MSSD
Today's Message for 3rd period |
SOAR-High 
HONORS Earth Systems Science
Model
Secondary School for the Deaf
 Mary
Ellsworth, Science Teacher |
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~*~ "If everyone is thinking alike, someone isn't thinking." ~*~
- George Patton
past quotes |
 GLOBE Measurements
Frost Tube observations: 12/12, 1/18, |
MSSD: latitude 39.2833 N
longitude 76.600 W
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Dr. Michele Cooke
  University of Massachusetts Amherst
Faults in the Field Expedition to California
May 6-12, 2008
Applications are due Feb 8, 2008
Apply now!
The San Andreas fault
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Science Article Summary: Due 11/9, 12/7, 1/11, 1/25 Writing Guide. Online articles Ref format
 Friday, February 1,
2008 Work Update
1. Finish all make up work. Check the work update... is it accurate?
2. California Reminder: Applications are due next Friday,Feb 8, for the California trip. No application will be accepted after Feb 8.
Look at Dr. Cooke's web page about the trip: here.
Look at Dr. Cooke's professional web page: here.
This is the LAST day of 2nd Quarter. Half of your Senior Year is done!
Done with everything? Test your thinking skills....try this.
Have a great weekend!
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Thursday, January 31,
2008
 Midterm Exam: Investigating UV light
1. Finish your lab report. Add pictures from here.
Make sure you have everything: rubric
2. Link your report to your online portfolio.
3. Use the time to complete any make up work. Work Update.
If you want to improve your wave report I will grade it again. The wave reports were not good.
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Monday, January 28,
2008
 Midterm Exam: Investigating UV light
Read the lab guide, here. Discuss how to do an experience with your partner. Create a plan.
You have a double period today and a single period on Thursday to
experiment and write a report. The Final report is due by the end
of the day on Thursday, 1/31. Link this lab report to your online portfolio. |
Friday, January 25,
2008 Work Update
1. A Science Article Summary is due today
2. Take the EM SPectrum Test
3. We will get ready for the midterm practicum test - Monday (2 hr) and Thursday (1 hr)
4. Catch up time - Check the Work Update link and make sure all your work is done.
 Homework: Is your Online Portfolio complete? Is your EM report linked?
I will grade your Portfolio and EM report this weekend.
Have a great weekend! Get ready for MIDTERMS & Good luck!
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Thursday, January 25,
2008 Work Update
Topic: Energy in the Earth System - Review for EM test
1. You can use a Key to check your review paper.
2. EM Spectrum test
Many of you said you are not
ready for the test. Work on the review today and we'll have the
test tomorrow.
3. I will explain the Midterm
Homework: EM Spectrum test on Friday 1/25.
A Science Article Summary is due tmw, Friday 1/25
Wegahta - please return the Waves book.
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Tuesday, January 22,
2008 Work Update
Topic: Energy in the Earth System - Review for EM test
 1. Show me your review papers:. This vocabulary. This review paper.
2. Here are photos and results from the Frost Tube last Friday.
3. Meet at the tables for EM Review.
Homework: EM Spectrum test on Thursday 1/24.
A Science Article Summary is due Friday 1/25.
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Monday, January 21,
2008
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Friday, January 18,
2008 Work Update
Topic: Energy in the Earth System - Review for EM test
 1. Here are photos from installing our Frost Tube in December.
Today let's go out and check the frost tube - we'll see if the ground is frozen.
2. Snow photos: :0) Look at real snowflakes here.
3. Compare your drawings of emission spectrum for each gas with this page.
4. Review for test: Practice this vocabulary. Complete this review paper.
Homework: We will have a test on the EM Spectrum on Thursday 1/24. Be ready to review on Tuesday.
Have a wonderful wintery weekend! 
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Thursday, January 17,
2008 Work Update
Topic: Energy in the Earth System - The Visible Spectrum
 1. Meet at the tables. - View the emission spectrum of each charged gas.
2. Be prepared to share information with the class about your specific wavelength.
3. Can you trust your eyes? Do you think these brains are moving?
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Tuesday, January 15,
2008 Work Update
Topic:. Energy in the Earth System - The Visible Spectrum
1. Be prepared to share information with the class about your
specific wavelength on Thursday.
2. Read this page and complete this worksheet.
3. View a spectrum of visible wavelengths - meet at the tables.
4. Can you trust your eyes? A cool optical illusion: Look here.
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Monday, January 14,
2008 Work Update 
Topic:. Energy in the Earth System - What is the Electromagnetic Spectrum?
1. Finish the work on your report. Link it to your online portfolio.
Your report is due Tuesday (tmw) at the start of class.
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Friday, January 11,
2008 Work Update
Topic:. Energy in the Earth System - What is the Electromagnetic Spectrum?
1. This page
shows scaled distances in our solar system. (scroll right to see
Pluto). Remember it takes LIGHT 5 hrs and 40 minutes to go from
the Sun to Pluto!
2. Yesterday's ppt is here. if you'd like to look at it again.
3. Continue work on your report. Your report is due Tuesday at the start of class.
4. A science article summary is due today.
Have a warm and cozy weekend! 
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Thursday, January 10,
2008 Work Update
Topic:. Energy in the Earth System - What is the Electromagnetic Spectrum?
1. Light & Waves - please meet at the tables.
2. Continue work on your report. |
Tuesday, January 8,
2008 Work Update
Topic: Energy in the Earth System - What is the Electromagnetic Spectrum?
1. Take notes on this web page: Intro to the Electromagnetic Spectrum
2. Pick one kind of radiation from the EM spectrum and create a web page report.
Sign up on the blackboard for the wavelength you want to study
Start writing your report today (open a new page in Dreamweaver).
Homework: A Science Article Summary is due Friday 1/11/08
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Monday, January 7,
2008 Work Update
Topic: Energy in the Earth System: Energy at the poles.
1. Review how to write a Science Article Summary
2. We'll finish the Movie: The Snow Walker
3. It's time to apply for the Expedition to California, May 6-12. See above.
Homework: A Science Article Summary is due Friday 1/11/08
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  Thursday, December 20,
2007
Happy Winter Solstice everyone!
We'll finish the movie today
I brought some snacks! Enjoy!
And have a great holiday break.
and a merry new year! Go 2008!
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Tuesday, December 18,
2007 Work Update
Topic: Energy in the Earth System: Energy at the poles.
1. Take the Arctic Test
2. Movie: The Snow Walker
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Monday, December 17,
2007 Work Update
Topic: Energy in the Earth System: Energy at the poles.
1. Take the Arctic Test
2. Movie: The Snow Walker
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Good Morning Students! 
