WELCOME TO MR. ODELL'S EARTH SCIENCE
Last Website Update Tuesday 6/2/09
Last HCPSLink Update Tuesday 6/2/09
(Required weekly)
THIS WEBSITE CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
Noteworthy News/Announcements
Website Update Info
Make-Up Work Procedures
Student Fauilure / Test Retakes
Curriculum Info
Earth Science SOL's
Current Class Assignments
HCPS Link Info
Breakfast Club
Science Projects
Virtual Share
TOP NEWS:
Semester Exam Schedule
Tuesday June 9 - Block 1 - Block 2
Wednesday June 10 - Block 3 - Block 4
Thursday June 11 - Block 6 - Block 7
Friday June 12 - Block 5 Students dismissed at 10:30
SOL Scores and Exams
Students have received their recent SOL scores from teachers. The SOL scores are converted to an HCPS grading scale. these converted scores are posted on HCPSLink. Should a student prefer, they may keep the current SOL converted score and count it as their exam grade. If not, they may opt to take the exam.
The student then keeps the bettter of the two scores. Taking the final exam and
not improving their score is NOT counted against them. Most students do not opt to take the regular Earth Science Final Exam.
Earth Science Journals
This is an ongoing-year long project in Earth Science class.
Your composition notebook is used for you to make writing entries in. We refer to
this as your "Journal". Very often in this class you are going to be required to demonstrate proper writing and communication skills by creating an essay that is written in your "Journal". All of the information, topics and rubrics will be given to you in an assignment. There is a certain format you must follow. Every so often, the teacher will check your "journal" and at the time it is checked, all entries must be current and complete and done correctly. A grade for this will be recorded in the gradebook. This "Journal" is a project grade which counts as a test grade. You should not fall behind on keeping your "journal" current. This project is an independent student responsibility. Typically the writing is done outside of class. If you have questions you may seek out Mr. Odell.
Also, for assistance, you may attend the DRHS WRITING CENTER, which is offered during extended study, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri in the English hall.
MAKE-UP MONDAYS
Mondays are designated as Make-up Work Days. Any student missing work, desiring help, needing re-assessment, re-taking tests, making up quizzes, making up an activity/lab or making up a test should report to Rm. 102 at 7:45 am for extra help. Coach Odell is not available for help in the afternoons due to his coaching responsibilities. Further assistance can also be had by setting up time in advance to receive help or coming to Rm 102 during extended study. Reminder: Monday mornings or extended study only!!!!
Mr. Odell arrives at Deep Run HS at 7:30 most mornings.
A STUDENT HAS 1 CALENDAR SCHOOL WEEK TO COMPLETE RE-TAKES AND
MAKE-UPS !!!!! THIS IS A STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY. IT IS NOT THE JOB OF
A TEACHER TO TRACK A STUDENT DOWN.
IMPORTANT REMINDER:
There is no such thing as re-take on quizzes. When you do poorly on a quiz in
class you cannot re-take it for a better grade. The re-take policy only pertains
to tests that are taken. And, if you desire to re-take a test you must have
gottten less than 70% on it on the first attempt. It is not the teacher's
responsibility to track a student down to re-take a test. That is solely a student
responsibility. Re-takes must be completed within 1 calendar week.
Science Project Class Honors Level Students-Block 5
Honors level students who will be participating in completing a science
project are reminded that these classes start in September.
The class will be held every Wednesday during regular block class.
Schedule Of Topics:
9/15-10/14: Choosing A Topic/Experimental Design
10/9-10/11: How To Narrow Down Your Topic/Developing A
Timeline
10/16-10/18: How To Do A Correct Search For Information
10/23-10/25: Proper Technique For Writing A Research Paper
TBA
For More Science Project/Fair Info Please Scroll Further Below
CURRENT ASSIGNMENTS 
Due Date is listed.
MP 1
3 Ring Binder 9/4/08
Spiral Notebook 9/4/08
Lab Safety Contract 9/18,19/08
Composition Notebook 9/4/08
Activity - Hurricane Tracking Map 9/16/08
Metric/Measurements Packet SOL # ES.1 Not Yet
All worksheets in packet must be completed.
All lab activities-hardcopyand electronic must be completed.
All questions on all worksheets must be completed/answered.
Counts as lab activity grade.
Metric Conversion Worksheet #1 ES 1 9/23/08
Metric Conversion Worksheet #2 ES 1 9/29/08
Metric Conversion Worksheet #3 ES 1 9/29/08
Metric Conversion Worksheet #4 ES 1 9/29/08
Metric Conversion Worksheet #5 ES 1 9/29/08
Perfect September Weather Chart ES 13 10/6/08
Perfect September Station Model Chart ES 13 10/6/08
Rubric For Charts:
Must use blue or black ink.
Must use symbols wherever possible.
Must print and be neat.
Copy entire chart onto a new chart and turn in for credit.
Counts as quiz and homework grade.
Quiz - Course Expectation Sheet 10/6/08
We are learning how to utilize Exam View Pro as our test taking medium.
Use of EVP will take place while taking this quiz. Student will be able to
demonstrate proper use of EVP for test taking purposes.
Test - Metrics, Graphing, Experimental Design SOL ES. #1 - 10/23,24
(Postponed to 10/27/08.)
Test will be on the Metric Packet, Graphing Packet, Experimental Design
Test will be given via Exam View Pro
Be able to convert metric to metric using the staircase method.
Be able to measure items using metric measuring tools.
Be able to calculate density using the equation D=m/v.
Be able to demonstrate ability to read various graphs: line, bar, pie
Define key words in Scientific Method
Be able to analyze and identify designs in experiments
Journal Entry #1 "Scientific Method" 10/20
Write an essay on what the scientific method is.
Rubric: Print, 2 pages, spelling, grammar, IV, DV, constant, control
repeated trials, hypothesis
Journal Entry #2 "Staircase Method" 10/21, 22
Write an essay and explain how to use the metric staircase method.
Rubric: Print, 2 pages, spelling, grammar. Draw a diagram and label it.
Journal Entry #3 "Reading Graphs" 10/23,24
Create an essay and explain in detail the different types of science graphs.
Rubric: Print, 2 pages, grammar, line graph, bar graph, pie graph,
X axis, Y axis.
Metric Packet ES 1 - 10/23,24
(Counts as a lab activity grade.)
All worksheets in packet must be completed.
All lab activities-hardcopy and electronic-must be completed.
All questions on all worksheets must be completed/answered.
Graphing Packet ES 1 - 10/23,24
(Counts as lab activity grade.)
All graphing worksheets should be completed.
Appropriate graphs colored.
Last worksheet should have graphs drawn properly, labeled, and colored.
Experimental Design Packet ES 1 - 10/23,24
(Counts as lab activity grade.)
All worksheets and diagrams need to be filled in properly.
(There are 2 actual lab activities that will be done at a later date. Do not
worry about completing those just yet. These are the "Cookie Lab" and
the "Hot Solutions" lab. We will do those activities at a later date.)
Earth Science Pre Assessment Test ES - All - 10/28,29
(This activity is a test, but it will not count.)
This is a pre assessment test to be taken by students to determine
knowledge previously acquired. This is used to assess data later on in the
school year. There is no studying for this test. We are trying to determine
what students may already know about certain SOLs.
Gaggle Email SOL - None 10/30,31
(Quiz grade.)
Student will send a gaggle email to the teacher demonstrating knowledge
of proper use of technology. To get credit, students must follow proper
procedures for emailing the teacher. These have been gone over in class.
The body of your email can be any topic of your choice.
Test - Science Safety SOL ES -1 11/3
(Testgrade.)
This quiz will be taken via Exam View. Study the list of notes taken from
the video that we watched in class. These notes are in your spiral notebook.
Also, take a look at your lab safety contract.
Journal Entry #4 "Science Safety" ES 1 - 11/3
(Journal Project.)
Write an essay concerning safety in a science class.
Rubric: Print, neatness, 1 page, 5 safety rules.
Discuss 5 specific safety features/issues concerning science.
(Use your list of notes from the video to help you.)
END OF MP1
MP2
Quiz-Mapping Packet 11/11,12 SOL ES. 3
(This quiz will be on exam view pro.)
Know what a topographic map is.
Be able to identify a contour line and how to read it.
Be able to calcualte a contour interval.
Know how to identify a hill and a depression on a map.
Know how to identify a river/creek/stream on a map and which way it flows.
Be able to read a contour map and find your way around the map.
Graphing Packet 11/17/08 SOL ES.2
(This assignment counts as a lab/activity grade.)
All worksheets should be completed as instructed.
All graphs should be drawn correctly.
All graphs should be colored.
Experimental Design Packet 11/17/08 SOL ES.2
(This assignment counts as a lab/activity grade. All of these handouts
in this packet have been gone over and explained in class previously.)
-Vocabulary words on front of packet should be highlighted.
-Read and highlight and label the 5 "scenarios" of experiments.
-Complete the worksheets for the scenarios. You have to write out the
different segments that make up an experiment. Locate IV,DV,etc.
-Topic Proposal - on this worksheet you are to create your own
experimental idea. So, formulate a title- it should be written with an
"if and then" statement. Create a hypothesis - it should be written in
"the effect of" style. You will then need to identify all the different segments
of your experiment. IV, DV, Control, Constant, etc.
Complete the worksheet that contains the 4 questions a scientist must ask
themselves before they embark on their experiment.
Note: Do not worry about complete the 2 experiments in this packet. We
are going to participate in those activities at a later date.
Topographic Map Packet 11/25,26/08 SOL ES 3
(This assignment will count as a lab/activity grade.)
Complete the handouts and worksheets in the packet. Do not complete any
activities designend to be completed in class.
- Pg. 1-Complete the topographic map symbols worksheet.
Use "Nettrekker" or "Google".
-Pg. 2-Read and highlight the page of Topographic Map Notes.
-Pg. 3-"Glen Allen Topo" - this is an in class activity.
-Pg. 4-Read the map of the "Blue River". Complete the questions.
-Pg. 5/6 Topographic Maps - this is one combined worksheet.
Read and highlight the paragraph.
Answer the questions.
Construct the map of "Molen Lake". Shade/color the map. Follow the
directions listed under the map.
-Pg. 7/8 Mapping - Complete this handout. Notice it has 2 sides.
Shade the map of the world.
-Pg. 9 Tools of Earth Science- Complete this worksheet. Shade the map.
Mr. Odell has previously assisted with this page.
-Pg. 10 - Topographic Profiles - In class activity.
-Pg. 11/12/13/14 - Explore Learning- Complete the Gizmo:
Reading Topographic Maps - In class activity.
-Pg. 15/16 - How Are Landforms Represented On Flat Maps?-
In class activity.
This is a really cool activity. It is like you are flying a jet plane over
land. Check it out!!!!
-Pg.17/18 - Review Topographic Maps - Bookquest.
Use the textbook to answer the questions regarding certain maps.
Journal Entry # 5-"My Earth Science Class Website" 11/18,19/08
Rubric:
Print
Neatness
2 pages
Explain everything contained in our ES class website. Be sure to include:
Current assignments
Quiz retake policy
Student failure/test retake policy
Make Up Mondays / Extended Study
HCPS Link and how it is used for this class
10 Ways to Get an "A"
Journal Entry # 6 "Mapping Earth's Surface" 11/18,19/08 SOL - ES. 3
Go to virtual share and retrieve the powerpoint "Mapping Earth's Surface"
View the powerpoint. Write an essay describing everything you found out.
Use the powerpoint to help you write the essay. Do not copy the powerpoint.
Write an essay now on everything you know about maps/mapping.
Rubric:
Print
3 pages
Discuss the following: contour lines/contour index/contour interval
Describe what a hachure mark is and how it is used on a map
Include the following terms in your essay:
cartography
USGS - what does this stand for?
Benchmark
cardinal direction
prime meridian
International Dateline
Equator
topographic map
Quiz- Mapping Packet - Mapping Quiz #2 11/18,19/08 SOL ES.3
(This quiz will be on exam view pro.)
Know what a topographic map is.
Be able to identify a contour line and how to read it.
Be able to calculate a contour interval.
Know how to identify a hill and a depression on a map.
Know how to identify a river/creek/stream on a map and which way it flows.
Be able to read a contour map and find your way around the map.
Read the powerpoint "Mapping Earth's Surface".
Test-Mapping Packet 11/24,25/08 SOL ES. 3
(This test will be on exam view pro.)
Know what a topographic map is.
Be able to identify a contour line and how to read it.
Be able to calcualte a contour interval.
Know how to identify a hill and a depression on a map.
Know how to identify a river/creek/stream on a map and which way it flows.
Be able to read a contour map and find your way around the map.
Be able to read and construct a map profile.
Read the powerpoint "Mapping Earth's Surface".
Mapping Test - Test Review 11/24,25/08
A mapping test review will be offerred to all interested students. Please
attend on your assigned day.
Monday, November 24, 2008. Block 2,4,5
Tuesday, November 25, 2008. Block 1,3,7
Time: 8:00 am sharp. Please do not be late or you will not be let in.
Students are reminded that they may go to virtual share and retrieve the 2
mapping quizzes that are posted there. Use them to help you study.
virtualshare>geodell>share>earthscienceroom102>tests_quizzes
Journal Entry # 7 "Earth's Gems" 12/1/08 SOL ES.4
Go to virtual share and retrieve the powerpoint "Kinds Of Minerals".
View the powerpoint. Learn all of the concepts of identifying
and understanding minerals. Write an essay describing everything
you found out. Use the powerpoint to help you write the essay.
Do not copy the powerpoint.
Write an essay on everything you just read about minerals.
Rubric:
Print
3 pages
Discuss the following:
Mineral definition
Mineral characterisitics
Crystal types
Mineral groups
Include the following concepts in your essay:
Describe a native element. List earth's most dominant elements
Earth Science Journal Is Due 11/25/,26/08
Make sure your journal is turned in by this date. 6 entries should be
completed. If you have 7 completed that is okay. If your journal is not
submitted by this date you will receive a grade of "0".
Perfect October Weather Chart ES 13 12/4,5/08
Rubric For Charts:
Must use blue or black ink.
Must use symbols wherever possible.
Must print and be neat.
Copy entire chart onto a new chart and turn in for credit.
Counts as quiz and lab/activity grade.
Perfect October Station Model Chart ES 13 12/4,5/08
Rubric For Charts:
Must use blue or black ink.
Must use symbols wherever possible.
Must print and be neat.
Copy entire chart onto a new chart and turn in for credit.
Counts as quiz and lab/activity grade.
Perfect November Weather Chart ES 13 12/8/08
Rubric For Charts:
Must use blue or black ink.
Must use symbols wherever possible.
Must print and be neat.
Copy entire chart onto a new chart and turn in for credit.
Counts as quiz and lab/activity grade.
Perfect November Station Model Chart ES 13 12/8/08
Rubric For Charts:
Must use blue or black ink.
Must use symbols wherever possible.
Must print and be neat.
Copy entire chart onto a new chart and turn in for credit.
Counts as quiz and lab/activity grade.
Grand Canyon Adventure Due date: 12/4,5/08
You are going to be given 2 handouts for this trip. At this time you
need to declare to Mr. Odell your intentions of attending this trip.
Have one of your parents sign the top of the form "Grand Canyon
Adventure." State YES or NO whether you are going on the trip.
Return this form to the teacher for assignment credit. Every student
needs to return this form. The other form is for your parents to look
at for their own informational purposes. You are only being graded for
returning the form, not if you are attending the trip.
Mineral Packet Due date: 1/12/09 SOL ES. 5
-Pg. 1/2 - Mineral Identity. This page will be gone over by the teacher.
-Pg. 3,4,5,6 - Mineral Property Review. This is a bookquest. Complete the
worksheet by using your textbook and powerpoint presentations. There
are 2 powerpoints you need to retrieve from virtual share at this time.
Use them as well to answer these questions. Also the video "Rock and Minerals"
will assist you. Doing a search on Nettrekker will help as well. These questions
are not right out of the book or powerpoints. You will have to go on a quest
for them. But the book and powerpoints will help you!!!
-Pg. 7/8 - Periodic Table Of the Elements. You will be responsible for knowing
the names of elements and their symbols. You will be tested on this. Start out
by learning the first 36 elements on the list on p. 8.
-Pg. 9/10 - Mineral Identification - this is an in class activity.
Quiz - Mineral Packet 12/15/08 SOL ES.5
(This quiz will be on Exam View Pro)
-Know what a mineral is.
-Know names of different minerals.
-Be able to define mineral terms and vocabulary.
-Study the packet. Look over the powerpoints.
Quiz - Mineral Packet 12/18,19/08 SOL ES.5
This quiz will be similar to the first mineral quiz. (Exam View Pro)
Test - Elements Of The Periodic Table 12/18,19/08 SOL ES.5
(This test will be hardcopy).
-Know the element names. First 36 plus additional 12.
-Know the symbols of the elements.
-Matching Test.
Mineral Packet See above. Due 1/12/09
Entire packet must be completed and turned in at this time.
-Mineral chart completed.
-All worksheets completed.
Journal Entry #8 "Mohs Scale" Due: 1/12/09 SOL ES.5
Write a 2 page essay on everything you know about the Mohs Scale. Include
the contents of the "mineral test kit" and list examples of some of the minerals
on the Mohs Scale. Use your mineral chart to write the essay.
Rubric:
Print
Neatness
Hardness Definition
glass plate, steel file, knife, nail, fingernail
Name some of the hardest minerals and their hardness value.
Name some of the softest minerals and their hardness value.
Journal Entry #9 "I Love Minerals" Due: 1/14/09 SOL ES. 5
Write a 3 page essay on minerals and mineral identification. Include all info
on minerals. This essay must include 3 separate paragraphs.
Intro/Body/Conclusion.
Rubric:
Print/Neatness
Black/Blue ink.
3 pages. 3 definite paragraphs.
Mineral Terms To Know
Name and describe 8 of your favorite minerals. Use the mineral chart.
Native mineral.
Mineral Test Kit
Luster/Streak/Hardness/Diaphaneity
Journal Entry # 10 "The Rock Cycle" Due date: 1/16/09 SOL ES.6
Write an essay describing the Rock Cycle diagram. In this essay you must
include a small diagram of the entire rock cycle. Diagram should be labeled
and located at the end of the essay. See your rock packet. Essay should
include 3 major paragraphs. In order to write this essay you should view the
"powerpoint" that is in virtual share. "Rock Cycle".
Rubric:
Print
Blue or black ink
3 pages
Neatness
Igneous/Sedimentary/Metamorphic
Define sediment
Discuss crystallization/lithification/remelting
Which direction does the cycle move?
Define molten rock, magma, lava
Rock Identification Packet Due date: NOT YET SOL ES.6
Complete the worksheets in the packet. You may work ahead if you desire.
Do not complete any activities designed for class. (charts)
-Read and hilite the page of notes for "Rock Identification". Learn vocab.
-Igneous Rock Lab - in class activity
-Sedimentary Rock Lab - in class activity
-Metamorphic Rock Lab - in class activity
-Complete worksheet - "Intro To Rocks" - not from textbook
-Complete worksheet - "Igneous Rock" - not from textbook
-Complete worksheet - "Sedimentary Rock" - not from textbook
-Complete worksheet - "Metamorphic Rock" - not from textbook
-Complete diagram of Rock Cycle - in class lesson
Mineral Test Due date: 1/22, 1/23 SOL ES.5
Study the minersal packet.
Mineral terms and vocab.
Element symbols and names.
General mineral info - study the mineral worksheets
Mineral Chart - know mineral names/properties/characterstics
Journal Entry # 11 "Rocks With Crystals" Due date: 1/19/09 SOL ES.6
This essay should be 2 pages in length. Describe igneous rock and how it is
formed. Use proper terms and explain the 2 types of igneous rock. Use sample
names of igneous rock.
Rubric:
Black or blue ink
print / neatness
lava/magma/melted rock
crystallization/large crystals/small crystals
igneous rock characteristics
extrusive rock / granite, diorite
intrusive rock / pumice, obsidian, rhyolite
Journal Entry # 12 "Rock and Rock Pieces"Due date: 1/21/09 SOL ES.6
This essay should be 3 pages in length. Describe sedimentary rock and how it
is formed. Use proper terms and explain the 3 types of sedimentary rock.
Use sample names of sedimentary rock.
Rubric:
Black or blue ink
print / neatness
Define sediment
List the 5 examples of sediment: gravel, pebbles, sand, silt, dust
Define lithification
Explain compaction and cementation
Explain clastic / non-clastic
Explain organic rock and chemical rock
List examples of sedimentary rock
Why is sedimentary rock found near water?
Journal Entry # 13 "Now That's Pressure" Due date: 1/23/09 SOL ES.6
This essay should be 3 pages in length. Describe metamorphic rock and how it
is formed. Use proper terms and explain the 2 types of metamorphic rock.
Use sample names of metamorphic rock.
Rubric:
Black or blue ink
print / neatness
Foliated
Non-foliated
crystallization reappears
Explain where heat and pressure come from
Foliated rock-gneiss, schist
Non foliated rock - marble
Exam Folder Due date: Day of the Exam
You are required to return the exam folder on the day you take the Semester
Exam. This assignment counts as a "homework" grade. Falilure to reurn the
folder results in a grade of "0".
Exam Review Worksheet Due date: Day of exam SOL: All
Complete the entire "exam review worksheet" packet. This counts as a
"lab/activity" grade. Failure to submit this worksheets results in a grade of "0".
Use the powerpoint presentations, your exam folder, essays, packets and the
answer sheet provided in virtual share to help you with the worksheet. The
worksheet is designed to help you study for the semester exam.
End Of MP2
MP3
MP2 Assignment Sheet Due Date: 2/5,6/09 SOL: NA
Rock Identification Packet Due Date: 2/5,6/09 SOL: ES 6
See above for details.
Rock Identification Test Due Date: 2/5,6/09 SOL: ES 6
This test will be on Exam View Pro.
Rock Names
Rock Cycle Diagram
Rock Cycle Vocabulary
Rock Worksheets
Rock Charts
Terms To Know
Rock Packet
Earth Science Countywide 18 Week Assessment Due Date: 2/10,11/09
SOL: ES 1-10.
This is a countywide Benchmark test. Students from across the county are
taking the same test. This test will be on Exam View Pro. This test is very
similar to an SOL test. This test only counts as a "quiz grade". The data from
this test will be used to identify students in this course who will need SOL
remediation for Earth Science.
Earth Science Journal Is Due 2/23/09
Make sure your journal is turned in by this date. 13 entries should be
completed. If your journal is not submitted by this date you will receive
a grade of "0". The Journal counts as a test grade.
Quiz - Geology Packet 2/26,27/09 SOL ES.8,9
This quiz will be on Exam View Pro.
Earth's Interior
Earth's Layers
Elements of Earth
Physical States of Matter in Earth
Plate Tectonics
Convection
Plate Names
Ring Of Fire
Crustal Movement
Converging
Diverging
Subduction
Famous Land Features
Journal Entry # 14 "Journey To The Center Of the Earth"
Due date: 2/25,26/09 SOL ES.7
This essay is 1 page in length. Explain the layers of the earth very briefly. View
the powerpoint "Inside the Earth". Use the powerpoint to help you describe the
layers of earth. The second page of the essay should include a diagram of
the layers. Use color pencils and shade the diagram in earth tone colors. You
may refer to the diagram at the top of this website.
Print
Neatness
Blue or black Ink
Spelling/Grammar
List layers and describe
Diagram
Journal Entry # 15 "I Am Young, Relatively Speaking"
Due date: 3/9,10 SOL ES.10
This essay is 2 pages. Explain relative age and absolute age. View
the powerpoint "Geologic Time". Use the powerpoint to help you describe the
geologic time scale. Be sure to follow the rubric and describe the words in the
list below.
Print
Neatness
Blue or black Ink
Spelling/Grammar
Age of earth
Era, period, epoch
Relative age, Absolute Age
Famous Events
Journal Entry # 16 "Back In The Day"Due date: 3/26,27 SOL ES.10
This essay is 3 pages. Explain how to read the Geologic Time Scale. View
the powerpoint "Geologic Time". Use the powerpoint to help you describe the
geologic time scale. Be sure to follow the rubric and describe the words in the
list below.
Print
Neatness
Pencil or Ink
Spelling/Grammar
Age of earth
Era, period, epoch, fossils, famous land features, trilobites, Dinosaur Age
Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic
Famous Events
Quiz - Plate TectonicsDue Date: 3/9,10 SOL ES.8,9
Quiz - Earth Layers Due Date: 3/14,15 SOL ES 8,9
Quiz - Relative/Absolute Age Due Date: 3/16,17 SOL ES. 10
Quiz - Geologic Time Scale Due Date: 3/24,25 SOL ES. 10
Test - Geology Packet Due Date: 3/30,31 SOL ES. 8,9,10
Study all quizzes and your packet for this test.
It will be on Exam View Pro.
All previous quizzes for this test have been posted on virtual share for you.
MP3 Journal - LAST CHANCE! Due Date: 3/30,31
All Journals for this 9 weeks have been graded already. If for some reason
you have not turned yours in, you currently have a grade of"0" in the
gradebook. This is your last opportunity to submit this item for partial credit.
Otherwise this will remain as a "0" in the gradebook. The journal is a project
grade. Not good if you do not turn this in.
Test - 9 Weeks Test Due Date: 4/1,2 SOL ES. 1-10
This test will be on Exam View Pro. It is a "benchmark" type test that will
count as a regular test grade. Study your exam packet and your semester
exam review packet.
Rock Cycle Lab/Gizmo Due Date: 3/30,31 SOL ES. 6
WebQuest - Virtual Caves ! Due Date: 4/1,2 SOL ES. 7
Geologic Time Scale Worksheet Due Date: 4/1,2 SOL ES. 10
Fossil Identification Lab Activity Due Date: 4/1,2 SOL ES. 10
Geologic Timeline Project Activity Due Date: 3/30,31 SOL ES.10
End Of MP3
MP4
MP3 Assignment Sheet Due date: 4/13/09
Fossil Identification Lab Activity Due Date: 4/30,5/1 SOL ES.10
Counts as a lab activity grade and homework.
You are to analyze various fossils in class that have been preserved by
mother nature. There is a certain procedure that is used to fossilize
animals and you need to determine which procedure was used.
Filll in the entire chart for Sample, Name, Type of Fossilization and
3 Outstanding characteristics. The teacher will assist you with the Kingdom,
Phylum and Class.
Cloud Chart Activity Due Date: 4/30,5/1 SOL ES.13
You are to fill in every thing you can find out about clouds onto this chart.
There are websites, powerpoints, handouts, textbooks that can be used to
help you. Fill in the following columns:
1. Cloud Name: list the cloud names in order from lowest to highest.
2. Symbol: List and draw the proper symbol for each cloud.
3. Altitude: Give the altitude of each cloud at its base. Use ft. and Km.
4. Layer: Determine the atmospheric layer that each cloud is in.
5. Weather: All clouds bring certain types of weather. Name the weather
and the cloud that brings it. You must list the answer with a symbol.
6. Description: Clouds differ from each other. List 3 descriptions that can
be used to distinguish a cloud. Use altitude, color and shape.
7. Other: List one outstanding trait about each cloud. Something unique.
Atmosphere Chart Activity Due Date: 5/4/09 SOL ES. 12
This chart needs to be completed in similar fashion to the cloud chart. All
rows and boxes need to be filled in. The textbook and internet will help you.
Powerpoint ES. 12 "Composition Of The Atmosphere" will help you.
1. List the layers of the atmosphere in order from bottom to top.
2. List the altitude of each layer in KM and ft. Imagine you are in a "hot air"
balloon. How high must you travel to enter each layer.
3. Determine the width of each layer in KM and ft. You will need to subtract
one layer from the next.
4. Determine the temperature of each layer. Give the temp in C and F. You
need to also give the coldest temp "C" and the warmest temp "W".
5. List all of the clouds associated with each layer of the atmosphere. Your
cloud chart will assist you with this. Use symbols only.
6. List all of the types of weather that occur in each layer. Your cloud chart
will assist you with this. Use symbols.
7. In this column list 1 outstanding characteristic about each layer.
Something unique.
Properties Of The Atmosphere/Atmosphere Diagram Due Date: 5/4/09
SOL ES.12
Complete the worksheet "Properties Of The Atmosphere". The textbook will
assist you with this. Also powerpoint ES. 11 Heating Earth and
ES. 12 Composition Of the Earth.
Color the diagram of the atmosphere.
Highlight the names of each layer.
Darken in the line depicting temperature with "red".
Be sure that you know how to read this diagram. Actually it is a graph.
Air Mass Map/Surface Weather Map Due Date: 5/5,6/09 SOL ES. 12
The air mass map should be colored.
1. Color the oceans light blue.
2. Color the land tan and light green.
3. Color the tropical air masses pink.
4. Color the polar air masses light violet or light blue.
5. Highlight the abbreviations of each air mass.
6. Inside each air mass, write the characteristics each air mass posseses.
EX. cold and dry;warm and dry;cold and moist; warm and moist.
The Surface Weather Map should be colored. Use the website for these
maps to help you. Use the maps on the website as a guide.
1. Color in the "H" and "L" with the appropriate color.
2. Color in the front symbols with the appropriate colors.
3. Color in the area of precipitation with the appropriate colors.
Be sure to use green yellow, red, etc to show areas of heavy rain.
SOL Practice Test/Simulation Test Due Date: 4/29,30/09 SOL ES. All
This is an SOL practice test that will be taken on Exam View Pro. This will
count as a quiz grade. The grade will be a converted score.
Major Air Circulation/Wind Patterns Due Date: 5/7,8/09 SOL ES.11,13
The map of Major Air Circulation needs to be colored.
1. Color the air masses the appropriate color.
2. Color the land tan and green.
3. color the ocean light blue.
4. Highlight the wind current names.
5. Darken in the convection arrows red.
The map of Global Wind Patterns needs to be colored.
1. Shade the continents tan.
2. Shade the oceans light blue.
3. Highlight the wind current names.
4. Darken in the convection arrows red.
How Winds Form Due Date: 5/7,8/09 SOL ES. 11,13
Complete the worksheet. Use the powerpoints to help you. Use the textbook
to assist you. Powerpoint # ES. 11,12-Wind Circulation and
ES. 11, 12-Wind Currents. They have what you need.
Land And Sea Breeze Activity Due Date: 5/7,8/09 SOL ES 11,13
Follow the directions of the activity. You will be doing some labeling.
To understand land and sea breezes you need to read up on this info.
Notice that this diagram is actually 2 diagrams. Daytime/Nighttime.
The diagram needs to be labeled and colored.
1. Color where the warm air and cold air should be in both pictures.
2. Color the water light blue. Color the land tan because it is sand.
3. Color the house and trees. Color the moon. Color the sun.
4. Draw arrows showing which way the breeze is moving. Remember cool
air always pushes out warm air. Cool air is more dense and heavier.
Fronts Due Date: 5/7,8/09 SOL ES.11,13
This sheet contains 2 diagrams of fronts. A front is formed when 2 air
masses collide. The boundary between the air masses is called a front.
You can tell where the front is in these diagrams because the line is bold.
All of these diagrams of different fronts need to be colored and labeled.
1. Shade all of the warm air masses pink.
2. Shade all of the cold air masses light blue.
3. Leave the clouds white or shade the low clouds gray.
4. Shade/darken in the areas of precipitation.
5. If the front is a cold front, then draw in and color the triangles.
6. If the front is a warm front then draw in and color the humps.
7. Do the same to the diagram on the other side of the handout.
The Sun Due Date: 5/12,13/09 SOL ES. 14
Use the textbook to assist you with these worksheets. Powerpoints will help.
1. Shade the layers of the sun with appropriate colors.
2. Label the diagram of the sun using the word bank.
3. Complete the questions about the sun.
4. Complete the worksheet " The Sun: Earth's Star".
The Moon Due Date 5/12,13/09 SOL ES. 14
Use the website www.moonconnection.com to assist you with this work.
Also use the powerpoint on virtual share.
1. Label the moon phase diagram.
2. Complete the questions by analyzing the moon phase diagram.
Earth's Moon Due Date: 5/12,13/09 SOL ES. 14
Complete the worksheet.
1. Label the 4 moon phases. Answer the questions.
2. Highlight the components of the 2 eclipse diagrams.
3. Explain what is taking place during each eclipse. Notice the position of
both the earth and moon in each eclipse.
Earth's Orbit And Season's Due Date: 5/12,13/09 SOL ES. 14
Use the textbook to assist you with these questions. Also refer to the
powerpoints in virtual share.
1. Complete the worksheet.
2. Shade and color and highlight the season's diagram.
3. Analyzing the diagram, answer the questions refering to seasons.
Sun-Earth-Moon System Due Date: 5/12,13/09 SOL ES. 14
1. Shade and color the diagram appropriately.
2. What does the term aphelion and perihelion mean?
3. Notice the distance of the earth from the sun in January and then in June.
4. Answer the questions on the back of the diagram. These should be
essay answers.
Solar System Packet Due Date 5/14,15/09 SOL ES. 14
1. Ancient Astronomy Worksheet - go to virtual share and finish copying
the notes. Look for the document with this title. complete the sheet.
2.Read and highlight the article on space exploration. Be sure to know
important dates in U.S. space travel and history. Ex. When did man land
on the moon? What was the name of the flight?
3. Complete the webquest: "The Solar System". Follow the directions and
complete all the questions on the worksheet.
4. Shade and color the diagram of the solar system. Learn the planet
names. Shade each planet the appropriate color. Look up each planet
and color it correctly.
5. Planets In The Solar System - Highlight all planet names and shade in
the planets orbits.
6. Complete the worksheet: "Touring The Solar System". Use the
powerpoint to help you. complete the worksheet: "Observing The
Solar System".
7. Reinforcement: "The Solar System". Write in essay style the answers
to the questions. Learn the different theories and models of the universe.
Complete the backside as well and learn about other objects that exist
in space. Ex. comets, meteors, meteorites, black holes, asteroids, etc.
Star Packet Due Date: 5/18/09 SOL ES. 14
1. WEBQUEST: Life Of A Star. Go to the appropriate website and complete
the quest. Great website on learning about the lifecycle of a star.
Use what you learn here to complete the answers on the back of this
sheet.
2.Complete the worksheet-Observing The Stars. Use virtual share for help.
3.Complete the worksheet-Life Cycle Of A Star. Use virtual share.
4.WEBQUEST: H-R Diagram. Complete the webquest and learn about the
characteristics of stars. This is cool stuff. Learn about your sun.
5. Plotting Stars: Read and follow the directions for the activity.
Insert the answers into the datatable and then flip to the HR Diagram
and learn to plot stars. Shade and color the large HR diagram.
Solar System Packet Due: 6/4,5/09
Star Packet Due: 6/4,5/09
Solar System/Star Packet Test: 6/4,5/09 This the the last test of the year.
End Of MP4
IMPORTANT REMINDER: There is no such thing as re-take on quizzes. When you do poorly
on a quiz in class you cannot re-take it for a better grade. The re-take policy only pertains
to tests that are taken. And, if you desire to re-take a test you must have gottten less
than 70% on it on the first attempt. It is not the teacher's responsibility to track a student
down to re-take a test. that is solely a student responsibility. Re-takes must be completed
within 1 calendar week.
SOL WEBSITES:
Scroll to the bottom of this page to
"Useful Links" and locate websites that offer SOL
help and even give old tests and test questions.
Contact Mr. Odell for further help.
STUDENT FAILURE / TEST RETAKES
At Deep Run HS we want students to learn. Learning means being
able to self direct yourself. That is the ultimate outcome
desired. Learning means being able to retrieve information.
It means being able to locate and utilize info in an efficient
manner. It means being able to decipher info and breaking it
down into components that allow students to solve problems and
apply it to real-life situations.
Learning is also the ability to retain and use information
acquired from past experiences.
At DRHS, students have the opportunity to retake tests and
quizzes and lessons when the teacher deems it necessary. If a
student has demonstrated marked work ethic and determination,
but the retention is falling short, then work is allowed to be
"re-learned", "re-mediated" or "re-done". A student should
consult Mr. Odell in this situation. Or Mr. Odell may contact
the student.
A student is allowed the option of a test re-take whenever
they record a grade of less than 70%.
Simply re-taking a test does not ensure that a student
will get a 100%. The "re-try" is averaged in with the previous
score or is usually recorded as a grade of 70%. On a re-test,
a student might get a new score of 90% but it will only be
recorded as a 70%. Only failing grades qualify for a retake.
These opportunities for students should not be taken lightly.
Students are expected to perform at DR. But should a student
falter, for one reason or another, a second chance may be granted.
THOUGHT: "In life, there are no "do-overs". Choose wisely."
MAKE-UP MONDAYS
Mondays are designated as Make-up Work Days. Any student missing work, desiring help, needing re-assessment,re-taking tests or quizzes, making up an activity/lab or making up a test should report to Rm. 102 at 7:50 am for extra help. Coach Odell is not available for help in the afternoons due to his coaching responsibilities. Further assistance can also be had by setting up time in advance to receive help. Reminder: Mornings only!!!!
Mr. Odell arrives at Deep Run HS at 7:40 most mornings.
CURRICULUM NEWS
Virginia Earth Science SOL List
ES:1 Measurement/Metrics/Experimental Design
ES:2 Scientific Method
ES:3 Interpreting Maps/Models/Charts/Imagery
ES:4 Earth System/Earth In Space/Solar System/Space Travel
ES:5 Mineralogy
ES:6 Rock Cycle/Rock Identification
ES:7 Renewable/Non-Renewable Resources
ES:8 Plate Tectonics/Geology of Virginia
ES:9 Groundwater/Water Cycle/Watershed Systems
ES:10 Paleontology/Geologic History
ES:11 Oceanology
ES:12 Atmosphere
ES:13 Weather
ES:14 Universe
Current SOL : ES 14 Astronomy / Universe
Concept/Topic Skills:
Tools:
Dell Laptop Computer
Virtual Share
Gaggle.net ---- Email system for teacher/student
Hardcopy Textbook ( home version)
Hardcopy Textbook ( Classroom Set)
Class Materials
Teacher Distributed Packets (handouts)
Digital Curriculum
Beyond Books
Explore Learning
Enchanted Learning
Quia
Exam View Pro
HCPS Link
Note To Parents:
1. "Inc" in HCPS Link refers to the fact that the assignment has been posted by the teacher but either it has not been graded or it has not been recorded in the gradebook yet. The teacher does not record an "Inc". Only the computer records this. If you see an "Inc" it is not being averaged in the student's grade.
The grade you see is the actual average that is on hand.
2. A grade of "0" means the student has not completed the assignment or is still working on it. They may have also been absent and may need to meet with the teacher to make up the work. This can be done before or after school or during Extended Study. It is the student's responsibility to arrange this make-up time. If the student has a zero, it is being averaged in. They have to get this rectified or the "0" remains constant.
10 Tips For Doing Your Homework
1. Have an assignment book or assignment sheet.
2. Write your assignments down.
3. Ask questions about the assignment.
4. Take your assignment book home.
5. Make time to do your homework.
6. Find a good place to do homework.
good light
good chair
good table/desk
QUIET !
7. Complete your work neatly.
8. Proofread your work. Get your parents to check it.
9. Put your work in your bookbag so you can find it.
10. Turn your work in on time.
Top 10 Ways To Get An "A" In School
10. Be a good listener.
Look the speaker in the eye when they speak.
Take notes when they speak.
9. Strive to maintain good attendance.
8. Break big projects into smaller parts.
Space the time out into increments.
7. Relate things you know well to things you are
learning.
6. Determine what kind of learner you are.
*Listening (audio)
*Seeing (visual)
*Doing (hands-on)
5. Find a quiet place to study.
4. Review and summarize what you have learned into
your own words.
3. Take notes.
2. Preview the material before it is taught to you.
1. Clearly understand the teacher's expectations
and what it is you need to know.
***** SEE THE WEBSITES LOCATED AT BOTTOM OF PAGE FOR EARTH SCIENCE HELP. ESPECIALLY THE HURRICANE AND WEATHER SITES. ALL THESE SITES WILL BE VERY HELPFUL IN YOUR EARTH SCIENCE TRAVELS THIS YEAR.
Breakfast Club Program
Not applicable at this time.
*ANNOUNCEMENTS*
SCIENCE PROJECT
Mandatory for all honors level classes.
The project is designed to be a "totally outside the classroom" activity. The teacher will provide assistance and guidance but the project is totally the student's. Guidance will be given in the area of design, research, bibliography and topic pertinence.
The student is totally responsible for their paper and project.
An evaluation grade will be given for the project.
Contact Mr. Odell if you have questions.
College prep students may enter the Fair if they so desire, but it is not mandatory. It may serve as an alternate assignment.
Early Bird project seminars will be held during the fall. These meetings will be designed to assist the student. Students will have a partner to work with. Students should begin to formulate their topics as well. Topics should be of an Earth Science nature.
SCIENCE FAIR:
All honors level Earth Science students at DRHS are required to enter the Metro Richmond Science Fair or the Virginia Junior Academy of Science. (VJAS) This will require designing an experiment, performing your experiment and writing a research paper in regards to your experiment. This will also require them to pay a Metro Science Fair Entry fee which covers the entrance cost of the fair. Students will be receiving further info as the school year progresses. A timeline will be assigned to help the student be organized.
Note: See activity links below for ways to
study for your assessments. Past
tests, assignments, puzzles,
activities, etc. have been uploaded
to help you study. Just click on them.
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