A: SS Structure WS answer key

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Finals Schedule

Finals are the week of 12/16.  

Monday is your last full day of school.  You do not have school on Friday!

You will then have 3 half days, with 2 finals each day.  School starts at 7:20 and gets out at 11:35.  Your first final of the day is from 7:20-9:35, and your second final is from 9:35-11:35.  The buses will come around 12pm. 

Tuesday, 12/17 - 5th period, then 6th period

Wednesday, 12/18 - 3rd period, then 4th period

Thursday, 12/19 - 1st period, then 2nd period

Then you're done!  Merry Christmas!

PS - You need to let me know NOW if you have any complications with completing your final on the day it is scheduled.  I will give you a 0 if you are not in class at the appointed time for your final.

A: Activity of the Sun PPT

These are the notes we took on the Activity of the Sun last week in class, specifically 12/2 - 12/5.  We will not have a quiz on this, but this information will be on the Final Exam.

Click here to get the PPT

A: Video about the Nebular Theory

This is the video we watched (we only watched the first half) during class on Tuesday/Wednesday.

Watch the whole thing, or re-watch parts to get a better understanding on what to put in your comic/children's book!

A: Nebular Theory Slides

Hey guys!

Here are the steps explaining the Nebular Theory (the theory for how the solar system formed). These are the slides I printed out for you as the class set.

**Remember - Slide 7 has a list of the steps for forming the solar system, but they are NOT in order!!!  The next slide has the steps in order, and they are listed in boxes (which is the paper I gave you in class).

A: Solar System Formation Project

Click ME for the project guidelines

A: Gravity Study Guide KEY

Hey guys!  Just click on the link below and PLEASE let me know if you can't read it...as in text me if you can't. :)  Thanks!  Study on!

Click-me-for-the-link!

ES: Plate Tectonics Study Guide

A: Astrology Study Guide Answer Key

Answer Key HERE!  SSSTTTUUUDDDYYY

A: Zodiac Notes PPT

Here are the zodiac constellation PPT notes from class:  Click me

This is the video we watched:
Precession is talked about around minute 17.
Zodiac constellations are talked about starting at minute 21:30 and you should watch until 26:22.


 

ES: Computer lab

We will be in the computer lab the next 3 days working on a simulation about plate tectonics.  Here's the simulation if you get time at home if you miss any days and have internet to work on it at home.  I think it needs Java to work, so may not work on your phones.

Click to Run

A: Test POSTPONED to Friday

There was an issue in the copy room, so you got one extra day to study - LUCKY!

ES: Movie

We watched part of a movie the last two days and took notes. Movie found here

A: Test Review PPT

Click on the link for the Review PPT HERE.  Your test is Thursday!

A: Moon Phase Packet

We've been doing the Moon Phase Packet in class the last two days, and will continue to through Monday at least.  It's been a lot of interactive stuff in class, so if you need to come for tutoring, come during ECCAPP or after school!  Remember, Moon phases are confusing so get all the help you can!!!!

ES: Review and Quiz

We reviewed for the quiz on Thursday, and are taking the Quiz today!  Get the study guide, or make up the quiz in class.

A: Moon Phase Simulations

Here's the simulator we used in class.  You'll need a computer to use this I think: Click me :)

Here's a different version:  HERE

This video shows the Moon actually does wobble a little bit in space

**ALWAYS pay attention to which side of the picture the Sun is on!

The Sun should be on the LEFT in this graphic, but they just didn't draw it.



Notice for the one below it's on the LEFT as well?

ES: Density WS Keys

A: Synchronous Rotation Video

ES: Gummi Bear & Stick/Clay Labs

Gummi Bear Lab

Stick/Clay Lab is below

A: Star Chart WS

For homework due Friday for 1st and 4th.

Due Tuesday for 2nd & 3rd

A: Constellations PPT

Constellations PPT from Tues/Wed - get HERE

A: You took the Moon Formation Quiz today

If you were absent, you need to make it up during ECAP, or before/after school.

A: Why the Moon looks bigger on the horizon...

Ever wondered why the Moon looks bigger when it's rising or setting???  Check out this comic!

ES: Density Equation WS

Density Equation Practice WS 1

Density PRACTICE 2

ES: Length, Mass, & Volume Labs

Wednesday we did a lab on Length

We did a lab on Volume, just the second half of the sheet

We also started another lab discussing mass. 

A: Moon Formation Review PPT

Quiz over Moon formation on Friday 8/23 - Review PPT

STAR PARTY DATES

Wednesday, September 11

Wednesday, October 9

Thursday, November 7

Thursday, December 5

All Star Parties start at sundown and will run for two hours.  Location will be announced the week of the Star Party, along with the exact times.  Students receive 30 points extra credit for attending a Star Party AND writing a 1-page, double-spaced, 12 pt font report about going to the event.  You do not have to stay for the entire two hours.

ES: Volume by Water Displacement WS

WS HERE

Assigned to start on 8/19.  Will work on in class on 8/21 - due on THURS 8/22

**Updated 8/22 - the link should work now...

A: Moon Formation Comics

DUE THURS

A: Sci. American Moon Formation Article