sure to include your name above the bridge map or on a post-it that you completed to receive credit for your work.

Access the video for the Lab Safety Challenge using the link below. 
https://www.flinnsci.com/flinn-scientific-laboratory-safety-challenge/vel1580/

As you watch the video, answer the questions on the Google Doc. Submit your completed work to this assignment when done. 

Access the Circuits Worksheet using the form below. You can edit the form using KAMI or print it out and upload photo documents of your completed work to this assignment.

You will take Verbal Quiz 4 in class on Wednesday, 5.7.21. In your breakout rooms your group will be given 3 vocabulary words, verbally, from lessons 2.3 and 2.4. You will need to say the correct definition out loud for 2 out of 3 of the words to get credit on the quiz. If one student in the group can't say the correct definition, another group member can jump in and say it and get credit for it. I'll keep giving the group more vocabulary words until everyone has gotten 2 out of 3 correct definitions. You don't have to turn anything in for this assignment.

Use the link here to access the Near Pod States of Matter Presentation:
https://share.nearpod.com/0blENT7P0fb
Join Code: BGI65
Answer the questions on the States of Matter Lab Sheet as you view the presentation slides.
You can access the PHET website and the States of Matter simulation directly using this link: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/states-of-matter-basics

Access the 3.1 Post Check after viewing the 3.1 Notes using the google form here. NOTE: Your answers to these questions are graded for completion and accuracy.

Your group will be given 3 vocabulary words, verbally, from lessons 2.3 and 2.4. You will need to say the correct definition out loud for 2 out of 3 of the words to get credit on the quiz. If one student in the group can't say the correct definition, another group member can jump in and say it and get credit for it. I'll keep giving the group more vocabulary words until everyone has gotten 2 out of 3 correct definitions. You don't have to turn anything in for this assignment.

View the Bill Nye - Electrical Current Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYacUaukaxg  
The link to the Bill Nye Electrical Current expired but a new link has been posted as of today. 
Answer the questions on the Google Doc as you watch the video. Submit you're completed form to this assignment when done.

List 5 things you learned from the 3.1 Notes on Electric Circuits. Your responses must be in complete sentences to receive credit. A notes outline is included here for your reference.

Access the Quizlet to study for Quiz 4 on Friday, April 30. Then answer the question below: 

Restriction to the flow of electricity (electrons) is called:

Access Challenge 5: Comparing Circuits using the form below. Answer the questions on the form while doing the simulation for the Circuit Construction Kit (CCK) on the Phet website or the DC Circuit Builder on the Simbucket website. The links to the simulations are shown on the form.

Complete one of the bridge maps on page 4 of the Electric Current Jamboard for your group. Be sure to include your name above the bridge map or on a post-it that you completed to receive credit for your work.

Access Challenge 4: Extending the model using the form below. Answer the questions on the form while doing the simulation for the Circuit Construction Kit (CCK) on the Phet website or Simbucket.com. The links to the simulations  are shown on the form.

List 5 things you learned from the 2.4 Notes on Electric Circuits. Your responses must be in complete sentences to receive credit. A notes outline is included here for your reference.

Access Challenge 3: Bulbs in Parallel using the form below. Complete the form online or print it out and upload your finished work to this assignment.

Access the 2.4 Post Check after viewing the 2.4 Notes using the google form here. NOTE: Your answers to these questions are graded for completion and accuracy.

Select the words that make the statement below correct: Adding bulbs to a series circuit _____________________ current and adding bulbs to a parallel circuit ____________________current.

View the Ohm's Law Video on EdPuzzle using the link below and answer the questions as you view the video. 

Complete one of the bridge maps on page 3 of the Electric Current Jamboard for your group. Be sure to include your name above the bridge map or on a post-it that you completed to receive credit for your work.

Rank bulbs A, B and C from Challenge 2: Series Circuits in order of increasing brightness. Then choose the option that is the best match below:

Access the 2.3 Post Check after viewing the 2.3 Notes using the google form here. NOTE: Your answers to these questions are graded for completion and accuracy. 

Access Challenge 2 on Series Circuits using form below. 

Your group will be given 3 vocabulary words, verbally, from lessons 2.1 and 2.2. You will need to say the correct definition out loud for 2 out of 3 of the words to get credit on the quiz. If one student in the group can't say the correct definition, another group member can jump in and say it and get credit for it. I'll keep giving the group more vocabulary words until everyone has gotten 2 out of 3 correct definitions. You don't have to turn anything in for this assignment.

You will take Verbal Quiz 2 in class on Monday, 4/12. In your breakout rooms your group will be given 3 vocabulary words, verbally, from lessons 2.1 and 2.2. You will need to say the correct definition out loud for 2 out of 3 of the words to get credit on the quiz. If one student in the group can't say the correct definition, another group member can jump in and say it and get credit for it. I'll keep giving the group more vocabulary words until everyone has gotten 2 out of 3 correct definitions. You don't have to turn anything in for this assignment.

Use this link to access the Bill Nye Static Electricity Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHGpJChYQ5o
While you watch the video, answer the questions on the google doc below. Submit your response to this assignment when complete.

List 5 things you learned from the 2.3 Notes on Electric Circuits. Your responses must be in complete sentences to receive credit. A notes outline is included here for your reference. 

Access the 2.1 worksheet on Calculating Ohm's Law. You will need a calculator and possibly a pen or pencil. You can edit the form online or print it out and submit photo documents of your completed work.

Access the Circuit Construction Kit (CCK) simulation using the link below:
https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/circuit-construction-kit-dc
Follow the instructions on the Challenge 1: Complete Circuits and answer the questions on the form while doing the simulation. Submit your completed form to this assignment when done.

Answer the questions that follow. This is a closed notes quiz. You will not need a calculator or scratch paper for this quiz.

Answer the True / False Questions before viewing the 2.2 notes slides. Note: These questions are graded. These are the same questions you answered before viewing the slide on the 2.2 Precheck.

Access the Ohm's Law Lab simulation using the link below.
https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/ohms-law/latest/ohms-law_en.html
Edit the PDF with answers to the questions from the simulation. Use Kami to edit the form or print it out and write directly on it. Submit your completed form to this assignment when done.

Access the Electricity: Charges and Static Hyperdoc using the link below. Enter your responses on the hyperdoc and submit your completed form when done.

List 5 things you learned when you viewed the 2.2 Notes on Electrical Energy. Your responses must be in complete sentences to receive credit. A notes outline is included here for your reference but won't be collected.

Use the link to Quizlet to prepare for the unit 1 test on Thursday, March 18. You will need your chromebook that day to access the quiz. Once you've studied the Quizlet, submit this assignment. You need not turn anything in to receive full credit.

Access the "Charging" Interactive using the link below. Start with the Practice mode and then try the Play mode of the interactive. Answer these questions based on your experience with the interactive:
1. How is a charged object different than an uncharged object?
2. How is a positively-charged object different than a negatively-charged object?
3. Which way do electrons within a rectangular rod move when a negatively-charged balloon is brought near a positively-charged rod?
4. Which way do electrons within a rectangular rod move when a negatively-charged balloon is brought near a negatively-charged rod?
5. Which way do electrons within the rectangular rods move when a positively-charged rod is brought near a negatively-charged rod?

Study the Quizlet for Quiz 1 to prepare for the Unit 1 Test on Thursday, March 18. This will be a closed notes assignment and you will need your Chromebook to access the test.
Answer the question that follows about the Quizlet for unit 1: How many terms and definitions are there on the Quizlet for unit 1?

Answer the True / False Questions before viewing the 2.2 notes slides. Note: These questions are scored for completion but not accuracy. These are the same questions you will answer after viewing the 2.2 notes slides on the 2.2 Postcheck.

Use the form here to take the Unit 1 Test on Energy in Motion. This is a closed notes test. Do you own, best work. You will need a district Chromebook to access the form.

Access the Aluminum Can Polarization Lab using the link here:
https://www.physicsclassroom.com/Physics-Interactives/Static-Electricity/Aluminum-Can-Polarization/Aluminum-Can-Polarization-Interactive
Follow the instructions and answer the questions on the Aluminum Can Polarization form below. You can edit the form using Kami or print it out and upload photo documents of your completed work when you submit this assignment.

List 5 things you learned from the 3.1 Note on Energy in Fields. Your responses must be in complete sentences to receive credit.

Go to the website for the Charged Balloon Lab using this link: https://www.simbucket.com/polarization/

As you do the lab, record your responses on the pdf below. You can edit it using Kami or print it out and write directly on it. Submit your completed pdf to this assignment when done.

Answer the questions here after viewing the 1.5 Notes on Speed and Velocity. Limit yourself to one response for this assignment.

Today you will take Verbal Quiz 2 in class. In your breakout rooms your group will be given 3 vocabulary words, verbally, from lessons 1.3/1.4. You will need to say the correct definition out loud for 2 out of 3 of the words to get credit on the quiz. If one student in the group can't say the correct definition, another group member can jump in and say it and get credit for it. I'll keep giving the group more vocabulary words until everyone has gotten 2 out of 3 correct definitions. You don't have to turn anything in for this assignment.

List 5 things you learned from the 1.5 Notes on Speed and Velocity. Your responses must be in complete sentences to receive full credit. A notes outline is included for your reference but is not required to be turned in.

Access the Quizlet to study for Quiz 2. These are the terms and definitions from the 1.3 and 1.4 Notes. You can study the flash cards and then submit this assignment. You don't need to submit a document to earn the points!

View the Bill Nye Motion Video using the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT4n3dzkG3w
The video repeats a second time so you don't have to watch all 28 minutes of the clip. Answer the questions on the pdf as you watch the video and submit the completed pdf when done.

Answer the quiz questions that follow on a district Chromebook. You may use a calculator, pencil and pen while answering the quiz questions but all answers must be entered online to be graded. This is a closed notes quiz. No outside help is allowed and you must do your own work. Good Luck!

List 5 things you learned from viewing the Fan Powered Sail Video clip. Your answers must be in complete sentences to receive full credit.

Answer the 1.4 questions on the google form here after viewing the 1.4 notes on Newton's Laws. Limit yourself to one submission for this assignment.

Watch the 1.4 Video Notes on how to set up solving problems using the equation F=ma.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/191Fmhts-neKSG_8w8TE07HKSCmJNlOkk/view?usp=sharing
Grab a calculator! Then do the 1.4 worksheet. When complete, submit your responses to the questions on the google doc for this assignment.

List 5 things you learned from viewing the 1.4 Notes on Newton's Laws. Your responses must be in complete sentences to receive credit. A notes outline is included here for your reference but is not required since I won't be collecting notes.

View the Nearpod presentation on Bungee Jumping with Gravity using the link below. Answer the questions on the slides as you view the presentation. Your answers must be clear and complete to receive full credit. Ready set go!

Join Code: 7JEK4

Answer the 1.3 Questions on Energy Resources for homework. You may use your notes to assist in finding answers. Limit yourself to one submission for this assignment.

List five (5) things you learned from the 1.3 Notes on Energy Resources. Your responses must be in complete sentences to receive full credit. A notes outline is included here for your reference for you to print out but it is not required since I won't be collecting notes.

Today you will take Verbal Quiz 1 in class. In your breakout rooms your group will be given 3 vocabulary words, verbally, from lessons 1.1/1.2. Students will need to say the correct definition out loud for 2 out of 3 of the words to get credit on the quiz. If one student in the group can't say the correct definition, another group member can jump in and say it and get credit for it. I'll keep giving the group more vocabulary words until everyone has gotten 2 out of 3 correct definitions. You don't have to turn anything in for this assignment.

Access the Energy Skate Park Lab using the link here:
https://share.nearpod.com/k8S2LFSYsbb

To access the PHet Energy Skate Park Simulation outside the Nearpod platform use this link:
https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/energy-skate-park

Join Code: 8GJDE
While you do the lab answer the questions on the lab sheet. You will complete the lab sheet homework after we finish doing the lab in class.

Access the Kinetic Energy Worksheet using the link below. You can edit the form using Kami or print it out and upload photo documents of your completed work to the assignment.

Study the Quizlet for Quiz 1 using the link below. These are the vocabulary words from the 1.1 and 1.2 Notes slides. Then answer this question:
What units are used for measuring Energy?

Answer the quiz questions that follow on a district Chromebook. You may use a calculator, pencil and pen while answering the quiz questions but all answers must be entered online to be graded. This is a closed notes quiz. No outside help is allowed and you must do your own work. Good Luck!

Use the link here to access the Coaster Energy Simulation. Answer the questions on the PDF as you do the simulation. You can use the KAMI app to edit the PDF directly before submitting your complete response.
USE THIS LINK--> https://www.physicsclassroom.com/Physics-Interactives/Work-and-Energy/Roller-Coaster-Model/Roller-Coaster-Model-Interactive

Access the Calculating PE (Potential Energy) worksheet using this form. You will need a calculator! Edit the form directly and submit your response to this assignment.
Watch this video clip first with instructions for how do complete the assignment:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q7buHk36GBiUHvJ-nrycqtS9XQiMhz4o/view?usp=sharing

Access the 1.2 Notes slides on Energy Conversion and Conservation using the link below. After viewing the notes, describe 5 things you learned about energy conversion and conservation and submit them to this assignment. Your responses must in complete sentences to receive full credit.
A notes outline is attached here for you to edit as you view the notes. But it is not required since I won't be collecting notes.

Complete the Significant Figures Worksheet 1after viewing the Video Notes for Significant figures . Click here for video link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14nnPYXj1I5wqeRJACeTjxfqTIwLRF3N9/view?usp=sharing
You can type directly on the form and submit on google classroom when complete.

Complete the Significant Figures Worksheet 1. You can type directly on the form and submit on google classroom when complete.

Open the "Gravity Force Lab Sheet" pdf below and answer the questions from the lab. You can edit the form using Kami or print it out and upload a photo of your work to this assignment.

Access the Gravity Force Lab Simulation using this link:
https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/gravity-force-lab/latest/gravity-force-lab_en.html

If you need to you can review the Nearpod Gravity Force Lab using this link: https://share.nearpod.com/igRSS4GfYcb

Class Code: EZ5BH

View the 1.1 Notes - Forms of Energy using the link here. Choose any two forms of energy from the notes. Describe how they are different and give at least 2 examples. Your answer must be in complete sentences to receive credit.

Make a 1-2 minute video introducing yourself to my Science Explorations class. Include your first and last name, and the name you prefer to be called. This video will not be shared so feel free to include something personal.
Join Code: 93985c1d

Read, sign and submit the class Syllabus found on the google doc here. You can enter your signature by typing or using a writing tool. Be sure to submit the doc to this assignment when complete.

Answer questions on the student survey google doc by typing or writing them in. You can type directly on the doc or print it out and upload it when it's complete. Submit your completed survey to this assignment when done.