Introductory Physical Science Students know heating of the Earth’s surface and atmosphere by the sun drives convection with in the atmosphere and oceans, producing winds and ocean currents. (18) Students know the properties of ocean water such as temperature and salinity can be used to explain the layered structure of the oceans, generation of horizontal and vertical ocean currents and the geographic distribution of marine organisms. __________ CHAPTER 5, 6 AND 15 Test March 3 and 4 __________Complete Virtual Lab #4 Seawater Density Students know each element on Earth moves among reservoirs, which exist in the solid earth, in oceans, in the atmosphere, and within and among organisms as part of biogeochemical cycles. (19) Students know the carbon cycle of photosynthesis and respiration Students know the importance of Nitrogen. CHAPTER 15 ____________ CHAPTER 15 and 16 Test --March 17 and 18 ____________ Make a model of a 100% self contained farm where all the nutrients are produced and retained on the property for the next generation. ____________ Make a 3 page report on the Arizona Bio-dome project. (20) Students know the global carbon cycle in terms of the different physical and chemical forms of carbon in atmospheres and oceans and the movement of carbon among these reservoirs. CHAPTER 16 ___________ CHAPTER 15 and 16 Test -March 17 and 18 ___________ What are the goals of the California AQMD? Which goals have they completed and which have been very difficult to accomplish. ___________ Make a 3 page report on ionic air scrubbers which can be installed on industrial plants to clean the air before it is released. Students know heating of the Earth’s surface and atmosphere by the sun drives convection within the atmosphere and oceans, producing winds and ocean currents. (21) Students know how differential heating of the Earth results in circulation patterns in the atmosphere and oceans that globally distribute the heat. CHAPTER 17 __________CHAPTER 17 Test on March 31 and April 1 __________ Collect the weather report from 15 days. Graph the daily high temperature. Graph the daily low temperature. Graph the barometric pressure. Describe the weather in Lawndale on that day. _________Complete the virtual lab # 5 Specific Heat of Land and Water Quarter 3 Sciaroni 2011 Students know life has changed Earth’s atmosphere, and changes in the atmosphere affect conditions for life. (22) Students know the thermal structure and the chemical composition of the atmosphere. CHAPTER 17 __________ CHAPTER 17 Test on March 31 and April 1 _________ Complete Virtual Lab 8 Pressure and Temperature of a gas Students know energy enters the Earth system primarily as solar radiation and eventually escapes as heat. (23) Students know the fate of incoming solar radiation in terms of reflection, absorbtion, and photosynthesis. Chapter 17 ___________ CHAPTER 17 Test on March 31 and April 1 ___________ Make a study of leaves that conserve water with structures and colors. Compare desert plants to tropical plants. Students know heating of the Earth’s surface and atmosphere by the sun drives convection with in the atmosphere and oceans, producing winds and ocean currents. (24) Students know how differential heating of the Earth results in circulation patterns in the atmosphere and oceans that globally distribute the heat. CHAPTER 19 ______________CHAPTER 19 --Test April 28 and 29 ______________ Make a world map of Magellan’s voyages and explain when he was using the currents and when he was able to sail with the wind. ______________ Make a tool to measure the speed and direction of the wind. (25) Students know the relationship between the rotation of the Earth and the circular motion of the ocean currents and the air in pressure centers. CHAP. 19 _____________CHAPTER 19 Test April 28 and 29 _____________ Complete Virtual Lab #10 Orbital Motion. _____________ Make a tool to measure air pressure. Students know life has changed Earth’s atmosphere, and changes in the atmosphere affect conditions for life. (26) Students know the location of the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere, its role in absorbing ultraviolet radiation and how it varies both naturally and in response to human activities. CHAPTER 21 __________Test May 12 and 13 __________ Write a 3 page report on the hole in the Ozone Layer, and it’s effects on life in Australia NINE Standards in Quarter 3 Excellence on the Benchmark test Guaranteed pass 7/ 9 for an A 6/9 for a B 5/9 for a C Pass the test or do the project with EXCELLENCE. Must have 80% for daily work to earn grade by standards projects. CD for the Virtual labs is on reserve in the library or available for one night check out from Sciaroni or available during Monday Afternoon Tutoring hours. Introductory Physical Science Quarter 3 Sciaroni 2011 NINE Standards in Quarter 3 Excellence on the Benchmark test Guaranteed pass 7/ 9 for an A 6/9 for a B 5/9 for a C Pass the test or do the project with EXCELLENCE. Must have 80% for daily work to earn grade by standards projects. CD for the Virtual labs is on reserve in the library or available for one night check out from Sciaroni or available during Monday Afternoon Tutoring hours.