Learning Goal:
Describe the main characteristics of the inner and outer planets.
Vocab:
Inner Planets
Outer Planets
Orbit
Resources:
Age in Space Packet
Activity:
Age in Space (Calculate your age on each of the planets.)
Homework:
Moon Chart
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Today in Science 3/29
Learning Goal:
Describe the characteristics of the inner and outer planets.
Vocab:
Rotation
Revolution
Gravity
Inertia
Resources:
Solar System Packet (Charts & Graphs)
Activity:
Weight in Space (Calculate your weight on each of the planets.)
Homework:
Moon Chart
Page 205
Monday, March 28, 2011
Today in Science 3/28
Learning Goal: Describe the main characteristics of the inner and outer planets. Vocab: Rotation Revolution Gravity Inertia Class Resources: Solar System Packet (Charts & Graphs) Activity: Solar System Packet pg. 195, 196, 199 & 200 Homework: Moon Chart Click Here to Study for the Moon Quiz Tomorrow
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Today in Science 3/24
Hi Students! Before you can take part in the fun, food activity, we have to get down to business. You must complete the moon study guide and have it checked by Mrs. Hudak, or Miss Albanese, before you can begin your Nilla Wafer Moon Phases. When you begin icing your moon phases make sure you are paying close attention to detail. When you are finished eating your Nilla Wafer Moons make sure all of your trash ends up in the garbage can and your tables are clean. Have fun...I wish I could be there!!!
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)
Class Resources:
Textbook Pages 24-34
Activity:
Complete Moon Study Guide
Nilla Wafer Moon Phases
Phases, Eclipses, and Tides Packet
Homework:
Finish Phases, Eclipses, and Tides
Moon Chart
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)
Class Resources:
Textbook Pages 24-34
Activity:
Complete Moon Study Guide
Nilla Wafer Moon Phases
Phases, Eclipses, and Tides Packet
Homework:
Finish Phases, Eclipses, and Tides
Moon Chart
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Today in Science 3/23
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
*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
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Today in Science 3/22
Learning Goal:
Identify the phases of the moon.
Describe the main characteristics of the inner and outer planets.
Vocab:
Rotation
Revolution
Gravity
Inertia
Class Resources:
Textbook page 26
Solar System Packet (Charts & Graphs)
Activity:
Click Here to Study the Phases of the Moon on Quizlet
Moon Study Guide
Solar System Packet (195 & 196)
Homework:
Moon Chart
Study the Phases of the Moon
Identify the phases of the moon.
Describe the main characteristics of the inner and outer planets.
Vocab:
Rotation
Revolution
Gravity
Inertia
Class Resources:
Textbook page 26
Solar System Packet (Charts & Graphs)
Activity:
Click Here to Study the Phases of the Moon on Quizlet
Moon Study Guide
Solar System Packet (195 & 196)
Homework:
Moon Chart
Study the Phases of the Moon
Monday, March 21, 2011
Today in Science 3/21
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:
Discuss Moon Packet #s 7 & 8
Moon Wheel- (Create a study tool that identifies and demonstrates the phases of the moon.)
Homework:
Moon Wheel (If it was not completed in class.)
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:
Discuss Moon Packet #s 7 & 8
Moon Wheel- (Create a study tool that identifies and demonstrates the phases of the moon.)
Homework:
Moon Wheel (If it was not completed in class.)
Moon Chart
Friday, March 18, 2011
Today in Science 3/18
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:
Look at the moon each night.
(Draw it in your agenda or on a sheet of paper.)
*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:
Look at the moon each night.
(Draw it in your agenda or on a sheet of paper.)
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Today in Science 3/16
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
Bill Nye Seasons DVD
Activity:
Bill Nye Seasons DVD
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
Bill Nye Seasons DVD
Activity:
Bill Nye Seasons DVD
Homework:
None
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Today in Science 3/16
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
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Today in Science 3/15
Weather Benchmark Today!
*Study Your Study Guide Before Class!
Click Here to Study Jeopardy
Homework:
None
*Study Your Study Guide Before Class!
Click Here to Study Jeopardy
Homework:
None
Friday, March 11, 2011
Today in Science 3/11
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
Test on Tuesday!!
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
Test on Tuesday!!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Today in Science 3/10
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
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Today in Science 3/9
Learning Goals:
Explain how clouds form.
Name the 6 main types of clouds.
Identify the major types of air masses that affect the weather in North America.
Name and describe the main types of fronts.
Vocab:
Stratus
Cumulus
Cirrus
Cumulonimbus
Nimbostratus
Fog
Tropical
Polar
Maritime
Continental
Cold Front
Warm Front
Stationary Front
Occluded Front
Did You Know:
Textbook pages 61-66, 76-82
Activity:
Cloud Vocab (Description, Type of Weather, Cottonball Cloud)
Air Masses and Fronts Worksheet
Homework:
Ed Heads Weather Activities
Explain how clouds form.
Name the 6 main types of clouds.
Identify the major types of air masses that affect the weather in North America.
Name and describe the main types of fronts.
Vocab:
Stratus
Cumulus
Cirrus
Cumulonimbus
Nimbostratus
Fog
Tropical
Polar
Maritime
Continental
Cold Front
Warm Front
Stationary Front
Occluded Front
Did You Know:
Textbook pages 61-66, 76-82
Activity:
Cloud Vocab (Description, Type of Weather, Cottonball Cloud)
Air Masses and Fronts Worksheet
Homework:
Ed Heads Weather Activities
Monday, March 7, 2011
Today in Science 3/8
Learning Goals:
Explain how clouds form.
Name the 6 main types of clouds.
Vocab:
Stratus
Cumulus
Cirrus
Cumulonimbus
Nimbostratus
Fog
Did You Know:
Textbook pages 61-66
Activity:
Wind Vane
Cloud Vocab (Description, Type of Weather, Cottonball Cloud)
Homework:
Record the cloud type and weather this afternoon
Explain how clouds form.
Name the 6 main types of clouds.
Vocab:
Stratus
Cumulus
Cirrus
Cumulonimbus
Nimbostratus
Fog
Did You Know:
Textbook pages 61-66
Activity:
Wind Vane
Cloud Vocab (Description, Type of Weather, Cottonball Cloud)
Homework:
Record the cloud type and weather this afternoon
Friday, March 4, 2011
Today in Science 3/3
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
Activity:
Water Cycle Song :)
Weather Vanes
Magic School Bus: Water Cycle
Homework:
None~Have a great weekend!
*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
Activity:
Water Cycle Song :)
Weather Vanes
Magic School Bus: Water Cycle
Homework:
None~Have a great weekend!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Today in Science 3/3
Learning Goal:
*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
Activity:
Water Cycle Model Activity
Water Cycle Song :)
Water Cycle Diagram
Homework:
Complete the Water Cycle Diagram
*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
Activity:
Water Cycle Model Activity
Water Cycle Song :)
Water Cycle Diagram
Homework:
Complete the Water Cycle Diagram
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Today in Science 3/2
Learning Goals:
*Describe how temperature is measured.
*Explain the three ways heat is transferred.
Vocab:
Conduction
Convection
Did You Know:
Textbook pages 48-51
Activities:
BrainPop Temperature
Heat Transfer Worksheet
Winds Worksheet
Homework:
Finish Wind Worksheet
*Describe how temperature is measured.
*Explain the three ways heat is transferred.
Vocab:
Conduction
Convection
Did You Know:
Textbook pages 48-51
Activities:
BrainPop Temperature
Heat Transfer Worksheet
Winds Worksheet
Homework:
Finish Wind Worksheet
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Today in Science 3/1
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:
Visible Light
Infrared Radiation
Ultraviolet Radiation
Did You Know:
Textbook pages 42-45
Activities:
Vocab Quiz
"Light or Dark"
Energy Vocab Flashcards
Energy Packet #s 9-15
Homework:
Energy Packet #s 15-21
*State in what form energy travels from the sun to Earth.
*Explain what happens to energy from the sun when it reaches Earth.
Vocab:
Visible Light
Infrared Radiation
Ultraviolet Radiation
Did You Know:
Textbook pages 42-45
Activities:
Vocab Quiz
"Light or Dark"
Energy Vocab Flashcards
Energy Packet #s 9-15
Homework:
Energy Packet #s 15-21
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