Checked in Science Notebooks (I held onto them for grading)
We started making a model of the earth layers from crust to core!
Homework: color, cut out model Paleo-Magnetic Banding on the Sea Floor. Polar reversals.
We will assemble in class.

What a great class we had today!
We met as teams and did a magnetism pre quiz. Watched an educational video on Magnetism in Theme Parks then brainstormed use of earth science topics and magnetism for an Earth Science Theme Park.
In class we did magnetism post test, use notes to study for quiz on Friday.
Homework assignment is to please read page 50-55 and do section review questions 1-9

Read text book pages 38 - 48 and do section review questions 1-10. Please write them in your science journal. Thanks ~ Mr. Ewart

Today we introduced learning communities in our class. We have four table groups that represent Earth, Fire, Water, and Wind. Every student has a role that they play in their group. The group acts as a whole to assist each of the individuals. Groups took a practice test on chapter 1 in class and it was a very enjoyable experience as they worked as a team. The assignments were passed out today and everyone glued them inside their student notebooks and reviewed the directions. They are as follows: Chapter Summary "The Big Idea" copy the Heading and Key Concept into Science Notebook (For bonus points you can copy the bulleted points too!)   Part 2 is to do the Science Skills Activity. Read the Develop a Hypothesis then there is a section called "You Try It!" Follow the directions and record into the Science Notebook. Bring to class on Friday. Thank you ~ Mr. E

On Friday we took Chapter 1 test. We also did a Science Notebook check. Students also spent 30 minutes on the Hands On Lab on Magnetism! They have a packet to look over and must bring on Wednesday to complete lab.

Assignments: Do Chapter Review p 22-23 and study for test on Thursday. Yes, you may use your Science Notebook for the Chapter 1 Test. Come to class with some ideas about Earth Science Projects you would like to work on. So far we have: Model Making, Volcano, Sun - Solar Panels, Planets, Biosphere, Rockets, Dry Ice, Waves, Liquid Nitrogen...