Agenda:
- Bill Nye: Seasons
- Steering by the Stars Reading

HW:
- Seasons Simulation - DUE Monday


Journal #92

LT: I will be able to understand the importance of the North Star.

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:
- Seasons Simulation

HW:

- Seasons Simulation - DUE Tomorrow

Journal #91 2-25-10

LT: I will be able to describe what causes the seasons.

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

1.

2.

3.

4.

Agenda:
- Seasons Simulation

HW:
- Seasons Simulation - DUE Friday


Journal #90

LT: I will be able to describe what causes the seasons.

List the names and dates of the two solstices and two equinoxes.

Pretend someone believes the distance between the Sun and the Earth causes the seasons. What could you say to them (using complete sentences) to convince them they are wrong?

Agenda:
- Correct Inq. 4.3
- Reasons for Seasons

HW:
None


Journal #89

LT: I will be able to describe what causes the seasons.

Use at least 3 sentences to explain what you think causes the seasons and why.

Draw a labeled diagram to support your answer to the first question.

Agenda:
- Correct Quizzes
- Peer Review Conclusions

HW:
- Inq. 4.3 w/ Revisions - DUE Tomorrow


Journal #88

LT: I will be able to give useful feedback on conclusions and use feedback to revise conclusions.

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 Presentations
- Conclusion Rubric

HW:
- Inq. 4.3 - DUE Monday





Journal #87

LT: I will be able to describe how latitude affects the height of the sun throughout the year.

For your location, when (what month) was the sun the highest in the sky? When was it the lowest?

Why do you think the sun has different heights at different times of year?

Agenda:
- Inq. 4.3 Presentations

HW:
- Inq. 4.3 - DUE Monday


Journal #86

LT: I will be able to describe how latitude affects the height of the sun throughout the year.

What is your location for Inq. 4.3? Do you think the sun will be higher in December or in June? Why?

What does “angle of separation” mean? Answer using WORDS and PICTURES.

Agenda:
- Inq. 4.3

HW:
- Inq. 4.3 Presentations - DUE Tomorrow
- Inq. 4.3 - DUE Friday


Journal #85

LT: I will be able to describe how latitude affects the height of the sun throughout the year.

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

HW:
- Inq. 4.3 Presentations - DUE Thursday
- Inq. 4.3 - DUE Friday


Journal #84

LT: I will be able to describe how latitude affects the height of the sun throughout the year.

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:
- Finish Notes
- L&L Map Practice

HW:
- L&L Map Practice


Journal #83

LT: I will be able to use latitude and longitude to find cities on Earth.

List 2 similarities and 2 differences between latitude and longitude.

List all the named parallels and their measurements (in degrees with direction).

Agenda:
- Lesson 1-3 Quiz
- New Seating Chart
- Latitude & Longitude

HW:
None


No Journal or LT Today

Agenda:
- Shadow Summary
- Inq. 3.4
- Quiz Review

HW:
- Lesson 1-3 Quiz - Tomorrow


Journal #82

LT: I will be able to describe how the rotation of the Earth explains the apparent motion of the sun.

What season is pictured to the right?


Give 2 pieces of evidence that support the season you said for the first question.

Agenda:
- Journal Quiz
- Correct Inq. 3.3
- HIV Letters

HW:
None


No Journal or LT Today

Agenda:
- Inq. 3.3

HW:
- Inq. 3.3 - DUE Tomorrow
- Journal Quiz - Tomorrow


Journal #81

LT: I will be able to connect the height of the sun and time of year with the length of shadows on Earth.

Draw a labeled diagram of the sun, an object, and its shadow at solar noon in the winter and in the summer (2 diagrams).

Do you think there are any times in summer AND winter where the shadows are the same length? Explain why this is or isn’t possible and give an example.

Agenda:
- Correct Inq. 3.2
- Assignment Sheet
- Inq. 3.3 Pre-Lab

HW:
- Inq. 3.3 Pre-lab - DUE Tomorrow
- Journal Quiz - Friday


Journal #80

LT: I will be able to connect the height of the sun and time of year with the length of shadows on Earth.

What are two differences between shadows in the winter and the summer?

What are two similarities between shadows in the winter and the summer?

Agenda:
- Inq. 3.2

HW:

- Inq. 3.2 - DUE Tomorrow

- Journal Quiz - Friday

Journal #79

LT: I will be able to connect the height of the sun and time of year with the length of shadows on Earth.

Where is the sun in relation to the people creating the shadow?

How high in the sky was the sun (high, low, medium) to create the shadow in the picture?

Agenda:
- Correct Solar Noon
- Inq. 3.2

HW:
- Inq. 3.2 - DUE Thursday


Journal #78

LT: I will be able to connect the height of the sun with the length of shadows on Earth.

Write a formal scientific hypothesis that answers the question: “How does the time of day affect the length of a shadow?”

What is the difference between solar noon and “clock” noon?