Mrs. Klein's Homework Blog

Climate change – Is it just a hoax or are we, as humans, causing a major warming of our atmosphere?

Climate change (aka Global warming) is in the news almost daily.  But, what exactly is climate change?  And, how is it affecting our planet?  These are questions that I want you to research and then come up with your own opinion on what is happening with our planet’s atmosphere.  Please keep this a scientific paper and support your opinion with scientific evidence.

For this paper you will need to do some research.  We will take one class period to go to the library and you may use any resource to help you find information about Climate Change.  After Christmas break, I will be showing you a documentary on Climate Change which you can also use as a source of information.

Once you have done your research, you will need to write a brief 5 paragraph paper voicing your opinion on Climate Change.

        1.  The first paragraph should be an introduction to your paper stating your opinion on the topic.

        2.  The second paragraph should state exactly what climate change is and what some of the possible causes are.  Also, this paragraph should contain examples of what is currently happening on our planet as a result of climate change. (ex. stronger hurricane seasons, glaciers melting, etc.)

        3.  The third paragraph should discuss what changes, if any, we need to make to prevent climate change from going further. (If you are taking the viewpoint that climate change is a normal cycle then provide evidence how often this occurs and why earth goes through cyclical heating and cooling periods.)

        4.  The fourth paragraph should discuss your opinion on the topic.

         5.  The fifth paragraph is a conclusion.

Requirements:

     1.  5 paragraphs of at least 4-5 sentences.

     2.  Typed (double spaced, size 12 font) or handwritten (black ink, skip every other line)

      3.  Front of paper only.

You better watch out….you better not cry…

Well here we are the week before Christmas and it’s going to be a busy one!

Monday – Sleuth – For the next 5 days watch the sky at the same time during daylight hours and record what type of clouds you see in the sky.  Tell what type of weather the cloud predicts.  (If it is not raining or snowing AND if it is not too cold we will do this daily in class)

           Periods 1,3,6 – To the library to research Climate Change.  I will give you your information before we go to the library.  Your paper is due no later than January 14th.  Please keep in mind when looking at websites (especially those opposed to climate change) you must be very careful as not all information is accurate and credible.  I have posted the guidelines on here in case you lose yours.

           Periods 4, 7 – Cloud Formations worksheet

Tuesday – Crossword Puzzle Day!  We will be doing two puzzles this day – one on clouds and one on your vocabulary words we have done so far this year. So, start digging out those vocab words to bring with you to class on Tuesday!

Wednesday – I have a video to show you on weather. 

Thursday -  Finish video.  Play STORM

Friday- Holiday Activities

Have a safe and restful vacation!

Sorry to all of you that I have not posted recently to keep you updated on what is happening in science.  It seems that this nine weeks is so disjointed, with all of the breaks and interruptions, that time has literally slipped by.  Here is what we will be doing this week.

Monday – REVIEW, REVIEW, REVIEW!!!!!  We are beginning the Chapter 2 test review today!  We will check it tomorrow to make sure all of you have the correct information.  Also,  make sure you review your water cycle and global winds diagrams you copied from the board.

Tuesday – REVIEW, REVIEW, REVIEW!!!!  The test is only 2 days away now!  Make sure you study at home over the next couple of days.

Wednesday -  REVIEW, REVIEW…….  We’ll play Jeopardy today to review.

Thursday -  OH NO!  TEST DAY! ( Only for Periods 1,3,6)   

                        PERIOD 4 – Today we begin presentations! 

                        PERIOD 7 – Today we will be putting our Christopher

                                                Columbus projects together.

Friday – Periods 1, 3, 6 – Cloud Packet

                 Periods 4 & 7 – TEST!

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

Welcome back from what was hopefully a restful Pumpkin Show break!

Monday -  1)  Sleuth # 7 -  What is the greenhouse effect?  How does it affect earth’s atmosphere?

                     2)  Content Standard Vocabulary – List 6 – abiotic, acid, adaptation, asexual reproduction, atom

                      3) OAT 81 – 83 (Due Friday)

Tuesday – Power Point and Guided Notes for Chapter 2, Section 1

                    Homework- STUDY your vocabulary words!

                                                 Energy in the Atmosphere worksheet

Wednesday -  Discuss the Electromagnetic Spectrum

                            Copy Greenhouse Effect diagram – Quiz Friday on this!

                            Homework – STUDY your vocabulary words and the greenhouse effect diagram for quizzes.

                            Vocabulary Warm- Ups worksheet

Thursday -  Vocabulary Quiz

                         Read pages 42 -44 in the text and answer questions on pg 45

                     Homework – Study for Greenhouse Effect Quiz!

                    Signed tests and quizzes need to be in for extra credit!

Friday -  Greenhouse Effect quiz

                   Power Point Chapter 2, Section 2

For those of you who still have out missing work, this is a reminder that your work is due by October 26th and will be given half credit.  After October 26th, any missing work will be counted as a O.

Binder Checks are also due on October 26th!

Have a great Pumpkin Show break!

October 14th – Chapter 1 Test

October 19th – Sleuths due.  I will provide you with a list of all Sleuths for this nine weeks on Friday, October 9.

October 26th – Binder Check – List provided on October 19

October 30th – End of nine weeks

November 6 – Grade cards come out

Monday – OAT 112 – 114
Sleuth – Why are graphs, tables, and charts good tools for demonstrating data?
Vocab list # 5 – respiration, water cycle, variable, weather, weathering

Tuesday – Guided Notes in Section 1-3 – Layers of the Atmosphere

Wednesday – Layers of the Atmosphere activity

Thursday – Vocabulary Quiz
Finish Layers of the atmosphere activity

Friday – Video – Bill Nye: Atmosphere
Vocabualry Word Find

I hope you had a great Labor day weekend! 

Monday – NO SCHOOL – Labor Day

Tuesday – Copy Content Standards vocabulary – List # 2 (condensation, control, dependent variable, evaporation, humidity)

                   Weather Book Scavenger hunt

                   Organize binders

Wednesday – Sleuth – Name and describe some scientific instruments you’ve used. (Remember that everyday items such as thermometers are scientific instruments.)

                        OAT questions 54-56

                        Read pages 6-9 in your text and answer the questions on page 9.

Thursday – Content Standards Vocab quiz

                     Power Point for Chapter 1, Section 2 with guided notes

Friday -  OAT questions are due

                Current Science Magazine

Welcome to 7th Grade and to Team 7 White!

Just a reminder to you that materials for this class are due in by September 8th.

Materials are:  pencils and/or ink pens (blue or black ink only)                      

                          paper

                         A 1″ or 1 1/2″ binder

                         1 package of dividers

                         1 package of 3×5 lined index cards

REMEMBER – Safety Quiz on September 1st!  STUDY

                          Team White Letters are due.

Have a restful weekend and I will see you on Monday!

1.  Biomes are large regions of the earth that have characteristic plant and animal life.  Deserts, rainforests, grasslands, and tundras are examples of biomes.  Choose one of these and describe 2 plants and 2 animals which live there.

2.  How might desert plants and animals be different from those found in the tropical rainforest?

3.  Some kinds of plants and animals are in danger of becoming extinct.  This is largely due to people taking over the natural living space of these plants and animals.  What are some possible solutions to this problem of extinction?

4.  Conservation is the wise use of natural resources.  Think of 5 ways you can help conserve natural resources.

5.  Many of our natural resources, such as coal and oil, will run out someday.  What sources of energy do you think might be harnessed or invented in the future?  Explain

6.  If the President asked you to be the leader of a new anti-pollution campaign, what specific issues would you stress in your effort?

7.  Having too many people on the earth could someday be a threat.  Fresh water, food supplies, and other natural resources could run out.  How might overpopulation of the earth be prevented?

8.  If your town or city were running out of energy, would you want the local government to install a nuclear power plant?  Support your answer with at least 3 reasons.

9.  Scientists use observation to make discoveries.  Take a few moments to study your pen or pencil.  Describe some of the things you observe about it.  What characteristics of the pen or pencil would allow you to pick it out of a group of others similar to it?

10.  Evaluate this class.  Name 2 things you liked this year and 2 things you didn’t like.