Thursday, September 27, 2018

The Sun

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)

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
PeriodClass AverageTop Performer
1st69.2%Heather & Charlie
2nd60.7%Mia
6th60.6%Jeremy
*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)

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 ToCLight and Waves Study GuideReading Between the Lines Activity 2, (spectra) p35

Due: Light and Waves Study GuideReading 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)

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)

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

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

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

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
PeriodClass AverageTop Performer
1st82.4%Lindsey & Charlie
2nd81.5%Lea
6th81.6%Jacy & Jeremy
*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