Monday, May 25, 2015

May 26-29

Tuesday
We correct the WS called "Earth Motions" - Benson will explain the concepts as we do this. Students will do a WS (periods 1, 3, 4: "The Solar System" . . . periods 5, 7: "The Planets").

Wednesday
Students will take notes on a handout as Benson explains comets, dwarf planets, asteroids, etc. If you miss this class - get a copy of the notes handout, copy the notes from a classmate, and read text pages 660-665 (honors 655-660).

Thursday
Students will watch a video called Asteroid - Doomsday or Payday. If you miss class, watch it online. There is no WS with this movie.

Friday
We will correct the WS from Tuesday as Benson explains the answers, etc.

CLICK HERE to print a copy of the study guide for the semester final (does not open on some mobile devices). - Benson will provide you with a copy next week.

Below: Important Links to Review (Be sure to check them out if you missed class.)

Wednesday: Animation of Halley's Comet
Wednesday: NASA announces next step on Asteroid Initiative (March 2015)
Wednesday: The Meteorite Man from Malta, MT
Wednesday: More about Meteorites
Wednesday: Daylight Fireball of 1972
Thursday: Meteor Explodes over Russia in 2013
Thursday: Impact Craters on Earth
Thursday: YouTube Video - How to identify a stony meteorite (8.5 minutes)
All Week: Solar System Animation

Question of the Week: Why does Mercury get so hot during the day and so cold at night?

Video of the Week

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