Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Finals Week

DoNow: Follow a clockwise pattern and say something nice to that person at your table and write what you heard.

AIM: I will show that I know Exosphere and some Lithosphere.

Activities:
- Submit Study Guide: Rock Cycle, Fossils, and Relative Dating WS

- T.E.S.T Taking Formation

Top Performers and Class Average
PeriodClass AverageTop Performer
1st68.9%Chloe
2nd76.2%Jaxon
4th70.4%Jasmine
*perfect score*

Homework:
Rest, Relax, Reflect, Rejuvenate, Rebuild and Make kindness in the world.

Coming Up:
Winter Break; Lithosphere; Atomosphere; Hydorsphere
Finals Schedule: Tu 12/19 3rd & 6th; W 12/20 4th & 5th; Th 12/21 1st & 2nd

Friday, December 15, 2017

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Finals Preparation and Review

DoNow: Identify the most awesome, interesting, surprising, amusing, fun... thing that happened in our class? Why did you choose it?

AIM:
- Submit Cassiopea Project: Rocks & Paleo Earth Video Notes & Sketch Summary WS p 79; Reading Notes Ch 11.2 Relative Age of Rocks p 78; Relative Dating WS p 77
- Quizlet Finals Review Rock Cycle & Relative Age of Rocks 10 Questions
- Study Guide: Rock Cycle, Fossils, and Relative Dating WS
- Notebook Organization
- Quizlet Live Review

Homework:
Rest, Relax and Review notebook for Comprehensive Physical Science Final. Study Tip: Share your Quizlet's with your peers.

Due: Final Semester Notebook Check; Study Guide: Rock Cycle, Fossils, and Relative Dating WS

Coming Up:
Finals Week
Finals Schedule: Tu 12/19 3rd & 6th; W 12/20 4th & 5th; Th 12/21 1st & 2nd

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Physical Science Review

DoNow: What is a fault? What causes a fault form? What can happen at a fault in the rock layer?

AIM: I can provide reasoning for the sequence of rock layers and provide or recognize valid alternative sequences.

Activities:
- Tableshare Cassiopea Project: Rocks & Paleo Earth video (10:10) Video Notes & Sketch Summary WS p 79; Reading Notes Ch 11.2 Relative Age of Rocks (CK12 Ch 11.2) (11.2 pdf link) p 78; Relative Dating Activity and Relative Dating WS (slideshow) p 77
- Review Relative Dating Activity and Relative Dating WS p 77
- Quizlet Finals Review (The Stars & Universe: nb p50-67) 15 questions
- Slideshow Review notebook pg 20, p24, p28
- Quizlet Live

Homework:
Review notebook for Comprehensive Physical Science Final

Due: Cassiopea Project: Rocks & Paleo Earth video (10:10) Video Notes & Sketch Summary WS p 79; Reading Notes Ch 11.2 Relative Age of Rocks (CK12 Ch 11.2) (11.2 pdf link) p 78; Relative Dating Activity and Relative Dating WS (slideshow) p 77

Coming Up:
More Rock Layers
Finals Schedule: Tu 12/19 3rd & 6th; W 12/20 4th & 5th; Th 12/21 1st & 2nd


Monday, December 11, 2017

Relative Age of Rocks 2

DoNow: What direction are the original strata of sedimentary rocks? What happens to the strata when a tectonic shift occurs?

AIM: I can identify and describe the principals of relative aging used to sequence the relative age of rock formations.

Activities:
- Submit Fossil WS p76
- Tableshare Reading Notes Ch 11.2 Relative Age of Rocks (CK12 Ch 11.2) (11.2 pdf link) p 78; Relative Dating WS (slideshow) p 77
- Quizlet Finals Review (The Sun: nb p37-57) 15 questions
Relative Dating Activity and Relative Dating WS (slideshow) p 77
- Cassiopea Project: Rocks & Paleo Earth video (10:10) Video Notes & Sketch Summary WS p 79

Homework:
Complete Cassiopea Project: Rocks & Paleo Earth video (10:10) Video Notes & Sketch Summary WS p 79; Reading Notes Ch 11.2 Relative Age of Rocks (CK12 Ch 11.2) (11.2 pdf link) p 78; Relative Dating Activity and Relative Dating WS (slideshow) p 77

Coming Up:
More Rock Layers

Thursday, December 7, 2017

Relative Age of Rocks

DoNow: Where are fossils found and how can we determine which organisms lived at the same time?

AIM: I can identify and describe the principals of relative aging used to sequence the relative age of rock formations.

Activities:
- Submit Annotated Rock Cycle Model p 74; Rocks and the Rock Cycle Slideshow Notes p 72-73 (slideshow); Rock Cycle T-Shirt SpA, p 75
- Present Best of Table Rock Cycle T-Shirt SpA, p 75
- Tableshare Fossil WS (slideshow) (16.1 Fossils) p76 and Quizlet Finals Review
- Quizlet Finals Review (waves, light, spectrum and astronomers: nb p26-37) 15 questions
- How the Earth Was Made video clip (5:20)
- Relative Dating Activity and Relative Dating WS (slideshow) p 77
- Reading Notes Ch 11.2 Relative Age of Rocks (CK12 Ch 11.2) (11.2 pdf link) p 78

Homework:
Complete Reading Notes Ch 11.2 Relative Age of Rocks (CK12 Ch 11.2) (11.2 pdf link) p 78; Relative Dating WS (slideshow) p 77

Due: Fossil WS p76

Coming Up:
More Rock Layers

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Fossils and Sedimentary Rocks

DoNow: What are weathering and erosion? How are weathering and erosion involved in the rock cycle?

AIM: I can describe five different fossil types and how and where they are formed.

Activities:
- Submit Types of Rocks p 70; Types of Rocks Tri-Flapper p 71
- Tableshare Annotated Rock Cycle Model p 74; Rocks and the Rock Cycle Slideshow Notes p 72-73 (slideshow)
- Quizlet Finals Review (safety, measurment, models: nb p 1-26) 15 questions
- How are Fossils Formed video
- Fossil WS (slideshow) (16.1 Fossils) p76

Homework:
Complete Fossil WS (slideshow) (16.1 Fossils) p76 and Start your Quizlet Finals Review

Due: Annotated Rock Cycle Model p 74; Rocks and the Rock Cycle Slideshow Notes p 72-73 (slideshow); Rock Cycle T-Shirt SpA, p 75

Coming Up:
Age of Rocks
Rock Cycle T-Shirt SpA, p 75 Due: 07Dec

Friday, December 1, 2017

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

The Universe TEST

DoNow: Draw and date the DoNow grid on pages 68-69. Change CER p 66 on ToC.

AIM: I will show that I know the Universe and then think about rocks.

Activities:
- Submit Graphing Hubble's Law Activity p 67;The Universe Slideshow Notes pages 2-4 (slideshow), p 64-66
- Tableshare Study Guide: Chapter 26.3 The UniverseNotebook OrganizationThe Big Bang Theory CER, p 66

- T.E.S.T Taking Formation

Top Performers and Class Average
PeriodClass AverageTop Performer
1st69.7%Mo, Brandon, Nathaniel
2nd77.7%*Lindsay & Kyle*
4th72.9%*Liam*
*perfect score*

- Intro Types of Rocks p 70 (Sample Identification)
Types of Rocks Tri-Flapper p 71 (Chapter 17.3 Minerals and Rocks)
- Bozeman Science: Geology video

Homework:
Complete Types of Rocks p 70 (Sample Identification); Types of Rocks Tri-Flapper p 71 (Chapter 17.3 Minerals and Rocks)

Due: Study Guide: Chapter 26.3 The UniverseNotebookThe Big Bang Theory CER, p 66

Coming Up:
Rocks and The Rock Cycle

Monday, November 27, 2017

The Universe Review

DoNow: What was the highlight of your Thanksgiving Break?

AIM: I can identify three pieces of evidence in support of the Big Bang Theory and explain through reasoning how the evidence supports the theory.

Activities:
- Submit The Ballooniverse Activity, p 62; 26.3 The Universe Slideshow Notes page 1 (slideshow), p 63-66
- Tableshare Graphing Hubble's Law Activity p 67;The Universe Slideshow Notes pages 2-4;(slideshow), p 64-66
- Evidence for the Big Bang Theory video
The Big Bang Theory CER, p 66
- Notebook Organization
- Study Guide: Chapter 26.3 The Universe

Homework:
Complete Study Guide: Chapter 26.3 The Universe; Notebook OrganizationThe Big Bang Theory CER, p 66

Due: Study Guide: Chapter 26.3 The Universe; Notebook Organization; Graphing Hubble's Law Activity p 67; The Universe Slideshow Notes pages 2-4; (slideshow), p 64-66

Coming Up:
The Lithosphere
The Universe Quiz: Wed. & Thu. 29-30Nov2017

Thursday, November 16, 2017

Doppler Effect

DoNow: What is the effect of an expanding universe on how far a galaxy moves? How does the expansion affect a wave of light?

AIM: I can define doppler shift and the effect of doppler shift on electromagnetic waves, including visible light.

Activities:
- Submit Reading Notes: Ch 26.3 The Universe WS,  p 60; I Notice, I Wonder, I Draw Ch26.3, p 61
- Tableshare The Ballooniverse Activity, p 62; 26.3 The Universe Slideshow Notes page 1 (slideshow), p 63-66
- The Universe Slideshow Notes pages 2-4 (slideshow), p 64-65
- Graphing Hubble's Law Activity p 66

Homework:
Complete Graphing Hubble's Law Activity p 66; The Universe Slideshow Notes pages 2-4 (slideshow), p 64-65
Have a safe and restful break!

Due: The Ballooniverse Activity, p 62; 26.3 The Universe Slideshow Notes page 1 (slideshow), p 63-66

Coming Up:
The Universe Review
The Universe Quiz: Wed. & Thu. 29-30Nov2017

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Big Bang

DoNow: Tell each person at your table something you notice or something you appreciate about them.

AIM: I can apply a balloon model to describe the expansion of the universe and reveal the relationship between distance and speed of galaxies in our expanding universe.

Activities:
- Submit Assembed Notebook
- Tableshare Reading Notes: Ch 26.3 The Universe WS (Chapter 26.3) (pdf link), p 60; I Notice, I Wonder, I Draw Ch26.3 (pictures), p 61
The Expanding Ballooniverse Activity, p 62
26.3 The Universe Slideshow Notes page 1 (slideshow), p 63-66

Homework:
Complete The Expanding Ballooniverse Activity, p 62; 26.3 The Universe Slideshow Notes page 1 (slideshow), p 63-66

Due: Reading Notes: Ch 26.3 The Universe WS, p 60; I Notice, I Wonder, I Draw Ch26.3, p 61

Coming Up:
Doppler Effect

Thursday, November 9, 2017

Sun & Stars TEST

DoNow: Affix the Table of Contents. Draw the new DoNow Grid Weeks on pages 58-59 and organize your notebook.

AIM: I can show that I know the Sun and the Stars.

Activities:
- Submit Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram Notes (slideshow) / Parallax Notes (slideshow) p 54; Parallax Activity, p 57; 24.3 Sun & 26.1 Stars Study Guide
- Notebook Assembly
- T.E.S.T Taking Formation

Top Performers and Class Average
PeriodClass AverageTop Performer
1st75.3%Ashely
2nd77.8%Lindsay
4th67.2%Brandon
*perfect score*

Chapter 26.3 The Universe (pdf link)
I Notice, I Wonder, I Draw Ch26.3 (pictures) p 60
Reading Notes: Ch 26.3 The Universe WS (Chapter 26.3) (pdf link) p 61

Homework:
Complete Reading Notes: Ch 26.3 The Universe WS (Chapter 26.3) (pdf link) p 60; I Notice, I Wonder, I Draw Ch26.3 (pictures) p 61 ; Chapter 26.3 The Universe (pdf link)

Coming Up:
The Big Bang

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Sun and Stars Review

DoNow: Which stars can astronomers calculate the distance by using the parallax effect? (stardate link)

AIM: I can describe the topics, vocabulary, models and techniques used while learning about stars composition and processes.

Activities:
- Submit Hertzsprung-Russell Activity WS p 56; 26.1 Reading Notes (Chapter 26.1)(pdf link), p 55
- Tableshare Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram Notes (slideshow) / Parallax Notes (slideshow) p 54; Parallax Activity, p 57; 24.3 Sun & 26.1 Stars Study Guide
Parallax Activity, p 57 (try laptops again)
- Quizlet Review
24.3 Sun & 26.1 Stars Study Guide
- Notebook Assembly

Homework
Complete 24.3 Sun & 26.1 Stars Study Guide and review for test. Organize Notebook Assembly

Due: Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram Notes (slideshow) / Parallax Notes (slideshow) p54; Parallax Activity, p 57; 24.3 Sun & 26.1 Stars Study Guide

Coming Up:
Sun & Stars TEST
24.3 Sun & 26.1 Stars TEST: Thu. & Mon., 09Nov & 13Nov

Friday, November 3, 2017

Parallax Measurement

DoNow: How far away are stars? How can we use a triangle to determine how far away a star is? (pixel space)

AIM: I can describe how astronomers determine the distance to nearby stars.

Activities:
- Submit Lifecycle of Stars Poster, p 53; Ch 26.1 Stars Notes (slideshow), p 50-52
- Tableshare Hertzsprung-Russell Activity WS p 56; Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram Notes (slideshow) p 54; 26.1 Reading Notes (Chapter 26.1)(pdf link), p 55
- Review Hertzsprung Russell Diagram
- Parallax Activity, p 57
- Parallax Notes (slideshow) (TED video), p 54
- 24.3 Sun & 26.1 Stars Study Guide

Homework:
Complete 24.3 Sun & 26.1 Stars Study GuideParallax Notes (slideshow) (video), p 54, Parallax Activity, p 57

Due: Hertzsprung-Russell Activity WS p 57; Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram Notes (slideshow) p 54; 26.1 Reading Notes (Chapter 26.1)(pdf link), p 55

Coming Up:
Sun & Stars Review
24.3 Sun & 26.1 Stars TEST: Thu. & Mon., 09Nov & 13Nov

Thursday, November 2, 2017

Museum Day

DoNow: Sit at your assigned seat and be nice to our guest teacher.

AIM: I will discover the wealth of information available to museum attendees and create a document of pretty cool stuff you can experience at them.

Activities:
- If you are in 4th period and not attending our field trip, log-in to our Google Classroom. You should have received an invitation to complete your copy of the Science Museum Discovery Websearch 2017. Use the code on the board if you have not signed up for our Google Classroom and complete the Science Museum Discovery Websearch 2017. Your doc must be submitted by the end of the period for credit.

- If you are attending our field trip, log-in to our Google Classroom. You should have received an invitation to complete your copy of the Cal Academy Field Trip Assignment 2017. Ask me for the code if you have not signed up for our Google Classroom and complete the Cal Academy Field Trip Assignment 2017. Your doc must be submitted by the next class period for credit.

Homework:
Complete Hertsprung-Russell Activity WS p 56; Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram Notes (slideshow) p 55; 26.1 Reading Notes (Chapter 26.1)(pdf link), p 54

Due: Lifecycle of Stars Poster, p 53; Ch 26.1 Stars Notes (slideshow), p 50-52

Coming Up:
Distance of Stars Using Parallax

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Star Classification

DoNow: What do the splits in pathway for the outcome of the star in the Lifecycle of Stars related to? Does your Lifecycle of Stars Poster reflect the splits in pathway?

AIM: I can describe the organization of the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram and explain the relationship between color, temperature and luminosity of stars.

Activities:
- Dot or Not Nuclear Fusion Vehicle SpA
- Tableshare 26.1 Reading Notes (Chapter 26.1)(pdf link), p 54; Lifecycle of Stars Poster, p 53; Ch 26.1 Stars Notes (slideshow), p 50-52
- Hertsprung-Russell Activity WS, p 56 (Star Temperature & Luminosity Data)
Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram Notes (slideshow), p 55
- Hertzsprung-Russell video

Homework:
Complete Hertsprung-Russell Activity WS p 56; Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram Notes (slideshow) p 55; 26.1 Reading Notes (Chapter 26.1)(pdf link), p 54

Due: Lifecycle of Stars Poster, p 53; Ch 26.1 Stars Notes (slideshow), p 50-52

Coming Up:
Distance of Stars Using Parallax

Thursday, October 26, 2017

Freshmen Overview

DoNow: Open your iPad to this link.

AIM: I can describe habits of success and the requirements for graduation.

Activities:
Create slideshow and presentation with your counselor.

Homework:
Complete 26.1 Reading Notes (Chapter 26.1)(pdf link), p 54; Lifecycle of Stars PosterCh 26.1 Stars Notes, p 53

Due: Nuclear Fusion Vehicle SpA

Coming Up:
Classifying the Stars
Nuclear Fusion Vehicle SpA, p 49 Due: Tue., 31Oct

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Life Cycle of Stars

DoNow: As a table, decide what the picture represents and be ready to share your representation. (picture)

AIM: I can explain why stars change during their lifecycle.

Activities:
- Submit Modeling Nuclear Fusion Notes (slideshow), p 46-47; Modeling Nuclear Fusion Lab, p 48
- Tableshare Nuclear Fusion Vehicle SpA, p 49
- Pre-Star Card Sort
- We are Made of Stars (video)
- Ch 26.1 Stars Notes (slideshow) (Quartz video), p 50-52
- Post-Star Card Sort (picture)
- Create Lifecycle of Stars Poster, p 53
- 26.1 Reading Notes (Chapter 26.1)(pdf link), p 54

Homework:
Complete 26.1 Reading Notes (Chapter 26.1)(pdf link), p 54; Lifecycle of Stars Poster, p 53; Ch 26.1 Stars Notes (slideshow), p 50-52
Bring your charged iPads for a Freshmen Overview

Due: Nuclear Fusion Vehicle SpA

Coming Up:
Freshmen Overview (Bring your iPad) then Classifying the Stars
Nuclear Fusion Vehicle SpA, p 49, Due: Tue. 31Oct

Monday, October 23, 2017

Nuclear Fusion Recap

DoNow: How is popcorn like nuclear fusion? How is popcorn not like nuclear fusion? (video A) (video B) (video C)

AIM: I can describe the changes in the nucleus and the energy released during the process of nuclear fusion of atoms in stars.

Activites:
- California Academy Field Trip Logistics (next Thursday, 02Nov17)
- Review Modeling Nuclear Fusion Notes (slideshow), p 46-47; Modeling Nuclear Fusion Lab, p 48
- Review The Sun 24.3 Notes (slideshow), p 42-43; Layers of the Sun, p 44-45
- Submit The Sun 24.3 Notes (slideshow), p 42-43; Layers of the Sun, p 44-45
- Nuclear Fusion Vehicle SpA
- Notebook Assembly

Homework:
Complete Nuclear Fusion Vehicle SpANotebook Assembly

Due: Modeling Nuclear Fusion Notes (slideshow), p 46-47; Modeling Nuclear Fusion Lab, p 48

Coming Up:
Lifecycle of Stars
Nuclear Fusion Vehicle SpA, Due: Fri. 27Oct

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Nuclear Fusion

DoNow: What are the layers make the sun's structure? What process fuels all stars?

AIM: I can describe how energy from the sun is created; how nuclei change during the process of nuclear fusion in the sun; what a photon is, how photons are made, and why photons are important to the earth.

Activities:
- Submit I Notice, I Wonder, I Draw Ch24.3, p 40; Reading Notes: Ch 24.3 The Sun WS, p 41
- Tableshare The Sun 24.3 Notes (slideshow), p 42-43; Layers of the Sun, p 44-45
- The Universe: Secrets of the Sun (video)
- Review The Sun 24.3 Notes (slideshow), p 42-43; Layers of the Sun, p 44-45
- The Sun and its Core - Modeling Nuclear Fusion Notes (slideshow), p 46-47
- The Sun and its Core - Modeling Nuclear Fusion Lab, p 48

Homework:
Complete Modeling Nuclear Fusion Notes (slideshow), p 46-47; Modeling Nuclear Fusion Lab, p 48

Due: The Sun 24.3 Notes (slideshow), p 42-43; Layers of the Sun, p 44-45

Coming Up:
Life Cycle of Stars

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

The Sun (Welcome Back!)

DoNow: Draw the new DoNow Grid Weeks 9-11, p 38-39. What have you noticed about the Sun?

AIM: I can describe the structure of the sun and energy of the Sun.

Activities:
- Submit Famous Astronomer Movie Notes 2, p 35; Light and Waves Study Guide
- Tableshare I Notice, I Wonder, I Draw Ch24.3, p 40; Reading Notes: Ch 24.3 The Sun WS, p 41
- Notebook Organization
- The Universe: Secrets of the Sun (video)
- The Sun 24.3 Notes (slideshow), p 42-43
- Layers of the Sun, p 44-45

Homework:
Complete The Sun 24.3 Notes (slideshow), p 42-43; Layers of the Sun, p 44-45

Due: I Notice, I Wonder, I Draw Ch24.3, p 40; Reading Notes: Ch 24.3 The Sun WS, p 41

Coming Up:
Nuclear Fusion

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Telescopes and Light QUIZ

DoNow: What is the most difficult part of Telescopes and Light for you to understand? How can you resolve this misunderstanding?

AIM: Show you know how scientists have used light and Telescopes to understand the observable universe.

Activities:
- Submit Emission Spectra of Stars Lab, p 36; Reading Between the Lines Activity 2, p 37
- Tableshare Famous Astronomer Movie Notes 2, p 35; Light and Waves Study Guide
- Submit Notebook

- T.E.S.T Taking Formation

Top Performers and Class Average
PeriodClass AverageTop Performer
1st73.3%Gracie
2nd74.7%*Kyle*
4th71.9% *Vincent*
*perfect score*

Chapter 24.3 The Sun (pdf link)
- I Notice, I Wonder, I Draw Ch24.3 (pictures)
Reading Notes: Ch 24.3 The Sun WS (Chapter 24.3) (pdf link)

Homework:
Complete I Notice, I Wonder, I Draw Ch24.3Reading Notes: Ch 24.3 The Sun WS

Due: Famous Astronomer Movie Notes 2, p 35; Light and Waves Study Guide

Coming Up:
The Sun

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Light and Waves Wrap-Up

DoNow: How do you know if an element is found in a mixture of glowing gas?

AIM: I can describe the topics and skills presented during the light and waves unit and prepare for the test next class.

Activities:
- Tableshare Emission Spectra of Stars Lab, p 36; Reading Between the Lines Activity 2, p 37
Famous Astronomer Movie Notes 2, p 35 (The Universe: Beyond the Big Bang) (youtube) (NASA)
- Notebook Assembly up to p 34
Light and Waves Study Guide

Homework:
Complete Notebook Assembly; Light and Waves Study GuideFamous Astronomer Movie Notes 2, p 35

Due: Emission Spectra of Stars Lab, p 36; Reading Between the Lines Activity 2, p 37

Coming Up:
Light and Waves Test
Light and Waves Study Guide, Due: Thu.-Fri. 05-06 Oct.
Test on Light and Waves: Thu.-Fri. 05-06 Oct.

Friday, September 29, 2017

Starlight and Elements

DoNow: White light is made of all frequencies of the electromagnetic spectrum. Why do you think the different colors of light in the gas discharge tubes had different spectral lines? (COSMOS link)

AIM: I can use spectra from stars to determine the elements within a star.

Activities:
- Submit Famous Astronomer Movie Notes, p 34
Emission Spectra of Stars Lab, p 36 (Brian CoxVideo) (atomic spectra) (slideshow)
- Reading Between the Lines Activity 2, p 37
- Famous Astronomer Movie Notes 2, p 35 (The Universe: Beyond the Big Bang) (youtube) (NASA)
- Light and Waves Study Guide

Homework:
Complete Light and Waves Study GuideReading Between the Lines Activity 2, p 37; Famous Astronomer Movie Notes 2, p 35

Coming Up:
The Sun
Light and Waves Study Guide, Due: Thu.-Fri. 05-06 Oct.
Test on Light and Waves: Thu.-Fri. 05-06 Oct.

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Star Emission Spectra

DoNow: What causes different colors of fireworks?

AIM: I can describe the basic pattern of the absorption and emission spectra of an atom or element which is used to analyze the emission spectra of stars and determine the composition of a star.

Activities:
- Submit Lab: Wavelengths and Frequency of Light, p 32; The Electromagnetic Spectrum Coloring Notes, p 33
- Tableshare Famous Astronomer Movie Notes, p 34 (The Universe: Beyond the Big Bang) (youtube) (NASA)
- Emission Spectra of Stars Lab (Brian CoxVideo) (atomic spectra) (slideshow)

Homework:
Complete Emission Spectra of Stars Lab

Due: Famous Astronomer Movie Notes, p 34

Coming Up:
Starlight and Elements

Monday, September 25, 2017

Wave Speed & Famous Astronomers

DoNow: What makes up white light? (TMBG RoyGBiv)

AIM: I can describe the speed of electromagnetic radiation or waves that make up white light. I can identify Astronomers that made contributions to the Solar System model.

Activities:
- Submit Reading Notes Ch23.1 Telescopes, p 27; Waves and the Electromagnetic Spectrum Notes, p 28 - 29
- Tableshare Lab: Wavelengths and Frequency of Light, p 32; The Electromagnetic Spectrum Coloring Notes, p 33
- Cal Academy Field Trip Flyer (California Academy of Sciences)
- Review Lab: Wavelengths and Frequency of Light, p 32
- Famous Astronomer Movie Notes, p 34 (The Universe: Beyond the Big Bang) (youtube) (NASA)

Homework:
Complete Famous Astronomer Movie Notes, p 34

Due: Lab: Wavelengths and Frequency of Light, p 32; The Electromagnetic Spectrum Coloring Notes, p 33

Coming Up:
Spectroscopes

Thursday, September 21, 2017

Wavelength and Frequency

DoNow: What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency of a wave?

AIM: I can define what makes up visible light and graph the relationships between wavelength and frequency to describe their relationship.

Activities:
- Submit Pre-Reading, p 26
- Tableshare Reading Notes Ch23.1 Telescopes, p 27; Waves and the Electromagnetic Spectrum Notes, p 28 - 29; Bonus Slinky Wave Frequency and Wavelength Activity
- The Electromagnetic Spectrum Coloring Notes, p 33 (slideshow) (TMBG RoyGBiv)
- Lab: Wavelengths and Frequency of Light, p 32

Homework:
Complete Lab: Wavelengths and Frequency of Light, p 32; The Electromagnetic Spectrum Coloring Notes, p 33

Due: Reading Notes Ch23.1 Telescopes, p 27; Waves and the Electromagnetic Spectrum Notes, p 28 - 29; Bonus Slinky Wave Frequency and Wavelength Activity 

Coming Up:
Spectroscopes

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Electromagnetic Spectrum

DoNow: Name three waves you have observed in nature?

AIM: I can identify two types of waves and describe the relationship between wavelength and frequency.

Activities:
- Submit Pre and Post Probe "Is it a Model?"; Study Guide: Process of Science & Measurement
- Tableshare Pre-Reading, p 26; Reading Notes Ch23.1 Telescopes, p 27
- Waves and the Electromagnetic Spectrum Notes, p 28 - 29 (slideshow)(wave link)
- Slinky Wave Frequency and Wavelength Activity (BONUS HW)
- Notebook Assembly & Submit for Scoring
Reading Notes Ch23.1 Telescopes, p 27 (google doc)

Homework: (all items should be completed for next class, but bold items will be collected)
Complete Reading Notes Ch23.1 Telescopes, p 27; Slinky Wave Frequency and Wavelength Activity (BONUS HW)

Due: Pre-Reading, p 26

Coming Up:
Wavelength and Frequency

Friday, September 15, 2017

Process of Science and Measurement QUIZ

DoNow: Complete Post Probe "Is it a Model?"

AIM: Show you know how scientists use the process of science to develop models and use standard measurement tools to communicate the models developed. Introduction to the on-line textbook.

Activities:
- Submit Test your Metric Memory WS, p 24; Metric System of Measurement Notes, p 24; Measurement With Tools WS; Using Laboratory Measuring Devices HW, p 25
- Tableshare Study Guide: Process of Science & Measurement (filed w/ test)

- T.E.S.T Taking Formation

Top Performers and Class Average
PeriodClass AverageTop Performer
1st79.0%Benjamin
2nd83.9%Lindsay
4th77.4%Amariah
*perfect score*

Textbook Chapter 23.1 Telescopes
Pre-Reading, p 26
- Adopt a Classroom Fundraiser 2017-2018 (english) (spanish)

Homework: (all items should be completed for next class, but bold items will be collected)
Complete Online Textbook Chapter 23.1 Telescopes; Pre-Reading, p 26 ; Reading Notes (homework), p 27

Due: Probe Is it a Model?; Study Guide: Process of Science & Measurement

Coming Up:
Electromagnetic Spectrum

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Measurement Wrap-Up

DoNow: Identify the tool, the measurement and the metric unit of measure for the tool.

AIM: I will prepare myself for the first notebook check and the first quiz of the class.

Activities:
- Submit: Measurement Without Tools WS, p 23
- Tableshare: Test your Metric Memory WS, p 24; Metric System of Measurement Notes, p 24; Measurement With Tools WS, p 25; Using Laboratory Measuring Devices HW, p 25
- Notebook Assembly
- Review Measurement With Tools WS, p 25
- New Seats
- Study Guide: Process of Science & Measurement, p
- Adopt a Classroom Fundraiser 2017-2018 (english) (spanish)

Homework: (all items are to be completed, but bold items are collected next class)
Complete Study Guide: Process of Science & Measurement, p; Test your Metric Memory WS, p 24; Metric System of Measurement Notes, p 24; Measurement With Tools WS, p 25; Using Laboratory Measuring Devices HW, p 25

Coming Up:
Process of Science & Measurement Quiz Fri., 15Sep & Mon., 18Sep2017

Monday, September 11, 2017

Measurement With Tools

DoNow: Review your work from last class and write a few sentences in response to the prompt "It is important to have a common system for measurement because…" (This was also your homework for Measurement Without Tools WS #7, which was on the slideshow)

AIM: I can identify basic units of the metric system and use the appropriate tools to measure distance, mass, and volume and report using the appropriate metric units.

Activities:
- Submit Process of Science Notes WS, p 20; Process of Science HW, p21  Candle Flask Lab WS, p 22
- Tableshare Measurement Without Tools WS, p 23
- Test your Metric Memory WS
- Metric System of Measurement Notes, p 24 (slideshow)
Measurement With Tools WS, p 25
- Using Laboratory Measuring Devices HW
- Adopt a Classroom Fundraiser 2017-2018 (english) (spanish)

Homework:
Complete Using Laboratory Measuring Devices HW; Metric System of Measurement Notes, p 24; Measurement With Tools WS, p 25; Test your Metric Memory WS, p 24; Measurement Without Tools WS, p 23

Coming up:
Process of Science & Measurement Quiz Fri., 15Sep & Mon., 18Sep2017

Thursday, September 7, 2017

Measurement Without Tools

DoNow: What is measurement? (veratsium video)

AIM: I can express the physical properties of mass, length, and volume of an object using quantitative measurement and explain the value of uniform units of measure.

Activities:
- Submit The Black Box WS, p19
- Tableshare Process of Science Notes WS, p 20; Candle Flask Lab WS, p 22
Measurement Without Tools WS, p 23 (slideshow)
- Adopt a Classroom Fundraiser 2017-2018 (english) (spanish)

Homework:
- Complete Process of Science Notes WS, p 20; Candle Flask Lab WS, p 22; Adopt-a-Classroom Fundraiser 2017-2018

Coming Up
Measurement With Tools

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Process of Science

DoNow: What happens to a scientific model when new data is presented to the scientific community?

AIM: I can list the general steps of the scientific method and identify the controls and variables in an laboratory investigation.

Activities:
- Tableshare The Black Box WS, p19
- Stamp Is It a Model? Pre-Probe WS; Science Models Notes, p18
- Process of Science Notes WS, p 20 (slideshow) (video)
- Process of Science HW, p 21 (respond to last slide)
- Candle Flask Lab WS, p 22
- Adopt a Classroom Fundraiser 2017-2018 (english) (spanish)

Homework:
- Complete Process of Science Notes WS, p 20; Candle Flask Lab WS, p 22; The Black Box WS, p19; Adopt-a-Classroom Fundraiser 2017-2018

Coming Up
Measurement Without Tools

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Safety Quiz & Black Box Model

DoNow: What scientific models have you used or know about?

AIM: I will be able to show I know lab safety and how scientific models are created.

Activities:
- Tableshare Lab Safety Notebook Poster, p10; Is It a Model? Pre-Probe WS; Science Models Notes, p18
- Submit Syllabus Quiz & Signature Strip
- Lab Safety Quiz
- The Black Box WS, p19 (slideshow)

Homework:
Complete The Black Box WS, p19;  Lab Safety Notebook Poster, p10; Is It a Model? Pre-Probe WS; Science Models Notes, p18

Coming Up:
Process of Science

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Lab Safety & Intro to Models

DoNow: What goes in the 2x4 grid labeled DoNow Weeks 3 - 4? (notes)

AIM: I can summarize the Lab Safety Rules into a general statement the explains how to keep everyone safe in our lab/classroom and define the scientific model.

Activities:
- Tableshare Lab Safety Cartoon & Questions WS
- Submit Student Bio Card SpA
- Review Lab Safety Cartoon & Questions WS
- Review Lab Safety Rules notebook pg. 11
- Create Lab Safety Notebook Poster notebook pg. 10 (video)
- Is It a Model? Pre-Probe WS
- Science Models Notes notebook pg. 18 (slideshow)

Homework:
Complete Lab Safety Cartoon & Questions WSLab Safety Notebook Poster ; Is It a Model? Probe WS; Science Models Notes

Coming Up:
The Black Box
Lab Safety Quiz. Thu., 31Aug

Friday, August 25, 2017

Class Syllabus

DoNow: If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be and why?

AIM: I can explain what images may represent the four spheres we will study in Physical Science; how to be successful in our class; and at least six rules to be safe in our classroom lab.

Activities:
- Tableshare Student Bio Card SpA
- Submit Casting Shadows WSSolar Eclipse Probe WS
- Syllabus & Syllabus Quiz
- Final Notebook Set-up (notes)
- Lab Safety Cartoon & Questions WS

Homework:
Complete Student Bio Card SpASyllabus Quiz; Notebook Cover and Assembly; Colorize  Lab Safety Cartoon WS and Answer Questions 1-10; Say something nice to an adult in your life.

Coming Up:
Lab Safety
Student Bio Card SpA, Due: Tue., 29 Aug

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Notebook Prep

DoNow: What is the safest way to view the sun? (video)

AIM: I can describe the major topics of study in our NGSS aligned course and set-up my notebook for success in the class.

Activities:
- Tableshare Casting Shadows WSStudent Bio Card SpASolar Eclipse Probe WS
- Submit Moon Phases WSStudent Questionnaire
- What is Physical Science? (slideshow)
- Notebook set-up (notes)

Homework:
Complete Casting Shadows WSStudent Bio Card SpANotebook set-up

Coming Up:
Class Syllabus
Student Bio Card SpA, Due: Tue., 29 Aug

Monday, August 21, 2017

Eclipse Modeling

DoNow: What is a common safety mistake people make while viewing a solar eclipse event?

AIM: I can use models to explain how the moons shadow causes solar eclipses on earth.

Activities:
- Tablesshare Moon Phases WS
- Student Bio Card SpA
- Student Questionnaire
- Casting Shadows Activity & Casting Shadows WS (slideshow) (nat geo video)
Sun Viewer WS (notes) (minute physics video)

Homework:
Complete Moon Phases WSCasting Shadows WSSolar Eclipse Probe WSStudent QuestionnaireStudent Bio Card SpA

Coming Up:
Notebook Setup
Student Questionnaire, Due: Wed., 23 Aug
Student Bio Card SpA, Due: Tue., 29 Aug

Thursday, August 17, 2017

The Sun and Moon

DoNow: Roll the dice and answer the question at your table.

AIM: I can model the phases of the moon that we view from earth and understand how to safely view images of the sun.

Activities:
- Tablesshare Observation and Asking Questions WS
- Submit Observation and Asking Questions WS
- Solar Eclipse Probe WS
- Moon Phases Activity & Moon Phases WS (slideshow) (notes)
- Sun Viewer WS (notes)

Homework:
Complete Moon Phases WS

Coming Up:
Eclipse Modeling

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Welcome!

DoNow: Locate your seat on the projection and find your table.

AIM: I can make scientific observations and ask scientific questions that can be tested.

Agenda:
- Find your seat for the next couple weeks
- Balloon Activity & Observation and Asking Questions WS

Homework:
Complete Observation and Asking Questions WS & Get a composition notebook

Coming Up:
The Sun and Moon