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November 30, 2005

Classwork (11/30)

1. Post predict-o-gram (Freshwater).
2. Pre/Post-test analysis (Weather)and distribution of Pre/Post-test Record forms.
3. DEAR

Homework

1. Read Sec. 12-3 (Freshwater Pollution) and complete WB. Due tomorrow.
2. Quiz on Ch. 12 (Sec. 12-1 - 12-3) on Friday. Use your WB and text for reference.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 03:39 PM

November 29, 2005

Classwork (11/29)

1. Review 12-2 WB.
2. Finish and discuss CPR #4 (Analograms).
3. Finish and discuss "Death of the Unsinkable Titanic".
4. Update gradesheets.

Note:The only homework is to get your progress report signed (if you have not already done so).

Posted by Brown-Curry at 03:28 PM

November 28, 2005

Classwork (Mon. 11/28)

1. Review 12-1 WB (Water To Drink).
2. Finish Ch. 11 quiz.
3. Finish CPR #4 (analograms). Pair up to complete.
4. Distribute progress reports.

Homework

1. Read Sec. 12-2 (Balancing Water Needs) and complete WB. Due tomorrow.
2. Get progress report signed and return.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:46 PM

November 23, 2005

Classwork (Fri. 11/18)

1. Review HW.
2. 11-3 Reinforcement/Enrichment WS (paired activity).
3. Took Ch. 11 Quiz.

Homework

1. Read Sec. 12-1 and complete WB. Due Mon. 11/28.
Have a safe and happy holiday.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 06:48 AM

November 17, 2005

Classwork (Thurs. 11/17)

1. Breakout Sessions (Water Usage)& whole class discussion.
2. Read pp. 376-377 in text and complete #'s 21-22 in WB for 11-2.
3. Read "Death of the Unsinkable Titanic" in the Disasters book. Complete questions in Sections C(Recognizing Supporting Details) & D(Main Idea),explain the author's purpose (Skill of the week) and provide evidence from the reading that supports your response.

Homework

1. Read Sec. 11-3 and complete WB. Due tomorrow.
2. If you did not complete 11-2 #21-22 in class, do so at home.
Note: We will have an open-notes quiz on Ch. 11 tomorrow.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:15 PM

November 16, 2005

Classwork (Wed. 11/16)

1. Review 11-1 WB.
2. Finish graphic organizer.
3. Discuss journal entry on irrigation.

Homework

1. Read your DEAR book for 30 minutes. Write a summary of what you read and predict what will happen next. Be sure to base your predictions on observations made while you were reading. This will be your entrance pass to class.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:43 PM

November 15, 2005

Classwork (Tues. 11/15)

1. Finish Presentations.
2. Predict-o-gram (Water). Interactive board.
3. Two-column notes (Sec. 11-1;The Water Cycle).

Homework

1. Read pp. 364-365 (Science & Society) and respond to the journal writing prompt located on p. 365.
2. Complete Sec. 11-1 WB.
Note: All above work is due tomorrow. You may also want to continue working on your two-column notes as you will only have 15 min. during class(tomorrow) to complete it.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:27 PM

November 14, 2005

Classwork (Mon. 11/14)

1. Discuss and submit Weather Logs.
2. Finish post-test on Weather.
3. Finish and share Storm Safety brochures.

No Homework

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:17 PM

November 11, 2005

Classwork (Fri. 11/11)

1. Review journal entries. Essential Ques. #5-10 and #11-12.
2. Took post-test on Weather.
3. Continued to work on Storm Safety brochures.

Homework

1. Continue your Daily Weather Log through Sunday. It will be collected on Monday. Be sure to cite all references used.
2. If you still have work to do for your part of the Storm Safety brochure, be sure to complete it this weekend. Your group is depending on you.

Note: All groups will have 15 min. to fine-tune their project. Presentations will be given on Monday.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:47 PM

November 10, 2005

Classwork (Thurs. 11/10)

1. Copy study guide topics and use for reference while studying for post-test on Weather.
2. Write essential questions #11-12 in your journal.
3. Work on Storm Safety brochure.
4. Click below to obtain study guide topics.

Homework

1. Continue Daily Weather Log, noting predictions/actuals.
2. Answer essential questions (11-12) in your journal.
3. Review for post-test on Weather.

Things to Know for Weather Unit Test

1.Greenhouse Effect/Coriolis Effect
2.Layers of Atmosphere and why it’s so important
3.Three types of Heat Transfer
-Description
-Provide examples
4.Main source of heat for troposphere
5.Factors which cause weather
6.Types of winds and where they occur
7.Doldrums/horse latitudes
8.Describe what happens when an air mass rises up the side of a mountain
9.Types of fronts
-Description
-Formation
-Weather produced
10.Types of Storms
-Description
-Formation
11.Advancement in Weather Forecasting
12.Interpret Weather Map
13.Interpret Relative Humidity data table
-Find missing data given other variables
For ex. Find WBR when given RH and/or difference
14.Explain land/sea breeze diagrams and why they occur

Posted by Brown-Curry at 03:14 PM

November 09, 2005

Classwork (Wed. 11/9)

1. Review answers for discussion questions on Floods,Predicting Weather and Skills Lab (p. 590). Turned in the following assignments as one packet:
a. Where Do Floods Occur?
b. Floods - article summary & discussion questions
c. Predicting Weather - article summary & discussion questions
d. Interpreting Weather Maps - Skills Lab, p. 590 (1-7)
e. Weather Map

2. Took 17-3 - 17-4 Quiz.
3. Continued to work on Storm Safety brochures.

Homework

1. Begin your Daily Weather Log. Predict and monitor the weather for the next 5 days. Use what you've learned to predict various aspects of weather. Tune in to your local weather channel, TV or radio news station or use the internet to record the actual data on your weather log.

Reminder:

1. Check out the link on yesterday's blog for a cool site on how to predict weather and test your knowledge about it.

2. Post-test on Weather unit will be on Fri. 11/11. It will cover Ch. 15-17.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:11 PM

November 07, 2005

Classwork (Mon. 11/7)

1. Read article "Predicting Weather" located in manila folder. Write a brief summary and answer review questions on notebook paper.
2. Complete Wind & Air Pressure enrichment sheet for practice on isobars. Use p. 587 in text for reference.
3. Work in groups on Storm Safety brochures.

Homework

1. Complete Skills Lab on p. 590 on paper. Due wednesday.
2. Use Skills Lab and sec. 17-4 to help you create your own weather map. Use the blank map provided in class. Due wednesday.
3. Reminder: Quiz on wed. sec. 17-3 - 17-4.
4. Note: Post-test on Weather will be given on Fri.(11/11). It will cover Ch. 15-17.
5. Click on the link below for a cool website on Weather. Test your knowledge about it.

http://www.edheads.org/activities/weather/index.htm

Posted by Brown-Curry at 01:41 PM

November 04, 2005

Classwork (Fri. 11/4)

1. Review 17-3(Where Do Floods Occur?) enrichment sheet and hold class discussion. Skills: Interpreting Maps and Diagrams, drawing conclusions, making inferences.
2. Read article in unit folder entitled "Floods". Write a brief summary on notebook paper and answer review questions (located on the back of the article)directly beneath your article summary.
Skill: Summarizing main ideas and drawing connections to real-world scenarios.
3. Hold brief discussion about nature/purpose of a brochure and project expectations. Link to Storms/Floods discussed in Ch. 17. Begin Storm Safety Brochures-small groups.

Homework

1. Study for quiz on Sec. 17-3 & 17-4. It will be given on Wed. 11/9.
2. Conduct mini-research to gather additional information that can be used for your group's brochure. Be sure to focus on the main types of storms noted in Ch. 17. Bring this information on Mon. to share w/ your group.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:16 PM

November 03, 2005

Classwork (Thurs. 11/3)

1. Complete Ch. 17 wordwise.
2. Review 17-4 WB (Predicting Weather).
3. DEAR (make-up time).
4. CPR # 4 (Analograms). # 1-10.
5. Establish groups for Storm Safety Brochure.

Homework

1. Complete 17-3 Reinforcement sheet entitled "Where do floods occur?".

Posted by Brown-Curry at 03:41 PM

November 02, 2005

Classwork (Wed. 11/3)
1.Finish Quiz (17-1-17-2).
2.Review 17-3 WB.
3.Nine week reward/DEAR time.

Homework

1. Read Sec. 17-4 (Predicting Weather) and complete WB. Due tomorrow.
2. Reminder: Quiz on 17-3 - 17-4 is tentatively scheduled for Mon. 11/7.
Note: The next Science Club meeting is next Wed. 11/10. Come join us.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 03:52 PM

November 01, 2005

Classwork (Tues. 11/1)

1. Review of Sec. 17-1 & 17-2 (Air Masses, Fronts & Storms).
2. Take 17-1 & 17-2 Quiz.

Homework

1. Read Sec. 17-3 (Floods)and complete your WB. Due tomorrow.
2. Looking Ahead Quiz-Sec. 17-3 & 17-4 will either be given Mon. 11/7 or Wed. 11/9.
3. Reminder: 1st nine week reward will be tomorrow.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:06 PM