F 11/20
This week we reviewed and learned about Erosion... specifically, water erosion, glaciers, wind and wave erosion.
The test needed to be moved to next TUES... I don't want to leave the material until after the break... so please be prepared.
Chapter3summaryasWORDdoc.doc ~ Notes for the Chapter... and a practice quiz with answers...
Our classroom textbook webpage ~ Study Chapter on Erosion and Deposition
F 11/13
This week we worked on Weathering and Erostion... specifically, Mass Movement (landslides, mudslides, slump, and creep...)
Hmwk:
No homework this weekend...
THERE WILL BE A MAJOR TEST NEXT FRIDAY... Weathering and Erosion...
1st of the 2nd marking period... (NOTE... MOVED)
F 11/6
Getting a bit behind... sorry
Took our test on Wednesday... and then students worked on a class assignment to introduce Weathering and Soil on Thursday...
In class today:
Discussion of weathering and soil formation... 2 Brain pop videos and discussion of 2-1 summary sheet with power point notes.
Hmwk:
Complete 3 page packet on weathering and soil.
M 11/2
In class:
Review and discussion of Take Home Quiz...
Hmwk:
Study for TEST on WEDNESDAY...
Here are some study notes...ECSC1NotesSummary.doc ~ Summary of all the topic we have discussed from the textbook so far.
TopographicMapsGOREnotesrev2010.doc ~ Topographic Mapping Notes ... handed out in class...
Use this if you have lost yours...
When you have finished studying ~ TRY THIS PRACTICE TEST! C.1TEST.pdf
When done... here are the answers... Chapter1TestAnswers.doc
T 10/27
In class:
Topographic Map work ... together...
Hmwk:
Review packet... due Thrusday...
Study the Topo links to continue to understand how to read them.
M 10/26
In class:
Introduced a worksheet with Latitudes / Longitudes and Time Zone questions on it...
Discussion of the other concepts that need to be understood for Topography work in class this week.
Hmwk:
Finish wkst started in class
Do Standardized Test Practice Worksheet...
pages 58 and 59 ONLY... Do ALL READING... ALL Interpreting Graphics and TWO Math questions...
Th 10/22
Hmwk:
Read Topographic Maps Packet
Underline Key concepts and Circle unknown words.
T 10/20
In class:
Attendance Activity given on 1-1 and 1-2 material ... mostly Vocabulary...
Students have a copy of questions to study for QUIZ on Wednesday... same material... will "count" more because they know about it...
Hmwk:
PROGRESS REPORTS were given to all students today... please sign and return...
Study for Quiz ~ Topography material to date...
M 10/19
In class:
Textbook preview...
Read and Do 1-3 Bolds, Figs, SR on Computers and Maps...
Hand in at end of class.
(I'm looking to see if students can follow my instruction of last week regarding "Completing Textbook Assignments")
hmwk:
none
NEXT WEEK ~ We are going to be doing Topographic Maps... please explore the following websites to preview the concepts...
http://raider.muc.edu/~mcnaugma/Topographic%20Maps/topomapindexpage.htm#Menu ~ Overview... detailed... of topographic maps... we will be doing the following topics:
What are topographic maps?
What are contour lines?
Determining Contour Intervals
Reading Elevations
Latitude and Longitude
Streams and Stream Valleys
Extra Fun...
Interactive Tutorial
Create a profle with an interactive lesson...
F 10/16
In class:
Activity... "Borderline Case" ~ Outline state boundaries by geographic features... latitude, longitude, rivers and "uncertain" ~ create a "key" in the lower "Atlantic Ocean"; label each state with "2 digit postal code abbreviation"; Answer the "Analyze and Conclude" questions on the back of the completed map.
Hmwk:
See above...
Th 10/15
In class:
Class Activity... Reading a Map... pg 146 in text... Latitude and Longitude of USA ~ wkst... ID World Geography wkst... and Reading a Data Table worksheet...
Hmwk:
Finish wkst packet... be prepared to hand in.
W 10/14
In class:
Introduction to Mapping ~ Coordiante Systems ~ Latitude and Longitude
http://www.nationalatlas.gov/natlas/Natlasstart.asp ~ excellent site to develop your own maps...
use to find the latitude and longitude of the cities on homework.
Hmwk:
Worksheet... Latitude and Longitude... Determine the Lat/Long of the cities on the map of worksheet... for example:
Denver = 39 deg N, 105 deg W
Miami = 26.5 deg N, 80 deg W
New Orleans = 30 deg N, 90 deg W
Lines are drawn in increments of 10 degrees...
T 10/13
In class:
Finished discussion of "Model of Textbook work..."
Here is a copy of the document in case you were absent or missed some copying...
1_1BFigsSRmodelforclass.doc
Hmwk:
None
M 10/12 ~ No School ~ Columbus Day...
Th 10/8
In class:
Review of Line Graphs
http://www.thesciencedesk.com/linegraphtutorial2.htm ~ Line Graph Tutorial... step by step...
Discussion of Landforms (mountains, plateaus, and plains)
Hmwk:
DID YOU GET YOUR TEST SIGNED? If you had a signature line at the bottom of the page... you needed to have your test signed by a parent/guardian...
period 5, 8, 9 ~ Read the "spheres" worksheet... underline key concepts and circle unknown words...
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/ESS/ESSspheres.html ~ Worksheet on line...
http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/visualizations/es0102/es0102page01.cfm Visual model of the "spheres"...
W 10/7
In class:
AA ~ Data Tables... (used http://cstl.syr.edu/fipse/tabbar/Buildtbl/buildtbl.htm ~ Constructing Data Tables... step by step...Monday's Link) to see if students could construct a table on a piece of paper...
Review of Homework ~ Bar Graphs
Introduction of Landscape Features... Mountains, Plains, Plateaus
Hmwk:
Complete Graphing Assessment... pg 4 ... Line Graph...
http://cstl.syr.edu/fipse/GraphA/Unit2/Unit2.html ~ Line Graph Tutorial
T 10/6
In class:
Discussion of Homework ~ Data Tables and Circle Graphs
Introduction to Landforms... textbook Chapter 1-1... (see Monday links)
Hmwk:
Do BAR GRAPH on graphing assessment.
http://cstl.syr.edu/fipse/tabbar/BuildBar/BUILDBAR.HTM ~ Bar Graph Tutorial
M 10/5
In Class:
Finish Test...
Begin work on TEXTBOOK... LANDFORMS
http://www.edu.pe.ca/southernkings/landforms.htm ~ this is a nice link that describes different types of landforms...
Hmwk:
Read EARTHWEEK worksheet... circle unknown words and underline important concepts...
Graphing Reveiw worksheet... do pages DO page 2 ~ (pg 84 on the bottom)
http://www.prairiehighschool.org/science/rbash/Constructing%20Data%20Tables.htm ~ Constructing Data Tables ~ summary
http://cstl.syr.edu/fipse/tabbar/Buildtbl/buildtbl.htm ~ Constructing Data Tables... step by step...
http://cstl.syr.edu/fipse/TabBar/BldCirc/BUILDCIR.HTM ~ Creating Circle Graphs ...
F 10/3
In Class:
TEST ~ Metrics and Density
Hmwk:
NONE
Th 10/1
In class:
Density discussion and practice problems...
Q/A regarding TEST tomorrow...
Hmwk:
No written due but, ~ STUDY FOR TEST tomorrow...
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=GEM1304 Rectangular Solid lesson.
W 9/30
In class:
Continued discussion of density...
Hmwk:
None ~ STUDY FOR TEST ON FRIDAY.... MATERIAL TO DATE...
T 9/29
In class:
Periods 1 and 5 were interupted by Fire Drills...
We discussed the concept of DENSITY of a solid... specifically how to measure an IRREGULARLY SHAPED solid with an overflow can, a graduated cylinder and a triple beam balance.
We also went over the "Density Drill" worksheet if they recieved it last week.
Hmwk:
If students are done with their mineral measurements (irregular solids) they are to calculate the densities of each sample...
If not finished with measures (period 5) ~ Make sure that the density drill wkst is done.
M 9/28 ~ No School ~
F 9/25
In class:
Activity ~ determine the mass and volume of several mineral samples. This is to be done in preparation for our study of DENSITY next week.
Homework:
Some classes were given a Density Drill worksheet... complete it if you have it.
Th 9/24
OPEN HOUSE:
Here is the documents that were available:
OpenHouse2009.doc
ExpectationSheet2009.doc
Homework:
NONE...
W 9/23
In Class:
Today we had several fire drills during classes... so... unproductive "science" day...
We also worked on our PBIS banner... check it out during OPEN HOUSE!
Where we are headed... we are currently working on metric measurement and moving towards investigating DENSITY which is a major topic in our curriculum... Any outside work you can do on those topics whould be helpful...
Homework:
- NONE ~ Enjoy you time off now... (this week) back to regular schedule next Tues... (20 min/day)
T 9/22
In Class:
Checked homework... Quizzes to be signed will be checked on W... (see M. hmwk)
AA ~ Conversions
Discussed ~ measuring volumen... volume of a regular solid... V = l * w * h
Measured the volume of the science table tops....
Homework:
NONE...
M 9/21
In class:
Handed back Measurement 1 quiz...
Discussed Conversions of metric units...
(per. 1 started the measuring volume activity)
Homework:
Get QUIZ SIGNED...
conversion sheet practice (periods 5, 8, 9)
Do Selected problems... depending on how many missed on quiz... Do #2,4,6,12,14,16 ~ you may do more if you wish...
F 9/18
In class:
Quiz ~ Measurement to date
Video ~ Medal of Honor Ceremony... discussion (related to Washington D.C. trip and Arlington National Cemetary) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26315908/vp/32905729#32905729
Homework: NONE ~ Have a nice weekend.
Th 9/17
In class:
Page 4 of the assessment reviewed 9_11MeasurementAssessmentp4.pdf
Reviewed conversions of metric units... see MetricConversionspg1.pdf and MetricConversionspg2.pdf
yes, I know that they are a bit light.... but, you should be able to see the basic method of completing them
Discussed Vocabulary from "How Scientist's Think..."
Hmwk:
STUDY for Metric Quiz on Friday... use preassessment quiz as a guide... all of those topics will be on the quiz...
T 9/15/2009
In class:
Today we review the homework 9_14EquivalentLengthswkst.pdf and 9_15graduatedcylinderpractice.pdf
We also reviewed pg 2 and 3 of the Measurement Assessment... 9_11MeasurementAssessmentp2.pdf 9_11MeasurementAssessmentp3.pdf
Hmwk:
Re-read "How Scientists Think"
Complete Graduated Cylinder worksheet 9_15graduatedcylinderpractice.pdf
NOTE: QUIZ Friday on material to date...
M 9/14/2009
In class:
Today we reviewed p 1 and 2 of the measurement assessment.
Measuring Length... Make sure you USE DECIMALS only NO FRACTIONS... AND UNITS must be included in all answers.
Measuring Volume w/ Graduated Cylinder... Check the Scale... what do you have to count by to get from one marked number to the next... Measure from the BOTTOM of the meniscus...
Using formulas in Science... what steps are required: Write the formula, Substitute in known values, DO THE MATH (use a calculator to check work), Writed ANSWER WITH UNITS... BOX IT!
Hmwk:
Equivalent Length Worksheet... Length side... ALL, Graduate Cylinder side... ODDS
F 9/11/2009
Eight years since the tragedy of 9 11 2001! Please think on the friends and families of the victims today!
In class:
Hand in Homework Survey (quick check grade)
Complete Skills Test B: Measurement ~ Pre-assessment (graded for diagnostic use)
Begin homework...
Homework:
Read and Underline / Highlight the "How Scientists Think..." handout...
Circle any UNKNOWN words... Choose 3 and look up the definition and write them in you notes packet... we will review on Monday...
REMINDER: Parent Suvey sheets are due on MONDAY... thanks!
Have a great weekend...
Links:
Dictionary
TH 9/10/2009
In class:
Do Now... Earthweek worksheet w/ discussion (not graded) emphasis on VOCABULARY building and Current Events.
Collected: Expectation Sheet (graded) and "...do well in science" worksheet (graded)
Discussion of Expectation Sheet... especially added the cell phone policy (school rule)...I will take any phone from a student that rings or vibrates or is being used in class... they should be OFF and put away during instructional time... (phone will be given to Mr. Hackett for return to student...)
Homework ~ Hmwk:
Homework survey was distributed for completion... some student did not receive... we will go over it on MONDAY...
Tomorrow:
Measurement PRE assessment for diagnostic use...
Introduction to the "Nature of Science"
W 9/9/2009
In class:
Welcome
Student Data Sheet Completed...
General Expectations handed out...please get signed!
Exposure to Earthweek.com http://www.earthweek.com/
Discussion of expectation of homework assignment...
Homework:
Compete worksheet "How to Do Well in Science Class"
WITH PARENTS ~ read and sign expectation sheets
Give parents the "Parent / Guardian Survey" ~ not due until Monday...
WebLinks: If you'd like to review the nature of science... we'll be discussing through next week.
Introduction to the Scientific Method ~ U of Rochester
VisionLearning ~ The Scientific Method