Due Today: the rough draft of your letter and your science notebook
After we discussed ways to cope with a warmer world and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we decided that the most effective way to express our concerns was to write a real letter in your own handwriting to a government representative. Discuss the following question in your table groups: Who do you think has the authority to make positive changes and implement solutions to global warming and climate change concerns?
To whom will you address your letter? Be prepared to explain why.
Trade letters with a peer who can help you proofread your rough draft and correct spelling errors before you write a final draft.
There are sample letters and a list of addresses to those California legislators that will be attending the UN summit at the end of this month.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Monday, November 9, 2015
Mock World Climate Change Conference
Due Today: Solution Statements
1. Convene the World Conference by meeting in your Interest Groups.
2. Focus on the Final Statements. What are the solutions your group recommends, globally and personally?
3. What do you think would be the most effective format for young people to communicate their concerns with government representatives?
Notebooks are due tomorrow.
1. Convene the World Conference by meeting in your Interest Groups.
2. Focus on the Final Statements. What are the solutions your group recommends, globally and personally?
3. What do you think would be the most effective format for young people to communicate their concerns with government representatives?
Notebooks are due tomorrow.
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Global Warming Project
On Tuesday, we started an independent research project in Google Classroom to answer this driving question:
Now, you are ready to apply your understanding to our Global Warming Project. Start at the webpage titled Climate Change on my website and get your presentation ready for class!
What factors interact and influence weather and climate? How do human activities impact climate?
This led us to revisiting some concepts about states of matter, pressure, and the gas laws. After a brief introduction to light we watched a short video about the greenhouse effect.
Now, you are ready to apply your understanding to our Global Warming Project. Start at the webpage titled Climate Change on my website and get your presentation ready for class!
Atmosphere, Pressure and Elevation
Warm-up: IANotebook p.79
Recipe for a Cloud in a Bottle
Explain how the cloud forms. Be specific about pressure changes.
If you missed class, watch this video.
Recipe for a Cloud in a Bottle
- a little water
- condensation nuclei (something for water to stick to when it condenses)
- temperature or pressure changes
Explain how the cloud forms. Be specific about pressure changes.
If you missed class, watch this video.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Gas Laws Videos- Study for Test
Hello!
Today, you are watching BNSG on Energy. How does energy interact with matter? That is the big question you are answering. Use p.73-77 in text to get started with note taking guide.
Please review the gas laws in the videos in Google Classroom . Use earbuds and take notes!
I have lots of fun lab.s planned next week. Do your studying now so that when I return you get the most learning and understanding you can out of the activities! Be polite, helpful, and kind.
If you ordered bus passes, they have arrived and should be passed out to you today. If not, please ask for them at the end of class when you put the computers away.
Remember to get your Science Project 2.0 Proposal signed and approved by your parents. I am looking forward to seeing you soon!
Today, you are watching BNSG on Energy. How does energy interact with matter? That is the big question you are answering. Use p.73-77 in text to get started with note taking guide.
Please review the gas laws in the videos in Google Classroom . Use earbuds and take notes!
I have lots of fun lab.s planned next week. Do your studying now so that when I return you get the most learning and understanding you can out of the activities! Be polite, helpful, and kind.
If you ordered bus passes, they have arrived and should be passed out to you today. If not, please ask for them at the end of class when you put the computers away.
Remember to get your Science Project 2.0 Proposal signed and approved by your parents. I am looking forward to seeing you soon!
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Bill Nye Videos, Not?!
Hello.
Since I am out of the class this week due to laryngitis, please be polite, helpful, and quiet for the guest teacher(s). I will do my best to make sure that you continue to move forward with your science project proposal, which is due this Friday.
On Tuesday, Mr. Swaggerty agreed to lead you through a lab, Just Passing Through. I hope you enjoyed the activity. I want you to write a Lab Review (see instructions on IAN p.4) that thoroughly explains what occurs and how this relates heat energy, heat transfer, characteristic properties of substances, and density to your everyday life. I look forward to discussing this upon my return. I am sorry to miss it today.
I have requested that you watch a couple of episodes of Bill Nye- Energy and Pressure but I guess you worked on your proposal instead.ok.
You have a test on Friday. -Everything in the universe is energy or matter, so read your textbook,take notes and be on your best behavior. Please remember to put away the computers during the last 7-8 minutes of class. Thanks!
I look forward to seeing you soon!
Since I am out of the class this week due to laryngitis, please be polite, helpful, and quiet for the guest teacher(s). I will do my best to make sure that you continue to move forward with your science project proposal, which is due this Friday.
On Tuesday, Mr. Swaggerty agreed to lead you through a lab, Just Passing Through. I hope you enjoyed the activity. I want you to write a Lab Review (see instructions on IAN p.4) that thoroughly explains what occurs and how this relates heat energy, heat transfer, characteristic properties of substances, and density to your everyday life. I look forward to discussing this upon my return. I am sorry to miss it today.
I have requested that you watch a couple of episodes of Bill Nye- Energy and Pressure but I guess you worked on your proposal instead.ok.
You have a test on Friday. -Everything in the universe is energy or matter, so read your textbook,take notes and be on your best behavior. Please remember to put away the computers during the last 7-8 minutes of class. Thanks!
I look forward to seeing you soon!
Monday, September 28, 2015
Lunar Eclipse Extra Credit
In case you missed it, follow the link if you are interested.
To get extra credit, you must write a summary of the event, and explain how it happens.
http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2015/22sep_lunareclipse/
To get extra credit, you must write a summary of the event, and explain how it happens.
http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2015/22sep_lunareclipse/
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