Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Vocabulary Quiz Thursday

Assalamu alikum,

Remember, every Thursday there is a vocabulary quiz for science. It seems a large number of students did not remember this week. Below are the words for each grade that will be on the quiz.

**Reminder, Friday is the concept quiz. I have included some links to help prepare for the Friday Quiz. **

6th Grade
direct observation
indirect observation
sampling
estimate
mark and recapture

7th Grade
electromagnetic spectrum
radio waves
microwaves
infrared waves
visible light
ultraviolet
x-rays
gamma rays
radar
thermogram

Electromagnetic Spectrum Practice Activity


8th Grade
apparent brightness
absolute brightness
Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram
light-year
parallax
composition* not on the list but will be included
nuclear fusion* (repeat from last week)
main sequence

H-R Diagram Practice Activity