3rd Period HONORS ESS

Science Article Summary: Due: ~~2/15,~~ ~~2/29~~, ~~3/14~~, 4/4 Writing Guide. Online articles Ref format

Friday, April 11, 2008                                                          Mike & Breanna go observe the Crab Apple buds
New Topic: The Lithosphere - The Rock Cycle
  1. Did you finish the drawings from yesterday? weather, erosion & deposition. 
   2.  The Rock Cycle
       a. Go to Rock Hounds and review how the 3 rock groups are made
       b. View the rock cycle. 
  3. Work with a partner to create a diagram of the rock cycle on a large sheet of 
    paper. Show the three rock groups and use arrows to show how one group changes 
   to another type of rock,
 Homework:    We will have a test on Monday.  Study your worksheets & Rock groups web.

Have a great weekend everybody!

Thursday, April 10, 2008                                                      Ram & Jo, go  observe the Crab Apple buds

New Topic: The Lithosphere - The Rock Cycle
  1. Show your landforms ppt.
  2. Learn to identify the rock groups: Get a copy of this form. Study the groups in the 
     boxes and decide which group they belong to. Fill out the form. 
  3. Read this page about weather, erosion & deposition. Write the definitions. Make a small drawing 
         to show the concept of each word (3 words).  
4.  The Rock Cycle
       1. Go to Rock Hounds and review how the 3 rock groups are made
       b. View the rock cycle. 
 Homework:  Did you do this?:  Read and outline this article about drilling in the Earth's crust.  
                              We will have a test on Monday.  Study your worksheets & Rock groups web.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008 Ram & Jo, go observe the Crab Apple buds

New Topic: The Lithosphere - Rock Groups

1. Show me your Rock Group concept web.
2. Learn to identify the rock groups: Get a copy of this form sStudy the groups in the boxes and decide which group they belong to. Fill out the form.
3. Use these keys to check your answers: Parts of the Lith Earth's Interior Landforms
4. 2:40 pm Share your landform ppt.

Monday, April 7, 2008 Ram & Jo, go observe the Crab Apple buds
New Topic: The Lithosphere - Earth's Interior

 1. Use 10 minute to link your ppt to your Portfolio page - quickly please.
 2. Meet at the tables:   Returning papers, etc.
 3. Take turns presenting your ppt.
  Homework:   4. The Rock Groups: Read Activity 3.03.   
      Organize the information on that page using a web. (on your own paper)  
      Include the definition for each group.

Friday, April 4, 2008 Ram & Jo, go observe the Crab Apple buds
New Topic: The Lithosphere - Earth's Interior

 1. Where do diamonds come from? - Learn about Temperature and Pressure in the Crust.
       Look at this animation.  
2.  Landforms where you live: Create a ppt (3 slides). Label each slide clearly.
     Search the Internet to find: 
      	Slide #1: Google Earth of your home - a satellite view.
      	Slide #2: A diagram of the major landform in your home area - search the Internet
      	Slide #3: A picture from your home area - find something on the Internet that shows a real picture of 
                               the area where you live .  
  3.  Link the Landforms ppt to your online portfolio.  
  4.  Give me your Article Summary -due today.
 Homework:    Finish your ppt.  Prepare to show your landform ppt to the class on Monday - 5 min ea person.

Have a great weekend!

Is Spring here yet???

Thursday, April 3, 2008 Ram & Jo, go observe the Crab Apple buds
New Topic: The Lithosphere - Earth's Interior

 1.  What's inside the Earth?  Read Activity 3.01 and answer these questions. 
 2.  Read about the Earth's Landforms - Activity 3.02 and answer these questions.

  Homework:  A Science Article Summary is due tmw.

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 Let's all go observe the Crab Apple buds
New Topic: The Lithosphere - Earth's Interior

  1. What happens when you look at a really HOT web page? Look here.
2. Please meet at the table to start a new topic.
 3. Click on Activity 3.00 to review the parts of the Lithosphere. 
 4. Write answers to these questions.

Welcome Spring!!

Tuesday, March 18, 2008                               Mike and Breanna - pls observe the Crab Apple buds
The Earth System: The Carbon Cycle   Catch Up Day!
1.   . Interactive Carbon Cycle Game Elements on the Move: Did you finish?   Click here .
           Try the Quiz, bottom of the list, on the left. It's Hard!   Show Mary for extra credit.
         (ONE CHANCE ONLY)
   2. Did everyone add to the Voice Thread? Click 6th period and add your comment.
3. Check the Work Update - use the time to make up all missing work.

Monday, March 17, 2008 Wegahta & Jo - pls observe the Crab Apple buds
The Earth System: The Carbon Cycle
1. Your outline and 10 carbon notes are due today. Please give them to Mary.

2. Watch class discussion on Voice Thread (VT) from 6th period. Add your comment.

3. Interactive Carbon Cycle Game Elements on the Move: Follow a carbon atom through its journey from skies, to lungs, to ocean: Click here and complete the Element on the Move game.
Show your final score to Mary.

Friday, March 14, 2008 Mike & Breanna - pls observe the Crab Apple buds

The Earth System: The Carbon Cycle
   1.   A Science Article Summary is due today.
   2. Meet at the tables: The Carbon Cycle - ppt
   3. Click through this animation to learn the basics of the carbon cycle. Answer these questions.
<= click to see the Carbon Cycle.

 Homework:  Read Chapter 7 about Greenhouse gases. Pages 56-63. Write a general outline of the information (I,II, III and ABC)
  List 10 ways carbon is mentioned in the reading. Due Monday..

Have a spectacular weekend!

Thursday, March 13, 2008 Jo and Ram - pls observe the Crab Apple buds
Topic: Seasons - The Timing of Budburst
1. Here are pictures from Tuesday: Budburst observations.

The Earth System: The Carbon Cycle
1. You may use class time to continue the work on the carbon assignment from yesterday.
Finish your web page. Due Today.
<= alcohol molecule

 Homework:  Read Chapter 7 about Greenhouse gases. Pages 56-63. 
 Write a general outline of the information. 
  List 10 ways carbon is mentioned in the reading. Due Monday.<= changed

A Science Article Summary is due tmw, 3/14

Tuesday, March 11, 2008            Work Update
Topic: Seasons - The Timing of Budburst
    1. When will tree buds open (burst)?
            Read the Budburst Research Guide (here) and make a prediction. Then we will go look at the trees.
    2. We will go identify buds for a research study.

The Earth System: The Carbon Cycle
   1.   Continue the work on the carbon assignment from yesterday. Finish your web page. Due Thurs.
   2. Where is the carbon? Watch class discussion on VT from 4th period and 6th period.
        Can you challenge anyone's comments?

 Homework:  Please sign out a new GSS textbook. Read Chapter 7 about Greenhouse gases. Pages 56-63. Write a general outline of 
 the information. Do this: List 10 ways carbon is mentioned in the reading. Due Monday.
 Also, finish the carbon web page.

Monday, March 10, 2008 Work Update Mary is absent today. Please work well.

Topic: Energy in the Earth System: The Carbon Cycle
1. Create a quick web page showing organic molecules.
Follow the directions here.

 Homework:  A Science Article Summary is due this Friday 3/14

Thursday, March 7, 2008 Work Update

Topic: Energy in the Earth System: The Carbon Cycle
      1. The Carbon Cycle: Click here and read. Type in your answer.
              Register for an account. Use your Gallaudet email.
             Type in your answer. Take turns adding a video answer.
Introduction to Budburst research
      2. Please meet at the Smartboard for a budburst explanation.
      3. We will go outside and identify bud for research.

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, March 6, 2008 Work Update

Topic: Energy in the Earth System: Global Warming
1. Take the test: Earth's Energy Budget
2. We will finish the movie, An Inconvenient Truth

Tuesday, March 4, 2008 Work Update
Topic: Energy in the Earth System: Global Warming

1. ~~We will finish the movie, An Inconvenient Truth~~
2. What can YOU do about global climate change?
3. Your Lab Report is due today. Make sure it is linked to your Portfolio page.

 Homework:  AReview for the test on Thursday: study your Quiz paper, the voc, and the lab.

Monday, March 3, 2008 Work Update
Topic: Energy in the Earth System: The Energy Budget - Lab

1.   This will be a Work Day for you & for me.
     The Lab is due tmw, The test on Thurs. Energy diagrams are due. Vocabulary is due.
      Use your time to catch up.

Friday, February 29, 2008 Work Update Happy LEAP DAY!! Link

Topic: Energy in the Earth System: Global Warming

1.   I postponed the due dates for the Lab (Tuesday) and the Test (Thursday).
       Lab report pictures, here.    Graphs are in your web account, CO2XX.jpg
2. Draw an energy budget diagram for the atmosphere model bottle
3. We will continue to watch "An Inconvenient Truth"

 Homework:  A Science Article Summary is due today.
  Your CO₂ Lab report is due on Tuesday.
 Work on this Vocabulary for the TEST.

Coming up:  An Inconvenient Truth on Thurs/Fri.  Lab Report due Tues.   Review Mon/Tes  Energy test on Thursday 3/6. <= Revised

Have a VERY GOOD weekend!

Thursday, February 28, 2008 Work Update
Topic: Energy in the Earth System: Global Warming

1. Give me your energy diagram for the Coke bottles
2. Get pictures for your lab report, here.
3. We will continue to watch "An Inconvenient Truth"

 Homework:  A Science Article Summary is due tmw.
  Your CO₂ Lab report is due on Monday.
 Work on this Vocabulary for the TEST.
 Coming up:  An Inconvenient Truth on Thurs/Fri.  Lab Report due Tues.   Review Mon/Tes  Energy test on Thursday 3/6. <= Revised

Tuesday, February 26, 2008 Work Update
Topic: Energy in the Earth System: The Energy Budget - Lab

1. Meet at the tables. Give me your graph for the lab. I will scan them for your report.
2. Follow this checklist for writing your lab report (a web page report).
3. We will watch the move by Al Gore: An Inconvenient Truth
Write 3 questions during the movie.

 Homework:  Create an energy budget diagram for each Atmosphere Model bottle. DUE on Thursday. 
 Your lab report is due on Monday 3/3. (checklist)
 NOTE:  You still need to do the outline - I will grade the outline.
 Coming up:  'An Inconvenient Truth' on Tues/Thurs.  Sci Art.Sum due Fri., Lab Report due Mon.  Review Fri,  Energy test on Tuesday 3/4.

Monday, February 25, 2008 Work Update
Topic: Energy in the Earth System: The Energy Budget - Lab

1. Greenhouse Gas Lab - you need the full period to do this lab - start work immediately
        We need two teams, 2 students and 3 students.
        Print a copy of the data sheet (yesterday's work)
        Make sure you have read and understood the lab guide.

 Homework: Write a web page report about your lab. Include all
 parts of a lab report. Include a time vs temperature graph of your data.
 Follow this rubric.

Friday, February 22, 2008 Work Update
Topic: Energy in the Earth System: The Energy Budget
1. Greenhouse Gas Lab - Postponed to Monday

Yea! Have a good SNOW DAY!!!

Enjoy the weekend!

Thursday, February 21, 2008 Work Update
Topic: Energy in the Earth System: The Energy Budget
1. Greenhouse Gas graphs: Write a paragraph summary for each graph. Describe the pattern you see. (see 3 questions, on board)

 2. Read the lab. Create a data table for the lab.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Work Update
Topic: Energy in the Earth System: The Energy Budget

     1.   Let's go check the frost tube
   2. Please complete 3 writing assignments today:
            a. Draw the Moon's Energy budget and explain it.
    b. Summarize the path of the energy through the atmosphere (#3 here.)
            c. Greenhouse gas graphs: Answer questions 1-4 under 'Conclusion'. Click here.

Homework: We will do a Greenhouse Gas lab on Thursd.  Read the lab and Create a data table - what will you measure?

Monday, February 18, 2008         Work Update
Topic: Energy in the Earth System: The Energy Budget
       1. Review: Moon energy budget diagram.
         2. Quiz on Global warming reading. You can use your outline.
      3. Greenhouse Gas Graphs. Click here and read the directions.   Finish the graphs.
              Partners can share the work.

Homework:  We will do a Greenhouse Gas lab tmw.  Read the lab and be prepared - Be sure you know what to do.

Friday, February 15, 2008         Work Update
Topic: Energy in the Earth System: The Energy Budget
     1. Know these voc words: Concept review: convection    conduction   Temperature    Pressure     Volume     Density
      2. Energy budget worksheet: Create the Moon's energy budget diagram. Show me your diagram.
      3. Greenhouse Gas Graphs. Click here and read the directions.
          Get graph paper and make a graph of the four greenhouse gases - work as a team, 2 graphs each.

Homework:  Monday: Quiz on the energy bugdet. You can use your outline.

Have a TERRIFIC weekend!!

Thursday, February 14, 2008         Work Update OUTLINES ARE PAST DUE!
Topic: Energy in the Earth System: The Energy Budget
     1. Basic concepts review (vocabulary):   Temperature    Pressure     Volume           Density
      2. What is latent heat? Read here.
      3. Energy budget summary - Add this formula (#2) to your poster.
      4. Energy budget worksheet: Moon's energy budget. Meet at the tables.
      5. The Laws of Thermodynamics: You need to know Law #1 and Law #2

Homework: Read page 8-9 in Blue Planet "The Energy Cycle"
 Monday: Quiz on the energy bugdet. You can use your outline. 
  A Science Article Summary is due tmw, Friday, 2/15.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008          Work Update
Topic: Energy in the Earth System: The Energy Budget
     1. Give me your homework outline.
      2. Write a list of 5 questions that you do not understand about the information in the reading.
      3. Class work: Study your Energy Budget diagram and complete this worksheet.

Homework:  A Science Article Summary is due on Friday, 2/15.

Thursday, February 7, 2008 Topic: Energy in the Earth System: The Energy Budget 1. Reminder: Read the handout and make an outline of the information. Topic: Earth's solid Lithosphere 2. We will watch a movie made by students at Indiana about the trip to Utah in 2005. Have a good break!
Tuesday, February 5, 2008 Welcome to 3rd Quarter of ESS! Topic: Energy in the Earth System: The Energy Budget 1. Earth's Energy budget.... Input = Output Continue making a poster: View a diagram showing the Earth's Energy budget. Work with a partner to create a poster sized drawing of the energy budget. Your poster will be graded with this rubric.
Monday, February 4, 2008 2nd Q Work Update Welcome to 3rd Quarter of ESS! Topic: 2nd Quarter Reflection 1. Follow this guide to write a portfolio reflection for 2nd quarter. Link the file to your portfolio. 2. I will give you your final grade for 2nd quarter. Topic: Energy in the Earth System: The Energy Budget 1. Earth's Energy budget.... Input = Output View a diagram showing the Earth's Energy budget. Work with a partner to create a poster sized drawing of the energy budget. Your poster will be graded with this rubric. Homework: Read and outline this article: Green House Gases and Society. This is a very good summary. Your outline is due Tuesday California Reminder: Applications are due next Friday,Feb 8, for the California trip. No application will be accepted after Feb 8.