Bell Work 9/16
Please pick up the half sheet of paper titled “Levels of
Environmental Organization” on the table near the
door.
** Please complete
Bell Work 9/20
In your notebook,
Draw a picture representation of the words:
1. Predator
2. Prey
Use pages 8-13 in your science book for help if you don’t know what the words
mean.
Bell Work 9/24
In your notebook respond to the following question:
What would happen if a species disappeared from an
ecosystem?
Sentence stem: If a species disappeared from an
ecosystem…
Answer: If a species disappeared from an ecosystem
the food web might be changed greatly. The
organisms that fed on that species would have to find
new sources of energy.
Bell Work 9/30
What symbiotic relationship describes the following
examples?
Acacia ants live on the bullhorn acacia tree which
provides the ants with food and shelter. The ants
deter (prevent) grazing animals from eating the tree.
There is a tiny wasp that lays its eggs in a variety of
insects, such as caterpillars, spiders, aphids, and flies.
The wasp larvae feed on the host insect, eventually
killing it.
Bell Work 10/2/13
Do you think there is a carrying capacity for humans?
Why or why not?
Sentence stem:
I believe there ______ a carrying capacity for humans
because ________________________.
Answers vary
Bell Work 10/10/13
Copy the learning targets then answer the prompt.
In your own words, explain what pollution is. Why is it
a problem? Who or what causes the pollution.
Be ready to share your answer.
Bell Work 11/18
1. Take out your illustrated dictionary and leave it
on your desk. I will come around and check to see
that it is complete.
2.
Copy your learning targets.
3.
In your own words describe what matter is?
Hint: It has something to do with solids, liquids, and
gasses.
Bell Work 11/20
1. Copy the learning targets.
2. What must happen to matter so that it will change
states? Ex. Solid to liquid, liquid to gas, gas to liquid,
liquid to solid. Explain in complete sentences.
a.Hint: It has something to do with energy.
Bell Work 11/24/14
1. Pick up a new bell work sheet from the counter
where the globes are.
2.
Copy target
3. Where are the heat vents located in your
house? Think about the rooms and the vents’
location.
Bell Work 11/25
Copy targets
Summarize what you have learned about Kinetic and
Potential Energy.
 Use complete sentences
Bell Work 12/1/14
1.
Copy the target.
2. Take out the heat transfer flip book and
worksheet. I will check them in.
3. Explain anything you know about the rock
cycle.
Bell Work 12/3/14
1.
Copy target
2.
Draw the rock cycle diagram.
Bell Work 12/5/14
1. Copy Target
2. What process(es) causes each rock type to form?
Metamorphic
Sedimentary
Heat & Pressure
Compaction & Cementation
Igneous
Cooling & Solidification
Bell Work 12/9/14
1. Copy Target
2. The size, shape, and position of grains that
make up a rock is called the ______________.
Bell Work 12/11/14
1. Copy target
2. What type of rock is made from cooled magma?
Bell Work 12/15/14
Use your notes and textbook p. 36-39 for the
following:
Write a paragraph explaining how igneous rocks
are formed.
Make sure to include the two types of igneous
rocks and the size of the grain.
Bell Work 12/17/14
1. Copy Target
2. Describe the processes that change rock inside
the Earth.
a.Use pages 28-35 for help.
Bell Work 12/19/14
1. Copy Target
2. What are you going to do over the break?
Bell Work 1/6/15
1.
Pick up a new bell work sheet on the desk by the door.
2.
Copy Target
3.
Take out your metamorphic and sedimentary rock notes.
4.
In one sentence, explain what the rock cycle is.
Bell Work 1/12/15
1. Copy target
2. Answer in complete sentences. Why might
sedimentary rocks be more common than igneous and
metamorphic rock on the Earth’s surface?
Bell Work 1/14/15
1. Copy Target
2. Answer the following in complete sentences.
Explain how baking bricks in a kiln (a very hot oven) is
similar to the formation of metamorphic rock.
Bell Work 1/14/15
1.
Copy target
2. Study for test-Write “study for test” on your
bell work sheet
Bell Work 1/21/15
1. Copy Target
2. Draw and label the layers of the Earth. Use p. 96-99 to help
you.
Bell Work 1/26/15
1. Copy Target
2. For Thursday of last week, write “Spirit Day” in the
space for that day.
3. The part (layer) of Earth on which tectonic plates
move is called the _____________.
Bell Work 1/28/15
1. Copy Targets
2. Name the layers of the Earth based on
a. Composition (there are three layers)
b. Physical properties (there are five layers)
Bell Work 2/5/15
1. Copy target
2. Describe how a mid-ocean ridge and sea-floor spreading
are related.
Bell Work 2/9/15
1. Copy Targets
2. Open your book to p. 103. Answer question #9 using
the table provided.
a. Km/s stands for kilometers per second
3. Answer in complete sentences.
a. Sentence starter: According to the wave speeds
in the table, the …
According to the wave speeds in the table, the mesosphere
and the inner core are the two densest physical layers.
Bell Work 2/11/15
1. Copy Target
2. Take out the homework “The Theory of Plate
Tectonics”-I will come around and check it off.
3. Write “sub” in the space for yesterday.
4. In your own words explain what you think the term
“continental drift” means.
a. If you are stuck, think about what each word
means and then put that together.
Bell Work 2/13/15
1. Copy Targets
2. Explain how magnetic reversals provide evidence for
sea-floor spreading.
3. Use your book p. 104-107 for help.
As oceanic crust spreads away from a mid ocean ridge, the
crust carries a sequence of bands of rock (that contain
mineral grains) that shows magnetic reversals. The similar
sequence of magnetic reversals on both sides of the ridge,
indicates that the sea floor is spreading away from a center
at which new oceanic lithosphere is forming.
Bell Work 2/24/15
1. Copy Target
2. Label the boundaries.
a. Divergent Boundary
b. Convergent Boundary
i. Oceanic/Oceanic
c. Convergent Boundary
i. Continental/Continental
Bell Work 2/26/15
1. Copy Target
2. List the type of boundaries
3 main types
Types of Convergent
3 main types
Types of Convergent
Transform
Continental/Continental
Divergent
Continental/Oceanic
Convergent
Oceanic/Oceanic
Bell Work 3/2/15
1.
Copy Target
2. Explain the difference between divergent,
convergent, and transform boundaries.
Bell Work 3/4/15
1. Copy Target
2. Explain how Earth’s crust is recycled through
the mantle?
a. Make sure to use your science
vocabulary in your explanation.
Bell Work 3/6/15
1. Copy target
2. Pick up a “Hot Spots” article from the back of the
room. Read it and answer the following questions.
You will need to return the article.
a.Name for ways volcanoes help us.
b. What is a sleeping volcano?
Volcanoes help us by making soil rich with nutrients,
farmers use the soil, attract tourists, cities grow in
the valleys.
A sleeping volcano is a dormant volcano. That means
that it has not erupted in a while.
Bell Work 3/27/14
1. Turn your mapping the “Ring of Fire” into the
tray by the door.
2. Copy Targets
3. What causes earthquakes?
Bell Work 3/31/14
1. Pick up a new bell work sheet by the door.
2. Take out your science study guide-I will come
around to check to see if it is done.
3. Copy Targets
4. What was the most interesting to learn about
while studying plate tectonics?
Bell Work 4/2/14
1. Do Not touch the computers!!!!!
2. Copy targets
3. Write “Energy review” in the space provided on
your bell work sheet.
4. Pick up the Energy review worksheet by the
door and begin working on it quietly.
P. 124-134 and p. 166-182
Bell Work 4/4/14
1. Copy targets
2. Study for test-we will begin shortly
Bell Work 4/8/14
1. Copy Targets
2. Take out QAD and Illustrated Dictionary- I will
come around and check them in
3. In your own words, explain what geologic
history is.
a.
You may use your book for help.
Bell Work 4/10/14
1. Copy Targets
2. How do you know what layer is the youngest in
the geologic column? The oldest?
Bell Work 4/14/14
1. Copy Targets
2. Explain “relative dating.”
Bell Work 4/16/14
1. Copy Targets
2. Why are fossils so important to science?
a.
Think about the information they provide.
Bell Work 4/28/14
1. Copy Targets
2. What is the difference between relative dating
and absolute dating?
Bell Work 4/30/14
1. Copy Targets
2.
Which rock layer is the unconformity?
Which layer is younger, M or B?
Bell Work 5/2/14
1. Copy Targets
2. Write “study for test” in the space for today.
3. Turn the sheet into the tray.
Bell Work 5/6/14
1. Take out your illustrated dictionary. I will come
by to check it off.
2. Copy Targets
3. Give an example of weathering.
Bell Work 5/8/14
1. Copy Targets
2. Give an example of chemical AND physical
weathering.
Bell Work 5/12/14
1. Copy Targets
2. Pick up a new bell work sheet and staple it to
the bell work sheet you got last Monday.
Bell Work 5/13/14
1.
DO NOT TOUCH anything on
your table until told to do so.
2. Copy Targets
3. Give an example of each type of weathering:
a. Chemical:
b. Physical:
Bell Work 5/16/14
1. Copy Targets
2. How did the boulder (large rock) end up at this
spot? Think about what you know about
weathering and erosion.
Bell Work 5/20/14
1. Copy Targets
2. What do you know about magnets?
Bell Work 5/22/14
1. Copy Targets
2. Describe the similarity in the ways tree roots
and ice mechanically (physically) weather rock.
a.Use your book and notes for help.
Bell Work 5/30/14
1. Copy Targets
2. What are your plans for the summer?
Bell Work 11/14/14
1. Copy target
2. Answer in complete sentences.
a.
It seems that the Earth has an endless
supply of water. Why do you think it is
necessary for people to conserve and
protect sources of fresh water?