Mrs. Eckert
Family: Husband, Pete; daughter, Haylee, a student at Huntington University, class of 2012
School/Degree: IPFW, BS, Elementary Education, MS, Elementary Education,
Currently Teaching: 8th grade homeroom, 5-8th grade math, 7-8th grade science
Hobbies/Interests: Cake decorating, family activities
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(Grade 8) Math Internet Sites from Glencoe
Algebra 1
WebQuest:
(Online research projects)
www.algebra1.com/webquest
Algebra 1 fully
worked out examples:
www.algebra1.com/extra_examples
Algebra 1 lesson
check progress:
www.algebra1.com/self_check_quiz
Algebra 1 vocab
comprehen. check:
www.algebra1.com/vocabulary_review
Algebra 1 practice
test taking:
www.algebra1.com/chapter_test
Algebra 1 sample
practice standardize test question:
Algebra 1 career
opportunities:
www.algebra1.com/careers
Algebra 1 graphing
calculator activities: `
www.algebra1.com/other_calculator_keystsrokes
Algebra 1
Parent/Student Study Guide:
www.algebra1.com/parent_student
www.scilinks.org – Enter SciLinks code for more information about the topics listed
Chapter 1
“Science in Our World”
Topic: Scientific Inquiry Topic: SI Units
SciLinks code: HSM1357 SciLinks code: HSM1390
Topic: Scientific Methods Topic: Careers in Science
SciLinks code: HSM1359 SciLinks code: HSM0225
Topic: Using Models
SciLinks code: HSM1588
Chapter 2
“Maps as Models of the Earth”
Topic: Latitude and Longitude Topic: Mapmaking
SciLinks code: HSM0854 SciLinks code: HSM0909
Topic: Topographic Maps
SciLinks code: HSM1536
Chapter 3
“Plate Tectonics”
Topic: Composition of the Earth Topic: Plate Tectonics
SciLinks code: HSM0329 SciLinks code: HSM1171
Topic: Structure of the Earth Topic: Faults
SciLinks code: HSM1468 SciLinks code: HSM0566
Topic: Tectonic
Plates
Topic:
SciLinks code: HSM1497 SciLinks code: HSM0999
Chapter 4
“Earthquakes”
Topic: What is an Earthquake? Topic: Earthquakes and Society
SciLinks code: HSM1658 SciLinks code: HSM0455
Topic: Earthquake Measurement
SciLinks code: HSM0452
Science Links
for Grade 8
www.scilinks.org – Enter SciLinks code for more information about the
topics listed
Chapter 5
“Volcanoes”
Topic: Volcanic Eruptions Topic: What Causes Volcanoes?
SciLinks code: HSM1616 SciLinks code: HSM1654
Topic: Volcanic Effects
SciLinks code: HSM1615
Chapter 6
“Human Impact on the Earth”
Topic: Natural Resources Topic: Ocean Pollution
SciLinks code: HSM1015 SciLinks code: HSM1063
Topic: Water Pollution and Conservation Topic: Soil Conservation
SciLinks code: HSM1630 SciLinks code: HSM1409
Topic: Air Pollution
SciLinks code: HSM0033
Chapter 7
“Formation of the Solar System”
Topic: Planets Topic: The Oceans
SciLinks code: HSM1152 SciLinks code: HSM1069
Topic: The Sun Topic: Kepler’s Laws
SciLinks code: HSM1477 SciLinks code: HSM0827
Topic: Layers of the Earth
SciLinks code: HSM0862
Chapter 8
“States of Matter”
Topic: Solids, Liquids, and Gases Topic: Changes of State
SciLinks code: HSM1420 SciLinks code: HSM0254
Topic: Gas Laws
SciLinks code: HSM0637
Science Links
for Grade 8
www.scilinks.org – Enter SciLinks code for more information about the
topics listed
Chapter 9
“Introduction to Atoms”
Topic: Development of the Atomic Theory Topic: Inside the Atom
SciLinks code: HSM0399 SciLinks code: HSM0799
Topic: Current Atomic Theory Topic: Isotopes
SciLinks code: HSM0371 SciLinks code: HSM0820
Chapter 10
“The Periodic Table”
Topic: Periodic Table Topic: Halogens and Noble Gases
SciLinks code: HSM1125 SciLinks code: HSM1071
Topic: Metals Topic: Metalloids
SciLinks code: HSM0947 SciLinks code: HSM0946
Topic: Alkali Metals Topic: Nonmetals
SciLinks code: HSM0043 SciLinks code: HSM1043
Chapter 11
“Chemical Bonding”
Topic: The Electron Topic: Properties of Metals
SciLinks code: HSM0489 SciLinks code: HSM1231
Topic: Periodic Table Topic: Chemical Formulas
SciLinks code: HSM1125 SciLinks code: HSM0271
Topic: Types of Chemical Bonds Topic: Chemical Equations
SciLinks code: HSM1565 SciLinks code: HSM0269
Chapter 12
“Energy and Energy Resources”
Topic: What is Energy? Topic: Law of Conservation of SciLinks code: HSM1660 Energy
SciLinks code: HSM0856
Topic: Forms of Energy Topic: Energy Resources
SciLinks code: HSM0612 SciLinks code: HSM0515
Topic: Energy Conversions
SciLinks code: HSM0511
Grade 7 Math Internet Sites from Glencoe Pre-Algebra
WebQuest: (Online research projects)
www.pre-alg.com/webquest
Pre-Algebra: USA today snapshots:
www.pre-alg.com/usa_today
Pre-Algebra vocab comprehen. check:
www.pre-alg.com/vocabulary_review
Pre-Algebra online study tools:
www.pre-alg.com
Pre-Algebra fully worked examples:
www.pre.alg.com/extra_examples
Pre-Algebra check lesson progress:
www.pre-alg.com/self_check_quiz
Pre-Algebra check vocab. Comprehend:
www.pre-alg.com/vocabulary_review
Pre-Algebra test taking practice:
www.pre-alg.com/chapter_test
Pre-Algebra standardized test practice:
www.pre-alg.com/standardized_test
Pre-Algebra career opportunities:
www.pre-alg.com/careers
Pre-Algebra graphing calculator activities:
www.pre-alg.com/other_calculator_keystsrokes
Pre-Algebra Parent/Student Study Guide:
www.pre-alg.com/parent_student
Science Links
for Grade 7
www.scilinks.org – Enter SciLinks code for more information about the topics listed.
Chapter 1
“Science in Our World”
Topic: Careers in Life Science Topic: SI Units
SciLinks code: HSM0224 SciLinks code: HSM1390
Topic: Deformed Frogs Topic: Using Models
SciLinks code: HSM0383 SciLinks code: 1588
Topic: Scientific Methods Topic: Safety in the Laboratory
SciLinks code: HSM1359 SciLinks code: HSM1341
Topic: Tools of Life Science
SciLinks code: HSM1535
Chapter 2
“Rocks: Mineral Mixtures”
Topic: Composition of Rock Topic: Sedimentary Rock
SciLinks code: HSM0327 SciLinks code: HSM1365
Topic: Igneous Rock Topic: Metamorphic Rock
SciLinks code: HSM0783 SciLinks code: HSM0949
Chapter 3
“The Rock and Fossil Record”
Topic: Earth’s Story Topic: Looking at Fossils
SciLinks code: HSM0450 SciLinks code: HSM0886
Topic: Relative Dating Topic: Geologic Time
SciLinks code: HSM1288 SciLinks code: HSM0668
Topic: Absolute Dating
SciLinks code: HSM0003
Chapter 4
“Energy Resources”
Topic: Natural Resources Topic: Fossil Fuels
SciLinks code: HSM1015 SciLinks code: HSM0614
Topic: Renewable Resources Topic: Nuclear Energy
SciLinks code: HSM1291 SciLinks code: HSM1047
Topic: Nonrenewable Resources
SciLinks code: HSM1044
Science Links
for Grade 7
www.scilinks.org – Enter SciLinks code for more information about the
topics listed
Chapter 5
“The Restless Earth”
Topic: Composition of the Earth Topic: Plate Tectonics
SciLinks code: HSM0329 SciLinks code: HSM1171
Topic: Structure
of the Earth
Topic:
SciLinks code: HSM1468 SciLinks code: HSM0999
Topic: Tectonic Plates Topic: What is an Earthquake?
SciLinks code: HSM1497 SciLinks code: HSM1658
Chapter 6
“Volcanoes”
Topic: Volcanic Eruptions Topic: What Causes Volcanoes?
SciLinks code: HSM1616 SciLinks code: HSM1654
Topic: Volcanic Effects
SciLinks code: HSM1615
Chapter 7
“Agents of Erosion and Deposition”
Topic: Wave Erosion Topic: Glaciers
SciLinks code: HSM1638 SciLinks code: HSM0675
Topic: Wind Erosion Topic: Mass Movements
SciLinks code: HSM1669 SciLinks code: HSM5295
Chapter 8
“Climate”
Topic: What is Climate? Topic: Modeling Earth’s Climates
SciLinks code: HSM1659 SciLinks code: HSM0976
Topic: Climates of the World Topic: Changes in Climate
SciLinks code: HSM0302 SciLinks code: HSM0252
Chapter 9
“Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe”
Topic: Stars Topic: Galaxies
SciLinks code: HSM1448 SciLinks code: HSM0632
Topic: The Sun Topic: Structure of the Universe
SciLinks code: HSM1477 SciLinks code: HSM1469
Topic: Supernova
SciLinks code: HSM1482
Science Links
for Grade 7
www.scilinks.org – Enter SciLinks code for more information about the
topics listed
Chapter 10
“Matter in Motion”
Topic: Measuring Motion Topic: Matter and Gravity
SciLinks code: HSM0924 SciLinks code: HSM0922
Topic: Forces Topic: Force of Gravity
SciLinks code: HSM0604 SciLinks code: HSM0602
Topic: Force and Friction
SciLinks code: HSM0601
Chapter 11
“Forces and Motion”
Topic: Force of Gravity Topic: Projectile Motion
SciLinks code: HSM0602 SciLinks code: HSM1223
Topic: Gravity and
Orbiting Objects
Topic:
SciLinks code: HSM0692 SciLinks code: HSM1028
Topic: Momentum
SciLinks code: HSM0988
Chapter 12
“Chemical Reactions”
Topic: Chemical Reactions Topic: Reaction Types
SciLinks code: HSM0274 SciLinks code: HSM1272
Topic: Chemical Formulas Topic: Exothermic and Endothermic
SciLinks code: HSM0271 Reactions
SciLinks code: HSM0555
Topic: Chemical Equations
SciLinks code: HSM0269
Math
Internet Sites from Harcourt - Grade 5
Vocabulary:
www.harcourtschool.com/mathglossary