Students completed the notes on the PowerPoint for Newton's 1st Law of Motion. We discussed examples of Newton's 1st Law of Motion and how it applies to life. Then we went over the final notes on centripetal force and acceleration. Pangaea was discussed and students then began the "Motion" Word Search. The Word Search was to prepare them for the "Motion" Vocabulary Test tomorrow.
Lava Plateaus, Plutons
We continued taking notes on lava forming landscapes and shapes.
Forces
Today, we continued to take notes from the "Motion" PowerPoint. We compared balanced and unbalanced forces. We also described the forces that are on Stationary objects and described Terminal Velocity. Finally, we finished with the Law of Inertia/Newton's 1st Law of Motion.
Types & Shapes of Volcanoes
Students used their book to read and determine the important facts from Sec. 2 of their text on "Types of Volcanoes". After being given time to read and write those facts, they were compared with the notes from the PPT on the same topics from the book. The ultimate goal being, "Learning how to breakdown and determine important topics from the textbook".
Types of Acceleration/Forces
Students used their book to read and determine the important facts from Sec. 3 of their text on "Types of Acceleration" and "Forces". After being given time to read and write those facts, they were compared with the notes from the PPT on the same topics from the book. The ultimate goal being, "Learning how to breakdown and determine important topics from the textbook".
Types of Volcanoes & Lava
Students continued to take notes and discuss the information on Volcanoes. Today, we specifically talked about the term viscosity and how it relates to lava, the two major types of lava and how they differ. Then, we compared a volcano to a soft drink and it's bottle. The gases that are dissolved in lava and types of lava from the eruptions was also mentioned. We concluded class by discussing the 3 major shapes of volcanoes and how they acquire those shapes.
Acceleration
Today, we discussed what acceleration really means. We also mentioned 3 different scenarios where acceleration takes place (jets, roller coasters, cars) and what really happens. Students then came up w/the definition and formula for acceleration after the discussion. Soon afterwards, we discussed the use of the Greek Letter delta and how it applies to the formula. Finally, class was concluded w/three acceleration word problems. We also mentioned the difference in the problems for acceleration and deceleration. Students were then given an Acceleration Word Problem Worksheet to complete for homework (22 pts)
Volcanoes
3-17-15 (Tuesday)
We began the notes on Volcanoes by viewing the Volcanoes PowerPoint. We learned the key parts to a volcano and how they grow. Also, we learned the key factors that control a volcanic eruption.
3-16-15 (Monday)
Students were allowed to introduce themselves to the chapter on Volcanoes by completing the "Volcanoes" Vocabulary (48 pts) and Review Questions (60 pts). They were allowed to finish the Review Questions for homework.
Speed/Acceleration
3-17-15 (Tuesday)
Students completed copying the notes from the PowerPoint on Motion. We then, observed a VHS video entitled, "Tracking Speed". A worksheet was answered as the video was viewed. Soon after the video, we began learning how to calculate Acceleration.
3-16-15 (Monday)
We took notes on the way in which speed is calculated. Then we learned the two major types of speed. After working on the two ways in which we consider speed, we began to calculate speed. We looked at the Algebra in how to calculate Speed, distance and time and worked several problems on the board. Then, we got the "Speed" Word Problem WS to complete for homework.
“Born of Fire”
Students were allowed to finish viewing the video, "Born of Fire" and answering the questions from the video. Then, they began the vocabulary from the "Volcanoes" Chapter.