*LAM = Lab/Activity Manual
*SPS = Spectrum Physical Science Text
*ICS = Integrated Coordinated Science Text
Most
of the files are pdf format. You will need Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher.
Unit 1 Calendar
| Date | Classroom Topic | Classwork/Homework |
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OCTOBER |
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| Fri. 10/16 |
Unit 1 Benchmark Exam |
This test will cover the following topics: Waves, Biogeochemical Cycles & California's Water Supply |
| Thurs. 10/15 |
Cycles Concept Map - Due Monday | UNIT 1 Test Tomorrow. Take this practice test. |
| Wed. 10/14 |
Nitrogen Cycle Lab Instructions Data Collection |
Lab due Friday. |
| Tues. 10/13 |
Video: California's Water HO Cycles Review |
Review due Friday. |
| Mon. 10/12 |
Handout: Maps of California | |
| Fri. 10/9 |
TEACHER STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY | ENJOY YOUR DAY OFF :) |
| Thurs. 10/8 |
Handout: Maps of California pdf or Word |
Minimum Day Back to School Night! Pick up Report Cards at the Gym. 5:00pm |
| Wed. 10/7 |
LAM Pgs 25-28 Questions 1-6 pg 27 |
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| Tues. 10/6 |
Video: Water Cycle Reflect & Peer Review of Cycles Read |
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| Mon. 10/5 |
Video: Nitrogen Cycle Notes: Nitrogen Cycle |
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| Fri. 10/2 |
Finish
ICS pgs 555-559.
Answer Questions: # 1-5 pg 559 Handout: Cycles of Life in pdf format or in a Word Document Due Monday 10/15 Links: Water, Carbon, Nitrogen |
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| Thurs. 10/1 |
ICS pgs 555-559. Answer Questions: # 1-5 pg 559 | MR. NOBLE ABSENT (Period 6 Only) - Cross Country Meet |
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SEPTEMBER |
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| Wed. 9/30 |
Video: Carbon Cycle HO Carbon Cycle Concept Map |
Concept map due tomorrow |
| Tues. 9/29 |
Notes on the Global Carbon Cycle | |
| Mon. 9/28 |
Photosynthesis Cartoon | Handout Examples 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Fri. 9/25 |
Notes on Biogeochemical Cycles | |
| Thurs. 9/24 |
Review Waves Test HO Science Summary Sheet Read Bio pgs 46-57 Answer Questions: # 1-4 pg 57 |
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| Wed. 9/23 |
Waves Test (RETAKE) | |
| Tues. 9/22 |
Finish Test Corrections Review |
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| Mon. 9/21 |
Test Corrections Continued | |
| Fri. 9/18 |
Review Waves Test (Make-Ups) |
Correct questions that you missed on the test |
| Thurs. 9/17 |
Waves Test | BRING CALCULATOR TO CLASS!!! |
| Wed. 9/16 |
Review for Test HO Waves Practice Test Answers |
Play Wave Jeopardy |
| Tues. 9/15 |
Waves Quiz #2 HO Waves Study Guide |
ICS Textbook questions due today! |
| Mon. 9/14 |
Read ICS pgs
187-191, 197 and 203-206 Answer Questions: # 1-5 and 7 pgs 192-193 |
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| Fri. 9/11 |
Venn Diagram Wave Math: Wave Speed Calculations (Cont.) Review Math Skills Handout |
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| Thurs. 9/10 |
Waves Review HO Math Skills - Wave Speed answers HO Labeling Waves answers |
MR. NOBLE ABSENT - Cross Country Meet |
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Standard: Physics 4a, 4b Academic Targets: Students know how to solve problems involving wavelength, frequency, and wave speed. |
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| Wed. 9/9 |
Wave Math: Wave Speed Calculations Wave Math SPS text. pg 467-468 Answer questions 1-4 pg 468 |
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| Tues. 9/8 |
Post Lab: Write Reflection Video: Waves |
Lab due today |
| Mon. 9/7 |
No School: Labor Day |
 (Click on Picture) |
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Standard:
Physics 4a, 4b Academic Targets: Students can demonstrate that a wave is transfer of energy not the transfer of matter. Students can identify the following characteristics of waves: wavelength, amplitude, frequency, height, crest, trough, and speed. |
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| Fri. 9/4 |
Lab:
Compression & Transverse Waves LAM pg 1 |
Use this data table for the lab |
| Thurs. 9/3 |
Pre Lab |
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| Wed. 9/2 |
Finish Notes:
Waves & Energy Finish questions from SPS |
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| Tues. 9/1 |
Notes: Waves
& Energy LAM pgs 7-11 |
Read pages 463-471 of SPS text. Answer questions 1-8 pg 471 |
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AUGUST |
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| Mon. 8/31 |
Intro to Waves Notes: Intro to Waves |
Read pages 454-462 of SPS text. Answer questions 1-5 pg 462 |
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Standard:IE1a Academic Target: Students should be able to select and use appropriate tools and technology to collect data, analyze relationships, and display data. |
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| Fri. 8/28 |
Finish Lab: Using Scientific Method to Problem Solve Science Skills (Graphing & Measuring Mass) |
SPS Book Scavenger Hunt |
| Thurs. 8/27 |
Lab: Using Scientific Method to Problem Solve | Handout: Graphing Skills 1 |
| Wed. 8/26 |
Notes: How to make a graph | |
| Tues. 8/25 |
Post Lab Discussion |
Measuring Mass Lab is due tomorrow |
| Mon. 8/24 |
Finish Lab | Lab Safety Test Tomorrow: Read the rules 3-5 times (Familiarize not Memorize!!) |
| Fri. 8/21 |
Lab: Measuring Mass |
Lab Due Tuesday Signed Lab Donation letter due by Tues. 8/26 |
| Thurs. 8/20 |
Info about Mr. Noble Checking out our Lab facilities & their Safety Features |
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| Wed. 8/19 |
Finish
Graphing Exercise Lab Safety |
Handout:
Lab
Safety Contract Lab Safety Poster Signed safety contract due Fri. 8/21 |
| Tues. 8/18 |
Class Info/Overview SPS pgs 835-838 Graphing Exercise |
Handout:
Graphing Questions Signed Parent Letter due Thurs. 8/20 Signed Lab Donation letter due by Tues. 8/25 |
| Mon. 8/17 |
Opening Day Orientation | |
