Slaton's Science Lab

LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL

We made it to the last week of school.  Thank you to each of you for what you have taught me this year.  I am a better person for the experiences I have in my classroom.  Thank you and good luck to each of you next year and always. Mrs. Slaton

I am taking up science books today, Monday. You can use the online textbook if you need help from the book.  See any menu plan on the back for the website, password, and username.

Monday 5/18/09

Classwork: 1. Science Survivor Immunity Challenge - Weather Forecast

Homework: Study for final.  See post from last week for the schedule and study guides

Tuesday 5/19/09

Classwork:1. Science Survivor results from immunity challenge.  2. Tribal Council Vote - Who will lose their points?  3. Reward Challenge - Teacher Trivia

Homework: Study final.  See post from last week for schedule and study guides.

Wednesday 5/20/09

Classwork: 1. Science Survivor Immunity Challenge - SpongeBob Trivia

Homework: Study for final.  See post from last week for scheulde and study guides.

Thursday 5/21/09 (1st, 3rd) Friday 5/22/09 (2nd, 6th, 7th)

Classwork: 1. Nine Week Final  2. Science Survivor Reward Challenge - Inspector Gadget  Immunity Challenge 0 Metric Olympics

Homework: Have a fun and safe summer.

Test and Quizzes

QUIZ TOMORROW

You will have a quiz over moon phases and eclipses tomorrow.  you should know the eight phases of the moon (new, waxing crescent, 1st quarter, waxing gibbous, full, wanning gibbous, 3rd quarter, wanning crescent) and where the earth, moon, and sun are during each phase.

You should also know the 2 eclipses (lunar and solar) and the sun, earth, and moon position during each. You should also know which moon occurs during each eclipse.

FINAL EXAM

Thursday 1st, and 3rd Period

Friday 2nd, 6th, and 7th Period

I am attaching the study guides from the first 3 nine weeks.  Students should have these from earlier in the year, but if they do not here they are.  We are also doing a trivia activity in class to review.  I will collect books on Monday or Tuesday, so students need to use the online book or their notebooks.

Download 2008 2nd nine Weeks Benchmark Study Guide this includes 1st and 2nd nine weeks

Download 2008 3rd nine Weeks Benchmark Study Guide

May 11, 2009 - May 15, 2009

Monday 5/11/09

Classwork: 1. Moon Phases Jigsaw Activity (periods 1, 3, 7) Birthday Moon Activity (periods 2 and 6)

Homework: 1. Eclipses and Moon phases quiz at the end of this week

Tuesday 5/12/09

Classwork: 1. Moon phases Jigsaw Activity (period 1, 3, 7)  Moon Phases Inquiry Activity (periods 2 and 6)

Homework: 1. Eclipses and Moon Phases quiz at the end of the week

Wednesday 5/13/09

Classwork: 1. Moon Phases Jigsaw Activity (periods 1 3 7) Moon phases demonstration (periods 2 and 6)

Homework: 1. Quiz tomorrow or Friday

Thursday 5/14/09

Classwork: 1. review moon phases. (activboard)  2. BrainPop Eclipses  3. Review for quiz

Homework: Quiz over moon phases and eclipses tomorrow

Friday 5/15/09

Classwork: 1. Quiz for moon phases and eclipses  2. Being Survivor Activity

Homework: 1. Study for Final Exam see Post from 5/14/09 for information and study guides

Birthday Moon

Here is the website for the birthday moon activity.

http://tycho.usno.navy.mil/vphase.html

Download 2009 Birthday Moon All

Lunar Moon Challenge

http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/interactives/moon/moon_challenge/moon_challenge.html

 

May 4, 2009 - May 8, 2009

Monday 5/4/09

Classwork: Finish writing scripts for Lost Space Probe Mission

Homework: 1. Finish script if you did not finish in class  2. Study guide for Astronomy Test DUE Wednesday  3. Astronomy Test Thursday 5/7/09

Tuesday 5/5/09

Classwork: 1. present lost space probe mission to class  2. Galaxy Worksheet

homework: 1. Study guide for astronomy test DUE tomorrow  2. Astronomy Test Thursday 5/7/09

Wednesday 5/6/09

Classwork: 1. 1. Finish discussion about galaxies, inertia, and gravity  2. Review for the test

Homework: Study for test tomorrow

Thursday 5/7/09

Classwork: Astronomy test

Homework: No homework

Friday 5/8/09

Classwork: Camp 1/2 Blood Field Games

Homework: No Homework

April 27, 2009 - May 1, 2009

Monday 4/27/09 (only 3rd, 6th, and 7th periods)

Classwork:  1. Notebook Check  2. Review Seasons  3. Season EQ

Homework: 1. No Homework

Tuesday 4/28/09

Classwork: 1. Finish Season EQ  2. Solar System Rescue Activity

Homework: 1. Planet Homework DUE Friday.  See menu plan.  Framed Paragrph OR Venn Diagram.  Check Solar System Notebook page on the right side of the blog for information.

Wednesday 4/29/09

Classwork: 1. Solar System Rescue Activity

Homework: 1. Planet Homework DUE Friday.  See menu plan.  Framed paragraph OR Venn Diagram

Thursday 4/30/09

Classwork: 1. Finish Solar System Rescue Activit  2. Make your own lost mission transcript

Homework: 1. Planet Homework DUE Friday.  See menu plan.  Framed paragraph Or Venn Diagram

Friday 5/1/09

Classwork: 1. Share Lost Mission transcript with the class.

Homework: Astronomy Test Thursday 5/7/09.  Study guide DUE Wednesday 5/6/09.

April 20, 2009 - April 24, 2009

CRCT Testing

Tuesday - Reading

Wednesday - Language Arts

Thursday - Math

Friday - Science

Monday - Social Studies

 

Monday 4/20/09

Classwork: 1. CRCT Review Stations

Homework: 1. Revew for CRCT using skills tutor, virtual labs, and portfolio.  See back of menu plan for this information.  2. Notebook Check on Friday 4/24/09 (Weather Notebook + Astronomy Stuff)

Tuesday - Thursday 4/21/09 - 4/23/09

Classwork: 1. CRCT Review Stations

Homework: 1. Revew for CRCT using skills tutor, virtual labs, and portfolio.  See back of menu plan for this information.  2. Notebook Check on Friday 4/24/09 (Weather Notebook + Astronomy Stuff)

Friday 4/24/09

Classwork: 1. Notebook Check 2. Seasons Review  3. Answer Seasons EQ

Homework: No homework, have a restful weekend.

April 13, 2009 - April 17, 2009

Monday 4/13/09

Classwork: 1. Hurricane and Tornado Video.  2.    4 3 2 1 Activity

Homework: 1. Hurricane and Tornado Recipe DUE Wednesday 4/15/09

Tuesday 4/14/09

Classwork: 1. Finish talking about how hurricanes and tornadoes form  2. Planets Foldable

Homework: 1. Hurricane and Tornado Recipe DUE Wednesday 4/15/09

Wednesday 4/15/09

Classwork: 1. Finish Planets Foldable  2. Discuss the planets

Homework: 1. TBA

Thursday 4/16/09

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Friday 4/17/09

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March 30, 2009 - April 3, 2009

Monday 3/30/09

Classwork: 1. Air, Seasons, Atmosphere Quiz  2. Wind Edit Activity

HOmework: 1. TEST FRIDAY Seasons, Air, Atmopshere, Wind, Air Masses, Fronts  2. Weather HW DUE Friday  See menu plan for details

Quizzes we have taken to help you study for test Download 2009 Air, Seasons, Atmosphere Quiz  Download Beyond Question Season QUiz

Tuesday 3/31/09

Classwork: 1. Finish Wind Edit Activity  2. Air Masses and Fronts WS Chapter 16 section 2

Homework: 1. TEST FRIDAY Seasons, Air, Atmopshere, Wind, Air Masses, Fronts  2. Weather HW DUE Friday  See menu plan for details

Wednesday 4/1/09

Classwork: 1. Go over Wind, Air Masses, and Fronts

Homework:1. TEST FRIDAY Seasons, Air, Atmopshere, Wind, Air Masses, Fronts  2. Weather HW DUE Friday  See menu plan for details  3. Study Guide for test

Thursday 4/2/09

Classwork: 1. Review for the test

Homework:1. TEST TOMORROW Seasons, Air, Atmopshere, Wind, Air Masses, Fronts  2. Weather HW DUE tomorrow  See menu plan for details.  3/ Study your study guide

Friday 4/3/09

Classwork: 1. Test Air, Seasons, Atmosphere, Wind, Air Masses, and Fronts

Homework: HAPPY SPRING BREAK.  Be SAFE and HAVE FUN

March 23, 2009 - March 27, 2009

Monday 3/23/09

Classwork: 1. Review Air Stations Lab  Download Properties of Air   2. Read page 450 - 453  3. Begin Earth's Amazing Atmosphere WS

Homework: 1. Atmosphere HW DUE monday 3/30  see menu plan for details.  2. Quiz over seasons, air, and atmosphere sometime this week?

Tuesday 3/24/09

Classwork: 1. Finish Earth's Amazing Atmosphere WS  2. Begin Heating Earth's Surface Lab

Homework: 1. Atmosphere HW DUE monday 3/30  see menu plan for details.  2. Quiz over seasons, air, and atmosphere sometime this week?

Wednesday 3/25/09

Classwork: 1. Heating Earth's Surface Lab

Homework:1. Atmosphere HW DUE monday 3/30  see menu plan for details.  2. Quiz over seasons, air, and atmosphere sometime this week?

Thursday 3/26/09

Classwork: 1. Heating Earth's Surface Lab

Homework:1. Atmosphere HW DUE monday 3/30  see menu plan for details.  2. Quiz over seasons, air, and atmosphere sometime this week?

Friday 3/27/09

Classwork: 1. Wind Notes / Activity 

Homework:1. Atmosphere HW DUE monday 3/30  see menu plan for details.