Assigned 9/29/09
Due 9/30/09
Read the “Transpiration” handout. Be ready to discuss this in class on Wednesday. Practice labeling the elements of the water cycle using the website at http://www.cleo.net.uk/index.php?category_id=399. Notice that definitions are given when you mouse over a part of the water cycle. Be prepared to play a matching game in class.
Some other water cycle websites you might find interesting are:
· http://www.kidzone.ws/WATER/
· http://www.angelfire.com/nj/PflommScience/H20Cycle.htm
· http://www.ucsusa.org/greatlakes/wincycle/glwincyc_ani.html
· http://www.actewagl.com.au/education/water/NaturalWaterCycle/Transpiration.aspx
Assigned 9/30/09
Due 10/5/09
Finish the “Water from Trees” lab report.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Homework 9/23/09
Two things:
1) Due Thursday, September 24: Get quiz signed by parent and return to science bin in homeroom.
2) Due Monday, September 28: Finish reading the Water Cycle handout and do the circled questions at the end. The questions should be done on the next blank page in your notebook, with the proper heading. Use full sentences and correct spelling. Do not rip the page out of your notebook.
1) Due Thursday, September 24: Get quiz signed by parent and return to science bin in homeroom.
2) Due Monday, September 28: Finish reading the Water Cycle handout and do the circled questions at the end. The questions should be done on the next blank page in your notebook, with the proper heading. Use full sentences and correct spelling. Do not rip the page out of your notebook.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Assignment due Wednesday, September 23
How does the water cycle affect Earth?
Please write your comment about this, and be sure to sign your name. I'm looking forward to reading your thoughts.
-Mrs. Mensing
Please write your comment about this, and be sure to sign your name. I'm looking forward to reading your thoughts.
-Mrs. Mensing
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Assignment due Tuesday, September 22
Read handout, Water on Earth. Do the Water on Earth worksheet that is attached to it. Bring both the reading and the completed homework to class on Tuesday.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Changed Assignment Due Monday, 9/21/09
The students need to finish making their flashcards for the 8 definitions under "Types of Maps" in their notebooks. They should use the flashcards to study for Monday's quiz. In addition, they need to be able to locate the following on a world map: North America, South America, Africa, Antarctica, Europe, Asia, Australia, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Southern Ocean. They could use an atlas or play the game at http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/World_Continents.htm to practice.
Five of the 25 points on Monday's quiz will be earned by bringing the completed flashcards to class. A student who does not bring the cards to class will not earn those five points.
Five of the 25 points on Monday's quiz will be earned by bringing the completed flashcards to class. A student who does not bring the cards to class will not earn those five points.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
homework for week of 9/15/09
The students have asked that I post assignments on their blog as well as on the TPS website. So here they are for this week!
Assigned: 9/14/09
Due: 9/15/09
This is a two-part homework. You must do both:
1) Bring in a round fruit (orange, grapefruit, melon) – we will be writing on it.
2) Finish the Types of Maps worksheet (both sides).
Assigned 9/15/09
Due: 9/16/09
This is a choice homework.
Option 1: Use the Internet to play the Oceans & Continents Game, Level 1. (http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/World_Continents.htm) When you are done, print out the score sheet and put the correct heading at the top of the page. Hand this score sheet in on Tuesday.
Option 2: Complete the “Land and Water” worksheet and turn it in on Tuesday. Remember, spelling counts.
Assigned 9/16/09
Due: 9/21/09
Complete the “Pick the Right Map” worksheet. Use maps from your atlas.
Assigned: 9/14/09
Due: 9/15/09
This is a two-part homework. You must do both:
1) Bring in a round fruit (orange, grapefruit, melon) – we will be writing on it.
2) Finish the Types of Maps worksheet (both sides).
Assigned 9/15/09
Due: 9/16/09
This is a choice homework.
Option 1: Use the Internet to play the Oceans & Continents Game, Level 1. (http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/World_Continents.htm) When you are done, print out the score sheet and put the correct heading at the top of the page. Hand this score sheet in on Tuesday.
Option 2: Complete the “Land and Water” worksheet and turn it in on Tuesday. Remember, spelling counts.
Assigned 9/16/09
Due: 9/21/09
Complete the “Pick the Right Map” worksheet. Use maps from your atlas.
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