Homework for the week of March3,2008
There are three major climate zones on Earth. The are the Tropical Zone, the Temperate Zone and the Polar Zone. Choose one of the three zones and describe the types of biomes that exist within the zone that you have chosen. In the first paragraph, tell what the zone is and why you have chosen it. Next, talk about the biomes that occupy this particular zone. Thirdly, describe the vegetation and animals that live in these various zones, based on their biomes.
Lesson Plans for week of March 3,2008
The SPI for the lessons this week is 7.8.3
The student will investigate the relationship among atmospheric conditions, weather and climate.
Monday
Today, we will begin Chapter 17 entitled, “Climate”. We’ll look at the terms weather and climate and formulate a distinction between the two terms.Students will identify the factors that determine climates.
Tuesday
We’ll locate and describe three major climate zones. Students will learn to differentiate between the different biomes found in each zone: Tropical, Temperate and Polar.
Wednesday
Students will learn how the Earths ‘ climate has changed and the factors that influenced these changes.
Thursday
Today we will revisit the greenhouse effect and global warming.
Friday
There will be an assessment today of all concepts covered this week.
Homework for the week of February 25,2008
Did you like learning about the water cycle or the atmosphere better? In a three sentence essay, explain what your favorite topic of study . Was it observing the parts of the water cycle and their interaction with one another that interested you or was it learning about different aspects of the atmosphere and their impact on the Earth that you preferred ? Why?
Lesson Plans for February 25, 2008
Monday
Today students will be reviewing Chapter 14. They will need tobring their Science Workbooks to class . SPI 7.8.1 Interpret the relationship between the weather and the water cycle.
Tuesday
Today , students will be reviewing Chapter 15. They will need to bring
their Science workbooks to class.
Wednesday
Today, students will review Chapter 16. They need to bring their Science Workbooks to class.
7.8.2 Investigate the relationship between the collection of weather data and its interpretation.
Thursday
Today students will complete worksheets on the water cycle.
SPI 7.8.1
Friday
Today students will complete worksheets on the atmosphere. They will also complete worksheets on weather forecasting.They will need their art
supplies in class today .
SPI 7.8.2
SPI 7.8.2
Note to Parents
During the course of the week, there are times when I have to adjust the Lesson Plans as I have written them. There are some concepts that need more time than I have originally planned and I need to reteach some concepts . This throws the original plan off by a day or two.
Homework for week of February 18th,2008
From the weather page of the Commercial Appeal, students need to cut out the National Weather Map and give at least twelve observations that they can make by looking at this map.
Specifically, glue the map from the newspaper on a piece of loose leaf paper. Make sure you put your name at the top of the paper.Under the map, write 12 observations ( number each one) that you can make looking at the map.
***** If you do not have access to a newspaper, please ask for one before Thursday. I will arrange for you to get one.
Lesson Plans for week of February 18,2008
Monday
Today is a school holiday.
Tuesday
We will talk about air masses and fronts. We’ll talk about the four major types of fronts and identify them on the weather map.
Today we will compare and contrast three three major cloud forms. Students will complete a “cloud” project in class.
Wednesday
Today we will begin using weather maps.Students will begin to look at data and make predictions about the weather given a scenario.They will learn how to interpret data using a weather map. Students will learn the various symbols used on a weather map and construct their own weather map.
Thursday
Today, we will use our weather maps to practice the interpretation of data.We will use the local weather page to relate fronts to weather changes.
Friday
Today, there will be an assessment of all information taught this week and last week. ( Chapter 16)
The following SPI’s are addressed in these lesson plans:
7.8.1 Interpret the relationship between weather and the water cycle
7.8.2 Investigate the relationship between the collection of weather data and its interpretation.
Note to Parents
Interims went home with inaccurate information on them regarding conduct grades. Please look at Powerschool for a more accurate view of your childs’ conduct grade. I was only able to update the students conduct grades from my homeroom.Thank you.
Mrs. Grant
Homework for the week of February 11,2008
Science in the News
Students need to find a news article about a weather story that occurred in Tennessee. What happened , what were the warning signs and what precautions were the victims advised to take? Did they take the necessary precautions? Did they benefit from them?
Students need to write a three paragraph essay outlining the details of their article, attach it to the article and hand it into the “basket” by Friday.
Lesson Plans for week of February 11,2008
This week we will continue with the study of Chapter 15
Monday
Today , we will talk about the air we breathe. We’ll discuss Air quality, and types of Air Pollution.we’ll talk about Human-caused air pollution, like industrial pollution and indoor air pollution. We’ll address the Air pollution problem and talk about Acid precipitation, The Ozone Hole and the effect of pollution on Human health. In Fifth period, we’ll finish presentations on Science Fair Projects and we’ll follow this lesson plan tomorrow.
Tuesday
Instead of having a regular test on Chapter 15, students will be asked to do the Chapter Review at the end of Chapter 15. They will have the use of their books to complete these questions ( 27). They are required to write the question and the answer n a complete reflective sentence. ( This is a skill that many are just learning to do, and it promotes Science literacy). This Chapter Review will be graded and counted as a test.
Wednesday
Today we’ll begin Chapter 16 — Understanding Weather . We’ll talk about the concept of relative humidity.Students will learn how to calculate it and look at charts showing how to ascertain the relative humidity.
Today , we’ll talk about clouds.Cumulous, Stratus, and Cirrus, high, middle and low clouds. We’ll discuss precipitation. The measurement of snow and sleet and hail . We’ll go over air masses and fronts.
Thursday
Today, we’ll talk about severe weather — Thunderstorms, Tornados, hurricanes. Their causes and their effects. We’ll discuss forecasting the weather using technology and weather maps.
Friday
Since we didn’t start this Chapter until Thursday, we will continue with our projects and delay the test until next Friday.
