2.04.13 Earth Cycles Vocabulary

What is your favorite season? Explain. Describe the weather.

S:

Vocab Stations• Copy all 18 vocabulary words

and definitions and draw a picture for each

P:

Rotation

•A spinning motion.P

Orbit

• The path an object follows as it moves around another object.

P

Revolution

• The motion of one object around another object.

P

Rotational Axis

• A line on which an object rotates.

P

Equinox• A day when Earth's rotational axis is neither toward nor away from the Sun.• Autumnal Equinox-September 22nd

• Vernal Equinox- March 21st

P

Solstice• A day when Earth's rotation axis is the

most toward or away from the Sun.• Winter Solstice - Dec. 22• Summer Solstice- June 22

P

Lunar Phases

• The different appearances of the moon throughout the month.

• Lunar cycle lasts about 28

days.

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Waxing

The phase where more of the moon’s near side is lit each night.

P

Waning

The phase where less of the Moon’s near side is lit each night.

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Gibbous-Moon

More than half, but less than fully illuminated.

P

Crescent-Moon

The time at which the moon appears as a narrow waxing or waning

crescent.

P

Solar Eclipse

Occurs when the moon goes in front of the sun and blocks most

of the sun's light from the Earth.

P

Lunar Eclipse

A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes through the shadow

of the Earth.

P

Neap Tides

Smallest daily tidal range

P

Spring Tides

Largest daily tidal range

P

High TidesThe tide at its fullest; when the water reaches its highest level.

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Low Tides

When the tide reaches its lowest water level.

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Tidal Range

The difference between levels of ocean water at high and low tide.

P

Vocabulary Questions

On your post-it, write one question for one of the vocabulary words

The question can be:Multiple-ChoiceTrue or FalseFill-in-the-blankShort answer with explanation

A:

Using your own words, define 3 of the vocabulary words.

Create one Word Wall. On the front, write the word and draw

a picture. On the back, write the definition.

C:

E:

02.06.13 Interactive Cycles 1

S: Draw a picture of how day and

night happens?

Interactive Part 1

During the presentation, Answer the questions on the

handout in complete sentences in your journal.

Pay close attention

P/A:

C: Quiz

Reading PracticeE:

Complete both sides of

the handout

Justify your answers

If you do not finish, take

for HW

02.06.13 Sun Cycles

S: What

Rotation

•A spinning motion.P

Orbit

• The path an object follows as it moves around another object.

P

Revolution

• The motion of one object around another object.

P

Rotational Axis

• A line on which an object rotates.

P

Equinox• A day when Earth's rotational axis is neither toward nor away from the Sun.• Autumnal Equinox-September 22nd

• Vernal Equinox- March 21st

P

Solstice• A day when Earth's rotation axis is the

most toward or away from the Sun.• Winter Solstice - Dec. 22• Summer Solstice- June 22

P

Cinch ReadingA:

Read the passages

carefully

Answer the questions

in complete sentences

in your journal.

C:

Reading PracticeE:

C

02.07.13 Day, Night, &

SeasonsS:Tell me whether you agree or disagree

with the following statements. Explain…

1.Day and night occur because the Earth rotates

on its axis.

2.The North pole tilts away from the Sun in the

Northern Hemisphere’s summer.

3.The Southern hemisphere and the Northern

hemisphere experience the same seasons at

the same time.

Day and NightP:

The Earth rotates in a counter clockwise direction from west to east. (Eastern spin)

Day and NightP:

It takes the Earth ______ to rotate one complete time.

Day and NightP:

The side of the Earth facing the Sun experiences ______, while the side of the Earth facing away from the sun experiences _______.

SeasonsP:

The seasons change because of the tilt and revolution of the Earth.

SeasonsP:

Earth’s Southern and Northern Hemispheres have opposite seasons.

WinterP: NH = Northern HemisphereSH = Southern Hemisphere

NH

SH

NH = tilt away from sunlight Winter SH = tilt toward sunlight Summer

SpringP: NH = Northern HemisphereSH = Southern Hemisphere

NH

SH

Vernal Equinox: (March 21st)NH = tilt neither away or toward Spring

SH = tilt neither away or toward Autumn

SummerP: NH = Northern HemisphereSH = Southern Hemisphere

NH = tilt toward sunlight SummerSH = tilt away from sunlight Winter

NH

SH

AutumnP: NH = Northern HemisphereSH = Southern Hemisphere

Autumnal Equinox: (September 22nd)NH = tilt neither away nor toward sunAutumn

SH = tilt neither away or toward sun Spring

NH

SH

Seasons Investigation LabA:Purpose: Investigate why Earth experiences different seasons.

Materials:

Light bulb

Ball on a pencilor skewer

Seasons Investigation LabA:Safety: •Do not touch bulb.•Be careful with pointy objects. Procedures. 1.Follow the procedures on the Seasons investigations handout.2.Use the Seasons handout diagram in the investigation. 3.Draw the diagram and record your observations in your journal.

Analysis of Results/ConclusionC:1. Why does the Earth experience seasons?2. In what direction does the Earth revolve

around the Sun and how long does it take?

3. How do the winter and summer seasons in the Northern Hemisphere compare?

4. What is the order of seasons beginning in winter?

5. What is a limitation of the investigation model?

Lab SummaryE:

Write a half page reflection on what

you did today in the lab and explain

the purpose of the lab. Use

vocabulary from our unit on Earth

Cycles.

02.08.13 Sun Cycles Review

Study your Unit 9 Vocabulary words for 5 minutes to

prepare for the Quiz

S:

Moon Video ChartPAC: As the video is playing, fill in the

chart about the Moon

What you know (K)

(3 things)

What you learned (L)

(5 things)

What you need to know (N)

(3 things)

ExitE:1.I already knew

________________________ about

the moon.

2.I learned

________________________ about

the moon.

3.One thing I still don’t understand

about the moon is…