Today in Science 6/14

Astronomy Test Today!!!

Homework:
None

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

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

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

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!

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!

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

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

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