2 ND QUARTER 2005-2006

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THURSDAY

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November 4

Professional Development/Work Day

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8 D - Review NOTES from class & Begin bringing in OLD Weather section of newspapers & work on Properties of Matter Portfolio

E - Review NOTES from class & Begin bringing in OLD Weather section of newspapers & work on Properties of Matter Portfolio

9 D - PROPERTIES OF MATTER PORTFOLIO DUE TODAY & Create a diagram of the atmosphere: label all parts and include pictures of items found in that section

10 E - PROPERTIES OF MATTER PORTFOLIO DUE TODAY & Create a diagram of the atmosphere: label all parts and include pictures of items found in that section

11 D - Journal Response: How might the examples of Heat Energy be like popping corn (popcorn)?

E - Journal Response: How might the examples of Heat Energy be like popping corn (popcorn)?

14 American Education Week.
Report Cards Issued.

15 American Education Week

D - Wrksht: "Heat Transfer" & Review NOTES from class

E - Wrksht: "Heat Transfer" & Review NOTES from class

16 American Education Week

D - PICK ONE: 1) Short Story - Describe a "Day in the Life of a Water Molecule) as it travels through the entire Water Cycle OR 2) Create colorful 3-D diagram of the Water Cycle

17 American Education Week

E - PICK ONE: 1) Short Story - Describe a "Day in the Life of a Water Molecule) as it travels through the entire Water Cycle OR 2) Create colorful 3-D diagram of the Water Cycle

18 American Education Week

D - Watch a Weather Forecast on the news on TV (Write down: Time, Channel, & the Forecast for tomorrow) & Reflect on what you would like to know more about

E - Watch a Weather Forecast on the news on TV (Write down: Time, Channel, & the Forecast for tomorrow) & Reflect on what you would like to know more about

21 Parent Teacher Conferences. HS Staff Development. Schools close 3 hours early

22 Parent Teacher Conferences. Schools close 3 hours early.

D - Two worksheets & EXTRA CREDIT: Bring in weather forecast page from newspaper including map of USA

E - Two worksheets & EXTRA CREDIT: Bring in weather forecast page from newspaper including map of USA

23 Parent Teacher Conferences. Schools closed for students and non-teaching school based employees.

24 Thanksgiving Day. Schools and Offices closed.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!

25 Thanksgiving Holiday . Schools and Offices closed.

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D - Complete the Take-Home QUIZ!!!

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\E - Complete the Take-Home QUIZ!!!

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D - Complete the "Analyzing Weather Data" Lab - Answer 3 of the Analyze & Conclude questions on the back of the paper & Read through Research Project Packet (write down any questions to ask during class)

E - Complete the "Analyzing Weather Data" Lab - Answer 3 of the Analyze & Conclude questions on the back of the paper & Read through Research Project Packet (write down any questions to ask during class)

December 1

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D - Wrksht: "The Carbon Cycle" - Answer 3 out of the 5 questions on loose leaf paper (Do Question #5 & two others)

E - Wrksht: "The Carbon Cycle" - Answer 3 out of the 5 questions on loose leaf paper (Do Question #5 & two others)

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D - Complete "Sunny Rays and Angles " Graph Lab (Questions 1-7)

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E - Complete "Sunny Rays and Angles " Graph Lab (Questions 1-7)

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D - Complete the "Cool Climate Graphs" Lab - Answer questions 1-5 & Read over GT Research Project Packet

E - Complete the "Cool Climate Graphs" Lab - Answer questions 1-5 & Read over GT Research Project Packet

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9 Interim progress reports issued.

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D - Wrksht: "El Nino: A Weather Condition"

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E - Wrksht: "El Nino: A Weather Condition"

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D - Wrksht: "What is Air?"

E - Wrksht: "What is Air?"

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D - Article: "Water Troubles" (Read, highlight important info., and answer "Think" question)

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E - Article: "Water Troubles" (Read, highlight important info., and answer "Think" question)

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D - Finish "Predicting the Weather" sheet (Parts I and II) & Article: "Water & Liquid Waste Treatement Plant System Operators" (Summarize the article)

E - Finish "Predicting the Weather" sheet (Parts I and II) & Article: "Water & Liquid Waste Treatement Plant System Operators" (Summarize the article)

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D - EXTRA CREDIT: Log weather data in your area during break (temp., precip., cloud cover, air pressure, etc.)

E - EXTRA CREDIT: Log weather data in your area during break (temp., precip., cloud cover, air pressure, etc.)

26 Winter Break. Schools and Offices closed.

27 Winter Break. Schools and Offices closed.

28 Winter Break. Schools closed.

29 Winter Break. Schools closed.

30 Winter Break. Schools closed.

January 2 Winter Break. Schools and Offices closed.

3 Schools Reopen

D - Textbook: pg. 514 #4 & EXTRA CREDIT: Bring in newspaper weather forecast pages

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E - Textbook: pg. 514 #4 & EXTRA CREDIT: Bring in newspaper weather forecast pages

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D - Write a short mytholigical story ("myth") that explains how wind was created (one paragraph)

E - Write a short mytholigical story ("myth") that explains how wind was created (one paragraph)

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9 High School Assessments

D - Review Packet: Part I (Put all vocab. words with definitions on flash cards or notebook page)

E - Review Packet: Part I (Put all vocab. words with definitions on flash cards or notebook page)

10 High School Assessments

D - Review Packet: Part II Lessons #1-4)

11 High School Assessments

E - Review Packet: Part II Lessons #1-4)

12 High School Assessments

D - Review Packet: Part II Lessons 5-8)

E - Review Packet: Part II Lessons 5-8)

13 High School Assessments

16 Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday. Schools and Offices closed.

17 High School Semester Exams. High Schools close 3 hours early. High School Assessments

D - Study for Weather & Climate Unit Assessment

E - Study for Weather & Climate Unit Assessment

18 High School Semester Exams. High Schools close 3 hours early.

D - Work on Research Project

19 High School Semester Exams. High Schools close 3 hours early.

E - Work on Research Project

20 End of Quarter. All schools close 3 hours early.

D - Work on Research Project

E - Work on Research Project