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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.)

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

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!

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

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Today in Science 1/5

Weather Benchmark Today!

*Study Your Study Guide Before Class!

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

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