Slaton's Science Lab

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May 16, 2011 - May 20, 2011

Monday May 16, 2011

EQ: What is earth science?

CW: Work on the end of the year project.  It will be due at the end of class on Thursday. Students will only have THursday to work on it, so if they are behind, COME IN DURING HOMEROOM THIS WEEK!

HW: FInal Exams are cumulative.  3rd and 5th period final next Tuesday  4th and 6th period final next Wednesday. Study the project checklist (students can bring that home now and bring it back to class each day), the project as of Friday of this week.

 

Tuesday May 17, 2011

EQ: Where are the constellations in the Winter Sky?

CW: Studetns participated in the inflatable skylab to learn about constellations.

HW:  FInal Exams are cumulative.  3rd and 5th period final next Tuesday  4th and 6th period final next Wednesday. Study the project checklist (students can bring that home now and bring it back to class each day), the project as of Friday of this week.

 

Wednesday May 18, 2011

EQ; What is Earth Science?

CW: 1. Students worked to finish their project.  5th period will finish tomorrow due to the awards ceremony.  Congratulations to all students getting awards, you earned them!.

HW: Study Guide DUE Monday.  Be sure to study the study guide AND the end of year brochures.  Information from both will be on the final exam.  ALSO, science books are DUE tomorrow.  If students needs their books, they may use the online textbook OR their portfoilo which has the notes from work ALL year.Download End Of Year Final Exam Study Guide  3rd and 5th Period Final Tuesday 5/24.  4th and 6th Period Final 5/25

 

Thursday May 19, 2011

EQ: What is Earth Science?

CW: 1. Finish brochure OR work on study guide 

HW: Study Guide DUE Monday.  Be sure to study the study guide AND the end of year brochures.  Information from both will be on the final exam.   If students need their books, they may use the online textbook OR their portfoilo which has the notes from work ALL year. 3rd and 5th Period Final Tuesday 5/24.  4th and 6th Period Final 5/25

 

Friday May 20, 2011

EQ: Where are the constellations in the winter sky?

CW: 1. Star Constellation Video Wrap Up  2. Constellation  Myths

HW: Study Guide DUE Monday.  Be sure to study the study guide AND the end of year brochures.  Information from both will be on the final exam.   If students need their books, they may use the online textbook OR their portfoilo which has the notes from work ALL year. 3rd and 5th Period Final Tuesday 5/24.  4th and 6th Period Final 5/25

 

 

May 9, 2011 - May 13, 2011

Monday 5/9/11

CW: 1. Power Up Energy iRespond assignment  2. Energy Source Assessment

HW: Astronomy Unit Test RETAKE Tomorrow morning at 8:15.  If you wish to retake the assignment and did not do the remediation today, you have until 8:15 tomorrow morning.  No remediation, no retake.

 

Tuesday 5/10/11

EQ: What is Earth Science?

CW: End of Year Earth Science CUlminating Project.  Students will complete geosphere part of project (Rocks, mineral, and layers of the Earth)

HW: Final Exam last two days of school

 

Wednesday 5/11/11

EQ: What is Earth Science?

CW: End of Year Earth Science Culminating Project.  Students will complete geosphere processes part of project (Soil Profile and Plate Boundaries)

HW: Final Exam last two days of school

 

Thursday 5/12/11

EQ: What is Earth Science?

CW: End of Year Earth Science Culminating Project.  Students will complete Hydrosphere part of project

HW: Final Exam last two days of school

 

Friday 5/13/11

EQ: What is Earth Science?

CW: End of Year Earth Science Culminating Project.  Students will complete natural resources part of project (Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources)

HW: Final Exam last two days of school

CHECK PINNACLE! IF YOU DO NOT LIKE YOUR SCIENCE GRADE DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!

All grades are in Pinnacle except 4th, 5th, and 6th period trading cards.  If you do not like your grade, YOU can change it.  The astronomy unit test given this Tuesday covered 7 standards.  The remediation assignment was given today AND IS DUE MONDAY.  The retake is on Tuesday.  The only thing you can do to change your grade is redo 1, 2, 3, or all parts of the astronomy test.  I will take the highest grade you get on each section.  School is not out and I am working hard to teach you the material.  I do not want to see your grades drop, so get busy remediating and retaking.  I hope to see you Tuesday morning at 8:15am.  If you cannot make it early, talk to me Monday and we will work something out. 

Download Astronomy Unit Test Remediation Assignment

May 2, 2011 - May 6, 2011

Monday 5/2/11

CW: 1. Review for the Astronomy Unit Test  Jeopardy using iRespond and going over the study guide.

HW: Study for Astronomy Unit Test TOMORROW

 

Tuesday 5/3/11

CW: 1. Astronomy Unit Test  2. Close Encounters (Comet WS) and Casting Shadows (Eclipse WS)

HW: No homework, get ready for energy unit.

 

Wednesday 5/4/11

EQ: how does energy impact us?

CW: 1. Define energy  2. COmplete energy consumption chart on energy impact ws  3. Discussion about energy sources

HW: No Homework

 

THursday 5/5/11

EQ: How does energy impact us?

CW: 1. Go outside and view the Lovinggood MS Solar Panel  2. Energy Sources Pros / Cons Activity

HW: Review Energy Impact WS for assessment next week

 

Friday 5/6/11

EQ: How does energy impact us?

CW: Power Up: Energy In the Environment Video  2. Video Quiz

HW: Review Energy Impact WS for assessment next week

April 25, 2011 - April 29, 2011

Tuesday 4/26/11

CW: 1. FInish moon phases worksheet describing what the moon looks like at each phase AND where the moon, earth, and sun are located at each phase. 

HW: Astronomy Unit Test Tuesday.  Please work on your study guide and study for this test.  Topics to study: heliocentric, geocentric, big bang, gravity, inertia, planets, asteroids, meteors, comets, moon phases, eclipses.

 

Wednesday 4/27/11

CW: 1. Lunar and Solar Eclipses Foldable  2. Grade moon phases / eclipses crossword puzzle activity from Friday.

HW: Astronomy Unit Test Tuesday.  Please work on your study guide and study for this test.  Topics to study: heliocentric, geocentric, big bang, gravity, inertia, planets, asteroids, meteors, comets, moon phases, eclipses.

 

Thursday 4/28/11

CW: 1. Moon Phases 16 question quiz.  2. FInish discussion on lunar and solar eclipses  3. Work on study guide for test.

HW: Astronomy Unit Test Tuesday.  Please work on your study guide and study for this test.  Topics to study: heliocentric, geocentric, big bang, gravity, inertia, planets, asteroids, meteors, comets, moon phases, eclipses.

 

Friday 4/29/11

CW: NO Classes due to the County Drug and Alcohol Awareness Program

HW: Astronomy Unit Test Tuesday.  Please work on your study guide (given Tuesday of this week) and STUDY.  Have a good week. 

April 18, 2011 - April 22, 2011

NOTE TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS.

Due to an unforeseen family emergency and CRCT week, I have fallen behind in grading.  Administration is aware of this and I will have all grading completed and in Pinnacle by Monday of next week.  Thank you for working with me on this matter.  If you have any questions, please let me know.

Also, we are scheduled to take the field trip to Tellus Museum next Monday.  I am still in need of chaperones.  If you are able to accompany us on this trip, please email me ASAP.  Thank you.

 

Monday 4/18/11

EQ: How do we compare and contrast asteroids, comets, and meteors?

CW: 1. Finish Meteors, Asteroids, and COmets Graphic Organizer using activeboard (3rd period is a little behind and we will get caught up) 

HW: Quiz over asteroids, meteors, and comets THursday or Friday of this week.  Study using the textbook OR the graphic organizer OR the venn diagram

April 11, 2011 - April 15, 2011

Monday 4/11/11

CW: 1. Students worked in pairs and drew representation of key Earth Science Topics studied this year.  2. Students completed a gallery walk to see other posters.

HW: CRCT Reading Test Tomorrow.  Bring 2 #2 pencils, a pencil sharpener, and get a good night sleep.

Tuesday 4/12/11

EQ: How do we compare and contrast asteroids, comets, and meteors?

CW: 1. Students will take on the role of an asteroid, comet, or meteor.  THey complete a part of a visual organizer and then share with their partners.

HW: CRCT Language Arts Test Tomorrow.  Bring 2 #2 pencils, a pencil sharpener, and get a good night sleep.

 

Wednesday 4/13/11

EQ: How do we compare and contrast asteroids, comets, and meteors?

CW: 1. COmplete Venn Diagram on Asteroids, COmets, and Meteors  2. ActiveBoard about Asteroids, COmets, and Meteors. 

HW: CRCT Math Test Tomorrow.  Bring 2 #2 pencils, a pencil sharpener, and get a good night sleep.

 

THursday 4/14/11

EQ: What are the phases of the moon and what causes them?

CW: 1. Moon phases demonstration and moon phases card game

HW: CRCT Science Test Tomorrow.  Bring 2 #2 pencils, a pencil sharpener, and get a good night sleep.

 

Friday 4/15/11

EQ: How do we demonstrate the distances of the planets from the sun using a mathematical model?

CW: 1. Outdoor solar system modeling activity  2. Exit ticket

HW: CRCT Social Studies Test Monday.  Bring 2 #2 pencils, a pencil sharpener, and get a good night sleep.

March 28, 2011 - April 1, 2011

TRADING CARDS WEBSITES!!!!

http://www.aerospaceguide.net/spaceexploration/index.html

http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/resources/explorations/trading/game.htm  planets

 

 http://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar_system.htm planets

http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/multimedia/downloads/SSE_trading_card.pdf

http://www.kidscosmos.org/kid-stuff/asteroid-facts.html

http://www.kidskonnect.com/subject-index/15-science/68-comets-asteroids-a-meteors.html

Monday 3/28/11

EQ: Where are we located in the universe?

CW: 1. Review for the CRCT ROck CYCle Jeopardy  2.  Universe Quiz

HW: 1. Field Trip Forms DUE this Friday  2. Planet Quiz THIS FRIDAY  3. Students need 10, 3x5 index cards in a plastic baggy for class this week.  If they do not have index cards, they can cut cards out of paper but index cards are preferred.

 

Tuesday 3/29/11

If you are struggling, come see me during homeroom so I can help you!

EQ: How are the planets similar and different in regards to size, distance from the Sun, ability to support life, and surface / atmospheric conditions?

CW: 1. Review for the CRCT Water Cycle ActiveBoard Diagram  2. Introduce Planet Trading Cards.  Students will have the opportunity to work on computers and use non-fiction reference books to complete 9 trading cards.

HW: 1. Field Trip Forms DUE this Friday  2. Planet Quiz THIS FRIDAY  3. Trading Cards due this Friday. A goal would be to complete a total of 3 for today.  If you did 3 in class, you are on track.

STUDY TIP: Review the information for the planets you researched today.  The goal would be to have completed 3 planets.  Come up with a silly way to remember the apporximate distance from the SUn AND the size. 

 

Wednesday 3/30/11

If you are struggling, come see me during homeroom so I can help you!

EQ: How are the planets similar and different in regards to size, distance from the Sun, ability to support life, and surface / atmospheric conditions?

CW: 1. Review for the CRCT Plate Tectonics Pyramid Game  2. Work on Planet Trading Cards.  Students will have the opportunity to work on computers and use non-fiction reference books to complete 9 trading cards.

HW: 1. Field Trip Forms DUE this Friday  2. Planet Quiz THIS FRIDAY  3. Trading Cards due this Friday. A goal would be to have 6 completed, 3 from yesterday and 3 from today.  If you have not done 6, work on these tonight.

STUDY TIP: Quiz yourself on the data on your trading cards.  Give the data on the back of the card, and then check if you were correct.  Then give the data from the front of the card and check if you were right.  You should have 6 planets completed by now.

 

Thursday 3/31/11

If you are struggling, come see me during homeroom so I can help you!

EQ: How are the planets similar and different in regards to size, distance from the Sun, ability to support life, and surface / atmospheric conditions?

CW: 1. Review for the CRCT Ocean Floor Diagram ActiveBoard AND "Who Has, I Have" 2. Work on Planet Trading Cards.  Students will have the opportunity to work on computers and use non-fiction reference books to complete 9 trading cards.

HW: 1. Field Trip Forms DUE tomorrow 2. Planet Assessment tomorrow 3. Trading Cards due tomorrow. You should have all 9 done by class tomorrow.

STUDY TIPS: You should have ALL cards complete.  Quiz yourself as you did yesterday OR  Draw the planets and put the facts in the planet OR  Make 4 venn diagrams comparing and contrasting 2 of the planets until you have done each planet. 

 

Friday 4/1/11

MORNING TUTORING SESSIONS at 8:20 on Friday Mornings.  See pass in your agenda OR print this as your pass.

EQ: How are the planets similar and different in regards to size, distance from the Sun, ability to support life, and surface / atmospheric conditions?

CW: 1. Review for the CRCT Weathering and Erosion Hollywood Squares 2. Planet Trading Cards turned in.  Assessment over the planets.

HW: Have a fun and safe Spring Break.  If you go to the beach, review sea breezes, land breezes, waves, tides, currents, ocean floor topography, and how sand is made. 

March 21, 2011 - March 25, 2011

Monday 3/21/11 World Down Syndrome Day!

EQ: What root words match the teories of Copernicus, Ptolemy, Kepler, and Brahe?  Explain the theories.

Classwork: 1. Pre Assignment: What do you think heliocentric and geocentric mean?  2. Read p. 555-556 and complete compare and contrast graphic orgaznizer for heliocentric and geocentric models of the solar system  3. Exit Ticket: Answer the EQ

HomeworK: Field Trip Form To Tellus Museum DUE APril 1st  2. Study for quiz over heliocentric and geocentric models THIS Friday

 

Tuesday 3/22/11

EQ: How do scientists think the universe formed?

CW: 1. Review heliocentric and geocentric  2. Read Chapter 19 section 4 and complete Critical THinking activity about Big Bang Theory 

HW: 1. Field Trip Forms to Tellus DUE April 1  2. Study for quiz over heliocentric, geocentric, and big bang on Friday

 

Wednesday 3/23/11

EQ: Without using the words "big Bang" describe how scientists think the universe formed.

CW: 1. BrainPop Video Big Bang  2. BrainPop Video Quiz  3. Where Are We In the Universe Concept Map  4. Big Bang EQ Exit Ticket

HW: 1. Field Trip Forms to Tellus DUE April 1  2. Study for quiz over heliocentric, geocentric, and big bang on MONDAY  Pages 596 - 597, 600-602, 614.

 

Thursday 3/24/11

EQ: Where are we in the universe?

CW: 1. Finish universe concept map  2. Universe PowerPoint Review  3. Mapquest Assignment

HW:  1. Field Trip Forms to Tellus DUE April 1  2. Study for quiz over heliocentric, geocentric, and big bang, and parts of the universe on MONDAY  Pages 596 - 597, 600-602, 614.

 

Friday 3/25/11

EQ: Where are we in the universe?

CW: 1. Finish Mapquest Activity  2. Anticipation GUide on How Objects stay orbiting in the universe  3. A Spin Around Our SOlar System Video  4. CLoze Activity based on the video and anticipation guide.

HW: 1. Field Trip Forms to Tellus DUE April 1  2. Study for quiz over heliocentric, geocentric, and big bang, parts of the universe, AND gravity and inertia on MONDAY  Pages 596 - 597, 600-602, 614.

 

March 14, 2011 - March 18, 2011

HELP SESSIONS. Thank you to all the kids who have been coming in during their homeroom time to get one on one help.  I really think we are mastering more of the content and I LOVE THAT.  REMINDER: I am available ANY morning during homeroom if you have a question of need help.  I also offer tutoring at 8:20 EVERY Friday morning.

Monday 3/14/11

EQ: Whar factors influence our weather?

CW: 1. THunderstorm Recipe OR CRCT Practice #1-11 page 512-513  2. Hurrican Recipe OR Hirricane Formation WS  3. Concept Map covering particular topic for weather.

HW: 1. Study Guide DUE Tomorrow  2. Weather Unit Test Wednesday

Due Today: Nothing

Study TIp: Have a friend or family member quiz you using the study guide.

 

Tuesday 3/15/11

EQ: What factors influence our weather?

CW: 1. Finish THunderstorm and Hurrican Work from class yesterday  2. FInish Concept Map from class yesterday  3. GO over the answers to the study guide.

HW: 1. Weather Unit Test TOMORROW

Due Today: Study Guide

Study TIp: Have a friend or family member quiz you using the study guide.  Circle answers incorrect.  Use the textbook and/or work from class to review these topics you missed.

 

Wednesday 3/16/11

EQ: What factors influence our weather?

CW: 1. Weather Unit Test  2. 3rd Nine Week Benchmark Review.  Students work in groups to write 10 questions over the standards for the 3rd nine weeks.  Students will be given a copy of the standards.

HW: No homework

Due Today: Unit Test

 

Thursday 3/17/11

EQ: What connections are there for water and weather, the two main units covered this nine weeks?

CW: 1. Students finish writing their ten question tests for the 3rd nine week standards.  2. 3rd nine week benchmark exam. 

HW: No Homework

Due Today: Benchmark Test

 

Friday 3/18/11  8:20 am Morning Tutoring Session

EQ; What factors influence the weather?

CW: Weather video and video summary report to connect all aspects of weather.

HW: No homework. Get ready for the next unit; moon phases and eclipses.

Due Today: Summary after you have watched the video