Subject: General

Chapter 2 Test Study Guide

Wednesday, October 17

Vocabulary (matching)—asteroid, Big Bang, clusters, comet, dwarf planet, equinox, galaxy, light-year, meteor, Milky Way, planet, revolution, rotation, solstice, star, waning, waxing

Eclipses—be able to draw the location of the Sun, Earth and the Moon for both solar and lunar eclipses—describe what an eclipse is and how these 2 types are similar

Compare/Contrast planets (inner/outer) and the Earth to other objects/planets in the solar system

Describe motions of the earth (revolution and rotation)—what each does and how long each takes

Based on the position of the Earth, determine the season experienced by the northern and southern hemispheres

Describe the structure/organization of the universe

The chapter 2 science test will be Wednesday, October 17th. Chapter 2 teaches about Earth in space. We learn about The Sun-Earth-Moon system, the solar system, stars, galaxies, and the universe. I will send home the review prior to the test and we will review in class on Tuesday, Oct. 16th. 

Chapter 1 Test Study Guide

Friday, October 5

Vocabulary—matching (types of maps, latitude, longitude, scale, time zone, slope, legend, etc)

Using a map—what type of projection (conical vs. cylindrical and distortions of each), locating points using latitude/longitude, give coordinates of points, using scale to determine distance, comparing views (profile vs. map)

Topographic Maps—create a profile, interpret contour lines

Throughout chapter 1 students have been learning about mapping Earth. We have been learning about different types of maps, how and why maps are used, creating our own maps, interpreting information from maps and learning about how technology is involved when creating maps.  The chapter 1 test will be Friday, October 5th. Please note: The study guide will be handed out during class and we will review before we test.