Agenda:
- Journal Quiz
- Bill Nye: Moon

HW:
Enjoy Break!


No Journal

Agenda:
- Review Conclusion Writing

HW:
- Journal Quiz - Tomorrow


Journal #103

What are the 3 things you need to include when writing a conclusion?

What do you think is the purpose of a conclusion in a lab report?

Agenda:
- Correct Moon Phase Panels

- Finish Panels Questions

HW:

- Panel Questions - DUE Tomorrow

- Journal Quiz - Friday

Journal #102

Name and draw the phase of the moon based on the images:
A

B

Name the phase that comes before and after phase A, then phase B.

Agenda:
- Moon Phase Panels

HW:
- Moon Phase Panels - DUE Tomorrow


Journal #101

Draw what the moon looks like for each of its 8 phases starting with the first quarter.

Draw the moon, Earth, and sun’s rays for the moon when its in the first quarter phase.

Agenda:
- Moon Phase Panels

HW:
- Moon Phase Panels - DUE Tomorrow


Journal #100

List the 8 phases of the Moon IN ORDER starting with the Full Moon.

Using at least 3 complete sentences, describe what causes the phases of the moon as they appear from Earth.

Agenda:
- Correct Inq. 5.2

- Moon From Space

HW:

None

Journal #99

Today is the Spring Equinox. In terms of what we've studied, what does that mean? Explain IN DETAIL.

Name the phase of the moon in the following pictures:

A

B

Agenda:
- Finish Inq. 5.2
- Moon Phase Notes
- Moon From Space

HW:
- Inq. 5.2 - DUE Tomorrow


Journal #98

Describe how the modeling you did for Inq. 5.2 helps demonstrate the phases of the moon.

Describe at least 3 things that contribute to what the moon looks like in the sky during the month.

Agenda:
- Inq. 5.2

HW:
- Inq. 5.2 - DUE Friday


Journal #97

What different shapes can the moon have in the sky? Draw them for your answer.

Why do you think the moon appears to change shape throughout the month?

Agenda:
- Lesson 4 Quiz
- Bill Nye: Seasons

HW:
- Journal Quiz - Friday


No Journal

Agenda:
- Finish Seasons Wrap-Up
- Pass Back Papers
- Quiz Review

HW:
- Lesson 4 Quiz - Tomorrow


Journal #96

What was your favorite part of the Pole to Pole video? Why?

Explain what causes the seasons using at least 3 complete sentences.

Agenda:
- Planet Earth: Pole to Pole

HW:

- Lesson 4 Quiz - Tuesday

Journal #95          3-13-09

 

What is the sub solar point?

 Draw a labeled diagram that shows the Earth in its orbit around the sun.  Label the equinoxes and solstices for the northern hemisphere.

Agenda:
- Correct Inq. 4.3
- Seasons Wrap-Up

HW:
- Lesson 4 Quiz - Tuesday


Journal #94

Which location could have the highest angle of separation and why: the Bahamas or New York City?

Based on what we’ve studied so far, what two things can affect how high the sun appears in the sky?

Agenda:
- Inq. 4.3 Group Presentations

HW:
- Inq. 4.3 - DUE Tomorrow


Journal #93

Explain 3 things you learned from yesterday’s field trip you didn’t know before.

What are you going to present in your group presentation today?

Agenda:
- Finish Inq. 4.3
- Prepare Group Presentations

HW:
- Inq. 4.3 Group Presentations - Wednesday


Journal #92

How does the season/time of year affect how long the sun is in the sky?

Make a prediction about how your latitude for Inq. 4.3 will affect how long the sun is in the sky.

Agenda:
- Journal Quiz
- Inq. 4.3

HW:
- Inq. 4.3 Presentations - Wednesday


No Journal

Agenda:
- Correct L&L Map Practice
- Inq. 4.3 Pre-Lab

HW:
- Inq. 4.3 Pre-Lab - DUE Tomorrow
- Journal Quiz - DUE Tomorrow


Journal #91

Name the line of latitude that measures 0°. What major city (or country) does this line run through?

Name the line of longitude that measures 0°. What major city (or country) does this line run through?

Agenda:
-Pass Back Papers

- Latitude & Longitude Notes

- L&L Map Practice

HW:

- L&L Map Practice - DUE Tomorrow

- Journal Quiz - Thursday

Journal #90

Name that season (please also draw a sketch of the picture to go with your answer)

1.

2.

3.

4.

Agenda:
- Collect Moon Calendars & Qs
- Grade Inq. 4.1
- Debrief Seasons

HW:
- Journal Quiz - Friday


Journal #89

Explain what causes the seasons using at least 4 complete sentences.

Draw a diagram showing the Earth (shaded), its axis, and the sun during winter in the northern hemisphere.