What causes tides? How are they different than waves and currents? February 8, 2010
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WARM-UP: MM 2 8 10
- A great amount of papers were handed back (quiz corrections, graphs, late work, warm-ups). They should have been put in the graded or warm-up section of your binder.
- “Going with the Flow”: We discussed our journeys based on ocean currents. Students volunteered to outline their journey on the board.
- We read about tides: page 432-435.
- We watched a video streaming clip about tides.
- We used a balloon to demonstrate tidal bulge.
- We kinesthetically practiced the difference between a spring tide and a neap tide.
HYDROLOGY POST-TEST THIS FRIDAY!
HOMEWORK: Study guide, #1-12.
What causes ocean currents? How are they different than ocean waves? February 4, 2010
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WARM-UP: 2 4 10
- We watched a video about oceans and completed a summary (. ! ?).
- We demonstrated as a class how waves move and how currents move.
- Quizzes were handed back but not discussed. Those students that earned an A are not required to correct mistakes. Those students that earned a B and below need to correct mistakes (directions below).
- We started the Nike investigation: a lesson in ocean currents. COOL!
HOMEWORK:
- Finish plotting shoe discoveries on your map. It should only take about 10 minutes.
- Quiz corrections:
- Write the question and the correct answer
- Write the page number of your textbook on which you found the correct answer
- Write the section subtitle of which you found the correct answer
What causes waves in Earth’s oceans? February 3, 2010
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WARM-UP: None, due to quiz
- We discussed the accordion book
- We took the wave quiz. From what I see by glancing at the quizzes, many of you have a strong understanding of waves!
- We began our review for the HYDROLOGY POST-TEST by using the Beyond Question remote controls.
HYDROLOGY POST-TEST: Next Friday
HOMEWORK: None
What causes waves in Earth’s oceans? February 2, 2010
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WARM-UP: 2 2 10
- We discussed the WAVE Frayer model from yesterday. Use this to study for the quiz.
- We created a WAVE accordian book. The directions on today’s warm-up. Use this to study for the quiz.
HOMEWORK:
- Warm-ups will be collected tomorrow
- You will have a 10 question quiz tomorrow about waves. Use the Frayer model and accordian book to study.
What causes waves in Earth’s oceans? February 1, 2010
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WARM-UP: MM 2 1 10
- I collected ‘Revealing the Ocean Floor’. Remember…it counts as a test grade
. - The ocean graphs were handed back and we discussed the questions.
- We read pages 426-428, viewed some animations about waves, then created a Frayer model.
WEBSITES USED IN CLASS:
**Online Textbook (e-resources)
HOMEWORK: Check Pinnacle. If you have missing assignments, I am taking them NO LATER than tomorrow. If you do not have missing assignments, enjoy your night off .
What’s at the bottom of the ocean? January 29, 2010
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WARM-UP: 1 29 10
ON-LEVEL)
- We watched a short video clip about SONAR (If you can’t make it through the weekend without watching it again, it is attached to the warm-up ).
- We had a few moments with our groups to put the finishing touches on our graphs and look over the questions.
- We started Revealing the Ocean Floor. It is a review assignment that I will take for a test grade. I think you will do fantastic! Match the clues (phrases) to the ocean floor features. Use the diagram on pages 384-385 and the second diagram that I gave you in class.
HOMEWORK) Finish Revealing the Ocean Floor. Take your time…it’s a test grade!
ADVANCED)
WARM-UP: 1 29 10
- We watched a short video clip about SONAR (If you can’t make it through the weekend without watching it again, it is attached to the warm-up ).
- We worked on the cover page for our composition pieces then turned them in.
HOMEWORK: If you haven’t turned in your ocean graph, it’s due Monday
What’s at the bottom of the ocean? January 28, 2010
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WARM-UP: 1 28 10
- We continued working on our graphs
- We started to answer the questions on the back of the graph data sheet
HOMEWORK:
- On-level: Finish the graph and questions 1-6 (#6 is the ‘More to Explore’ question. You may use a calculator ).
- Advanced: The final copy of your composition is due. Bring to class: rough draft, final copy, 4-square, 2 sources
What’s at the bottom of the ocean? January 27, 2010
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WARM-UP: 1 27 10
- (Advanced only) You were given 10 more minutes to peer edit your composition rough draft. The final copy (ha, I finally said it correctly!) is due as you walk in Friday. We will create the cover page/final product Friday.
- We continued working on our ocean graphs. I just love making these graphs!
HOMEWORK: None
(Advanced may want to start working on the final copy of their composition)
Oceans! January 26, 2010
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ON-LEVEL) What’s at the bottom of the ocean?
WARM-UP: 1 26 10
- We read pages 382-387 about SONAR and the features of the ocean floor.
- We started to set up our ocean graph.
HOMEWORK: None
ADVANCED) How can I help to keep our oceans clean?
WARM-UP: 1 26 10
- We practiced writing a closing paragraph.
- We peer editted our composition pieces.
HOMEWORK: Final copy is due Friday. It can be typed .
Oceans! January 25, 2010
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ON-LEVEL) What’s at the bottom of the ocean?
WARM-UP: MM 1 26 10
- I collected the Wide World of Wondrous Waters map.
- We took the ‘OCEANS’ quiz. I plan to enter grades for this after today’s conference meetings.
Wow! Today flew with our shortened schedule!
PARENTS: Many students are not turning in work on time or at all. Please check Pinnacle to see if your child has a missing assignment that may still be turned in. Here are the codes:
- X: Excused (student does NOT need to turn in assignment)
- Z: Assignment has not been turned in but can be for a late grade
- 0: Assignment was not turned in and cannot be turned in
HOMEWORK: None (unless you have missing work…I need it tomorrow)
ADVANCED) How can I help to keep our oceans clean?
WARM-UP: MM 1 26 10
- We started to set up our ocean graph. I love this lab! You’ll be able to see what the ocean floor looks like from Novia Scotia to France! Cool!
HOMEWORK: None (unless you have missing rough draft)