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

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

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!!!!!!!

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

Environmental - Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes and Volcanoes Exam

Click the link below to fill in the multiple choice Google doc answer form for your exam.


Plates, Earthquakes and Volcanoes Answer Form



iPad Survey - 7th Period




iPad Survey - 8th period

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/

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

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

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