Emmett's Elements

Science Update

Online Textbook:

http://books.pearsonsuccessnet.com/ph/cd/0-13-064280-0/SciExp/index.html

Here's the plan for this week:

Monday:
1.  Volcanoes Test
2.  Oceans vocabulary activiy: Due Wednesday

Tuesday:
1.  Waves and Tides: Notes
2.  Work on vocabulary assignment
3.  Tides Graphing worksheet: Due Wednesday

Wednesday:
1.  Review graphing worksheet
2.  Locate and Identify the world's oceans and seas: Map

Thursday:
1.  Ocean Composition Notes
2.  Finish oceans map

Friday:
1.  Salinity/Density Lab

Looking ahead:
Vocabulary Quiz will be next Wednesday.  The test over oceans will be NEXT Friday!! 

Volcano Test next Monday!

Here's the link to the online textbook:
http://books.pearsonsuccessnet.com/ph/cd/0-13-064280-0/SciExp/index.html

Your volcanoes test is next Monday!  Make sure you study your notes and study guide!   Here's what we are doing this week:

Monday:
1.  Volcanic Landform Notes
2.  Volcanic Robot article
3.  Debate preparation: Homework if not finished in class

Tuesday:
1.  Volcano Research Debate

Wednesday:
1.  Volcano Study Guide
2.  Volcanic eruption demonstration (time allowing)

Thursday:
1.  Volcano Eruption Lab

Friday:
1.  Volcano Video: Maurice and Katia Kraft

Welcome Back!

I hope that everyone had a wonderful and restful holiday break!  Here's what is on schedule for this week:  Please be aware that there is a science test on Friday!!

Online textbook:
http://books.pearsonsuccessnet.com/ph/cd/0-13-064280-0/SciExp/index.html

Monday:
1.  Earthquake in class review
Homework! = Review worksheet

Tuesday:
1.  Read "Earthquake Safety" out loud in class
2.  Group Activity: Creating earthquake safety kits

Wednesday:
1.  Workbook pages 58-61

Thursday:
1.  Finish and check workbook pgs. 58-61
2.  Begin studying for your test using your study guide and a partner

Friday:
EARTHQUAKE SCIENCE TEST!!!