Test corrections are do by next Wednesday February 5th!!!!
Friday, January 31, 2014
Friday January 31, 2014
Today we watched an introductory/ review video or the earth and the moon. It discussed the similarities and differences between the two objects.
We took a video quiz while the video was playing and I took it for a grade.
We took a video quiz while the video was playing and I took it for a grade.
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Thursday January 30, 2014
I had the students illustrate the five vocabulary terms that are going to be important in their science spirals. those words were revolve, orbit, rotate, axis, and eclipse.
I also gave the students that failed the test or made below a 75 on it a test corrections packet. They need to do the test corrections before next Wednesday. I did not let the students take home the packet since they were a class set but you can get the packet by CLICKING HERE
I also gave the students that failed the test or made below a 75 on it a test corrections packet. They need to do the test corrections before next Wednesday. I did not let the students take home the packet since they were a class set but you can get the packet by CLICKING HERE
Wednesday January 29, 2014
Today the students did their test over Weather, Climate, Alternative energies, and the water cycle.
The grades are updated in the gradebook and tomorrow I will be giving the students their grades in class.
The grades are updated in the gradebook and tomorrow I will be giving the students their grades in class.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Test Link
CLICK HERE to take the test. Your id is the username and the password is jarrell.
Go to study island and do the questions over topic 6 Earth, Sun and Moon. WWW.STUDYISLAND.COM
Go to study island and do the questions over topic 6 Earth, Sun and Moon. WWW.STUDYISLAND.COM
Monday, January 27, 2014
Monday January 27, 2014
Today we went took a quiz over the vocabulary and our in class spiral.
We also played a review game over the review for tomorrow's exam.
I passed out a review and the students were to complete it for the exam tomorrow.
I will be in the library tomorrow morning if anyone needs help.
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Thursday January 23, 2014
Today the students took notes over Weather/Climate/Water Cycle.
You can get that power point by CLICKING HERE
The students have an exam tomorrow over the vocabulary over weather and climate and the warm-ups we have been going over the past couple of weeks.
I wasn't able to get those warm-ups typed but will have my science spiral in the library tomorrow morning for tutorials and you can get any from me then.
EXTRA CREDIT: WRITE A PARAGRAPH DETAILING TO ME WHAT WEATHER IS AND WHAT CLIMATE IS AND THE MAIN DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO. GET IT SIGNED BY YOUR PARENT OR GUARDIAN AND TURN INTO THE BASKET BEFORE YOUR EXAM TOMORROW.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Wednesday January 22, 2014
Today the students watched "Planet Earth:Fresh water" they answered a worksheet as they watched.
Friday we will be having a test over the vocabulary we started last Thursday and we will also include in that exam warm-ups we have completed over the past couple of weeks.
CLICK HERE to study the vocab for the exam Friday
The warm-ups that will be on the exam are from the following dates:
12/5, 12/16, 1/9, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/16, 1/24
I will have my spiral that has all the warm-ups and the answers in the library before school so if needed you can catch up while you are in there.
Friday we will be having a test over the vocabulary we started last Thursday and we will also include in that exam warm-ups we have completed over the past couple of weeks.
CLICK HERE to study the vocab for the exam Friday
The warm-ups that will be on the exam are from the following dates:
12/5, 12/16, 1/9, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/16, 1/24
I will have my spiral that has all the warm-ups and the answers in the library before school so if needed you can catch up while you are in there.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Wednesday January 15, 2014
Today we looked at fossils and discussed what they show us about the nature in which they lived in.
The students are to watch the video below so we can discuss it tomorrow in class.
The students are to watch the video below so we can discuss it tomorrow in class.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Tuesday January 14, 2014
Today the students took a quiz over alternative energies.
They were also introduced to GAGGLE.
CLICK HERE to find out more about gaggle and sign up as a parent.
They were also introduced to GAGGLE.
CLICK HERE to find out more about gaggle and sign up as a parent.
Monday, January 13, 2014
Monday January 13, 2014
Here is sneak peek at the quiz.
Question 1 Julie's grandmother hired a company to place large black grids on the roof of her house. What type of alternative energy is she using? (Solar)
Question 2 electricity can be produced by the movement of water, what is this called? (Hydroelectric )
Question 3 the picture below is an example of? (Wind energy)
Question 4 Robert is buying a farm in Texas that grows corn for renewable energy. Which form of renewable energy is Robert most likely going to produce? (Biofuel)
Question 5 earth has many natural resources that can be used to produce energy. Which of the following is a renewable natural resource? (Water)
Question 6 a city recorded the amount of energy produced on several days by the new wind turbine.
Day number. Amount of energy
Day 1 7 kilowatts
Day 2. 9 kilowatts
Day 3. 6 kilowatts
Day 4. 7 kilowatts
Which statement below is NOT a correct inference?
( it was least windy on day 2)
Question 7 Texas will need more energy resources in the future. Two sources of energy that are renewable are-
( solar and hydroelectric)
Question 8 a school district was looking for an energy source that reduces the amount of pollution produced and is renewable. Which energy choice would they most likely not select? ( natural gas )
Question 9 there is a diagram picture showing a dam on a river and the question asks what form of energy is diagrammed in the picture (hydroelectric)
Question 10
Date. Sunrise (am). Sunset (pm)
January 15. 7:42. 5:29
March 15. 6:38. 6:31
June 15. 5:21. 7:42
October 15. 6:22. 6:08
Anthony's home has 7 solar panels. On which two days was the amount of electricity generated by the panels most similar? (March 15 and October 15)
Question 11
Location. Annual days of sunshine. Average wind speed (mph)
Location A. 240. 18
Location B. 315. 16
Location C 195. 11
Location D. 347. 9
Based on the information in the table, which location is likely best for a wind farm? ( location A)
Friday January 10, 2014
Today the students worked on their alternative energy mobiles. If they didn't finish in class they were assigned for homework
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Thursday January 9, 2104
Today we graded the assessment from yesterday and started on an alternative energy mobile that will be completed tomorrow.
I asked the students to bring in a clothes hanger for the mobiles tomorrow. We will use them and then the students can take them with them next week.
I asked the students to bring in a clothes hanger for the mobiles tomorrow. We will use them and then the students can take them with them next week.
Wednesday January 8, 2014
Today I wasn't here, but the students worked out of the textbook on a chapter assessment that will be graded tomorrow.
Tuesday January 7, 2014
Welcome back to the new semester.
Today the students worked in the computer lab on an alternative energy exploration that detailed the types of alternative energies we will be covering over the next unit.
I decided to take that for a daily participation grade and it should be in the gradebook now.
Today the students worked in the computer lab on an alternative energy exploration that detailed the types of alternative energies we will be covering over the next unit.
I decided to take that for a daily participation grade and it should be in the gradebook now.
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