2009 Sun Clock Project Sampler...

Here's a sample of the 2009 Sun Clock Projects. The creativity and ingenuity of this year's Earth Science students certainly rivals their predecessors.

This Week in Earth Science: October 26 - 30

• Each day this week will begin by recording tidal data from http://www.dairiki.org/tides/.
• Monday will feature tidal demos & animation as well as slides & an outline about Olympic National Park in Washington State. An article summary ("How much are coral ecosystems worth?") will be assigned that is due on Wednesday.
• On Tuesday students will draw and label a Hydrothermal Vent diagram in preparation for Friday's quiz. If it's sunny during class on Tuesday as the weather forecast is predicting, time will spent testing the Sun Clock projects outside.
• There will be a coral reef video on Wednesday. Students will be answering questions about coral reefs afterwards.
• Thursday will feature a video on the Ocean Deep. Students will be recording facts as they watch the film.
• The Hydrothermal Vent Quiz will be held on Friday. More of the Ocean Deep Video will be shown after the quiz.
• Disclaimer: The Honors Earth Science Class will follow a slightly different plan than what is presented above.

• Each day this week will begin by recording tidal data from http://www.dairiki.org/tides/.
• On Monday students will complete the Ocean Floor Diagram & construct clay models in the Ocean Floor Feature Lab.
• The Pacific Ocean Poster Study Guide will be reviewed on Tuesday in preparation for Friday's quiz. Students will also share data from last week's Survey of Atlantic Currents research.
• Sun Clocks are due on Wednesday! Students will present & grade them in class.
• Thursday will feature tidal demos & animation as well as slides & an outline about Olympic National Park in Washington state.
• The Pacific Poster Quiz will be held on Friday. The Shallow Ocean Video will be shown after the quiz.
• Disclaimer: The Honors Earth Science Class will follow a slightly different plan than what is presented above.

This Week in Earth Science: October 12 - 16

• Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week will begin by listening to McDonald Observatory's StarDate Astronomy Radio Program and recording the data on a record sheet.
• Oceanography Vocab is due on Monday. Some Vocab Bingo will be happenin' too. Students will then be introduced to the work of oceanographer Jacques Cousteau through music and video.
• The Astronomy Test from last week will be reviewed Tuesday. Students will complete an oceanography map in preparation for a quiz on Friday.
• Wednesday is the final day for the StarDate Record Sheet which will be collected and graded. Students will learn how to identify marine molluscs using a dichotomous key in a lab today.
• A new warm-up will be assigned Thursday, the Tidal Record Sheet. The portable laptop lab will be in class for students to research currents in the Atlantic Ocean.
• Friday is the day for the Oceanography Map Quiz. More time will be spent on the laptops researching Atlantic Currents.
• Disclaimer: The Honors Earth Science Class will follow a slightly different plan than what is presented above.

Sun Clock Project Deadline Extended

Due to the glut of gloomy weather the Sun Clock Project deadline, which was slated for Wednesday October 14th, will now be Wednesday October 21st. Please contact Mr. Kinnan if you have any questions about this project. Construct your Sun Clock as soon as possible so you are ready to calibrate the hours whenever the Sun should reappear.

This Week in Earth Science: October 5 - 9

• Each day this week will begin by listening to McDonald Observatory's StarDate Astronomy Radio Program and recording the data on a record sheet.
• Ancient Astronomy will be the topic on Monday with music, video and demonstrations. An Astronomy Review assignment will be given for homework.
• Tuesday is a review day as we prepare for the Astronomy Unit Test. The Astronomy Review Questions are due at the beginning of class.
• The Astronomy Test will given on Wednesday. An Oceanography Vocab assignment will be given after the test that is due next Monday.
• No school on Thursday and Friday due to parent-teacher conferences. Conferences are scheduled on Wednesday evening from 5-830 pm and on Thursday afternoon from 1230-4 pm and 5-830 pm. I will be available in my classroom (room 229) during those times to meet with parents.
• Disclaimer: The Honors Earth Science Class will follow a slightly different plan than what is presented above.