DAILY CLASSWORK:
THE INFORMATION BELOW IS ALL INFORMATION FROM 2015-2016! DO NOT GET CONFUSED!!!!!
10/1 - 10/2
1. Watch and listen to the Evolution Video Notes and take THOROUGH NOTES.
2. Take the Evolution Notes Check in QUIZZES in Canvas
3. Continue STUDYING for the Earth History Unit Test, which will be administered on 10/9 and 10/12.
9/29 - 9/30
1. Complete the Geologic Time RFAS (Geologic Clock Activity)
2. Continue STUDYING for the Earth History Unit Test, which will be administered on 10/9 and 10/12.
9/25 - 9/28
1. Watch the Geologic Time Scale video and thoroughly answer the questions below. Feel free to take any additional notes you wish so that you have a firm grasp on the material in the video.
1. How old is the earth?
2. How long have human beings been living on the earth?
3. What is the total amount of time dinosaurs lived on earth?
4. How old is the oldest recorded fossil?
5. What are the eras on the geologic time scale?
6. What evolved first, birds or fish?
7. Which era do we live in?
8. Which era is the oldest?
9. In which era did dinosaurs become extinct?
10. In which era did the great extinction on earth take place?
2. Take the Geologic Time Scale Notes Check by going into CANVAS and finding the Geologic Time Notes Check under QUIZZES.
3. Begin STUDYING for the Earth History Unit Test, which will be administered on 10/9 and 10/12.
9/16 - 9/17
1. Create 4 test questions:
~ Two of the questions should be half-life scenarios, and the solutions should be included.
(Click here for examples of half-life scenarios to guide you. DO NOT COPY THESE.)
~ Two of the questions should be strata diagrams that YOU CREATE, and include solutions.
(Click here for examples of strata diagrams to guide you. DO NOT COPY THESE.)
9/14 - 9/15
1. Complete all Age of Rocks and Fossils Notes AND R.F.A.S. work.
9/10 - 9/11
1. Continue working on your Early Earth Choice Work.
9/8 - 9/9
1. Complete your Early Earth notes and Required-For-All-Students (RFAS) work. For today, that includes the video notes, notes check, and vocabulary from class.
9/3 - 9/4
1. Watch the 3 Formation of Earth's Videos and take notes on all 3
~ Formation of Earth Video #1
~ Formation of Earth Video #2
~ Formation of Earth Video #3
2. After watching all 3 notes videos, take the notes check: Formation of Earth Notes Check
~ Important! Remember that your goal is UNDERSTANDING, not just completion!
~ Your IP address and time taking the test are registered, so please don't try to cheat. I'll catch you.
3. If you didn't finish the Unpacking Earth History Content in class, here is a link to the packet.
9/1 - 9/2
1. Read this article and write a paragraph reaction to it. Explain why being wrong isn't a bad thing, and what YOU should do in science class if YOU'RE wrong.
2. Sign up for the Science Remind using the codes at the bottom of this page.
8/28 - 8/31
1. Watch the Scientific Method/Process Notes video by clicking here.
- As you watch the video, you need to take THOROUGH NOTES so that you UNDERSTAND the material.
- If you have questions about the video along the way, WRITE THEM DOWN and then ASK THEM in class.
- Do not JUST fill in the sheet. Be sure to write down anything you think is important.
- If the video is going too fast, PAUSE it or STOP it and WATCH IT AGAIN! It's there for as long as you need it!
2. Sign up for the Science Remind with the codes below.
8/26 - 8/27
1. Lab Equipment Information:
BEAKER, GRADUATED CYLINDER, EYE DROPPER, TRIPLE BEAM BALANCE, METER STICK, DROPPER BOTTLE,
SEPUP TRAY, MORTAR & PESTLE, EVAPORATING DISH, WELL PLATE, FORCEPS, TEST TUBE
For each of the pieces of lab equipment, provide the following information:
~ its name
~ a drawing of it
~ what it is used for
~ what it measures (if anything)
~ what unit of measure it uses (if it measures something)
8/24 - 8/25
1. Get all homebase information and forms signed.
2. Get your Science Lab Safety Contract signed.
10/1 - 10/2
1. Watch and listen to the Evolution Video Notes and take THOROUGH NOTES.
2. Take the Evolution Notes Check in QUIZZES in Canvas
3. Continue STUDYING for the Earth History Unit Test, which will be administered on 10/9 and 10/12.
9/29 - 9/30
1. Complete the Geologic Time RFAS (Geologic Clock Activity)
2. Continue STUDYING for the Earth History Unit Test, which will be administered on 10/9 and 10/12.
9/25 - 9/28
1. Watch the Geologic Time Scale video and thoroughly answer the questions below. Feel free to take any additional notes you wish so that you have a firm grasp on the material in the video.
1. How old is the earth?
2. How long have human beings been living on the earth?
3. What is the total amount of time dinosaurs lived on earth?
4. How old is the oldest recorded fossil?
5. What are the eras on the geologic time scale?
6. What evolved first, birds or fish?
7. Which era do we live in?
8. Which era is the oldest?
9. In which era did dinosaurs become extinct?
10. In which era did the great extinction on earth take place?
2. Take the Geologic Time Scale Notes Check by going into CANVAS and finding the Geologic Time Notes Check under QUIZZES.
3. Begin STUDYING for the Earth History Unit Test, which will be administered on 10/9 and 10/12.
9/16 - 9/17
1. Create 4 test questions:
~ Two of the questions should be half-life scenarios, and the solutions should be included.
(Click here for examples of half-life scenarios to guide you. DO NOT COPY THESE.)
~ Two of the questions should be strata diagrams that YOU CREATE, and include solutions.
(Click here for examples of strata diagrams to guide you. DO NOT COPY THESE.)
9/14 - 9/15
1. Complete all Age of Rocks and Fossils Notes AND R.F.A.S. work.
9/10 - 9/11
1. Continue working on your Early Earth Choice Work.
9/8 - 9/9
1. Complete your Early Earth notes and Required-For-All-Students (RFAS) work. For today, that includes the video notes, notes check, and vocabulary from class.
9/3 - 9/4
1. Watch the 3 Formation of Earth's Videos and take notes on all 3
~ Formation of Earth Video #1
~ Formation of Earth Video #2
~ Formation of Earth Video #3
2. After watching all 3 notes videos, take the notes check: Formation of Earth Notes Check
~ Important! Remember that your goal is UNDERSTANDING, not just completion!
~ Your IP address and time taking the test are registered, so please don't try to cheat. I'll catch you.
3. If you didn't finish the Unpacking Earth History Content in class, here is a link to the packet.
9/1 - 9/2
1. Read this article and write a paragraph reaction to it. Explain why being wrong isn't a bad thing, and what YOU should do in science class if YOU'RE wrong.
2. Sign up for the Science Remind using the codes at the bottom of this page.
8/28 - 8/31
1. Watch the Scientific Method/Process Notes video by clicking here.
- As you watch the video, you need to take THOROUGH NOTES so that you UNDERSTAND the material.
- If you have questions about the video along the way, WRITE THEM DOWN and then ASK THEM in class.
- Do not JUST fill in the sheet. Be sure to write down anything you think is important.
- If the video is going too fast, PAUSE it or STOP it and WATCH IT AGAIN! It's there for as long as you need it!
2. Sign up for the Science Remind with the codes below.
8/26 - 8/27
1. Lab Equipment Information:
BEAKER, GRADUATED CYLINDER, EYE DROPPER, TRIPLE BEAM BALANCE, METER STICK, DROPPER BOTTLE,
SEPUP TRAY, MORTAR & PESTLE, EVAPORATING DISH, WELL PLATE, FORCEPS, TEST TUBE
For each of the pieces of lab equipment, provide the following information:
~ its name
~ a drawing of it
~ what it is used for
~ what it measures (if anything)
~ what unit of measure it uses (if it measures something)
8/24 - 8/25
1. Get all homebase information and forms signed.
2. Get your Science Lab Safety Contract signed.