As Chaucer said
"... for ay as bisy as bees
Been they, us sely men for to deceyve,"
from "The Merchant's Tale" from Canterbury Tales
Classwork/Homework
Wednesday Dec 3rd, 2008
Now see, here's a kid who did something PRACTICAL with his SciFair Project! (Made a bajillion dollars too!)
In class
we took the Chapter 4 test YAY!!!!!!! (I SPOIL you kids.)
Homework:
The essay portion of the test is tomorrow. It will NOT include a density question, so if there are any other parts of the test today that made you feel insecure, review your notes, my notes, and the book.
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Tuesday Dec 2nd, 2008
See now this SciFiar project was bad idea from the start.
This poor student isn't even out of the hospital yet, much less redesigning his experiment.
Can you see who it is?? One clue - Block D!
In class
we finished our review game.
Homework:
Study for the Chapter 4 test. The review sheets are in a file on this page if you forgot them.
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IT'S DECEMBER!!!!! - BRING ON THE SNOW!
Monday Dec. 1, 2008
When SciFair Projects go BAD! Episode 2.
Increasing the density of water is actually a very clever SciFair Project ... but NOT in your grandmother's upstairs bathroom!
In class
we played the review game in anticipation of our chapter test on Wednesday.
Homework:
continue to study for the continuation of the review game and the Chapter 4 test on Wednesday.
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When SciFair Projects go BAD! Episode 1.
I SPECIFICALLY told those kids from B Block NOT to use dark matter in their experiment! But did they listen!
In class
we discussed the worksheets on alloys, ores, and smelting.
Homework:
Make sure that you have one brainstorming worksheet page completely filled in and approved by me. You have have the weekend to get it signed by your parent as an acceptable project.
Also begin the review process for the Chapter Test.
PLEASE NOTE:
Here are some other domains in whcih fruitful science fiar proejct ideasa may be hatched!:
CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS: Your project must be in one of the following categories.
1) Biochemistry - Chemistry of life processes--molecular biology, molecular genetics, enzymes, photosynthesis, blood chemistry, protein chemistry, food chemistry, hormones, etc.
2) Botany - Study of plant life--agriculture, agronomy, horticulture, forestry, plant taxonomy, plant physiology, plant pathology, plant genetics, hydroponics, algae, etc.
3) Chemistry - Study of nature and composition of matter and laws governing it--physical chemistry, organic chemistry (other than biochemistry), inorganic chemistry, materials, plastics, fuels, pesticides, metallurgy, soil chemistry, etc.
4) Computer Science - Study and development of computer software and hardware and associated logical devices.
6) Earth Science- Geology, mineralogy, physiography, oceanography, meteorology, climatology, geology, speleology, seismology, geography, etc.
7) Engineering - Technology; projects that directly apply scientific principles to manufacturing and practical uses--civil, mechanical, aeronautical, chemical, electrical, photographic, sound, automotive, marine, heating and refrigerating, transportation, environmental engineering, etc.
8) Environmental Sciences - Study of pollution (air, water, and land) sources and their control; ecology.
9) Mathematics - Development of formal logical systems or various numerical and algebraic computations, and the application of these principles--calculus, geometry, abstract algebra, number theory, statistics, complex analysis, probability.
10) Medicine and Health - Study of diseases and health of humans and animals--dentistry, pharmacology, pathology, ophthalmology, nutrition, sanitation, pediatrics, dermatology, allergies, speech and hearing, etc.
11) Microbiology - Biology of microorganisms--bacteriology, virology, protozoology, fungi, bacterial genetics, yeast, etc.
12) Physics - Theories, principles, and laws governing energy and the effect of energy on matter--solid state, optics, acoustics, particle, nuclear, atomic, plasma, superconductivity, fluid and gas dynamics, thermodynamics, semiconductors, magnetism, quantum mechanics, biophysics, etc.
13) Space Sciences - astronomy, astrophysics
14) Zoology - Study of animals--animal genetics, ornithology, ichthyology, herpetology, entomology, animal ecology, paleontology, cellular physiology, circadian rhythms, animal husbandry, cytology, histology, animal physiology, invertebrate neurophysiology, studies of invertebrates, etc.
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Wednesday Nov 19th, 2008
Elevator alternative in the design for the new High School. What do you think?
In Class
we went over the quiz and then discussed science fair projects.
Homework:
All students do quiz corrections, unless you had a perfect paper.
Finish the handouts from class, if you have not already done so.
Continue to refine and work on your science fair project.
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Tuesday Nov 18th, 2008
In Class
we took a little quiz on minerals, atoms, elements, molecules, and compounds.
Homework:
Read Chapter 4 section and do the questions.
Monday Nov 17th, 2008
In Class
we discussed minerals and defined the terms atom, element, molecule, and compound.
We also discussed the following qualities as they are used to classify minerals: hardness, color, streak, luster, density, crystal system, cleavage and fracture, and special properties.
Homework:
1. Study for a testlet tomorrow on section 1 of chapter 4.
2. Create an acrostic mnemonic for the qualities used to classify minerals.
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Friday Nov 14th, 2008
When Science Fair Projects GO BAD!
In Class we discussed minerals and the characteristics that define them.
Homework:
1. Create a mnemonic for the letters NISCD - for the 5 characteristics of minerals - Naturally Occurring, Inorganic, Solid, Crystal Strcuture, and Definite Chemical Composition. (Alternatively you could do NOISCSDCC - if you have a really good one for that instead.)
2. Read Chapter 4 section do and take notes and do the questions - you will hand the questions in on Monday.
3. Complete the Science Fair Project Brainstorming worksheet with three potential topics and all the details by Monday. We have been working on this for three+ weeks, so there should not be much to tidy up on this point. If you have any questions about a particular project, drop me an e-mail.
4. As a friendly reminder, if you do not have your Washington DC packet ready to turn in, get it ready, because they will most likely be due Tuesday or Wednesday next week.
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Wednesday Nov 12th, 2008
In Class
we worked on Minerals and worksheets and discussed our science fair projects.
Homeowrk:
Complete the packets we began in class.
Friday OCt 31, 2008
Happy Halloween!
What is YOUR costume???
In Class
we did a fun density lab with PUMPKINS!
Homework:
1. Do Test Corrections in complete sentences or no credit for Monday
2. Read Chapter 4, section 1 and do the questions for Monday - this will be very important on the DC trip.
3. Finish the Density worksheet you received in class. The question about the density of the two halves of the pumpkin just answer theoretically since we only cut ONE pumpkin in half.
What should happen to the density when you cut the pumpkin in half and remove the dead space in the middle?
Wednesday Oct 29th, 2008
For extra credit, be the first student to tell me in class tomorrow what the two objectes in the picture above are. Or at least give me the best guess!
In class
we continued the review game and worked on some problems on another density worksheet. Remember that there WILL be density questions on the test. Know those equations!
Homework:
STUDY for that test - Volcanoes and Density!
Make sure that you have re-submitted your test corrections from the Earthquake test. There is a correction that will change some scores. I told you to file your test and the corrections in the handout section of your binders, but, wherever you have them, get them to me - NOW!
Also remember that GRADES CLOSE TOMORROW!
If you have ANY WORK, LATE OR OTHERWISE, that you want tosee reflected in your first marking period grade, it needs to be submitted to me BY TOMORROW in class.
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Tuesday Oct 28th, 2008
In class
we began the review process for our chapter test on Volcanoes on Thursday with our review game.
Homework:
FIRST of all, be prepared for a quiz tomorrow on density. If you can use the equation d=m/v, you will have NO problem with the quiz!
ALSO, continue to study the review sheets so that you can improve your team's performance on tomorrows continuation of the review game.
For extra credit, be the first student to tell me in class tomorrow to tell me what the little gperson in the picture above is doing. THE person?
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Monday Oct 27th, 2008
In Class
we discussed the anatomy of volcanoes, the different types of eruptions, the stages of volcanic life, and the landforms created by volcanoes!
Homework:
Finish the worksheets we began in class and review the review game answers I handed out in class. remember you will have the review game tomorrow.
For extra credit, be the first student to tell me in class tomorrow what the little guy in the picture above is. Or at least give me the best guess!
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Friday Oct 24, 2008
In class
we set off the opening volley of the 3rd annual MESMS Science Fair, YAY!!!!!!!
We also discussed density and volcanic anatomy.
Homework:
Review the science fair student guide packet, and the other SF handouts, and start to think/dream about your science fair project.
ALSO if you are one of the unfortunates who did NOT do test corrections in complete sentences, you must redo them for Monday.
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Thursday OCt 23, 2008
In class
we took a pop quiz on sections 1 and 3; discussed density and derived the equations for all three variables; and examined pumice and obsidian with hand-lenses.
Homework:
1. Do the test corrections for your quiz. If you do the corrections, I will substitute your new grade for the old one; if not, then your old grade will stand.
2. Do the density worksheet in anticipation of our density workshop next Wednesday.
Remember the equations for the three variable involved in density calculations:
density=mass/volume
mass=density X volume
volume = mass/density
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Wednesday Oct 22, 2008
In Class
we continued our discussion of volcanoes and variables.
Homework:
Raed section 3 and do outline notes and the questions.
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Tuesday Oct 21, 2008
In class
we reviwed the variable worksheet from homework and discussed the inrtroduction to volcanoes from section 1 of chapter 3.
Homework:
read Chapter 3, section 2, do the notes and questions. Always remember, if you have difficulty with the notes, come see me for help.
Monday Oct 18th, 2008
In class we began to discuss the vocabulary of Science Fair (Kick off this Friday!) with a glossary and a variable worksheet.
Homework:
Complete the other variable questions on the worksheet.
We did 5 of these in class, so that leaves you with about 19. Identify the indendent variable, the dependent variable, and possible confounding variables on the sheets provided.
If you are struggling with these terms, you may want to come in tomorrow morning ~7:00AM to discuss this with me.
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PLEASE NOTE: I am unable to
upload the pictures from the test
from my computer in this format.
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HOWEVER, I AM able to attach the
pictures as a file. You will find this
file on the left hand side of this
page just below the weblinks.
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The file is called Faults and Folds.
If you open that file you will see
the figures we used for the test.
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Please use these pictures to make
any corrections you wish to make
to your test and then submit these
corrections to me tomorrow in
class with your other homework.
Cheers - Dr. B
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Friday Oct 17th, 2008
In Class
we began to discuss volcanology. We read part of Chapter 1, section 1 and began to take outline notes.
Homework:
1. Do your test repairs. Remember that they must be in complete sentences, on a separate piece of paper, and accompanied by your test for credit. The pictures for corrections of page 4 of the test will be addedd to this site at ~4:30PM today.
2. Finish outline notes and questions for section 1 of Chapter 3
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Thursday Oct 16th, 2008
In class
we took a little 120 point quiz.
Homework:
Chill. Many of you have worked hard and you may relax for a bit.
Wednesday Oct 15th, 2008
In Class
we began our chapter test on earthquake with the essay portion of the test.
Homework:
Complete any part of the essay portion of the test that you have not completed and study for the objective portion of the test tomorrow, Thursday the 16th.
If you forgot the essay test in school here it is:Earth-Shaking Essays (15 points)
Remember the guidelines for essays we have reviewed in class:1. All essays have a Beginning, a Middle, and an End.
2. All paragraphs are at the very least 3-5 sentences in length.
3. The introduction includes a restatement of the question in your own words and an introduction to the ideas you will cover or points you will make in your essay.
4. The body includes at least three points with justification and support for the text and notes.
5. All essays follow a cumulative or summative logic; which means each
paragraph logically follows the preceding paragraph.
Please choose two of the four essays below and write an answer for each on a separate page. (4-5 paragraphs per essay at least) This is an open book/open note test and you may use these resources to provide you with the material to compose your essays. You may NOT discuss your essay with a friend or use anyone else material. You may not use any materials or resources other than your book, your notes, or my review sheets.
1. What is deformation? Name the three types of stresses (forces) that cause deformation of Earth’s crust. Explain how each type of force affects rock. Identify the type of fault that each force produces.
2. Why is it so difficult for geologists to predict earthquakes? What are the two most important pieces of information a geologist needs to more accurately predict earthquake activity? When geologists monitor a fault, what kind of data do they collect? Explain. How do they use this information?
3. A community has just built a street across a strike-slip fault that has frequent earthquakes. How will the movement along the fault affect the street? What would be the best way to monitor the region to predict further earthquake activity?
4. What are earthquake scales? Name and identify the three most common scales used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake. How is each one measured? Explain the strengths and weaknesses of each scale.
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Tuesday Oct 14th, 2008
In class
we did a VERY fun fault modeling exercise and a seismic wave exercise.
Homework:
Study your review sheets very carefully tonight since tomorrow in class you will begin the essay portion of the chapter test! The objective portion will be on Thursday as advertised!
The essay portion will be an open book test and whatever you do not get finished in class you may finish as homework.
The objective portion will NOT be open book, but you will be allowed one side of one half of a 3X5 card (that would be a 1.5X5 card! :)) as a study guide.
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Friday Oct 10th, 2008
In Class
we finished the review game and worked on our chapter review.
Homework:
finish whatever part of the chapter review you did not finish in class. STUDY FOR THE CHAPTER TEST Thursday, October 16th.
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Thursday Oct 9th, 2008
Chat Noire #6!
In class
we briefly discussed the earthquake machine and then discussed density and began the review game.
Homework:
The review game will continue tomorrow SOOO study those review sheets so that you can earn points for yourself and your team.
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Wednesday Oct 8th, 2008
Le Chat Noire
In class
we used our earthquake machine to try to demolish the models. We FAILED for the most part because of your solid construction techniques! YAY!!!!
Homework:
Study the review sheets for the review game. The test will be NEXT WEEK.
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Tuesday Oct 7th, 2008
In class
we reviewed the vocabulary from sections 3 and 4 and handed out the review sheets for the test Friday and the review game on Thursday.
We then continued to work on our EQ-resistant structure models.
Homework:
Review the study guide, circle any concepts you find confusing, and write out a brief question that could help you understand the concept.
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Monday Oct. 6th, 2008
In Class
we continued to work on our earthquake-"resistant" buildings using our redesign ideas from the weekend homework.
Homework:
Again make a list of 5-10 redesign ideas that you might incorporate into your design tomorrow as the last day for modifications. Wednesday I believe we will be testing our models.
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Friday Oct 3rd, 2008
In Class
we began to design and build our earthquake-resistant buildings, began to critique them, and began to imagine ways to redesign them.
Homework:
Make a list of the most improtant ways you can think of to redesign the building you started on Friday to make it MORE earthquake resistant. There is no limit to the number of suggestions you may make, but I will not accept homework with fewer than 3 suggested improvements on it.
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Thursday
Oct 2nd, 2008
In Class
we continued our discussion around earthquake scales (especially the Richter Scale) and discussed Liquefaction and Tsunamis.
We also introduced the concept of the Science Fair project and started to talk about ways in which students can increase their chances of success by choosing a project in which they are personally interested and invested.
Homework:
Tonight, draw up an interest inventory in which you list as many things as you can in which you are personally interested.
By this I am asking the following questions: What do you spend your free time doing and thinking about?; What do you like to do on vacation?; Do you participate in any sports or extracurricular activities?; Do you subscribe to any magazines that might reveal areas of interest (magazines on cooking, fashion, running or sports, fishing or hunting, etc), ETC, ETC, ETC.
I am not just nosey! If you choose a project based on an area of personal interest, you are MUCH more likely to sustain that interest over the next 2-4 months than if you pick something that seems flashy or easy to do.
Trust me on this one. Find something you love and the project will be much more interesting and you WILL do a better job. Oh, and get a higher grade too!! :)
The second part of your assignment tonight is a bit more difficult.
Pick one of those interest areas and start to brainstorm ways in which you can ask probing and pertinent SCIENTIFIC questions about the content of that area.
By scientific I mean that you can ask a question for which you can produce measurable and reproducible results; or you can create a test that can produce such results.
Brainstorm some ideas for projects in your area of interest that could produce interesting questions and/or experiments.
And someone tell me what the picture theme of the month is for goodness sake! for a prize?
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Wednesday Oct 1st, 2008
In Class
we discussed the various earthquake scales.
Homework:
Do the outline notes for sections 3 and 4 if you did NOT show me the notes for one OR the other today. I will collect these and grade them tomorrow.
If you presented the outline notes for either section 3 OR section 4 today, you do not have homework, although if you only had one section outlined, I would again STRONGLY recommend that you complete the other section notes before the test!!!
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Tuesday Sept 30th, 2008
In Class
we discussed plotting epicenters using the data from 3 seismographic locations. We also discussed earthquake risks and risk management.
Homework:
1. Read section 4 and do the questions. (As ALWAYS write outline notes for the section for your review; I will probably not collect these.)
2. Do the questions on the handout for section 4.
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Monday Sept 29th, 2008
In Class
we discussed Seismic Waves, Epicenters, Foci and Triangulation.
Homework:
Complete the questions on your epicenter worksheet and do the questions for Section 3.
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Friday
Sept 26th, 2008
A little bug-friend saying "hai" and BYE as summer comes to an end.
In Class
we went over our earthquake worksheet and discussed Normal, Reverse, and Strike-Slip Faults.
Homework:
1. Read Chapter 2, section 3.
2. Read and complete the handout from Chapter 2, Section 3.
3. Start to brainstorm ideas for constructing models of an earthquake-resistant building out of common everyday items: tongue depressors, Q-Tips, popsicle sticks, pasta, 3X5 cards, glue, tape, paper clips, construction paper, etc. What features would you have to consider. We will be building models and testing them on an earthquake machine in the next couple of weeks.
If you want to get the prize Monday in class for checking the website, be the first person in class to tell me what kind of animal is shown in the picture above!
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Thursday
Sept 25th, 2008
In Class
we watched more of the movie Killer Quake and had a careful discussion of Hanging Walls/Foot Walls(CAREFUL!), Normal, Reverse, Strike-Slip, and Blind-Thrust faults.
Homework:
1. Go to the USGS site (the link is STILL on my student gallery page!) and record the earthquake OF GREATEST MAGNITUDE that you can find there in the last 7(seven) days.
Make sure that you record the date and time of the earthquake, the location(place name and lat/long), and the magnitude.
2. Do the worksheet in the handout for sections 1 and 2 of Chapter 2. We did page 49 in class.
If you want to get the prize tomorrow in class for checking the website, be the first person in class to tell me what kind of animals are shown in the picture above!
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Wednesday Sept 24th, 2008
In Class
we continued our discussion of faults and earthquakes.
Homework:
1. Go to the USGS site (link on my student gallery apge!) and record the most recent earthquake you can find there of magnitude 2 or greater on the Richter scale.
Make sure that you record the time you checked the site, the date and time of the earthquake, the location(place name and lat/long), and the magnitude.
2. Read section 2 and do all the questions. I strongly recommend outline notes, and I will check them periodically, but I will not collect them nor grade them for this section.
If you want to get the prize tomorrow in class for checking the website, be the first person in class to tell me what kind of animals are shown in the picture above!
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Tuesday
Sept 23rd, 2008
In Class
we began our discussion of faults and earthquakes with a bit of video and "sharing" time!
Homework:
1. Do your test repairs if you got less than an 83% on your test. Remember that repairs need to be on separate sheets of paper; all corrections need to be in complete sentences; and you will need your notes and book to find the correct answers to the questions you missed.
2. Read section 1 of Chapter 2 and do all the questions.
3. Have the definition of isostasy in your notebook and be able to explain it.
Monday
Sept 22nd, 2008
WELCOME AUTUMNAL EQUINOX!!!
In Class
we took our first Chapter Test!! YAY!!!!!
Homework:
Take a break!!
You've earned it.
And the work restarts tomorrow!
Friday Sept 19th, 2008
In class
we finished our review game regarding Chapter 1.
Homework:
STUDY!
Study for the Chapter 1 science test on Monday.
Pay special attention to your notes, the review notes I handed out, and you will need your book at home to refer to the valuable figures, especially those on pages 22-23, 27, 38, and 44.
Remember who's writing the test!
Thursday
Sept 18th, 2008
In Class
we began our review process for the Chapter 1 test on Monday the 22nd.
Homework:
Continue to review your notes and the review packet since the review game will continue tomorrow!
Wednesday
Sept 17th, 2008
In Class
we watched a video that solidified our understanding of Plate Tectonics and Sea Floor Spreading
Homework:
Read and study the review notes that I handed out in class in preparation for the REVIEW GAME, that will be held tomorrow. It is each of your responsibilities to represent your group top the best of your abilities. Individual scores will be noted so READ THOSE NOTES!
The test has been moved to Monday, but Chococat is writing many of the questions!
Tuesday
Sept 16th, 2008
In Class
we discussed Sea-Floor Spreading and the Theory of Tectonic Plates as an EXTENSION of Wegener's Theory of Continental Drift. We also did a nifty sea-floor spreading exercise!
Homework:
Please do questions 1-10, 18, and 19-21 on pages 50-51 as a good review for the CHAPTER TEST on Friday.
Chapter Test - YAY!!!!! An opportunity to show off everything you know about Tectonic Plate theory! Hello Kitty and Chococat are deep in negotiations to see who will get to write the test for Friday. We STRONGLY want Hello Kitty to write the test, as Chococat is MUCH more inclined to write a REALLY nasty test! :)
Monday September 15th, 2008
In Class
we reviewed the heat transfer quiz, espcially the question about thermals, and discussed Wegener's theory of Continental Drift. We also began a discussion of the structure of the sea floor.
Homework:
Read section 5 and do the questions. I would strongly recommend that you write some outline notes for yourself, but I will NOT be checking these in class.
Extra credit. Anyone who wants to read Jules Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth and do a 2 page report on the science (fact or fallacy) behind the story may do so. But I will have to receive it no later than next Friday the 26th.
Friday
Sept 12th, 2008
In Class
we did some funky dry ice stuff, took a heat transfer quiz (let the joy flow unbounded!) and then did a puzzle exercise with paper to introduce plate tectonics!
Homework:
Read chapter 1, section, take outline notes (I will check them, but you will NOT hand them in), and do all the questions for the section.
Thursday
Sept 11th, 2008
In Class
we discussed heat transfer and MOST classes got to participate in a Tin Foil Boat-Convection Current Derby in my Salmon Poacher! (YAY!!!)
Some groups MAY get to do it tomorrow.
Homework:
We will have a more serious Heat Energy Transfer Quiz tomorrow so review section 2!
The other item is to read section 3 and do the questions. ALL THE QUESTIONS!
Wednesday
Sept 10th, 2008
In Class
some of us went to the book fair, and we all discussed heat energy transfer! (YAY!!!)
Homework:
If you got less than an 8 out of 10 on your notes you must repair them using the guidleines we discussed in class and hand them in tomorrow.
If you handed them in late and have not received them back yet, you may do this tomorrow, BUT it is your job to see me tomorrow to get them!
If you got an 8 or higher on your notes, then the repairs are optional!
Tuesday
September 9th
In class
we began a discussion of heat energy and went to the BOOK FAIR! YAY!
Homework:
Repair your notes and if you are in blocks, B, C, D, or E read section 2 and do the questions.
Monday
September 8th
In class
we worked a bit more on the layers of the earth and discussed the changes we find as we proceed further and further towards the Center of the Earth!
Homework:
Do all the questions for Chapter 1, Section 1.
Friday
September 5th, 2008
In class
we discussed how we learn and what role notes play in the learning process.
Homework:
read Chapter 1 section 1 of Inside Earth and do outline notes for the section as described in class.
Thursday
September 4th, 2008
IN CLASS
we discussed the use of paper, plastic, and reusable shopping bags.
Homework:
do the recycling vocabulary word search and make a list of the products in your home that are manufactured from recycled products.
Wednesday
September 3, 2008
In Class
we discussed the pros and cons of recycling.
Homework:
Complete the sheet and graph on shopping bags.
Tuesday,
September 2nd, 2008
In Class
we began our discussion of recycling by talking about where our garbage goes, how it accumulates, what recycling is and how it benefits us.
Homework:
1. Cover your science book.
2. Journal entry: Discuss three reasons why it is important for us to recycle, and three obstacles that make it difficult to recycle.
3. Paper log. Every day for 5 days pick a time in the morning to estimate the number of pages of paper that you will personally use in the following 24 hour period. Then keep tabs on your actual paper use, so that you can compare the actual usage with your estimate. Keep this log in your journal.
And finally be the first in class to tell me what the following is a picture of tomorrow in class for a prize!
obtw remember that my e-mail address is tblaisdell@shschools.net
For your amusement -
"Llullu," the Llama of Celebration will periodically appear to celebrate your achievements.
(Or at least we all HOPE she will appear regularly! :))
Monday August 25th, 2008
Are you checkin ALREADY !! Whoa, I AM impressed!
Anyway, all you need for the first day (thats' Thursday for those of you champing at the bit!) is your personal data: name, rank, serial number, etc. :) Most importantly have your e-mail address available.
If for ANY REASON you have limited access to the internet, start thinking now about how you will access the web since this will be vitally important in almost all of our activities this year, not the least of which involves doing the research for the science fair project and keeping up with your homework assignments.
If you have ANY concerns about this, talk to me as soon as possible since it will be so important from day 1.
Have a great last couple of days, and I can't wait to see you all onThursday!
I leave you with my favorite "little fluffy duck o'luck!"
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Thursday
August 28th, 2008
Homework:
In class we discussed the need for a 1" binder with 4-5 five dividers as well as a marblized composition book both for journal entries AND eventually for science fair work.
Bring the binder to class tomorrow, and you will need the composition book for the homework over the weekend.
The ONLY homework assignment DUE tomorrow is to check my website (which you are OBVIOUSLY DOING! :)) and to make special note of the bottom picture on my opening webpage: the one titled "Welcome". Be the first to tell me what it is a picture of IN CLASS tomorrow for a prize!
Cheers, Dr. B
obtw remember that my e-mail address is tblaisdell@shschools.net
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Friday
August 29th, 2008
In Class
we took the first part (multiple choice) of our preassessment to determine those subjects MOST important to cover this year.
Homework:
Do the short answer and essay portions of the preassessment. REMEMBER that you only choose 5 of the essays to write on. You may use any resources you would like to answer the questions and remember that you may e-mail me with any questions.
obtw remember that my e-mail address is tblaisdell@shschools.net
Be the first to tell me what is in this picture IN CLASS on Tuesday for a prize!
