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**Acids and Bases:** This week we will be learning to identify and describe the properties of acids and bases and give examples of each one. In class we will watch this video and determine the difference between the two. media type="custom" key="12543836" This website (Study Stack) is also posted on Moodle and can be used to help you review your vocabulary words on acids and bases.

In science class this week we will use a computer simulation to practice how chemical bonds form. The link can be located on Moodle. Once you complete the activity, take a screen shot and post it on your digital portfolio with a reflection summary.
 * Chemical Bond Simulation **

This is a new Web 2.0 tool we will be using this week called, Popplet. You will be given a compound to research. Your assignment is to create a Popplet consisting of the atomic structure, the type of chemical bond, three examples or uses, and the history of the compound. Once you finished your Popplet, embed it on your digital portfolio with a paragraph summary. Your model of your compound is due on Tuesday. For our science experiment activity we will be using the website, Voice Thread. Your assignment is to find a simple experiment that you can do at home. It needs to be something that you are comfortable explaining yet an experiment that can be measured. Your assignment is to take 8 pictures with a camera or web cam of the experiment and upload them to Voice Thread. For each picture you will be explaining each step of the experiment and your final results. View the student example for possible ideas.

Use this website to help you learn to balance equations. Video Prompts...Type your response in a word document using descriptive details. Copy and paste your summary on the Moodle forum by Monday. If you are not able to get into Moodle, post your summary on your digital portfolio.
 * Title Slide (your first name and your title)
 * ** Concept (your topic and define your concept) **
 * ** Question or Prompt.....Did you ever wonder why.....THEN make prediction **
 * ** Materials and Variables you plan to use ( water bottle measuring tape, vinegar and baking soda, cork....the variables **
 * ** How are you going to measure the experiment (time OR height) **
 * ** Doing the experiment is 6 and 7 **
 * ** Data chart **
 * ** Explain the results and possible reason why... **

After watching the video use your notes and what you have learned about chemical reactions and write a response using the following prompts as a guideline. ** Element Commerical Using GoAnimate ** media type="custom" key="11829650"
 * in the experiment on the video what chemicals were used...name the reactants
 * what variables were used to control the rate of chemical reaction
 * what evidence was seen that indicated a chemical reaction took place
 * is this an experiment that would take place in every day life or in a lab
 * would this be an experiment that you would like to try (explain why or why not)
 * how did this video add to your learning of science

= **Wordle on Properties of Metals** = ==  Properties of Gases: This week we will be using a computer simulation to identify the properties of gases. The three variables we will look at are volume, pressure, and temperature. Be sure to look at our portfolio pages on what we learned and how we were able to embed this simulation into our portfolio pages. Activity worksheet: media type="custom" key="10681554" align="center"


 * Lab Activity on Viscosity: In class we will be completing an activity on viscosity. Be sure to download the handout posted on Moodle prior to completing the assignment. [[file:viscosity_workshop_outline.pdf]] **

Our Moodle accounts are ready to use. Next week our first assignment will be posted to an Open Source, electronic blackboard.

=** The Secret Life of a Lion.... by Andrew **=

= **Here are some 8th graders who did a great job on their digital projects.** = =

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**Lab Safety poster designed by Kara :**

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 * Math Board Game and Commerical **

__//**This year we will be learning how to use:**//____//**Animoto**//____//**Dipity**//__ VokiGlogsterGoogle DocsMoodleStoryBirdWordleScratch, Popplet, Created Videos,Go Animateand Secret Life of a Scientist