Friday, April 28, 2017

Homework:
 
No new homework
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If you were out today: 

On your Do Now pages, write date, copy and complete:

4/28/17 Do now: A bit difference between the carbon cycle and the water cycle is that the carbon is involved in: (unscramble this) Cimalche arcitnoes

Watch the short carbon cycle overview video (with Tim and Moby) - the link is on the science blog and then see me for a copy of the guidesheet that goes along with it.

When finished, show me, and then check it with the key.

Next, get a copy of “Dinosaur Breath” and start that.

Thursday, April 27, 2017

Homework:
 
No new homework
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If you were out today:

See me for a copy of the Wellness Center Enrollment form, complete it, sign and date it (in ink) and return it to me.
Also, get a copy of the guidesheet that goes along with the Carbon Cycle Overview sheet, follow the link on the science blog and watch the Carbon Cycle Overview video (with Tim and Moby), complete the guide sheet and show it to me.

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Homework:
 
No new homework
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If you were out today: 

In your Enterprise City Handbook, on page 10-13, complete the Skills and Interest Profile (SIP) (pg 10), the scoring sheet Pg (11), reflection (pg 12) and the Employment Opportunities page (pg 13).

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Homework:
 
No new homework
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If you were out today:  
 
We set up the first four pages of our journals for the new Unit. Make the next blank page in your journal the title page for this unit and include the following:

1. The Title: Unit 5 - The Carbon Cycle
2. 3 drawings representing what the carbon cycle means to you right now.
3. Shade the title page in color from top to bottom.

• The second page should have a blank table of contents (TOC) handout taped to it.
• The third page is a Do Now page.  Copy and complete the following Do Now:

4/25/17 Do Now: Write the heading “The Water Cycle” and diagram it, or write in words what you remember about it.

What is the overall idea of the Water Cycle?

When you have completed the instructions above, please show me.

Monday, April 24, 2017

Homework:
 
No new homework
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If you were out:  
 
Today was a WIN schedule and we spent time today getting ready for the Enterprise City field trip that is coming up.  See me for a packet.

Thursday, April 13, 2017

Today in class we watched a couple videos before heading outside to erupt the volcanoes that we made in class over the last couple of weeks.

To get warmed up for our volcanic eruptions  here is an introduction to volcanoes video.

Here is a Prince Ea video that ties in with what we've been learning about in class.

Hope you enjoy your Spring Break!

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Homework:
 
No new homework
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If you were out: 

We did a reading on humans and how they started in Africa and  why/how they migrated to the other continents.  See me for a copy of the handout, read it and complete it.

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Homework:
 
No new homework
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If you were out:  

See me to get a copy of the Geological Timeline Activity Worksheet, complete the analysis questions and pass them in for a Habits of Work grade

Monday, April 10, 2017

Homework:
 
No new homework
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If you were out: 

And still need to take the Unit 4 Age of the Earth summative, see me.  Otherwise, no makeup necessary.

Friday, April 7, 2017

Homework:
 
No homework over the weekend.
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If you were out:  
 
Today we took the summative - if you were out and missed it, be sure to see me to arrange a time to make it up.

Thursday, April 6, 2017

Homework:

Study for the Unit Summative Test tomorrow (Friday) by going over your review packet.
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If you were out: 

Show me your review sheets completed for a habits of work grade and for a copy of the next activity, a crossword puzzle to help you review.

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Homework:
 
Finish the review for Friday’s Unit 4: Age of the Earth Unit Summative test.  It will be checked tomorrow to make sure you have done it, and then we will go over it.
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If you were out:  
 

1. See me to take the Formative on 3 more things (not covered before).
2. The summative for the Age of the Earth Unit will be on Friday.
3. See me for a copy of the Review sheets for the Summative, complete them and show me to be checked off for a habits of work grade.

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Homework:

The summative test is coming up - no official homework has been assigned, however, you can start to review - a link to Quizlet set for the unit has been posted at the main science blog. (16-17acadiascience.blogspot.com)

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If you were out:  
 
The summative for the Age of the Earth Unit will be on Friday, with review starting on Wednesday.  Here are 3 things not yet covered, for which you will be responsible:

1. Most fossil fuels on Earth fromed during the “Carboniferous” between 360 and 286 MYA,during the Mississippian and Pennsylvanian Periods.
2. Oldest life  - 3.5 Billion Years ago (BYA).
3. The mile thick ice sheets that covered Biddeford (and all of New England) retreated about 11,000 years ago, marking the start of the Holocene Epoch.

READ ON to find out what else you need to make up.

• Your Geologic Time Webquests have been returned - correct it using the online key - Visit the blog for the link.
• The last in-class time to complete your Time line was today, in class.  If you are not done, the only time to work on it before grades close is Wednesday during lunch.
• If you did the webquest, but didn’t get one back see me.  If I don’t have it from the substitute…it wasn’t turned in.  Try to find it to show me for a Responsibility grade.

Monday, April 3, 2017

Homework:
No homework on new material, however, be sure to get your journals prepared for Friday’s Journal Check/Summative Journal grade.

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If you were out: 
Today was a WIN day so no makeup is needed.