QUARTER 4 Week of 3/16 -4/3
Water Cycle Gizmo -Students explore the water cycle in an online lab at www.explorelearning.com The Water Cycle - Reading, specialized vocabulary and guided notes on the Water Cycle The Water Cycle - Label the path of water through the water cycle QR Reader Hunt - The Atmosphere Using QR reader technology we will uncover unique characteristics of the atmosphere Virtual Lab: The Atmosphere: The atmosphere is a thin layer of gases that surrounds the Earth. It provides us with the oxygen we breath, warms our planet, and protects us from harmful items from space. In this activity, students will explore the layers of the atmosphere and discover characteristics of each. Use the link to connect to the activity: http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/ES14/ES14.html Atmosphere Riddles - Use the following websites to discover the answer to the riddles. http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/goddard/earths-atmospheric-layers http://www.srh.noaa.gov/jetstream/atmos/layers. Earth's Amazing Atmosphere - We will be mapping the characteristics and altitude of each layer of the atmosphere. Atmosphere - Guided Notes - We will review the main components of the atmosphere and discover the gases found with in it. it. Atmosphere Webquest (PORTIONS OF THIS WEBQUEST MAY BE INACTIVE. PLEASE USE GOOGLE AND DO THE BEST YOU CAN TO COMPLETE THOSE SECTIONS) Objective: Identify the general properties of the different layers of the atmosphere. Part 1: http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/earth/Atmosphere/layers.html Part 2: http://www.windows2universe.org/earth/Atmosphere/overview.html Part 3: http://quest.nasa.gov/aero/planetary/atmospheric/gravity.html Gizmo Lab: Greenhouse Effect: The atmosphere contains gasses which act as a blanket and traps heat. This process is important for our survival, without it, the Earth would be too cold to support life. In this activity, students will explore what happens to the temperature of the atmosphere if the amount of greenhouse gasses are increased or decreased. The increase of these gasses is known to cause temperatures around the globe creating an international problem known as Global Warming. Follow the link below to the Gizmo activity. http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspView&ResourceID=372 Climate Change: Cause, Effect, Solutions Students will analyze climate change and the effects that it has on a global level. Students will walk to several stations to obtain information on each aspect of climate change. Princeton is Going Green Students are faced with a problem based task to help decrease Princeton's carbon footprint. Students will create a plan to increase sustainability. 1b: "The Tray Debate" https://www.jeffersfoundation.org/documents/wrap/the-tray-debate.pdf 2a: Renewable Energy https://www.solarschools.net/knowledge-bank/renewable-energy 3a: "Electric School Buses:Cleaner Air, Healthier Children" https://www.veic.org/media-room/insights/insights/2017/07/10/electric-school-buses-cleaner-air-healthier-children (SUPPLEMENTAL) Water Water Every Where - This specialized reading passage will help us to review the processes of the water cycle. How Much Fresh Water? -Reading, specialized vocabulary and guided notes on the amount of water on Earth (SUPPLEMENTAL) Climate Change - QR Reader Activity As the world continues to get warmer through the process of the Greenhouse Effect, what happens to the global climates? Students will discover the answers to this and more in this activity. Global Climate - Guided Notes Explore the difference between global warming and climate change by completing guided notes during lecture. (SUPPLEMENTAL) WebQuest: Global Climate Change: As the world continues to get warmer through the process of the Greenhouse Effect, what happens to the global climates? Use the link below to complete the activity worksheet. http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/kids/index.html https://www3.epa.gov/climatechange/kids/basics/today/greenhouse-gases.html https://www3.epa.gov/climatechange/kids/impacts/signs/index.html https://www3.epa.gov/climatechange/kids/impacts/effects/index.html https://www3.epa.gov/climatechange/kids/scientists/clues.html Go With the Flow! - To demonstrate how temperature and salinity affect the flow of an object within a current. Students will complete Part 1 by playing the “Go With the Flow” activity from the link below. Then, complete Part 2 of this worksheet with the information from the site. http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/ocean-currents/en/ SUPPLEMENTAL Ocean Currents Map -Students will be mapping out primary ocean currents, determine if they are warm or cold, and consider their effects on global climate. Coriolis Effect Lab - Students will be exploring how the Earth's rotation can affect currents in this hands-on lab. Ocean Currents Study Jams - A short video and a few quick response questions will help explain the basics of ocean currents and waves. http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/weather-and-climate/waves-and-currents.htm SUPPLEMENTAL Ocean Currents Webquest - Use the following links to explore re the scientific processes and locations of currents. You'll also discover the science behind the Coriolis Effect. Use the links below to complete this challenge. Part 1 http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/edu/learning/8_ocean_currents/ocean_currents.html#slide Part 1 - Exit Ticket Resource - https://earth.nullschool.net/ Part 2 oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/edu/learning/player/lesson08.html WebQuest - Coriolis Effect: Students will explore how the spinning of the Earth effects both air and water currents. Use the links below to complete the activity. Activity 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7vYPZJJq2M Activity 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=put255YGsTw Activity 3: http://video.mit.edu/watch/the-coriolis-effect-4407/ Activity 3 (4): No web link Finished Early? Check out these links: Greenhouse Gas Attack! http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/greenhouse-gas-attack/en/ Ozone Trap-n-Zap! http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/ozone/en/ Stories of the Moon - Read these moon tales and create your own. (2-3 paragraphs in length) Use the link below to explore moon stories from other cultures and points in history http://www.windows2universe.org/mythology/planets/Earth/moon.html Why Can We See Only One Side of the Moon? - Explore the concepts of rotation and revolution that will help us understand the mechanics of this vital question. This is the basis for understanding the phases of the moon and why there are eclipses. Gizmo: Moon Phases: In this activity, students will understand the phases of the Moon, they will observe the positions of the Moon, Earth and Sun, learn the names of Moon phases and in what order they occur. Why Does the Moon Seem to Change Shape? - Explore each phase of the moon by examining the positioning of the earth, moon, and sun. Modeling Moon Phases (Cookie Lab): Students will use cookies to model the phases of the moon. Identifying Moon Phases - Students will using various diagrams and information to chart the phases of the moon from the Review Resource Moon Phases Review the basics of the moon using the following links. - Link 1 - http://www.astrosociety.org/edu/publications/tnl/12/12.html or http://aa.usno.navy.mil/faq/docs/moon_phases.php Link 2 - Please use google to answer these questions or http://aa.usno.navy.mil/faq/docs/moon_phases.php Link 3 - http://timbeauchamp.tripod.com/moon/mooninfo.htm Link 4 - http://www.noao.edu/education/phases/phases_demo.html#ani Link 5 -http://www.paulcarlisle.net/mooncalendar/ Link 6 -http://sunshine.chpc.utah.edu/Labs/LunarPhases/lunar_phases_main.html What is a Solar Eclipse? -Reading, specialized vocabulary and guided notes on Solar Eclipses What is Lunar Eclipse?-Reading, specialized vocabulary and guided notes on Lunar Eclipses *Practice at Home - Eclipses - Compare & Contrast Lunar and Solar Eclipses using a Venn diagram Gizmo Lab - 2-D/ 3-D Eclipse: Students will explore how lunar and solar eclipses are formed, identify their differences, and discover when they would occur. What Causes Tides? - Reading, specialized vocabulary and guided notes on Tides Ocean Tides Gizmo - Interactive lab that demonstrates how the Moon and its position affects the tides. 4th Quarter SLO Exam USE THE LINKS BELOW TO HELP YOU REVIEW! https://play.kahoot.it/#/?quizId=0152bd01-7f05-4c7c-a34f-65fba52c04bf https://quizlet.com/213330228/7th-grade-science-vocabulary-earth-science-flash-cards/ https://quizlet.com/213328480/7th-grade-science-vocabulary-life-science-flash-cards/ https://quizlet.com/213327529/7th-grade-science-vocabulary-physical-science-flash-cards/ Year End Project & Materials: Students will explore the concepts of force and motion while also looking into how things fly. The first part of the mini-unit includes an exploration into how and why things fly. In Part 2 of the mini-unit, students will investigate the concepts of force and motion, and Newtons Laws while constructing and launching a water bottle rocket. Materials needed per group: - 1 two liter (empty) soda bottle, with cap (flat or smooth type/ cylindrical in shape, curved bottle will NOT work) - 1 or 2 transparent tape (scotch type) - 2 cardboard toilet paper rolls (empty) - 1 cardboard paper towel roll (empty) ALL materials are due no sooner than Monday, May 13th. FLIGHT UNIT Intro to Flight: Students will explore how and why a strange paper airplane flies. WebQuest - Flight: Students will use the links below to complete the exploration of flight. http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/flight/wright/index.htm http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/wright/ http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/wright/flyer.html http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/wright/airborne.html When you complete the Webquest, go to the site below and try the TU 95 Adventure. It's a good challenge. http://www.learn4good.com/games/flying.htm SuperTube: Students will construct the plane and explore why it flies so well. The Last Straw: Students will construct the plane and explore why it flies so well. How to Control an Airplane: Students will construct an airplane from a styrofoam plate, explore how to control its flight, and then complete the worksheet. Paper Airplane Challenge - Students will apply what they've learned about the physics of flight, collect data, and compete for the longest flight record. *4th Quarter Rocket Project Materials - Due - 5/15 Students will need the following items per partner group: - One empty 2-Liter soda bottle with a cap (please avoid curved-top bottles like Diet Coke) - 2 rolls of Scotch Tape / Clear packing tape - One cardboard cylinder from the inside of a paper towel roll and one from the inside of toilet paper 4th Quarter Honors Project- "Phases of Life Project" - Due 5/23 Use the following link for assistance : http://www.moonconnection.com/moon_phases_calendar.phtml |
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