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Week 4: August 16 - August 19
Tuesday August 16th: Students will complete the Permeability Lab as outlined by the teacher.
Wednesday August 17th: Students will partake in a "Virtual Lab" in which they will explore topography and its importance within the Hydrosphere, particularly related to the movement of water. Students will then practice their topography skills via an independent practice. Thursday August 18th: The teacher will lead students through a new set of vocabulary related to standard 8E1.1 & 8E1.3 (Water Quality). Friday August 19th: As review of the past two weeks of material, students will partake in a Kahoot Review, as well as have independent review time via Quizlet "Game Mode" or "Learn Mode." |
Tuesday August 16th:
Permeability Lab Permeability Lab (Answer Key) Wednesday August 17th: Topography Self Discovery Answer Key Page 1 Page 2 Topography Practice Answer Key Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Thursday August 18th: Vocab Water Quality Vocab Water Quality (Answer Key) Friday August 19th: Kahoot Review Game Quizlet Practice |
Week 5: August 22 - August 29
Monday August 22nd: Students will further explore Water Quality via Water Quality Notes as a whole-group. Students will discuss the aspects of such in addition to taking general notes.
Tuesday August 23rd and Wednesday August 24th: To deepen an understanding of water quality and its role on society (as well as various ecosystems), students will complete a Water Quality Virtual Lab. Thursday August 25th: Students will explore water quality in relation to river basins, understanding how pollution and abiotic factors impact our surface water. Friday August 26th: Students and the teacher will look into the water quality of Rio, inferring and discussing the impact such has on local culture, society and the greater 2016 Olympics. Monday August 29th: Students will complete a quiz which encompasses standards 8E1.3 via Google Quizzes. Following such, they will use their immediate results to track their mastery level on the standard, in addition to a reflection. |
Monday August 22nd:
Water Quality Notes Water Quality Skeleton Notes Water Quality Notes Answer Key Page 1 Page 2 Tuesday August 23rd and Wednesday August 24: Water Quality Virtual Laboratory Water Quality Virtual Laboratory (Answer Key) Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Thursday August 25th: River Quality Practice - Due Friday Aug. 26th River Quality Practice (Answer Key) SchoolNet Practice Friday August 26th: Olympic Rio Water Quality Discussion Monday August 29th: STEM Expo Descriptions STEM Expo Sign Up 8E1.3 Quiz: Water Quality 8E1.3 Mastery Check |