Science 9 Chapter 13 and 14

Below, I have detailed the pages from our text book you are responsible to study for the final space test. Please keep in mind, if you are unable to access my homework blog at home, my classroom computers are available to you. The computers are connected to printers in the school.

We have come to the end of our Space Unit. The final test will be on Wednesday, October 7th BEFORE Thanksgiving weekend.

Here are the text book pages and topics you are responsible for:

Chapter 13
Page 400 - 402, 13.1 (What can we see in the sky?)
* VOCABULARY WORDS universe, astronomy, constellations, solar system, nonluminous, luminous, star, plane
* the difference between planets and stars (Table 1, page 402)

Page 404 - 405, 13.3 (The effects of Planetary Motion)
* VOCABULARY WORDS rotation, axis, revolution, Polaris, Sirius, Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, zodiac constellations, constellations
* understand the difference between rotation and revolution, and be able to give examples of each relating to space

Page 418 - 419, 13.10 (The Solar System)
* VOCABULARY WORDS Sun, orbits, orbital period, ellipse, elliptical orbit,
* Why do surface temperatures differ?

Page 424 - 428, 13.14 (A closer look at the planets)
* VOCABULARY WORDS terrestrial planets, inner planers, outer planets
* main features of each planet (taken from the group handouts we took notes from in class)
* how the planets orbit
* the order of the planets from the sun

Page 430 - 433 (Other objects in the solar system)
* VOCABULARY WORDS sattelites, moon, asteroids, asteroid belt, meteroid, meteor, meteorite, comet

STUDY THE TEST WE WROTE LAST WEEK AS YOUR STARTING POINT FOR CHAPTER 13

Chapter 14
Page 438 - 439 (Ideas about the Universe)
* VOCABULARY WORDS galaxy, Milky Way, Galileo, Sun-centred solar system

Page 452 - 45, 14.7 (The Sun: An Important Star)
* VOCABULARY WORDS nuclear fusion, photophere, chromosphere, corona

Page 458 - 460, 14.10 (Characteristics of Stars)
* VOCABULARY WORDS stars, color, temperature, spectroscope, visible spectrum, apparent magnitude, absolute magnitude
* What does the color of a star tell us about temperature?

Page 461 - 463, 14.11 (Galaxies and Star Clusters)
* VOCABULARY WORDS giant spiral galaxy, spiral galaxy, barred-spiral, quasars, star clusters

We also watched Bill Nye The Moon, Bill Nye The Seasons, Bill Nye The Planets.
You are able to see many of Bill Nye clips on YouTube if you want to reference back.

Second Week of School

We have had a great first full week at school - now working on our second. By now, students should have a duotang and a three-ring binder for class. If not, please have these, along with proper writing instuments, before the end of the week.

Class and individual pictures will be taken on Wednesday or Thursday - so comb your hair and brush your shiny whites!

Ms. Norman

End of First Week

We have just completed our first week of classes. All of my students should have their journal duotang and three-ring binder for class by Monday. Tardiness is not acceptable as there is ten minutes between classes this year. There is plenty of time to get from class to class. Students should be in their seats BEFORE the bell rings.

I hope all my students had a wonderful week. It was wonderful to meet each of you and to reacquaint with whom I taught last year. I owe a few ice-cream cones ........ you know who you are. I hope to do better next week putting faces to names!

See you on Monday,
Ms. Norman

New School Year

Welcome back to the school year. Considering the opportunities given to youth in today's world, it is my expectation each student will work to the best of their ability to open as many future doors as possible.

Have a wonderful school year.
Ms. Norman

Science 9 - Electricity

How Electricity Flows handout (search-a-word sheet)
1. lightening
2. open circuit
3. closed circuit
4. electricity
5. energy
6. schematic
7. ampere
8. current
9. power source
10. static

Series Circuit handout
1. source of electrical energy
2. connector
3. electrical load
4. connector
5. electrical circuit control device
6. one
7. disadvantage
8. voltage
9. add
10. 15
11. series
12. not work
13. fires
14. fuse
15. circuit breaker

Answers to Science Exam Review

Part 1 Multiple Choice
Matter
page 1 beginning with question 1 - a, b, c, d, a, d, b, d, b, d, c, a
page 2 beginning with question 13 - b, b, b, c, d, b, b, b, d, b, c, c, b
page 2 beginning with question 26 - c, e, b, c, b

Reproduction
Beginning with question 1 - c, b, c, d, b, d, b, d, b, c, b, b, c, c, c

1. Match the terms: b, e, f, c, d, a, g, h
2. metaphase, prophase, interphase, telophase, anaphase
3. page 176
4. page 160 - 161
5. page 178
6. f, t, f, t, t, t, t

English 113 Review

The English 113 exam will be expected to apply skills we have covered during this course:
1. Freedom Writers - we watched the movie and read the Freedom Writers Diary
2. Be able to use vocabulary such as: uniqueness, acceptance, tolerance, racism, Civil Rights, change, belief, trust, self-discovery, segregation, boycott, integrated, barricaded, outcast, dignity, degrading, humiliating, injustice, philanthropy, adamant, revolutionizing
3. Be able to relate to characters we have discussed such as: Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Freedom Writers, Freedom Riders, Anne Frank,
4. Be able to interpret lyrics such as: Freedom Writers theme song "I Gotta Dream," students own favorite song, and teachers favorite song "Daniel."
5. Be able to write (using the 5-traits of writing) on a number of themes from the term
6. Paraphrase: be able to put into your own words a chosen article similar to the paraphrase you did on the Holocaust.
7. Be able to write with the six traits of writing: Idea, Organization, Voice, Word choice, Sentence Fluency, Conventions
8. Be able to map out work before beginning: central idea with development ideas from the central idea (or main theme).
9. Construct a written mini-essay incorporating a distinctive introduction, body and conclusion; use a minimum of 3 sentences per paragraph, neatness and readers appeal
10. Be able to express personal opinion on a given diary from The Freedom Writers Diary
11. Be able to reflect on a personal experience
12. Know the difference between paraphrase (in your own words), summarize (in shorter form without losing the original content or message), opinion (your own ideas)
13. Be able to discuss themes such as: Don't judge a book by it's cover, Being labelled, Speaking up for something you believe, victims of undeclared war
14. Be able to explain the process of making an i-movie and the skills required.
15. We also covered letter writing and resumes
16. Be able to answer questions on The Last Juror by John Grisham (we may not get to the end of the novel)