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Monday, March 28, 2011

Homework Assigned Monday, March 28th

  • Read sections 4.2 and 4.3 on pages 75-83 in the textbook.
    • Take notes using the outline method.
  • Answer question 4 from p. 78 in paragraph form.
    • Use the scoring guides that you received today to be sure your answer is complete.
  • Study for tomorrow's Chapter 4 Test.
Extra Credit
  • 3-D model of the earth and its layers is due Wednesday (up to 2 %)
  • Do the "Eratosthenes and Earth's Circumference" Lab from your book for up to 0.5%.  Due Thursday
  • Make a sun clock for up to 1%.  Due Thursday.
Other upcoming deadlines...
  • Notes for your presentation project are due either this Friday or after break
    • You should use note cards, including numbered references on one card.  Then keep track of which reference you used for which notes with numbers.
    • Include a different note card for each major topic that you will discuss in your presentation.

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