December 18,2012

Learning Target: I will understand what translucent, transparent, and opaque means. I will understand how light travels.
BR- none
1. Stained Glass sun catchers
2. Retakes if needed
Homework: Have a  Happy Break!!

December 17, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the Sun,Earth, and the rest of the solar system formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago based on a wide variety of data collected by different methods and that when viewed on a human time scale, some processes that shape it are happening so slowly they cannot be easily detected in a lifetime.
BR(4) What does the U in U-235 stand for?
1. Hand back Booklets
2. Correct Tests 
3. Study for retakes
4. Retakes
Homework:None 

December 14, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the Sun,Earth, and the rest of the solar system formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago based on a wide variety of data collected by different methods and that when viewed on a human time scale, some processes that shape it are happening so slowly they cannot be easily detected in a lifetime.
BR(3) What type of rock do we find fossils in?
1. Test over Geologic Time and Carbon Dating
Homework: None

December 13,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the Sun,Earth, and the rest of the solar system formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago based on a wide variety of data collected by different methods and that when viewed on a human time scale, some processes that shape it are happening so slowly they cannot be easily detected in a lifetime.
BR(2) How old is a fossil?
1. Video on the history of the earth- E.V.O.
Homework: Study for your test on Friday

December 12, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the Sun,Earth, and the rest of the solar system formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago based on a wide variety of data collected by different methods and that when viewed on a human time scale, some processes that shape it are happening so slowly they cannot be easily detected in a lifetime.
BR(1) The earliest forms of life appeared during the ______ era.
1. CPS Review
Homework: Study for your test on Friday

December 11,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the Sun,Earth, and the rest of the solar system formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago based on a wide variety of data collected by different methods and that when viewed on a human time scale, some processes that shape it are happening so slowly they cannot be easily detected in a lifetime.
BR(25) All of the following are types of fossils except______________.
A. Cast   B. Trace  C. Index  D. Tidbit
1. Present to the class
2. Review for test 
Homework: Study for Test on Friday

December 10,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the Sun,Earth, and the rest of the solar system formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago based on a wide variety of data collected by different methods and that when viewed on a human time scale, some processes that shape it are happening so slowly they cannot be easily detected in a lifetime.
BR(24) What is the geologic time scale?
1. Finish Group work
Homework: Be ready to present to the class tomorrow and study for a test on Friday

December 7,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the Sun,Earth, and the rest of the solar system formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago based on a wide variety of data collected by different methods and that when viewed on a human time scale, some processes that shape it are happening so slowly they cannot be easily detected in a lifetime.
BR(23) What era had the first humans?
1. Give directions
2. Put into groups each a different time period.

December 6, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the Sun,Earth, and the rest of the solar system formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago based on a wide variety of data collected by different methods and that when viewed on a human time scale, some processes that shape it are happening so slowly they cannot be easily detected in a lifetime.
BR(22) What is the first era?
1. Give directions on Geologic Time Activity on pg 31 football field/gym
2. Do the activity
Homework: Finish all questions

December 5,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the Sun,Earth, and the rest of the solar system formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago based on a wide variety of data collected by different methods and that when viewed on a human time scale, some processes that shape it are happening so slowly they cannot be easily detected in a lifetime.
BR(21) Name the 4 eras.
1. Brain Pop on Carbon Dating
2. Brain Pop on Geologic Time
3. Math calculations on pg 31 for Geologic Time Activity
Homework: None

December 4,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the Sun,Earth, and the rest of the solar system formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago based on a wide variety of data collected by different methods and that when viewed on a human time scale, some processes that shape it are happening so slowly they cannot be easily detected in a lifetime.
BR(20) What are the time periods?
1. Geologic Time in the computer lab
2. Answer the focus questions on pg 30
3. Go over the answers
Homework: None

December 3,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that some methods of dating earth materials are based on calculating the rate of radioactive decay of isotopes contained in rocks.
BR(19) What is an isotope?
1. Geologic Time Pre-Test pg 25
2. Read Section 5 pg 80-85 in Book F
3. Read Geologic Time Scale pg 28
4. Answer the questions pg 29
Homework: Finish anything needed

November 30,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that some methods of dating earth materials are based on calculating the rate of radioactive decay of isotopes contained in rocks.
BR(18) Explain how Carbon Dating works.
1. Go over directions.
2. Twizzlers Labs pg 17-19 
3. Go over directions
4. Half Life Labs pg 20-24
Homework: Finish graphs and questions

November 29,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that some methods of dating earth materials are based on calculating that rate of radioactive decay of isotopes contained in rocks.
BR(17) What is absolute dating?
1. Read pg 13-15 on Carbon Dating Highlight Key points
2. Answer the questions on pg 16
Homework: Finish anything that is needed.

November 28,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the arrangement of rock layers can be used to determine the relative ages( Law of Superposition).
BR(16) What is relative dating?
1. Go over directions for "Who's on First?" a Relative Dating Experiment pg 9,10,11
2. Do the Lab
3. Answer Post Lab Questions pg 12
4. Go over the answers
Homework: Finish all questions

November 27,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the arrangement of rock layers can be used to determine the relative ages( Law of Superposition).
BR(15) What is the principle of crosscutting relationships?
1. Read pg 74-79 Section 4 Book F
2. Read pg 64,65 Book F
3. Read pg 70-73 Section 3 Book F
4. Answer the section review questions
Homework: None

November 26,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the arrangement of rock layers can be used to determine their relative ages( Law of Superposition).
BR(14) What is a fossil?
1. Read pg 5 " How can scientists determine the ages of fossils and rocks?"
2. Read pg 6 on Principle of Crosscutting Relationships and Index Fossils
3. Read pg 7 "What date is it?"
4. Answer the questions on pg 8
Homework: Finish any work needed

November 19,2012

Learning Target:  I will understand that the movement of crustal plates can result in earthquakes, volcanoes, hot spot island formation, geysers and continental drift.
BR(13) What does geothermal mean?
answer Geo-
             Thermal-
1. Correct Earth Forces Open Responses
2. Go over Multiple Choice
3. Retakes if needed
Homework : Field Trip tommorow

November 16, 2012

Learning Target: Both Learning Targets on Earth Forces
BR(12) What causes the plates to move? Hint pg 4 in your booklet
1. Test over Earth Forces
Homework: None

November 15, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand that heat flow and the movement of crustal plates is caused by the flow of molten rock below the crust caused by convection currents within the Earth's system.
BR- none
1. CPS Review
Homework: Study for Test over Earth's Forces on Friday

November 14, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand that heat flow and the movement of crustal plates is caused by the flow of molten rock below the crust caused by convection currents within the Earth's system.
BR(11) How many plate interactions are there?
1. Study Guide
2. If time allows Geyser video
Homework: Study for your test on Friday

November 13,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the movement of crustal plates can result in earthquakes, volcanoes, hot spot island formation, geysers and continental drift.
BR(10) What is the difference between a hot spring and a geyser?
1. Comic Strip Geyser Process
Homework: Finish if needed and study for your test this Friday

November 12,2012

Learning Target:I will understand that the movement of crustal plates can result in earthquakes, volcanoes, hot spot island formation, geysers and continental drift.
BR(9) What is a geyser and what causes it?
1.Computer lab to learn about geysers
2. Read over notes again pg 1,2,3
Homework: Study for Test this Friday 

November 9, 2012

Field Trip to Tom Sawyer Play at the Lexington Children 's Theater
Homework: Study for your test next Friday

November 8, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand that heat flow and the movement of crustal plates is caused by the flow of molten rock below the crust caused by convection currents within the Earth's system.
Bellringer (8) Describe a convection current.

1. Go over lab directions pg 10,11, 12
2. Do the lab
3. Read over notes if time allows on pg 1-3 while others finish
4. Go over answers pg 11,12
Homework: Study for Test next Friday

November 7,2012

Learning Target: I will understand my Explore Test Results
Bellringer (7) Name the three types of heat transfer.
1. Explore Test Results with Mrs. Gullett
Homework: Take home Explore test results and share with parents, and studt for your test next Friday

November 5,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the movement of crustal plates can result in earthquakes, volcanoes, hot spot island formation, geysers and continental drift.
Bellringer(6) What is the difference between conduction and radiation?
1. Test retakes
2. Do methods of heat transfer pg 9
3. Read pg 13-16 highlighting key ideas on geysers
Homework: Study for Test next Friday