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 Guide; Reading 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.
Friday, September 29, 2017
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
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
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
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
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
*perfect score*
- Textbook Chapter 23.1 Telescopes
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
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
| Period | Class Average | Top Performer |
| 1st | 79.0% | Benjamin |
| 2nd | 83.9% | Lindsay |
| 4th | 77.4% | Amariah |
- Textbook Chapter 23.1 Telescopes
- Pre-Reading, p 26
- Reading Notes (homework), p 27
- 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
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
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
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
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
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