Rocket
Science 101
Powerpoint
lecture on the history of rockets. Click the link below to view the show if you were absent. You should try to write down
only the KEY ideas from each slide (or see a friend and copy their notes!)
November 1st (Tuesday)
NOT AVAILABLE
November 2nd (Wednesday)
Guided Viewing- Project Mercury NASA Documentary This video presentation has no worksheet. Students took notes
on what they viewed. If you were absent you will need to research Project Mercury online so that you understand what the mission
goals were, and what was accomplished.
November
3rd (Thursday)
NIH
Image - Utopia Planitia
This eMac lab explores how digital images are processed to give us clear representations of the surface of Mars. If
you were absent you will need to get a copy of the lab guide from me and do the activity during your advisories.
November 4th (Friday)
No School. Teacher comp day
November 14th
(Monday)
From
the Earth to the Moon
Part III -
We Have Cleared the Tower The story of Apollo 7 - an important step in our eventual voyage to the lunar surface!
November 15th
(Tuesday)
No School
Happy Deer Day!
November 16th
(Wednesday)
Review- Chapter
21 Study Guide Packet Complete this study guide packet and turn it in for 25 possible points on classwork.
November 17th
(Thursday)
EM
Radiation - Powerpoint Lecture
We will begin
a more in-depth study of how astronomers use light to understand our universe. If you were absent you will need to watch this
powerpoint slide show and get notes from a friend (or write some down yourself!).
November 18th
(Friday)
Black
Hole!
This video explores the
mysteries of one of the most exotic objects in our universe - black holes! Write down 6 "cool" things you see as you watch
the film. Be prepared to talk about what you saw on Monday! If you were absent I will excuse you from this assignment.
November 21st
(Monday)
Stars
You Can't See
In this NIH
IMage lesson we will explore how scientists use wavelengths of EM radiation invisible to us to reveal hidden secrets of the
universe!
November 22nd
(Tuesday)
Blackholes!
...and other
mysteries of the cosmos. Class discussion of Friday's video will lead into a discussion of the exotic objects found in our
universe. Also....The Cosmos-Past & Present Reading w/questions.
November 23rd (Wednesday)
Review- Intro
to Cosmology Today's reading will explore the beginnings of our universe.
If you were
absent be sure to pick up the worksheet packet and finish it as soon as possible.
November 24th
(Thursday)
No
School!
Happy Turkey
Day!
November 25th
(Friday)
No
School!
Enjoy another
day off. I'll see you in a few!
December 5th
(Monday)
Visualizing
the Expansion of the Universe
This lab activity
compares the positions of galaxies today to where they were a billion years ago - illustrating an important technique used
by astronomers to estimate the age of our universe.
December 6th
(Tuesday)
Origins:
Back to The Beginning DVD
Explores the
origins of our universe - how the cosmic background radiation was investigated by 2 different teams. You were assigned either
to the CBI or the WMAP team and will do an oral presentation on Thursday to explain what your team did.
December 7th
(Wednesday)
Origins:
Where Are The Aliens DVD
Watch the film.
Write a 3-paragraph essay on the possibility of life in the universe.
December (8th)
Thursday
Cosmic
Mystery Tour - HyperStudio tutorial
December 9th
(Friday)
Origins:
Back to the Beginning - Group Presentation
After we listen
to each group present on what they learned from Tuesday's video, you'll do a crossword - Elemental Crossword that comes from
NOVA's companion site to this program.
