Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013

Hello Science Students!! As you can see I am not here today, so I expect you to be on your best behavior.  Treat the teacher in my room with the same respect you have shown to me.  Stay at your assigned tables and be kind to one another.  If you are unsure what to do, email me.  I will have my phone with me and will try to get back to you as quickly as possible.

If you finish your work, check the "Where Am I" chart and figure out what assignments you need to do.  Show me the work tomorrow and I will give you your stamps.  Finally, have a great day and for those who deserve it, I will have a reward that is "out of this world".

Mars pt 2

Missions to Mars 

Watch the animation of latest mission to Mars, the Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity Rover).  This is really cool!!!! Click Here
Write down 3 questions you had while watching the video.


Missions to Mars Timeline
You will need to make a timeline (how to make a timeline) of the different missions to the planet Mars. Please include a few words about what each mission accomplished and use the links below for guidance.

Example Timeline - Click Here

For list of years, Click Here

You will need to include the following missions:

Mariner 7
Mariner 9
Viking 1 & 2
Mars Global Surveyor
Mars Exploration Rover - Spirit
Mars Exploration Rover - Opportunity
Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity Rover)


Visiting Mars
Can we get to Mars?  Click Here
Look at the Tourist Information and decide if you would want to go to Mars.  Click Here
Cost of Living on Mars Click Here

Assume that we are able to get live on Mars, would you want to?  Write 1 paragraph about whether or not you would like to visit Mars.  Explain why or why not.

Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

Mars pt 1

Watch the videos to learn about Mars
Video 1
Video 2

Read about Mars and Answer the questions
Read 1
Where did Mars get its name?

Read 2
Is their Life on Mars? Explain
Has there ever been life on Mars? Explain
Will there ever be life on Mars? Explain


Moons of Mars
Read 1
What are the names of the Moons of Mars?
What will happen to one of the moons in about 50 million years?
Draw a picture of what you think the event on Mars would look like.


Mars in the Movies
Below are 3 clips from different movies relating to Mars.  Why do you think Hollywood likes to make movies about Mars?  Explain your answer in 2 paragraphs.  Discuss what you found interesting about Mars or what other people might think is interesting about Mars.
Mars Attacks - Video 1
Red Planet - Video 2
Rocketman - Video 3

Top 10 movies set on Mars Click Here

Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013

Mercury and Venus

You will learn today about the two inner most planets of our Solar System, Mercury and Venus.  Don''t forget to complete work from previous days to fill up your chart.  The second quarter ends February 15, so all work must be in by February 15!!!!

Mercury

Mercury Videos
Watch the two videos on Mercury and write down 5 interesting facts about Mercury from each video.  Discuss the atmosphere, temperature, gravity, and any other important facts about Mercury.
Video 1
Video 2

Surface of Mercury-
Describe the surface of Mercury in your own words (5-7 sentences).  How do the pictures compare to our moon?
Messenger Arrives at Mercury Click Here
Images Click Here


Venus

Venus Videos
Watch the two videos on Mercury and write down 5 interesting facts about Venus from each video.  Discuss the atmosphere, temperature, gravity, and any other important facts about Venus.  How many volcanoes are estimated to be on Venus?
Video 1
Video 2


Transit of Venus-
What is the "Transit of Venus"?
Draw a picture depicting the "Transit of Venus"
Transit of Venus 1
Transit of Venus 2


Weather on Mercury and Venus
Compare and contrast the weather on the two planets.   Discuss several ways the weather are the same and different
Mercury
Venus
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