Monday, November 29, 2010

8 Science...

A couple of topics to brush up on for your test! 

Arteries vs. Veins...what are the differences?
4 components of blood- What are they made of and what are their roles?

Best of luck in your studies!

7 Science

Write a 4 line verse that explains either convection, conduction, or radiation! It can be a rap or whateverrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! The top choice will get a prize! You have to be willing ot perform it.

Cheers

Monday, November 22, 2010

Hayward Science

Grade 8...

Heart Dissections this Thursday... be sure you understand the pathway of blood through the heart!

http://catalog.nucleusinc.com/generateexhibit.php?ID=14023


Grade 7...

Grade 7's Conduction,Convection, and Radiation

http://www.educationalrap.com/music/science

Check this out... it will get you ready for the rest of the week.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Hayward Blog goes World Wide!

How cool is this everyone!

All of these countries have been involved in the blog. Super duper cool!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

8 Science....

Here is just something cool to check out!

http://www.bhf.org.uk/cbhf/games/heart_op/

it is a little gruesem....sort of.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

8 Blogging assignment!

Grade 8's...

Here are your questions...be sure to post your answers with your first name and room number!

1. What are the only two organelles found in plant cells that are not present in animal cells?

2. What organelle is known as the jell-o of the cell, it allows organelles to move?

3. This cell organelle is selectively permeable... what is it?

4. Which cell part contains the DNA, the building blocks of the cell?

5. What does semi permeable mean?

6. How many chambers does the heart have?

7. If you go to the following site... http://science-of-aging.healthaliciousness.com/timelines/cell-history-timeline.php
          What was the contribution to cell theory made by Robert Hooke in 1653.

8. Bonus...find another contribution made to cell theory that is not on that website!

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Grade 7 Blogging assignment

You will probably find it easier to jot your answers on a sheet of paper and then post at the end.

Question 1: What are the animals talked about in the National Geographic Video on my blog?
Question 2: What is the change of state going from solid to gas called?
Question 3: What is the website the I want you to go look at in the "Grade 7 and 8" latest post.
Question 4: What state of matter do we describe to the molecules as 'vibrating' in place.
Question 5: Give a brief description on how molecules of a gas move.
Question 6: What is one example in real life of a change of state?

Now Leave your name and room number!

Monday, November 1, 2010

Grade 7 and 8

Check out the following website...

www.wonderville.ca

cool science simulation games.

Grade 8: especially check out this deal!









Grade 7: Check out the..."In the Lab" Section

Congratulations....and What the Heck?

Congrats to the students  Madi and Danielle! They are our two grade 8 winners. 

The Grade 7's however are not getting in on this, they need to pick up the pace...I am still looking for a champion!