DoNow: What have you observed about the Sun? (Stanford Solar Center)
AIM: I can describe the structure and the energy source of the Sun.
Activities:
- Tableshare Reading Notes: Ch 24.3 The Sun (CK-12 Ch24.3) (.pdf) p39; I Notice, I Wonder, I Draw Ch24.3 (images) p38; Famous Astronomer Movie Notes 2, p33 (The Universe: Beyond the Big Bang) (youtube) (NASA)
- The Universe: Secrets of the Sun (video)
- The Sun 24.3 Notes (slideshow), p40
- Layers of the Sun, p41 (SOHO)
Homework:
Complete The Sun 24.3 SSN (slideshow), p40; Layers of the Sun, p41 (SOHO)
Due: Reading Notes: Ch 24.3 The Sun (CK-12 Ch24.3) (.pdf) p39; I Notice, I Wonder, I Draw Ch24.3 (images) p38
Coming Up:
Nuclear Fusion
The Sun Test, ~10 classes away
Academy of Sciences Fieldtrip, A-Day Tue., 30Oct (48 seats available at 7AM Thu., 27Sep18)
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Light and Waves TEST
DoNow: Create a DoNow Organizer for eight entries on p36-37 and identify something you enjoyed about the electromagnetic spectrum.
AIM: Show that you know how we use the electromagnetic spectrum and telescopes to understand our observable universe.
Activities:
- Submit Reading Between the Lines Activity 2, (spectra) p35
- Tableshare & Submit Light and Waves Study Guide
- T.E.S.T Taking Formation
Top Performers and Class Average
*perfect score*
- Submit Notebook Organization: Day Fifteen ToC
- Chapter 24.3 The Sun (.pdf)
- I Notice, I Wonder, I Draw Ch24.3 (images) p38
- Reading Notes: Ch 24.3 The Sun (CK-12 Ch24.3) (.pdf) p39
- Famous Astronomer Movie Notes 2, p33 (The Universe: Beyond the Big Bang) (youtube) (NASA)
Homework:
Complete Reading Notes: Ch 24.3 The Sun (CK-12 Ch24.3) (.pdf) p39; I Notice, I Wonder, I Draw Ch24.3 (images) p38; Famous Astronomer Movie Notes 2, p33 (The Universe: Beyond the Big Bang) (youtube) (NASA)
Coming Up:
The Sun
The Sun Test, ~10 classes away
Academy of Sciences Fieldtrip A-Day Tue., 30Oct (58 seats available at 7AM Tue., 25Sep18)
AIM: Show that you know how we use the electromagnetic spectrum and telescopes to understand our observable universe.
Activities:
- Submit Reading Between the Lines Activity 2, (spectra) p35
- Tableshare & Submit Light and Waves Study Guide
- T.E.S.T Taking Formation
Top Performers and Class Average
| Period | Class Average | Top Performer |
| 1st | 69.2% | Heather & Charlie |
| 2nd | 60.7% | Mia |
| 6th | 60.6% | Jeremy |
- Chapter 24.3 The Sun (.pdf)
- I Notice, I Wonder, I Draw Ch24.3 (images) p38
- Reading Notes: Ch 24.3 The Sun (CK-12 Ch24.3) (.pdf) p39
- Famous Astronomer Movie Notes 2, p33 (The Universe: Beyond the Big Bang) (youtube) (NASA)
Homework:
Complete Reading Notes: Ch 24.3 The Sun (CK-12 Ch24.3) (.pdf) p39; I Notice, I Wonder, I Draw Ch24.3 (images) p38; Famous Astronomer Movie Notes 2, p33 (The Universe: Beyond the Big Bang) (youtube) (NASA)
Coming Up:
The Sun
The Sun Test, ~10 classes away
Academy of Sciences Fieldtrip A-Day Tue., 30Oct (58 seats available at 7AM Tue., 25Sep18)
Friday, September 21, 2018
Light and Waves Wrap-Up
DoNow: How do you know if an element is found in a mixture of glowing gas? (University of Hawaii)
AIM: I can describe the topics and skills presented during the light and waves unit and prepare for the test next class.
Activities:
- Submit Emission Spectra of Stars Lab p34 (Brian CoxVideo) (atomic spectra) (slideshow)
- Tableshare Reading Between the Lines Activity 1, p35
- Reading Between the Lines Activity 2, (spectra) p35
- Light and Waves Study Guide
- Notebook Organization: Day Fifteen ToC
Homework:
Complete Notebook Organization: Day Fifteen ToC; Light and Waves Study Guide; Reading Between the Lines Activity 2, (spectra) p35
Due: Light and Waves Study Guide; Reading Between the Lines Activity 2, (spectra) p35
Coming Up:
Light and Waves Test
Notebook Organization: Day Fifteen ToC Due Tue 25Sep18 & Wed 26Sep18
Light and Waves Study Guide Due Tue 25Sep18 & Wed 26Sep18
Light and Waves TEST, Tue 25Sep18 & Wed 26Sep18
Academy of Sciences Fieldtrip Tue., 30Oct (78 seats available at 7AM Fri 21Sep18)
AIM: I can describe the topics and skills presented during the light and waves unit and prepare for the test next class.
Activities:
- Submit Emission Spectra of Stars Lab p34 (Brian CoxVideo) (atomic spectra) (slideshow)
- Tableshare Reading Between the Lines Activity 1, p35
- Reading Between the Lines Activity 2, (spectra) p35
- Light and Waves Study Guide
- Notebook Organization: Day Fifteen ToC
Homework:
Complete Notebook Organization: Day Fifteen ToC; Light and Waves Study Guide; Reading Between the Lines Activity 2, (spectra) p35
Coming Up:
Light and Waves Test
Notebook Organization: Day Fifteen ToC Due Tue 25Sep18 & Wed 26Sep18
Light and Waves Study Guide Due Tue 25Sep18 & Wed 26Sep18
Light and Waves TEST, Tue 25Sep18 & Wed 26Sep18
Academy of Sciences Fieldtrip Tue., 30Oct (78 seats available at 7AM Fri 21Sep18)
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
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 Lab: Wavelength and Frequency of Light WS p31; Famous Astronomer Movie Notes, p33 (The Universe: Beyond the Big Bang)
- Tableshare Emission Spectra of Stars Lab p34 (Brian CoxVideo) (atomic spectra) (slideshow)
- Reading Between the Lines Activity 1, p35
- Famous Astronomer Movie Notes 2, p 36 (The Universe: Beyond the Big Bang) (youtube) (NASA)
- Light and Waves Study Guide
Homework:
Complete Reading Between the Lines Activity 1, p35;Famous Astronomer Movie Notes 2, p 36 (The Universe: Beyond the Big Bang) (youtube) (NASA); Light and Waves Study Guide
Due: Emission Spectra of Stars Lab p34 (Brian CoxVideo) (atomic spectra) (slideshow)
Coming Up:
Light and Waves Wrap-Up
Light and Waves Study Guide Due Tue., 25Sep18 & Wed., 26Sep18
Light and Waves TEST, Tue., 25Sep18 & Wed., 26Sep18
Academy of Sciences Fieldtrip Tue., 30Oct (Maximum Capacity 96 Students)
Activities:
- Submit Lab: Wavelength and Frequency of Light WS p31; Famous Astronomer Movie Notes, p33 (The Universe: Beyond the Big Bang)
- Tableshare Emission Spectra of Stars Lab p34 (Brian CoxVideo) (atomic spectra) (slideshow)
- Reading Between the Lines Activity 1, p35
- Light and Waves Study Guide
Homework:
Complete Reading Between the Lines Activity 1, p35;
Due: Emission Spectra of Stars Lab p34 (Brian CoxVideo) (atomic spectra) (slideshow)
Coming Up:
Light and Waves Wrap-Up
Light and Waves Study Guide Due Tue., 25Sep18 & Wed., 26Sep18
Light and Waves TEST, Tue., 25Sep18 & Wed., 26Sep18
Academy of Sciences Fieldtrip Tue., 30Oct (Maximum Capacity 96 Students)
Monday, September 17, 2018
Star Emission Spectra
DoNow: What causes different colors of fireworks? (livescience)
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 21.3B Reading Notes: Telescopes, (CK-12) (.pdf) p32; The Electromagnetic Spectrum SSN (slideshow) p30
- Tableshare Lab: Wavelength and Frequency of Light WS p31; Famous Astronomer Movie Notes, p 33 (The Universe: Beyond the Big Bang)
- Emission Spectra of Stars Lab p34 (Brian CoxVideo) (atomic spectra) (slideshow)
- Study Guide: Light and Waves
Homework:
Complete Emission Spectra of Stars Lab p34 (Brian CoxVideo) (atomic spectra) (slideshow)
Due: Lab: Wavelength and Frequency of Light WS p31; Famous Astronomer Movie Notes, p 33 (The Universe: Beyond the Big Bang)
Coming Up:
Starlight and Elements
Study Guide: Light and Waves, ~3 classes away
Telescopes and Light TEST, ~3 classes away
Academy of Sciences Fieldtrip Tue., 30Oct (Maximum Capacity 96 Students)
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 21.3B Reading Notes: Telescopes, (CK-12) (.pdf) p32; The Electromagnetic Spectrum SSN (slideshow) p30
- Tableshare Lab: Wavelength and Frequency of Light WS p31; Famous Astronomer Movie Notes, p 33 (The Universe: Beyond the Big Bang)
- Emission Spectra of Stars Lab p34 (Brian CoxVideo) (atomic spectra) (slideshow)
- Study Guide: Light and Waves
Homework:
Complete Emission Spectra of Stars Lab p34 (Brian CoxVideo) (atomic spectra) (slideshow)
Due: Lab: Wavelength and Frequency of Light WS p31; Famous Astronomer Movie Notes, p 33 (The Universe: Beyond the Big Bang)
Coming Up:
Starlight and Elements
Study Guide: Light and Waves, ~3 classes away
Telescopes and Light TEST, ~3 classes away
Academy of Sciences Fieldtrip Tue., 30Oct (Maximum Capacity 96 Students)
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Famous Astronomers
DoNow: What makes up visible light and what color has a longer wavelength, lower frequency and slower speed? (NASAbeta) (video)
AIM: I can describe the speed of electromagnetic radiation or waves that make up visible or white light. I can identify Astronomers that providing contributing evidence to support the Solar System model.
Activities:
- Submit Waves and Electromagnetic Spectrum SSN (slideshow) p28; Slinky Wave Frequency and Wavelength p29
- Tableshare 21.3B Reading Notes: Telescopes, (CK-12) (.pdf) p32; Lab: Wavelength and Frequency of Light WS p31; The Electromagnetic Spectrum SSN (slideshow) p30
- Review Lab: Wavelength and Frequency of Light WS p31
- Famous Astronomer Movie Notes, p 33 (The Universe: Beyond the Big Bang) (youtube) (NASA)
Homework:
Complete Lab: Wavelength and Frequency of Light WS p31; Famous Astronomer Movie Notes, p 33 (The Universe: Beyond the Big Bang)
Due: 21.3B Reading Notes: Telescopes, (CK-12) (.pdf) p32; The Electromagnetic Spectrum SSN (slideshow) p30
Coming Up:
Emission Spectra
Telescopes and Light TEST, ~4 classes away
AIM: I can describe the speed of electromagnetic radiation or waves that make up visible or white light. I can identify Astronomers that providing contributing evidence to support the Solar System model.
Activities:
- Submit Waves and Electromagnetic Spectrum SSN (slideshow) p28; Slinky Wave Frequency and Wavelength p29
- Tableshare 21.3B Reading Notes: Telescopes, (CK-12) (.pdf) p32; Lab: Wavelength and Frequency of Light WS p31; The Electromagnetic Spectrum SSN (slideshow) p30
- Review Lab: Wavelength and Frequency of Light WS p31
- Famous Astronomer Movie Notes, p 33 (The Universe: Beyond the Big Bang) (youtube) (NASA)
Homework:
Complete Lab: Wavelength and Frequency of Light WS p31; Famous Astronomer Movie Notes, p 33 (The Universe: Beyond the Big Bang)
Due: 21.3B Reading Notes: Telescopes, (CK-12) (.pdf) p32; The Electromagnetic Spectrum SSN (slideshow) p30
Coming Up:
Emission Spectra
Telescopes and Light TEST, ~4 classes away
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Electromagnetic Spectrum
DoNow: What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency of a wave? (hubblesite.org)
AIM: I can define what portion of the electromagnetic spectrum makes up visible light and graph the inverse relationship between wavelength and frequency.
Activities:
- Submit I Notice Wonder Draw Pre-Reading, (images) p26; 21.3A Reading Notes: Telescopes, (CK-12) (.pdf) p27
- Tableshare Waves and Electromagnetic Spectrum SSN (slideshow) p28; Slinky Wave Frequency and Wavelength p29
- The Electromagnetic Spectrum SSN (slideshow) p30 (TMBG RoyGBiv)
- Lab: Wavelength and Frequency of Light WS p31 (procedure)
- 21.3B Reading Notes: Telescopes, (CK-12) (.pdf) p32
Homework:
Complete 21.3B Reading Notes: Telescopes, (CK-12) (.pdf) p32; Lab: Wavelength and Frequency of Light WS p31; The Electromagnetic Spectrum SSN (slideshow) p30
Due: Waves and Electromagnetic Spectrum SSN (slideshow) p28; Slinky Wave Frequency and Wavelength p29
Coming Up:
Emission Spectra
AIM: I can define what portion of the electromagnetic spectrum makes up visible light and graph the inverse relationship between wavelength and frequency.
Activities:
- Submit I Notice Wonder Draw Pre-Reading, (images) p26; 21.3A Reading Notes: Telescopes, (CK-12) (.pdf) p27
- Tableshare Waves and Electromagnetic Spectrum SSN (slideshow) p28; Slinky Wave Frequency and Wavelength p29
- The Electromagnetic Spectrum SSN (slideshow) p30 (TMBG RoyGBiv)
- Lab: Wavelength and Frequency of Light WS p31 (procedure)
- 21.3B Reading Notes: Telescopes, (CK-12) (.pdf) p32
Homework:
Complete 21.3B Reading Notes: Telescopes, (CK-12) (.pdf) p32; Lab: Wavelength and Frequency of Light WS p31; The Electromagnetic Spectrum SSN (slideshow) p30
Due: Waves and Electromagnetic Spectrum SSN (slideshow) p28; Slinky Wave Frequency and Wavelength p29
Coming Up:
Emission Spectra
Friday, September 7, 2018
Wavelength and Frequency
DoNow: Create DoNow/Organizer Grid on pages 24-25. Identify something you enjoyed about sitting with your table partners.
AIM: I can identify two types of waves and describe the relationship between wavelength and frequency.
Activities:
- Tableshare I Notice Wonder Draw Pre-Reading, (images) p26; 21.3A Reading Notes: Telescopes, (CK-12) (.pdf) p27
- Submit Process of Science SSN (slideshow) p22-23
- Waves and Electromagnetic Spectrum SSN (slideshow) p28 (wave link)
- Slinky Wave Frequency and Wavelength p29
-Famous Astronomer Movie Notes, p?? (The Universe: Beyond the Big Bang) (youtube) (NASA)
Homework:
Complete Waves and Electromagnetic Spectrum SSN (slideshow) p28; Slinky Wave Frequency and Wavelength p29
Due: I Notice Wonder Draw Pre-Reading, (images) p26; 21.3A Reading Notes: Telescopes, (CK-12) (.pdf) p27
Coming Up:
Electromagnetic Spectrum of Light
AIM: I can identify two types of waves and describe the relationship between wavelength and frequency.
Activities:
- Tableshare I Notice Wonder Draw Pre-Reading, (images) p26; 21.3A Reading Notes: Telescopes, (CK-12) (.pdf) p27
- Submit Process of Science SSN (slideshow) p22-23
- Waves and Electromagnetic Spectrum SSN (slideshow) p28 (wave link)
- Slinky Wave Frequency and Wavelength p29
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Homework:
Complete Waves and Electromagnetic Spectrum SSN (slideshow) p28; Slinky Wave Frequency and Wavelength p29
Due: I Notice Wonder Draw Pre-Reading, (images) p26; 21.3A Reading Notes: Telescopes, (CK-12) (.pdf) p27
Coming Up:
Electromagnetic Spectrum of Light
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
TEST and Intro to CK12 Textbook
DoNow: Describe a study strategy that you have tried? Identify a strategy you might try for the next test? (google search)
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:
- Tableshare Study Guide: Measurement and Process of Science; Process of Science SSN (slideshow) p22-23
- Submit Study Guide: Measurement and Process of Science; Metric System of Measurement SSN (slideshow) p19; Common Lab Measurements WS p20; Measurement With Tools WS p21
- T.E.S.T Taking Formation
Top Performers and Class Average
*perfect score*
- Submit Notebook Organization: Day Seven ToC
- CK-12 Textbook Chapter 23.1 Telescopes (.pdf)
Homework:
Complete I Notice Wonder Draw Pre-Reading, (images) p26; 21.3A Reading Notes: Telescopes, p27
Due: Process of Science SSN (slideshow) p22-23
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:
- Tableshare Study Guide: Measurement and Process of Science; Process of Science SSN (slideshow) p22-23
- Submit Study Guide: Measurement and Process of Science; Metric System of Measurement SSN (slideshow) p19; Common Lab Measurements WS p20; Measurement With Tools WS p21
- T.E.S.T Taking Formation
Top Performers and Class Average
| Period | Class Average | Top Performer |
| 1st | 82.4% | Lindsey & Charlie |
| 2nd | 81.5% | Lea |
| 6th | 81.6% | Jacy & Jeremy |
- Submit Notebook Organization: Day Seven ToC
- CK-12 Textbook Chapter 23.1 Telescopes (.pdf)
- I Notice Wonder Draw Pre-Reading, (images) p26
Homework:
Complete I Notice Wonder Draw Pre-Reading, (images) p26; 21.3A Reading Notes: Telescopes, p27
Due: Process of Science SSN (slideshow) p22-23
Coming Up:
Electromagnetic Spectrum
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