Tutoring: Thursday during Lyceum 1:35 pm to 2 pm in Room 115
Monday: Lesson: Scientific Notation
Homework: 1) Read pp. 706 – 710 Answer p. 710 #1-3
2) Work on the Unit 3 Vocab (due Thursday, September 11th)
Tuesday: Lesson: EM waves
Homework: 1) Scientific Notation and Atomic / Isotopic Notation Worksheet
2) Work on the Unit 3 Vocab (due Thursday, September 11th)
Wednesday: Lesson: EM waves; nuclear fusion
Homework: 1) Complete the EM Waves Worksheet (due tomorrow)
2) Unit 3 Vocab (due tomorrow)
Thursday: Lesson: Nuclear Fusion; interior layers of the sun; convection
Homework: 1) Complete Moon Observation Project (due tomorrow, Friday, September 12th)
2) Work on Unit 3 Quiz Study Guide (due Wednesday, September 17th)
Friday: Lesson: convection; solar atmosphere; Finish SUN
Homework: PHET light waves worksheet (due Monday, September 15th)
Ongoing assignment: Moon Observation Project: Final Deadline for Project Friday, September 12th.
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Monday: Lesson: No School
Homework: No Homework
Tuesday: Lesson: Moon Phases Lab
Homework: Complete Unit 2 Test Study Guide due tomorrow 09/04/24
Wednesday: Lesson: Review for Unit 2 Test.
Homework: Study for Unit 2 Test
Thursday: Lesson: Unit 2 Test - Historical Astronomy and Gravity.
Homework: 1) Moon Observation Project First Check Point Friday, September 5th.
2) The Solar Interior Questions (due Monday, September 8th)
3) Start working on the Unit 3 Vocab (due Thursday, September 11th)
Friday: Lesson: Atoms and subatomic particles
Homework: 1) The Solar Interior Questions (due Monday, September 8th)
2) Work on the Unit 3 Vocab (due Thursday, September 11th)
3) Continue working on Moon Observation Projects Final Deadline Friday, September 12th.
Ongoing assignment (Project will be handed out on Wednesday): Moon Observation Projects Final Deadline Friday, September 12th.
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Monday: Lesson: Review of Newton's Laws of Motion Gravity/ Einstein; Phases of the moon
Homework: 1) Read pp. 670 - 675; On p. 677, answer #1 and 2 (due Wednesday, August 27th)
2) Continue working on the Unit 2 Vocab (due Wednesday, August 27th)
Tuesday: Lesson: Gravity - No Lesson due to MIM Field Trip
Homework: Same Homework as Monday:
1) Read pp. 670 - 675; On p. 677, answer #1 and 2 (due Wednesday, August 27th)
2) Continue working on the Unit 2 Vocab (due Wednesday, August 27th)
Wednesday: Lesson: Introduction to Moon Observation Project; Eclipses
Homework: 1) Unit 2 Test Study Guide (due Wednesday, September 3th)
2) Start working on Moon Observation Project (first check point Friday, September 5th)
Thursday: Lesson: Moon Phases Lab
Homework: 1) Complete the Moon Phases Lab
2) Unit 2 Test Study Guide (due Wednesday, September 3th)
3) Start working on Moon Observation Project (first check point Friday, September 5th)
Friday: Lesson: Eclipses
Homework: R&R Weekend
Ongoing assignment (Project will be handed out on Wednesday): Moon Observation Project First Check Point Friday, September 5th.
Moon Observation Projects Final Deadline Friday, September 12th.
Monday: 1) Lesson: Lesson: Review for Unit 1 Test
2) Bring Unit 1 Notes to class for a notes check
Homework: Study for the Unit 1 Test on Tuesday, August 19th.
Tuesday: Lesson: Unit 1 Test Today
Homework: 1) Read and Annotate "James Webb Space Telescope." Answer the attached questions (due tomorrow 08-20-25)
2) Start working on the Unit 2 Vocab (due Wednesday, August 27th)
Wednesday: Lesson: Terminology (axis, rotation, etc); seasons, solstices
Homework: 1) Read pp. 660 - 665; Complete #1 and 2 on p. 665
2) Start working on the Unit 2 Vocab (due Wednesday, August 27th)
Thursday: Lesson: Terminology (axis, rotation, etc); seasons, solstices; geocentric and heliocentric models
1) Read pp. 700 - 705, Complete #1 a-c, 2 a-c, and 3b on pg. 705
2) Continue working on the Unit 2 Vocab (due Wednesday August 27th)
Friday: Lesson: History of astronomy - geocentric and heliocentric models; Kepler's Laws
1) Read pp. 666 - 669, Complete #1 a-c, 2 b-c on pg. 669
2) Continue working on the Unit 2 Vocab (due Wednesday, August 27th)
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Monday: Lesson: Lab Safety Quiz and CER on "Getting Past Just Because" Socratic Discussion
Homework: Read pp. 20-22 Answer p. 22 #1-2 in complete sentences
Tuesday: Lesson: Lab safety, variables, developing lab skills. Pre-Lab
Homework:
1) Prepare the data and analysis section by setting up planned tables and filling in the axes of planned graphs. Bring goggles to the lab.
2) Work on the Unit 1 Test Study Guide (due Monday, August 18th)
Wednesday: Lesson: Metric Ladder and Unit Conversions; build paper Air Planes for Lab
Homework:
1) Unit 1 Test Study Guide (due Monday, August 18th).
2) Bring goggles to the lab (Period 2)
Thursday:
Period 2:
Lesson: Lab Day Developing lab skills. Airplane Experiment
Homework: 1) Finish lab report - Analysis and Conclusion (due tomorrow, Friday, August 15th)
2) Work on the Unit 1 Test Study Guide (due Monday, August 18th)
Periods 3 and 4:
Lesson: What are conversion factors? How do we use conversion factors to set up dimensional analysis?
Homework: 1) Metric System and Dimensional Analysis Practice Homework Worksheet (due Monday, August 18th)
2) Bring goggles to the lab
3) Work on the Unit 1 Test Study Guide (due Monday, August 18th)
Friday:
Period 2:
Lesson: What are conversion factors? How do we use conversion factors to set up dimensional analysis?
Homework: 1) Metric System and Dimensional Analysis Practice Homework Worksheet (due Monday, August 18th)
2) Complete Unit 1 Test Study Guide (due Monday, August 18th)
Periods 3 and 4:
Lesson: Lab Day Developing lab skills. Airplane Experiment
Homework: 1) Finish lab report - Analysis and Conclusion (due Monday, August 18th)
2) Metric System and Dimensional Analysis Practice Homework Worksheet (due Monday, August 18th)
3) Complete Unit 1 Test Study Guide (due Monday, August 18th)
Monday: Lesson: Chapter 1: observations and inferences, scientific method, variables
Homework:
1) Read pp. 784 and pp. 6 - 7; Complete the Observation/Inference/Prediction worksheet
2) Bring Lab Notebook to class (due tomorrow, Tuesday, August 5th)
3) Unit 1 Vocab List (due Friday, August 8th)
Tuesday: Lesson: Scientific Method, Using data tables and Graphing. BRING LAB NOTEBOOKS
Homework:
1) Read Pg 8 -12; Complete Identifying Experimental Variables Worksheet
2) Unit 1 Vocab List (due Friday, August 9th)
Wednesday: Lesson: Using data tables and Graphing
Homework:
1) Scientific Inquiry Worksheet
2) Unit 1 Vocab List (due Friday, August 8th)
Thursday: Lesson: Using data tables and Graphing
Homework:
1) Complete the Graphing Stations Lab (if not finished in class)
3) Unit 1 Vocab List (due Friday, August 9th)
Friday: Lesson: CER practice, Lab safety, developing lab skills.
1) Read pp. 23 – 27 and pp. 804 – 805; On a separate sheet of paper, answer #1 and 2 on p. 27
Make sure to include a header at the top of your sheet to get full credit!
Name
Period. ___
Date
2) Study for lab safety quiz on Monday, August, 11th!
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Thursday: Lesson: Review Rules and Procedures.
Homework:
1) Syllabus / Commitment Agreement Sheet (due tomorrow 08/01/25)
2) Lab Safety Agreement (due tomorrow 08/01/25)
3) Read pp. 13 - 18.
4) Start setting up Binder Tabs (due Monday 08/04/25)
Friday: Lesson: Chapter 1: Introduction to Earth Science
Homework:
1) Complete "Branches of Earth Science" worksheet
2) Make sure you have your binder tabs on Monday 08/04/25
3) Bring Lab Notebook to class on Tuesday, August 5th
4) Unit 1 Vocabulary List (due Friday, August 8th)
NOTE: Use your BOOK to complete vocab. Other sources may not have Earth Science specific definitions.
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