Daily Sponge

Write a definition for the term “catastrophic event” 10/8/2013 Daily Objective 7.8: We will describe and predict how different types of catastrophic events impact ecosystems. Wrap Up: Write a definition for the term “catastrophic event”

10/9/2013 Daily Objective 7.8: We will continue researching catastrophic events. Wrap Up: How would the ability to predict a natural disaster be good for people?

Which natural disasters can we experience here? 10/10/2013 Daily Objective 7.8: We will finish our catastrophic event posters and begin sharing information. Wrap Up: Which natural disasters can we experience here?

Name one way people can lessen the severity of a flood. 10/11/2013 Daily Objective 7.8: We will complete our catastrophic events handout. Wrap Up: Name one way people can lessen the severity of a flood.

What is the difference between deposition, weathering, and erosion? 10/14/2013 Daily Objective 7.8: We will study deposition, weathering, and erosion. Wrap Up: What is the difference between deposition, weathering, and erosion?

10/15/2013 Daily Objective 7.8: We will investigate different types of deposition, weathering, and erosion. Wrap Up: What is strongest agent of deposition, weathering, and erosion?

10/16/2013 Daily Objective 7.8: We will study the ecoregions of Texas. Wrap Up: What is an ecoregion?

10/17/2013 Daily Objective 7.8: We will study the ecoregions of Texas. Wrap Up: Which ecoregion do we live in?

10/18/2013 Daily Objective 7.8: We will look at weathering, deposition and erosion is Texas Ecoregions. Wrap Up: Would you predict that different ecoregions may have different weathering and erosion rates?

How does water enter back into the atmosphere? 10/21/2013 Daily Objective 7.8: We will review what you have learned about the water cycle. Wrap Up: How does water enter back into the atmosphere?

Why are aquifers and groundwater important to life on earth? 10/22/2013 Daily Objective 7.8: We will model the effects of human activity on ground water. Wrap Up: Why are aquifers and groundwater important to life on earth?

Why is it important to protect the land over an aquifer? 10/23/2013 Daily Objective 7.8C: We will model the infiltration and percolation process in an aquifer. Wrap Up: Why is it important to protect the land over an aquifer?

How does human activity contribute to the pollution of ground water? 10/24/2013 Daily Objective 7.8: We will model the Nueces River watershed and discuss how it is affected by humans. Wrap Up: How does human activity contribute to the pollution of ground water? Turn your Spirals in today

10/28/2013 Daily Objective 7.9, 7.3B: We will use a model to represent the solar system and identify limitations of that model. Wrap Up: Were you surprised to see how far apart some of the planets are from each other?

10/29/2013 Daily Objective 7.9A: We will look at conditions that allow life to exist. Wrap Up: Do you think life will be found somewhere else in our solar system?

10/30/2013 Daily Objective 7.9: We will research conditions on other planets that could allow life to exist. Wrap Up: Name one interesting fact you discovered while researching?

10/31/2013 Daily Objective 7.9: We will continue to research our solar system. Wrap Up: Name one interesting fact you discovered while researching?

11/1/2013 Daily Objective 7.9: We will begin to predict whether certain bodies in our solar system could support life. Wrap Up: Name a planet or moon that you think is MOST likely to support life?

11/4/2013 Daily Objective 7.9: We will learn about the technology needed for manned space exploration. Wrap Up: How did Johannes Kepler contribute to successful space exploration?

What effects does microgravity have on muscle and bone? 11/5/2013 Daily Objective 7.9: We will identify accommodations that have allowed for space exploration. bone muscle earth space Wrap Up: What effects does microgravity have on muscle and bone?

11/6/2013 Daily Objective 7.9: We will continue to research accommodations that have allowed for space exploration. Wrap Up: How are the needs of astronauts in space different from their needs on earth?

11/7/2013 Daily Objective 7.3, 7.9: We will begin building models to represent different accommodations needed for manned space travel. Wrap Up: List three advantages to unmanned space exploration over manned missions.

11/8/2013 Daily Objective 7.9: We will begin presenting information and models over obstacles and accommodations for space travel. Wrap Up: Write down one fact you learned from another group?

11/11/2013 Daily Objective 7.9: We will complete presenting information and models over obstacles and accommodations for space travel. Wrap Up: Do you think we will make it back to the moon or to Mars in your lifetime?

11/12/2013 Daily Objective 7.6: We will review what we have learned this six weeks. Wrap Up: Is gravity the same or different as Earth’s on other planets?

11/13/2013 Daily Objective 7.4: We will organize our binders and turn them in for a quiz grade. Wrap Up: What has been your favorite part of the solar system unit?

11/14/2013 Daily Objective 7: We will take our six weeks exam. Wrap Up: How long did you study for the exam?

11/15/2013 Daily Objective: COUNSELOR LESSON Turn your spiral in to my desk. Wrap Up: None