Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Unit Checkpoint:

• Have you been reviewing your astronomy standards and notes nightly?

• Have you checked out the other things in "Things to Know"?

• Do you know the planned date for your astronomy test?  (Note:  It has changed!)

Today's Agenda:

I.    Quiz - You may review for a few minutes before you begin.  [YES - I will check ALL fill-in-the-blank myself so that you are not penalized for spelling errors.]

II.    Open your notebook to the information you recorded when working on the Exploration Guide for 3D Eclipses.  Use your notes to answer the questions taken from the Exploration Guide.  Use the same secret word that you used for today's quiz.  (The session will last for 15 minutes.)

III.  If you have not completed the five questions that were under the 3D Eclipses Gizmo, answer them now.

IV.  E-lab - GIZMO:  Moon Phases

        a.  As usual, CAREFULLY follow the Exploration Guide.  (The link is an electronic version, but a paper version is available for your use during class.)

        b.  TAKE NOTES.  i) Record new information presented in the Exploration Guide.  ii)  If the EG asks a question, record the question in your notebook, and manipulate the Gizmo to find the answer for that question.  You will be graded on this work.

        c.  Next week I will ask you questions from the Exploration Guide.  You will be able to use your notebook to answer them, so please take your time, and be certain that you are thorough in your use of the Exploration Guide.  (Your Exploration Guide needs to be completed by Wednesday, February 17.  If you need a pass to the library to use during lunch or recess between now and then, please just ask!  I will be happy to give you one.)

        d.  AFTER you have turned in your answers to the Exploration Guide questions, you will answer the five questions under the Gizmo.  Do NOT do those before next Wednesday!!!   You need to wait until you see if your work on the EG was correct before you attempt those questions!