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January 31, 2006
Classwork (Tues. 1/31)
1. Finish Ch. 19 Test.
2. View video: Satellite Technology and update KWL chart.
Homework
1. Read Sec. 20-1 and complete the Sec. Review questions at the end online. Print out your responses and bring to class. Due tomorrow.
2. Complete 20-1 WB. Due Thurs.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 02:22 PM
January 30, 2006
Classwork (Mon. 1/30)
1. Brief review.
2. Take Ch. 19 Test.
Homework
Finish response to essay question: "How Has Space Exploration Impacted My Life? Must be detailed and in ink (preferably typed). Use what you've learned from our text, discussion and videos. Due tomorrow,
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:14 PM
January 27, 2006
Classwork (Fri. 1/27)
1. Brief review for Ch. 19 Test.
2. Finish video-Space Travel & KWL.
Homework
1. Continue daily moon observations through next week (if you haven't seen it 7 times for yourself).
2. Study for Ch. 19 test.
3. Begin working on your essay regarding How Has Space Exploration Impacted My Life? Final draft should be creative and detailed and written in ink. Due Tues.
4. Have a great weekend.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:26 PM
January 26, 2006
Classwork (Thurs. 1/26)
1. Moons Post Test
2. Review 19-3 WB.
3. Review 19-1 Reinforcement (Seasons).
4. Begin Space Travel Video: KWL Topic-How Has Space Exploration Impacted My Life?
5. Demo(Balloonmobile)-Newton's Third Law-Rocket Launching
Homework
1. Chapter 19 Test moved to Mon. so as to reduce the number of quizzes/tests given tomorrow. Be sure to study vocabulary splash, WB, text and applicable handouts.
2. Continue daily moon observations. You must have "7" actual personal observations of your own. I will begin collecting these next week.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:43 PM
January 25, 2006
Classwork (Wed. 1/25)
1. Collect HW.
2. Complete 19-1 reinforcement.
3. DEAR
Homework
Read Sec. 19-3 and complete WB and wordwise. Due tomorrow.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:47 PM
January 24, 2006
Classwork (Tues. 1/24)
1. Review 19-4 WB (Earth's Moon).
2. Finish CPR #10 (Wrecked on the Moon) and discuss.
Homework
Use pp. 640-641 to help you illustrate what causes seasons to occur. Be sure to provide detailed pictures and explanations. Label each season and color the pictures. Due tomorrow.
Reminders: Early Release tomorrow.
Test on Ch. 19 Friday.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:26 PM
January 23, 2006
Classroom (Mon.)
1. DEAR Science Articles: The Moon
Response to literature (Author & You).
Class discussion: Topic: What effects do astronauts experience while on the moon? Should robots be used instead of humans for space exploration?
2. Begin CPR #10: Wrecked on the Moon.
Homework
1. Read Sec. 19-4 and complete WB. (Due tomorrow.) You do not have to complete wordwise at this time.
2. Looking Ahead: Chapter 19 Test-Fri (1/27).
Posted by Brown-Curry at 02:14 PM
January 20, 2006
Classwork (Fri. 1/20)
1. Finish Word Splash (Moons) and discuss.
2. Moons/Eclipses Review sheet.
3. Begin DEAR Science articles/responses.
Homework
Continue daily observations through the weekend.
Dear Parents and Students:
Thank you so much for all of the effort you put into making observations regarding the moon. We had a very lively discussion today. Have a great weekend.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:35 PM
January 19, 2006
Classwork (Thurs. 1/19)
1. Review anticipation guide. Distribute 3rd nine weeks gradesheet.
2. Review 19-1 WB.
3. Complete Word Splash -think, pair & share.
Homework
Observe the moon daily (for the next 7 days) and record observations on data sheet provided. Give as much detail as possible. Record time of day taken.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:10 PM
January 18, 2006
Classwork (Wed. 1/18)
1. Finish Moon Discussion Questions(groups) & share.
2. Review anticipation guide.
3. Begin Word Splash.
4. DEAR time.
Homework
Read Sec. 19-1 and complete WB. Due tomorrow,.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:14 PM
January 17, 2006
Classwork (Tues. 1/17)
1. Review Chapter 13 Test
2. Group discussions-Moons
3. Review 19-2 WB (per. 5 & 6)
Homework
Draw the phases of the moon and label accordingly. Use p. 648 for reference. Use white printer paper and be sure to shade moon where applicable. Be sure to describe each phase.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:50 PM
January 13, 2006
Classwork (Fri. 1/13)
1. Finish video clip (Moon Dance) & take quiz.
2. Review 19-2 WB.
3. Begin discussion questions (Moons).
No homework.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:30 PM
January 12, 2006
Classwork (Thurs. 1/12)
1. Finish JE #9 (Author & You) and submit (all three:7-9).
2. Finish group posters on Hydrology unit & discuss.
3. Pre-test-Moons.
4. Anticipation Guide-Moons
5. Video streaming clip -Moon Dance.
Homework
Read Sec. 19-2 and complete the WB. Due tomorrow.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 03:25 PM
January 11, 2006
Classwork (Wed. 1/11)
1. DEAR
2. Response to reading. Skill of the Week (Author & You). JE #9. Use your reading skills bookmark for reference. You may click below if you do not have your bookmark.
3. Year in Review (breakout groups)
Homework
1. Complete JE #'s 7-8. Due tomorrow.
2. We will complete JE #9 in class tomorrow if necessary.
Author & You
Focus: 01/10-01/20
- What do you feel is the most significant passage from today's reading? Quote a passage from your reading.
- State where you found this passage.
- Explain why this passage is important to you.
- What makes this passage/paragraph/event/character(etc.) significant to the story? I.e. If the author removed this passage, how would that impact/effect the story?
Posted by Brown-Curry at 02:15 PM
January 10, 2006
Classwork (Tues. 1/10)
1. Journal Entry (JE) #7- Brainstorm about what you have learned since the first day you walked in to this science class. This can be in any format you choose. Use these thoughts to write an essay (in journal)about what you've learned. A good essay will have a minimum of five paragraphs. Due Thursday.
2. Respond to essential questions #13-15 in your journal (JE #8). Click below to see these questions. Due Thursday.
3. Review sonar activity/graph. Class discussion.
Homework
Work on your journal entries. Due Thurs.
Essential questions #13-15
These are overarching questions, so be sure to give detailed, thorough responses.
13. How is water distributed throughout the earth, and how does the water cycle redistribute the water?
14. How would our existence on earth be different if there were no waves, currents or tides?
15. What makes up ocean water? How is the topography of the ocean floor similar to dry land?
Posted by Brown-Curry at 05:32 PM
