Tootsie Pop and The Scientific Method 9-17-2013:
Students used the steps of The Scientific Method to preform an experiment using Tootsie Pops
Students used the steps of The Scientific Method to preform an experiment using Tootsie Pops
Metric System Conversion Practice 9-11-2013 and 9-18-2013:
Students viewed and took part in an interactive PowerPoint presentation and were asked to complete the accompanying handout.
Students viewed and took part in an interactive PowerPoint presentation and were asked to complete the accompanying handout.
Bill Nye Movie Notes 9-19-2013:
Students viewed a clip of Bill Nye going over the phases of the moon and were asked to record three things they already knew from the clip and three things they learned.
Students viewed a clip of Bill Nye going over the phases of the moon and were asked to record three things they already knew from the clip and three things they learned.
Moon Phase drawing 9-19-2013:
Using chalk and black construction paper, students were asked to draw the moon in a phase of their choice.
Using chalk and black construction paper, students were asked to draw the moon in a phase of their choice.
Asteroid, Meteor, or Comet Exit Pass 9-20-13:
After viewing a clip on Asteroids, Meteors, and Comets, and participating in a classroom discussion, students were asked to record interesting facts they learned and questions they may still have.
After viewing a clip on Asteroids, Meteors, and Comets, and participating in a classroom discussion, students were asked to record interesting facts they learned and questions they may still have.
Asteroid, Meteor, or Comet 9-21-2013:
Students will view a list of characteristics and must decide if the characteristic applies to a asteroid, meteor, or comet, or a combination of the three.
Students will view a list of characteristics and must decide if the characteristic applies to a asteroid, meteor, or comet, or a combination of the three.
Seasons and the Tilt of the Earth's Axis 9-23-13:
Class instruction focused on the tilt of the Earth's Axis in relation to the sun. Students were asked to draw the diagram from the class notes.
Class instruction focused on the tilt of the Earth's Axis in relation to the sun. Students were asked to draw the diagram from the class notes.
Earth's Magnetic Field Exit Pass 9-26-13:
Students viewed a clip on the Earth's Magnetic field and lecture was given via PowerPoint. Students were asked to fill out an exit pass highlighting what they had learned.
Students viewed a clip on the Earth's Magnetic field and lecture was given via PowerPoint. Students were asked to fill out an exit pass highlighting what they had learned.
Daily Warm-Up's 10-7 thru 10-11- 2013:
At the beginning of class each day, students answer a warm-up question regarding the previous day's lesson. At the end of the week, students turn in their daily warm-up sheets as an in-class assignment. Daily warm-up's are the questions listed as "openers" for the day's lesson.
At the beginning of class each day, students answer a warm-up question regarding the previous day's lesson. At the end of the week, students turn in their daily warm-up sheets as an in-class assignment. Daily warm-up's are the questions listed as "openers" for the day's lesson.
The Atmosphere Layers Activity 10-14-13:
Students did an activity where they measured the earth's atmospheric layers to view the difference in the width of each layer compared to other layers. Students drew common objects found in each layer.
Students did an activity where they measured the earth's atmospheric layers to view the difference in the width of each layer compared to other layers. Students drew common objects found in each layer.
Energy from the Sun Exit Pass 10-15-2013:
Students completed an exit pass answering the question: What happens to the energy the Earth receives from the sun?
Students completed an exit pass answering the question: What happens to the energy the Earth receives from the sun?
Air Flow Exit Pass 10-18-2013:
Students completed an exit pass answering the question: Why does air sink at the poles and rise at the equator?
Students completed an exit pass answering the question: Why does air sink at the poles and rise at the equator?
Chapter 14 Section Review Packet 10-18-2013:
Students completed a chapter 14 review packet highlighting important concepts and vocabulary from chapter 14.
Students completed a chapter 14 review packet highlighting important concepts and vocabulary from chapter 14.
Daily Warm-Up's 10-14 thru 10-18- 2013:
At the beginning of class each day, students answer a warm-up question regarding the previous day's lesson. At the end of the week, students turn in their daily warm-up sheets as an in-class assignment. Daily warm-up's are the questions listed as "openers" for the day's lesson.
At the beginning of class each day, students answer a warm-up question regarding the previous day's lesson. At the end of the week, students turn in their daily warm-up sheets as an in-class assignment. Daily warm-up's are the questions listed as "openers" for the day's lesson.
Daily Warm-Up's 10-21 thru 10-25- 2013:
At the beginning of class each day, students answer a warm-up question regarding
the previous day's lesson. At the end of the week, students turn in their
daily warm-up sheets as an in-class assignment. Daily warm-up's are the
questions listed as "openers" for the day's lesson.
At the beginning of class each day, students answer a warm-up question regarding
the previous day's lesson. At the end of the week, students turn in their
daily warm-up sheets as an in-class assignment. Daily warm-up's are the
questions listed as "openers" for the day's lesson.
Daily Warm-Up's 10-28 thru 11-1- 2013:
At the beginning of class each day, students answer a warm-up question regarding the previous day's lesson. At the end of the week, students turn in their daily warm-up sheets as an in-class assignment. Daily warm-up's are the questions listed as "openers" for the day's lesson.
At the beginning of class each day, students answer a warm-up question regarding the previous day's lesson. At the end of the week, students turn in their daily warm-up sheets as an in-class assignment. Daily warm-up's are the questions listed as "openers" for the day's lesson.
Chapter 15 PowerPoint project 10-24 thru 11-4- 2013:
Students work in groups to create a PowerPoint presentation which each group will present to the class. Presentations include highlights from the groups assigned section of chapter 15, and a informational poster on a specific severe weather event.
Students work in groups to create a PowerPoint presentation which each group will present to the class. Presentations include highlights from the groups assigned section of chapter 15, and a informational poster on a specific severe weather event.
Cloud Model 11-7-13:
Students are assigned a specific type of cloud and used cotton balls and construction paper to construct a model of their cloud type. Students also wrote a description of their cloud type and facts specific fact about their cloud type to go along with their model.
Students are assigned a specific type of cloud and used cotton balls and construction paper to construct a model of their cloud type. Students also wrote a description of their cloud type and facts specific fact about their cloud type to go along with their model.
Daily Warm-Up's 11-4 thru 11-8- 2013:
At the beginning of class each day, students answer a warm-up question regarding the previous day's lesson. At the end of the week, students turn in their daily warm-up sheets as an in-class assignment. Daily warm-up's are the questions listed as "openers" for the day's lesson.
At the beginning of class each day, students answer a warm-up question regarding the previous day's lesson. At the end of the week, students turn in their daily warm-up sheets as an in-class assignment. Daily warm-up's are the questions listed as "openers" for the day's lesson.
What is Climate Enrichment Skill Sheet 11-13-2013:
Students completed the What is Climate skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 16 section 1.
Students completed the What is Climate skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 16 section 1.
Climate Types Reinforcment Skill Sheet 11-13-2013:
Students completed the Climate Type skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 16 section 2.
Students completed the Climate Type skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 16 section 2.
Daily Warm-Up's 11-11 thru 11-15- 2013:
At the beginning of class each day, students answer a warm-up question regarding the previous day's lesson. At the end of the week, students turn in their daily warm-up sheets as an in-class assignment. Daily warm-up's are the questions listed as "openers" for the day's lesson.
At the beginning of class each day, students answer a warm-up question regarding the previous day's lesson. At the end of the week, students turn in their daily warm-up sheets as an in-class assignment. Daily warm-up's are the questions listed as "openers" for the day's lesson.
Climate Mapping 11-18-13:
Students will use the map on page 459 of their Science books to create a map depicting climates around the world.
Students will use the map on page 459 of their Science books to create a map depicting climates around the world.
Climatic Change Reinforcment Skill Sheet 11-19-2013:
Students completed the Climatic Change skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 16 section 3.
Students completed the Climatic Change skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 16 section 3.
Daily Warm-Up's 11-18 thru 11-22- 2013:
At the beginning of class each day, students answer a warm-up question regarding the previous day's lesson. At the end of the week, students turn in their daily warm-up sheets as an in-class assignment. Daily warm-up's are the questions listed as "openers" for the day's lesson.
At the beginning of class each day, students answer a warm-up question regarding the previous day's lesson. At the end of the week, students turn in their daily warm-up sheets as an in-class assignment. Daily warm-up's are the questions listed as "openers" for the day's lesson.
Climate Investigation Activity Project 11-22-13:
Students will be assigned a specific climate type to investigate. Using Ipods, students will search for answers to questions about their assigned climate type. Students will also illustrate their climate type using their new found knowledge about the climate.
Students will be assigned a specific climate type to investigate. Using Ipods, students will search for answers to questions about their assigned climate type. Students will also illustrate their climate type using their new found knowledge about the climate.
Climate Investigation Activity Project Poster 11-25-13:
Students will work in groups, based on their assigned climate type, to create and present a poster highlighting information about their climate.
Students will work in groups, based on their assigned climate type, to create and present a poster highlighting information about their climate.
Climate Crossword Puzzle 12-4-13:
Students use their knowledge of chapter 16 vocabulary to complete a crossword puzzle.
Students use their knowledge of chapter 16 vocabulary to complete a crossword puzzle.
Daily Warm-Up's 12-2 thru 12-6- 2013:
At the beginning of class each day, students answer a warm-up question regarding the previous day's lesson. At the end of the week, students turn in their daily warm-up sheets as an in-class assignment. Daily warm-up's are the questions listed as "openers" for the day's lesson.
At the beginning of class each day, students answer a warm-up question regarding the previous day's lesson. At the end of the week, students turn in their daily warm-up sheets as an in-class assignment. Daily warm-up's are the questions listed as "openers" for the day's lesson.
Ocean Waves and Tides Reinforcement Skill Sheet 12-13-13
Students completed the Ocean Waves and Tides skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 17 section 3
Students completed the Ocean Waves and Tides skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 17 section 3
Daily Warm-Up's 12-9 thru 12-13- 2013:
At the beginning of class each day, students answer a warm-up question regarding the previous day's lesson. At the end of the week, students turn in their daily warm-up sheets as an in-class assignment. Daily warm-up's are the questions listed as "openers" for the day's lesson.
At the beginning of class each day, students answer a warm-up question regarding the previous day's lesson. At the end of the week, students turn in their daily warm-up sheets as an in-class assignment. Daily warm-up's are the questions listed as "openers" for the day's lesson.
Daily Warm-Up's 12-15 thru 12-20- 2013:
At the beginning of class each day, students answer a warm-up question regarding the previous day's lesson. At the end of the week, students turn in their daily warm-up sheets as an in-class assignment. Daily warm-up's are the questions listed as "openers" for the day's lesson.
At the beginning of class each day, students answer a warm-up question regarding the previous day's lesson. At the end of the week, students turn in their daily warm-up sheets as an in-class assignment. Daily warm-up's are the questions listed as "openers" for the day's lesson.
Life in the Ocean Enrichment Skill Sheet 1-14-14
Students completed the Life in the Ocean skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 18 section 1
Students completed the Life in the Ocean skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 18 section 1
The Seafloor Reinforcement Skill Sheet 1-15-14
Students completed The Seafloor skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 18 section 2
Students completed The Seafloor skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 18 section 2
Daily Warm-Up's 1-13 thru 1-17- 2014:
At the beginning of class each day, students answer a warm-up question regarding the previous day's lesson. At the end of the week, students turn in their daily warm-up sheets as an in-class assignment. Daily warm-up's are the questions listed as "openers" for the day's lesson.
At the beginning of class each day, students answer a warm-up question regarding the previous day's lesson. At the end of the week, students turn in their daily warm-up sheets as an in-class assignment. Daily warm-up's are the questions listed as "openers" for the day's lesson.
The Seafloor Reinforcement Skill Sheet 2-7-14
Students completed The Seafloor skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 18 section 2
Students completed The Seafloor skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 18 section 2
Planet Earth 2-9-14
Students completed The Planet Earth skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 22 section 1
Students completed The Planet Earth skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 22 section 1
The Exploration of the Moon Reinforcement Skill Sheet 2-11-14
Students completed The Exploration of the Moon skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 22 section 3
Students completed The Exploration of the Moon skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 22 section 3
The History of Space Exploration Timeline 2-12-14
Students read an article outlining important dates/ events in the history of space exploration. Students then used the information from the article to create a timeline of the events,
Students read an article outlining important dates/ events in the history of space exploration. Students then used the information from the article to create a timeline of the events,
Bill Nye - The Moon Guided Video Notes 2-14-14
Students viewed the Bill Nye video about Earth's Moon and completed a guided notes skill sheet reinforcing concepts examined in the video
Students viewed the Bill Nye video about Earth's Moon and completed a guided notes skill sheet reinforcing concepts examined in the video
Daily Warm-Up's 2-10 thru 2-14- 2014:
At the beginning of class each day, students answer a warm-up question regarding the
previous day's lesson. At the end of the week, students turn in their daily warm-up sheets as an in-class assignment. Daily warm-up's are the questions listed as "openers" for the day's lesson.
At the beginning of class each day, students answer a warm-up question regarding the
previous day's lesson. At the end of the week, students turn in their daily warm-up sheets as an in-class assignment. Daily warm-up's are the questions listed as "openers" for the day's lesson.
Daily Warm-Up's 2-17 thru 2-21- 2014:
At the beginning of class each day, students answer a warm-up question regarding the
previous day's lesson. At the end of the week, students turn in their daily warm-up sheets as an in-class assignment. Daily warm-up's are the questions listed as "openers" for the day's lesson.
At the beginning of class each day, students answer a warm-up question regarding the
previous day's lesson. At the end of the week, students turn in their daily warm-up sheets as an in-class assignment. Daily warm-up's are the questions listed as "openers" for the day's lesson.
Solar System Graphic Organizer 2-2514
Students used their books and an information packet to investigate and organize information about each planet and its individual characteristics
Students used their books and an information packet to investigate and organize information about each planet and its individual characteristics
Daily Warm-Up's 2-24 thru 2-28- 2014:
At the beginning of class each day, students answer a warm-up question regarding the
previous day's lesson. At the end of the week, students turn in their daily warm-up sheets as an in-class assignment. Daily warm-up's are the questions listed as "openers" for the day's lesson.
At the beginning of class each day, students answer a warm-up question regarding the
previous day's lesson. At the end of the week, students turn in their daily warm-up sheets as an in-class assignment. Daily warm-up's are the questions listed as "openers" for the day's lesson.
Chapter 23 PowerPoint Exit Pass 2-28-2014
Students completed an exit pass highlighting information they gained during the chapter 23 powerpoint about the solar system
Students completed an exit pass highlighting information they gained during the chapter 23 powerpoint about the solar system
Solar System Diagram- 3-7-2014:
Students created a diagram of the solar system including celestial bodies such as the planets, sun, moon, stars, comets, asteroids, and meteors
Students created a diagram of the solar system including celestial bodies such as the planets, sun, moon, stars, comets, asteroids, and meteors
Evolution of Start Skill Sheet 3-18-14
Students completed the Evolution of Stars skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 24 section 3
Students completed the Evolution of Stars skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 24 section 3
Galaxies and the Expanding Universe Skill Sheet 3-20-14
Students completed the Galaxies and the Expanding Universe skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 24 section 4
Students completed the Galaxies and the Expanding Universe skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 24 section 4
The Search for Extraterrestrial Life Skill Sheet 3-21-14
Students completed The Search for Extraterrestrial skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 24
section 5
Students completed The Search for Extraterrestrial skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 24
section 5
Constellation Project 3-27-2014
Students research constellation using the IPADs and create a constellation with facts about the history and composition of the constellation
Students research constellation using the IPADs and create a constellation with facts about the history and composition of the constellation
Volcanic Activity and Tectonic Plates 4-15-14
Students will complete a webquest where they explore tectonic plate movement and relate it to volcanic activity around the globe. Students will generate a world map outlining the various plate boundaries and the locations of volcanoes along those boundaries
Students will complete a webquest where they explore tectonic plate movement and relate it to volcanic activity around the globe. Students will generate a world map outlining the various plate boundaries and the locations of volcanoes along those boundaries
Volcanoes of The Ring of Fire- 4-15-14
Students will explore the Ring of Fire through a webquest activity. The activity is designed to give students an understanding of the Ring of Fire and the volcanic activity that occurs along that area of the world. Student will create a table listing names, locations, eruption dates, and important facts about 5 volcanoes located within the Ring of Fire
Students will explore the Ring of Fire through a webquest activity. The activity is designed to give students an understanding of the Ring of Fire and the volcanic activity that occurs along that area of the world. Student will create a table listing names, locations, eruption dates, and important facts about 5 volcanoes located within the Ring of Fire
Inside a Volcano Diagram-4-17-14
Students will use their knowledge of the internal structure of a volcano to create a diagram depicting the various volcanic features
Students will use their knowledge of the internal structure of a volcano to create a diagram depicting the various volcanic features
Chapter 10 Section Review Packet 4-29-14:
Students completed a chapter 10 review packet highlighting important concepts and vocabulary from chapter 10.
Students completed a chapter 10 review packet highlighting important concepts and vocabulary from chapter 10.
Volcano Project 4-28-14:
Students created a model volcano using clay and a poster outlining a top 10 volcano list, featuring a variety of subjects such as most deadly, most beautiful, most active, etc... Students presented their models and posters to the class.
Students created a model volcano using clay and a poster outlining a top 10 volcano list, featuring a variety of subjects such as most deadly, most beautiful, most active, etc... Students presented their models and posters to the class.
Continental Drift Evidence Graphic Organizer 5-5-14:
Students us a graphic organizer to organize climate, fossil, and rock evidence that support the theory of continental drift
Students us a graphic organizer to organize climate, fossil, and rock evidence that support the theory of continental drift
Continental Drift Activity 5-6-15:
Students will construct a model of Earth's land masses millions of years ago, using climate, fossil, and rock evidence
Students will construct a model of Earth's land masses millions of years ago, using climate, fossil, and rock evidence
Seafloor Spreading Skill Sheet 5-7-14
Students completed the Seafloor Spreading skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 11
section 2
Students completed the Seafloor Spreading skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 11
section 2
National Geographic: Colliding Continents 5-9-14:
Students will view the National Geographic video: Colliding Continents and log (10) interesting facts that support our studies
Students will view the National Geographic video: Colliding Continents and log (10) interesting facts that support our studies
Chapter 11 Study Guide Skill Sheets 5-12-14:
Students will complete the Chapter 11 study guide skill sheets to reinforce concepts presented in chapter 11; Continental drift
Students will complete the Chapter 11 study guide skill sheets to reinforce concepts presented in chapter 11; Continental drift
Plate Boundary and Collision Features Diagram-5-12-14
Students will use their knowledge of plate boundaries and collision features to create a
diagram depicting the various features
Students will use their knowledge of plate boundaries and collision features to create a
diagram depicting the various features
Evolution and Geologic Time Skill Sheet 5-19-14
Students completed the Evolution and Geologic Time skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 13
section 1
Students completed the Evolution and Geologic Time skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 13
section 1
Earth's Early History Skill Sheet 5-20-14
Students completed the Earth's Early History skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 13
section 3
Students completed the Earth's Early History skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 13
section 3
Chapter 13 Vocabulary Review and Present-Day Rapid Extinction Skill Sheets 5-21-14
Students completed the Chapter 13 vocabulary review and Present-Day Rapid Extinction skill sheets to reinforce and extend concepts explored in chapter 13
Students completed the Chapter 13 vocabulary review and Present-Day Rapid Extinction skill sheets to reinforce and extend concepts explored in chapter 13
Middle and Recent Earth History Skill Sheet 5-22-14
Students completed the Middle and Recent Earth History skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 13
section 4
Students completed the Middle and Recent Earth History skill sheet to reinforce concepts explored in chapter 13
section 4
Geologic Time WebQuest 5-27-14
Students explore Earth's geologic history by navigating a webquest and recording their findings is the geologic history log
Students explore Earth's geologic history by navigating a webquest and recording their findings is the geologic history log
Earths Geologic History Timeline Project 5-29-14
Students use a table describing geologic events throughout Earth's history to create a timeline depicting important events through Earth's creation and development
Students use a table describing geologic events throughout Earth's history to create a timeline depicting important events through Earth's creation and development
Bill Nye: Fossils Guided Notes 5-30-14
Students view the Bill Nye video Fossils and complete a guided note skill sheet on the topics presented throughout the video
Students view the Bill Nye video Fossils and complete a guided note skill sheet on the topics presented throughout the video
Fossil Formation and The Fossil Record WebQuest 6-2-14
Students explore fossil formation and the fossil record by navigating a webquest and recording their findings is their fossil log
Students explore fossil formation and the fossil record by navigating a webquest and recording their findings is their fossil log
Chapter 9: Earthquakes Section Review Packet 6-6-14:
Students completed a chapter 9 review packet highlighting important concepts and vocabulary from chapter 9.
Students completed a chapter 9 review packet highlighting important concepts and vocabulary from chapter 9.