Agenda:
- Models and Shadows Notes
- Solar Noon

HW:
None


Journal #77

LT: I will be able to calculate Solar Noon.

Describe what you think creates shadows (a process, not just an object).

When during the day do you think shadows are longest and why? Shortest and why?

Agenda:
- How Small Are We?
- Pass Back Papers
- What Happened to Pluto?

HW:
None


Journal #76

LT: I will be able to explain why Pluto isn’t a planet.

Rank the following in order from smallest to largest: Sun, Universe, Jupiter, Solar System, Moon, Milky Way Galaxy, Earth

Do you think Pluto should be considered a planet? Explain WHY or WHY NOT.

Agenda:
- Toilet Paper Solar System
- How Small Are We?

HW:
None


Journal #75

LT: I will be able to use a scale model to describe the solar system and its planets.

List the planets in order from closest to the sun to farthest from the sun.

Describe (name & give details about) 3 facts that give perspective to the size of the Earth in the universe.

Agenda:
- New GCs & HPs
- Scaling the SEM
- Bowling Ball Sun
- Toilet Paper Solar System

HW:
None


Journal #74

LT: I will be able to use a scale model to describe the solar system and its planets.

Which pre-assessment question from yesterday was the easiest? Hardest?

Draw a labeled sketch of what you think our solar system looks like/is made of.

Agenda:
- Collect GCs
- EIS Pre-Assessment

HW:
None


Journal #73

LT: I will be able to demonstrate what I already know about Earth in Space ideas and concepts.

Using complete sentences, describe 3 things you know about the solar system / the Earth in space.

Using complete sentences, describe 3 things you are curious about the solar system / the Earth in space.

Agenda:
- POM District Assessment Part 2

HW:
None


No LT or Journal Today

Agenda:
- POM District Assessment
- Collect Assignment Sheet

HW:
- Last day for 1st semester work - Tomorrow


No Journal or LT Today

Agenda:
- Correct 18.1 & 18.2
- District Assessment Review Sheet

HW:
- POM District Assessment - Tomorrow
- Last day for 1st semester work - Friday


Journal #72

LT: I will be able to review and remember the main concepts from Properties of Matter.

How do you calculate density? Be sure to give both the equation and the units (remember, we LOVE density!).

Draw a heating curve graph and label the 3 phases of matter, as well as where and what type of phase change is happening on that graph.

Agenda:
- Inq. 18.2

HW:
- Inq. 18.1 & 18.2 - DUE Tomorrow
- POM District Assessment - Thursday


Journal #71

LT: I will be able to describe the effects of table salt on the boiling point of water.

What happens to the phase of the ice when you add salt? The temperature of the ice?

What is the question we are investigating in Inq. 18.2 and what is your hypothesis (be sure to give your “because”!)?

Agenda:
- Journal Quiz
- Class Data
- Inq. 18.2 Pre-Lab

HW:
- Inq. 18.2 Pre-Lab - DUE Tuesday
- Inq. 18.1 & 18.2 - DUE Wednesday
- POM District Assessment - Thursday


No Journal or LT Today

Agenda:
- Finish Inq. 18.1
- Class Data
- Inq. 18.2 Pre-Lab

HW:
- Journal Quiz - Tomorrow


Journal #70

LT: I will be able to describe the effect of table salt on ice.

Describe when and what you will be recording in Inq. 18.1. Be specific!

Describe 3 things you will be keeping the same during Inq. 18.1 and WHY those EACH one needs to be kept the same for the experiment.

Agenda:
- Inq. 18.1

HW:
- Journal Quiz - Friday


Journal #69

LT: I will be able to describe the effect of table salt on ice.

What is the question we are investigating for Inq. 18.1?

Use at least 3 sentences to explain why we need 2 beakers of ice for Inq. 18.1.

Agenda:
- Supersaturated Solution?
- Inq. 18.1 PreLab

HW:
- Journal Quiz - Friday
- Inq. 18.1 Data Table - DUE Tomorrow


Journal #68

LT: I will be able to describe the properties of a supersaturated solution.

What do you think happens to the temperature of ice when you put sodium chloride on it? Why do you think that?

What do you think would happen to the ice if you put sodium nitrate on it? Why?

Agenda:
- Correct Inq. 13
- Solubility
- Supersaturated Solution

HW:
- Journal Quiz - Friday


Journal #67

LT: I will be able to describe the properties of a supersaturated solution.

Which solute from Inq. 13 is more soluble in water? Provide evidence of how you know.

Do you think it’s possible to ever have more sodium chloride in water than the number of scoops we found in the lab? Explain why or why not.

Agenda:
- Finish Inq. 13
- Class Data

HW:
- Inq. 13 - DUE Monday


Journal #66

LT: I will be able to determine if water can dissolve more sodium chloride or sodium nitrate.

Describe one similarity and one difference when dissolving sodium chloride and dissolving sodium nitrate in water.

Describe 2 things that make it difficult to know when the water is saturated with solute.

Agenda:
- Inq. 13

HW:
- Inq. 13 - DUE Tomorrow


Journal #65

LT: I will be able to determine if water can dissolve more sodium chloride or sodium nitrate.

What variables are you going to control in Inq. 13? Be specific about what is going to be controlled (not just the object, but what about that object).

Describe the purpose of Inq. 13 using the at least 5 of the following words: solute, solvent, mixture, solution, solubility, soluble, saturated.

Agenda:
- Inq. 13

HW:
- Inq. 13 Procedure & DT - DUE Tomorrow


Journal #64

LT: I will be able to tell when a solution is saturated.

What is the difference between a solute and a solvent? Give an example of each.

What does it mean for a solution to be saturated (look at your blue reading if you need help)?

Agenda:
- Inq. 12

HW:
- Inq. 12 w/ Conclusion - DUE Tomorrow


Journal #63

LT: I will be able to describe objects as soluble or insoluble.

What is the difference between soluble and something insoluble?

What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

Agenda:
- Concentration Vocab
- Inq. 12

HW:
None


Journal #62

LT: I will be able to describe objects as soluble or insoluble.

Describe what you think is happening to the particles when salt mixes into water using at least 3 complete sentences.

Do you think all things can dissolve in water? Give an example to support your idea.