4th Period ESS

GLOBE Measurements:

Frost Tube observations:  12/12, 1/18, 2/19
Budburst:   Guide,   wksheet,    2007 pix,   2008 data/pix,  
MK-   HS-   CH-   MC-    JM-     JS- ,  SB-4/8, KM-4/8,
clean your monitor: click

MSSD: latitude 39.2833 N

longitude 76.600 W

Work Update
4th Q

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Faults in the Field Expedition to California

May 6-12, 2008
Dr. Cooke's web page about the trip: here.
AND THE WINNERS ARE.......Look!

Friday, April 11, 2008 Ashley & Ana, please go observe the Magnolia buds
The Lithosphere - The Rock Cycle

 1.  Mike, Sharice,Ryan, Hema, Jake, Tristain:Share your landform ppt.
 2. Ashley & Tristian: Identify the rock groups: Get this form Study the groups in the boxes and decide 
    which group they belong to. Fill out the form. 
 3. Fieldtrip - let's go out in the Ozone Garden 
  4.  Use Google to find the definition of  weathering, erosion & deposition. Write the definitions on your paper.  
      Make a small drawing to show the concept of each word.   This is a good page to start with.

 Homework:  Study your papers.	 We will have a test on Monday.

Have a great weekend everybody!

Thursday, April 10, 2008 Ashley & , go observe the Magnolia buds pls
New Topic: The Lithosphere -The Rock Cycle

 1. Show me your Rock Group concept web.
 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. Use these keys to check your answers:   
           Parts of the Lith   Earth's Interior    Landforms
 4. Sharice,Ryan, Hema, Jake, Tristain:  11:45  Share your landform ppt.

  5.   Read this page about weather, erosion & deposition. Write the definitions.  Make a small drawing 
                                to show the concept of each word (3 words).

 Homework:    Study your worksheets & rock groups - Test will be on Monday.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008 Sharice & Ken, go observe the Magnolia buds
New Topic: The Lithosphere - Earth's Interior

1. Show me your Rock Group concept web.
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. Use these keys to check your answers: Parts of the Lith Earth's Interior Landforms
4. 12:00 Share your landform ppt.

Monday, April 7, 2008 Sharice & Ashley, go observe the Magnolia 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.
 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 Dom & Ryan, go observe the Magnolia buds
New Topic: The Lithosphere - Earth's Interior

 1. Diamonds discussion - Temperature and Pressure (Smartboard)
     See an 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.  
 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 Jake , go observe the Magnolia 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.

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 Let's all go observe the Magnolia 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                              Ryan & Jake- pls observe the Magnolia 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)
3. Check the Work Update - use the time to make up all missing work.

Monday, March 17, 2008                                  Maria & John - pls observe the Magnolia buds
The Earth System: The Carbon Cycle

   An 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 Corey and Jake - pls observe the Magnolia buds

The Earth System: The Carbon Cycle

   1. Meet at the tables: The Carbon Cycle - ppt
   2. Click through this animation to learn the basics of the carbon cycle. Answer questions.
<= click to see the Carbon Cycle.

 Homework:  Finish the carbon web page & link it to your portfolio. .

Have a spectacular weekend!

Thursday, March 13, 2008 Mike & Hema - pls observe the Magnolia 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:   Finish the carbon web page & link it to your portfolio.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008            Work Update
Topic: Seasons - 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.

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

 Homework:   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:  Find the meaning of Carbon Cycle vocabulary words.  Click here.   Due Thursday. 3/13

Friday, March 7, 2008 Work Update

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

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. What can YOU do about global climate change?
2. Did you finish the vocabulary? Show me.
3. Your Lab Report is due today. Make sure it is linked to your Portfolio page.

 Homework:    Review 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: The Energy Budget - Lab

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:   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: The Energy Budget - Lab

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:     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 Mon.     Review Fri/Mon      Energy test on Tuesday 3/4.

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.  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.

Make a graph of your data for tmr... Tuesday

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. Write a paragraph summary for each graph. Describe the pattern you see.
   2. Draw the Moon's Energy budget and explain it. (some of you are done - see the work update)
     3. Show me your data table for the lab.

 Homework: We will do a Greenhouse Gas lab on Friday.  Read the lab and be prepared - 
                               Be sure you know what to do. 
NOTE:  You still need to do the outline - I will grade the outline.
Coming up:  GH gas lab on Friday.   An Inconvenient Truth on Mon/Tues.  Lab Report due Thurs.  Review Thurs.  
Energy test on Friday 2/29.

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

     1.   Greenhouse gas graphs: Work in a team of four . Each student create one graph.
     2. Write a paragraph summary for each graph. Describe the pattern you see.
   3. Draw the Moon's Energy budget and explain it. (some of you are done - see the work update)

Homework: We will do a Greenhouse Gas lab on Friday.  Read the lab and be prepared - 
                               Be sure you know what to do. 
Coming up:  GH gas lab on Friday.   An Inconvenient Truth on Mon/Tues.  Lab Report due Thurs.  Review Thurs.  
Energy test on Friday 2/29.

Monday, February 18, 2008     Work Update
Topic: Energy in the Earth System: The Energy Budget

         1. Quiz on Global warming reading. You can use your outline.
      2. 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 DO I HAVE YOUR OUTLINE?
Topic: Energy in the Earth System: The Energy Budget
     1. The Laws of Thermodynamics: You need to know Law #1 and Law #2   Please meet at the tables
      2. Energy budget worksheet: Create the Moon's energy budget diagram. Show me your diagram.

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

Tuesday, February 12, 2008
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.

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 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 Work Update Welcome to 3rd Quarter of ESS! Topic: 2nd Quarter Reflection 1. Make a reflection Web Page: Follow this guide to write a portfolio reflection for 2nd quarter. Link the file to your portfolio. 2. Tomorrow I will give you your final grade for 2nd quarter. Topic: Energy in the Earth System: The Energy Budget 3. 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 one article: Green House Effect and Greenhouse Gases EPA Climate Change, What is it? Your outline is due Tuesday, Feb 12. California Reminder: Applications are due next Friday,Feb 8, for the California trip. No application will be accepted after Feb 8.

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