Earth/Space Science (Period 1-6) Assignments
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Newspaper Article
1. Research a Science Topic from the newspaper.
2. Write a summary of the article.
3. Reflection: What did you learn from the article?
Inquiry: Write questions that you have before, during, and after reading the article.
Connections: Make at least 3 connections with the article (Personal, prior knowledge,
media, other text, other classes, etc.)
Explanation: Explain the scientific phenomenon featured in the article.
4. Cite source: Use MLA format to cite newspaper article.
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Science Spring Packets
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Big Island Field Trip Shirt 2013. See attached doc. Orders and payments are due to Ms. Chun by Friday, March 15, 2013. T-shirts will be avaiable after spring break. T-shirts will be gray and the cost is $12.50 for Adults sizes S-XL, $13.50 for XXL, and $14.50 for XXXL.
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Text Complexity Activity: Rock Cycle
1. Read article
2. Annotate-Highlight main ideas, write inquiry, connections, thoughts, and feelings in the margins of the text.
3. Write a summary in your own words for each paragraph.
4. Answer the text complexity questions.
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Mini Project on Rocks.Create a 3-D tree map on rock types.
Include 5-8 facts; 2 pictures. Cite sources.
Include 5-8 facts; 2 pictures. Cite sources.
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Teenbiz Article: "Weighing in on Half Dome"
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Thursday, February 28 9:12 PM
Read article and review video/report.
Complete Activity, Poll, Thought Question, and Math.
Print out results and turn in by deadline.
Grade based on 1st try.
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Extra Credit: HAMS Contest (Read and follow instructions from the attached documents)
Create artwork (black and white or gray scale) on a 8.5" x 11" white sheet of paper that shows middle school stduents leading the way in making a positive difference in their homes, schools, communities, and the world. Theme for contest is THRIVE. Must include a paragraph about how the picture relates to the theme (Thrive). Turn into Ms. Chun by 3:00pm on Thursday, March 7th.
Create artwork (black and white or gray scale) on a 8.5" x 11" white sheet of paper that shows middle school stduents leading the way in making a positive difference in their homes, schools, communities, and the world. Theme for contest is THRIVE. Must include a paragraph about how the picture relates to the theme (Thrive). Turn into Ms. Chun by 3:00pm on Thursday, March 7th.
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Teenbiz Article on Earthquakes. Complete Activity, print, and turn in by Monday, March 4th. Grade based on 1st try.
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Textbook Task. Students had 2 classes to work on this assignment. Extension till Wednesday, January 30, 2013. Use on-line text: Inside Earth: Earthquake section.
Task: Read section on Earthquakes; Draw/Define/Sentence for each Key Term; Math Analyzing Data-all 4 questions; Reviewing Key Concepts-#'s 1a-c, 2a-c, 3a-b.
Task: Read section on Earthquakes; Draw/Define/Sentence for each Key Term; Math Analyzing Data-all 4 questions; Reviewing Key Concepts-#'s 1a-c, 2a-c, 3a-b.
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SLPC Science Form. Strength (Purple) and Growth (Pink) forms. Free Choice. Pick evidence from folder or notebook.
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Write an informational letter on the Earth's interior.
Audience: University of Hawaii-College student-Science major
*Neatly typed or written
*Uses proper letter format
*At least three paragraphs in length
Audience: University of Hawaii-College student-Science major
*Neatly typed or written
*Uses proper letter format
*At least three paragraphs in length