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Stars, Galaxies, & the Universe Project (Ch 25) in Google Classroom

Stars, Galaxies, & the Universe Project (Ch 25)

Questions:
1. What are at least 3 properties of stars and what have you learned about them?
2. What is Stellar Parallax, and how does it work?
3. What are two ways star brightness can be described, and how are they different?
4. What is the HR diagram, what does it tell us about stars, and how could a star move around on the diagram over time?
5. What are the different ways a star can evolve, and what does the way a star evolves depend on?
6. What are the different types of galaxies?
7. What are the characteristics of the Milky Way?
8. What is the evidence that the universe is expanding?
9. What does the Big Bang theory say about how the universe has evolved?
10. What have you learned about the Orion Constellation and the objects in it?

Grades will be based on these criteria:
1. The project is complete. All content is covered completely and includes key details, all scientific vocabulary, and appropriate examples.
2. The project is organized. The content is presented in an organized way.
3. The project is visual. Images/visuals are USED to effectively show understanding. Visuals have very few words associated with them.
*** To earn an "A or B", your visuals should have no or VERY FEW words!
4. The project is high quality. It is obvious that great effort was put forth in creating the project.
5. The project is yours. It includes your face (if possible), and YOUR WORDS. Emphasis is on you using visuals to explain what you've learned without reading to the audience.

**This is a test of what you've learned, not a test of your ability to copy and paste or read. To maximize your score, consider a screencast or video instead of a slide show.

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CH25 Vocabulary in Google Classroom

CH25 Vocabulary

Create slides for your vocab work- 1 slide for each word
The words are the vocabulary words in the book for CH 3, and are listed under "Vocabulary" at the beginning of each section.
Write the word at the top
Paste in an image of the word that fills most of the slide
At the bottom of the slide, use and underline the word in a sentence that you create (no definitions)

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CH 25 C Notes in Google Classroom

CH 25 C Notes

Do all pages/sections in CH 25

Grades based on:
Completion
Organization
Interaction
Write a summary at the end of each section

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Solar System Project (Ch 23.1, 24.3) in Google Classroom

Solar System Project (Ch 23.1, 24.3)

Questions:
1. What are the two groups of planets, and how are they similar and different?
2. How do the similarities and differences in the two groups help us to understand how the solar system may have formed?
3. What is the structure of the sun?
4. What are some of the physical features and events that occur on the surface of the sun?
5. How does the sun produce energy?

Grades will be based on these criteria:
1. The project is complete. All content is covered completely and includes key details, all scientific vocabulary, and appropriate examples.
2. The project is organized. The content is presented in an organized way.
3. The project is visual. Images/visuals are USED to effectively show understanding. Visuals have very few words associated with them.
*** To earn an "A or B", your visuals should have no or VERY FEW words!
4. The project is high quality. It is obvious that great effort was put forth in creating the project.
5. The project is yours. It includes your face (if possible), and YOUR WORDS. Emphasis is on you using visuals to explain what you've learned without reading to the audience.

**This is a test of what you've learned, not a test of your ability to copy and paste or read. To maximize your score, consider a screencast or video instead of a slide show.

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23.1 & 24.3 Vocabulary in Google Classroom

23.1 & 24.3 Vocabulary

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23.1 & 24.3 C Notes in Google Classroom

23.1 & 24.3 C Notes

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CH 22 Astronomy Project in Google Classroom

CH 22 Astronomy Project

Create a project that presents all that you have learned about early astronomy, the Earth-Moon-Sun system, and the Moon. Be sure to cover all the questions below in detail. The project format is your choice, but I highly recommend you read the scoring criteria below.
Content:
Part 1:
How is the geocentric model of the solar system different from the heliocentric model, and how does retrograde motion support the heliocentric model? What are Kepler's laws? What is Newton's universal law of gravitation?
Part 2
What are rotation and revolution, and how do they impact us? What is the "reason for the seasons", and what do we experience as a result? What are the phases of the moon, and why do they happen? How are lunar and solar eclipses different? What have you learned about tides?
Part 3
What are the main features of the moon, and how did they form? How did the moon most likely form, and what evidence supports the theory?

Grades will be based on these criteria:
1. The project is complete. All content is covered completely and includes key details, all scientific vocabulary, and appropriate examples.
2. The project is organized. The content is presented in an organized way.
3. The project is visual. Images/visuals are USED to effectively show understanding. Visuals have very few words associated with them.
4. The project is high quality. It is obvious that great effort was put forth in creating the project.
5. The project is yours. It includes your face (if possible), and YOUR WORDS. Emphasis is on you using visuals to explain what you've learned without reading to the audience.

**This is a test of what you've learned, not a test of your ability to copy and paste or read. To maximize your score, consider a screencast or video instead of a slide show.

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CH 22 Vocab in Google Classroom

CH 22 Vocab

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CH 22 C notes in Google Classroom

CH 22 C notes


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Volcanoes Project in Google Classroom

Volcanoes Project

Create a project that presents all that you have learned about volcanoes. Be sure to cover all the questions below in detail. The project format is your choice, but I highly recommend you read the scoring criteria below.
Content:
Part 1:
What is lava viscosity? What factors can affect lava viscosity, and how do those factors affect viscosity?
In what ways can viscosity affect the volcano? Explain and give examples.
Part 2
What are the three types of volcanoes? What are the characteristics of each type, and why do they have those characteristics? Give some examples of each type and where they are located.
Part 3
Research a volcano of your choice. Where is it located? What is it's history of eruptions? How does what you've learned in class help you understand the volcano you chose?

Grades will be based on these criteria:
1. The project is complete. All content is covered completely and includes key details, scientific vocabulary, and appropriate examples.
2. The project is organized. The content is presented in an organized way.
3. The project is visual. Images/visuals are USED to effectively show understanding. Visuals have very few words associated with them.
4. The project is high quality. It is obvious that great effort was put forth in creating the project.
5. The project is yours. It includes your face (if possible), and YOUR WORDS. Emphasis is on you using visuals to explain what you've learned without reading to the audience. This is a test of what you've learned!

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10.1 C notes in Google Classroom

10.1 C notes


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10.1 Vocab in Google Classroom

10.1 Vocab

Do all words for 10.1

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Earthquakes Project in Google Classroom

Earthquakes Project

Create a project that presents all that you have learned about rocks. Be sure to cover all the questions below in detail. The project format is your choice, but I highly recommend you read the scoring criteria below.
Content:
1. What causes earthquakes (elastic rebound hypothesis) ?
2. What are the types of earthquake (seismic) waves?
3. How are earthquakes located?
4. How are earthquakes measured?
5. How should people prepare (before, during, and after) an earthquake?

Grades will be based on these criteria:
1. The project is complete. All content is covered completely and includes key details, scientific vocabulary, and appropriate examples.
2. The project is organized. The content is presented in an organized way.
3. The project is visual. Images/visuals are USED to effectively show understanding. Visuals have very few words associated with them.
4. The project is high quality. It is obvious that great effort was put forth in creating the project.
5. The project is yours. It includes your face (if possible), and YOUR WORDS. Emphasis is on you using visuals to explain what you've learned without reading to the audience. This is a test of what you've learned!

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8:1 & 8:2 C notes in Google Classroom

8:1 & 8:2 C notes


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8:1 & 8:2 Vocab in Google Classroom

8:1 & 8:2 Vocab

do words in 8:1 & 8:2 only

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Earthquake Pre Write in Google Classroom

Earthquake Pre Write

Write 2 paragraphs:
1. What you already know about earthquakes- Where? Why? How? Measurement? Prediction? Preparation?
2. Your experience with an earthquake or feelings about them in general.

More effort = more points !

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Rocks Project in Google Classroom

Rocks Project

Create a project that presents all that you have learned about rocks. Be sure to cover all the questions below in detail. The project format is your choice, but I highly recommend you read the scoring criteria below.
Content:
1. What are rocks? What are the 3 major types of rocks, and how are they different from the other types? What is the rock cycle?
2. What are the 2 kinds of igneous rocks and how are they alike and different? How does the rate of cooling affect igneous rocks? How are igneous rocks classified by composition?
3. What processes are involved in forming sedimentary rocks? What are clastic sedimentary rocks? What are chemical sedimentary rocks? How can sedimentary rocks be classified?
4. What are 2 ways metamorphic rocks form? What are 3 agents of metamorphism? How are metamorphic rocks classified?

Grades will be based on these criteria:
1. The project is complete. All content is covered completely and includes key details, scientific vocabulary, and appropriate examples.
2. The project is organized. The content is presented in an organized way.
3. The project is visual. Images/visuals are USED to effectively show understanding. Visuals have very few words associated with them.
4. The project is high quality. It is obvious that great effort was put forth in creating the project.
5. The project is yours. It includes your face (if possible), and YOUR WORDS. Emphasis is on you using visuals to explain what you've learned without reading to the audience.

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CH 3 C Notes in Google Classroom

CH 3 C Notes

Do all pages/sections in CH 3

Grades based on:
Completion
Organization
Interaction
Write a summary at the end of each section

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CH 3 Vocabulary in Google Classroom

CH 3 Vocabulary

Create slides for your vocab work- 1 slide for each word
The words are the vocabulary words in the book for CH 3, and are listed under "Vocabulary" at the beginning of each section.
(There are 28 words total)
Write the word at the top
Paste in an image of the word that fills most of the slide
At the bottom of the slide, use and underline the word in a sentence that you create (no definitions)

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Plate Tectonics Project in Google Classroom

Plate Tectonics Project

Create a project that presents all that you have learned about Plate Tectonics. The project format is your choice, but it will be easier to get a high score if your voice is part of the project (video, screencast, etc.)
Content:
1. What is Continental Drift, and what evidence Supported it?
2. What is the theory of plate tectonics?
3. What are the different types of plate boundaries?
4. What structures does the earth create at each type of boundary, and what are some good examples on Earth?
5. What evidence supports the theory of Plate Tectonics?

Grades will be based on these criteria:
1. The project is complete. All content is covered completely and includes key details and scientific vocabulary.
2. The project is organized. The content is presented in an organized way.
3. The project is visual. Images/visuals are used and effective in showing understanding.
4. The project is high quality. It is obvious that great effort was put forth in creating the project.
5. The project shows depth in understanding.
6. The project is your own work. Visuals may be copied, but words and explanations must be your own.

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Plate Tectonics Vocab 15-18 in Google Classroom

Plate Tectonics Vocab 15-18

Create a google slide show
At the top of the slide, write the number of the word and the word
Find a good image of the word and then copy and paste it so that the image takes up most of the slide
Leave a little space at the bottom of the screen to use and underline the word in a sentence that you create

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C Notes pg 265-268 in Google Classroom

C Notes pg 265-268

Take good notes and dont forget to interact.
* start with paleomagnetism and ocean drilling

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Boundaries Table in Google Classroom

Boundaries Table

Complete the table

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Plate Tectonics Vocabulary 8-14 in Google Classroom

Plate Tectonics Vocabulary 8-14

(same as 1-7 below)

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pg 258-264 C Notes in Google Classroom

pg 258-264 C Notes

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Plate Tectonics Vocabulary 1-7 in Google Classroom

Plate Tectonics Vocabulary 1-7

Open up google slides and create a Google Slide Show showing what you've learned about the key vocabulary in the topic of Plate Tectonics.
Each slide should have: The typed word, a visual that represents the word, and a sentence (not a definition) that uses the word.
See the attached list of words below
The first 7 slides are due by Friday Sep 11

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pg 254-257 C Notes in Google Classroom

pg 254-257 C Notes

Go to our G classroom "Stream" page, and find the Cornell notes Template. Open it up and make a copy for yourself to work on.
Take good C notes on pg 254-257!

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Compare and contrast Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics. in Google Classroom

Compare and contrast Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics.

Include one paragraph about the ways in which they are similar, and one paragraph about the ways in which they are different.

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pg 252 Quick Lab Charting the Age of the Atlantic Ocean in Google Classroom

pg 252 Quick Lab Charting the Age of the Atlantic Ocean

Use the google doc attachment to do the quick lab ( or do it on paper and submit photo of your work)
Just do the Analyze and Conclude (2 questions)
SHOW your work on #1, and write a complete sentence answer for #2.

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pg 248-253 C Notes in Google Classroom

pg 248-253 C Notes

Instructions: First check out the C Notes example of good student work on the bottom attachment.
-Notice the left side has key questions, the right side is organized, everything is neat, the notes are complete with details, and the notes have been interacted with.
Then, open up the Cornell Notes Template. Take Notes on your copy, and submit.
Alternatively, you could take notes on paper, take a picture of your work, and turn it in.

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Intro to Class Slide Show in Google Classroom

Intro to Class Slide Show

Create a slide show that introduces you to the class. (use google slides)
You will create 3 slides:
1. A slide with a visual that represents you with an explanation of why that represents you.
2. A slide about the good stuff in your life.
3. A slide showing what you are passionate about (stuff you love and/or stuff you love to do)
* see my slide show below as an example
GRADES based on:
Use visuals with labels where you can instead of words. label visuals
Slide 1 This may help: I'm alot like a _________ because _____.
For slides 2 & 3, come up with a minimum of 3 things for each slide.