WarmUp 112116 SWBAT investigate what causes seasons Write

Warm-Up 11/21/16 SWBAT investigate what causes seasons. Write down these facts: Seasons change throughout the year. 2. Each hemisphere of the Earth experiences the opposite season, relative to each other, throughout the year. 3. If it is winter in the Northern hemisphere it is summer in the Southern hemisphere. 4. Arizona is further from the Sun in summer, than in winter. 5. The Earth, like the moon, has an elliptical orbit, so sometimes it is further from the Sun, sometimes it is closer. When the Earth is closer, it is 3. 1 million miles closer. The Earth is only 7, 917 miles wide. 1.

peri- around, like perimeter apo- away from, like apathy helion- sun, like heliocentric

Notes Perihelion: the point in Earth’s orbit when it is closest to the Sun Aphelion: the point in Earth’s orbit when it is furthest from the Sun

Notes Northern Hemisphere: the top half of the globe Southern Hemisphere: the bottom half of the globe North pole: one of the two locations on the surface of the earth (or of a celestial object) that is the northern end of the axis of rotation. South pole: one of the two locations on the surface of the earth (or of a celestial object) that is the southern end of the axis of rotation. Axis: an imaginary line about which a body rotates Year: the time it takes for the Earth to revolve/orbit around the sun Rotation: spinning around a center

Notes Summer solstice: June 20 th or 21 st long, hot days, closest to aphelion Winter solstice: Dec 21 st or 22 nd short, cold days, closest to perihelion Autumnal equinox: Sept 22 nd or 23 rd equal daylight/darkness, moderate temperatures Vernal equinox: March 20 th equal daylight/darkness, moderate temperatures For Northern Hemisphere ONLY. Southern Hemisphere is OPPOSITE!

Notes Arctic Circle: a line of latitude that marks maps of Earth 67° north of the equator Tropic of Cancer: a line of latitude that marks maps of Earth 23° north of the equator Equator: a line of latitude designated 0° Tropic of Capricorn: a line of latitude that marks maps of Earth 23° south of the equator Antarctic Circle: a line of latitude that marks maps of Earth 67° south of the equator

Cool-down Let’s look at an animation.

Warm-UP 11/22/16 SWBAT describe the difference between seasons in the Northern and Southern hemispheres. 1. Why do globes lean sideways? 2. Does the entire globe experience the same seasons at the same time? 3. Does the entire globe get the same amount of sunlight all the time? 4. Are we further or closer to the Sun when we experience Summer? 5. Do the Northern and Southern hemispheres on the same side of Earth facing the Sun receive equal amounts of light?

How much closer are we(the Northern Hemisphere) to the Sun when we experience the hottest days?

The Earth’s axis is tilted 23. 4 degrees.

Which hemisphere receives more direct light at each solstice and equinox?

N – Northern Hemisphere S – Southern Hemisphere

You must be able to draw THIS DIAGRAM for your test. N – Northern Hemisphere S – Southern Hemisphere

Video Brain POP (2: 19): https: //www. brainpop. com/science/weather/season s/ Crash Course(3: 56): https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=b 25 g 4 n. ZTHv. M

Cool-down Pretend you live somewhere in the southern hemisphere, and draw the diagram again as a teacher would for students who live there.

Warm-Up 11/23 SWBAT model seasons. Write something you are thankful for, one small thing, one big thing, or more. Self-quiz.

Let’s Draw It Together! Let’s draw it together!

Class-wide Model Here is one way to model seasons. Be sure you can identify: ◦ ◦ ◦ Summer solstice Winter solstice Autumnal equinox Vernal equinox Where there is direct and indirect light The season in each hemisphere

Look at the way the axis is tilted in each diagram. If the direction of the axis changes, what else changes?

Cool-Down Make up ten test questions.

Warm-Up 11/28/16: SWBAT explain the cause of seasons by identifying areas that receive direct and indirect sunlight at each solstice and equinox using a flashlight and globe. Choose the answer you believe is correct, then make a prediction based on what you think. What causes the seasons to change? A. B. C. D. The Earth’s distance from the Sun The warming and cooling of the Earth’s core The Earth’s tilt in relation to the Sun The Earth’s rotation on its axis Prediction Sentence Frame: If ____ causes the seasons to change, then ____. For example: If Earth’s distance from the Sun is what causes the seasons to change, then the closer Earth is to the Sun, the warmer it will be (summer).

Model it! Model with your elbow partner. I will be coming around to check your understanding. Practice Modeling the position of the Earth and Sun during each solstice and equinox. Pay close attention to the direction of the axis. Identify the season in each hemisphere, and where the direct light hits Earth, the date of the solstice or equinox and its name. You should also be able to describe the day (relative temperatures and length). Make sure you practice while holding both the globe and light. Try it for the southern hemisphere too. Test thursday

Upcoming Tests Tuesday: study for tests Wednesday: practice summary Thursday: modeling test Friday: multiple choice test Monday: summary test Tuesday: Blogging Wednesday: projects due (angle of incidence) Thursday: misconceptions test

Cool-down Make test. up ten test questions for your multiple choice

Warm-Up 11/30/16 SWBAT write your practice summary. Tuesday: study for tests Wednesday: practice summary Thursday: modeling test Friday: multiple choice test Monday: summary test Tuesday: Blogging Wednesday: projects due (photo Thursday: misconceptions test essay or cartoon)

Practice Summary Outline Cause = axial tilt Direct sunlight Ex: summer, describes the day Orbit of Earth around Sun Tropics and Poles Schedule of seasons

Warm-Up 12/1/16 SWBAT model seasons for a test grade. You will be assessed individually, while you wait you should be finishing your practice summary and/or studying for both the summary test and multiple choice test. If you did not go today, I will assess you after the test tomorrow. Project on next slide

Photo Essay or Cartoon Please allow yourself at least two hours to complete this project. This project is due on Wednesday, December 7. You have 2 options: 1. Photo Essay 2. Cartoon NEXT SLIDE

Project due Dec 7 th (wed. ) Photo Essay Must have two photos for each season, one for each hemisphere, on the day of the solstice or equinox for that season. At least one paragraph per slide that describes where the direct light hits Earth, the date of the solstice or equinox and its name, and a description the day (relative temperatures and length). You must show a picture the shows the reader how the direct and indirect sunlight changes the season. What the video for help. How direct sunlight causes the season to change: Cartoon Strip Can be one or multiple frames Must show depth of knowledge Must have some humor (like a play on words) This one is the harder project, because you must demonstrate what you know in a very concise way, that is also funny. To show a good depth of knowledge you may have to do more than one cartoon! HOW YOU WILL BE GRADED:

Resources Comic strips in 4 steps: https: //blog. udemy. com/how -to-draw-comics/ How to draw a comic strip: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=XHt. VJdaqdq. U 37

Grading You will be graded on following the directions laid out on the last slide for the project you choose. You will graded on the depth of knowledge you display, creativity, accuracy, and effort. We will discuss depth of knowledge in class. You may ask me if your project shows an appropriate depth of knowledge BEFORE IT IS DUE, and I will let you know. Use the word list to guide you to show your depth of knowledge. Depth of Knowledge: how deep (how much) your knowledge of seasons is. Do you only know the basics? Or does your knowledge run deeper? Understanding the details is how you increase your depth of knowledge.

12/2/16 Multiple Choice Test on Seasons

12/5 Summary Test

12/6 Blogging Foundation: tell your reader what you learned in class so that they have the same foundation of knowledge as you. You may use your practice summary to help. Go above and beyond what you learned in class by doing research on your topic related to one of your interests and a question that you have. Write an APA citation for the website you used for research. Spelling and grammar count!

12/7 Projects due Study for misconceptions test Finish missing assignments Take modeling test if you haven’t yet.

12/8 Misconceptions Test Tomorrow is the last day to turn in late work.

Warm-Up 12/9/16 SWBAT investigate space science. Next week we will start talking about climate. Today we will wrap up the space science unit with a movie that goes above and beyond what we learned in class. After this we will stick to talking about things here on Earth.

5 th and 6 th watched the first video, 7 th period watched the second video National Geographic | Astrobiology & Space Travel - Documentary 2016 HD 720 p https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=d. GW 3 D 0 ZHH 0 National Geographic - Space Documentary - Solar System Documentary 2015 https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=o 4_PDG Wm. Aw. Y

Warm-Up 12/12/16 SWBAT explain the difference between weather, climate, and seasons. https: //www. nasa. gov/mission_pages/noaan/climate_weather. html 2. https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Yb. AWny 7 FV 3 w 1.

Ever wonder why it starts to feel like winter before December 21 st? https: //www. ncdc. noaa. gov/news/meteorological- versus-astronomicalsummer%E 2%80%94 what%E 2%80%99 s-difference

Seasons, Climate, and Weather Climate Seasons Minute by minute changes in atmospheric conditions Overall, or average, weather across decades, even thousands of years 3 month periods that mark changes in weather within a one year cycle Determined by atmospheric conditions like humidity, pressure, wind, etc. Determined by your line of latitude Determined by the tilt of the Earth’s axis and its position in relation to the Sun

Schedule Did you earn a party? Monday- reflection paper, climate V. weather V. seasons Tuesday- student/teacher conferences Wednesday- Genius Hour Thursday- Start Climate Change Unit Friday- Climate videos Monday- Look at climate data Tuesday- Climate activity Wednesday- CER method Thursday- Discussion

Reflection Paper Must be done on a separate sheet of paper. Please write in complete sentences. Be honest, reflection only helps you improve if you are honest. If done well, this paper can replace one of your missing or incomplete assignments (practice not performance), it must be turned in by tomorrow. No extra copies.

12/13 Student Techer Confernces

12/14 Genius Hour