Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Week 7 Homework

Click Here to find the problems for week 7.

Remember to fully read the question and to answer all parts!

Test/Quiz Corrections

Students can earn half of the points that they missed on tests and quizzes by doing test/quiz corrections. In order to complete test/quiz corrections students must:

  • Have original answer sheet from test/quiz.
  • Determine the correct answer. 
    • If it is a multiple choice question, students must write a 2-3 sentence describing why the answer they chose is correct.
  • Return the test/quiz to Mr. Sandoval
Test/quiz corrections are an opportunity to not only recover missed points, but they also serve to ensure that students have learned the different objectives that are taught in this class. 

Below are the different Tests/Quizzes that students have taken thus far:

Monday, September 22, 2014

Week 6 Homework

1. Completed "A Hike through the Rainforest" Packet. Click Here to view the packet.
(Most if not all of this should be completed in class).

2. Complete the Cause and Effect Questions related to the "A Hike through the Rainforest" Packet.

Below are the powerpoints from the class:

Old Homework Assignments

Week 5 Homework Questions:

1. Define the following terms and describe what happens (natural disaster/land formations) at each.
a. Divergent boundary
b. Convergent boundary
c. Transform boundary

2. Draw out a convection cycle and label where the liquid is hot and cold.

3. Describe how hot air "rises".

4. Define homeostasis

Week 4 Homework Questions:

1. What two things/forces create the Coriolis Effect?
2. Find 2 positive and 2 negative feedback loops in nature or in your life. Draw a diagram showing how they function.

Week 3 Homework Questions:

1. Describe what happens at a subduction zone.
2. Describe the movement of the plates at a transform, divergent, and convergent boundaries.
3. What is formed as a result of a divergent boundary.
4. How do convection cycles cause the movement of the crust/plates.