Warm-Up(IN) 1/4/12Warm 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- 1/05/12, Warm-Up 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?
Out- Reflection 10pts.TBA
Through- Classwork Timeline of the Universe PowerPoint with notes
Start on DDRG P. E6-E11 The History and Scale of the Universe
Homework:Finish DDRG P. E6-E11
In- 1/05/12, Warm-Up
Out- Reflection 10pts.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.Underline 4 key terms
Through- Classwork Timeline of the Universe PowerPoint with notes
Start on DDRG P. E6-E11 The History and Scale of the Universe
Homework:Finish DDRG P. E6-E11
In- 1/06/12, Warm-Up Write a five sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned about the solar system from last nights homework Our Solar System Reading Handout- Cornell Notes
Out- Reflection None
Through- Classwork National Geographic Video Clip-Solar System 101The Cosmic Distance Scale(NASA Website)Powers of Ten WS
Homework:Finish Powers of Ten WSGeowords VocabularyPg E6-E11 All
In- 1/09/12, Warm-UpWrite a five-sentence paragraph. Use each of the following words in your paragraph. -astronomical unit-planets-solar system-stars-galaxy-light year-nebula-cosmologist
Underline each key term
Out- ReflectionNone
Through- Classwork Dimensions of the Solar System- Activity
Homework:Rounding Decimals & Scientific Notation WSNotebooks due block day
In- 1/10/12, Warm-UpRound the following numbers to the tenths place.1. 0.4567892. 2.63243. 79.07214. 145.5675. 0.0563
Out- Reflection (10 pts)In a five sentence paragraph, write about the activity you have completed in Earth Science over the last two days. What was something you learned? Was there anything you were surprised about?
Through- Classwork Planet size comparison pictures
Update Scoresheet
Finish Dimensions of the Solar System Activity
Homework:
Notebooks due block day
Date Assignment Name Points Possible
Your Score
1/05/12-1/12/12
Warm-Ups 50
1/5/12 Notebook set up 15
1/6/12 Geowords pg. E8-E11 20
1/12/12 Total 85
Scoresheet
In- 1/12/11 Warm-UpIn five 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.
Out- Reflection (10 pts)Write a five sentence paragraph about what you have learned during the astronomy unit up to this point. Underline 5 vocabulary words.
Through- Classwork Talk about solar system project
Finish Dimensions of the Solar System
Outer Space Travel Worksheet
Cornell Notes Solar System Reading
Homework:Finish Cornell Notes Solar System Reading for Tuesday
In- 1/17/12, Warm-UpImagine that you are an astronaut. You have the ability to go anywhere in the universe. In at least five sentences, write about where you would go and why. What would you see along the way? Describe your experience.
Out- ReflectionNone
Through- Classwork Research for solar system project
If you need any supplies, please let me know today so that I can have them for you on Thursday.
Homework:None
In- 1/19/12, Warm-UpIn a five sentence paragraph, write about what you found out about your planet on Tuesday or what you still need to find out for the project. Did you find out anything interesting?
Out- Reflection (10 points)You will be presenting your solar system projects tomorrow. Think about how you are going to present all the information accurately. What are you going to use for a visual aid? How are you going to make sure that the presentation is at least 5 minutes?
Through- Classwork Continue research on solar system project
Start making brochure and picture or model for project
Homework:None
In- 1/20/12 Warm-UpNo warm up- start presentations
Out- Reflection (10 pts)In complete sentences, write about what you learned today. What planet was the most interesting to you? Why?
Through- Classwork Solar System Presentations
Homework:None
In- 1/23/12, Warm-UpWrite a five-sentence paragraph. Describe and explain everything you know about the Earth's Moon and how the sun, Earth, and moon are related.
Out- Reflection (10 pts)Write a five-sentence paragraph. Use as many of the following words and phrases in your paragraph as possible. -Moon phase-New moon-waxing-first quarter-full moon-waning-third quarter-solar eclipse-lunar eclipse-maria-craterUnderline each key term
Through- Classwork The Sun-Earth-Moon System-Oral Reading w/Section Wrap-up questions
Homework: DDRG The Earth Moon System
In- 1/24/12, Warm-UpIn a five sentence paragraph, write about what causes the phases of the moon and what causes an eclipse to occur.
Out- ReflectionNone
Through- Classwork Video Clip Moon 101Earth’s Moon PowerPoint with notes
Phases of the moon drawings
Moon worksheet
Homework: Geowords P. E41-E44 due in notebookNotebook check Friday
In- 1/26/12, Warm-UpIn a five sentence paragraph, write down anything you know about the seasons on earth or the ocean tides. What causes the seasons do you think? What causes the tides in the oceans to happen?
Out- Reflection (10 pts)Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize how the moon and sun affect the Earth system. What relationship exists between the tides and the phases of the moon? Explain the seasons. Underline 5 key terms
Through- Classwork Update scoresheet
Phases of the moon demo
Tides video clip
Tides and lunar phases graphing
Orbiter demo
Seasons video clip
Seasons and the moon worksheet
Homework: Notebook check on FridayGeowords P. E41-E44 due Friday in your notebook
Date Assignment Name Points Possible
Your Score
1/17/12-1/27/12
Warm-Ups 50
1/23/12 Sun Earth Moon Section Wrap up questions
15
1/24/12 Phases of the moon drawings
20
1/24/12 Geowords P. E41-E44 201/12/12 Total 105
Scoresheet
In- 1/27/12, Warm-UpDraw a labeled diagram of the moon phases.ORDraw or explain when a spring tide occurs and when a neap tide occurs. Which one is a stronger tide?
Out- Reflection (10 pts)Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what we talked about in class this week having to do with the moon.
Through- Classwork Length of the year graphing assignment
The Moon and Earth worksheet
Homework: The moon and earth worksheet due Tuesday
In- 1/30/12In a five sentence paragraph, write about how your semester is going so far. Are you on track in all of your classes? What do you need to do to make sure that you are reaching your goals?
Out- Reflection (10 pts)1. Draw a picture of an ellipse and label
the foci.2. What does the word eccentricity mean?3. What are the values of eccentricity and what do they mean?
Through- Classwork Orbits and Effects PowerPoint with guide
Homework: The moon and earth worksheet due Tuesday
Astronomy part 1 test Thursday
In- 1/31/12, Warm-UpWrite 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
Out- Reflection (10 pts)TBA
Through- Classwork Orbits and Effects activity P. E29-E30 #1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Data Table and questions 4-5 should be answered in your notebook
Homework: Study for test on Thursday
Ellipse Major Axis
Difference Between Foci
Eccentricity
In- 2/2/12, Warm-UpTest Review Questions:1. Round 4.891 to the nearest
tenth.2. Round 79.123 to the nearest hundredth.3. When you are making a graph, what are some things that need to be included?4. Explain how to calculate the slope of a line.
Out- Reflection
None
Through- Classwork Astronomy test part 1
Start HW if you finish the test early
Secrets of the Sun movieWrite down 20 facts in your notebook in complete sentences.
Homework: Tunguska reading and questions
In- 2/6/12, Warm-UpIn a five sentence paragraph, summarize what the movie was talking about on Thursday.
If you were not here Thursday, write a five sentence paragraph on anything you know about the sun.
Out- Reflection (10 pts)TBA
Through- Classwork Finish secrets of the sun movie
Write down 20 facts in your notebook.
Homework: DDRG P. E50-E55Notebook check Friday
In- 2/7/12, Warm-UpUsing your movie notes from yesterday, write a five sentence paragraph summarizing what the movie talked about. Underline 5 key words.
Out- ReflectionNone- start HW
Through- Classwork Sun PowerPoint with Cornell Notes
Homework: The Sun WorksheetNotebook check Friday
In- 2/9/12, Warm-UpIn a five sentence paragraph, write down anything you know about eclipses.
Out- Reflection (10 pts)Explain what the umbra and penumbra are during an eclipse. Explain the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse.
Through- Classwork Update scoresheet
Eclipse PowerPoint no notes
Eclipse construction activity
Homework: Notebook check Friday
Date Assignment Name Points Possible
Your Score
1/30/12-2/10/12
Warm-Ups 50
1/31/12 Ellipse data table and questions p. E29
20
2/2/12-2/6/12 Secrets of the Sun movie facts
25
2/10/12 Total 95
In- 2/10/12 Warm-UpDescribe the two types of eclipses or draw a labeled picture of the two types of eclipses.
Out- Reflection None
Through- Classwork Computer lab activity due in class todayPlease bring your books to class on Monday!
Homework: None
In- 2/13/12, Warm-UpTake a look through your notes and write a five sentence paragraph review what you have learned about the sun.
Out- Reflection None
Through- Classwork Sunspot Graphing due in class
DDRG on electromagnetic spectrum
Homework:DDRG
In- 2/14/12, Warm-UpThe end of the 1st six week grading period for this semester is coming up at the end of the week. In a five sentence paragraph, write about what you need to do to make sure you are on track for this six weeks. Which classes are going well so far?
Out- Reflection 10 pts.Explain the procedure (steps) you need to use to correctly use the spectroscope.
Through- Classwork Electromagnetic spectrum PowerPoint with skeleton notes
Introduction to using spectroscopes
Homework: Sunspot graphing
In- 2/16/12, Warm-UpAnswer the following questions in complete sentences.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, summarize what you learned today from the video clips, the lab and the reading.
Through- Classwork Bright line spectra lab
Start Spectra Identification
Silent Reading P. 684 with section wrap up questions. Answer the section wrap up questions in your notebook.
Homework: Finish spectra ID wkst
Through- Classwork Flame Test Lab
Homework: Spectra ID (Period 4 only)
In- 2/17/12 Warm-UpWe are going to be taking a closer look at stars next week. Write a five sentence paragraph about anything that you know or would like to know about the stars.
Out- ReflectionIn a five sentence paragraph, explain what you did in the lab today. How was this lab related to astronomy?
In- 2/22/12, Warm-UpIn a five sentence paragraph, write about what you did over your 4 day weekend.
Out- Reflection None
Through- Classwork Evolution of a Star with Cornell Notes
Introduction to HR diagrams
Start Classifying stars assignment
Homework: DDRG P. E73 due ThursdayAstronomy test next Friday
In- 2/23/12, Warm-UpUsing your notes from yesterday, write about the life cycle of a star. What path will our Sun follow in it’s life cycle? Will our sun become a black hole? Why or why not?
Out- Reflection 10pts.In a five sentence paragraph, summarize and describe what you did today in class. Underline 5 key words.
Through- Classwork Finish Classifying stars assignment due in class today
HR diagram worksheet
Homework:
Test next Friday
In- 2/24/12, Warm-UpAnswer the following questions in complete sentences.1. What is an HR diagram?
2. Where would you be able to find the hottest type of star?
3. Where would you be able to find the brightest star?
4. Where would our sun be located?
Out- Reflection None
Through- Classwork Life cycle of a star movie
In your notebook write down 30 facts
Homework: Test next Friday
In- 2/27/12, Warm-UpIn a five sentence paragraph, summarize what the movie was talking about on Friday.
Out- Reflection None
Through- Classwork Brightness vs. Distance lab
Constellations crossword puzzle
Homework: Test Friday
Notebook check Friday
In- 2/28/12, Warm-UpAnswer the following questions in complete sentences. 1. How are brightness and
distance related?2. What scale is brightness measured on?
3. What is apparent magnitude?
4. Why do the sun and moon look so bright to us?
Out- ReflectionNone
Through- Classwork Constellations oral reading with section wrap up questions
Constellations worksheet
Homework: Notebook check FridayTest Friday
In- 3/1/12, Warm-UpIn at least 7 sentences, write down what you have learned during the astronomy unit. Be sure to include information about the moon, planets, the sun, stars, and the origin of our galaxy.
Out- Reflection 10 pts.TBA
Through- Classwork Update scoresheet
Talk about notecard for test
Astronomy Review Posters
Homework: Test FridayMake notecard that you can use on the test
Notebook check Friday
Date Assignment Name Points Possible
Your Score
2/13/12-3/2/12
Warm-Ups 75
2/16/12 Section Wrap Up questions P. 684
15
2/24/12 Life Cycle of a Star movie facts
30
2/28/12 Constellations reading with section wrap up questions
15
3/2/12 Total 135
In- 3/9/12 Warm-UpIn a five sentence paragraph, write about the TCAP tests and week. Which test was the easiest for you? Which test was the hardest for you? Why? What else did you do during this week?
Out- Reflection None
Through- Classwork Game Day
Homework: None
In- 3/12/12,Warm-UpWe are going to be starting our oceanography unit. In a five sentence paragraph, write down anything you know or would like to know about the oceans.
Out- Reflection
None
Through- Classwork Oceanography webquest
Homework: None
In- 3/13/12,Warm-UpImagine 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?
Out- Reflection (10 pts)In a five sentence paragraph, summarize the notes you took today in class. Underline 5 key words.
Through- Classwork Nature of the Oceans skeleton notes
Oral Reading Movement of Air with section wrap up questions
Homework:None
In- 3/15/12, Warm-Up1. What are the 4 factors that
cause ocean currents?
2. To the best of your ability, explain what the Coriolis effect is.
3. What 2 factors determine the density of ocean water?
4. Why would a sail boat have a hard time travelling directly at the equator?
Out- Reflection (10 pts.)2. Explain how thermohaline
circulation works in the ocean based on the notes and demos today.
2. Explain what the coriolis effect is and relate this concept to the study of our oceans.
Through- Classwork Thermohaline circulation notes
Thermohaline circulation demos with assignment
Video clip on the Coriolis Effect
Coriolis Effect lab activityDDRG Causes of Oceans Circulation
Homework: Finish DDRG
In- 3/16/12 Warm-UpWrite 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?
Out- Reflection None
Through- Classwork Go over questions on thermohaline demos from yesterday
Wild South America movieWrite down 20 facts in your notebook
Homework: None
In- 3/19/12, Warm-UpIn a five sentence paragraph, summarize the movie from Friday. What was the name of the ocean current it talked about? Why was this current so important?If you were not here, write about what you did instead.
Out- Reflection None
Through- Classwork Circulation PowerPoint with skeleton notes
Start Ocean Currents assignment
Homework: DDRG Deep Circulation of OceansNotebook check Friday
In- 3/20/12, Warm-UpCompare and contrast deep ocean circulation to surface circulation. Draw a picture of the pattern that each type of current travels in.
Out- Reflection 10pts TBA
Through- Classwork Ocean Currents worksheet Use Reading packet to help you answer the questions
Finish ocean currents worksheet from yesterday
Homework: Notebook check FridayDDRG Surface Circulation of oceans
In- 3/22/12, Warm-UpAnswer the following questions in complete sentences.1. What is a gyre?2. What is the global conveyor belt?3. Explain how you can tell if a current is a warm water current or a cold water current.4. Explain how the temperature of a current next to a land mass can affect the climate of that land mass.
Out- Reflection None
Through- Classwork Update Scoresheet
Go over ocean currents worksheet
Flotsam Found video clip
Surface circulation of oceans assignment
Start Ocean posters
Homework: Notebook check FridayDDRG Surface circulation due Friday
Date Assignment Name Points Possible
Your Score
3/9/12-3/23/12
Warm-Ups 50
3/13/12 Section Wrap Up questions Movement of Air
15
3/16/12 Wild South America Movie Facts
20
3/23/12 Total 85
In- 3/23/12 Warm-UpIn a five sentence paragraph, summarize what you have learned about oceans. Underline 5 key words.
Out- Reflection
None
Through- Classwork Finish Ocean posters
Homework: None
In- 4/2/12, Warm-UpWrite a five sentence paragraph describing what you did over spring break.
Out- Reflection 10pts Write a five sentence paragraph summarizing what you learned about El Nino today.
Through- Classwork Skeleton notes on El Nino
El Nino and the Food Chain assignment
Homework: Finish El Nino and the food chain assignment
In- 4/3/12 Warm-UpAnswer the following questions in complete sentences.1. Where in the world does El
Nino actually occur?2. During a normal year, where in the world would you expect to get heavy rains? Where would you expect it to be very dry?3. During an El Nino year, where would you expect to get heavy rains? Where would you expect it to be very dry?4. If the last El Nino ended in 2010, when would you predict that the next El Nino might occur?Out- Reflection None
Through- Classwork Start weather anomolies maps and questions
Homework:Oceans Test Friday
In- 4/5/12, Warm-UpYour oceans test is tomorrow. Go through your notes and write a five sentence paragraphing about anything you think is important to know for the test tomorrow.
Out- Reflection (10 pts)Answer the following questions on a separate piece of paper and turn it into the folder.1. In the script writing
assignment, do you feel that you did less than your share, your share or more than your share of the work? Explain.
2. Please write down anything else you think I should know and take into account when grading your scripts.
Through- Classwork Finish temperature and precipitation anomalies maps and questions
Script writing assignment
Extra credit crossword puzzle if you finish early
Homework: Study for your test tomorrow.
In- 4/9/12, Warm-UpNo Warm up- Set up notebook for 30 movie facts
Out- Reflection None
Through- Classwork Hurricane Katrina MovieWrite down 30 facts in your notebook
Homework: Notebook check Friday
In- 4/10/12 Warm-UpIn a five sentence paragraph, summarize what the Hurricane Katrina movie talked about yesterday. If you or someone you know experienced Hurricane Katrina or a different hurricane you can write about that too. If you weren’t here yesterday, write down anything you know about Hurricane Katrina or hurricanes in general.
Out- Reflection None
Through- Classwork Earth’s Atmosphere 14-1Pg 392 (Glencoe)Layers of the Atmosphere WS-Graphing and analysis
Homework: Notebook check FridayAtmosphere and Elevation worksheet
In- 4/12/12 Warm-UpWrite a five-sentence paragraph. Explain the layers of the atmosphere.-Identify the layers of the atmosphere.-What is the basis for dividing the atmosphere into four layers.-What happens to the temperature in the troposphere (increases/decrease), why?-What happens to the temperature in the stratosphere (increases/decrease), why?
Out- Reflection 10ptsWrite a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned about Surface Air Pressure Patterns and maps yesterday and today. Underline 5 key termsRefer your Cornell notes for key vocabulary terms.
Through- Classwork Update scoresheetFinish layers of the atmosphere worksheet
Air Pressure PowerPoint with Cornell notes
Surface air pressure patterns worksheet
Homework:Notebook check Friday
Date Assignment Name Points Possible
Your Score
4/2/12-4/13/12
Warm-Ups 50
4/9/12 Hurricane Katrina 30 Movie Facts
30
4/10/12 Section Wrap Up questions Earth’s atmosphere
15
4/13/12 Total 95
In- 4/13/12, Warm-UpAnswer the following questions in complete sentences.1. Low pressure is associated with
what type of weather?2. High pressure is associated with what type of weather?3. In the northern hemisphere, what direction do low pressure systems rotate?4. In the northern hemisphere, what direction do high pressure systems rotate?5. Winds blow from pressure to pressure.Out- Reflection None
Through- Classwork Finish Air Pressure assignment
Homework: None
In- 4/16/12, Warm-UpIn a five sentence paragraph, write about the weather that occurred this weekend. Try to use any weather vocabulary that you can.
Out- Reflection None
Through- Classwork Weather maps PowerPoint (no notes) and surface maps
How to read a surface map worksheet
Go over GeoWords format as a review
Homework: GeoWords Assignment weather vocabulary due in notebook next notebook check.
In- 4/17/12, Warm-UpIn a five sentence paragraph, explain in detail how you would accurately read a surface map. Be sure to include explanations about what the different symbols mean.
Out- Reflection- 10 pts.TBA
Through- Classwork Glencoe Reading: Forecasting weather
Reading station model on the weather map worksheet
Homework: Geowords due in notebook next notebook check
In- 4/19/12, Warm-UpGiven the following information, draw a station model for each of the cities listed below. Use your homework due today to help you if you need to.1. Denver: temp. 63, dew pt. 42,
sky conditions 25% cloudy, wind direction SW, wind speed 5-8 mph, pressure 1015.5, pressure change +5, visibility 8, precipitation 0 inches
2. Brownsville: temp. 79, dew pt. 75, sky conditions 0% cloudy, wind direction E, wind speed 9-14 mph, pressure, 1010.9, pressure change -2, visibility 10+, precipitation 0 inches
Out- Reflection (10 pts)In at least a 5 sentence paragraph, summarize your notes from today. In addition, talk about what relative humidity is and how you were able to create a cloud in a bottle.
Through- Classwork Air Masses PowerPoint with Cornell notes
Glencoe Reading P. 422
Sling psychrometer activity
Relative humidity worksheet
Cloud in a bottle activity
Homework:Geowords due in notebook next Friday
In- 4/20/12 Warm-UpWrite a five-sentenceParagraph. In detail, describe this weeks weather. Think about it and try to recall some details. For example , what were the temperatures each day? Was there any precipitation? What were the wind direction and speed? Did the weather change as the weekend progressed? Explain.
Out- Reflection 10ptsTBD
Through- Classwork Types of clouds PowerPoint with skeleton notes
Types of clouds worksheet
Homework:GeoWords due in notebook next Friday for notebook check
In- 4/23/12, Warm-UpIn a five sentence paragraph, explain how clouds are categorized and how you could figure out where they are located.
Out- Reflection None- start HW
Through- Classwork What causes a thunderstorm PowerPoint with questions
Thunderstorms in the USA
Homework: DDRG What conditions cause a thunderstorm?
Notebook check Friday
In- 4/26/12, Warm-UpIn a five sentence paragraph, summarize the three stages during a thunderstorm. Underline 5 key words in your explanation.
Out- Reflection 10pts1. Name and explain the four
types of uplift. 2. Name and describe the four types of fronts that can form.
Through- Classwork Update scoresheet
4 Mechanisms that Cause Air To Rise Notes
Exercise 44: Mountains and Rainfall
Oral Reading Weather Patterns with worksheet
Homework: Notebook check Friday
Date Assignment Name Points Possible
Your Score
4/16/12-4/27/12
Warm-Ups 50
4/16/12 GeoWords assignment weather vocabulary
30
4/17/12 Forecasting Weather section wrap up
20
4/19/12 Humidity summary from reading
15
4/27/12 Total 115
In- 4/27/12 Warm-Up Quiz Review Questions1. What are the 5 layers of the
atmosphere called and what is the basis for dividing the atmosphere into layers?
2. Explain how pressure is measured and shown on a surface map.
3. Pressure systems are associated with good weather and rotate .
Pressure systems are associated with bad weather and rotate
.4. Explain how clouds are named and how you could tell where they are located in the atmosphere. Out- None
Through- Classwork Pop Quiz- You may use notes
Do not forget to turn in your notebooks today!
Homework:None
In- 4/29/11, Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Use as many of the following words and phrases in your paragraph as possible. -Low Pressure-Counterclockwise-Cyclone-Mid-latitude cyclone-Cold air mass-Cool air mass-Warm air mass-Warm front -Cold Front-Occluded FrontOut- Reflection- None
Through- Classwork Cyclone Video25 Facts
Homework:None
In- 4/29/11, Warm-Up
Out- Reflection 10 pts.Write a 5 sentence paragraph summarizing what the cyclone movie was talking about.
Through- Classwork Finish Cyclone Video
Homework:None
In- 5/2/11, Warm-UpIn a five sentence paragraph, write about Hurricane Katrina. If you have an experience from hurricane Katrina or know someone who did, you can write about that.
Out- ReflectionNone
Through- Classwork How to answer middle-latitude cyclones questions
Tornadoes PowerPoint (no notes)
Analyzing severe weather data worksheet
Homework:DDRG Tornadoes and Severe Winds
In- 5/3/11, Warm-UpLook at the surface map for the USA today. Describe the weather happening in Colorado and 2 other places in the USA. Make sure you are using weather vocabulary like high pressure, low pressure, cold front, warm front, precipitation, etc.
Out- Reflection (10 pts)Write a five sentence paragraph summarizing what you have learned about hurricanes.
Through- Classwork Analyzing Severe Weather data
Homework:None
In- 5/4/11 and 5/5/11 Warm-UpWrite a five-sentence paragraph. Write an imaginary story about a super scary hurricane experience that you lived through. Be creative…
Out- Reflection- 10 pts.TBA
Through- Classwork Hurricane PowerPoint with Cornell notes
Hurricane worksheet 38
Homework:None
In- 5/4/11 and 5/5/11 Warm-Up
Out- Reflection 10 ptsConsider your warm-up from today a rough draft.Write a five-sentence paragraph. Write an imaginary story about a super scary hurricane experience that you lived through. Only now add weather data to your story. What happened to the air pressure? Did it increase or decrease as the hurricane passed? Was the wind speed constant or was it gusting? Did the wind direction change as the hurricane passed?Did rainfall increase or decrease as the hurricane passed? Did the temperature increase or decrease as the hurricane passed?
Through- Classwork Hurricane PowerPoint with Cornell notes
Hurricane Worksheet 38
Homework:None
In- 5/6/11, Warm-UpAnswer the following questions:What is the eye of a hurricane?What is the eyewall of a hurricane?
What way does air rotate in a hurricane?
Describe the pressure in a hurricane.
What is the name of the scale used to measure hurricane destruction.
Out- Reflection (10 points)None
Through- Classwork Hurricane Worksheet 29
Start Weather conversions packet
Homework:None
In- 5/9/11 Warm-UpTake a look at the surface map for the United States for today. Describe the weather in Colorado and 2 other locations in the US using weather vocabulary like high pressure, low pressure, warm front, cold front, occluded front, precipitation, etc.
Out- Reflection None- Start HW
Through- Classwork Finish Weather conversions packet
Homework:DDRG review on ThunderstormsTest FridayNotebook check Friday
In- 5/10/11, Warm-UpIn at least a five sentence paragraph, write about anything we have talked about during the weather unit. Look back through your notebook for help. Some of the topics we have talked about are air pressure, layers of the atmosphere, how clouds form, reading a surface map, thunderstorms, lightning, humidity, barometric pressure, tornadoes, and hurricanes.Out- ReflectionNone
Through- Classwork Start weather review webquest in computer lab
Homework: Test FridayNotebook check FridayWeather Patterns worksheet
In- 5/11/11 and 5/12/11 Warm-UpWeather review questions:1. The atmosphere is
divided into layers. What is the basis for dividing the atmosphere into layers?
2. Name and describe the four types of fronts.
3. How are fronts and air masses different?
4. Explain how a thunderstorm forms.
Out- Reflection- None
Through- Classwork Hearing and vision screening
Update Scoresheet
Hurricane Katrina Movie25 facts
Homework: Test FridayNotebook check Friday
Date Assignment Name Points Possible
Your Score
5/2/11-5/13/11
Warm-Ups 50
5/11/11- 5/12/11
Hurricane Katrina Video 25 facts
50
5/13/11 Total 100
In- 5/16/11, Warm-UpThere is one week left before finals. Write a five sentence paragraph about how your year has gone. What have you liked about TJ this year? What have you disliked about TJ this year?
Out- Reflection None
Through- Classwork Guest Speaker on Energy
Homework: None
In- 5/17/11, Warm-UpIn a five sentence paragraph, summarize what the presentation was about yesterday.
Out- Reflection None
Through- Classwork Analytical writing assignment
Homework: None
In- 5/18/11 and 5/19/11 Warm-UpIn a five sentence paragraph, write down anything you know about any of the following words: energy, natural resources, solar power, fossil fuels, wind energy, geothermal energy, hydroelectric power, renewable energy, non-renewable energy, and greenhouse gases.
Out- Reflection 10 ptsBased on today’s assignment, answer the questions below in complete sentences.1. How does the USA get most
of its energy?2. Is it fair that USA generates such a high percentage of the world’s electricity? Why or why not?
Through- Classwork Electricity Generation in the USA and the world
Energy Resources notes in computer lab
Extra Credit 1st semester review
Homework: None
In- 5/20/11, Warm-UpUsing your notes from the block day, write a five sentence paragraph about different types of energy resources. Underline 5 key words.
Out- Reflection None
Through- Classwork Energy Resource posters
Extra Credit 1st semester review
Homework: None
In- 5/23/11, Warm-UpUsing the study guide to help you, write a five sentence paragraph about the topics you need to review the most for the final. What topics do you feel the most comfortable with?
Out- Reflection None
Through- Classwork Jepordy Review for final
Extra credit
Homework:Study for finalBring your notebooks
