Classwork/Homework
Friday Sept 3rd 2010
In class
we watched a NOVA video on Hurricanes and Hurrcane tracking as part of our study fo heat transfer adn covnection currents and also in honor of the near-miss of Hurricane Earl!
Homework
1. Re-read Chapter 1 sections 1 & 2 and and write outline notes for those sections.
Remember to carefully divide the notes using the section division headings in the book.
DO NOT simply transcribe the text. Although it might give you a good grade on the notes, it serves no purpose and gives you no useful tool for review.
Ideally your notes will be ~1 page long one or both sides. If you need more that is fine. Make sure that they are complete. You will be assessed with a grade on these notes.
2. ENJOY LABOR DAY WEEKEND!!!
Thursday Sept 2nd, 2010
What's Dr B's favorite animated Disney flick? HINT HINT
In Class
we discussed the emergency code system in the school;
we discussed the nature of heat energy and the three ways in which heat energy can be transferred - radiation, conduction, and convection;
we discussed the relationship between the transfer of heat energy and the evolution of a hurricane.
Homework:
1. Calculate the thickness of the Earth's layers as percentages of the total radius of the earth. These values are all found in sections 1 and 2 of your book. You may assume that the thickness of the asthenosphere is 300 Km.
2. For September 7th take notes on chapter 1, sections 1 and 2 to be placed in the homework drawer at the beginning of class 9/7/10.
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Ok this is how it works!
Wednesday, September 1st,
2010
In class
we distributed Avon packets and medical forms for DC trip (Nov 16-19 -get it on the calendar!);
we also introduced the material we cover in science class in the 8th grade;
and we discussed the format for science class in terms of warmups, class activities, binders, and exit tickets;
read section 1 of Chapter 1.
Homework:
1. Cover your book.
2. Look through your book for any flaws - report to me immediately, so that YOU are not held responsible to buy a new book.
3. Read Chapter 1, section 2 in our book Inside Earth on Heat Transfer. Make sure you have finished reading Chapter 1, section 1 from class first.
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WELCOME BACK TO
SCHOOL!!!
This promises to be one
of the greatest years
ever for 8th grade
science!
Start thinking NOW about
your Science fair project,
especially if you want to
grow something! Enjoy
the rest of your summer,
the Mighty Oaks Team
can't wait to see you in
school!
