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
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
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.)
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