Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Learning Target: I can identify a goal for the coming semester and compile ways to reach that goal.

Today’s Activities:

• Semester reflections

• EMS intro:

o http://youtu.be/gtgBHsSzCPE

o http://youtu.be/UzI1z0u_700

• Draw Electromagnetic Spectrum

Semester 2 Expectations:● Binder/Notebook/Folder/etc. You must have some way

to keep organized. There will not be extensive notebook checks, but there will be checks for one or two things at a time.

○ First fives will be taken up weekly (Friday). They need to be written on a single sheet of paper.

● Quizzes will be open Binder/Notebook/Folder/etc. most of the time, so keep up with your notes! Tests most the time are made up of quiz questions.

● Grades will be made up of:

○ Quizzes○ Tests○ Lab Reports○ Weekly First Fives○ Small points for small assignments

Thursday, January 8, 2015

First Five: What is the Electromagnetic Spectrum?

Learning Target: I can describe and rank various forms of electromagnetic radiation including the benefits (uses) and hazards of various forms of electromagnetic radiation

Today’s Activities:

• Draw EMS

• Tour of the EMS video and questions

o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPcAWNlVl-8

Friday, January 9, 2015

First Five: What parts of the EMS can we see with our naked eyes?

Learning Target: I can identify several different instruments astronomers use to study the universe and what the instruments tell us

Today’s Activities:

• Finish EMS video and questions

• EMS jigsaw