Warm-Up(IN) 1/5/11 Warm ups are done individually and quietly in your desk. Warm up time is usually 5-7 minutes and is a time for you to get prepared and focused for class. Write your name, today’s date, and Earth Science on the paper that you have received. -Answer the following prompt: Write a 5 sentence paragraph about your break. What did you do? Did you go anywhere? Who did you see over break? Do you have a favorite part?

In- 1/06/11, Warm-Up Write a five sentence paragraph talking about anything you know about outer space. This includes the sun, planets, asteroids, stars, galaxies, and much more. Is there anything you would like to learn about astronomy? Out- Reflection 10pts. TBA Through- Classwork Timeline of the Universe PowerPoint with notes Explain Cornell Notes Format Our Solar System Reading handout Homework: Our Solar System Reading with Cornell Notes

In- 1/06/11, Warm-Up Out- Reflection 10pts. Write a five sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned about the formation of the universe from today’s PPT Timeline of the Universe. -Explain how galaxies formed. -Describe element formation in stars. -Explain star death and the distribution of elements for new star systems. -Describe planetary system formation. Underline 4 key terms Through- Classwork Timeline of the Universe PowerPoint with notes Explain Cornell Notes format Homework: Our Solar System Reading with Cornell Notes

In- 1/07/11, Warm-Up Write a five sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned about the solar system from last nights homework Our Solar System Reading Handout- Cornell Notes Out- Reflection Through- Classwork National Geographic Video Clip -Solar System 101 The Cosmic Distance Scale (NASA Website) Outer Spaces Travel Powers of Ten WS Homework: Finish Powers of Ten WS Geowords Vocabulary Pg E6-E11 All

In- 1/10/11, Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Use each of the following words in your paragraph. -astronomical unit -planets -solar system -stars -galaxy -light year -nebula -cosmologist Underline each key term Out- Reflection 10pts. Write a five-sentence paragraph. Compare the sizes of the inner planets to the sizes the outer planets. Compare the distances between the inner planets to distances between the outer planets. Through- ClassworkAnimations Dimensions of the Solar System- Activity Homework: Rounding Decimals & Scientific Notation WS Notebooks due block day

In- 1/11/11, Warm-Up Round the following numbers to the tenths place Out- Reflection 10pts. Write a five-sentence paragraph. Describe the scientists and physicists that studied the cosmos. What were their methods and instruments? Name some of their theories. What is your opinion of these early scientist. Underline 4 key terms Through- Classwork Update Scoresheet Finish Dimensions of the Solar System Activity Homework: Notebooks due block day

DateAssignment NamePoints Possible Your Score 1/06/11-1/13/11Warm-Ups50 1/7/11Geowords pg. E8-E1120 1/13/11Total70 Scoresheet

In- 1/12/11 and 1/13/11 Warm-Up Write a five sentence paragraph about what you have learned during the astronomy unit up to this point. Underline 5 vocabulary words. Out- Reflection None Through- Classwork Outer Space Travel Worksheet Movie Homework: None

In- 1/11/10, Warm-Up Write a five sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned while watching the DVD Beyond the Big Bang last week. Out- Reflection Write a five sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned about the formation of the universe from today’s PPT Timeline of the Universe. -Explain how galaxies formed. -Describe element formation in stars. -Explain star death and the distribution of elements for new star systems. -Describe planetary system formation. Underline 4 key terms Through- Classwork Timeline of the Universe PPT W/Skeleton Notes Our Solar System Reading Handout- Cornell Notes Homework: Our Solar System Reading Handout- Cornell Notes

In- 1/12/10, Warm-Up Write a five sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned about the solar system from last nights homework Our Solar System Reading Handout- Cornell Notes Out- Reflection TBD Through- Classwork National Geographic Video Clip -Solar System 101 The Cosmic Distance Scale (NASA Website) Outer Spaces Travel Powers of Ten WS Homework: Finish Classwork (Powers of Ten WS)

In- 1/14/10, Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Use each of the following words and phrases in your paragraph. -The big bang -Clouds of gas and dust -Nebula -Supernova -Stars -Nuclear Fusion -Gravity -Balance -Element formation Underline each key term Out- Reflection TBA Through- ClassworkAnimations Dimensions of the Solar System- Activity Homework: Rounding Decimals & Scientific Notation WS

In- 1/14/10, Warm-Up Out- Reflection Write a five-sentence paragraph. Compare the sizes of the inner planets to the sizes the outer planets. Compare the distances between the inner planets to distances between the outer planets. Through- ClassworkAnimations Dimensions of the Solar System- Activity Homework: Rounding Decimals & Scientific Notation WS

In- 1/15/10, Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you have learned about astronomy since we began last week. Out- Reflection TBD Through- Classwork Outer Space Travel WS Outer Space Travel Calculations Notes: Homework: None

In- 1/19/10, Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Describe and explain every thing you know about the Earth's Moon and how the sun affects the Earth. Out- Reflection 10pts. TBA Through- Classwork Video Clip “Moon 101” Phases of the Moon Diagram Phases of the Moon Simulation Orbiter Simulation: -Earth, Moon, and Sun Tides and Lunar Phases Graphing Homework: DDRG The Earth Moon System

In- 1/19/10, Warm-Up Out- Reflection 10pts. Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize how the moon and sun affect the Earth system. What are the phases of the moon? What relationship exists between the tides and the phases of the moon? Explain the seasons. Underline 5 key terms Through- Classwork Video Clip “Moon 101” Phases of the Moon Diagram Phases of the Moon Simulation Orbiter Simulation: -Earth, Moon, and Sun Tides and Lunar Phases Graphing Homework: DDRG The Earth Moon System

In- 1/20/10, Warm-Up Name the four seasons.What causes the seasons? How do the seasons affect our lives. How do seasons vary at different locations around the Earth? Write a five-sentence paragraph. Describe and explain every thing about the seasons. Name the four seasons. What causes the seasons? How do the seasons affect our lives. How do seasons vary at different locations around the Earth? Out- Reflection 10pts. TBA Through- Classwork The Sun-Earth-Moon System -Oral Reading w/Section Wrap-up questions Homework: None

In- 1/20/10, Warm-Up Out- Reflection 10pts. Write a five-sentence paragraph. Use as many of the following words and phrases in your paragraph as possible. -Axis -Equinox -Solstice -Seasons -Rotation (rotate) -Revolution (revolve) -Earth -Sun -Amount of sunlight -Day -Year -Hours Underline each key term Through- Classwork The Sun-Earth-Moon System -Oral Reading w/Section Wrap-up questions Homework: None

In- 1/21/10, Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Describe and explain every thing you know about the Earth's Moon and how the sun affects the Earth. Out- Reflection 10pts. TBA Through- Classwork Video Clip “Moon 101” Phases of the Moon Diagram Phases of the Moon Simulation Orbiter Simulation: -Earth, Moon, and Sun Tides and Lunar Phases Graphing Homework: DDRG The Earth Moon System

In- 1/21/10, Warm-Up Out- Reflection 10pts. Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize how the moon and sun affect the Earth system. What are the phases of the moon? What relationship exists between the tides and the phases of the moon? Explain the seasons. Underline 5 key terms Through- Classwork Video Clip “Moon 101” Phases of the Moon Diagram Phases of the Moon Simulation Orbiter Simulation: -Earth, Moon, and Sun Tides and Lunar Phases Graphing Homework: DDRG The Earth Moon System

In- 1/22/10, Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Use as many of the following words and phrases in your paragraph as possible. -Axis -Equinox -Solstice -Seasons -Rotation (rotate) -Revolution (revolve) -Earth -Sun -Amount of sunlight -Day -Year -Hours Underline each key term Out- Reflection 10pts. Through- Classwork Earth Comm: E22-E23 Tidal Forces and the Earth System- Graphing Homework: None

In- 1/22/10, Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Describe and explain every thing you know about the Earth's Moon and how the sun affects the Earth. Out- Reflection 10pts. Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned about tidal forces and the Earth system today. Explain the relative positions of the Earth, the Moon, and the Sun for a spring and neap tide. Explain the effect tides have had on the length of the day. Through- Classwork Earth Comm: E22-E23 Tidal Forces and the Earth System- Graphing Homework: None

In- 1/25/10, Warm-Up Draw a picture that illustrates what you learned last week about the Sun-Earth- Moon system.-Seasons -Phases of the moon -Spring & and Neap Tide Out- Reflection 10 pts. TBA Through- Classwork Orbits and Effects PPT Cornell Notes Homework: DDRG Orbits & Effects Notes:Headings:

In- 1/25/10, Warm-Up Draw a picture that illustrates what you learned last week about the Sun-Earth-Moon system.-Seasons -Phases of the moon -Spring & and Neap Tide Out- Reflection 10 pts. Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned about orbits and ellipses today. Underline each key term Through- Classwork Orbits and Effects PPT Cornell Notes Homework: DDRG Orbits & Effects Notes:Headings:

Through- Classwork Orbits and Effects Investigate Pg E29-E30 #1,2, & 3 Homework: DDRG Impact Events and the Earth System EllipseMajor Axis (L) (cm) Distance between the Foci (d) (cm) Eccentricity E=d/L AB10 CD8 EF6 GH4 IJ2 In- 1/26/10, Warm-Up Choose one of the following tasks for your warm-up: 1) Write a five-sentence paragraph. Describe Kepler’s Three Laws of Planetary Motion. Underline 5 key terms 2) Draw a series of pictures that illustrate Kepler’s Three Laws of Planetary Motion. Out- Reflection 10pts.

In- 1/28/10, Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Use as many of the following words and phrases in your paragraph as possible. -Orbit(s) -Planets -Comets -Ellipse -Foci -Eccentricity -Orbital plane -Inclination -Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion Out- Reflection 10pts. TBA Through- Classwork 23-5 Other Solar System Objects- Oral Reading 23-5 Other Solar System Objects- Oral Reading Pg662 w/Section Wrap-up questions NOVA Video: Asteroids Homework: Tunguska: A Mysterious Explosion (reading + questions)

NOVA Video: Asteroids 20 Facts (Must be in complete sentences) -Skip Spaces Etc…

In- 1/28/10, Warm-Up Out- Reflection 10pts. Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what what learned in the NOVA Video- Asteroids. Underline 5 key terms Through- Classwork 23-5 Other Solar System Objects- Oral Reading 23-5 Other Solar System Objects- Oral Reading Pg662 w/Section Wrap-up questions NOVA Video: Asteroids Homework: Tunguska: A Mysterious Explosion (reading + questions)

In- 1/29/10, Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you have learned about astronomy, so far. Below is a list of subjects we have studied: -The history and scale of the universe and our solar system -The Sun-Earth-Moon System -Orbits and ellipses -Asteroids and comets Underline 5 key terms Out- Reflection 10pts. TBD Through- Classwork Astronomy Skills Quiz Tunguska: A Mysterious Explosion (reading + questions) XC Word Search Homework: none

In- 2/1/10, Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Explain what you know about the Sun. Explain the relationship between the Sun and the Earth. Describe ways in which the Sun plays a direct role in life on Earth and our lives as humans. Out- Reflection 10 pts. TBA Underline 5 key terms Through- Classwork The Sun PPT Cornell Notes Homework: The Sun WS Notes:Headings:

In- 2/1/10, Warm-Up Out- Reflection 10 pts. Describe the structure of the Sun and describe the flow of energy throughout the Sun. Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned about the Sun today. Describe the structure of the Sun and describe the flow of energy throughout the Sun. Underline 5 key terms Through- Classwork The Sun PPT Cornell Notes Homework: The Sun WS Notes:Headings:

In- 2/2/10, Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize your plan for your life after high school. Do you have a plan? If so, what is your plan? Here are some ideas: 4-yr University, 2-yr.College, Trade-school (vocational school), apprenticeship, Job with potential for advancement. What are your values? What do you enjoy? Thinking about these things can be helpful in making these important decisions. Out- Reflection 10 pts. TBA Through- Classwork Choice of Studies Rm. 105 Homework: DDRG The Sun and It’s Effects on your Community

In- 2/04/10,Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Use as many of the following words and phrases in your paragraph as possible. -Photosphere -Chromosphere -Corona -Solar Wind -Sunspots -Solar Flare -Electric Power Grid -Communications Satellite -Aurora Out- Reflection 10pts. TBA Through- Classwork The Sun -Oral Reading 24-2 Pg 679 w/Section Wrap-up questions -CSIQ- Skip spaces between answers Section Wrap-up 22-1 Review Skill Builder Homework: Finish Classwork

Eclipses PPT Cornell Notes Notes:Headings:Notes:Headings:

DateAssignment NamePoints Possible Your Score 1/07/10-2/2/10Warm-Ups140 1/6/10 & 1/7/10Beyond The Big Bang 25 Facts 20 1/19/10 & 1/21/10 Phases of the Moon Diagram20 1/20/10The Sun-Earth-Moon System Section Wrap-up questions 20 1/25/10Orbits and Effects PPT Cornell Notes 20 2/1/10The Sun PPT Cornell Notes 20 2/4/10Total240

In- 2/04/10,Warm-Up Out- Reflection 10pts. Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned about the Sun and eclipses today. Underline 5 key terms Through- Classwork The Sun -Oral Reading 24-2 Pg 679 w/Section Wrap-up questions -CSIQ- Skip spaces between answers Section Wrap-up 22-1 Review Skill Builder Homework: Finish Classwork

In- 2/05/10,Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you have learned about astronomy, so far. Below is a list of subjects we have studied: -The history and scale of the universe and our solar system -The Sun-Earth-Moon System -Orbits and ellipses -Asteroids and comets -The Sun Underline 5 key terms Out- Reflection 10pts. TBA Through- Classwork DVD:Secrets of the Sun 20 Facts (Must be in complete sentences) -Skip Spaces Etc… Homework: None

In- 2/8/10, Warm-Up Think about this for a minute…Is there life in a galaxy far, far away?If so, What type of life is it? Write a five-sentence paragraph. Think about this for a minute…Is there life in a galaxy far, far away? If so, What type of life is it? Are these organisms intelligent, upright walking creatures with complex languages and technology. Are they tiny microbes in a nasty puddle on a weird planet? If you think there is no other life in the universe, explain why. Out- Reflection 10pts TBA Through- Classwork The Electromagnetic Spectrum PPT -Skeleton Notes (Fill-in-the-Blank) Homework: DDRG The Electromagnetic Spectrum

In- 2/8/10, Warm-Up Out- Reflection 10pts Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned the electromagnetic spectrum today. Refer to the word wall and Cornell notes for key vocabulary terms. Underline 5 key terms Through- Classwork The Electromagnetic Spectrum PPT -Skeleton Notes (Fill-in-the-Blank) Homework: DDRG The Electromagnetic Spectrum

In- 2/9/10, Warm-Up Underline 5 key terms Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you have learned about the electromagnetic spectrum. Underline 5 key terms Out- Reflection 10pts TBA Through- Classwork Radiation from Space -Oral Reading 21-1 Pg 584 w/Section Wrap-up questions -CSIQ- Skip spaces between answers Section Wrap-up 21-1 Review Homework: None

Telescopes PPT Cornell Notes Notes:Headings:Notes:Headings:

In- 2/9/10, Warm-Up Out- Reflection 10pts Underline 5 key terms Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you have learned about how modern telescopes utilize the electromagnetic spectrum. Underline 5 key terms Through- Classwork Radiation from Space -Oral Reading 21-1 Pg 584 w/Section Wrap-up questions -CSIQ- Skip spaces between answers Section Wrap-up 21-1 Review Homework: None

In- 2/11/10, Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Use as many of the following words and phrases in your paragraph as possible. -Electromagnetic spectrum/wave/radiation -Wavelength -Frequency -High Energy/Low energy -Radio wave -Infrared radiation -Visible light -Ultraviolet radiation -X-ray -Hubble Space Telescope -Chandra Space Telescope -Spitzer Space Telescope -GALEX Space Telescope Out- Reflection 10pts Through- Classwork Earth Comm Pg E66 -Oral Reading Emission & Absorption Spectrum Websites Spectra Lab Homework: None

In- 2/11/10, Warm-Up Out- Reflection 10pts Summarize what you have learned about the electromagnetic spectrum. Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you have learned about the electromagnetic spectrum. How do modern telescopes utilize the electromagnetic spectrum? What is an absorption spectrum? What is an emission spectrum? How is this information is used to study the universe? Through- Classwork Earth Comm Pg E66 -Oral Reading Emission & Absorption Spectrum Websites Spectra Lab Homework: None

In- 2/12/10, Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Use as many of the following words and phrases in your paragraph as possible. -Sun -Corona -Solar wind -Sunspots -Kepler’s Law’s of Planetary Motion -Ellipse -Eccentricity -Spring tide -Neap tide Out- Reflection 10pts Through- Classwork Astronomy Open-Note Quiz XC Word Search Homework: None

In- 2/17/10, Warm-Up How was your weekend? What did you do? Did you do any activities or hobbies that you enjoy? Did you eat any good food? Did you see any good movies? Did you meet up with any friends? Write a five sentence paragraph. Describe your weekend. How was your weekend? What did you do? Did you do any activities or hobbies that you enjoy? Did you eat any good food? Did you see any good movies? Did you meet up with any friends? Out- Reflection 10pts. TBA Through- Classwork DVD: Constellations 20 Facts (Must be in complete sentences) -Skip Spaces Etc… Homework: DDRG Our Communities Place Among The Stars

In- 2/18/10, Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned about constellations from the DVD: Constellations. Refer to your notes (20 Facts) Underline 5 key terms Out- Reflection 10pts. TBA Through- Classwork Constellations WS: Right Ascension and Declination Stars 24-1 Pg 672 -Oral Reading w/Section Wrap-up questions -CSIQ- Skip spaces between answers Section Wrap-up 21-1 Review Homework: None

In- 2/18/10, Warm-Up Out- Reflection 10pts. Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned today about constellations. Underline 5 key terms Through- Classwork Constellations WS: Right Ascension and Declination Stars 24-1 Pg 672 -Oral Reading w/Section Wrap-up questions -CSIQ- Skip spaces between answers Section Wrap-up 21-1 Review Homework: None

In- 2/19/10, Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you have learned about astronomy, so far. Below is a list of subjects we have studied: -The history and scale of the universe and our solar system -The Sun-Earth-Moon System -Orbits and ellipses -Asteroids and comets -The Sun -Electromagnetic spectrum -Ground based telescopes -Space based telescopes -Stars-Constellations Out- Reflection 10pts. TBA Through- Classwork Brightness vs.Distance of Stars Earth Comm Pg E73 (Oral Reading) Homework: None

In- 2/22/10, Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Refer to the word wall and your Cornell notes for key vocabulary terms. Summarize your strengths and weakness pertaining to the astronomy chapter. Give an example of an area of astronomy that you feel you have a solid grasp on, provide specific examples. Give an example of an area of astronomy that you may need to improve your knowledge in, provide specific examples. Refer to the word wall and your Cornell notes for key vocabulary terms. Underline 5 key terms Out- Reflection 10pts TBD Through- Classwork DVD: The Universe Life and Death of a Star 20 Facts (Must be in complete sentences) -Skip Spaces Etc… Homework: None

In- 2/23/10, Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize the life and death of a star. (DVD) -Refer to your notes (20 facts) Underline 5 key terms Out- Reflection 10pts TBD Through- Classwork Classifying Stars WS Evolution of Stars 24-3 Pg 684 -Oral Reading w/Section Wrap-up questions -CSIQ- Skip spaces between answers Section Wrap-up 24-3 Review Homework: None

In- 2/25/10, Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you have learned about the evolution of stars and the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram (HR Diagram). Explain how the HR Diagram is used to show stars at different stages in their life cycles. Underline 5 key terms Out- Reflection 10pts TBA Through- Classwork The Evolution of Stars PPT -Cornell Notes Homework: None Notes:Headings:

2/25/10 Scientific Notation Notes

2/25/10 Investigate Part B- Luminosity and Temperature of Stars (Pg E 71) 1) a. b. c.

StarType of Star Sirius A Arcturus Vega Capella Rigel Procyon Betelgeuse Altair Aldebaran Spica Pollux Deneb Procyon B Sirius B

In- 2/25/10, Warm-Up Out- Reflection 10pts Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you have learned about the evolution of stars and the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram (HR Diagram). Through- Classwork The Evolution of Stars PPT -Cornell Notes Homework: None Notes:Headings:

In- 2/26/10, Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you have learned about astronomy, so far. Below is a list of subjects we have studied: -The history and scale of the universe and our solar system -The Sun-Earth-Moon System -Orbits and ellipses -Asteroids and comets -The Sun -Electromagnetic spectrum -Ground based telescopes -Space based telescopes -Stars-Constellations -The evolution of stars -The Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram Out- Reflection- None Through- Classwork Astronomy Final Quiz XC Word Search Homework: None

Warm-Up(IN) 3/5/10 On the handout… Write a 5 sentence paragraph that reflects upon this weeks CSAP Testing. -Which test was the most difficult for you? -Which test was the least difficult for you? -How do you think you did? -Do you think that TJ Teacher’s and Administrators did a good job this week? -What do you think TJ Teacher’s and Administrators could do better in regards to CSAP? Classwork: DVD Earth: The Biography- Rare Earth- 20 Facts (On the handout)

In- 3/8/10, Warm-Up No Warm-Up- Set up Notebook Out- Reflection 10pts TBD Through- Classwork DVD:Wild South America 20 Facts (Must be in complete sentences) -Skip Spaces Etc… Homework: Oceans Vocabulary

In- 3/9/10, Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned from the DVD: Wild South America (Yesterday). -Refer to your notes (20 facts) Underline 5 key terms Out- Reflection 10pts TBD Through- Classwork Ocean Currents Video Clip The Nature of Oceans PPT w/Skeleton Notes Start Homework Homework: DDRG The Causes of Ocean Circulation

In- 3/11/10, Warm-Up No warm-up, set-up notebook, & scoresheet Out- Reflection 10pts TBD Through- Classwork Thermohaline Circulation -Terminology Notes Thermohaline Circulation -Demonstration w/WS Coriolis Effect Movement of Air 14-4 Pg 410 (Glencoe)w/section wrap-up -Video clip -Lab Investigation Homework: none

DateAssignment NamePoints Possible Your Score 2/5/10- 3/11/10 Warm-Ups 110 2/22/10 DVD: The Universe Life and Death of a Star 20 Facts 20 2/23/10 Evolution of Stars 24-3 Section Wrap-up 20 2/25/10 The Evolution of Stars PPT -Cornell Notes 20 3/11/10Total170

In- 3/11/10, Warm-Up No warm-up, set-up notebook, & scoresheet Out- Reflection 10pts Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you have learned about oceans this week. Underline 5 key terms Refer to the word wall, Cornell notes, and skeleton notes for key vocabulary terms and concepts. Through- Classwork Thermohaline Circulation -Terminology Notes Thermohaline Circulation -Demonstration w/WS Coriolis Effect Movement of Air 14-4 Pg 410 (Glencoe)w/section wrap-up -Video clip -Lab Investigation Homework: none