Tide Activities
| tideactivities_regscience.docx |
Lunar EClipse Calendar and Map
SOlar eclipse calendar and map
ECLIPSes Simulation activity
| eclipsessimulationactivitycombined.doc |
Moon Phases, Eclipses, and Tides NOTES
Here is the notes document for our study of Moon Phases, Eclipses, and Tides. My presentation is also available for absent students or for you to check your work.
| moonphaseseclipsestidesnotes.doc |
Lunar Cycle Calendar Challenge
Moon pop activity
| moon_pop_activity.doc |
Click Here for The Spheres and Cycles Presentation
Carbon Cycle RAft- Blog Post
Cycles of Matter
There are three main cycles of matter important to life on Earth; Water Cycle, Carbon Cycle, and Nitrogen Cycle. This presentation review the Spheres of Earth and Biogeochemical Cycles of Matter. Use it to help you study. The pictures in the presentation are really important. Most of the questions require you to see the cycle and analyze/interpret the diagram.
| cyclesofmatternotes.docx |
Studying Populations-Notes and LabS
Here is my presentation on Studying Populations. You can use it to help you study for the quiz.
| studyingpopulationsnotes |
| population_estimate_lab.doc |
| wolfandmoosepopulationanalysis.docx |
Energy Pyramid Lab
| energypyramidlab.doc |
Energy and Vocabulary Presentation
| living_things_need_energy.ppt |
Cycling of Matter in Ecosystems
| cyclingofmatterinecosystems.pdf |
Ecology Vocab Chart
| ecology_vocabulary_chart.docx |
| ecology_vocabulary_chart-key.docx |
Biome Comparison Chart- KEY
Here is my copy of the comparison chart found in your Biome Vocabulary. This is similar to what you are filling out in class on Tuesday and Wednesday. You can use this to help you study for the quiz.
| biome_notes_grid.docx |
Biome Project Reflection Blog
Congratulations on working hard for a week on the Biome Project!! During this project I asked you to not only do research and become an “expert” on one large geographical region but also create something to show your knowledge and teach others. I asked you to use technology and try something new, beyond your comfort zone. I want you to reflect on the past week’s experience and your project. Think about your work, your efforts, and the process you followed. The reflection process and learning about yourself is just as important (if not more) as the work you have done already.
- Describe the project that you created. Why did you pick this project? Is the project completely done and posted your blog? Why or why not? Is it your best work?
- Explain how you planned this project from the start. What steps did you take to complete it? What resources did you use? What problems did you experience?
- What did you not like about this project? What problems did you have? Why? And how did you solve them?
- What did you learn about yourself? Strengths, weakness, interests, preferences, and your needs. How did you challenge yourself in this project?
- a. If you worked with another person; how did the partnership work? Do you feel like both partners contributed equally? Would you make the same choice next project? b. If you did not work with another person; do you feel like you made a good choice? Do you feel like working alone helped/hindered your work? Would you make the same choice next project?
- How did technology help you or hinder your work on this project?
Biome Project Rubric
BIOME PROJECT DUE MONDAY 4/14 at the start of class for Science Class.
| biomeprojectrubric2014.docx |
| biome_project_rubric_freshwater_2014.docx |
Biome Research Google Doc
Biome Vocab
| biomevocab.docx |
Biome Research Links
Mission Biomes: NASA Earth's Observatory
Blue Planet Biomes
What's it like where you live? MBGnet
Untamedscience-Biomes
UCMP-Worlds Biomes
Biomes- Kids do Ecology
Blue Planet Biomes
What's it like where you live? MBGnet
Untamedscience-Biomes
UCMP-Worlds Biomes
Biomes- Kids do Ecology
Biome PResentation
Ocean Currents and Climate
| oceancurrentsandclimate.docx |
OCean Water Chemistry and DEep Water Currents
OCean Current Project
Students will be working on an in class project as a connection and extension of our discussions about ocean currents. The rubber duck dilemma is not the only tragic event that has been influenced by the ocean currents. Students will research another event that is impacted by ocean currents and apply their knowledge of currents to that event. Research guidelines, beginning links, and rubrics have been provided via the shared OCEAN CURRENT PROJECT Google Doc. Students will have in class time Tuesday 3/18 and Wednesday 3/19 to complete the research, write a summary, and create a Thinglink depicting the event. Students will share and present their findings on Thursday in class. DUE DATE: Thursday 3/20, start of class.
Ocean Currents NOtes
| oceancurrentsnotes.docx |
Ocean Currents-Plotting Buoy Data
| pacific_ocean_grid.pdf |
| ocean_currents_and_buoy_data.docx |
Ocean Currents-OVerview
Click the link to watch a video about the Ocean Currents. The video is from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the US. It gives you a good overview of Ocean Currents, what creates them, and the main factors that influence them. We will be going deeper this week through activities, data collection and analysis, and labs. I encourage you to pause, rewind, and review this video as often as needed. After you have viewed the video complete the questions in the Knowledge Building Google Doc in the green column on the left of this page. The topic is Ocean Currents- Overview. I look forward to reading your responses.
Rubber Duckie DilemMa
In 1992 a cargo ship carrying 29,000 rubber ducks and bath toys dumped in the Pacific Ocean. From then on oceanographers and beachcombers have been scavenging and searching beaches in hopes of finding the toys and learning more about how winds and ocean currents work. Click here for a more comprehensive article about this event or here for a NPR interview with a leading oceanographer.
In class students were asked to model the ocean and investigate ocean currents by using containers of water, pepper, and landmasses. Following the investigation you should have 4-6 diagrams drawn and a written observation. Plus the answers to the following Conclusion questions.
Conclusion Questions:
In class students were asked to model the ocean and investigate ocean currents by using containers of water, pepper, and landmasses. Following the investigation you should have 4-6 diagrams drawn and a written observation. Plus the answers to the following Conclusion questions.
Conclusion Questions:
- What force did blowing through the straw represent?
- What did the objects placed in the water represent?
- Why was pepper needed in this simulation?
- Did the pepper move in a path that you expected? Explain why or why not with an example.
- How did the beakers or objects affect the path of the pepper?
- How do surface currents move?
Jet STream
Read the following article about the Jet Streams. Jet Streams are vital in explaining and predicting our daily weather patterns. After you have read this article complete the questions in the Knowledge Building Google Doc in the green column on the left of this page. I look forward to reading your responses.
| whatisjetstream |
Wind and Global Wind Patterns
Here are the notes, examples, and diagrams for Wind and Global Wind Patterns. Use this document and my Wind and Global Winds Presentation to help you learn and review.
| airmovementarticle_sws.docx |
| wind_and_global_wind_pattern_notes.docx |
ISobar lab
| isobar_lab.pdf |
Air Pressure Article Reference
| air_pressure_article.pdf |
Graphing the Atmosphere
| graphing_the_atmosphere_pg_1.pdf |
| graphing_the_atmosphere_pg_2.pdf |
| graphing_the_atmosphere-_graph_paper.pdf |
THe Atmosphere
| atmospherenotes2014.docx |
Click here for the Atmosphere Presentation.
Thermal Energy Study Guide
| thermal_energy_quiz_study_guide.docx |
Heat Transfer Lab- HOw does Heat Travel?
| heattransferlab.docx |
Use the following article to complete Station 6 in your lab. Read the blue highlighted sections and complete the calculation of your Yearly Radiation Exposure using the charts on page 12 + 13. Sections that are not highlighted may be interesting to read but are not required.
| radiation_article_and_questions_from_nasa.pdf |
Thermal Energy, Heat, and Temperature
Click here for the THERMAL ENERGY NOTES PRESENTATION.
| thermal_energy_notes.docx |
| investigating_temperature_scales.docx |
Energy and Wave Test- Wed. 1/15
The test on Energy and Waves will be Wednesday 1/15. Below is a review guide to help you study. You can also you the labs, notes, presentations. and your energy foldable. This test will be a combination of multiple choice, short and long response questions. Approximately 30 points.
| energyandwavereview.doc |
Energy Conversions LAB
Download the following lab to your Science Folder in your Google Drive. It is an isf, so you must have the program Inspiration in order to access this file; it will not run in Google Docs. This Lab will be completed in class in the next few days. Energy Conversion Lab Review Presentation
| energy_conversions_lab.isf |
Energy Vocabulary Review
Complete these fill-ins in order to remember the vocabulary and topics we talked about before break!
| energy_fill-ins.docx |
Absences Prior to Winter Break
If you were absent the week before break please make sure you have completed the following:
1. Review the Energy Forms, Transfers, and Transformations Presentation below.
2. Make a chart that contains the 5 forms of Kinetic Energy, 3 forms of Potential Energy, definitions and examples for each as well as the terms Transfer and Transformation.
3. Complete the Energy Write About It Assessment. This should be done without any resources.
4. Make sure you have completed the Investigating KE and PE Lab. (Roller Coasters & Pendulum only)
If you need help with any of these items see me during Advisory this week.
1. Review the Energy Forms, Transfers, and Transformations Presentation below.
2. Make a chart that contains the 5 forms of Kinetic Energy, 3 forms of Potential Energy, definitions and examples for each as well as the terms Transfer and Transformation.
3. Complete the Energy Write About It Assessment. This should be done without any resources.
4. Make sure you have completed the Investigating KE and PE Lab. (Roller Coasters & Pendulum only)
If you need help with any of these items see me during Advisory this week.
Energy Transfers and Transformations
As we continue investigating energy our focus is on how energy is used, transferred, and transformed in systems on Earth. Use the Energy Forms, Transfers, and Transformations Presentation to help you study, review and investigate this topic.
| investigatingkeandpelab |
Wave Characteristics Homework Due THursday 12/12
| wavecharacteristicspracticeHW |
| wave_characteristics_practice_answer_sheet.pdf |
Energy
Our next topic and unit is Energy. We will be talking about Energy and Waves in this presentation. Later we will talk about the Forms of Energy, Energy Transformations and Transfers, and Energy in the Environment.
| introtoenergyreading.pdf |
| energyandwavesnotes |
| wavecharacteristicslab |
Acids and Bases in the Environment
Complete the background reading on Acid Rain and the Environment. Copy the 8 questions found at the end of the article into your Acid and Bases Notes. Complete all 8 questions prior to Tuesday's Class. Use the embedded links and videos to dig deeper into the cause and effects of acid rain.
Links from the Reading:
Acid Rain Overview from USGS
Effects of Acid Rain on the Ecosystem from National Geographic
Acid Rain Student Site from the EPA
Acid Rain Overview from USGS
Effects of Acid Rain on the Ecosystem from National Geographic
Acid Rain Student Site from the EPA
| sws_acidrainreading.pdf |
Acids and Bases
This is the Acids and Bases Presentation I will go over in class. Use it to help you with vocabulary, major concepts, and examples.
| acidsandbasesreading.pdf |
| AcidsandBasesNotes |
Chemical Reactions- Text Reading and Notes
Save both the reading and the notes doc in your Science Folder. We will use this text to read and provide background knowledge as we talk about chemical reactions. Keeping updated notes as we read will help you to be successful. My presentation will be updated and available below as we begin our study of chemical reactions.
| chemicalreactionsreading.pdf |
| chemicalreactionnotes.docx |
Here is the Chemical Reactions Presentation we have been going over in class. This is a Google Presentation that will be updated as we do more sections in the Notes and go over more material. Lab results, pictures, and discussion questions are included.
Messing with Mixtures Lab S7
This is a multi-part lab that we will complete over the next few days. Part I Separating Mixtures is homework for S7 Classes on Tuesday evening. The rest of the Parts we will do in class with the proper equipment.
| messingwithmixtureslabs7.doc |
| messing_with_mixtures_lab.pptx |
Mixtures and Solutions- Reading
| mixturesandsolutionsreading.pdf |
Compounds, Mixtures and Solutions-Notes
Notes Document explaining the properties of Compounds, Mixtures, and Solutions. Look for the presentation to be uploaded after we talk in class.
| compounds_mixtures_and_solutions_notes.docx |
Compounds and Chemical Formulas- Reading
| compoundsandchemicalformulas.pdf |
Periodic Table of Elements Quiz Review
| periodictablereviewkey.docx |
| periodictablereview.docx |
Is one plue one always two?- Lab Instructions and Data Tables
| oneplusonelab.docx |
| oneplusonelab.pptx |
Periodic Table of Elements
| PeriodicTableNotes |
| ColoredandLabeledPeriodicTable |
| periodictablenotesandreview.pptx |
Atoms to Molecules
| AtomstoMolecules |
Matter Vocabulary Chart
This is a list of vocabulary that you will need to know and be able to use during this unit. Start with the pink and blue rows. Fill out the Prior Knowledge column first. Place a 0 if you do not know the word at all. Put a ? if you remember the word but you are not confident that you know what it means. You can put what you think it means in the definition column, but make sure you check to make sure it is correct. Put a + in the column and write in a definition if you are positive you know what it means and can use it in a sentence. After you fill out the prior knowledge column read the article above called atoms to molecules. Fill in any definitions you learn as you read.
| Mattervocabchart |
| Matter Vocabulary Presentation |
Syringe Lab
| SyringeLabObservations |
Matter Introduction Notes
| matterintroductionnotes |
| matterintroductionnotesandreview.pptx |
Measurement Rotation Lab
| MeasurementRotationLab |
MEasurement Presentation Notes
| measurement.pptx |
Lab Equipment and Measurement
| Lab Equipment and Measurement |
Lab Safety
| Lab Safety Rules/Contract |
| Lab Safety Questions |