Calendar

Here you can find an outline of our classroom activities. You can also find notes, presentations, and assignment instructions. If you were absent or need help with something that is not listed here, please email Mrs. Wilson.

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May 2008

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

  1. Benchmark 4 Review
  2. Astronomy Review PowerPoint
  3. Homework: Study for benchmark 4

Monday, May 12, 2008

  1. EQ: What have I learned about astronomy?
  2. Discussed Test 3 results
  3. Discussed Quarter 4 Benchmark - will cover the Earth/moon system; the Solar System; Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe; and Energy Resources.
  4. Discussed 4th Quarter Benchmark Study Guide and what to focus on while studying; I cannot post the study guide here, and I do not have additional copies.
  5. Homework: Study for benchmark 4

Friday, May 9, 2008

  1. Test 3

Thursday, May 8, 2008

  1. EQ: How can I prepare for tomorrow's test?
  2. Checked study guide
  3. Went over correct study guide answers
  4. Homework: Study for test tomorrow

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

  1. EQ: What are renewable and nonrenewable resources?
  2. Renewable resources PowerPoint
  3. Homework: Study guide due tomorrow; test Friday

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

  1. EQ: What are the mysteries of the universe?
  2. Discussion of black holes and dark matter
  3. Work on study guide
  4. Homework: Study Guide due Thursday, test on Friday

Monday, May 5, 2008

  1. EQ: What are the tools of astronomy?
  2. Discussed Quiz 4 results
  3. Electromagnetic Spectrum video clip
  4. Tools of astronomy powerpoint
  5. Study guide for Friday's test passed out
  6. Homework: Study Guide due Thursday; test on Friday

Friday, May 2, 2008

  1. How do black holes form?
  2. Quiz 4 - Stars and Galaxies
  3. Black Hole Discussion - website can be found here
  4. Passed out benchmark 4 study guide; it will not be posted here
  5. Homework: Test next Friday

Thursday, May 1, 2008

  1. EQ: What is the life cycle of a star?
  2. Finished HR Diagram
  3. Page 735 - Life cycle of stars diagram; Page 736 - questions 1-5
  4. Homework: Quiz tomorrow

April 2008

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

  1. EQ: What is the life cycle of a star?
  2. Began HR diagram discussion

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

  1. EQ: What are some of the major constellations that we can see?
  2. Planeterium display
  3. Constellation viewing on computer Stellarium software link
  4. No Homework

Monday, April 28, 2008

  1. EQ: What are the basics of space travel?
  2. Discussed Test 2 Results
  3. Understanding Space Travel video
  4. No Homework

Friday, April 25, 2008

  1. Solar System Test (Quarter 4, Test 2)
  2. No Homework

Thursday, April 24, 2008

  1. Great Solar System Rescue
  2. Homework: Turn in study guide tomorrow; test tomorrow

Wednesday, April 23, 2008,

  1. Great Solar System Rescue
  2. Homework: Study Guide due tomorrow; test Friday

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

  1. EQ: How can I review for the solar system test?
  2. Solar System Study Guide
  3. Homework: Study Guide Due Thursday; Solar System Test Friday

Monday, April 21, 2008

  1. EQ: How can I review for the solar system test?
  2. Solar System Study Guide
  3. Homework: Study Guide Due Thursday; Solar System Test Friday

Friday, April 18, 2008

  1. Understanding the Universe video

Thursday, April 17, 2008

  1. Understanding the Universe video

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

  1. CRCT Review

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

  1. CRCT Review

Monday, April 14, 2008

  1. CRCT Review

Friday, April 4, 2008

  1. CRCT Review

Thursday, April 3, 2008

  1. Completed discussion of Big Bang Theory
  2. Major features of the universe PowerPoint
  3. Homework: None

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

  1. EQ: How did the universe form?
  2. Quiz
  3. Stars, Galaxies and the Universe Notes
  4. Vector calculus equation to solve
  5. Discussion of Big Bang Theory
  6. Homework: None

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

  1. EQ: What are comets, asteroids, and meteors?
  2. PowerPoint and discussion of comets, asteroids, and meteors
  3. Homework: Quiz tomorrow

March 2008

Monday, March 31, 2008

  1. EQ: What are the major features of the inner and outer planets?
  2. Inner Planets Foldable pages 682-689 in book.
  3. Outer Planets Foldable pages 690-697 in book.
  4. Homework: Complete inner and outer planets foldables

Friday, March 28, 2008

  1. EQ: What are the major features of the inner planets?
  2. Complete Stormy Sunspots
  3. Work on Inner Planets foldable
  4. Homework: Complete Stormy Sunspots - page 681

Thursday, March 27, 2008

  1. EQ: What is the scale of the solar system?
  2. The thousand yard solar system - or Earth as a peppercorn walk. Idea borrowed from here
  3. No Homework

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

  1. EQ: How do sunspots cycle over time?
  2. Quiz (or test retake)
  3. Began Stormy Sunspots activity (page 381 in book)
  4. No Homework

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

  1. EQ: What are the features of the sun?
  2. Sun video clip
  3. Sun foldable
  4. Homework: Complete sun foldable; quiz tomorrow for first, third, and fifth period; test retake for sixth period

Monday, March 24, 2008

  1. EQ: How has our view of the solar system changed?
  2. Discussed test results. Please see Mrs. Wilson if you would like to retake this test.
  3. History of Astronomy video clip
  4. History of astronomy foldable
  5. History of astronomy PowerPoint
  6. Passed out solar system notes to third, fifth, and sixth periods. First period will get a copy of the notes tomorrow.
  7. Homework: Complete history of astronomy (geocentric vs. heliocentric) foldable. Use your notes and pages 670-675 in your book.

Thursday, March 20, 2008

  1. Test

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

  1. EQ: What do I need to do to prepare for tomorrow's test?
  2. Earth-moon review game
  3. Homework: Test tomorrow

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

  1. EQ: How can we begin reviewing for our Earth-moon test?
  2. Earth-moon system review video
  3. Review discussions
  4. Homework: Study for Thursday's test

Monday, March 17, 2008

  1. EQ: What do we know about the moon?
  2. Moon FeaturesPowerPoint
  3. Completed part three of notes
  4. Homework: No quiz this week; earth moon test on Thursday

Friday, March 14, 2008

  1. Phases, Eclipses, and Tides PowerPoint
  2. Completed part 2 of notes
  3. No Homework; test next Thursday

Thursday, March 13, 2008

  1. EQ: Why do we see phases of the moon?
  2. Moonth of Phases Lab - pages 652 and 653 in book
  3. Moon Phases Diagram - page 648
  4. Homework: Complete Lab and/or Phases Diagram - both are due tomorrow

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

  1. Post Test 1 review (1st and 3rd)
  2. Completed Notes on Days, Years, and Seasons (5th and 6th)
  3. Seasons vs. Equinox/Solstices chart for quiz grade
  4. Homework: Complete Seasons vs. Eqinox/Solistices chart; Earth/Moon test will be Thursday, March 20

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

  1. Review of Classroom Expectations and Rewards
  2. Introduction to Fourth Quarter
  3. EQ: How does our journey through space cause days, years, and seasons?
  4. As the World Turns PowerPoint Presentation
  5. Chapter 19 Notes Page