Test Correction, Test Make Up, and Scantron Make up/Redo
Test Make Ups-Scantron or Earth, Moon, Sun Test
Scantron is the first priority. Directions below.
Then you will need to take the Earth, Moon, Sun Test
Scantron Testing
You will need to take your science scantron test today. Please take your time, there is no rush and I need you to do well. If you get tired, take a 30 second break, refocus, and get back to work.
If you do not take this seriously or are caught on any websites other than the scantron website, you will receive 2 Saturday detentions and a phone call home. The first Saturday detention will have you retaking the test. The second Saturday detention will be a regular Saturday detention. You will also receive a phone call home informing your parent of your actions and punishment.
Students who increase their scores by 100 points or more on 3 of the 4 tests will receive a special party.
You will need the link, the site ID, and your student ID number.
Scantron Website (Click on Student Login) - Click Here
Site ID 70-0497-1496
Student ID - If you don't know it, come see me at my computer.
Earth Moon Sun Test
Get a copy of the test from me and complete it.
Earth Moon Sun Test Fixes
Pick up your test from Tuesday and make additional corrections.
Earth's Orbit - Click Here
What type of star is out sun?- Click Here
Next Lessons
Space Travel, The Planets, Objects in Space
Intro to space travel - Click Here
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013
Scantron Testing
You will need to take your science scantron test today. Please take your time, there is no rush and I need you to do well. If you get tired, take a 30 second break, refocus, and get back to work.
If you do not take this seriously or are caught on any websites other than the scantron website, you will receive 2 Saturday detentions and a phone call home. The first Saturday detention will have you retaking the test. The second Saturday detention will be a regular Saturday detention. You will also receive a phone call home informing your parent of your actions and punishment.
Students who increase their scores by 100 points or more on 3 of the 4 tests will receive a special party.
You will need the link, the site ID, and your student ID number.
Scantron Website (Click on Student Login) - Click Here
Site ID 70-0497-1496
Student ID - If you don't know it, come see me at my computer.
When you are done...
Pick up your test from yesterday and make additional corrections. If you did not take the test, you may use this time to study or take the test if you are ready.
You will need to take your science scantron test today. Please take your time, there is no rush and I need you to do well. If you get tired, take a 30 second break, refocus, and get back to work.
If you do not take this seriously or are caught on any websites other than the scantron website, you will receive 2 Saturday detentions and a phone call home. The first Saturday detention will have you retaking the test. The second Saturday detention will be a regular Saturday detention. You will also receive a phone call home informing your parent of your actions and punishment.
Students who increase their scores by 100 points or more on 3 of the 4 tests will receive a special party.
You will need the link, the site ID, and your student ID number.
Scantron Website (Click on Student Login) - Click Here
Site ID 70-0497-1496
Student ID - If you don't know it, come see me at my computer.
When you are done...
Pick up your test from yesterday and make additional corrections. If you did not take the test, you may use this time to study or take the test if you are ready.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Friday, Jan. 25, 2013
OPTION A AND B
Earth, Moon, Sun, and Stars Quiz Next MONDAY
Constellation Myth-Rough Draft was due LAST WEEK
The rough draft was due Friday. Once you have filled out the rough draft worksheet you need to start turning it into a real story. You will need to draw pictures to go with your story. Here is a rubric for all your work. Click Here
The rough draft is due Friday. Once you have filled out the rough draft worksheet you need to start turning it into a real story. You will need to draw pictures to go with your story. Here is a rubric for all your work. Click Here
GRADING RUBRIC
For this assignment you will use the information you learned about constellations the last two days and begin work on this project. You will need to choose one of the 88 constellations and fill out the "Science Requirements-Rough Draft" Information sheet. The 12 zodiac constellations plus several other are located on a star map on the back of the "Rough Draft".
The second part of the assignment will be writing a constellation myth. Below are some links to help you gather info. Google is your friend once you select a constellation. Search for specific information about your constellation.
Constellation 1
Constellation 2 (Video)
Constellation 3 (Video)
Constellation 4
Constellation 5 (Interactive)
Constellation 6 (Interactive)
Poster paper is in the paper cabinet near the back door. I will get you colored pencils or markers.
Old Stuff (Should be done first)WebQuest
For all students, your moon webquest (all 6 tasks) were due last week. If you don't have a sticker on the chart, you need it done. Webquest link Click Here. Also, for students having a hard time defining gibbous, waxing, and waning, use the following links: Gibbous, Waxing, and Waning.
Daily Work
I will be checking your daily work today and tomorrow. Here are the links to each days work Make sure you have completed your work for everyday, even if you were absent.
Wednesday, Jan 2 - Rotation and Revolution
Thursday, Jan 3 - Surface of the moon
Friday, Jan 4 - Phases of the Moon
Monday, Jan 7 - Tides
Tuesday, Jan 8 - Constellations pt 1
Wednesday, Jan 9 Constellations pt 2
Friday, Jan 11 - What is a star?
Monday, Jan 14 - Sunspots
Tuesday, Jan 15 - Distance and Scale (sun, solar system, galaxy)
Wednesday, Jan 16 - Earth, Moon, and Sun overall view
Thursday, Jan 17 - Eclipses and the Sun's Weather
Tuesday, Jan 22 - Distance to the Sun Project
Wednesday, Jan 23 - Test Review Guide
NEWER STUFF
Sample Questions
- For a solar eclipse, draw and label the Earth, Moon, Sun, Penumbra, and Umbra
- Draw and label the 8 phases of the moon.
- How long does it take the Earth to revolve around the sun?
- The Earth rotates once every ______________.
- The shape of the earth's orbit is ____________. Draw this.
- A _______ uses a telescope.
- The moon is the only natural ____________ of the Earth.
- What type of star is our Sun?
- How hot does our sun get?
- Earth's _____________ is the imaginary line that it rotates around.
- What causes the Earth to have seasons?
Earth, Moon, Sun, and Stars Quiz next Monday
Quiz Review Guide Below
One item I left off the guide yesterday is about why the season happen.
Make sure you can explain why the seasons happen, what an equinox and solstice are, and when they happen.
Video 1
Info 1
Info 2
You should be able to:
- Draw and label the phases of the moon Click Here
- Describe a constellation and know the major ones (zodiac, big and little dipper) Click Here
- Explain the difference between rotation and revolution (Wednesday, Jan 2 - Rotation and Revolution)
- Illustrate the order of the earth, moon, and sun in order for a a lunar and solar eclipse to occur (Thursday, Jan 17 - Eclipses and the Sun's Weather)
- Explain what causes tides (Monday, Jan 7 - Tides)
- Describe the surface of the moon. (Thursday, Jan 3 - Surface of the moon)
Practice Vocab Quiz-Click Here
Slide Show Vocab (you can skip 6-8, 10-13, and 20) Click Here
Axis
Orbit
Penumbra
Rotation
Satellite
Solar
Space
Space Walk
Star
Umbra
Astronomy
Atmosphere
Constellation
Elliptical
Gravity
Lunar Eclipse
Planets
Revolution
Season
Solar Eclipse
Solar System
Sun
Sunspots
Telescope
Tide (High, Low, Spring, and Neap)
Universe
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013
OPTION A AND B
Earth, Moon, Sun, and Stars Quiz Next MONDAY
Constellation Myth-Rough Draft was due LAST WEEK
The rough draft was due Friday. Once you have filled out the rough draft worksheet you need to start turning it into a real story. You will need to draw pictures to go with your story. Here is a rubric for all your work. Click Here
The rough draft is due Friday. Once you have filled out the rough draft worksheet you need to start turning it into a real story. You will need to draw pictures to go with your story. Here is a rubric for all your work. Click Here
GRADING RUBRIC
For this assignment you will use the information you learned about constellations the last two days and begin work on this project. You will need to choose one of the 88 constellations and fill out the "Science Requirements-Rough Draft" Information sheet. The 12 zodiac constellations plus several other are located on a star map on the back of the "Rough Draft".
The second part of the assignment will be writing a constellation myth. Below are some links to help you gather info. Google is your friend once you select a constellation. Search for specific information about your constellation.
Constellation 1
Constellation 2 (Video)
Constellation 3 (Video)
Constellation 4
Constellation 5 (Interactive)
Constellation 6 (Interactive)
Poster paper is in the paper cabinet near the back door. I will get you colored pencils or markers.
Old Stuff (Should be done first)WebQuest
For all students, your moon webquest (all 6 tasks) were due last week. If you don't have a sticker on the chart, you need it done. Webquest link Click Here. Also, for students having a hard time defining gibbous, waxing, and waning, use the following links: Gibbous, Waxing, and Waning.
Daily Work
I will be checking your daily work today and tomorrow. Here are the links to each days work Make sure you have completed your work for everyday, even if you were absent.
Wednesday, Jan 2 - Rotation and Revolution
Thursday, Jan 3 - Surface of the moon
Friday, Jan 4 - Phases of the Moon
Monday, Jan 7 - Tides
Tuesday, Jan 8 - Constellations pt 1
Wednesday, Jan 9 Constellations pt 2
Friday, Jan 11 - What is a star?
Monday, Jan 14 - Sunspots
Tuesday, Jan 15 - Distance and Scale (sun, solar system, galaxy)
Wednesday, Jan 16 - Earth, Moon, and Sun overall view
Thursday, Jan 17 - Eclipses and the Sun's Weather
Tuesday, Jan 22 - Distance to the Sun Project
Wednesday, Jan 23 - Test Review Guide
NEWer STUFF
Earth, Moon, Sun, and Stars Quiz next Monday
Quiz Review Guide Below
One item I left off the guide yesterday is about why the season happen.
Make sure you can explain why the seasons happen, what an equinox and solstice are, and when they happen.
Video 1
Info 1
Info 2
You should be able to:
Practice Vocab Quiz-Click Here
Slide Show Vocab (you can skip 6-8, 10-13, and 20) Click Here
Axis
Orbit
Penumbra
Rotation
Satellite
Solar
Space
Space Walk
Star
Umbra
Astronomy
Atmosphere
Constellation
Elliptical
Gravity
Lunar Eclipse
Planets
Revolution
Season
Solar Eclipse
Solar System
Sun
Sunspots
Telescope
Tide (High, Low, Spring, and Neap)
Universe
Earth, Moon, Sun, and Stars Quiz Next MONDAY
Constellation Myth-Rough Draft was due LAST WEEK
The rough draft was due Friday. Once you have filled out the rough draft worksheet you need to start turning it into a real story. You will need to draw pictures to go with your story. Here is a rubric for all your work. Click Here
The rough draft is due Friday. Once you have filled out the rough draft worksheet you need to start turning it into a real story. You will need to draw pictures to go with your story. Here is a rubric for all your work. Click Here
GRADING RUBRIC
For this assignment you will use the information you learned about constellations the last two days and begin work on this project. You will need to choose one of the 88 constellations and fill out the "Science Requirements-Rough Draft" Information sheet. The 12 zodiac constellations plus several other are located on a star map on the back of the "Rough Draft".
The second part of the assignment will be writing a constellation myth. Below are some links to help you gather info. Google is your friend once you select a constellation. Search for specific information about your constellation.
Constellation 1
Constellation 2 (Video)
Constellation 3 (Video)
Constellation 4
Constellation 5 (Interactive)
Constellation 6 (Interactive)
Poster paper is in the paper cabinet near the back door. I will get you colored pencils or markers.
Old Stuff (Should be done first)WebQuest
For all students, your moon webquest (all 6 tasks) were due last week. If you don't have a sticker on the chart, you need it done. Webquest link Click Here. Also, for students having a hard time defining gibbous, waxing, and waning, use the following links: Gibbous, Waxing, and Waning.
Daily Work
I will be checking your daily work today and tomorrow. Here are the links to each days work Make sure you have completed your work for everyday, even if you were absent.
Wednesday, Jan 2 - Rotation and Revolution
Thursday, Jan 3 - Surface of the moon
Friday, Jan 4 - Phases of the Moon
Monday, Jan 7 - Tides
Tuesday, Jan 8 - Constellations pt 1
Wednesday, Jan 9 Constellations pt 2
Friday, Jan 11 - What is a star?
Monday, Jan 14 - Sunspots
Tuesday, Jan 15 - Distance and Scale (sun, solar system, galaxy)
Wednesday, Jan 16 - Earth, Moon, and Sun overall view
Thursday, Jan 17 - Eclipses and the Sun's Weather
Tuesday, Jan 22 - Distance to the Sun Project
Wednesday, Jan 23 - Test Review Guide
NEWer STUFF
Earth, Moon, Sun, and Stars Quiz next Monday
Quiz Review Guide Below
One item I left off the guide yesterday is about why the season happen.
Make sure you can explain why the seasons happen, what an equinox and solstice are, and when they happen.
Video 1
Info 1
Info 2
You should be able to:
- Draw and label the phases of the moon Click Here
- Describe a constellation and know the major ones (zodiac, big and little dipper) Click Here
- Explain the difference between rotation and revolution (Wednesday, Jan 2 - Rotation and Revolution)
- Illustrate the order of the earth, moon, and sun in order for a a lunar and solar eclipse to occur (Thursday, Jan 17 - Eclipses and the Sun's Weather)
- Explain what causes tides (Monday, Jan 7 - Tides)
- Describe the surface of the moon. (Thursday, Jan 3 - Surface of the moon)
Practice Vocab Quiz-Click Here
Slide Show Vocab (you can skip 6-8, 10-13, and 20) Click Here
Axis
Orbit
Penumbra
Rotation
Satellite
Solar
Space
Space Walk
Star
Umbra
Astronomy
Atmosphere
Constellation
Elliptical
Gravity
Lunar Eclipse
Planets
Revolution
Season
Solar Eclipse
Solar System
Sun
Sunspots
Telescope
Tide (High, Low, Spring, and Neap)
Universe
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013
NEW STUFF
Earth, Moon, Sun, and Stars Quiz next Monday
Quiz Review Guide Below
You should be able to:
- Draw and label the phases of the moon Click Here
- Describe a constellation and know the major ones (zodiac, big and little dipper) Click Here
- Explain the difference between rotation and revolution (Wednesday, Jan 2 - Rotation and Revolution)
- Illustrate the order of the earth, moon, and sun in order for a a lunar and solar eclipse to occur (Thursday, Jan 17 - Eclipses and the Sun's Weather)
- Explain what causes tides (Monday, Jan 7 - Tides)
- Describe the surface of the moon. (Thursday, Jan 3 - Surface of the moon)
Practice Vocab Quiz-Click Here
Slide Show Vocab (you can skip 6-8, 10-13, and 20) Click Here
Axis
Orbit
Penumbra
Rotation
Satellite
Solar
Space
Space Walk
Star
Umbra
Astronomy
Atmosphere
Constellation
Elliptical
Gravity
Lunar Eclipse
Planets
Revolution
Season
Solar Eclipse
Solar System
Sun
Sunspots
Telescope
Tide (High, Low, Spring, and Neap)
Universe
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013
NEW STUFF
How Far to the Sun
Watch the video and describe what happens. Were you surprised by the size of the earth, sun, and the distance between? (5 sentences)
Click Here
How Far to the Sun - Group Activity
Read the Activity First!!!
Click Here
A paper copy of the activity is located in the purple cubby at the back of the room.
This activity is to be done with 2 to 4 other people. One paper per group. You will need to get a large piece of poster paper, a paper clip chain, and borrow the scissors. The materials will be by the sink in the back of the room. When you are done with the activity, you need to answer the Connected Learning questions on a separate piece of paper. Remember, you are in middle school so answer the questions thoroughly.
How Far to the Sun
Watch the video and describe what happens. Were you surprised by the size of the earth, sun, and the distance between? (5 sentences)
Click Here
How Far to the Sun - Group Activity
Read the Activity First!!!
Click Here
A paper copy of the activity is located in the purple cubby at the back of the room.
This activity is to be done with 2 to 4 other people. One paper per group. You will need to get a large piece of poster paper, a paper clip chain, and borrow the scissors. The materials will be by the sink in the back of the room. When you are done with the activity, you need to answer the Connected Learning questions on a separate piece of paper. Remember, you are in middle school so answer the questions thoroughly.
Friday, January 18, 2013
Friday, Jan., 18, 2013
NEW STUFF
Nothing new Today-
catch up on your old work and make sure your constellation rough draft paper is done. you may begin writing the narrative (story) in paragraph form if you have completed all other work.
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