Per. 6 Earth Science Ghilarducci Assignments

In this activity, you will explore how energy changes forms. Fill out your paper worksheet as you go through the simulation.

For today's bellwork questions,  click the link for the interactive energy map of the United States. 

1. How much of the electricity in California comes from renewable resources? Which source generates the most electricity?
(1. In California, _______% of the electricity is renewable. Most of the energy comes from ______.)

2. Which state(s) use the most renewable energy? Where does most of the energy come from?
(2. A state with the most renewable energy is ________. Most of the energy comes from ________)

3. Which state(s) use the least renewable energy? Where does most of the energy come from? 
(3. A state that uses little renewable energy is _________. Most of the energy comes from ________)

BONUS

Earth Day is Monday, April 22. We are celebrating Earth Week at Fisher all week with activities during lunch. 
Click the Earth Day link and describe one fact about Earth Day AND one thing that you can do to take care of the Earth. 
(Earth Day was first celebrated __________. One thing that I can do to take care of the Earth is ______)

For today's bellwork questions,  click the link for the interactive energy map of the United States. 

1. How much of the electricity in California comes from renewable resources? Which source generates the most electricity?
(1. In California, _______% of the electricity is renewable. Most of the energy comes from ______.)

2. Which state(s) use the most renewable energy? Where does most of the energy come from?
(2. A state with the most renewable energy is ________. Most of the energy comes from ________)

3. Which state(s) use the least renewable energy? Where does most of the energy come from? 
(3. A state that uses little renewable energy is _________. Most of the energy comes from ________)

BONUS

Earth Day is Monday, April 22. We are celebrating Earth Week at Fisher all week with activities during lunch. 
Click the Earth Day link and describe one fact about Earth Day AND one thing that you can do to take care of the Earth. 
(Earth Day was first celebrated __________. One thing that I can do to take care of the Earth is ______)

For today's bellwork questions,  click the link for the interactive energy map of the United States. 

1. How much of the electricity in California comes from renewable resources? Which source generates the most electricity?
(1. In California, _______% of the electricity is renewable. Most of the energy comes from ______.)

2. Which state(s) use the most renewable energy? Where does most of the energy come from?
(2. A state with the most renewable energy is ________. Most of the energy comes from ________)

3. Which state(s) use the least renewable energy? Where does most of the energy come from? 
(3. A state that uses little renewable energy is _________. Most of the energy comes from ________)

BONUS

Earth Day is Monday, April 22. We are celebrating Earth Week at Fisher all week with activities during lunch. 
Click the Earth Day link and describe one fact about Earth Day AND one thing that you can do to take care of the Earth. 
(Earth Day was first celebrated __________. One thing that I can do to take care of the Earth is ______)

For today's bellwork questions,  click the link for the interactive energy map of the United States. 

1. How much of the electricity in California comes from renewable resources? Which source generates the most electricity?
(1. In California, _______% of the electricity is renewable. Most of the energy comes from ______.)

2. Which state(s) use the most renewable energy? Where does most of the energy come from?
(2. A state with the most renewable energy is ________. Most of the energy comes from ________)

3. Which state(s) use the least renewable energy? Where does most of the energy come from? 
(3. A state that uses little renewable energy is _________. Most of the energy comes from ________)

BONUS

Earth Day is Monday, April 22. We are celebrating Earth Week at Fisher all week with activities during lunch. 
Click the Earth Day link and describe one fact about Earth Day AND one thing that you can do to take care of the Earth. 
(Earth Day was first celebrated __________. One thing that I can do to take care of the Earth is ______)

Don't forget to bring materials for your group's project! We will work on them during science class the week of April 22-26.

Most materials (glue, tape, scissors, popsicle sticks, etc.) are available in the classroom but if your group had any special items in the plan...BRING THEM to school for your science class!

How many Earths are needed if everyone on Earth lives like you? This eye-opening assignment will show you areas where you use a lot of energy and you can re-take the quiz to see if you can reduce your footprint. Fill out the attached worksheet as you go through the footprint calculator.

How many Earths are needed if everyone on Earth lives like you? This eye-opening assignment will show you areas where you use a lot of energy and you can re-take the quiz to see if you can reduce your footprint. Fill out the attached worksheet as you go through the footprint calculator.

This eText is only for reference (we read these pages together in class), there is no need to complete anything.

This eText is only for reference (we read these pages together in class), there is no need to complete anything.

This preview of renewable and nonrenewable resources was started in class on Monday 4/15. Please finish for homework if needed.

This preview of renewable and nonrenewable resources was started in class on Monday 4/15. Please finish for homework if needed.

How many Earths are needed if everyone on Earth lives like you? This eye-opening assignment will show you areas where you use a lot of energy and you can re-take the quiz to see if you can reduce your footprint. Fill out the attached worksheet as you go through the footprint calculator.

This eText is only for reference (we read these pages together in class), there is no need to complete anything.

This preview of renewable and nonrenewable resources was started in class on Monday 4/15. Please finish for homework if needed.

1. Describe an environmentally friendly method for getting to school.
(1. An environmentally friendly method for getting to school is _________)

2. Click the link to read about renewable energy. Define renewable energy.
(2. Renewable energy is __________)

3. Name one type of renewable energy.
(3. One type of renewable energy is __________)

BONUS
Describe an Earth resource that you use in everyday life and how you use it. (A resource that I use is _________. I use it for _______)

1. How did you spend your time during Spring Break? List three activities that you did (off-screen!)
(1. Three off-screen self-care activities that I did during Spring Break were __________, ____________, and ___________.)

2. List 3 common everyday items/devices in your daily life that require energy.
(2. 3 common everyday items in my life that require energy include __________, ____________, and ___________.)

3. Our new unit is about Earth's resources and human impacts on Earth. What are you interested in learning during this unit? Describe at least 2 things.
(3. I am interested in learning about ___________ and ___________ in our new unit of study.

BONUS
Click the link to read about what goes into an everyday electronic device, such as a phone. Describe at least one thing!

1. How did you spend your time during Spring Break? List three activities that you did (off-screen!)
(1. Three off-screen self-care activities that I did during Spring Break were __________, ____________, and ___________.)

2. List 3 common everyday items/devices in your daily life that require energy.
(2. 3 common everyday items in my life that require energy include __________, ____________, and ___________.)

3. Our new unit is about Earth's resources and human impacts on Earth. What are you interested in learning during this unit? Describe at least 2 things.
(3. I am interested in learning about ___________ and ___________ in our new unit of study.

BONUS
Click the link to read about what goes into an everyday electronic device, such as a phone. Describe at least one thing!

1. Sign into Clever, then open Gizmos
2. Select Comparing Climates (metric)
3. As you go through the Gizmo, complete the attached document.

1. Sign into Clever, then open Gizmos
2. Select Comparing Climates (metric)
3. As you go through the Gizmo, complete the attached document.

1. Sign into Clever, then open Gizmos
2. Select Comparing Climates (metric)
3. As you go through the Gizmo, complete the attached document.

1. Sign into Clever, then open Gizmos
2. Select Comparing Climates (metric)
3. As you go through the Gizmo, complete the attached document.

Your weather test will be on Wednesday April 3. 


To prepare for the test, complete the study guide by Friday March 29. We started it on a paper copy in class M/T this week. If you prefer a digital copy, you can make a copy of the attached file. 

I will check and go over the study guides in class on Mon 4/1 or Tue 4/3 in class.

Your weather test will be on Wednesday April 3. 


To prepare for the test, complete the study guide by Friday March 29. We started it on a paper copy in class M/T this week. If you prefer a digital copy, you can make a copy of the attached file. 

I will check and go over the study guides in class on Mon 4/1 or Tue 4/3 in class.

Your weather test will be on Wednesday April 3. 


To prepare for the test, complete the study guide by Friday March 29. We started it on a paper copy in class M/T this week. If you prefer a digital copy, you can make a copy of the attached file. 

I will check and go over the study guides in class on Mon 4/1 or Tue 4/3 in class.

1. When is the weather & climate test? What should you do to study/prepare for the test?
(1. The weather test will be __________. To prepare for the test, I should _________)

2. Locate your yellow study guide for the weather test. Choose one word and write the definition.
(2. The word____________ means _______________)

3. What is the difference between a land breeze and a sea breeze? (see workbook #2, page 101)
(3. A sea breeze is ________. A land breeze is _______)

BONUS
Do you participate in a club, sport, music, art, or other activity at Fisher (or outside of school?) Tell me about it!
(I participate in ________. I like it because _______)

1. When is the weather & climate test? What should you do to study/prepare for the test?
(1. The weather test will be __________. To prepare for the test, I should _________)

2. Locate your yellow study guide for the weather test. Choose one word and write the definition.
(2. The word____________ means _______________)

3. What is the difference between a land breeze and a sea breeze? (see workbook #2, page 101)
(3. A sea breeze is ________. A land breeze is _______)

BONUS
Do you participate in a club, sport, music, art, or other activity at Fisher (or outside of school?) Tell me about it!
(I participate in ________. I like it because _______)

1. How was your weekend? Tell me something good!
(1. My weekend was _________. I was able to _______. It was _____ because _______)


2. It is the beginning of quarter 4! Wow! You are 75% done with 6th grade! Describe a success that you have had this year.
(2. This year, I have had success with __________. I am proud of myself because _________)

3. Another solar eclipse is coming! Click the link to read about it. When is it? Where will you be and what % of the sun will be eclipsed for your location?
(3. The solar eclipse will be on _______. I will be in _________ (location). The % of the sun that will be eclipse in my location will be ______)

BONUS
What is your favorite thing about spring?
(What I like about spring is __________ because __________)

Done in class the week of March 18-22
Due Friday 3/22 with gallery walk in class!

Done in class the week of March 18-22
Due Friday 3/22 with gallery walk in class!

1. What do you need to finish on your Extreme Weather poster/brochure? When is it due?)
(1. I need to finish ________ on my poster/brochure. It is due _________)

2. Choose a location in the U.S. Describe a reason why the climate in that place is different from the climate in Los Gatos. (see. p. 127-132 in workbook 2)
(2. In __________ (location), the climate is ________ because __________)

3. Quarter 3 ends March 22! Write a goal for yourself for quarter 4/the end of the school year.
(3. A goal that I have for myself is ________)

BONUS
Do you like to play dodgeball? Are you competing on a team this Friday afternoon? Or do you have other plans? Tell me about it!

1. What do you need to finish on your Extreme Weather poster/brochure? When is it due?)
(1. I need to finish ________ on my poster/brochure. It is due _________)

2. Choose a location in the U.S. Describe a reason why the climate in that place is different from the climate in Los Gatos. (see. p. 127-132 in workbook 2)
(2. In __________ (location), the climate is ________ because __________)

3. Quarter 3 ends March 22! Write a goal for yourself for quarter 4/the end of the school year.
(3. A goal that I have for myself is ________)

BONUS
Do you like to play dodgeball? Are you competing on a team this Friday afternoon? Or do you have other plans? Tell me about it!

Read p. 127-133 in workbook #2 (or Savvas e-text topic 6 lesson 1)
After reading, complete the worksheet. We started it on a paper worksheet in class Wed. 3/13. If you prefer a digital copy, you may make a copy of the attached file.

Read p. 127-133 in workbook #2 (or Savvas e-text topic 6 lesson 1)
After reading, complete the worksheet. We started it on a paper worksheet in class Wed. 3/13. If you prefer a digital copy, you may make a copy of the attached file.

Read p. 127-133 in workbook #2 (or Savvas e-text topic 6 lesson 1)
After reading, complete the worksheet. We started it on a paper worksheet in class Wed. 3/13. If you prefer a digital copy, you may make a copy of the attached file.

1. Locate your Climate Factors Worksheet (due today). Choose one word from the worksheet and write a definition.
(1. One word is _________. The definition for this word is _______)

2. What is the topic of your Extreme Weather Poster/Brochure? Describe one fact that you have learned so far.
(2. My poster/brochure is about _______. One thing I have learned is ______)

3. Friday is the end of quarter 3! Science notebooks will be collected on Friday. What do you need to do to organize your notebook?
(3. My notebook needs ________ to be organized and ready to turn in on Friday.

BONUS
Yesterday was the Vernal Equinox...the first day of spring! Click the link and describe one fact.

1. Turn to p. 62 in your lab notebook Water Density lab. Describe at least TWO ways that saltwater is different from freshwater.
(1. Saltwater is different from freshwater because ________ and _________)

2. In workbook #2, turn to p.132-133. Choose a country or region on Earth and write the type of climate, using the key on p. 133
(2. The type of climate in ___________ is called __________.)

3. Describe a type of severe weather. Describe what you know about that type of weather.
(3. A type of severe weather is __________. I know that this type of weather _____________)

BONUS
What is your favorite sea animal? Describe.
My favorite sea animal is _______ because _________)

1. Turn to p. 62 in your lab notebook Water Density lab. Describe at least TWO ways that saltwater is different from freshwater.
(1. Saltwater is different from freshwater because ________ and _________)

2. In workbook #2, turn to p.132-133. Choose a country or region on Earth and write the type of climate, using the key on p. 133
(2. The type of climate in ___________ is called __________.)

3. Describe a type of severe weather. Describe what you know about that type of weather.
(3. A type of severe weather is __________. I know that this type of weather _____________)

BONUS
What is your favorite sea animal? Describe.
My favorite sea animal is _______ because _________)

1. Turn to p. 62 in your lab notebook Water Density lab. Describe at least TWO ways that saltwater is different from freshwater.
(1. Saltwater is different from freshwater because ________ and _________)

2. In workbook #2, turn to p.132-133. Choose a country or region on Earth and write the type of climate, using the key on p. 133
(2. The type of climate in ___________ is called __________.)

3. Describe a type of severe weather. Describe what you know about that type of weather.
(3. A type of severe weather is __________. I know that this type of weather _____________)

BONUS
What is your favorite sea animal? Describe.
My favorite sea animal is _______ because _________)

1. Turn to p. 62 in your lab notebook Water Density lab. Describe at least TWO ways that saltwater is different from freshwater.
(1. Saltwater is different from freshwater because ________ and _________)

2. In workbook #2, turn to p.132-133. Choose a country or region on Earth and write the type of climate, using the key on p. 133
(2. The type of climate in ___________ is called __________.)

3. Describe a type of severe weather. Describe what you know about that type of weather.
(3. A type of severe weather is __________. I know that this type of weather _____________)

BONUS
What is your favorite sea animal? Describe.
My favorite sea animal is _______ because _________)

1. Turn to p. 128-129 in workbook #2. Describe one factor and how it affects the climate in a location.
(1. One factor that affects climate is __________. It affects that climate because ________)

2. Look at the ocean currents diagram on p. 129. What do you notice about most ocean currents south of the equator?
(2. Most of the ocean currents south of the equator are _______ compared to most of the ocean currents north of the equator.)

3. Look at p. 130. What is the name of the wind belt that affects most of Europe?
(3. The name of the wind belt that travels over most of Europe is ______)

BONUS
Yesterday was Pi day (3.14)!
What is Pi? Click the link and describe one fact.

1. Turn to p. 128-129 in workbook #2. Describe one factor and how it affects the climate in a location.
(1. One factor that affects climate is __________. It affects that climate because ________)

2. Look at the ocean currents diagram on p. 129. What do you notice about most ocean currents south of the equator?
(2. Most of the ocean currents south of the equator are _______ compared to most of the ocean currents north of the equator.)

3. Look at p. 130. What is the name of the wind belt that affects most of Europe?
(3. The name of the wind belt that travels over most of Europe is ______)

BONUS
Yesterday was Pi day (3.14)!
What is Pi? Click the link and describe one fact.

Sign into Gizmos through Clever and Launch the Gizmo.
Fill in the answers on the attached Google Doc as you go through the Gizmo.

Sign into Gizmos through Clever and Launch the Gizmo.
Fill in the answers on the attached Google Doc as you go through the Gizmo.

1. Open your lab notebook to your Water Cycle in a Bag lab. Choose one vocabulary word and write the definition.
(1. One part of the water cycle is _________. In this process, ___________)

2. Describe one element/factor of weather that a meteorologist might measure and explain why it is a useful measurement.
(2. One element of weather is ________. This measurement can tell us __________)

3. Explain how a land breeze forms. (From our Gizmos lab this week or p. 101 in workbook #2)
(3. A land breeze forms when ____________)

BONUS
Describe your wildest weather experience.
(The wildest weather I experienced was ______. I was in _______ and it was _____)

1. Open your lab notebook to your Water Cycle in a Bag lab. Choose one vocabulary word and write the definition.
(1. One part of the water cycle is _________. In this process, ___________)

2. Describe one element/factor of weather that a meteorologist might measure and explain why it is a useful measurement.
(2. One element of weather is ________. This measurement can tell us __________)

3. Explain how a land breeze forms. (From our Gizmos lab this week or p. 101 in workbook #2)
(3. A land breeze forms when ____________)

BONUS
Describe your wildest weather experience.
(The wildest weather I experienced was ______. I was in _______ and it was _____)

1. How was your weekend? Tell me something good!
(1. My weekend was ________. I was able to _________)


2. Describe the difference between weather and climate.
(2. Weather is _________. Climate is __________)


3. When is our weather quiz this week? What resource can you use during the quiz?
(3. The weather quiz will be _______. I can use my _____during the quiz)

BONUS
Would you rather travel into the future or into the past? Why? What would you want to see/do?
(I would rather ______ because I would want to ________)

1. How was your weekend? Tell me something good!
(1. My weekend was ________. I was able to _________)


2. Describe the difference between weather and climate.
(2. Weather is _________. Climate is __________)


3. When is our weather quiz this week? What resource can you use during the quiz?
(3. The weather quiz will be _______. I can use my _____during the quiz)

BONUS
Would you rather travel into the future or into the past? Why? What would you want to see/do?
(I would rather ______ because I would want to ________)

Click the Savvas Realize link to access the homework.

Please complete all of the following this week:
1. Read p. 98-105 in workbook #2 (OR read the e-text Topic 5, lesson 2) 
2. Complete the questions for lesson 2 e-text check 
3. Complete the Virtual lab: An Adventure at Maui Beach

Click the Savvas Realize link to access the homework.

Please complete all of the following this week:
1. Read p. 98-105 in workbook #2 (OR read the e-text Topic 5, lesson 2) 
2. Complete the questions for lesson 2 e-text check 
3. Complete the Virtual lab: An Adventure at Maui Beach

Click the Savvas Realize link to access the homework.

Please complete all of the following this week:
1. Read p. 98-105 in workbook #2 (OR read the e-text Topic 5, lesson 2) 
2. Complete the questions for lesson 2 e-text check 
3. Complete the Virtual lab: An Adventure at Maui Beach

1. Look at page 100 in workbook 2. Describe the tool that is used to measure wind.
(1. The tool that is used to measure wind is the _____________. It can measure the _________ of wind)

2. Look at page 101 in workbook 2. Describe how a land breeze is different from a sea breeze.
(2. A land breeze happens when _________. A sea breeze happens when ________)

3. Describe something that makes you feel stressed and describe one way that you can manage that stress.
(3. One thing that makes me feel stressed is ______. One way that I can manage the stress is ____)

BONUS
Next week is spirit week. Choose a day and describe what you can wear on that spirit day.
Monday = Dress like a parent
Tuesday = Neon vs. Camouflage
Wednesday = Pajamas
Thursday = Dress like the 2000s
Friday = Wear Green & St. Baldricks spirit
(A spirit day that I can dress up for is _____. I could wear _____)

Started in class on a paper worksheet, please finish for HW if not done in class.
The answers to the worksheet are in the video and also in workbook #2. 
You can use the glossary and index at the back of workbook #2 to find the definitions for words or concepts as needed.

Started in class on a paper worksheet, please finish for HW if not done in class.
The answers to the worksheet are in the video and also in workbook #2. 
You can use the glossary and index at the back of workbook #2 to find the definitions for words or concepts as needed.

Started in class on a paper worksheet, please finish for HW if not done in class.
The answers to the worksheet are in the video and also in workbook #2. 
You can use the glossary and index at the back of workbook #2 to find the definitions for words or concepts as needed.

1. Define or explain the water cycle. See p. 27 in workbook #2
(1. The water cycle is __________)

2. From your Outdoor Weather Data Sheet (from Mon./Tues.), describe one quantitative measurement of weather, including the units!
(2. One quantitative measurement of weather is ___________. The measurement was _______ and the units were ________)

3. What is the difference between weather and climate? Give an example. (see. p. 127 in workbook #2)
(3. The difference between weather and climate is ___________. For example, ________)

BONUS
Click the link to explore some information about clouds. Describe at least one fact, using complete sentences.

Done in class on a paper lab sheet Wed. 2/28
If you're absent, you can try it at home!

Done in class on a paper lab sheet Wed. 2/28
If you're absent, you can try it at home!

Done in class on a paper lab sheet Wed. 2/28
If you're absent, you can try it at home!

1. How was your week off? Tell me something good!
(1. During my week off, I was able to _______. It was ________ because ____)

2. Describe one measurement that we use when we describe the daily weather.
(2. One type of measurement used to describe weather is _____)

3. Click on the attached climate data graph for Los Gatos. Give two qualitative observations of the average climate.
(3. The climate in the __________ season in Los Gatos has a temperature of ________ Fahrenheit and precipitation of _______ inches)

BONUS
Describe how the winter climate in Los Gatos is different from the winter climate in Lake Tahoe.

1. How was your week off? Tell me something good!
(1. During my week off, I was able to _______. It was ________ because ____)

2. Describe one measurement that we use when we describe the daily weather.
(2. One type of measurement used to describe weather is _____)

3. Click on the attached climate data graph for Los Gatos. Give two qualitative observations of the average climate.
(3. The climate in the __________ season in Los Gatos has a temperature of ________ Fahrenheit and precipitation of _______ inches)

BONUS
Describe how the winter climate in Los Gatos is different from the winter climate in Lake Tahoe.

1. What is a convection current? Where are convection currents found inside of the Earth? (see p. 24 in workbook 4)
(1. A convection current is _____. These convection currents slowly move in the Earth's _____)


2. Choose a word from your study guide, write the word and a definition or use it in a sentence.
(2. The word _____ means ______)

3. No school next week! We are off for a week. What are you looking forward to doing over the February break?
(3. During the February break, I am looking forward to _____)

BONUS
What is your favorite month of the year? Why?
(My favorite month is ______ because ______)

1. What is a convection current? Where are convection currents found inside of the Earth? (see p. 24 in workbook 4)
(1. A convection current is _____. These convection currents slowly move in the Earth's _____)


2. Choose a word from your study guide, write the word and a definition or use it in a sentence.
(2. The word _____ means ______)

3. No school next week! We are off for a week. What are you looking forward to doing over the February break?
(3. During the February break, I am looking forward to _____)

BONUS
What is your favorite month of the year? Why?
(My favorite month is ______ because ______)

1. What is a convection current? Where are convection currents found inside of the Earth? (see p. 24 in workbook 4)
(1. A convection current is _____. These convection currents slowly move in the Earth's _____)


2. Choose a word from your study guide, write the word and a definition or use it in a sentence.
(2. The word _____ means ______)

3. No school next week! We are off for a week. What are you looking forward to doing over the February break?
(3. During the February break, I am looking forward to _____)

BONUS
What is your favorite month of the year? Why?
(My favorite month is ______ because ______)

1. What is a convection current? Where are convection currents found inside of the Earth? (see p. 24 in workbook 4)
(1. A convection current is _____. These convection currents slowly move in the Earth's _____)


2. Choose a word from your study guide, write the word and a definition or use it in a sentence.
(2. The word _____ means ______)

3. No school next week! We are off for a week. What are you looking forward to doing over the February break?
(3. During the February break, I am looking forward to _____)

BONUS
What is your favorite month of the year? Why?
(My favorite month is ______ because ______)

1. What does earthquake magnitude measure? Give an example of a large earthquake. (see p. 39 in workbook 4)
(1. Magnitude tells about the ________ of an earthquake. An example of a large earthquake is ______-)

2. What is the name of the device that is used to measure earthquakes? (p. 38)
(2. The device that measures earthquakes is a ______)

3. Describe one other hazard created by earthquakes. (p. 40-41)
(3. One hazard created by earthquakes is ____)

BONUS
What's your favorite Valentine's Day candy?

1. What does earthquake magnitude measure? Give an example of a large earthquake. (see p. 39 in workbook 4)
(1. Magnitude tells about the ________ of an earthquake. An example of a large earthquake is ______-)

2. What is the name of the device that is used to measure earthquakes? (p. 38)
(2. The device that measures earthquakes is a ______)

3. Describe one other hazard created by earthquakes. (p. 40-41)
(3. One hazard created by earthquakes is ____)

BONUS
What's your favorite Valentine's Day candy?

1. What does earthquake magnitude measure? Give an example of a large earthquake. (see p. 39 in workbook 4)
(1. Magnitude tells about the ________ of an earthquake. An example of a large earthquake is ______-)

2. What is the name of the device that is used to measure earthquakes? (p. 38)
(2. The device that measures earthquakes is a ______)

3. Describe one other hazard created by earthquakes. (p. 40-41)
(3. One hazard created by earthquakes is ____)

BONUS
What's your favorite Valentine's Day candy?

1. What does earthquake magnitude measure? Give an example of a large earthquake. (see p. 39 in workbook 4)
(1. Magnitude tells about the ________ of an earthquake. An example of a large earthquake is ______-)

2. What is the name of the device that is used to measure earthquakes? (p. 38)
(2. The device that measures earthquakes is a ______)

3. Describe one other hazard created by earthquakes. (p. 40-41)
(3. One hazard created by earthquakes is ____)

BONUS
What's your favorite Valentine's Day candy?

1. Choose one word from your study guide, Write the word and the definition.
(1. The word _________ means _________)

2. List the 3 types of plate boundaries. Which type of plate boundary runs through California? (p. 28-30 in workbook #4)
(2. The three types of plate boundaries are ____ _____ and _____. In California, there is a _____ boundary.)

3. What do you know about earthquakes? Describe your ideas, using complete sentences. (p. 37-41 in workbook #4)
(One thing that I know about earthquakes is ____)

BONUS
Click the link to learn about other volcanoes in our solar system. Describe one fact, using complete sentences.

1. Choose one word from your study guide, Write the word and the definition.
(1. The word _________ means _________)

2. List the 3 types of plate boundaries. Which type of plate boundary runs through California? (p. 28-30 in workbook #4)
(2. The three types of plate boundaries are ____ _____ and _____. In California, there is a _____ boundary.)

3. What do you know about earthquakes? Describe your ideas, using complete sentences. (p. 37-41 in workbook #4)
(One thing that I know about earthquakes is ____)

BONUS
Click the link to learn about other volcanoes in our solar system. Describe one fact, using complete sentences.

1. Choose one word from your study guide, Write the word and the definition.
(1. The word _________ means _________)

2. List the 3 types of plate boundaries. Which type of plate boundary runs through California? (p. 28-30 in workbook #4)
(2. The three types of plate boundaries are ____ _____ and _____. In California, there is a _____ boundary.)

3. What do you know about earthquakes? Describe your ideas, using complete sentences. (p. 37-41 in workbook #4)
(One thing that I know about earthquakes is ____)

BONUS
Click the link to learn about other volcanoes in our solar system. Describe one fact, using complete sentences.

1. Choose one word from your study guide, Write the word and the definition.
(1. The word _________ means _________)

2. List the 3 types of plate boundaries. Which type of plate boundary runs through California? (p. 28-30 in workbook #4)
(2. The three types of plate boundaries are ____ _____ and _____. In California, there is a _____ boundary.)

3. What do you know about earthquakes? Describe your ideas, using complete sentences. (p. 37-41 in workbook #4)
(One thing that I know about earthquakes is ____)

BONUS
Click the link to learn about other volcanoes in our solar system. Describe one fact, using complete sentences.

Done in class on paper on Tuesday 2/6
Digital copy is here if needed. To make a copy for yourself, open the document then go to "file" and "make a copy"

Done in class on paper on Tuesday 2/6
Digital copy is here if needed. To make a copy for yourself, open the document then go to "file" and "make a copy"

Done in class on paper on Tuesday 2/6
Digital copy is here if needed. To make a copy for yourself, open the document then go to "file" and "make a copy"

Started in class on paper on Wednesday 2/7.
If you want a digital copy, you can open the attached document then go to "file" on the menu and "make a copy".

Started in class on paper on Wednesday 2/7.
If you want a digital copy, you can open the attached document then go to "file" on the menu and "make a copy".

Done in class on Th 2/8 or Fri 2/9
Attached is a digital copy of the assignment if needed.

Done in class on Th 2/8 or Fri 2/9
Attached is a digital copy of the assignment if needed.

Done in class on Th 2/8 or Fri 2/9
Attached is a digital copy of the assignment if needed.

1. What happens in the process of seafloor spreading? (see p. 17 in workbook #4)
(1. In the process of seafloor spreading _____ )

2. Where are plates/crust being recycled or destroyed? Describe a specific location, using the map on p. 19 in workbook #4.
(2. One location where plates are being recycled into the mantle is ____)

3. Watch the attached animation of how the continents will move in the future. Describe how the Earth will look different 250 million years in the future.
(3. 250 million years from now, the Earth will look different because the plates are moving. One thing that will change is ____)

BONUS
What is the Mid-Atlantic ridge and where is it located? (see p. 16 in workbook #4)
(The Mid-Atlantic ridge is ____. It is located ______)

1. What happens in the process of seafloor spreading? (see p. 17 in workbook #4)
(1. In the process of seafloor spreading _____ )

2. Where are plates/crust being recycled or destroyed? Describe a specific location, using the map on p. 19 in workbook #4.
(2. One location where plates are being recycled into the mantle is ____)

3. Watch the attached animation of how the continents will move in the future. Describe how the Earth will look different 250 million years in the future.
(3. 250 million years from now, the Earth will look different because the plates are moving. One thing that will change is ____)

BONUS
What is the Mid-Atlantic ridge and where is it located? (see p. 16 in workbook #4)
(The Mid-Atlantic ridge is ____. It is located ______)

1. Define or describe the differences between an extinct, active, and dormant volcano. (p. 50 workbook #4)
(1. An extinct volcano is ____. An active volcano is _____ and a dormant volcano is ___)

2. Describe: Why are some volcanic eruptions quiet but others are explosive? (p. 50-51 workbook #4)
(2. One reason why some eruptions are quiet but others are explosive is ___)

3. Describe one method or tool that volcanologists can use to study/predict volcanic eruptions. (p. 52, workbook #4)
(3. One tool that volcanologists use is ______)

BONUS
Click the link to read about Kilauea. Describe one fact.

1. Look at p. 25 in workbook 4. Choose one continent and describe how its location on Earth has changed in the last 200 million years.
(1. The continent of _________ was once located _______. Now it is _________)

2.. Look at p. 26 in workbook 4. What is the "Ring of Fire"?
(2. The Ring of Fire is _________)

3. Look at p. 27 in workbook 4. List the name of one of the plates and which landmass and/or ocean is on that plate) in figure 6.
(3. One of the plates is called _________. On this plate is __________)

BONUS
What do you know about volcanoes? Have you ever been to one? Describe your ideas or experience, using complete sentences.

1. Describe one thing that you have learned from your landform project research.
(1. My landform is __________. One thing that I have learned about it is ___________)

2. Describe one process that helped form your landform.
(2. The process of _______ helped form my landform because _____)

3. Look at p. 27 in workbook 4. List the three types of plate boundaries.
(3. The three types of plate boundaries are ___________ ___________ and __________)

BONUS
February is Black History Month! Choose one of the scientists from the list attached. Write their name and describe one of their scientific accomplishments.

1. Describe one thing that you have learned from your landform project research.
(1. My landform is __________. One thing that I have learned about it is ___________)

2. Describe one process that helped form your landform.
(2. The process of _______ helped form my landform because _____)

3. Look at p. 27 in workbook 4. List the three types of plate boundaries.
(3. The three types of plate boundaries are ___________ ___________ and __________)

BONUS
February is Black History Month! Choose one of the scientists from the list attached. Write their name and describe one of their scientific accomplishments.

1. Describe one thing that you have learned from your landform project research.
(1. My landform is __________. One thing that I have learned about it is ___________)

2. Describe one process that helped form your landform.
(2. The process of _______ helped form my landform because _____)

3. Look at p. 27 in workbook 4. List the three types of plate boundaries.
(3. The three types of plate boundaries are ___________ ___________ and __________)

BONUS
February is Black History Month! Choose one of the scientists from the list attached. Write their name and describe one of their scientific accomplishments.

1. Describe one thing that you have learned from your landform project research.
(1. My landform is __________. One thing that I have learned about it is ___________)

2. Describe one process that helped form your landform.
(2. The process of _______ helped form my landform because _____)

3. Look at p. 27 in workbook 4. List the three types of plate boundaries.
(3. The three types of plate boundaries are ___________ ___________ and __________)

BONUS
February is Black History Month! Choose one of the scientists from the list attached. Write their name and describe one of their scientific accomplishments.

1. Sign into Gizmos through Clever
2. Launch the Building Pangaea Gizmo
3. Fill in the attached assignment as you go through the Gizmo

1. Sign into Gizmos through Clever
2. Launch the Building Pangaea Gizmo
3. Fill in the attached assignment as you go through the Gizmo

1. Sign into Gizmos through Clever
2. Launch the Building Pangaea Gizmo
3. Fill in the attached assignment as you go through the Gizmo

1. How was your weekend? Tell me something good!
(1. My weekend was _______. I was able to _______ )

2. Look in the workbook 4 glossary p. 158. Define the word landform.
(2. A landform is __________)

3. Think about the processes of weathering & erosion and plate tectonics. How do these processes create landforms? Give an example.
(3. The process of _______ can create a _____ landform because ______)


BONUS
everyone gets a bonus!

Instructions: After watching the video, complete BOTH:1. Quiz2. Challenge(You can practice first by taking the review version before taking the graded version of each) -- Due date: Jan 26, 2024 -- Topics: Plate Tectonics -- Features: Movie, Quiz, Quiz, Challenge, Challenge

Instructions: After watching the video, complete BOTH:1. Quiz2. Challenge(You can practice first by taking the review version before taking the graded version of each) -- Due date: Jan 26, 2024 -- Topics: Plate Tectonics -- Features: Movie, Quiz, Quiz, Challenge, Challenge

Instructions: After watching the video, complete BOTH:1. Quiz2. Challenge(You can practice first by taking the review version before taking the graded version of each) -- Due date: Jan 26, 2024 -- Topics: Plate Tectonics -- Features: Movie, Quiz, Quiz, Challenge, Challenge

Instructions: After watching the video, complete BOTH:1. Quiz2. Challenge(You can practice first by taking the review version before taking the graded version of each) -- Due date: Jan 26, 2024 -- Topics: Plate Tectonics -- Features: Movie, Quiz, Quiz, Challenge, Challenge

Done in class on paper on Th 1/25 or F 1/26. Attached is a digital copy if you need to make a copy.
Workbook 4 p. 12-19

Done in class on paper on Th 1/25 or F 1/26. Attached is a digital copy if you need to make a copy.
Workbook 4 p. 12-19

Done in class on paper on Th 1/25 or F 1/26. Attached is a digital copy if you need to make a copy.
Workbook 4 p. 12-19

Done in class on paper on Th 1/25 or F 1/26. Attached is a digital copy if you need to make a copy.
Workbook 4 p. 12-19

1. Look at the islands on workbook p. 9. Describe one observation from the photo.
(1. One observation of the islands is _________)

2. Look at seafloor spreading on workbook p. 17. Which type of plate boundary is shown? Convergent? Divergent? Transform?
(2. Seafloor spreading happens at a __________ plate boundary.)

3. Click the link to read about glaciers. Describe at least one fact.
(3. One fact about glaciers is _______)

BONUS
Think of a place that you have visited. Describe something about the climate and conditions of that place (is it warm and tropical? Cold and forested? Describe)

1. Sign into Clever
2. Launch the Rock Cycle Gizmo
3. Complete the attached worksheet as you go through the Gizmo

1. Sign into Clever
2. Launch the Rock Cycle Gizmo
3. Complete the attached worksheet as you go through the Gizmo

1. Look at your plate tectonics doodle notes from our last class (notebook p. 47). Choose a word and write a definition or explanation.
(1. The word ______________ means ____________)

2. Which type of plate boundary creates volcanoes or large mountains?
(2. At. ___________ plate boundaries, volcanoes or mountains are created. )

3. What was Pangaea? Describe one fact or feature about Pangaea.
(3. Pangaea was ___________)

BONUS
Click on the link to read about the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Describe one thing that you learned.

1. What is inside of the Earth? Click the link and describe at least 1 thing about Earth's interior.
(1. Inside of the Earth, there is _______)

2. What evidence do we have that the Earth's surface moves slowly? Describe at least one.
(2. We know that Earth's surface moves slowly because ______)

3. What can fossils tell us about what happened in the past? Give a specific example (see the fossils image below if needed).
(3. Fossils can tell us _______)

BONUS
Describe one type of fossil that you have seen or learned about in the past. Describe it.

1. Look at the Death Valley sand dunes p. 42 in the workbook. Describe a process or factor that created the sand dunes.
(1. The sand dunes were created by _____________)

2. From the rock cycle reading (workbook p. 44), describe one type of rock/material and which process is needed to change it into a different type of rock.
(2. If ________ rock goes through a ________process, it can be changed into _______ rock)

3. Look at the attached rock photo. Notice the wavy foliated bands of minerals. This rock formed when granite was put under extreme heat and pressure. Which type of rock is it? Explain your answer (see p. 39 if needed)
(3. The rock is ________, I know this because _____________)

BONUS
Look at the attached rock photo. Describe the rock using at least one qualitative AND one quantitative observation.

1. Sign into Gizmos through Clever.
2. Launch the Rock Classification Gizmo.
3. Complete the attached worksheet.

1. Sign into Gizmos through Clever.
2. Launch the Rock Classification Gizmo.
3. Complete the attached worksheet.

1. Sign into Gizmos through Clever.
2. Launch the Rock Classification Gizmo.
3. Complete the attached worksheet.

1. Look at the image of the cliff attached. Notice how the cliff rock has been broken into smaller pieces. Which process is happening? See your lab/notes from yesterday.
(1. The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces is called _______)

2. The rock in the photo is made of layers of sandstone. Which type of rock is it?
(2. Layered sandstone is an example of _________ rock)

3. Which type of igneous rock is formed when lava quickly cools on the side of a volcano?
(3. When lava quickly cools, it is ____________ igneous rock)

BONUS
Which is heavier? A kilogram of feathers or a kilogram of rocks? Describe your ideas.

1. How did your landscape change as water flowed in the river?
2. Where did erosion happen?
3. Where did deposition happen?
4. Describe what you measured before and after.
5. Explain -- how/why did that measurement change?

1. Happy Tuesday! How was your weekend?
(1. My weekend was _______. I was able to ________. )

2. Yesterday was a holiday to celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Click the link and describe one thing you learned.
(2. One thing that I learned about Martin Luther King is _______)

3. Look at the workbook, p. 38. Choose one of the processes involved in making sedimentary rocks. Describe/define what happens in that process.
(3. One process needed to make sedimentary rock is ______. In this process __________ .)

BONUS
Look at the rock below. Which type of rock is it (igneous, metamorphic or sedimentary)? Describe one clue or characteristic that you used to determine the type (see your rock notes for help).
(The type of rock is ______________. I know this because _________)

1. Click the link to view the attached fossil animation. Which type of rocks are fossils usually found in? Why?
(1. Fossils are usually found in _____ rocks because _____)

2. Where do metamorphic rocks form? Why? (see. p. 39 in workbook)
(2. Metamorphic rocks form _______ because ______)

3. Name a type of rock and give the name of that type of rock. (Ex: One type of igneous rock is called Diorite...see p. 36-39)
(3. One type of _______ rock is called _________)

BONUS
What does it mean? See the graph of pressure vs. depth on p. 40. What happens to the pressure as you go deeper inside the Earth?
(As you go deeper into the Earth, _______)

1. Look at the image of the rock attached. Notice the mineral crystals. Is it fine-grained or coarse-grained? (see p. 36)
(1. The rock is __________grained because the mineral crystals are ________)

2. How do igneous rocks form? Describe where you might find an igneous rock (see p. 37)
(2. Igneous rocks are formed by _______ they can be found ____________ )

3. Sedimentary rocks are made from compacted sediments. What is sediment? (p. 38)
(3. Sediment is _____________. )

BONUS
Click the link for the minerals website. Choose an item and describe a mineral or material that is used to make that item.
(One item is a _________. It is made of _________)

1. Happy New Year!! Describe one thing that you enjoyed doing over the winter break.
(1. I enjoyed ________. It was ______ because ______)

2. Click the link to view some common minerals. Describe one mineral and what it is used for.
(2. One mineral is _____. It is used for ______)

3. Describe a resource that you use in everyday life that comes from the Earth. Where is it found? Air? Water? Ground/Soil?
(3. A resource that I use is _____. It is found in _______)

BONUS
Describe a National/State Park or other natural place that you have visited. What did you like about it?
(One park/natural place I have visited is _____. I liked it because _____)

1. Tomorrow is the last day of school before winter break, what time will school end tomorrow?
(1. Tomorrow is an all-period minimum day, we are released from school at __________. )

2. What are you looking forward to doing during your winter break?
(2. Over the break, I am looking forward to _________ because __________).

3. Who is a trusted adult in your life? What do you appreciate about that person?
(3. A trusted adult in my life is _________. I appreciate this person because ______)

BONUS
Today is the winter solstice! Shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. What time is sunrise? Sunset? How long is our day today? Click the link to find out!
(Sunrise will be at _____ am and sunset will be at ____ pm for a total of ____ hours of daylight.)

1. The end of semester 1 is on Friday! The school year is almost half finished. Describe one thing that you have learned (in any class so far this year).
(1. One thing that I have learned is _________)

2. After winter break, we will be studying Earth Science. Describe a fact that you know about Earth.
(2. One thing that I know about the Earth is _____)

3. Look at the image below, and describe the hidden animals using at least one qualitative and one quantitative observation.
(3. I notice that the animal is __________ there are _________ hidden in the photo.)

BONUS
Tomorrow is wacky winter wear day! Are you going to dress up? What will you wear?

1. The end of semester 1 is on Friday! The school year is almost half finished. Describe one thing that you have learned (in any class so far this year).
(1. One thing that I have learned is _________)

2. After winter break, we will be studying Earth Science. Describe a fact that you know about Earth.
(2. One thing that I know about the Earth is _____)

3. Look at the image below, and describe the hidden animals using at least one qualitative and one quantitative observation.
(3. I notice that the animal is __________ there are _________ hidden in the photo.)

BONUS
Tomorrow is wacky winter wear day! Are you going to dress up? What will you wear?

Started in class on Wednesday 12/6, with additional work time during class Th 12/7 or Fri 12/8.
Mini-poster or brochure on one regular 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of paper.

Started in class on Wednesday 12/6, with additional work time during class Th 12/7 or Fri 12/8.
Mini-poster or brochure on one regular 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of paper.

1. Sign into Gizmos through Clever
2. Open the Summer and Winter Gizmo
3. Fill out the attached worksheet as you go through the Gizmo

1. Sign into Gizmos through Clever
2. Open the Summer and Winter Gizmo
3. Fill out the attached worksheet as you go through the Gizmo

Complete the practice quiz to get ready for the Astronomy test tomorrow!

Done in class on paper Mon. 12/4 or Tue 12/5.

Done in class on paper Mon. 12/4 or Tue 12/5.

Done in class on paper Mon. 12/4 or Tue 12/5.

Done in class on paper Mon. 12/4 or Tue 12/5.

Started in class Mon 11/27 or Tue 11/28.

Gravity modeling lab, done in class on Wednesday 11/29. Finish for HW.

1. What do you know about gravity? Describe your ideas (see your notes from Wednesday).
(1. I know that gravity ____)

2. Describe what you know about comets, meteors or asteroids.
(2. I know that a _____________ is _____________)

3. When is the astronomy unit test (and notebook check?)
(3. The astronomy test and notebook check will be on Wednesday _________)

BONUS
Look at the image of Barrington Meteor Crater in Arizona. Describe at least one observation of or question about the crater.

1. What do you know about gravity? Describe your ideas (see your notes from Wednesday).
(1. I know that gravity ____)

2. Describe what you know about comets, meteors or asteroids.
(2. I know that a _____________ is _____________)

3. When is the astronomy unit test (and notebook check?)
(3. The astronomy test and notebook check will be on Wednesday _________)

BONUS
Look at the image of Barrington Meteor Crater in Arizona. Describe at least one observation of or question about the crater.

Done in class on Mon 11/27 or Tue 11/28

1. How was your Thanksgiving break? Tell me something good.
(1. My break was ______. I was able to ________)

2. Open your Moon Phases notes in your notebook. From our perspective on Earth, which side of the moon is illuminated (lighted) during a WAXING crescent moon?
(2. In a waxing crescent moon, the _________ side is illuminated.)

3. Click the photo to see the front (near side) and back (far side) of the moon. How are they different? Describe at least one difference.
3. One difference between the near and far side of the moon is ____)

BONUS
4. "We use science every day to support so many things that we do. From the start of the day with a snooze of the alarm clock until we turn off the light switch to sleep – we are using science." How have you used science this past week?
(4. I have used science this past week ________________.)

Done in class on Mon. 11/13 or Tue. 11/14
This is a digital assignment (but if you prefer a paper copy, you can print the worksheet and fill it out by hand).

Done in class on Mon. 11/13 or Tue. 11/14
This is a digital assignment (but if you prefer a paper copy, you can print the worksheet and fill it out by hand).

Done in class on Mon. 11/13 or Tue. 11/14
This is a digital assignment (but if you prefer a paper copy, you can print the worksheet and fill it out by hand).

Read in class on Wed. 11/15
After reading, complete the attached questions, due by Friday.
(We will have time in class on Th/F to work on it, plus flex time too)

Read in class on Wed. 11/15
After reading, complete the attached questions, due by Friday.
(We will have time in class on Th/F to work on it, plus flex time too)

Read in class on Wed. 11/15
After reading, complete the attached questions, due by Friday.
(We will have time in class on Th/F to work on it, plus flex time too)

Done in class on Th 11/16 or Fri 11/17
1. Go through the attached Moon Phases slideshow notes and watch the videos (using headphones).
2. Fill out the notes page (paper copy given in class) as you go through the slideshow notes.

Done in class on Th 11/16 or Fri 11/17
This is a digital assignment, but if you prefer a paper copy, you can print it.

1. Sign into Gizmos (through Clever)
2. Launch the Phases of the Moon Gizmo
3. Complete the attached worksheet as you go through the Gizmo

1. Describe one thing that you know about eclipses.
(1. One thing that I know about eclipses is ____)

2. Click the link to see which phase the moon is in tonight. Describe what the moon looks like in this phase.
(2. Tonight, the moon will be _________. In this phase, the moon looks ______)

3. Now, change the date in the moon phase calendar. How will the moon look in one week?
(3. Next week, the moon will be __________. The moon will look _____)

BONUS
4. What are you thankful for?
(4. I am thankful for ____ because ____)

1. Describe one thing that you know about eclipses.
(1. One thing that I know about eclipses is ____)

2. Click the link to see which phase the moon is in tonight. Describe what the moon looks like in this phase.
(2. Tonight, the moon will be _________. In this phase, the moon looks ______)

3. Now, change the date in the moon phase calendar. How will the moon look in one week?
(3. Next week, the moon will be __________. The moon will look _____)

BONUS
4. What are you thankful for?
(4. I am thankful for ____ because ____)

1. Next week there is no school for the Thanksgiving holiday! What are you looking forward to doing?
(Next week I plan to ______. It will be ____ because _____)

2. Click the link below to examine some facts about the moon. Describe one thing that you learned.
(One fact about the moon is ____)

3. Name a person in your life that you who is always there for you. Describe something that you appreciate about them.
(A person who always supports me is ____. I appreciate _____)

BONUS
What is your favorite Thanksgiving food or fall treat?
(My favorite is ___)

1. Describe one fact that you know about the sun or moon.
(1. One fact that I know about the sun/moon is ____)

2. Open workbook #1 (under your seat) to p. 36-37. Describe one fact about a solar eclipse or a lunar eclipse
(2. One fact about an eclipse is _____)

3. What does the word solar or lunar mean? Describe.
(3. I know that the word (solar or lunar) means_____, for example ___)

BONUS
4. World Kindness Day on November 13. It is a day to recognize the importance of being kind to each other, ourselves, and the world. Describe one act of kindness that you can do today (or sometime soon).
(4. A kind thing that I can do is ______)

1. Describe one fact that you know about the sun or moon.
(1. One fact that I know about the sun/moon is ____)

2. Open workbook #1 (under your seat) to p. 36-37. Describe one fact about a solar eclipse or a lunar eclipse
(2. One fact about an eclipse is _____)

3. What does the word solar or lunar mean? Describe.
(3. I know that the word (solar or lunar) means_____, for example ___)

BONUS
4. World Kindness Day on November 13. It is a day to recognize the importance of being kind to each other, ourselves, and the world. Describe one act of kindness that you can do today (or sometime soon).
(4. A kind thing that I can do is ______)

1. Describe one fact that you know about the sun or moon.
(1. One fact that I know about the sun/moon is ____)

2. Open workbook #1 (under your seat) to p. 36-37. Describe one fact about a solar eclipse or a lunar eclipse
(2. One fact about an eclipse is _____)

3. What does the word solar or lunar mean? Describe.
(3. I know that the word (solar or lunar) means_____, for example ___)

BONUS
4. World Kindness Day on November 13. It is a day to recognize the importance of being kind to each other, ourselves, and the world. Describe one act of kindness that you can do today (or sometime soon).
(4. A kind thing that I can do is ______)

1. Describe one fact that you know about the sun or moon.
(1. One fact that I know about the sun/moon is ____)

2. Open workbook #1 (under your seat) to p. 36-37. Describe one fact about a solar eclipse or a lunar eclipse
(2. One fact about an eclipse is _____)

3. What does the word solar or lunar mean? Describe.
(3. I know that the word (solar or lunar) means_____, for example ___)

BONUS
4. World Kindness Day on November 13. It is a day to recognize the importance of being kind to each other, ourselves, and the world. Describe one act of kindness that you can do today (or sometime soon).
(4. A kind thing that I can do is ______)

1. Describe one interesting fact that you have learned about a planet in our solar system (or one of the moons, or other features).
(1. One interesting fact that I have learned is ______)

2. What do you know about Earth's moon? Click the attached link and describe something that you learned.
(2. One thing that I learned about the moon is ______)

3. Describe a helpful word or phrase that you could use to give helpful feedback on someone else's work.(3. A helpful word or phrase for feedback is __________)

BONUS
4. Would you rather live in the ocean or on the moon? Describe.
(4. I would rather live ___________ because ___________)

1. Describe one interesting fact that you have learned about a planet in our solar system (or one of the moons, or other features).
(1. One interesting fact that I have learned is ______)

2. What do you know about Earth's moon? Click the attached link and describe something that you learned.
(2. One thing that I learned about the moon is ______)

3. Describe a helpful word or phrase that you could use to give helpful feedback on someone else's work.(3. A helpful word or phrase for feedback is __________)

BONUS
4. Would you rather live in the ocean or on the moon? Describe.
(4. I would rather live ___________ because ___________)

1. Describe one interesting fact that you have learned about a planet in our solar system (or one of the moons, or other features).
(1. One interesting fact that I have learned is ______)

2. What do you know about Earth's moon? Click the attached link and describe something that you learned.
(2. One thing that I learned about the moon is ______)

3. Describe a helpful word or phrase that you could use to give helpful feedback on someone else's work.(3. A helpful word or phrase for feedback is __________)

BONUS
4. Would you rather live in the ocean or on the moon? Describe.
(4. I would rather live ___________ because ___________)

1. Describe one interesting fact that you have learned about a planet in our solar system (or one of the moons, or other features).
(1. One interesting fact that I have learned is ______)

2. What do you know about Earth's moon? Click the attached link and describe something that you learned.
(2. One thing that I learned about the moon is ______)

3. Describe a helpful word or phrase that you could use to give helpful feedback on someone else's work.(3. A helpful word or phrase for feedback is __________)

BONUS
4. Would you rather live in the ocean or on the moon? Describe.
(4. I would rather live ___________ because ___________)

Click the link to explore some exoplanets! After exploring, answer the questions below, using complete sentences.
1. What is an exoplanet? Write a definition or explain in your own words.
2. Describe some information that you learned about one exoplanet. Include the name and at least one interesting fact.
3. Describe one question that you have after exploring the website.

1. How was your weekend? Describe!
(1. This weekend was ___. I was able to _______ and it was _____ because _____)

2. Describe one thing that you have learned from the PBL Solar System project.
(2. One thing that I have learned from the solar system project is _____)

3. This Friday 11/10, there is no school for the Veterans Day holiday. Click the link to read about the holiday and write one fact.
(3. One fact about Veterans Day is ________)

BONUS
4. You are at karaoke night. What song do you pick to sing? Why?
(4. A good song that I like to sing is ____________ because _____________)

1. Reflect on your progress for the last class. Were you able to get your project tasks completed? Describe one success.
(1. In the last class we were able to complete _____)

2. Describe something that your group still needs to finish.
(2. One thing that our group still needs to finish is _____)

3. Have you started your presentation notecards? What do you need to do to prepare for the presentation on Monday/Tuesday?
(3. My presentation notecards ________ finished. I need to do _______ to prepare for the presentation.

BONUS
4. Click the link to find something that you can see in the night sky tonight. Describe when/what it is.
(4. In the night sky tonight, I can see ___________ between the hours of _______ and ________)

1. Reflect on your progress for the last class. Were you able to get your project tasks completed? Describe one success.
(1. In the last class we were able to complete _____)

2. Describe something that your group still needs to finish.
(2. One thing that our group still needs to finish is _____)

3. Have you started your presentation notecards? What do you need to do to prepare for the presentation on Monday/Tuesday?
(3. My presentation notecards ________ finished. I need to do _______ to prepare for the presentation.

BONUS
4. Click the link to find something that you can see in the night sky tonight. Describe when/what it is.
(4. In the night sky tonight, I can see ___________ between the hours of _______ and ________)

1. Reflect on your progress for the last class. Were you able to get your project tasks completed? Describe one success.
(1. In the last class we were able to complete _____)

2. Describe something that your group still needs to finish.
(2. One thing that our group still needs to finish is _____)

3. Have you started your presentation notecards? What do you need to do to prepare for the presentation on Monday/Tuesday?
(3. My presentation notecards ________ finished. I need to do _______ to prepare for the presentation.

BONUS
4. Click the link to find something that you can see in the night sky tonight. Describe when/what it is.
(4. In the night sky tonight, I can see ___________ between the hours of _______ and ________)

1. Reflect on your progress for the last class. Were you able to get your project tasks completed? Describe one success.
(1. In the last class we were able to complete _____)

2. Describe something that your group still needs to finish.
(2. One thing that our group still needs to finish is _____)

3. Have you started your presentation notecards? What do you need to do to prepare for the presentation on Monday/Tuesday?
(3. My presentation notecards ________ finished. I need to do _______ to prepare for the presentation.

BONUS
4. Click the link to find something that you can see in the night sky tonight. Describe when/what it is.
(4. In the night sky tonight, I can see ___________ between the hours of _______ and ________)

Done in class on paper strip Mon 10/23 or Tue 10/24 block (Finish for HW if not done in class, due Friday)

Done in class on paper strip Mon 10/23 or Tue 10/24 block (Finish for HW if not done in class, due Friday)

Done in class on paper strip Mon 10/23 or Tue 10/24 block (Finish for HW if not done in class, due Friday)

Done in class on Wednesday 10/25
Read workbook 1, pages 48-53 and answer the questions in the attached assignment.

Done in class on Wednesday 10/25
Read workbook 1, pages 48-53 and answer the questions in the attached assignment.

1. Describe an important skill or behavior that is needed to successfully work in a group.
(1. When I work in a group it is important for me to _________)


2. Look at your solar system notes. Which planets are terrestrial?
(2. The terrestrial planets are _____)

3. Describe something that you wonder about our solar system. Be specific.
(3. One thing that I wonder about our solar system is ____)

BONUS
4. What are three words that you would use to describe yourself?
(4. Three words that I would use to describe myself are _____)

1. How was your weekend? Tell me something good!
(1. My weekend was __________. I was able to ________ and it was ______)

2. Turn to the Astronomy Vocabulary on p. 23 in your notebook. Choose a word and write the definition.
(The definition for the word _________ is __________)

3. Turn to p. 24 notes on our Solar System. Describe one fact or feature of our solar system
(3. One fact/feature of our solar system is ________)

BONUS
4. What is your favorite sport to watch? Favorite team? Describe.
(4. I like to watch _________ and my favorite team is _________ because __________)

Check out this interactive about the size and scale of things in our universe!
Describe at least three things that you learned from the website. Please use at least two complete sentences per item.

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2.
3.

Done in class on paper copy.


If you need a digital copy, you can "make a copy" of the attached file. When finished, please print to turn in (or email to [email protected])

1. Describe one thing that you learned about a solar eclipse from our lesson on Wednesday (see slideshow in Google classroom).
(1. One thing that I learned about a solar eclipse is _______________)

2. Click the link for information about the sun. Describe one fact.
(2. One fact about the sun is ___________)

3. Are you planning to view the solar eclipse on Saturday morning? How will you view it SAFELY?
(3. To safely view the solar eclipse, I can use ____________ )

BONUS
It's the end of Quarter 1! If there are four quarters in a school year, what percentage of the year have you completed so far?
(I have completed _________ % of the school year!)

1. Describe one self-care activity that you did this weekend.
(1. This weekend I ___________________. It was ___________ because ____________)

2. Please get your lab notebook. Find your study guide and describe one tool that is used for metric measurement.
(2. A tool that is used for measuring ____________ is a _____________)

3. Popcorn? Candy? Which type of movie treat do you prefer? Why?
(I prefer ______________ because ____________)

BONUS
Click on the attached optical illusion. Describe at least one quantitative or one qualitative observation.

Done in class on paper Monday/Tuesday block.  Due Wednesday 10/4


(If you would prefer to use a digital format, please "make a copy" of the attached study guide. Once you have filled it in, print a copy to turn in or email it to [email protected])

Click the link to go to your BrainPop assignment for Measuring Matter
1. We will watch the video together as a class (but if you are absent, watch on your own).
2. Complete the quiz
3. Complete the challenge

When you have completed all tasks, submit your work.

Answer each question in complete sentences. As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!


1. Describe the difference between weight and mass.
(1. A difference between weight and mass is________________)

2. Describe one thing that you learned from the NASA Space Place assignment (or describe something that you know about space).
(One thing that I know about space is __________________)

3. What is the name of the tool that we use to measure mass?
(3. The tool that we use to measure mass is a __________________)

BONUS
What is it? Click on the image below and describe it using at least one qualitative observation.
(In the image I see _______________. I think it is _______________________)

In this Gizmos exploration, you will learn about the difference between weight and mass. You can test the weight and mass of different objects on other planets, too!

To access this activity in Gizmos, you will need to sign in through Clever.

Answer each question in complete sentences. As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!

1. What time is it? Read the clock in the classroom!
(1. Right now, it is _____________ o'clock)

2. What is the temperature of ice in Celsius? (see time & temperature notes in your notebook)
(2. Ice is ____________ degrees Celsius.)

3. Estimate the length of an ant in millimeters (remember a mm is as big as the tip of your pencil)
(3. An ant is about _________ mm long)

BONUS
Describe one self-care activity that you enjoyed on the weekend.
(One self-care activity that I enjoyed was ______________. It was __________ because ______________)

1. Describe a tool or method that you use to measure how hot or cold something is
(1. To measure how hot or cold something is, I could use )

2. How many millimeters are in 1.2 centimeters? (see your notes on measuring length p. 9)
(2. There are millimeters in 1.2 centimeters.)

3. Spirit Week is next week! Choose one of the days from the image below and describe what you could wear for that day.
(3. For day, I could wear )

BONUS
Are you a morning bird or a night owl? Which do you prefer, being up early or staying up late? Why?
(I prefer . I like it because )

1. Describe a tool or method that you use to measure how hot or cold something is
(1. To measure how hot or cold something is, I could use )

2. How many millimeters are in 1.2 centimeters? (see your notes on measuring length p. 9)
(2. There are millimeters in 1.2 centimeters.)

3. Spirit Week is next week! Choose one of the days from the image below and describe what you could wear for that day.
(3. For day, I could wear )

BONUS
Are you a morning bird or a night owl? Which do you prefer, being up early or staying up late? Why?
(I prefer . I like it because )

1. Describe a tool or method that you use to measure how hot or cold something is
(1. To measure how hot or cold something is, I could use )

2. How many millimeters are in 1.2 centimeters? (see your notes on measuring length p. 9)
(2. There are millimeters in 1.2 centimeters.)

3. Spirit Week is next week! Choose one of the days from the image below and describe what you could wear for that day.
(3. For day, I could wear )

BONUS
Are you a morning bird or a night owl? Which do you prefer, being up early or staying up late? Why?
(I prefer . I like it because )

1. Describe a tool or method that you use to measure how hot or cold something is
(1. To measure how hot or cold something is, I could use )

2. How many millimeters are in 1.2 centimeters? (see your notes on measuring length p. 9)
(2. There are millimeters in 1.2 centimeters.)

3. Spirit Week is next week! Choose one of the days from the image below and describe what you could wear for that day.
(3. For day, I could wear )

BONUS
Are you a morning bird or a night owl? Which do you prefer, being up early or staying up late? Why?
(I prefer . I like it because )

Done in class on paper, due Wednesday. 
Attached are the instructions if needed.

1. Describe a measurement and include the unit of measurement (for example: the height of a chair is 2 feet)
(1. The _________________ of a ___________________ is ________________________ )

2. Did you visit the club fair on Friday? Name a club or activity that you are interested in.
(2. A club or activity that I am interested in is _____________________)

3. Name a person in your lab group and describe one thing about them (a hobby, interest, pet, etc.)
(3. _____________________ is in my lab group. One thing about this person is ______________________)

BONUS
What is your favorite type of footwear? (Crocs? Flip Flops? Vans? etc.) Explain why.
(My favorite footwear is ________________because __________________)

Please answer all bellwork questions at the beginning of class, using complete sentences. Use the sentence frames if needed.

1. What is one self-care or off-screen activity that you plan to do this weekend?
(1. One self-care/off-screen activity that I plan to do this weekend is _____________________________.)

2. Define reasoning. (see your CER notes on notebook p. 7)
(2. Reasoning is _______________________________.)

3. Explain one of the group roles that you have followed this week.
(3. One of the group roles is ______________ and this person is responsible for _______________________.)

BONUS QUESTION
4. Puzzle: 84% of people reading this will not find the the mistake in this A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,S,T,U,V,W,X,Y,Z.
(The mistake is____________.)

Critical Reasoning -- Features: Movie, Quiz, Challenge

1. Choose a lab safety rule (p. 5 in your notebook). Explain why it is an important rule.
(1. Lab safety rule # is an important rule because )

2. Define inference (p. 6 in notebook).
(2. An inference is )

3. What does C.E.R. stand for? (see p. 7 in notebook)
(3. C is for E is for and R is for )

BONUS
Look at the attached photo. Describe one item and describe it using one qualitative AND one quantitative observation.
(In the photo I see a . A qualitative observation is and a quantitative observation is )

In this activity, you will practice scientific observations, inferences, predictions
(The notes are attached for your reference)

Please answer all bellwork questions at the beginning of class, using detailed, complete sentences. (You may use the sentence frames if needed)

1. Describe today's weather using a QUALITATIVE observation (see notebook p. 6)
(The weather today is )

2. Describe something in this classroom using a QUANTITATIVE observation.
(One thing that I see is . I notice that it )

3. What does the word "evidence" mean to you? Give an example of the word.
(The word evidence means . For example, )

BONUS
Describe something new that you have learned in the past week. (It doesn't need to be school-related, but it can be)
(Something new that I recently learned was )

Please answer all 3 questions at the beginning of class. Use complete sentences (use the sentence frames if needed)

1. How would you describe a bicycle to an alien who has never seen one? Describe at least 2 things.
(1. A bicycle is _______________. A bicycle also ____________)

2. What are five senses that we use to observe the world around us?
(2. Five senses are ________, _______, ______, _______, and __________

3. What does it mean to observe something (or make an observation)?
(3. An observation is _______________)

BONUS
What is your favorite type of ice cream (or other dessert)? Why?
(My favorite ice cream/dessert is __________ because _______)

Please answer all 3 questions at the beginning of class. Use complete sentences (use the sentence frames if needed)

1. How would you describe a bicycle to an alien who has never seen one? Describe at least 2 things.
(1. A bicycle is _______________. A bicycle also ____________)

2. What are five senses that we use to observe the world around us?
(2. Five senses are ________, _______, ______, _______, and __________

3. What does it mean to observe something (or make an observation)?
(3. An observation is _______________)

BONUS
What is your favorite type of ice cream (or other dessert)? Why?
(My favorite ice cream/dessert is __________ because _______)

Please answer all 3 questions at the beginning of class. Use complete sentences (use the sentence frames if needed)

1. How would you describe a bicycle to an alien who has never seen one? Describe at least 2 things.
(1. A bicycle is _______________. A bicycle also ____________)

2. What are five senses that we use to observe the world around us?
(2. Five senses are ________, _______, ______, _______, and __________

3. What does it mean to observe something (or make an observation)?
(3. An observation is _______________)

BONUS
What is your favorite type of ice cream (or other dessert)? Why?
(My favorite ice cream/dessert is __________ because _______)

Please answer all 3 questions at the beginning of class. Use complete sentences (use the sentence frames if needed)

1. How would you describe a bicycle to an alien who has never seen one? Describe at least 2 things.
(1. A bicycle is _______________. A bicycle also ____________)

2. What are five senses that we use to observe the world around us?
(2. Five senses are ________, _______, ______, _______, and __________

3. What does it mean to observe something (or make an observation)?
(3. An observation is _______________)

BONUS
What is your favorite type of ice cream (or other dessert)? Why?
(My favorite ice cream/dessert is __________ because _______)

Please complete all 3 questions at the beginning of class. Use complete sentences (you may use the sentence frames).

1. Please pick up your lab notebook. From your Bill Nye measurement notes (page 4), what are 4 things we often measure?
(1. Four things that we often measure are: _______, __________, ___________ and __________)

2. Describe one observation from the attached photo. What do you see? Include at least TWO descriptions.
(2. One thing that I observe in the photo is ______________. I also notice that there is ______________)

3. When working in a science lab, what is an important safety rule?
(3. An important safety rule to follow in science is ___________________)

BONUS
Would you rather have unlimited time or unlimited money? Explain your ideas.
(I would rather have ________ because ________)

Topics: Scientific Process -- Features: Movie, Challenge

Please answer all bellwork questions at the beginning of class each day. Use complete sentences (you may use the sentence frames if needed).
1. How was your weekend? Describe one healthy activity that you did OFF-screen.
(1. My weekend was ___________________. One healthy activity that I did OFF-screen was ___________________________________.)

2. Do you know what BrainPop is? Did you use BrainPop last year?
(2. I ____________[do/don't know] what brainpop is. I ____________[did/didn't] use brainpop last year.

3. Share two Chromebook rules that you have been following. Be specific.
(3. Two Chromebook rules that I have been following are _______________________ and __________________________.)

BONUS -- What is full of holes but can hold water?

Please complete all bellwork questions at the beginning of class. Questions must be answered in detail, using complete sentences. You may use the sentence frames if needed.

1. No school on Monday to celebrate Labor Day! What are you looking forward to doing this weekend?
(1. This weekend, I'm looking forward to _________. It will be _______ because _____)

2. Estimate the height of the wave in the attached photo. Describe how you made your estimate and include units (Meters? Feet?)
(2. I estimate the wave to be _____________ tall. How I made this estimate is __________)

3. Describe something that you have measured. Which tool or device did you use to measure it?
(3. I have measured ______________. I used a ___________ to measure this).

BONUS
Would you rather be able to fly or breathe underwater? Explain your ideas.
(I would rather ___________ because ___________)

1. Your parents/guardians are invited to Back to School Night to learn about your classes at Fisher. When is Back to School night?
(Back to School night is ___________________ from ____ to _____ pm)


2. Describe something that you have learned about one of your classmates.
(One thing that I have learned about (name)_____________ is that he/she/they _____________)

3. Describe one thing that you would like to learn about Earth or space science this year.
(One thing I'd like to learn is _____________)

BONUS
Click the link to read some fun facts about the moon. Describe one thing you learned about the moon.
(One thing that I learned about the moon is _____________)

Please complete all bellwork questions at the beginning of class. Questions need to be answered in detail, using complete sentences. You may use the sentence frames if needed.

1. At Fisher, we expect you to have a book for silent reading for flex or if you have extra time at the end of class.
What kind of books do you like best? What is the name of a good book that you are reading now (or recently read)?
(1. The type of books that I like to read are ______________. A good book that I am reading is _____________________.)

2. When can you check out a book from the Fisher Library?
(2. I can visit the library to check out books during _____________ and ________________)

3. Describe one self-care activity that you did this weekend (to take care of your health or manage stress).
(3. One self-care activity that I did this weekend was __________________. It was ____________ because ___________)

BONUS
India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft touched down near the moon's south pole last Wednesday, Aug. 23. It will explore the moon's surface and gather samples in the coming weeks.
Describe at least one observation of the spacecraft, shown in the attached photo.

1. What are you looking forward to doing this weekend?
(1. This weekend, I am looking forward to _______________. It will be _____________ because _________________)

2. How is 6th grade going so far? Describe a question or comment that you have about school so far.
(2. So far, 6th grade is _____________. One question or comment that I have is ______________)

3. Describe your personal strategy for remembering to bring your charged Chromebook to school daily.
(3. I will remember to charge my Chromebook ________________ and I will remember to bring my Chromebook to school ____________)

BONUS
Are you going to the Fisher Carnival after school on Friday?
If yes, what are you looking forward to doing at the carnival?
If no, what are you doing instead after school?