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.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Today in Science 1/28
Learning Goals:
Identify and Describe the Planets in our solar system.
Vocab:
Earth
Jupiter
Mars
Mercury
Neptune
Saturn
Uranus
Venus
Activities:
*Take planet quiz in class with out using any resources.
*Hand in Science textbooks to Ms. Henry. (Write down the names of any students that do not turn in their book.)
*Watch Magic School Bus: Gets Lost in Space
Homework:
None~New Science Rotation Begins Monday. Don't forget to go to Mrs. Boyle's Room (A3).
Identify and Describe the Planets in our solar system.
Vocab:
Earth
Jupiter
Mars
Mercury
Neptune
Saturn
Uranus
Venus
Activities:
*Take planet quiz in class with out using any resources.
*Hand in Science textbooks to Ms. Henry. (Write down the names of any students that do not turn in their book.)
*Watch Magic School Bus: Gets Lost in Space
Homework:
None~New Science Rotation Begins Monday. Don't forget to go to Mrs. Boyle's Room (A3).
Today in Science 1/27
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, January 26, 2011
Today in Science 1/26
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, January 25, 2011
Today in Science 1/25
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!
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!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Today in Science 1/24
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
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
Friday, January 21, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Today in Science 1/20
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
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Today in Science 1/19
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
Today in Science 1/18
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
Page 205
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
Page 205
Friday, January 14, 2011
Today in Science 1/14
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 Quiz
Solar System Packet pg. 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 Quiz
Solar System Packet pg. 199 & 200
Homework:
Moon Chart
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Today in Science 1/13
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
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
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Today in Science 1/12
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:
Nilla Wafer Moon Phases
Phases, Eclipses, and Tides Packet
Homework:
Finish Phases, Eclipses, and Tides
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:
Nilla Wafer Moon Phases
Phases, Eclipses, and Tides Packet
Homework:
Finish Phases, Eclipses, and Tides
Moon Chart
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Today in Science 1/11
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 #7&8
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:
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 #7&8
Finish Moon Wheel (If it was not completed in class.)
Monday, January 10, 2011
Today in Science 1/10
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
Friday, January 7, 2011
Today in Science 1/7
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, January 6, 2011
Today in Science 1/6
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
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Today in Science 1/4
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
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
Monday, January 3, 2011
Today in Science 1/3
Learning Goal:
Investigate storms and what powers them in the atmosphere.
Vocab:
Hurricane
Trade Winds
Coriolis Effect
Did You Know:
Bill Nye: Storms
Activity:
Video Guide
Homework:
None
Investigate storms and what powers them in the atmosphere.
Vocab:
Hurricane
Trade Winds
Coriolis Effect
Did You Know:
Bill Nye: Storms
Activity:
Video Guide
Homework:
None
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