Monday, January 10, 2011

Earth's Seasons

Today's objective was as follows: The learner will be able to explain seasons relative to the Earth's tilt and revolution.
Homework: If you did not complete your foldable, please use the image below to gather the appropriate images and data needed to make your foldable clear and accurate. This image is the same exact one that was in the text that we read today. If you need to make it larger, just click on it and it will zoom in.

Friday, November 12, 2010

Weathering and Erosion Lab

We recently had a 2 day weathering and erosion lab that consisted of 9 stations, buckets of water, several pounds of sand, hydrochloric acid, and of course many rocks! It was quite the mess, but we all know that in science, mess = learning! :) Students used hands-on activities to simulate an eroding beach, chemical weathering of limestone, physical weathering and abrasion on all types of rocks, wind in a dessert, floods, the chemical weathering of regular water, and how vegetation prevents landslides and erosion. Here are some pictures from our big adventure!








Monday, November 8, 2010

Prezi/Foldable Activity for Tuesday, Nov 9

Students: Use the prezi below to create your vocab foldable. For the foldable, you want to fold it hot dog style, then cut along the dashed lines so that you have FIVE tabs for your vocab. For each of those terms, you will find the definition and photos that illustrate this definition. Your job is to write the definition and create a photo like mine, or similar, so that you will have a visual cue to assist you when practicing vocabulary.

Copy and paste this web address into your browser:

http://prezi.com/f0oy6lw1l8di/edit/#97_4369257

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Technology Projects

Students must turn in their technology projects by the end of this week... remember, this is worth the same as a test grade! Below is the information you have had access to for the last week and a half, in case you have lost any of it or need reminders!

One Day On Earth:
https://sites.google.com/site/technologywithmrsp
http://www.onedayonearth.org

If you are participating in the One Day On Earth Project, you must:
-Upload your photos/videos to the One Day On Earth website.
-Use those photos/videos to create a Prezi, photo slide show, or a Quicktime video to share with class. (Please avoid PowerPoints; you should be using Prezi and Windows Movie Maker on these projects!)
-Type a half page reflection on what this global technology project meant to you. Think about how you chose what to share and why. The heading for the reflection should appear as follows:

Student name
Science, period____
Technology Project
Reflection


Thoughtful Consumers:
https://sites.google.com/site/consumerismproject/

If you are participating in the Thoughtful Consumers Making the Earth Better Project, you must:
Turn in the following:
-Bubble map from brainstorming session.
-Notes that were taken during “The Story of Stuff” video.
-A presentation titled “Top Ten Ways Your Money Can Make the World Better”. The presentation must be made with Prezi or Windows Movie Maker. Do not use PowerPoint, please.
-Type a half page reflection on what this global technology project meant to you. Think about why you chose the items on your top ten list. The heading for the reflection should appear as follows:

Student name
Science, period____
Technology Project
Reflection

Monday, October 25, 2010

10,10.10 One Day On Earth Video by Samantha S.

Check out this student work for the One Day On Earth/10.10.10 by Samantha S. Way to go, Sam!!! :) Proud of you!