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__ Homework __ ||~  ||~   ||~  __Core Questions: __ _  1. How does energy drive natural processes?

 2. How is Earth itself one interconnected system?

 3. How have humans altered Earth and how should we treat our planet today and in the future?

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 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> Assignment ** || **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Class Work ** || **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Upcoming Assessments **
 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due EVERYDAY from now until 5/27/16 __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Prepare for the final exam by studying for 15-20 minutes each night and jotting down notes in the HW section of your Final Exam Review Packet. Review packets will be checked!


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 5/10/16 for D, E (due 5/11/16 for A, G, due 5/12/16 for C) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Write a 1 paragraph reflection about our conversation with Pat Brown. What did you learn from this conversation? What did you think were the best questions asked by your peers?


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 5/10/16 for A, G (due 5/11/16 for C, D, E) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Write a 2 paragraph reflection about the debate. Did the outcome surprise you? What were the strongest arguments in your opinion? You may also include your commentary on how the debate was conducted. What did you like about the debate and how could the it have gone better?


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">*Extra Credit* due 5/9/16 __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Email Miss. Jewett 3 questions you have always wanted to know about climate change!


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 5/6/16 __
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: left;">Watch 4 of the following videos on climate change and write a brief summary in your watch log. Be prepared to submit on Thursday, May 5 (for A) and Friday, May 6 for (C, D, E, G) and to reference in our class debate.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|"Why I must speak about climate change"]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|"The science behind a climate headline"]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|"Can wildlife adapt to climate change?"]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|"Climate change: Earth's giant game of Tetris"]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|"Time-lapse proof of extreme ice loss"]


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 4/29/16 __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Meteorology Video Project - Make sure to be delegating tasks (drafting the script and storyboard, gathering props, editing the video, etc.) in order to submit in class on Friday.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 4/21/16 __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read textbook pages #454-461 and complete self check questions 1-6 in complete sentences. Write definitions for 3 key terms.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 4/19/16 __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read textbook pages #439-443 and complete self check questions 1-5 in complete sentences. Write definitions for 3 key terms.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 4/18/16 __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read textbook pages #435-438 and complete self check questions 1-5 in complete sentences. Write definitions for 3 key terms.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 4/14/16 for A (due 4/15/16 for C, D, E, G) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read textbook pages #426-433 and complete self check questions 1-6 in complete sentences. Write definitions for 3 key terms.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 4/12/16 for A, E, D, G (due 4/13/16 for C) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Review the Oceanography Test [|study guide].


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 4/11/16 for all classes __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Review the Oceanography Test [|study guide]. Jot down definitions for terms and come prepared to class with 3 questions you would like to review on Monday.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 4/7/16 for A (due 4/8/16 for G, C, D, E) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Watch this [|video]<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> on ocean acidification. Be prepared for a mini quiz on the following topics: How are the oceans becoming more acidic? What is the pH scale and what is considered an acid on this scale?


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 4/5/16 for A, D, E, G (due 4/6/16 for C) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Watch this [|video] on tides and research: Where on Earth experiences the highest high tides and lowest low tides? WHY?


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 3/23/16 for A (due 3/24/16 for D, E, C, G) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Watch this [|video] on ocean pollution and be prepared for a mini-reading quiz!


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 3/22/16 for D, A, E (due 3/23/16 for C, G) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; line-height: 0px; overflow: hidden;">Read pgs. 557-561 in your textbook and answer questions #1-5 in complete sentences.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 3/21/16 for E, D, G, A (due 3/22/16 for C) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Answer "Chapter Review" questions #20-22 in complete sentences on pg. 537.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 3/16/16 E, D, A (due 3/17/16 for G, C) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Answer "Chapter Review" questions #6-19 on pgs. 536-537.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 3/14/16 - 3/15/16 for all classes __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Study for your waves and continental margins quiz! //(Identify ocean floor features, distinguish between passive and active margins, name parts of a wave.)//


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 3/10/16 for A (due 3/11/16 for C, G, D, E) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 524-530 in your textbook. Answer "Self Check" questions #1-6 in complete sentences and write definitions for 3 key terms.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 3/9/16 for E, D, A (due 3/10/16 for C, G) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 518-523 in your textbook. Answer "Self Check" questions #1-5 in complete sentences and write definitions for 3 key terms.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 3/8/16 for E, D, G, A (due 3/9/16 for C) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 514-517 in your textbook. Answer "Self Check" questions #1-5 in complete sentences and write definitions for 3 key terms.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 3/2/16 for all classes __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Complete test corrections.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 2/29/16 for all __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">__cases__
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Happy studying! [|Here] is the review guide.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 2/25/16 for G (due 2/26/16 for A, C, D,E, F) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Complete review packet and study for weathering and erosion quest!


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 2/22/16 for all class __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 255-258 in your textbook. Answer "Self Check" questions #1-6 in complete sentence (pg. 258) and //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">complete definitions for at least 3 key terms. //


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 2/18/16 for C, A (due 2/19/16 for G, E, D) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 249-254 in your textbook. Answer "Self Check" questions #1-5 in complete sentence (pg. 254) and //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">complete definitions for at least 3 key terms. //


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 2/17/16 for A, C, D, E (due 2/18/16 for G) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 238-248 in your textbook. Answer "Self Check" questions #1-4 in complete sentence (pg. 248).


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 2/11/16 for A (due 2/12/16 for C, D, E, G) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Study for Weathering and Erosion Quiz. [|Review study guide], past homework assignments, [|ppt] and class notes.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 2/10/16 for A, D, E (due 2/11/16 for C, G) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read, annotate and answer questions on '[|How Glaciers Move]' worksheet (front side only).


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 2/9/16 for A, D, E, F (due 2/10/16 for C) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Complete review questions #1-18 pg. 232.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 2/8/16 for ALL classes. __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Complete review questions #1-18 pg. 204.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 2/4/16 for A (due 2/5/16 for D, E, G, C) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 222-227 in your textbook. Answer "Self Check" questions #1-4 in complete sentence (pg. 227) and //complete definitions for at least 3 key terms.//


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 2/3/16 for D, E, A (due 2/4/16 for G, C) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 215-220 in your textbook. Answer "Self Check" questions #1-6 in complete sentences (pg. 220) //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">and complete definitions for at least 3 key terms //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 2/2/16 for A, D, E, G (due 2/3/16 for C) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 210-214 in your textbook. Answer "Self Check" questions #1-6 in complete sentences (pg. 214) //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">and complete definitions for at least 3 key terms //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 2/1/16 for ALL classes __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 196-199 in your textbook. Answer "Self Check" questions #1-5 in complete sentences (pg. 199) //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">and complete definitions for at least 3 key terms //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 1/29/16 for ALL classes __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 188-194 in your textbook. Answer "Self Check" questions #1-6 in complete sentences (pg. 194) //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">and complete definitions for at least 3 key terms //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 1/28/16 for ALL classes __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 182-187 in your textbook. Answer "Self Check" questions #1-6 in complete sentences (pg. 187) //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">and complete definitions for at least 3 key terms //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 1/21/16 for A (due 1/22/16 for C, D. E, G) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Submit your fully annotated reading (3 margin notes per page) and worksheet. You and your group are expected to be ready to present in your final class of the week. You will also submit your group contract.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 1/19/16 for A, G, E, D (due 1/20/16 for C) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Watch this [|TedEd video] and respond to the following questions:
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">What is an example of an internal source of energy?
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">What is an example of an external source or energy?
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">List 3 ways energy is lost as it transfers from one form to another?
 * 4) <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">What did you find most interesting about this video?


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 1/14/16 for A (Due 1/15/16 for A, C, D, E and G) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">List 5 ways to make your home more energy efficient. Tour your home to feel where cold air is entering or where appliances are running unnecessarily. Are you heating closets or other unused spaces? Be prepared to discuss in class.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 1/13/16 for A, D, E (Due 1/14/16 for C and G) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read and annotate the //Business Insider// article handed out in class about the problems with storing energy. Be prepared for a mini reading quiz to check for understanding.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 1/12/16 for A, D, E, G (Due 1/13/16 for C) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 130-135 in your textbook. Answer "Self Check" questions #1-5 in complete sentences (pg. 135) //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">and complete definitions for at least 3 key terms //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 1/11/16 for all classes __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Complete Part I of the [|renewable energy activity]. Share your chart with me and title your document appropriately.
 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 1/8/16 for all classes __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|DBQ essay] and annotated packet due by 3:30 pm in proper [|MLA format].


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 11/23/15 for all classes __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Listen to this [|RadioLab Podcast] (minutes 5:00 - 34:00) and write a 1 paragraph response (5 sentences). What did you find most interesting about this podcast? What surprised you? Explain this alternate version of the dinosaur extinction.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 11/17/15 - 11/19/15 __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Study 20 minutes for your Earthquakes and Volcanoes Quest


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 11/16/15 for all classes __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Complete 20 minutes worth of the review sheet (handed out in class). Circle answers you want to review on Monday.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 11/12/15 for A (Due 11/13/15 for E, G, C, D) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 345-349 in your textbook. Answer "Self Check" questions #1-5 in complete sentences (pg. 349) //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">and complete definitions for at least 3 key terms //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 11/11/15 for E, D, A (Due 11/12/15 for G, C) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 336-343 in your textbook. Answer "Self Check" questions #1-6 in complete sentences (pg. 336) //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">and complete definitions for at least 3 key terms //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 11/10/15 for E, D, G, A (Due 11/11/15 for C) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 330-335 in your textbook. Answer "Self Check" questions #1-5 in complete sentences (pg. 335) //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">and complete definitions for at least 3 key terms //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 11/9/15 for all classes __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Complete Cascadia Earthquake Essay according to the [|rubric]. Share your essay on Google Docs with me (gjewett@latinpcs.org). An online version of the article can be found [|here].
 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 11/5/15 for A (Due 11/6/15 for E, G, C, D) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 313-318 in your textbook. Answer "Applying Math" Practice Problems 1-2 (pg. 317) //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">and complete definitions for at least 3 key terms //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 11/4/15 for E, D, A (Due 11/5/15 for G, C) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 304-311 in your textbook. Answer "Self Check" questions #1-6 in complete sentences (pg. 311). //You do NOT need to define terms.//


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 11/3/15 for E, D, G, A (Due 11/4/15 for C) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 300-303 in your textbook. Answer "Self Check" questions #1-5 in complete sentences (pg. 303) //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">and complete definitions for at least 3 key terms //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 11/2/15 for all __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Finish New Yorker article (pg. 10-16). Write at least **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">3 margin notes **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> on each page **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">INCLUDING one question **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">. Be prepared to discuss!
 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 10/30/15 for C, G, D, E __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 5 - 10 (bottom of 5 to top of 10). Write at least **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">3 margin notes **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> on each page **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">INCLUDING one question **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 10/29/15 for C, G. Due 10/30/15 for E, D. __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read the first **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">5 pages **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> of [|//The Really Big One// article] (stop before last paragraph on pg. 5.) Write at least **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">3 margin notes **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> on each page **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">INCLUDING one question **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">.
 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 10/29/15 for A __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 5 - 10 (bottom of 5 to top of 10). Write at least **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">3 margin notes **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> on each page **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">INCLUDING one question **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 10/28/15 (A Period only - no HW for C, D, E, G!) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read the first **5 pages** of [|//The Really Big One// article] (stop before last paragraph on pg. 5.) Write at least **3 margin notes** on each page **INCLUDING one question**.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 10/26/15 for all __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Study for our Plate Tectonics Quiz. Review key terms and questions with the __Plate Tectonics Quest Review Sheet__ posted under "classwork" (also handed out in class).
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">**IMPORTANT UPDATE:** Plate tectonics quiz has been pushed back until Tuesday (Wednesday for C Period). Please review the "Questions to Consider" on the review sheet and //**write down** **3 questions**// to review on Monday.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 10/22/15 for A (Due 10/23/15 for E, D, G, C) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Complete the mini lab in your textbook pg. 279. Create a chart for your data.


 * //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">**Period A**: You may either complete your Temp/Pressure Lab OR complete the mini-lab assignment in your textbook posted above. If you choose to complete the lab, please answer the following questions: //
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Was your hypothesis correct? Explain why or why not.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">What is the relationship between temperature and pressure? Does temperature impact pressure or does pressure impact temperature?
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">How does this lab relate to the formation of rocks? //(Hint: What rocks are formed by the processes of heat and pressure?)//


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 10/21/15 for E, D, A (Due 10/22/15 for G, C) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 280-289 in your textbook. Answer "Self Check" questions #1-5 in complete sentences (pg. 289) //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">and complete definitions for at least 3 key terms //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 10/20/15 for E, D, G, A (Due 10/21/15 for C) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 276-278 in your textbook. Answer "Self Check" questions #1-6 in complete sentences (pg. 278) //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">and complete definitions for at least 3 key terms //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 10/19/15 for all classes __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 272-275 in your textbook. Answer "Self Check" questions #1-5 in complete sentences (pg. 275) //and complete definitions for at least 3 key terms//.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 10/16/15 for all classes __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Complete the simulations and [|questions] related to the [|Earth Guide Website] simulations.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; line-height: 1.5;">Due 10/14/15 for all classes __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read and analyze the graphics on [|this website] about Plate Tectonics and answer the following 3 questions on a separate sheet of paper. Make sure to set up your paper with the appropriate heading and be prepared to discuss in class!
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; line-height: 1.5;">What produces Earth's magnetic field?
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Explain how the magnetic field is "ingrained" on the sea floor. Why is this evidence for plate tectonics?
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Yellowstone National Park is located over a hot spot. Describe what this means in 2-3 sentences.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; line-height: 1.5;">Due 10/13/15 for all classes __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 103-109 and answer questions #1-5 (pg. 109) and the math questions #1-2 (pg. 108).


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; line-height: 1.5;">Due 10/8/15 for A (Due 10/9/15 for E, D, G, C) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; line-height: 1.5;">Read pgs. 94-97 and 99-102. Answer "Self Check" questions #1-5 in complete sentences for BOTH sections (igneous and metamorphic).


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; line-height: 1.5;">Due 10/7/15 for E, D, A (Due 10/8/15 for G, C) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 88-93 in your textbook. Answer "Self Check" questions #1-5 in complete sentences & define 3 vocab terms.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; line-height: 1.5;">Due 10/6/15 for E, D, G, A (Due 10/7/15 for C) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Complete this [|simulation] about rock types and formations including the practice test. Be prepared to discuss in class!
 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; line-height: 1.5;">Due 10/5/15 for all classes __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; line-height: 19px;">Complete concept check pg. 84-85 questions #11-18 & #26-28; pg. 86 #1-10.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Begin reading ahead Chapter 4 on the Rock Cycle (optional)


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; line-height: 1.5;">Due 9/29/15 for E, D, G, A (Due 9/30/15 for C) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read [|iPhone article]and answer questions in complete sentences. Be prepared to discuss!


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; line-height: 1.5;">Due 9/28/15 __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> Study for mineral identification and classification quiz. Use the resources posted under "class work" to review in addition to reviewing your notes and textbook.
 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; line-height: 1.5;">Due 9/24/15 for A (Due 9/25/15 for E, D, G, C) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 73-79 in your textbook. Answer "Self Check" questions #1-6 in complete sentences (pg. 79) //and complete definitions for at least 3 key terms//.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; line-height: 1.5;">Due 9/23/15 for E, D, A (Due 9/24/15 for G, C) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 68-72 in your textbook. Answer "Self Check" questions #1-6 in complete sentences (pg. 72) //and complete definitions for at least 3 key terms//.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; line-height: 1.5;">Due 9/22/15 for E, D, G, A (Due 9/23/15 for C) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 62-66 in your textbook. Answer "Self Check" questions #1-6 in complete sentences (pg. 66) //and complete definitions for at least 3 key terms//.
 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; line-height: 1.5;">Due 9/18/15 for G (Due 9/21/15 for A, C, D, E) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Calculating [|Density WS] (complete pg. 2)
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Continue to investigate the [|Earth's Layers Simulation Activity] for extra practice.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 9/16/15 for A (Due 9/18/15 for C, B, D Block and Due 9/21/15 for G) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Complete Density Lab Report *[|Make sure to follow the guidelines on the rubric!]*
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">For the __Conclusion__ section, please make sure to answer __Statement of the Problem__ question as well as reference how this lab helps understand the layers of the earth. How does knowing the density of a given rock sample inform us about the Earth's inner composition?


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 9/17/15 for A & G (Due 9/16/15 for E & D) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Calculating [|Geothermal Gradient WS]*Hint: 2,200 meters = 2.2 km*


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 9/15/15 (Due 9/16/15 for C) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 45-51 in your textbook. Answer "Self Check" questions #1-6 in complete sentences (pg. 51) //and complete definitions for at least 3 key terms//. Answer the density questions 1-2 pg. 47.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Bring in 2 rocks of approximately the same size - one dense and one not dense (light).


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 9/14/15 __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Watch this [|TedEd video] about plate tectonics and answer the following questions
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">How fast does the land below our feet travel across the Earth's surface?
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Describe what plate tectonics means in your own terms.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">What are the two major competing theories about the forces driving plate tectonics?
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">What are the 3 type of plate boundaries. Can you provide examples of each?


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 9/11/15 (9/10/15 for A) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Study for [|Unit 1 Quiz].


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 9/9/15 (9/10/15 for G and C) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 39-44 in your textbook. Answer "Self Check" questions #1-5 in complete sentences (pg. 44) //and complete definitions for at least 3 key terms.// [|(Example of how to set up your HW page.]) *Try the challenge question #6*


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 9/8/15 (9/9/15 for C) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Watch these videos ([|Chemical Bonds] and [|Polarity]) and respond to the following questions in complete sentences:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Describe the difference between ionic and covalent bonds and provide examples of each.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">In a molecule of water, which atom has a greater electronegative pull? Explain why.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Draw and label a picture depicting the **two types** of bonds in water.


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 9/3/15 or 9/4/15 (Due 9/8/15 for G Period) __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Finish the Alien Periodic Table Challenge**


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 9/2/15 or 9/3/15 __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Listen to this [|RadioLab] podcast and respond in one paragraph to the following question: Did Mendelev discover the periodic table or did he create/impose the table. Be prepared to argue your perspective in class!
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Explore the Periodic Table and Atom Naming games (links under classwork)


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 9/1/15 __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Watch this [|TedEd Video] about the ATOM and respond in __1 complete paragraph__: //Just how big is an atom? Describe the size and scale of an atom. Explain the relative size of the nucleus in relation to the size of the entire atom.//


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 8/30/15 __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read pgs. 34-38 in your textbook. Answer "Self Check" questions #1, 3, 4, 5 & 6 (pg. 38) //and complete definitions for at least 3 key terms.// [|(Example of how to set up your HW page.])


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 8/28/15 __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Finish pg. 5, Part II [|"Designing your own Experiment"]


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 8/27/15 __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Complete [|Spongebob Independent vs. Dependent Variables Worksheet]


 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 8/26/15 __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Read and sign Flynn Science Safety Contract
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Complete the backside of the [|Scientific Method Worksheet] handed out in class
 * __<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Due 8/25/15 __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Complete [|Student Survey]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Finish setting up your science binder
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Check our our [|online forum!]

//<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">*All homework is graded on a 1-3 scale; 1 = late, sloppy or incomplete and 3 = on time, neat and complete. For full credit, students must hand in homework at the BEGINNING of the class period. // //<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">**Students should generally spend between 20-25 minutes per night on homework. If an assignment is not completed in that amount of time, please email me and have a parent sign off on the homework. // || * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Final Exam Study Guide]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Unit 1 Review Worksheets]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Pro/Con Arguments]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Climate Change Exploration]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Ocean Tides PPT]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Ocean Currents PPT]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Intro to Waves Class Activity]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Weathering and Erosion Review Packet]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Weathering and Erosion PPT]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Selling Power Back to the Grid Article]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Renewable Energy Activity]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Cleaner Coal TedEd video]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Khan Academy Review of 1/2 Life Decay of Carbon Atoms]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Radio Active Decay PPT]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Becoming a fossil TedEd video]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Big Bang Theory Activity]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Exploring Black Holes - Hubble Site]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|4 versions of the Big Bang Theory]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Volcanoes and Earthquakes Quest Review Guide]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Viscosity Lab Report Template]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Earthquake and Faults PPT]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Categorizing Faults - Classwork]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Earthquake Data Collection]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Plate Tectonics Review Quest Review Sheet]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Minute Earth Review Video]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Calculating Seafloor Spreading]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Temperature and Pressure Lab Template]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Exploring Plate Tectonics]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Plate Tectonics PPT]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Plate Tectonics Videos]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Seafloor Spreading Simulation]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Bowen's Reaction Series]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Rock Cycle Simulation]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Mineral Identification Team Game]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Introduction to Minerals PPT]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Mineral Classification Interactive Activities and Quiz Outline]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Mineral Classification Chart]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Earth's Layers Simulation Activity]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Pangea Exercise]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Dynamic Earth Simulation]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Density Lab Report]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Layers of the Earth Notes]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Plate Tectonics Review
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Polar Dinosaurs Article]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|When Continental Drift Was Considered Pseudoscience]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Geothermal Energy Explained]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Convections Cells Video]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Ionic Bonding Practice]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Atomic Bonding Worksheet]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Atom building exercise and Alien Periodic Table Challenge]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Atom Naming Game]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Periodic Table Game]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Interactive Periodic Table]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Intro to the Atom PPT]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Examining Bias in Experimental Design]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Scientific Method Worksheet]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Lab Safety Video] ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: left;">4/12/16 Oceanography Test for A, G, D, E (on 4/12/16 for C).


 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: left;">3/15/16 Waves & Continental Margins Quiz


 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: left;">2/29/16 Weathering and Erosion Quest


 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: left;">2/11/16 - 2/12/16 Weathering and Erosion Quiz


 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: left;">11/16/15 - 11/19/15 Earthquakes and Volcanoes Quest (Double Block Period)


 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: left;">10/27/15 Plate Tectonics Quest


 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: left;">9/28/15 Mineral Identification Quiz


 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: left;">9/11/15 <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Unit 1 Quiz] (9/10/15 A Block Quiz)

|| * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Glencoe Textbook Resources]
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: left;">8/28/15 Scientific Method Mini Quiz
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Memrise!]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|National Geographic]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Smithsonian]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Bill Nye]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|Crash Course]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|New York Times Science Channel] ||