How Many Planests are in our Solar System

Click play on the video above.  Take notes on the handout given in class.

Greatest Discoveries in Astronomy with Bill Nye The Science Guy

Greatest Discoveries in Astronomy with Bill Nye The Science Guy

Air Attack, Apocalypse, Asteroid?

Objective: To stay in tune with current events of the world around us

Directions (Part1): watch the video segments below

Deafening boom as meteorite explodes over Russia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_835073&feature=iv&src_vid=KOPjfrkLslI&v=t9Vw7Be4Qt4

Huge crater results
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=PRVS3O1vzi0&NR=1

Live News Feed
Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOPjfrkLslI

Directions (Part 2):
After watching the videos on the meteor that hit Russia answer the questions below in a GoogleDoc.  you need to title the document in the correct place, write the question and then answer the question beneath. you may look up information and put it in your own words on your assignment   you MUST include the website where you obtained your information. you may not use Wikipedia as a source on this. I want you to go further.

1. what would be your first reaction after seeing a bright light like that crossing the sky?
2. What would be your reaction after finding out that it was a meteor from outer space that had entered your atmosphere?
3. where was the meteor most visible?
4. where did it create the crater of impact?
5. How large is the crater that was created?
6. How many people were injured by the impact of the meteor?
7. What is a meteor?
8. What is a meteor made of?
9. What is the difference between a meteor, an asteroid, and a comet?
10. What happened to the meteor in 1908?
11. When do scientist say that another asteroid/meteorite will come near/hit earth?
12. Why is it important to stay current on events that happen around the world?

Rocks and Minerals PowerPoints and Notes Sheets

During the unit on Rocks and Minerals you will be asked to refer to various powerpoints and reference sheets.  You will receive one copy in class.  Should you misplace your handout or reference sheet you must print off your own copy from below.  As we continue with the unit other note sets will be uploaded to this site.

Minerals Notes (PPt)

Introduction and Sedimentary Rocks (PPt)

Igneous Rocks (PPt)

Metamorphic Rocks (PPt)

Earth Science Reference Tables 2011version (reference Sheets)

Rocks and Minerals Notes Sheet (Notes Handout)


Option B (if the other stuff doesn't work)

All power points and other materials on this post came from Learnearthscience.com

What are Minerals?

Look at the following rocks  and minerals.  What observations can you make about them?  Describe them in detail.  If you had to put them into two groups, which ones would you put in groups together? Explain why.

 Feldspar

 Mica

Granite

Quartz

Introduction to Earth Science

Use pages 17-23 in your Earth Science book to answer the questions asked on the response form below

Intro to earth science response assignment

Assignment for May 8, 2012

Hey Ladies and Gentlemen!


As part of your assignment for today you are preparing for either a Senior Final or a Test (for everyone else) next week. This week you are preparing for by working on vocabulary from chapters 12 and 13 and working on your study guides. Today you will do two things

1. use your book and write out all of the vocabulary for chapters 12 and 13 that will be on your Final/test next week. 
2. pick up the study guide for Earth science and begin on that if you have time.  You do not need to complete this at this time but need to hold on to it as we will be working on this all week. Again, It is not homework but you need to hold on to it AND bring your books to school the rest of the week.

Have a Great Day and I will see you later!

Ms. McPherson
(Make sure you read the front board for other information)