STEP 1: Choose one geologic feature from the list below to research: volcano earthquake tsunami mountain trench rift valley mid-ocean ridge geyser one not listed must be ok'd by Mrs. D
STEP 2: Using a textbook or internet browser, research the following information about the chosen feature:
Which type of boundary (convergent, divergent, or transform) is the geologic feature typically found?
3 interesting facts to help someone learn more about the feature.
STEP 3: Create an iMovie to present your research on the geologic feature. Include the following:
Title (ex: Volcano by Tanya Dalrymple - 1st Hour)
A slide(s) with a statement and image for each researched fact (see numbers 1 and 2 under STEP 2).
Friday, 04-26-2013
Assignments Due:
Convection Currents Paragraph Assignment (see Wednesday, 04-24, for details)
Earth's Layers Foldable: Use pages 10 and 11 in the red Changing Earth textbook. DEFINE each vocabulary word on back of the flaps, COLOR and LABEL the diagram of Earth's layers on the inside.
On a laptop, EXPLOREPlate Tectonics Simulation: Take time to play around and learn how this simulation works.
Internet Seek and Learn: Search the net to find interesting games, simulations, articles, etc. about the following key words: plate tectonics, Pangea, volcanoes, earthquakes, plate boundaries and continental drift.
Email Mrs. D with links to interesting sites you find :) Include a brief description. tanya.dalrymple@sjsd.k12.mo.us
Wednesday, 04-24-2013
Convection Currents Paragraph Assignment:
Research the following links to answer the question:
How do convection currents affect Earth's surface?
Write a paragraph that includes:
a topic sentence
3 facts from your research
a concluding sentence
Email your paragraph to Mrs. D (tanya.dalrymple@sjsd.k12.mo.us)
with "Convection Currents and Earth's Surface - __Hour" in the subject line.
Popcorn and Heat Transfer Analogy Foldable Assignment:
Read over the following website to help you complete this assignment: Popcorn
How are the methods of heat transfer like cooking popcorn?
matchbookfoldable.png
Title Flap --include the following elements:
(4 points)
name, period, date, title of the foldable ("Popcorn and Heat Transfer")
Flap 1 --include the following info: (4 points)
Label this flap "CONDUCTION"
Under this flap should also include 1) a definition of conduction, 2) Label: Stovetop Method, 3) Draw a picture of the method, 4) Explain how cooking popcorn on the stove is like CONDUCTION.
Flap 2--include the following info: (4 points)
Label this flap "CONVECTION"
Under this flap should also include 1) a definition of convection, 2) Label: Air Popper Method,3) Draw a picture of the method, 4) Explain how cooking popcorn in an air popper is like CONVECTION.
Flap 3--include the following info: (4 points)
Label this flap "RADIATION"
Under this flap should also include 1) a definition of radiation, 2) Label: Microwave Method, 3) Draw a picture of the method, 4) Explain how cooking popcorn in a microwave is like RADIATION.
Overall Quality: (4 points) Points assigned according to this rating scale: 4 Overall foldable has high quality illustrations and detail. Printing is neat and concise. No misspelled words or grammatical errors. Each caption and illustration fully explains the concept. 3 Foldable is generally of high quality, neat work. Some grammatical or printing errors are present. Illustrations / captions may not fully explain concept. 2 Foldable is not student's best quality work--illustrations are not carefully rendered, explanations may omit key detail. Errors in grammar or spelling present. 1 Work of low quality. Many grammatical or spelling errors present.
Wednesday, 04-17-2013
Radiation Experiment: Materials: 2 thermometers, 2 dark cloths, heat lamp
Get two thermometers. Record the temperatures of the classroom in °Celsius for 0 minutes.
Wrap the thermometers in dark cloths, label it with your group's name, and place one wrapped thermometer in front of a heat lamp and leave the other on your table.
Draw the table below on your paper and record the temperature of the thermometer every 5 minutes for 20 minutes. (You may move on to other experiments once this one is set up.)
Time
Temperature °CWith light
Temperature °C Without light
0 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
20 minutes
4. Write 1-3 sentences explaining the cause of change in temperature experienced by the thermometer. Make sure you identify the objects that heat is transferred between and state what type of heat transfer is taking place.
Monday, 04-15-2013
Heat Travels (Transfers)
Subtitle and date next entry: Heat Transfer
Make a three-column chart on the entire page. Label each column: conduction, convection, radiation.
Using the online resources below and/or your textbook pages 116-121, describe the three types of heat energy transfer: CONDUCTION,CONVECTION, and RADIATION. In your description, include:
2. FINISH Reason for the Seasons Minute-in-Space Paragraph Assignment DUE TOMORROW!
Directions: Follow the links below and read to learn why Earth experiences changes in temperature during different seasons. In your notebook, write 3 facts you learned from the research.
1. You are going to conduct research and create an informational poster about an element. 2. You may create your poster on a Word/Pages document or drawn on a sheet of paper. 3.Element Poster requirements:
Element name
Element symbol
Atomic number -number of protons in the nucleus
Atomic mass -number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus
Properties:
Appearance and phase (solid, liquid, or gas) at room temperature
Melting point (°C)
Boiling point (°C)
Classification (metal, non-metal, metalloid)
History:
Origin of name
2 historical facts
Uses:2 uses of the element
Two images
4. You may use my sample poster as a template for your element's information. (See the Word document below.) 5. This assignment will be worth 50 points!
6. You may view a sample poster by opening the following document:
Write both names at the top of the Virtual Lab worksheet.
Click on the following link then select the green Run Now button to run the simulation on density: Density
CAREFULLY read the directions for each question number and take turns writing answers for each.
TURN in lab sheet when finished.
2. If not done already, FINISH the Chapter 2 Reading Guide. DUE TOMORROW!
Turn into Mrs. D ONLY.
3. Minute-in-Space Assignment (DUE TOMORROW!):
Follow the links below and read to learn why Earth experiences changes in temperature during different seasons. In your notebook, write 3 facts you learned from the research.
Then, type a paragraph that answers the question:
Why does Earth experience changes in temperature during different seasons?Email your paragraph to Mrs. Dalrymple with "Reason for the Seasons" and your class hour in the subject line.
*Remember* Be respectful / Be kind to each other / Be on task at ALL times / DO YOUR BEST!
1)
Working with your shoulder-partner, complete the Exploring Electric Charges simulation guide. Be sure to discuss the questions and take turns answering them. Below links to the simulations you will use for this activity: Balloons and Static Electricity simulation John Travoltage simulation
2) ON YOUR OWN: Using Word on the laptop or Pages (or any other preferred word processing app) on the iPad, complete the following assignment. Email your final product to Mrs. D: tanya.dalrymple@sjsd.k12.mo.us
What is static electricity and why does it happen? Summary RubricWrite a one-page summary that answers the question: "What is static electricity and why does it happen?" Include information from the notes you annotated over the Static Electricity article (look below under Wednesday, 01-23-2013 if you need a copy) as well as the observations you made while playing with the balloons, watching the Bill Nye video on atoms, and making the static detector. Be sure to use appropriate scientific terminology (words). Refer to the scoring rubric below as a guide to writing the summary. DUE ON TUESDAY, 01-29-2013
4=A
3=B
2=C
1=F
Main Idea
Correctly identifies the main idea in a clear and accurate manner.
Correctly identifies most of main idea in a complete sentence.
Identifies an important idea but not the main idea in a complete sentence.
Identifies a detail but not the main idea.
Supporting
Details
Clearly states 3 or more important details using own words or statements.
States at least 2 important details with some paraphrasing of information.
States at least 1 important detail. Demonstrates little if any paraphrasing.
Includes unnecessary details. Does not demonstrate any paraphrasing.
Conclusion
Writes a clear and specific concluding statement.
Writes an adequate concluding statement.
Writes a weak concluding statement.
Does not include a concluding statement.
Mechanics and Grammar
Contains few, if any spelling or grammatical errors.
Contains several errors in punctuation, spelling or grammar that do not interfere with meaning.
Contains many errors in punctuation, spelling and/or grammar that interferes with meaning.
Contains many errors in punctuation, spelling and/or grammar that make the piece illegible.
Wednesday, 01-23-2013
Click on the following file. Look in the upper-right corner of the screen. Select "Open with Notability."
Refer to the information you recorded in your notebook for the Forms of Energy Research Assignment. Choose 5 of the 7 energy forms you researched and create a poster, Keynote, or any other approved method to visually present a description and two examples with pictures and explanations for each energy form.
You may not use nuclear energy since I used it as an example below.
Below is the scoring checklist I will use to grade your presentation. This assignment is worth50 points!
Energy Forms: chemical, electrical, thermal, sound, mechanical, gravitational, radiant (electromagnetic), and motion
1st Slide (Title slide): Forms of Energy
By: Your Name Class Hour Date
2nd Slide:
Title: Energy Form
Description
1st example - picture with explanation of how this is an example of the energy.
2nd example - picture with explanation of how this is an example of the energy.
3rd Slide:
Title: Energy Form
Description
1st example - picture with explanation of how this is an example of the energy.
2nd example - picture with explanation of how this is an example of the energy.
4th Slide:
Title: Energy Form
Description
1st example - picture with explanation of how this is an example of the energy.
2nd example - picture with explanation of how this is an example of the energy.
5th Slide:
Title: Energy Form
Description
1st example - picture with explanation of how this is an example of the energy.
2nd example - picture with explanation of how this is an example of the energy.
6th Slide:
Title: Energy Form
Description
1st example - picture with explanation of how this is an example of the energy.
2nd example - picture with explanation of how this is an example of the energy.
Due Tuesday, 01-22-2013 (You may email your presentation anytime before this date. If you turn in your work after the due date, you will lose points and your score will drop one letter grade.)
>>>Type this in the Subject line:Forms of Energy Presentation (insert your class hour)
Grading Criteria (50 points possible!): A+ = All criteria is complete. A- = Missing 1-2 criteria. B = Missing 3-4 criteria. C = Missing 5-6 criteria. D = Missing 7-9 criteria. F = Missing more than 10 criteria.
Example AFTER putting in my own words:
nuclear energy example.png
Wednesday, 12-19-2012
Here are the first set of learning targets for our Energy Unit. Read them carefully.
I can describe energy and give examples.
This means I :
define energy as the ability to do work.
understand there are two main types of energy: kinetic and potential.
define kinetic energy as energy an object has due to its motion.
define potential energy as energy that is stored within an object, not in motion but able to become active.
recognize and identify that energy comes in different forms - for example, thermal (kinetic), electrical, nuclear, light(radiant/electromagnetic), mechanical (kinetic/potential), and chemical (potential)
Explore the following links and video clips to learn more about energy and its different forms:
Cat-Traption Activity
Honda Commercial: This commercial is a great example of how energy is not created nor destroyed but just transferred from one object to another.
STOP HERE. Do not do the following activity.
Energy Video Activity:
Copy and paste these questions into an email. Answer them as you watch the video. Send the questions and answers to Mrs. D (tanya.dalrymple@sjsd.k12.mo.us).
Subject line: Energy Video Questions Hour ___
What are some of the forms that energy can take?
What happens when energy is converted from one form to another?
How can an object or system gain or lose energy?
How can energy be stored and then released at a later time?
1. On your iPad, open the following PDF in your science Notability folder. Instead of pencil and paper, use your iPad to record the data for the Online Pulley Lab.
Watch this Mythbuster's clip on a Rube Goldberg Machine:
Build a Rube Goldberg Machine - after you select this link, click on the the "Build a Rube Goldberg Machine" button on the left side. This is a difficult but fun activity using simple machines and knowledge of other physical science concepts to try to stop a burglar from entering the house. Take some time to click around to figure out how it works.
Goldburger to Go - another Rube Goldberg Machine game - how did you do?!?!
The Elements of Machines - Read through this site about all the different types of simple machines. Be sure to click on the "Gadget Anatomy" link at the bottom to see how many simple machines you can find. Simple Machines -create simple machines to trade distance for force in this challenge game!
Friday, 12-07-12
Inclined Plane Lab
YOUR TASKS:
You will be analyzing the relationship between work, force, and distance when using an inclined plane to lift a block to the height of the seat of a classroom chair.
You and your partner will need to design the experiment, conduct the experiment, collect data, analyze the results, write a Claim, Evidence, Reasoning conclusion, and create a presentation of the results.
Take pictures of the experiment to document the process and include in your presentation.
Here is your Testable Question and Data Table for your investigation:
What is the effect of ramp distance on force used to lift wood block to a height of _ meters?
Length of Ramp (Distance) (m)
Force (N) T1 T2 T3
Average Force (N)
No Ramp=
Materials:
Classroom chair
ramp
meter stick
spring scale
wood block with eyelet
Lab Report Presentation Guidelines:
You have a choice of how you would like to present your results: written poster, Keynote, iMovie, etc.
Slide 1:
Title:What is the effect of ramp distance on force used to lift wood block to a height of ___ meters?
Investigation by: Your names
Class hour
Date
Slide 2:
Title:Variables
IV:
DV:
Constants (#3)
Slide 3:
Title:Hypothesis
If, then, because statement
Slide 4:
Title:Data Table
Include data table with experiment data collected and averaged
Slide 5:
Title:Graph
Insert a picture of your graph
Slide 6:
Title:Conclusion
Write a claim, evidence, and reasoning conclusion. Use your textbook or the internet to research the reasoning for the data results. Your reasoning should include a scientific explanation for how distance affects force when using an inclined plane.
Newton's Laws of Motion Presentation Criteria:
Due on Monday, December 3, 2012
1st Slide (Title slide):
Newton's Laws of Motion
By: Your Name
Class Hour
Date
2nd Slide:
Title: 1st Law
Scientific definition of 1st law
1st law stated in your own words
Picture example with caption explaining how the picture represents the 1st law
3rd Slide:
Title: Centripetal Force
Scientific definition of centripetal force
Definition in your own words
Picture example with caption explaining how the picture represents centripetal force
4th Slide:
Title: 1st Law and Centripetal Force
Include a picture example and explanation of how Newton's 1st law and centripetal force relate. Think about what you observed by using the Gravity and Orbits simulation.
5th Slide:
Title: 2nd Law
Scientific definition of 2nd law
2nd law stated in your own words
Picture example with caption explaining how the picture represents the 2nd law
6th Slide:
Title: 3rd Law
Scientific definition of 3rd law
3rd law stated in your own words
Picture example with caption explaining how the picture represents the 3rd law
Grading Criteria (100 points possible!): A+ = All criteria is complete. A- = Missing 1-2 criteria. B = Missing 3-4 criteria. C = Missing 5-6 criteria. D = Missing 7-9 criteria. F = Missing more than 10 criteria.
Tuesday, 11-27-2012
Your Tasks:
FINISH Newton's Laws of Motion Interactive online activity and questions. Email to Mrs. D. (tanya.dalrymple@sjsd.k12.mo.us) *Type in the subject line: Class hour - Your name - Newton's Laws of Motion Interactive
Create a Newton's Laws of Motion Keynote presentation. Create a slide for each number statement below. Also, include a title slide with: Newton's Laws of Motion, your name, class hour, and date. You should have a total of 6 slides when done.
State Newton's 1st Law as the scientific definition andIN YOUR OWN WORDS. For example: Newton's first law states that a body remains at rest or in motion with a constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force. This means things will keep on doing what they are already doing until an unbalanced force is applied.
Include a picture that represents the law and explain how the picture represents the law.
What is centripetal force? Include a picture example and explanation.
Play with the following interactive simulation on a laptop: Gravity and Orbits
In this activity, gravity is the centripetal force causing the earth, moon, and satellite to move in a circular path. Observe what happens when gravity is removed. How do the objects travel?
How does centripetal force relate to Newton's 1st law? Include a picture example and explanation. Think about what you observed by using the Gravity and Orbits simulation.
State Newton's 2nd Law as the scientific definition andIN YOUR OWN WORDS. Include a picture that represents the law andexplain how the picture represents the law.
State Newton's 3rd Law as the scientific definition andIN YOUR OWN WORDS. Include a picture that represents the law andexplain how the picture represents the law.
You may work with a partner, BUT you have to make YOUR OWN Keynote presentation to send to me.
Email the finished product to Mrs. Dalrymple (tanya.dalrymple@sjsd.k12.mo.us)
TYPE in the SUBJECT line: Class hour - Your name - Newton's Laws Keynote
Tuesday, 11-20-2012
Today's Task: Read through and answer questions on the Newton's Laws of Motion Interactive online activity.Here is how you do this:
Copy and paste the Newton's Laws of Motion Interactive Online Activity questions into an app of your choice.
Then, answer the questions as you work through the Newton’s Laws of Motion Interactive online activity on the laptop.
(Copy and paste the info below this line into an app of your choice)
Newton’s Laws of Motion Interactive Online Activity Questions
Directions: Click on “Law of Inertia”, and follow the cues given in the program.
What is Newton’s First Law?
What caused the apple to move?
What happens to the worm when the apple stops?
What must be applied to the worm to stop its motion?
What is Newton’s Second Law?
What formula is used to represent this law?
What happens when you click the worm?
What happens when you click on the apple?
What happens when both are large?
10.How does that compare with when both are small?
11.What is Newton’s Third Law?12.What is the action that moves the rocket?13.What causes the reaction? Name an action/reaction force pair.14.Read Newton’s Bio and write one fact that you learned about him.15.Take the quiz and record your first and final scores here: Monday, 11-19-2012
Using Keynote, create a Sketch-Through-Text for Chapter 11 (pages 345 to 365).
Here is how to do this:
Read all the subheadings for Chapter 11(pages 345 to 365) and review the diagrams (you did this when you created your Force title page for your notebook...DO IT AGAIN!)
CHOOSE 6 subheadings to do the following: find an image and write an explanation that represents information discussed in that section of the text. So, instead of drawing the picture and explanation in your written notebook, you will find an image online, place it in your presentation and type an explanation.
Your final assignment should have a slide for 6 subheadings in Chapter 11 (pages 345 to 365) along with a title slide at the beginning that has the name of the assignment, your name and class hour. YOU need a total of 7 slides all together.
Slide Example:
(Subheading and title of slide:) A force is a push or a pull
(Picture:)
boy pulling wagon.jpg
(Explanation:) A force is a push or a pull. The boy pulling the wagon is an example of a force. When you are finished:
Send the finished product to my email (tanya.dalrymple@sjsd.k12.mo.us). Be sure type the following in the subject line: "Class hour -Your Name - Chapter 11 S-T-T iPad Assignment" Example: 2nd Hour - Tanya Dalrymple - Chapter 11 S-S-T iPad Assignment
If you chose to do the end of chapter questions instead, take a clear picture of your completed assignment and email it to me. Type the same thing in the subject line as in step 2 above, but instead of "Chapter 11 S-S-T iPad Assignment", type "Chapter 11 End-of-Chapter Questions"
Play a game on your iPad that illustrates force and motion concepts that we have been learning about in class (for example, speed, velocity, acceleration, balanced forces, unbalanced forces, types of motion, Newton's Laws of Motion, friction, and gravity). After playing the game for a bit, go to Edmodo and type a response to the post for Friday, 11-16-2012.
ALSO, if you have not already done so, complete any of the three quizzes I have posted on Edmodo such as "Apple on a Desk Quiz" "Balanced/Unbalanced Force Quiz" and "Acceleration Quiz".
Friday, 11-16-2012
Dear Students,
I am sorry that I will not be at school again today as I need some time to rest and get better. You still need to continue to be on your best behavior, treating the substitute teacher and each other with kindness and respect. As always, be on task and do your best work.
Here is your assignment for today. READ CAREFULLY:
1. Finish the Chapter 11 Sketch-Through-Text iPad assignment from yesterday.
2. Send the finished product to my email (tanya.dalrymple@sjsd.k12.mo.us). Be sure type the following in the subject line: "Class hour - Your Name - Chapter 11 S-T-T iPad Assignment" Example: 2nd Hour - Tanya Dalrymple - Chapter 11 S-S-T iPad Assignment
3. If you chose to do the end of chapter questions instead, take a clear picture of your completed assignment and email it to me. Type the same thing in the subject line as in step 2 above, but instead of "Chapter 11 S-S-T iPad Assignment", type "Chapter 11 End-of-Chapter Questions"
4. Play a game on your iPad that illustrates force and motion concepts that we have been learning about in class (for example, speed, velocity, acceleration, balanced forces, unbalanced forces, types of motion, Newton's Laws of Motion, friction, and gravity). After playing the game for a bit, go to Edmodo and type a response to the post for Friday, 11-16-2012.
5. ALSO, if you have not already done so, complete any of the three quizzes I have posted on Edmodo such as "Apple on a Desk Quiz" "Balanced/Unbalanced Force Quiz" and "Acceleration Quiz". Thursday, 11-15-2012
Dear students,
I am sorry that I will not be at school today. You need to be on your best behavior and treat the substitute teacher and each other with kindness and respect. Be on task and do your best work. I cannot wait to see your completed assignment. I know you will do a great job! I will let you know later how I want you to send the assignment to me.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Dalrymple
P.S. We will finish and present the Parachute Challenge! when I return.
Chapter 11 Sketch-Through-Text iPad Assignment
Using Keynote, iMovie, or any other appropriate app of your choice, create a Sketch-Through-Text for Chapter 11.
Here is how to do this:
Read all the subheadings for Chapter 11 and review the diagrams (you did this when you created your Force title page for your notebook...DO IT AGAIN!)
After skimming the information under each subheading, find an image and write an explanation that represents information discussed in that section of the text. So, instead of drawing the picture and explanation in your written notebook, you will find an image online, place it in your presentation and type an explanation.
Your final assignment should have a slide or page for each subheading in Chapter 11 along with a title slide or page that has thename of the assignment, your name and class hour.
Example:
(Subheading and title of slide:)Forces affect the motion of objects.
(Picture:)
boy pulling wagon.jpg
(Explanation:) A force is a push or a pull. The boy pulling the wagon is an example of a force.
Wednesday, 11-14-2012 In your written notebook behind your Force notes, make the following subtitle: Air Resistance Video
As you watch the following video, write down all the Force and Motion science vocabulary words you hear and recognize.
Parachute Challenge! Objective: You and your shoulder partner will design a parachute for a cork to fall from 2 meters to the ground. Your challenge is to have the cork take the longest possible time to hit the ground.
1.Drop the cork from a height of 2 meters and record the time.
2.Use the provided materials to make a parachute for the cork. (3 coffee filters, string, and tape)
3.Test your parachute for 3 trials and calculate the average time it took to hit the ground.
4.Make a video or Keynote presentation of you and your partner completing the challenge. Be sure to explain your thoughts and ideas and show proof. Feel free to be CREATIVE :) ! and your shoulder partner will design a parachute for a cork to fall from 2 meters to the ground. Your challenge is to havhe longest possible time to hit the ground. Monday, 11-12-2012 Today's Tasks:
FINISH collecting data for Friction Lab.
Graph results and attach to written science notebook.
Write a Claim, Evidence, Reasoning conclusionin your iPad Science notebook.
Use your notes on Friction to write the Reasoningpart of your conclusion.
Be sure to refer to your notebook for examples of Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning conclusions.
Done with everything?
Grab a laptop and go to this wiki. Read and explore the following websites:
You and your partner will share a laptop for the following task:
Get to this Wikipage on the laptop.
Review this simulation on Friction. If you have not done so already, take notes in your science iPad folder.
Set up your notebook for the Friciton Lab:
Testable Question: What is the effect of block surface on amount of force it takes to pull the block across the table?
IV:
DV:
Constants:
.
.
.
Hypothesis:
Data Table:
You MUST get Mrs. Dalrymple's approval before you collect the data.
Collect data for the experiment.
Graph the data results.
Write a Claim, Evidence, Reasoning conclusion in your iPad Science notebook. Use your notes on Friction to write the Reasoning part of your conclusion. Be sure to refer to your notebook for examples of Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning conclusions.
Complete the Minute-in-Space Journal assignment from Tuesday, 11-06-2012 (see assignment instructions below).
Tuesday, 11-06-2012Your tasks:
On the Home screen of your iPad, make a direct link to this Wikipage. Name it "Science."
Create a science folder on your iPad with the app of your choice (Notability, Pen Ultimate, etc).
Complete the following assignment:
Learn about different types of forces by playing the online interactive game ParkWorld. On your iPad, with the app of your choice (Notability, Pen Ultimate, etc.), take notes about force and each of the forces listed below.
1. Complete the Rock Cycle Interactive Worksheet: http://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/index.html
2. Finished??? Take some time to explore the following sites:
This site harbors a number of videos on rocks:
http://www.neok12.com/Types-of-Rocks.htm
Wednesday, 05-01-2013
Geologic Feature iMovie Assignment (Due Friday, 05-03-13):
STEP 1: Choose one geologic feature from the list below to research:volcano
earthquake
tsunami
mountain
trench
rift valley
mid-ocean ridge
geyser
one not listed must be ok'd by Mrs. D
STEP 2: Using a textbook or internet browser, research the following information about the chosen feature:
STEP 3: Create an iMovie to present your research on the geologic feature. Include the following:
Friday, 04-26-2013
Assignments Due:Wednesday, 04-24-2013
Convection Currents Paragraph Assignment:Research the following links to answer the question:
How do convection currents affect Earth's surface?Write a paragraph that includes:
Email your paragraph to Mrs. D (tanya.dalrymple@sjsd.k12.mo.us)
with "Convection Currents and Earth's Surface - __Hour" in the subject line.
http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/vwdocs/vwlessons/lessons/Earths_layers/Earths_layers1.htmlhttp://volcano.oregonstate.edu/vwdocs/vwlessons/lessons/Earths_layers/Earths_layers7.html
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/education/dynamic/session1/sess1_earthcurrents.html
http://www.platetectonics.com/book/page_4.asp
Monday, 04-22-2013
**When you have finished, go to this site and try to complete the race before I did: 2 minutes, 11 seconds!
Great Balloon Race
Friday, 04-19-2013
Popcorn and Heat Transfer Analogy Foldable Assignment:
Read over the following website to help you complete this assignment: Popcorn
How are the methods of heat transfer like cooking popcorn?Title Flap --include the following elements:
(4 points)
name, period, date, title of the foldable ("Popcorn and Heat Transfer")
Flap 1 --include the following info: (4 points)
Label this flap "CONDUCTION"
Under this flap should also include 1) a definition of conduction, 2) Label: Stovetop Method, 3) Draw a picture of the method, 4) Explain how cooking popcorn on the stove is like CONDUCTION.
Flap 2--include the following info: (4 points)
Label this flap "CONVECTION"
Under this flap should also include 1) a definition of convection, 2) Label: Air Popper Method, 3) Draw a picture of the method, 4) Explain how cooking popcorn in an air popper is like CONVECTION.
Flap 3--include the following info: (4 points)
Label this flap "RADIATION"
Under this flap should also include 1) a definition of radiation, 2) Label: Microwave Method,
3) Draw a picture of the method, 4) Explain how cooking popcorn in a microwave is like RADIATION.
Overall Quality: (4 points) Points assigned according to this rating scale:
4 Overall foldable has high quality illustrations and detail. Printing is neat and concise. No misspelled words or grammatical errors. Each caption and illustration fully explains the concept.
3 Foldable is generally of high quality, neat work. Some grammatical or printing errors are present. Illustrations / captions may not fully explain concept.
2 Foldable is not student's best quality work--illustrations are not carefully rendered, explanations may omit key detail. Errors in grammar or spelling present.
1 Work of low quality. Many grammatical or spelling errors present.
Wednesday, 04-17-2013
Radiation Experiment:Materials: 2 thermometers, 2 dark cloths, heat lamp
Without light
Monday, 04-15-2013
Heat Travels (Transfers)
Heat Transfer
Popcorn
How Does Heat Travel?
Conduction, Convection and Radiation
**When you have finished, go to this site and try to complete the race before I did: 2 minutes, 11 seconds!
Great Balloon Race
Thursday, 04-11-2013
1. FINISH Element Poster Project and turn in or email to Mrs. D: tanya.dalrymple@sjsd.k12.mo.us
2. FINISH Reason for the Seasons Minute-in-Space Paragraph Assignment DUE TOMORROW!
Directions: Follow the links below and read to learn why Earth experiences changes in temperature during different seasons. In your notebook, write 3 facts you learned from the research.Type a paragraph that answers the question:
Why does Earth experience changes in temperature during different seasons?
Email your paragraph to Mrs. Dalrymple with "Reason for the Seasons" and your class hour in the subject line.
Research links:
The Reasons for the Seasons
Earth's Tilt...
Why does Earth have seasons?
NASA: Reason for the Seasons Tutorial
3.
Done with everything???
Visit the following websites to read, learn and play games about chemistry:
http://education.jlab.org/indexpages/elementgames.php
http://sciencespot.net/Pages/kdzchem.html
Tuesday, 04-09-2013
Element Poster Instructions
Use the following websites to aid in your element research:
http://education.jlab.org/itselemental/http://periodictable.com/
http://www.ptable.com/
http://www.rsc.org/chemsoc/visualelements/pages/pertable_j.htm
1. You are going to conduct research and create an informational poster about an element.
2. You may create your poster on a Word/Pages document or drawn on a sheet of paper.
3. Element Poster requirements:
4. You may use my sample poster as a template for your element's information. (See the Word document below.)
5. This assignment will be worth 50 points!
6. You may view a sample poster by opening the following document:
Use the following websites to aid in your element research:
http://education.jlab.org/itselemental/http://periodictable.com/
http://www.ptable.com/
http://www.rsc.org/chemsoc/visualelements/pages/pertable_j.htm
Friday, 04-05-2013
Click on the link below and take a few minutes to warm up for the test!
http://www.quia.com/quiz/303980.html
Wednesday, 04-03-2013
DONE with everything??? Check out these following links to support your learning of matter and chemistry:
Material Properties
Characteristics of Materials
Reversible Vs. Irreversible Changes
Changes in Materials
Atoms, Elements, and Their Properties
Monday, 04-01-2013
1. FINISH Density Lab in your science notebook and email a picture of the page to Mrs. D: tanya.dalrymple@sjsd.k12.mo.us
2. CHECK your science grade. Are you missing assignments? If so, complete and turn into Mrs. D.
3. DONE with everything??? Check out these following links to support your learning of matter and chemistry:
Material Properties
Characteristics of Materials
Reversible Vs. Irreversible Changes
Changes in Materials
Atoms, Elements, and Their Properties
Your Tasks for Thursday, 03-21-2013
1.Virtual Density Lab (SHOULDER partner-activity)
2. If not done already, FINISH the Chapter 2 Reading Guide. DUE TOMORROW!
Turn into Mrs. D ONLY.3. Minute-in-Space Assignment (DUE TOMORROW!):
Follow the links below and read to learn why Earth experiences changes in temperature during different seasons. In your notebook, write 3 facts you learned from the research.
Then, type a paragraph that answers the question:
Why does Earth experience changes in temperature during different seasons?Email your paragraph to Mrs. Dalrymple with "Reason for the Seasons" and your class hour in the subject line.Reason for the Seasons research links:
The Reasons for the Seasons
Earth's Tilt...
Why does Earth have seasons?
NASA: Reason for the Seasons Tutorial
4. EXPLORE Matter Properties with Interactive Simulations:
In your notebook, subtitle and date the next entry "Properties of Matter - 03/19/13".
Make a 3-column table labeled: solid, liquid, gas
As you check out the following links, follow these instructions:
Properties of Matter Quiz - take the following quiz and keep trying until you get 100%!
The Particle Model- an informative interactive discussion about the Kinetic Theory of Matter.
Behavior of Matter - an informative interactive discussion that takes a closer look at the behavior of matter.
Monday, 03-11-2013
Sub TODAY! Mr. Newey
Be RESPECTFUL.Be KIND to others.
Be ON TASK.
Do your BEST.
Your Tasks Today:
3. Turn the page, and make the subtitle: States of Matter
4. Click on the following link and take a moment to explore the site. Then, define these terms in your notebook-
Solid:Liquid:Gas:
http://www.iknowthat.com/ScienceIllustrations/matter/science_desk.swf
5. Get a "Student Guide to States of Matter Basics Simulation" from Mr. Newey and complete as you work through the following simulation:
States of Matter Basics Simulation
Thursday, 03-07-2013
Greenhouse Effect Simulation
Build a Molecule Simulation
Density Simulation
Molecule Shapes Simulation
Molecule Shapes Basic Simulation
Monday, 02-25-2013
Falling Meteor Explode Over Russia Wall Street Journal Article
EXTRA CREDIT Due March 1st!
TA:
Missouriconnections.org
To log on to Missouri Connections:
Thursday, 02-07-2013
Click on the link below and follow the modules to review electricity and circuits.
Complete the question sheet as you read through the modules.
**Silicon Spies**
MONDAY, 02-04-2013
Friday, 02-01-2013
Circuit Construction Kit
Thursday, 01-31-2013
Links:
The Blobz Guide to Electric CircuitsElectricity Game
Tuesday, 01-29-2013
Monday, 01-28-2013
- Follow the link below to learn about electric circuits.
The Blobz Guide to Electric Circuits- Click the link below to play a game that will help you learn more about how electric circuits work. Have fun!
Electricity GameElectric Current Crossword
Circuit World - Build your own circuits and test them!
Friday, 01-24-2013
Your Tasks Today:
*Remember* Be respectful / Be kind to each other / Be on task at ALL times / DO YOUR BEST!1)
Working with your shoulder-partner, complete the Exploring Electric Charges simulation guide. Be sure to discuss the questions and take turns answering them. Below links to the simulations you will use for this activity:
Balloons and Static Electricity simulation
John Travoltage simulation
2) ON YOUR OWN: Using Word on the laptop or Pages (or any other preferred word processing app) on the iPad, complete the following assignment. Email your final product to Mrs. D: tanya.dalrymple@sjsd.k12.mo.us
What is static electricity and why does it happen? Summary RubricWrite a one-page summary that answers the question: "What is static electricity and why does it happen?" Include information from the notes you annotated over the Static Electricity article (look below under Wednesday, 01-23-2013 if you need a copy) as well as the observations you made while playing with the balloons, watching the Bill Nye video on atoms, and making the static detector. Be sure to use appropriate scientific terminology (words). Refer to the scoring rubric below as a guide to writing the summary. DUE ON TUESDAY, 01-29-2013
Details
Wednesday, 01-23-2013
Click on the following file. Look in the upper-right corner of the screen. Select "Open with Notability."EXPLORE Electrical Energy!
Read and engage in the following websites to learn more about electrical energy:What is electrical energy?
What are electrons?
Build an Atom simulation
Static Electricity: Learn about static charge & static shock by Science Made Simple
John Travoltage simulation
Balloons and Static Electricity simulation
Charges and Fields simulation
Battery-Resistor Circuit simulation
Battery Voltage simulation
Friday, 01-18-0213
Your Tasks Today:http://science.howstuffworks.com/electricity.html
http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/static.html
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/static.html
Google "electricity" and read and explore information about electricity.
Thursday, 01-17-2013
Forms of Energy Presentation
Directions:
Refer to the information you recorded in your notebook for the Forms of Energy Research Assignment. Choose 5 of the 7 energy forms you researched and create a poster, Keynote, or any other approved method to visually present a description and two examples with pictures and explanations for each energy form.
You may not use nuclear energy since I used it as an example below.Below is the scoring checklist I will use to grade your presentation. This assignment is worth 50 points!
Energy Forms: chemical, electrical, thermal, sound, mechanical, gravitational, radiant (electromagnetic), and motion
1st Slide (Title slide):
Forms of Energy
By: Your Name
Class Hour
Date
2nd Slide:
Title: Energy Form
3rd Slide:
Title: Energy Form
4th Slide:
Title: Energy Form
5th Slide:
Title: Energy Form
6th Slide:
Title: Energy Form
Due Tuesday, 01-22-2013
(You may email your presentation anytime before this date. If you turn in your work after the due date, you will lose points and your score will drop one letter grade.)
Email final presentation to tanya.dalrymple@sjsd.k12.mo.us
>>>Type this in the Subject line: Forms of Energy Presentation (insert your class hour)
Grading Criteria (50 points possible!):
A+ = All criteria is complete.
A- = Missing 1-2 criteria.
B = Missing 3-4 criteria.
C = Missing 5-6 criteria.
D = Missing 7-9 criteria.
F = Missing more than 10 criteria.
Example AFTER putting in my own words:
Wednesday, 12-19-2012
Here are the first set of learning targets for our Energy Unit. Read them carefully.
I can describe energy and give examples.
Explore the following links and video clips to learn more about energy and its different forms:
What is energy?Energy story: http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/story/index.html#table
Energy Kids: Learn about energy, sources of energy, history of energy, and play games and activities.
Energy Inspector Game
Energy Games and Puzzles
Cat-Traption Complete Run-Through: Learn about different forms of energy and how energy is transferred from one object to another.
Cat-Traption Activity
Honda Commercial: This commercial is a great example of how energy is not created nor destroyed but just transferred from one object to another.
STOP HERE. Do not do the following activity.
Energy Video Activity:
Copy and paste these questions into an email. Answer them as you watch the video. Send the questions and answers to Mrs. D (tanya.dalrymple@sjsd.k12.mo.us).
Subject line: Energy Video Questions Hour ___
What are some of the forms that energy can take?
What happens when energy is converted from one form to another?
How can an object or system gain or lose energy?
How can energy be stored and then released at a later time?
Energy Video
Tuesday, 12-18-2012
Online Pulley Lab
1. On your iPad, open the following PDF in your science Notability folder. Instead of pencil and paper, use your iPad to record the data for the Online Pulley Lab.
2. On a laptop, click on the following link and complete the online lab: Online Pulley Lab Simulation.
3.
Friday, 12-14-2012
Dear Team C Students,
I am home today with a sick little girl :( I expect you to be on your best behavior. REMEMBER: Be Kind, Be Respectful, Be on Task, and DO YOUR BEST!
ABSOLUTELY NO GAMES (games listed below not included) or MESSAGING!
YOUR TASKS TODAY:
Simple Machines -create simple machines to trade distance for force in this challenge game!
Friday, 12-07-12
Inclined Plane Lab
YOUR TASKS:(Distance)
(m)
(N)
T1 T2 T3
Force
(N)
Materials:
Lab Report Presentation Guidelines:
You have a choice of how you would like to present your results: written poster, Keynote, iMovie, etc.Slide 1:
Title: What is the effect of ramp distance on force used to lift wood block to a height of ___ meters?Investigation by: Your names
Class hour
Date
Slide 2:
Title: VariablesIV:
DV:
Constants (#3)
Slide 3:
Title: HypothesisIf, then, because statement
Slide 4:
Title: Data TableInclude data table with experiment data collected and averaged
Slide 5:
Title: GraphInsert a picture of your graph
Slide 6:
Title: ConclusionWrite a claim, evidence, and reasoning conclusion. Use your textbook or the internet to research the reasoning for the data results. Your reasoning should include a scientific explanation for how distance affects force when using an inclined plane.
Newton's Laws of Motion Presentation Criteria:
Due on Monday, December 3, 2012
1st Slide (Title slide):
Newton's Laws of Motion
By: Your Name
Class Hour
Date
2nd Slide:
Title: 1st Law
3rd Slide:
Title: Centripetal Force
4th Slide:
Title: 1st Law and Centripetal Force
5th Slide:
Title: 2nd Law
6th Slide:
Title: 3rd Law
Grading Criteria (100 points possible!):
A+ = All criteria is complete.
A- = Missing 1-2 criteria.
B = Missing 3-4 criteria.
C = Missing 5-6 criteria.
D = Missing 7-9 criteria.
F = Missing more than 10 criteria.
Tuesday, 11-27-2012
Your Tasks:
Include a picture that represents the law and explain how the picture represents the law.
You may work with a partner, BUT you have to make YOUR OWN Keynote presentation to send to me.
Email the finished product to Mrs. Dalrymple (tanya.dalrymple@sjsd.k12.mo.us)
TYPE in the SUBJECT line: Class hour - Your name - Newton's Laws Keynote
Tuesday, 11-20-2012
Today's Task: Read through and answer questions on the Newton's Laws of Motion Interactive online activity.Here is how you do this:
Copy and paste the Newton's Laws of Motion Interactive Online Activity questions into an app of your choice.
Then, answer the questions as you work through the Newton’s Laws of Motion Interactive online activity on the laptop.
Email your responses to Mrs. Dalrymple: tanya.dalrymple@sjsd.k12.mo.us
*Type in the subject line: Class hour - Your name - Newton's Laws of Motion Interactive
Link to Newton's Laws of Motion Interactive online activity
(Copy and paste the info below this line into an app of your choice)
Newton’s Laws of Motion Interactive Online Activity Questions
Directions: Click on “Law of Inertia”, and follow the cues given in the program.
- What is Newton’s First Law?
- What caused the apple to move?
- What happens to the worm when the apple stops?
- What must be applied to the worm to stop its motion?
- What is Newton’s Second Law?
- What formula is used to represent this law?
- What happens when you click the worm?
- What happens when you click on the apple?
- What happens when both are large?
10.How does that compare with when both are small?11.What is Newton’s Third Law?12.What is the action that moves the rocket?13.What causes the reaction? Name an action/reaction force pair.14.Read Newton’s Bio and write one fact that you learned about him.15.Take the quiz and record your first and final scores here:
Monday, 11-19-2012
Finish Chapter 11 Sketch-Through-Text iPad Assignment
(Subheading and title of slide:) A force is a push or a pull
(Picture:)
(Explanation:) A force is a push or a pull. The boy pulling the wagon is an example of a force.
When you are finished:
Friday, 11-16-2012
Dear Students,
I am sorry that I will not be at school again today as I need some time to rest and get better. You still need to continue to be on your best behavior, treating the substitute teacher and each other with kindness and respect. As always, be on task and do your best work.
Here is your assignment for today. READ CAREFULLY:
1. Finish the Chapter 11 Sketch-Through-Text iPad assignment from yesterday.
2. Send the finished product to my email (tanya.dalrymple@sjsd.k12.mo.us). Be sure type the following in the subject line: "Class hour - Your Name - Chapter 11 S-T-T iPad Assignment" Example: 2nd Hour - Tanya Dalrymple - Chapter 11 S-S-T iPad Assignment
3. If you chose to do the end of chapter questions instead, take a clear picture of your completed assignment and email it to me. Type the same thing in the subject line as in step 2 above, but instead of "Chapter 11 S-S-T iPad Assignment", type "Chapter 11 End-of-Chapter Questions"
4. Play a game on your iPad that illustrates force and motion concepts that we have been learning about in class (for example, speed, velocity, acceleration, balanced forces, unbalanced forces, types of motion, Newton's Laws of Motion, friction, and gravity). After playing the game for a bit, go to Edmodo and type a response to the post for Friday, 11-16-2012.
5. ALSO, if you have not already done so, complete any of the three quizzes I have posted on Edmodo such as "Apple on a Desk Quiz" "Balanced/Unbalanced Force Quiz" and "Acceleration Quiz".
Thursday, 11-15-2012
Dear students,
I am sorry that I will not be at school today. You need to be on your best behavior and treat the substitute teacher and each other with kindness and respect. Be on task and do your best work. I cannot wait to see your completed assignment. I know you will do a great job! I will let you know later how I want you to send the assignment to me.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Dalrymple
P.S. We will finish and present the Parachute Challenge! when I return.
Chapter 11 Sketch-Through-Text iPad Assignment
(Subheading and title of slide:) Forces affect the motion of objects.
(Picture:)
Wednesday, 11-14-2012
In your written notebook behind your Force notes, make the following subtitle: Air Resistance Video
As you watch the following video, write down all the Force and Motion science vocabulary words you hear and recognize.
Parachute Challenge!
Objective: You and your shoulder partner will design a parachute for a cork to fall from 2 meters to the ground. Your challenge is to have the cork take the longest possible time to hit the ground.
1.Drop the cork from a height of 2 meters and record the time.
2.Use the provided materials to make a parachute for the cork. (3 coffee filters, string, and tape)
3.Test your parachute for 3 trials and calculate the average time it took to hit the ground.
4.Make a video or Keynote presentation of you and your partner completing the challenge. Be sure to explain your thoughts and ideas and show proof. Feel free to be CREATIVE :) !
and your shoulder partner will design a parachute for a cork to fall from 2 meters to the ground. Your challenge is to havhe longest possible time to hit the ground.
Monday, 11-12-2012
Today's Tasks:
ThinkQuest: Force and Motion
Skateboarding Physics
Physics4Kids: Motion>>>
Friday, 11-09-2012Your tasks:
You and your partner will share a laptop for the following task:
Get to this Wikipage on the laptop.
Review this simulation on Friction. If you have not done so already, take notes in your science iPad folder.
Set up your notebook for the Friciton Lab:
Testable Question: What is the effect of block surface on amount of force it takes to pull the block across the table?
IV:
DV:
Constants:
.
.
.
Hypothesis:
Data Table:
You MUST get Mrs. Dalrymple's approval before you collect the data.
Collect data for the experiment.
Graph the data results.
Write a Claim, Evidence, Reasoning conclusion in your iPad Science notebook. Use your notes on Friction to write the Reasoning part of your conclusion. Be sure to refer to your notebook for examples of Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning conclusions.
Complete the Minute-in-Space Journal assignment from Tuesday, 11-06-2012 (see assignment instructions below).
Tuesday, 11-06-2012Your tasks:
Learn about different types of forces by playing the online interactive game ParkWorld. On your iPad, with the app of your choice (Notability, Pen Ultimate, etc.), take notes about force and each of the forces listed below.
force, gravity, friction, compression, stretching, magneticParkWorld
4. Complete:
Minute-in-Space Reflection Assignment for Tuesday, November 06, 2012:
#5 Watch the YouTube video titled "Star Size Comparison."
In your journal, write down how long would it take to a passenger airplane traveling 900 km/h (560 mph) to circle the largest star known to man.
Star Size Comparison YouTube video
Minute-in-Space Reflection Assignment for Tuesday, October 16, 2012:
#4 Read the following article and complete the statements in your Reflection Journal:
Looking for Signs of Past Water on MarsMinute-in-Space Reflection Assignment for Friday, September 28, 2012:
#3 Read the article "September Equinox"by clicking this link: September Equinox
Write and complete the following statements in your reflection journal:
Draw the diagram "September Equinox" in your journal.
An equinox is...
An equinox occurs ___ times a year.
The word "equinox" means...
Types of Motion Foldable Assignment, Friday, 09-28-2012
Foldable instructions:
Research the links below to learn about each type of motion.Write the definition and draw an example of each type of motion in your foldable.
Projectile Motion
Circular Motion
Straight Line or Linear Motion
Vibrational Motion
Done with everything???? Check out the following links:
Projectile Motion Simulation ActivityCircular Motion Simulation Activity
Motion Games
Reviewing Types of Motion YouTube video
Vibration. See the Unseen YouTube video
Forces and Motion: Websites for grades K-8
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