Mr. Bent’s Edublog Page

I’ve attached the new homework expectations that will begin next week.  Of course, I handed out this paperwork in class, but if you ever forget it or lose it, you can print it up from your computer.  Please remember to refer to this document for HW help!

Mr. B

Mr b’s hw

Today we began exploring the importance of the sun as the prime energy source on Earth.  Thus, we have begun unit 3.  We barely scratched the surface today, as we filled out an “anticipation guide” and took a few notes about he layers of the sun.  Here is a diagram (just in case you forgot):

Source:  http://www.astronomycast.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/sundiagramnasa.jpg

Well, the test has been given back. Most students did a fantastic job! However, if you did not do well (less than a 70), make sure you have your parents sign the letter that I gave you and return it to me by Friday.

If you would like to make up some points on your test (if you are eligible), you can remind yourself how to do this in your class rules packet.

Study you notes packet!  You have 4 key areas to focus on:

1.  Moon Features

2.  Moon Phases

3.  Eclipses

4.  Tides

If you totally get 1 and 2, focus your studying on 3 & 4.  Do not use your time studying things that you already know to make yourself feel better.  Briefly review that stuff, but focus your precious time on your weakest area or areas.  If possible, have parents, siblings, or friends quiz you.

Good Luck!

Mr. B

For those of you seeking more of a challenge in science class, here is a chance to do some more work.  I will say that this particular bit of work is mathematics. as you will be creating a line graph.

Remember, this is optional, and I don’t think that you should undertake any “extra” work unless you have a firm grasp of all of your classes right now, particularly science/math.  This will be counted on your grade as a QUIZ grade.  I will also make copies of the assignment available at school.

Mr. B

Type 3 Halloween Graphing

Guys, since I won’t be in tomorrow, can someone tell Mia and/or Iman to go to Homeroom ASAP in the morning to turn the lights on for the lizard!

On a side note, here are a few other random pictures………….

We talked about tides today in class.  It seemed confusing for most of you.  The important things to remember are that:

1.  We have high tide when we face the moon, or we are on the side of the Earth opposite that of the moon.

2.  As the Earth rotates, it allows us to either face towards the Earth or away from the Earth.  This defines what tide we experience.

3.  Every 6 hours the tides change from high to low.  Thus, in a 12 hour period, we would go from high tide to another high tide.

4.  Neap and Spring tides happen twice each month.  Neap tides occur at 1st and 3rd quarter phases, and cause low high tides and high low tides.  Spring tides occur at full & new moon phases, and the positioning of the Earth/Moon/Sun system causes higher high tides and lower low tides.

Well, we had a 10-question quiz in class today.  This quiz, as I said, DOES NOT COUNT towards your letter grade.  It was done to give me (and you) an idea of how well you know the moon material.  Some of you now realize that you really must begin studying for the test that is coming up (most likely on Friday).  Others realized that they know a lot about the moon, and should be ready for the test very soon.

Here are a couple picks of some diagrams that I now have in my possession.  They look great, but I haven’t graded them yet.

given $500 and told to spend it today, what would you do with it?

……………4 hooded students…………….NO LAST NAMES!

Today students worked on eclipse diagrams.  They were given a Type 3 assignment to complete 2 diagrams (one solar, one lunar).  Here is the paper that was handed out:

CW Activity Eclipses fca

Students will have until Monday to complete the diagrams, with class time being given on Monday for this.  If they choose to work on this over the weekend, that is fine as well.  Here are some pictures from today’s class.

Today we discussed both Lunar and Solar Eclipses.  Remember that because of the orbital path of the Moon and Earth, the Sun, Moon, and Earth don’t often line up “just right” to create eclipses.

Lunar eclipses happen during the full moon, when the Earth is between the Moon and Sun.  Everyone facing the full moon will get to see this type of eclipse, so they are not as rare as the solar eclipse.

A Solar Eclipse happens during the New Moon phase, when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun.  The moon creates a small dark shadow (umbra) on a very small area of the Earth.  Only people within this umbra can see a total eclipse of the Sun.

I hope you enjoyed today’s class, and I hope that my explanations helped you understand these events!

Meet Sonny!

and one from last year………

and the original………..