January 28, 2015: Introduction of new unit the Hydrosphere. See below for power point, video. Also close notes see teacher.
properties_of_water.ppt | |
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vocabulary_8.e.1.1.docx | |
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January 29, 2015: Amazing Water Activities.
amazing_water_race_instructions.pdf | |
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January 30, 2015: Completion of amazing water race activities. Started the water cycle project in class with the evaluate section to be completed at home and due 2/6/15.
a_water_cycle_of_many_paths.docx | |
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February 2, 2015: Biotechnology tests passed back. Test correction due 2/9/15 with parent signature.
Understand the hydrosphere
Understand the hydrosphere
8e1.1_dpi_notes.docx | |
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February 3, 2015: The Flow of Freshwater Powerpoint & Notes
river_water_cycle_pp.ppt | |
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February 4, 205: Finish power point and notes. Simulation of water cycle. Worked on water cycle project.
Go to Discovery Ed for The Magic School Bus: Rock and Roll: Erosion and rivers.
Go to Discovery Ed for The Magic School Bus: Rock and Roll: Erosion and rivers.
February 5, 2015: NC River Basins Scavenger Hunt.
nc_river_basins.pdf | |
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river_basin_scavenger_hunt[1].docx | |
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February 6, 2015: Groundwater power point
groundwater_chap_2_sec_3_notes.pptx | |
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groundwater_notes.docx | |
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Use the following link to do the simulations: Groundwater in different aquifers & Limits of an Aquifer
http://www.classzone.com/books/ml_science_nc8/page_build.cfm?id=none&u=3
http://www.classzone.com/books/ml_science_nc8/page_build.cfm?id=none&u=3
2/9/15: Finished power point on groundwater. Erosion notes from power point
Watched Magic School Bus Rocks n Roll: Compare what we have learned to what is portrayed in the video.
Watched Magic School Bus Rocks n Roll: Compare what we have learned to what is portrayed in the video.
pp-_erosion.ppt | |
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the_magic_school_bus__rocks_and_rolls.mp4 | |
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2/10/15: Video on Eastern NC rivers: how formed, habitats and ecosystems
Quiz on 8.E.1.1
video link: http://video.unctv.org/video/2365375017/
Quiz on 8.E.1.1
video link: http://video.unctv.org/video/2365375017/
2/11/15: Received. Essential Standards 8.E.1.3 & 1.4: Vocabulary for same: cards due 2/17/15.
Power point on indicators of water quality (pictures) to help in vocab. cards.
Foldable with power point and also notes to put on foldable. Not completed in class do for homework.
Power point on indicators of water quality (pictures) to help in vocab. cards.
Foldable with power point and also notes to put on foldable. Not completed in class do for homework.
indicators_of_water_quality_foldable_student_sheet.docx | |
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indicators_of_water_quality_foldable.pptx | |
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essential_standards_8.e.1.3_&_1.4.docx | |
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vocabulary_8.e.1.3_&_8.e.1.4.docx | |
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2/12/15: Water YOu drink: Book work
2/13/15: Complete Water You drink and start on study guide.
2/13/15: Complete Water You drink and start on study guide.
study_guide_8e1.1,1.3,1.4.docx | |
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2/13/15: Videos to help in understanding water quality and also stewardship, monitoring water standards
2/16/15: Early Release Day: Started Test will finish when get back.
2/17 - 2/20/15: Snow Days
2/23/25: Students completed Test today. Were able to use notebooks so there will be no test corrections.
2/17 - 2/20/15: Snow Days
2/23/25: Students completed Test today. Were able to use notebooks so there will be no test corrections.
2/24 - 2/27: Snow Days
3/2/15: High School Registration information passed out in class. Questions about registration see Ms. Chiles
3/2/15: High School Registration information passed out in class. Questions about registration see Ms. Chiles
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3/3/15: Received essential standards 8.E.1.2 and vocabulary due 3/6/15.
Watched video: water chemistry Worked on 2 column notes about oceans from textbook. You will have to get paper from teacher. Not online. See |
3/4/15: Finish 2 column notes: If not complete in class, complete at home.
Powerpoint and notes
Powerpoint and notes
life_in_the_ocean-1.ppt | |
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ocean_life_notes_from_ppt.docx | |
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3/5/15: Complete the power point from yesterday's class. See 3/4/15
Students are working on their own from website.
Read and answer the following questions about wetlands page 74 in text book. NB page 41
You must write and answer questions in complete sentences.
1) What is a wetland?
2) What are the 3 types of wetlands? and describe in detail each one
3) the Everglades is a unique region of wetlands in Florida, what are three activities that threaten the Everglades and what is being done to protect them?
4) What is one benefit to humans and one benefit to animals that wetlands provide? Justify from book and knowledge previously gained.
Current: Glue in the picture on front desk about how currents work on top left hand corner of page 42 in notebook.
Take notes from current power point on page 42 in notebook.
Students are working on their own from website.
Read and answer the following questions about wetlands page 74 in text book. NB page 41
You must write and answer questions in complete sentences.
1) What is a wetland?
2) What are the 3 types of wetlands? and describe in detail each one
3) the Everglades is a unique region of wetlands in Florida, what are three activities that threaten the Everglades and what is being done to protect them?
4) What is one benefit to humans and one benefit to animals that wetlands provide? Justify from book and knowledge previously gained.
Current: Glue in the picture on front desk about how currents work on top left hand corner of page 42 in notebook.
Take notes from current power point on page 42 in notebook.
currents.pptx | |
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Watch you tube videos and take notes about currents and how weather and climate is affected by currents. Page 42
If complete above do the following:
Page 43 in notebook.
Take notes on the reading: Ocean floor features (this is a class set and will be picked up from side shelf).
Picture to go with the 2nd sheet (vocabulary words) is also on side shelf. This will be glued onto the bottom of page 43 with the labels gotten from the vocab list..
Make a foldable on the vocabulary words (see Mrs. Smith's notebook for how to make the foldable. This will also be attached to page 43.
Page 43 in notebook.
Take notes on the reading: Ocean floor features (this is a class set and will be picked up from side shelf).
Picture to go with the 2nd sheet (vocabulary words) is also on side shelf. This will be glued onto the bottom of page 43 with the labels gotten from the vocab list..
Make a foldable on the vocabulary words (see Mrs. Smith's notebook for how to make the foldable. This will also be attached to page 43.
3/9/15: Notes from power point on remote sensing and videos. See below for power pt and videos.
other_surface_water_and_remote_sensing.pptx | |
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3/10/15: SONAR, ocean currents and upwelling: videos to support content learned.
Watch Sonar video for understanding on how SONAR works. Take 10 notes on Bill Nye the Science Guy - ocean currents video Upwelling notes taken on page 46 along with picture of upwelling. (Paper with teacher) Upwelling video (3) they will play one after the other. Only watch 3. This will explain upwelling to enhance reading given in class. |
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3/11/15: Worked on upwelling notes and also completed Visit to an Ocean Planet that describes upwelling and graphing from a chart.
3/12/15: Work day: Concept map and picture that is due tomorrow 3/13/15
3/13/15: Ocean Quiz
Starting new unit on ecosystems
A - Z what do you know about ecosystems
Vocab: Do you know what these words mean?
Starting new unit on ecosystems
A - Z what do you know about ecosystems
Vocab: Do you know what these words mean?
do_i_know_what_these_words_mean_8e3.1,2,3.doc | |
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3/16/15: Ecosystem power point and notes: Notes will be taken on two different sheets; 1) vocabulary 2) notes
See below;
See below;
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3/16/15: videos to watch
3/18/15: Classwork: Symbiotic relationships, nitrogen cycle and carbon cycle,
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3/19 -3/20/15: Layered Curriculum
layered_curriculum_-_ecosystems.docx | |
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3/23 - 3/24: Textbook work and videos
work_for_monday_323_and_324.docx | |
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3/25/15: Classwork: The River Basin review and Groundwater review: See side shelf in classroom for work.
3/30/15: Categorize vocabulary 8.L.3.1, 3.2 & 3.3: Make a concept map of the vocabulary
3/31/15: Essential standards for Ecosystem and video with notes taken in a graphic organizer format: The Magic School Bus Gets Swamped.
pertains to water, pollution and ecosystem, wetlands.
pertains to water, pollution and ecosystem, wetlands.
4/1/15: Work on missing work from previous week. Received Study guide and worked on in class for CFA Oceans and Ecosystems.
4/2/15: Test today CFA Oceans and Ecosystems multiple choice: 2nd half Monday written part.
4/6/15: Written part of CFA Oceans and Ecosystems: Watch the Magic School Bus Gets Swamped. (see 3/31) take notes on page 66 in notebook. Water and ecosystems. Summarize the video using only the notes gathered page 67 in notebook. Concluding paragraph why did I want you to watch this?
4/7/15: 3rd Quarter Benchmark completed today.
4/2/15: Test today CFA Oceans and Ecosystems multiple choice: 2nd half Monday written part.
4/6/15: Written part of CFA Oceans and Ecosystems: Watch the Magic School Bus Gets Swamped. (see 3/31) take notes on page 66 in notebook. Water and ecosystems. Summarize the video using only the notes gathered page 67 in notebook. Concluding paragraph why did I want you to watch this?
4/7/15: 3rd Quarter Benchmark completed today.