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Students were given the 2nd Final Exam Crossword Review Puzzle. (Bring completed puzzles 1 and/or 2 on final exam day for extra credit) **The Period 3 Final Exam will be given Tuesday June 8 from 7:24 - 8:57 and is worth 20% of your overall course grade.**
 * June 4, Friday** **Pd 9 final exam today (No period 8)**


 * June 3, Thursday (Double Period 4, no pd. 3)** **(Double Period 8, no pd. 9)**

Completed Final Exam CPS review as a class**....these are special "select questions" just for you!** (Bring completed puzzles 1 and/or 2 on final exam day for extra credit) **The Period 3 Final Exam will be given Tuesday June 8 from 7:24 - 8:57 and is worth 20% of your overall course grade.**
 * June 2, Wednesday**

Returned all course tests. Covered the Marine Bio Test. Students completed Final Exam Crossword Review Puzzle. **The Period 3 Final Exam will be given Tuesday June 8 from 7:24 - 8:57 and is worth 20% of your overall course grade.**
 * June 1, Tuesday**

10 Deadliest Sharks.....Blue Planet: The Deep
 * May 27, Thursday**

Continued viewing 10 Deadliest Sharks. **Click [|HERE] for final exam study materials**
 * May 26, Wednesday**

Students completed CFF online survey. After, research the status of the clean up effort in the Gulf Coast.
 * May 25, Tuesday**

Began viewing 10 Deadliest Sharks. **Click [|HERE] for final exam study materials**
 * May 24, Monday**


 * May 21, Friday**
 * Viewed Survival Island DVD**


 * May 20, Thursday**
 * Marine Bio Test Today!** Finished Underwater Trilogy DVD.

Covered Marine Bio Test content/format. Students completed Marine Bio Crossword Review Puzzle. Finished Underwater Trilogy DVD. **Marine Bio Test Tomorrow!**
 * May 19, Wednesday**

CPS Review of Marine Biology. **Marine Bio Test Thursday 05/20.**
 * May 18, Tuesday**

Checked and covered Phyla Grid Sheet. Finished Underwater Trilogy DVD "Blue Voices." **Marine Bio Test Thursday 05/20.**
 * May 17, Monday**

Students began work on [|Marine Animal Phyla Grid] sheet. (**Homework:** This sheet is due Monday if not done in class today.)
 * May 14, Friday**


 * May 13, Thursday**
 * To save time: Logon to a laptop immediately. ** Students worked in pairs to complete the Marine Bio [|Concept Map Puzzle]. When completed and checked by Mr. McHugh, print 1 copy and write you and your partner's names on the sheet and turn it in.

Juniors and Sophmores: get caught up on missing work.
 * May 12, Wednesday (Extended Period / No Seniors)**

Finished [|CH 15] Notes and accompanying Underwater Trilogy DVD sections.
 * May 11, Tuesday**

Continued [|CH 15] Notes on Phylum Echinodermata - Fish as well as Underwater Trilogy DVD on Mollusca - Fish.
 * May 10, Monday**


 * May 7, Friday**: Video: Whales: an Unforgettable Journey

Discussed CLASSIFICATION of [|Portugese Man of War]. Passed around specimens. Viewed Underwater Trilogy DVD sections: Phylum Arthropoda - Class Crustacea. Continued [|CH 15] Notes on Phylum Mollusca as well as Underwater Trilogy DVD segments.
 * May 6, Thursday**

Began [|CH 15] Notes thru Phylum Arthropoda.
 * May 5, Wednesday**

Returned work/test and covered Boating and Navigation Test. Finished [|CH 13 Notes]. Began Underwater Trilogy DVD on Phylum Cnidaria (stinging ocean animals). **Check Sapphire. Get / Stay caught up! Your final course grade will = what you earn.**
 * May 4****, Tuesday**

Test make-ups / Finished Cocos Shark Island DVD. Began [|CH 13 Notes] slides 1-8.
 * May 3, Monday**

**Have a calculator handy today.** **Boating and Navigation Test Today**.
 * April 29, Thursday**

No class today
 * April 28, Wednesday**

Checked and covered Boating & Nav. homework. Completed CPS clicker review / Preview Test as a class. Crossword review extra credit due Thurs. **Test on Boating & Nav Unit Thurs 4/29.** **(No 3rd pd tomorrow)**
 * April 27, Tuesday**

Using notes, completed the [|Wind Patterns Worksheet] (as a group). Began Cocos Shark Island DVD when done. **Homework:** [|Boating and Navigation]. **Test on Boating & Nav. Unit Thurs 4/29.**
 * April 26, Monday**

Short version of "Coriolis Experiment & Data Collection." Gather data on board. Collect more data in room (beakers as stoppers). Discuss, write conclusions, collect. Finish section notes. **Test on Boating & Nav Unit Thurs 4/29.**
 * April** **23, Friday**

**Check Sapphire. Stay caught up!** Covered [|CH 8 Notes] through slide 11. Viewed YouTube videos on the Coriolis Effect. Introduce question, hypothesis, and data collection. **Homework:** Collect data on direction of drain rotation at home.
 * April** **22, Thursday**


 * April** **21, Wednesday** (No period 3)


 * April** **20, Tuesday**
 * World Seas Quiz Today**.

Display World Seas Sheet key. World Seas Tour on Google Earth. CPS review of world seas (as a group to save time). Finished work on [|Latitude and Longitude with Google Earth] (as a group?) **World Seas Quiz Tomorrow**
 * April** **19, Monday**

Briefly revisited slides on Latitude & Longitude (Show how to subtract latitudes). Introduced and began work on [|Latitude and Longitude with Google Earth]. Also make sure to finish [|World Seas with Google Earth] activity. Check for remaining World Seas Sheet completion. **World Seas Quiz Tuesday.** **Stay on top of course work as we move through the 4th marking period. It won't be long now, and you do not want to fall behind. If you use class time effectively__, you should not have to do too much on your own outside of class.**
 * April** **16, Friday**

Students worked on [|World Seas with Google Earth] activity. I checked the World Seas HWK sheet for completion. **World Seas Quiz Tuesday.**
 * April** **15, Thursday**


 * April 12, Monday** (PSSA; no class until 4/15)

Briefly covered notes on [|Units of Latitude and Longitude]. Finished work on Marlinspike (knot tying) activity. **Homework: complete the** [|World Seas Worksheet] **by 4/15**. When we meet again we will continue work on latitude & longitude and world seas.
 * April** **9, Friday**

Time Zone conversion Powerpoint practice. Covered [|Boating and Navigation Notes] slides on knot tying. Marlinspike (knot tying) activity.
 * April** **8, Thursday**

Checked and covered the homework. Covered [|Boating and Navigation Notes] slides 24 - 39.
 * April** **7, Wednesday**

**Have a calculator handy today.** Viewed graph of 3rd MP performance. Handed out all [|Boating and Navigation Notes] and covered slides 1 - 13 and 18 - 21. Students began the [|Mile Conversion] and [|Time Zone] worksheet. (This is homework if not completed in class)
 * April** **6, Tuesday**

Continued Dolphin IMAX DVD.
 * April** **1, Wednesday** (Volleyball Tournament)


 * March 31, Wednesday**
 * Geology of Oceanography Unit Test Today.** Began viewing Dolphin IMAX DVD (time permitting) The end of the first marking period is April 2nd. Submit incomplete "i" work NOW and STAY CAUGHT UP!

Covered the homework. CPS Review of Geology of Oceanography Unit. Extra Credit Crossword Review Puzzle may be completed and turned in tomorrow before test. **Geology of Oceanography Unit Test Tomorrow** The end of the first marking period is April 2nd. Submit incomplete "i" work NOW and STAY CAUGHT UP!
 * March 30, Tuesday**

Finished viewing Coral Reef Adventure DVD. Students began working on the [|Geology of Oceanography Study Guide]. The end of the first marking period is April 2nd. Submit incomplete "i" work NOW and STAY CAUGHT UP!
 * March 29, Monday**
 * Homework:** Study Guide due tomorrow. **Geology of Oceanography Unit Test Wednesday March 31st**

Quiz today: Earth Layers, Side Profile, and Contour Maps. Began viewing Coral Reef Adventure DVD. The end of the first marking period is April 2nd. Submit incomplete "i" work NOW and STAY CAUGHT UP!
 * March 26, Friday**

CPS Review of Earth Layers, Side Profile, and Contour Maps. Finish [|Mapping the Seafloor Activity] and any other work owed from this week. **Quiz tomorrow** on Earth Layers, Side Profile, and Contour Maps. The end of the first marking period is April 2nd. Submit incomplete "i" work NOW and STAY CAUGHT UP!
 * March 25, Thursday**

Checked and covered homework. I introduced and students began work on [|Mapping the Seafloor Activity]. Key steps to take:
 * March 24, Wednesday**
 * 1) Record your box # on your sheet immediately
 * 2) Make sure the columns and rows on your paper match those on your box top
 * 3) Keep the sounding stick held vertically
 * 4) Stop lowering the sounding stick when you first touch seafloor
 * Quiz Friday** on Earth Layers, Side Profile, and Contour Maps. The end of the first marking period is April 2nd. Submit incomplete "i" work NOW and STAY CAUGHT UP!

Finished [|CH 4 Notes] and viewed streaming video clips. Finished [|Reading Contour Maps part 2]. Homework: [|CH 4 Homework Sheet]. **Quiz Friday** on Earth Layers, Side Profile, and Contour Maps. The end of the first marking period is April 2nd. Submit incomplete "i" work NOW and STAY CAUGHT UP!
 * March 23, Tuesday**

Displayed and discussed Reading Contour Maps part 1 and methods to improve resolution. Introduced [|Reading Contour Maps part 2]. Students continued work on [|Reading Contour Maps Part 1] and part 2.
 * March 22, Monday**

Collected any remaining topo gizmos and Bathymetry packets from yesterday. Students completed the [|topo map sheet] in class. Students began work on [|Reading Contour Maps Part 1].
 * March 18, Thursday**

**March 17, Wednesday** Revisited [|Graphing the Ocean Bottom] with students and labeled the graph together. Students then constructed models of the Atlantic ocean basin and completed the [|Bathymetry packet]. This packet is due tomorrow if not finished in class.

I introduced and students completed the [|Building Topo Maps Gizmo]. **(Pay close attention during introduction)**
 * March 16, Tuesday**

Deep Sea Volcanoes DVD
 * March 15, Monday**

Quiz makeups. We covered slides 1-13 of the [|CH 4 Notes]. Viewed some short streaming video clips on the material. Students began working on the [|Graphing the Ocean Bottom] worksheet. **Homework: Finish Graphing the Ocean Bottom worksheet for tomorrow**
 * March 12, Friday**!


 * March 11, Thursday**
 * CH 3 Quiz Today**. Earthquake Gizmo (Safari to explorelearning.com)

Checked and covered the CH 3 Homework sheet from Monday. CPS review for tomorrow's quiz. **CH 3 Quiz Tomorrow**
 * March 10, Wednesday**

**IEP Meeting Tuesday, March 9 at 9:15AM** Ring of Fire DVD. CH 3 Homework will be checked tomorrow. **CH 3 Quiz Thursday March 11**

Collected any remaining Pangaea gizmo sheets. Begin with global earthquake pattern slide and show seismic data on Google Earth. Covered remaining [|CH 3 Notes] with Magnetic Field Reversal [|Interactive] and [|Animation] Hot Spot [|Animation]. Completed the [|Earthquake gizmo]. (as a class time permitting) [|Homework: CH 3 Homework Sheet] **CH 3 Quiz Thursday March 11**
 * March 8, Monday**

Viewed streaming vid: Drift Spread Tectonics. Continued [|CH 3 Notes] slides 12 - 21 with Plate Boundaries [|Animations] Seafloor Spreading Plates [|Animation] and [|Animation 2]. **Complete and submit Pangaea Gizmo by Monday**.
 * March 5, Friday**

Collected remaining [|model of earth layers] worksheets from yesterday. Students completed the mini [|Pangaea Gizmo] (NOTE: We only completed parts B and C of this 4 page document).
 * March 4, Thursday**

Students completed [|model of earth layers] worksheet (22 min. class) ** Congratulations Skills USA Competitors: John Buz, Andrea Brady, Malcolm Campbell, and Matt Edelman! **
 * March 3, Wednesday**

Returned and covered Unit 1 test.
 * March 2, Tuesday**

Scheduled test make ups. [|CH 3 Notes] thru slide 9. Viewed streaming videos on tectonics.
 * March 1, Monday**


 * February 24, Wednesday**
 * Unit 1 Test Today**

Checked and covered homework. Students completed the crossword review puzzle for the Unit 1 Test tomorrow. (Return time lines)
 * February 23, Tuesday**


 * February 22, Monday**
 * CPS clicker review of Unit 1. Homework: [|CH 2 Study Guide]**
 * Unit 1 Test on Wednesday 2/24!**


 * February 19, Friday**
 * Students completed the History of Oceanography [|TimeLine].**
 * 1) **Save the above file to your desktop and open the file.**
 * 2) **Use your notes and/or Internet to link the map items in correct, chronological order**
 * 3) **Print 1 copy of completed map, put your names on it and turn it in**
 * Unit 1 Test on Wednesday 2/24!**


 * February 18, Thursday** (IEP Meeting)
 * Finished the "Sharkman" DVD, completed and submitted the video questions sheet.** **Unit 1 Test on Wednesday 2/24!**


 * February 17, Wednesday**
 * We covered [|CH 2 Notes] through slide 19. Viewed streaming video on Eratosthenes and Matthew Maury.**


 * February 16, Tuesday**
 * We checked and covered the homework. Students viewed the first part of the "Sharkman" DVD, completed and submitted the video questions sheet.**


 * February 9, Tuesday** (Meeting 7:40 - 8:10)
 * Collected remaining "[|Water Density Lab]" sheets. Completed the [|Water Properties Notes]. Demonstration of using the refractometer to measure water salinity. Homework: [|Water Properties Study Guide]**


 * February 8, Monday**
 * Students completed the "[|Water Density Lab]" activity. (NOTE: If you were not present for this lab, write and submit a 2-paragraph summary explaining water density and how it is influenced by temperature and salinity.)**


 * February 5, Friday**
 * Checked and covered the homework.** **Viewed a streaming video on Water Properties.** **Covered slides 1-25 of the [|Water Properties Notes].**


 * February 4, Thursday**
 * Finished the [|CH 1 Notes] and viewed streaming videos on the "big bang" and "how the oceans were formed."** **Homework: [|CH 1 Study Guide] due tomorrow.**


 * February 3, Wednesday (2 hr delay: 12 min class)**
 * Continue Air Jaws.**
 * Collect any remaining lab sheets from yesterday (NOTE: If you were absent on both 2/1 and 2/2, see alternate assignment below). If you were only absent yesterday for the second part of the lab, see me at the end of class about how to complete your lab.**


 * February 2, Tuesday**
 * Demonstration of Refractometer for salinity testing (test sample 1 together, begin lab and pass sample 2 around during lab). We did part 2 of the Freezing Ocean Water lab. Lab sheets were collected. If you were not present both lab days, write a 2 paragraph summary of the difference between freezing fresh water and ocean water.**


 * February 1, Monday**
 * Collected remaining Observation Exercise sheets from Friday. We did part 1 of the Freezing Ocean Water lab.**


 * January 29, Friday**
 * Covered [|CH 1 Notes] thru scientific method (4 slides).** **Continued "Air Jaws" DVD** **to complete "[|Observation Exercise]" worksheet.**

Due to the fire drill yesterday, have your signed syllabus out and ready to be checked today.
 * January 28, Thursday**
 * Covered [|CH 1 Notes] thru slide 14. Completed "[|Observation Exercise]" worksheet while viewing "Air Jaws" DVD /** Seating chart on Sapphire. **Bring "Observation Exercise" sheet with you tomorrow.**

Checked for signed course syllabus (I'll be around to check). Teacher demo of how to get to your wiki and edit it. Teacher demo of how to insert an image/file directly (Photobooth) and drag-and-drop from a second browser window. Teacher demo of how to insert a hyperlink.
 * January 27, Wednesday**
 * Complete tasks from yesterday and new tasks below:**
 * 1) Verify that you've invited me to your space and requested membership to the class wiki
 * 2) Insert your picture, and a quick summary about yourself.


 * January 26, Tuesday** Covered introduction to using computers in class, assigned student laptop #s, created explorelearning.com accounts: [[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/msword.png width="32" height="32"]] Computer Use Oceans 08-09.doc and created student wikispaces accounts: [[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/msword.png width="32" height="32"]] Creating a Wikispace Page Oceanography.doc
 * Make sure you use the Firefox web browser today.**
 * Make sure you follow username and password conventions!**
 * Write your username / password combos down and keep them on your syllabus! If you lose them, you will need to create new accounts, and that sucks!**
 * Signed course syllabus will be checked tomorrow (10 points)**


 * January 25, Monday**

Homework: Get syllabus signed by Monday. Syllabus21.doc
 * January 22, Friday**
 * **Attendance roster / fill in seating chart / Introductions.** **Today's rhyme: "You choose, but if you talk loud, you lose." Mature behavior = respect and special privileges**
 * **Emergency procedures and exits**
 * **Course syllabus**
 * **Course website. Write it down and remember it; this also goes for laptop # assigned to you as well as usernames and passwords you create in this class. (There are 2 big ones: explorelearning.com and wikispaces.com)**
 * **Text Review**

We completed CPS clicker final exam review as a class. Students completed the Final Exam Crossword Review Puzzle (extra credit opportunity).
 * January 14, Thursday**
 * In order to prepare for the Final exam, focus on studying the tests from the 1st half of the year that were returned to you.**

Returned and covered the Marine Bio test. We completed CPS clicker final exam review as a class.
 * January 13, Wednesday**
 * In order to prepare for the Final exam, focus on studying the tests from the 1st half of the year that were returned to you.**

Viewed Survival Island DVD.
 * January 12, Tuesday**


 * January 11, Monday**
 * Marine Bio Test Today!** I returned the first three course tests. **In order to prepare for the Final exam, focus on studying the tests from the 1st half of the year that were returned to you.**

Students completed the Marine Bio Review Crossword Puzzle. Finish Concept Map Puzzle if necessary. Began viewing the Video: Survival Island. (time permitting) **Marine Bio Test Monday Jan 11.** **Click [|HERE] for final exam study materials**
 * January 8, Friday**

CPS Review of Marine Biology Unit. **Click [|HERE] for final exam study materials**
 * January 7, Thursday**

Students finished the [|Concept Map Puzzle]. When completed and checked by Mr. McHugh, print 1 copy and write you and your partner's names on the sheet and turn it in. **Marine Bio Test Monday Jan 11.** **Click [|HERE] for final exam study materials**
 * January 6, Wednesday**

Students worked in pairs to complete the Marine Bio [|Concept Map Puzzle]. When completed and checked by Mr. McHugh, print 1 copy and write you and your partner's names on the sheet and turn it in. **Marine Bio Test Monday Jan 11.** **Click [|HERE] for final exam study materials**
 * January 5, Tuesday**

Finished March of the Penguin
 * December 23, Wednesday**

Collected marine animal concept maps.Checked and covered Marine Animal Phyla Grid. Began viewing March of the Penguin.
 * December 22, Tuesday**

Students used chapter note material and/or text to complete the [|Marine Animal Phyla Grid] sheet. **Completed marine animal concept map and Marine Animal Phyla Grid are due Tomorrow.**
 * December 21, Monday**

Continued Underwater Trilogy DVD and work on the Marine Animal [|Concept Map.] **Completed map is due Tuesday 12/22**
 * December 18, Friday**

Finished [|CH 15] Notes. Continued Underwater Trilogy DVD. **Completed map is due Tuesday 12/22**
 * December 17, Thursday**

Continued [|CH 15] Notes on Phylum Chordata as well as Underwater Trilogy DVD and work on Marine Animal [|Concept Map.] **Completed map is due Friday 12/18**
 * December 16, Wednesday** (**4-Sight affects periods 1-3)**

Continued work on the Marine Animal [|Concept Map.] **Completed map is due Friday 12/18**
 * December 15, Tuesday** (**4-Sight affects periods 1-3)**

Continued [|CH 15] Notes on Phylum Echinodermata as well as Underwater Trilogy DVD and work on Marine Animal [|Concept Map.] **Completed map is due Friday 12/18**
 * December 14, Monday**

Continued [|CH 15] Notes on Phylum Mollusca as well as Underwater Trilogy DVD and work on Marine Animal [|Concept Map.]
 * December 11, Friday**

Continued [|CH 15] Notes on Phylum Arthropoda as well as Underwater Trilogy DVD and work on Marine Animal [|Concept Map.]
 * December 10, Thursday**

Reviewed marine animal phyla & classes covered yesterday. Continued [|CH 15] Notes thru Phylum Annelida. Viewed accompanying Underwater Trilogy DVD sections. Began work on Marine Animal [|Concept Map] using printed handouts, construction paper, glue, scissors, etc. Put name on your work-in-progress and feel free to fold and keep or keep on a counter in the room.
 * December 9, Wednesday**

Completed [|CH 13 Notes] including ocean zones diagram. Began [|CH 15] Notes as well as Underwater Trilogy DVD.
 * December 8, Tuesday**

Mini-lesson on the current state of our job market and projected market. Returned and covered Boating and Navigation Test and began [|CH 13 Notes].
 * December 7, Monday** (Brief meeting 9th period)

Youtube [|video] from CNN November 2009:

The Truth about our current unemployment rate: It is being interpreted in different ways just like any data, scientific or otherwise. It is the highest rate since when? Even skilled, educated workers are having trouble; message: that is the MINIMUM criteria you need to have after a few years from right now. **Message: get serious about your education, your work ethic, and your professionalism NOW! Why? Competition. Survival of the Fittest.**

The Truth about the projected job market in 2015: Not the greatest, but there are good sectors including science, technology and medicine. **Wake up! All that you truly have to rely on are your health, skills, your education and your own work ethic.**

What employers are looking for now and then: What do you think? Put yourself in the position of a business manager, business owner, etc. **What it should mean to you: Education, Experience, Maturity and Confident Professionalism (START PRACTICING THEM NOW!)**

Test Makeups and Cocos Shark Island DVD
 * December 4, Friday**


 * December 3, Thursday**
 * Boating and Navigation Test Today**. Began Cocos Shark Island DVD when done.

Covered test format and content. Completed some time zone and mile conversion practice problems. Students completed Boating and Navigation Crossword Review for bonus. **Boating and Navigation Test Tomorrow**
 * December 2, Wednesday**

Displayed Wind Patterns Key from last week. Checked and covered Boating & Nav. homework form last week. Completed CPS clicker review as a class. **Boating and Navigation Test Thursday 12/3/09.**
 * December 1, Tuesday**

Video: Giant Squid. We'll check and cover homework on Tuesday 12/1.
 * November 25, Wednesday**

Discussed Coriolis data, results, etc. Finished [|CH 8 Notes]. Students completed the [|Wind Patterns Worksheet]. **Homework:** [|Boating and Navigation]
 * November 24, Tuesday**

Covered [|CH 8 Notes] through slide 11. Viewed YouTube videos on the Coriolis Effect. Short version of "Coriolis Experiment & Data Collection."
 * November 23, Monday**

Warm up time zone problem (power point). Finished [|Knot-tying activity] *Make sure you get my initials after you show me how to tie a bowline knot.
 * November 20, Friday**

Checked and covered homework sheet. [|Boating and Navigation Notes] through Marlinspike (knot-tying). Begin [|Knot-tying activity].
 * November 19, Thursday**

Have a calculator handy this period. Covered [|Boating and Navigation Notes] slides 6 - 13 and 18 - 21. **Introduced Homework:** [|Time Zones]and [|Mile Conversion] Practice Sheet. (due tomorrow)
 * November 18, Wednesday**

Finished Whales IMAX DVD. Finish [|Boating and Navigation Notes] on vocab and COLREGS.
 * November 17, Tuesday**

Covered [|Latitude and Longitude Units Notes] and demonstrated key points of [|Latitude and Longitude with Google Earth] activity from last week. Began Whales IMAX DVD. (time permitting)
 * November 16, Monday**


 * November 13, Friday**
 * Living Sea DVD**


 * November 12, Thursday**
 * World Seas Quiz today. Students finished work on** [|World Seas with Google Earth].

I checked the [|World Seas Worksheet] for completion. Students began work on [|World Seas with Google Earth]. **World Seas Quiz Tomorrow**
 * November 11, Wednesday**

Students finished and submitted [|Latitude and Longitude with Google Earth] and began the [|World Seas Worksheet]. **Homework: Finish World Seas Worksheet if not done in class. World Seas Quiz Thursday 11/12**
 * November 10, Tuesday**

Students began work on [|Latitude and Longitude with Google Earth].
 * November 9, Monday (Family Emergency; CH activities reordered to facilitate my absence 11/9-11/13)**

Returned and covered Geology Unit Test / Test Make-ups. View graph of overall test performance as well as 1st MP performance. Handed out all [|Boating and Navigation Notes] and covered slides 1 - 6 and 24 - 30.
 * November 6, Friday**


 * November 5, Thursday**
 * Geology of Oceanography Unit Test Today.**

CPS Review of Geology of Oceanography Unit OR Crossword Review. **Geology of Oceanography Unit Test Tomorrow.**
 * November 4, Wednesday**

Checked and covered the homework. CPS Review of Geology of Oceanography Unit OR Crossword Review. **Geology of Oceanography Unit Test Thursday November 5th.**
 * November 3, Tuesday**

Viewed Dolphin IMAX DVD as a class; question sheets will be collected. Homework: [|Geology of Oceanography Study Guide] due tomorrow. **Geology of Oceanography Unit Test Thursday November 5**th
 * November 2, Monday**

Finish [|Mapping the Seafloor Activity]. As a new part of this assignment, I want you to use your computer to take a picture of your group working with the seafloor model, insert the pic into your wiki and briefly describe the activity and its purpose. The end of the first marking period is Tuesday Nov. 3rd. Submit incomplete "i" work NOW!
 * October 29, Thursday**

Checked and covered homework. I introduced and students began work on [|Mapping the Seafloor Activity]. Key steps to take: The end of the first marking period is Tuesday Nov. 3rd. Submit incomplete "i" work NOW!
 * October 28, Wednesday**
 * 1) Record your box # on your sheet immediately
 * 2) Make sure the columns and rows on your paper match those on your box top
 * 3) Keep the sounding stick held vertically
 * 4) Stop lowering the sounding stick when you first touch seafloor

Finished [|CH 4 Notes] and viewed streaming video clips. Finished [|Reading Contour Maps part 2]. Homework: [|CH 4 Homework Sheet]. The end of the first marking period is Tuesday Nov. 3rd. Submit incomplete "i" work NOW!
 * October 27, Tuesday**

Displayed and discussed Reading Contour Maps part 1 and methods to improve resolution. Introduced and began [|Reading Contour Maps part 2].
 * October 26, Monday**

Students took the CFF student survey and completed work on [|Reading Contour Maps Part 1].
 * October 23, Friday**

Review Topo Map Sheet. Finished DVD from yesterday. Students began work on [|Reading Contour Maps Part 1].
 * October 22, Thursday**

Turn in completed topo maps and ocean mapping gizmo if you haven't already. Volcanoes of the Deep DVD
 * October 21, Wednesday**

I collected the Topo map gizmo and 2 topo map worksheets from yesterday. Students completed the [|Ocean Mapping Gizmo]. **Homework: Ocean mapping gizmo due tomorrow if you didn't finish in class.**
 * October 20, Tuesday**

Recapped on [|Building Topo Maps Gizmo] from Friday. Introduced [|2 topo map sheets]. **The gizmo and 2 sheets are due tomorrow.**
 * October 19, Monday**

I checked and covered the homework with students. Students then constructed models of the Atlantic ocean basin and completed the [|Bathymetry packet]. This packet is due tomorrow if not finished in class.
 * October 15, Thursday**

We covered slides 1-13 of the [|CH 4 Notes]. Viewed some short streaming video clips on the material. Students began working on the [|Graphing the Ocean Bottom] worksheet. **Homework: Finish Graphing the Ocean Bottom worksheet for tomorrow**
 * October 14, Wednesday**

Returned student quiz/work. Finished work on global maps from Friday. Revisited global earthquake data. Viewed Ring of Fire DVD clips.
 * October 13, Tuesday**

Brief recap on Earthquake Gizmo and how quakes were used to form a picture of Earth's interior. Google Earth activity: Locating Plate Boundaries
 * October 9, Friday**
 * 1) Use Google Earth to locate the map you've been given
 * 2) Turn on Earthquakes and Volcanoes (Under Gallery)
 * 3) Draw an X on your paper map for the majority of volcanoes you find and a O on your paper map for the majority of earthquakes you find.
 * 4) Highlight your small map region on your global map (reverse side of paper)
 * 5) Click "Shift + Apple + 4" to take a snapshot of your map region on Google Earth
 * 6) Rename this picture and place it on your wiki as assignment #2. (See my example page)

Finished watching the coral reef adventure DVD and collected question sheets. Worked on "Planning a Dive Activity."
 * October 8, Thursday**


 * October 7, Wednesday**
 * CH 3 Quiz.** Began coral reef adventure DVD.

Collected any remaining Earthquake gizmo sheets. Reviewed for tomorrow's quiz. Began coral reef adventure DVD.
 * October 6, Tuesday**
 * CH 3 Quiz** **Wednesday 10/7**

Covered remaining [|CH 3 Notes] on earthquakes. Finished and collected [|Earthquake gizmo].
 * October 5, Monday**
 * CH 3 Quiz** **Wednesday 10/7**

Collected any remaining Pangaea gizmo sheets. Checked and covered CH 3 homework. Students completed the [|Earthquake gizmo]. Covered a few [|CH 3 Notes] on earthquakes. **CH 3 Quiz Wednesday 10/7**
 * October 2, Friday**


 * October 1, Thursday**
 * Complete and submit Pangaea Gizmo by tomorrow**. Continued [|CH 3 Notes.] Viewed streaming video on Continental Drift. [|Homework: CH 3 Homework Sheet]

Students completed the mini [|Pangaea Gizmo] (NOTE: We only completed parts B and C of this 4 page document).
 * September 30, Wednesday**

Returned and covered Unit 1 test. Students created a [|model of earth layers] and turned in completed sheets.
 * September 29, Tuesday**

Scheduled test make ups. [|CH 3 Notes] thru slide 9. Viewed streaming video on tectonics.
 * September 28, Monday**

Unit 1 Test Today.
 * September 25, Friday!**

I explained the Unit 1 test content and format. Students completed unit 1 test review puzzle. **Unit 1 Test Tomorrow 9/25!**
 * September 24, Thursday**

Checked and covered homework. Reviewed for the Unit 1 Test on Friday 9/25! (Moved back 1 day from Thursday)
 * September 23, Wednesday**

September 22, Tuesday Unit 1 Test on Thursday 9/24!
 * Students finished the time line assignment from yesterday. Homework: [|CH 2 Study Guide]**

September 21, Monday Unit 1 Test on Thursday 9/24! **Students completed the [|History of Oceanography Inspiration time line].**
 * 1) **Save the above file to your desktop. (Change the file name to your last name and copy to your g-drive storage if possible.)**
 * 2) **Use Internet and notes to link the map items in correct, chronological order** VERTICALLY!
 * 3) **Take a snapshot of the completed map and put it on your wiki**

September 18, Friday**!**
 * We covered [|CH 2 Notes] through slide 19. Viewed streaming video on Eratosthenes and Matthew Maury.**

September 17, Thursday
 * Finished the "Sharkman" DVD, completed and submitted the video questions sheet.**

September 16, Wednesday
 * We checked and covered the homework. Students viewed the first part of the "Sharkman" DVD, completed and submitted the video questions sheet.**

September 15, Tuesday
 * Collected remaining "[|Water Density Lab]" sheets. Completed the [|Water Properties Notes]. Demonstration of using the refractometer to measure water salinity. Homework: [|Water Properties Study Guide]**

September 14, Monday
 * Students completed the "[|Water Density Lab]" activity. (NOTE: If you were not present for this lab, write and submit a 2-paragraph summary explaining water density and how it is influenced by temperature and salinity. Also briefly cite your sources.) Quick Poll: How many people are taking Earth and Space Science in spring 2010?**

September 11, Friday!
 * Checked and covered the homework. Continued [|Water Properties Notes]. Viewed a streaming video on Water Properties.**

September 10, Thursday
 * Collect any remaining lab sheets from yesterday (NOTE: If you were absent on both 9/8 and 9/9, see alternate assignment below). Finished the [|CH 1 Notes] and viewed streaming videos on the "big bang" and "how the oceans were formed." Covered slides 1-8 of the [|Water Properties Notes]. Homework: [|CH 1 Study Guide] due tomorrow.**

September 9, Wednesday
 * We did part 2 of the Freezing Ocean Water lab. Lab sheets were collected. If you were not present both lab days, write a 2 paragraph summary of the difference between freezing fresh water and ocean water.**

September 8, Tuesday
 * We did part 1 of the Freezing Ocean Water lab. If you were not present both lab days, write a 2 paragraph summary of the difference between freezing fresh water and ocean water.**

September 4, Friday
 * Completed and collected "[|Observation Exercise]" worksheet. Covered [|CH 1 Notes] thru scientific method. Finished "Ocean World" DVD.**

September 3, Thursday
 * Covered [|CH 1 Notes] thru slide 14. Completed "[|Observation Exercise]" worksheet while viewing "Ocean World" DVD. Homework: Bring "Observation Exercise" sheet with you tomorrow.**

September 2, Wednesday
 * Created student wikispaces accounts and began creation of student wikis. [[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/msword.png width="32" height="32"]] Creating a Wikispace Page Oceanography.doc**

September 1, Tuesday Computer Use Oceans 08-09.doc
 * Checked homework from yesterday. Covered introduction to using computers in class and created explorelearning.com account.**

August 31 Monday** Covered course syllabus and expectations. Homework: Get syllabus and technology use sheets signed for tomorrow. Syllabus21.doc