Monday: Lesson - Bottle Rocket Launch
Homework: Complete the Bottle Rocket Launch Post-Lab and Finish the Whole Worksheet (due tomorrow, Tuesday, October 7th)
Tuesday: Lesson: Planets
Homework: Read pages 720 - 727; answer Questions 1 and 2 on p. 727
Wednesday: Lesson: Planet internal structure
Homework: Read pages 730 - 733; answer Questions 1 - 3 on p. 733.
Thursday: Lesson: Solar System Scale
Homework: Study for the Solar System Quiz tomorrow including reviewing notes and Chapters 20.3, 20.4, and 20.5 (pages 712 to 733) in the textbook.
Friday: Lesson: Quiz on the Solar System
Homework: No homework; Enjoy Fall Break
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Monday: Lesson: Star Systems and Galaxies
Homework: Complete Questions 1-13 on Unit 3 Test Study Guide
Tuesday: Lesson: Spectroscopy, Star Systems and Galaxies
Homework: Complete Questions 14-24 on Unit 3 Test Study Guide
Wednesday: Lesson: Cosmology
Homework: Complete Questions 25-31 on Unit 3 Test Study Guide
Thursday: Lesson: Cosmology Wrap Up; Begin Review for Test
Homework: Complete Questions 32-37 on Unit 3 Test Study Guide
Please Note: There will be a Unit 3 Notes Check on Friday, September 27th.
Friday: Lesson: Review for Unit 3 Test
Homework: Study for Unit 3 Test
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Monday: Lesson: Unit 3 - Sun, Stars, and Galaxies Test
Homework: 1) Drake Equation Article (due Tuesday, September 30th)
2) Start working on the Unit 3.5 Vocab due Friday, October 3rd.
Tuesday: Lesson: Rockets and the Space Race
Homework: Read Pages 684 to 687; answer Questions 1 and 2 on p. 691
Wednesday: Lesson: Rockets and the Space Race
Homework: Pages 688 to 691; answer Questions 3 and 4 on p. 691.
Thursday: Lesson: Rockets - Planning
Homework: 1) Unit 3.5 Vocab due (Friday, October 3rd)
2) Complete the pre-rocket launch section if not finished in class (due Friday, October 3rd)
Friday: Lesson: Rockets - Launch
Homework: Complete the pre-rocket launch section if not finished in class (due Monday, October 21)
Collect 2 Liter Bottles for the Rockets Activity. Make sure the 1 Liter bottles are at school by Wednesday, October 1st.
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Monday: Lesson: Star Systems and Galaxies
Homework: Complete Questions 1-13 on Unit 3 Test Study Guide
Tuesday: Lesson: Spectroscopy, Star Systems and Galaxies
Homework: Complete Questions 14-24 on Unit 3 Test Study Guide
Wednesday: Lesson: Cosmology
Homework: Complete Questions 25-31 on Unit 3 Test Study Guide
Thursday: Lesson: Cosmology Wrap Up; Begin Review for Test
Homework: Complete Questions 32-37 on Unit 3 Test Study Guide
Please Note: There will be a Unit 3 Notes Check on Friday, September 27th.
Friday: Lesson: Review for Unit 3 Test
Homework: Study for Unit 3 Test
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Monday: Lesson: Stellar Magnitudes; Parallax
Homework: Stellar Brightness worksheet
Tuesday: Lesson: Stellar Color; Life Cycle of a Star; HR Diagrams
Homework: Parallax worksheet
Wednesday: Lesson: Unit 3 Quiz Review: Scientific Notation, Atomic / Isotopic Notation Practice, Convection
Homework: There will be a quiz tomorrow, Wednesday, September 20th. The quiz will be on: Atomic / Isotopic Notation, Scientific Notation, Convection Currents. Look over the Unit 3 Quiz Study Guide, bellwork, Atoms and Isotopes Worksheet, Scientific Notation Worksheet, Unit 3 Vocab, and your Notes.
Thursday: Lesson: Unit 3 Quiz; Formation of a Star; HR Diagrams
Homework: 1) Stellar Color and Temperature Worksheet.
2) Start working on the Unit 3 Test Study Guide (due Friday, September 26th)
Friday: Lesson: HR Diagrams Wrap Up; Intro to Spectroscopy
Homework: 1) Read pp. 762 - 766 Answer p .766 #1 - 3
2) Start working on the Unit 3 Test Study Guide (due Friday, September 26th)
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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 15)
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.
Moon Observation Project First Check Point Friday, September 5th.
Moon Observation Projects Final Deadline Friday, September 12th.
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 Tuesday, August 26th)
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 Tuesday, August 26th)
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 Tuesday, August 26th)
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 Tuesday, August 26th)
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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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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: Chapter 1: Metric Ladder and Unit Conversions.
Homework: 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 1:
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 4-6:
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 1:
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 4-6:
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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July 31: Lesson: Review Rules and Procedures.
Homework:
1) Read pp. 13 - 18.
2) Syllabus / Commitment Agreement Sheet (due tomorrow 08/02/24)
3) Lab Safety Agreement (due tomorrow 08/02/24)
4) Start setting up Binder Tabs (due Monday 08/05/24)
August 1: Lesson: Chapter 1: observations and inferences Introduce the scientific method, variables
Homework:
1) Complete "Branches of Earth Science" worksheet
2) Unit 1 Vocabulary List (due Friday, August 9th)
3) Make sure you have your binder tabs on Monday 08/05/24)
NOTE: Use your BOOK to complete vocab. Other sources may not have Earth Science specific definitions.
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