Young+Science

=2014-2015=


 * Class #1 - Taylor Avery (CM - Hemdal, SS - Hudson & Boyle), Isabelle Cushman (CM - Mace, SS - Mace) - Vanessa/Jen**
 * Class #2 - Liam Smart (CM - Hemdal, SS - Boyle), Arthur Smith (CM - Hemdal, SS - Simmons & Mace)- Lise supports**
 * Class #3:**
 * Class #4 - Michael Burpee (CM - Simmons, SS - Simmons and Mace), Kylee Spainhower (CM - Mace, SS - Hudson), Jacob True (CM - DeRosa, SS - Anderson) - Sharon.**

https://sites.google.com/a/rsu1.org/morse-hs-ecolog__y__
 * Link to Blog:**
 * __ES #4 FINAL EXAM IS ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17TH 10;45-12:15__**

ES #2 FINAL EXAM is on Thursday, June 18th 7:45-9:15
6/15/15 (D) ES #1 & #2
 * Completed concept web review for Climate and then went over as a class.
 * Worked socially on concept web for Space and then went over as a class.
 * Students asked questions about SG for FINAL as needed.
 * HW: Study for FINAL EXAMS!! Use active study strategies: Write out outlines. Discuss concepts with a peer. Have a family member quiz you on your SG. Read your notes out loud to yourself.**

6/12/15 (C) ES #2
 * Finished Climate Notes.
 * Received SG for FINAL (also available on Danielle's blog).
 * HW: Work on SG fro FINAL. Come to class Monday with questions.**

6/11/15 (B) ES #1
 * Took more Climate Notes.
 * Went over Ice Core Data sheet.
 * HW: Finish missing work - GHE lab and Claim-Evidence-Reasoning.**

6/10/15 (A) ES #1 & #2
 * Conducted quick lab on how temperature and salinity drive ocean currents.
 * Students worked on their Claim-Evidence-Reasoning sheets.
 * HW: Finish Claim-Evidence-Reasoning sheets.**

6/9/15 (D) ES #1 & #2
 * Presentation by Alex Reed on Weather Forecasting.
 * Took more Climate Notes.
 * Watched NASA video on Polar Ice. Worked on Ice Core Data sheet.
 * HW: Finish Ice Core Data sheet.**

6/8/15 (C)
 * Watched part of __Chasing Ice__ (from www.chasingice.com).
 * Took some notes on Climate Change.
 * HW: No new HW. Finish up GHE lab and Atmosphere mini-project.**

6/5/15 (B) ES #1
 * Finished going over Carbon cartoon sheet.
 * Went over Plate Tectonic Quiz. //Isabelle needs to finish hers.//
 * Started taking notes on Climate.
 * HW: Finish up missing work including the GHE Lab and pass in ASAP.**

6/4/15 (A) ES #1 AND # 4 ES #2
 * Discussed the science behind the GHE.
 * Given a few minutes to finish questions on GHE lab. //Isabelle and Taylor did not pass in their GHE labs.//
 * Watched all 5 cartoon episodes on Carbon. Stopped after each episode to answer questions.
 * HW: Finish GHE lab and turn in ASAP! Answer Challenge questions #1-4 from Carbon episodes. Due Mon., 6/8.**
 * Finished watching Carbon cartoons (episodes 4 & 5) and finished answering the questions including the Challenge questions.
 * Plate Tectonic quizzes returned and discussed and then recollected.
 * Introduction of "THE CLIMATE SYSTEM" using a video. Took notes.
 * HW: Finish GHE lab and turn in ASAP!**

6/3/15 (D) ES #1 ES #2
 * Finished collecting data for Part II of Green House Effect lab.
 * HW: Answer questions #2-5 & 8-12 and sketch graph, if needed for Thurs., 6/4.**
 * Students worked to complete all questions #1-16 and pass in completed lab.
 * Watched first 4 cartoons on Carbon and answered questions as a class.
 * HW: Finish GHE lab, if not finished in class for Thurs., 6/4.**

6/2/15 (C) ES #2
 * Students passed in their Atmosphere mini-projects. //Arthur did not.// //Liam was almost done, but did not pass his in.//
 * Conducted Parts I & II of the Greenhouse Effect Lab to collect data. Added questions #15: //Describe 2 ways your model is LIKE the real GHE//. #16: //Describe 2 ways your model is unrealistic//.
 * HW: Complete lab questions #2-5 & 8-12 for Wed., 6/3.**

6/1/15 (B) ES #1
 * Atmosphere mini-project due. //Taylor passed in his story. Isabelle did not and needs to complete ASAP.//
 * Conducted Part I of the Greenhouse Effect Lab.

5/29/15 (A) ES #1&2
 * Given class time to work on Atmosphere mini-project. //I worked with Taylor to help him type his story and sent it to Sharon and Sheli so they could continue aiding him during SS. I gave a copy of my notes to Arthur and he looked at a slide show provided by Danielle. Isabelle and Liam are slated to create comic strips.//
 * Introduced (pre-lab) for The Greenhouse Effect that we'll start on the date the mini-project is due.
 * HW: Atmosphere mini-project is due Mon., 6/1 (ES #1) and Tues., 6/2 (ES #2).**

5/28/15 (D) ES #1 Taylor absent. ES #2 Arthur absent.
 * Took notes on the Atmosphere (see pdf from previous day).
 * Introduced Atmosphere mini-project.
 * HW: Atmosphere mini-project is due Mon., 6/1.**
 * Introduced Atmosphere mini-project. (see pdf above).
 * Given class time to research for project.
 * HW: Atmosphere mini-project is due Tues., 6/2.**

5/27/15 (C) ES #1 Arthur absent.
 * Took notes on the Atmosphere.
 * Last 15 minutes given to finish Paleoclimate assignment.
 * HW: If Paleoclimate assignment was not finished in class. Finish for Thurs., 5/28.**

5/26/15 (B) Taylor absent. Danielle on FT. David subbed.
 * Students worked independently to finish the Paleoclimate Interactive.
 * HW: Finish Paleoclimate: A History of Change (THE WHOLE THING) for Wed., 5/27.**

5/22/15 (A) ES #1 Isabelle absent. ES #2 Class #4 Michael Burpee absent Kylee Spainhower tested with me Jacob True remained in the classroom.
 * Students took Plate Tectonics Test. //Taylor took with me in small group. I scribed and allowed him to give me oral answers to allow for more success.//
 * Received Paleoclimate: A History of Change. Need to download HHMI Click and Learn App. May also use link http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/peloclimate-history-change.
 * HW: Paleoclimate: A History of Change (front page) #1-7 for Tues., 5/26.**
 * Both Liam and Arthur opted to take the Plate Tectonics Test independently.
 * Received Paleoclimate: A History of Change. Need to download HHMI Click and Learn App. May also use link http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/peloclimate-history-change.
 * HW: Paleoclimate: A History of Change (front page) #1-7 for Wed., 5/27.**

5/21/15 (D) ES #1 & 2
 * Reviewed for Plate Tectonics Test. Went over majority of SG.
 * HW: Study for Plate Tectonics Test. Test tomorrow, Fri., 5/22!**

5/20/15 (C) ES #2
 * Checked Concept Webs. //Liam had his done!//
 * As a class completed Earth's Interior & Plate Tectonic Review.
 * Worked socially to complete Rock Cycle Review.
 * HW: Come to class tomorrow with questions from your Study Guide. Test on Plate Tectonics on Fri., 5/22.**

5/19/15 (B) ES #1
 * Tried to catch Taylor up since he was absent last class. Let him copy my notes. He needs to do Plate Tectonics Concept Web and Rock Cycle for HW.
 * Worked with Isabelle to finish her Rock/Inner Planet assignment. She needs to do her Plate Tectonic Concept Web for HW.

5/18/15 (A) ES #1 & #2 Taylor absent. (This is the KEY.)
 * Completed Plate Tectonics Review in class.
 * Received Plate Tectonic Concept Web. Students worked socially to create a map on a large piece of white paper either cutting and pasting or recreating AND adding details.
 * Students also received the Plate Tectonics TEST SG and are encouraged to work on it and come to class with questions.
 * HW: Finish the Plate Tectonics Concept Web for next class. TEST ON PLATE TECTONICS FRIDAY, 5/22.**

5/15/15 (D) Jen Jones out sick. To be passed in for a Habits of Work grade:

5/14/15 (C) http://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/diagram.html Rock cycle interactive learning worksheet

Class #2
 * Students were given class time to work on Earth Viewer WS and Rock Cycle Interactive Learning WS.
 * Lecture over rock cycle.
 * HW: If not finished in class, finish Earth Viewer and Rock Cycle for next class.**

5/13/15 (B) Class #1 Danielle absent. David subbed.
 * Students instructed to finish Earth Viewer WS and pass it in. //Neither Taylor nor Isabelle finished.//
 * If finished with the first task, students started the "Rock Cycle Interactive Learning" worksheet.
 * HW: Finish Earth Viewer WS, if not finished in class for Fri., 5/15.**

5/12/15 (A) Class #1 Class #2 Danielle went home sick. Jen covered the class.
 * //Both IC and TA submitted their Evidence for Continental Drift with keys.//
 * Completed Analyzing Evidence: Continental Drift" as a class.
 * Started Earth Viewer Bio Interactive worksheet. (Students need to have the app downloaded on their ipad.)
 * HW: Finish Earth Viewer questions #1-5 for Wed., 5/13.**
 * Evidence for Continental Drift HW passed in.
 * Completed Analyzing Evidence: Continental Drift" as a class.
 * Started Earth Viewer Bio Interactive worksheet (Students need to have the app downloaded on their ipad.)
 * HW: Finish all Earth Viewer questions for Thurs., 5/14.**

5/11/15 (D) Class #1 Class #2
 * Took quiz on Earth Formation. //Both Isabelle and Taylor took the quiz in small group.//
 * //Helped Isabelle finish most of the Mesozoic assignment that was passed back for her to complete. Then, it was resubmitted.//
 * All students worked on Wegner's Evidence of Continental Drift using their Fossil/Geology clue sheets.
 * HW: Finish Wegner's Evidence of Continental Drift for Tues., 5/12. Both Taylor and Isabelle need to complete in SS or for HW.**
 * Took quiz on Earth Formation. //Both Liam and Arthur took the quiz independently in the classroom.//
 * All students worked on Wegner's Evidence of Continental Drift using their Fossil/Geology clue sheets.
 * HW: Finish Wegner's Evidence of Continental Drift for Tues., 5/12.**

5/8/15 (C) Class #2
 * QUIZ postponed to Mon., 5/11.
 * Reviewed for Quiz on Earth's Formation.
 * Conducted Wegner's Pangea puzzle activity - coloring with a key.
 * HW: Study for Quiz on Earth Formation on Mon., 5/11.**

5/7/15 (B) Class #1
 * Conducted Wegner's Pangea puzzle activity - coloring with a key.
 * Reviewed for Quiz on Earth's Formation.
 * HW: Study for Quiz on Earth Formation on Mon., 5/11.**

5/6/15 (A) Class #1 Class #2
 * Discussed Seafloor Spreading Lab a bit.
 * Worked on Layers of Earth concept map to study for quiz & SG.
 * //TA passed in his Seafloor lab! IC will finish in SS A6.//
 * HW: Study for Quiz on Earth Formation on Mon., 5/11.**
 * Spent most of class working on SG for quiz including working on the Layers of Earth concept map.
 * Students asked questions of Danielle.
 * //LS said he had Seafloor lab done, but didn't pass in. AS needs to finish and pass in.//
 * HW: Study for Quiz on Earth Formation on Fri., 5/8.**

5/5/15 (D) Class #1 Class #2
 * Finished graphing for Sea Floor Spreading Lab. Started working on lab questions #4-7.
 * Started Seafloor Ages WS as a class.
 * Received Earth Formation Quiz SG. QUIZ ON MONDAY, 5/11!!!
 * HW: Finish Sea Floor Spreading Lab with questions PLUS Seafloor Ages WS for Wed., 5/6. Start working on Earth Formation Quiz SG. QUIZ IS ON MONDAY, MAY 11th!!!**
 * Completed Seafloor Ages WS independently and as a class.
 * Class time to work on Sea Floor Spreading Lab questions.
 * HW: Sea Floor Spreading Lab due Wed., 5/6. Study for Earth Formation quiz on Fr., 5/8.**

5/4/15 (C) Class #2
 * Conducted data collection for sea floor spreading lab.
 * HW: Complete Data #1-3 on your graph for Tuesday, 5/5.**

5/1/15 (B) Class #1
 * Conducted data collection for sea floor spreading lab.

CLASS #4
 * 5/01 H/W use your maps and finish 5,6,7 of your dynamic earth interactive worksheet due 5/04**
 * Will do sea floor spreading lab on Mon 5/04**
 * Quiz on Thursday on Earth's formation fill in your study guide to study with 5/07**

4/30/15 (A) Class #1 Class #2
 * Students finished working in groups to combine their data and compose a new PB key with Type A, B, & C.
 * Took notes/filled out part of Dynamic Earth Interactive.
 * HW: Finish Dynamic Earth Interactive #4-8 for Fri., 5/1.**
 * Students finished working in groups to combine their data and compose a new PB key with Type A, B, & C.
 * Took notes/filled out part of Dynamic Earth Interactive.
 * HW: Finish Dynamic Earth Interactive #4-8 for Mon., 5/4.**

4/29/15 Classes #1 & #2 (D)
 * Conducted 2nd part of Discovering Plate Boundaries Lab in mixed groups representing each of the original four groups to compose a new PB key Type A, B, C, etc.
 * HW: Dynamic Earth Interactive #1-3. Due Thurs., 4/30. Isabelle still owes Mesozoic packet and Arthur still owes Density Lab.**

4/27 and 4/28 class #4 Working on Plate Boundaries. Met in groups of 3-4 to map out scientific specialties A. Seismology B Volcanology C Geography D Geochronology 5/01 Will meet with different groups to compare other sites

4/28/15 (C) Class #2
 * Conducted 1st part of Discovering Plate Boundaries Lab in groups of 3-4 focusing on one of 4 maps: Seismology, Volcanology, Geography, and Geochronology and creating 3-5 types of boundaries descriptions.
 * HW: Finish Density Lab (Arthur) or Mesozoic packet (Liam) and turn in ASAP!**

4/27/15 (B) Class #1
 * Conducted 1st part of Discovering Plate Boundaries Lab in groups of 4-5.
 * HW: Finish Density Lab (Taylor) or Mesozoic packet (Isabelle) and turn in ASAP!**

4/17/15 (A) Class #1 Class #2
 * //Taylor passed in his Mesozoic packet! He still owes his Density Lab!// //Isabelle passed in her Density Lab, BUT it was unfinished.//
 * Watched video on Layers of Earth. Added to "Evidence for Structure of Earth's Interior."
 * Went over answers to the Anticipation Guide.
 * Made "plasma" or non-Newtonian fluid with cornstarch and water.
 * Watched seismic video.
 * Continued to fill-in "Evidence for Structure of Earth's Interior."
 * Watched video on Layers of Earth.
 * Made "plasma" or non-Newtonian fluid with cornstarch and water.

4/16/15 (D) Class #1 Class #2
 * Read "How Do We Know That the Earth Has Layers?" and completed the Anticipation Guide.
 * Watched quick video on seismic waves.
 * Took notes on the layers of the Earth.
 * HW:** **Write in a couple facts in the "Exploring Earth's Layers" Venn Diagram. //Isabelle and Taylor need to finish their Density labs for tomorrow.//**
 * Watched video. Took notes on "Evidence for Structure of Earth's Interior."
 * Read "How Do We Know That the Earth Has Layers?" and completed the Anticipation Guide. Went over answers as a class.
 * Took notes on the layers of the Earth.
 * HW: Write in a couple facts in the "Exploring Earth's Layers" Venn Diagram. //Arthur needs to finish his Density Lab for tomorrow.//**

4/15/15 (C) Class #2
 * Worked on "Density of Earth" Lab socially - answering questions and graphing.
 * //Arthur was absent Monday and conducted the data collection part of the lab.//
 * HW: Finish "Density of Earth" Lab for Thurs., 4/16.**

4/14/15 (B) Class #1
 * Students graphed densities socially for "Density of Earth" Lab.
 * Discussed Earth's magnetosphere. Watched a video.
 * HW: Finish "Density of Earth" Lab for Thurs., 4/16.**


 * 4/14 Worked on Density of the Earth Lab.**
 * Homework is to finish questions 1-8 for next class. class #4**

QUARTER 3 ENDS, QUARTER 4 BEGINS
4/3/15 Class #2 Arthur absent.
 * Students finished collecting data for their Impact Crater Lab.
 * Students worked in Numbers or in Google "Sheets" to create a data table and graph.
 * SOME class time will be given on Monday to work on the lab report.
 * HW: Work on Crater Lab Report. Due Wed., 4/8. **

4/2/15 Class #1
 * Continued on with collecting data for the Crater Lab.
 * Impact Crater HW was checked. //Isabelle and Taylor earned a grade.//
 * Started writing up the Crater Lab.

4/1/15 Class #1 Class #2
 * Went over questions #1-4 from IMPACT CRATER HW. Not graded. Background for Crater Lab. Neither Taylor or Isabelle had completed it prior to class.
 * Discussed Crater Lab and possible questions to investigate.
 * Started Crater Lab.
 * HW: Finish IMPACT CRATER HW #5-7 for Thurs., 4/2. **
 * Discussed Crater Lab and possible questions to investigate.
 * No discussion of HW. If students had not done for HW they had to complete questions #1-4 from IMPACT CRATER __before__ starting the lab.
 * Started Crater Lab.
 * HW: Finish IMPACT CRATER HW #5-7 for Fri., 4/3.**

3/31/15 Classes #1 & #2 //(Class #2 also worked on the DIFFERENTIATION Vocab.)//
 * Discussed ACCRETION HW. Danielle DID NOT check for a grade.
 * Slide show/lecture on "Trends in the Solar System" >>> "Craters." //Danielle did not instruct students to take notes. I took it upon myself.//
 * Completed (socially) the back page of "Relative Ages of Craters" and then discussed.
 * HW: Read "Impact Craters" on classroom blog site (if no internet or access online a paper copy can be printed from below). Answer questions on sheet handed out in class. Due Wed., 4/1. **

3/30/15 Class #2 **HW: Accretion Vocab - Due Tues., 3/31.**
 * Finished watching "Earth is Born" video. Went over answers to questions.

3/27/15 Class #1 // Got Taylor to do his Hubble pics in class and email to Danielle! //
 * Finished watching "Earth is Born" video. Went over answers to questions.
 * HW: Accretion Vocab - Due Tues., 3/31. **

3/26/15 Classes #1 & #2 // Reminded Taylor about his Sun Lab video questions. (He is unable to stay after due to transportation issues.) Reminded Liam and Isabelle to e-mail their Hubble pics to Danielle. //
 * Went outside for 10 mins to play ACCRETION game.
 * Discussed the first video questions.
 * Watched more of the "Earth is Born" video.

3/25/15 Classes #1 & #2
 * Space quiz taken. Isabelle and Taylor - small group. Arthur and Liam - independent in classroom.
 * Started reading "How Our Solar System Formed." Can also be accessed on Danielle's class site under "Earth Formations" as a pdf.
 * Started watching a short video on formation of Earth. Answered questions.
 * HW: Finish reading (see above) and dress warmly for outdoor excursion tomorrow. **

3/24/15 Class #2
 * Gave SG to Liam. Arthur denied one.
 * Oral/Verbal review for Space Quiz.
 * Watched Nova video "Origins: Earth is Born." Started filling out questions and answer sheet as we watched (got through questions )
 * HW: Study for Star and Space Quiz on Wed., 3/25!!! **

3/23/15 Class #1
 * Gave SGs to Taylor and Isabelle.
 * Oral/Verbal review for Space Quiz.
 * Watched Nova video "Origins: Earth is Born." Starting filling out question and answer sheet as we watched (got through question 10).
 * HW: Study for Star and Space Quiz on Wed., 3/25!!! **

3/20/15 Class #1 & #2 Arthur absent.
 * Taylor, Isabelle, and Liam have all submitted their Open Investigations.
 * Isabelle and Liam have both submitted their Sun Lab Video Questions. Taylor needs to do his Sun Lab Space Weather and Tech & Disc video questions over the weekend! I can help him submit to Google Classroom Monday.
 * Liam finished his 3 Hubble pics and opted not to share, but will submit for credit, but Taylor and Isabelle need to find 3 pics. They don't have to write anything as long as they share with the class and describe what is going on in each pic. This is quick and informal.
 * Review for quiz by going over "Thinking About Our Star." This work wasn't passed in for a grade.
 * Students shared Hubble pics with class.
 * HW: Study for Star and Space Quiz on Wed., 3/25!!! **

3/19/15 Class #1 & #2
 * Short exercise - analogy on human vs star life cycles.
 * Received Space Quiz Review. Quiz on Wed., 3/25!!! (Will scan with answers by Monday.)
 * Last day to work on ChromeBooks. Push to finish Open Investigations in class. Worked with Isabelle and Taylor in back of class. Liam and Arthur worked semi-independently. None of the 4 submitted to the best of my knowledge.
 * Sun Lab video questions and Open Investigation should be submitted to Google Classroom ASAP.
 * Top 100 Hubble/ESO 3 pic HW needs to be turned in too.
 * HW: Class #1 ONLY - Answer questions on "Thinking About Our Star, the Sun." Due Fri., 3/20. **

3/18/15 Class #2
 * Wrapping up Sun Lab. Trying to finish OPEN INVESTIGATION.
 * Submit 3 sets of 3 video questions from Sun 101, Space Weather, and Technology + Discovery. Need to submit to Google Classroom:
 * Go to "My Lab Report"
 * Select "Lab Report HTML"
 * Print "Lab Report HTML"
 * Save as PDF (This should save to your drive!)
 * Submit to Sun Lab Video Questions Assessment
 * HW: Hubble/ESO Top 100 3 pics with descripts Due Thurs., 3/19. (see entry form 3/12) **

3/17/15 Class #1 Taylor absent.
 * Focus for the class is to complete your OPEN INVESTIGATION from the Sun Lab on ChromeBook.
 * Worked with Isabelle to conduct her investigation. Wrote data down on sheet.
 * Isabelle screen shot 4 different images and emailed to herself.
 * Need to go into Google Classroom. Copy Open Investigation and put into Pages. Then, type up questions, data and conclusions while inputting screen shots.
 * HW: Isabelle needs to complete videos and questions for Storm Watch and Technology & Discovery plus complete her Hubble HW (see entry from 3/12). **

3/16/15 Class #1: Isabelle - Completed: SUN VIDEO QUIZZES - Sun 101 Videos & Questions RESEARCH CHALLENGE - Solar Cycle & Storm Predictions Isabelle - Still needs to: SUN VIDEO QUIZZES - Space Weather Videos & Questions, Technology & Discovery Videos & Questions (actually ChromeBooks not needed - ipads fine for videos)
 * Gave another paper copy of "A Star is Born" packet (old, missing). She can do this at home tonight to pass in tomorrow!

Taylor - Completed: SUN VIDEO QUIZZES - Sun 101 Videos & Questions RESEARCH CHALLENGE - Solar Cycle Taylor - Still needs to: SUN VIDEO QUIZZES - Space Weather Videos & Questions, Technology & Discovery Videos & Questions (ChromeBooks not needed - ipads fine for videos) RESEARCH CHALLENGE - Storm Prediction. CHROMEBOOK NEEDED.

ALL ABOVE WORK LISTED DUE TUESDAY, 3/17.

Class #2: Liam - Completed: SUN VIDEO QUIZZES - Sun 101 Videos & Questions, Space Weather Videos & Questions RESEARCH CHALLENGE - Solar Cycle & Storm Predictions Liam - Still needs to: SUN VIDEO QUIZZES - Technology & Discovery

Arthur - Completed: SUN VIDEO QUIZZES - Sun 101 Videos & Questions Arthur - Still needs to: SUN VIDEO QUIZZES - Space Weather Videos & Questions, Technology & Discovery Videos & Questions (ChromeBooks not needed - ipads fine for videos) RESEARCH CHALLENGE - Solar Cycles & Storm Prediction. CHROMEBOOK NEEDED.

ALL ABOVE WORK LISTED DUE WEDNESDAY, 3/18.

3/12/15 Class #1 & Class #2 Taylor and Arthur absent.
 * Isabelle needs to do her "A STAR IS BORN" packet. It's now very overdue HW. The answer key is below on entry 3/3/15. (Please do this for HW over the weekend since it doesn't require internet. Danielle is not checking for accuracy. She checked to see that it was attempted so like a HOW grade). Isabelle told Danielle she has it done, but just can't find it. She looked for it in her backpack and I swear she pulled out a blank copy and then stuffed it back in before giving this answer to Danielle. (This HW was completed on time by Liam and Arthur.)
 * Isabelle worked on her HW that was due today - the Sun Lab video questions in class. She only finished the first of 3 videos. She was answering her questions in Pages because she said she doesn't have Google Docs. I left her to do this independently since she was plugged in and interacting was virtually impossible. This can be done on an ipad. (This HW was completed and submitted on-time by Liam. Danielle has not received this assignment in Google Classroom from Arthur, Isabelle, and Taylor.)
 * Students worked on Sun Lab in class. This activity and all of the following activities need to be done on a ChromeBook which can be borrowed from Danielle. Use the link to Danielle's blog or use www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/labs/lab/sun/research. Make sure you're logged in so it can save your progress!
 * Go through the "Solar Cycle"
 * Next, students went to www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/labs/lab/sun/2/1/
 * Go through the "Space Weather." There are 3 videos and you must answer the associated questions before moving on to the next video. Again, make sure you are logged in so that your work is saved!
 * Finally, complete the "Hubble/ESO Top 100" (you needed to have downloaded the apps "Hubble Top 100" and "ESO Top 100" - Find 3 pictures of stars at different stages in their "life" cycle. Be able to describe what is happening in each pic, relative to the cycle. (Once the apps are downloaded the internet is not required to complete this assignment.)
 * HW: EVERYTHING LISTED ABOVE IS DUE BY MONDAY with the first 2 items having been due previously. If no internet at home, do the items that require an online connection first (so this is everything except "A Star is Born" packet).**

Students are at Hyde
3/6/15 Danielle out sick. Lisha Wentworth subbed. Classes #1 & #2
 * Checked //A Star in Born// HW. Isabelle and Taylor did not complete (they need to complete for credit and show Mrs. Young by Thurs., 3/12). Liam and Arthur successfully completed their HW.
 * Went over answers to HW in class (any students not completed went into the hall to work on theirs instead of hearing answers so that they can pass in for late credit).
 * In-class work solo or with a partner - "Classified Stars."
 * Went over answers as a class.
 * HW: Reminder to download app HUBBLE TOP 100 & ESO TOP 100 to ipads for next Thursday. Complete "Sun Lab Video Questions" HW on blog. Submit answers to questions from Google Docs to Google Classroom. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM IF AT ALL POSSIBLE. ONLY USE BLANK QUESTION SHEET BELOW IF THERE IS NO WAY A STUDENT CAN COMPLETE AND SUBMIT ONLINE. Due Thurs., 3/12.**

3/5/15 Class #2
 * Checked in with Liam. He said he submitted his BBT writing prompt.
 * Students watched the rest of //Life and Death of a Star// video. Filled our worksheet as we went along.
 * HW: Finish the ENTIRE "Life Cycle of a Star" ALL 6 SECTIONS for Fri., 3/6 (answer key below in 3/3/15).**

3/4/15 Class #1
 * Students watched the rest of //Life and Death of a Star// video. Filled our worksheet as we went along. I was not present for this today. I will watch and provide completed worksheet with Class #2 tomorrow.
 * Worked in small group with Isabelle and Taylor to help them finish their Big Bang Theory writing prompt. Both submitted their completed work.
 * HW: Finish the ENTIRE "Life Cycle of a Star" ALL 6 SECTIONS for Fri., 3/6 (answer key below on previous day).**

3/3/15 Class #1 & #2 Taylor dismissed before class even started.
 * Continued to work on Big Bang writing prompt (20-25 minutes). Isabelle finished her claim and 2 out of 3 pieces of evidence. She needs to review her notes for redshift and doppler effect to prep for the final written evidence which we will do first thing in class tomorrow. Arthur submitted his BBT writing prompt.
 * Starting watching //Life and Death of a Star// video. Filled out a worksheet as we went along. I will post completed pdf when completed.
 * HW: "Life Cycle of a Star" packet sections 1-4. Due Wed., 3/4 (Class #1) and Thurs., 3/5 (Class #2).**

3/2/15 Class #1 & #2
 * Received writing prompt ASSESSMENT with rubric. Prompt " Explain how visible light, microwave radiation, and the red shift provide evidence of the Big Bang Theory, which states that the entire visible universe emerged from a very tiny region and expanded."
 * CLASS #1: Worked with Isabelle and Taylor to write their claims in small group. Got them copies of missing notes. Then, they checked with Danielle to make sure their claims were on track. Next, I had them use 3 different colored highlighters to highlight their notes (ex. blue - light spectra, orange - microwave radiation, yellow - red shift). I asked both to continue highlighting their notes so they are ready to finish in class tomorrow. If not finished in class, they will need to complete in SS/HW for the next class. Both are using Chromebooks which they may or may not be able to grab to type during SS from Young's room. **IT IS NOT TECHNICALLY HW, BUT PLEASE HAVE THEM COMPLETE HIGHLIGHTING THEIR NOTES AND GATHERING THEIR THOUGHTS ON PAPER ABOUT EVIDENCE TO BE READY TO WRITE THE PROMPT ON THEIR CHROMEBOOKS TOMORROW IN CLASS.**
 * CLASS #2: Suggested highlighting technique to Aidan and Arthur. Asked them if the needed any copies of notes - neither said they did and I showed them several packets to double-check). Then, I let them work independently as I know they like to do. I checked in with them periodically throughout class. Both decided not to highlight their notes and jumped immediately into typing their prompts. Arthur is using a Chromebook. Arthur saved to GoogleDocs. Aidan saved to Pages. **IT IS NOT TECHNICALLY HW, BUT DANIELLE COMMUNICATED TO THIS CLASS IF THEY WEREN'T 2/3 (so if they hadn't finished 2 out of their 3 peices of evidence) FINISHED WRITING THEIR PROMPTS THEN THEY SHOULD WORK ON IT BETWEEN NOW AND CLASS TUES., 3/3.**
 * Submit completed writing prompts to @http://classroom.google.com/c/NDE0OTc2OFpa/a/OTM5MjgzMDVa/details

2/26/15 Class #2
 * Took notes on "Energy: Electromagnetic Radiation Spectrum."
 * Completed back of "Red Shift, Blue Shift." Did Star 1 as a class. Stars 2 & 3 were completed independently. Answers given.[[file:Red Shift, Blue Shift back.pdf]]
 * Students used last 7-8 to start outlining 3 pieces of evidence for The Big Bang Theory with their reasoning.

2/25/15 Class #1
 * Completed back of "Red Shift, Blue Shift." Did Star 1 as a class. Stars 2 & 3 were completed independently. Answers given.
 * Finished "Formation of the Universe Review." (NOTE: pg. 3, WMAP question - add "It shows leftover heat FROM THE BIG BANG.")
 * Students started to outline a response to **How light, microwave radiation, and spectral analysis provide evidence for the Big Bang Theory.**

2/24/15 Classes #1 & #2
 * Liam, Isabelle, and Taylor all passed in their Hubble Labs on time!!!
 * Class was interrupted by Guidance throughout the entire block pulling freshman for 2015-1016 schedules.
 * Students worked on "Formation of the Universe Review."
 * We went over the majority of the review as a class.
 * HW: Finish the Review if not finished for Wed., 2/25 (Class #1) or Thurs., 2/26 (Class #2).**

2/23/15 Classes # 1 & #2 HW: Finish Hubble Lab - graph and 4 questions. Due Tuesday, 2/24. Arthur completed in class and turned in the same day!!!**
 * Completed "Red Shift, Blue Shift" sheet (side 1 only). Discussed answers as a class.
 * Conducted HUBBLE CONSTANT LAB. Collected data. DATA WILL VARY, BUT THE GENERAL TREND SHOULD BE EVIDENT. Partners: TAYLOR-Jordan, ISABELLE-Autumn, LIAM (solo), ARTHUR-Sydney. In my scanned example, I graphed the wrong column for distance. Please note this error.

2/13/15 Class #2
 * Passed in Light Spectra Lab. Liam and Arthur both did.
 * Lecture on Doppler Effect & Red Shift. Used "Energy Electromagnetic Radiation Spectrum" to take notes on.
 * Watched 6 minute video on //Red Shift//.
 * Answered questions "What is red shift?" "How is the red shift of almost all galaxies evidence of an expanding universe?
 * HW: Download from App store: "HUBBLE TOP 100" and "ESO TOP 100."**

2/12/15 Class #1
 * Passed in Light Spectra Lab. Taylor did. Isabelle did not (she has not conducted the lab yet). However, Danielle and I arranged for her to complete said lab during B4 today during Danielle's prep. This was okayed with Becky as there is no conflict with PE today.
 * Lecture on Doppler Effect & Red Shift. Used "Energy Electromagnetic Radiation Spectrum" to take notes on.
 * Watched 6 minute video on //Red Shift//.

2/11/15 Class #1 (Isabelle absent) & Class #2
 * Conducted Light Spectra Lab - identified Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Carbon Dioxide with a mystery element.
 * HW: Finish Light Spectra Lab by identifying 3 Mystery Spectra (to finish lab). Due: Thurs., 2/12 (Class #1) Fri., 2/13 (Class #2).**

2/10/15 Class #1 & #2 Mrs. Young absent. Mr. Burgess subbed.
 * Watched COSMOS Parts 5 & 6 on the //Cosmic Calendar//.
 * Answered questions on WS using blog.


 * 2/9/15 SNOW DAY**

2/06/15 CLASS #4
 * WORKED ON THE LIGHT SPECTRA LAB IN CLASS. HYDROGEN, NITROGEN, OXYGEN AND ARGON
 * NO HOMEWORK

2/6/15 Class #1 **NO CLASS DUE TO VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT!**

2/05/15 CLASS # 4
 * homework---Do first 8 vocab. words on the LIGHT SPECTRA AND EVIDENCE OF UNIVERSE FORMATION LAB paper. Numbers 4, 5, 6 Mrs Young did in class with you.

2/5/15 Class #1 & Class #2
 * Went over Origins WS as a class. //Error! #25 should be "sun."//
 * Started Atom Building Activity. Use http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/tryit/atom/ Completed #1-6 in class.
 * Prepped for Spectra Lab by starting to define //wavelength, frequency,// and //amplitude// on first page of LIGHT SPECTRA and EVIDENCE of UNIVERSE FORMATION LAB.
 * HW: Complete #1-8 definitions on first pages of LIGHT SPECTRA and EVIDENCE of UNIVERSE FORMATION LAB (use lab background information). Will count as a Habits of Work grade. EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY: CROSSWORD on back of ATOM BUILDING ACTIVITY. Due Mon., 2/9 (Class #2) and Tues., 2/10 (Class #1).**

2/4/15 Class #1 & Class #2 Arthur absent (Class #2)
 * Finished watching the video "Origins: Back to the Beginning" and students filled in the WS associated with it as they watched and went over some of the answers as a class.
 * No HW.**


 * 1/30/15 & 2/2/15 SNOW DAYS**

1/29/15 Class #1 & Class #2
 * Mrs. Young checked the answers to the questions from the reading "How to Build a Universe" for a HW grade.
 * Watched the first part of a video "Origins: Back to the Beginning" and students filled in the WS associated with it as they watched.


 * 1/27/15 & 1/28/15 SNOW DAYS**

1/26/15 Classes #1 & #2 & #3
 * Space Science Unit: Pre-Assessment. Completed independently and turned in for credit.
 * Periodic Table - copies handed out and general discussion ensued with notes. Then, students completed Bohr models for H, He, & C.


 * HW: Read "How to Build a Universe" and complete 9 questions & answers. Due Thursday, 1/29/15.**

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Class #4 Wednesday, January 21 from 8:45-10:15!!!
1/15/15 Class #1 (Isabelle visibly upset - went out of room for 15 mins or so) & Class #2.
 * Reviewed trophic levels, ecology of organisms (organism-biosphere), succession & homeostasis, symbiotic relationships.

1/14/15 Class #2
 * Completed a POPULATION review sheet. Discussed as a class.
 * Distributed index cards for "cheat" cards to class.

1/13/15 Class #1
 * REVIEWED FOR MID-TERM!!!**
 * Completed a POPULATION review sheet. Discussed as a class.
 * Distributed index cards for "cheat" cards to class.
 * Played ECOLOGY BINGO.

1/12/15 Class #1
 * Continued working on GapMinder Data Activity.
 * HW: Complete 2 claims with 2 graphs and 2 paragraphs with evidence and reasoning for Tues., 1/13.**

Class #2
 * Introduced to GapMinder Data Activity.
 * Worked on it solo or in pairs.
 * HW: Complete 2 claims with 2 graphs and 2 paragraphs with evidence and reasoning for Wed., 1/14.**

1/9/15 Class #1 & Class #2: Taylor Avery and Arthur Smith absent. Liam self-advocated and asked Mrs. Young what he missed yesterday when he was absent without prompting.
 * ===**Received Mid-Term Review packet. ~ 85 multiple choice (1 pt each) and ~ 15 point essay (can chose and prep for 1 of 3 essay questions). Allowance of 1 - 3"x5" handwritten index card with any notes wanted for exam!!!**===
 * Mrs. Young gave use the definitions for the back page of the Health and Wealth Questions.
 * Worked solo or in partners on old MacBooks to finish Health and Wealth and began GapMinder Data Activity (Data Class #1 ONLY).
 * HW: Look over the Mid-Term Review packet, start answering questions, and come to review next week with questions for Mrs. Young.**

1/8/15 Class #2: Liam Smart absent.
 * Watched a short BBC video on "200 Countries, 200 Years" by Hans Rosling.
 * Started an activity on GapMinder - "Health and Wealth."

Class #1 & #2 #4 Duckweed Lab Report DUE WED., 1/7/15!!!
1/7/15 Class #1:
 * Submission of Duckweed Lab.
 * Watched a short BBC video on "200 Countries, 200 Years" by Hans Rosling.
 * Started an activity on GapMinder - "Health and Wealth."

1/6/15 Class #1:
 * Read "Human Population Growth" and took notes on "Human Population Growth Notes" sheet.

Class #2:
 * Watched "National Geographic 7 Billion" video.
 * Watched "7 Billion: How Did We Get So Big So Fast?" video.
 * Watched "National Geographic 7 Billion" video.
 * Watched "National Geographic Average Human" video.
 * Read "Human Population Growth" and took notes on "Human Population Growth Notes" sheet.
 * Reviewed "Human Population Growth Notes" as a class.

1/5/15 Classes #1 & #2: The Line-up before the end of the quarter...This week - 1/5-1/9: Human Population Growth, Next week - 1/12/-1/15: Review for Mid-term exam (1/16 is a PD), Exam week - 1/20-1/23 (1/19 is a holiday - MLK day). **Mrs. Young is available after school Tuesday & Wednesday this week for individual help as well as A1, B2, B4, C5, and D6.**
 * Conducted a Human Population Growth simulation, graphing the exponential growth of humans and calculating doubling time.
 * Watched a short npr.org video "7 Billion: How Did We Get So Big So Fast?" (**//only Class #1//**)
 * **Finish Duckweed Lab for HW!!!**

12/19/14 Class #2: Syrena absent. 12/18/14 Class #1:
 * Students submitted Lynx Hare labs. Liam did. Arthur left his at home.
 * Duckweed Lab, Day 16. Counted numbers. Last day to collect data!
 * Write up lab during the rest of class. **Title, Problem, Hypothesis, Materials, & Procedure** should've been finished earlier. Finish **Data** (graph showing exponential, logistic, or linear growth & observations), **Analysis** (questions #5, 7, 8, & 9), & **Conclusion**. Use MHS Writing Scientific Lab Reports as a guide.
 * Students submitted Lynx Hare Labs. Isabelle did. Taylor did not.
 * Duckweed Lab, Day 16. Counted numbers. Last day to collect data!
 * Write up lab during the rest of class. **Title, Problem, Hypothesis, Materials, & Procedure** should've been finished earlier. Finish **Data** (graph & observations), **Analysis** (questions #5, 7, 8, & 9), **& Conclusion.** Use MHS Writing Scientific Lab Reports as a guide.

12/17/14 Class #1 & #2 (Syrena absent):
 * Duckweed Lab, Day 15. Counted numbers.
 * Engaged in a Lynx Hare Lab.
 * HW: Complete Lynx Hare Graph and 5 Post-lab questions for next class Due Thurs., 12/18 (Class #1) or Fri., 12/19 (Class #2).**

12/16/14 Class #1 & Class #2 (Syrena absent):
 * Discussed MHS "Writing Scientific Lab Reports." Handout given.
 * Passed in Mark Recapture Lab - Arthur, Liam, Isabelle, and Taylor all!
 * Duckweed Lab, Day 14. Counted numbers.
 * DUCKWEED LAB PROBLEM: "Will the duckweed population follow exponential or logistic growth or neither?"
 * Worked independently to write up the first 5 parts of the lab: Title, Problem, Hypothesis, Materials, & Procedure.
 * HW: Finish first 5 parts of lab for Wed., 12/17.**

12/15/14 Class #2: Syrena absent. Mrs. Young late.
 * Nearly completed Capture and Release Population Lab.

12/12/14 Class #1:
 * Turned in Sunflower Random Sampling Lab.
 * Completed Capture and Release Population lab.
 * Duckweed Lab, Day 10. Counted numbers.

12/11
 * class 4
 * took data for sunflower random sampling
 * Did application for duckweed population
 * Do Analysis questions from packet for homework, due 12/12. If not done in class

12/11/14 Class #1 & #2: Syrena absent.
 * Checked Kaibab Deer assignment for grade. Tyler finished. Isabelle 80% finished. Liam left his at home. Arthur ?
 * Duckweed Lab, Day 9. (Day 8 for Class #2). Counted numbers.
 * Took data for Sunflower Random Sampling Lab.
 * HW: Finish Sunflower Random Sampling Lab Analysis questions and Application questions for Fri., 12/12 (Class #1) & Mon., 12/15 (Class #2).**

12/10/14 Class #1 & #2: Syrena absent.
 * Duckweed Lab. Day 8. (Day 7 for Class #2). Counted numbers.
 * Worked on Lab questions #1-4.
 * Watched footage on Mule Deer of Kaibab in AZ.
 * Started graphing and answering 8 analysis questions.
 * HW: Finish graph and all 8 questions for Thurs., 12/11.**

12/9/14 Class #2: Syrena absent.
 * Duckweed Lab. Day 6. Counted numbers.
 * Completed 2 written pre-lab questions on pg. 3 and Google classroom pre-lab questions (5).
 * Took notes on Population Biology (see pdf from previous day).

12/8/14 Class #1 & Class #4
 * Took notes on Population Biology.
 * Duckweed Lab. Day 6. Counted numbers.
 * HW: If not finished in class, do 2 written pre-lab questions on. pg. 3 and Google classroom pre-lab questions (5) for Tues, 12/9.**

12/5/14 Class #1:
 * Habits of Work grade for Succession Concept Map. Taylor and Isabelle partially completed. Isabelle had almost finished yesterday, but must have lost in the last 24 hours.
 * Taylor and Isabelle took the Succession Quiz in small group.
 * Received written Study Guide for the Duckweed Lab. Students read first 3 pages of introduction.
 * Duckweed Lab. Day 3. Counted numbers.

Class #2: Syrena absent.
 * Habits of Work grade for Succession Concept Map. Liam completed fully; Arthur partially completed.
 * Arthur and Liam opted to remain in class for Succession Quiz. No small group.
 * Received written Study Guide for the Duckweed Lab. Students read first 3 pages of introduction.
 * Duckweed Lab. Day 2. Counted numbers.

SUCCESSION QUIZ ON FRIDAY 12/5/14!!! [[file:Succession & Homeostasis Study Guide.pdf]]
12/4/14 Syrena absent. Class #1 & #2:
 * Review for Quiz.
 * Duckweed Lab. Day 2. (Day 1 for Class #2.) Count numbers.
 * Community Succession & Homeostasis Web.
 * HW: Complete Community Succession & Homeostasis Web for Fri., 12/5. Will earn a Habits of Work grade for compete web. STUDY FOR QUIZ!!!**

12/3/14 Syrena absent. Class #2:
 * Tutorial on how to submit to Google Classrooms.
 * Liam submitted his Milk Succession Lab. Arthur did not (lost data and ipad difficulties).
 * Set up Duckweed Lab. Looking at population growth. Put duckweed in cup of water. Label it. Count how many duckweed. Today is Day 0. Create table with data.
 * HW: Complete Community Succession & Homeostasis review sheet. Due Thurs., 12/4/14.**

12/2/14 Class #1:
 * Tutorial on how to submit to Google Classrooms.
 * Isabelle submitted her Milk Succession Lab. Taylor did not and needs to in SS (emailed Julia).
 * Completed a review sheet on COMMUNITY SUCCESSION AND HOMEOSTASIS. Discussed as a class. Mrs. Young said everything you need for the quiz is on this review!
 * Set up Duckweed lab. Looking at population growth. Put duckweed in cup of water. Label it. Count how many duckweed. Today is Day 0. Create table with data.

12/1/14 Ms. Jones absent. No sub. Syrena absent. Class #1 & #2:
 * Students were guided in how to complete their Milk Succession Lab reports and had class time to complete their labs and submit through Google Classroom.
 * HW: Complete Milk Lab for Tues., 12/2 (Class #1) and Wed., 12/3 (Class #2).**

11/25/14 Class #1: Class #2: Syrena absent.
 * Milk Succession Lab Tasks: observations (pH, odor, color, etc.), snap a pic. Today is Day 8. LAST DAY FOR DATA COLLECTION!!! Samples discarded after the day's data was taken.
 * Tutorial in Numbers app to create spreadsheets and graphs. Students inputted data from their Milk Succession Lab.
 * Title should read "pH of milk cultures as a function of time," x-axis label = Time (days), y-axis label = pH
 * HW: Come to class after vacation with pH graph completed. Due Mon., 12/1/14.**
 * Tutorial in Numbers app to create spreadsheets and graphs. Students inputted data from their Milk Succession Lab.
 * Title should read "pH of milk cultures as a function of time," x-axis label = Time (days), y-axis label = pH
 * HW: Come to class after vacation with pH graph completed. Input labelled photos into data section of lab. Make sure you have all of your procedures, materials, etc. in the same document. If you have a Pages document all should be in the same place. If you have Google docs then the written part of your lab can be there and the graph and photos can be in Pages. Due Mon., 12/1/14.**

11/24/14 Class #2: Syrena absent.
 * Milk Succession Lab Tasks: observations (pH, odor, color, etc.), snap a pic. Today is Day 11. (Day 10 for Syrena.) LAST DAY FOR DATA COLLECTION!!! Samples discarded after the day's data was taken.
 * Took notes on Microbial Succession in Milk.

11/21/14 Class #1:
 * Took notes on Microbial Succession in Milk.
 * Milk Succession Lab Tasks: observations (pH, odor, color, etc.), snap a pic. Today is Day 4.

11/20/14 Class #1: Class #2: Syrena absent.
 * Finished notes on Homeostasis in Communities.
 * Milk Succession Lab Tasks: observations (pH, odor, color, etc.), snap a pic. Today is Day 3.
 * Watched a six minute video on Ecological Succession.
 * HW: Finish Succession Vocab on back sheet on Homeostasis in Communities notes. Due Fri., 11/21.**
 * Finished notes on Homeostasis in Communities.
 * Watched a six minute video on Ecological Succession.
 * Milk Succession Lab Tasks: observations (pH, odor, color, etc.), snap a pic. Today is Day 7 (Day 6 for Syrena).
 * HW: Finish Succession Vocab on back sheet on Homeostasis in Communities notes. Due Mon., 11/24.**

11/19/14 Class #1: Class #2:
 * Milk Succession Lab Tasks: observations (pH, odor, color, etc.), snap a pic, problem/question, hypothesis, materials list, procedure steps. Monday was Day 0. Today is Day 2.
 * Took a few notes on Homeostasis in Communities. (I will scan when notes are completed.)
 * HW: Review Milk Lab and make sure "Materials" and "Procedures" lists are complete.**
 * Milk Succession Lab Tasks: observations (pH, odor, color, etc.), snap a pic, problem/question, hypothesis, materials list, procedure steps. Today is Day 6 (Day 5 for Syrena).
 * Took a few notes on Homeostasis in Communities. (I will scan when notes are completed.)
 * HW: Review Milk Lab and make sure "Materials" and "Procedures" lists are complete.**

11/18/14 Class #2:
 * Milk Succession Lab Tasks: observations (pH, odor, color, etc.), snap a pic, problem/question, hypothesis, materials list, procedure steps. Last Thursday was Day 0. Today is Day 5 (Day 4 for Syrena).
 * **Syrena and Arthur need to finish her Soil and Biogeochemical Assessment (5 questions). This is now overdue!**
 * Took a few notes on Homeostasis in Communities. (I will scan when notes are completed.)
 * HW: Finish Milk Succession Lab "Materials" and "Procedures" lists for Wed., 11/19/14.**

11/17/14 Class #1:
 * Taylor checked in with Mrs. Young to find out what he missed Thursday.
 * Read over Milk Succession lab. HYPOTHESIS: "How does community succession differ in regular milk from chocolate milk?" (Hypotheses will vary.)
 * Students split into groups and create their chocolate milk and regular milk petri dishes, marking their dishes with their names, and logging data: volume of milk for each, pH for each, and general observations.
 * **THE FOLLOWING ECOLOGICAL SUCCESSION OF MILK LAB IS ON GOOGLE DOCS AND STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO WRITE ALL DATA, ANALYSIS, AND CONCLUSIONS ONLINE. EXCEPTION: STUDENTS WITHOUT ACCESS TO IPADS.**

11/13/14 Class #1: Taylor absent. //Danielle asked Isabelle to come see her A6 with another student.// Class #2: Syrena absent. Liam submitted completed assessment. Arthur said he wrote his out, but forgot it. 11/12/14 Class #1: Isabelle absent. Class #2:
 * Read over Milk Succession lab. HYPOTHESIS: "How does community succession differ in regular milk from chocolate milk?" (Hypotheses will vary.)
 * HW: Complete Questions #1-5. Due Mon., 11/17/14. THE ENTIRE ASSESSMENT IS DUE MONDAY!!!**
 * Read over Milk Succession lab. HYPOTHESIS: "How does community succession differ in regular milk from chocolate milk?"
 * Students split into groups and create their chocolate milk and regular milk petri dishes, marking their dishes with their names, and logging data: volume of milk for each, pH for each, and general observations.
 * **THE FOLLOWING ECOLOGICAL SUCCESSION OF MILK LAB IS ON GOOGLE DOCS AND STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO WRITE ALL DATA, ANALYSIS, AND CONCLUSIONS ONLINE. EXCEPTION: STUDENTS WITHOUT ACCESS TO IPADS.**
 * Took notes/trouble-shot questions #1 & #2 from Biogeochemical Assessment. Copy of notes given to Taylor.
 * Met with soil sample groups to discuss #1 & #2.
 * HW: Complete questions #1 & #2. Due Thurs., 11/13.**
 * HW check #1 & #2. Liam and Arthur completed. Syrena had #1 done only.
 * Worked on questions #3-5 in class.
 * HW: Complete questions #3-5. Due Thurs., 11/13. THE ENTIRE ASSESSMENT IN DUE THURSDAY!!!!**

11/10/14 Class #2 & #4:
 * Students received the objective to work on their Soil and Biogeochemical Assessment. Mrs. Young discussed with class.
 * HW: Complete questions # 1 & 2. Due Wed., 11/12.**

CLASS #1 ONLY: QUIZ on Phosphorus, Carbon, Nitrogen, and Water Cycles on Fri., 11/7!!!
CLASS # 3 & 4 WILL ALSO BE TAKING THE QUIZ ON PHOSPHORUS, CARBON, NITROGEN AND WATER CYCLES ON FRI. 11/07

11/7/14 Class #1:
 * Completed Biogeochemical Cycle Quiz. Taylor was supported in small group testing. Isabelle will take quiz on Monday in SS.
 * Watched the rest of __Dirt! The Movie__ and competed questions. FINALLY!!!

11/06 CLASS # 3 & 4
 * Review study guides
 * review water cycle lesson
 * quiz will be 27 multiple choice

Class #1: Isabelle absent. Class #2:
 * Discussed Venn Diagram.
 * Completed Water Cycle Lesson. Discussed as a class.
 * Taylor was given a copy of the Quiz Review.
 * Quick review for Quiz.
 * Took Biogeochemical Cycle Quiz. Syrena attended small group testing. Arthur and Liam opted to remain in the classroom.
 * Watched the rest of __Dirt! The Movie__ and competed questions. FINALLY!!!

11/5/14 Class #1: Class #2:
 * Discussed Biogeochemical Cycle Comparison Chart (not review chart).
 * Completed COMPARING AND CONTRASTING BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES (Venn Diagram) in class with a partner.
 * Started to watch video on water.
 * Work on BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES REVIEW sheet and BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES REVIEW CHART. **Complete for HW. Due Thurs., 11/6.**
 * Watched short 2.5 minute video on water.
 * Checked Water Cycle Lesson HW for grade and discussed as a class.
 * Nearly completed BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES REVIEW sheet as a class. Syrena and Liam opted to receive a copy of my review in addition to theirs. Arthur did not.

11/4/14 Class #2:

QUIZ on Phosphorus, Carbon, Nitrogen, and Water Cycles on Thurs., 11/6!!!

 * Watched 6 minute video on Earth's Water Cycle (NASA.gov).
 * Participated in an activity where Mrs. Young asked questions about the water cycle and students moved to AGREE or NEUTRAL or DISAGREE areas of the room.
 * Completed Water Cycle Lesson.
 * Work on BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES REVIEW CHART and COMPARING AND CONTRASTING BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES (Venn Diagram). **Complete for HW. Due Wed., 11/5.**

11/3/14 Class #1: Mrs. Young absent. Mr. Kaler subbed. Taylor absent. //No lesson plans. Study Hall.//

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10/31/14 Class #1: Class #2: Arthur was absent.
 * Watched //second// half of video (Phosphorus) "Nitrogen & Phosphorus Cycle: Always Recycle! Part 2" - Crash Course Ecology #9 (off youtube).
 * Discussed HW questions #1-4.
 * Worked independently or in pairs completing the Biogeochemical Cycle Comparison chart.
 * Straightened binders and completed missing work for remainder of block.
 * Straightened binders and completed missing work.
 * Quiz next week (TBD) on Biogeochemical Cycles.
 * Oral review on Carbon, Nitrogen, and Phosphorus Cycles.
 * Pre-knowledge discussion of Water Cycle.
 * Started Water Cycle Lesson.

10/30/14 Class #1: Class #2:
 * Played the Nitrogen Cycle Game. Nitrogen Cycle Notes on back (see pdf from 10/29).
 * Drew a diagram showing the reservoirs and fluxes of Nitrogen (based on the Game).
 * Watched //first// half of video (Nitrogen) "Nitrogen & Phosphorus Cycle: Always Recycle! Part 2" - Crash Course Ecology #9 (off youtube).
 * Read and highlighted Phosphorus Cycle Notes (see pdf from 10/28)
 * HW: Answer questions #1-4 at end of Phosphorus Note packet. Due Fri., 10/31.**
 * Watched 3-4 minute video on Microbes (Nitrogen-fixing bacteria) from Seven Wonders of the Microbe World (open.edu/youtube).
 * Read and highlighted Nitrogen Cycles Notes (see pdf from 10/28).
 * Watched a 9-10 minute video "Nitrogen & Phosphorus Cycle: Always Recycle! Part 2" - Crash Course Ecology #9 (off youtube).
 * Read and highlighted Phosphorus Cycle Notes (see pdf from 10/28) AND answered and discussed questions #1-4 at end of reading.
 * **Started on Biogeochemical Cycle Comparison sheet in class. Finish for HW. Due Fri., 10/31.**

10/29/14 Class #2:
 * Played the Nitrogen Cycle Game. Nitrogen Cycle Notes on back.
 * Started a diagram showing the reservoirs and fluxes of Nitrogen (based on the Game). If not finished in class, finish for HW.

10/28/14 Class #3: In class: Carbon cycle diagram. Microbes video. HW: Carbon cycle paper if not done, finish in class work. Absent: Tyler H.

Class #1 and #4 10/27/14 Class #3 (TH) In Class: range of tolerance graph.
 * Checked and discussed Carbon Cycle Diagram (yellow paper).
 * Watched 3-4 minute video on Microbes (Nitrogen-fixing bacteria) from Seven Wonders of the Microbe World (open.edu/youtube).
 * Answered & discussed questions #1-5 and #1-3 on Carbon Cycle sheets (white).
 * HW: Read the PHOSPHORUS CYCLE in Nitrogen/Phosphorus packet.
 * Took/observed notes written on white board on Analysis of Healthy vs Unhealthy Soil.
 * Met with soil lab groups to answer the question, "Is my soil healthy?" & Used notes to complete an IN-CLASS assignment answering the questions, "Is my soil "healthy" (good for plant growth)? EVIDENCE-REASONING-CLAIM. Worked independently. Students passed in for credit.
 * watched 10 min carbon cycle video. HW: Read carbon cycle (see pdf below) and answer 3 questions on back -due tomorrow.

Classes #1 & #2 & #4 DG absent (Class #2). 10/24/14 Classes #1 & #2: AS absent (Class 2). He will need to obtain the notes and complete the in-class assignment.
 * Took introductory notes on Carbon.
 * LEARNING TARGET: Describe reservoirs and fluxes of carbon.
 * Received Carbon Cycle HO. Students highlighted independently.
 * Watched a 5 minute video on the Carbon Cycle.
 * Students worked on the Carbon Cycle Diagram (yellow paper) individually or with a partner using a 2nd HO on the Carbon Cycle to fill-in a diagram with arrows showing the reservoirs and fluxes (in and out of reservoirs) of carbon on Earth. If not finished in class, finish for HW. Due Tues., 10/28 (Class #1 and class #4) or Wed., 10/29 (Class #2). Questions on white sheet DO NOT need to be completed for HW.
 * Took/observed notes written on white board on Analysis of Healthy vs Unhealthy Soil.
 * Met with soil lab groups to answer the question, "Is my soil healthy?"
 * Used notes to complete an IN-CLASS assignment answering the questions, "Is my soil "healthy" (good for plant growth)? EVIDENCE-REASONING-CLAIM. Worked independently. Students passed in for credit. NOT HW.


 * CLASS 2 ONLY - Watched 8 or so more __Dirt! The Movie__. Completed questions #19-20. Questions & answers will be discussed at a class in the future. NOT NECESSARY TO COMPLETE FOR HOMEWORK.

10/23/14 Class #2: DG absent.
 * Checked Soil Health worksheet HW for credit.
 * Soil Lab continued: Tested for pH, nitrates, & phosphates.
 * Wrapped up all parts pf Soil Lab.

10/22/14 Class #1:
 * Checked Soil Health worksheet HW for credit.
 * Soil Lab continued: Tested for pH, nitrates, & phosphates.
 * Wrapped up all parts pf Soil Lab.
 * Watched 15 more minutes of __Dirt! The Movie__. Completed questions #19-22. Questions & answers will be discussed at a class in the future. NOT NECESSARY TO COMPLETE FOR HOMEWORK.

10/21/14 Classes #1 & #2 & #4:
 * Continuation of Soil Lab: Soil Organism Identification's using microscopes. Data tables were created in their notebooks with the "Soil Organisms" and # Found. Each student is expected to have all the data.
 * Soil Food Web: Implications to Soil Health worksheet assigned for homework. Due Wed., 10/22 (Class #1) or
 * Thurs., 10/23 (Class #2) [[file:soil health.pdf]]

10/20/14 Sub: Wayne Otto
 * Classes #1 & #2: Watched the first part of __Dirt! The Movie.__ Answered questions as movie played. #1-18 completed.

10/17/14 Class #2 Started the soil lab A.S was absent ( Missed lab!!!)

10/16/14 Class #1 worked on the new soil lab

10/14/14

Class #1- Worked on finishing up the note sheets and the story line. Also watched a video and followed along to answer questions form the blog. They will be going outside Thursday for a Soil lab.

Class #2-Finsihed up the notes and story line ( Students put in binders) Watched a video and followed along with the blog quiz and after submitted the quiz. Then they went outside and took soil samples. ( No D.G. today)

10/9/14 Class #2 There was a sub the students worked on the Soil Organisms Notes a lot of the students did not complete the homework and do the research on their topic. They were given time at the start of class then broke into groups to share. Because of the lack of work done I told the students to go on and research the other topics on their own.

Then they were given Misunderstood Soil Organisms to work on in class Class #4 Didn't have a sub so the class was sent to study halls. 10/8/14 Class #1- Bring a jacket going outside Tuesday Went over group notes as a group then one person from each group shared info with the whole class. (T.A) was not here

10/7/14

Class #1 & #2 students split into groups and had a different subject to cover for tomorrow. Need to read the chapter reading ( on the blog follow the link) and answer Who, What,Where, & When. **This is due tomorrow** will present info in class Topics: Soil Bacteria Soil Fungi Soil Protozoa Soil Nematodes Soil Arthopods Soil Earth Worms
 * Starting the next unit Soil & Nutrient Cycling ( Students should make a divider in their notebooks)!! **

10/6/14 Class #1- I.C. & T.A. wanted to take the test in class Class #2-L.S, A.S wanted to stay in class and S.S went out to a different room to take the test
 * FYI: Students can redo the test if they do poorly on it but it will not be the exact same test!!**

10/2/14 Class # 4 will be tested on **TUESDAY 10/7/14 Home work is to do the study guide and review for the test. Same study guide and notes as classes #1and #2.**

10/2/14 Class #1 Students worked on a ecology web to study (Gave Taylor the key and the study guide he didn't have, also the latest notes)
 * TEST MONDAY the 6th FOR BOTH CLASSES **

10/1/14 Class #1 & Class #2

A lot of the question answers are in the notes!!
 * HOMEWORK** tonight is to review study guide and flag anything you want to go over next class: ** THIS IS GOING TO BE VERY LIKE THE TEST!!! **

I am attaching the answer sheet the students are not going to be able to see it in class till after today she is going to add it to her blog. But I am posting it now so we can help the students with it!!



9/30/14 // For both class #1 & #2 // // Blank vocabulary worksheet // // vocabulary sheet with answers //

1)Went to CK Biology text book 2)table of contents 3)Chapter 11 Ecology 4) then book mark it. Also went over how to highlight & make notes Students were to read the flow of energy up to the food chain and food webs ( should be review) IN CLASS Tomorrow- There will be a vocabulary activity and a writing prompt __**FINISH THE VOCABULARY SHEET!!!!!**__
 * Class #1- TEST MONDAY** will review in class this week. Students used their ipads:

1)Went to CK Biology text book 2)table of contents 3)Chapter 11 Ecology 4) then book mark it. Also went over how to highlight & make notes Students were to read the flow of energy up to the food chain and food webs ( should be review) IN CLASS Tomorrow- There will be a vocabulary activity and a writing prompt //**( Gave D.G the newest notes and classwork from when he was absent, A.S was absent this class will need the vocabulary sheet)**//
 * Class #2- TEST MONDAY** will review in class this week. Students used their ipads:

__**FINISH THE VOCABULARY SHEET!!!!!**__

//**9/29/14**// Syrena has to finish the popcorn lab questions and Arthur needs to bring them in from home and remind her when he puts it in his binder. Daniel Grasser was in not class today I will make a copy of the notes and give to his SS teacher. TEST NEXT MONDAY!! October 6th
 * Class #2**- __**Need to have the popcorn lab questions and Energy Pyramid**__ ** in your binder ** __**she is checking them!!!!**__

Here is the lab with answers sorry it is so light I can print it off if you need it!
 * 9/26/14- Class #2**
 * There will be a test end of next week. Check your binders for notes if you need to finish any work for her.** Finish up the popcorn lab and turn in question due MONDAY



Class #1 -t**ook a few notes on the food chain and the energy levels. Students were given a popcorn lab and need to** __finish the question for homework tonight__ **if they did not finish in class.**
 * 9/25/14**

Class #2- **Took a few notes on the food chain and the energy levels. Students were given a popcorn lab and need to** __finish the question for homework DUE MONDAY!!!__ **if they did not finish in class.** If the letters are still not turned in they need to be!!!!



Class #1- **Went over the process of putting their papers on to the classroom site to submit it as a group.** Class #2- **Went over the process of putting their papers on to the classroom site to submit it as a group.** Student's letters are DUE TODAY!!!!!!!!
 * 9/24/14**



Class #2 __ DUE WEDNESDAY!! ( 9/24/14) __ Symbiotic Relationship R.A.F.T - Needs to be submitted in google docs classroom, typed, half a page ( 1- 2 paragraphs) Can be in the form of letter, or have fun and do wanted poster, invite, legal document.
 * 9/23/14**
 * Took notes on symbiotic relationships, students need to download text book and accept invite to the google classroom.**

Class #1 and class # 4 __ DUE WEDNESDAY!! ( 9/24/14) __ Symbiotic Relationship R.A.F.T - Needs to be submitted in google docs classroom, typed, half a page ( 1- 2 paragraphs) Can be in the form of letter, or have fun and do wanted poster, invite, legal document.
 * 9/22/14**
 * Took notes on symbiotic relationships, students need to download text book and accept invite to the google classroom.**

9/19/14- Lab that the students finished up during class, they also finished the last part of the movie. // Students can also retake the quiz if they want to get a better grade. They need to contact Mrs.Young and work out a time. //
 * Class #1 & #2**


 * Students also in class had to go on to their gmail and accept the google classroom invite. They need to book mark it the code is f5znr5w **
 * They also went to ibook and downloaded the Biology book CK-12 **



9/17/14 class #4 **Sub. in for Mrs Young Watched the video "Pole to Pole" Did a work sheet on video. Quiz changed to Fri 9/19/14**


 * 9/17/14- Class #2 the** __quiz is TOMORROW__ **( Thursday)**
 * (I talked to the students and only one in class #2 wants to take her quiz in another room)**


 * 9/16/14**
 * class #4 Quiz on metric base units 9/17/14 Turn in Hierarchy of life paper if not finished**

9/16/14 **- Class #1 had their quiz today! Then worked on a lab**
 * Class #2 has their quiz Wednesday**
 * (Today for Quiz both students in class #1 were asked about going to another room to take the quiz but wanted to stay in class to do it.)**

9/15/14 Class #1- __// QUIZ TUESDAY!!!!!!! //__ They did a practice quiz today in class and the quiz will look the same!! Class #2-__// QUIZ WEDNESDAY!!! //__They did a practice quiz today in class and the quiz will look the same!! Class #2 needs to finish the Organization of Hierarchy on back of the notes if not finished in class __ Students also need to turn in their Lab Safety Forms if they have not done so yet!!!! __
 * Class #4 Do Hierarchy of Life on back of notes for H/W. Quiz will be on 9/17 on metric system**

9/11/10 Class #2 - Homework is to finish lab if not done, highlight reading and finish the worksheet that goes with it. DUE next class Friday!!!

9/11/10** ==

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6/6/14
Carbon Mitigation Plans
 * HW - Finish up questions**

6/5/14
Share research of reduce carbon emmissions Come up with a group stradegies (8 wedges) Fill out group worksheet

6/4/14
Notes on Carbon
 * HW - Research how to reduce carbon**

5/29/14
Observed ice chunks
 * HW - Any missing work**

5/27/14 AB - Mrs. Young
Watched two short movies & completed handouts in class
 * HW - Any missing work**

5/20/14 AB - Mrs. Young---field trip
Watched Chasing Ice
 * HW - Exit Slip & Read The Last Great Global Warming & "do Coding" (if did not do it last night)**

5/19/14 AB - Richie
Movie on Climate System
 * HW - Read The Last Great Global Warming & "do Coding"**

5/16/14
Took notes on Weather
 * HW - Any late work**

5/14/14
Reviewed Paleoclimate & watched videos Click and learn http://hhmi.org/biointeractive/paleoclimate-history-change Answer questions 1 - 17 on back of lab
 * HW - Finish worksheet**

5/13/14 Rachel talked the whole class with Nate and did not pay attention
Watched a video It's All ABout Carbon Did worksheet with questions to go along with movie

5/12/14
Finished Greenhouse Effect lab Paleoclimate Questions 1 - 6
 * HW - Finish ALL lab questions**

5/8/14 AB - Richie
Started the Greenhouse Effect lab
 * HW - Questions 1 - 6 for part one**

5/7/14
Notes of te Greenhoue Effecgt
 * HW - None**

5/2/14 AB - Rachel
Notes of types of rocks & in class worksheet
 * HW - None unless things to pass in**

5/1/14 AB - Rachel
Finished Movie Worked on Questions Richie did not have questions done for HW
 * HW - Finish Movie Question sheet (Sarah & Richie need to do this)**

4/30/14 AB - Rachel & Sarah
Movie - The Day The Mesozoic Died
 * HW - 3 Questions from movie guide**

4/28/14 AB - Sarah
Journey of the Rock Cycle activity http://www.ck12.org/earth-science/Rocks-and-Processes-of-the-Rock-Cycle/lesson/Rocks-and-Processes-of-the-Rock-Cycle/r24/ Rachel - Continental Drift Assignment & Sea Floor Speading lab
 * HW - Reading & Questions 1,2,& 3**
 * If they do not like their quiz grades they can retake those by taking to Mrs. Young**

4/17/14
Reviewed for test tomorrow
 * HW - Study for test**
 * Daniel - needs to complete Sea Floor Spreading lab**
 * Rachel - Sea Floor Spreading lab**

4/15/14
Notes on Volcanoes
 * HW - Epicenters lab *only Rachel & Daniel need to finish***
 * HW - Volcanoes Exploration Questions**

4/14/14 AB - Rachel & Daniel
Started lab on Earthquake Epicenters
 * HW - All parts of lab (Pre-lab questions & Lab & Post-lab questions)**

4/8/14 AB - Rachel
Watched Earth Quake movie and answered questions
 * HW - None**

4/7/14
Worked on Pkate Boundary maps
 * HW - Finish map & questions - Rachel is the only one that needs to finish and pass in**

4/1/14
Took notes on Plate Boundaries
 * HW - Seafloor Lab - It was due today - Daniel need to pass in**

3/28/14
Started Sea Floor Spreading Lab http://young.blogs.rsu1.org/files/2014/03/magnetic-evidence-for-seafloor-spreading_l_v25_nhr_s1.pdf
 * HW - Questions to go with lab / read article on blog first**

3/27/14
Finished Plate Boundary lab & 2 questions Daniel - C+ Exit slip Sarah - F Exit slip / can redo some assignments for more points - She on;y did half of two assignments Rachel - C- Orgins Movie Questions Richie - C- Exit Slip Chipper - A- All set
 * HW - Finish lab questions**

3/26/14
Met in groups to make plate boundaries on map of earth
 * HW -None**

3/21/14
Took Quiz HW - NONE unless make up work is due Here is what is missing from IC but I don't know if they have passed in these assignements to the teacher and they just have not been entered or not.
 * Daniel - all set A-**
 * Sarah - Exit Slip Questions / D**
 * Rachel - Movie Questions / Exit Slip Questions / Inside Earth Questions / D-**
 * Chipper - all set A**
 * Richie - Exit Slip / B-**

3/20/14
Reviewed for Quiz tomorrow
 * HW - Study for Quiz on Earth**

3/18/14
Finished Density lab Reviewed "Inside Earth" HW
 * Reviewed for Quiz on Friday**
 * HW - Finish lab & study for Quiz**

3/17/14 AB - Sarah
Density of the Earth lab Reminder - turn in "Modeling the Unseen" (from before FAW) http://young.blogs.rsu1.org/files/2014/03/inside-earth.pdf
 * HW - "Inside Earth" reading & Questions they recieved questions and reading is on blog**

3/7/14
Worked on Unseen lab & passed in Looked at the earth's layers & took notes Seismic Shadow Zones short video http://young.blogs.rsu1.org/files/2014/03/earths-interior.pdf
 * Sarah, Daniel, Richie DID NOT have homework done. They had to do it in class to get caught up**
 * HW - Finish Unseen lab and PASS IN (Richie needs to do this, everyone else it)**
 * HW - Read Earths Interior & answer 3 Review questions**

**3/6/14**
Anticipation Guide for "How do we know that the Eath has Layers" Modeling the Unseen lab
 * HW - Analysis questions 1, 2 & 3**

3/3/14
Watched Movie on Earth (the movie is on blog)
 * HW - Describe 3 processes that changed early Earth. What were the processes, and How did they influence the Earth?**

2/25/14
Reveiwed homework Went over study guide
 * HW - Study for quiz on Thursday**

2/24/14
Reviewed Light Spectrum Watched "The Doppler Effect"
 * HW - Go to Blog http://young.blogs.rsu1.org/files/2014/02/expansion-of-the-universe_l_v15_s9y_s1.pdf **
 * Read Expansion of the Universe & answer question on worksheet *just front side* **

2/12/14
Mystery Spectra short movie & lab
 * HW - Rachel - Paragraph**
 * HW - Richie - Paragraph**
 * HW - Sarah - Paragraph**

2/11/14
Looked at the life of the star. Filled in graphic organizer after looking at movies.
 * HW - Paragraphs (ebackpack) & life of a star (pass in)**

2/10/14 AB - Sarah
Submitted Graph Review articles on blog Reviewed each graph passed in
 * HW - Write paragraph from blog "How Matter is Organized in our Solar System"**
 * http://young.blogs.rsu1.org/files/2014/02/org-of-matter-assessmt.pdf**
 * HW - Richie needs to finish graph (overdue)**

2/6/14 AB - Richie
Finished Graph (title, trend line, conclusion) Read Shock to the Solar System https://student.societyforscience.org/article/shock-solar-system Write an paragraph from the article - How is matter organized in the solar system?
 * HW - Finish graph & paragraph**

2/4/14
Down load from App store Hubble Top 100 (we will need this for about a week or two) Worked on questions about the atmoshere. http://young.blogs.rsu1.org/files/2014/01/planetary-data-sets.pdf
 * HW - Finish graph**

**1/31/14** Reviewed Solar System Came up with a testable question https://student.societyforscience.org/article/shock-solar-system
 * HW - Read Article on Blog A Shock to the Solar System**

1/29/14
Formation of the Universe Movie - "Orgins of the Solar System"
 * HW - None**

1/17/14
Quizlet - Search Mrs Young's Ecology Midterm or Lucyelsie

1/16/14
Review for midtern
 * HW - Any late work ASAP**

1/13/14
Classwork while Mrs. Young was out
 * HW - Lab**

1/10/14 AB - Rachel
Started GapMinder Data Maps Assignment

1/9/14
Worked on Population lab
 * HW - Population lab due Friday**

12/16/13
Notes on Population

12/13/13
Started Mark and Recapture lab
 * HW - Lab questions**

12/11/13
Started Population Size lab
 * HW - finish Crickets and Temp classwork in not done**

12/10/13
In Class worksheet with graph
 * HW - Class worksheet**

12/9/13
Took Quiz over unit 2

12/4/13
Class time to work on Hydroponics lab Community Distribution Chapter four Review
 * HW - Finish Hydroponics lab**

12/3/13
Graphing exercise Checked on Hydroponics lab Started working on lab report.
 * HW - Hydroponics Lab**

11/26/13
Checked in on Hydroponics lab Worked on any missing work
 * HW - None**

11/15/13
Worked on labs
 * HW - make up work**

11/22/13
Checked on plant lab. Started Succession lab
 * HW - None**

11/19/13
Took notes on Primary and Secondary Succussion
 * HW - Packet**

11/18/13 AB - Rachel
Worked on planting seeds for lab
 * Richie did not have Biome packet done which was due a while ago**
 * HW - Make up work**

11/13/13
Prep the seed lab
 * HW - NONE**

11/12/13
Went over different biomes Lab tomorrow
 * HW - Finish Biome packet if have not**

11/8/13
Went over how to use eback. All asignments should now be submitted through ebackpack. Pond lab due today! Started Biomes packet
 * HW - Biomes packet**

11/6/13
Worked on lab from Pond trip.
 * HW - Lab due Friday**

10/29/13
Worked on lab data from the pond field trip

10/24/13
Mrs. Young was out so we watched a movie and took notes.
 * Due: NO New Homework**

10/23/13
Used mircoscopes to look at pond scum to identify organisms.
 * Due: No new homework**

10/21/13
Went to Oak Grove Pond for field work
 * Sarah did not participate much in lab

10/15/13
Took notes on Types of Ponds Due: NO HW

10/10/13
Took Quiz of Cycles Read Chapter 11 Section 3 on Aquatic Biomes
 * Due**: **NO HW**

10/9/13
Reviewed for the quiz tomorrow
 * Due: Study for quiz**

10/7/13
Reviewed Biogeochemical Cycle
 * Quiz on Thursday!!**

10/4/13 AB - Rachel
Reviewed Nitrogen Cycle & started Phosphorus Cycle Worked on Phosphorus Cycle handout in class w/ three questions
 * Due: if didn't finished handout its hw**

10/3/13
Cont. notes on the carbon cycle Watched video called Seven Wonders of the Mircrobe World
 * Due: No new HW get caught up**

10/1/13
The Carbon Cycle Video http://www.windows2universe.org/earth/climate/carbon_cycle.html


 * Due:The Carbon Cycle Handout 3 questions **

9/30/13 AB- Chipper & Sarah
Took notes on The Water Cycle Rachel did not finish hw Daniel did not finish hw Chapter 11.2 Recycling Matter


 * Due: Finish reading Biogeochem Cycle & Water Cycle**
 * Due Wed 10/2: Phosphorus packet (Mick Swanson)**

9/27/13
young.blogs.rsu1.org Worked independently on "Water Cycle Lesson" from the blog


 * Due Monday: Water Cycle Lesson**


 * Daniel is missing R.A.F.T assignment & Intro to Eco Assignment &**
 * Sarah is missing Intro to Eco Assignment**
 * Chipper is NOT missing ANYTHING!!**
 * Richie is missing R.A.F.T. assignment**
 * Rachel is missing Intro to Eco Assignment & needs to finish a quiz**

**9/25/13**

Took Quiz over Unit 1 Rachel did not finish and will need to finish tomorrow

9/24/13
Practiced "active" studying

Due tomorrow: Quiz over Unit 1 - Ecology

[|Link to Mrs. Young's blog] http://young.blogs.rsu1.org/index.php/earth-systems-2013/
 * Students in this class (A3,C1,D2): Michael Pastore, Zach Shewell-Woodbury **

=5/1 TEST MONDAY 5/6 HOMEWORK: Create "study web" from the list of terms given out in class. Words in the web must be linked by words and ideas- NOT just connecting lines.= =See example: =

4/5 In class Volcano/Quake Paper assigned and started. Rough Draft due Monday
==4/3 Homework due Friday: use the 2 attached note-takers and the usgs links to take 4-6 notes about volcanoes and 4-6 about earthquakes. Notes should focus on the safety or danger of living near each geological feature. Notes must contain url, date, page title and author.== http://young.blogs.rsu1.org/files/2013/04/volcano-hazards-notes.doc http://young.blogs.rsu1.org/files/2013/03/eq-hazards-notes.doc http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/ http://earthquake.usgs.gov/

4/1 In class earthquake distance lab. Complete questions for homework.
Equations needed to complete packet: (time in seconds x 100) / 8 = km traveled for #4 (distance x 100) / 8 = difference in P-wave and S-wave arrival time

3/28 In class Earthquake Movie Notes completed. Homework: Use the following 2 links from the class blog and take notes to be used in class next Monday.
http://young.blogs.rsu1.org/files/2013/03/eq-hazards-notes.doc and http://earthquake.usgs.gov/ to take 4 to 6 good notes and copy the website address onto the worksheet for each note taken.

Homework: Earthquakes and Volcanoes 17.2 NOTES worksheet. Use Science Spectrum (basketball) Book pages 567-575. DUE FRIDAY
==3/22 In class test review for Exam tuesday 3/26. Study guide given with notes. Exam includes multiple choice re: plate tectonics, earths layers and continental drift. Short essay with fill-in organizer to be included with exam. One note card for use with essay: Provide 3 pieces of evidence Wegener used to explain the theory of continental drift. Give specific examples of each piece of evidence.==

2/26 In class continuation of mapping plate boundaries. No homework.
Tomorrow in class be able to discuss what your group found in today's mapping. 4 groups are studying 4 different map types. Tomorrow each student will join a new group and should be able to present their map to others who did not have the same map.

2/25 In class introduction to Plate Tectonics QUIZ TOMORROW
Students viewed maps showing plate boundaries and were asked to discuss only what they thought they saw on the maps. Next class they will continue this discussion and in small groups they will develop hypotheses about what "kind" of boundary they are seeing. (They have not been fully introduced to boundary types yet so... NO HOMEWORK)

Video "Compositional and Mechanical Layers of the Earth" for additional notes.
Link on class blog.

Essay or Comic Strip due Tuesday.
use this link for background information http://ircamera.as.arizona.edu/NatSci102/NatSci102/lectures/solarsysovervw.htm and use conclusion notes below. Rubric will be available on the class blog later today.

2/5 and 2/7 In class presentations of Planetary Data analysis.
 * HOMEWORK: Use this link to add to the notes made in class (see below). 3-4 more conclusions (at least)**
 * http://ircamera.as.arizona.edu/NatSci102/NatSci102/lectures/solarsysovervw.htm**

Conclusions presented by the class: (Students instructed to write down the conclusions presented by others.) The higher the mass of a planet, the more gravity the Planet has. Planets with higher gravity have more mass. Planets with higher diameter have higher surface gravity. As planets are closer to the sun, they have higher surface temperatures. Planets with a large surface area have a higher mass The relations of rotational and orbital periods have little to no trend at all The bigger the planet's mass, the less time it takes to get around the sun (Shorter orbital period) As density increases, gravity decreases. The surface temperature decreases when the planet is further away from the sun. Planets that are closer to the sun have a higher surface temperature (Except Venus)

2/1 In class Planetary Data analysis- No Homework, Unless not finished. Bring printed copy to class tomorrow.

1/31 In class: Nova Earth formation video with worksheet. No homework.

1/9 In class and to be completed for homework
Add "simplified nitrogen cycle" to the back of the nitrogen cycle lab diagram. Read 373-374 in Owl book, add any new details from reading to diagram. Go to Ecology Links on the blog- Click on Carbon Cycle Interactive Complete carbon cycle activity and diagram (handed out in class.) Include Quantities! Do questions 1-5 on the back of the carbon cycle activity instructions.

1/4 Properties of Matter: notes [[image:mhsstudystrategies/2013-01-07@07.01.01.jpeg width="717" height="556"]]
MATTER IS ANYTHING THAT HAS MASS AND VOLUME (mass=weight; volume=takes up space.) //not matter: light, electricity. heat// __physical properties:__ can be observed or measured without changing the identity of the substance (odor, texture, color, density, buoyancy, shape, mass) density = mass/volume (D=m/v) buoyancy= more dense fluids push less dense substances (Styrofoam floats) __chemical change:__ a change that occurs when substance changes composition by forming one or more new substance. (oxygen+metal= rust) (fire burning wood= not wood anymore.) __physical change:__ a change in the physical form without a change in composition (liquid to water vapor; peanuts to peanut butter, dissolving one substance into another) __substance__: has a fixed composition and is uniform (salt, h2o, o2, co2) all carbon dioxide everywhere is one carbon and 2 oxygen- that does not change __mixture (__of substances)- anything not a single substance- air (nitrogen+argon+oxygen+co2) soda (water, co2, sugar, flavor) 2 kinds of mixtures: homogeneous mixture and heterogeneous mixture (geneous=a kind of type) (homo-same; hetero-different) __homogeneous mixture-__ same thorough out- salt water is mixed evenly in a cup __heterogeneous mixture-__ not uniform- oil and water together can be shaken together but will not mix evenly

11/16 QUIZ- Biomes
==11/15 In class discussion of the concept maps. __Next time__ details need to be added to the concepts. Note from teacher: This is meant to be a study exercise, a way to retain the information- not just busy work.==

11/13- In class quiz review. 2 sided handout provided to all students. Create a concept map from the words on the reverse of the yellow study guide.
==11/12- Biome Venn Diagrams in class. Compare 3 biomes. 2 "only" facts for each biome, 1 shared fact for each overlap. Details and examples needed for each fact. "lots of rain" is not a sufficient answer.==

Test from Friday may be re-taken today after school or during a study hall this week- until Thursday.
In class reading: 4.1 Reading: Coding while reading Homework: Pond community succession packet

=10/22-10/26= =10/23 In class: 3.2 reading guide.= Symbiotic Relationships RAFT assigned- Make a "fakebook page" Due 10/24. Information available from Mrs Young. No online worksheets available.
 * **ALL SECTIONS: IF YOU HAVE NOT YET TURNED IN YOUR INTERTIDAL LAB REPORT, YOU NEED TO DO THIS ASAP!!!** I WILL BE AFTER SCHOOL WEDNESDAY THIS WEEK, OR AVAILABLE DURING YOUR STUDY HALLS…
 * ALL SECTIONS: If you didn’t complete the Lichen observations and poem in class, please complete that.
 * ECO 1, 2, 4: symbiosis RAFT due Wed 10/24
 * ECO 3: symbiosis RAFT due Tuesday 10/23
 * ALL SECTIONS: **TEST** on introductory ecology concepts at the end of the week!

=10/19 In class microscope activity: Lichen=

=10/15 & 10/16 Reid State Park data analysis= Continued work in lab packet. Should have completed through "Data Analysis" question E by today. Including 4 charts made in Numbers. Due tomorrow: Charts and Data Analysis "F"- 1 Paragraph, Typed.

=10/11/12 Using NUMBERS (the program)= Data Analysis questions D and E in lab packet. If any student needs help with this they can make an appointment after school with Mrs. Young or Sheli. The instructions were long, verbal/visual and can not be effectively transcribed here. We would both be glad to help anyone who is stuck.- S.

=10/10 Finding the Diversity Index:= For all species data collected we will calculate the diversity index of each quadrant. First add the "total number of species" for each quadrant. (Just count how many species names in the list.) Then add to find the "total number of individuals." (5 red algae+6 muscles+50 barnacles= 61 individuals) This will be "N" Use the number of one species at a time as "n" Plug in these numbers to the equation D= 1- (n/N)2 or Diversity = 1- (number of one species divided by total number of individuals) squared. ex: 6 muscles divided by 61 individuals equals .028 .o98 squared = .010 You will do this for each species in a quadrant, add the results together, and subtract the total from 1

Muscles .010 Red algae .006 Barnacles .672

Total: .688 D= 1-.688 D= .312 (not very diverse.) Repeat for each quadrant 1-8. Record in lab packet.

=10/9 Rocky Intertidal lab analysis:= 1- Write a hypothesis that predicts the answer to the question: Choose one factor (Distance from Low Tide, Substrate Saturation, Temperature) that you can support with data from the field trip that will cause higher or lower biodiversity in the rocky intertidal. Ex: Distance from low tide creates higher biodiversity in the rocky intertidal. This hypothesis will be used guide the lab analysis questions. Being right or wrong does not matter, having a good hypothesis is far more important. 2- Quantify the biodiversity in each quadrant. (Data Analysis A+B) add up the number of individuals and record for each quadrant (on lab report) count the number of different species (species richness) record. diversity index: evenness of species variety: 3- Create a data table in numbers, using the data from step 2. =10/4 Intertidal Field Study= Reviewed lab procedure for the Reid State Park field trip tomorrow. Discussed background, Learning Target and Hypothesis. All of this is included in the procedure packet. Students were given lab data collection packet with data analysis questions. =10/3 Rocky Intertidal Lab Prep= Practiced measuring the transect (diagonal) distance and the vertical height between the low tide line to the high tide line. This will be used Friday on the field trip. Example: =10/2 Tidal Zones= Homework: Bring signed field trip permission slip tomorrow. Finish Mixed or Layered All Questions. Complete notes for The rocky intertidal zone (if not done in class.) Rocky intertidal slideshow is at: http://www.bigelow.org/mitzi/zone_profile.html =9/26 "Mixed or Layered" continued= Homework for Thursday: Complete Data Grids including Information about Diatoms and Dinoflagellates. for all 12 Stations. Link: http://www.bigelow.org/shipmates/physical.html#activity1 Answer Analysis questions 1 and 2 for Mixed or Layered. =9/24 "Mixed or Layered"= Homework for Wednesday: Complete Data Grids (the top half of the page) Temperature, Salinity and Florescence for all 12 Stations. Link: http://www.bigelow.org/shipmates/physical.html#activity1 =9/20 Planet Earth "Pole to Pole"= Homework: #25 and 26 on "Pole to Pole" and finish questions 6 and 7 Energy Transfer Packet movie note answers: 1. 5 months 2. half 3. 24 hours 4. 2,000 miles 5. Not enough sun energy reaches the ground in the short summer. 6. 1/3. oxygen 7. 50 degrees 8. 40, hunting and loss of habitat 9. year round, rarely ever change 10. 3, half 11.canopy 12. 2% 13. dancing, cleaning the dance floor, performing 14. nutrients and sunlight 15. moisture, weather 16. half-way, fertilize 17. Monsoon (life-giving) 18. 1/3 19. 8 months 20. delta 21. teamwork 22. 100mph, -100 (100 below zero) 23. crowding together, taking turns on the cold edge 24. 4 months 25.
 * There will be a written lab report due (no date yet) it must follow the lab report rubric and will be a significant part of the quarter grade.**

Biomes: Arctic- cold, low light, long winter Tiaga- green belt below the arctic tundra latitudes Rainforest: easy living, human invasion, habitat destruction Ocean: Predators, pollution Desert: low water- feast or famine River delta: predators, low water, reduced area. Antarctica: long winter, colder than arctic, less summer foliage than =9/18 Marine Eco System Trophic Levels=
 * Homework: Read Energy Transfer Section 3 and write one summary sentence for each section.**
 * Answer questions 6 and 7 from Section Review. Due Thursday.**

In class:

__Producers__ create their own energy/food. They use soil, water, sunlight and the Carbon Dioxide in the air to make the energy that makes them grow. They are the beginning level of the food chain. Marine ecosystem producers include:algae, diatoms and phytoplankton.

Energy travels through the levels of the trophic levels, the nutrients are consumed, transported or changed. Energy will transfer from level to level, some is used and/or lost at each level. Not all energy eaten can be digested and used by the consumer. Bones and fir required energy to make, but they are not usually digested. Only 10 to 20 percent of energy transfers from each level.

=9/17 In class Life in the Sea packet- Finish for homework= =9/11/12 D2= Read "Introduction to Ecology packet. Write one "Big Idea" for each of the 3 sections in the reading. 3 full sentences. Also- Be prepared to discuss in class tomorrow the organism you observed outside today. = = =9/5/12 D2=