Daily Activities & Links

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Apr 18/19
1. Talk about the plan for our LAST unit :  ) 
2. Complete the Atmosphere and Greenhouse Effect Illustration Questions
3. Complete the Reading Guide for the Milankovitch Cycles Article

Atmosphere and Greenhouse Effect Illustration Questions
Illustrations
Milankovitch Cycles Article
Milankovitch Cycles Reading Guide
April 16/17
1. Give Presentations 
2. Take the Climate Controls Quiz

 
April 12/13 Give Presentations
Quiz Next Class on Climate Controls 
 
April 6/9

Work on Climate Controls Presentation 
Project description and an example are linked to Google Classroom
DUE APRIL 12/13

Google Classroom 

Apr 4/5

 
1. Radiation Lab 
Experiment 1: Continental vs Maritime locations
Experiment 2: Albedo 

2. Elevation and Temperature Problem Set
Radiation Lab
Radiation Lab Slides (Includes data you can use if you were absent on last slide) 
Elevation & Temperature Problem Set
Apr 2/3
1. Take notes on Climate Controls on an outline provided in class. 
2. Climate Controls Game (practice quiz) 

Climate Controls Notes Outline
Climate Controls Slides 
Climate Controls Practice Quiz 
March 22/23
Block 1 & 6, go to Schoology and take the quiz first. 
1.Make final revisions to fracking letter
  Must look like the examples
   –Must be addressed to 3 different people
   –Proofread!!! And do not ignore any of the comments
2. See Ms. Bankoff to get the o.k. to print
3. Put your letters in envelopes with address      labels
4. Work on Google Classroom  
       Climate/Weather
EdPuzzle
5. Sign up for a city and work on Google Classroom’s Climate Controls Presentation

 

Schoology Login
Google Classroom Login

March 2-21

Please see Ms. Ashley's Website  
Feb 28/Mar 1
Write a lab report for Insolation Design Lab

See Google Classroom Assignment
Feb 26/27
Run Insolation Design Lab 

 
Feb 22/23 
1. Introduction to next unit
2. Start planning Insolation design lab

Insolation Design Lab planning sheet
Feb 20/21
1. If final draft is complete, 
do Copper Mining Lab 

2. If final draft is incomplete, 
FINISH IT TODAY! 

Copper Mining Lab
Feb 15/16 
1. Peer Review of your rough draft.
2. Start on Final Draft 
Final draft must be submitted before start of next class. 

Submit final draft in Google Classroom
Feb 13/14
1. Rough Draft must be submitted in Google Classroom TODAY by midnight.  

Addresses for Fracking Letter
Submit rough draft in Google Classroom
Feb 9/12
1. Create a persuasion map for your own letter.
2. Begin Rough draft in Google Classroom
3. Remediation for quiz if necessary 
 
Persuasion Map Link
Submit the PDF to classroom.google.com
Feb 7/8
1. Resources Quiz #2 - Fracking 
2. Discuss answers to the quiz 
3. Map out an example letter for main idea and supporting evidence. Look at the format of  
4. Answer the Essential Questions 


Feb 5/6 
1. Host the Town Hall Meeting

 
Feb 1/2 
1. Research fracking for 45 minutes
2. Introduction to Town Hall Meeting we will host next class.
Homework: Finish the Resource Notes pages in your Fracking Folder. Pg 15-18 ... 2 sources must be from the articles presented in class, at least 2 must be from articles you find on your own, at least 1 must be an opposing view point. Quiz next class on fracking. 

Fracking Research Page
Jan 30/31
1. Review fracking - What is it? What do we use it for? What are the Pros/Cons of Fracking and Natural Gas
2. Introduction to the Jeffco Digital Library and searching for articles on fracking. 
3. Begin filling in the Resource Notes 
You are required to complete 4 resource notes pages. Two must be from the articles provided to you by Ms. Bankoff and Ms. Ashley. At least one must be from an opposing view point. 

Jeffco Public Library Login 
Account #: 260025663 
Pin: 2017

Jan 26/29
LDC Pg 11-14, Pg 19-20
1. Evaluating Bias in the Media
2. EasyBib Worksheet

Go to Google Classroom for EasyBib Worksheet
Article 1: Alaskan Tsunami 
Article 2: Farming Pollution
Jan 24/25
LDC Pg 6-10
1. Breaking Down the Prompt
2. Write a Very Ruff Giraffe
3. Read the rubric and self evaluate your ruff giraffe
4. Begin Text Graffiti 



Jan 22/23

1. Put together the LDC Packet
2. Purpose of the LDC Project
3. Introduction to Natural Gas and Fracking 

Intro to Natural Gas Links 

Link 1:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-njmj0diWu8

Link 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY34PQUiwOQ 

Link 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uti2niW2BRA
 
Link 4: http://exploreshale.org/ 


Jan 18/19

1. Resources Quiz #1
2. Cookie Mining Activity
See me during office hours to make up both activities 
Jan 16/17
1. Mining Notes
2. Resources PEA Paragraph
 

Mining Notes Outline (Watch video if you were absent. 
Resources PEA is submitted on Google Classroom 


Jan 11/12
1. Practice your presentation and make final revisions. 
2. Present your topic to the class, take notes when listening to others. 
Homework: Watch the Energy Sources Video and take notes on the outline.

Presentation Rubric
Energy Sources Video Notes
Jan 9/10
1. Introduce sources of energy with a video about the pros and cons of each source. 
2. Begin researching one source with your group. Make a google presentation to teach your peers about that source.

Sources of Energy Presentation Instructions
Jan 8
Welcome back! 

1. Quickly review the vocabulary we will discuss during the resources unit. We will define the words as the unit progresses. 
2. Word Search!  

Vocabulary Chart Resources Unit
Resources Word Search
     
  Fall Semester Below   
   
Key for Fall Final Review Guide

 
Dec 12/13 DEADLINE FOR MISSING WORK is December 12 at 3:10 p.m. MST  
Dec 8/11
1. Fossil Correlation Activity
2. Exploring Colorado's Inland Sea - determine the boundaries and depth of the inland sea that was present during the cretaceous period by looking at the type of sediments and fossils found in a variety of locations in Colorado. 

Fossil Correlation Activity
Exploring Colorado's Inland Sea
Dec 5 Block 6/7
1. Presentation by Counselors on Career Interest Profile 
2. Watch Cosmos Episode 1 and complete the video guide
Homework: Watch Absolute Time Video and take notes on the outline. 

Absolute Time Video Notes
Dec 4 Block 1
1. Watch Absolute Time Video and take notes on the outline. 
2. Work on Absolute Time practice worksheets. 

Absolute Time Practice 1
Absolute Time Practice 2
Dec 1 Block 6,7 1. Walk through the Eras - Make a scale model timeline of the four geologic eras in the hallway, discuss major events and what distinguishes the Eras from one another. 
2. Go over Relative Time Problem Set 1
3. Continue working on Relative Time problem sets (Choose 2 out of 3 and complete them). 
Geologic Eras - Slides
Relative Time Problem Set 1
Pick 2 of the following to complete
Relative Time Problem Set 2
Relative Time Problem Set 3
Relative Time Problem Set 4
Nov 30 Block 1 1. Presentation by Counselors on Career Interest Profile
2. Go over Relative Time Problem Set 1 and Video Notes

Nov 28/29  1. Astronomy Test
2. Watch Relative Time Video and take notes on the outline. 
Relative Time Video Notes Outline
Nov 17/27
1. Astronomy Test Review
2. Organize Binders

Astronomy Test Review 

Nov 15/16
Play Marsbound Game! 


Nov 13/14
1. Astronomy Quiz #3
2. Begin Marsbound Game! 


Marsbound Student Handout
C
urrent Missions:     http://go.nasa.gov/23djvYV
Future Missions:     http://go.nasa.gov/1SdKwA5 

Nov 9/10 Lifecycle of Stars Webquest
Link to Webquest
Life Cycle of Stars Webquest Handout

Nov 7/8
1. Watch the HR Diagram Video & take notes on the outline. 
2. Get it checked by Ms. Bankoff in order to move on to next activity. 
3. Work on Problem Sets 1, 2, & 3, checking the key as you go. 
Homework: Luminosity, Temperature & Size worksheet. 
 
HR Diagram Video Notes
HR Diagram Problem Set 1
HR Diagram Problem Set 2
HR Diagram Problem Set 3
Luminosity, Temperature, & Size Wksh
Nov 3/4 


1. Expanding Universe Lab
2. Expansion of the Universe Worksheet
Homework: Watch Life Cycle of a Star Video & take notes on the outline 

Expanding Universe Lab
Expansion of the Universe Worksheet
Life Cycle of a Star Video Notes 
Nov 1/2
1. Doppler Effect Notes - Doppler effect demo & Watched the video on Doppler Effect. 
2. Doppler Effect Activity
3. Stellar Spectrum Funsheet & Doppler Effect Review

Doppler Effect Activity
Stellar Spectrum Funsheet & Doppler Effect Review
Oct 30/31
1. Spectra Lab

Complete a lab make-up if this is missed 
Oct 26/27
1. Take Astronomy Quiz #2
2. Electromagnetic Spectrum Notes
3. EM Spectrum Worksheet

EM Spectrum Worksheet
Oct 24/25
1. Newton's Laws Stations Lab

 Complete a lab make-up if this is missed 
Oct 20/23
1. Kepler's Math Review 
2. Gravity with Ratios
Homework: Watch Newton's Laws Video & Take notes on the outline

Kepler's Math Review 
Gravity with Ratios
Newton's Laws Video Notes
Oct 18/19
1. Kepler's 3rd Law Lab- Chasing Down a Satellite 
2. Kepler's Laws Graphing Activity - Google Classroom.
3. Finish Kepler's Laws Packet
 
Chasing Down a Satellite Reading & Lab
Google Classroom
Oct 16/17 
1. Review Kepler's Laws
2. Kepler's first law activity
3. Kepler's Second Law Worksheet
4. Read "Chasing down a Satellite" 
Homework: Finish reading the Chasing Down a Satellite (first 2 pages) 

Kepler's 1st law activity 
Kepler's 2nd Law Worksheet
Chasing Down a Satellite Reading & Lab
Oct 9/10/11/12
1. Work on the Astronomy Videos Assignment in Google Classroom 
2. Fill in the video guides as you watch Life & Death of a Star

Google Classroom 
Life & Death of a Star Video Guide
Oct 5/6
1. Astronomy Quiz #1
2. Watch the Kepler's Laws Video and take notes
3. Complete the Kepler's Laws Review


Kepler's Laws Video Notes
Kepler's Laws Review

 Oct 3/4
1. Angular Size Lab
2. Angular Size Problem Set 1
3. Quiz Review
Quiz Next Class

Angular Size Slides
Angular Size Lab & Prob Set 1
Quiz #1 Review Slides
 Sept 29/ Oct 2
1. Retrograde Motion Worksheet & Video (Finish for Homework)
2. Circumference of the earth Activity (If there is sunshine outside, we will do it as a lab. If not, then we will use an online simulator to get the angle of the sun) 
3. Early Astronomers Video & Notes

Early Astronomers Video Notes
Retrograde Motion Worksheet
Circumference of the Earth Activity
 Sept 27/28
1. Discuss how the distance of stars is measured using parallax.
2. Parallax Lab
3. Parallax Practice Problems Finish for Homework

Parallax Lab Slides
Parallax Lab
Parallax Practice Problems
 Sept 25/26
1. Build a "to scale" model of the solar system outside to get a feel for distances in space. 
2. Watch videos on the scale of the universe. 
3. Practice conversion problems on the solar system model worksheet (Finish for Homework)

 Solar System Model worksheet
 Sept 21/22
1. Give "I am..." Presentation to small groups
2. Start What is a light year & Distances in Space worksheet - Finish for homework

What is a Light Year? 
Distances in Space
 Sept 19/20
Skills Unit Test


 Sept 15/18 1. Organize binder for supplies check next class.
2. Speed Dating Review Game 
Homework: Study for test next class!!!!


Skills Unit Outline of Topics 
Skills Unit Review

 Sept 11/12
1. Discuss Earth's Spheres and the topics we will cover in Earth Science.
2. Start Earth's Spheres Webquest. 
Homework: Finish Earth's Spheres Webquest

Earth's Spheres Slides
Earth's Spheres Webquest Handout
Earth's Spheres Webquest LINK
 
 Sept 7/8
1. Metric System Mini-lesson
2. Take Metric System Pre-Assessment
3a. If you scored a 8/9 or better, start on the Metric Mania packet, checking your answers after completing each page. 
3b. If you scored 7/9 or less, watch the Metric System Video, completing all learning check questions as the video progresses. Get the assessment re-checked by Ms. Bankoff. Then move on to Metric Mania Packet, checking the answers after completing each page. 
Homework: Finish Metric Mania

Metric System Notes
Metric System Pre-assessment
Metric Mania Packet
 Sept 5/6 

1. Take the Wind Turbine Lab Quiz

2. Take the Scientific Notation Pre-assessment

3a. If you scored less than a 5/5 on the pre-assessment, watch Scientific Notation Video Part 1, and take notes. Get the pre-assessment re-checked by Ms. Bankoff. Then, complete the Scientific Notation Part 1 Packet.

3b. If you scored a 5/5 on the pre-assessment, watch Scientific Notation Video Part 2, taking notes on the Multiplication & Division W/Scientific Notation Worksheet. Get it checked by Ms. Bankoff. Then, complete the Scientific Notation Part 2 Packet. 

Homework: Finish the Scientific Notation Packet assigned to you during class. 

Scientific Notation Pre-Assessment

Scientific Notation Part 1 Packet

Scientific Notation W/Multiplication & Division Worksheet

Scientific Notation Part 2 Packet

 Aug 31/Sept 1 1. Write the procedures and hypothesis of the wind turbine lab. 
2. Create a data table and discuss the formula for measuring power in watts.
3. Conduct the experiment and gather data.
Homework: Finish Lab Handout

 See below for handout
 Aug 29/30 1. Discuss Variables Practice Worksheet and turn it in. 
2. Read an article on Wind Turbine Color and a controlled experiment
3. Wind Turbine Pre-Lab discussion 
4. Design an experiment to test how one aspect of the wind turbine affects it's power. Play with the Wind Turbine equipment and figure out the best procedures to test the independent variable chosen by your group. 
Homework: Complete Q's 1-8 in the Lab Handout (including procedures). 

Wind Turbine Lab Slides 
Wind Turbine Lab Handout
Wind Turbine Color Article
 Aug 25/28 1. Organize our folders. Start a table of contents. Hand back papers that have been graded. Label the tabs. 
2. Watch the Controlled Experiments Video. Take notes on the outline and discuss strategies for good note taking. 
3. Practice identifying variables in an experiment. 
Homework: How to Write a Hypothesis Block 6&7 only
Controlled Experiment Video Notes
(Videos can be found on the Videos Page) 
Variables Practice Worksheet
Block 6&7 only: How to write a Hypothesis
 Aug 23/24 1. Create an I am... Presentation

Google Classroom login ("I am... Presentation")
Add a class: copy/paste this code when prompted
  Block 1: n6dkmwj
  Block 6: 4ia9wwn
  Block 7: jo70dn
 Aug 21/22 1. Eclipse Mini-Lesson
2. Finish Scavenger Hunt and start the I am... Presentation

Google Classroom login ("I am... Presentation")
 Aug 18 1. Course Guidelines Scavenger Hunt
2. Take a picture of the Supplies list 
Homework: Get supplies and ask a parent/guardian to sign your course guidelines/safety contract Both are DUE on Aug 25/28

Scavenger Hunt
Course Guidelines Signature Sheet
Supplies List






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