Science Classroom Connection

If  you were absent, print and answer the following MAKE-UP attachment to complete part 2 of your test on the solar system. This will be due on the next school day.

Astronomy Short-Answer Even Test Questions Part 2

As a final classwork assignment, students will reinforce what each has learned about rocket science based on their Cornell notes. This time students will have to rely solely on their notes, as books will not be provided, and they will find out how well they have taken notes in class on Wednesday.

Since 8th graders are scheduled for graduation rehearsal on Monday morning at 8:30, your Google Classroom project on “Astronomical Views of Scientists” will be due no later than Tuesday night by 9:00 pm. Even though you have a field trip to Cedar Point on Tuesday, you will need to plan accordingly, and have your project submitted online through Google Classroom; otherwise, you need to print it and bring it in on Wednesday morning, since Wednesday morning at 7:15 am, the assignment will be removed from Google Classroom, as we wrap up the school year with our abbreviated topic on Chapter 5, Section 1: Exploring Space, Rocket Science!

Now that the school year is winding down and everyone is looking forward to a great summer vacation, the MeL team would like to remind everyone of the great resources Michigan residents have free access to through the Michigan eLibrary. Families can find resources to help ease the summer slide, read eBooks, conduct research, create reading lists, and prepare for college, careers, and high stakes tests like the SATⓇ.   To help promote the resources, some of our content providers have created short videos that highlight their database(s) and how students can use them over the summer.  We have created a playlist on the MeL YouTube Channel (https://goo.gl/fDC4Be) and a 2017 Summer Resources Letter that can be either emailed (or printed and sent home) to Michigan K-12 families.  Please help distribute this letter to as many schools and families as possible.  You may also want to subscribe to the MeL YouTube Channel, so you keep up to date on the latest with the Michigan eLibrary!   The letter is available in the following formats:   Google Doc: https://goo.gl/63jnW5 Word Doc: https://goo.gl/W2vo6u PDF: https://goo.gl/XnMKZl

Students are to print and answer  the set of questions that is attached below. This is due the next school day.

If  you are absent, see me for a make-up that will be due on the next school day.

Astronomy Short-Answer Odd Test Questions Part 2

Students will be evaluated upon the solar system based on the sun, the inner and outer planets, and the small solar bodies. This test will be divided into two parts. Part 2 to be a take-home and is due the next school day on Thursday, June 08, 2017.

What to study? What to study? What to study?

1) Students are very highly recommended to study their classroom notes from our PowerPoint presentation, as well as any created notes through their strategy of choice for all sections.

2) Students are to study the key concepts and ideas in the chapter(s) that were selectively reinforced by the creation of the Frayer models or graphic organizer or mini-project, depending on the material studied and reinforced.

3) Students are to study any bellwork that was done in class, the end of each section review, because there are a series of reinforcement review questions to help them determine how well they understand the ideas and concepts in that section. Go over ALL of them in each section, as well as the chapter review that we normally complete on the day before the test.

4) Students are to check the iblog for any previous and pertinent attachments that are related to the solar system, dating back to May 22, 2017, since the classroom teacher has informed the students that they are responsible for any posting and to stay up-to-date on the iblog postings.

Please copy the link and paste it in your web browser per O.L. Smith administration suggestion for general information, and copy and paste the SECOND link in order to complete the survey for the district to follow up on our ongoing school initiatives. Thank you!

https://smith.dearbornschools.org/2017/05/12/parent-survey/

https://goo.gl/I8ZiJD

Students will be evaluated upon the solar system based on the sun, the inner and outer planets, and the small solar bodies. This test will be divided into two parts. Part 2 to be a take-home and is due the next school day on Thursday, June 08, 2017.

What to study? What to study? What to study?

1) Students are very highly recommended to study their classroom notes from our PowerPoint presentation, as well as any created notes through their strategy of choice for all sections.

2) Students are to study the key concepts and ideas in the chapter(s) that were selectively reinforced by the creation of the Frayer models or graphic organizer or mini-project, depending on the material studied and reinforced.

3) Students are to study any bellwork that was done in class, the end of each section review, because there are a series of reinforcement review questions to help them determine how well they understand the ideas and concepts in that section. Go over ALL of them in each section, as well as the chapter review that we normally complete on the day before the test.

4) Students are to check the iblog for any previous and pertinent attachments that are related to the solar system, dating back to May 22, 2017, since the classroom teacher has informed the students that they are responsible for any posting and to stay up-to-date on the iblog postings.

Students feel free to print the attachments below, cross-check your notes, and study them based on the work of outer planets by First Hour students , as well as Sixth Hour’s work on the inner planets.

Astronomy Notes on Outer Planets

Astronomy Notes on Inner Planets Page 1

Astronomy Notes on Inner Planets page 2

Students will have an opportunity to learn about the outer planets, namely, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and yes, Pluto. We will identify and compare each planet’s pattern of rotation and the length of each along with each period of revolution, among other key characteristics.

Students feel free to print, complete, and study the following attachment on the outer planets.

Astronomy Outer Planets Study Guide