WELCOMETO 7TH GRADE SCIENCE CLASS

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Marshmallow Challenge Rules

✦Build the Tallest Freestanding Structure: The winning team is the one that has the tallest structure measured from the table top surface to the top of the marshmallow. That means the structure cannot be suspended from a higher structure, like a chair or ceiling.

1. The Entire Marshmallow Must be on Top: The entire marshmallow needs to be on the top of the structure. Cutting or eating part of the marshmallow disqualifies the team.

2. Use as Much or as Little of the Kit: The team can use as many or as few of the 10 spaghetti sticks, as much or as little of the string or tape. The team cannot use the supply box as part of their structure.

3. Break up the Spaghetti, String or Tape: Teams are free to break the spaghetti, cut up the tape and string to create new structures.

4. The Challenge Lasts 15 minutes: Teams cannot hold on to the structure when the time runs out. Those touching or supporting the structure at the end of the exercise will be disqualified.

About Mrs. Watson

Pictures!

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Over the next few days we will be going over classroom expectations and procedures.

• Parent/guardian contact information and document understanding form should be completed, signed, and returned by Thursday.

• This will be your 1st Home work assignment.

CLASS WEBSITE

Ms. Watson's Science Page - Homewww.watsoned.weebly.com

You can also access this site through the school website.

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Science Lab SafetyAlways follow these safety precautions

when working in laboratory areas.

1. Come prepared for the lab with appropriate pre-lab work completed2. Respect and use all lab equipment with caution.3. Do not touch anything unless instructed to do so.4. When handling equipment, use as directed.5. Absolutely no food, drink, or gum.6. No horseplay will be tolerated and can result in dismissal from lab with

zero or partial credit.7. Never leave lab station unattended.8. Report any equipment malfunction or material damage to instructor.9. Restrain loose hair, jewelry, and clothing.

10. Wear protective gear appropriate for lab being performed (gloves, goggles, apron, closed toe shoes, etc.)

Lab Safety Practice

Count as many unsafe or incorrect lab practices as you can find. Use the illustration to answer the questions on a sheet of paper.

1. How many unsafe lab practices were you able to find?

2. List 3 unsafe activities shown in the illustration

3. List 3 correct lab procedures depicted in the illustration.

4. What are three things shown in the lab that should not be there?

5. What should Sue have done to avoid an accident?

6. What will happen to Tim and Ray when the teacher catches them? (What consequences will there be?)

7. Compare Luke and Dukes lab techniques. Who is being safe?

8. What should Bob do after the accident?

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Output Page Examples

Acrostic Poem

Limerick

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Haiku1 (5 Syllables):

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Warm-up - 8//2016

What do you think about this photo?

Take out one of your 3-pronged folders and get between 10-15 pieces of paper.

Fasten the paper into your folder.

This will be your daily warm-up folder.

Each day there will be a new warm-up on the board. You should write down the date, the question, and the answer into your warm-up folder.

Example:

8//2016

Write your question down.

-Write down your answer.