Science students on TV tonight!!!!

Some students attended the bonus opportunity at MOSH last evening and the news people were there. They are supposed to be on First Coast News at 5:30. See if you see them.

JLCP Science Fair Results and a few updates for Toshiba and E-Cyber Mission

The following students and their projects were judged the winners of our annual science fair. All of the students will advance on to the DCPS Secondary Science Fair in January and then  9 of the projects will go to NEFRSEF. Please join me in congratulating the following students:

Lauren H.       6th
Blake C.          7th
Jasmine H-R   7th
and 8th grade students
Eric S.
 Zachary H.
Kathleen K.
Raha R.
Chris B.
Lauren E.
Ashlyn L. and Imani W. (team project)


If you are one of these lucky winners, please plan to meet with me on Tuesday, January 5 from 3-3:45 pm to check boards and go over details.

__________________________________________

Toshiba and E-Cybermission projects must be completed before the submission date.

 If you haven't registered for E-Cybermission it's too late. Only registered teams may work on this project ans submit it for a science project grade.

If you haven't registered for Toshiba you either must plan to stay after school on 1/14 from 3-4 pm to register or you must see me during work time in class. You can't register without me so we have to do it in school.

10 Lies You Were Told About Space - Not in my class

NASA | Moon Phases 2016, Northern Hemisphere - 4K FYI

Updates for next week

Everyone has the Property of Stars activity due either Monday A day or Tuesday Bday. Science project  presentations each day also. If you don't have the activity due to an absence or other situation you can get it here
http://www.myips.org/cms/lib8/IN01906626/Centricity/Domain/8123/Properties%20of%20Stars.pdf



Remember to start reviewing for the scrimmage. Use the results from your benchmark exam to focus your efforts.  You have your results and the analysis sheet to help you pinpoint where you need to spend more time. There's a book that I posted back in November. It's a free resource - use it.


ALL INDIVIDUAL SCIENCE PROJECT PAPERWORK IS DUE ON MONDAY NO MATTER IF YOU ARE AN A DAY OR A B DAY STUDENT.

Additional Bonus Opportunity for 2nd nine weeks Due upon return in January

This is one last opportunity to earn up to 2 Bonus points for the second 9 week grading period. You can attend the event below and write a report  that answers the questions on the poster. Due right after Winter Break!!!!! _______________________________________________________  Come hear from the regions experts on our climate in Northeast Florida  and how we can build a more resilient community moving forward. December 17 | 6:30 - 9 p.m. The event is FREE and open to the public.  To attend, please RSVP to events@themosh.org.

This event is part of the Cultural Fusion Year of the River Initiative.

Science Project display board and reminders...

Remember:
the abstract is on the state form  http://www.ssefflorida.com/rulesforms.html

and you put it on the bottom of the board at the lower left hand corner.

You can get some "helps" from the sites below, but there is no one right way to do a display board. Make it yours. If you are chosen for the district or the regional fair you may have to adjust for the audience.

http://science-fair-coach.com/backboard-basics-for-science-fair-projects/

http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_display_board.shtml

http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/cms/lib/NC01001395/Centricity/Domain/4704/how_to_set_up_display_board.pdf

Reminders

Each student will turn in  a copy of all forms including a  research plan and an abstract on Monday. Staple them together with the abstract on top.

 A day paperwork will be collected in class.

Bday paperwork will be collected in the hall before school (8:01-8:09)  and during class changes.

You only bring your display board on the day you present.

Late paper work and late project presentations will have points deducted. If you have a valid reason that your project must be submitted late, you must have a note from a parent or a sponsor.

E-Cybermission Participants

As of this morning 6 students have registered. SFSG... But I can't add you to a team unless you have a team name and tell it to me. The I can start to assign teams. Otherwise you are not completely registered. Get me that info STAT!

New most distant object in solar system | Science Wire | EarthSky

New most distant object in solar system | Science Wire | EarthSky










Isn't it amazing how new data can inform us and begin the change in our thinking.

Calling all Bonus Points

Time's almost up to earn a bonus point by completing the challenge that was posted on October 30. I will accept Bonus activities only until 3:00 on 12/14.

This is a great video that explains the life and death of stars.Watch it at home to learn more.

Requirements for Individual Project

Everyone will turn in an Abstract and a completed set of forms. You must have a research plan and a completed bibliography along with forms 1, 1A, 1B, and 3. All of your forms must be complete and signed.

Presentation Day: Bring your backboard and your research log. You will present to small groups and they will provide peer feedback. The teacher will grade you. You will explain what you did, why you did it, and how you did it. You will explain your results including your data analysis (mean, median, mode, range as appropriate). You will explain how you developed your conclusion based on the results. You will be marked down on your presentation if you say "my hypothesis was wrong or my hypothesis was right". Use the appropriate phrase such as " the results supported the hypothesis or the results did not support the hypothesis".

Get ready for the scrimmage and FCAT 2.0

Here is a link to a book by Dr. Terry Cavanaugh. It is designed to help you get ready for FCAT. It will be a good help for you to get ready for the scrimmage. More about how you can earn some fantastic points for your grade will be published next month.

Check out the book and do some proactive Scrimmage Prep. Science will be Dec. 15-18. A day will have 2 days and B day will have 2 days of testing.

http://www.ck12.org/user:c2hhZG93Y2F2YW5hdWdoQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ../book/Science-FCAT-2.0-Review-Middle-School-FlexBook/

Let me know if you use this book.

Assignments from Monday and Tuesday - in case you missed class.

The following were collected:

• Scores for A3K- Goodbye Sun Spots and Sun Power. If you did not report your scores you must complete both articles and submit the analysis sheet for each on Tuesday, December 1 or   Wednesday, Dec. 2 during your class period. You can download an analysis sheet through your grade in Focus. 
• Stormy Sunspots Graphing- Complete and submit if you have not already. Tuesday and Wednesday are the last days they will be accepted.

Currently assigned and due next class

• Read and complete 2-1 in your Fusion Book. You may skip # 8 and # 12.
• Complete p. 80.
• Do # 8 and #10 only on p. 81.

Science Project Updates

The App Challenge closes tonight. Congratulations to both teams that completed the challenge. All you have to do is present your video in class the week of December 7.

The INDIVIDUAL PROJECT is due on December 7. Refer to the NEFRSEF website for all information and forms, except for the State Abstract Form. That's on the state site (see previous post)..

Science Project Update

You will need to have an ABSTRACT on your board and must turn one in on 12/07/2015. Here's the link to the STATE abstract form that is the correct form to use.

http://www.ssefflorida.com/rulesforms.html

What's due next week (11/23 and 11/24)? Science Project Update.

Unless you have already submitted these, the following assignments are due on the day you have class:
1.   Two Achieve 3000 articles 1. Goodbye Sunspots and 2. Sun Power. Yes, you do have to complete
       an analysis sheet. You can download it from the grade portal. Look at your science grades.
2. Stormy Sunspots Graphing Activity.

If you were absent either Thursday or Friday you will need to make up the bell ringer and the activity that we did in class. Ask for those materials in your next class.


Science Project Update.
I met with a group doing the App Challenge. They are almost ready to submit it. I know another App Challenge group is working hard to finish their project. These are due next week. After they submit, they are finished with most of their science project requirements except to present in class.

One student is finished with his individual project. I saw his pictures and it really goes well with our next unit on Stars that we will start next week. Individual projects using NEFRSEF guidelines (or as we refer to them as Traditional Science Projects) are due on 12/07/2015. Yes, both A and B day students will turn in their Abstracts and Forms that day. I will collect them at the door for students who do not have me that day. I will publish a schedule of presentation dates in the classroom next month. Presentations will probably begin on 12/07.

The Toshiba and E-Cybermission Projects have different deadlines. If you have not registered yourself or your group yet get it accomplished. E-Cybermission registration deadline is 12/16 for teams. I am registered so you don't have to worry about that. Any team that fails to register on time will not be able to complete their project in order to compete. Submitting a completed project to the competition  is required in order to earn an A on this project. The same is true for App Challenge and Toshiba.

If you missed either Friday or Monday you really need to watch this video.

E-CYBERMISSION UPDATE

REGISTER YOUR TEAM TODAY TO MEET THE 11/12 DEADLINE TO RECEIVE A SIGN-UP PRESENT. I HAVE REGISTERED AS A SPONSOR SO INCLUDE ME IN YOUR TEAM REGISTRATION. 

IF YOU DON'T REGISTER TODAY, MAKE IT SOON.  KEEP UP WITH YOUR DEADLINES. 

Oxygen Discovery Could Complicate Search for Alien Life – Phenomena: No Place Like Home

Oxygen Discovery Could Complicate Search for Alien Life – Phenomena: No Place Like Home

Maybe you can see some meteor showers this weekend and next week!

Check out this article for info on the Taurid meteor showers. I know someone who saw a "shooting star" just the other evening.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/11/151105-meteor-shower-astronomy-star-moon-planets-stargazing-night-sky/

The Universe Season 6 Episode 3 How the Solar System was made. Watch this if you missed class on Monday or Tuesday or just to see the entire video.

Why Pluto is Not a Planet - Watch this video to answer # 3 on Worksheet 3 ;)

The Universe How Big, How far, How fast - Documentary - HD 720p

This is the video about the scale model of the solar system that was shown in class. The entire video is great.

To Scale: The Solar System:A BONUS opportunity for the second nine-weeks

Watch this video. What do you notice? Respond to the following question and earn 1 bonus point.

 Why is this model a good model and why is it better than the one we made in class?

Criteria to earn 1 Bonus point. Choose one of the following

• Write a 3-5 paragraph response.
• Draw a comic strip (5 panels).
• Develop a one panel editorial type cartoon that responds to the question.
• Compose a song that responds to the prompt and video yourself performing it or perform it live in class. (all videos must be e-mailed or a link sent to smithp8@duvalschools.org)
• Choose your own way to respond to the question, but your choice should be pre-approved.

What Is Earth?

What Is Earth?

The Planet Venus

The Planet Venus

Mars Facts

Mars Facts

Mercury - The Swiftest Planet - Solar System Exploration

Mercury - The Swiftest Planet - Solar System Exploration

Wednesday 10/14/2015

Look back 2 posts to see everything that is due on Thursday and Friday. Be sure to do your home learning.

A BONUS OPPORTUNITY FOR SECOND GRADING PERIOD

This post has been deleted at the request of the Tonight show!!!!

Monday Assignments 10/12/2015 and Tuesday Assignments 10/13/2015 and Wednesday update

Here are your assignments that I expect you will have finished by the next class. Some you have already completed, but let's make sure. I've added some follow up activities that entail using your book.

• Gravity and Orbit Simulation
  Students will explore the Gravity and Orbit simulation to develop a testable question, gather and analyze data. Work in a group and develop TESTABLE QUESTIONS. Have another group review your questions. Then pick a question, develop a hypothesis, and gather data. Use observations to write a concluding statement.

• Modeling Elliptical Orbits
  In this investigation, you will make models of planetary orbits. Johannes Kepler revolutionized astronomy when he proved that planetary orbits are ellipses, not perfect circles. His first law of planetary motion states that planetary orbits are ellipses (ovals) that have the sun as one focus and an empty point in space as the other focus.

FOLLOW UP ACTIVITY Answer # 6 on p. 119 in FOCUS

• Law of Universal Gravitation Investigation In this investigation, students will use a model of the Earth on a string to explore the relationship between the Earth and the Sun around which it revolves.

FOLLOW UP ACTIVITY Do the Math on p. 121 in FOCUS

• Gravity Guided Notes
• Gravity Lesson Review pg. 129
• Achieve 3000 article: Floating Free (w/analysis sheet)

NEW ASSIGNMENTS 

Focus Unit 3 Lesson 1    (3-1). Complete # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, and 12. Be sure to read all of the passages.

Read and take notes on http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/news/2009/02/25/our-solar-system-galileos-observations-of-the-moon-jupiter-venus-and-the-sun

Your notes should identify a technology and describe how advancements in that technology helped to improve our understanding of the solar system. Your notes should also explain how a scientist modified the work of those who came before him to create more current models of the solar system. Answer #13 p. 111 of Fusion.

Home Learning 

1.  work on your Science Project Log. Everything you do, think about, read about, or talk about for your own project should be in your log. 

2.  FOCUS book pp. 102-103. Check out the timeline. Complete Take it Home #1 Think About It. Discuss your findings and thinking with your parents. Did you share something new with them? Do they see crewed missions to distant places in your future?

3. go to

 http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/news/2015/10/01/whats-up-october-2015 and find out when the next meteor showers are along with what's happening in space this month. 

Update: October 09, 2015

In class students areworking through the following Gravity activity stations:

• Gravity and Orbit Simulation
  Students will explore the Gravity and Orbit simulation to develop a testable question, gather and analyze data.
• Modeling Elliptical Orbits
  In this investigation, you will make models of planetary orbits. Johannes Kepler revolutionized astronomy when he proved that planetary orbits are ellipses, not perfect circles. His first law of planetary motion states that planetary orbits are ellipses (ovals) that have the sun as one focus and an empty point in space as the other focus.
• Law of Universal Gravitation InvestigationIn this investigation, students will use a model of the Earth on a string to explore the relationship between the Earth and the Sun around which it revolves.

Students will be given ample time in class to complete all three activities.

Note – These are other Classwork & Home Learning Activities that should have ALREADY been completed: 

• Gravity Guided Notes
• Gravity Lesson Review pg. 129
• Achieve 3000 article: Floating Free (w/analysis sheet)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SCIENCE PROJECT OPTIONS

The following letter is being distributed in class on Monday (Bday) and Tuesday (A day). A copy must be returned no later than Thursday, October 8.

Dear Students and Parents,

All students at Julia Landon College Preparatory and Leadership Development School are expected to complete a science project. This year students in the eighth grade may choose from several options for their project. Each option has guidelines for completion. Student projects will be graded according to appropriate criteria for the option chosen. By choosing an option, a student is committing to completing that style of project. Parents must approve the option chosen by their child. It is each student’s responsibility to choose an option, obtain parental permission to complete the option, and complete the project according to established rules and/or policies.

The options possible include

o   A project that is completed in class. Students may use Gizmo simulations for this project or may conduct an approved experiment in the classroom. A student who completes an in-class project is not eligible to enter the school science fair. Students are expected to present their projects in class. Students will still be responsible for all parts of a traditional science project including forms, research, and data collection.

Students who are highly motivated and wish to complete an independent project outside of the classroom may choose one of the options to do so and can receive ongoing mentorship from JLCP science teachers after school .

o   An individual science project that follows the traditional format. Each student will complete all forms required for the project. All rules for Intel –ISEF, SSEF, and NEFRSEF will be followed. Projects in this option are eligible to seek entry into the school science fair. Participants of the school science fair are eligible to be selected to advance on to the DCPS science fair and/or NEFRSEF. Winners at NEFRSEF may be selected to attend the Florida Science Fair. Rules and information about forms and dates can be found at http://www.nefrsef.org/ . Teacher assistance will be available in class and students who choose this option are eligible to meet with interested and available science teachers for after school coaching on Thursday afternoons. 

o   The Verizon Innovative App Challenge. In this option, students work on a team of 5-7 students.The team must have an adult advisor who works at JLCP. Full information can be found at http://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/participants. Students are expected to present their projects in class. Teacher assistance will be available in class and students who choose this option are eligible to meet with interested and available science teachers for after school coaching on Thursday afternoons. 

o   Toshiba ExploraVision. In this option, students work on a team of 2-4 students. The team is sponsored by a teacher from JLCP. Full information can be found at http://www.exploravision.org/ .Students are expected to present their projects in class. Teacher assistance will be available in class and students who choose this option are eligible to meet with interested and available science teachers for after school coaching on Thursday afternoons. 

o   E-cybermission. In this option, student teams choose to complete a mission in one of seven categories by first identifying a problem in the community and then using the scientific method to develop a solution. Full information can be found at https://www.ecybermission.com/. Students are expected to present their projects in class. Teacher assistance will be available in class and students who choose this option are eligible to meet with interested and available science teachers for after school coaching on Thursday afternoons. 

Please complete the following and submit it to your teacher.

□  I decline the offer to complete an independent project outside of class.  I choose to participate in the in-class projects instead.  I understand that because these are group projects, I will be not be invited to compete at a science fair.  (Note: Group projects are permitted in high school.)

□  I would like to complete an independent science project outside of the classroom.  I understand that by completing an independent project, I may be invited to compete at a science fair.  I understand that I may receive after-school mentorship to assist me with my independent project.

For students who are interested in completing an independent science project outside of the classroom, please indicate which option you are selecting.

[  ]        An individual science project that follows the traditional format. Rules and information about forms and dates can be found at http://www.nefrsef.org/ .

[  ]        The Verizon Innovative App Challenge. Full information can be found at http://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/participants.

[   ]       Toshiba ExploraVision. Full information can be found at http://www.exploravision.org/ .

[   ]       E-cybermission. Full information can be found at https://www.ecybermission.com/.

An informational meeting to answer questions and begin selecting a focus for the research process selected will be held on Thursday October 8^th from 3:10-4pm. Please arrange transportation.   Parents are welcome to attend.   Please return this form no later than Thursday, October 8, 2015.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns.

Pamela L. Smith, NBCT    and  Daniel Geary

Advanced Comprehensive Science 3 Teachers

**REQUIRED** The section below must be completed and will be kept on file for each student. Parents, by signing you are agreeing to the option that your child has chosen.

Student Name_______________________________________________

Student Signature _________________________________________

Parent Name _____________________________________________

Parent Signature _________________________________________

Parent Contact Number ____________________________________

Parent e-mail ________________________________________

TEST on Wednesday (A Day) or Thursday (B day)

Topics to be studied:
Days/Nights
Seasons
Moon Phases
Eclipses
Tides including Neap and Spring Tides

Study guides will be passed out in class on Monday and Tuesday.

Blood Moon Eclipse: What a diisappointment for most of us!

If the atmosphere interfered with your ability to view the Blood Moon Super Eclipse you were not alone. Unfortunately, the atmosphere did not cooperate near my house either. You will have to wait until 2033 to see the next one.

So, If you saw it at all make your journal. Some of you got friends and family in other states and countries to send you info. You may use those pictures if you want for your journal since they provided primary source data for you.

OR, if you didn't see the eclipse just ask your parents to write the note that lets me know you tried. Yes, I am checking these Tuesday and Wednesday

Do you know a fourth grader? Here's a special opportunity

Help a 4th grader visit National Parks.

Did you know that you own millions of acres of national parks, historic structures, cultural artifacts, ancient forests, snow-capped mountains, and clear blue lakes? Our federal public lands and waters belong to all Americans and are waiting for you to explore them! You can get your Every Kid in a Park pass at www.everykidinapark.gov, the official website where parents, educators, and kids can learn more.

To help engage and create our next generation of park visitors, supporters and advocates, the White House, in partnership with the Federal Land Management agencies, launched the Every Kid in a Park initiative. The immediate goal is to provide an opportunity for each and every 4th grade student across the country to experience their federal public lands and waters in person throughout the 2015-2016 school year.

Beginning September 1st all kids in the fourth grade have access to their own Every Kid in a Park pass at www.everykidinapark.gov. This pass provides free access to national parks, national forests, national wildlife refuges, and more!

The Every Kid in a Park pass is good for the 2015-2016 school year, until August 31, 2016. Information on obtaining the pass is available by visiting www.everykidinapark.gov.

In support of Every Kid in a Park, the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, is raising funds to help connect fourth graders to America’s public lands and waters through transportation grants. As part of the Foundation’s Open OutDoors for Kids program, the Every Kid in a Park transportation grants seek to remove barriers to accessing our nation’s public lands and waters, with a special focus on underserved and urban communities. With cutbacks in school funding for field trips, this strategic funding will help provide comprehensive access to all federal sites, including national parks, forests, wildlife refuges and public lands and waters. Transportation grants are available to the federal agencies participating in the program which include the National Park Service, Forest Service, Department of Education, Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

STUDENTS ARE TO WATCH THE LUNAR ECLIPSE ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Parents,
You should receive a letter from your child either Wednesday or Thursday that explains the Home Learning assignment for Sunday. Yes, I respect that each child's bedtime is up to the parent so please allow your own child or children to view as much of the eclipse as you deem appropriate.

Here's a link for you in case you have any questions.

http://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/usa/jacksonville


Thanks for your cooperation and support. Keep Looking Up!

PLS

You must know when the eclipse is starting so you can tell your parents.

If you did not complete the home learning for either 9/18 or 9/21 then you must do it ASAP. You must inform your parents about what time the eclipse begins and what time it ends. I don't expect them to give you carte blanche to view it, but you will be expected to view part of it.

September 18 and 21

The following assignments need to be completed in class. What you don't complete you need to finish at home.

Bell Ringer: BrainPop quiz-If you have not seen the video for ECLIPSES, then  you must view it first. Take the quiz on-line as a traditional quiz BUT record your answers on the paper. (It's easier to see the questions on the screen than on the printed quiz.) When you have taken the quiz, submit your answers and check the answers. Go back and review where you may have made errors. Correct your answers and glue the quiz paper in your ISN in the Bellringer space.
. Log in palmbeach. Password palmbeach.

Gizmo: Eclipses- Complete the Student Exploration Guide and the Assessment questions.


Vocabulary Challenge: write the meaning of each term in your own words
eclipse
lunar eclipse
solar eclipse
total solar eclipse
umbra
penumbra
partial eclipse
penumbra
corona

Foldable for Comparing and Contrasting Solar and Lunar Eclipses

Activity: Develop a foldable the compare and contrast Solar and Lunar Eclipses

Criteria: Foldable has 2 flaps on top. One type of eclipse is drawn in color using a relative size scale for each object on each flap. On the reverse side the eclipse drawn is explained using words. Under the flaps the eclipses are compared and contrasted using the topics below. A Venn diagram may be used.

·        Characteristics of the eclipse.

·        Alignment of the objects

·        Moon phase during the eclipse.

·        Typical duration of each eclipse.

·        Frequency of occurrence of each eclipse.

·        Safety concerns for viewing the eclipse.

	2	1
Flaps	Illustrate and label the relationship of the relative positions of the Earth, moon, and sun that cause lunar and solar eclipses. The objects are proportionally drawn and color has been used	Does not meet the criteria established, but an attempt has been made.
Reverse of Flaps	Complete explanation of each eclipse including alignment of objects	Attempt made to explain each eclipse including alignment of objects; but, it is incomplete
Comparing and Contrasting Lunar and Solar Eclipses	Analysis of the relationship of the relative positions of the Earth, moon, and sun that cause lunar and solar eclipses including the topics of ·        Characteristics of the eclipse. ·        Alignment of the objects ·        Moon phase during the eclipse. ·        Typical duration of each eclipse. ·        Frequency of occurrence of each eclipse. ·        Safety concerns for viewing the eclipse. C/C is comprehensive.	Analysis of the relationship of the relative positions of the Earth, moon, and sun that cause lunar and solar eclipses including the topics of ·        Characteristics of the eclipse. ·        Alignment of the objects ·        Moon phase during the eclipse. ·        Typical duration of each eclipse. ·        Frequency of occurrence of each eclipse. ·        Safety concerns for viewing the eclipse. C/C is lacking in details or may contain errors.
Complete Foldable	Directions Followed
Legibility	Handwriting is clear and easy to read.	Difficult to read.
Total (10 pts) / 10

Closing: Quiz on Moon Phases and Eclipses: You must finish all assignments before taking the quiz. 

Don't forget your home learning. 

Watch the video. Summarize what you can expect to see on 9/27 and why you should take time to go see this. Write a personal reaction to the video. Put the date in your agenda. Your home learning will be to watch at least part of the eclipse and record observations.



Supermoon Lunar Eclipse 2015: Full 'Blood Moon' Coverage



Additional information on the event:

http://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/facts-lunar-eclipse.html

Read this website and determine when you should start watching the eclipse - put that time in your agenda so you remember this assignment.

Home learning for 09/18 and 09/21 Supermoon Lunar Eclipse 2015: Full 'Blood Moon' Coverage

Watch the video. Summarize what you can expect to see on 9/27 and why you should take time to go see this. Write a personal reaction to the video. Put the date in your agenda. Your home learning will be to watch at least part of the eclipse and record observations.



Supermoon Lunar Eclipse 2015: Full 'Blood Moon' Coverage



Additional information on the event:

http://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/facts-lunar-eclipse.html


Read this website and determine when you should start watching the eclipse - put that time in your agenda so you remember this assignment.

Home Learning for 09/16 and 09/17

::Read the article and summarize it. Then write a personal reaction to the article. 

Put it into your ISN. 

https://www.sciencenews.org/blog/science-ticker/satellite-captures-double-solar-eclipse-action  

Achieve 3000 or A3K

Recently, everyone completed an A3K article and analysis sheet. If you scored a 7 or an 8 on the questions then that score is considered a successful score to move your lexile level. If you scored a 6 or below then you have not contributed towards moving your lexile and you have no higher than a C on the article. To raise your grade you should complete another article (the Volcano one) that should be on your page. Make an analysis sheet similar to the one you already have and complete the article. If your first try is higher than what you already earned then show it to me to substitute in for the grade you already have. This will be beneficial to you in two ways. First you will have added to your knowledge and proficiency and second, you will earn more points for your own grade.

Good Luck.

Friday, September 11, 2015

All A day and B day students have the following assignments which are due next class period (Monday - A and Tuesday B)

• Achieve 3K - The moon puts on a show
• Gizmo - Moon phases
• Notes for 4-2 (choose your own style)
• Visual Summary and Lesson Review pp/ 216-217.

A day will check their quiz in class so that can be uploaded into the grade book. 

2A will have the following assignments checked also:

Guided Notes

Gizmo- Earth in 3D

This will catch you up after the missed class from the assembly and not being able to turn in work on Thursday.  

Grades will be posted next week

Due to the new FOCUS procedures I am a bit behind in posting grades. I will have them caught up next week. Thanks for your patience.

Remember, grades are fluid and change each time something is posted. Look for trends like low assessments or missing assignments to determine if a problem needs to be addressed.

BONUS OPPORTUNITY

This is the bonus opportunity for the FIRST grading period of 2015-2016. It may be the only one this grading period, so jump on this chance.

 Here is an opportunity to send your name along with others on the next mission to Mars, the InSight Mission. You also get 'frequent flier' miles however they will not be accepted by your airline of choice!!

http://mars.nasa.gov/participate/send-your-name/insight/

To get credit for this opportunity you must do the following.
Check with your parents before submitting your name.
Submit your name and info to NASA.
Print out your Boarding Pass.
Bring it to class on or before September 10 or 11 depending on when you have class.
Log it in for credit.
Hang it on the Insight Mission Boarding Pass display.

Information about Multiple Intelligences.

Don't forget that you must complete Parts 1-3 of the Multiple Intelligence Survey. Aday due on Friday. Bday due on Monday.


The following is copied from http://www.edutopia.org/multiple-intelligences-research .

Howard Gardner's Eight Intelligences

The theory of multiple intelligences challenges the idea of a single IQ, where human beings have one central "computer" where intelligence is housed. Howard Gardner, the Harvard professor who originally proposed the theory, says that there are multiple types of human intelligence, each representing different ways of processing information:

• Verbal-linguistic intelligence refers to an individual's ability to analyze information and produce work that involves oral and written language, such as speeches, books, and memos.
• Logical-mathematical intelligence describes the ability to develop equations and proofs, make calculations, and solve abstract problems.
• Visual-spatial intelligence allows people to comprehend maps and other types of graphical information.
• Musical intelligence enables individuals to produce and make meaning of different types of sound.
• Naturalistic intelligence refers to the ability to identify and distinguish among different types of plants, animals, and weather formations found in the natural world.
• Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence entails using one's own body to create products or solve problems.
• Interpersonal intelligence reflects an ability to recognize and understand other people's moods, desires, motivations, and intentions.
• Intrapersonal intelligence refers to people's ability to recognize and assess those same characteristics within themselves.

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STEAM CHALLENGE # 2 Landing Astropongs Safely

Here's the assignment and the rubric. Remember you use 3 sheets of white paper folded in half and stapled for your JOURNAL. Each student must have a JOURNAL. Time is very limited next week so maybe you and your design team should do some of this for home learning.  

A day should try to finish construction and trials on Wednesday. 

B day should try to finish construction and trials on Tuesday. 

I have to be out on Thursday and the Fieldtrip is on Friday so there can be no final evaluations of the Goal on those days. Your group must demonstrate meeting the GOAL to me in order to be graded.                                                                                           

STEAM CHALLENGE #2: LANDING SAFELY

SCENARIO: The pong people are very bouncy people. Their paddle shaped planet is undergoing a period of rapid climate change. Through an agreement with NASA several of their explorers are coming to Earth to scout out whether or not their planet should send more of their people to Earth to see if Earth will serve their needs.  The astropongs have traveled at a speed of 29,000 km/hour from their planet. They are able to slow down their speed enough to hover and release a lander.

CHALLENGE: Follow the design process to design and build a shock-absorbing system that will protect two astropongs when they land on Earth.

LANDER REQUIREMENTS: Your lander must meet or exceed these criteria. See the rubric for more details.

·       Open cockpit- astropongs don’t like to be squeezed.

·       No seat belts or restraints may be used.

·       Safe landing means that both astropongs arrive on Earth without falling out of the cockpit.

·       The lander does not tip over as it drops.

·       The lander must fit into the cargo bay with the hatch totally secured.

·       No food may be used in the lander.

AVAILABLE MATERIALS: cardboard or foam core science boards, a Styrofoam cup, straws (up to 6), astropongs (2), and a payload egg.

Other Supplies must be procured by the design team.

JOURNAL: Each member of the design team MUST keep a journal and submit it at the end of the project.

Steam Challenge # 2: Landing Safely Final Exam/Project Student Name:     ________________________________________

CATEGORY	5	4	3	2-1
Cover/Title Page p.1	Creative title with main author listed along with other members of team. Neat, colorful, and attractive.		A cover with a title and the author’s name along with the team members names is present.	A cover is present.
ASK: Identify the Need and Constraints p.2	The following are addressed completely: u  What is the problem to solve? u  What do we want to design? u  Who is it for? What do we want to accomplish? u   What are the project requirements? u   What are the limitations? u   What is our goal?		The following are somewhat addressed: u  What is the problem to solve? u  What do we want to design? u  Who is it for? What do we want to accomplish? u   What are the project requirements? u   What are the limitations? u   What is our goal?	Some of the ASK is present
RESEARCH the PROBLEM p.3	The following are addressed fully u  What products or solutions already exist? u  What data has been collected? u  What does the data indicate? u  What technologies might be adaptable to your needs	The following are addressed u  What products or solutions already exist? u  What data has been collected? u  What does the data indicate? u  What technologies might be adaptable to your needs	The following are somewhat addressed: u  What products or solutions already exist? u  What data has been collected? u  What does the data indicate? u  What technologies might be adaptable to your needs	Some of the following are addressed: u  What products or solutions already exist? u  What data has been collected? u  What does the data indicate? u  What technologies might be adaptable to your needs
IMAGINE: Develop Possible Solutions/ BRAINSTORM p.4-5	Evidence of great brainstorming will be multiple notes and sketches in the journal.	Evidence of adequate brainstorming will be a few notes and sketches in the journal.	Evidence of some brainstorming is very limited in scope or evidence.	Little evidence of brainstorming is present
PLAN: Select a Promising Solution p.6	Rich evidence that the team u  Revisited the needs, constraints and research from the earlier steps. u  Compared the best ideas. u  Selected one solution and developed a Plan to move forward with it.		Some evidence that the team u  Revisited the needs, constraints and research from the earlier steps. u  Compared the best ideas. u  Selected one solution and developed a Plan to move forward with it.	Little evidence that the team u  Revisited the needs, constraints and research from the earlier steps. u  Compared the best ideas. u  Selected one solution and developed a Plan to move forward with it.
Plan Requirements p.7	Plan is neat with clear measurements and labeling for all components	Plan is neat with clear measurements and labeling for most components	Plan provides clear measurements and labeling for some components	Plan does not show measurements clearly or is otherwise inadequately labeled..
CREATE: Build a Prototype	A complete prototype was built using the plans in the journal.		A prototype similar to the plans was built.	A model not a prototype is built or a prototype unlike the plans is built.
Construction -Materials	Appropriate materials were selected and creatively modified in ways that made them even better.	Appropriate materials were selected and there was an attempt at creative modification to make them even better.	Appropriate materials were selected.	Inappropriate materials were selected and contributed to a product that performed poorly.
Construction - Care Taken	Great care taken in construction process so that the structure is neat, attractive and follows plans accurately.	Construction was careful and accurate for the most part, but 1-2 details could have been refined for a more attractive product.	Construction accurately followed the plans, but 3-4 details could have been refined for a more attractive product.	Construction appears careless or haphazard. Many details need refinement for a strong or attractive product.
TEST and EVALUATE the Prototype p. 8-9	Data for more than five trials is presented in a careful, reliable, organized data table. Analysis of the data is presented. A summary of what the team determined and how the conclusion was reached is presented in the journal. .	Data for five trials is presented in a careful, reliable, organized data table. Analysis of the data is presented. A summary of what the team determined and how the conclusion was reached is presented in the journal. .	Data for fewer than five trials is presented in a careful, reliable, organized data table. Analysis of the data is presented. A summary of what the team determined and how the conclusion was reached is presented in the journal. .	Data not taken carefully OR not taken in a reliable manner no matter how many times it was taken,
IMPROVE: Redesign if necessary p.10	Clear evidence of troubleshooting, testing, and refinements based on data or scientific principles. OR an explanation why no modifications were needed.	Clear evidence of troubleshooting, testing and refinements.	Some evidence of troubleshooting, testing and refinements.	Little evidence of troubleshooting, testing or refinement.
GOAL	Structure functions extraordinarily well. Astropongs land safely the first time.	Structure functions well. Astropongs land safely the second time.	Astropongs land safely the third time.	Fatal flaws present. Astropongs do not land safely after 3 trials.
Journal/Log - Content	Journal provides a complete record.	Journal provides fairly complete record.		Journal provides very poor record or no journal presented.
Journal/Log - Appearance	Journal is neat, legible, the pages are numbered, and the contents are in order. Drawings are legible and neat. Metric measurements are used	. Journal is fairly neat, legible, the pages are numbered, and the contents are in order. Drawings are legible and neat. Metric measurements are used		Journal is presented.
Reflection of performance as a group member p.11	Honest reflection that includes successes and “fails” as a group member. Lists what you did to be a good group member.	Reflection that includes successes and “fails” as a group member. Lists what you did to be a good group member.		Very little information presented.
Reflection on project and process p.12	Discussion of what you learned about through the project and process. What take-aways did you develop?	Discussion of what you learned about through the project and process		Attempt at reflection
Column totals
Total points earned
Converted to grade points  X/200

Points Earned	Grade Points
80	200
76-79	190
72-75	180
68-71	170
64-67	160
60-63	150
56-59	140
52-55	130
48-51	120
44-47	110
40-43	100
17-39	95
1-16	90
0	0