8 th Grade Science Do Now Monday, November 26, 2012 On page __, make your weekly Do now page. Draw and label the components of a wave. Word Bank: wavelength, crest, trough, amplitude
8 th Grade Science Today’s Schedule 1. Do Now 2. Card Sort: EM Spectrum 3. EM Spectrum Notes 4. Exit Ticket Essential Question How is current scientific data about components of the universe used to develop theories explaining the origins of the universe? Vocabulary Pre-AP Homework Grade-Level Homework 8.8(C) Waves HW DUE ON FRIDAY Crest Trough Wavelength Amplitude Frequency Electromagnetic Spectrum Monday, November 26, 2012
8 th Grade Science Today we will… 8.8(C) explore how different wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum such as light and radio waves are used to gain information about distances and properties of components in the universe Monday, November 26, 2012
8 th Grade Science Card Sort Sort the cards into groups. Record notes on the graphic organizer. Monday, November 26, 2012
8 th Grade Science Notes Monday, November 26, 2012 On page __, write the following statement and fill in the blank. The shorter the wavelength, the ___________ the energy of the wave.
8 th Grade Science Exit Ticket Monday, November 26, 2012 On page __, describe how electromagnetic waves are used to gain information about properties of the universe.
8 th Grade Science Do Now Tuesday, November 27, 2012 On page __, list 10 types of Electromagnetic Waves in order of increasing frequency.
8 th Grade Science Today’s Schedule 1. Do Now 2. Video & Notes: Back to the Beginning Essential Question How is current scientific data about components of the universe used to develop theories explaining the origins of the universe? Vocabulary Pre-AP Homework Grade-Level Homework 8.8(C) Waves HW DUE ON FRIDAY Crest Trough Wavelength Amplitude Frequency Electromagnetic Spectrum Tuesday, November 27, 2012
8 th Grade Science Today we will… 8.8(C) explore how different wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum such as light and radio waves are used to gain information about distances and properties of components in the universe Tuesday, November 27, 2012
8 th Grade Science Video Back to the Beginning Tuesday, November 27, 2012
8 th Grade Science Do Now Wednesday & Thursday, November 28 & 29, 2012 On page __, answer the following questions. 1.What features can be formed by a subduction zone? 2.What is the difference between these topographic maps?
8 th Grade Science Today’s Schedule 1. Do Now 2. MOY 3. After MOY activities Essential Question How is current scientific data about components of the universe used to develop theories explaining the origins of the universe? Vocabulary Pre-AP Homework Grade-Level Homework 8.8(C) Waves HW DUE ON FRIDAY Crest Trough Wavelength Amplitude Frequency Electromagnetic Spectrum Wednesday & Thursday, November 28 & 29, 2012
8 th Grade Science MOY R ead and re-read the passage. U nderline the question B ubble important words I dentify the key idea, write it in margin. E liminate the wrong answers S elect the correct answer ✓ predator/prey interactions Wednesday & Thursday, November 28 & 29, 2012
8 th Grade Science After MOY Activities Wednesday & Thursday, November 28 & 29, 2012 After finishing the MOY, complete the following assignments. 1.Complete the Composition of Stars Pie Charts. 2.Write 5 questions you have about space. Once approved by the teacher, look up the answers online. 3.Watch “Origins of the Universe”Origins of the Universe
8 th Grade Science Do Now On page __, make a prediction about how scientists use light and waves to learn about space. Your answer should be 3-5 sentences. Friday, November 30, 2012
8 th Grade Science Today’s Schedule 1. Do Now 2. Spectroscopes 3. Video: A Universe Hospitable for Life Essential Question How is current scientific data about components of the universe used to develop theories explaining the origins of the universe? Vocabulary Pre-AP Homework Grade-Level Homework 8.8(C) Waves HW DUE Crest Trough Wavelength Amplitude Frequency Electromagnetic Spectrum Friday, November 30, 2012
8 th Grade Science Today we will… 8.8(C) explore how different wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum such as light and radio waves are used to gain information about distances and properties of components in the universe Friday, November 30, 2012
8 th Grade Science Spectroscopes Examine light spectra of 3 different elements. Students will first go outside to view sunlight through the spectroscope. Students will record observations in their INB. Students will then examine 2 other light spectra in the classroom. Friday, November 30, 2012
8 th Grade Science Video Back to the Beginning Where are the Aliens? Friday, November 30, 2012