Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Finals

DoNow: Submit Notebook Check #5

AIM: I will show that I know Second Semester Physical Science.

Activities:
- Cell Phone Collection (no phone access until you leave the class)
- T.E.S.T Taking Formation

Top Performers and Class Average
PeriodClass AverageTop Performer
1st68.2%Chloe
2nd74.5%Alicia, Jaxon, Kyle
4th66.7%Marcelly
*perfect score*

Homework:
Make good choices and don't be afraid of mistakes, they show your are trying.

Coming Up:
Summer Time

Friday, May 25, 2018

Finals Reviw

DoNow: What is the purpose for the Materials and Methods section of a Lab Write-Up?

AIM: I can evaluate the topics covered this semester and reduce anxiety for performing on Final Exams.

Activities:
- Tableshare and Submit Wind Turbine Lab p166; Wind Turbine Lab Write-up p167
- Submit Notebook Check #5
- Practice Final Exam Simulation (Final Review Study Guide)
Quizlet Review Final Exam Questions (Part1) (Part2) (Part3) (Part 4) (Part 5)

Homework:
Review Final Review Study Guide and Assemble Notebook Check #5

Due: Notebook Check #5

Coming Up:
Physical Science Finals
Finals Schedule: Wed., 30May 1st & 2nd period, Thu., 31May 4th period

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Wind Turbine Lab Write-Up

DoNow: What was a challenge you experienced while making the wind turbine? How do you plan to overcome the challenge today?

AIM: I can gather data to evaluate the transformation of kinetic wind energy into electric energy and compare power production for different turbine designs.

Activities:
- Submit Carbon Casualties - The Faces of Climate Change (slide template) p165
Quizlet Review Final Exam Questions (Part1) (Part2) (Part3) (Part 4) (Part 5)
- Tableshare 1st Prototype Wind Turbine Lab p166
- Complete 2nd Prototype for Wind Turbine Lab p166
- Wind Turbine Lab Write-up p167

Homework:
Complete Wind Turbine Lab p166; Wind Turbine Lab Write-up p167; Notebook Check #5

Final Review Study Guide (we'll do it in class, but here it goes for the ambitious)

Due: Wind Turbine Lab p166; Wind Turbine Lab Write-up p167; Notebook Check #5

Coming Up:
Physical Science Wrap-Up & Finals Prep
Finals Schedule: Wed., 30May 1st & 2nd period, Thu., 31May 4th period

Monday, May 21, 2018

Wind Turbine Experience

DoNow: What was the most difficult part of making a slideshow style presentation as a group? What if anything did you enjoy about the process?

AIM: I can research and design a wind turbine system to transform the kinetic energy of air into the electric output from an electric generator.

Activities:
- Submit Carbon Cycle SSN (slideshow) (video) (ZeroFootprint) (ClimateKids Carbon Footprint) p163
Quizlet Review Final Exam Questions (Part1) (Part2) (Part3) (Part 4) (Part 5)
- Tableshare Carbon Casualties - The Faces of Climate Change (slide template) p165 and your slideshow.
- Wind Turbine Lab and ultimately a Lab Write-up p 166

Homework:
Complete Wind Turbine Lab & collect useful materials for a revised wind turbine.

Due: Carbon Casualties - The Faces of Climate Change (slide template) p165 and your slideshow.

iPad Collection

Coming Up:
Wind Turbine & Lab Report
Finals Schedule: Wed., 30May 1st & 2nd period, Thu., 31May 4th period

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Climate Change in Communities

DoNow: What is the difference between a fast and slow pathway for carbon? Give an example of each.

AIM: I can describe the impact of climate change on a community and the problems they have in common.

Activities:
- Submit Carbon Cycle Story Activity p164; Current Climate Trends Data Table p162
Quizlet Review Final Exam Questions (Part1) (Part2) (Part3) (Part 4)
- Tableshare Carbon Cycle SSN (slideshow) (video) (ZeroFootprint) (ClimateKids Carbon Footprint) p163
- Carbon Casualties - The Faces of Climate Change (slide template) p165
* Be aware that the NY Times is like a genie, you will have to pay for the fourth choice. (Feeling the Heat)

Homework:
Complete the Carbon Casualties - The Faces of Climate Change (slide template) p165

Due: Tableshare Carbon Cycle SSN (slideshow) (video) (ZeroFootprint) (ClimateKids Carbon Footprint) p163

Late Work Forms:
Last day to submit late work is Tomorrow, 18May2018

iPad Collection

Coming Up:
Wind Turbine & Lab Report
Climate Change TEST & Final: TBA

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Carbon Footprint

DoNow: What claim can you make for the increasing carbon dioxide gas in the troposphere? What evidence supports your claim?

AIM: I can describe the carbon cycle and human impact on the balance of carbon in the atmosphere.

Activities:
- Submit Earth's Temperature vs. Time Graphing Activity (graph) p161
Quizlet Review Final Exam (Questions Part1) (Questions Part2) (Questions Part3)
- Tableshare Carbon Cycle SSN (slideshow) (video) p163; Carbon Cycle Story Activity p164
- RGB Colorcode Current Climate Trends Data Table and CER p162
- Highlight Sequence Words for Carbon Cycle Story Activity p164
Carbon Cycle SSN (slideshow) (video) (ZeroFootprint) (ClimateKids Carbon Footprint) p163

Homework:
Complete Carbon Cycle SSN (slideshow) (video) (ZeroFootprint) (ClimateKids Carbon Footprint) p163

Due: Carbon Cycle Story Activity p164; Current Climate Trends Data Table and CER p162

Late Work Forms:
Last day to submit late work is Friday, 18May2018

Coming Up:
Climate Change
Climate Change TEST: TBA

Friday, May 11, 2018

The Carbon Cycle

DoNow: Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas. What patterns or trends do you notice with the increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere? (NASA)

AIM: I can describe the carbon cycle and how humans impact the carbon cycle.

Activities:
- Submit 13.33 Natural Climate Change SSN (slideshow) (greenhouse video) p160
Quizlet Review Final Exam (Questions Part1) (Questions Part2)
- Tableshare Earth's Temperature vs. Time Graphing Activity (graph) p161; Current Climate Trends Data Table Data Shuffle (Climate Change Indicator Data) p162
- Review Current Climate Trends Data Table Data Shuffle (Climate Change Indicator Data) p162
- Carbon Cycle SSN (slideshow) (video) p163
- Carbon Cycle Story Activity p164

Homework:
Complete Current Climate Trends Data Table Data Shuffle (Climate Change Indicator Data) p162; Carbon Cycle SSN (slideshow) (video) p163; Carbon Cycle Story Activity p164

Due: Earth's Temperature vs. Time Graphing Activity (graph) p161

Late Work Forms:
Last day to submit late work is Friday, 18May2018

Coming Up:
Climate Change
Climate Change TEST: TBA

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Climate Change Indicators

DoNow: What are the four natural factors that can affect global temperature?

AIM: I can define global warming and climate change. I can examine data from multiple sources to identify climate change indicators.

Activities:
- Submit Greenhouse Effect Diagram p158; 9.13 Reading Notes Heat Budget (weblink) (Heat Budget Video) (Monitoring Earth's Energy Video) p159
- Tableshare 13.33 Natural Climate Change SSN (slideshow) (greenhouse video) p160
Quizlet Review Final Exam (Questions Part1) (Questions Part2)
- Earth's Temperature vs. Time Graphing Activity p161 (graph)
- Intro to Global Climate and Climate Change Powerpoint
- Current Climate Data Trends and CER Data Shuffle (Climate Change Indicator Data) p162

Homework:
Complete Earth's Temperature vs. Time Graphing Activity p161 (graph)

Due: 13.33 Natural Climate Change SSN (slideshow) (greenhouse video) p160

Coming Up:
Analyzing Climate Change Indicators
Climate Change TEST: TBA

Monday, May 7, 2018

Natural Climate Change

DoNow: Create the DoNow/Organizer on pages 156-157 and identify as many differences between weather and climate as you can.

AIM: I can describe the greenhouse effect and 4 natural causes of climate change and how climate has changed over large timescales.

Activities:
- Quizlet Review Final Exam Questions Part1
- Tableshare Greenhouse Effect Diagram p158; 9.13 Reading Notes Heat Budget (weblink) (Heat Budget Video) (Monitoring Earth's Energy Video) p159
- Energy Budget Pathway Chart p158

Homework:
Complete 13.33 Natural Climate Change SSN (slideshow) (greenhouse video) p160; Earth's Temperature vs. Time Graphing Activity (graph) p161; Energy Budget Pathway Chart p158

Due: Greenhouse Effect Diagram p158; 9.13 Reading Notes Heat Budget (weblink) (Heat Budget Video) (Monitoring Earth's Energy Video) p159

Coming Up:
Human Impacts on Climate
Climate Change TEST: TBA

Thursday, May 3, 2018

Atmosphere Quiz

DoNow: What are the three mechanisms of energy transfer and how are they different or contrasting?

AIM: I can show that I know the major factors that affect weather and ultimately the global climate patterns.

Activities:
- Sumbit Solar Incidence Lab Experience p154 (activity image); Solar Incidence Write-Up p155; 9.13 Heat Budget of the Planet Earth SSN (slideshow) p152; 9.9-9.12 Reading Notes (weblink) p150-151
- Tableshare and Submit Notebook Check 4 Table of Contents & Study Guide: Atmosphere Quiz
- T.E.S.T Taking Formation

Top Performers and Class Average
PeriodClass AverageTop Performer
1st67.4%Ashley, Alyssa, Riley
2nd72.5%*Sammie (friend of Sophia) & Kyle*
4th62.9%Vincent
*perfect score*

- Greenhouse Effect Diagram p158
- 9.13 Reading Notes Heat Budget (weblink) (Heat Budget Video) (Monitoring Earth's Energy Video) p159

Homework:
Complete Greenhouse Effect Diagram p158; 9.13 Reading Notes Heat Budget (weblink) p159

Coming Up:
The Greenhouse Effect
Climate Change TEST: TBA

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Atmosphere Quiz Review

DoNow: What is solar incidence and how does it affect the distribution of temperature patterns on the globe.

AIM: I can describe the major factors that affect weather and ultimately the global climate patterns.

Activities:
- Sumbit Albedo Lab Experience p153; Energy Transfer Flapper p149
- Tableshare Solar Incidence Lab Experience p154 (activity image); Solar Incidence Write-Up p155; 9.13 Heat Budget of the Planet Earth SSN (slideshow) p152; 9.9-9.12 Reading Notes (weblink) p150-151
- Share Study Guide: Atmosphere Quiz
- Notebook Check 4 Table of Contents
Quizlet Live Review

Homework:
Prepare for the Atmosphere Weather and Climate Quiz

Due: Notebook Check 4; Study Guide: Atmosphere QuizSolar Incidence Lab Experience p154 (activity image); Solar Incidence Write-Up p155; 9.13 Heat Budget of the Planet Earth SSN (slideshow) p152; 9.9-9.12 Reading Notes (weblink) p150-151

Coming Up:
Energy and Greenhouse Gases
Atmosphere Quiz: Thu., 03May2018