Second Quarter Earth Science Lessons
These lessons are designed by the distance delivery instructor Joe Marley. Parents and co-teachers are welcome to use these to prepare for classes and teach students but these activities are optional for homeschool students.
Chapter 4
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Introduction and Lesson 1, The Solar System Monday, October 15 |
Introduction and Lesson 1, The Solar System Part 2 Tuesday, October 16 |
Investigation 4-1 Observing Sunspots Wednesday, October 17 |
Thursday, October 18 |
Investigation 4-2 Modeling Distances in the Solar System. Friday, October 19 |
YKSD Teacher Work Day Monday, October 22 |
Tuesday, October 23 |
Lesson 4-4 The Other Objects in the Solar System. Wednesday, October 24 |
Chapter 4 Review Game Thursday, October 25
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Chapter 4 Test Friday, October 26
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Chapter 5
Introduction to Chapter 5, Stars and Galaxies Monday, October 29 |
Tuesday, October 30 |
Investigation 5-1 Observing Brightness Wednesday, October 31 |
Thursday, November 1 |
Friday, November 2 |
Investigation 5-2 Making a Constellation Model Page 125-126 Monday, November 5 |
Tuesday, November 6 |
Chapter 5 Review Game Wednesday, November 7 |
Chapter 5 Test Thursday, November 8
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YKSD In-service Day Friday, November 9
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Chapter 6
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Monday, November 12 |
Tuesday, November 13 |
Investigation 6-1, Measuring Physical Properties of Objects. Wednesday, November 14 |
Lesson 2, The Smallest Parts of Matter. Thursday, November 15 |
Lesson 3, Compounds and Mixtures Friday, |
Investigation 6-2, Separating a Mixture. Monday, November 19 |
Chapter 6 Review Game Tuesday, November 20 |
Chapter 6 Test Wednesday, November 21 |
No School, Thanksgiving Break Thursday, November 22
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No School, Thanksgiving Break Friday, November 23
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Chapter 7
Introduction to Chapter 7, Minerals Monday, November 26 |
Finish Part 2 of Lesson 1, Minerals Tuesday, November 27 |
Lesson 2, Properites Used to Identify Minerals. Wednesday, November 28 |
Investigation 7-1, Observing Color, Streak, and Hardness. Thursday, November 29 |
Lesson 3, Other Physical Properties of Minerals. Friday, November 30 |
Investigation 7-2, Finding Specific Gravity. Monday, December 3 |
Lesson 7-4, Common Uses of Minerals. Tuesday, December 4 |
Wednesday, December 5 |
Chapter 7 Review Game Thursday, December 6
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Chapter 7Test Friday, December 7
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From December 10th to the 21 you will have the class time to do what you want. This is you chance to cover local science issues, science fair projects, Christmas presentations and so forth. Let me know if you need any ideas or help with this.