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.)
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011
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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