2. Physics Second Period Friday, October 23, 2009 1.Warmup: Not written today. MENTALLY consider- What are some examples of your trustworthiness. 2.WRITING PROMPT: 5 paragraphs, 250 POINTS! Due at the end of the hour. 3.Our scores will be recorded, graphed, discussed next week.

3. WRITING PROMPT “I’m Grown” Essay Your parents have been talking about going away for a weekend anniversary vacation. They have been discussing where they are going to send your younger brothers and sisters, but your name has not come up yet. You have been on your best behavior and trying your best lately to demonstrate your responsibility and trustworthiness. You have taken on a part time job, in addition to making the JV Cross Country team. A plan is developing in your mind! A weekend home alone would be the best way to show your parents that you are grown. Write letter to your parents, persuading them to trust you enough to allow you to stay home alone for the weekend. You may use the provided information above, or you may present new points of view to this prompt. Use specific reason and examples to support your position.

4. Position/Ideas..Complexity.. Organization/Structure..Language/ Grammar/Conventions  Takes a SINGLE position on the prompt issue?____Shows clear mastery of content discussed in essay?____Maintains that position through essay?____The position is supported thoroughly and consistently?____Gave specific, logical reasons and/or examples?  ____Arguments show full knowledge of the content written about____Addresses opposing positions on the issue____Evaluates the impact of the issue by responding to counterarguments  ____Ideas listed in a logical order____Use of transitions and shows relationships between supporting reasons____Introduction and conclusion are effective, clear, and well developed  ___Use of variety of sentence lengths___Use of precise vocabulary that supports position____Few, if any, errors that distract the reader

5. Physics Friday, October 23, 2009 1.Warmup: What is a Rube Goldberg Machine? Who is in your group? 2.Rube Goldberg Brainstorm: Themes (30 pts) 3.Energy Transfer Diagrams (100 pts) 4.Science Fair Research Due (3 sources, 90 points) 5.Homework due Monday: Select a possible Rube Goldberg Theme, bring materials to school for assembly (10 pts. For any materials brought).

6. RUBE GOLDBERG THEMES  Mythbusters: December Holiday  Making ramen noodles  Legos  Trix  Thanksgiving  Money  Checkers  Fashion  Marbles  Valentine’s day/ love  Birthdays  balloons

7. RUBE GOLDBERG THEMES  Animals  Plants  Sunshine  Tropical  Dominoes  Capguns  Rulers  Toys  Crayons  Barbies  Tools  candy

8. RUBE GOLDBERG THEMES  Twilight  School  Pencils and pens  Weather  Water  Fire  A color: red, blue, etc  Football  Any sport:basketball, volleyball,etc  Teachers  Fruit, vegetables

9. ENERGY TRANSFER DIAGRAMS

10. SCIENCE FAIR RESEARCH  EVIDENCE OF 3 SOURCES IS DUE TODAY  30 pts each  90 total  One must be a book

11. Homework due Monday  Select a Rube Goldberg Machine Theme  Bring Materials for your machine – will be stored in a closed cardboard box in the classroom for use during class. (10 PTS FOR ANYTHING TO BE STORED IN THE CLASSROOM FOR USE ON THIS PROJECT)

12. PHYSICAL SCIENCE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2009 1.WARMUP: What materials will you need for your science fair project? 2.Papers Returned 3.Science Fair Resources (3) are due today (90 points) 4.Science Fair Topic Presentations Begin. 5.Binder Check Today from 10/19. 80pts

13. Science Fair Progress Presentations: 150 pts. Total  Stand up: required  Tell the chapter and pages from the textbook that are most relevant: 10 pts  Give the PURPOSE of the project (or your best idea so far): 25 pts.  Give a possible HYPOTHESIS: 25 pts.  Give a possible overview of a PROCEDURE: 25 pts  Explain what MATERIALS you think you’ll need and where you plan to get them (30 pts)  Ask for additional ideas and comments from the class and listen politely (35 pts)