WELCOME TO MR. BEALS EARTH SCIENCE PAGE!
May 30-31 - Thursday-Friday
Final Test
The Rules:
No Cheating
No Talking
No Phones (put them in your backpack, turn them off)
No Watches (put them in your backpack, turn them off)
Stay in your spot the entire period
When you are done, turn in your test and find something to work on or study for another final. You may not leave the room.
Turn in your book on the cart by Beals computer
Thank you for a great year! I have enjoyed having each and every one of you in class! I hope you have a fantastic summer and I look forward to visiting with you again next school year!
May 29 - Wednesday
You will be given a grade today. The grade reflects your level of effort in studying and reviewing.
The Final Test Review document and answers will not be graded. It is intended to help you prepare for the Final which is 15% of your overall grade for this class.
May 28 - Tuesday
Due: Weather Assessment
You will be given a grade today and tomorrow.
The grade reflects your level of effort in studying and reviewing.
The Final Test Review document and answers will not be graded. It is intended to help you prepare for the Final which is 15% of your overall grade for this class.
May 22 - 24 Wednesday-Friday
Due: Weather Assessment
You will be given a grade today and tomorrow.
The grade reflects your level of effort in studying and reviewing.
The Final Test Review document and answers will not be graded. It is intended to help you prepare for the Final which is 15% of your overall grade for this class.
Weather Assessment
The following sections are the missing pieces of weather that we have not yet covered.
You will read and take notes on each of the following topics. Your notes will be graded and entered as an assessment grade (assessment of your reading comprehension ability). Next year, in Biology, you will be doing much more out of the book - this is preparation for Biology.
Requirements: Start a new page for each section. You may use the front and back. Put a heading on each page with the section name (written below) and page numbers.
Click here for the pages below
Atmosphere: 476-480 (17.1)
Heating: 483-487
How Earth Works: 494-495
El Nino and La Nina: 546-547
Thunderstorms: 571-572
Storms: 578-579
Tornados: 573
Hurricanes: 575-576
May 21 - Tuesday
Due Today: Lab Stations - Solve the Mysteries!
Conclusions: Each lab station should have a well-written explanation of the science of what is happening. You may use the internet to search for help. You may not copy someone else's explanation or you will both earn a zero on the lab.
Weather Assessment
The following sections are the missing pieces of weather that we have not yet covered.
You will read and take notes on each of the following topics. Your notes will be graded and entered as an assessment grade (assessment of your reading comprehension ability). Next year, in Biology, you will be doing much more out of the book - this is preparation for Biology.
Requirements: Start a new page for each section. You may use the front and back. Put a heading on each page with the section name (written below) and page numbers.
Atmosphere: 476-480 (17.1)
Heating: 483-487
How Earth Works: 494-495
El Nino and La Nina: 546-547
Thunderstorms: 571-572
Storms: 578-579
Tornados: 573
Hurricanes: 575-576
May 20 - Monday
Lab Stations - Solve the Mysteries!
Conclusions: Each lab station should have a well-written explanation of the science of what is happening. You may use the internet to search for help. You may not copy someone else's explanation or you will both earn a zero on the lab.
Weather Assessment
The following sections are the missing pieces of weather that we have not yet covered.
You will read and take notes on each of the following topics. Your notes will be graded and entered as an assessment grade (assessment of your reading comprehension ability). Next year, in Biology, you will be doing much more out of the book - this is preparation for Biology.
Requirements: Start a new page for each section. You may use the front and back. Put a heading on each page with the section name (written below) and page numbers.
Atmosphere: 476-480 (17.1)
Heating: 483-487
How Earth Works: 494-495
El Nino and La Nina: 546-547
Thunderstorms: 571-572
Storms: 578-579
Tornados: 573
Hurricanes: 575-576
May 17 - Friday
Lab Stations - Solve the Mysteries!
May 16 - Thursday
Greenland Expedition - Continued
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JR7m0viAaQU-8O9bzEqRSeNjp3I8hviQlqURMfMH_rw/edit?usp=sharing
May 15 - Wednesday
Greenland Expedition - Climate Change Chemistry
May 14 - Tuesday
May 13 - Monday
If we have time: Weather L6A2 Climate for Billings MT
May 10 - Friday
May 9 - Thursday
May 8 - Wednesday
May 7 - Tuesday
Weather L3A1 Wind at the Seashore
Due Today
Continue: Weather L4A1 Global Winds - Hadley Cells
May 6 - Monday
Weather Log Analysis
Due Today
Video: Hurricane Katrina - Storm that Drowned a City
Tomorrow: Continue "Global Winds" activities
May 3 - Friday
No School - Music Festival
May 2 - Thursday
Today's Weather Log (Weather, Map, Precipitation)
Weather Log Analysis
Complete page for of your weather log
Graph all of your data.
In the space provided on page 3 of your Weather Log, write a paragraph explaining all of the correlations you find in your data from this week and from last week. Make logical explanations. Explain why you think these correlations might exist and what they mean about the weather.
Your paragraph should be well-written and at least 5 sentences - you will probably need more than 5 to explain the correlations.
Keep your Weather Logs until Monday so you can turn them into Mr. Beals.
Weather L3A1 Wind at the Seashore
Worksheet is on the front table
Finish today
Due Monday
Weather L3A2 Wind at the Seashore at Night
Worksheet is on the front table.
Complete the entire worksheet
Turn it in on Monday. Not finished? It is homework. Take a picture of the worksheet and finish it over the weekend.
May 1 - Wednesday
Today's Weather Log (Weather, Map, Precipitation)
Weather L3A1 Wind at the Seashore
Finish today
Due today
Weather L3A2 Wind at the Seashore at Night
Weather L4A1 Global Winds - Hadley Cells
April 30 - Tuesday
Last week's Weather Log
Weather Analysis
Due Today
Today's Weather Log (Weather, Map, Precipitation)
Weather Lab: Which Gets Hotter, Land or Water?
Due Today
Weather L3A1 Wind at the Seashore
Worksheet is on the front table.
Work on this but if you are using your time wisely and do not finish, I will give you more time to finish it tomorrow.
April 29 - Monday
Rock has strep throat so I am out today. Please be good for the sub and work hard. Complete all of the things listed below.
Today's Weather Log (Weather, Map, Precipitation)
Collect a new weather log from the front table. Two pages, staple them together.
Fill out out all of the parts of the weather log for Monday.
DO NOT GO OUTSIDE: Look out the window for sky conditions and cloud type.
Last week's Weather Log
Complete page 4 by making nice, colorful graphs of the data.
Save your weather log with the graphs so we can analyze it together tomorrow.
Weather Lab: Which Gets Hotter, Land or Water?
The handout is on the front table.
Work with your lab partner to finish the Post-Lab Questions.
Put a heading on your paper and turn it in on the front table.
Weather L3A1 Wind at the Seashore
Worksheet is on the front table.
Work on this but if you are using your time wisely and do not finish, I will give you more time to finish it tomorrow.
April 26 - Friday
Weather Lab: Which Gets Hotter, Land or Water?
Start immediately
Collect data with FLIR Thermal Cameras
Turn on lamp as soon as you are set up
Turn off lamp with 12 minutes remaining in the period - collect data for 10 minutes as it cools
Stay at your lab station - you will not wander around the lab
Gone today? Makeup assignment:
Read p543-545
Assign p548 #1,2,3
Weather Log (Weather, Map, Precipitation)
Due today: Weather L2 A1 Role of Pressure in Wind
April 25 - Thursday
Weather Log (Weather, Map, Precipitation)
April 24 - Wednesday
Roots Quiz: Week 14 (see April 17)
Absolutely NO TALKING until everyone is done with the quiz.
Absolutely NO PHONES OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Write on your own paper
Put away all other papers
Move so only one person per table
Return the quiz and your answers to the front when finished
Weather Log
April 23 - Tuesday
Weather Log
Demonstrations: Tea Bag Ghost (hot air / low pressure), Pressure in Pools.
April 18 - April 22
Spring Break!!
April 17 - Wednesday
Roots Quiz: Week 13 (see April 10)
Absolutely NO TALKING until everyone is done with the quiz.
Absolutely NO PHONES OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Write on your own paper
Put away all other papers
Move so only one person per table
Return the quiz and your answers to the front when finished
Roots Week 14 - (Add this to week 13 Roots Sheet)
anthro - human (anthropology, anthropologist,...)
auto - self (automobile, autobiography,...)
eco - house (ecosystem, economy,...)
micro - extremely small (microscope, microprocessor,...)
macro - large or great (macroorganism, macromolecule,...)
April 16 - Tuesday
Regroup - Last week? Yesterday?
Weather Logs - Start next week. Do not lose your handout: Predicting Weather Using the Clouds
Lab: Weather L1A2- Atmospheric Processes Convection Lab
April 15 - Monday
Good news and bad news!
Good news: I am still alive and well.
Bad news: I am stuck in St. Louis, hopefully getting on a flight back to Billings Monday afternoon.
So...we will move forward as much as we can and have you start Meteorology without me. We will regroup and take time for questions.
Complete the following Weather Interactive from National Geographic
Click the Link and complete the objectives listed below
Take notes on the following topics on your own paper
Layers of the Atmosphere (and info about them)
Instruments used to study the weather.
Engineering Process
...continue ty taking notes on all important information...have fun learning and engineering!
Study the roots for this week's roots quiz.
April 12 - Friday
Video: Decoding the Weather Machine
Complete the following worksheet as you watch the video
April 11 - Thursday
Finish Roots sheet from Wednesday (Week 13 roots)
Introduction to Meteorology (Weather)
Understanding Weather Lesson 1 Activity 1
Due Friday - no exceptions.
April 10 - Wednesday
Turn in your Week 11 and Week 12 Roots sheet on the front table.
Roots Quiz: Week 12 (see March 27)
Absolutely NO TALKING until everyone is done with the quiz.
Absolutely NO PHONES OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Write on your own paper
Put away all other papers
Move so only one person per table
Return the quiz and your answers to the front when finished
Roots Week 13 - (Pick up a new roots sheet next to the calculators)
paleo- old,ancient (paleolithic, paleontologist…)
omni- all, every (omnivore, omnificent...)
neo - new (neolithic, neonatal…)
petro- rock (petroglyph, petrodiesel, petroleum,...)
dino- terrible, frightful (dinosaur,...,...)
April 9 - Tuesday
Update your Bracket
Highlight your winners
Clouds and the Weather
Using Clouds to Predict the Weather
Page 2: Cloud Chart
Introduction to Meteorology (Weather)
Understanding Weather Lesson 1 Activity 1
Due Friday: You will have time in class on Thursday to complete this assignment.
April 8 - Monday
PIR Day - No School
April 5 - Friday
Video: Decoding the Weather Machine
Complete the following worksheet as you watch the video
April 4 - Thursday
Speaker
Meet in the classroom then go to the auditorium.
April 3 - Wednesday
Roots Quiz: Week 11 (see March 27)
Absolutely NO TALKING until everyone is done with the quiz.
Absolutely NO PHONES OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Write on your own paper
Put away all other papers
Move so only one person per table
Return the quiz and your answers to the front when finished
Roots Week 12 -
hydro- water (hydrosphere, hydrocarbon, hydroelectric)
hyper- over (hyperinflated, hyperglycemic, hyperactive)
hypo- under (hypodermic, hypothermia, hypothesis)
volcan- fire (volcanic, volcanology, volcanism)
pseudo- false (pseudonym, pseudoscience, pseudopod)
April 2 - Tuesday
ACT Testing - Frosh: No School!
April 1 - Monday
Update your Bracket
Highlight your winners
Due Today:
Investigation 12: Choosing a Cleanup Plan
Present to class on what plan you chose and why you chose it.
Video:
Finish Epic Yellowstone Video
March 29 - Friday
Today's Assignment: Investigation 12: Choosing a Cleanup Plan
Due Today:
Investigation 7: Pesky Pesticide (Map)
Investigation 10: Mapping It Out
Investigation 11: How Bad Can It Be?
March 28 - Thursday
Today's Assignments:
March 27 - Wednesday
Due Today: Investigation 9: Mapping Plumes
Due Today: Week 9 and Week 10 Roots Worksheet
Roots Quiz: Week 10 (see March 20)
Absolutely NO TALKING until everyone is done with the quiz.
Absolutely NO PHONES OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Write on your own paper
Put away all other papers
Move so only one person per table
Return the quiz and your answers to the front when finished
Roots Week 11 -
anti- oppose or against (anticline, antibiotics,...)
meso- middle (mesosphere, mesopause, mesodermal)
thermo- heat (thermosphere, thermometer, thermotropic)
tropo- turn or change (troposphere, tropopause,...)
sphere- ball (stratosphere, exosphere, asthenosphere)
March 26 - Tuesday
Due Today:
Today's Assignment: Investigation 9: Mapping Plumes
Mapping Plumes: Student Sheet (link coming soon...)
Need help?
Example: Isoconcentration Map of Volatile Organic Compounds found in a Town
Update your Bracket
Highlight your winners
March 25 - Monday
Today's Assignment:
Due Tomorrow: Investigation 7: Pesky Pesticide and Investigation 8: Testing the Waters (today's lab)
Update your Bracket
Highlight your winners
March 22 - Friday
Due Today: Investigation 6: Disappearing Dye
Click the link above to complete the assignment
Today's Assignment:
Vote for Prom Royalty
March 21 - Thursday
Due Today: Investigation 5: Points and Plumes (Part 5A and 5B)
Click for the Geologic Cross Section Map
Makeup Assignment:
Click the link above to complete the assignment
Today's Assignment:
March 20 - Wednesday
Roots Quiz: Week 9 (see March 13)
Absolutely NO TALKING until everyone is done with the quiz.
Absolutely NO PHONES OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Write on your own paper
Put away all other papers
Move so only one person per table
Collect a quiz sheet
Return the quiz and your answers to the front when finished
Roots Week 10 -
exo- outer or out (exosphere, exoskeleton, exothermic,...)
endo - inner or within (endothermic, endoskeleton,...)
litho- stone (lithosphere, batholith, ….)
atmos- vapor or gas or air (atmosphere, subatmospheric,...)
baro- pressure (barometer, barometric,...)
March 19 - Tuesday
Tomorrow - Roots Quiz: Week 9 (see March 13)
Due Today: Basketball Bracket
Due Today: Investigation 4: Maps and More Maps
Makeup Assignment:
Click the link above to complete the assignment
You will need the Street Map and the Topographic Map/Geologic Cross Section
Today's Assignment: Investigation 5: Points and Plumes
Write down every bold vocabulary word and define it on your own paper.
Answer the rest of the questions during the lab on your own paper.
Due Tomorrow - if you don't finish in class it is homework
March 18 - Monday
Due Today: Investigation 3: Traveling with a Drop of Water
Makeup Assignment:
Title the assignment "Investigation 3 Makeup Assignment"
Click the link, watch the video and answer the questions "Bill Nye and the Water Cycle"
Turn into the late bin for a grade.
Today's Assignment: Investigation 4: Maps and More Maps
Due Tomorrow - if you don't finish in class it is homework
March 15 - Friday
Due Today: Investigation 2: The Original Super Soaker
Makeup Assignment:
Title the assignment "Investigation 2 Makeup Assignment"
Read the following "What is Groundwater"
Take notes and turn the notes into the late bin for a grade.
Today's Assignment: Investigation 3: Traveling with a Drop of Water
Due Monday - if you don't finish in class it is homework
March 14 - Thursday
Due Today
Investigation 1: The Mystery of Fruitvale's Water
Investigation 2A: Earth's Groundwater Supply (Only pages 27-29)
No assignments - no labs
All late work is worth 65% - do your homework
Lab
March 13 - Wednesday
Due Tomorrow
Investigation 1: The Mystery of Fruitvale's Water
Investigation 2A: Earth's Groundwater Supply (Only pages 27-29)
Roots Quiz: Week 8 (see March 6)
Absolutely NO TALKING until everyone is done with the quiz.
Absolutely NO PHONES OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Write on your own paper
Put away all other papers
Move so only one person per table
Collect a quiz sheet (these are in the pile below this lesson plan)
Return the quiz and your answers to the front when finished
Roots Week 9 -
un- lacking or not. (unlikely, unconformity, unfair)
non-the opposite of (nonconformity, nonadjacent,...)
dis- apart (disconformity, disbelief,...)
strato- layer (stratosphere, stratigraphy,...)
agri- soil, field (agriculture, agrichemical,...)
March 12 - Tuesday
Tomorrow - Roots Quiz: Week 8 (see March 6)
New Unit - Hydrology: "Trouble in Fruitvale"
Assignments (both are due Thursday at the beginning of class)
March 11 - Monday
New seats! Yay!
Introduce your partner
New Unit - Hydrology: "Trouble in Fruitvale"
Video: Planet Earth - Freshwater
Write answers to the worksheet on your own paper.
P1 ended at - 38:07
March 8 - Friday
Turn in Worksheet: Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram
March 7 - Thursday
Turn in Lab - Mission to Mars: Balloon Rocket Engineering Design
Assignment - Worksheet: Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram
Due tomorrow
Nominations for Prom King and Queen: http://bit.ly/promnom19
100 Pounds of Oobleck! - If you completed the "Mission to Mars" work, you can go back and play. No messes! If you get some on the floor or anywhere else you are responsible for cleaning it up - immediately!
March 6 - Wednesday
Quiz: Roots Week 7 (see Feb 28)
Absolutely NO TALKING until everyone is done with the quiz.
Absolutely NO PHONES OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Write on your own paper
Put away all other papers
Move so only one person per table
Collect a quiz sheet (these are in the pile below this lesson plan)
Return the quiz and your answers to the front when finished
Roots Week 8 -
inter - between (intervene, intercept) [look up origin]
intra - within (intramural, intravenous) [look up origin]
sub - under (submerge, submarine, subatomic) [look up origin]
ultra - beyond or excessive (ultraviolet, ultrasonic) [look up origin]
peri - around (periscope, perimeter) [look up origin]
These are due tomorrow - they are homework if they don’t finish in class.
2. DUE TOMORROW - Lab - Mission to Mars: Balloon Rocket Engineering Design
Lab is due on Thursday. It is HOMEWORK. Take it home and finish it.
March 5 - Tuesday
LAST DAY! - Lab - Mission to Mars: Balloon Rocket Engineering Design
Lab is due on Thursday (you might have time to finish post-lab questions and conclusion after the quiz and new roots tomorrow. If not, you will have to finish it as HOMEWORK!)
Roots Quiz Tomorrow - Study Week 7 Words (see Feb 28th for words)
March 4 - Monday
Today's Schedule due to the Late Start
EM 9:00 - 9:55
1st 10:00 - 10:21
2nd 10:26 - 10:47
3rd 10:52 - 11:13
4th 11:18 resume normal schedule.
March 1 - Friday
February 28 - Thursday
DUE: Mission to Mars: Solar System Activity Part 3
DUE: Roots Week 5 and Week 6
Roots Quiz - Week 6 Roots
Go over the following rules for the quiz
Absolutely NO TALKING until everyone is done with the quiz.
Absolutely NO PHONES OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Write on your own paper
Put away all other papers
Move so only one person per table
Collect a quiz sheet (these are in the pile below this lesson plan)
Return the quiz and your answers to the front when finished
When finished with the quiz, students should work on their Science Roots. They will need to use their chromebooks to complete this - the chromebooks are in the back of the room. Each student knows their number and they should plug them in when they are done (please remind them to do so)
Students can add these terms to the back of their week 5 roots. Or they can get a new sheet for the new roots on the book shelf above the Earth Science books.
Week 7 -
bi - two ( bias, biathlon, biceps... ) [Look up origin]
milli - thousandth (millimeter, milliliter…) [Look up origin]
centi - hundred (centimeter, centiliter...) [Look up origin]
kilo - thousand (kilometer, kilowatt,...) [Look up origin]
iso - equal (isotherm, isobar...) [Look up origin]
Remember
Put a heading on the Science Roots document
Three hole punch
3 examples - look them up
These are due tomorrow - they are homework if they don’t finish in class.
Video: Beyond the Big Bang
Worksheet for Beyond the Big Bang
February 26 - Thursday
Roots Quiz TOMORROW
Video: Beyond the Big Bang
Worksheet for Beyond the Big Bang
Mission to Mars: Solar System Activity
DUE TOMORROW - The calculations are homework if you don't finish them in class!
February 25 - Monday
Mission to Mars: Solar System Activity
Oobleck - What is a Non-Newtonian Fluid
February 22 - Friday
NO WAY! Look what Jake Roper from Vsauce3 is wearing in his newest YouTube video!
February 21 - Thursday
Roots Quiz
Grade quiz from yesterday
Lab: Solar System Bead Activity
Missing work? You will do Part 1 only. During Part 2 you need to complete all missing work.
Part 1: Planet Distance Chart
Make a chart like the one on the handout. Leave off "Bead Color".
Calculate the distance between planets using the information on the Student Worksheet
Show Mr. Beals your chart before you move to step 2.
Part 2: Building a Solar System to scale
Start your scale model by cutting a 5.0 meter string and tying the "sun" bead to one end using a double knot.
Using the distances (in centimeters) that you calculated, measure the distance from the sun on the string to each planet.
Tie a labeled bead in place for each planet using a double knot.
NO WAY! Look what Jake Roper from Vsauce3 is wearing in his newest YouTube video!
February 20 - Wednesday
Roots Quiz
Go over the following rules for the quiz
Absolutely NO TALKING until everyone is done with the quiz.
Absolutely NO PHONES OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Write on your own paper
Put away all other papers
Move so only one person per table
Collect a quiz sheet (these are in the pile below this lesson plan)
Return the quiz and your answers to the front when finished
When finished with the quiz, students should work on their Science Roots. They will need to use their chromebooks to complete this - the chromebooks are in the back of the room. Each student knows their number and they should plug them in when they are done (please remind them to do so)
Students can add these terms to the back of their week 5 roots. Or they can get a new sheet for the new roots on the book shelf above the Earth Science books.
Week 6 -
trans- across (transfer, transversal, transistor) [look up origin]
proto- first (protostar, protoplanet, protozoa) [look up origin]
poly- many (polycarbonate, polyester, polygon) [look up origin]
post- after (posterior, postadolescent) [look up origin]
pre- before (precession, precambrian, precede) [look up origin]
REMIND STUDENTS:
Put a heading on the Science Roots document
Three hole punch
3 examples - look them up
These are due tomorrow - they are homework if they don’t finish in class.
February 19 - Tuesday
Video: Welcome to Mars
Complete a KWL for the movie
3 things you Know
3 things you Want to know more about
3 things you Learned
February 18 - Monday
Test: Sun, Earth and Moon
Rules for test - Please read these to students.
Write on your own paper, do not write on the test
Put a full heading on your paper.
Put all phones away - any phones out during the test will result in a 0 on the test and a trip to the Principal
No talking during the test
Only one person per table - spread out into seats in the lab area.
When finished, turn my test and your test in on the front table
When finished, work on other work, read a book or read a National Geographic from the bookshelf. If you have any missing work, complete it at this time.
February 15 - Friday
Moon Phases Log (look up missing days here) - LAST DAY - Turn in Logs
Sun, Earth, Moon notes part 2 - finish today
Test is Monday.
When finished with both parts of notes, study for the text
Assignment: Sun, Earth, Moon Review
On your own paper (you may use your notes)
Due Monday before the test
Draw a diagram to explain what causes the seasons. Label all seasons. Be accurate.
Explain, in a well-written paragraph, what causes the seasons. Refer to your diagram if necessary.
Draw and shade all of the moon phases.
Draw a diagram to show what causes the phases of the moon. Label everything.
Draw a diagram to show what causes a lunar eclipse.
Explain, in your own words, what causes a lunar eclipse.
Draw a diagram to show what causes a solar eclipse.
Explain, in your own words, what causes a solar eclipse.
February 14 - Thursday
Happy Valentine's Day!
Moon Phases Log (look up missing days here)
Science Roots - Week 5 (See Feb 13)
Lab: M&M's Inquiry Lab
You may start the lab after you've finished the Science Roots
Any ZEROS in the grade book = no labs. Use the time to do your missing work.
February 13 - Wednesday
Moon Phases Log (look up missing days here)
Quiz: Roots Week 4 (see Feb 6)
Week 5 -
contra - against (contradiction, controversy) [Look up the origin]
dyna - power, force (dynamic, dynamite) [Look up the origin]
-ject - throw (ejecta, reject) [Look up the origin]
lat - side (latitude, lateral) [Look up the origin]
ortho - straight (orthodontic, orthopedics) [Look up the origin]
Put a heading on the Science Roots document
Three hole punch
3 examples - look them up
Save these every week. You will need all of them at the end of the year.
Every Wednesday we will get new roots and have a quiz on last week's roots
February 12 - Tuesday
Moon Phases Log (look up missing days here)
Notes: Sun Earth and Moon - finish Part 1; start Part 2
Study Roots Week 4 (see Feb 6) - Roots quiz tomorrow.
February 8 - 11: Winter Break
Enjoy your break!
February 7 - Thursday
Moon Phases Log (look up missing days here)
Grade Roots quiz
Lecture: Sun Earth and Moon - finish Part 1; start Part 2
February 6 - Wednesday
Moon Phases Log (look up missing days here)
Study for Roots Quiz - Week 3 - 5 minutes
Roots Quiz
Write on your own paper
Put away all other papers
Move so only one person per table
Return the quiz and your answers to the front when finished
Add week 4 to the back of the week 3 roots. Or grab a new roots handout on the book shelf above the Earth Science books.
Week 4 -
spect- sight or view (spectrum, spectator,...) [Look up the origin]
tele- distant (telescope, telecommute, telecast) [Look up the origin]
cosmo- universe (cosmology, cosmopolitan, cosmos) [Look up the origin]
umbr- shadow (umbra, umbrella, penumbra) [Look up the origin]
retro- backward (retrograde, retrofit, retrospect) [Look up the origin]
Put a heading on the Science Roots document
Three hole punch
3 examples - look them up
Save these every week. You will need all of them at the end of the year.
Every Wednesday we will get new roots and have a quiz on last week's roots
Study visual vocabulary using your assignment and the book. Prepare for the vocabulary quiz!
Astronomy
Geocentric
Heliocentric
Retrograde motion
Ellipse
Astronomical Unit (AU)
Rotation
Revolution
Solar Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
Tide
Crater
February 5 - Tuesday
Moon Phases Log (look up missing days here)
Activity: What causes the Phases of the Moon
You will be grouped up into groups of 4.
Using an Expo marker and small white board
Make a diagram to answer, "What causes the phases of the moon?"
Be sure to include the position of the Earth and Sun and Moon for each phase.
Your group will explain your diagram to the class.
IT IS OK TO BE WRONG!
Activity: What causes the Seasons
You will be grouped up into groups of 4.
Using an Expo marker and small white board
Make a diagram to answer, "What is the reason for the Seasons?
Be sure to include the position of the Earth and Sun for each of the four seasons.
Your group will explain your diagram to the class.
IT IS OK TO BE WRONG! But, try your very best to show an accurate representation of "The Reason for the Seasons"
Lecture: Sun, Earth, and Moon
February 4 - Monday
Moon Phases Log (look up missing days here)
Finish reading: History of Astronomy
Read/Notes: History of Astronomy Ch22 pg 614-621 (30 minutes)
Take good notes on each of the science topic and the scientists, when they lived, and what we've learned from them.
Finish and turn in: Moon Phase Lab
Lecture: Sun, Earth and Moon
Tomorrow: Activity - What causes the seasons?
February 1 - Friday
Hand back all papers
Video: Secrets of the Sun (click to watch)
Answer the questions on the worksheet. (Skip #23,24,25)
January 31 - Thursday
Grade Roots Quiz
Lab: Edible Water Bottles
If you have any 0 or missing grades you must work on missing work/zeros instead of doing the lab.
January 30 - Wednesday
Reminder: Roots Quiz Tomorrow
Week 3 -
astro- relating to a star (astronomy, astronaut, astrophysics) [Greek]
helio- relating to the sun (heliocentric, perihelion, aphelion) [Greek]
luna- moon (lunar, lunatic, circumlunar) [Greek]
terra- Earth or land (terrestrial, mediterranean, terraces) [Latin]
photo- light (photosensitive, photocell, photochromic) [Greek]
Put a heading on the Science Roots document
Three hole punch
3 examples - look them up
Save these every week. You will need all of them at the end of the year.
Every Wednesday we will get new roots and have a quiz on last week's roots
Activities:
Quiz: Vocab
Lab - Seasons, Eclipses, Tides
Why do they matter - Seasons, Eclipses, Tides
Activity - How does the sun work?
Test: Sun, Earth, Moon
January 29 - Tuesday
Reminder: Roots Quiz Tomorrow
Read/Notes: History of Astronomy Ch22 pg 614-621 (30 minutes)
Take good notes on each of the scientists, when they lived, and what we've learned from them.
Finish Lab: Moon Phases
January 28 - Monday
Moon Phase Log
Due: Visual Vocabulary
Reminder: Roots Quiz on Wednesday
Lab: Moon Phases
Work with your lab partner. Read all instructions carefully. Both partners need to turn in a lab write-up.
January 25 - Friday
I am home sick today so please be kind to the sub and work hard.
Finish Visual Vocabulary (see January 22nd). This is due Monday, if you don't finish, it is homework.
Finish Science Roots - Week 2 (see January 23). This is due Monday, if you don't finish, it is homework.
If you've finished all of the work, please find something productive to do with your time.
See you Monday (hopefully!)
January 24 - Thursday
Career Center Presentations - Auditorium
Take your things with you.
We will sit together - roll will be taken in the Auditorium
Absolutely NO CELL PHONES or MUSIC
Be courteous
January 23 - Wednesday
Quiz: Science Roots Week 1 words
(See January 16th for roots)
Week 2 -
mono- one (monochromatic, monocline,...) [Greek]
di- two (dissect, dichotomy,...) [Greek]
tri- three (triangular, triathlon,...) [Greek, Latin]
tetra- four (tetrahedron, tetrapod,...) [Greek]
penta- five (pentagon, pentapeptide,...) [Greek]
Put a heading on the Science Roots document
Three hole punch
3 examples - look them up
Save these every week. You will need all of them at the end of the year.
Every Wednesday we will get new roots and have a quiz on last week's roots
Visual Vocabulary
See January 22nd
January 22 - Tuesday
Visual Vocabulary - Sun, Earth, Moon Unit starts on Page 631.
Fold your paper into 6 equal parts (fold it Grilled Stuffed Burrito style, then Hot Dog style)
In each box, include the word, a definition in your own words and a drawing to describe the definition.
Astronomy
Geocentric
Heliocentric
Retrograde motion
Ellipse
Astronomical Unit (AU)
Rotation
Revolution
Solar Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
Tide
Crater
Study for Root Quiz tomorrow. (See January 16 - Wednesday)
January 21 - Monday
Shake, Fold, Dry = Change the World!
NOVA Wonders What's the Universe Made Of?
KWL
Fold your paper into three sections.
Label section 1 - K (Know) and write down three things you already Know about these topics when you hear them on the video.
Label section 2 - W (Want to know) and write down three things you Want to know more about.
Label section 3 - L (Learned) and write down three new things you Learned during the video.
KWL Share-a-Thon
Think Pair Share
January 18 - Friday
Batman - Say hello!
Lab: Spaghetti Bridge - Scientific Method and Experimental Design
Whole group review of
Post Lab
Building a Graph
Heading, Axis, Labels, etc
Data
Finding the Average
Line of best fit
Extrapolating results from your data
Introduction to Astronomy
NOVA Wonders What's the Universe Made Of?
KWL
Fold your paper into three sections.
Label section 1 - K (Know) and write down three things you already Know about these topics when you hear them on the video.
Label section 2 - W (Want to know) and write down three things you Want to know more about.
Label section 3 - L (Learned) and write down three new things you Learned during the video.
January 17 - Thursday
Batman - Say hello!
Science Roots - Assignment from yesterday - finish before joining lab.
Lab: Spaghetti Bridge - Scientific Method and Experimental Design
Work with your pod groups
Cleanup - No spaghetti should be left on the floor. Clean up tabletops, floors, sinks, everything else!
Not clean? No labs!
January 16 - Wednesday
Batman - Say hello tomorrow.
Week 1 -
bio- life (biochemistry, biology,...) [Greek]
geo- Earth (geology, geography,...) [Greek]
chem- dealing with chemicals (chemistry, chemist,...) [Arabic, Greek]
-ology - the study of (biology,geology,...) [Latin, Greek]
-ologist - the person who studies a branch of science (biologist, zoologist,...) [Latin, Greek]
Put a heading on the Science Roots document
Three hole punch
3 examples - look them up
Save these every week. You will need all of them at the end of the year.
Every Wednesday we will get new roots and have a quiz on last week's roots
Lab: Spaghetti Bridge - Scientific Method and Experimental Design
Groups
Cleanup - No spaghetti should be left on the floor. Clean up tabletops, floors, sinks, everything else!
Not clean? No labs!
January 15 - Tuesday
Welcome to Earth Science!
Logistics:
Seats
"Batman"
Open Disclosure
Supplies
Three-Ring Binder (you may share with other classes)
Spiral Bound Notebook
Loose-Leaf Paper
Pen and Pencil
Sign up for Remind for Earth Science by clicking on "Remind: Earth Science" in Earth Science Links to the right
Or text @3a4ch3h to the number 81010
Lab: Spaghetti Bridge - Scientific Method and Experimental Design
Groups
Cleanup - No spaghetti should be left on the floor. Clean up tabletops, floors, sinks, everything else!
Not clean? No labs!
~Final Reviews are now available~
~Finals: January 10,11 2019~
I will be gone during Finals Week. I will be in Las Vegas presenting at the Consumer Electronics Show. If you are interested, you can catch the presentations live and see what is new in the world of electronics at: https://www.BealsScience.com/InvisibleLabs
Thursday, January 10 and Friday, January 11
Final Test
Rules:
No Cell Phones or other electronic devices for the ENTIRE CLASS PERIOD.
Cell phone = Zero on Final and trip to the Principal
Spread out - only one person per table.
Absolutely no leaving the room during finals - no exceptions.
No Talking until everybody is done with the final.
Do not write on the test - only the bubble sheet.
When you finish the final, turn it in at the front - be sure you have your name and class period on the final.
Find something else to work on, read a book, or read a National Geographic.
Tuesday, January 8 and Wednesday, January 9
This assignment will be turned in on the day you take the Final Test. It is meant to help you study for the final.
Final test is worth 15% of your grade
Monday, January 7
Hand back all graded work.
Finish Notes Packet: Volcanoes and Earth's Interior
Use your Earth Science book to fill in the blanks. This material will be on the Final Test at the end of this week.
Turn in notes packets tomorrow.
Friday, January 4
Late/Missing work is due by 3:30pm today or it remains a 0 forever.
Next week - the rules
Be kind to the sub
Be kind to each other
Use your time to work and study - next week is not a week to visit and play in class.
Absolutely no phones and/or music next week.
Usage of phones during the Final is an automatic 0, no questions asked.
Bronc Towers - Engineering Design Challenge!
Clean up: Wipe work station with a wet paper towel, then dry thoroughly.
Clean the floor with a broom and dust pan. If there are any marshmallows squished - clean them up!
Thursday, January 3
Wednesday, January 2, 2019!
Happy New Year!
This week
Earthquakes and Earth's Interior Lecture and Bronc Towers Lab (must be caught up on work to join)
All late/missing work is due this Friday by 3:00pm. After that it is a 0 forever.
Next week
I will be out of town - reminder of the rules
Earthquakes and Earth's Interior finish.
Review for the final - this will be done individually and it will be quiet in here Tues and Wed.
Period 1,2,3 finals on Thursday. Period 3,4,5 finals on Friday.
Final is 15% of your overall grade!
Remember - if your grade is not above a 60% you will be retaking Earth Science.
Friday, December 21
Happy Winter Solstice!
Grade Assignment: Ch5 Weathering and Erosion Assessment
Complete all the following questions. You may use your book to help you answer the questions.
pg 153 #1-10, 11,17,19,20,21,25,30; pg 155 All.
Seismograph
Lecture: Earthquakes and Earth's Interior
Thursday, December 20
Assignment: Ch5 Weathering and Erosion Assessment
Complete all the following questions. You may use your book to help you answer the questions.
pg 153 #1-10, 11,17,19,20,21,25,30; pg 155 All.
Due today. Will grade tomorrow in class.
KWL - Make three columns on a piece of paper.
Know (column 1) - Write three things you already know
Want to know (column 2) - Write three things you want to know more about
Learned (column 3) - Write three things you learned
Turn in KWL
Wednesday, December 19
Presentations: Weathering - Rocky Shores Beach Resort - Engineering Design
All members must participate/speak.
Remember your group is trying to convince the developers to hire you and use your plan. Explain your plan and why you think it will work the best. Use science and information you learned during the lab to support your claims.
Turn in lab: Weathering - Rocky Shores Beach Resort - Engineering Design
Assignment: Ch5 Weathering and Erosion Assessment
Complete all the following questions. You may use your book to help you answer the questions.
pg 153 #1-10, 11,17,19,20,21,25,30; pg 155 All.
KWL - Make three columns on a piece of paper.
Know (column 1) - Write three things you already know
Want to know (column 2) - Write three things you want to know more about
Learned (column 3) - Write three things you learned
Tuesday, December 18
Post-Lab: Weathering - Rocky Shores Beach Resort - Engineering Design
Finish the post lab questions and the conclusion
Presentations tomorrow.
All members must participate/speak.
Remember your group is trying to convince the developers to hire you and use your plan. Explain your plan and why you think it will work the best. Use science and information you learned during the lab to support your claims.
Assignment: Ch5 Weathering and Erosion Assessment
Complete all the following questions. You may use your book to help you answer the questions.
pg 153 #1-10, 11,17,19,20,21,25,30; pg 155 All.
Monday, December 17
Vocabulary Quiz - Weathering and Erosion
Study the Quizlet ahead of time
Weathering of Egg Shells?
What are egg shells made of?
What is vinegar made of?
How do they react?
What processes does this model on Earth?
Lab - Group presentations Wednesday!
Basically you will share your conclusion.
KWL - Make three columns on a piece of paper.
Know (column 1) - Write three things you already know
Want to know (column 2) - Write three things you want to know more about
Learned (column 3) - Write three things you learned
Monday, December 17
Vocabulary quiz - Weathering and Erosion - Study the Quizlet (15 minutes)
See December 10th for words
Weathering of Egg Shells?
Seismograph?
Friday, December 14
Vocabulary quiz Monday - Weathering and Erosion - Study the Quizlet (15 minutes)
See December 10th for words
Lab: Weathering - Rocky Shores Beach Resort - Engineering Design
Complete all your missing work? Start at the beginning of the lab. Do not join a group that started yesterday as they are already done with much of the lab.
Work in small groups, no more than 4 in each group. This lab will take two days, do not change groups. Everyone has their own lab write-up and everyone participates.
Need supplies? Please ask Mr. Beals to find them.
Have fun!
Weathering of Egg Shells
Seismograph?
Thursday, December 13
Vocab quiz tomorrow - Weathering and Erosion - Study the Quizlet
Grade Tests
Lab: Weathering - Rocky Shores Beach Resort - Engineering Design
Work in small groups, no more than 4 in each group. This lab will take two days, do not change groups. Everyone has their own lab write-up and everyone participates.
Need supplies? Please ask Mr. Beals to find them.
Have fun!
Missing work? Zeros? You will not be joining the lab. Instead you will be working on missing/late work.
Open PowerSchool or look at your grade report from yesterday.
The assignment name usually has the date where you can find the assignment.
Completed assignments go in the Earth Science Late Work bin. Put an emergency pass on assignments to earn full credit.
Wednesday, December 12
Rock Cycle - Re-Test Today
Grade reports
Missing work? Zeros? You won't be able to join us for the lab tomorrow unless you complete them and bring them in tomorrow.
Science Laser Light Show!
Grade Tests
Tuesday, December 11
DUE: Visual Vocab - Weathering and Erosion
Remediation means to re-learn and re-try with more effort than the first attempt.
Score below a 80% on the Rock Cycle Test? Re-learn and re-test
Score 80% or above on the Rock Cycle Test? Lab - See Mr. Beals
Monday, December 10
Introduce your neighbor
(Monday) Video - Making North America: Origins
Answer the questions on the worksheet as you watch the video
Visual Vocab - Due Tomorrow
Fold your paper into 6 equal parts
Write the word, definition in your own words, and a picture to describe the definition in the box.
Words and definitions can be found on pages 125-152 in your book.
Mechanical Weathering
Chemical Weathering
Frost Wedging
Talus
Exfoliation
Soil
Soil Profile
Mass Movement
Rockfall
Rockslide
Mudflow
Earthflow
Tomorrow
Visual Vocab Due
Score below a 80% on the Rock Cycle Test? Re-learn and re-test
Score 80% or above on the Rock Cycle Test? Lab - Chemical Weathering of egg shells
Friday, December 7
Growth Mindset
You may not have ANY other tabs or windows open during this survey. You will need headphones.
Go to: perts.me
Enter code: deer sharp 2
Visual Vocab
Fold your paper into 6 equal parts
Write the word, definition in your own words, and a picture to describe the definition in the box.
Words and definitions can be found on pages 125-152 in your book.
Mechanical Weathering
Chemical Weathering
Frost Wedging
Talus
Exfoliation
Soil
Soil Profile
Mass Movement
Rockfall
Rockslide
Mudflow
Earthflow
(Monday) Video - Making North America: Origins
Answer the questions on the worksheet as you watch the video
Thursday, December 6
Grade Test - Rock Cycle
Video - Making North America: Origins
Answer the questions on the worksheet as you watch the video
Wednesday, December 5
Due - Worksheet: The Rock Cycle
Test - Rock Cycle
Video - Making North America: Origins
Answer the questions on the worksheet as you watch the video
Tuesday, December 4
Finish all of the questions. Turn in TODAY on the front table.
Worksheet: The Rock Cycle
This is review for tomorrow's test
Test Tomorrow
Study vocabulary and the rock cycle (Chapter 3.1 - Take pictures of those pages if needed).
Monday, December 3
Follow all instructions very carefully
Caution - Hot plates are HOT! (That's how they got their name...)
Friday, November 30
Quiz: Rock Cycle Vocab
Thursday, November 29
Topographic Mapping Assessment
Rebuild your model of the Yellowstone Valley at Billings
2 minutes. I will have questions.
Assignment #2: Visual Vocab - Rocks and Rock Cycle
Fold your paper into six equal parts.
Write the word, the definition in your own words and a picture to describe the definition.
Mineral
Rock
Magma
Lava
Intrusive Igneous Rock
Extrusive Igneous Rock
Sedimentary Rock
Metamorphic Rock
Igneous Rock
Rock Cycle
Weathering
Metamorphism
Practice for the vocabulary quiz on Friday with Quizlet
Wednesday, November 28
Assignment #1: MT Trailhead. My Home. This is you last day to work on it in class.
Mapping: MT Trailhead. My Home.
Add the following to your 3D model of the Yellowstone Valley
Yellowstone River
Senior High
Airport
Metra
You choose one more.
Write both lab partners names and class period on your map for grading.
Augmented Reality Map of the Yellowstone Valley at Billings
Working with your lab partner, construct a three dimensional model of your Billings map in the AR Sandbox.
Have the map evaluated by Mr. Beals for a grade.
Flatten the sand.
Assignment #2: Visual Vocab - Rocks and Rock Cycle
Fold your paper into six equal parts.
Write the word, the definition in your own words and a picture to describe the definition.
Mineral
Rock
Magma
Lava
Intrusive Igneous Rock
Extrusive Igneous Rock
Sedimentary Rock
Metamorphic Rock
Igneous Rock
Rock Cycle
Weathering
Metamorphism
Practice for the vocabulary quiz on Friday with Quizlet
Tuesday, November 27
Assignment #1: Notes and Section Assessment Ch 3.1
Read and take notes on pages 66-69. Write the notes on your paper.
Answer #1-5 on your paper. Turn it in.
Assignment #2: Visual Vocab - Rocks and Rock Cycle
Fold your paper into six equal parts.
Write the word, the definition in your own words and a picture to describe the definition.
Mineral
Rock
Magma
Lava
Intrusive Igneous Rock
Extrusive Igneous Rock
Sedimentary Rock
Metamorphic Rock
Igneous Rock
Rock Cycle
Weathering
Metamorphism
Practice for the vocabulary quiz on Friday with Quizlet
Monday, November 26
For your Monday: OK Go! Obsession
Because imagine how much science, math and creativity went into this!
Mapping: MT Trailhead. My Home.
Add the following to your 3D model of the Yellowstone Valley
Yellowstone River
Senior High
Airport
Metra
You choose one more.
Write both lab partners names and class period on your map for grading.
Augmented Reality Map of the Yellowstone Valley at Billings
Working with your lab partner, construct a three dimensional model of your Billings map in the AR Sandbox.
Have the map evaluated by Mr. Beals for a grade.
Flatten the sand.
Hand back graded papers
Do not recycle papers until you've checked the grade in the grade book.
Tuesday, November 20
Mapping: MT Trailhead. My Home
Augmented Reality Map of the Yellowstone Valley at Billings
Working with your lab partner, construct a three dimensional model of your Billings map in the AR Sandbox.
Have the map evaluated by Mr. Beals for a grade.
Flatten the sand.
Monday, November 19
Mapping: MT Trailhead. My Home
Friday, November 16
Vote for TWIRP Royalty: bit.ly/bshtwirp18
Lab: Egg Geodes - Growing Crystals in Egg Shells (Day 5)
Place your geode at your lab station.
Write the names of the 3 best Egg Geodes on a small piece of paper.
Turn in your paper and we will tally to see who made the winning egg.
Top 3 eggs will be crowned as Egg Geode Champions and will get their pictures on the wall of fame and will get to pick from the treasure chest (because treasure chests are awesome!).
Intro to Topographic Mapping Worksheet
Write the answers and redraw the graphs on your own paper.
We are grading this in class today!
Thursday, November 15
Intro to Topographic Mapping Worksheet
Write the answers and redraw the graphs on your own paper.
Lab: Egg Geodes - Growing Crystals in Egg Shells (Day 4)
Wednesday, November 14
Lab: Egg Geodes - Growing Crystals in Egg Shells (Day 3)
Tuesday, November 13
Lab: Egg Geodes - Growing Crystals in Egg Shells (Day 2)
Intro to Topographic Mapping Worksheet
Write the answers and redraw the graphs on your own paper.
Monday, November 12
Mining Packet-Part 5,6,7 - DUE TODAY
This was HOMEWORK if you did not finish. That means you need to take it HOME to finish it. You will not have any in-class time to work on missing/late work any more. Instead of labs you will have an alternative assignment if you don't have your assignments completed.
Lab: Egg Geodes - Growing Crystals in Egg Shells (Day 1)
Feldman's Creek Topographic Mapping Activity
You and a friend walked out across the landscape at Feldman's Creek and took the elevation at many points with your gps. You then wrote down the elevation on a piece of paper at the approximate spot where you took the gps reading. You will use this information to make a topographic map.
Click here to see an example of a topographic map of Red Lodge (zoom in and out to see the contour lines showing elevation).
Rules
Use Pencil (need to erase!)
Connect all of the numbers with a line (see example)
Your pencil line may not cross any other pencil lines that you've drawn. Your line may cross lines that represent creeks, rivers, lakes or any other water and roads. You cannot cross other contour lines.
Friday, November 9
Mining Packet-Part 5,6,7,8
Thursday, November 8
Geode Cracking Lab (finish)
Mining Packet-Part 5 and Part 6
Wednesday, November 7
Video: Modern Marvels - The Copper Kings
Complete a KWL while watching the video
5 things you already Know
5 things you Want to know more about
5 things you Learned
Tuesday, November 6
Mining Packet - Part 5
Monday, November 5
Mining Packet - Part 5
Friday, November 2
No Shave November!
Turn in Mining Packet parts 1,2,3,4
TEST MAKEUP and COMPLETION! Must be done now!
Hand back all papers (do not throw away)
Mining for cookies - debrief
Post Test - check answers and find out the correct answers
Mining Packet - Part 5
Thursday, November 1
Mining!
Mining Packet - Parts 1,2,3,4 are due at the end of the hour
Write on your own paper, except where it says you can write on the other papers.
Wednesday, October 31
Tuesday, October 30
Lab: Mining Cookies for Coal
Monday, October 29
Put a full heading on your paper
Write on your own paper, except where it says you can write on the other papers.
Each time you complete a section, check with Mr. Beals before moving to the next section.
Complete Parts 1 and 2 today.
Friday, October 26
Turn in Notes
Test: Chemistry and Minerals
Rules:
No Cheating
No Talking
No Cell Phones or other Electronics
When finished, turn in your test. Find something to work on or to read.
Wait patiently for others to finish
Thursday, October 25
Test tomorrow
Study: Online book chapter summary and vocabulary
Study: Visual Vocabulary
Study: Notes Packet
Jeopardy!
If you haven't completed yesterday's assignment, you won't be able to join us for the game, you need to work on the assignment in the back and then study fo the test on your own.
Why aren't you recycling your plastic? It ain't that hard and you might just make the world a better place! Watch this: https://vimeo.com/218502282
Wednesday, October 24
TEST is Friday - study and prepare for it!
Lab Makeup: Click here to complete the make-up lab assignment (you will need to check out a book from Mr. Beals - do not take your shared book out of the room).
Assignment (Due Tomorrow at the beginning of class)
Chapter 2 pg60-63:
#1-4,6-9,10-13,15-17,19,22 & pg63 #1-8
Tuesday, October 23
Turn in video questions
Lab: Mineral Identification Challenge. (Continued. Due at the end of the hour)
Lab Makeup: Click here to complete the make-up lab assignment (you will need to check out a book from Mr. Beals - do not take your shared book out of the room)
Can your team identify the minerals like a pro? Today, you show us your skills.
Work with your lab partner. Everyone needs their own piece of paper for the lab write-up:
Lab Write-up:
Heading
Data table with room for 15 minerals and the following properties:
Monday, October 22
Video: NOVA PBS Treasures of the Earth: Gems
Click to watch: https://www.pbs.org/video/nova-treasures-earth-gems/
Answer the questions on the worksheet while you watch the video
October 18 - 19
Montana Educator Association teacher meetings. No school for students!
Wednesday, October 17
Lab: Mineral Identification Challenge.
Can your team identify the minerals like a pro? Today, you show us your skills.
Work with your lab partner. Everyone needs their own piece of paper for the lab write-up:
Lab Write-up:
Heading
Data table with room for 15 minerals and the following properties:
Missing or late work? No lab. You need to complete your work first.
Tuesday, October 16
Lecture: Chemistry and Minerals continued...
Lab: Mineral Identification Lab (starts tomorrow, be sure all missing/late work is turned in or no lab)
Monday, October 15
Lecture: Chemistry and Minerals
Friday, October 12
Lecture: Chemistry and Minerals
Thursday, October 11
Missing Work? Zeros in the grade book? You must finish all this work before joining the lab.
Lab: Liquid Measurement - Accuracy and Precision
Pre-Lab: Complete the Liquid Measurement Tutorial and answer the questions below
What is a meniscus?
What part of the meniscus is used for measuring liquid?
Show Mr. Beals your answers before moving to #2
Lab: Collect "Measuring Liquid Volume With a Graduated Cylinder" Lab handout.
Follow instructions closely. When finished, have Mr. Beals check your results.
Post-Lab: Answer the following questions:
Explain, in at least two sentences what you learned through this activity.
Wednesday, October 10
Missing Work / Grades
If you have any missing work you don't do the labs.
If your grade is below a 65% you don't do the labs.
If you are disruptive to the learning environment you go to the dean.
Vocab Quiz Return - below 65% must retake quiz
Quizlet - Chemistry and Minerals
Flashcards
Learn
Match
Test
Lab: Liquid Measurement - Accuracy and Precision
Pre-Lab: Complete the Liquid Measurement Tutorial and answer the questions below
What is a mensicus?
What part of the meniscus is used for measuring liquid?
Show Mr. Beals your answers before moving to #2
Lab: Collect "Measuring Liquid Volume With a Graduated Cylinder" Lab handout.
Follow instructions closely. When finished, have Mr. Beals check your results.
Post-Lab: Answer the following questions:
Explain, in at least two sentences what you learned through this activity.
Tuesday, October 9
Hand back all papers. Save your Vocabulary.
Vocabulary Quiz Wednesday.
Quizlet - Chemistry and Minerals
Flashcards
Learn
Match
Test
20 minutes - if not finished, complete the quizlet as homework. Also, don't forget to study before tomorrow's quiz!
Finish Notes packet and any/all missing work.
Finished? Catapult challenge continues...
Monday, October 8
Finish Supervolcano video (1st Period)
Supervolcano class discussion (6th Period)
Finish Notes packet and any/all missing work.
Vocabulary Quiz Wednesday
Study the vocabulary words. (see Wed. October 3rd for words)
HOMEWORK - Quizlet - Chemistry and Minerals
Moved to tomorrow - Lecture: Introduction to Minerals -Lecture Packet
Friday, October 5
Video: Yellowstone Supervolcano
Answer the questions on the handout while watching the movie. - Supervolcano Movie Questions
Thursday, October 4
DUE: Visual Vocabulary
Video: Yellowstone Supervolcano
Answer the questions on the handout while watching the movie. - Supervolcano Movie Questions
Wednesday, October 3
Visual Vocabulary - Minerals - DUE TOMORROW!
Fold your paper into 6 equal sections on the front and back. Example: Fold the paper lengthwise, then fold it into thirds (like you would fold a paper to fit into an envelop).
Write the word
Write the definition - in your own words
Draw a picture to describe the definition
Element
Atomic Number
Energy Level
Isotope
Mass Number
Compound
Chemical Bond
Ion
Ionic Bond
Covalent Bond
Metallic Bond
Mineral
When finished with Visual Vocab, work on the Lecture packet using your book.
Complete any unfinished the sections in lecture packet.
Earth Science books are located in the back of the room on a shelf. Use your assigned book.
Tuesday, October 2
Substitute will be here the rest of the week. Rules?
Next time you are having a bad day, just remind yourself that things could be worse - you could be this lizard! (video)
Lecture - Earth Science: Systems & Mapping (continued from yesterday)
Monday, October 1
Finish Post Lab Questions - Lab: Mining for Sapphires!
Lecture - Earth Science (Sect 1.1 and 1.4 [1.2,1.3 if time allows])
Exit papers - write one test question relating to what you learned today.
Friday, Sept 27
Thursday, September 27
Test today - Scientific Method - Finish your test
Grade Reports - if you have any missing assignments, you WILL work on them and complete them today.
Missing assignments, incomplete work, and failure are UNACCEPTABLE!
Learning in this class is NOT optional, which means you need to work - no exceptions.
All caught up on work? Build a catapult from only the supplies provided. We will have a friendly competition to compete for candy.
Wednesday, September 26
Test today - Scientific Method
Tuesday, September 25
Test Tomorrow - Scientific Method
Study: Vocabulary, Green Foldable, Test Prep (see below)
Nominate 12th-grade boy and girl for Homecoming King and Queen: bit.ly/HoCo18BSH
Test Prep:
Score below a 90% on the Vocab Quiz? You must complete the quizlet and retake the quiz in class today.
Click "Flashcards" and complete
Click "Learn" and complete
Click "Test" and complete. Show Mr. Beals your score when it is 90% or higher
Retake the quiz
Score above a 90%? Go to #2 below.
Mythbusters - Scientific Method Test Prep
Complete all parts of the worksheet on your own paper.
Monday, September 24
GRIT Survey
Go to the following site: perts.me
Enter the code: deer sharp 1
Need to go back? Hit the back button on the screen, not the back arrow in the browser.
When finished, log out of the program or close your browser.
Finish - Lab: Stacking Water on Pennies - The Ultimate Challenge
Homework if not finished in class. Due tomorrow. All parts including Data Analysis and Conclusion.
Friday, September 21
Thursday, September 20
Grade Quiz: Scientific Method and Earth Science Intro Vocabulary
Wednesday, September 19
Quiz: Scientific Method and Earth Science Intro Vocabulary
Formative Assessments - Fix anything that may be incorrect.
Rules: Using your Green Foldable, discuss what you think is the correct answer for EACH question. Explain WHY you think this is the correct answer. Change your answer if needed. This is your chance to learn from your classmates and to improve your grade!
Tuesday, September 18
DUE: Visual Vocab (see September 12 for instructions) - Grade
Conclusion - RSVCP - Scientific Method - Paper Airplanes - Due Today
Monday, September 17
Finish / Grade Visual Vocabulary
Grade Formative Assessments
Conclusion - RSVCP - Scientific Method - Paper Airplanes
Earth Science Notes
Friday, September 14
Be kind to the guest teacher!
Secret Earth: Yellowstone Supervolcano Video
Thursday, September 13
Be kind to the guest teacher!
DUE: Visual Vocab Assignment from yesterday.
Students: complete the following QUIZZES on your own.
Both Formative Assessments may be completed on the same piece of paper. Do not work with anybody else, these are quizzes!
When finished with both, study the vocabulary words from yesterday in preparation for the upcoming Vocabulary Quiz.
Wednesday, September 12
Be kind to the guest teacher!
Visual Vocab (DUE TOMORROW - it is homework if you don’t finish in class)
Students use a blank white sheet of paper (located on the bottom of the bookshelf with the rulers and colored pencils).
Paper should be folded into 6 equal parts.
In each of “Box” made my the folds, include the following:
Vocab Word
Definition in your own words
A picture or diagram that describes the definition.
Students look up definitions in the Earth Science book or in their notes.
Student should grab the same number book as their assigned Chromebook number (they know this number as we have been using their number all year). Earth Science books are in the chemistry lab on the shelf by the fire extinguisher
Please return the Earth Science book to its spot on the shelf when finished.
Visual Vocab Words
Hypothesis
Variable
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Control
Theory
Scientific Law
Data
Correlations
System (pg 18)
Earth System (pg 19)
Earth Science
Tuesday, September 11
Scientific Method Notes - Foldable
Experimental Variables Worksheet (Simpsons)
Conclusion: Scientific Method - Paper Airplanes
Monday, September 10
STEM Society
Substitute this week. The Rules.
Chromebooks - why aren't we plugging them in?
Mug Shots? 1st Period.
Scientific Method Notes - Foldable
Friday, September 7
Ruler Activity - not turned in? You will work on it outside instead of participating in the lab.
Activity: Scientific Method - Paper Airplanes - Day 4
All trials and data must be completed today.
Accuracy matters. Your measurements should have two units after the decimal (ex. 12.26 meters)
Needed outside:
Measuring tapes and meter sticks
Your lab write-up
Lab printout
Pencil
Clipboard
Calculate the averages.
Thursday, September 6
Signed paperwork due.
Grade Ruler Activity
Activity: Scientific Method - Paper Airplanes - Day 3
Scientific Method Foldable
Tomorrow - outside! It will be cold so dress accordingly. Weather link.
Wednesday, September 5
Activity: Scientific Method - Paper Airplanes - Day 2
Rules for leaving the classroom
You will not be disruptive in the halls or outside
You will not play on your phone
You will act like young adults outside
You will be courteous and kind to others outside
No playing on playground equipment
All school and classroom rules apply even if we are outside
Failure to abide by these rules will result in a trip to the Dean and will force us not to leave the room for any other activities
Due: Signed Open Disclosure
Tuesday, September 4
Due: Ruler Measurement Practice
Activity: Scientific Method - Paper Airplanes
This must be completed today. Bring it with you to class tomorrow.
Tomorrow - outside! It will be cold so dress accordingly. Weather link.
Green Foldable - Scientific Method
Thursday, August 30
Sit in assigned seats
Mug shot - if you didn't get your picture yesterday, please complete this right away.
Measurement Lab - Ruler Practice
Everyone needs their own paper and answers.
Put your name and class period on your paper - always write nicely.
Be very precise in your measurements - all measurements should be very accurate.
Work with your lab partner to complete the entire activity.
At the end of page 1, check answers with Beals.
At the end of page 2, check answers with Beals.
Grade Measurement Lab in class
Thursday, August 30
Sit in assigned seats
Chrome books - WRITE DOWN YOUR CHROME BOOK NUMBER!
Must be shut down after each use
Must be placed in correct slot
Must be plugged in
NO EXCEPTIONS!
This is home to all of my extra curricular science content
Click> Chemistry Home
Meet "Batman" - TEDxBozeman - "Can Technology (re)Humanize Us?"
Watch the video, then go over to "Batman" and sign in for the first time. You will sign in with Batman every day - please be honest as you put in your mood for the day.
Our first lab activities all involve measurement with rulers, meter sticks and long tape measures. You MUST be able to read measurements in inches and in centimeters. Complete the following:
Get a ruler from the front book shelf.
Watch this video on your computer and make notes as needed so you will know how to read a ruler for this class.
When finished return the ruler to its spot on the shelf.
Wrap up headphone cord and return headphones
See video below for help
Log off and Shut Down computer
Return computer to correct spot
Plug in the computer with the correctly numbered cord
Mug Shot
Visit the computer and write your first and last name on the white board
Click the picture button and smile (name will appear backwards - this is OK!)
Erase whiteboard
Wednesday, August 29
Assign seats
Chromebook Number during roll - write this down in your notebook - don't forget your number
Must be shut down after each use
Must be placed in correct slot
Must be plugged in
NO EXCEPTIONS!
Interview and Introduce neighbor
This is home to all of my extra curricular science content
Click> Chemistry Home
Open Disclosure *Due Tuesday*
Lab Safety Contract *Due Tuesday*
Photo Release Form *Due Tuesday*
(Use Chromebook) Meet "Batman" - TEDxBozeman - "Can Technology (re)Humanize Us?"
Not able to sign in quite yet - program is being updated
Wrap up headphone cord and return headphones
Click here to learn how to wrap up your cords!
Log off and Shut Down computer
Return computer to correct spot
Plug in computer with correctly numbered cord
Mug Shot
Visit the computer and write your first and last name on the white board
Click the picture button and smile (name will appear backwards - this is OK!)
Erase whiteboard
Tuesday, August 28
Welcome to Earth Science
Let's kick this off with some crazy demonstrations!
Logistics:
Supplies
Three-Ring Binder (you may share with other classes)
Spiral Bound Notebook
Loose-Leaf Paper
Pen and Pencil
Sign up for Remind for Earth Science by clicking on "Remind: Earth Science" in Earth Science Links to the right
Or text @3a4ch3h to the number 81010
Parent Remind - I will share pictures from labs and activities so people at home can see all the amazing things you are doing in Earth Science. (Click to join "Earth Science Parents")
Or text @2gfk78 to the number 81010