Monday, May 30, 2011

Environmental - Earth's Motions

There are 2 final readings with Review Questions for our unit on Astronomy.

1) Complete the "Earth's Motions" reading and answer the 5 Review Questions. Click the link below to get started.

Earth's Motions


2) Complete the "Sun, Earth, Moon" reading and answer the 5 Review Questions. Click the link below to get started.

Sun, Earth, Moon

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Environmental - Universe Webquest

Click on the link below and complete the "Universe Webquest" by visiting websites A through F and answer the questions on a separate sheet. Turn in your answers at the end of class.

Universe Webquest

Monday, May 23, 2011

Environmental - Stars

In today's (5/24) lesson you will be introduced to stars. At the end of the lesson, you should be able to...
1) Define constellations.
2) Describe the flow of energy in a star.
3) Classify stars based on their properties.
4) Outline the life cycle of a star.
5) Use light-years as a unit of distance.

Click on the link below for the reading and answer the 9 Review Questions at the bottom of the page.

Intro to Stars

Chemistry FINAL

For your final exam, you will showcase a chemical reaction either through a live demonstration or a recorded video. The project details are located in the document below:

Chemical Reaction Showcase

Use the following resources to research your reaction:

>> In DROPBOX, open the "Videos" folder in the "Chemistry" folder and watch the two videos titled: "Single Displacement" and "Double Displacement". You will need to determine which type of reaction yours is classified as

>> In the purple Glencoe Chemistry text book, use pgs. 287 - 291 for help about single replacement vs double replacement reactions

>> Wikipedia contains information about the Chemical Formulas and names of your Reactants. Simply search the names on the "Reaction #" slip

>> A Basic Reaction Procedure Outline is provided. You must adapt this to your specific reaction.

>> Use a Google search If you are having trouble determining the Products of your reaction

>> Check out this tutorial on Precipitation Reactions


THE REACTION SHOWCASE IS FRIDAY JUNE 3rd!!!!!!!

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Environmental - Intro to the Solar System

Today (Friday 5/20) you will be introduced to our Solar System. At the end of the lesson you should be able to...

1) Describe historical views of the solar system.
2) Name the planets, and describe their motion around the sun.
3) Explain how the solar system formed.

Click the link below and answer the 8 "Review Questions" at the bottom of the page. When finished, check out the video below:

Intro to the Solar System

Solar System 101 Video

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Plates, Volcanoes and Earthquakes...OH MY! - Review

Environmental Science - TIME TO REVIEW!!!!

To review the topics of plate tectonics, volcanoes and earthquakes, complete the review sheet and use these resources to study...

1) Your folder with all your completed work
2) Your Evernote notes (7th period only)
3) Old posts on this blog
4) More websites below.....

Earthquake Sites
1) http://www.exploratorium.edu/faultline/basics/index.html
2) http://www.ga.gov.au/hazards/earthquakes/earthquake-basics.html

Volcanoes
1) http://www.nssgeography.com/physical%20web/Unit%20volcanoes/VOLCANO%20%20BASICS.htm
2) http://www.thetech.org/exhibits_events/online/quakes/overview/

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Balancing Equations and the Mole Quiz - Chemistry

The "Balancing Equations and the Mole Quiz" is in 2 parts:

PART 1 -
Take the 12 questions quiz and submit your answers on the following Google Form document. Make sure to type in your name LAST NAME, FIRST NAME.

Balancing Equations and the Mole Quiz

PART 2 -
On a separate sheet of paper, write out your answers to 4 mole conversion problems. Remember to show all work and include units.

Earthquakes - Environmental

Monday 5/9
Today you will be introduced to Earthquakes. At the end of the lesson, you should be able to...
1) Identify an earthquake focus and its epicenter
2) Identify earthquake zones and what makes some regions prone to earthquakes
3) Compare the characteristics of the different types of seismic waves
4) Describe how tsunamis are caused by earthquakes

Click the link below and answer the 14 Review Questions at the bottom of the page. Turn in you answers at the end of the period.

Nature of Earthquakes

Watch the video below for a recap of the basics of Earthquakes
Earthquakes 101

Monday, May 2, 2011

Types of Volcanoes - Environmental

Tuesday 5/3
Today you will be introduced to volcanoes. At the end of the period, you should know...
1) How to describe the basic shapes of volcanoes
2) How to compare the features of volcanoes
3) How to describe the stages in the formation of volcanoe

Click the link below and answer the 6 Review Questions at the bottom of the page. Turn in you answers at the end of the period.

Types of Volcanoes

***EXTRA***
If you finish early, check out THESE VIDEOS BELOW!!!!

Kilauea

Lava Unleashed



Sunday, May 1, 2011

Volcanoes - Environmental

Monday 5/2
Today you will be introduced to volcanoes. At the end of the period, you should know...
1) How volcanoes form
2) Places where volcanoes occur
3) What volcanic hot spots are and where they occur

Click the link below and answer the 8 Review Questions at the bottom of the page. Turn in you answers at the end of the period.

Volcanic Activity

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Layer, Rocks and Plates Quiz/Review - Environmental

Today (4/29) you will display what you have learned about our first three topics in Earth Science:
1: Layers of the Earth
2: Types of Rocks
3: Plate Tectonics

To show that you are proficient in these topics, you will Review each topic by clicking the topic heading below and answering some review questions. You may use the website provided and/or your notes to review. When you are ready, take the "Exit Quiz" for each topic and click submit. Please enter your name (Last Name, First Name) for the first question of each quiz. Before moving on to the next topic, see Mr. Cram to find out your score. If you have an 80% or above you may move on. If you have below and 80% you must study the topic again and retake the "Exit Quiz".

TOPICS

1: Layer of the Earth


2: Types of Rocks


3: Plate Tectonics

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Chemistry - How to balance equations

This video is a great tutorial to balancing chemical equations if you need more help.

Balancing Chemical Equations

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

iPad Survey

All Students,
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey below and reflect on your use of the iPads in your science class this year. I (Mr. Cram) will not be viewing these surveys, so please do not hesitate to make any comments. The point of the survey is to get honest feedback about the iPads from your point of view. Thanks.
- Mr. Cram

iPad Survey

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Environmental - Plate Tectonic Webquest

1st and 8th Periods

Title a new page "Plate Tectonic Webquest" and answer the questions #1 - #9 in the webquest. Put your answers in your folder at the end of class.

Plate Tectonic Webquest


7th period - Evernote Class

Click the link below to complete the webquest. Your answers will be kept in a new Evernote note.

Plate Tectonics - Evernote Class

Chemistry - Ionic & Covalent Bond QUIZ

For your Quiz Grade on Ionic and Covalent Compounds, you need to complete the following 3 tasks. Turn in your answers to tasks 2 and 3 at the end of the period. You can use your notes/work and the periodic table to help you:

1) Get an 80% or better on the Ionic and Covalent Bond Quizlet quiz and show Mr. Cram

2) Draw 2 Ionic and 1 Covalent Lewis Dot Structures. You may choose from the following formula units. Make sure to label each as either an "Ionic Bond" or a "Covalent Bond".

Formula Units:


3) Answer the following questions using the cartoon below:


Questions:
1) What type of Bond is shown in the cartoon above? How do you know?
2) How many valence electrons is each "Cl" atom receiving? Why is each "Cl" receiving this amount of electrons?
3) Copper (Cu) is not in group 1A or 2A, but it is behaving like metal. How many valence electrons does Copper (Cu) lose?
4) What will the charge on the Cu atom be after it gives it's valence electrons away?
5) What will be the charge on each Cl atom after they receive their valence electrons?

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Environmental - Identify the Rock Type

Today (4/8) you will investigate the properties of the 3 main types of rocks, Sedimentary, Metamorphic and Igneous, and identify 15 unknown samples based on those properties. ROCK ON!

1) Visit the "Rock Hounds" website and investigate 3 types of rocks; Sedimentary, Metamorphic and Igneous Rocks. Answer the following for each rock type

A) How is each rock type formed?

B) What did each rock type used to be?

C) Describe where you would most likely find each rock type or it's origin.

2) Visit the "Rock Identification" website and complete the following:

A) Make a table of the three rock types, their textures and their structures/shapes

B) Complete the "Online Rock Exercise" at the bottom of the webpage and identify which rock type, Sedimentary, Metamorphic or Igneous, each image is displaying for Sample #1 - #15.



7th period - Evernote Class

Visit the Types of Rocks page and the Rock Hounds page and complete the following:

1) Make a new note in Evernote titled: Types of Rocks
2) Read the Types of Rocks article and write down the 3 main types of rocks in your notes.
3) Copy and Paste the "Lesson Summary" located at the bottom of the Types of Rocks page into your note
4) Copy and Paste the image of the Rock Cycle (Figure 4.7) into your note and explain how each rock type can become another type. For example, how does sedimentary rock become metamorphic rock?
5) Make a voice recording that identifies the three types of rocks and at least 1 example of each type. For more examples of rock types check out this site

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Environmental - Types of Rocks

Today (4/6) you will investigate types of rocks and the rock cycle. Answer the 8 "Review Questions" at the bottom of the web page. Click the link below to ROCK N ROLL!!!


Types of Rocks


Review Questions

1. Describe the difference between a rock and a mineral.
2. Why can the minerals in a rock be a clue about how the rock formed?
3. What is the difference between magma and lava?
4. What are the three main types of rocks and how does each form?
5. Describe how an igneous rock can change to a metamorphic rock.
6. Explain how sediments form.
7. In which rock type do you think fossils, which are the remains of past living organisms, are most often found?
8. Suppose that the interior of the Earth was no longer hot, but all other processes on Earth continued unchanged. How would this affect the distribution of rocks formed on Earth?

Monday, April 4, 2011

Environmental - Layers of the Earth

Today (4/5) you will investigate the layers of the Earth and answer questions below as you read. Click the link below to get started:


Inside the Earth


Review Questions

1) Draw and label a picture of the 4 main layers of the Earth. The four layers are: the Crust, the Mantle, The Outer Core and the Inner Core. Attempt to make the layer thickness as accurate as possible.
2) What is the Lithosphere and where is it found?
3) What are 2 ways geologists learn about the layers of the Earth?
4) What is the difference between the oceanic and continental crust?
5) List two reasons that scientists know that the outer core is liquid.
6) Describe the properties of each of these parts of the Earth's interior: lithosphere, mantle, and core. What are they made of How hot are they? What are a few of their physical properties?
7) What is the difference between conduction and convection?

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Nuclear Power Investigation

With your group members, research the answer to 1 of the following questions by clicking on the link and visiting the websites. Create a poster that answers the question in as many ways as possible. The more the better!! You will share your poster with the class at the end of class.

How does radiation do damage to humans?


How much radiation do nuclear power plants emit?


When have nuclear power plants had accidents and what happened?


How do nuclear power plants produce electricity?


What should we do with nuclear waste?

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Chemistry - End of the 3rd Quarter Exam Review

Alright chemsters! Here is the review document with questions for the exam next MONDAY 3/28/11. STUDY STUDY STUDY!!!

Chemistry Q3 Review Sheet

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Environmental - Alternative Energy Project

You will spend class time Today (Monday 3/20) and tomorrow researching information about alternative energy resources in your city (either Laramie, Burlington, or Albuquerque). Click the link below with your city name and begin researching. Answer the 5 questions on a separate sheet of paper along with any other information you think might help you recommend which power plant your city should develop.


Laramie, Wyoming


Burlington, Vermont


Albuquerque, New Mexico


On Wednesday and Thursday, you will create a final product of a poster, pamphlet or a letter. For more information on the final product, click the link below.

Alternative Energy Project Overview

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Chemistry - Adopt an Element Project

Your task is to.....

1) Complete the "Adopt An Element Information Sheet" using the Glencoe textbook and/or the websites listed below:

www.chemicool.com


http://periodictable.com/index.html

http://www.ptable.com/


2) Create a poster, cartoon or Prezi about your element. If you lost your project outline or element info sheet from class Friday 2/4, here it is again:





PROJECTS ARE DUE MONDAY 3/14!!!! NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!

Environmental - Impacts of burning coal project

Using your completed assignments, the text book and the websites listed, your task is to develop a creative display of the information you have learned about coal burning power plants. Here are the documents passed out in class on Friday (3/4).

As a reminder, here is the link to the "Burning the Future" website about coal impacts.



This project is DUE = MONDAY 3/14

Late projects will not be accepted!!!!!

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Chemistry Extra Credit



For Chemistry Extra Credit, watch the "Quantum Mechanics" video and answer the discussion questions below:

1) What did Rutherford think an atom looked like and what was the "hole" in his theory?
2) What model did Bohr propose for the structure of an atom?
3) What is a quantum or photon?
4) How did Schrodinger's theory contrast with Bohr's?

Elemental Beauty



What do all those elements look like? This website contains a ton of information about all 118 elements and contains some of the most incredible images! Check it out

Sunday, February 27, 2011

An Inconvenient Truth - Full Video

Yes, there are subtitles in this version, but hey, it's the internet. Sometimes you take what you can find. Anyone know what language those subtitles are?

Environmental - Climate Change

For today's (2/28) lesson, you will take a pre-quiz, complete a webquest and take a post-quiz on "Climate Change". Follow these steps:

1) Take the Climate Change Pre-Quiz. Make sure to click "submit" when finished

2) Complete the Climate Change Webquest. Answer the questions on a separate sheet of paper.

3) Take the Climate Change Post-Quiz. Make sure to click "submit" when finished.

Monday, February 14, 2011

Environmental - Burning the Future

Visit the “Burning the Future: Coal in America” website and explore the Coal Impact Guide. Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper by referencing a quote you find in your research.
Example:
How do sulfur oxides impact the environment?

Quote: “Sulfur oxide interacts with NOx to form nitric and sulfuric acids, commonly known as acid rain, which damages forests and acidifies soil and waterways.”

How are mountains impacted by using coal?
How is cleaning the coal by washing impacting the environment?
How is ground water impacted by burning coal?
How is the water used inside the coal power plant impacting the environment?
How is mercury impacting the environment by burning coal?
How are coal emissions impacting human health?

Chemistry - The Atom: Pre-Quiz

Take the Atom Pre-Quiz and make sure to click "Submit" when you are done.

The Atom: Pre-Quiz

Monday, February 7, 2011

Chemistry - Matter Webquest

Chemistry students! Today (2/8) you will complete a Pre-Quiz, Webquest and Post-Quiz on Matter. Find the links below to complete the quizzes and webquest.


Matter Pre-Quiz



Matter Webquest



Matter Post Quiz

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Environmental - Fossil Fuel Extensions

For "honors" credit, complete the following E-sheets about "Hydrocarbons" and "Combustion of Fossil Fuels". Answer the questions on the webpage on a separate sheet of paper OR print off the E-sheet by clicking on the link provided and completing the questions on the student sheet (there is a PDF link on each link below).


What are Hydrocarbons?


Combustion of Fossil Fuels

Monday, January 10, 2011

Environmental - Electricity Webquest

Environmental Students! For today's lesson, (1/11/11), you will complete a Pre-Quiz, a webquest about ELECTRICITY and a Post-Quiz!!! (Shocking eh?) To begin, click the link below to take a Pre-Quiz for the "DO NOW". MAKE SURE TO CLICK SUBMIT AT THE BOTTOM WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED!!!


Electricity Pre-Quiz


Now complete the webquest below by researching the links and answering the questions on a separate sheet of paper. You will turn in your answers at the end of the period.

NEW link for Electricity Webquest


Electricity Webquest


After completing the Webquest, take the short Post-Quiz by clicking the link below as your EXIT SLIP. MAKE SURE TO CLICK SUBMIT AT THE BOTTOM WHEN FINISHED!!!!

Electricity Post-Quiz

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Physics - Light Quiz on Thursday (1/13)!!!

Hey Physters! We have a quiz this Thursday (1/13) on light. It will cover everything we have learned about light. Here are the main topics:
1) Light = Electromagnetic Radiation or Waves
2) All Electromagnetic radiation travels at the same speed (300,000,000 m/s or 3X10^8 m/s), but each of the 7 types of EM radiation have different wavelength, frequency, and energy.
3) Light can behave like a Particle called a photon or a Wave.
4) We see color because of Light. The color we see is reflected into our eyes, while the remaining EM radiation is absorbed.
5) Light can defract (spread out as it passes through an opening), reflect (bounce off surfaces) and refract (bend as it travels through different mediums)

For a great review, check out this website! STUDY!!!!!

Monday, January 3, 2011

Physics - Light Webquest

For today's (Tuesday 1/4/11) activity, click the link below and complete the "Light Webquest". Answer the questions for websites A - F on a separate sheet of paper and turn in at the end of class.

Light Webquest