Updates
of What Should Now Be Done
This page will keep you up to date with the happenings, changes,
additions and deletions in science class. Please be aware that science
class is a dynamic and ever changing endeavor just like the students in the
class. Because of this there may be changes in due dates, timelines or any
of a number of different expectations. Thanks for your consideration.
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The Nature of Science |
| Unit Timeline |
4 Weeks:
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| Readings |
Student Handbook Section Pages 192-217 |
| Vocabulary |
While completing homework or on days when there is no assigned work
students should be copying vocabulary words into the backs of their lab
books to be used in the event of a quiz.
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| Homework |
Handout #1:
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Measuring |
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| Handout #2: |
Using the
Metric System |
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| Handout #3: |
Science Math
Skills |
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| Handout #4: |
Reading and
Constructing Graphs |
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| Quiz And Test |
The verbal quiz beginning on 9/25/
Test
during the week of Oct. |
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Going Beyond: |
None this quarter |
| In-class Labs |
Metric Money:
Personal Measuring
System:
Reaction Countdown:
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Earth and Beyond |
| Unit Timeline |
6 Weeks being completed on June
16th |
| Reading |
Chapter 1 Section 1:
Chapter 2 Section 1,2:
Chapter 3 Section 1,2,3,4:
Chapter 4 Section 1,2: |
| Vocabulary |
While completing homework or on days when there is no assigned work
students should be copying vocabulary words into the backs of their lab
books to be used in the event of a quiz. |
| Homework |
HW#1 |
Radiation from space |
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| HW#2 |
The sun, earth, moon system |
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| HW#3 |
The solar system |
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| HW#4 |
The outer planets, sun & stars |
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| Quiz And Test |
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Going Beyond: |
Due 1 week before the end of the quarter:
In this section you are expected to choose one of the
"Going Beyond" activities and complete it in the time given for the project.
Different activities to choose from during this project are: "Word Origins",
"Explain it to Jose", "Science in the News" and many more. Make sure you
check out the new web page link "Going Beyond" to find out exactly what to
do and how much it is worth
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| In-class Labs |
Telescopes: Use a model to get a better view of things:
Moon Phases: Make a model in your mind as we revolve and rotate along with the
earth:
Biking To The Stars: Take a trip across the universe on a bicycle.:
Solar Daze and Dials: Lounge around and watch the day roll by. :
Universe Blow up: Use simple tools to help you better understand the shape of
the universe: :
Star Power: Astronomy Night at Ridin' Hy with Mr. Andersen:
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Weather You Like It Or Not |
| Unit Timeline |
Timeline:
6 Weeks: |
| Readings |
Sections: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3:
Sections: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3:
Section: 3-1:
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| Vocabulary |
While
completing homework or on days when there is no assigned work students
should be copying vocabulary words into the backs of their lab books to be
used in the event of a quiz.
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| Homework |
Handout #1 |
Earth’s Atmosphere |
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Handout #2 |
Weather |
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Handout #3 |
Weather Patterns |
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Handout #4
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Climate |
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| Quiz And Tests |
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Going Beyond: |
None for third quarter
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| In-class Labs |
Up,
Up and a Away!: You will get a rise out of this lab.:
Question:
What are you lofty goals for this lab, how far can you rise to the occasion?
Materials: Oak Tag Paper, Tissue Paper, Glue Stick, Scissors.
Rain In A Bottle: Getting water to drink is easy, unless
you live in a desert.
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Question:
Can you get the fresh water out of the dirty water?
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Materials: Parts of two liter bottle, Dirty water, cup, ice
Wild Weather Warnings: You are the meteorologist making
predictions for the morning commute.
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Question: Can you make an accurate forecast for tomorrow’s weather?
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Materials: Hand Lens, Weather map, Computer, Weather map symbols
appendix in book
Heating Things Up: It takes more than the sun alone to get things
cooking,:
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Question: What variables affect the rate and houses temperature rises?
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Materials: Construction Paper, Thermometer, Timer
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Movers and Shakers - Unit started |
| Unit Timeline |
Timeline:
5 Weeks
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| Readings |
·
Chapter 4 Sections: 1,2,3:
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Chapter 5 Sections: 1,2:
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Chapter 6 Sections: 1,2:
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| Vocabulary |
While completing homework or on days when there is no assigned work
students should be copying vocabulary words into the backs of their lab
books to be used in the event of a quiz.
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| Homework |
Handout #1 |
Plate Tectonics: |
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Handout #2 |
Theory of Plate Tectonics: |
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Handout #3 |
Earthquakes: |
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Handout #4
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Volcanoes and Earth’s Moving Plates: |
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| Quiz And Tests |
Plates and Earthquakes Quiz
Movers and Shakers Test |
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Going Beyond: |
None for third quarter
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| In-class Labs |
Pangaea
Put Together:
Unravel the puzzle and put the Earth back together.
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Question:
Is there a pattern that can be found in the shape of the continents?
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Materials:
Map of the world, Scissors, Glue stick, Lab book
It’s Not My Fault: Use the block to show what is going
where underground.
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Question:
Which direction does the earth move when things start shaking?
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Materials:
Earth Fault Model, Scissors, Tape, Colored pencils, Handout
Which Way Did It Go? How do we know were and when
earthquakes happen?
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Question:
With no communication can you find the exact epicenter of an earthquake from
just one location?
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Materials:
Labbook and materials depending on Computer Lab availability.
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Stuck In Time |
| Unit Timeline |
Timeline: 4 Weeks |
| Readings |
Sections 5-1, 5-2, 5-3
Sections 6-1
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| Vocabulary |
While completing homework or on days
when there is no assigned work students should be copying vocabulary words
into the backs of their lab books to be used in the event of a quiz.
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Homework |
Handout #1 |
Fossils |
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Handout #2 |
Relative Age Of Rocks |
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Handout #3 |
Geologic Time |
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| Quiz And Test |
Planned for
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Going Beyond: |
Due Date is
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| In-class Labs |
Making Fossils:
How do these rocks stand up to time and weathering?
Life-Earth Timeline: How long have you and the earth been
around (Ha-Ha!)
Involving Evolving:
A look through time shows us how small changes can lead to astonishing
results.
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Stand Your Ground |
| Unit Timeline |
Timeline:
5 Weeks:
Started this unit on |
| Readings |
Chapter:
1-1, 1-2, 1-3 :
Chapter:
2-1, 2-2, 2-3
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| Vocabulary |
While completing homework
or on days when there is no assigned work students should be copying
vocabulary words into the backs of their lab books to be used in the event
of a quiz.
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| Homework |
Handout #1 |
Views Of Earth |
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Handout #2 |
Directed Reading |
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Handout #3 |
Landforms |
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Handout #4
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Section Note Taking |
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| Quiz And Test |
Landforms, Weathering and Soil Quiz: Stand you
Ground Test : |
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Going Beyond: |
Signed Going Beyond Packet & Concept map:
Development and Task Sheet:
Conferences due prior to Winter Break:
Due Date is January 19th
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| In-class Labs |
Soil
Characteristics:
Investigate the physical and chemical characteristics
of the Gowana garden.
The Black Box: How do we see things without seeing them?
A Chalky
Experience: When does water have the time to make a cave?:
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How Dense Am I? |
| Unit Timeline |
4 Weeks
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| Readings |
Student Handbook Section Pages 192-217 |
| Vocabulary |
While completing homework or on days when there is no
assigned work students should be copying vocabulary words into the backs
of their lab books to be used in the event of a quiz.
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| Homework |
Handout #1
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Mass - Capacity |
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| Handout #2 |
Mass and
Capacity |
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| Handout #3 |
Mass, Capacity
and Volume |
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| Quiz And Test |
Test over the materials from the unit on
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Going Beyond: |
None this quarter |
| In-class Labs |
Will The Boat Float:
Mining A Mountain:
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