HOLIDAY CELEBRATION!
Hoot~Pancake Breakfast
Egypt Activities
Homework:
None
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Today in Science 12/21
Learning Goal:
~Explain the theory of plate tectonics.
~Describe the three types of plate boundaries.
Vocab:
Shearing
Tension
Compression
Deformation
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 54-55
Activity:
Stresses Demo (Paper)
Guided Reading Pages 13-15
Earthquake Video
Homework:
None
~Explain the theory of plate tectonics.
~Describe the three types of plate boundaries.
Vocab:
Shearing
Tension
Compression
Deformation
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 54-55
Activity:
Stresses Demo (Paper)
Guided Reading Pages 13-15
Earthquake Video
Homework:
None
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Today in Science 12/20
Learning Goal:
~Explain the theory of plate tectonics.
~Describe the three types of plate boundaries.
Vocab:
Shearing
Tension
Compression
Deformation
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 54-55
Activity:
Boundary Lab
Homework:
Finish Conclusion Questions
~Explain the theory of plate tectonics.
~Describe the three types of plate boundaries.
Vocab:
Shearing
Tension
Compression
Deformation
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 54-55
Activity:
Boundary Lab
Homework:
Finish Conclusion Questions
Monday, December 19, 2011
Today in Science 12/19
Learning Goal:
~Explain the theory of plate tectonics.
~Describe the three types of plate boundaries.
Vocab:
Shearing
Tension
Compression
Deformation
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 54-55
Activity:
Popsicle Stick Demonstration
Stresses Vocab
Homework:
None
~Explain the theory of plate tectonics.
~Describe the three types of plate boundaries.
Vocab:
Shearing
Tension
Compression
Deformation
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 54-55
Activity:
Popsicle Stick Demonstration
Stresses Vocab
Homework:
None
Friday, December 16, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Today in Science 12/15
Learning Goal:
~Review for Science Benchmark Tomorrow.
Vocab:
See Review Sheet
Class Resources:
Review Sheet
Activity:
Review for Science Benchmark
Homework:
Study for Science Benchmark Tomorrow
~Review for Science Benchmark Tomorrow.
Vocab:
See Review Sheet
Class Resources:
Review Sheet
Activity:
Review for Science Benchmark
Homework:
Study for Science Benchmark Tomorrow
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Today in Science 12/14
Learning Goal:
~Explain the theory of plate tectonics.
~Describe the three types of plate boundaries.
Vocab:
Plate Tectonics
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 33-35
Activity:
Guide for Reading page 11
Homework:
~Explain the theory of plate tectonics.
~Describe the three types of plate boundaries.
Vocab:
Plate Tectonics
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 33-35
Activity:
Guide for Reading page 11
Homework:
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Today in Science 12/13
Learning Goal:
~Explain the theory of plate tectonics.
~Describe the three types of plate boundaries.
Vocab:
Plate Tectonics
Transform Boundaries
Divergent Boundaries
Convergent Boundaries
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 33-35
Activity:
Vocab Notes on Boundaries
Hand Demonstration (Boundaries)
Homework:
None
~Explain the theory of plate tectonics.
~Describe the three types of plate boundaries.
Vocab:
Plate Tectonics
Transform Boundaries
Divergent Boundaries
Convergent Boundaries
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 33-35
Activity:
Vocab Notes on Boundaries
Hand Demonstration (Boundaries)
Homework:
None
Monday, December 12, 2011
Today in Science 12/12
Learning Goal:
~List the evidence for sea-floor spreading.
~Describe the process of subduction.
Vocab:
Plate Tectonics
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 33-35
Activity:
Guide for Reading pages 9-10
Homework:
Sea-Floor Spreading Diagram
Click Here for Hints
~List the evidence for sea-floor spreading.
~Describe the process of subduction.
Vocab:
Plate Tectonics
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 33-35
Activity:
Guide for Reading pages 9-10
Homework:
Sea-Floor Spreading Diagram
Click Here for Hints
Friday, December 9, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Today in Science 12/8
Learning Goal:
~Describe the theory of continental drift.
~List the evidence used by Alfred Wegener to form his theory and explain why other scientists rejected it.
Vocab:
Plate Tectonics
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 19-23
Activity:
Pangea Video
Pangea Activity
Homework:
Finish Pangea Activity
~Describe the theory of continental drift.
~List the evidence used by Alfred Wegener to form his theory and explain why other scientists rejected it.
Vocab:
Plate Tectonics
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 19-23
Activity:
Pangea Video
Pangea Activity
Homework:
Finish Pangea Activity
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Today in Science 12/7
Learning Goal:
~Describe the theory of continental drift.
~List the evidence used by Alfred Wegener to form his theory and explain why other scientists rejected it.
Vocab:
Plate Tectonics
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 19-23
Activity:
Vocab Quiz
Guide for Reading Pages 7-8
Building Inquiry: Pangea
Homework:
None
~Describe the theory of continental drift.
~List the evidence used by Alfred Wegener to form his theory and explain why other scientists rejected it.
Vocab:
Plate Tectonics
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 19-23
Activity:
Vocab Quiz
Guide for Reading Pages 7-8
Building Inquiry: Pangea
Homework:
None
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Today in Science 12/6
Learning Goal:
~Explain how Heat is Transferred.
Vocab:
Heat Transfer
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 19-23
Activity:
Discuss 3 Types of Heat Transfer
Ice Cube Activity
Magnetism Video
Homework:
Study Flipbook for Vocab Quiz Tomorrow
(Crust, Mantle, Core, Lithosphere, Hydrosphere)
~Explain how Heat is Transferred.
Vocab:
Heat Transfer
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 19-23
Activity:
Discuss 3 Types of Heat Transfer
Ice Cube Activity
Magnetism Video
Homework:
Study Flipbook for Vocab Quiz Tomorrow
(Crust, Mantle, Core, Lithosphere, Hydrosphere)
Monday, December 5, 2011
Today in Science 12/5
Learning Goal:
~List the characteristics of Earth's crust, mantle, and core.
Vocab:
Crust
Lithosphere
Mantle
Core
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 19-23
BrainPop
Activity:
Flip Book Facts
Guided Reading Page 2-4
Homework:
Finish coloring Flip book
~List the characteristics of Earth's crust, mantle, and core.
Vocab:
Crust
Lithosphere
Mantle
Core
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 19-23
BrainPop
Activity:
Flip Book Facts
Guided Reading Page 2-4
Homework:
Finish coloring Flip book
Friday, December 2, 2011
Today in Science 12/2
Learning Goal:
~List the characteristics of Earth's crust, mantle, and core. .
Vocab:
Crust
Lithosphere
Mantle
Core
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 19-23
Activity:
Earth's Layer Worksheet
Flip Book
Homework:
None
~List the characteristics of Earth's crust, mantle, and core. .
Vocab:
Crust
Lithosphere
Mantle
Core
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 19-23
Activity:
Earth's Layer Worksheet
Flip Book
Homework:
None
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Today in Science 12/1
Learning Goal:
~List the characteristics of Earth's crust, mantle, and core. .
Vocab:
Crust
Lithosphere
Mantle
Core
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 19-23
BrainPop
Activity:
Guided Reading Page 2
Earth's Layer Worksheet
Homework:
None
~List the characteristics of Earth's crust, mantle, and core. .
Vocab:
Crust
Lithosphere
Mantle
Core
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 19-23
BrainPop
Activity:
Guided Reading Page 2
Earth's Layer Worksheet
Homework:
None
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Today in Science 11/30
Learning Goal:
~Analyze and evaluate the forces that act upon the Earth's interior.
Vocab:
Constructive Force
Destructive Force
Seismic Wave
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 16-18
Activity:
Seismic Wave Lab
Homework:
Get Test Signed
~Analyze and evaluate the forces that act upon the Earth's interior.
Vocab:
Constructive Force
Destructive Force
Seismic Wave
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 16-18
Activity:
Seismic Wave Lab
Homework:
Get Test Signed
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Today in Science 11/29
Learning Goal:
~Analyze and evaluate the forces that act upon the Earth's interior.
Vocab:
Constructive Force
Destructive Force
Seismic Wave
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 16-18
Activity:
Bill Nye: Earth's Crust, Rocks and Soil
Homework:
None
~Analyze and evaluate the forces that act upon the Earth's interior.
Vocab:
Constructive Force
Destructive Force
Seismic Wave
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 16-18
Activity:
Bill Nye: Earth's Crust, Rocks and Soil
Homework:
None
Monday, November 28, 2011
Today in Science 11/28
Learning Goal:
~Describe what geologists do.
~Describe constructive forces and destructive forces.
Vocab:
Constructive Force
Destructive Force
Seismic Wave
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 16-18
Activity:
Guided Reading Page 1, #s 1-5
Homework:
None
~Describe what geologists do.
~Describe constructive forces and destructive forces.
Vocab:
Constructive Force
Destructive Force
Seismic Wave
Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 16-18
Activity:
Guided Reading Page 1, #s 1-5
Homework:
None
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Today in Science 11/21
Learning Goal:
Review for astronomy test tomorrow.
Vocab:
See Review Sheet
Class Resources:
Review Packet
Activity:
Complete Review Packet
Homework:
Study for Benchmark Tomorrow
Review for astronomy test tomorrow.
Vocab:
See Review Sheet
Class Resources:
Review Packet
Activity:
Complete Review Packet
Homework:
Study for Benchmark Tomorrow
Friday, November 18, 2011
Today in Science 11/18
1/2 Day
Activity:
Gravity and Inertia Demonstration
Homework:
Practice writing the planets, in order, 8 times (without using any resources)
Astronomy Benchmark on Tuesday
Activity:
Gravity and Inertia Demonstration
Homework:
Practice writing the planets, in order, 8 times (without using any resources)
Astronomy Benchmark on Tuesday
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Today in Science 11/17
Learning Goal:
Analyze the relationship between a planet's distance from the sun and its period of revolution.
Vocab:
Sun
Inner Planets
Asteriod Belt
Outer Planets
Class Resources:
Gravity and Inertia Lab
Activity:
Gravity and Inertia Lab
Homework:
Lab Conclusion Questions (On a lined sheet of paper)
Analyze the relationship between a planet's distance from the sun and its period of revolution.
Vocab:
Sun
Inner Planets
Asteriod Belt
Outer Planets
Class Resources:
Gravity and Inertia Lab
Activity:
Gravity and Inertia Lab
Homework:
Lab Conclusion Questions (On a lined sheet of paper)
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Today in Science 11/16
Learning Goal:
Develop an understanding of the distance that each planet is from the sun.
Vocab:
Sun
Inner Planets
Asteriod Belt
Outer Planets
Class Resources:
Planet Chart
Activity:
Create a "Solar System Model" using cereal, that demonstrates proper distance from the sun.
Homework:
Comet Packet
Develop an understanding of the distance that each planet is from the sun.
Vocab:
Sun
Inner Planets
Asteriod Belt
Outer Planets
Class Resources:
Planet Chart
Activity:
Create a "Solar System Model" using cereal, that demonstrates proper distance from the sun.
Homework:
Comet Packet
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Today in Science 11/15
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.
Homework:
Finish Conclusion Questions
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.
Homework:
Finish Conclusion Questions
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Today in Science 11/13
Learning Goal:
Describe the main characteristics of the inner and outer planets.
Vocab:
Inner Planets
Outer Planets
Orbit
Did You Know:
Solar System Packet (Charts & Graphs)
Activity:
Age in Space (Calculate your age on each of the planets.)
Homework:
Pages 205-206
Describe the main characteristics of the inner and outer planets.
Vocab:
Inner Planets
Outer Planets
Orbit
Did You Know:
Solar System Packet (Charts & Graphs)
Activity:
Age in Space (Calculate your age on each of the planets.)
Homework:
Pages 205-206
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Today in Science 11/10
Learning Goal:
Identify the main characteristics of the inner and outer planets.
Vocab:
Inner Planets
Outer Planets
Orbit
Did You Know:
Magic School Bus- Solar System
Activity:
Identify 1 fact for the Sun, Moon, and each planet discussed in the episode.
Homework:
None :)
Identify the main characteristics of the inner and outer planets.
Vocab:
Inner Planets
Outer Planets
Orbit
Did You Know:
Magic School Bus- Solar System
Activity:
Identify 1 fact for the Sun, Moon, and each planet discussed in the episode.
Homework:
None :)
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Today in Science 11/9
Learning Goal:
Describe the main characteristics of the inner and outer planets.
Vocab:
Rotation
Revolution
Gravity
Inertia
Did You Know:
Solar System Packet (Charts & Graphs)
Activity:
Solar System Packet pg. 199
Weight in Space (Calculate your weight on each of the planets.)
Homework:
Moon Chart
Page 200
Describe the main characteristics of the inner and outer planets.
Vocab:
Rotation
Revolution
Gravity
Inertia
Did You Know:
Solar System Packet (Charts & Graphs)
Activity:
Solar System Packet pg. 199
Weight in Space (Calculate your weight on each of the planets.)
Homework:
Moon Chart
Page 200
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Today in Science 11/8
Learning Goal:
Describe the main characteristics of the inner and outer planets.
Vocab:
Rotation
Revolution
Gravity
Inertia
Did You Know:
Solar System Packet (Charts & Graphs)
Activity:
Solar System Packet (195 & 196)
Homework:
Moon Chart
Monday, November 7, 2011
Friday, November 4, 2011
Today in Science 11/4
Learning Goal:
Review 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 Part A
Jeopardy Part B
Review 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 Part A
Jeopardy Part B
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Today in Science 11/3
Learning Goal:
*Explain what causes the phases of the moon.
*Compare the causes of solar and lunar eclipses.
*Explain what causes the tides.
Vocab:
PhaseEclipse (Solar, Lunar)
Umbra
Penumbra
Tide (Spring, Neap)
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 24-34
Activity:
Phases, Eclipses, and Tides Packet
Moon Chart
Homework:
Moon Chart
*Explain what causes the phases of the moon.
*Compare the causes of solar and lunar eclipses.
*Explain what causes the tides.
Vocab:
PhaseEclipse (Solar, Lunar)
Umbra
Penumbra
Tide (Spring, Neap)
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 24-34
Activity:
Phases, Eclipses, and Tides Packet
Moon Chart
Homework:
Moon Chart
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Today in Science 11/2
Learning Goal:
*Explain what causes the phases of the moon.
*Compare the causes of solar and lunar eclipses.
*Explain what causes the tides.
Vocab:
PhaseEclipse (Solar, Lunar)
Umbra
Penumbra
Tide (Spring, Neap)
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 24-34
Activity:
Moon Wheel- (Create a study tool that identifies and demonstrates the phases of the moon.)
Phases, Eclipses, and Tides Packet #7 & 8
Homework:
Finish Moon Wheel (If it was not completed in class.)
*Explain what causes the phases of the moon.
*Compare the causes of solar and lunar eclipses.
*Explain what causes the tides.
Vocab:
PhaseEclipse (Solar, Lunar)
Umbra
Penumbra
Tide (Spring, Neap)
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 24-34
Activity:
Moon Wheel- (Create a study tool that identifies and demonstrates the phases of the moon.)
Phases, Eclipses, and Tides Packet #7 & 8
Homework:
Finish Moon Wheel (If it was not completed in class.)
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Today in Science 11/1
Learning Goal:
*Explain what causes the phases of the moon.
*Compare the causes of solar and lunar eclipses.
*Explain what causes the tides.
Vocab:
PhaseEclipse (Solar, Lunar)
Umbra
Penumbra
Tide (Spring, Neap)
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 24-34
Activity:
Moon Study Guide
Moon Wheel- (Create a study tool that identifies and demonstrates the phases of the moon.)
Homework:
Finish Moon Wheel (If it was not completed in class.)
*Explain what causes the phases of the moon.
*Compare the causes of solar and lunar eclipses.
*Explain what causes the tides.
Vocab:
PhaseEclipse (Solar, Lunar)
Umbra
Penumbra
Tide (Spring, Neap)
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 24-34
Activity:
Moon Study Guide
Moon Wheel- (Create a study tool that identifies and demonstrates the phases of the moon.)
Homework:
Finish Moon Wheel (If it was not completed in class.)
Monday, October 31, 2011
Today in Science 10/31
Learning Goal:
*Explain what causes the phases of the moon.
*Compare the causes of solar and lunar eclipses.
*Explain what causes the tides.
Vocab:
PhaseEclipse (Solar, Lunar)
Umbra
Penumbra
Tide (Spring, Neap)
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 24-34
Activity:
Moon Study Guide
Nilla Wafer Moons
Homework:
None
*Explain what causes the phases of the moon.
*Compare the causes of solar and lunar eclipses.
*Explain what causes the tides.
Vocab:
PhaseEclipse (Solar, Lunar)
Umbra
Penumbra
Tide (Spring, Neap)
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 24-34
Activity:
Moon Study Guide
Nilla Wafer Moons
Homework:
None
Friday, October 28, 2011
Today in Science 10/28
Learning Goal:
*Explain what causes the phases of the moon.
*Compare the causes of solar and lunar eclipses.
*Explain what causes the tides.
Vocab:
Phase
Eclipse (Solar, Lunar)
Umbra
Penumbra
Tide (Spring, Neap)
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 24-34
Activity:
Phases, Eclipses, and Tides Packet #1-8
Rotation and Revolution Notes
Homework:
None
*Explain what causes the phases of the moon.
*Compare the causes of solar and lunar eclipses.
*Explain what causes the tides.
Vocab:
Phase
Eclipse (Solar, Lunar)
Umbra
Penumbra
Tide (Spring, Neap)
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 24-34
Activity:
Phases, Eclipses, and Tides Packet #1-8
Rotation and Revolution Notes
Homework:
None
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Today in Science 10/27
Learning Goal:
*Explain what causes the phases of the moon.
*Compare the causes of solar and lunar eclipses.
*Explain what causes the tides.
Vocab:
Phase
Eclipse (Solar, Lunar)
Umbra
Penumbra
Tide (Spring, Neap)
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 24-34
Activity:
Phases, Eclipses, and Tides Packet #1-6
Rotation and Revolution Demonstration
Homework:
None
*Explain what causes the phases of the moon.
*Compare the causes of solar and lunar eclipses.
*Explain what causes the tides.
Vocab:
Phase
Eclipse (Solar, Lunar)
Umbra
Penumbra
Tide (Spring, Neap)
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 24-34
Activity:
Phases, Eclipses, and Tides Packet #1-6
Rotation and Revolution Demonstration
Homework:
None
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Today in Science 10/26
Learning Goal:
Identify the 4 seasons, their dates, and Earth's position.
Compare rotation and revolution
Vocab:
Equinox
Solstice
Rotation
Revolution
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 14 & 15, 19
Activity:
Label Seasons Diagram
Guided Reading Pages 1-3
Homework:
None
Identify the 4 seasons, their dates, and Earth's position.
Compare rotation and revolution
Vocab:
Equinox
Solstice
Rotation
Revolution
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 14 & 15, 19
Activity:
Label Seasons Diagram
Guided Reading Pages 1-3
Homework:
None
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Today in Science 10/25
Learning Goal:
Identify the 4 seasons, their dates, and Earth's position.
Compare rotation and revolution
Vocab:
Equinox
Solstice
Rotation
Revolution
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 14 & 15, 19
Activity:
Label Seasons Diagram
Rotation and Revolution Worksheet
Homework:
Finish Rotation and Revolution Worksheet
Sunrise/Sunset
Identify the 4 seasons, their dates, and Earth's position.
Compare rotation and revolution
Vocab:
Equinox
Solstice
Rotation
Revolution
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 14 & 15, 19
Activity:
Label Seasons Diagram
Rotation and Revolution Worksheet
Homework:
Finish Rotation and Revolution Worksheet
Sunrise/Sunset
Monday, October 24, 2011
Today in Science 10/24
Learning Goal:
Identify the 4 seasons, their dates, and Earth's position.
Compare rotation and revolution
Vocab:
Equinox
Solstice
Rotation
Revolution
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 14 & 15, 19
Activity:
Bill Nye: Seasons
Homework:
Sunrise/Sunset
Identify the 4 seasons, their dates, and Earth's position.
Compare rotation and revolution
Vocab:
Equinox
Solstice
Rotation
Revolution
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 14 & 15, 19
Activity:
Bill Nye: Seasons
Homework:
Sunrise/Sunset
Friday, October 21, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Today in Science 10/20
Learning Goal:
Review for Weather Benchmark.
Vocabulary:
See Review Sheet
Class Resources:
Jeopardy Review
Review Sheet
Activity:
Jeopardy Review
Homework:
Study Review Sheet and/or Jeopardy Review
Review for Weather Benchmark.
Vocabulary:
See Review Sheet
Class Resources:
Jeopardy Review
Review Sheet
Activity:
Jeopardy Review
Homework:
Study Review Sheet and/or Jeopardy Review
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Today in Science 10/19
Learning Goal:
Investigate storms and what powers them in the atmosphere.
Explain how technology helps forecasters predict the weather.
Describe the types of information shown on weather maps.
Vocabulary:
Weather Forecast
Meteorologist
Class Resources:
Climate Cards
Guide for Reading Pages 22
Activity:
Climate Cards
Weather Quiz (Open notes/textbook)
Homework:
Finish Weather Quiz (Open notes)
Investigate storms and what powers them in the atmosphere.
Explain how technology helps forecasters predict the weather.
Describe the types of information shown on weather maps.
Vocabulary:
Weather Forecast
Meteorologist
Class Resources:
Climate Cards
Guide for Reading Pages 22
Activity:
Climate Cards
Weather Quiz (Open notes/textbook)
Homework:
Finish Weather Quiz (Open notes)
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Today in Science 10/18
Learning Goal:
Investigate storms and what powers them in the atmosphere.
Explain how technology helps forecasters predict the weather.
Describe the types of information shown on weather maps.
Vocabulary:
Weather Forecast
Meteorologist
Class Resources:
Textbook p.99
Guide for Reading Pages 21-22
Activity:
EdHeads: Predicting the Weather
Guide for Reading Page 21
Weather Map Bubble Map
Homework:
Weather Map Bubble Map
Investigate storms and what powers them in the atmosphere.
Explain how technology helps forecasters predict the weather.
Describe the types of information shown on weather maps.
Vocabulary:
Weather Forecast
Meteorologist
Class Resources:
Textbook p.99
Guide for Reading Pages 21-22
Activity:
EdHeads: Predicting the Weather
Guide for Reading Page 21
Weather Map Bubble Map
Homework:
Weather Map Bubble Map
Monday, October 17, 2011
Today in Science 10/17
Learning Goal:
Investigate storms and what powers them in the atmosphere.
Explain how technology helps forecasters predict the weather.
Vocabulary:
Storm Safety
Weather Forecast
Meteorologist
Class Resources:
Textbook p.83-96
Guide for Reading Pages 17-20
Activity:
Guide for Reading Pages
Discuss Poems
Homework:
Bring in a Weather Map
Investigate storms and what powers them in the atmosphere.
Explain how technology helps forecasters predict the weather.
Vocabulary:
Storm Safety
Weather Forecast
Meteorologist
Class Resources:
Textbook p.83-96
Guide for Reading Pages 17-20
Activity:
Guide for Reading Pages
Discuss Poems
Homework:
Bring in a Weather Map
Friday, October 14, 2011
Today in Science 10/14
Learning Goal:
Investigate storms and what powers them in the atmosphere.
Vocabulary:
Hurricane
Trade Winds
Coriolis Effect
Class Resources:
Bill Nye: Storms
Activity:
Video Guide
Homework:
Predicting the weather worksheet
Investigate storms and what powers them in the atmosphere.
Vocabulary:
Hurricane
Trade Winds
Coriolis Effect
Class Resources:
Bill Nye: Storms
Activity:
Video Guide
Homework:
Predicting the weather worksheet
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Today in Science 10/13
Learning Goals:
Identify the major types of air masses that affect the weather in North America.
Name and describe the main types of fronts.
Vocab:
Tropical
Polar
Maritime
Continental
Cold Front
Warm Front
Stationary Front
Occluded Front
Did You Know:
Textbook pages 76-82
Activity:
Air Masses and Fronts Worksheet
Prediciting the Weather
Homework:
Ed Heads Weather Activities
Identify the major types of air masses that affect the weather in North America.
Name and describe the main types of fronts.
Vocab:
Tropical
Polar
Maritime
Continental
Cold Front
Warm Front
Stationary Front
Occluded Front
Did You Know:
Textbook pages 76-82
Activity:
Air Masses and Fronts Worksheet
Prediciting the Weather
Homework:
Ed Heads Weather Activities
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Today in Science 10/12
Learning Goals:
Identify the major types of air masses that affect the weather in North America.
Name and describe the main types of fronts.
Vocab:
Tropical
Polar
Maritime
Continental
Cold Front
Warm Front
Stationary Front
Occluded Front
Did You Know:
Textbook pages 76-82
Activity:
Air Masses and Fronts Notes
Prediciting the Weather
Homework:
Ed Heads Weather Activities
Identify the major types of air masses that affect the weather in North America.
Name and describe the main types of fronts.
Vocab:
Tropical
Polar
Maritime
Continental
Cold Front
Warm Front
Stationary Front
Occluded Front
Did You Know:
Textbook pages 76-82
Activity:
Air Masses and Fronts Notes
Prediciting the Weather
Homework:
Ed Heads Weather Activities
Friday, October 7, 2011
Today in Science 10/7
Learning Goals:
*Observe the operation of the water cycle model.
*Associate the operation of the model with the natural water cycle.
*Describe and identify the parts of the water cycle.
Vocab:
Accumulation
Evaporation
Transpiration
Condensation
Precipitation
Surface Runoff
Subsurface Runoff
Class Resources:
Magic Schoolbus
Activity:
Magic School Bus: Water in the Atmosphere
Homework:
None
*Observe the operation of the water cycle model.
*Associate the operation of the model with the natural water cycle.
*Describe and identify the parts of the water cycle.
Vocab:
Accumulation
Evaporation
Transpiration
Condensation
Precipitation
Surface Runoff
Subsurface Runoff
Class Resources:
Magic Schoolbus
Activity:
Magic School Bus: Water in the Atmosphere
Homework:
None
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Today in Science
Learning Goal:
Review weather unit and complete review sheet for the test.
Vocab:
See Review Sheet
Did you know:
Text book, Worksheets, and Notes
Activities:
Review Sheet
Jeopardy Review
Homework:
Study Review Sheet
Click here to view answer key
Review weather unit and complete review sheet for the test.
Vocab:
See Review Sheet
Did you know:
Text book, Worksheets, and Notes
Activities:
Review Sheet
Jeopardy Review
Homework:
Study Review Sheet
Click here to view answer key
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Today in Science 10/4
Learning Goals:
Explain how clouds form.
Name the 6 main types of clouds.
Vocab:
Fog
Cumulus
Stratus
Cirrus
Cumulonimbus
Nimbostratus
Did You Know:
Textbook pages 61-66
Activity:
Cloud Vocab Notes (Cottonballs)
Cloud Games
Online Cloud Quiz
Sporcle Cloud Game
Homework:
Weather Benchmark on Thursday
Click Here to Play Jeopardy
Explain how clouds form.
Name the 6 main types of clouds.
Vocab:
Fog
Cumulus
Stratus
Cirrus
Cumulonimbus
Nimbostratus
Did You Know:
Textbook pages 61-66
Activity:
Cloud Vocab Notes (Cottonballs)
Cloud Games
Online Cloud Quiz
Sporcle Cloud Game
Homework:
Weather Benchmark on Thursday
Click Here to Play Jeopardy
Monday, October 3, 2011
Today in Science 10/3
Learning Goals:
Explain how clouds form.
Name the 6 main types of clouds.
Vocab:
Fog
Cumulus
Stratus
Cirrus
Cumulonimbus
Nimbostratus
Did You Know:
Textbook pages 61-66
Activity:
Cloud Vocab Notes (Cottonballs)
Cloud Games
Online Cloud Quiz
Sporcle Cloud Game
Homework:
None
Explain how clouds form.
Name the 6 main types of clouds.
Vocab:
Fog
Cumulus
Stratus
Cirrus
Cumulonimbus
Nimbostratus
Did You Know:
Textbook pages 61-66
Activity:
Cloud Vocab Notes (Cottonballs)
Cloud Games
Online Cloud Quiz
Sporcle Cloud Game
Homework:
None
Friday, September 30, 2011
Today in Science 9/30
Learning Goals:
*Observe the operation of the water cycle model.
*Associate the operation of the model with the natural water cycle.
*Describe and identify the parts of the water cycle.
Vocab:
Accumulation
Evaporation
Transpiration
Condensation
Precipitation
Surface Runoff
Subsurface Runoff
Did You Know:
Textbook Page 61, 68-9
Activity:
Label the Water Cycle
Water Cycle Song :)
Types of Precipiation
Homework:
None
*Observe the operation of the water cycle model.
*Associate the operation of the model with the natural water cycle.
*Describe and identify the parts of the water cycle.
Vocab:
Accumulation
Evaporation
Transpiration
Condensation
Precipitation
Surface Runoff
Subsurface Runoff
Did You Know:
Textbook Page 61, 68-9
Activity:
Label the Water Cycle
Water Cycle Song :)
Types of Precipiation
Homework:
None
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Today in Science 9/29
Learning Goal:
Discuss the properties of wind and how its direction and speed are measured.
Vocab:
Wind Vane
Anemometer
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 52-60
Activity:
Wind Activity (Outside)
Homework:
Study Vocab for Quiz Tomorrow
Click Here to Study Quizlet
Discuss the properties of wind and how its direction and speed are measured.
Vocab:
Wind Vane
Anemometer
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 52-60
Activity:
Wind Activity (Outside)
Homework:
Study Vocab for Quiz Tomorrow
Click Here to Study Quizlet
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Today in Science 9/28
Learning Goal:
Discuss the properties of wind and how its direction and speed are measured.
Vocab:
Wind Vane
Anemometer
Class Resources:
Textbook Pages 52-60
Activity:
Wind Worksheet
Make a Weather Vane
Homework:
None
Discuss the properties of wind and how its direction and speed are measured.
Vocab:
Wind Vane
Anemometer
Class Resources:
Textbook Pages 52-60
Activity:
Wind Worksheet
Make a Weather Vane
Homework:
None
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Today in Science 9/27
Learning Goals:
*Describe how temperature is measured.
*Explain the three ways heat is transferred.
Vocab:
Conduction
Convection
Did You Know:
Bill Nye: Heat
Activities:
Bill Nye: Heat
Homework:
Heat Transfer Worksheet
*Describe how temperature is measured.
*Explain the three ways heat is transferred.
Vocab:
Conduction
Convection
Did You Know:
Bill Nye: Heat
Activities:
Bill Nye: Heat
Homework:
Heat Transfer Worksheet
Monday, September 26, 2011
Today in Science 9/26
Learning Goals:
*State in what form energy travels from the sun to Earth.
*Explain what happens to energy from the sun when it reaches Earth.
Vocab:
Radiation
Visible Light
Infrared Radiation
Ultraviolet Radiation
Did You Know:
Textbook pages 42-45
Activities:
Energy in the Atmosphere Packet
"Light or Dark"
Homework:
Answer "Explore Questions"
Which is cooler on a hot, sunny day, a lawn or a parking lot?
Why doesn't the lawn get as hot as the parking lot?
*State in what form energy travels from the sun to Earth.
*Explain what happens to energy from the sun when it reaches Earth.
Vocab:
Radiation
Visible Light
Infrared Radiation
Ultraviolet Radiation
Did You Know:
Textbook pages 42-45
Activities:
Energy in the Atmosphere Packet
"Light or Dark"
Homework:
Answer "Explore Questions"
Which is cooler on a hot, sunny day, a lawn or a parking lot?
Why doesn't the lawn get as hot as the parking lot?
Friday, September 23, 2011
Today in Science 9/23
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:
Atmosphere Guide For Reading Pages
Vocab Quiz
Homework:
None
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:
Atmosphere Guide For Reading Pages
Vocab Quiz
Homework:
None
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Today in Science 9/22
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:
Atmosphere Guide For Reading Pages
Atmosphere Flip Vocab
Homework:
Study Flip Vocab for Quiz Tomorrow.
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:
Atmosphere Guide For Reading Pages
Atmosphere Flip Vocab
Homework:
Study Flip Vocab for Quiz Tomorrow.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Today in Science 9/21
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:
Atmosphere Notes
Homework:
Layer Circle Map
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:
Atmosphere Notes
Homework:
Layer Circle Map
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Today in Science 9/20
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:
Air Pressure Guide for Reading Pages
Homework:
None (If you didn't finish the lab last night, finish it tonight!)
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:
Air Pressure Guide for Reading Pages
Homework:
None (If you didn't finish the lab last night, finish it tonight!)
Monday, September 19, 2011
Today in Science 9/19
Learning Goals:
Identify some of the properties of air.
Explain the affects of air pressure.
Vocab:
Pressure
Density
Altitude
Barometer
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 25-30
Activities:
Gas Lab
Homework:
Finish Conclusion Questions
(Use complete sentences)
Identify some of the properties of air.
Explain the affects of air pressure.
Vocab:
Pressure
Density
Altitude
Barometer
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 25-30
Activities:
Gas Lab
Homework:
Finish Conclusion Questions
(Use complete sentences)
Friday, September 16, 2011
Today in Science 9/16
Learning Goal:
Identify the properties of air.
Vocab:
Weather
Nitrogen
Water Vapor
Pollutants
Smog
Acid Rain
Activity:
Bill Nye "Atmosphere" Video
Altitude-Density-Pressure Worksheet
Homework:
None
Identify the properties of air.
Vocab:
Weather
Nitrogen
Water Vapor
Pollutants
Smog
Acid Rain
Activity:
Bill Nye "Atmosphere" Video
Altitude-Density-Pressure Worksheet
Homework:
None
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Today in Science 9/15
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
Barometer
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 25-30
Activities:
Altitude-Density-Pressure Notes
TIP Vocab
Homework:
TIP Vocab (Draw Pictures)
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
Barometer
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 25-30
Activities:
Altitude-Density-Pressure Notes
TIP Vocab
Homework:
TIP Vocab (Draw Pictures)
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Today in Science 9/14
Learning Goal:
Name the main sources of air pollution.
Explain how photochemical smog and acid rain form.
Vocab:
Pollutants
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 20-23
Activity:
T.I.P. Vocabulary
Pollution Guide For Reading (Page 3)
Bumper Sticker
Homework:
Finish Bumper Sticker
Name the main sources of air pollution.
Explain how photochemical smog and acid rain form.
Vocab:
Pollutants
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 20-23
Activity:
T.I.P. Vocabulary
Pollution Guide For Reading (Page 3)
Bumper Sticker
Homework:
Finish Bumper Sticker
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Today in Science 9/13
Learning Goal:
*Identify the most abundant gas in the atmosphere.
*Discover properties of air.
Vocab:
Atmosphere
Weather
Hydrosphere
Nitrogen
Class Resources:
Science Textbook
Activities:
Guided Reading Pages 1-2
Homework:
None
*Identify the most abundant gas in the atmosphere.
*Discover properties of air.
Vocab:
Atmosphere
Weather
Hydrosphere
Nitrogen
Class Resources:
Science Textbook
Activities:
Guided Reading Pages 1-2
Homework:
None
Monday, September 12, 2011
Today in Science 9/12
Learning Goal:
*Identify the most abundant gas in the atmosphere.
*Discover properties of air.
Vocab:
Atmosphere
Weather
Hydrosphere
Nitrogen
Class Resources:
Science Textbook
Activities:
Vocabulary Notes
Air Lab
Homework:
None
*Identify the most abundant gas in the atmosphere.
*Discover properties of air.
Vocab:
Atmosphere
Weather
Hydrosphere
Nitrogen
Class Resources:
Science Textbook
Activities:
Vocabulary Notes
Air Lab
Homework:
None
Friday, September 9, 2011
Today in Science 9/9
Learning Goal:
*Identify the most abundant gas in the atmosphere.
*Discover properties of gases and states of matter.
Vocab:
Nitrogen
Class Resources:
Cryomech~ Brian Stoddard
Activities:
Liquid Nitrogen Demonstrations
Homework:
Supplies due Monday
*Identify the most abundant gas in the atmosphere.
*Discover properties of gases and states of matter.
Vocab:
Nitrogen
Class Resources:
Cryomech~ Brian Stoddard
Activities:
Liquid Nitrogen Demonstrations
Homework:
Supplies due Monday
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Today in Science 9/8
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
Percentage of Gases in the Atmosphere
Homework:
Click here to watch the Brain Pop video- States of Matter
Username: oncoma
Password: ocmsls
*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
Percentage of Gases in the Atmosphere
Homework:
Click here to watch the Brain Pop video- States of Matter
Username: oncoma
Password: ocmsls
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Today in Science 9/7
Learning Goals:
Become familiar with rules and policies at Pine Grove.
Understand expectations during labs.
Identify parts of the scientific method.
Vocabulary:
Question
Hypothesis
Exeriment
Data
Conclusion
Class Resources:
Scientific Method Worksheets
Scientific Method Video
Activities:
Scientific Method Worksheets/Video
Paper Clip Lab
Homework:
Get Lab Contract signed
Materials due Monday
Become familiar with rules and policies at Pine Grove.
Understand expectations during labs.
Identify parts of the scientific method.
Vocabulary:
Question
Hypothesis
Exeriment
Data
Conclusion
Class Resources:
Scientific Method Worksheets
Scientific Method Video
Activities:
Scientific Method Worksheets/Video
Paper Clip Lab
Homework:
Get Lab Contract signed
Materials due Monday
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Today in Science 9/6
Learning Goals:
Become familiar with rules and policies at Pine Grove.
Understand expectations during labs.
Identify parts of the scientific method.
Vocabulary:
Question
Hypothesis
Exeriment
Data
Conclusion
Class Resources:
Lab Contract
Scientific Method Video
Activities:
Discuss Lab Contracts
Scientific Method Worksheet
Homework:
Get Lab Contract signed
Materials due Monday
Become familiar with rules and policies at Pine Grove.
Understand expectations during labs.
Identify parts of the scientific method.
Vocabulary:
Question
Hypothesis
Exeriment
Data
Conclusion
Class Resources:
Lab Contract
Scientific Method Video
Activities:
Discuss Lab Contracts
Scientific Method Worksheet
Homework:
Get Lab Contract signed
Materials due Monday
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
Today in Science 6/13
Learning Goal:
Review 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
Review 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
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Today in Science 6/9
Learning Goal:
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
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
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Today in Science 6/8
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
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
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Today in Science 6/7
Learning Goal:
Develop an understanding of the distance that each planet is from the sun.
Vocab:
Sun
Inner Planets
Asteriod Belt
Outer Planets
Class Resources:
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!
Develop an understanding of the distance that each planet is from the sun.
Vocab:
Sun
Inner Planets
Asteriod Belt
Outer Planets
Class Resources:
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!
Monday, June 6, 2011
Today in Science 6/6
Learning Goal:
Develop an understanding of the distance that each planet is from the sun.
Vocab:
Sun
Inner Planets
Asteriod Belt
Outer Planets
Class Resources:
Textbook
Activity:
Work on Solar System Packet
Homework:
Moon Chart (Click Here for Full Moon Calendar)
Due no later than tomorrow!
Develop an understanding of the distance that each planet is from the sun.
Vocab:
Sun
Inner Planets
Asteriod Belt
Outer Planets
Class Resources:
Textbook
Activity:
Work on Solar System Packet
Homework:
Moon Chart (Click Here for Full Moon Calendar)
Due no later than tomorrow!
Friday, June 3, 2011
Today in Science 6/3
Learning Goals:
Identify and Describe the Planets in our solar system.
Vocab:
Earth
Jupiter
Mars
Mercury
Neptune
Saturn
Uranus
Venus
Activities:
Watch Magic School Bus: Gets Lost in Space
Write one fact on each planet as you watch
Homework:
None
Identify and Describe the Planets in our solar system.
Vocab:
Earth
Jupiter
Mars
Mercury
Neptune
Saturn
Uranus
Venus
Activities:
Watch Magic School Bus: Gets Lost in Space
Write one fact on each planet as you watch
Homework:
None
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Today in Science 6/2
Learning Goal:
Describe the main characteristics of the inner and outer planets.
Vocab:
Inner Planets
Outer Planets
Orbit
Did You Know:
Solar System Packet (Charts & Graphs)
Activity:
Age in Space (Calculate your age on each of the planets.)
Homework:
Moon Chart
Page 206
Describe the main characteristics of the inner and outer planets.
Vocab:
Inner Planets
Outer Planets
Orbit
Did You Know:
Solar System Packet (Charts & Graphs)
Activity:
Age in Space (Calculate your age on each of the planets.)
Homework:
Moon Chart
Page 206
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Today in Science 6/1
Learning Goal:
Describe the main characteristics of the inner and outer planets.
Vocab:
Rotation
Revolution
Gravity
Inertia
Did You Know:
Solar System Packet (Charts & Graphs)
Activity:
Weight in Space (Calculate your weight on each of the planets.)
Homework:
Moon Chart
Describe the main characteristics of the inner and outer planets.
Vocab:
Rotation
Revolution
Gravity
Inertia
Did You Know:
Solar System Packet (Charts & Graphs)
Activity:
Weight in Space (Calculate your weight on each of the planets.)
Homework:
Moon Chart
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Today in Science 5/31
Learning Goal:
Describe the main characteristics of the inner and outer planets.
Vocab:
Rotation
Revolution
Gravity
Inertia
Did You Know:
Solar System Packet (Charts & Graphs)
Activity:
Moon Study Guide
Solar System Packet pg. 195, 196, 199 & 200
Homework:
Moon Chart
Describe the main characteristics of the inner and outer planets.
Vocab:
Rotation
Revolution
Gravity
Inertia
Did You Know:
Solar System Packet (Charts & Graphs)
Activity:
Moon Study Guide
Solar System Packet pg. 195, 196, 199 & 200
Homework:
Moon Chart
Friday, May 27, 2011
Today in Science 5/27
Learning Goal:
*Explain what causes the phases of the moon.
*Compare the causes of solar and lunar eclipses.
*Explain what causes the tides.
Vocab:
Phase
Eclipse (Solar, Lunar)
Umbra
Penumbra
Tide (Spring, Neap)
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 24-34
Activity:
Moon Study Guide
Nilla Wafer Moons
Hand in Moon Wheel
Homework:
Moon Chart
*Explain what causes the phases of the moon.
*Compare the causes of solar and lunar eclipses.
*Explain what causes the tides.
Vocab:
Phase
Eclipse (Solar, Lunar)
Umbra
Penumbra
Tide (Spring, Neap)
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 24-34
Activity:
Moon Study Guide
Nilla Wafer Moons
Hand in Moon Wheel
Homework:
Moon Chart
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Today in Science 5/26
Learning Goal:
*Explain what causes the phases of the moon.
*Compare the causes of solar and lunar eclipses.
*Explain what causes the tides.
Vocab:
Phase
Eclipse (Solar, Lunar)
Umbra
Penumbra
Tide (Spring, Neap)
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 24-34
Activity:
Moon Wheel- (Create a study tool that identifies and demonstrates the phases of the moon.)
Homework:
Finish Moon Wheel
Moon Chart
*Explain what causes the phases of the moon.
*Compare the causes of solar and lunar eclipses.
*Explain what causes the tides.
Vocab:
Phase
Eclipse (Solar, Lunar)
Umbra
Penumbra
Tide (Spring, Neap)
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 24-34
Activity:
Moon Wheel- (Create a study tool that identifies and demonstrates the phases of the moon.)
Homework:
Finish Moon Wheel
Moon Chart
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Today in Science 5/25
Learning Goal:
*Explain what causes the phases of the moon.
*Compare the causes of solar and lunar eclipses.
*Explain what causes the tides.
Vocab:
Phase
Eclipse (Solar, Lunar)
Umbra
Penumbra
Tide (Spring, Neap)
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 24-34
Activity:
Moon Wheel- (Create a study tool that identifies and demonstrates the phases of the moon.)
Phases, Eclipses, and Tides Packet
Homework:
Finish Phases, Eclipses, and Tides Packet
Moon Chart
*Explain what causes the phases of the moon.
*Compare the causes of solar and lunar eclipses.
*Explain what causes the tides.
Vocab:
Phase
Eclipse (Solar, Lunar)
Umbra
Penumbra
Tide (Spring, Neap)
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 24-34
Activity:
Moon Wheel- (Create a study tool that identifies and demonstrates the phases of the moon.)
Phases, Eclipses, and Tides Packet
Homework:
Finish Phases, Eclipses, and Tides Packet
Moon Chart
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Today in Science 5/24
Learning Goal:
*Explain what causes the phases of the moon.
*Compare the causes of solar and lunar eclipses.
*Explain what causes the tides.
Vocab:
Phase
Eclipse (Solar, Lunar)
Umbra
Penumbra
Tide (Spring, Neap)
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 24-34
Activity:
Moon Lamp
Phases, Eclipses, and Tides Packet
Homework:
Moon Observation Chart
*Explain what causes the phases of the moon.
*Compare the causes of solar and lunar eclipses.
*Explain what causes the tides.
Vocab:
Phase
Eclipse (Solar, Lunar)
Umbra
Penumbra
Tide (Spring, Neap)
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 24-34
Activity:
Moon Lamp
Phases, Eclipses, and Tides Packet
Homework:
Moon Observation Chart
Monday, May 23, 2011
Today in Science 5/23
Learning Goals:
Identify the 4 seasons, their dates, and Earth's position.
Compare rotation and revolution
Vocab:
Equinox
Solstice
Rotation
Revolution
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 14 & 15, 19
Activity:
Label Seasons Diagram
Rotation and Revolution Worksheet
Homework:
Finish Rotation and Revolution Worksheet
Sunrise/Sunset
Identify the 4 seasons, their dates, and Earth's position.
Compare rotation and revolution
Vocab:
Equinox
Solstice
Rotation
Revolution
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 14 & 15, 19
Activity:
Label Seasons Diagram
Rotation and Revolution Worksheet
Homework:
Finish Rotation and Revolution Worksheet
Sunrise/Sunset
Friday, May 20, 2011
Today in Science 5/20
Learning Goal:
Identify the 4 seasons, their dates, and Earth's position.
Compare rotation and revolution
Vocab:
Equinox
Solstice
Rotation
Revolution
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 14 & 15, 19
Bill Nye Seasons DVD
Activity:
Bill Nye Seasons DVD
Homework:
None~ Have a Great Weekend!
Identify the 4 seasons, their dates, and Earth's position.
Compare rotation and revolution
Vocab:
Equinox
Solstice
Rotation
Revolution
Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 14 & 15, 19
Bill Nye Seasons DVD
Activity:
Bill Nye Seasons DVD
Homework:
None~ Have a Great Weekend!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Today in Science 5/18
Learning Goal:
Review weather unit and complete review sheet for the test.
Vocab:
See Review Sheet
Did you know:
Text book, Worksheets, and Notes
Activities:
Review Sheet
Jeopardy Review
Homework:
Study Review Sheet
Click here to view answer key
Review weather unit and complete review sheet for the test.
Vocab:
See Review Sheet
Did you know:
Text book, Worksheets, and Notes
Activities:
Review Sheet
Jeopardy Review
Homework:
Study Review Sheet
Click here to view answer key
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