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Benchmark Review

Benchmark Review. 10/10/12. Scientific Tools Reflection. Do Now Try to guess what each of these scientific tools are called and used for : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10/10/12. 10/10/12. Observe, Question, Comment.

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Benchmark Review

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  1. Benchmark Review 10/10/12

  2. Scientific Tools Reflection Do Now Try to guess what each of these scientific tools are called and used for: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10/10/12 10/10/12 Observe, Question, Comment [Set up the next page of your Interactive Notebook and complete the Do Now] Scientific Tools 26R 26L

  3. Exploration of Scientific Tools

  4. ABCD Game 1. Students are using microscopes to study plants. Which of these can they observe only by using a microscope? A. Cells of a leaf B. The roots of a plant C. The petals of a flower D. The leaves of the plant

  5. ABCD Game 2. Nancy’s class is planning an overnight hiking and camping trip. The students will be using a map to find their way to the campground. Which instrument should they also carry to help them find their way to the camp? A. binoculars B. camera C. compass D. watch

  6. ABCD Game 3. Geri learns that a weather front is west of her town. The front will pass through the town in the next twelve hours, and it is likely to bring strong thunderstorms. Which of these tools would be most helpful to Geri in tracking the passage of the front through the area? A. Binoculars B. Compass C. Barometer D. Thermometer

  7. ABCD Game 4. Jose wants to measure the speed of a ball rolling in a straight line. Which tools best help Jose measure the speed of the ball? A. Spring scale and ruler B. balance and tape measure C. stopwatch and meter stick D. thermometer and digital clock

  8. Alien brochure • I will first show you an example of the finished panel • I will then explain the expectations for that panel and leave it projected for you • You will then work independently on the panel. You have 10 minutes to work on each one.

  9. Brochure Rubric • You will be graded on: • Using the Language of the Discipline words correctly • Answering the questions completely • Neatness

  10. Homework Finish Alien Brochure Due Monday

  11. Changes Over Time Reflection Do Now What will happen to a sandwich if you leave it out in the sun for two days? 10/11/12 10/11/12 Observe, Question, Comment [Set up the next page of your Interactive Notebook and complete the Do Now] Changes Over Time 27L 27R

  12. Today’s Objectives! • SWBAT identify natural phenomena • Answer multiple choice practice questions • SWBAT examine and predict how natural phenomena can affect an area’s geology overtime • Worksheet about a volcanic eruption • Reflection question predicting about what California will look like in the future

  13. Cha-Cha-Changes For each video clip, answer the following questions: • What changes did you notice overtime during each of these events? • Did humans cause these changes to happen? How? • Trees Growing: http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=trees+growing+over+years&view=detail&mid=B6EE2FAE98EE333EEFC1B6EE2FAE98EE333EEFC1&first=0&adlt=strict • Erosion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xefATQU2rpc&feature=relmfu • Grand Canyon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN0cZg_9XeM

  14. White board review 1. Helen is a farmer who planted a grove of orange trees. Over the last 10 years, Helen has recorded the natural changes that have occurred in the grove of trees. Which characteristic did she most likely observe? A. A gopher making a hole in the ground B. The orange trees growing 5 feet taller C. A rainbow in the sky after a rain storm D. A piece of fruit falling to the ground Pair-Share: Why is this answer correct? (Use our definition of Natural Phenomena)

  15. White board review 2. Danny and Cindy are going to build a house at the top of a hill. They are researching the natural phenomena that can happen over time on a hillslope. Which of the following best describes the natural changes that can occur? A. A change in temperature during the summer B. A neighbor building a house too close C. The formation of an ant hill D. The breaking down of soil and rock Pair-Share: Why is this answer correct? (Use our definition of Natural Phenomena)

  16. White board review 3. Which of the following does not relate to the natural changes that can occur in a tree limb? A. growth of new leaves B. Branches become bigger C. Cutting off a branch D. Leaves changing color Pair-Share: Why is this answer correct? (Use our definition of Natural Phenomena)

  17. White board review 4. Andrew is collecting data on the natural changes that can occur in a stream of water over time. Which of the following would Andrew least likely study? A. The erosion of rocks B. The current temperature C. The size of a plant D. The depth of the water Pair-Share: Why is this answer correct? (Use our definition of Natural Phenomena)

  18. Today’s Objectives! • SWBAT identify natural phenomena • Answer multiple choice practice questions • SWBAT examine and predict how natural phenomena can affect an area’s geology overtime • Worksheet about a volcanic eruption • Reflection question predicting about what California will look like in the future

  19. Volcanic Changes Overtime • Work with you teammates to answer the questions on the left side of your notebook • Jobs: • Time-Keeper • On-Task Manager • Question-Answerer • Materials Monitor What are some of my expectations during this activity?

  20. Exit Ticket Looking at the picture of California and the San Andreas fault, what do you predict California will look like over time? Explain in complete sentences and draw a picture.

  21. Today’s Objectives! • SWBAT identify natural phenomena • Answer multiple choice practice questions • SWBAT examine and predict how natural phenomena can affect an area’s geology overtime • Worksheet about a volcanic eruption • Reflection question predicting about what California will look like over time

  22. Homework No Homework 

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