Today in Science 12/1

Learning Goal:
Describe the characteristics of the main layers of the atmosphere.

Vocab:
Atmosphere
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Ionosphere
Exosphere

Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 31-36

Activity:
Wordwise
Create Flip Vocab Sheet

Homework:
Study Layers

Today in Science 11/30

Learning Goal:
Describe the characteristics of the main layers of the atmosphere.

Vocab:
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Ionosphere
Exosphere

Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 31-36

Activity:
Layers of the atmosphere poster (in groups).

Homework:
Study Layers

Today in Science 11/29

Learning Goal:
Describe the characteristics of the main layers of the atmosphere.


Vocab:
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Ionosphere
Aurora Borealis
Exosphere


Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 31-36


Activity:
Layers of the atmosphere notes
Create a Weather Journal
Atmosphere Worksheet


Homework:
Finish Layers of the atmosphere worksheet

Today in Science 11/23

Learning Goal:
Create a made-at-home barometer that can predict the weather.

Vocab:
Barometer
Air Pressure
Scientific Method

Did You Know:
Make Your Own Barometer Lab

Activity:
Create Barometer
Hot Topics- Video on Air Pollution/Urbanization


Homework:
None- Have a terrific Thanksgiving break!

Today in Science 11/22

Learning Goals:
Identify some of the properties of air.
Name the instrument that is used to measure air pressure.
Explain how increasing altitude affects air pressure and density.

Vocab:
Pressure
Density
Altitude

Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 25-30

Activity:
Altitude-Density-Pressure Worksheet
Section 3 Worksheet

Homework:
Finish Section 3 Worksheet(s)

Today in Social Studies 11/19

Learning Goal:
Identify the properties of air.

Vocab:
Weather
Nitrogen
Water Vapor
Pollutants
Smog
Acid Rain

Activity:
Vocab Quiz #1
Bill Nye "Atmosphere" Video

Homework:
None

Today in Social Studies 11/18

Learning Goal:
Name the main sources of air pollution.
Explain how photochemical smog and acid rain form.

Vocab:
Pollutants
Smog
Acid Rain

Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 20-23

Activity:
Pollution Worksheet
Pollution Bumper Sticker

Homework:
Finish Pollution Bumper Sticker

Today in Science 11/17

Learning Goal:
Name the main sources of air pollution.
Explain how photochemical smog and acid rain form.

Vocab:
Pollutants
Smog
Acid Rain

Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 20-23

Activity:
T.I.P. Vocabulary
Pollution Worksheet #s 1-6

Homework:
None

Today in Science 11/16

Learning Goal:
Describe Earth's atmosphere, or the layers of gases that surrounds the planet.

Vocab:
Weather
Nitrogen
Water Vapor

Did you Know:
Textbook Pages 14-17

Activity:
T.I.P. Vocabulary
Section 1-1 Worksheet

Homework:
Cover your textbook

Today in Science 11/15

Learning Goal:
*Identify weather related terms.
*Compare weather and climate.
*Label the different gases in the atmosphere.

Vocab:
Weather
Climate
Abundant

Did You Know:
"What is Weather?" Worksheet
Textbook pages 14-15

Activities:
Graffiti board on the term weather.
"What is Weather?" Worksheet

Homework:
Complete the "Percentage of Gases in the Atmosphere" Worksheet.

Today in Science 11/10

Last day of first science rotation. New science rotation begins Monday. Students will be studying Earth, Rocks, and Minerals with Mrs. Obine.

Today we will be watching Zathura and organizing our science portfolios.

Homework:
None~Have a Great Weekend!

Today in Science 11/9

Astronomy/Weather Benchmark Today

Homework:
None

(New Science Rotation Begins Monday. Students will be studying Earth, Rocks, and Minerals with Mrs. Obine.)

Today in Science 11/8

Learning Goal:
Review atmosphere, water cycle, gases, weather maps, motions of the earth, seasons, phases, eclipses, and tides for astronomy test tomorrow.

Vocab:
See Review Sheet

Did You Know:
Jeopardy Powerpoint

Activity:
Complete Review sheet during Jeopardy

Homework:
Study for Benchmark Tomorrow
Jeopardy Powerpoint Part I
Jeopardy Powerpoint Part II

Today in Science 11/5

Learning Goals:
Illustrate the effects of gravity in our universe.

Vocab:
Gravity
Average

Did You Know:
Use information previously gained in class to help you complete the lab.

Activity:
Choose a partner. Stay on task and keep your voice level down! Read the purpose and problem. Make a hypothesis based on the information given and your prior knowledge. (How will gravity effect your jumps on other planets compared to your jump on Earth?) Now time for some responsible fun! Push the tables to the side of the room so there is open space in the middle and follow the procedure with your partner. Carefully complete the data table using a calculator. Thoughtfully answer the conclusion questions and hand in your lab. Please put the tables back neatly and put up your chairs before you leave.

Homework:
None

Today in Science 11/4

Learning Goal:
Demonstrate knowlege of the moon and its phases.


Vocab:
Crescent
Gibbous
Waxing
Waning
Quarter (First, Last)
Full
New
Eclipse


Did You Know:
Textbook page 26


Activity:
Complete Moon Lab (Label data and complete conclusion questions)


Homework:
None

Today in Science 11/3

Learning Goal:
Develop an understanding of the distance that each planet is from the sun.

Vocab:
Sun
Inner Planets
Asteriod Belt
Outer Planets

Did You Know:
Planet Chart

Activity:
Create a "Planet Mobile" using paper planets and string, that demonstrates proper distance from the sun.

Homework:
Moon Chart (Click Here for Full Moon Calendar) Due no later than tomorrow!

Today in Science 11/2

Learning Goal:
Develop an understanding of the distance that each planet is from the sun.

Vocab:
Sun
Inner Planets
Asteriod Belt
Outer Planets

Did You Know:
Planet Chart

Activity:
Create a "Planet Mobile" using paper planets and string, that demonstrates proper distance from the sun.

Homework:
Moon Chart (Click Here for Full Moon Calendar)
Finish Planet Cards