Swanson,+Amanda

Amanda Canales **//__MY Warm ups__//**

**2.13.12**

How do you think our solar system formed? How long ago do you think this happened? (Not sure? Be brave and take a guess! Write at least 3 complete sentences!)
 * Warm Up Question:**

"When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves." -William Arthur Ward
 * Reflect on this:**


 * Exit Slip: **

Explain in your own words how the solar system formed?

**Warm Up Question:** What are some parts of the solar system? (Write at least 3 complete sentences!) Sun, Planets, meteors.

"Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get." -Mark Twain
 * Reflect on this: **

The way something works is easily predicted however what it does is uncontrolable as well as unpredictable. Enjoy what you got/get.

Compare the planets on this [|website]. Write 5 sentences about new things you learned about the planets!
 * Exit Slip:**

**2.21.12**


 * Warm Up Question: **

Why do you think the moon looks different on different nights? (Write at least 3 complete sentences!)

The moon looks different on different nights because the moon reflects the light of the sun (that is why it glows) the moon and earth are constantly moving positions. The earth sometimes blocks the sun leaving a shadow over the moon.


 * Reflect on this: **

"Action is the real measure of intelligence." -Napoleon Hill

Intelligence can be Demonstrated through your actions.


 * Exit Slip:**

Draw a picture of the positioning of the Earth, Sun and Moon during each of the following 4 phases of the moon:New moon,full moon, last quarter, 1st quarter.


 * 2.23.12 **

Think back to the video we watched on the size of things in space. Why do you think stars are different colors? (Answer using 2 complete sentences)
 * Warm Up Question: **

"It's a sign of mediocrity when you demonstrate gratitude with moderation." -Roberto Benigni
 * Reflect on this: **



** Exit Slip: ** You are in a foreign solar system with a star called Alpha Centauri. The planet youare on is 12 AU from the star. How many miles is this? How many lights years is this? (1 AU=93,000,000mi and 1 light year = 6,000,000,000,000mi) Show your work!

** 2.24.12 **

Calculate the distance from Earth in Astronomical Units (AU's) for each of the following objects:
 * Warm Up Question: **

Mars= 120 million km from Earth Pluto= 5750 million km from Earth Alpha Centauri= 39750 million km from Earth

1 AU= 150 million km Show your work!

** Reflect on this: ** "There aren't enough days in the weekend." -Rod Schmidt

None! Use this time to catch up...Wikispace check this weakend
 * Exit Slip: **

**2.27.12**


 * Warm Up:**

You are on a planet that is 15AU from its star. How many **kilometers** is this? How many **light-minutes** is this? (Show your work)

1 AU = 150 million km

1LM = 18 million km


 * Reflect on this:**

"Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time." -Steven Wright

My reflection: You can do any thing if you just let your-self and give your-self the time.

**Exit Slip:**

Light travels at a speed of 25.9 billion km per day. How many kilometers will it travel in 1 month? How many kilometers will it travel in 1.5 yrs? (Show your work!)

**2.28.12**


 * Warm Up: **

What are some things that surprised you about our solar system model? What did it help you realize? (Write at least 3 complete sentences)

I learned ...umm.......uh...... IDK........ I already knew this stuff..(Most of it)..


 * Reflect on this:**

"Experience enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again." -Franklin P. Jones


 * Exit Slip:**[|default.asp]

Answer any 2 of the following:

1. What were some things you did properly on the graphing activity this time that you forgot to do last time?

2. What do you struggle with the most in the graphing activities?

3. What do you find the easiest in the graphing activities?