Earth Science Homework
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5/11 -
Energy Quiz on Thursday, May 14th Week 6 Homework Page due on Friday, May 15th Test Corrections for Biosphere due Friday, May 15th Extra Credit, Carrying Capacity, due Friday, May 15th |
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5/4 - Week 5 Homework Page due on Friday, May 8th
Test on Biosphere is on Thursday, May 7th |
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4/27 - Week 4 Homework Page due on Friday, May 1st
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4/20 -
Test on Thursday 23rd on HW 1, 2, and 3. As well as Pre/Post Survey on Climate Change, Carbon Cycle, Mitigation Plan Activity and Current Event: CA Drought. Week 3 Homework Page is due on Friday, April 24th. Notebook check on Friday, April 24th. |
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4/13 - Week 2 Homework Page is due on Friday, April 17th. Don't forget that your computer modules are due on Wedneday! Quiz on Thursday on HW 1 and 2 vocabulary and concepts.
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4/3 - Finish-up What is the future of Earth's climate? Computer lab
3/31 - Finish-up the Koppen Classification System Practice from class 3/30 - Week 1 Homework Page is due on Friday, April 3rd |
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3/16 - Week 9 Homework Page is due on Friday, March 20th
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3/9 - Week 8 Homework Page is due on Friday, March 13
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3/2 - Attach Week 7 HW to Week 5/6 :: All three "weeks" will be due on Friday, March 6th. Adjusted homework packet due to snow days
2/23 - Week5/6 Homework Page is due on Friday, February 27th
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2/11 - Reminder, Week 4 HW and test corrections due tomorrow (Thursday). Tomorrow's class is in the computer lab.
2/10 - Finish Biotic Index Card Activity if you did not finish in class 2/9 - Week 4 Homework Page is due on Thursday, Feb. 12th (Friday is a half-day) |
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2/5 - Test Corrections for Current & Water Cycle Test due on Thursday, Feb. 12th
2/4 - Finish Practice Problems for Extra Credit on Test. Study homeworks 1-3, labs and webquest on currents and water cycle. 2/3 - Test on Thursday, 2/5 on Currents and Water Cycle 2/2 - Week 3 Homework Page is due on Friday, Feb. 6th |
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1/30 - Finish Current Event Article if you did not finish in class.
1/29 - Finish Water and You Survey Packet if you did not finish in class. Please TURN IN. 1/28 - Finish Web Quest if you did not finish in class. Keep in NOTEBOOK. 1/27 - None 1/26 - Week 2 Homework Page is due on Friday, Jan. 30th |
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1/23 - Finish and turn in Climograph Activity if you did not finish in class
1/22 - Finish and turn in Shoebox Currents Lab; HW Week 1 due tomorrow 1/21 - Finish and turn in Ancient Coastlines Lab (4th period exempt) 1/20 - Week 1 Homework Page is due on Friday, Jan. 23rd |
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1/14 & 1/15 Submit any late or missing work from 2nd quarter by Friday January 16th
1/9 Study for the Benchmark Test (on Tuesday 1/13)
1/8 Bring materials tomorrow to class to help with studying for the Benchmark Test (ex: old quizzes, tests and study guides)
1/7 Study for tomorrow's (Thursday) Weathering & Erosion quiz
1/6 Finish the Weathering, Erosion & Deposition Webquest from today
1/5 Complete daily Earth Scienec Homework (Blank Copy). See teacher notes, Today's Main Idea: Factors: Mechanical weathering: temperature & pressure. Chemical weatering: water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and acid rain , Explore Question: List several variables that affect the rate of weathering. Vocabulary: Deposition, Soil
12/18 Have a good winter break!
12/17 Finish making your brochure, do your best work! It'll be a quiz grade.
12/16 Finish resarching your topic
12/15 Work on test corrections, missing and late work and prepare for Thursday's notebook check!
12/11 None
12/10 Study for tomorrow's test
12/9 Finish Seismic Wave Lab. Turn in tomorrow (12/10) for a lab grade.
12/8 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). See teacher notes for Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: What are the relationships among mantle convection, ocean ridges, and subduction zones? Vocabulary: Primary wave (P-Wave), Secondary wave (S-Wave), Surface Wave
12/5 None
12/4 None
12/3 Study for tomorrow's quiz. Use the Quiz Review Guide to help guide your studying.
12/2 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). See teacher notes for Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: Where do transform boundaries most commonly occur? Vocabulary: fault (geology definition), focus (of an earthquake), epicenter (of an earthquake)
12/1 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). See teacher notes for Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: Describe how new ocean floor is created (pages 453-454 for help)? Vocabulary: rift valley, subduction, dynamic
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11/25 Work on test corrections due on Dec. 2nd
11/24 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). See teacher notes for Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: Why was Wegener's hypothesis rejected by most scientists of the early 1900's? Vocabulary: Divergent boundary; convergent boundary; transform boundary
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11/20 Work on test corrections. Corrections due on Tuesday Dec. 2nd.
11/19 Prepare for tomorrow's notebook check (Table of Contents, Warm-Ups, Organized HW, Map Webquest from 11/6, Volcano Article 11/7, Mineral Identification Lab 11/12, and Effects of Mining on the Environment Questions from 11/13.
11/18 Finish Rock Cycle Webquest if you did not complete the required Part 1 in class. Begin reviewing notes to study for test on Thursday.
11/17 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). See teacher notes for Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: Why do sediment deposits tend to form layers? Vocabulary: None
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11/13 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). See teacher notes for Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: What are some of the ways in which mining activities affect the land surface? Vocabulary: Igneous Rocks, Sediments, Lava
11/12 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). See teacher notes for Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: The mineral fluorite can be several colors, yet its streak is always white. Why? Vocabulary: Ore, Gem, Reclamation
11/10 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). See teacher notes for Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: Give three examples of where you come across minerals in your everyday life. Vocabulary: Luster, Streak, Density
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11/7 None
11/6 Study for Map Quiz tomorrow. Use the Map Quiz Review guide to help in preparing!
11/5 Complete Earth Science Homework Sheet (Blank Copy). See teacher notes for Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: How do index contours help in making accurate topographical maps? Vocabulary: None
11/4 Finish World Map & Complete Earth Science Homework Sheet (Blank Copy). See teacher notes for Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: You are at 70 degrees north latitude flying directly south, how many more degrees of latitude would be left to pass over to reach the south pole? Vocabulary: Contour Line, Contour Interval, Map Legend
11/3 Complete Earth Science Homework Sheet (Blank Copy). See teacher notes for Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: Give three examples of what a geologist may study. Vocabulary: Lithosphere, Hydrosphere and Troposphere
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10/21 - 10/22 Check PowerSchool for missing work. Last day to turn in late work for 1st Quarter is Friday. Notebook check on Thursday (due to Friday's half-day)-- Updated table of contents, and warm-up credit.
10/20 Study for Benchmark Test tomorrow!
10/17 Start studying for Benchmark Test
10/16 Presentations due to Mrs. Feldmann by midnight. [email protected] Test Corrections for Movement of Earth & Sun Test are due tomorrow!
10/15 None
10/14 Study for quiz tomorrow on Phases of the Moon & Tides.
10/13 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: Why is the moon not full all of the time? Vocabulary: Synchronus Rotation, Spring Tides, and Neap Tides
10/10 Test Corrections for Movement of Earth & Sun Test are due on Friday 10/17
10/8 Study for test tomorrow! Turn in the study guide tomorrow for extra credit towards test. You can find an electronic copy of the study guide on the website under Teacher Notes
10/7 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: Which occurs more frequently, solar or lunar eclipses? Vocabulary: None
10/6 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: Draw a sketch to show the barycenter for the Earth and Moon. Vocabulary: Perigee, Apogee, Eclipse
10/2 & 10/3 Work on test corrections for Sun and Sunlight Test. Due on Monday, 10/6
10/1 Study for Quiz on Earth & The Seasons. See Teacher Notes "Earth & The Seasons" on 10/1 for list of quiz topics.
9/30 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: What would our seasons be like if Earth's axis were not tilted? Vocabulary: Precession, Nutation
9/29 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: Outside of the classroom, what are examples of rotation and revolution? Vocabulary: Seasons, Equator, Ecliptic
9/26 Work on any missing or late work (check Power School to see which assignments you have yet to turn in!)
9/25 Study for Friday's test
9/24 Work on Study Guide for Friday's test
9/23 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: Below is a chemical equation for photosynthesis. Label the parts. 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy --> C6H12O6 + 6O2 [no page #], Vocabulary: None
9/22 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: How is an aurora formed? [pg. 807], Vocabulary: Photosythesis, Glucose
9/17 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: What is the same for all types of electromagnetic radiation? [pg. 747 - 748], Vocabulary: Photosphere, Chromosphere, and Corona
9/16 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: How long does it take for energy produced in the core of the Sun to reach the surface? [pg. 809 - 812], Vocabulary: Electromagnetic Spectrum
9/15 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: Would it be possible for a gas giant to form close to the Sun? Explain. [pg. 793 - 797], Vocabulary: Fusion, Nucleus, Radiation
9/11 Work on test corrections for "Introduction to Astronomy Test" due on Wed. 9/17. To see test correction go HERE
9/10 Study for Introduction to Astronomy Test - Test TOMORROW! (Bring a book to read for when you finish the test)
9/9 Finish Study Guide for Introduction to Astronomy Test (on 9/11)
9/8 Check powerschool to be aware of missing/late work. Transport your textbook safely home! Textbooks are to remain at home for reference and future homework assignments.
9/5 Work on missing and late work
9/4 Finish Kepler Activity Sheet; Study for astronomer (see history of astronomy notes) & solar system quiz on Friday (9/5) :: Notebook check tomorrow!
9/3 Start studying for astronomer & solar system quiz on Friday (9/5)
9/2 Finish planet row on solar system table
8/29 No Homework. Have a great holiday weekend!
8/28 Prepare for note book check tomorrow
8/27 Research 1 contribution to astronomy from Aristotle and 1 contribution from Copernicus
8/26 Research 3 fun facts about the Hubble Space Telescope
8/25 Return Parent Contact Form; Bring class school supplies tomorrow
1/14 & 1/15 Submit any late or missing work from 2nd quarter by Friday January 16th
1/9 Study for the Benchmark Test (on Tuesday 1/13)
1/8 Bring materials tomorrow to class to help with studying for the Benchmark Test (ex: old quizzes, tests and study guides)
1/7 Study for tomorrow's (Thursday) Weathering & Erosion quiz
1/6 Finish the Weathering, Erosion & Deposition Webquest from today
1/5 Complete daily Earth Scienec Homework (Blank Copy). See teacher notes, Today's Main Idea: Factors: Mechanical weathering: temperature & pressure. Chemical weatering: water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and acid rain , Explore Question: List several variables that affect the rate of weathering. Vocabulary: Deposition, Soil
12/18 Have a good winter break!
12/17 Finish making your brochure, do your best work! It'll be a quiz grade.
12/16 Finish resarching your topic
12/15 Work on test corrections, missing and late work and prepare for Thursday's notebook check!
12/11 None
12/10 Study for tomorrow's test
12/9 Finish Seismic Wave Lab. Turn in tomorrow (12/10) for a lab grade.
12/8 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). See teacher notes for Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: What are the relationships among mantle convection, ocean ridges, and subduction zones? Vocabulary: Primary wave (P-Wave), Secondary wave (S-Wave), Surface Wave
12/5 None
12/4 None
12/3 Study for tomorrow's quiz. Use the Quiz Review Guide to help guide your studying.
12/2 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). See teacher notes for Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: Where do transform boundaries most commonly occur? Vocabulary: fault (geology definition), focus (of an earthquake), epicenter (of an earthquake)
12/1 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). See teacher notes for Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: Describe how new ocean floor is created (pages 453-454 for help)? Vocabulary: rift valley, subduction, dynamic
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11/25 Work on test corrections due on Dec. 2nd
11/24 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). See teacher notes for Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: Why was Wegener's hypothesis rejected by most scientists of the early 1900's? Vocabulary: Divergent boundary; convergent boundary; transform boundary
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11/20 Work on test corrections. Corrections due on Tuesday Dec. 2nd.
11/19 Prepare for tomorrow's notebook check (Table of Contents, Warm-Ups, Organized HW, Map Webquest from 11/6, Volcano Article 11/7, Mineral Identification Lab 11/12, and Effects of Mining on the Environment Questions from 11/13.
11/18 Finish Rock Cycle Webquest if you did not complete the required Part 1 in class. Begin reviewing notes to study for test on Thursday.
11/17 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). See teacher notes for Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: Why do sediment deposits tend to form layers? Vocabulary: None
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11/13 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). See teacher notes for Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: What are some of the ways in which mining activities affect the land surface? Vocabulary: Igneous Rocks, Sediments, Lava
11/12 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). See teacher notes for Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: The mineral fluorite can be several colors, yet its streak is always white. Why? Vocabulary: Ore, Gem, Reclamation
11/10 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). See teacher notes for Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: Give three examples of where you come across minerals in your everyday life. Vocabulary: Luster, Streak, Density
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11/7 None
11/6 Study for Map Quiz tomorrow. Use the Map Quiz Review guide to help in preparing!
11/5 Complete Earth Science Homework Sheet (Blank Copy). See teacher notes for Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: How do index contours help in making accurate topographical maps? Vocabulary: None
11/4 Finish World Map & Complete Earth Science Homework Sheet (Blank Copy). See teacher notes for Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: You are at 70 degrees north latitude flying directly south, how many more degrees of latitude would be left to pass over to reach the south pole? Vocabulary: Contour Line, Contour Interval, Map Legend
11/3 Complete Earth Science Homework Sheet (Blank Copy). See teacher notes for Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: Give three examples of what a geologist may study. Vocabulary: Lithosphere, Hydrosphere and Troposphere
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10/21 - 10/22 Check PowerSchool for missing work. Last day to turn in late work for 1st Quarter is Friday. Notebook check on Thursday (due to Friday's half-day)-- Updated table of contents, and warm-up credit.
10/20 Study for Benchmark Test tomorrow!
10/17 Start studying for Benchmark Test
10/16 Presentations due to Mrs. Feldmann by midnight. [email protected] Test Corrections for Movement of Earth & Sun Test are due tomorrow!
10/15 None
10/14 Study for quiz tomorrow on Phases of the Moon & Tides.
10/13 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: Why is the moon not full all of the time? Vocabulary: Synchronus Rotation, Spring Tides, and Neap Tides
10/10 Test Corrections for Movement of Earth & Sun Test are due on Friday 10/17
10/8 Study for test tomorrow! Turn in the study guide tomorrow for extra credit towards test. You can find an electronic copy of the study guide on the website under Teacher Notes
10/7 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: Which occurs more frequently, solar or lunar eclipses? Vocabulary: None
10/6 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: Draw a sketch to show the barycenter for the Earth and Moon. Vocabulary: Perigee, Apogee, Eclipse
10/2 & 10/3 Work on test corrections for Sun and Sunlight Test. Due on Monday, 10/6
10/1 Study for Quiz on Earth & The Seasons. See Teacher Notes "Earth & The Seasons" on 10/1 for list of quiz topics.
9/30 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: What would our seasons be like if Earth's axis were not tilted? Vocabulary: Precession, Nutation
9/29 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: Outside of the classroom, what are examples of rotation and revolution? Vocabulary: Seasons, Equator, Ecliptic
9/26 Work on any missing or late work (check Power School to see which assignments you have yet to turn in!)
9/25 Study for Friday's test
9/24 Work on Study Guide for Friday's test
9/23 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: Below is a chemical equation for photosynthesis. Label the parts. 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy --> C6H12O6 + 6O2 [no page #], Vocabulary: None
9/22 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: How is an aurora formed? [pg. 807], Vocabulary: Photosythesis, Glucose
9/17 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: What is the same for all types of electromagnetic radiation? [pg. 747 - 748], Vocabulary: Photosphere, Chromosphere, and Corona
9/16 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: How long does it take for energy produced in the core of the Sun to reach the surface? [pg. 809 - 812], Vocabulary: Electromagnetic Spectrum
9/15 Complete daily Earth Science Homework (Blank Copy). Today's Main Idea, Explore Question: Would it be possible for a gas giant to form close to the Sun? Explain. [pg. 793 - 797], Vocabulary: Fusion, Nucleus, Radiation
9/11 Work on test corrections for "Introduction to Astronomy Test" due on Wed. 9/17. To see test correction go HERE
9/10 Study for Introduction to Astronomy Test - Test TOMORROW! (Bring a book to read for when you finish the test)
9/9 Finish Study Guide for Introduction to Astronomy Test (on 9/11)
9/8 Check powerschool to be aware of missing/late work. Transport your textbook safely home! Textbooks are to remain at home for reference and future homework assignments.
9/5 Work on missing and late work
9/4 Finish Kepler Activity Sheet; Study for astronomer (see history of astronomy notes) & solar system quiz on Friday (9/5) :: Notebook check tomorrow!
9/3 Start studying for astronomer & solar system quiz on Friday (9/5)
9/2 Finish planet row on solar system table
8/29 No Homework. Have a great holiday weekend!
8/28 Prepare for note book check tomorrow
8/27 Research 1 contribution to astronomy from Aristotle and 1 contribution from Copernicus
8/26 Research 3 fun facts about the Hubble Space Telescope
8/25 Return Parent Contact Form; Bring class school supplies tomorrow