Monday, February 13, 2012
13/02/12 07:08
Please bring pencils, a calculator, and your ESRT. For tonight, do some last minute review. Good luck, I know you will all do great.
Note: For the following resources, you will need to enter a username of mrg and a password of mrg
- Practice Midterm Exam
- Practice Midterm Exam Answers
- Here are the slides for today’s review activity
- Here are the answers for today’s review activity
Review Videos
List of Mid-Term Concepts/Skills
Mid-Term Practice Tests:
- Topographic Maps Practice Test (Answers)
- Latitude and Longitude Practice Test (Answers)
- Rocks and Minerals Practice Test (Answers)
- Dynamic Crust Practice Test (Answers)
- Earthquakes Practice Test (Answers)
- Astronomy Part 1 Practice Test (Answers)
- Astronomy Part 2 Practice Test (Answers)
Friday, February 10, 2012
10/02/12 07:08
Review for Tuesday’s Mid-term Exam!
Review Videos
List of Mid-Term Concepts/Skills
Mid-Term Practice Tests:
Email me through Engrade with any questions, or if you need some extra practice questions.
Review Videos
List of Mid-Term Concepts/Skills
Mid-Term Practice Tests:
- Topographic Maps Practice Test (Answers)
- Latitude and Longitude Practice Test (Answers)
- Rocks and Minerals Practice Test (Answers)
- Dynamic Crust Practice Test (Answers)
- Earthquakes Practice Test (Answers)
- Astronomy Part 1 Practice Test (Answers)
- Astronomy Part 2 Practice Test (Answers)
Email me through Engrade with any questions, or if you need some extra practice questions.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
09/02/12 07:15
Your homework for tonight is to work through as many of the review questions below as you can. We will be reviewing in class tomorrow, so be sure to list any questions you may want to review in class.
Mid-term Review:
List of Mid-Term Concepts/Skills
Mid-Term Practice Tests:
Mid-term Review:
List of Mid-Term Concepts/Skills
Mid-Term Practice Tests:
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
08/02/12 07:21
Today in class:
Today in class, we reviewed the seasons overview sheet. Additionally, we diagrammed the sun’s apparent path from different locations on Earth.
For homework:
Please review the seasons overview sheet and the Sun’s path sheet from class today. We will have a brief quiz tomorrow on this content.
Mid-term Review:
List of Mid-Term Concepts/Skills
Mid-Term Practice Tests:
Today in class, we reviewed the seasons overview sheet. Additionally, we diagrammed the sun’s apparent path from different locations on Earth.
For homework:
Please review the seasons overview sheet and the Sun’s path sheet from class today. We will have a brief quiz tomorrow on this content.
Mid-term Review:
List of Mid-Term Concepts/Skills
Mid-Term Practice Tests:
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
07/02/12 06:54
Today in class:
Today in class, we completed the Mr. Sun lab. Here is the LinkViewer, and here is the graph. We also began the seasons overview sheet.
For homework:
Please complete and study the seasons overview sheet. We will review it tomorrow in class. Continue reviewing for the midterm as well.
Mid-term Review:
List of Mid-Term Concepts/Skills
Mid-Term Practice Tests:
Today in class, we completed the Mr. Sun lab. Here is the LinkViewer, and here is the graph. We also began the seasons overview sheet.
For homework:
Please complete and study the seasons overview sheet. We will review it tomorrow in class. Continue reviewing for the midterm as well.
Mid-term Review:
List of Mid-Term Concepts/Skills
Mid-Term Practice Tests:
Monday, February 6, 2012
05/02/12 11:59
Today in class:
Today in class, we completed the Mr. Sun lab. Here is the LinkViewer, and here is the graph.
For homework:
Please complete these practice Regents questions by answering them on looseleaf, then entering your answers into the Engrade quiz entitled “Mid-term Practice #1.” I will close this quiz at the end of the school day tomorrow.
Mid-term review assignments:
Topographic Maps Practice Test (Answers)
Done
Latitude and Longitude Practice Test (Answers)
Done
Rocks and Minerals Practice Test (Answers)
Period 2: Due Monday, 2/6
Period 8, Due Tuesday, 2/7
Period 9, Due Wednesday, 2/8
Dynamic Crust Practice Test (Answers)
Period 1: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 2: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 8: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 9: Due Thursday, 2/9
Astronomy Part 1 Practice Test (Answers)
No due dates, you’re on your own.
Astronomy Part 2 Practice Test (Answers)
No due dates, you’re on your own.
Today in class, we completed the Mr. Sun lab. Here is the LinkViewer, and here is the graph.
For homework:
Please complete these practice Regents questions by answering them on looseleaf, then entering your answers into the Engrade quiz entitled “Mid-term Practice #1.” I will close this quiz at the end of the school day tomorrow.
Mid-term review assignments:
Topographic Maps Practice Test (Answers)
Done
Latitude and Longitude Practice Test (Answers)
Done
Rocks and Minerals Practice Test (Answers)
Period 2: Due Monday, 2/6
Period 8, Due Tuesday, 2/7
Period 9, Due Wednesday, 2/8
Dynamic Crust Practice Test (Answers)
Period 1: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 2: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 8: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 9: Due Thursday, 2/9
Astronomy Part 1 Practice Test (Answers)
No due dates, you’re on your own.
Astronomy Part 2 Practice Test (Answers)
No due dates, you’re on your own.
Friday, February 3, 2012
03/02/12 07:06
Today in class:
Today we completed a brief review activity to see how well you understand the seasons and the path of the Sun.
For homework:
Your only homework for this weekend is to continue your mid-term review using the practice tests below. Notice that I have added practice tests for parts 1 and 2 of astronomy.
Mid-term review assignments:
Topographic Maps Practice Test (Answers)
Done
Latitude and Longitude Practice Test (Answers)
Done
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
Dynamic Crust Practice Test (Answers)
Period 1: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 2: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 8: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 9: Due Thursday, 2/9
Astronomy Part 1 Practice Test (Answers)
No due dates, you’re on your own.
Astronomy Part 2 Practice Test (Answers)
No due dates, you’re on your own.
Today we completed a brief review activity to see how well you understand the seasons and the path of the Sun.
For homework:
Your only homework for this weekend is to continue your mid-term review using the practice tests below. Notice that I have added practice tests for parts 1 and 2 of astronomy.
Mid-term review assignments:
Topographic Maps Practice Test (Answers)
Done
Latitude and Longitude Practice Test (Answers)
Done
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
Dynamic Crust Practice Test (Answers)
Period 1: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 2: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 8: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 9: Due Thursday, 2/9
Astronomy Part 1 Practice Test (Answers)
No due dates, you’re on your own.
Astronomy Part 2 Practice Test (Answers)
No due dates, you’re on your own.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
02/02/12 06:55
Today in class, we took a close look at what happens on 3/21 and 9/23, the equinoxes. We examined the tilt of the Earth on these days and the consequences for direct sunlight and duration of insolation. Additionally, we diagrammed the path of the Sun from NY as seen on these 2 days.
Check out this seasons animation, as it illustrates the major concepts we are learning about in class.
For homework, please open and complete the next set of 10 Seasons Regents Questions found here. Record your answers on looseleaf and then enter them into tonight’s Engrade quiz called “Seasons Regents Questions 2.”
BrainPop Videos to Watch…
(username: MAMKUFSD, password: MAMKSCHOOLS)
Seasons
Solstice and Equinox
Leap Year
Here are the upcoming mid-term review assignments:
Topographic Maps Practice Test (Answers)
Done
Latitude and Longitude Practice Test (Answers)
Done
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
Dynamic Crust Practice Test (Answers)
Period 1: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 2: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 8: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 9: Due Thursday, 2/9
Astronomy Part 1 Practice Test (Answers)
No due dates, you’re on your own.
Astronomy Part 2 Practice Test (Answers)
No due dates, you’re on your own.
Check out this seasons animation, as it illustrates the major concepts we are learning about in class.
For homework, please open and complete the next set of 10 Seasons Regents Questions found here. Record your answers on looseleaf and then enter them into tonight’s Engrade quiz called “Seasons Regents Questions 2.”
BrainPop Videos to Watch…
(username: MAMKUFSD, password: MAMKSCHOOLS)
Seasons
Solstice and Equinox
Leap Year
Here are the upcoming mid-term review assignments:
Topographic Maps Practice Test (Answers)
Done
Latitude and Longitude Practice Test (Answers)
Done
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
Dynamic Crust Practice Test (Answers)
Period 1: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 2: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 8: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 9: Due Thursday, 2/9
Astronomy Part 1 Practice Test (Answers)
No due dates, you’re on your own.
Astronomy Part 2 Practice Test (Answers)
No due dates, you’re on your own.
Wednesday, February 1. 2012
01/02/12 07:23
Today in class, we took a close look at what happens on June, 21, the summer solstice. We examined the tilt of the Earth on this day and the consequences for direct sunlight and duration of insolation. Additionally, we diagrammed the path of the Sun from NY as seen on this day.
Check out this seasons animation, as it illustrates the major concepts of the coming weeks.
For homework, please open and complete the 15 Seasons Regents Questions found here. Record your answers on looseleaf and then enter them into tonight’s Engrade quiz called “Seasons Regents Questions 1.”
BrainPop Videos to Watch…
(username: MAMKUFSD, password: MAMKSCHOOLS)
Seasons
Solstice and Equinox
Leap Year
Here are the upcoming mid-term review assignments:
Topographic Maps Practice Test (Answers)
Done
Latitude and Longitude Practice Test (Answers)
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
Dynamic Crust Practice Test (Answers)
Period 1: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 2: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 8: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 9: Due Thursday, 2/9
Check out this seasons animation, as it illustrates the major concepts of the coming weeks.
For homework, please open and complete the 15 Seasons Regents Questions found here. Record your answers on looseleaf and then enter them into tonight’s Engrade quiz called “Seasons Regents Questions 1.”
BrainPop Videos to Watch…
(username: MAMKUFSD, password: MAMKSCHOOLS)
Seasons
Solstice and Equinox
Leap Year
Here are the upcoming mid-term review assignments:
Topographic Maps Practice Test (Answers)
Done
Latitude and Longitude Practice Test (Answers)
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
Dynamic Crust Practice Test (Answers)
Period 1: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 2: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 8: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 9: Due Thursday, 2/9
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
31/01/12 07:02
Today in class, we took a close look at what happens on December, 21, the winter solstice. We examined the tilt of the Earth on this day and the consequences for direct sunlight and duration of insolation. Additionally, we diagrammed the path of the Sun from NY as seen on this day.
Check out this seasons animation, as it illustrates the major concepts of the coming weeks.
For homework, please complete the Engrade quiz entitled “Earth Motions #3.”
BrainPop Videos to Watch…
(username: MAMKUFSD, password: MAMKSCHOOLS)
Seasons
Solstice and Equinox
Leap Year
Here are the upcoming mid-term review assignments:
Topographic Maps Practice Test (Answers)
Done
Latitude and Longitude Practice Test (Answers)
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
Dynamic Crust Practice Test (Answers)
Period 1: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 2: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 8: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 9: Due Thursday, 2/9
Check out this seasons animation, as it illustrates the major concepts of the coming weeks.
For homework, please complete the Engrade quiz entitled “Earth Motions #3.”
BrainPop Videos to Watch…
(username: MAMKUFSD, password: MAMKSCHOOLS)
Seasons
Solstice and Equinox
Leap Year
Here are the upcoming mid-term review assignments:
Topographic Maps Practice Test (Answers)
Done
Latitude and Longitude Practice Test (Answers)
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
Dynamic Crust Practice Test (Answers)
Period 1: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 2: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 8: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 9: Due Thursday, 2/9
Monday, January 30, 2012
29/01/12 13:23
Today in class, we explored the tilt of the Earth’s axis and the concept of angle of insolation. Check out this seasons animation, as it illustrates the major concepts of the coming weeks.
For homework, please complete the angle of insolation lab and associated questions (here is the lab sheet) as well as the new Engrade quiz entitled “Earth’s Motions #2.”
BrainPop Videos to Watch…
(username: MAMKUFSD, password: MAMKSCHOOLS)
Seasons
Solstice and Equinox
Leap Year
Here are the upcoming mid-term review assignments:
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
Dynamic Crust Practice Test (Answers)
Period 1: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 2: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 8: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 9: Due Thursday, 2/9
For homework, please complete the angle of insolation lab and associated questions (here is the lab sheet) as well as the new Engrade quiz entitled “Earth’s Motions #2.”
BrainPop Videos to Watch…
(username: MAMKUFSD, password: MAMKSCHOOLS)
Seasons
Solstice and Equinox
Leap Year
Here are the upcoming mid-term review assignments:
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
Dynamic Crust Practice Test (Answers)
Period 1: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 2: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 8: Due Thursday, 2/9
Period 9: Due Thursday, 2/9
Friday, January 27, 2012
27/01/12 07:07
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
25/01/12 11:08
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
25/01/12 07:15
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
23/01/12 19:34
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.
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.
Monday, January 23, 2012
23/01/12 07:14
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
18/01/12 20:29
Today in class, we are completing a linkviewer review activity. The activity can be downloaded here, feel free to go through it again this evening for some extra practice.
For homework tonight, please complete the practice test which can be downloaded here, along with the answers found here. Additionally, here is a quick review sheet for Monday’s test.
Here are some other resources to help you prepare for Monday’s test:
Practice Questions
Review Videos
Articles from Class
For homework tonight, please complete the practice test which can be downloaded here, along with the answers found here. Additionally, here is a quick review sheet for Monday’s test.
Here are some other resources to help you prepare for Monday’s test:
Practice Questions
- Solar System (Answers)
- Ellipses #1 (Answers)
- Ellipses #2 (Answers)
- Moon #1 (Answers)
- Moon #2 (Answers)
- Moon #3 (Answers)
Review Videos
Articles from Class
- Apophis
- Earth doesn’t need the Moon
- What will happen when the Sun dies?
- Our solar system may have once had an extra gas giant
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
18/01/12 07:12
Today in class, we discussed eclipses and tides. Be sure to review all your notes from the past few weeks in preparation for tomorrow’s review activity. Below you will find some study resources for next Monday’s chapter test.
Practice Questions
Solar System (Answers)
Ellipses #1 (Answers)
Ellipses #2 (Answers)
Moon #1 (Answers)
Moon #2 (Answers)
Moon #3 (Answers)
Review Videos
Solar System
Solar System ESRT
The Solar System
Solar System Data ESRT
Ellipses
The Moon
Please come to class ready to review, with any questions you may have. I will post a practice test tomorrow.
Practice Questions
Solar System (Answers)
Ellipses #1 (Answers)
Ellipses #2 (Answers)
Moon #1 (Answers)
Moon #2 (Answers)
Moon #3 (Answers)
Review Videos
Solar System
Solar System ESRT
The Solar System
Solar System Data ESRT
Ellipses
The Moon
Please come to class ready to review, with any questions you may have. I will post a practice test tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
16/01/12 19:53
Today in class, we completed our look at the lunar phases. Here are some Regents questions for practice. Please watch the two videos below, including our review video on the Moon. At this point, you should be comfortable with everything except eclipses and tides.
See you tomorrow.
See you tomorrow.
Friday, January 13, 2012
13/01/12 07:27
Today in class, we began looking at the motions of the Moon and how it causes the lunar phases. For homework, please complete these Regents questions.
Also check out this amazing reenactment of the Apollo 11 mission: WeChooseTheMoon.
Also check out this amazing reenactment of the Apollo 11 mission: WeChooseTheMoon.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
12/01/12 07:27
Today in class, we completed our look at the modern view of the solar system. We then began exploring the Moon in preparation for a look at lunar phases, eclipses, and tides. In class, we completed this LinkViewer. If you were unable to finish it in class, please complete it this evening. In addition, please complete these Regents questions.
Also check out this amazing reenactment of the Apollo 11 mission: WeChooseTheMoon.
Also check out this amazing reenactment of the Apollo 11 mission: WeChooseTheMoon.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
11/01/12 07:33
BRING HEADPHONES ON THURSDAY
Today in class, we explored the objects in the solar system. Please complete the definitions and Regents questions from the LinkViewer if you were unable to do so in class (it’s a big file, so it may take a couple minutes to load, you can try right-clicking and choosing “Save as”). Additionally, please review and study the following terms as you will need to know them for the upcoming test.
- terrestrial planet
- jovian planet
- comet
- meteor
- asteroid
- moon
- solar system
- star
- orbit
- perihelion
- aphelion
- gravity
- geocentric
- heliocentric
- ellipse
- eccentricity
In addition to the solar system homework, you may want to begin researching Nasa missions, including the ones we have discussed and the more modern ones. The paper will be discussed in detail next week. In the meantime, check out this amazing reenactment of the Apollo 11 mission: WeChooseTheMoon.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
10/01/12 06:57
Today in class, we created our solar system object slides, completed our solar system data tables, and reviewed the Solar System Data ESRT. For homework tonight, please complete all the questions found on pages 186-189 in your ESRT Workbook (the skinny green book). We will go over the answers tomorrow.
Monday, January 9, 2012
09/01/12 07:09
Today in class, we completed, reviewed and submitted the ellipse lab. We then turned our attention to the details of the solar system. We will spend the next couple days looking at the characteristics of solar system objects, and how they move. Here is the data table to help you complete the solar system data lab in class.
For homework, please complete a (minimum) one paragraph biography of the object you were assigned in class. Include all information you think is relevant and interesting. You may use this NASA site for information and links.
For homework, please complete a (minimum) one paragraph biography of the object you were assigned in class. Include all information you think is relevant and interesting. You may use this NASA site for information and links.
Friday, January 6, 2012
06/01/12 07:06
Today in class, we completed the ellipse lab. Remember, the shape of all orbits in the Universe is elliptical. Some are very oval, others are very circular. To better describe the shapes of an ellipse, we use the mathematical eccentricity calculation. Eccentricities closer to 0 represent more circular orbits, while those closer to 1 are more stretched out.
For homework tonight, please complete these Regents questions. We will go over them on Monday.
Here is a copy of the Astronomy test (Version 1 and Version 2) for those of you who want to do corrections. Corrections are due next Friday.
I AM FINISHING UP THE GRADING OF THE PROJECTS. PLEASE CHECK ENGRADE FOR YOUR GRADE. IF YOU HAVE AN “M” FOR A GRADE, PLEASE SEE ME ON MONDAY AS THERE IS SOME ISSUE WITH YOUR PROJECT, EITHER I DIDN’T GET IT, OR IT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. LET’S TAKE CARE OF THIS ASAP.
For homework tonight, please complete these Regents questions. We will go over them on Monday.
Here is a copy of the Astronomy test (Version 1 and Version 2) for those of you who want to do corrections. Corrections are due next Friday.
I AM FINISHING UP THE GRADING OF THE PROJECTS. PLEASE CHECK ENGRADE FOR YOUR GRADE. IF YOU HAVE AN “M” FOR A GRADE, PLEASE SEE ME ON MONDAY AS THERE IS SOME ISSUE WITH YOUR PROJECT, EITHER I DIDN’T GET IT, OR IT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. LET’S TAKE CARE OF THIS ASAP.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
05/01/12 07:05
Today in class, we explored the elliptical orbits as proposed by Johannes Kepler. We began a lab in which we drew and analyzed elliptical orbits. There is no homework for this evening.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
04/01/12 07:06
Today in class, we reviewed the transition from a geocentric to a heliocentric model of the Universe. We explored the evidence put forth by Galileo and his telescope. Finally, we took a look at the contributions of Kepler who said that planets orbit the Sun along elliptical (slightly oval) paths. He explained how the closer a planet was to the Sun, the faster it traveled.
For homework, please complete the Regents questions found here. Either print the pages and bring them in, or write your answers on looseleaf so we can check them in class.
For homework, please complete the Regents questions found here. Either print the pages and bring them in, or write your answers on looseleaf so we can check them in class.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
31/12/11 20:57
For homework, please complete the Regents questions found here. Either print the pages and bring them in, or write your answers on looseleaf so we can check them in class.
Happy Holidays!
21/12/11 07:19
As we approach the holiday break, I thought I would leave you with a heartwarming tale about the joys of the Holidays as experienced in far-away lands. This is known as the legend of the Krampus…
The Krampus is a holiday fixture that’s popular in the Germanic countries. Created to really enforce the whole “better watch out” Christmas ideology, the Krampus is the pure evil that must exist to balance out St. Nick’s pure goodness. Legend has it that when the Krampus discovers a bad-apple kid, he grabs the tot with his tongue, throws the kid in a sack, and takes them back to his home for dinner.
Here’s what the Krampus looks like…
Astronomy 1 test scores will be on Engrade shortly...
The Krampus is a holiday fixture that’s popular in the Germanic countries. Created to really enforce the whole “better watch out” Christmas ideology, the Krampus is the pure evil that must exist to balance out St. Nick’s pure goodness. Legend has it that when the Krampus discovers a bad-apple kid, he grabs the tot with his tongue, throws the kid in a sack, and takes them back to his home for dinner.
Here’s what the Krampus looks like…
Astronomy 1 test scores will be on Engrade shortly...
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
20/12/11 07:11
Astronomy Part 1 test tomorrow! Use the resources below to review.
Extra Astronomy Part 1 Practice Questions
Extra Astronomy Part 1 Practice Questions Answers
Astronomy Part 1 Practice Test
Astronomy Part 1 Practice Test Answers
Big Bang/Galaxies Notes
Stars Notes
Extra Astronomy Part 1 Practice Questions
Extra Astronomy Part 1 Practice Questions Answers
Astronomy Part 1 Practice Test
Astronomy Part 1 Practice Test Answers
Big Bang/Galaxies Notes
Stars Notes
Questions you should be able to answer for Wednesday’s test
- What is the electromagnetic spectrum?
- What is the difference between different types of energy?
- How do you read the electromagnetic spectrum ESRT?
- What is the Universe?
- How old is the Universe?
- What is the Big Bang theory?
- What two pieces of evidence support the Big Bang theory?
- What is a galaxy?
- How are galaxies classified?
- What galaxy do we live in?
- What shape is our galaxy?
- How old is our galaxy?
- Where is our solar system located within the galaxy?
- What is a star?
- What are stars made of?
- How do stars make energy?
- How do stars change over time?
- What determines what a star’s life will be like (length, temperature, type of death, etc)?
- What is our star, the Sun, like?
- How old is it?
- What will happen to it when it dies?
- How do you read the HR diagram ESRT?
Review Videos for Wednesday’s Test
Monday, December 19, 2011
18/12/11 10:33
Today in class, we continued looking at stars with a particular focus on the HR diagram. Here are the Regents questions we looked at in class (here are the answers).
Below, you will find a variety of resources to help you prepare for Wednesday’s test. Be sure to complete the practice test by Wednesday so we can review it in class.
Astronomy Part 1 Practice Test
Astronomy Part 1 Practice Test Answers
Big Bang/Galaxies Notes
Stars Notes
Below, you will find a variety of resources to help you prepare for Wednesday’s test. Be sure to complete the practice test by Wednesday so we can review it in class.
Astronomy Part 1 Practice Test
Astronomy Part 1 Practice Test Answers
Big Bang/Galaxies Notes
Stars Notes
Questions you should be able to answer for Wednesday’s test
- What is the electromagnetic spectrum?
- What is the difference between different types of energy?
- How do you read the electromagnetic spectrum ESRT?
- What is the Universe?
- How old is the Universe?
- What is the Big Bang theory?
- What two pieces of evidence support the Big Bang theory?
- What is a galaxy?
- How are galaxies classified?
- What galaxy do we live in?
- What shape is our galaxy?
- How old is our galaxy?
- Where is our solar system located within the galaxy?
- What is a star?
- What are stars made of?
- How do stars make energy?
- How do stars change over time?
- What determines what a star’s life will be like (length, temperature, type of death, etc)?
- What is our star, the Sun, like?
- How old is it?
- What will happen to it when it dies?
- How do you read the HR diagram ESRT?
Review Videos for Wednesday’s Test
Friday, December 16 2011
16/12/11 06:55
Today in class, we explored star formation and evolution. For homework, please make sure your star notes are complete and that you have answered the associated Regents questions. All the content and questions can be found in this LinkViewer document. Here are the items that must be in your notes:
Additionally, your projects are due on Monday and our next test will be on Wednesday.
For your project, please submit any digital work using a thumb drive. If your project is on an iPad, let me know so I can retrieve it for grading. If you are doing a poster, paper or other physical project, please bring it to class on Monday. You will lose 5 points for every day the project is late.
For next week’s test, here is the practice test and here are the practice test answers. These should be completed by Tuesday so we can review them in class.
- What is a star?
• How do Stars create energy?
• So, what is nuclear fusion?
• Draw a simple diagram of nuclear fusion
• How do stars form? (5 bullets)
• Mass is important (draw diagram)
• So, what’s our star like? (4 bullets)
• Do all Regents questions
Additionally, your projects are due on Monday and our next test will be on Wednesday.
For your project, please submit any digital work using a thumb drive. If your project is on an iPad, let me know so I can retrieve it for grading. If you are doing a poster, paper or other physical project, please bring it to class on Monday. You will lose 5 points for every day the project is late.
For next week’s test, here is the practice test and here are the practice test answers. These should be completed by Tuesday so we can review them in class.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
15/12/11 07:51
Today in class, we completed the Galaxy Classification lab using this handout and this linkviewer document.
There is no homework due tomorrow, however, you’re projects are due on Monday and our next test will be on Wednesday.
For your project, please submit any digital work using a thumb drive. If your project is on an iPad, let me know so I can retrieve it for grading. If you are doing a poster, paper or other physical project, please bring it to class on Monday. You will lose 5 points for every day the project is late.
For next week’s test, here is the practice test and here are the practice test answers. These should be completed by Tuesday so we can review them in class.
There is no homework due tomorrow, however, you’re projects are due on Monday and our next test will be on Wednesday.
For your project, please submit any digital work using a thumb drive. If your project is on an iPad, let me know so I can retrieve it for grading. If you are doing a poster, paper or other physical project, please bring it to class on Monday. You will lose 5 points for every day the project is late.
For next week’s test, here is the practice test and here are the practice test answers. These should be completed by Tuesday so we can review them in class.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
14/12/11 07:05
Today in class, we completed our discussion of energy, the doppler shift, and the Big Bang. Remember, the Big Bang is thought to have occurred sometime between 13 and 15 billion years ago. The evidence supporting this theory includes the fact that everything is red-shifted (the Universe is expanding) and the observation of cosmic background radiation.
For homework, please completed the TestWizard quiz entitled “Universe Homework #1.” I will be closing this assignment tomorrow at 3pm.
For homework, please completed the TestWizard quiz entitled “Universe Homework #1.” I will be closing this assignment tomorrow at 3pm.
*Note: Your natural disaster projects are due on Monday, December 19.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
13/12/11 07:14
Today in class, we continued our discussion of energy, the Doppler shift, and how this supports the Big Bang theory. For homework tonight, please complete the Doppler Shift of Galaxies Lab, including the 12 practice Regents questions at the end.
Here is the information we should understand at this point:
*Note: Your natural disaster projects are due on Monday, December 19.
Here is the information we should understand at this point:
- The theory of the creation of the Universe which states that all matter and energy was once together in one point which exploded in all directions forming the Universe.
- Whenever an object’s visible spectrum is shifted to the red side (red-shifted), it means the object is moving away from the observer. If it is shifted to the blue side (blue-shifted), it means the object is moving towards the observer.
- This spectrum from this “distant star” is shifted to the right, towards the infrared wavelengths, and is therefore called “red-shifted”. This means that this star is moving away from the observer. If the pattern of spectral lines were shifted towards the ultraviolet, or “blue-shifted”, it would signify that the star is moving towards the observer.
- Every object in the Universe is red-shifted, meaning that the Universe is expanding
*Note: Your natural disaster projects are due on Monday, December 19.
Monday, December 12, 2011
12/12/11 06:58
Today in class, we began exploring energy and how it can be used to determine whether a celestial object is moving towards us or receding away from us. Here are the key ideas from class:
For homework, please print and complete this worksheet. You will need to use your ESRT to complete the questions.
- All objects emit energy, which travels in waves.
- What makes one type of energy different from another is it’s wavelength.
- When an object moves, the wavelength of the energy it’s emitting is changed by that motion.
- We can determine if an object is moving by looking at it’s spectrum to see if it’s wavelength has shifted.
- Objects who have spectra shifted towards the red-end of the spectrum are moving away from us, while those shifted towards the blue end of the spectrum are approaching.
- Almost all objects in space are red-shifted, meaning the Universe appears to be expanding.
For homework, please print and complete this worksheet. You will need to use your ESRT to complete the questions.
Friday, December 9, 2011
09/12/11 07:17
Link #1
Link #2
Link #3
Today in class, we began exploring the Universe by describing some of the commonly used terms. Make sure that you have all the terms defined and that you understand (memorize) them for Monday. Also, be sure you can access TestWizard as we will begin using it on Monday.
*Note: Your natural disaster projects are due on Monday, December 19.
Link #2
Link #3
Today in class, we began exploring the Universe by describing some of the commonly used terms. Make sure that you have all the terms defined and that you understand (memorize) them for Monday. Also, be sure you can access TestWizard as we will begin using it on Monday.
*Note: Your natural disaster projects are due on Monday, December 19.