Warm-Up(IN) 1/5/11 Warm ups are done individually and quietly in your desk. Warm up time is usually 5-7 minutes and is a time for you to get prepared and focused for class. Write your name, today’s date, and Earth Science on the paper that you have received. -Answer the following prompt: Write a 5 sentence paragraph about your break. What did you do? Did you go anywhere? Who did you see over break? Do you have a favorite part? In- 1/06/11, Warm-Up Through- Classwork Write a five sentence paragraph talking about anything you know about outer space. This includes the sun, planets, asteroids, stars, galaxies, and much more. Is there anything you would like to learn about astronomy? Timeline of the Universe PowerPoint with notes Out- Reflection 10pts. TBA Explain Cornell Notes Format Our Solar System Reading handout Homework: Our Solar System Reading with Cornell Notes In- 1/06/11, Warm-Up Through- Classwork Timeline of the Universe PowerPoint with notes Out- Reflection 10pts. Explain Cornell Notes format Write a five sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned about the formation of the universe from today’s PPT Timeline of the Universe. -Explain how galaxies formed. -Describe element formation in stars. -Explain star death and the distribution of elements for new star systems. -Describe planetary system formation. Homework: Underline 4 key terms Our Solar System Reading with Cornell Notes In- 1/07/11, Warm-Up Through- Classwork Write a five sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned about the solar system from last nights homework Our Solar System Reading HandoutCornell Notes National Geographic Video Clip -Solar System 101 The Cosmic Distance Scale (NASA Website) Powers of Ten WS Homework: Out- Reflection Finish Powers of Ten WS Geowords Vocabulary Pg E6-E11 All In- 1/10/11, Warm-Up Through- Classwork Write a five-sentence paragraph. Use each of the following words in your paragraph. -astronomical unit -planets -solar system -stars -galaxy -light year -nebula -cosmologist Animations Dimensions of the Solar System- Activity Underline each key term Out- Reflection None Homework: Rounding Decimals & Scientific Notation WS Notebooks due block day In- 1/11/11, Warm-Up Through- Classwork Round the following numbers to the tenths place. 1. 0.456789 2. 2.6324 3. 79.0721 4. 145.567 5. 0.0563 Planet size comparison pictures Update Scoresheet Finish Dimensions of the Solar System Activity Homework: Out- Reflection None Rounding numbers wkst Notebooks due block day Scoresheet Date Assignment Name Points Possible 1/06/11-1/13/11 Warm-Ups 50 1/7/11 Geowords pg. E8-E11 20 1/13/11 Total 70 Your Score In- 1/12/11 and 1/13/11 Warm-Up Through- Classwork In complete sentences, compare the sizes of the planets. Also compare the distances between the planets. Use the activity we did earlier this week to help you. Outer Space Travel Worksheet Puzzle Out- Reflection Write a five sentence paragraph about what you have learned during the astronomy unit up to this point. Homework: Underline 5 vocabulary words. None In- 1/18/11, Warm-Up Through- Classwork Write a five-sentence paragraph. Describe and explain every thing you know about the Earth's Moon and how the sun affects the Earth. The Sun-Earth-Moon System -Oral Reading w/Section Wrap-up questions Out- Reflection TBA Homework: DDRG The Earth Moon System In- 1/18/11, Warm-Up Through- Classwork Out- Reflection (10 points) The Sun-Earth-Moon System -Oral Reading w/Section Wrap-up questions Write a five-sentence paragraph. Use as many of the following words and phrases in your paragraph as possible. -Axis -Equinox -Solstice -Seasons -Rotation (rotate) -Revolution (revolve) -Earth -Sun -Amount of sunlight -Day -Year -Hours Underline each key term Homework: DDRG The Earth Moon System In- 1/19/11 and 1/20/11 Warm-Up Through- Classwork The Seasons Webquest Define the following words: Solstice Equinox Answer the following questions: 1. What causes day and night? 2. What causes the seasons? 3. What determines the length of a year? Out- Reflection Homework: None None In- 1/21/11, Warm-Up Through- Classwork Write a five-sentence paragraph. Orbiter simulation Use as many of the following words and phrases in your paragraph as Seasons and moon worksheet possible. -Axis -Equinox -Solstice -Seasons -Rotation (rotate) -Revolution (revolve) -Earth -Sun -Amount of sunlight -Day -Year Homework: -Hours Out- Reflection TBA None In- 1/21/11, Warm-Up Through- Classwork Orbiter simulation Seasons and moon worksheet Out- Reflection Write a five sentence paragraph summarizing what you have learned about this week in earth science. Homework: None In- 1/24/11, Warm-Up Through- Classwork Write a five sentence paragraph about how your semester is going so far. Video Clip “Moon 101” Earth’s Moon PowerPoint with notes Tides and Lunar Phases Graphing Out- Reflection (10 pts) Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize how the moon and sun affect the Earth system. What are the phases of the moon? What relationship exists between the tides and the phases of the moon? Explain the seasons. Homework: Underline 5 key terms Geowords P. E41-E44 (do in your notebook) In- 1/25/11, Warm-Up Through- Classwork Draw a labeled diagram of the moon phases. Finish Tides and Lunar Phases Graphing Moon phases simulation Tidal Forces and Earth’s System Out- Reflection (10 pts) Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned about tidal forces and the Earth system today. Explain the relative positions of the Earth, the Moon, and the Sun for a spring and neap tide. Explain the effect tides have had on the length of the day. Homework: DDRG Orbits and Effects Geowords P. E41-E44 (do in your notebook) In- 1/26/11 and 1/27/11 Warm-Up Through- Classwork Using your homework from last night to help you, define the following words: Eccentricity Orbital plane Inclination Update score sheet Orbits and Effects PowerPoint with Cornell Notes Orbits and Effects Investigate Pg E29-E30 #1,2, & 3 Ellipse Out- Reflection None Major axis Distance between Foci Eccentr icity Homework: Geowords P. E41-E44 (do in your notebook) Date Assignment Name Points Possible 1/18/11-1/28/11 Warm-Ups 50 1/18/11 The Sun-Earth-Moon System Section Wrap-up questions 20 1/24/11 Phases of the Moon Diagram 20 1/24/11 Geowords P. E41-E44 20 1/26/11 and 1/27/11 P. E29-E30 Orbits and Effects Investigate 20 1/28/11 NOVA: Asteroids Movie Facts 20 1/28/11 Total 150 Your Score In- 1/28/11, Warm-Up Through- Classwork Write a five-sentence paragraph. Use as many of the following words and phrases in your paragraph as possible. -Orbit(s) -Planets -Comets -Ellipse -Foci -Eccentricity -Orbital plane -Inclination -Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion NOVA Video: Asteroids Write down 20 facts in your notebook. These should be in complete sentences. Out- Reflection 10pts. In complete sentences, summarize what the movie was talking about today. Homework: None In- 2/3/11, Warm-Up Through- Classwork In a five sentence paragraph, write The Sun PowerPoint with Cornell down anything you know about the notes sun. The Sun worksheet Out- Reflection 10pts. Draw a picture of the sun and label the following parts: -Corona -Core -Sunspot -Chromosphere -Photosphere -Prominence Homework: Finish Tunguska -Solar wind reading and questions In- 2/4/11, Warm-Up Answer the following questions in complete sentences. 1. What is a sunspot? 2. What is a solar flare? 3. What is a prominence? 4. Which of the above affect us on earth? Explain. Out- Reflection None Through- Classwork Sunspot graphing Eclipses PowerPoint Homework: None In- 2/7/11, Warm-Up Through- Classwork In a five sentence paragraph, talk about what classes you are planning on signing up for to take next year. Choice of studies Out- Reflection None Homework: Geowords Pg. E50-E55 due in notebook. The next notebook check will be Feb. 18th. In- 2/8/10, Warm-Up Through- Classwork In a five sentence paragraph, write down anything you know about eclipses. Eclipse PowerPoint Eclipse construction activity Out- Reflection None Homework: Geowords Pg. E50-E55 due in notebook. The next notebook check will be Feb. 18th. In- 2/9/11 and 2/10/11 Warm-Up Through- Classwork Describe the two types of eclipses Introduce stars or draw a labeled picture of the Finish eclipse construction two types of eclipses. activity Flame test lab Start DDRG homework Out- Reflection 10pts. Reflect on today’s lab. Write a five sentence paragraph talking about what you learned from today’s lab, what you liked about it, and how this activity relates to stars. Homework: DDRG Pg. E63 In- 2/11/11, Warm-Up Take a look through your notes and write a five sentence paragraph review what you know about the sun. Through- Classwork Sun review posters Out- Reflection None Homework: None In- 2/14/11, Warm-Up Through- Classwork You had homework last week reading about the electromagnetic spectrum. Using your homework to help you, explain what the electromagnetic spectrum is. Electromagnetic spectrum PowerPoint with skeleton notes Out- Reflection 10 pts. Explain the procedure (steps) you need to use to correctly use the spectroscope. Introduction to using spectroscopes Homework: None In- 2/15/11, Warm-Up Through- Classwork Answer the following questions in Bright line spectra lab complete sentences. Start Spectra Identification 1. What is a spectroscope? 2. What is electromagnetic radiation and how do we use it in our everyday lives? 3. How are frequency and wavelength of a wave related? 4. How can astronomers figure out the temperature, chemical composition, and luminosity (brightness) of a star? Out- Reflection 10 pts. In a five sentence paragraph, explain what you did in the lab today. How is this related to astronomy? Homework: Spectra Identification In- 2/16/11 and 2/17/11 Warm-Up Friday is the end of the 1st six week grading period. How is your semester going so far? What could be better about it? What is going well? Through- Classwork Update Scoresheet Oral Reading Pg. 684 with section wrap up questions Evolution of Stars PowerPoint with Cornell Notes Classifying stars Worksheet Out- Reflection None-Start HW Homework: Finish classifying stars worksheet Notebook check Friday Date Assignment Name Points Possible 1/31/11-2/18/11 Warm-Ups 50 2/7/11 Geowords Pg. E50-E55 20 2/16/11-2/17/11 Pg. 684 Section wrap up questions 20 2/18/11 20 Movie Facts 20 2/18/11 Total 110 Your Score In- 2/18/11, Warm-Up Through- Classwork In a five sentence paragraph, summarize your notes from last class period. Underline 5 key terms. Life cycle of a star video 20 movie facts in notebook Out- Reflection None Homework: Astronomy test next Friday In- 2/23/11, Warm-Up Through- Classwork We have been talking about astronomy for awhile now. In a five sentence paragraph, write down anything you have learned about astronomy. Oral reading with Checking up questions P. E73- E77 Out- Reflection 10pts. Answer the following questions in complete sentences. 1. How are brightness and distance related? 2. What scale is used to describe brightness? 3. Why do the sun and moon look so bright to us? Brightness vs. Distance lab Homework: Test on Friday In- 2/24/11, Warm-Up Through- Classwork In a five sentence paragraph, summarize Constellations reading what you have learned about stars. Constellations worksheet Out- Reflection None Homework: Test Friday In- 3/4/11, Warm-Up Through- Classwork Write a five-sentence paragraph about Computer labCSAPs. What was the hardest test for Oceanography webquest: you? What was the easiest test for introduction to oceans you? Is there something that could be done differently by TJ staff or administration to ensure that you do well on the test? Out- Reflection None Homework: None In- 3/7/11, Warm-Up Through- Classwork No warm up Wild South America- Penguin shores movie with worksheet Out- Reflection Homework: Notebook check Friday None In- 3/8/11, Warm-Up In a five sentence paragraph, write about what you are most interested in learning about during the oceans unit. Through- Classwork Ocean currents video clip Nature of Oceans PowerPoint with skeleton notes Out- Reflection 10 pts. 1. What is a thermocline? 2. Define ocean current and name the four forces that influence ocean currents. 3. What are the two types of ocean currents? Homework: Notebook check Friday DDRG Causes of Ocean Circulation In- 3/9/11 and 3/10/11 WarmUp In complete sentences, based on your notes from yesterday, explain the following: 1. What is thermohaline circulation? 2. What is the coriolis effect? Through- Classwork Update scoresheet Thermohaline Circulation terminology notes Thermohaline demos with worksheet Coriolis Effect: Movement of Air reading with section wrap up questions Video clip: Coriolis effect Out- Reflection None Coriolis Effect lab activity Homework: DDRG Deep Circulation Notebook check Friday Date Assignment Name Points Possible 2/23/11-3/11/11 Warm-Ups 50 2/23/11 Checking Up P. E73-E77 15 3/9/11 & 3/10/11 Coriolis Effect Section Wrap Up questions 20 3/11/11 Total 85 Your Score In- 3/11/11,Warm-Up Through- Classwork Deep Circulation PowerPoint with skeleton notes Based on the demos from last class period, answer the following questions: 1. Which type of water is more dense salt water or fresh water? Ocean Currents worksheet 2. Which type of water is more dense hot or cold water? 3. What would be the most dense type of water possible? (warm, fresh water for example) Out- Reflection 10pts. Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned about the currents and the ocean this week. Homework: Underline 5 key terms None In- 3/14/11,Warm-Up Through- Classwork Imagine you are an underwater explorer. You stay under the ocean for weeks at a time. What do you think that experience would be like? What would you want to study and explore on your exploration? Surface Circulation PowerPoint with skeleton notes Start ocean circulation posters (due block day) Out- Reflection None Homework: DDRG surface circulation In- 3/15/11, Warm-Up Through- Classwork Write a 5 sentence paragraph. Compare and contrast deep circulation ocean currents to surface circulation ocean currents. Ocean circulation posters (due block day) Out- Reflection None Homework: None In- 3/16/11 and 3/17/11 Warm-Up Through- Classwork Write a five sentence paragraph about how your semester is going so far. Is this six weeks going better or worse than last six weeks? Are you on track to meet your goals for the semester? Flotsam Found video clip Ocean currents oral reading with Section Wrap Up questions Surface circulations of oceans worksheet Finish ocean circulation 1. What are the factors that influence posters surface currents? 2. Which factor influences surface currents the most? Homework: 3. What is the pattern that a surface None current travels in called? Out- Reflection 10pts In- 3/18/11, Warm-Up Through- Classwork Answer the following questions. Surfology video 1. Explain why some debris in the ocean never comes up on Surfology lesson shore? 2. Where are ocean currents the warmest? 3. Where are ocean currents the coldest? 4. If an ocean current starts near the equator, will it be warm or cold? Out- Reflection None Homework: None In- 3/21/11, Warm-Up In a five sentence paragraph, write down anything you know about El Nino. If you don’t know what it is, take a guess at what you think it might be. Through- Classwork Ocean Currents worksheet El Nino PowerPoint with skeleton notes Out- Reflection 10pts Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you have learned about El Nino. Underline 5 key terms Homework: Notebook check Friday Oceans Test Friday DDRG El Nino and ocean circulation In- 3/22/11, Warm-Up Through- Classwork Based on what you learned yesterday Earth Comm Pg F59-F60 about El Nino, how do you think El -Oral Reading with DDRG Nino might affect the food chain? Answer in complete sentences. El Nino and food chain graphing assignment Homework: Out- Reflection None Notebook check Friday Oceans test Friday In- 3/23/11 and 3/24/11 Warm-Up No warm up Update scoresheet Through- Classwork El Nino Weather Anomalies PowerPoint (No notes) El Nino sea surface temperature activity and questions El Nino weather anomalies activity and questions Out- Reflection None Homework: Notebook check Friday Oceans test Friday Finish questions from in class Date Assignment Name Points Possible 3/14/11-3/25/11 Warm-Ups 50 3/16/11-3/17/11 Section Wrap Up questions Ocean Currents 20 3/25/11 Total 70 Your Score In- 2/12/10, Warm-Up Through- Classwork Astronomy Open-Note Quiz Write a five-sentence paragraph. Use as many of the following words XC Word Search and phrases in your paragraph as possible. -Sun -Corona -Solar wind -Sunspots -Kepler’s Law’s of Planetary Motion -Ellipse -Eccentricity -Spring tide -Neap tide Out- Reflection 10pts Homework: None In- 2/17/10, Warm-Up Through- Classwork Write a five sentence paragraph. Describe your weekend. How was your weekend? What did you do? Did you do any activities or hobbies that you enjoy? Did you eat any good food? Did you see any good movies? Did you meet up with any friends? DVD: Constellations Out- Reflection 10pts. TBA 20 Facts (Must be in complete sentences) -Skip Spaces 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Etc… Homework: DDRG Our Communities Place Among The Stars In- 2/18/10, Warm-Up Through- Classwork Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned about constellations from the DVD: Constellations. Refer to your notes (20 Facts) Underline 5 key terms Constellations WS: Right Ascension and Declination Stars 24-1 Pg 672 -Oral Reading w/Section Wrap-up questions -CSIQSkip spaces between answers Section Wrap-up 21-1 Review 1. 2. 3. Out- Reflection 10pts. TBA Homework: None In- 2/18/10, Warm-Up Through- Classwork Constellations WS: Right Ascension and Declination Stars 24-1 Pg 672 -Oral Reading w/Section Wrap-up questions -CSIQSkip spaces between answers Section Wrap-up 21-1 Review 1. 2. 3. Out- Reflection 10pts. Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned today about constellations. Homework: None Underline 5 key terms In- 2/19/10, Warm-Up Through- Classwork Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you have learned about astronomy, so far. Below is a list of subjects we have studied: -The history and scale of the universe and our solar system -The Sun-Earth-Moon System -Orbits and ellipses -Asteroids and comets -The Sun -Electromagnetic spectrum -Ground based telescopes -Space based telescopes -Stars -Constellations Brightness vs.Distance of Stars Earth Comm Pg E73 (Oral Reading) Out- Reflection 10pts. TBA Homework: None In- 2/22/10, Warm-Up Through- Classwork Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize your strengths and weakness pertaining to the astronomy chapter. Give an example of an area of astronomy that you feel you have a solid grasp on, provide specific examples. Give an example of an area of astronomy that you may need to improve your knowledge in, provide specific examples. Refer to the word wall and your Cornell notes for key vocabulary terms. Underline 5 key terms DVD: The Universe Life and Death of a Star 20 Facts (Must be in complete sentences) -Skip Spaces 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Etc… Out- Reflection 10pts TBD Homework: None In- 2/23/10, Warm-Up Through- Classwork Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize the life and death of a star. (DVD) -Refer to your notes (20 facts) Underline 5 key terms Classifying Stars WS Evolution of Stars 24-3 Pg 684 -Oral Reading w/Section Wrap-up questions -CSIQSkip spaces between answers Section Wrap-up 24-3 Review 1. 2. 3. 4. Out- Reflection 10pts TBD Homework: None In- 2/25/10, Warm-Up Through- Classwork The Evolution of Stars PPT Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you have learned -Cornell Notes about the evolution of stars and Headings: Notes: the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram (HR Diagram). Explain how the HR Diagram is used to show stars at different stages in their life cycles. Underline 5 key terms Out- Reflection 10pts TBA Homework: None 2/25/10 Scientific Notation Notes 2/25/10 Investigate Part BLuminosity and Temperature of Stars (Pg E 71) 1) a. b. c. Star Sirius A Arcturus Vega Capella Rigel Procyon Betelgeuse Altair Aldebaran Spica Pollux Deneb Procyon B Sirius B Type of Star In- 2/25/10, Warm-Up Through- Classwork The Evolution of Stars PPT -Cornell Notes Headings: Notes: Out- Reflection 10pts Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you have learned about the evolution of stars and the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram (HR Diagram). Homework: None In- 2/26/10, Warm-Up Through- Classwork Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you have learned about astronomy, so far. Below is a list of subjects we have studied: -The history and scale of the universe and our solar system -The Sun-Earth-Moon System -Orbits and ellipses -Asteroids and comets -The Sun -Electromagnetic spectrum -Ground based telescopes -Space based telescopes -Stars -Constellations -The evolution of stars -The Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram Astronomy Final Quiz XC Word Search Out- Reflection- None Homework: None Warm-Up(IN) 3/5/10 On the handout… Write a 5 sentence paragraph that reflects upon this weeks CSAP Testing. -Which test was the most difficult for you? -Which test was the least difficult for you? -How do you think you did? -Do you think that TJ Teacher’s and Administrators did a good job this week? -What do you think TJ Teacher’s and Administrators could do better in regards to CSAP? Classwork: DVD Earth: The Biography- Rare Earth- 20 Facts (On the handout) In- 3/8/10, Warm-Up Through- Classwork No Warm-Up- Set up Notebook DVD:Wild South America 20 Facts (Must be in complete sentences) Out- Reflection 10pts -Skip Spaces 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Etc… TBD Homework: Oceans Vocabulary In- 3/9/10, Warm-Up Through- Classwork Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned from the DVD: Wild South America (Yesterday). -Refer to your notes (20 facts) Underline 5 key terms Ocean Currents Video Clip The Nature of Oceans PPT w/Skeleton Notes Start Homework Out- Reflection 10pts TBD Homework: DDRG The Causes of Ocean Circulation In- 3/11/10, Warm-Up Through- Classwork No warm-up, set-up notebook, & scoresheet Thermohaline Circulation -Terminology Notes Thermohaline Circulation -Demonstration w/WS Coriolis Effect Movement of Air 14-4 Pg 410 (Glencoe)w/section wrap-up -Video clip -Lab Investigation Out- Reflection 10pts TBD Homework: none Date Assignment Name Points Possible 2/5/103/11/10 Warm-Ups 110 2/22/10 DVD: The Universe Life and Death of a Star 20 20 Facts 2/23/10 Evolution of Stars 24-3 Section Wrap-up 20 2/25/10 The Evolution of Stars PPT -Cornell Notes 20 3/11/10 Total 170 Your Score In- 3/11/10, Warm-Up Through- Classwork No warm-up, set-up notebook, & scoresheet Thermohaline Circulation -Terminology Notes Thermohaline Circulation -Demonstration w/WS Coriolis Effect Movement of Air 14-4 Pg 410 (Glencoe)w/section wrap-up -Video clip -Lab Investigation Out- Reflection 10pts Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you have learned about oceans this week. Underline 5 key terms Refer to the word wall, Cornell notes, and skeleton notes for key vocabulary terms and concepts. Homework: none