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Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Today in Science 11/10

Last day of first science rotation. New science rotation begins Monday. Students will be studying Earth, Rocks, and Minerals with Mrs. Obine.

Today we will be watching Zathura and organizing our science portfolios.

Homework:
None~Have a Great Weekend!

Monday, November 8, 2010

Today in Science 11/9

Astronomy/Weather Benchmark Today

Homework:
None

(New Science Rotation Begins Monday. Students will be studying Earth, Rocks, and Minerals with Mrs. Obine.)

Today in Science 11/8

Learning Goal:
Review atmosphere, water cycle, gases, weather maps, 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

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Today in Science 11/5

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. Please put the tables back neatly and put up your chairs before you leave.

Homework:
None

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Today in Science 11/4

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

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Today in Science 11/3

Learning Goal:
Develop an understanding of the distance that each planet is from the sun.

Vocab:
Sun
Inner Planets
Asteriod Belt
Outer Planets

Did You Know:
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!

Monday, November 1, 2010

Today in Science 11/2

Learning Goal:
Develop an understanding of the distance that each planet is from the sun.

Vocab:
Sun
Inner Planets
Asteriod Belt
Outer Planets

Did You Know:
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)
Finish Planet Cards