Seven Day Nature Journal, April 28th Update

Hello Everyone!

Today we continued our conversation regarding survival in nature by talking about how to notice things in the sky that can help us find direction or keep track of time. We did some skits in groups to show our understanding of how the MOON, EARTH, and SUN work together to make our night/day and our seasons.

We discussed how time can be marked using the phases of the moon, and we looked up which phase we are in right now. Why is the marking of time important?

We talked about how the moon and gravity pull create the tides, and then we found out how to look up tide tables so you would know the highest and lowest tides. Why might you need this information?

Finally, we began work on planispheres, which when used with a compass can help us to find direction by looking at constellations. All of this was about using nature as a guide to mark time or find direction.

Over the next seven days, as we continue our unit, use your journal to record the following and practice keeping track of daily data related to nature:

  • Record the weather (as printed daily on Weather Network) and include the percent chance of precipitation (POP), humidity, and air pressure
  • Record the phase of the moon
  • Record highest and lowest tide
  • Draw a quick picture of the sky and try to identify the cloud formation by name
  • Record sunrise time and sunset time
  • Draw a picture of what it looks like outside (quick sketch)

Remember that all of the journal things we have been doing are important. I will be looking at your journal for participation.

ALSO, check to see that you have turned these in (as some of you haven’t!) and remember that in term three, I will not be chasing you down for work. Please practice being responsible and getting all of your work in.

  • BC Map indicating the 4 Endangered spaces
  • Water Drop Life Cartoon
  • Water Audit
  • Water Questions (previously posted on blog, from our readings about water)
  • Forests Handout (questions and highlighting)
  • MATH: Earth by the Numbers, chart and handout questions
  • MATH: Numbers in the News, on your e-portfolio, answering all questions and putting link for article you chose
  • Tuning In Articles and Reflections
  • Food Web Handout
  • BioBlitz Taxa Handout
  • Animal Research

Things for Monday:

  • BOB 20 Questions on 1-2 of the BOB Books – Due Monday
  • Read BOB (ongoing) — Remember to read as many books as possible by end of May!
  • Nature Challenge Due April 30 — slideshow on May 1!
  • Review handouts in your blue binder for Quiz next Friday
  • Did you finish trying the MATH: Venn Diagrams? We go over these Monday.
  • Student Vote on May 2nd, so look up the Liberals, NDP, and Green Party positions over the weekend so we can discuss!

Have a great weekend!

Ms. D