Hi All,
Most of you got your lab reports (so far) typed up. If you did not finish this, it is homework for tomorrow, Wednesday, 3/23.
Tomorrow, we will resume our conversation on how climate affects soil.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Wow are we busy!
Hi All,
This week we took our Geology Tests on Tuesday, contemplating the finer qualities of rocks, minerals, and soil. ALL TESTS WERE TO BE SIGNED BY A PARENT BY YESTERDAY.
After the test, we reflected on how we prepared for the test, and areas in which we are demonstrating strong understanding and those that still have work to be done. See the list below for ideas on how to successfully prepare for quizzes and tests.
We have also begun a new experiment on sunflowers and soil. Students took the initial measurements yesterday for the seeds planted on Wednesday, March 2nd.
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 15: COMPLETE CONFERENCE PREPARATION SHEET WITH ACCOMPANYING WORK.
Content areas addressed have included:
Rocks (on the test)
Minerals (test and hands-on minerals lab)
Soil (Test, Soil Profile, Soil Lab)
Ecosystems (Desert and Amazing Journeys)
Scientific Method (Sunflower lab sheet)
Ideas for Quiz and Test Preparation
Pay attention in class.
Read over material (a lot).
Read questions and answers out loud.
Re-read information and highlight it.
Re-write information.
Get quizzed by a family member or classmate.
During free time, recite information in your head.
Repeat answers in your head.
Create a compiled study guide sheet.
Use flash cards.
Begin studying earlier than you think you should.
Study more than you think you should.
Continue your studying up until the test or quiz.
DO NOT THINK THAT CRAMMING WILL SUFFICE.
This week we took our Geology Tests on Tuesday, contemplating the finer qualities of rocks, minerals, and soil. ALL TESTS WERE TO BE SIGNED BY A PARENT BY YESTERDAY.
After the test, we reflected on how we prepared for the test, and areas in which we are demonstrating strong understanding and those that still have work to be done. See the list below for ideas on how to successfully prepare for quizzes and tests.
We have also begun a new experiment on sunflowers and soil. Students took the initial measurements yesterday for the seeds planted on Wednesday, March 2nd.
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 15: COMPLETE CONFERENCE PREPARATION SHEET WITH ACCOMPANYING WORK.
Content areas addressed have included:
Rocks (on the test)
Minerals (test and hands-on minerals lab)
Soil (Test, Soil Profile, Soil Lab)
Ecosystems (Desert and Amazing Journeys)
Scientific Method (Sunflower lab sheet)
Ideas for Quiz and Test Preparation
Pay attention in class.
Read over material (a lot).
Read questions and answers out loud.
Re-read information and highlight it.
Re-write information.
Get quizzed by a family member or classmate.
During free time, recite information in your head.
Repeat answers in your head.
Create a compiled study guide sheet.
Use flash cards.
Begin studying earlier than you think you should.
Study more than you think you should.
Continue your studying up until the test or quiz.
DO NOT THINK THAT CRAMMING WILL SUFFICE.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Quiz this Tuesday
Hope you all had a great weekend!
***Reminder that you have a quiz this Tuesday (3/8) on the main types of rocks and how they are formed, the distinguishing characteristics of minerals, and the basics of soil formation and structure (including soil profile).****
Sunflowers for our experiment have begun to sprout. YOUR ONE SOLID HYPOTHESIS FOR YOUR EXPERIMENT IS DUE ON WEDNESDAY, 3/9.
***Reminder that you have a quiz this Tuesday (3/8) on the main types of rocks and how they are formed, the distinguishing characteristics of minerals, and the basics of soil formation and structure (including soil profile).****
Sunflowers for our experiment have begun to sprout. YOUR ONE SOLID HYPOTHESIS FOR YOUR EXPERIMENT IS DUE ON WEDNESDAY, 3/9.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Back at it!
Hi All,
I hope that you have had a great break!
Looking forward to this week, we will be reassigning the field projects, and preparing for our quiz on Tuesday, March 8th. The quiz will be on the defining characteristics of minerals, which we used in our lab explorations a couple of weeks ago. The quiz will also include the basic of the soil formation and profile.
Your soil profiles, which were created on Thursday before break, demonstrated effective teamwork, and incorporated important information about the different soil horizons.
ONGOING HOMEWORK FOR MARCH 8TH:
STUDY FOR YOUR QUIZ ON THE DEFINING QUALITIES OF MINERALS (THE LAB SHEET) AND THE BASICS OF SOIL FORMATION AND THE SOIL PROFILE. WE WILL REVIEW THESE IN THE COMING WEEK.
I hope that you have had a great break!
Looking forward to this week, we will be reassigning the field projects, and preparing for our quiz on Tuesday, March 8th. The quiz will be on the defining characteristics of minerals, which we used in our lab explorations a couple of weeks ago. The quiz will also include the basic of the soil formation and profile.
Your soil profiles, which were created on Thursday before break, demonstrated effective teamwork, and incorporated important information about the different soil horizons.
ONGOING HOMEWORK FOR MARCH 8TH:
STUDY FOR YOUR QUIZ ON THE DEFINING QUALITIES OF MINERALS (THE LAB SHEET) AND THE BASICS OF SOIL FORMATION AND THE SOIL PROFILE. WE WILL REVIEW THESE IN THE COMING WEEK.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Lawrence Hall of Science Homework
Hi All,
I am looking forward to having a class with all of you tomorrow. I feel like all of the field work this week has pulled us in numerous directions. Thank you for the field efforts on the wetland, butterfly garden, and chicken projects this afternoon.
Congratulations to the 12 students who completed the survey with the Lawrence Hall of Science today. YOU 12 HAVE HOMEWORK FOR TOMORROW: PLEASE ANSWER THE TWO PROMPTS ABOUT THE CREATURES OF THE ABYSS:
1. WHAT IS ONE ORGANISM YOU SAW IN THE EXHIBIT, AND HOW IS IT ADAPTED TO SURVIVE IN ITS ENVIRONMENT?
2. HOW DO HUMANS AFFECT THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT?
See you all tomorrow!
I am looking forward to having a class with all of you tomorrow. I feel like all of the field work this week has pulled us in numerous directions. Thank you for the field efforts on the wetland, butterfly garden, and chicken projects this afternoon.
Congratulations to the 12 students who completed the survey with the Lawrence Hall of Science today. YOU 12 HAVE HOMEWORK FOR TOMORROW: PLEASE ANSWER THE TWO PROMPTS ABOUT THE CREATURES OF THE ABYSS:
1. WHAT IS ONE ORGANISM YOU SAW IN THE EXHIBIT, AND HOW IS IT ADAPTED TO SURVIVE IN ITS ENVIRONMENT?
2. HOW DO HUMANS AFFECT THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT?
See you all tomorrow!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Minerals and Soil
Hi All,
Effective engagement in the lab today - lots of good mineral explorations!
HOMEWORK, DUE TUESDAY, 2/15:
FINISH YOUR SOIL PACKET
* Read and highlight important information.
* In the Classwork section of your binder, answer all of the circled questions with as much detail and description as possible.
* Answer the following prompts with as much detail and description as possible:
1. Describe how soil is formed.
2. Some scientists say the “soil is alive.” What do they mean by this statement?
3. Why are pore spaces important for good plant growth?
4. Describe a typical soil profile.
5. Compare the following types of soil particles:
gravel, sand, silt, clay.
FOR LHS SURVEY PART 2 PARTICIPANTS, DUE TOMORROW, 2/9: RETURN YOUR PERMISSION SLIPS FOR NEXT WEDNESDAY'S FIELD TRIP
Effective engagement in the lab today - lots of good mineral explorations!
HOMEWORK, DUE TUESDAY, 2/15:
FINISH YOUR SOIL PACKET
* Read and highlight important information.
* In the Classwork section of your binder, answer all of the circled questions with as much detail and description as possible.
* Answer the following prompts with as much detail and description as possible:
1. Describe how soil is formed.
2. Some scientists say the “soil is alive.” What do they mean by this statement?
3. Why are pore spaces important for good plant growth?
4. Describe a typical soil profile.
5. Compare the following types of soil particles:
gravel, sand, silt, clay.
FOR LHS SURVEY PART 2 PARTICIPANTS, DUE TOMORROW, 2/9: RETURN YOUR PERMISSION SLIPS FOR NEXT WEDNESDAY'S FIELD TRIP
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Rocks, Climate, and Soil
Hi All,
Tomorrow is a field day, and the last classroom day for the LHS survey participants.
Thursday we will finish going over our rocks and mineral questions, and get hands-on with minerals.
FOR HOMEWORK, DUE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD:
READ "SOME FACTS ABOUT CLIMATE." AND "SEASONS" IN THE HANDOUT.
ANSWER THIS QUESTION: HOW DOES CLIMATE RELATE TO SOIL?
Tomorrow is a field day, and the last classroom day for the LHS survey participants.
Thursday we will finish going over our rocks and mineral questions, and get hands-on with minerals.
FOR HOMEWORK, DUE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD:
READ "SOME FACTS ABOUT CLIMATE." AND "SEASONS" IN THE HANDOUT.
ANSWER THIS QUESTION: HOW DOES CLIMATE RELATE TO SOIL?
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