December 22, 2015

1)  Complete the conclusion for Lab 11 Rock ID Lab.  You must use the CEI format as outlined on your lab handout.  You can view a partially complete example of a conclusion in the PowerPoint file Rock ID Lab.  You may also view the lab data table and conclusion format under Rock ID Lab Data Table.  - Due Monday, January 3, 2016.  Please ensure that you either type it or write it neatly on loose leaf paper.

2)  In the Earth Science Review Guide, read pages 231-237.  After or as you read about the Rock Cycle and Mineral Resources, record key ideas and facts on your graphic organizer in the EXTRAS section.

3)  Using the information that you read and your own knowledge of Earth Science and mineral/rock uses, write a piece (must be in complete and detailed sentences) that explains how you use rocks and minerals in your daily life.  The best approach to take on this is to walk us through a day in your life, highlighting your encounters and/or use of rocks and minerals.  This MUST be posted on this blog by 8:00 am Monday, January 3, 2016.  If you do not have an account, you have a whole week to figure out how to create one.

December 21, 2015

Test tomorrow on Rocks and Minerals:  Mineral Properties, Mineral ID (use of the ESRT), Igneous/Sedimentary/Metamorphic rocks (formation, characteristics and identification - use of the ESRT).

Here is a link to the Rocks Review Handout Answer Key.

December 18, 2015

Rocks Review Handout - due on Monday.  This will help you study for your test, which is on Tuesday.

Test Tuesday on Rocks and Minerals:  Mineral Properties, Mineral ID (use of the ESRT), Igneous/Sedimentary/Metamorphic rocks (formation, characteristics and identification - use of the ESRT).

December 17. 2015

1) Metamorphic Rock Handout due tomorrow.

2)  Test on Rocks and Minerals on Tuesday, December 22, 2015.

December 16, 2015

1) Sedimentary Rock Identification Handout (only complete the front of the handout with the ID chart, do not complete the side with the graph).  Due tomorrow, Thursday, December 17, 2015.

2) Test on Minerals and Rocks on Tuesday, December 22, 2015.  Review materials will be distributed on Friday.

December 15, 2015

Igneous Rock Identification Handout due tomorrow (Wednesday, December 16, 2015)

If you need assistance, there are two videos that go over how to read and use the ESRT page 6 on the Earth Science Google Site entitled 'How to Read the ESRT Igneous Rock Identification Chart Pg 6' and 'How to use the mineral composition portion of the Igneous Rock ID Chart pg 6'.   A copy of the homework handout is also found on the google site.

December 11, 2015

Minerals Review Handout due on Monday, December 14, 2015.  Complete your answers on loose leaf paper for the constructed response questions.  All other answers can go directly on the handout. Question 16 in the multiple choice section, answer (4) should read 'geologic period when the minerals formed'.  Questions 36-37 in the constructed response section are bonus questions.

December 9/10, 2015

Students should ensure that they have completed all assignments/labs ASAP.  We have completed 9 labs to date and are currently working on the 10th lab in class.

A notebook check will be coming soon.  Make sure that you are and have been using your notebook appropriately, updating your table of contents, recording your classwork, stapling/taping handouts into the notebook, and updating your vocabulary.

December 7, 2015

If you have any missing labs, you MUST be working on them at home or see me for an appropriate time to come into class to work on them.

December 4, 2015

1)  Lab #9: Using Moh's Hardness Scale Lab Report due on Monday, December 7, 2015 for first (803) and seventh (802) period.

The lab report must be typed and include: proper school heading, lab title, objective, materials, procedure, data table with title, and conclusion. Find the word document version of Lab #9 Using Moh's Hardness Scale on the Earth Science Google Site in the Class Lab and Presentations section under the lab title name.

2nd period Earth Science (831) - lab #9 due Tuesday, December 8, 2015

2)  Properties of Common Minerals Handout -use your Earth Science Reference Table Page 16 to complete. Due on Monday, December 7, 2015. This is good practice for using the ESRT minerals section.

3)  Test Corrections for the Mapping and Topography Test are due on Monday, Dec. 7.  You must follow the format: Question/Answer/Explanation.

December 3, 2015

1)  Lab #9: Using Moh's Hardness Scale Lab Report due on Monday, December 7, 2015.

The lab report must be typed and include: proper school heading, lab title, objective, materials, procedure, data table with title, and conclusion.

2)  Test Correction for the Mapping and Topography Test are due on Monday, Dec. 7.  You must follow the format: Question/Answer/Explanation.

December 1, 2015

In the Earth Science Review Guide, read pages 217-222 and complete the Review Questions (pg.222/223) #1-15.  Use the format:  Question/Answer/Explanation.  Due Thursday.

November 30, 2015

You MUST bring your own copy of the Earth Science Reference Table to class every day. 

Here is the link:2011 Earth Science Reference Table.

November 25, 2015

1) Lab #8 Constructing a Contour Map due on Monday,  November 30, 2015. You must have a complete topographic map,  profile cross section for line AB,  gradient for line from Point A to peak of the mountain,  and conclusion questions answered in complete and detailed sentences.

2) You MUST bring your own copy of the Earth Science Reference Table to class every day starting on Monday.

Here is the link:2011 Earth Science Reference Table

November 24, 2015

1) Mapping and Topographic Maps test tomorrow - isolines,  topographic map analysis,  profile cross sections,  gradient,  layitude/longitude and time zones. 

Review your notebook/class work,  quizzes,  topographic map stations package and use you review guide pages 17-35.

2) Lab #8 - constructing a Contour map due on Monday,  Dec 1.  You must have a labeled topographic map,  a completed profile,  gradient calculation,  and all of the conclusion questions on the back of the handout completed. 

November 20, 2015

1)  Topographic Map Stations Package - Complete the full packet for Monday, November 23, 2015.

2)  Test on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 - Latitude, Longitude and Time Zones, Isolines, Analyzing topographic maps (elevations, contour interval, slope, gradient, profile cross sections)

3)  CLASS 802 - Topographic Map Quiz due on Monday at the start of class.

November 19, 2015

1) Topographic Map Handout #2 - due tomorrow.   

2) Quiz on Friday - Analyzing Topographic Maps (Elevation, Contour Interval, River Flow, Steep and Gentle Slopes, etc.), Gradient Calculation, Constructing a Profile Cross Section.

3) Prepare for your Portfolio Conferences:  You must have uploaded pictures of two Earth Science assignments into an Earth Science Folder in Google Drive.  Accompanying each of these you must write, type up and upload a reflection.  The assignments must come back into your lab folder ASAP. 

November 17, 2015

1)  Quiz on Friday - Analyzing Topographic Maps (Elevation, Contour Interval, River Flow, Steep and Gentle Slopes, etc.), Gradient Calculation, Constructing a Profile Cross Section.

2)Prepare for your Portfolio Conferences:  You must have uploaded pictures of two Earth Science assignments into an Earth Science Folder in Google Drive.  Accompanying each of these you must write, type up and upload a reflection.  The assignments must come back into your lab folder ASAP. 

November 16, 2015

Prepare for your Portfolio Conferences:  You must have uploaded pictures of two Earth Science assignments into an Earth Science Folder in Google Drive.  Accompanying each of these you must write, type up and upload a reflection.  The assignments must come back into your lab folder ASAP. 

November 13, 2015

1)  Topographic Map Handout (no copy on Google site at this point) - due Monday, November 16, 2015

2)By Monday, November 16, 2015, you must have uploaded pictures of two Earth Science assignments into your Earth Science Folder in Google Drive.  Accompanying each of these you must write, type up and upload a reflection for each of those pieces.  The assignments must come back into your lab folder by Monday at the latest. 

November 12, 2015

1) Try to complete the Profile Practice Handout tonight (both sides) and bring to class with you tomorrow so that we can review it.

2)By Monday, November 16, 2015, you must have uploaded pictures of two Earth Science assignments into your Earth Science Folder in Google Drive.  Accompanying each of these you must write, type up and upload a reflection for each of those pieces.  The assignments must come back into your lab folder by Monday at the latest. 

November 10, 2015

1)  In the Review Guide, read pages 27-30 on field maps.  Then, complete the Review Questions on page 31 #35-48 on loose leaf paper in the following chart format.  This will be collected on Thursday.

Question                         Answer                                 Explanation


2)  By Monday, November 16, 2015, you must have uploaded pictures of two Earth Science assignments into your Earth Science Folder in Google Drive.  Accompanying each of these you must write, type up and upload a reflection for each of those pieces.  The assignments must come back into your lab folder by Monday at the latest.

November 6, 2015

1)  Isolines Handount - complete both sides of the handout and bring it with you to class on Monday.

2)  Any missing labs (#1-7), you should be working on what you can at home and handing them in ASAP.


Lab next week:  Tuesday (831), Thursday (802), Friday (803)

October 6, 2015

If you have any missing lab work, please make sure to be working on whatever can be completed outside of the class, at home.  Progress reports are approaching quickly!

October 4, 2015

 Lab #7 World Time Tour - due on Thursday, November 6, 2015

October 30, 2015

1)  Choose 2 vacation destinations (city and country names) that you would like to visit in the world.  Then, using an internet search engine, find the latitude and longitude of both destinations.  Make sure to include direction also.  Write the city and country names, along with the latitude and longitude for each in your notebook for MONDAY, November 2, 2015.

2)  Latitude & Longitude and Time Zones Quiz on Wednesday, November 5, 2015.

3)  Lab #7 World Time Tour - due on Thursday, November 6, 2015.

October 26/27, 2015

1)  Latitude and Longitude Lab #6:  Location of NY and Beyond due Wednesday, October 28, 2015  - You must complete all parts of the procedure, observations and conclusion questions to get lab credit.

2)  You will be taking a baseline Earth Science Measure of Student Learning Test starting on Thursday, October 29, 2015.  Please make sure to bring a pencil, calculator and an independent reading book. Remember, that this is only a baseline and is used to see where you are in regards to the standards at this point. Do not worry if you do not know the material, but try to answer every question to the best of your ability. In June, you will take a similar assessment that will then be compared to your October results to assess your progress over time.  We are hoping to see growth from October to June.

October 22/23, 2015

In the Earth Science Review Guide, read pages 22-24 and complete Questions 18 - 30 (pgs. 24/25) in your notebook.  Write down the question and your answer.  I will not accept just numbers on a page.

For questions 25, 26 and 30,  you need to refer to the ESRT diagram of NY state on Appendix page 5 in the back of the Review Guide or on page 5 of your personal copy of the ESRT.

We will go over the questions on Monday in class.

October 19, 2015

Lab #5 the shape and size of the Earth due Thursday,  October 22, 2015.

You must complete circumference calculation for planet x, percent deviation, data table for roundness ratio and questions 1-3 on the second page. Do not complete procedure part 4(a-e).

October 16, 2015

On the Earth Science Class Blog, post a response to the following:

Describe at least 3 earth sphere interactions you experience in your daily activities.  (For ex., I will be planting some mums this weekend.  Therefore I  (biosphere) will be placing plants (biosphere) into soil in the yard (lithosphere) and watering (hydrosphere) them so they continue to grow.  This is one interaction.)

If you cannot post on the blog, email your response to emitsiadis@wjps.org.

October 13, 2015

In regards to PupilPath, keep in mind that you should ensure that you read comments that are made for each of your assignments/labs and that an assignment/lab must be FULLY COMPLETE to receive credit.  This is especially important for the physical copies of your labs as they are used to keep track of your lab time.  If you ever have any questions....please email me at emitsiadis@wjps.org.

1)  Sunspot Analysis Lab #4 - Vocabulary, Graphed Data, Analysis and Discussion Questions should be completed on the lab handout.  Two paragraph conclusion must be typed or hand-written on a separate piece of paper.  Follow the guidelines on the lab handout.  DUE Friday, October 16.

2)  Bring pens, pencils, a calculator and your ESRT to class every day!

3)  Any missing labs ----- complete ASAP!

October 9, 2015

1)  If you are missing any labs, you must complete them ASAP.  Please see me if you need to come in at lunch to gather data.  Your PupilPath is being updated.  If you have an NI (No Information) for a lab, you must complete the lab ASAP.  Read the comments for assignments made on PupilPath.
2)  Lab #4 Sunspot Analysis will be due next week (late in the week).  We will be working on it in class on Tuesday also.
3)  Make sure you are coming to class prepared with your ES notebook, pens, pencils, and a calculator.

October 8, 2015

1)  If you are missing any labs, you must complete them ASAP.  Please see me if you need to come in at lunch to gather data.
2)  Lab #4 Sunspot Analysis will be due next week (late in the week).  We will be working on it in class Friday and Tuesday also.
3)  Make sure you are coming to class prepared with your ES notebook, pens, pencils, and a calculator.

October 7, 2015

1)  If you are missing any labs (Lab #1 Lab Policies/Contract, Lab #2 Calculating Density, Lab #3 Graphing Analysis), please complete them ASAP.

2)  Make sure to bring a calculator, your ESRT and pencils to class every day.

LAB:  Thursday Oct 8 (Class 831), Friday Oct 9 (Class 803).

October 5, 2015

1)  Intro to Earth Science Test on Tuesday, October 6, 2015.  Topics:  Observations and Inferences, Measurement, Density, Factors Affecting Density, Rate of Change, Percent Deviation, and Graphing and Analysis of Graphs).

Links to Review:

https://docs.google.com/a/wjps.org/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=d2pwcy5vcmd8d2pwcy1lYXJ0aC1zY2llbmNlfGd4OjRkOGVlZTk3MDcyNzRjMjc

https://docs.google.com/a/wjps.org/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=d2pwcy5vcmd8d2pwcy1lYXJ0aC1zY2llbmNlfGd4Ojc0NjVjZjRlZDMzNGM3NTg

2)  Calculating Density Lab (Lab Handout with Data fully complete and Lab Report - type up pre-lab discussion questions and conclusion questions) - Due Wednesday, October 7th.

3)  Print out a copy of the Earth Science Reference Table.  Put your name and class number on it.  

 Link: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/assessment/reftable/earthscience-rt/esrt2011-engr.pdf

 Make sure to BRING a CALCULATOR, PENS, PENCILS and a RULER to class.

October 2, 2015

1)  Print out a copy of the Earth Science Reference Table.  Put your name and class number on it.  Bring it to class and lab every day!  Also bring a calculator, pencils and pens.  Link: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/assessment/reftable/earthscience-rt/esrt2011-engr.pdf

2)  Intro to Earth Science Test on Tuesday, October 6, 2015.  Topics:  Observations and Inferences, Measurement, Density, Factors Affecting Density, Rate of Change, Percent Deviation, and Graphing and Analysis of Graphs)

Links to Review:

https://docs.google.com/a/wjps.org/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=d2pwcy5vcmd8d2pwcy1lYXJ0aC1zY2llbmNlfGd4OjRkOGVlZTk3MDcyNzRjMjc

https://docs.google.com/a/wjps.org/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=d2pwcy5vcmd8d2pwcy1lYXJ0aC1zY2llbmNlfGd4Ojc0NjVjZjRlZDMzNGM3NTg


3)  Calculating Density Lab (Lab Handout with Data fully complete and Lab Report - type up pre-lab discussion questions and conclusion questions) - Due Wednesday, October 7th.

4) Make sure to BRING a CALCULATOR, PENS, PENCILS and a RULER to class.

October 1, 2015

1)  Graphing Analysis Lab #3 - Lab Report and Data stapled together are due Friday, October 2, 2015.

2)  Test on Tuesday, October 6, 2015.  Use your notebook and handouts to study.  Also, the ES Review Guide Pages 1-16 is another good study tool.  Furthermore, I will post the review station questions and answers on the Google Site for you tomorrow for your use over the weekend.

3) Bring a calculator, pens and pencils to class with you every day!

September 30, 2015

1)  Graphing Analysis Lab #3 (lab report and data stapled together) - due Friday, October 2, 2015.  Follow the Lab Report Guidelines on file at the following link:
 https://sites.google.com/a/wjps.org/wjps-earth-science/my-forms

2)  Bring a Calculator and Pencil to class every day!

3)  Test on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 (Inferences & Observations, Measurement, Percent Deviation, Density, Graphing & Interpreting Data, Graphing Relationships & Factors Affecting Density, and Rate of Change).

September 29, 2015

In the ES Review Guide, read pages 7-9.  Then, using what you read and your classwork, write about two things you learned about CHANGE.  Finally, write at least one question you still have about these ideas.  This must be posted on the blog or emailed to emitsiadis@wjps.org.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

On the blog,  post a written response to:

Explain the factors that affect density.  In your explanation,  describe what the relationship is between each factor and density,  what type of relationship exists (inverse,  direct,  etc.),  and explain why these factors affect density the way they do. 

If you have trouble posting your response,  you may email it to me at emitsiadis@wjps.org. Make sure to include your first name and last initial and your class number. 

September 25, 2015

EARTH SCIENCE REVIEW GUIDE:  Read pages 5 and 6.  Complete Questions 10-18 on page 7 of the Review Guide.  Please record the question and your answer in your notebook.  Due Monday, September 28.

LAB:  If you have not handed in your Lab Policies/Contract (including the labeled lab diagram and questions) please do so ASAP.  Also, the Lab Requirement Letter must be signed and returned to class.

If you have not yet printed out your personal copy of the NYS Earth Science Reference Table, here is a link: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/assessment/reftable/earthscience-rt/esrt2011-engr.pdf

September 22, 2015

Earth Science. Review Guide, Page 16 #30-31. Complete the questions in your ES notebook.  Graph must be done in full.  Due Friday, September 25, 2015.

LAB CLASS 803:
1)  Complete the Lab Policies/Contract (diagram and the conclusion questions in full) and hand in together on Friday, September 25, 2015.
2)  Return the signed Lab Requirement Letter on Friday, Sept 25.
3)  Print out a copy of the NYS Earth Science Reference Table.

September 21, 2015

All ES Classes:
1) Visit the Earth Science Google Site:
https://sites.google.com/a/wjps.org/wjps-earth-science/

2) Visit the Earth Science Blog (www.msmitsiadises.blogspot.com)  and set up a blogger account of your own.  Then post a comment to the class blog including your fist name,  last name initial only and your class number.  For example: Calvin K. (803).


Class 831 and 802:
1) Return your signed ES LAB Requirement Letter.
2) Print out your own copy of the NYS Earth Science Reference Table. You must bring this to every class and lab period. http://newyorkscienceteacher.com/sci/pages/reftables/esrt.php
3) Laboratory Policies/Contract due Tuesday,  September 22, 2015 during your regular class period.  Make sure to complete your diagram of the class completely labeled in pencil and the 4 conclusion questions on the back of the handout.

September 18, 2015

Visit the WJPS Earth Science Google Site.

http://sites.google.com/a/wjps.org/wjps-earth-science/

1)  On the Google Site, find the Presentations and Handouts section and click on it.  In your notebook, write down 3 SPECIFIC (exact titles) of items you can find in this folder.

2)  Visit Ms. Mitsiadis' ES Blog - if you can set up a blogger account on blogger.com do so this weekend.  Once you have an account, try to post onto my blog your FIRST NAME, LAST NAME INITIAL ONLY, and your CLASS #.  Ex. Calvin K. (802)