Weds 11/1 (DAY 1)
1. Review the “Dancing Raisins Brainteaser” lab.
A. What happened?
2. Go over today’s learning objectives.
3. Useless facts.
4. Give notes on atmosphere, climate and density.
A. High = sink / low = float. (I and O)
5. Demonstrate density:
A. Density spheres.
B. Water tank.
**Start microwave for lab during the tank demo.**
6. Explain lab. - 50 min
A. Do this lab in different parts. Only take from the part you’re on.
B. Don’t break thermometers.
C. If balloon grows, air grew. If it shrinks, air shrinks.
D. Explain how to pour CO2 with beakers.
E. Remember, high sink / low float.
F. More dense = high density.
G. Don’t dump out water.
H. Lab due today.
7. Wrap up with what we’ve learned today.
8. Do “Density of Air” lab and collect. (Pass out tests during lab.)
Thurs. 11/2 (DAY 2)
1. Review the “Dancing Raisins Brainteaser” lab.
A. What happened?
2. Go over today’s learning objectives.
3. Useless facts.
4. Give notes on atmosphere, climate and density.
A. High = sink / low = float. (I and O)
5. Demonstrate density:
A. Density spheres.
B. Water tank.
**Start microwave for lab during the tank demo.**
6. Explain lab. - 50 min
A. Do this lab in different parts. Only take from the part you’re on.
B. Don’t break thermometers.
C. If balloon grows, air grew. If it shrinks, air shrinks.
D. Explain how to pour CO2 with beakers.
E. Remember, high sink / low float.
F. More dense = high density.
G. Don’t dump out water.
H. Lab due today.
7. Wrap up with what we’ve learned today.
8. Do “Density of Air” lab and collect. (Pass out tests during lab.)
Fri. 11/3 (DAY 1)
1. Review density.
A. Go over yesterday’s lab and some questions.
B. Show density tube and discuss. Make one and get on my web site!
C. Show 5 Facts about Density video from computer.
2. Go over today’s learning objectives.
3. Useless facts.
4. Give notes on salinity.
A. Discuss lab question number 10 and test question 16.
5. Explain ball and ring apparatus.
A. Show how they fit together.
B. Be careful, ball gets hot.
6. With class, make the ball grow and shrink. Then, let partner try. Microwave water now!
7. Discuss what happened. Give candy for figuring out why ball grew and shrank.
A. Also discuss speed of particles!!!
8. Explain lab. - 45 min
A. Do this lab in different parts. Only take from the part you’re on.
B. Demonstrate straw part.
C. Mass cups!
D. Most = high, least = low.
E. Lab due today.
9. Wrap up with what we’ve learned today.
10. Do “Density of Water” lab and collect.
Mon. 11/6
No school!
Tues. 11/7
No school!
Weds. 11/8 (DAY 2)
1. Review density.
A. Go over yesterday’s lab and some questions.
B. Show density tube and discuss. Make one and get on my web site!
C. Show 5 Facts about Density video from computer.
2. Go over today’s learning objectives.
3. Useless facts.
4. Give notes on salinity.
A. Discuss lab question number 10 and test question 16.
5. Explain ball and ring apparatus.
A. Show how they fit together.
B. Be careful, ball gets hot.
6. With class, make the ball grow and shrink. Then, let partner try. Microwave water now!
7. Discuss what happened. Give candy for figuring out why ball grew and shrank.
A. Also discuss speed of particles!!!
8. Explain lab. - 45 min
A. Do this lab in different parts. Only take from the part you’re on.
B. Demonstrate straw part.
C. Mass cups!
D. Most = high, least = low.
E. Lab due today.
9. Wrap up with what we’ve learned today.
10. Do “Density of Water” lab and collect.
Thurs. 11/9 (DAY 1)
1. Review density.
A. Go over some of the questions from the last two labs.
2. Go over today’s learning objectives.
3. Useless facts.
4. Give notes on what happens when things get heated.
A. Discuss ball and ring apparatus.
B. Mention that as things get heated, the molecules move faster.
5. Explain how to use a vacuum chamber.
6. Discuss Test Question 2.
7. Explain lab. - 50 min
A. Do this lab in different parts. Only take from the part you’re on.
B. Put stuff back where you got it.
C. Be careful lighting paper.
D. Read carefully.
E. Inquiry means you may not know. Hypothesis = your guess.
F. Lab due today.
G. All burned stuff goes in the glass bucket.
H. When done, rip out pages 416-421 and read for tomorrow.
8. Wrap up with what we’ve learned today.
9. Do “Air Pressure” lab and collect.
Fri. 11/10 (DAY 2)
1. Review density.
A. Go over some of the questions from the last two labs.
2. Go over today’s learning objectives.
3. Useless facts.
4. Give notes on what happens when things get heated.
A. Discuss ball and ring apparatus.
B. Mention that as things get heated, the molecules move faster.
5. Explain how to use a vacuum chamber.
6. Discuss Test Question 2.
7. Explain lab. - 50 min
A. Do this lab in different parts. Only take from the part you’re on.
B. Put stuff back where you got it.
C. Be careful lighting paper.
D. Read carefully.
E. Inquiry means you may not know. Hypothesis = your guess.
F. Lab due today.
G. All burned stuff goes in the glass bucket.
H. When done, rip out pages 416-421 and read for tomorrow.
8. Wrap up with what we’ve learned today.
9. Do “Air Pressure” lab and collect.
Mon. 11/13 (DAY 1)
1. Writing prompt: “We’ve been talking about climate. Explain your favorite weather and tell me why you enjoy it. What do you like to do on those days?” 7 min
2. Review all information with class.
A. Discuss Test Question 2.
3. Go over today’s learning objectives.
4. Useless facts.
5. Give notes on air pressure.
A. Show air pressure mat.
B. Show mag. hemispheres.
C. Go over examples from lab. (Do vacuum chamber part as brain teaser for candy.)
D. Show how to remove a balloon from the jar. Do for candy.
E. Do crushing can demo.
F. Mention Test Question 14.
6. Give notes on wind.
A. Relate to air pressure.
B. Discuss why the earth doesn't heat up evenly.
7. Show convection machine. Do as brainteaser for candy. Use GCP Brainteasers PPT - 30 min
A. Why does smoke move towards the candle? (Must mention temp and air pressure.)
8. Show lava lamp. Do as brainteaser for candy.
A. Why does lava float? (Must mention temperature and density.)
B. Why does lava sink? (Must mention temperature and density.)
9. Wrap up with what we’ve learned today.
Tues. 11/14 (DAY 2)
1. Writing prompt: “We’ve been talking about climate. Explain your favorite weather and tell me why you enjoy it. What do you like to do on those days?” 7 min
2. Review all information with class.
A. Discuss Test Question 2.
3. Go over today’s learning objectives.
4. Useless facts.
5. Give notes on air pressure.
A. Show air pressure mat.
B. Show mag. hemispheres.
C. Go over examples from lab. (Do vacuum chamber part as brain teaser for candy.)
D. Show how to remove a balloon from the jar. Do for candy.
E. Do crushing can demo.
F. Mention Test Question 14.
6. Give notes on wind.
A. Relate to air pressure.
B. Discuss why the earth doesn't heat up evenly.
7. Show convection machine. Do as brainteaser for candy. Use GCP Brainteasers PPT - 30 min
A. Why does smoke move towards the candle? (Must mention temp and air pressure.)
8. Show lava lamp. Do as brainteaser for candy.
A. Why does lava float? (Must mention temperature and density.)
B. Why does lava sink? (Must mention temperature and density.)
9. Wrap up with what we’ve learned today.
Weds. 11/15 (DAY 1)
1. Review density and air pressure.
A. Go over the convection machine.
B. Go over the lava lamp.
C. Discuss Test Question 11 and some of today's lab questions.
2. Go over today’s learning objectives.
3. Useless facts.
4. Give notes on convection currents.
A. These power both air and water currents.
B. Discuss sea and land breezes in notes.
5. Give notes on atmospheric currents.
A. Use a globe to discuss heating of earth.
B. Discuss Jet Stream and Test Question 6 with map in notes.
6. Explain lab - 40 min
A. Go in order today.
B. Use your notes.
C. I have dots and popsicles.
D. Lab due today.
E. When done, rip out and read book pages 392-399
7. Wrap up with what we’ve learned today.
8. Begin "Convection Currents" lab and collect.
Thurs. 11/16 (DAY 2)
1. Review density and air pressure.
A. Go over the convection machine.
B. Go over the lava lamp.
C. Discuss Test Question 11 and some of today's lab questions.
2. Go over today’s learning objectives.
3. Useless facts.
4. Give notes on convection currents.
A. These power both air and water currents.
B. Discuss sea and land breezes in notes.
5. Give notes on atmospheric currents.
A. Use a globe to discuss heating of earth.
B. Discuss Jet Stream and Test Question 6 with map in notes.
6. Explain lab - 40 min
A. Go in order today.
B. Use your notes.
C. I have dots and popsicles.
D. Lab due today.
E. When done, rip out and read book pages 392-399
7. Wrap up with what we’ve learned today.
8. Begin "Convection Currents" lab and collect.
Fri. 11/17 (DAY 1)
1. Review with questions below. Ask question, give 30 seconds to discuss, reward both partners. (Use GCP Review PowerPoint)
A. What is the process that moves air and water around the earth? (Use PowerPoint Slide 1)
B. Why does the earth receive uneven sunlight?
C. How does the Coriolis effect affect wind?
D. Use density to explain the hot and cold water movement.
E. Use density to explain the movement of salty and not salty water.
F. Explain, using temperature and air pressure, why there are land breezes.
G. Explain how the Jet Stream in the picture will affect the weather in Canada?
H. Explain how the climate of Gainesville and Miami would be different and then explain
why. (Use PowerPoint Slide 7)
2. Go over today’s learning objectives.
3. Useless facts.
4. Give notes on ocean currents.
A. Discuss how ocean currents and waves move energy around the globe.
B. Discuss how ocean current can make coastal cities warmer or colder.
C. Discuss Test Question 17.
5. Pass out review sheet. Give them a few minutes to start.
6. Explain the SGGOF rules.
7. Wrap up with what we’ve learned today.
8. Play the SGGOF to review the Global Climate Patterns unit. - 30 min
Mon. 11/20 (DAY 2)
1. Review with questions below. Ask question, give 30 seconds to discuss, reward both partners. (Use GCP Review PowerPoint)
A. What is the process that moves air and water around the earth? (Use PowerPoint Slide 1)
B. Why does the earth receive uneven sunlight?
C. How does the Coriolis effect affect wind?
D. Use density to explain the hot and cold water movement.
E. Use density to explain the movement of salty and not salty water.
F. Explain, using temperature and air pressure, why there are land breezes.
G. Explain how the Jet Stream in the picture will affect the weather in Canada?
H. Explain how the climate of Gainesville and Miami would be different and then explain
why. (Use PowerPoint Slide 7)
2. Go over today’s learning objectives.
3. Useless facts.
4. Give notes on ocean currents.
A. Discuss how ocean currents and waves move energy around the globe.
B. Discuss how ocean current can make coastal cities warmer or colder.
C. Discuss Test Question 17.
5. Pass out review sheet. Give them a few minutes to start.
6. Explain the SGGOF rules.
7. Wrap up with what we’ve learned today.
8. Play the SGGOF to review the Global Climate Patterns unit. - 30 min
Tues. 11/21 (DAY 1)
Fun Day!!
Weds. 11/22 - Fri. 11/24
Thanksgiving Break!
Mon. 11/27 (DAY 1)
1. Collect homework.
2. Go over today’s learning objectives.
3. Useless facts.
4. Play the SFG over Global Climate Patterns unit.
A. Use the GCP Review PowerPoint.
5. Explain activity. - 45 min
A. You can look up a map of the world on your Chromebook if you need to.
B. If it comes from the equator, it's warm. Poles are cold. Use your notes.
C. Latitude and longitude.
D. Activity due today.
E. When done, rip out pages 118-128 and read for tomorrow.
F. I'll pass out the Anticipation Guide. See how much you've learned.
6. Wrap up with what we’ve learned today.
7. Begin "Surface Ocean Current" activity and collect.
Tues. 11/28 (DAY 2)
1. Collect homework.
2. Go over today’s learning objectives.
3. Useless facts.
4. Play the SFG over Global Climate Patterns unit.
A. Use the GCP Review PowerPoint.
5. Explain activity. - 45 min
A. You can look up a map of the world on your Chromebook if you need to.
B. If it comes from the equator, it's warm. Poles are cold. Use your notes.
C. Latitude and longitude.
D. Activity due today.
E. When done, rip out pages 118-128 and read for tomorrow.
F. I'll pass out the Anticipation Guide. See how much you've learned.
6. Wrap up with what we’ve learned today.
7. Begin "Surface Ocean Current" activity and collect.
Weds. 11/29 (DAY 1)
Extra review for the GCP Test.
Thurs. 11/30 (DAY 2)
Extra review for the GCP Test.
