Monday, November 17, 2008

Incredible Human Machine Reflection - Period 6


Now that you have seen the movie, the Incredible Human Machine, I want you to share some things that surprised you or things your thought were cool, even things that grossed you out.

Please share about at least three of things. Your reflection should be 2 or 3 paragraphs long.

This assignment is due Friday, November 21st.

Incredible Human Machine Reflection - Period 1


Now that you have seen the movie, the Incredible Human Machine, I want you to share some things that surprised you or things your thought were cool, even things that grossed you out.

Please share about at least three of things. Your reflection should be 2 or 3 paragraphs long.

This assignment is due Friday, November 21st.

8th Grade Body Systems Project


For the next week or two, you will be focusing on one or two of the systems that make up the human body and help us to maintain homeostasis.

Please look over the description of the project (you will find it here). Then, make a list of your top three choices of body systems and why you want to study them.

Monday, November 10, 2008

Answer Key - Homeostasis Review Packet

I have put together an answer key for the Homeostasis Test Review Packet.

You can download it here.

If you have questions as you are studying, you can email me or post a comment here.

Thursday, November 06, 2008

Homeostasis Study Guide - 8th Grade



You can also download it here.

Lab Report Template

Here is a link to the template you can use for your lab reports.

When you use it, please go to File> Save as New Copy. If you don't do this, you won't be able to edit it.

Wednesday, November 05, 2008

Gummy Bear Lab


Here is the stuff you need to complete your write up of the gummy bear lab.


You will:
1) Create two graphs. One will be for Weight, the other for Volume. You will figure out the best way to set up the graphs. Try to think of the best way to display the data.
2) Write up your conclusions. For this, answer the questions on the sheet I gave you.

If you need another copy, you can get them here:

You will have to sign in to your pvconline.org account to access these documents.

This assignment is due Monday, November 10th.

Have fun!