Monday

Weather Observations

Briefly Review the Sun/Earth/Moon Comparison Chart.

Grade #9: …To the Moon, and Earth,  and Sun!  Students show comprehension of characteristics unique to the Sun,  Earth,  and Moon.  

Begin examining Soil Types of Earth’s surface.

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Tuesday

Weather Observations

Soil Makers – Earth Shapers activity.  Students examine soil types:  Gravel, sand, clay, topsoil/ sandy loam.   and how soil is made / where it comes from.   Weather allowing,  outdoor observations comparing various soil types around the WOISD Campus.  Prepare for Thursday’s hands – on soil types lab.

Resources:  Soil makers activity sheets,  hands – on examples in lab,  safety equipment.

Wednesday

Weather observations

Google Classroom:  EARTH SCIENCE ASSIGNMENT #4 – Review  Earth’s rotation / day-night cycle.  Also compares certain activities on Earth as compared to the Moon.  

Thursday

Weather observations

Soil types examination continues:  Gravel, sand, clay, topsoil / sandy loam.  Hands – on lab:  ACTIVITY 2 – SOIL TEST.   Whole group demonstration of water retention.  Record data / compare – which soil types resist erosion,  good for plants?

Resources:  Lab supplies,  M Minds ‘17 – ‘18 pg. 204.  

Friday

Grade #9:  Soil Types / Earth’s Science Checkpoint

Students will show knowledge of Soil types and Earth Science thus far.