Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013

Uranus and Neptune
Intro to Uranus and Neptune.  Nothing to write, just watch.  Click Here

Uranus

Video 1
The volume of Uranus is how many times that of Earth?
What is the center of Uranus made of?
Describe Uranus's atmosphere
What makes Uranus odd (how does it spin)?
How far is Uranus from the sun?
How many moons does Uranus have?


Read 1
What does Uranus mean?
What is a nickname of Uranus? (_ _ _    _ _ _ _ _)
Does Uranus have rings?
Name at least 5 moons of Uranus.


Read 2
How long does it take for Uranus to revolve around the sun? (give answer in Earth years)
Who discovered Uranus first and when?
How fast do the winds blow on Uranus?


Neptune

Video 1

The volume of Neptune is how many times that of Earth?

How are Neptune and Jupiter similar?  What is Neptune's version of the The Great Red Spot?

Why does Neptune look blue?
How many moons does Neptune have?  What is its biggest moon called?

How long does it take for Neptune to spin on its axis?  Is this more or less than Earth?

Video 2
Voyager 2 Spacecraft animation of it visiting Neptune.
Write down 5 interesting things you learned like how long it took to get there, or why Neptune is blue.

Read 1

What does Uranus mean?
Who and when was Uranus discovered?
How fast are the winds on Neptune?

Photo Gallery
Look at the pictures that Voyager 2 Spacecraft took of Neptune.  Describe what you see and draw one of the pictures.

Monday, Feb. 11, 2013

Jupiter and Saturn

Watch the video or do the reading and answer the questions below.

Jupiter

Video 1
How many Earth's to fill the "fifth planet" (Jupiter)?
How many hours does it take for Jupiter to ROTATE? Is that more or less than Earth?
How many moons orbit around does Jupiter?  Name 3 of them.


Jupiter's Great Red Spot
Video 1

Read 1
What is the Great Red Spot?
How many Earths would fit inside it?
Who discovered it and when?


Draw a picture of Jupiter and it's Great Red Spot.


Saturn

Video 1
Who discovered the rings of Saturn?
How far is Saturn from the Sun?

How many hours does it take for Saturn to ROTATE? Is that more or less than Earth?
What do you think it would be like to be in a storm with winds over 1,000 miles per hour?
How many moons orbit around Saturn?


The moons and rings of Saturn.  Click Here
Which picture is your favorite?  Explain.


Why is the moon Titan so interesting to scientists here on Earth?
Click Here


What would Earth look like with rings?
Click Here to find out

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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Monday, Feb. 4, 2013

Formation of the Milky Way Galaxy


Watch History of the Universe parts 1 and 2, please answer the questions below.

Before watching:

Where do you think the stars and galaxies came from?

How old do you think the universe is?

While watching the videos, write down 3 questions you want to learn more about.

While Watching Video 1

What do you think is in the black box?

Who calculated the exact motion of the planets?

What is the theory called?

While Watching Video 2

What was the name of the huge explosion?

After watching

Describe triangulation in your own words.

Were your predictions from before watching correct?  

History of the Universe Part 1 Click Here
History of the Universe Part 2 Click Here


Please Read about the history of the Universe.  You will need to take notes over this article and be ready for a reading quiz tomorrow.
The Big Bang
In the beginning
The birth of galaxies
What is space?

Friday, Feb. 1, 2013

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
Then you can fix your Earth, Moon Sun, Test
Then you can do the new stuff.

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


New Stuff.

Intro to Planets and our Solar System

Watch the 3 videos and write down 5 facts from each.  When you are done with all three, write 5-7 sentences about which video was the best.
Video 1
Video 2
Video 3

Why is our Galaxy called the Milky Way?
Look at the pictures and make a prediction.
Click Here

Do you agree with the name The Milky Way?  Why or why not?
What would you call our galaxy if you could rename it?

Now read and find out the answer.
Read