TEST REVIEW...

Be able to explain each question using specific examples and information that we have learned about over the last week and a half.

Testing days.. Dec 18 Haynes and VanRiper
                       Dec 19 Herrington and Howard

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1.     Explain the importance of fossil studies.

2.     What is the theory of evolution?

3.     Explain what has shaped Earth’s history and could determine its future.

4.     What major events have shaped Earth’s history?

5.     Using a specific example, explain how an extinction of a life form can lead to another life form flourishing on Earth.

Top Ten Fossil Finds

Today in class you are going to be researching some of the most important (your opinion) fossil finds here on Earth. Here are the expectations;

• You will make a foldable using a piece of paper I provide for you
• Using the Ipads, you will search the web for 'important' fossil finds creating a 'Top Ten List'
• For each of the fossil finds you must include the following information;   

                            1. What exactly was found.
                            2. Where was the discovering found.. (country, state, mountains, water, desert)
                            3. The date it was found.
                            4. Why is this considered an 'important' find? (2-3 sentences)
                            5. Sketch of the 'find'



  

In school online quiz link

Click on the link to take the online quiz over the history of Earth

https://www98.achievedata.com/jackson/?OnlineTestStudentLogin

The History of Earth article HOMEWORK

Using the notes you have taken from our documentary 'The History of Earth', write an article titled The Story of Earth... 

Expectations

• written/typed 1-2 page article titled 'The Story of Earth'
• Due December 4th

Timeline of Earth's History

After watching the documentary on 'The History of Earth' you have an idea that the world we live in today took a while to form. What I would like you to do is create a picture timeline using the information that you had written down as well as other research that you have/will complete.

Expectations

* Create a timeline using numbers, words, and pictures
* Include only major events in Earth's history
* Color any pictures (You may print pictures out AT HOME)


DUE DECEMBER 6th

New Vocabulary

 Please make sure your have these definitions in your binder. Defined and illustrated.

Definitions

·      Fossilization- the remains (or an impression) of a plant or animal that existed in a past geological age and that has been excavated from the soil

·      Erosion- The breakdown and removal of things (Earth’s surface)

·      Weathering- breaks things down (Earth’s surface)

·      Evolution- when an organism changes over many generations, it might be better suited to live, or more likely to die.

·      Extinction- is that an animal or plant totally disappears from the planet

·      Geosphere- the Earth's outer layer crust or surface. Made up of minerals, rocks and landforms.

·      Biosphere- the sphere or area around the planet Earth where life exists.

Space System test tomorrow

Space System study guide

1. Explain the Big Bang Theory.
2. Earth is located in which galaxy?
3. What is the hottest planet in our solar system?
4. What planet is famous for its big red spot?
5. Does the Sun orbit the Earth? 
6. What is an eclipse?
7. What gases exist out in the universe?
8. Who was the first person in space?
9. Explain what keeps the planets orbiting in space. 
10. Explain why there are reoccurences of night/day, cycle, seasons, and lunar phases here on Earth.
11. Explain the difference between an asteroid, meteor, and meteorite.
12. List the four major phases of the moon.
13. List the order of the planets from the closet to the sun to the most further away.

In school assignment Nov 14.

Computer Lab assignment.

Remember to respect the substitute teacher as they are very important. :)

Directions
Open up Microsoft PowerPoint from the start up tab on the bottom left hand side of the computer screen. You will be making a PowerPoint presentation today as if you are the teacher getting ready for a lesson. Here are the expectations;

• Your topic for the lesson is 'Our Solar System'. Make a title slide that has your name, homeroom teacher, and date on it. (colored background)
• Create a slide for each of the planets in our solar system. Don't forget about the sun either!
• Each slide needs to have atleast one picture, 3 facts, and a colored background.
• Keep the font at Arial 12 for the information on the slides. 


• You will print ONE page that has ALL of the slides on it. 
• If you look on the left side of the screen where the slides are stacked there is a small button that looks like it has 4 squares on it. Click on this picture to see the small four square button easier....

After you hit the button it should have all of your slides on the screen like in this picture. Although you will have more slides. When you are done hit print. Make sure your name is written where I can tell who it belongs to if it can't be read on the small slide.

Solar System Home Project

The project is DUE NOVEMBER 26.

Solar System 3D project. Students are to create a model of an object within our solar system in a 3D scale. Possible choices include the following;

• A single planet
• A moon
• A comet/asteroid/meteor
• The entire solar system

The project itself doesn't have a specific material requirement. Please be creative and think of ways to build without spending a lot of money. I've seen great projects using  simple items such as paper towel rolls, shoe boxes, tooth picks, etc..
If you are looking for items to help you can visit the Toy House, Michaels, or even Meijer. But again, please try to build without spending a ton of money.

Expectations

Students will..

• create/build a model that represents an object within our solar system in 3D.
• write a 1-2 page report including facts in THEIR OWN WORDS (not copy and paste) about their project as well as a section explaining how it was built and who helped.
• present their project to their peers and answer questions that classmates might have about their project.

Earth research questions

It's now time to continue our 'photo series' with the newcomer being 'Earth'. Research the following questions and turn the answers into a nicely written paragraph. Don't forget to include your 'photo' of Earth fully colored. Hand in when complete.

• What is the atmosphere of Earth made up of?
• How many miles away from the sun is Earth?
• What is the official name of Earth's moon?
• What is the average temperature on Earth?
• What is Earth's core made of?
• Why does Earth have a magnetic field?

Mercury/Venus study guide

Study Guide for Mercury and Venus

1. Compare Mercury to the other planets in our solar system by size.
2. How do the days on Mercury compare to the days on Earth?
3. Imagine you are taking a trip to Mercury. Describe what features you see on Mercury's surface.
4. Describe Mercury's core.
5. In 20-40 words, compare Earth and Venus.
6. Compare the days on Venus to the days on Earth. (length)
7. How many moons does Venus have?
8. How many moons does Mercury have?
9. Describe Mercury's atmosphere.
10. Describe Venus' atmosphere.
11. Give a brief description of the temperature range on Mercury and Venus.

Journal Entry

This journal entry needs to placed in your reflection section of your binder...



Write a journal entry about an imaginary trip to Mercury that describes these couple questions;

• What do you see?
• What do you feel?
• What devices will you need in order to survive?

Mercury and Venus research questions

Mercury and Venus Photo Research

1.  What type of atmosphere does the planet have?

2.  How do the day lengths compare to the day lengths of Earth?

3.  How many moons does the planet have?

4.  Describe the planet’s core.

5.  How far away from the sun is the planet?

Mercury and Venus vocabulary

Venus and Mercury Vocabulary-

1. Planet- An object moving around a star.

2. Orbit- The path one object takes around another.

3. Revolution- When something is moving in a circle around another object

4. Rotation- When an object spins it is said to be rotating.

5. Satellites- A small object orbiting a larger one.

6. Axis- An imaginary straight line on which an object rotates.

On to the planets

We are starting to observe and investigate the planets in our solar system. Stay tuned for vocab words and important updates throughout this unit.

Sun Test Study Guide

Our Star Study Guide

1.   How does the sun shine (what goes on to cause it to shine)?

2.   How long has the sun been shining?

3.   What is the sun made of?

4.   How large is the sun compared to Earth? How many Earths could fit inside the sun?

5.   How does our sun compare in size with other stars?

6.   How far away is the sun from our earth?

7.   What is a sunspot? How often do they happen?

8.   What happens during a solar eclipse?

9.   In what ways is the sun important to us here on Earth? (3ways)

10.How hot is the sun at its core?

Sun Test Friday!!

We will have out post test over the sun on Friday, Oct 17. The students will receive a study guide to complete on Thursday and return on Friday before the test.

This week in science we study the sun

Here are some vocabulary words students will need to write and illustrate in their science binders;

Eclipse- An eclipse is what happens when either the moon comes between the sun and the earth, or when the earth comes between the sun and the moon.

Asteroids- A rock, or Minor Planet orbiting the Sun. Astrology.

Meteors- A shooting star, observed when a particle of dust enters into the Earth's atmosphere.

Meteorites- An object from Outer Space, such as a rock, that falls into the Earth and lands on its surface.

Gravitational Pull- The attraction that one object has for another object due to the invisible force of gravity.

Star- A self-luminous object that shines through the release of energy produced by nuclear reactions at its core.

Test Tomorrow.. Big Bang theory

Here is the study guide for tomorrow's test:

1. Explain the big bang theory with specific details to the event. 

2. Who originally thought up the Big Bang Theory?

3. When did the Big Bang Theory pop up in science?

4. What is a galaxy? 

5. What Galaxy do we belong to?

Sept 24 Vocab words

Big Bang Theory- the theory that the universe originated sometime between 10 billion and 20 billion years ago from a huge explosion of a small volume of matter

Matter- The definition of matter is a physical or tangible object or substance. It refers to anything that occupies space and can be seen, touched or felt or tasted

Galaxy- A collection of stars, gas, and dust bound together by gravity.

Universe- All existing matter and space considered as a whole; the cosmos.

Big Bang Theory warm-up questions

With a partner look up the following questions and place it in your reflection sections labeled:

Big Bang Question Look-Up  Sept 24, 2012

1.     Find out when the idea came about.

2.     Who thought it up?

3.     What questions do people still have about it?

4.     What gases were created from the Big Bang Theory?

5.     What questions or concerns do you have about the theory?

(list 3-5 you might ask a scientist who believes in the theory)

Space Systems!!

Next week we will be flying into 'Space Systems'.... Our journey will start from the beginning of time as scientists know it. Along the way we will explore and discuss theories that have been around for many years. Join us on our way!!

Why Science is Important...

Why is science important?

·     Look up and read about ‘why science is important’.

·     You will write a 1-2 page speech presenting information about ‘why science is important’ and give specific reasons to support your paper.

DUE TOMORROW Sept 12, 2012

Another year.. Welcome to the blog..

Check this blog for upcoming assignments, tests, study guides, and supplemental activities during the year. I will post in-school computer assignments on here as well. Try to visit atleast once a week to check for updates.

Write the address down so you can get to it outside of the classroom.

Continue Your Website

Go back to wix and complete your website. Remember you need atleast 3 pages that include pics, info, and some links to other websites.

Theme- Humans and the Environment

Vocab TEST this THURSDAY

Insanity
Anabolic Steroids
Scientific Method
Graph
erosionsoil
Physical/chemical/mechanical weathering
Weathering
The rock cycle
igneous rock
Sedimentary rock
fossil
metamorphic rock
foliated
Earth's layers
plate tectonics
transform boundary
convergent boundary
divergent boundary
tsunami
states of matter
element
malleability
combustibility
carbon footprint
Acids/bases
Chemical Changes
Atoms
pH scale
Earth's magnetic field

Creating a website

You are going to need to have an e-mail address to complete today's assignment. We are going to create a website about Earth's pollution problem. You can add video, photo's, text, animation, etc...  You can also link other websites as well. You have the free range of creativity to create the site. Just remember that the site is centered around getting people aware of what we do to the Earth and what we can do to help it. 

Click on the link below to get started

http://www.wix.com/

Chemical or Physical Change Study Guide

Chemical Changes Vs Physical Changes Study Guide

1. What is a physical change?

2. What is a chemical change?

3. What is combustibility?

4. What can cause a physical change?

5. What are four signs that determine a chemical change from a physical change?

6. What are four ways that you can prevent a chemical change?

7. List four physical changes? (don’t use examples listed on this page)

8. List four chemical changes? (don’t use examples listed on this page)

9. If a substance changes color unexpectedly, what has most likely happened?

10. Label each process as a physical or chemical change:

a. fogging a mirror with your breath -
b. breaking a bone -
c. mending a broken bone -
d. burning paper -
e. slicing potatoes for fries -
f. mixing sugar with coffee -
g. frying chicken -
h. a nail rusting -
i. paper ripping -
j. wood burning -
k. mixing water and food coloring -
l. food molding (rotting) -
m. writing on paper -

Physical or Chemical sorting

Here is the list if you did not get done in class for the sorting activity;

1. fresh lemonade
2. mowing the lawn
3. boiling water
4. toast
5. ice melting
6. glass breaking
7. lighting a match
8. frying eggs
9. baking a cake
10. digesting food
11. roasting marshmallows
12. fireworks
13. rusty nails
14. slicing bread
15. cracking eggs
    

Earth Day 2012

Bring in your trash!!!!

Students will be awarded extra credit for bags of recyclable items from now until April 21.
Let's help the Earth and get some extra credit at the same time!