8th Grade Science

Do Now Monday, November 5, 2012

On page __, make the weekly Do Now table.

Make a prediction about how hurricanes form and why they form over the ocean.Monday

Nov. 5

TuesdayNov. 6

Wednesday/ThursdayNov. 7 & 8

FridayNov. 9

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Today’s Schedule

1. Do Now2. Analyzing Hurricane

Data3. Analysis Questions

Essential Question

How does energy from the Sun drive Earth’s weather and climate?

Vocabulary

Pre-AP Homework

Grade-Level Homework

STEMscopes 8.10C Reading Science, Open-Ended Response

HW Due Friday!

Homework 8.10C

HW Due Friday!

QUIZ ON WED/THUR

QUIZ ON WED/THUR

Monday, November 5, 2012

Ocean CurrentsHigh PressureLow PressureFront

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Today we will…

8.9(C) We will identify the role of the oceans in the formation of weather systems such as hurricanes

Monday, November 5, 2012

8th Grade Science Analyzing Hurricane Data

1. Copy the table below on page __.

2. Use the data to determine the lowest air pressure for each hurricane.

3. In your table, record the lowest air pressure, wind speed, and date for each hurricane.

4. Use the Saffir-Simpson Scale on Table 5.3 to determine the category of each hurricane.

Monday, November 5, 2012

Hurricane Lowest Air Pressure

Wind Speed

Date Category

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Analysis Questions

1. What is the relationship between air pressure and the speed of the winds found in a hurricane?

2. Look at the data recorded as a hurricane passes over land. What conclusions can you draw when comparing hurricane data and a hurricane’s location over land or water?

3. How do you think temperature of the water might affect the air pressure?

Monday, November 5, 2012

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Do Now Tuesday, November 6, 2012

On page __, list 5 things that you know about hurricanes.

(Think about what you know about Hurricane Sandy)

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Today’s Schedule

1. Do Now2. Brain Pop Hurricane

Video3. Reading & Special

Assignment4. Exit Ticket

Essential Question

How does energy from the Sun drive Earth’s weather and climate?

Vocabulary

Pre-AP Homework

Grade-Level Homework

STEMscopes 8.10C Reading Science, Open-Ended Response

HW Due Friday!

Homework 8.10C

HW Due Friday!

QUIZ ON WED/THUR

QUIZ ON WED/THUR

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Ocean CurrentsHigh PressureLow PressureFront

8th Grade Science

Today we will…

8.9(C)  We will identify the role of the oceans in the formation of weather systems such as hurricanes

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

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Hurricane Video

Watch hurricane video.

During the video, write down 3 important ideas.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

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Reading & Special Assignment

Read “Formation of Hurricanes”

Complete the comic strip assignment on the special assignment page in your INB.

Each section of the comic strip will show the building of the hurricane.

You MUST include the following words:low pressure, tropical storm, wind speed, hurricane, troposphere.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

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Pre-AP Extension

Watch the news story about Hurricane Sandy.

Why are hurricanes getting more intense?How are climate change and weather related?

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

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Exit Ticket

How do the oceans moderate the temperature of the land?

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

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Do Now Wednesday & Thursday, November 7 & 8, 2012

On page __, answer the following questions.

1.Why do hurricanes form off the coast of Africa?

2.Why do hurricanes slow down as they move further North?

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Today’s Schedule

1. Do Now2. Quiz 8.9(C)3. Force and Motion in the

Solar System4. Reasons for the Seasons

Lab5. Reading6. Conclusion Questions

Essential Question

How does the motion of the Sun, Earth, and Moon affect the environment?How does gravity effect the organization and motion of the solar system?

Vocabulary

Pre-AP Homework

Grade-Level Homework

STEMscopes 8.10C Reading Science, Open-Ended Response

HW Due Friday!

Homework 8.10C

HW Due Friday!

QUIZ TODAY QUIZ TODAY

Wednesday & Thursday, November 7 & 8, 2012

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Today we will…

8.7 The student knows the effects resulting from cyclical movements of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.

(A) We will model and illustrate how the tilted Earth rotates on its axis, causing day and night, and revolves around the Sun causing changes in seasons.

Wednesday & Thursday, November 7 & 8, 2012

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Quiz

predator/prey

interactions

Wednesday & Thursday, November 7 & 8, 2012

8th Grade Science Force & Motion in the Solar System

Read: Force and Motion in the Solar System

Complete Movements in Space concept map

Wednesday & Thursday, November 7 & 8, 2012

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Lab

Reasons for the Seasons Lab

Wednesday & Thursday, November 7 & 8, 2012

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Reading

Read: Seasons

On page __, answer the following questions:

Wednesday & Thursday, November 7 & 8, 2012

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Do Now Friday, November 9, 2012

Examine “Seasons in the Northern Hemisphere” at your table.

On page __, answer the following questions:1.How long does it take Earth to make one complete trip around the Sun?2.How long does it take Earth to make one rotation?3.Camie thinks that it is winter when the Earth is furthest from the sun. Explain to her why this is not correct.

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Today’s Schedule

1. Do Now2. Video3. White Board Review

Essential QuestionVocabulary

Pre-AP Homework

Grade-Level Homework

STEMscopes 8.10C Reading Science, Open-Ended Response

HW Due Friday!

Homework 8.10C

HW Due Friday!

Friday, November 9, 2012

How does the motion of the Sun, Earth, and Moon affect the environment?How does gravity effect the organization and motion of the solar system?

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Today we will… Friday, November 9, 2012

8.7 The student knows the effects resulting from cyclical movements of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.

(A) We will model and illustrate how the tilted Earth rotates on its axis, causing day and night, and revolves around the Sun causing changes in seasons.

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Video Friday, November 9, 2012

Video

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White Board Review Friday, November 9, 2012

Question 1:Where would the sun be in this picture?

Question 2: Where would the moon be?

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White Board Review Friday, November 9, 2012

Question 3:What movement (revolution or rotation) is being shown?

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White Board Review Friday, November 9, 2012

Question 4:What would the season be in July in Australia?

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White Board Review Friday, November 9, 2012

Question 5:What would the season be in July in Europe?