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Video presentation on Energy Flow in the Environment |
To be in class and watching the video, also a quiz
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Students watched a video on the movement of energy through trophic levels in the environment. Students were asked to complete a short quiz related to the video.
-Click the link below for a copy of the quiz
11.02.08 energy flow video quiz.docx
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The Silence of the Frogs |
-Textbook, pen, paper, a synthesis of thought. |
We have been discussing the sustaining ecosystems. Students are asked to study the specific case of declining frog populations. Students are to read pages 10-13 of the text and respond to questions 1-5 in understanding concepts"
We also observed a video and a powerpoint in class dealing with this same subject matter.
-Click on the links below to watch the video "The Last Frog"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIw5roHzwPE – part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJdhNy6OPrM&NR=1 – part 2
-click the link below to view the powerpoint observed in class
11.04.26 Silence of the Frogs.ppt
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Intro to the wiki section of our class |
Eyes, a mind, and a pencil (of course) |
Watch closely so you can learn how this section of the wiki works. This is where assignments will be posted that you may have missed. Sometime Mr. E will even post a link directly to the assignment.
click the link below for a sample assignment
11.02.08 rewind for the future.doc
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The Carbon Cycle
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-attentiveness during class, paper, pen, handout quiz, synthesis of thought
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-Students discussed how Carbon moves through ecosystems. We watched a video on the carbon cycle and completed a multiple-choice quiz to help students in the future studying.
-click the link below for a copy of the quiz
11.02.15 The Cycle Series quiz.docx
-Students were given the exit slip task of answering the question...
"How is this picture related to the big picture of the carbon cycle?"
Many students fouond it helpful to include pictures similar to the one shown below to assist in their expalnation.
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Carbon Cycle questions |
-textbook, papern pencil |
Students are asked to read pages 62-65 and complete questions 1-5 |
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Carbon Cycle review |
-In class discussion, text, youtube, diagrams |
-Students reviewed the carbon cycle...
-We discussed the questions from pages 62-65. We observed and explained a diagram. Then we watched some youtube videos that sum up the concept.
-click the links below to watch the videos on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8-E6cDCr5U&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3SZKJVKRxQ&feature=related
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The Oxygen Cycle |
-video, quiz for video, textbook, paper, pen |
-Students are studying cycles in ecosystems and are now learning about the oxygen cycle. Similar to the Carbon cycle, oxygen cycles throughout ecosystems in many ways. We watched a video and completed a related quiz to help us study the concept. Students who missed class today can watch the video on the shared drive when they are at school. (Ask Mr. E for help with this if you don't know where to find the video)
-click the link below for a copy of the video quiz
11.05.02 oxygen cycle film quiz.docx
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Candle jar experiment |
-observed in-class experiment, paper, pen |
-Students observed a lab in class. Students were asked to complete two parts to this assignment: Students were asked to document the lab in formal scientific lab notation and then respond to the following questions...
1) How does this relate to the rain forest?
2) How does this represent global warming?
3) What could we change so the candle could burn longer within this closed system?
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Nitrogen Cycle |
-in-class viewing of film, film quiz, textbook, paper, pen |
-Student watched a video on the Nitrogen cycle and answered related questions to help them prepare for the upcoming test next week.
-click the link below for a copy of the film questions
11.02.22 nitrogen cycle film quiz.docx
-Students were asked to read pages 66-68 and complete questions 1-10
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The Carbon Cycle final visit |
-in-class video, discussion, and quiz handout |
-Students have been studying cycles in ecosystems. Today we watched a video on the carbon cycle and completed an in-class practice quiz together.
-click the link below for a copy of the film quiz
11.04.21 energy flow video quiz.docx
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Predator Prey relationship |
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Students are to observe a simulation of predator and prey relationships. The video is a fast-paced recording of a digital simulation. This simulation is based on actual found statistics directly representing predator prey relationships.
-Students are to watch the video and plot the data. This is done by recording the nubmers of predators, prey, and producer, every 4 sec. of the video. Then students are to make a line graph displaying their results.
-click the link below to see the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHPzBPQ5Niw&feature=related
-Students must complete their bar chart and follow up with a personal reflection to the question "What does all this mean?" (although the question is fairly open students must be sure to completely explain their thoughts on the topic and properly relate it to the current science curriculum)
-Students also have the option of creating their own simulation using the software provided in the link below. This allows them to alter the settings and view the changes.
11.02.21 PredatorPrey.zip
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Carrying Capacity |
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Students are studying predator/prey relationship and carrying capacity. Students are asked to read pages 77-80 and complete questions 1-4 |
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Logging and Forestry |
-in-class video, discussion, |
Students are studying various effects of human society on ecosystems. Today we are discussing logging and forestry. We watched a video in class and completed an associated quiz related to the video. Students were asked to survey pages 114-115 and complete #'s 1-4
-click the link below for a copy of the film quiz
11.05.17 termperate deciduous forests film quiz.doc
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Acid Rain |
-in-class discussion, online video, textbook, paper, pen |
Students are learning about acid rain.
Students were asked to read pages 116-118 and respond to questions 1-4
-Click the link below for a quick video discussing acid rain
http://www.answers.com/topic/acid-rain
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Theory of Global Warming |
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-Students are wrapping up their unit of Sustaining Ecosystems. We watched a video in class discussing the theory of global warming. Students are to complete response to the video...
-1) Explain the theory of global warming.
-2) What evidence is there for and against the theory of global warming?
-Click the link below to see the trailer for this film
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnjx6KETmi4
-Missed the film? click the link below for synopsis film that is only 10 min. long
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jxi-OlkmxZ4&feature=related
....or, just go watch it on http://www.youtube.com/
(you know someone ripped it there)
-Click the link below for a copy of the questions related to the video
InconvenientTruth.pdf
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WEATHER DYNAMICS |
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The Hydrosphere |
-i class video, quiz on video, text, paper, pen |
Students are studying weather dynamics in this unit. To introduce we are beginning with a study of the hydrosphere and atmosphere.
Click the link below for a copy of the quiz associated with the video watched in class.
Exploring Weather video quiz.docx
-Students were asked to survey pages
-We covered this material and students took some invaluable notes on the subject.
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Convection example and the basis of weather |
-in-class youtube video, paper, pen, attention to detail |
Students are studying weather. One major concept with weather in convection. In class we watched a video illustrating an example of convection.
-Students were asked to complete an exit slip explaining the concept of convection.
-click the link below to view the video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xWWowXtuvA&feature=related
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atmosphere |
-text, paper, pen |
-students have taken notes on the nature of fluids in the atmosphere. STudents are assigned to read pages 510-513 and complete questions 1-7 on atmosphere. |
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The Coriolis Effect |
-text, in-class materials, paper, pen |
Students discussed the coriolis effect in class in terms of weather and prevailing winds. We watched a demonstration in a video.
Click the link below to see the videos
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=195342
http://vimeo.com/8785935
-Students were asked to complete notes and an exit slip in response to "What is the Coriolis Effect?"
-Students observed pages 516-519 in the
text and were assigned to complete questions 1-3
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North American Weather Patterns |
-attentiveness, paper, pen, text access. |
Students have been studying air masses, convection, and the coriolis effect. Now they are going to put this knowledge together to understand the weather systems of North America.
-We watched a video together as a class discussing how these concepts combine to create what is commonly known as "weather".
-click the link below for a quiz we completed together related to the video.
11.04.08 weather the chaos which surrounds us film quiz.docx
-Students were asked to read pages 546-549 and complete questions 1,2,3, 4 and 6
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-in-class video, internet access, assignment, paper, pen |
-in-class video, internet access, assignment, paper, pen |
Students are wrapping up their unit on weather. Their final research is to fully explain how either a hurricane or a tornado occurs? We watched a video and completed a set of questions to get us started. Students are to complete the
research to prepare for their exam next week.
-click the link below for a copy of the assignment.
11.04.13 Explain a Hurricane or Tornada.doc
Check out the links below for some great research resources for your assignment.
-Frequently asked questions about hurricanes
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/tcfaqHED.html
-weather underground: deadliest cyclones
http://www.wunderground.com/hurricane/deadly.asp
-Hurricane guide and watch center
http://www2.tbo.com/hurricane-guide/
-National Weather Service: Tornados
http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/edu/safety/tornadoguide.html
-Wikipedia tornado page
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tornado
-Wikipedia hurricane/cyclone page
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane
-How does a tornado form?
http://www.tornadochaser.net/tornado.html
-weather explained: tornado
http://www.weatherexplained.com/Vol-1/Tornadoes.html
NASA explains hurricanes
http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/archive/hurricane/creation.html
-weather explained: hurricanes
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