UNIT+6+INSOLATION

3/1: Read and summarize pages 286 to 288 and 775-778

3/6: Make sure that you check your answers for your handout with the attached document. If you have any questions please let me know. These are for section one. If you think you also have a question on section 2 let me know. Thanks.

3/7 Please submit the following project by next Tuesday.

3/15 Please make sure to finish the questions on the lab and to turn in your insolation project if not done so. Also, please review and write appropriate notes for the following videos:

Sun's path: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=risM55KG2h8&list=PL37057D7BFD1608CB&index=7

Seasons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1nL_M1G1Xw&list=PL37057D7BFD1608CB&index=8

3/21 Read and summarize pages 32 and 33. Answer questions 1-4 on page 33.

3/22 Write notes on ellipses and eccentricity from the videos. Be clear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loc-gCWXy2U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-Gq75hQdfw

3/24 Research Foucault pendulum and Coriolis effect. Write down a description of each term and what it informs scientists about the earth. Memorize the first 10 ways of the 100 ways to pass the Earth Science Regents. Don't forget to hand in the ellipse lab if not done so. Here is a link to the 100 ways: http://www.aquinashs.org/ourpages/auto/2010/10/12/52283856/100_WaysES.pdf

3/31: EVERYONE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 4 ASSESSMENTS IN PREPARATION FOR A CELEBRATION. BE **PREPARED** TO PRESENT YOUR PORTION OF THE UNIT TOMORROW IN CLASS. REFER BACK TO TEXT BOOK AND VIDEOS FROM HOMMOCKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

4/4: Read and summarize pages 314-317, then answer questions 1-4 on page 317.

4/5: For tomorrow's assessment be sure to review your videos posted in this unit and notes as well as the pre test questions and rationales. You should be versed in what ellipses including eccentricity, foci placement, speed of orbits and knowing which is more or less elliptical, time zones, sun's path (drawing and knowing latitude based on it), seasons, angle of insolation on different latitudes, absorption and radiation, etc. For sun's path remember to draw parallel paths if necessary and that during an equinox the sun always rises directly east and sets directly west. You must also draw arrows showing the direction of the path. Don't forget the websites you can google showing "sun's path animations". Here is a document we looked at in class: Please be prepared by studying.

4/11 Read and summarize pages 282-285.

4/12 read and summarize 289 to 296. REmember the workshop you recently attended last module day. Spacing and identify the main ideas and evidence.

4/14: read and summarize 297-303.

4/15: watch and take notes on the following videos. Make sure to label the video and denote the specific sections of your notes with spaces and underline/highlight, etc.

Energy Transfer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP40H9K5Ykk&list=PL37057D7BFD1608CB&index=52

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EbDKEAy5tw&list=PL37057D7BFD1608CB&index=53
 * relative humidity and dewpoint**

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mipaX-2oxwA&list=PL37057D7BFD1608CB&index=58
 * The Chart:**

4/20: Complete sling psychrmeter lab

4/21 Read and summarize pages 318-322

4/22 Homework during recess: 1) Be sure to read and annotate (paraphrase in the margins in your own words) the Milankovitch article 2) Complete the test on page January 2015 earth science regents at the back of the red book (85 questions). The answer booklet is behind the test. If you would like to print out the test or booklet they can be found at the following link. The answer key is also here but do not grade yourself until you have finished the entire test. If you don't know something then mark it wrong so you can see what you would have scored. This should be done within 3 hours. http://www.nysedregents.org/earthscience/ When you complete the test, grade yourself and write any and all questions you have about the content down so that I can review with you.

5/2 Tomorrow there will be an assessment on information previously covered. Please review your previous book notes and videos notes and classwork. Also, watch the following videos to prepare to do a great job!

Weather Instruments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNQoBWHlJbU&index=4&list=PL37057D7BFD1608CB

Phase Changes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnC_IztcTL8&list=PL37057D7BFD1608CB&index=5

Ocean Currents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAQos8COqYI&list=PL37057D7BFD1608CB&index=41

Weather relationships https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PssZKFILOeM&list=PL37057D7BFD1608CB&index=47

Weather Fronts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBNIVzb0sds&list=PL37057D7BFD1608CB&index=49

5/3 Make sure that test corrections are handed in no later than Thursday.

5/5

Please read and summarize pages 376-385 in the text book (NOT RED BOOK). Also, read the following links and come to class with a **list of considerations** you would make if you had to create an new island. FYI, you do not need to write extensive notes regarding the links below. Just read for information so you are familiar with what other countries are dealing with, http://www.rense.com/general60/newmaldivesisland.htm and http://www.businessinsider.com/islands-threatened-by-climate-change-2012-10

5/9 Tonight find two locations on earth and compare them to your map to see if they match up. If you didn't finish your exit ticket then you must identify 2 locations and determine what will happen if the winds changed directions in that location.

5/10

Make sure that you review the Milankovitch article. Then watch the following videos related to weather and climate. Write appropriate notes that you will need to know for the exam. Please write down any questions that you have so we can address them.

Hurricanes and Tornadoes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nstOdkej-V8&index=3&list=PL37057D7BFD1608CB

Winds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nhO30D5DSY&index=48&list=PL37057D7BFD1608CB

Pressure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYeQLA1eI0s&index=50&list=PL37057D7BFD1608CB

Humidity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EbDKEAy5tw&index=53&list=PL37057D7BFD1608CB

Greenhouse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBSiHtfO2N8&index=55&list=PL37057D7BFD1608CB

5/12 Scan Topic 8 beginning on page 175 making note of information you are unfamiliar with and answer Part A on page 196-197. Write a statement in connection with each answer. An example of a statement can either be something like: The answer is cold front because the picture shows cold air overtaking warm air. DO NOT WRITE "THE ANSWER TO 5 IS A BECAUSE." yOU MUST WRITE THE ACTUAL WORDS IN THE QUESTION. please. ALSO, come prepared to present.

5/13:

Here is a good milankovitch video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQSHxY5ZR6w I will post an outline of things you should know for Monday tomorrow.

Additiional video that may be helpful:

Energy Transfer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP40H9K5Ykk&index=52&list=PL37057D7BFD1608CB

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9pwdHz0S5M&index=97&list=PL37057D7BFD1608CB

5/16 In text book, read and summarize pages 770-774 and 778-784. Make sure to write down your headings/statements and evidence. Also, put space between each note for easy access to material. Also, don't forget diagrams.

5/17

Complete Moon lab and be ready to answer questions about moon phases individually. Watch and write notes about what el nino/la nina is and what effects it has on the air temperature and fish populations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyPq86yM_Ic http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/news/101-videos/el-nino

5/19

Alright everyone. We are coming down the home stretch. please watch and annotate the following so that you can be ready. solar system data chart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAU6085BcFk&index=75&list=PL37057D7BFD1608CB

Star chart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LysEUnADpmA&list=PL37057D7BFD1608CB&index=76

moon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11yIlRU0MRA&list=PL37057D7BFD1608CB&index=88

Universe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7P8QlT3GWk&list=PL37057D7BFD1608CB&index=89

Galaxy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1Mfb8Ah1DA&list=PL37057D7BFD1608CB&index=90

5/24

For Thursday have Part A and B completed for Topics 2 and 3 (pages 32-36 and 53 to 57) in the RED BOOK. Answer using only your ESRT! Not the text book. You should also be reviewing Hommocks middle school link videos and 100 ways.

Lastly, remember any drawings you are going to put down for your presentations on Thursday.

5/26 lOOK AT QUESTIONS YOU GOT WRONG FROM TODAY. Write down any questions you have. Then in topic 3 do the following questions. Pg. 44-45 (7-23). You should know the 100 ways by now. Also, I was asked to post this.

5/27: PLEASE BRING IN YOUR BOOKS FOR ME TO COLLECT ON TUESDAY. Complete June 17, 2009 regents using only your ESRT and grade it. Write down all questions you have after grading it. Here are the links (if you have problems opening it then go to the website and find it): test: http://www.nysedregents.org/earthscience/Archive/20090617exam.pdf

Answer sheet: http://www.nysedregents.org/earthscience/Archive/20090617answerbooklet.pdf

Scoring Key: http://www.nysedregents.org/earthscience/Archive/20090617scoringkey.pdf

PHASES OF THE MOON RAP: You may want to learn it to make it easier on the regents. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQRNzepe4wI

6/2 Complete the ESRT WORKOUT! tHEN COMPLETE THE TOPOGRAPHIC PROFILE SECTION OF OUR PACKET.

6/3 First, complete all packets given to you in class. Second, Go to this website's home page. Click on the Regents prep link. Then go to the lab review section. You are to do 2 things while watching. Write down what you are required to do and then what content information you should know.

6/10 Remember to do the last packet and written responses for the 2 exams you got in class at a minimum. Review all info on the regents prep portion of this website accessible from the home page. keep taking regents questions/tests. Good Luck.