Ms. Gore's 8th Grade  Science Class

The Week of Monday, February 8- Friday, February 12, 2010

Curriculum Objective: 5.04- Use maps, ground truthing and remote sensing to make predictions.

Essential Questions:  How is remote sensing used to collect data for maps and help monitor resources?

 Active Summary: Monday- We will begin class with a warm-up and essential question.    Students will define review and new vocabulary for section 2-4 and we will review a section focus transparency “Earth from Above” and describe and discuss.  Students will complete applying science on page 56. Students draw a topographic map using the example on page 58.  Tuesday- Students will begin class with a warm-up and essential question. .  Students will complete test 7 (open book). Wednesday- Thursday- We will begin class with a warm-up and essential question. Students will be introduced to Civil War Medicine via PowerPoint.  Students will take researched notes from the PowerPoint about Civil War Medicine. Friday- We will begin class with a warm-up and essential question. Students will be introduced to Civil War technology via PowerPoint.  Students will take researched notes from the PowerPoint about Civil War technology.

Homework: (Due Friday Feb. 12^th) - Students are to draw a contour map with five concentric contours.  Cut along the outermost contour line, then trace the pattern on a piece of cardboard.  Cut the cardboard along the traced line.   Repeat the process with each of the other four contours, moving inward.  When all the contours have been cut out, paste the cardboard cutouts together, one on top of the other, lining up the contour patterns.

Have a Wonderful Week!!!