Today in class, we began looking at the basics of Earth’s motions, rotation and revolution. For homework, please complete the Engrade quiz, entitled “Earth’s Motions #1.” I will close this quiz at the end of the school day on Monday.

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Also, don’t forget to continue work on mid-term review. The mid-term will be on Tuesday, February 14, 2012.

Topographic Maps Practice Test (Answers)
Done

Latitude and Longitude Practice Test (Answers)
Period 1: Due Monday, 1/30
Period 2: Due Tuesday, 1/31
Period 8, Due Wednesday, 2/1
Period 9, Due Thursday 2/2

Rocks and Minerals Practice Test (Answers)
Period 1: Due Friday, 2/3
Period 2: Due Monday, 2/6
Period 8, Due Tuesday, 2/7
Period 9, Due Wednesday, 2/8

We will go over each test during our call-back periods.

Today in class, we reviewed the proof of a round Earth and discussed evidence that proves that it is rotating (spinning). For homework, please visit the following site, which is a tutorial on Jean Foucault and his famous pendulum: http://www.calacademy.org/products/pendulum/

On a piece of looseleaf, please answer the following questions based on this tutorial. Record your answers neatly and in complete sentences.

• 1. What is the definition of a pendulum?
• 2. What are the parts of a pendulum?
• 3. What are the 3 scientific uses of a pendulum?
• 4. How do you think a pendulum can be used to show that the earth spins?
• 5. Describe the 2 ways early scientists tried to prove rotation and explain why they were unsuccessful.
• 6. Describe, in detail, how Foucault’s Pendulum proves that the Earth is rotating.
• 7. Describe at least two other ways that the rotation of the Earth affects our lives.

Your responses will be collected as a lab tomorrow (Friday).

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Midterm Review

Topographic Maps Practice Test (Answers)
Period 9, Due Tomorrow

Latitude and Longitude Practice Test (Answers)
Period 1: Due Monday, 1/30
Period 2: Due Tuesday, 1/31
Period 8, Due Wednesday, 2/1
Period 9, Due Thursday 2/2

We will go over each test during our call-back periods.

Today in class, we discussed the evidence that proves that the Earth is round. For homework, please complete these 10 Regents questions. Check yourself with the answers found here.

Note: If you need a copy of the most recent test for corrections, you need to message me through engrade and i’ll send it to you.

Topographic Maps Practice Test (Answers)
Period 1: Due Tuesday, 1/24
Period 2: Due Wednesday, 1/25
Period 8, Due Thursday, 1/26
Period 9, Due Friday 1/27

Latitude and Longitude Practice Test (Answers)
Period 1: Due Monday, 1/30
Period 2: Due Tuesday, 1/31
Period 8, Due Wednesday, 2/1
Period 9, Due Thursday 2/2

Remember, you must print out each test, complete it, and grade it. THEY WILL BE CHECKED! We will go over them during the call-back periods.

Sorry I was out today, my daughter wasn’t feeling well. I’ll be back tomorrow and we will begin the final part of astronomy. In the meantime, please be sure to complete the mid-term practice tests. The first two, and their due dates can be seen below. Please take these very seriously as the mid-term is a very comprehensive, challenging test

Topographic Maps Practice Test (Answers)
Period 1: Due Tuesday, 1/24
Period 2: Due Wednesday, 1/25
Period 8, Due Thursday, 1/26
Period 9, Due Friday 1/27

Latitude and Longitude Practice Test (Answers)
Period 1: Due Monday, 1/30
Period 2: Due Wednesday, 1/31
Period 8, Due Thursday, 2/1
Period 9, Due Friday 2/2

Remember, you must print out each test, complete it, and grade it. THEY WILL BE CHECKED! We will go over them during the call-back periods.

This week, we are going to begin our final section on astronomy which involves the motions of the Earth. At the same time, we will begin reviewing for our upcoming mid-term exam (Feb. 14). Each round of call-backs, you will be assigned one practice test covering each of the chapters we have explored thus far this year. These practice tests must be completed according to the call-back schedule. I will post the details each night here on the blog. Please get started on the first test (see below) this evening, as there is no other homework.

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Topographic Maps Review (Answers)
Period 1: Due Tuesday, 1/24
Period 2: Due Wednesday, 1/25
Period 8, Due Thursday, 1/26
Period 9, Due Friday 1/27

You must print out the test, complete it, and grade it. THEY WILL BE CHECKED! We will go over them during the call-back periods.