Archive for the “6th” Category

kick off: list from smallest to greatest all the parts that make up the universe

1. continue Space Science ppt / discussion and notes

2. work on Our Solar System activity using the Solar System trading cards

HW:

- read ch.12, complete ch.12 worksheet after spring break

Comments No Comments »

kick off: read and answer questions from the Space News handout

1. Space Science ppt / discussion and notes

HW:

- read ch.12

Comments No Comments »

TAKS Testing today

Comments No Comments »

1. Video: Bill Nye Astronomy (40min)


Comments No Comments »

kick off: What are some characteristics of the solar system? (List as many things as you can)

1. In your table group, using your prior knowledge, create a list from A-Z of as many solar system characteristics as you can come up with.  We will see which group can fill up the alphabet the most within a 5 minute time limit.  (we may even make it more challenging if this activity is too easy…be prepared)

2. Discussion question: Why is the solar system defined as a "system"?

3. Introduce Unit 11 Properties of the Solar System by touring the following: (Note: you will be doing research and I suggest you utilize these cool resources and more!)

Comments No Comments »

Benchmark Testing today

Comments No Comments »

District Test Tomorrow

Review:

Comments No Comments »

kick off: grade test

1. introduce Expert Scientist Project:

Which Expert are You? (2 day Project)

  1. You are going to become an Expert Scientist over the next couple days.
  2. You will draw a card to see which Expert Scientist you are going to be and write this in your journal.
  3. Answer the following question in your journal:
  • How do you think the Expert Scientist you have become is involved with changing the face of the Earth?
  • You will draw a picture showing what you think your specific scientists looks like and studies. For the notes you will share, remember to include your scientist, the object or objects they are studying, and any scientific tools they may use. Be ready to share your drawings and thoughts with other students tomorrow.

2. Each group will have about 5 minutes to show presentation and activity

  • Geologist, Geomorphologist, Glaciologist, Hydrologist, Seismologist, and Volcanologist.

Comments No Comments »

kick off:

Cave Formation video –

Giant Cave Crystals of Mexico – http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8466493.stm

1. Unit Test today

If time permits:

Comments No Comments »

kick off: share some of the interesting things that you learned from your volcanoes magazine

1. review race outside

2. study for test tomorrow

Comments No Comments »

pagepeel by webpicasso.de