Date: 9/1/2015 W.O.D. – Scientific method-the steps followed in experiments. Q.O.D. – Did you learn about the scientific method last year? GOAL – I can understand how the scientific method works. TODAY – Finish lab safety posters / start “safety first” handout HOMEWORK – Finish safety first handout for HW. Due tomorrow.

Date: 9/2/2015 W.O.D. – Hypothesis-an educated guess of what will happen in your experiment. Q.O.D. – What is the first part of the scientific method? GOAL – I can understand the steps of the scientific method. TODAY – Scientific method notes HOMEWORK – finish copying notes off Mr. Hill’s website. Due next Tues!

Date: 9/3/2015 W.O.D. – Conclusion-the part relating the hypothesis back you your results. Q.O.D. – What is the step after forming your question in the scientific method? GOAL – I can take the SLO pretest. TODAY – SLO Pretest. HOMEWORK – Finish “Scientific Method” notes (found on my website) Due Tues 9/8

Date: 9/8/2015 W.O.D. – Research – the part of the scientific method to find others’ ideas and results. Q.O.D. – What step in the scientific method comes before the research? GOAL – I can understand how to perform a lab experiment. TODAY – Lab partners, lab procedures, go over pre lab for paper towel lab. HOMEWORK – Finish pre-lab if not finished in class.

Date: 9/9/2015 W.O.D. – ______________ - the part of the lab that is the actual “test” or experiment. Q.O.D. – How much weight (in grams) do you think the off brand paper towel will hold? GOAL – I can understand proper lab procedures and follow directions. TODAY – Start paper towel lab HOMEWORK – None

Date: 9/10/2015 W.O.D. – Constants-items or steps that stay the same in an experiment. Q.O.D. – Why do you do more than one trial for the paper towel lab? GOAL – I can complete the lab and start my conclusion. TODAY – Finish up paper towel lab and start on conclusion. HOMEWORK – Finish conclusion for Tomorrow (Fri 9/11)

Date: 9/11/2015 W.O.D. – Meters-basic unit of length in the metric system. Q.O.D. – How many people died in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks? GOAL – I can understand how the metric system is read and its function. TODAY – Metric system intro. HOMEWORK – NONE.

Date: 9/14/2015 W.O.D. – Meters-the base unit of length in the metric system. Q.O.D. – How many decimeters are in 1 meter? GOAL – I can understand how to convert between different units in the metric system. TODAY – Organize lab folder. Metric conversion worksheet. HOMEWORK – Metric conversion worksheet. (quiz on Wed)

Date: 9/15/2015 W.O.D. – Liters-the metric base unit for volume. Q.O.D. – Is it possible to convert grams to meters? GOAL – I can understand how metric conversions work. TODAY – Finish in class metric conversion practice. Start “Metric Mania” homework. HOMEWORK – Metric mania worksheet. QUIZ TOMORROW metric system.

Date: 9/16/2015 W.O.D. – Prefix-the part of the word added onto the beginning of a root word. Q.O.D. – Can you convert from meters to liters? GOAL – I can successfully take the metric system quiz. TODAY – Metric system quiz and grading in class. HOMEWORK – None.

Date: 9/17/2015 W.O.D. – Fault-the place where two of the earth’s plates meet. Q.O.D. – What is a seismograph? GOAL – I can grade the metric system quiz and follow directions. TODAY – Grade and hand in metric system quiz. HOMEWORK – NONE.

Date: 9/18/2015 W.O.D. – Mantle-the middle layer of the earth. Q.O.D. – Is there more than one part to the mantle? GOAL – I can start to understand the basics of earth’s layers. TODAY – Earth’s layers video intro. HOMEWORK – NONE.

Date: 9/21/2015 W.O.D. – Iron-one of the basic metals found throughout the inside of the earth. Q.O.D. – What other metals make up the mantle and the core? GOAL – I can understand the basics of earth’s layers and how they function. TODAY – Earth’s Layers notes. HOMEWORK – NONE.

Date: 9/22/2015 W.O.D. – Volcanologist-a scientist that studies volcanoes and their activity. Q.O.D. – What is the difference between the lithosphere and the asthenosphere? GOAL – I can understand why volcanoes form at certain locations of the earth. TODAY – Plotting volcanoes HOMEWORK – Finish plotting volcaoes

Date: 9/23/2015 W.O.D. – Convergent Boundary-a boundary where two tectonic plates move toward each other. Q.O.D. – What is a divergent boundary? GOAL – I can understand why volcanoes are located where they are. TODAY – Go over plotting volcanoes activity and talk about plate boundaries. HOMEWORK – NONE

Date: 9/24/2015 W.O.D. – Magma-molten rock when it is __________ Earth’s surface. Q.O.D. – Where does Earth’s magnetic field come from? GOAL – I can understand the basic terms of Earth Science concepts. TODAY – Earth Science vocab crosswords. HOMEWORK – Anything you did not finish from plotting volcanoes and crosswords by TOMORROW (F 9/25)

Date: 9/25/2015 W.O.D. – Divergent boundary-a plate boundary where two or more plates are moving away from each other. Q.O.D. – Can you name the two sublayers of the earth? GOAL – I can understand the basics of plate tectonics. TODAY – Plate tectonics notes. HOMEWORK – NONE.

Date: 9/28/2015 W.O.D. – Volume-the amount of space an object takes up. Q.O.D. – How do plates move? GOAL – I can understand the basics of how plate tectonics work. TODAY – Plate tectonics guided notes. HOMEWORK – NONE

Date: 9/29/2015 W.O.D. – Transform Boundary-a plate boundary where the tectonic plates slide past one another. Q.O.D. – Where do most earthquakes happen? GOAL – I can understand how plates move through a virtual lab. TODAY – Tectonic plate virtual lab. HOMEWORK – NONE.

Date: 9/30/2015 W.O.D. – Mid Ocean Ridge-a place on the sea floor where new mountain ranges are formed. Q.O.D. – Where does subduction occur? GOAL – I can see what type of boundaries produce volcanoes and earthquakes. TODAY – Virtual plate tectonics lab. HOMEWORK – Study for QUIZ FRIDAY (Layers, Volcanoes, Earthquakes). Use all materials you have to date.