The Nature of Science

8th Grade Online Assignment

1. Open the following link: Plate Tectonics
2. Click “enter.”
3. Follow the directions to complete the online lesson and worksheet.
4. Hand in when done.

online-assignment-plate-tectonics.doc

DUE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2009.

8th Grade Online Assignment

PART I

1. Click on the following link: Groundwater Modeling
2. Read the Overview.
3. Use the information found in the Background tab to answer the questions on the Groundwater Modeling worksheet.
4. When you have completed the worksheet turn it in and pick up your packet for PART II.

DUE FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2009.
PART II

1. Click on the following link: Groundwater Modeling
2. Open the Investigate tab.
3. Select the Groundwater Problem that matches your packet. Either Chesapeake County or Madison County.
4. Select “How to put the models together” and follow the directions.
5. Once you have assembled your models correctly, use them to solve your Groundwater Problem.
6. When you are finished, hand in your Groundwater Problem answer sheet and all of your models.

DUE FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2009.

online-assignment-groundwater-modeling.doc

8th Grade Online Assignment:

1. Open the following link: Fossil Fuels Eco-Stat

2. Click start

3. Use the eco-stat to answer questions about fossil fuels on the “Coal, Oil or Natural Gas?” worksheet.

4. Take the Energy Quiz.

5. Hand in your worksheet when you are done.

DUE JANUARY 14, 2009