Transcript SWBAT identify natural phenomena

BENCHMARK REVIEW
10/10/12
Observe,
Question,
Comment
10/10/12
10/10/12
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Scientific Tools Reflection
Scientific Tools
Do Now
Try to guess what each of these scientific
tools are called and used for:
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EXPLORATION OF SCIENTIFIC TOOLS
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Definition
Challenge
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
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
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
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
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.
BROCHURE RUBRIC
You will be graded on:
Using the Language of the
Discipline words correctly
Answering the questions
completely
Neatness
HOMEWORK
Finish Alien Brochure
Due Monday
Observe,
Question,
Comment
10/11/12
10/11/12
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Changes Over Time
Reflection
Changes Over Time
Do Now
What will happen to a
sandwich if you leave it
out in the sun for two
days?
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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
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? Why or why not?
 Trees Growing:
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=trees+growing+over+years&v
iew=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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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?
CHALLENGE QUESTION
What is going to happen to the
geology, plants, and animals in
this area in the next 100 years?
(Think about the positive and
negative effects of volcanoes)
What if there was another
eruption?
**Answer on bottom of paper
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.
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
HOMEWORK
No Homework 