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Missy Atkinson, nbct
Honors/Gifted Earth Space Science
atkinsonm@leonschools.net
(850)922-6545    fax (850)488-3275

 Announcements
FCAT Explorer DUE 3/16 AM - NO EXCEPTIONS! 
by Atkinson, Missy		 3/9/2012 11:43 AM
 
Earth Space Science On-line Textbook 
by Atkinson, Missy		 9/21/2011 10:29 AM
 
Class Assignments for ESS and Biology classes 
by Atkinson, Missy		 9/15/2011 3:51 PM
 
Before and after photos from Japanese Tsunami 
by Atkinson, Missy		 3/15/2011 9:21 AM
 

 Class Assignments - ESS H/G (Assignments subject to change)
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Notes:Studying Space & SeasonsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
3/27/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT connect the concepts of radiation and the EM spectrum to the use of historical and newly-developed observational tools
SC.912.E.5.1, SC.912.E.5.2, SC.912.E.5.7, SC.912.E.5.8, SC.912.E.5.11,SC.912.P.10.10, SC.912.P.10.18, SC.912.P.12.7
LAB: EM Spectrum & Flame SpectroscopyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
3/28/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT connect the concepts of radiation and the EM spectrum to the use of historical and newly-developed observational tools.
SC.912.E.5.1, SC.912.E.5.2, SC.912.E.5.7, SC.912.E.5.8, SC.912.E.5.11,SC.912.P.10.10, SC.912.P.10.18, SC.912.P.12.7
Notes: Studying Space & Seasons WorksheetUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
3/29/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT connect the concepts of radiation and the EM spectrum to the use of historical and newly-developed observational tools.
SC.912.E.5.1, SC.912.E.5.2, SC.912.E.5.7, SC.912.E.5.8, SC.912.E.5.11,SC.912.P.10.10, SC.912.P.10.18, SC.912.P.12.7
Finish Seasons & FCAT Practice TestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
3/30/2012 12:00 AM
All tested benchmarks for FCAT Science grade 8
QUIZ: Studying Space Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/2/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT connect the concepts of radiation and the EM spectrum to the use of historical and newly-developed observational tools.
SC.912.E.5.1, SC.912.E.5.2, SC.912.E.5.7, SC.912.E.5.8, SC.912.E.5.11,SC.912.P.10.10, SC.912.P.10.18, SC.912.P.12.7
Formation and Models of the Solar System HW: Rev Guide p.53-54Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/3/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT describe the functions of models in science and explain the orgins of Earth.
SC.912.E.5.5, SC.912.E.5.6, SC.912.L.15.8, SC.912.N.3.5, SC.912.P.12.4
LAB: Ellipses & Planetary OrbitsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/4/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT develop logical connections through physical principles, including Kepler's and Newton's Laws about the relationships and the effects of Earth, Moon and Sun on each other.
SC.912.E.5.5, SC.912.E.5.6, SC.912.L.15.8, SC.912.N.3.5, SC.912.P.12.4
Inner Planets - complete chartUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/5/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT explain the formation of planetary systems based on the knowledge of our Solar System
SC.912.E.5.5, SC.912.E.5.7
Use appendix and Chp 27 for help - The number of satellites (current) will need to be researched using the Internet as the book is outdated.
Planets - Outer Planets & Other BodiesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/6/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT explain the formation of planetary systems based on the knowledge of our Solar System
SC.912.E.5.5, SC.912.E.5.7
Solar System Object ProjectUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/9/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT explain the formation of planetary systems based on the knowledge of our Solar System
SC.912.E.5.5, SC.912.E.5.7
Review Planets & Objects in solar system & Notes Moon HW: Concept Rev p.55-56Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/10/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT explain the formation of planetary systems based on the knowledge of our Solar System
SC.912.E.5.5, SC.912.E.5.7
LAB Moon Phases Calendar Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/11/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT explain the formation of planetary systems based on the knowledge of our Solar System
SC.912.E.5.5, SC.912.E.5.7
QUIZ Planets/Solar System - Finish Moon Phase CalendarUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/12/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT explain the formation of planetary systems based on the knowledge of our Solar System
SC.912.E.5.5, SC.912.E.5.7
Quiz is take home - due TOMORROW!
FCAT Review & Present Solar System Object ProjectsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/13/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT explain the formation of planetary systems based on the knowledge of our Solar System
SC.912.E.5.5, SC.912.E.5.7
THQ due
Concept Review p. 57 & p. 59-60 (Stars & Galaxies)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/16/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT describe and predict how the initial mass of a star determines its evolution.
SC.912.E.5.1, SC.912.E.5.2, SC.912.E.5.8, SC.912.P.10.19
FCAT Reading 1 (AM) - ABC (PM)
FCAT Reading 2 (No ESS classes)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/17/2012 12:00 AM
FCAT Reading 2 (AM) - DEF (PM)
LAB Properties of StarsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/18/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT describe and predict how the initial mass of a star determines its evolution.
SC.912.E.5.1, SC.912.E.5.2, SC.912.E.5.8, SC.912.P.10.19
FCAT Math (AM) - ABC (PM)
FCAT Science - FDE (No ESS classes)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/19/2012 12:00 AM
FCAT Science (grade 8 ONLY AM) - DEF (PM)
LAB Stellar Classification (Properties of Stars) - finishUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/20/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT describe and predict how the initial mass of a star determines its evolution.
SC.912.E.5.1, SC.912.E.5.2, SC.912.E.5.8, SC.912.P.10.19
LAB: Star Life Cycle Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/23/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT describe and predict how the initial mass of a star determines its evolution
SC.912.E.5.1, SC.912.E.5.3
Create diagram showing stages of stellar evolution based on mass of original star.
Stars & GalaxiesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/24/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT cite evidence to support the Big Bang, describe stellar evolution, explain how physical forces work in the universe
SC.912.E.5.1, SC.912.E.5.2, SC.912.E.5.3
Review Star Cycle & UniverseUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/25/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT cite evidence to support the Big Bang, describe stellar evolution, explain how physical forces work in the universe
SC.912.E.5.1, SC.912.E.5.2, SC.912.E.5.8, SC.912.P.10.10, SC.912.P.10.11, SC.912.P.10.19, SC.912.P.12.4, SC.912.P.12.7
TEST SpaceUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/26/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT cite evidence to support the Big Bang, describe stellar evolution, explain how physical forces work in the universe
SC.912.E.5.1, SC.912.E.5.2, SC.912.E.5.8, SC.912.P.10.10, SC.912.P.10.11, SC.912.P.10.19, SC.912.P.12.4, SC.912.P.12.7
Students taking the Geometry EOC will take the test on Friday April 27th.
Video: Super StarsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/27/2012 12:00 AM
SC.C.2.4.1, SC.E.2.4.2, SC.E.2.4.3,SC.H.1.4.2, SC.H.2.4.2
Makeup test for students taking EOC Geometry.
Attachment
NY - Layers of the Atmosphere Worksheets & Section Quizzes Chp 19Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/30/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT describe various interactions among Earth systems including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, geosphere and biosphere
SC.912.E.7.3, SC.912.N.3.5

 

NY - Concept Review p.37-38 (Chp 19) & p.39-40 (Chp 20)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5/1/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT describe various interactions among Earth systems including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, geosphere and biosphere
SC.912.E.7.3, SC.912.P.10.4
NY - Chp 19 Rev #10-19 & 38-40 & Chp 20 Rev #10-19 & 36-40Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5/2/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT describe various interactions among Earth systems including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, geosphere and biosphere
SC.912.E.7.4, Sc.912.P.10.4
Write out complete answer with letter and answer choice for each question.
NY - Worksheet Types of Clouds & Section Quizzes (Chp 20)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5/3/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT describe various interactions among Earth systems including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, geosphere and biosphere
SC.912.E.7.3, SC.912.P.10.4

 

NY - Climate Zones & Concept Rev p.43-44Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5/4/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT describe various interactions among Earth systems including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, geosphere and biosphere
SC.912.E.7.3, SC.912.N.1.6, SC.912.P.10.4
Atmosphere & HumidityUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5/7/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT describe the layers of the atmosphere and how temperature relates to the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere.
SC.912.E.7.3, SC.912.P.10.4
Brain Pop Interactive Quizzes on the Atmosphere & Humidity.
WUR #4 - Video October SkyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5/8/2012 12:00 AM
LAB: Heating in the Atmosphere Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5/9/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT describe heat as the the energy transferred by conduction, convection and radiation and explain the connection of heat to change in temperature or states of matter.
SC.912.E.7.3, SC.912.P.10.4

 

LAB: Dew Point & Relative Humidity Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5/10/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT describe the layers of the atmosphere and how temperature relates to the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere.
MA.912.S.3.2, SC.912.E.7.3, SC.912.P.10.4

 

QUIZ Heating & the AtmosphereUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5/11/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT describe the layers of the atmosphere and how temperature relates to the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere.
SC.912.E.7.3, SC.912.P.10.4

 

Wksht Weather Maps - Station ModelsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5/14/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT predict future weather conditions based on present observations and conceptual models and recognize limitations and uncertainties of such predictions.
MA.912.S.3.2, SC.912.E.7.5, SC.912.N.1.6
Hurrican Katrina - Path & EffectsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).New
5/15/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT relate the formation of severe weather to the various physical factors.
SC.912.E.7.6, MA.912.S.3.2
Chp 21 Review #10-18 & Maps in Action (p.596) #1-7Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5/16/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT predict future weather conditions based on present observations and conceptual models and recognize limitations and uncertainties of such predictions.
SC.912.E.7.5, SC.912.E.7.6

 

Severe Weather Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5/17/2012 12:00 AM
SWBAT predict future weather conditions based on present observations and conceptual models and recognize limitations and uncertainties of such predictions.
SC.912.E.7.5, SC.912.E.7.6
Video: Bill Nye - Storms
Hurricane Names & Forecasts
Tornado Alley
Graduation Practice & Busch Gardens trip (No classes)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5/18/2012 12:00 AM
Semester Exam II ReviewUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5/25/2012 12:00 AM
Memorial Day (No School)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5/28/2012 12:00 AM
Exams - A & B periods (Early Release)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5/29/2012 12:00 AM
Exams - D & C periods (Early Release)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5/30/2012 12:00 AM
Exams - E & F periods (Early Release)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5/31/2012 12:00 AM
  		 

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