The Carbon Cycle Game

Congratulations! You are now a Carbon Atom! Click the link ("The Carbon Cycle Game" listed under "Important Links") to create your journey through the Carbon Cycle.

Make sure to follow the directions listed below:
1. Read the directions in the middle of the page and begin the game.

2. Copy the information for each of the six carbon reservoirs that you visit along your journey. Make sure you visit all 6.

3. Copy the questions/answers into your notes along your journey. Make sure that you visit all of the question marks.

4. When finished with the game, open a Word document.

5. Write 2-3 paragraphs about your journey as a Carbon Atom. Be sure to include all of the places that you have visited along your journey, and include facts about each stop.

6. Answer the following questions after your detailed journey in the Word document:
How many stops did you make on your trip?
Will your journey ever end?
Do you think that everyone in your class had the same journey as a Carbon atom? Why or why not?
What would happen if humans burned even more fossil fuels than we do today? How would this affect the amount of carbon in each of the six reservoirs?

7. When finished, make sure that your name is at the top along with the date and core.

8. Click print.

9. Turn in to Ms. Lindsey when finished.

Important Dates:

October 6th-Picture Day

October 22nd- Parent/Teacher Conferences 4pm-7pm

Make sure you stop by the 8th grade hallway. All Periodic Table Projects will be displayed. I'm so proud of my students. Most of the projects were creative and original. You don't want to miss them!!!

HOW to study:

Here are 2 ways of how to study and I challenge you to keep trying these:

1. Make flashcards. Each flashcard would break down the information. For example, in the student’s notes, they should have:
Representative elements-are 8 groups on the periodic table that include metals, nonmetals and metalloids

Representative Elements
8 groups on the periodic tableFlash card #1 for Representative Elements
(Front and Back)

Metals, Nonmetals & Metalloids

What do Representative Elements include? Flash card #2 for Representative Elements
(Front and Back)


2. Make a quiz for yourself. Take each piece of information and change it into a question. Using the flashcard #2 for example. Or the following examples for Transition Metals: (these were written on the board today-many students didn’t copy them down L)

What metals create a bridge from left to right? Transition metals
What are transition metals good conductors of? Electricity
What groups do transition metals include? Groups 3-12
Do transition metals bridge the more reactive metals to the less reactive metals OR the less reactive metals to the more reactive metals? More reactive to less reactive.

Keep going over these several times

Find someone to ask them to you

Go back and study the ones you don't know

Have someone ask you again

Common Assessments=Applying Knowledge

The common assessments for science this year require the students to know and understand the concepts. Students will need to apply their knowledge to the questions.
For example: Students will not be asked: “What are the rows across the periodic table called?” answer: periods.
Rather, students will be asked “What is the purpose for scientists to use periods on the periodic table?”
answer: to know how many electrons an element has.
Therefore, students will need to know where the periods are on the periodic table and know their purpose.

Weekly Glance 9/14-9/18

A glance at the week with HOMEWORK and items to STUDY:

Monday: Take notes on definitions and characteristics of Metals, Nonmetals and Metalloids and Periodic Table Basics (groups, periods, atomic mass, atomic number) STUDY these notes for a quiz on Wednesday!
HOMEWORK: Family Ties worksheet-color coding the periodic table in groups and answering 12 questions. Participation points will be given for coloring and a grade will be taken on answers to 12 questions. ***students will need to study from these 12 questions for the Common Assessment on Friday** Study Intro to Chemistry notes, Chemistry Video Quiz questions (blue sheet) and Quiz last Friday

PROJECT: I am giving the students a project to do in creating their own periodic table. This will demonstrate the understanding of groups on the periodic table. Students will need to use pictures from newspapers, magazines, photos from the internet, or actual objects to complete this. This counts as test grade (100%) Students will be given a rubric with the project. No class time will be given to work on project.
ALL projects are due: Monday, September 21st.
Please note: I will not accept a project late for full credit. All projects are due at the start of class on Monday. Late projects will be taken however the highest grade a student can receive will be a 70%.

Tuesday: Grade Family Ties worksheet-Monday night’s homework. Complete Graphic Organizer about Families (groups on the periodic table)
Remember to study vocabulary from Monday’s notes for Quiz tomorrow. Start Studying Graphic Organizer about Families and their characteristics for Comparison Entrance Slip on Thursday and Common Assessment on Friday =Study Intro to Chemistry notes, Chemistry Video Quiz questions (blue sheet) and Quiz last Friday.
Work on Project

Wednesday: Vocabulary Quiz from Monday’s notes. Watch Video on Bonding of Elements and the results of Electrons and Structure. Students will take their own notes throughout video. Video quiz of 10 questions will follow-use of notes is allowed.
Continue to study for Common Assessment-study checklist: Intro to Chemistry notes, Chemistry Video Quiz questions (blue sheet) and Quiz last Friday Vocabulary from Monday, Families Graphic Organizer, Notes on Video and Video Quiz Questions.
Study Families Organizer for Comparison Entrance Slip Thursday.
Work on Project

Thursday: Explore Test-Interest Inventory **Shortened Classes**
Comparison Entrance Slip as soon as class starts-students will only have 5 minutes to complete. If they have been studying it should take them no longer than 3 minutes-it’s that easy!
Review for Common Assessment-students take notes from review
Common Assessment tomorrow-Study! Study! Study! study checklist: Intro to Chemistry notes, Chemistry Video Quiz questions (blue sheet) and Quiz last Friday Vocabulary from Monday, Families Graphic Organizer, Notes on Video and Video Quiz Questions, any other notes from the review.

Work on Project

Friday: Explore Testing 8-10am **Shortened Classes** Common Assessment TODAY

Work on Project Friday night and through the weekend-it’s due MONDAY! J I can’t wait to see everyone’s creations!