Homeroom—8/8/13 1-Thomas, Carl21-Walently,D *Find your Name, then 2-Thomas, Rod22-Walker, B use the Number to locate your desk. 3-Thomas, Anth23-Walker,

Homeroom—8/8/13

1-Thomas, Carl 21-Walently,D *Find your Name, then2-Thomas, Rod 22-Walker, B use the Number to locate your

desk.3-Thomas, Anth 23-Walker, Natalia 4-Thrift, A 24-Walker, William 5-Thurston, C 22-Wallace, H 6-Tindall, Julia7-Tindall, Natalie8-Tindall, Travis9-Tindall, Trevor Things at your Desk:10-Tippins, A -Student Handbook 11-Todisco, D -Lunch form12-Trinh, D -Behavioral Contract & Important Info.13-Trinh, Jasmine Your Job:14-Trutt, Ed -Take forms home to parents/guardians15-Turner, D -Read over all of the information16-Turner, Janary -Fill out “Student Behavioral

Contract” &17-Tyler, A Lunch form18-Underwood, T -Return to Me, Mrs. Hardman, Rm 3019-Vaseur, K20-Vassell, J

Earth Systems—8/8/13

1-Alls, R 22-Powell, C *Find your Name, then2-McCloud, D 23-McFarland,J use the Number to locate your desk.3-Briggs, J 24-Marion, M 4-Courtney, A 27-Steele, I COMPLETE the 3-2-1:5-Driggers, C 28-Williams, S 3 Things you’re looking forward to this yr6-Jackson, Oscie 29-Morales,M 2 Things you’re concerned about this

year7-Edenfield, N 30-Williams, J 1 Thing you want me to know about you8-McCloud, W 31-Youngblood,C9-Herndon, J notebook, paper, pencil11-Kone, L -Student Handbook 12-Drawdy, A Attendance Lesson/Tardy Policy13-Jackson, Eric -Get to know Us & CR Rules &

Procedures14-Pennington, M -Fill out Forms & Locations of things15-Towns, C -Get to know You—fill out forms16- Hogwood, J -Summarizer 17-McCoy, T 18-Owens, T HW-Get your Syllabus/Rules & Expectations signed.19-Woodard, M -Get Materials for Class & Get Forms back to20-Taylor, D Homeroom teacher21-Mungin, Q

Earth SystemsDo Now 8/9/13

• Pick up the SIS Form in the basket on the back table.-Begin filling it out-Be on task when the bell rings-Take out your Syllabus from Yesterday.

→notebook, paper, pencil Get to know the Rules & Procedures (SIS,Attn, Cell Phone Policy,

Procedure, Tardies, Syllabus, NB Setup, Online Book Locations, Website, Sci Method Rev)

-Get to know You—fill out forms/Checkin-Get out 3-2-1 (Questions to ponder…)-Get to learn about……Earth Systems & Careers—pages GA34-35-Earth Science Article--Insurance-Brainstorm…………… Why Earth Science?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxbIJH4fTYo

Questions to ponder…

1. What grade are you in?2. What is the main reason to come to school?3. Why are you here?4. How does school prepare you for post-

graduation?


What do you hope to accomplish?


What do you want?


What do you want out of life?


DISCIPLINE

Do Now: 8/13/13Get out 3-2-1 from last week with your “Questions to

ponder…” Write down the statement below, then answer the question below.

“Discipline is REMEMBERING what you want.”

What do you want?



What are your goals?



What are your goals?How do you plan on accomplishing those

goals?



Name 2 short term goals & 1 Long term goal.



What do you think the “key” word is in this sentence?



Don’t forget to REMEMBER.

Earth Systems8/12/13

ACTIVATING STRATEGY• Take out 1 Clean Sheet of Paper

1. At the Top of your Paper….. Write down: “The Four BIGGIES of Earth Systems.”

2. Draw a picture of the Earth. Examine the Earth you drew.3. Make an educated guess of what you think the major areas of Earth

Science is. Use your drawing to help you think.→notebook, paper, pencil The 4 Biggies of ES & Discussion on “Earth Sys Intro” pp2-3 Earth Systems Lesson & Discussion Biotic/Abiotic Summarizer HW? Earth Science Article—Insurance Lab tomorrow? Why Earth Science?


• TOTD: What was your conclusion? Is it alive or not? Support your answer


1. Get out your 3-2-1 and/or “Questions to Ponder” from Thursday/Friday2. Info: We will be finishing these Questions up before moving on…3. So On your Do Now paper: Write down what you did with your

“Questions to Ponder”. -Example: We took them out and continued working on the “Questions to Ponder”.

→notebook, paper, pencil “Questions to Ponder” Finish Density Lab: Materials/Water Earth Systems & Careers—pages GA34-35 Earth Science Article--Insurance Why Earth Science?


Group Leaders

1. Osie Jackson2. Eric Jackson3. Michael Woodard4. Jannie McFarland5. Shantrelle Williams6. Charlie Driggers7. Nathan Edenfield

Chapter 1 Vocab

1. Earth Science2. Geology3. Oceanography4. Meteorology5. Astronomy6. Hydrosphere7. Atmosphere8. Geosphere 9. Biosphere10.Core11.Mantle12.Crust


Activator:1. What is the Density of Water? (If you don’t know, use your

book or explain what you know about water & how other liquids/substances respond to/with it). TRY…..

2. 1ml = 1 gram, so if you have 100ml of water, how many grams of water would you have?

3. Take out your Lab from yesterday→notebook, paper, pencil Complete Density Lab: Materials/Water Earth Systems & Careers—pages GA34-35 “In the News…” Chapter 1 Vocabulary Why Earth Science?


Careers in Earth Systems8/14/13

On the back of your “Density Lab Paper”1. Turn to Pp GA34-352. Pair up with another student.3. Read about the 6 Careers4. Each one of you pick 4 of the Careers. Write a 1-2 summary sentence(s) about what you read for those Careers.5. In addition, write a sentence describing which particular career interests you most out of the six and WHY?

→notebook, paper, pencil Complete Density Lab: Materials/Water Earth Systems & Careers—pages GA34-35 Chapter 1 Vocabulary Why Earth Science?


Earth Systems Do Now8/15/13

Take out your Careers in Earth Systems you began yesterday.1. Turn to Pp GA34-352. Read about the 6 Careers3. Pick 4 of the Careers. Write a 1-2 summary sentence(s) about what you read for those Careers.4. In addition, write a sentence describing which particular career interests you most out of the six and WHY?5. Document in your DO NOW: “Completed Careers in ES”

→notebook, paper, pencil Earth Systems & Careers—pages GA34-35 Nebular Hypothesis Assignment: Nebular Hypothesis, p2-5 Chapter 1 Vocabulary Why Earth Science?


Nebular Hypothesis

• Read Section 1-1, pp2-5• Draw, Label, & Color a diagram of the Nebular

Hypothesis, pp 3-4, Figure 3• Provide a Description for each part A-E• Turn in @ Front


• Take out “DO NOW” Handout; answer the following:1. In one sentence, what is the Nebular Hypothesis about?2. Is the Nebular Hypothesis true? Explain why or why not.

→notebook, paper, pencil, turn in Neb. Hypothesis assignment if you kept it.

Nebular Hypothesis Lesson/ppt. Star Formation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-LcOkGFonA Chapter 1 Vocab In the News!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s7vyDLgk3M&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-LcOkGFonA

Chapter 1 Vocab

1. Earth Science2. Geology3. Oceanography4. Meteorology5. Astronomy6. Hydrosphere7. Atmosphere8. Geosphere 9. Biosphere10.Core11.Mantle12.Crust

Chapter 1 Vocab

1. Earth Science 13. Latitude2. Geology 14. Longitude3. Oceanography 15. Topographic map4. Meteorology 16. Contour line5. Astronomy 17. Contour interval6. Hydrosphere 18. System7. Atmosphere 19. Hypothesis8. Geosphere 20. Theory9. Biosphere 21. Law10.Core 22. Innercore11.Mantle 23. Outercore12.Crust

Chapter 1 Vocab

24. Lithosphere25. Troposphere26. Stratosphere27. Mesosphere28. Themosphere


• Take out “DO NOW” Handout; answer the following:1. Read p6, “Earth’s Place in the Universe.” Write a well-

developed paragraph describing what you read. (4 -5 Sentences).

2. What are the two main areas of geology?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-LcOkGFonA →notebook, paper, pencil “How Big Are You?” ppt & Powers of 10 Layers of the Earth & How AMAZING it is!!! Layers of the Atmosphere Foldable Read Pp11-15/Finish Vocabulary**Chapter 1Vocab Quiz on Thursday--STUDY


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fKBhvDjuy0

Chapter 1 Vocab

1. Earth Science 13. Latitude2. Geology 14. Longitude3. Oceanography 15. Topographic map4. Meteorology 16. Contour line5. Astronomy 17. Contour interval6. Hydrosphere 18. System7. Atmosphere 19. Hypothesis8. Geosphere 20. Theory9. Biosphere 21. Law10.Core 22. Innercore11.Mantle 23. Outercore12.Crust

Earth System Insurance Article

1. Read the article2. Identify & Write down unfamiliar words3. Look up the unfamiliar words4. Take Notes over what you read—Identify the

important parts5. What is the Main Idea of the Article?6. In a 1-2 paragraph, Discuss what you’ve learned

about Insurance payouts & Climate Change. Include how you believe learning about the Earth & how it functions will help you in the future?

Ticket out the Door!

• What is your significance here on earth and in the universe? Explain.

• What makes you “unique” or significant in the grand scheme of things?

• Who are you? How do you define yourself? What kind of “mark” will you leave behind?


• Take out “DO NOW” Handout; answer the following:1. Read p6, “Earth’s Place in the Universe.” Write a well-

developed paragraph describing what you read. (4 -5 Sentences).

2. What are the two main areas of geology?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-LcOkGFonA →notebook, paper, pencil “How Big Are You?” ppt & Powers of 10 Layers of the Earth & How AMAZING it is!!! Earth Systems Insurance Article Read Pp11-15/Finish Vocabulary**Chapter 1Vocab Quiz on Thursday--STUDY


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fKBhvDjuy0


You may use your book, if you need to.

1. What happens to meteors in the Mesosphere?2. Give 2 Facts about the Stratosphere3. Which “sphere” do we live in? 4. The Space shuttle orbits the earth in the Thermosphere,

what else occurs here?***Take out your Layers of the Earth Handout From

yesterday→notebook, paper, pencil Finish “Layers of the Atmosphere” Foldable Latitude/Longitude Lesson & Practice Vocabulary Practice –Quiz Thursday

Do Now Earth Systems 8/21/13Directed Reading: Predicting p7-10

• Hydrosphere a. _________ b. ___________• Atomosphere c. _________ d. __________• Geosphere e. _________ f. ___________• Biosphere g. _________ h. ___________• Core i. __________ J. ___________• Mantle k. __________ l. ___________• Crust m.__________ n. ___________-Take out HW: Latitude/Longitude-Latitude/Longitude Lab; Insurance Article

Ch 1 Vocab—Take out your Vocab; Highlighted words=Vocab quiz

1. Earth Science 13. Latitude2. Geology 14. Longitude3. Oceanography 15. Topographic map4. Meteorology 16. Contour line5. Astronomy17. Contour interval6. Hydrosphere 18. System7. Atmosphere 19. Hypothesis8. Geosphere 20. Theory9. Biosphere 21. Law10. Core 22. Innercore11. Mantle 23. Outercore12. Crust *Stratosphere *Troposphere

-Take out HW: Latitude/Longitude-Latitude/Longitude Lab; Insurance Article





Chapter 1 Vocab

24. Lithosphere25. Troposphere26. Stratosphere27. Mesosphere28. Themosphere

8/21-Earth System Insurance Article

• Group up1. Read the article2. Identify & Write down unfamiliar words3. Look up the unfamiliar words4. Take Notes over what you read—Identify the

important parts5. What is the Main Idea of the Article?

Do Now 8/22/13• I ________________• O _______________• M_______________• C ________________• T ________________• S ________________• M _______________• I _________________• T ________________• E ________________

• Using the 1st letter for the Layers of the Earth & Atm, create a pneumonic device to help you remember the layers in order.

→notebook, paper, pencil, CW/HW: Latitude & Longitude Lab

Mexico EQ/ Hurricane Season? CH 1 Vocabulary Quiz Topography Lesson/ Discovery:

“Mapping the Earth” Extending: Calculating Gradient Read Pp11-17, #1-10 answer using

CS

http://www.weather.com/news/weather-hurricanes/no-atlantic-hurricanes-through-august-20130821


Use your book or notes to find the answers below1. What is a Topographic Map, & who uses them?2. What are contour lines? 3. What are Hachured lines? What do they show on a map?

→notebook, paper, pencil, take out “Calculating Gradient”

Calculating Gradient Hand back CH 1 Vocabulary Quiz Maps: Advantages & Disadvantages Safari “What we learn about the Earth from Space”, Finish.. Or

Earth’s Greatest Discoveries Read Pp11-17, #1-10 answer using CS; on p30, #31-33; p31, #4-7

Maps: Advantages & Disadvantages-p12-13MAP TYPE ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

Mercator Projection

Robinson Projection

Conic Projection

Gnomonic Projection


Have your BLUE SCHEDULES out on your desk.Turn to p9-10 in your book1. What are the 3 main parts of the geosphere?2. The plate tectonics theory helps Scientists explain………………….3. What sort of energy allows the tectonic plates to move?

→notebook, paper, pencil Classroom Map Activity Ch 1 handouts “100 Greatest Discoveries: Earth Science” Ch 1 Unit Test: Wednesday


P16-171. What is GPS? What do the letters GPS stand for?2. What do you think GIS stands for? Do you think it is similar to

GPS? Why or Why not?

GPS Aviation→notebook, paper, pencil http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G_SdCcYFJw http://www.google.com/mobile/latitude/index.html GIS Flash Video Ch 1 handouts/Review “Greatest Discoveries”Chapter 1 Unit test—Wednesday/Thursday

http://www.gps.gov/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G_SdCcYFJw

http://www.google.com/mobile/latitude/index.html

http://www.esri.com/apps/esriclips/flash.cfm?path=71





http://blogs.denverpost.com/captured/2010/07/13/captured-new-york-city-from-above/2331/

http://teachengineering.org/collection/uoh_/lessons/uoh_dig_mapping_less1/Lesson1Supp_Lower_Manhattan_1916.pdf• Africa








Bring back “White Census” sheet given in Homeroom.

1. P 30, Map Skills, Answer #31-33. Do not copy the questions. Use your book or notes to help you.

2. List the Steps of the Scientific Method from memory as best as you can

→notebook, paper, pencil Independent & dependent variables Review “Greatest Discoveries” Chapter 1 Unit Test tomorrow--study


1. What does DRY MIX stand for?2. What is the difference between a renewable &

nonrenewable resource. Give examples of each3. Take out Ch 1 Review & study

→notebook, paper, pencil Chapter 1 Unit Test “Greatest Discoveries”


1. What did you like best about the test?2. What did you like least about the test?3. What was the easiest part/hardest part of the test for

you?→notebook, paper, pencil Go over Chapter 1 Unit Test Frayer Model “Greatest Discoveries” Energy Vocabulary Earth Systems Insurance Article?


Frayer Models• Conduction• Convection• Radiation• Reflection

→notebook, paper, pencil Go over Chapter 1 Unit Test “Greatest Discoveries” Energy Vocabulary Earth Systems Insurance Article?

1-Condensation 12-Evaporation 25-Meteorology2-Conduction 13-Melting 26-Hypothesis3-Convection 14-Freezing 27-Theory4-Radiation 15-sublimation 28-1g/ml5-Refraction 16- solidification 29-Astronomy6-Temperature 17-Specific heat7-Heat 18-Absolute Zero8-Reflection 19-Potential Energy9-Scattering 20-Kinetic Energy10-Greenhouse Effect 21-Precipitation11-Electromagnetic Spectrum 22-geology

23-Geosphere 24-Hydrosphere

Don’t copy down the “BLACK” words


Turn to p483-1. What is “Heat”?2. What is “Temperature”?3. Explain how heat & temperature different?

→notebook, paper, pencil Energy Lesson/Review Energy Vocabulary Ch 17 Temperature HandoutsEnergy Vocabulary Quiz—coming…Be prepared!

8/30/13 Energy Vocabulary

Define the words below. 1-Condensation 12-Evaporation2-Conduction 13-Melting3-Convection 14-Freezing4-Radiation 15-sublimation5-Refraction6-Temperature7-Heat -After defining words; read pp476-

4828-Reflection -Continue reading when your done.9-Scattering10-Greenhouse Effect11-Electromagnetic Spectrum






1-Pick three to four “Energy” Vocabulary Words that you have defined and Write a 4-5 sentence paragraph using these words.

2-Take out 1 clean sheet of paper3-At the Top: Write “Heat Transfer Lab”

→notebook, paper, pencil Heat Transfer Lab— Energy Lesson—Cont’dEnergy Vocabulary Quiz—Friday…Be prepared!


1. From Memory list the Steps of the Scientific Method.2. What does DRY MIX stand for?

→notebook, paper, pencil Vocabulary Review & Chapter 1 Review Chapter 1 Unit Test Tomorrow—Study & get your

notebook in order for your test. NOVA: “A Storm that Drowned a City”

DO Now 9/7/12Energy Vocabulary

On a Clean Sheet of Paper begin defining the words below. Get ready to pass up your DO NOWs; document in today’s DN that you defined vocabulary

1-Condensation2-Conduction3-Convection4-Radiation5-Refraction6-Temperature7-Heat -After defining words; read pp483-4878-Reflection -NOVA: “A Storm that Drowned a City”

DO Now 9/10/12 Energy Vocabulary

Continue defining the words below. Document in today’s DN that you defined vocabulary.

1-Condensation 12-Evaporation2-Conduction 13-Melting3-Convection 14-Freezing4-Radiation 15-sublimation5-Refraction6-Temperature7-Heat -After defining words; read pp483-4878-Reflection -NOVA: “A Storm that Drowned a City”9-Scattering10-Greenhouse Effect11-Electromagnetic Spectrum

DO Now 9/10/12 Energy Vocabulary

Continue defining the words below. Document in today’s DN that you defined vocabulary.

9-Scattering10-Greenhouse Effect11-Electromagnetic Spectrum12-Evaporation13-Melting14-Freezing15-sublimation

-After defining words; read pp483-487


1-Pick three to four “Energy” Vocabulary Words that you have defined and Write a 4-5 sentence paragraph using these words. Use your Vocabulary, Notes or Book to help you.

→notebook, paper, pencil Heat Transfer Lab—

-Take out 1 clean sheet of paper-At the Top: Write “Heat Transfer Lab”

Ch 17 Temperature Handouts Safari: Heat Energy Lesson—Cont’dEnergy Vocabulary Quiz—Friday…Be prepared!

LAB REPORT: Heat Transfer Lab• MATERIALS:• PURPOSE:• PROCEDURE:

(Step by Step Process of what was done)

• ANALYSIS & CONCLUSIONS:1.What are the 3 Types of Heat Transfer that was observed in the Lab?2.Describe the 3 Types of Heat Transfer & tell where you saw each take place during the lab and how you know it was that particular type.

***Read pp483-487, p487 #1-6, CS

Earth Systems9/5/13

Take out your Energy Notes from Tuesday & turn to p483-4871. What is the difference between Kinetic & Potential Energy?2. List 3 ways heat can be transferred & describe each.3. What is the source of Electromagnetic waves?

→notebook, paper, pencil, Energy Notes out Temperature & Heat Lesson Energy Lesson—Cont’d Ch 17 Temperature Handouts Safari: Planet Weather Heat Part 2 (16:12) HW: Energy Vocabulary HandoutEnergy Vocabulary Quiz—Friday, 9/6/13, Study…..

Earth Systems

Take out the “Frayer Model” handout from Friday. Complete if you haven’t

• Conduction• Convection• Radiation• Reflection

→notebook, paper, pencil

DO NOW 9/6--Energy BingoPick 24 Words and write them in the boxes of your Bingo Card.

1-Condensation 12-Evaporation 25-Meteorology2-Conduction 13-Melting 26-Hypothesis3-Convection 14-Freezing 27-Theory4-Radiation 15-sublimation 28-1g/ml5-Refraction 16- solidification 29-Astronomy6-Temperature 17-Specific heat7-Heat 18-Absolute Zero8-Reflection 19-Potential Energy9-Scattering 20-Kinetic Energy10-Greenhouse Effect 21-Precipitation11-Electromagnetic Spectrum 22-geology

23-Geosphere 24-Hydrosphere

*Pass back Bingo Cards & follow directions*Do Now Sheet…

Daily Plan9/6/13

→notebook, paper, pencil, HW: Energy Vocabulary Handout

Energy Bingo!!! Set up Bingo card! Energy Vocabulary Quiz— Hurricane Online Lab (Media Center)

Earth Systems9/6-9/13

1. Log On to your Computer2. Internet Explorer: Go to Google, Google “Online Hurricane Lab”

DAY WASTED DUE TO Miscommunication; went back to Media Ctr, worked on Online lab.

→notebook, paper, pencil Hurricane Activity: Parts 1-5

-Pick 4 to complete-Required parts #1 & #5

Hand back Assessment: Energy Vocab Quiz Biweekly Weather Report Safari: Planet Weather Heat Part 2 (16:12)


-Pick up New Do Now Sheet-For yesterday, 9/9/13, Label “No Do Now Assembly”-For Today, write down the date. We’ll do a Do Now for today when we

return from Media Center.

→notebook, paper, pencil, take out Video Notes: “Heat” Finish & Turn in Hurricane Online Lab (Media Ctr) Hand back Assessment: Energy Vocab Quiz Biweekly Weather Report Safari: Planet Weather Heat Part 2 (16:12)


Label “No Do Now” for 9/9 & 9/10Take out your Energy Notes & ESRT Folder1. Why does Water heat up and cool down slower on land?2. What happens at Absolute Zero?3. Name the three temperature Scales, & what is the temperature for

freezing for each of the scales above.

→notebook, paper, pencil, take out Video Notes: “Heat” Hand back Assessment: Energy Vocab Quiz Biweekly Weather Report/Tropics & Weather Update Weather Vocabulary Safari: Planet Weather—HEAT Part 2 (16:12) Finish & Turn in Hurricane Online Lab (Media Ctr)/Weather

Websites

Weather Vocabulary1. Precipitation2. Humidity3. Saturated4. Relative humidity5. Dew point6. Hygrometer/psychrometer7. Dry adiabatic rate8. Wet adiabatic rate9. Orographic lifting10. Front11. Air pressure12. Barometer13. Pressure gradient

14. Coriolis effect15. Jet Stream


Finish reading the Article on pp495-.1- Write a 1-2 sentence summary for EACH of the headings

below:a. Size of Ozone Hole b. Ozone Holec. Yearly changes in O. Hole d. Volcanic Gases

2- Take out “Weather Vocab” & Video Notes: “Heat” Part 1

→notebook, paper, pencil Weather Vocabulary/Weather Vocabulary Activity Safari: Planet Weather: HEAT Part 2 (16:52) Katrina ppt intro.


Read the Article on pp494.1- Write a 1-2 sentence summary for EACH of the headings below:

a. “Earth Atmosphere b. O2 from Photosynthesisc. Atmosphere from Space d. O2 Cyclee. Fertile Land

2-Take out Safari: Planet Weather Heat Notes “Label Part 3”

→notebook, paper, pencil Colorado? Safari: Planet Weather: HEAT Part 3 (44:02) Read pp575-77; “Development of Hurricanes” Weather Vocabulary Activity Katrina ppt intro. Tracking Hurricane Humberto


Hurricane Humberto:Lat: 24.4 °N Long: 30.2 °W; Speed 75mph; Pressure 984mb

→notebook, paper, pencil Safari: Planet Weather: HEAT Part 3 (44:02) Read pp575-77; “Development of Hurricanes” Weather Vocabulary Activity Katrina ppt intro. Tracking Hurricane Humberto


14. Coriolis effect15. Jet Stream16. Cyclone17. Anticyclone18. Trade winds19. Westerlies20. Polar easterlies21. Prevailing Wind22. Anemometer23. El Nino24. Air mass25. Warm Front26. Cold front27.Stationary Front 28. Occluded Front

Earth Systems--9/13/13

Turn to p579 in your book. Answer questions #1 & 3. Use complete sentences

→notebook, paper, pencil Finish Weather Vocabulary Hurricane Powerpoint Project






• Pick up Do Now Sheet• Turn to ?????? (use complete sentences where

appropriate)

→notebook, paper, pencil, Weather Vocabulary Activity out Tracking Hurricane Humberto Read pp575-77; “Development of Hurricanes” Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale/Update on Irene Clips Hurricane Powerpoint Project “A Storm that drowned a City” NOVA Tomorrow…


Humberto:9/13 Lat: 24.4 °N Long: 30.2 °W; Speed 75mph; Pressure 984mb9/16 Lat: 25.4 °N Long: 35.4 °W; Speed 40mph; Pressure 1004mb

Ingrid9/16 Lat: 23.4 °N Long: 97.1 °W; Speed 75mph; Pressure 989mb

→notebook, paper, pencil, Weather Vocabulary Activity out Tracking Hurricane Humberto Read pp575-77; “Development of Hurricanes” Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale/Update on Irene Clips Hurricane Powerpoint Project “A Storm that drowned a City” NOVA Tomorrow…


Turn to p575-576 in your book (Write down the statements)1. Hurricanes in other parts of the world are called………2. List 3 facts about Hurricane Katrina’s devastation3. Hurricane Katrina is the ______ & ________ in the US since 1928.

→notebook, paper, pencil, Biweekly Weather Study Due 10/17/13

Yesterday’s Hurricane Project pp575-577 (20min) Hurricane Powerpoint Details… Due Friday 9/20/13, drop in “H” drive (Homework Folder)

Hardman-A Earth Systems 1st block Hurricane Powerpoint

NOVA “A Storm that Drowned a City” Part 1

Earth Systems9/18-19/13

Turn to p575-576 in your book (Write down the statements)1. Explain how hurricanes are becoming more & more of a

threat to people?2. Where do most hurricanes form on the Earth?→notebook, paper, pencil Hurricane Powerpoint (Media Ctr) Due Today 9/19/13, drop in “H” drive (Homework Folder)

Hardman-A Earth Systems 1st block Hurricane Powerpoint or email: [email protected]

Tracking Hurricanes? (next slide) Presentations Part 2: NOVA “A Storm that Drowned a City” Weather Vocabulary

mailto:[email protected]


Humberto:9/13 Lat: 24.4 °N Long: 30.2 °W; Speed 75mph; Pressure 984mb9/16 Lat: 25.4 °N Long: 35.4 °W; Speed 40mph; Pressure 1004mb9/17 Lat: 27.8 °N Long: 42.7 °W; Speed 40mph; Pressure 1007mb

Ingrid9/16 Lat: 23.4 °N Long: 97.1 °W; Speed 75mph; Pressure 989mb9/17 Lat: 23.7 °N Long: 99.9 °W; Speed 25mph; Pressure 1008mb

→notebook, paper, pencil, Weather Vocabulary Activity out Tracking Hurricane Humberto Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale/Update on Irene Clips Hurricane Powerpoint Project “A Storm that drowned a City” NOVA Tomorrow…


Turn to p578 in your book. Read the article over “Wind & Storms” 1. After reading… write a 2 sentence summary, explaining what you

read for the following:a. “Wind & Storms” c. Thunderstorms b. Monsoons d. Lightning & Thunder

→notebook, paper, pencil Presentations Current Event: Flood Insurance Rates Weather Vocabulary NOVA Part 2 Weather Lesson & Quasi Meterology


Turn to p579 in your book. Read the article over “Wind & Storms” 1. After reading… write a 2 sentence summary, explaining what you

read for the following:a. Tornadoes c. “How Tropical Storms Develop” b. Blizzards d. “Impact of Tropical Storms”

→notebook, paper, pencil NOVA Part 3-Finish & turn in Current Event: Flood Insurance Rates Weather Vocabulary—Weather Vocab Quiz—Thurs/Fri Weather Lesson & Quasi Meterology


1. Turn to p579 in your book. Answer questions #1, 3. Use complete sentences

2. Take out yesterday’s HW: Weather Vocab Handout

→notebook, paper, pencil HW: Weather Vocabulary Handout Meteorology How important is weather? Basic Weather Notes & Practice—Quasi Meterologist… Station Model Check & Lab

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrD2jJeMCVs

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45

..115

+30\

F

E

B

C

Current Weather?

A

D Is the BarometricTrend rising or

falling?

For A – F, tell what each letter represents on the STATION MODEL and answer the question if there is one. (USE your ESRT Folder or NOTES

DO NOW 9/25/13 Take out Weather Notes & ESRT Folders p 13

Read pp504-509


→notebook, paper, pencil Station Model Handout (from yesterday) Station Model Lab— Basic Weather Lesson & Notes: DewPoint & Relative

Humidity Using ESRT Sheets


1. P 506-What is humidity? Name 2 ways Meteorologists express the water-vapor content of the air?

2. What is dewpoint? Read the first paragraph on p508 “Dew Point,” Describe what happens to the “parcel of air” when it is cooled further….and then what occurs during the evening hours…

→notebook, paper, pencil-Activator: “Weather Forecasting”-Basic Weather Lesson & Notes: DewPoint & Relative Humidity-Dew Point & Relative Humidity Practice handout-Lab Test tomorrow: Station Model & ESRT Sheets

—RH & DPUsing the charts on page 12 of the ESRTs, calculate the relative

humidity and dew point using the following information.

Dry Bulb Wet Bulb Difference Dew Point Relative Humidity (%)

10 8 2

20 9

28 25

18 48

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Earth Systems--9/27/13Take out Notes, & ESRT Sheets.P506-1. Explain at what point is air said to be “saturated?”2. What is relative humidity and what does it indicate?3. What are the 2 ways relative humidity can be changed?Read pp504-509…

→notebook, paper, pencil, ESRT Sheets & Notes Dewpoint & Relative Humidity Practice--Chart Lab Test: Station Model Monday: Dewpoint & Relative Humidity Quiz

9/30/13—Add these three words & their definitions to your Weather Vocabulary. Document in your DoNow

what you did.

• Transpiration-a process in plants that releases water vapor from their leaves into an area which can affect both the temperature & precipitation for an area

• Psychrometer-an instrument used to measure __________ _________

• Isobar- lines on a map that connect places of equal air pressure. The spacing of isobars indicates the amount of pressure change over a given distance.

Practice 9/30/13—Draw the chart in your DoNows, then Use the charts on page 12 of the ESRTs, calculate the relative



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Quick Quiz—RH & DPUsing the charts on page 12 of the ESRTs, calculate the relative



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→notebook, paper, pencil Dewpoint & Relative Humidity Quiz Finish Station Model Lab Test Weather Vocabulary Bingo Reading Assignment


Activator: Read pp492-493, & study Figure 20.1. What are Isotherms? 2. What pattern(s) do you see on the map.3. What month are these temperatures reflecting?

→notebook, paper, pencil Isobar Lesson/Practice/Activity Weather Bingo Hurricane Plotting & Application

Earth Systems Do Now10/2/13

Activator:1. Read the following “Weather Forecasting” Article2. Write a summary paragraph about the article (4-5

sentences) in your own words.

→notebook, paper, pencil Weather Bingo Hurricane Plotting & Application Directed Reading

Weather Vocabulary1. Precipitation2. Saturated3. Relative humidity4. Dew point5. psychrometer6. Orographic lifting7. Front8. Air pressure9. Barometer10. Pressure gradient11. meteorology

14. Coriolis effect15. Jet Stream16. Cyclone17. Isobar18. Isotherm19. transpiration22. Anemometer23. El Nino24. Air mass25. Warm Front26. Cold front27.Stationary Front 28. Occluded Front


Pp506-Take out Notes over Isoline, Isotherms…1. What does a low dew point indicate about the moisture content of

air?2. Using your Isoline Notes, describe how to draw isotherms on a Map.

What is the first thing you are to do? And Continue…3. For the following Barometric Pressure what would you add to the

number ? A) 012 = _________mb B) 960 = ____________mb

→notebook, paper, pencil• Isobar Lesson/Practice• Creating a Weather Instrument (9:11) Gather Research…Innovate!• NOVA: Planet Weather WIND Part 1: 20min•


1. Log on tohttp://admin.doe.k12.ga.us/gadoe/sla/gshs,nsf/SurveyHS.xsp

2. After completing survey: Initial the roster beside you name3. Document in Do Now: “Health Survey”→notebook, paper, pencil• Health Survey• Research & Creating a Weather Instrument (8:20) Gather

Research…Innovate! • Time? Poster…• Google: Charles Burrows Weather Hangman• NOVA: Planet Weather WIND Part 1: 20min•

Weather Instrument Innovation

Instrument:1-Anemometer2-Wind Vane3-Barometer4-Rain Gauge5-thermometer6-Psychrometer


P 532-5341. Define Air Pressure2. How is Air Pressure measured?3. What causes wind?4. Take out “Weather Notes” packet

Tornado clips→notebook, paper, pencil “Creating Weather Instruments” (work on Poster)Air Pressure & Wind Lesson & PracticeNOVA: Planet Wind Part 1 (20min)

http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/03/10568626-snow-threatens-more-misery-after-twisters-kill-at-least-37?gt1=43001


Turn to Pp532- & use your Notes… HW: from Notes out on desk1. What is the average air pressure at sea level?2. Copy this statement down: When air pressure _________,

the mercury in the tube _______. When air pressure __________, the __________ in the tube _____________.

3. Read pp543-44, Describe Land Breezes & Sea Breezes.→notebook, paper, pencil Air Pressure & Wind Lesson & Practice Air Pressure Demo & Questions Poster—include a description on your Poster (20min) NOVA: Planet Weather WIND Part1 : 20min Weather Vocab Practice (Vocab Quiz Thursday)


Turn to Pp532- & use your Notes…1. If the mercury in a barometer is decreasing, what is happening to the

air pressure?P534- Copy the statements below & fill-in the blanks2. The unequal heating of Earth’s Surface generates pressure

differences. _______ radiation is the _________ energy source for most wind.

→notebook, paper, pencil• Isobar/Isotherm Lab• NOVA: Planet Weather WIND Part 2: (20min)• Weather Vocab Practice

***Vocabulary Quiz--Thursday


Turn to Pp532- & use your Notes…1. Why don’t objects such as a table collapse under the weight of air

above them?2. What is the ultimate energy source for most wind? How does the

occur? What is happening?3. Wind is the result of ___________ differences in air pressure. ______

flows from areas of ______pressure to areas of ______ pressure.→notebook, paper, pencil Weather Vocabulary Carousel Activity Weather Vocab Quiz Isobar/Isotherm Lab Hurricane Tracking: Andrew (turn in or ZERO) Directed Reading pp537-542 NOVA: Planet Weather WIND Part 2: (stopped @ 18min)

Directed Reading

• Read pp504-509; #1-6 Answer using CS• Pp510-516; #1-7


Turn to Pp534—(Try to figure out the answers….)Write this down***Remember Winds blow from areas of High

pressure to areas of Low Pressure1. Look at Figure 3, to answer the following:

a. What do Isobars show?b. What symbol indicates calm air? Where is this symbol on the map?c. Which pressure cell, high or low, has the fastest wind speeds. Explain your answer.

→notebook, paper, pencil• Cloud & Precipitation Activity p518; Clouds clouds Freaky Clouds Freaky Clouds Safari: Planet Wind: Part 2 (18min) stopped @ 34min part 3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur0k7UDrrvg

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=cnn+++weather+videos&mid=023252D687078EB3DA42023252D687078EB3DA42&view=detail&FORM=VIRE1


1-Read the first paragraph on p517, about “CLOUDS”.

2-How are Clouds described? 3-Why do meteorologist find them interesting and

how can you recognize them? Tornado clips & Clouds clouds→notebook, paper, pencil Isotherm…. Freaky Clouds Cloud & Precipitation Activity Directed Reading pp537-542





1. Turn to p 522 in the book.2. Answer #4,5,6 “Section 18-3” Tornado clips→notebook, paper, pencil What to be a Meterologist?

Want to be a Meteorologist? Air Mass Lesson & Practice Finish Planet Wind: Part 3 (@34min) Isotherm Quiz


http://estuaries.noaa.gov/Estuarylive/VideoGallery.aspx?ID=12


P564-1. What happens when 2 air masses meet?2. What is a front?3. Compare & Contrast Warm & Cold Fronts→pencil, HW in “Weather Notes” p 11 Want to be a Meterologist?

Want to be a Meteorologist? Isotherm Quiz Front Lesson & Front Activity



1. Read pp537-539, What is a cyclone and an anticyclone? How do the winds move in these systems.

→pencil, HW in “Weather Notes” p 13 Weather Balloons Front Lesson & Front Activity

http://estuaries.gov/Estuarylive/VideoGallery.aspx?ID=8


Take out your Notes over “Pressure & Wind”1-Turn to p571, Give 2 Facts about each of the following:

Thunderstorms, Tornadoes & Hurricanes.2-Read “Tornado Intensity,” p574, What is happening to the

pressure inside the Tornado? What does the pressure cause?

3-Activator: Where is “Tornado Alley”?

→notebook, paper, pencil, Complete & turn in “Front Activity” Observing Wind Patterns, p 550-551 Storm Chaser/Twister Weather Balloons



1. Turn to page 14 in your “Weather Notes” 2. Use P573-577 to complete “Hazardous Weather &

Safety”3. Document on your “Do Now” Sheet what you did &

the pages used…4. Where do you think “Tornado Alley” is located?

“Dixie Alley”? How might they be alike? Different?→pencil, Weather Notes, “Pressure & Wind” “Hazardous Weather & Safety” Observing Wind Patterns, p 550-551 Dixie Alley Storm Chaser/Twister

Dixie Alley


P535, Read “Coriolis Effect” & answer w/CS1. What is the “Coriolis Effect?2. Explain the reason for the “deflection”.3. Read pp537-538

→pencil, Weather Notes Weather Tic Tac Toe— Part 1 (A) Twister October 23, Weather Unit Test—Get

Notebooks in order


Use pp537-5381. Define Cyclone & Anticyclone.2. Two factors that affect wind are Pressure gradient &

__________.3. Use Fig 7, p538 and label the Cyclones & Anticyclones for

Map C & D.**Take out Twister Notes & yesterdays “Station A” assignment

Tornado Touchdown →pencil, Weather Notes Twister Weather Tic Tac Toe— Part 2 (B) October 23, Weather Unit Test—Get Notebooks in order


Directed Reading



1. What is the general term for water vapor in air?2. What happens when unstable air is forced to rise?3. When is a sea-breeze most intense?4. What is an anticyclone and how is it related to a cyclone?

DERECHO!?→pencil, Weather Notes Meteorology Unit Test Weather Tic Tac Toe Part 3 (C)

http://www.amnh.org/sciencebulletins/?sid=e.f.derecho.20031201


1. Test Takers: Have out Notes, Book, ESRT sheets.2. Finished with your test? Turn to p588, Begin

reading about Climate Change.3. Document in your Do Now what you prepared

for today.

DERECHO!?→pencil, Weather Notes Meteorology Unit Test Twister?



1. P588, At the top of the page complete the “Reading Strategy”. Copy the Table into your Do Now.

DERECHO!?→pencil, 1 Clean Sheet, “Weather Map Questions” Weather Tic Tac Toe Part 3 (C)

-Do not write on “Weather Map Questions” Twister Climate Vocabulary


Earth Systems—

Define Climate Vocabulary—Document in Do Now what you did.

1. Tropical zone2. Temperate zone3. Polar zone4. Latitude5. Volcanic Eruptions

→pencil, Weather Notes


Define Climate Vocabulary—Document in Do Now what you did.

1. Tropical zone2. Temperate zone3. Polar zone4. Latitude5. Volcanic Eruptions

→pencil, Weather Notes Marines


Define Climate Vocabulary—Document in Do Now what you did.6. Green house gases7. Deforestation8. Orographiceffect9. Elevation10. Topography11. Green house effect12. Global warming13. Plate Tectonics

→pencil, Weather Notes, Climate Change & Ice Climate Change Climate Vocab Climate Change Notes Global Warming Project

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/earth/profile-thompson.html

Earth Systems--10/ /13

Continue to define Climate

14. Earth’s Orbital Motions15. Ocean Circulation16. Solar activity17. Ozone

→pencil, Weather Notes Climate Notes Summarizer--Ch 21—p588, “Reading Strategy” P588, “Key Concepts”


1. Take out “Climate & Ice” paper from Friday. If you were not here…take out 1 clean sheet & title it.

2. Read over Global Warming Instructions3. Document in your Do Now what you did

for today.→pencil, Weather Notes Climate Change & Ice Global Warming Activity Climate Vocab Quiz: Wed/Thursday



1. Log into your computer & Read over your directions.2. Open up a WORD Document.3. Type your Name and Period at the top of the WORD document4. Document what you did today in your Do Now.5. Find Ms. Sheddy’s Homework Folder; Earth Systems 2012; Global

Warming; Once you are finished with the assignment, open another window where you saved your document and click & drag into my The Global Warming folder.

6. If you are unable to find the H folder; I’ll bring my jump drive to save it.

DERECHO!?→pencil, Weather Notes Key Concepts for Climate Activity Climate Vocabulary Wordsearch & Activity



1. Pick up Global Warming Worksheet & Complete

Weather BalloonsDERECHO!?→pencil, Weather Notes Finish Short Answer Questions on Test—25min Define Climate Vocabulary Climate Change & Ice Key Concepts for Climate Activity





1. Log into your computer & Read over your directions.2. Open up a WORD Document.3. Type your Name and Period at the top of the WORD document4. Find Ms. Sheddy’s Homework Folder; Earth Systems 2012; Global


Weather BalloonsDERECHO!?→pencil, Weather Notes Key Concepts for Climate Activity Climate Change Lesson Define Climate Vocabulary/Wordsearch Climate Change & Ice




CH 21--Climate Vocab—p589-603

1. Tropical zone 13. Volcanic Eruptions2. Temperate zone 14. Green house gases3. Polar zone 15. deforestation4. Latitude 16. orographic effect5. Elevation 17. ozone6. Topography7. Green house effect8. Global warming9. Plate Tectonics10. Earth’s Orbital Motions11. Ocean Circulation12. Solar activity


1. Log into your computer & Read over your directions.2. Open up your WORD Document.3. Continue working on your Global Warming Assignment4. Find Ms. Sheddy’s Homework Folder; Earth Systems Block 1; Global

Warming Folder; Once you are finished with the assignment, open another window where you saved your document and click & drag into my The Global Warming folder.

5. Go to the following Link to learn more about Climate & Global Warming…

FINISHED? Go to http://charlesburrows.com/hangman/ Vocabulary Quiz: WednesdayWeather BalloonsDERECHO!?→pencil, Weather Notes Complete & Turn in Global Warming Activity STUDY CLIMATE Vocab & Notes (Quiz Wed/Thursday)

http://charlesburrows.com/hangman/







Weather BalloonsDERECHO!?→pencil, Weather Notes Complete & Turn in Global Warming Activity NOVA: Secrets Beneath the ICE (14min) Climate Change & Ice STUDY CLIMATE Vocab & Notes (Quiz Wed/Thursday)





1.Take out 1 Clean Piece of Paper—2. Title Ch 21 Review, Complete p 591, #1-6 Answer with CS; 3. Take out your Climate Notes from Friday4. On the back of Climate Notes, write “Thermohaline Conveyor”

Weather BalloonsDERECHO!?→pencil, Climate Notes Activator: “Thermohaline Conveyor & Climate change” Climate Lesson Climate Change & Ice STUDY CLIMATE Vocab & Notes (Quiz Wed/Thursday)





1. Take out yesterday’s CH 21 Review. 2. Add the following questions to the CH 21 Review: Complete p 591,

#7-9; Answer with CS; 3. Document on your Do Now Sheet the Assignment4. Study over your Vocabulary Words5. Take out “Day After Tomorrow” Handout

Weather BalloonsDERECHO!?→pencil, Climate Notes Activator: “Thermohaline Conveyor & Climate change” CLIMATE Vocab Quiz “Day after Tomorrow” Climate Change & Ice





1. Take out yesterday’s CH 21 Review. 2. Add the following questions to the CH 21 Review: Complete

p 599, #1-4; Answer with CS; 3. Document on your Do Now Sheet the Assignment

Weather BalloonsDERECHO!?→pencil, Climate Notes Activator: “Climate Change & Health Risks” “Day after Tomorrow” Climate Change & Ice




Directed Reading


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B Is the BarometricTrend rising or

falling?

For A – F tell what each letter represents on the STATION MODEL and answer the question if there is one. (USE your ESRT Folder or NOTES

DO NOW 2/15/12 Take out Weather Notes & ESRT Folders p 13

E-What do you use to help find out the information in the “Station Model”?F-Why do you think the temperature is not cold outside today? Why do you think the weather continues to fluctuate or change so much? Read pp504-509


Turn to Pp5351. What is the Coriolis Effect?2. Describe the reason for the deflection in Figure 4.3. What is the difference in the deflection in the Northern or

Southern Hemisphere?4. What are the 4 reasons in the shift in wind direction due to

the Coriolis effect?5. What are 3 factors combined to control the wind?→notebook, paper, pencil Building a Weather Station—Due Monday… Work on Weather projects Isotherms….


Turn to Pp5351. How does the Coriolis effect influence motion of free-moving

objects?2. Why do jet streams flow parallel to isobars?P492-4933. What are Isotherms? What colors are near the equator? Near

the poles? What do these colors represent for each area?4. Isotherms generally trend ______ & ______ and show a

________ in temperatures from the _______ to the _______.5. What does this map emphasize?→notebook, paper, pencil Work on Weather projects & Presentations… Isotherm, Isobar & Isotherm Lab


1. p 516, #1-3; Complete sentences2. What is the difference between an Isobar and

an Isotherm?3. Get out your Isobar Notes/Practice

→notebook, paper, pencil Finish presenting Weather projects &

instruments Isotherm Practice; Isobar & Isotherm Lab


1-p 516, #4-6; Complete sentences2-Take out “Isotherm” Homework from yesterday.

→notebook, paper, pencil Isobar & Isotherm Lab “Planet Weather—Wet”

Earth Systems3/1/12

• Read p 523…• Write a 2 sentence summary for each of the 5

paragraphs. (You should have a least 10 sentences total).

• Take out “Isobar & Isotherm Lab,” Homework from yesterday.

→notebook, paper, pencil Isotherm Quick Quiz— “Planet Weather—Wet”

Earth Systems3/2/12


2-How are Clouds described? 3-Why do meteorologist find them interesting and

how can you recognize them? **Take out “Planet Weather Wet” Facts

→notebook, paper, pencil, Isotherm Finish Planet Weather--Wet Cloud & Precipitation Activity

Earth Systems3/5/12

1. Turn to p 522 in the book.2. Answer #4,5,6 “Section 18-3” Tornado clips→notebook, paper, pencil Freaky Clouds Air Mass Lesson & Practice Cloud & Precipitation Activity Clouds clouds




Earth Systems3/6/12

Turn to p 558-5611. What is an Air Mass?2. What happens as an Air mass moves over an area?3. How are air masses classified?4. Which types of air masses have the greatest effect on weather in North

America?5. Pp561-563, Give 2 facts about each of the four Air Masses in the

reading: cP, mT, mP, and cT

**Get out & complete Cloud Project; -Finished? Turn in and begin reading….pp571-574 “Severe Storms”

→notebook, paper, pencil Freaky Clouds & Clouds clouds Complete Cloud & Precipitation Activity “Hunt for the Supertwister”



Earth Systems3/6/12

Turn to p 558-5611. What is an Air Mass?2. What happens as an Air mass moves over an area?3. How are air masses classified?4. Which types of air masses have the greatest effect on

weather in North America?

→notebook, paper, pencil Freaky Clouds & Clouds clouds Complete Cloud & Precipitation Activity Pulling it all together: “Meteorology & Weather” Magic school bus?/Bill Nye



Earth Systems3/7/12

Take out your Notes over “Pressure & Wind”1-Winds blow from areas of ____ to _____ pressure.2-What kind of weather is associated with a High pressure system? A low

pressure?3-Look at the pictures for a High & Low pressure system in your “Weather

Notes”, Describe what is happening to the wind for a High Pressure and a Low Pressure System.

4-Turn to p571, Give 2 Facts about each of the following: Thunderstorms, Tornadoes & Hurricanes.

5-Read “Tornado Intensity,” p574, What is happening to the pressure inside the Tornado? What does the pressure cause?

→notebook, paper, pencil, Want to be a Meteorologist? & Tornado Alley

Activator: Tornado/Bubble Map Observing Wind Patterns, p 550-551 Tornadoes & Weather Review


Earth Systems3/8/12

Turn to p 573-5741-What is a Tornado? Explain why they are considered to be so

violent.2-About how many tornadoes are reported each year in the US?3-During what time of year are tornadoes the most frequent?

Least frequent? Explain why you think this is the case.

→notebook, paper, pencil, Want to be a Meteorologist?

Research Tornadoes & Weather Review Spotter Visual Aid Observing Wind Patterns, p 550-551


Earth Systems3/8/12

Turn to p 573-5741-What is a Tornado? Explain why they are considered to be so

violent.2-About how many tornadoes are reported each year in the US?3-During what time of year are tornadoes the most frequent? Least

frequent? Explain why you think this is the case.4-What is the most destructive tornado on record?5-What is the name of the scale used to measure Tornadoes

→notebook, paper, pencil, Want to be a Meteorologist?

Research Tornadoes & Weather Review Spotter Visual Aid Observing Wind Patterns, p 550-551


3/13/12—Take out your “Tornado Spotter” Visual Aid—

P564-1. What happens when 2 air masses meet?2. What is a front?3. Compare & Contrast Warm & Cold Fronts4. Read pp537-539, What is a cyclone and an

anticyclone? How do the winds move in these systems.5. Take out “Weather Basic” Notes, turn to “Fronts” page

12Want to be a Meteorologist?→pencil, Weather Notes Weather Balloons Front Lesson & Activity




1. Turn to page 14 in your “Weather Notes” 2. Use P573-577 to complete “Hazardous

Weather & Safety”3. Document on your “Do Now” Sheet what

you did & the pages used…→pencil, Weather Notes Weather Balloons Finish “Front Activity” (15-20min or less) Begin Weather Tic Tac Toe (Part 1)



1. Pick up/Pass back the “Twister” handout @ the back2. Yesterday, we watched approximately 19min of “Twister.” Answer

#1-5 on your handout as best as you can.3. Write down what you did on your Do Now Sheet.

4. Begin Reading pp544-5495. Take out your Tic Tac Toe—Part A; Continue working on it….

Weather Balloons→pencil, Weather Notes Weather Tic Tac Toe—Finish A & B Twister Weather Unit Test—Monday (Get Notebooks in

order)



Pick up/Pass back the “Twister” handout @ the backCopy the down the following for #1-5

1. June 1969 2. Warning 3. G. O. E. S. 8 4. Dorothy; releases sensors that detect everything going on in the tornado5. One, so far

Take out your Tic Tac Toe—Part AWeather Balloons→pencil, Weather Notes Weather Tic Tac Toe—Finish A & B Twister



Take out “TicTacToe” CW/HW1. Turn to p548, Read “Global Distribution of Precipitation” to

answer the following in #22. “MapMaster: Skills Activity”

a. Using the Map Key, determine the range of precipitation that dominates Northern Africa.b. Identify causes: Which weather pattern influences precipitation in this area?

Weather Balloons→pencil, Weather Notes Weather Tic Tac Toe—Finish C; Staple & turn in. Finish Twister Weather Unit Test—Monday (Get Notebooks in order)



Take out “TicTacToe” CW/HW1. Turn to p548, Read “Global Distribution of Precipitation” to

answer the following in #22. “MapMaster: Skills Activity”

a. Using the Map Key, determine the range of precipitation that dominates Northern Africa.b. Identify causes: Which weather pattern influences precipitation in this area?

What Shook? And Brunswick?→pencil, Weather Notes Weather Tic Tac Toe—Finish C; Put in order, Staple & turn in. Finish Twister Weather Unit Test—Monday (Get Notebooks in order)

http://www.news4jax.com/news/Something-shakes-Southeast-Georgia/-/475880/9319236/-/veq18l/-/index.html

http://www.actionnewsjax.com/content/topstories/story/Sonic-boom-shakes-Southeast-Georgia/dCIgZi5eZkeX59k_Q6jyjw.cspx?rss=1


1. Continue Reading pp544-5492. P 548, #1-3; Answer with complete

sentences3. Take out your Twister Questions

Weather Balloons→pencil, Weather Notes Storm Chaser—Jared Stevenson Weather Unit Test—Tuesday/Wed



1. Continue Reading pp544-5492. P 548, #1-3; Answer with complete sentences

those you did not finish…3. Continue with #4-6; Answer with complete

sentences4. Take out your Twister Questions

Weather Balloons→pencil, Weather Notes Finish Twister Weather Unit Test—Wednesday



1. What is the general term for water vapor in air?2. What happens when unstable air is forced to rise?3. When is a sea-breeze most intense?4. What is an anticyclone and how is it related to a cyclone?5. Take out 1-2 clean sheets of paper; number accordingly…

look on the left hand side of smart board.

Weather BalloonsDERECHO!?→pencil, Weather Notes Meteorology Unit Test Weather Forecasting Climate Vocabulary





1. Pick up Global Warming Worksheet & Complete

Weather BalloonsDERECHO!?→pencil, Weather Notes Finish Short Answer Questions on Test—25min Define Climate Vocabulary Climate Change & Ice Key Concepts for Climate Activity





1. Log into your computer & Read over your directions.2. Open up a WORD Document.3. Type your Name and Period at the top of the WORD document4. Find Ms. Sheddy’s Homework Folder; Earth Systems 2012; Global


Weather BalloonsDERECHO!?→pencil, Weather Notes Key Concepts for Climate Activity Climate Change Lesson Define Climate Vocabulary/Wordsearch Climate Change & Ice




CH 21--Climate Vocab—p589-603

1. Tropical zone 13. Volcanic Eruptions2. Temperate zone 14. Green house gases3. Polar zone 15. deforestation4. Latitude 16. orographic effect5. Elevation 17. ozone6. Topography7. Green house effect8. Global warming9. Plate Tectonics10. Earth’s Orbital Motions11. Ocean Circulation12. Solar activity





FINISHED? Go to http://charlesburrows.com/hangman/ Vocabulary Quiz: WednesdayWeather BalloonsDERECHO!?→pencil, Weather Notes Complete & Turn in Global Warming Activity STUDY CLIMATE Vocab & Notes (Quiz Wed/Thursday)

http://charlesburrows.com/hangman/







Weather BalloonsDERECHO!?→pencil, Weather Notes Complete & Turn in Global Warming Activity NOVA: Secrets Beneath the ICE (14min) Climate Change & Ice STUDY CLIMATE Vocab & Notes (Quiz Wed/Thursday)





1.Take out 1 Clean Piece of Paper—2. Title Ch 21 Review, Complete p 591, #1-6 Answer with CS; 3. Take out your Climate Notes from Friday4. On the back of Climate Notes, write “Thermohaline Conveyor”

Weather BalloonsDERECHO!?→pencil, Climate Notes Activator: “Thermohaline Conveyor & Climate change” Climate Lesson Climate Change & Ice STUDY CLIMATE Vocab & Notes (Quiz Wed/Thursday)





1. Take out yesterday’s CH 21 Review. 2. Add the following questions to the CH 21 Review: Complete p 591,

#7-9; Answer with CS; 3. Document on your Do Now Sheet the Assignment4. Study over your Vocabulary Words5. Take out “Day After Tomorrow” Handout

Weather BalloonsDERECHO!?→pencil, Climate Notes Activator: “Thermohaline Conveyor & Climate change” CLIMATE Vocab Quiz “Day after Tomorrow” Climate Change & Ice





1. Take out yesterday’s CH 21 Review. 2. Add the following questions to the CH 21 Review: Complete

p 599, #1-4; Answer with CS; 3. Document on your Do Now Sheet the Assignment

Weather BalloonsDERECHO!?→pencil, Climate Notes Activator: “Climate Change & Health Risks” “Day after Tomorrow” Climate Change & Ice





1. Take out yesterday’s CH 21 Review. 2. Add the following questions to the CH 21 Review:

Complete p 599, #5-8; Answer with CS; 3. Document on your Do Now Sheet the Assignment

Take out “DAT” Handout….work with the laptops….

Weather BalloonsDERECHO!?→pencil, Climate Notes Finish “Day after Tomorrow” & Handout Climate Change & Ice





P602-031. Give 2 reasons why greenhouse gases have been increasing. 2. What is Global Warming? What is causing the increase in water

vapor in the atmosphere? Is this a problem? Why or Why not?3. Make 2 columns @ the Top Weather & Climate. List all you

“Know” about Weather and then do the same for Climate.

Weather BalloonsDERECHO!?→pencil, Climate Notes Ch 21 Review Climate Change & Ice MC **Climate Test Tomorrow…





1. p602: What is the Greenhouse Effect? What are the major gases involved in the greenhouse effect? Is the Green house effect necessary for life?

2. Name 6 Factors that affect Climate3. The higher the elevation, the _____ the climate4. Three latitude zones are the tropical, temperate, and _______

zones.5. Vegetation can affect both _________ & precipitation patterns for

an area.DERECHO!?Weather Balloons→pencil, Weather Notes Climate Vocab Practice Ch 21 Climate Test Global Warming & Hurricanes



http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/earth/stronger-hurricanes.html

Rocks & Minerals Vocabulary--4/10/12

1. Begin defining the terms on the following Pages: p44, 50, 66

2. Number each termDERECHO!?Weather Balloons→pencil, Weather Notes Climate Vocab Practice Ch 21 Climate Test Global Warming & Hurricanes





Rocks & Minerals Vocabulary-p44, 50, 66,75,80DERECHO!?Weather Balloons→pencil, Weather Notes Climate Vocab Practice Ch 21 Climate Test Global Warming & Hurricanes





P602-031. Give 2 reasons why greenhouse gases have been increasing. 2. What is Global Warming? What is causing the increase in

water vapor in the atmosphere? Is this a problem? Why or Why not?

DERECHO!?→pencil, Weather Notes Finish/make corrections CH 21 Test Mineral & Rock Lesson Vocabulary Global Warming & Hurricanes




Pass back the articles @ the front of your rowBegin reading the “Diamond Article”1. List 4 Facts about Diamonds from the first paragraph2. What is a diamond?3. Where do Diamonds form?4. Write at least a 3 sentence summary discussing the

differences of Gem Diamonds vs. Industrial Diamonds.

→pencil, Mineral & Rock Lesson Mineral & Rock Vocab Media Ctr—Rock Cycle


Take out the “Diamond Article” from yesterday; Pick up at the back if you were not here.

Begin reading the “Diamond Article”1. Name 3 reasons/factors for diamonds’ popularity2. The luster of a diamond is considered high. Tell why.3. What is dispersion and how does it pertain to diamonds?4. Discuss the 4 C’s for a diamond’s gemstone quality. (Write

at least 2 sentences summarizing each of the 4 C’s)

→pencil, Mineral Notes Handouts Media Ctr—Rock Cycle Intro to Rocks Mineral & Rock Vocab


Take out the “Diamond Article” from last week; Pick up at the back if you were not here. Answer the following:

1. Read “Diamonds Used as an Abrasive” and write a 2 sentence summary about it.

2. Name 3 “Other Uses” of Diamonds & give a description of each.

3. Name 5 other Properties and Uses of Diamonds after reading the last section of the article. Also, tell how these properties relate to diamonds.

→pencil, Mineral Notes Handouts NOVA: Diamond Factory clip Intro & Sedimentary Rocks Lesson Rock Cycle Activity pp66-69 Mineral & Rock Vocab

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tech/artificial-diamonds.html

Mineral & Rock Vocabulary1. Mineral 15.Rock cycle2. Streak 16. Magma Read pp33-433. Luster 17. Lava4. Crystal form 18. Weathering5. Hardnes 19. Sediments6. Mohs scale 20. Deposition7. Cleavage 21. Cementation8. Fracture 22. Metamorphism9. Density 23. Compaction10. Silicate11. Rock 24. Chemical Weathering12. Igneous rock 25. Soil13. Sedimentary rock 26. Erosion14. Metamorphic rock

Mineral & Rock Vocabulary1. Mineral 15.Rock cycle2. Streak 16. Magma3. Luster 17. Lava4. Crystal form 18. Weathering5. Hardnes 19. Sediments6. Mohs scale 20. Deposition7. Cleavage 21. Cementation8. Fracture 22. Metamorphism9. Density 23. Compaction10.Silicate11.Rock 24. Chemical Weathering12. Igneous rock 25. Soil13.Sedimentary rock 26. Erosion14.Metamorphic rock


Add these 3 Definitions to your “Rock” Vocabulary27. Lichens- plants that “eat” rock through a chemical reaction.28. Humus- Decayed organic material mixed in with topsoil.29.Oxidation- Minerals combine with oxygen to form a new substance

called rust.

Take out your Mineral Notes, turn to p7

→pencil, Mineral & Rock Notes NOVA: Diamond Factory clip Igneous Rock Notes Rock Cycle Activity pp66-69

***Rock Cycle Quiz---Thursday-- Study RockCycle & Notes



Add these 3 Definitions to your “Rock” Vocabulary27. Lichens- plants that “eat” rock through a chemical

reaction.28. Humus- Decayed organic material mixed in with topsoil.29.Oxidation- Minerals combine with oxygen to form a new

substance called rust.

→pencil, Mineral & Rock Notes p4 Extreme Cave Diving Vocabulary & Bingo

***Rock Cycle Quiz---tomorrow-- Study RockCycle & Notes


1. Name the 3 major types of rocks.2. Describe how Sedimentary rocks are formed. Use the Rock

Cycle.3. Most rocks are ________ -mineralic.4. What are clasts? In what types of rocks are they found?5. In what type of environment are sedimentary rocks formed?Take out your Vocabulary Words

→pencil, Vocabulary Words “Extreme Cave Diving” Vocab & bingo***Rock Cycle Quiz---tomorrow—Study Rock Cycle & Notes MOSH Permission Slip & $10 due Friday


Read the Article on pp56-57 in your book.1. What is the significance of corundum?2. What changes the color of a gem?3. What is the “parent” mineral of over a dozen gems? What

do they mean by “parent”?4. What is the difference in a precious or semi-precious gem?**Get out your Mineral & Rock Vocab→pencil, Mineral & Rock Notes p7 Formation of Rocks Vocab & Bingo for EC Rock Cycle & Notes Quiz Independent Reading: Take out work from yesterday p43***MOSH Permission Slip & $10 cash due tomorrow***

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7AWGhQynTY

Mineral & Rock Vocab Bingo1. Mineral 15.Rock cycle2. Streak 16. Magma3. Luster 17. Lava4. Crystal form 18. Weathering5. Hardnes 19. Sediments6. Mohs scale 20. Deposition7. Cleavage 21. Cementation8. Fracture 22. Metamorphism9. Density 23. Compaction10.Silicate11.Rock 24. Chemical Weathering12. Igneous rock 25. Soil13.Sedimentary rock 26. Erosion14.Metamorphic rock


Book Work:P43, #1-8 Complete sentences.P49, #1-6P55, #1-3


Read p78 in your book.1. Describe the four major processes that work together to Form

Sedimentary Rocks.2. P 71-72. How does the rate of cooling of magma or lava affect

the texture of igneous rocks? Use your book3. What is the difference between Organic & Inorganic? Is a

mineral made of organic or inorganic material?→pencil, Get out--Mineral & Rock Notes Media Ctr: Gypsum Formation of Rocks MOSH permission Metamorphic Rock Lesson slips Independent Work p43, #1-HW: Bring Objects Monday to Cast!



1. Organic compounds are the result of activities of living beings while inorganic compounds are created either due to natural processes unrelated to any life form or the result of human experimentation in the laboratory.2. Inorganic compounds can make salt, while organic cannot.3. Organic compounds contain carbon, while inorganic do not.4. Organic compounds have carbon-hydrogen bonds, while inorganic do not.5. Inorganic compounds contain metal atoms, whereas organic compounds do not.6. Organic compounds are biological and inorganic are mineral in nature.7. Organic compounds are part of a class of chemical compounds the molecules of which contain carbon and hydrogen, while inorganic compounds mostly comprise of metal containing compounds even if they happen to exist in living organisms.


Book Work:P43, #1-8 Complete sentences.P49, #1-6P55, #1-3P74, #1-7

ES --4/23/12

Pp70-711. Compare & Contrast intrusive & extrusive igneous rocks.2. Pick a picture of one of the igneous rocks in the chapter

(pp70-74).3. Write a paragraph explaining how the igneous rock you

picked was formed.

→pencil, Mineral & Rock Notes Casting/aka “Desert Sand Rose” Formation of Rocks & Rock Lab Reading Assignment: get out p 43 work HW: Bring Objects Tuesday to Cast!



Book Work:P43, #1-8 Complete sentences.P49, #1-6P55, #1-3P74, #1-7P79, #1-9

ES --4/24/12PP82-841- Explain the 2 main types of weathering: Chemical & Physical

Weathering.2-Distinguish between regional & Contact Metamorphism.3- Where does Metamorphism take place?4- What are foliated rocks, and how do they form?

→pencil, Mineral & Rock Notes Circle Map-- Blood Diamonds “Diamonds of War”—Safari Reading Assignment: get out p 43 work HW: Bring Objects Wed to Cast!***Mini-Test:Rock & Mineral Quiz Wed/Thurs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Nb3f5Ugzqk



ES --4/25/12

1- Read p85, “The Carbon Cycle”2-Discuss the Carbon cycle and how it is a biogeochemical cycle.3-Summarize the following in 2-3 sentences: a. “Carbon Dioxide on the Move” b. “Carbon and Fossil Fuels” c. “The Role of Marine Animals”4-Take out p43 Reading Assignment from Monday….

→pencil, Mineral & Rock Notes Castings: Gypsum (plaster paris) Reading Assignment: pp43…turn in/Rock & Min Finish “Diamonds of War”—Safari Mini-Test:Rock & Mineral Quiz Tomorrow



Reading Assignment

• Read pp80-84; p84, #1-8 CS

• P89, #1-22, CS for “Understanding Concepts”

ES --11/15/11

1. Pass back the Article in your Row.2. Read the Article about “Blood Diamonds”

→pencil, Mineral & Rock Notes Circle Map-- Blood Diamonds P179, What Causes Sinkholes?

Winter Park, Fl Sink Holes Caves Earthquake Vocab Activity— Diamond Factory: Nova Clip


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPL4guf4BV4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEz-BzI80DI


ES --11/16/11

1. Write down the words in a straight line as on the board to the left: Aquifer, recharge, irrigation declines, jeopardy, dry-land farming, ecologically, economically

2. Turn to p 1803. Read the article “Ogallala Aquifer: How Long Will the Water

Last?”

→pencil, Ogalla Aquifer & Florida’s Aquifer Life w/o Water? “Blue Gold World Water War Earthquake Vocab Activity—

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIBw25BziZY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFVUSR7QRSY

ES --4/30/12

1. Turn to p 208-209, Read “How the Earth Works: Erosion”

2. P209, Answer questions #1-53. Take out 1 clean sheet, Label “Destructive Forces”

→pencil Earthquake Vocab —Complete & p179? Amazing Planet: Destructive Forces***Vocabulary Quiz—this week

ES --11/17/11


2. P209, Answer questions #1-23. NGCSU Clip

→pencil EQ: First Word… Earthquake Vocab Activity—***Vocabulary Quiz—Next Week, Study Diamond Factory: Nova Clip

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmiL3jKX7tk


Hmmm….

ES --5/1/12

1. p 218, How many Earthquakes occur each year worldwide? How many of these are major earthquakes? When are Earthquakes most devastating?

2. What is a fault?3. What causes an earthquake?4. Get out “Amazing Planet: Destructive Forces”

→pencil Finish Amazing Planet: Destructive Forces EQ: First Word… Earthquake Lesson

Extra Credit option…

***EQ: Vocabulary Quiz—Thursday

First WordFirst WordE_______________________A_______________________R________________________T_______________________H_______________________Q _______________________U_______________________A_______________________K _______________________E _______________________

ES --5/2/12

1. p 218, The point within the Earth where the earthquake starts is the ___________.

2. The energy released by the earthquake traveling in all directions from the focus is called ________ _________.

3. The epicenter is the location on ………4. p 219, How can the crust move?5. If it moves vertically, what do geologists call this?6. What does Figure 2 show?7. Get out your Earthquake notes.. & EQ Vocab

→pencil, Earthquake 101 —NAtGeo Earthquake Lesson Reading Assignment-p218-227 Extra Credit option… ***EQ: Vocabulary Quiz—Thursday

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSgB1IWr6O4

ES --5/2/12

INDEPENDENT WORK— 1 clean sheet of paper

• Read Pp 218-221, #1-8 Complete Sentences• Read pp 222-227, #1-6 CS

ES --5/3/12

1. p 220, What are 2 ways in which deformation affects rock?2. What is the rock doing if it is experiencing Elastic Rebound?3. Set up your Bingo card, leaving a FREE Space…4. Take out yesterdays EQ & lithosphere assignment to pass up

→pencil, Get out JigSaw paper EQ Bingo EQ Vocabulary Quiz “Plotting Earthquates”/Volcano Activity “The Science of Earthquakes” Article/Summarizer

ES --5/4/12

Take your seat quickly and quietlyAny work to turn in?

Take out your “stapled” EQ & lithosphere assignment to from Wednesday to pass up if you did not do so yesterday

→pencil, “The Science of Earthquakes”

Article/Summarizer Complete “Plotting Earthquakes” for HW

ES --5/7/12

1. “The Science of Earthquakes” For the following headings write a 2-3 sentence summary after having read each one.a. What is an earthquake?b. What causes EQ & where do they happen?c. Why does the earth shake when there is an EQ?d. How are earthquakes recorded?e. How do scientists measure the size of Eqs?f. How can scientists tell where the EQ happened?g. Can scientists predict EQ?

Take out your “stapled” EQ & lithosphere assignment to from Wednesday to pass up if you did not do so on Friday…

Take out 1 clean sheet of paper…

→pencil, “The Science of Earthquakes” Article NOVA: Deadliest Earthquakes Volcano Poster Project Complete “Plotting Earthquakes” for HW

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/earth/deadliest-earthquakes.html

ES --5/8/12

1. Read pp 238-39, “Effects of Earthquakes”2. Complete the “Assessment” p 239, #1b,c,d; 2; 3; 43. Take out “Volcano Poster Project” Rubric

→pencil Volcano Poster Project Laptop Volcano Activity Turn in “Plotting Earthquakes” by the end of

class…

ES --5/9/12

1. Draw a Circle on your paper, write Effects of Volcanoes in the middle & draw a Circle around it.

2. P 298-99, Read 4 areas in the Article: “Effects of Volcanoes”3. List 2 facts about what was read for each of the 4 areas you

chose & put them around the center circle.

→pencil, Volcano Activity Media Ctr: Volcano Scavenger Hunt: Web DoNow/Activator: “Effects of Volcanoes” Volcano Project –turn in -Poster?s

ES --5/10/12




→pencil, DoNow/Activator: “Effects of Volcanoes” Super Volcano: Yellowstone Natgeo Part 1 of Final Exam: Solar System Book

Cover Page Table of Contents Ch 1

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Yellowstone+Super+Volcano+Episode&mid=009207267476E2A56D9A009207267476E2A56D9A&view=detail&FORM=VIRE1

ES --5/11/12

-Turn to Pp299, Complete Questions: #1, 2, 3a.-Take out yesterdays 10 facts on “Super Volcano:

Yellowstone”

→pencil, Super Volcano: Yellowstone Natgeo Part 1 of Final Exam: Solar System Book

-Complete: Cover Page Table of Contents Ch 1-CH 2-5 (Sun, Hg, Venus, Earth)

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Yellowstone+Super+Volcano+Episode&mid=009207267476E2A56D9A009207267476E2A56D9A&view=detail&FORM=VIRE1

ES --5/14/12

-Turn to Pp299, Complete Questions: #3b, 4, 5.

→pencil, Part 1 of Final Exam: Solar System Book

-Complete: Cover Page Table of Contents Ch 1-CH 2-5 (Sun, Hg, Venus, Earth)-through CH 9, Uranus.

ES --5/15/12

1. Read Pp 258-259, “Magnetic Strips” & “Earthquake Patterns”

2. After reading, write down 2 sentence summary for each each section above.

→pencil, Solar System Book—complete through

Pluto/Asteroids—Ch12 Contact*Book Due @ the end of class tomorrow.**Earth Systems/SR exam—Friday, May 18

ES --5/16/12

1. Read Pp 261. In your own words, briefly explain the theory of plate tectonics.

2. Complete your Solar System Book—due today

→pencil, Volcano Activity Solar System Research…Turn in Book in the

Basket Final Exam Part 2--Review

ES --5/17/12

1. Read Pp 269, “Plate Tectonics into the Future”2. Write a 3-4 sentence summary about what you read.

→pencil, Volcano Activity Final Exam Part 2—Review

**Final Exam--Friday

ES --5/18/12 SENIORS—take out your GREEN SHEETS

1. The source of the sun’s energy is (Nuclear fission/Nuclear fusion)2. The sun will continue to exist in it’s present state for another (5.5 billion

yrs/15.5 billion yrs)3. Most shield volcanoes grown from the ocean floor to form

(canyons/islands/tectonic plates)4. What is an aftershock? Which seismic wave is most destructive (

Pwave/Surface wave)?5. What is the minimum number of seismic stations needed to determine the

location of an earthquake’s epicenter?6. What is the scale scientist use to measure earthquakes?7. Why do earthquakes usually cause fires? What did Wegner’s Hypothesis state?8. The particles produced in volcanic eruptions are (laccoliths/pyroclastic

material)***PASS BACK SCAN TRONs and fill out.

→pencil Fill out Scan Tron Final Exam

ES --5/10/12




→pencil, Volcano Activity DoNow/Activator: “Effects of Volcanoes” Part 1 of Final Exam: Solar System Book

Cover Page NOVA: Mt. St. Helen back from the dead Nova

http://video.pbs.org/video/1485211138/

How to Cite Sources Correctly• BookGorman, Elizabeth. Prairie Women. New Haven: Yale

University Press, 1986.

• Online MagazineElliott, Michael. "The Biggest Fish of Them All." Time.

8 March 2003. 11 March 2003. <http://www.time.com/time>.

More Examples:http://www.studyguide.org/MLAdocumentation.htm

http://www.time.com/time

ES --5/9/12

1. “The Science of Earthquakes” For the following headings write a 2-3 sentence summary after having read each one.a. What is an earthquake?b. What causes EQ & where do they happen?c. Why does the earth shake when there is an EQ?d. How are earthquakes recorded?e. How do scientists measure the size of Eqs?f. How can scientists tell where the EQ happened?g. Can scientists predict EQ?

Take out your “stapled” EQ & lithosphere assignment to from Wednesday to pass up if you did not do so on Friday…

Take out 1 clean sheet of paper…

→pencil, “The Science of Earthquakes” Article NOVA: Deadliest Earthquakes Volcano Poster Project Complete “Plotting Earthquakes” for HW


ES --11/30/11

1. Take out your vocab from yesterday. Complete & get checked off.

→pencil, Get out JigSaw paper NOVA: Deadliest Earthquakes “The Science of Earthquakes”

Article/Summarizer


ES --12/1/11

1. Read pp 238-39, “Effects of Earthquakes”2. Complete the “Assessment” p 239, #1b,c,d; 2; 3; 4

→pencil Media Ctr: Volcano Activity EQ & Plate Techtonic Lesson & Practice P & S Wave Practice.. EQ & Plate Tectonics RA


Read the Article on pp56-57 in your book.1. What is the significance of corundum?2. What changes the color of a gem?3. What is the “parent” mineral of over a dozen

gems? What do they mean by “parent”?4. What is the difference in a precious or semi-

precious gem?→pencil, Mineral & Rock Notes p7 Formation of Rocks Rock Lab Diamond Factory: Nova Clip





• Sharpen pencils, in seat before Tardy Bell.

1. Take out Hurricane Irene Data & Tracking Charts2. Also, take out The IRENE data from yesterday w/the Category/Storm 3. Plot the New Coordinates:

8/26 Lat: 29.3⁰N Long: 77.6⁰W 110mph Category?

→notebook, paper, pencil Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale/Update on Irene Clips Katrina ppt “Development of Hurricanes” p576 Complete & turn in “Hurricane Online Lab”

-don’t forget to tell what Category Storm on Irene Data for your Do Now.



1. Take out Hurricane Irene Data & Tracking Charts2. Also, take out The IRENE data from yesterday w/the

Category/Storm 3. Plot the New Coordinates:

8/30 Lat: 12.3⁰N Long: 33.4⁰W 45mph 1003mb Category?


→notebook, paper, pencil Energy Lesson/Review/Vocab Finish: NOVA “A Storm that Drowned a City” Energy Vocabulary Quiz—Thurs/Friday…Be prepared!



1. p30, Answer #24-25. (Do not copy the questions, but give thoughtful answers)

Discovery: “Mapping the Earth”

→notebook, paper, pencil Independent Work “Greatest Discoveries” Classroom Map ActivityHW: Complete Google Map for Extra Credit



1. Pass back Hurricane Irene Data & Tracking Charts2. Orient yourself with the Chart & begin plotting the data for Irene.

→notebook, paper, pencil Plot Hurricane Irene—Previous & Current Locations Hurricane Online Lab

-during the Lab, Use Part 3 to….. Georgia Bight

Plotting Hurricane Irene Data

1-Use the “Tracking Chart” provided2-Using internet, to do a search to find out

about how the Categories of Hurricanes are determined.

3-Fill in the “Category/Storm Type” in your data chart for each coordinate given.

4-On the back of your Tracking Chart, 5- What does GMT stand for?





4. Take out a clean sheet of paper. Title it “Greatest Discoveries”

→notebook, paper, pencil “Greatest Discoveries” Complete & turn in “Hurricane Online Lab”

-don’t forget to tell what Category Storm on Hurricane data. Georgia Bight/Continential Shelf





→notebook, paper, pencil Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale/Update on Irene Clips Katrina ppt “Development of Hurricanes” p576 Complete & turn in “Hurricane Online Lab”

-don’t forget to tell what Category Storm on Irene Data for your Do Now.


• Sharpen pencils, in seat before Tardy Bell.1. Take out Hurricane Irene Data & Tracking Charts2. Also, take out The IRENE data from yesterday w/the

Category/Storm 3. Plot the New Coordinates:

8/27 Lat: 32.3⁰N Long: 65.7⁰W 40mph 1008mb Category? 8/28 Lat: 42.2⁰N Long: 73.2⁰W 60mph 970mb Category?

4. Take out “Hurricane Online Lab” to turn in.

→notebook, paper, pencil “Development of Hurricanes” p576 NOVA “A Storm that Drowned a City”


• Sharpen pencils, in seat before Tardy Bell.1. Using your book, What is a tornado and how is it different from a

hurricane? Answer using complete sentences.

→notebook, paper, pencil Finish: NOVA “A Storm that Drowned a City” Hurricane ppt Project =


• Sharpen pencils, in seat before Tardy Bell.1. Take out Hurricane Tracking Charts2. Copy & Plot the New Coordinates:


8/31 Lat: 13.9⁰N Long: 39.4⁰W 65mph 994mb Category?9/1 Lat: 15.2⁰N Long: 45.9⁰W 75mph 987mb Category?

3. Take out “Energy Vocabulary”

→notebook, paper, pencil Demo/Lab: “Conduction, Convection, Radiation” Media Center Lab—Hurricane Ppt Energy Vocabulary Quiz—Thurs/Friday…Be prepared! Hurricane ppt due today & Presentations tomorrow.

DoNow 9/2/01: Finish Energy Vocabulary

1-Condensation2-Conduction -After defining words, raise hand to

get3-Convection receive credit4-Radiation -Study the Vocabulary-Quiz Tuesday5-Refraction - Read pp483-4876-Temperature7-Heat8-Reflection9-Scattering10-Greenhouse Effect11-Electromagnetic Spectrum

Earth Systems9/2/11

1-Complete Energy Vocabulary handout2-Copy & Plot the New Coordinates: 9/2 Lat: 17.0⁰N Long: 51.8⁰W 70mph 994mb Category?

→notebook, paper, pencil Hurricane Ppt Project Presentations Read pp483-487, p487 #1-6 Energy Vocabulary Quiz Tuesday Discovery: “Engineering Nature: Engineering Hurricanes”

Earth Systems9/6/11

1-Complete Energy Vocabulary handout2-Copy & Plot the New Coordinates for Katia: 9/6 Lat: 26.5⁰N Long: 65.1⁰W 125mph 950mb Category?

3-Get ready for Hurricane Presentations….

→notebook, paper, pencil Hurricane Ppt Project Presentations Read pp483-487, p487 #1-6 Energy Vocabulary Quiz Wednesday Discovery: “Engineering Nature: Engineering Hurricanes”

Earth Systems9/6/11

1-Copy & Plot the New Coordinates: 9/6 Lat: 26.5⁰N Long: 65.1⁰W 125mph 950mb Category?

2-Take out “Energy Vocabulary handout” from Friday. Study/Review

3-Get ready for Hurricane Presentations….

→notebook, paper, pencil Hurricane Ppt Project Presentations Read pp483-487, p487 #1-6 Energy Vocabulary Quiz Wednesday Discovery: “Engineering Nature: Engineering Hurricanes”

Earth Systems9/7/11

1-Copy & Plot the New Coordinates for Katia: 9/6 Lat: 26.5⁰N Long: 65.1⁰W 125mph 950mb Category?9/7 Lat: 28.7⁰N Long: 67.9⁰W 90mph 973mb Category?

2-Take out “Energy Vocabulary handout” from Yesterday. Study………….Easy “A”….

3-Take out “Energy Transfer” Notes from last week. (Conduction, Convection, Radiation)

→notebook, paper, pencil Temperature & Heat Lesson Read pp483-487, p487 #1-6, CS Temperature Changes-Evap/Cond Activity Energy Vocabulary Quiz

Earth Systems9/8/11

1-Copy & Plot the New Coordinates for Katia: 9/6 Lat: 26.5⁰N Long: 65.1⁰W 125mph 950mb Category?9/7 Lat: 28.7⁰N Long: 67.9⁰W 90mph 973mb Category?9/8 Lat: 32.0⁰N Long: 70.2⁰W 90mph 970mb Category?

2-Take out Section 17-2 Assessment p487, #1-6 from yesterday. Complete it.

→notebook, paper, pencil Hulu: “Owning the Weather”

-Using the questions and any info collected while viewing the movie to write a summary about weather, what it affects, & it’s importance…..

Earth Systems9/9/11

1-Copy & Plot the New Coordinates for Katia: 9/8 Lat: 32.0⁰N Long: 70.2⁰W 90mph 970mb Category?9/9 Lat: 37.6⁰N Long: 67.5⁰W 85mph 967mb Category?2-Copy & Plot Coordinates for NATE (pick a different color to plot & Label)9/9 Lat: 19.9⁰N Long: 92.3⁰W 65mph 998mb Category?3-Copy & Plot the New Coordinates for MARIA (another color & label Maria)9/9 Lat: 13.8⁰N Long: 56⁰W 40mph 1003mb Category?

4-Take out Section 17-2 Assessment p487, #1-6 from yesterday. Complete it.

→notebook, paper, pencil Weather Vocab Fun!!! Woohoo!!! Evap/Condensation… Finish “Owning the Weather” & turn in 1-2 paragraph about it.


1-Copy & Plot Coordinates for NATE (pick a different color to plot & Label)9/9 Lat: 19.9⁰N Long: 92.3⁰W 65mph 998mb Category?9/11 Lat: 20.6° N Long: 97.6° W 65mph 1010mb Category?What happened to Nate?2-Copy & Plot the New Coordinates for MARIA (another color & label Maria)9/9 Lat: 13.8⁰N Long: 56⁰W 40mph 1003mb Category?9/11 Lat: 19.8° N Long: 65.2° W 60mph 1005mb Category?9/12 Lat: 20.8° N Long: 66.3° W 60mph 1005mb Category?

→notebook, paper, pencil “Owning the Weather” & 2-3 Paragraph Summary Evap/Condensation Activity Weather Vocab & handouts


1-Copy & Plot the New Coordinates for MARIA (another color & label Maria)

9/9 Lat: 13.8⁰N Long: 56⁰W 40mph 1003mb Category?9/11 Lat: 19.8° N Long: 65.2° W 60mph 1005mb Category?9/12 Lat: 20.8° N Long: 66.3° W 60mph 1005mb Category?9/123 Lat: 21.6° N Long: 67.7° W 50mph 1006mb Category?2-Finish “Weather Vocabulary” CH 18- (I’ll be coming around)

→notebook, paper, pencil “Where is Tornado Alley?” 17-3, 18-1 Handouts Weather Vocab & handouts**Need empty, uncrushed soda cans—please start bringing in.


1-Copy & Plot the New Coordinates for MARIA (another color & label Maria)9/9 Lat: 13.8⁰N Long: 56⁰W 40mph 1003mb Category?9/11 Lat: 19.8° N Long: 65.2° W 60mph 1005mb Category?9/12 Lat: 20.8° N Long: 66.3° W 60mph 1005mb Category?9/13 Lat: 21.6° N Long: 67.7° W 50mph 1006mb Category?9/14 Lat: 24.2° N Long: 68.6° W 60mph 1001mb Category?2-Begin working on Weather Vocabulary Handout

→notebook, paper, pencil Weather Vocab Activity Twister 17-3, 18-1 Handouts**Need empty, uncrushed soda cans—please start bringing in.HW: Study Weather Vocabulary—Quiz Thurs/Friday***Grades have been updated in IC—check it……up/down…

Are we on the same page?

• Transpiration-a process in plants that releases water vapor from their leaves into an area which can affect both the temperature & precipitation for an area

• Psychrometer-an instrument used to measure __________ _________

• Isobar- lines on a map that connect places of equal air pressure. The spacing of isobars indicates the amount of pressure change over a given distance.


1-Copy & Plot the New Coordinates for MARIA (another color & label Maria)9/11 Lat: 19.8° N Long: 65.2° W 60mph 1005mb Category?9/12 Lat: 20.8° N Long: 66.3° W 60mph 1005mb Category?9/13 Lat: 21.6° N Long: 67.7° W 50mph 1006mb Category?9/14 Lat: 24.2° N Long: 68.6° W 60mph 1001mb Category?9/15 Lat: 30.2° N Long: 68.4° W 65mph 999mb Category?2-Take out Weather Vocabulary Handout from yesterday. Work on messed up Crossword.

→notebook, paper, pencil Weather Vocab Activity P496-97 Heating Land & water 17-3, 18-1 Handouts

HW: Study Weather Vocabulary—Quiz Friday***Grades have been updated in IC—check it……up/down…


1-Copy & Plot the New Coordinates for MARIA (another color & label Maria)9/11 Lat: 19.8° N Long: 65.2° W 60mph 1005mb Category?9/12 Lat: 20.8° N Long: 66.3° W 60mph 1005mb Category?9/13 Lat: 21.6° N Long: 67.7° W 50mph 1006mb Category?9/14 Lat: 24.2° N Long: 68.6° W 60mph 1001mb Category?9/15 Lat: 30.2° N Long: 68.4° W 65mph 999mb Category?9/16 Lat: 41.7° N Long: 60.3° W 80mph 979mb Category?2-Study over Weather Vocabulary—

→notebook, paper, pencil Weather Group Project—Media Ctr Weather Vocab Quiz Post Lab “Heating Land & Water” 17-3, 18-1 Handouts

****HW: Start bringing in your materials

***Grades have been updated in IC—check it……up/down…

Weather Station ProjectGroup leaders

Instrument: Group 1 Group 21-Anemometer Sierre Kaylyn2-Wine Vane Toi3-Barometer Clove Matthew4-Rain Gauge Natasha5-thermometer David6-Psychrometer Myron Calob

Weather Station ProjectGroup leaders

Instrument: Group 1 Group 21-Anemometer Hayley Chris2-Wine Vane Mikayla Ashley3-Barometer Chelsea Rachel4-Rain Gauge Ruby Dominique5-thermometer Troy Courtney6-Psychrometer DanielLafon


1- 9/19 No active storms at this time. Potential Storms: #1: High, 60% #2: Low, 10%

2-Read pp494-495; Complete #1-5 in “Assessment” (Write answer using Complete Sentences)

3- Get out ESRT Notebook

→notebook, paper, pencil Weather Basics Lesson Post Lab “Heating Land & Water” 17-3, 18-1 Handouts Building Weather Instruments

****HW: Start bringing in your materials


1- 9/19 No active storms at this time. Potential Storms: #1: High, 60% #2: Low, 10%

9/20 Potential Storms: #1: High, 70%

2-Turn to p509, Answer #1,3,5 “18-1 Assessment” (Write answer using Complete Sentences)

3- Get out ESRT Notebook & Notes out from yesterday; Turn to p 508 and draw a diagram of a psychrometer and tell what is does.

→notebook, paper, pencil Weather Basics Lesson continued/Pressure & Wind Dew Point/Relative Humidity Chart Practice Building Weather Instruments 17-3, 18-1 Handouts

****HW: Building Instruments & Research in Progress—Project Due Friday, 9/23; Presentations Monday, 9/26


1- 9/20 Potential Storms: #1: High, 70%

9/21 Potential Storms: #1: Low, 0%Copy & Plot the coordinates for Ophelia (Pick a different color)9/21 Lat: 12.7° N Long: 41.8° W 45mph 1005mb Category?

2-Define Dewpoint and Relative Humidity. How do these they relate to one another?

3- Get out ESRT Notebook & Notes from yesterday

→notebook, paper, pencil Weather Basics Lesson continued (1 slide)& Practice with RH &

Dewpoint charts/Station Models Wind & Pressure Lesson Building Weather Instruments 17-3, 18-1 Handouts****Due: Weather Instruments built & project complete Friday, 9/23;

Present Monday, 9/26


1- Ophelia is no longer2-Turn to p509, Answer #2,4, “18-1 Assessment” (Write answers using

Complete Sentences)3- Get out ESRT Notebook & Notes from yesterday

→notebook, paper, pencil Practice with RH & Dewpoint /Station Models “Understanding Weather” Part ! Building Weather Instruments—Media Ctr Before leaving Media Ctr:

1) 2 copies of ppt-Give one to Ms. Sheddy2) Instrument checked off3) ppt. is uploaded in Sheddy Homework folder—Click & Drag

****Due: Weather Instruments built & project complete Thursday, 9/22; Present Friday, 9/23


1- Copy & Plot the coordinates for Ophelia (Pick a different color)9/21 Lat: 12.7° N Long: 41.8° W 45mph 1005mb Category?

9/23 Lat: 14.5° N Long: 51.0° W 45mph 1004mb Category?

2-Turn to p509, Answer #6,“18-1 Assessment” (Write answer using Complete Sentences)

→notebook, paper, pencil 15-20min to Build Weather Inst & Get ready to Present Weather Instrument Presentations Station Model Practice (ESRT/Notes/Book) “Understanding Weather” Part 2

17-3, 18-1 Handouts****Due: Weather Instruments Present Friday, 9/23


1- Copy & Plot the coordinates for Hilary (Pick a different color)9/26 Lat: 16.9° N Long: 112.2° W 120mph 959mb Category?

2-p510-11, Read & summarize these two pages; discussing how air is compressed and expands. (You should have @ least 5 or more sentences)

3-Take out Notes, “Station Model Tutorial”(Handout from Friday), & ESRT Notebook

→notebook, paper, pencil, ESRT Notebook Station Model Practice (ESRT/Notes/Book) Wind & Pressure Lesson “Understanding Weather” Part 2 P516, #1-6**Notebook check is coming up


1- Copy & Plot the coordinates for Hilary (Pick a different color)9/26 Lat: 16.9° N Long: 112.2° W 120mph 959mb Category? 9/27 Lat: 16.6° N Long: 115.7° W 115mph 961mb Category?

2-p492-493, Read to answer: What are Isotherms? Where are the hottest temperatures on the map? What five things can be studied from this map? This map emphasizes the importance of Latitude as controlling _________ ______ __________, which does what? Look at the map

→notebook, paper, pencil, ESRT Notebook Wind,Pressure, Air Mass Lesson (ESRT/Notes/Book) Air Pressure Lab Vocabulary Review P516, #1-6 “Understanding Weather” Part 2 **Notebook check is coming up


1- Update on Hilary & other storms 2- Take out your “Crush the Can” Lab.

Complete the “Review Questions” @ the bottom using your ESRT Sheets—6min only

→notebook, paper, pencil, ESRT Notebook Crush the Can—Redo Air Mass Lesson (ESRT/Notes/Book) Vocabulary Review P516, #1-6 Station Model Tutorial--? “Understanding Weather” Part 2 **Notebook check is coming up


1- Update on Hilary & other storms 2- Take out your “Crush the Can” Lab.

Complete the “Review Questions” @ the bottom using your ESRT Sheets—6min only

→notebook, paper, pencil, ESRT Notebook Air Mass Lesson (ESRT/Notes/Book) Vocabulary Review P516, #1-6 Station Model Tutorial--? “Understanding Weather” Part 2 **Notebook check is coming up


“Vocabulary Sheet” out on desk from yesterday.

1-p 516, #1-3; Complete sentences

→notebook, paper, pencil, ESRT Notebook Vocabulary Review Station Model Tutorial--?/ Planet Weather: Wind--



1-p 516, #4,6; Complete sentences

→notebook, paper, pencil, ESRT Notebook Go Vocabulary Review Station Model Tutorial/Alternative 20min Isotherm Map Quick Quiz Planet Weather: Wind--



1-p 516, #4-6; Complete sentences

→notebook, paper, pencil, ESRT Notebook Go Vocabulary Review Isotherm Map Quick Quiz Planet Weather: Wind--


1- Take out the “Vocabulary Sheet” from yesterday.

2- Using your Notes from yesterday, Draw the isotherms on the Map in of 10⁰F increments.

→notebook, paper, pencil, ESRT Notebook Vocabulary Review Station Model Tutorial--? Planet Weather: Wind--



2-How are Clouds described? 3-Why do meteorologist find them interesting

and how can you recognize them?

→notebook, paper, pencil, ESRT Notebook Freaky Clouds & Precipitation Activity Planet Wind/Cloud Video



Take out your Notes over “Pressure & Wind”1-Winds blow from areas of ____ to _____ pressure.2-What kind of weather is associated with a High

pressure system? A low pressure?3-Look at the pictures for a High & Low pressure

system, Describe what is happening for a High Pressure and a Low Pressure System.

4-Turn to p534→notebook, paper, pencil, ESRT Notebook Clouds & Weather Basics—United Isobar Lesson & Practice


On a separate sheet--Cloud Extra Credit1-List the types of High, Middle, & Low Clouds

and give their meanings2-Describe how precipitation forms, also

include Cold Cloud Precipitation & Warm Cloud Precipation

→notebook, paper, pencil, ESRT Notebook Clouds & Weather Basics—United Isobar Lesson & Practice


P535, Read “Coriolis Effect” & answer w/CS1. What is the “Coriolis Effect?2. Explain the reason for the “deflection”.3. Copy down: Areas of High wind speeds correlate to

closely spaced isobars on Maps.

Get out the “Iso-line” Lab from yesterday.DERECHO!?→notebook, paper, pencil, ESRT Notebook Isoline Lab—Continue to work on (20min) “Observing Wind Patterns” 550-551 CLOUD Observation/Bill Nye?



Use pp537-5381. Define Cyclone & Anticyclone.2. Two factors that affect wind are Pressure gradient &

__________.3. Take out your “Isoline Handout” from yesterday. Use

Fig 7, p538 and label the Cyclones & Anticyclones for Map C & D.

Lightning→pencil, 1 clean sheet Weather Hangman & other activities “Observing Wind Patterns” 550-551 Bill Nye?



1. Look over yesterdays Do Now…2. Take out Notes “Pressure & Wind,” the

“Isoline Handout” from Wednesday. 3. Turn to p550-551, begin reading “Observing

Wind Patterns”DERECHO!?→pencil, Book Weather Balloons “Observing Wind Patterns” 550-551 Storm Chaser--




P565-1. Compare & Contrast Warm & Cold Fronts2. What was the cause of all the rain over the

last few days?

DERECHO!?→pencil, Weather Notes Weather Balloons Front Lesson




1. Turn to page 14 in your Weather Notes 2. Use P573-577 to complete “Hazardous

Weather & Safety”

DERECHO!?→pencil, Weather Notes Planet Wet Weather Tic Tac Toe



1. Take out “TicTacToe” CW/HW2. Describe this past weeks weather into today’s. What has

been happening? Use vocabulary: types of air masses, fronts, & pressure systems. Try… (looking for 2-3 well-developed sentences)

DERECHO!?→pencil, Weather Notes Meteorology Unit Test Part 1 Weather Tic Tac Toe—Finish A/B & C. Planet Cold

1st block: Federal Impact Forms are due Monday



“TicTacToe” Work out1. Make 2 columns @ the Top Weather & Climate2. List all you “Know” about Weather and then do the same for

Climate.

DERECHO!?→pencil, Weather Notes Finish Weather Tic Tac Toe—20min & turn in Pair Up Climate Change & Ice Key Concepts for Climate Activity

1st block: Federal Impact Forms are due Today




1. p602: What is the Greenhouse Effect? What are the major gases involved in the greenhouse effect? Is the Green house effect necessary for life?

2. Name 6 Factors that affect Climate3. The higher the elevation, the _____ the climate4. Three latitude zones are the tropical, temperate, and _______ zones.5. Vegetation can affect both _________ & precipitation patterns for an

area.

DERECHO!?→pencil, Weather Notes Quick Quiz Climate Change PPt & Foldable “Day After Tomorrow” Global Warming & Hurricanes




P602-031. Give 2 reasons why greenhouse gases have been

increasing. 2. What is Global Warming? What is causing the increase in

water vapor in the atmosphere? Is this a problem? Why or Why not?

DERECHO!?→pencil, Weather Notes Climate Change PPt & Foldable p600- Finish“Day After Tomorrow” Global Warming & Hurricanes




Out sick--

DERECHO!?→pencil, Weather Notes Climate Change PPt & Foldable p600- Finish“Day After Tomorrow” Global Warming & Hurricanes




p6031. How does the melting of sea ice cause an increase in

solar energy at the surface?2. Describe what will happen if sea ice continues to melt

DERECHO!?→pencil, Weather Notes Quick Quiz—Review over DoNows 1st block Finish “Day After Tomorrow” Media Ctr “Day After Tomorrow” Handout.

Global Warming & Hurricanes



Quick Quiz--10/18/11

1. Name 3 Factors that affect Climate2. The higher the elevation, the _____ the climate3. Three latitude zones are the _________, temperate,

and polar zones.4. Vegetation can affect both temperature &

__________ patterns for an area.

Climate Change PPt & Foldable “Day After Tomorrow” Global Warming & Hurricanes



p6031. How does the melting of sea ice cause an increase in

solar energy at the surface?2. Describe what will happen if sea ice continues to melt

DERECHO!?→pencil, Weather Notes

Finish “Day After Tomorrow” Media Ctr “Day After Tomorrow” Handout & Questions





1. P600, Name the 5 natural process that cause climate changes.

2. Read pp600-03DERECHO!?→pencil, notebook, book SAT word Global Warming: What is Causing it? P587 GLobal Warming: EXTREME ICE





1. Write a sentence using our SAT Word Scrupulous.

Scrupulous-having or showing a strict regard for what is considered right.

Climate Scientist→pencil, notebook, book Complete & submit to H drive: Global Warming: What is Causing it? P587 GLobal Warming: EXTREME ICE






1. What are the trade winds? Where are they located? Where are they located?

2. Make a list of people/events that are or could be considered “SCRUPULOUS”? Or give an example of a not so “Scrupulous” situation.

→pencil, 1 Clean sheet of Paper “What’s Up With the Weather?”--Safari Submit Global Warming: What is Causing it?

P587 to H drive:


1. What is El Nino and La Nina? (Use your Index)

→pencil, book, yesterday’s Notes over Video… El Nino “What’s up with the Weather” Media Ctr—El Nino Activity~ Submit Global Warming: What is Causing it?

P587 to H drive or email to [email protected] :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWT0jidUq44&feature=related



1. What is El Nino and La Nina?

→pencil, notebook, book El Nino Article & El Nino “What’s up with the Weather” Rock & Vocab GLobal Warming: EXTREME ICE Submit Global Warming: What is Causing it?

P587 to H drive or email to [email protected] :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWT0jidUq44&feature=related





Pass back the articles @ the front of your row1. Begin reading the “Diamond Article”2. List 5 Facts about Diamonds

→pencil, 1 clean sheet Lab—Setup Mineral & Rock Lesson Vocabulary

Mini Lab--1 clean sheet

1. At the Sugar/Salt Station measure 3 heaping teaspoons of your substance. Label your cup as being Sugar or Salt.

2. Use Graduated Cylinder to measure 100ml of water. Put in your Cup & Stir the solution. What type of Solution are you making?

3. Cut enough fishing line to suspend down into the solution after tying it around the popsicle stick. Place the popsicle stick over the cup.

4. After Stirring well, take your cup to the designated area.5. Record Materials used and your Procedure down. Make

a Hypothesis regarding what may or may not occur.6. Return to your seat continue reading about

“Diamonds”…

Hmmm….


1. In your Notes, 6 physical properties of Minerals were given, look on p50-53. What are 2 other physical properties

2. How do these 2 properties help to identify minerals?3. P52, look at Figure 19. Answer the question in the

caption. Remember on the Mohs Hardness Scale from 1-10 which is soft and hard.

→pencil, Mineral & Rock Notes p4 Lab—check Results & Make observations Mineral & Rock Lesson Rock Cycle Vocabulary


1. Name the 3 major types of rocks.2. Describe how Sedimentary rocks are

formed. Use the Rock Cycle.→pencil, Mineral & Rock Notes p4 Complete Rock Cycle “Extreme Cave Diving” Vocabulary***Rock Cycle Quiz---tomorrow?? Study….


1. Most rocks are ________ -mineralic.2. What are clasts? In what types of rocks are they

found?3. In what type of environment are sedimentary

rocks formed?

→pencil, Mineral & Rock Notes p4 Complete Rock Cycle Vocabulary & Bingo Extreme Cave Diving***Rock Cycle Quiz---tomorrow?? Study….


1. Most rocks are ________ -mineralic.2. What are clasts? In what types of rocks are they

found?3. In what type of environment are sedimentary rocks

formed?

→pencil, Mineral & Rock Notes p4 Vocabulary & Bingo Extreme Cave Diving

***Rock Cycle Quiz---tomorrow?? Study RockCycle & Notes



Add these 3 Definitions to your “Rock” Vocabulary27. Lichens- plants that “eat” rock through a chemical

reaction.28. Humus- Decayed organic material mixed in with topsoil.29.Oxidation- Minerals combine with oxygen to form a new

substance called rust.

→pencil, Mineral & Rock Notes p4 Extreme Cave Diving Vocabulary & Bingo

***Rock Cycle Quiz---tomorrow-- Study RockCycle & Notes


Take out your Mineral & Rock Notes1. What is the difference between Organic &

Inorganic? Is a mineral made of organic or inorganic material?

→pencil, Mineral & Rock Notes p7 Rock Cycle & Notes Quiz Extreme Cave Diving Interactive Rock Cycle—Media Ctr


Read the Article on pp56-57 in your book.1. What is the significance of corundum?2. What changes the color of a gem?3. What is the “parent” mineral of over a dozen

gems? What do they mean by “parent”?4. What is the difference in a precious or semi-

precious gem?→pencil, Mineral & Rock Notes p7 Igneous Rock Lesson Rock Lab Diamond Factory: Nova Clip


• Read pp70-74, • p74 Section 3.2 #1-7 CS

• Come in quickly & have a seat• Find your “Interactive Rock Cycle from Friday”• Do Now when we get back.


Read p78 in your book.1. Describe the four major processes that work

together to Form Sedimentary Rocks.2. P 71-72. How does the rate of cooling of magma

or lava affect the texture of igneous rocks? →pencil, Mineral & Rock Notes p7 Media Ctr: Complete & turn in Interactive Rock Lab Igneous Rock Lesson Diamond Factory: Nova Clip TOD: HW: Bring Objects tomorrow to Cast!


ES --11/9/11

1- Pick a picture of one of the igneous rocks in the chapter (pp70-74).

2- Write a paragraph explaining how the igneous rock picked was formed.

→pencil, Mineral & Rock Notes Casting/aka “Desert Sand Rose” Reading Assignment: Diamond Factory: Nova Clip TOD:


Reading Assignment

• Read pp80-84; p84, #1-8 CS



Pp70-711. Compare & Contrast intrusive & extrusive

igneous rocks.→pencil, Mineral & Rock Notes p10 Media Ctr. Metamorphic Rock Lesson Castings Complete Reading Assignment from yesterday if

you have not already. Diamond Factory: Nova Clip

**Quiz Monday—Study over Notes & Assignments.


Reading Assignment

• Read pp80-84; p84, #1-8 CS


ES --11/14/11

1- Explain the 2 main types of weathering: Chemical & Physical Weathering.

2-Distinguish between regional & Contact Metamorphism.3-Get out the following from last week:

-Reading Assignments pp84 &89-Rock & Mineral Notes-1 Clean Sheet of Paper

→pencil, Mineral & Rock Notes Mini-Test:Rock & Mineral Quiz Amazing Planet: Destructive Forces Diamond Factory: Nova Clip


ES --11/14/11




→pencil, Mineral & Rock Notes Mini-Test:Rock & Mineral Quiz Reading Assignment pp94-117

Diamond Factory: Nova Clip


ES --11/15/11

1. Pass back the Article in your Row.2. Read the Article about “Blood Diamonds”

→pencil, Mineral & Rock Notes Circle Map-- Blood Diamonds P179, What Causes Sinkholes?

Winter Park, Fl Sink Holes Caves Earthquake Vocab Activity— Diamond Factory: Nova Clip


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPL4guf4BV4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEz-BzI80DI


ES --11/16/11

1. Write down the words in a straight line as on the board to the left: Aquifer, recharge, irrigation declines, jeopardy, dry-land farming, ecologically, economically

2. Turn to p 1803. Read the article “Ogallala Aquifer: How Long Will the Water

Last?”

→pencil, Ogalla Aquifer & Florida’s Aquifer Life w/o Water? “Blue Gold World Water War Earthquake Vocab Activity—

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIBw25BziZY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFVUSR7QRSY

ES --11/17/11


2. P209, Answer questions #1-23. NGCSU Clip

→pencil EQ: First Word… Earthquake Vocab Activity—***Vocabulary Quiz—Next Week, Study Diamond Factory: Nova Clip

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmiL3jKX7tk


ES --11/18/11

1. p 218, How many Earthquakes occur each year worldwide? How many of these are major earthquakes? When are Earthquakes most devastating?

2. Get out Definitions/Crossword from yesterday

→pencil Finish—Earthquake Activity EQ: First Word… Earthquake Shake around! ***Vocabulary Quiz—Next Week, Study Diamond Factory: Nova Clip


ES --11/21/11

P 218-191. What is a fault?2. What causes an earthquake?

→pencil Plotting Earthquakes Activity EQ: First Word… Earthquake Vocab– Sentence/Depiction ***Vocabulary Quiz—tomorrow first 15

words. Diamond Factory: Nova Clip


ES --11/22/11

1. p 218, The point within the Earth where the earthquake starts is the ___________.

2. The energy released by the earthquake traveling in all directions from the focus is called ________ _________.

3. The epicenter is the location on ………4. Get out Definitions/Crossword from yesterday

→pencil, 1 clean sheet of paper, take out “Plotting EQ”

EQ: First Word… ***Vocabulary Quiz— Anatomy of an Earthquake--Safari Diamond Factory: Nova Clip


ES --11/28/11

1. p 219, How can the crust move?2. If it moves vertically, what do geologists call this?3. What does Figure 2 show?

→pencil, 1 clean sheet of paper EQ: First Word… JigSaw pp218-227 Earthquake 101--NAtGeo Diamond Factory: Nova Clip


First WordFirst WordE_______________________A_______________________R________________________T_______________________H_______________________Q _______________________U_______________________A_______________________K _______________________E _______________________

ES --11/29/11

1. p 220, What are 2 ways in which deformation affects rock?

2. What is the rock doing if it is experiencing Elastic Rebound?

→pencil, Get out JigSaw paper JigSaw pp218-227 Part 2 Earthquake 101 —NAtGeo “The Science of Earthquakes”

Article/Summarizer EQ & Plate Tectonics Vocab cont’d

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSgB1IWr6O4

EQ & Plate Tectonics Vocab (cont’d)1. Outer Core2. Inner Core3. Moho4. Pangaea5. Wegener (use book)6. Sonar7. Deep Ocean Trench8. Rift Valley9. Subduction10. Continental drift11. Sea-floor spreading

12. Paleomagnetism13.Ritchter Scale14.Plate15. Plate Tectonics16. Divergent boundary17. Convergent boundary18. Transform fault boundary19. Continental volcanic arc20. Volcanic Island arc21. Convection Current

ES --11/30/11

1. Take out your vocab from yesterday. Complete & get checked off.

→pencil, Get out JigSaw paper NOVA: Deadliest Earthquakes “The Science of Earthquakes”

Article/Summarizer


ES --12/1/11


→pencil Media Ctr: Volcano Activity EQ & Plate Techtonic Lesson & Practice P & S Wave Practice.. EQ & Plate Tectonics RA

ES --12/2/11




→pencil, Volcano Activity Activator: “Effects of Volcanoes” Volcano Project – -Research & PlanCheck off Poster?s P & S Wave Practice

How to Cite Sources Correctly• BookGorman, Elizabeth. Prairie Women. New Haven: Yale

University Press, 1986.

• Online MagazineElliott, Michael. "The Biggest Fish of Them All." Time.

8 March 2003. 11 March 2003. <http://www.time.com/time>.

More Examples:http://www.studyguide.org/MLAdocumentation.htm

http://www.time.com/time

Reading Assignment

• Read the Section; Answer using CSp237, #1-3p252, #1-4p260, #1-5

ES --12/5/11

1. P 248-50, What did Wegner propose?2. What does Pangaea mean?3. Name three evidences that supports Continental Drift.

→pencil, Volcano Activity Volcano Project – -Research & PlanCheck off Poster Volcano Activity—Turned in?.... “EQ Information”--P & S Wave Practice--

CW/HW

ES --12/6/11

1. P 248-52, Name three evidences that supports Continental Drift.2. Why did scientists reject Wegener’s hypothesis of Continental

Drift?

→pencil, Volcano Activity Volcano Project – -Poster & questions pp285 & 294—(25 min) Volcano Activity—Turned in?.... Solar System Project “EQ Information”--P & S Wave Practice– HW

ES --12/6/11

Take out yesterdays HW: “EQ Information”--P & S Wave Practice– 1. P 248-52, Name three evidences that supports Continental Drift.2. Why did scientists reject Wegener’s hypothesis of Continental Drift?

→pencil, Volcano Activity Volcano Project Poster

-Complete p285 & 294 (20 min)

Solar System Project “Magnetic Storm: Earth’s Invisible Shield”--Safari

ES --12/7/11

1. P 254- 257 , Describe mid-ocean ridges and deep-ocean trenches.

2. Explain what occurs during sea-floor spreading.3. Get out Earthquake Notes…

→pencil, Volcano Activity Plate Tectonic Lesson Mt. St. Helens: Back from the Dead? Nova Solar System Book—Cover Page, TOC setup


ES --12/8/11

1. Read Pp 258-259, “Magnetic Strips” & “Earthquake Patterns”

2. After reading, write down 2 questions for each Section read.

→pencil, Volcano Activity

Solar System Book—Cover Page, TOc Magnetic Storm: Earth’s Invisible Shield–

Video Notes… Media Ctr: Solar System Research

ES --12/9/11

1. Read Pp 261. In your own words, briefly explain the theory of plate tectonics.

2. Read Pp 269, “Plate Tectonics into the Future”3. Write a 3-4 sentence summary about what you read.

→pencil, Volcano Activity Eyewitness: Planets Solar System Research

ES --12/13/111. What is a caldera? How does magma form?2. Most of the active volcanoes on the earth are located in _______

__ _______.3. What causes the season’s on Earth?4. Which of the following is NOT a form of Electromagnetic

radiation? (radio waves/gravity)5. Which color of the visible spectrum (rainbow) has the longest

wavelength?6. Gamma rays, xrays, visible light, and radio waves are all types of

___________ radiation.

→pencil, Video Notes—label below: Magn Storm Solar System Research Magnetic Storm: Earth’s Invisible Shield– Video

Notes…

ES --12/14/11

1. Round depressions on the moon’s surface are called (craters/meteorites)

2. Which is not a terrestrial planet? Mars or Jupiter3. What is the Nebular Theory?4. What does a prism do?

a. Separate sunlight in UV and infrared radiationb. Separates visible light into several colors

5. The sun’s surface is made up mostly of (Hydrogen/Oxygen)6. Why do sunspots appear dark?

→pencil Research Solar System Research--Media ctr 2nd half…

Get your Pictures…No more than 15/30

ES --12/15/11

1. The planet with the greatest temperature extremes is (Earth/Mercury)

2. The atmosphere of Venus is composed primarily of (Hydrogen/Carbon Dioxide)

3. _________ is referred as the “Red Planet”.4. _________ is second only to the moon in brillance in the

night sky.5. Which planet has the greatest mass?

→pencil Solar System Research Contact

ES --12/16/11

1. Which planet might be described as a large, dirty iceball? (Venus/Pluto)2. Which planet is the smallest? (Mars/Mercury)3. What is Jupiter’s Great Red Spot?4. Why is Pluto not considered to be a planet?5. What “small, rocky bodies” orbit between Mars & Jupiter?6. In what direction does a comet’s tail always point?7. What are the small particles producing a streak of light when it enters

the Earth’s atmosphere?8. The remains of extraterrestrial particles that are found on Earth’s

surface are (meteoroids/meteorites)

→pencil, Get Notebook in order for Tuesday Contact Solar System Research Solar System Book Due today

ES --12/19/11






material)

→pencil Contact Notebook materials…. For tomorrow…

ES --12/20/11






material)***PASS BACK SCAN TRONs and fill out.

→pencil Fill out Scan Tron Final Exam

ES --12/1/11


→pencil, Get out JigSaw paper Media Ctr: Volcano Activity EQ & Plate Techtonic Lesson & Practice NOVA: Destructive Earthquakes “The Science of Earthquakes”

Article/Summarizer EQ & Plate Tectonics Vocab cont’d

Reading Assignment

Read pp94-117Complete the following w/CS.• p101, #1-5 CS• P107, #1-6, CS • P112, #1-6• P116, #1-7

Reading Assignment

Read pp94-117Complete the following w/CS.• p101, #1-5 CS• P107, #1-6, CS • P112, #1-6• P116, #1-7

• “Understanding Concepts”

ES --11/14/11




→pencil, Mineral & Rock Notes Mini-Test:Rock & Mineral Quiz Reading Assignment pp94- Diamond Factory: Nova Clip



Take out your Mineral & Rock Notes1. What is the difference between Organic &

Inorganic? Is a mineral made of organic or inorganic material?

→pencil, Mineral & Rock Notes p7 Igneous Rock Lesson Rock Cycle & Notes Quiz Extreme Cave Diving Interactive Rock Cycle—Media Ctr

Add to Vocabulary Words

27. Lichens- plants that “eat” rock through a chemical reaction.

28. Humus- Decayed organic material mixed in with topsoil.

29.Oxidation- Minerals combine with oxygen to form a new substance called rust.


1. In your Notes, 6 physical properties of Minerals were given, look on p50-53. What are 2 other physical properties

2. How do these 2 properties help to identify minerals?3. P52, look at Figure 19. Answer the question in the

caption. Remember on the Mohs Hardness Scale from 1-10 which is soft and hard.

→pencil, Mineral & Rock Notes p4 Complete Rock Cycle Igneous Rock Lesson Vocabulary***Rock Cycle Quiz---tomorrow??

Mineral & Rock Vocabulary

15.Rock cycle16. Magma17. Lava18. Weathering19. Sediments


1. P592-What is the Koppen Climate Classification system?

2. What are the characteristics of polar climates?

Climate Scientist→pencil, notebook, book Complete & submit to H drive: Global Warming: What is Causing it? P587 GLobal Warming: EXTREME ICE





1. What are the trade winds? Where are they located?

2. What is El Nino and La Nina?

DERECHO!?→pencil, Weather Notes




• Ggggg linksClimate Change & IceGlobal Warming & Hurricanes




1. P536, #1, 5 answer w/CS.

DERECHO!?→notebook, paper, pencil, ESRT Notebook Weather Hangman & other activities “Observing Wind Patterns” 550-551 Bill Nye?


Word wall!

• Precipitation evaporation• Condensation deposition• Sublimation melting

freezing• Humidity saturated latent heat• Dew point psychrometer

Documents

Homeroom—8/8/13 1-Thomas, Carl21-Walently,D *Find your Name, then 2-Thomas, Rod22-Walker, B use the Number to locate your desk. 3-Thomas, Anth23-Walker,