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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Stand Your Ground
5 Weeks |
| Unit Timeline |
Timeline:
5 Weeks:
Started this unit on 12/1/08 |
| Readings |
Chapter:
1-1, 1-2, 1-3 : Readings should be
completed with notes in lab book
Chapter:
2-1, 2-2, 2-3 Readings
should be completed with notes in lab book
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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 : |
| In-class Labs |
The Black Box: How do we see things without seeing them?:
A Chalky
Experience: When does water have the time to make a cave?:
Soil
Characteristics:
Investigate the physical and chemical characteristics
of the Gowana garden.
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How Dense Am I? |
| Unit Timeline |
4 Weeks 4 of 4 weeks complete
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| Readings |
Student Handbook Section Pages 192-217 Readings should be completed
with notes in lab book |
| 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 |
Corrected and returned |
| Handout #2 |
Mass and
Capacity |
Corrected and returned |
| Handout #3 |
Mass, Capacity
and Volume |
Corrected and returned |
| Quiz And Test |
Test over the materials from the unit on Nov.21:
Corrected and returned
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Going Beyond: |
None1st quarter quarter: |
| In-class Labs |
Will The Boat Float:
Corrected and returned
Mining A Mountain: Demo is completed
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The Nature of Science |
| Unit Timeline |
4 Weeks:
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| Readings |
Student Handbook Section Pages 192-217: Readings should be completed
with notes in labbook |
| 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 |
Completed, Corrected and Returned |
| Handout #2: |
Using the
Metric System |
Completed, Corrected and Returned |
| Handout #3: |
Science
Writing
Skills |
Completed, Corrected and Returned |
| Handout #4: |
Science Math
Skills |
Completed, Corrected and Returned |
| Quiz And Test |
The verbal quiz Completed, Corrected and Returned
Test
on Oct 22-23rd |
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Going Beyond: |
None this quarter |
| In-class Labs |
Metric Money: Completed, Corrected and Returned
Personal Measuring
System: Completed, Corrected and Returned
Reaction Countdown: Completed, Corrected and Returned
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Stuck In Time 3 weeks complete |
| Unit Timeline |
Timeline: 4 Weeks
We started this unit on 1/22 |
| Readings |
Sections 5-1, 5-2, 5-3Readings should be
completed with the outline in lab book
Sections 6-1Readings should be
completed with the outline in lab book
Stuck In Time Outline
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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 |
Corrected and Returned |
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Handout #2 |
Relative Age Of Rocks |
Corrected and Returned |
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Handout #3 |
Geologic Time |
Corrected and Returned |
| Quiz And Test |
Short open note Fossils quiz on Mon. & Tues. Feb. 4th and 5th
Test On Feb. 13th and 14th
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Going Beyond: |
None for third quarter |
| In-class Labs |
Making Fossils:
How do these rocks stand up to time and weathering? Should be
Completed
Life-Earth Timeline: How long have you and the earth been
around (Ha-Ha!)
Completed
Involving Evolving:
A look through time shows us how small changes can lead to astonishing
results.
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Movers and Shakers - Unit Completed |
| Unit Timeline |
Timeline:
5 Weeks
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| Readings |
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Chapter 4 Sections: 1,2,3: Readings should be
completed with the concept map in lab book
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Chapter 5 Sections: 1,2:Readings should be
completed with the concept map in lab book
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Chapter 6 Sections: 1,2:Readings should be
completed with the concept map in lab book
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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: |
Corrected and Returned |
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Handout #2 |
Theory of Plate Tectonics: |
Corrected and Returned |
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Handout #3 |
Earthquakes: |
Corrected and Returned |
Handout #4
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Volcanoes and Earth’s Moving Plates: |
Corrected and Returned |
| Quiz And Tests |
Plates and Earthquakes Quiz
Movers and Shakers Quiz |
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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. Completed
and corrected
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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. Completed and
corrected
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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? Completed and
corrected
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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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Weather You Like It Or Not: Completed |
| Unit Timeline |
Timeline:
5 Weeks: |
| Readings |
Sections: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3: Readings should be
completed with the notes in lab book
Sections: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3: Readings should be
completed with the notes in lab book
Section: 3-1: Readings should be
completed with the notes in lab book
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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.:
Cancelled
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.
: Completed and
corrected
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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. Completed and
corrected
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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,: Completed and
corrected
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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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Earth and Beyond |
| Unit Timeline |
6 Weeks being completed on June
16th |
| Reading |
Chapter 1 Section 1: Readings should be
completed with the notes in lab book
Chapter 2 Section 1,2: Readings should be
completed with the notes in lab book
Chapter 3 Section 1,2,3 Readings should be
completed with the notes in lab book,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 |
Corrected and Returned |
| HW#2 |
The sun, earth, moon system |
Corrected and Returned |
| HW#3 |
The solar system |
Corrected and Returned |
| HW#4 |
The outer planets, sun & stars |
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| Quiz And Test |
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Going Beyond: |
Being completed in the Reading Class as the
Reading Beyond
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: Completed and
corrected
Moon Phases: Make a model in your mind as we revolve and rotate along with the
earth: Completed and
corrected
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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