Agenda 3.26.10

The Coriolis Effect

In the notebook:

Warm up: Explain what causes wind.
Answer: Wind is caused by pressure differences. These pressure differences are caused by the sun's rays heating the equator more

Today's Activities:

* Vocabulary (Periods 3-4)
* Causes of Wind Notes/demos
* Coriolis Effect Activity
* Coyote Howl (see below)
* Homework: Bring in a coffee can** with your name on it. Bring extras if you can spare! (This is for a project we are doing after spring break) mini-assessment on Skill 1 Tomorrow.

**It does not have to be a coffee can. Any 24 oz-39oz metal or plastic container with wide mouth that is not sharp will do!

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY - COYOTE HOWL

For Coyote howl all the 6th grade science teachers are working together to turn our hallway into a Geologic Timeline!
Students can earn 20pts of extra credit for getting involved - and there are lots of ways!

We need:

- Helpers at the craft tables
- Tour Guides
-Helpers with set up and break down
-Designers and Crafters for our classroom Paleozoic decor!

Watch for a sheet coming home with students tomorrow to sign up for specific events. Families can also help by bringing in snacks and donating craft supplies!
We're all really excited for what's coming up this year, we're going to host a great event!