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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 Tuesday Nov. 6 Wednesday/Thursday Nov. 7 & 8 Friday Nov. 9 Today’s Schedule 1. Do Now 2. Analyzing Hurricane Data 3. Analysis Questions Vocabulary Ocean Currents High Pressure Low Pressure Front 8th Grade Science Monday, November 5, 2012 Pre-AP Homework Grade-Level Homework STEMscopes 8.10C Homework 8.10C Reading Science, Open-Ended Response HW Due Friday! HW Due Friday! QUIZ ON WED/THUR QUIZ ON WED/THUR Essential Question How does energy from the Sun drive Earth’s weather and climate? Today we will… 8th Grade Science Monday, November 5, 2012 8.9(C) We will identify the role of the oceans in the formation of weather systems such as hurricanes 8th Grade Science Analyzing Hurricane Data Monday, November 5, 2012 1. Copy the table below on page __. Hurricane Lowest Air Pressure Wind Speed Date Category 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. Analysis Questions 8th Grade Science Monday, November 5, 2012 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? Do Now 8th Grade Science Tuesday, November 6, 2012 On page __, list 5 things that you know about hurricanes. (Think about what you know about Hurricane Sandy) Today’s Schedule 1. Do Now 2. Brain Pop Hurricane Video 3. Reading & Special Assignment 4. Exit Ticket Vocabulary Ocean Currents High Pressure Low Pressure Front 8th Grade Science Tuesday, November 6, 2012 Pre-AP Homework Grade-Level Homework STEMscopes 8.10C Homework 8.10C Reading Science, Open-Ended Response HW Due Friday! HW Due Friday! QUIZ ON WED/THUR QUIZ ON WED/THUR Essential Question How does energy from the Sun drive Earth’s weather and climate? Today we will… 8th Grade Science Tuesday, November 6, 2012 8.9(C) We will identify the role of the oceans in the formation of weather systems such as hurricanes Hurricane Video 8th Grade Science Tuesday, November 6, 2012 Watch hurricane video. During the video, write down 3 important ideas. Reading & Special Assignment 8th Grade Science Tuesday, November 6, 2012 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. Pre-AP Extension 8th Grade Science Tuesday, November 6, 2012 Watch the news story about Hurricane Sandy. Why are hurricanes getting more intense? How are climate change and weather related? Exit Ticket 8th Grade Science Tuesday, November 6, 2012 How do the oceans moderate the temperature of the land? Do Now 8th Grade Science 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? Today’s Schedule 8th Grade Science Wednesday & Thursday, November 7 & 8, 2012 1. Do Now 2. Quiz 8.9(C) 3. Force and Motion in the Solar System 4. Reasons for the Seasons Lab 5. Reading 6. Conclusion Questions Vocabulary Rotate Tilt Axis Revolve Seasons Pre-AP Homework Grade-Level Homework STEMscopes 8.10C Homework 8.10C Reading Science, Open-Ended Response HW Due Friday! HW Due Friday! QUIZ TODAY QUIZ TODAY 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? Today we will… 8th Grade Science Wednesday & Thursday, November 7 & 8, 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. Quiz 8th Grade Science Wednesday & Thursday, November 7 & 8, 2012 Read and re-read the passage. Underline the question Bubble important words Identify the key idea, write it in margin. Eliminate the wrong answers Select the correct answer ✓ Force & Motion in the Solar System 8th Grade Science Wednesday & Thursday, November 7 & 8, 2012 Read: Force and Motion in the Solar System Complete Movements in Space concept map Lab 8th Grade Science Wednesday & Thursday, November 7 & 8, 2012 Reasons for the Seasons Lab Reading 8th Grade Science Wednesday & Thursday, November 7 & 8, 2012 Read: Seasons On page __, answer the following questions: Do Now 8th Grade Science 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. Today’s Schedule 1. Do Now 2. Video 3. White Board Review 8th Grade Science Friday, November 9, 2012 Pre-AP Homework STEMscopes 8.10C Homework 8.10C Reading Science, Open-Ended Response HW Due Friday! Vocabulary Rotate Tilt Axis Revolve Seasons Grade-Level Homework HW Due Friday! 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? Today we will… 8th Grade Science 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. Video Video 8th Grade Science Friday, November 9, 2012 White Board Review 8th Grade Science Friday, November 9, 2012 Question 1: Where would the sun be in this picture? Question 2: Where would the moon be? White Board Review 8th Grade Science Friday, November 9, 2012 Question 3: What movement (revolution or rotation) is being shown? White Board Review 8th Grade Science Friday, November 9, 2012 Question 4: What would the season be in July in Australia? White Board Review 8th Grade Science Friday, November 9, 2012 Question 5: What would the season be in July in Europe?