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.