3 internet sources homework

Hello Students,

We are rapidly getting ready for the December 12th deadline for our Research Project.  Here is the template for the Bibliography with all of the different resources you may use.  The three sources are due today and if you did not finish it then turn it in as soon as possible.


Bibliography

Last Name, First Initial. (Year). Interview. Department of Biology, Mercer University.          (Area code) phone number.

Last Name, First Initial. (Year). Book Title.  Chapter in book. City where published: Name of publishing company of the book.  Page numbers used.

Last Name, First Initial. (Year). Article Title.  Magazine Title.  Month (Issue number or volume number, page number.

Last Name, First Initial. (Year). Article Title. Newspaper Title.  Month, Day, and Year.  Section of paper and page numbers.

Last Name, First Initial. (Year). Encyclopedia Title. City where published: Name of Company publishing the encyclopedia.  Page numbers used.

Website:

Landsberger,J. (n.d.). Citing Websites. In Study Guides and Strategies. Retrieved May 13, 2005, from http://www.studygs.net/citation.htm.

Another great resource for doing the bibliography is this website.  EasyBib.com

Happy Searching! 

Mr. Garcia

"Little Rooms" Project

Hello Students and Parents,

We are now embarking on a journey into the microscopic world of the Animal and Plant cells.  Each student is to provide a 3-D model of either a plant cell or animal cell.  The project is due on Thursday October 20th.  If you click on the word RUBRIC, which you just read, you should find the requirements for the project.

Also this project is going to be graded on a 50 point system and will include the following topics.

Title:                           /6
Labels:                       /16
General Formatting:   /12
Accuracy:                  /8
Spelling:                    /8

Total:                        /50

Extra Credit of 5 points will be given if the whole project is done with all recycle-able materials.  Enjoy your construction and may all your plans go smoothly.

Mr. Garcia

Tuesday September 27th Unit 1 Test

Hello Students and Parents,

Tuesday we are having our first Unit Test on Tuesday.  Please make sure you are studying and preparing yourself for the big day.  For that Tuesday you will only need a number #2 pencil and an eraser for changing your answer.  Also please bring a book to read in case you finish the test early.

I usually use this blog to sometimes give out extra credit.  So here we go.  Please do the following to earn a 2% extra credit on your test for Tuesday.

1. Unscramble the following terms below.
2. Email me at mateo.garcia@browardschools.com to give your responses for the scrambled words.
3. Leave a comment on the blog letting me know who you are and that you emailed me with the correct words for the unscramble.  

I will give extra credit for the first two people from each period of my science classes.  Happy thinking and here are the words.

Unscramble:
1. pothehysis- an educated guess
2. yrehto- an idea or belief that is based on data or observations
3. mitshce- a person who studies chemicals
4. tinsvaserobo- something you do every day with the 5 senses
5. tisgecne- the study of inherited traits
6. lecl- a small building block of life
7. denitnepdten- a variable in an experiment that is controlled, manipulated, or handled

Happy Sunday
Mr. Garcia

Congratulations!

Congratulations Students and Parents,

You have made it through the year!  Great job working through all of the assignments and projects.  I am proud of you all and hope you continue to do well in 8th grade.  You deserve a round of applause and a standing ovation for all you have done.  Have a restful summer and keep reading what you are interested in.  I am currently reading a book as well.

Sincerely Proud of you,

Mr. Mateo Samuel Garcia

Sharkwood 2011

Hello Students,

Sharkwood is fast approaching!  The Deadline is May 31st.  Please make sure you have everything ready before that Tuesday.  Here are some links to the rubrics for the project.  Click the name of the appropriate rubric. 


Storyboard

Commercial


Movie

Music Video


If you have any questions please email me @ mateo.garcia@browardschools.com.

Mr. Garcia

Bibliography for Sharkwood

Hello Students,

Here is the format for the Bibliography!  Enjoy!  (P.S. I am really not awkward)

General guidelines:
General format/sequence:
Author. (Date published if available; n.d.--no date-- if not). Title of article. Title of web site . Retrieved date. From URL.

• Separate each item of the citation with a period and two spaces
• Use hanging indents following the first line
• List entries alphabetically by author, if no author list the title first

Example:
Landsberger, J. (n.d.). Citing Websites. In Study Guides and Strategies. Retrieved May 13, 2005, from http://www.studygs.net/citation.htm.

Sharkwood 2011

Hello Students and Parents,

As I mentioned in class, the Sharkwood Project will be made up of three grades.  The First Grade will be the Research Grade which will be due on Thursday April 21st by the end of the day.  You may email your work to me at mateo.garcia@browardschools.com. 

The Research portion should include the following questions in your research. 

1. What makes your shark unique?
2. What is the anatomy of your shark? (All the systems of the body.)
3. What is the habitat of your shark?  (What is the type of water it lives in?)
4. What is the life expectancy of your shark? (Diseases, Predators, and population)
5. What is the Evolutionist's view of your shark? (origin etc.)
6. What is the Creationist's view of your shark? (origin etc.)
7. What is the diet of your shark?
8. Where does your shark live?  (Migration routes)

Also don't forget all of your resources that you use need to be cited with a bibliography. 

Have a great time researching! 

I can't wait to hear of all the things that you are learning.