TENTATIVE 3rd QUARTER SCHEDULE

EARTH/SPACE SCIENCE
MRS. VAN REETH
This is a TENTATIVE schedule for the 3rd quarter meaning the schedule can change and change
without notice. Students are responsible for being in class and making notes of changes should
changes arise.
If you are absent then the assignment/activity can be found on the class webpage and in the
absent binder. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to complete absent work and return it within the
required time (48 hours for every day absent).
DATE
Monday,
01-04-16

CHAPTER/LESSON
Chapter 19 The Atmosphere Section 1
Characteristics of the Atmosphere Part 1

ASSIGNMENT/ACTIVITY
Read pgs 513-517
Define: atmosphere, ozone, atmospheric
pressure
Answer the following 4 questions:
1. Describe the composition of Earths
atmosphere.
2. Explain how two types of barometers
work.
3. Explain the cause of atmospheric pressure.
4. Describe and explain the composition of
dry air at sea-level.

Tuesday,
01-05-16

Wednesday,
01-06-16

Chapter 19 The Atmosphere Section 1

Characteristics of the Atmosphere Part 1

Chapter 19 The Atmosphere Section 1

Characteristics of the Atmosphere Part 2

Powerpoint Lecture and Discussion:

Composition of the Atmo.
Nitrogen in the Atmo.
Oxygen in the Atmo.
Water in the Atmo.
Ozone
Particulates in the Atmo.
Atmospheric Pressure
Honors- Venn Diagram comparing
mercurial and aneroid barometers.
Powerpoint Lecture and Discussion:
Layers of the Atmospheretroposphere, stratosphere,
mesosphere, ozone layer,
thermosphere, ionosphere, exosphere
Create a diagram of the atmospheres
layers.
Honors- Atmospheric Layers Fold Notes
Packet for homework

Thursday,
01-07-16

Friday,
01-08-16
Monday,
01-11-16
Tuesday,
01-12-16

Chapter 19 The Atmosphere Section 2

Solar Energy and the Atmosphere

NO SCHOOL
Chapter 19 The Atmosphere Section 3
Atmospheric Circulation
Chapter 20 Water in the Atmosphere
Section 1 Atmospheric Moisture

Powerpoint Lecture and Discussion:

Radiation
Scattering
Reflection
Effects of Absorption
Temperature Variations
Latitude and Seasons
Water
Honors- solving for Earths albedo
(homework)
NO SCHOOL
Global Winds Fold Notes
Venn Diagram comparing local winds and
jet streams
Powerpoint Lecture and Discussion:
Changing Forms of Water
Latent heat
Evaporation
Sublimation
Humidity
Measuring Humidity
Honors- calculating relative humidity
(homework)

Wednesday,
01-13-16
Thursday,
01-14-16

Friday,
01-15-16
Monday,
01-18-16
Tuesday,
01-19-16

Chapter 20 Water in the Atmosphere

Section 1 Atmospheric Moisture
Chapter 20 Water in the Atmosphere
Section 2 Clouds and Fog

Relative Humidity Demonstration Activity

Powerpoint Lecture and Discussion:
Cloud Formation
Adiabatic Cooling
Mixing
Lifting
Advective Cooling
Cloud Classification Worksheet- Complete
for homework if not completed in class.
Quiz on Chapter 19 The Atmosphere

NO SCHOOL
Chapter 20 Water in the Atmosphere
Section 3 Precipitation

NO SCHOOL
Cloud Classification Worksheet Review
Powerpoint Lecture and Discussion:
Forms of Precipitation
Causes of Precipitation

Wednesday,
01-20-16
Thursday,
01-21-16
Friday,
01-22-16
Monday,
01-25-16
Tuesday,
01-26-16
Wednesday,
01-27-16
Thursday,
01-28-16
Friday,
01-29-16
Monday,
02-01-16
Tuesday,
02-02-16
Wednesday,
02-03-16
Thursday,
02-04-16
Friday,
02-05-16
Monday,
Tuesday,
Wednesday,
Thursday,
Friday,
Monday,
Tuesday,
Wednesday,
Thursday,
Friday,
Monday,
Tuesday,
Wednesday,
Thursday,
Friday,
Monday,
Tuesday,
Wednesday,
Thursday,
Friday,
Monday,
Tuesday,

Chapter 20 Water in the Atmosphere

Measuring Precipitation
Modifying Precipitation
Precipitation Inquiry Lab

Chapter 20 Water in the Atmosphere

Precipitation Inquiry Lab Extension

Quiz on Chapter 20 Water in the
Atmosphere

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Thursday,
Friday,
Monday,
Tuesday,
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