Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Everything is Graded!
All the work in my possession has been graded ... check to see if you are missing anything! :)
Friday, April 26, 2013
Day Ninety Four Overview
Day Ninety Four Overview
- we began class with two short warmup questions related to gravity
- one question asked ... What do you think would happen if you rang out a soaked towel while on a spaceship?
- the other question asked ... Do you think it is possible to grow a plant on a spaceship?
Gravity Warmup
- I then showed the class the answer to both of their questions
What Happens When You Wring a Washcloth In Orbit
Plants Grow Fine Without Gravity
- before getting into notes I showed the students a MinutePhysics clip
- we then began to take our first set of notes for the unit Forces in Motion
Forces in Motion Notes
- gravity as a force of attraction was explained to the students
- it is not just the Earth pulling you towards the center of the Earth, you also pull the center of the Earth towards you!
- as mass increases gravity increases
- think of a weightlifter
- the more plates that are added, the more pull downwards from gravity
- as distance increases gravity decreases
- think of a long distance relationship
- the more distance the less attraction (for the most part :) )
- we also talked about the difference between mass and weight
- with the last few minutes of class the students were handed a reading and a half sheet of questions to complete for homework
How Does Gravity Work Article
Gravity Homework
Homework
- complete the half sheet of questions that were assigned with the How Does Gravity Work Article
Science News
Solving The Mystery of Supercharged Lightning
- we began class with two short warmup questions related to gravity
- one question asked ... What do you think would happen if you rang out a soaked towel while on a spaceship?
- the other question asked ... Do you think it is possible to grow a plant on a spaceship?
Gravity Warmup
- I then showed the class the answer to both of their questions
What Happens When You Wring a Washcloth In Orbit
Plants Grow Fine Without Gravity
- before getting into notes I showed the students a MinutePhysics clip
- we then began to take our first set of notes for the unit Forces in Motion
Forces in Motion Notes
- gravity as a force of attraction was explained to the students
- it is not just the Earth pulling you towards the center of the Earth, you also pull the center of the Earth towards you!
- as mass increases gravity increases
- think of a weightlifter
- the more plates that are added, the more pull downwards from gravity
- as distance increases gravity decreases
- think of a long distance relationship
- the more distance the less attraction (for the most part :) )
- we also talked about the difference between mass and weight
- with the last few minutes of class the students were handed a reading and a half sheet of questions to complete for homework
How Does Gravity Work Article
Gravity Homework
Homework
- complete the half sheet of questions that were assigned with the How Does Gravity Work Article
Science News
Solving The Mystery of Supercharged Lightning
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Day Ninety Three Overview
Day Ninety Three Overview
- the concept of gravity was introduced through some very interesting video clips that caught the student's attention
- clip #1 - Stephen Hawking explaining how imperfections in the early universe allowed gravity to organize all the matter created in the big bang
- clip #2 - BBC broadcaster explaining what he is experiencing while on board the "Vomit Comet"
- while watching the clips the students were asked to write down 6 things that they learned from watching the clips
Homework
- use the 6 things that you learned to make up a 6 panel comic book page about gravity
Science News
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- the concept of gravity was introduced through some very interesting video clips that caught the student's attention
- clip #1 - Stephen Hawking explaining how imperfections in the early universe allowed gravity to organize all the matter created in the big bang
- clip #2 - BBC broadcaster explaining what he is experiencing while on board the "Vomit Comet"
Homework
- use the 6 things that you learned to make up a 6 panel comic book page about gravity
Science News
Suicide Bombing Bacteria Could Fight Infections
Day Ninety Two Overview
Day Ninety Two Overview
- we spent class taking our test on Motion
- concepts tested were speed, velocity, acceleration, net force, and friction
Homework
- extra credit crossword
Motion Crossword
Science News
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- we spent class taking our test on Motion
- concepts tested were speed, velocity, acceleration, net force, and friction
Homework
- extra credit crossword
Motion Crossword
Science News
Humans Have a Tender Spot For Robots
Friday, April 19, 2013
Day Ninety One Overview
Day Ninety One Overview
- we began class by checking / going over the review packets that were assigned the class prior
- I took questions from students that had particular issues that they were having trouble understanding
- students that did not have the review packet complete were encouraged to complete it and study it over the weekend so that they would be prepared for their test
- after going over the packet the students watched an episode of Bill Nye titled Friction
Bill Nye - Friction
Bill Nye: Friction - Worksheet
- with the rest of class we played Smartboard Baseball - Motion
- the winning team received bonus points on their upcoming Motion test
Homework
- study study study for the Motion test
Science News
A New Class of Supernova
- we began class by checking / going over the review packets that were assigned the class prior
- I took questions from students that had particular issues that they were having trouble understanding
- students that did not have the review packet complete were encouraged to complete it and study it over the weekend so that they would be prepared for their test
- after going over the packet the students watched an episode of Bill Nye titled Friction
Bill Nye - Friction
Bill Nye: Friction - Worksheet
- with the rest of class we played Smartboard Baseball - Motion
- the winning team received bonus points on their upcoming Motion test
Homework
- study study study for the Motion test
Science News
A New Class of Supernova
Day Ninety Overview
Day Ninety Overview
- with the shortened class period we were able to go over the graphing problems that the students had for homework the previous class period
- the students were reminded that on a distance vs. time graph a straight line equals a constant speed, a flat line means the object is not moving, and a curved line means the object is accelerating
Homework
- finish the chapter review packet for next class so we can play a review game!
Motion Review Packet
Science News
Superstorm Sandy Shook The Earth
- with the shortened class period we were able to go over the graphing problems that the students had for homework the previous class period
- the students were reminded that on a distance vs. time graph a straight line equals a constant speed, a flat line means the object is not moving, and a curved line means the object is accelerating
Homework
- finish the chapter review packet for next class so we can play a review game!
Motion Review Packet
Science News
Superstorm Sandy Shook The Earth
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