Continental Drift

The video by Michael Sammartano below explains Continental Drift:

Multiplying Polynomials

The Khan Academy video below shows you how to multiply a binomial by a polynomial:

Test your knowledge with the Khan Academy practice session: Click Here.

Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

Watch the following Khan Academy video to learn how to add polynomials:

How to add polynomials (example): 


Watch the Khan Academy video below to learn how add and subtract polynomials:

Adding and subtracting polynomials:

Plate Tectonics

A nice documentary on plate tectonics from National Geographic.

Introduction to Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks

videos by Michael Sammartano

Algebra I: Patterns and Nonlinear Functions

Watch the video to learn about Patterns and Nonlinear Functions. The attached video follows your text.

video by Mrs. Allen Jordan

Algebra 4-2: Patterns and Linear Functions

Watch this video for additional information on working with patterns and linear functions. This video follows your book.

video by Mrs. Allen Jordan

Algebra: Ch. 4-1: Using Graphs to Relate Two Quantities

For a lesson recap, watch the following video by Mrs. Allen:

Igneous Rocks: Concept Map

Igneous Rocks: based on concept map by Michael Sammartano

If you'd like to print a copy of this concept map, click HERE.

Earth Science: CH. 5: Introduction to Igneous Rocks

Watch this video by Michael Sammartano to learn about igneous rocks:

Algebra Section 3-8: Intersection and Union of Sets

Watch this Khan Academy video for further explanation of the Intersection and Union of Sets:

Intersection and union of sets:

Algebra: Section 3-7: Absolute Value Inequalities

Watch this video from Khan Academy on Absolute Value Inequalities:

Absolute value inequalities: Absolute Value Inequalities

Earth Science: Ch 4, Concoidal, Hackly, and Cleavage

Concoidal fracture is shell-like in appearance. Rocks, like obsidian, which fracture in this manner were highly desirable by our ancestors when making stone tools. If you look at projectile points, for example, you'll see lots of little concoidal fractures all over the surface.

Examples of concoidal fracture:

Obsidian: Concoidal Fracture

Chert Flake (debris from making a stone tool): Concoidal Fracture

Obsidian Projectile Point: Concoidal Fractures Used to Shape This Tool

Cleavage breaks on a flat plan. In other words, the mineral will peal like a sheet of paper or break off like a cube.

Cleavage

Hackly fractures have thin, jagged points.

Hackly Fracture

Identifying Minerals: Basic Tests

The following video provides a quick review of the basic tests used for mineral identification:

video by Robert DeMarco

video by Michael Sammartano

Working With Number Sets: Algebra

Click this link to Khan Academy to learn about working with number sets.

An introduction to working with sets (follows Section 3-5 in our textbook):

video from Mrs. Allen

Solving Inequalities

Follow this link and Khan Academy provides a list of videos to help you solve 2-step and multi-step inequalities (after clicking the link look to the left of the screen for more options).

Earth Science: Introduction To Minerals

video by Michael Sammartano

Figuring Simple Interest

This video explains how to calculate simple interest and demonstrates how to do this with a word problem.

video from InspireMathTutorials

Finding Percents Using Proportion

An introduction video showing you how to find a percent can be seen on the Khan Academy website: Click Here.

This same website shows you how to figure percents when they are in word problems.

Balancing Chemical Equations

Click the link below to learn how to balance chemical equations. If you look at the links to the left of the video, you'll see other helpful videos as well.

Khan Academy Video: Click Here.

Ionic Formulas

This video helps explain compounds:

video by Tyler DeWitt

Earth Science: Atomic Number, Atomic Mass, and Isotopes

From Woodridge School

Watch the video below to learn about isotopes:

video by Tyler DeWitt

Earth Science: Matter

Follow this link to watch a short video explaining what an atom is: Click This Link.

Follow this link to explore an interactive periodic table: Click This Link.

Algebra I: Ratios and Comparing Unit Rates

Watch this video to learn how to compare unit rates:

video by LearnZillion



This video explains ratios and converting unit rates:

video by Lisa Light

Algebra I: Ratios, Rates, Conversions Section 2-6

Watch the following video to understand what a ratio is and how to write one:

Introduction to ratios: What a ratio is. Simple ratio problems.


Learn how to solve a proportion using cross multiplication:

video by Maria Morrisson

Reading and Writing Study Skills

Knowing how to read a textbook with a lot of new information can often be a bit overwhelming. Click the link below to see how you can break reading and writing assignments down into manageable pieces. The link below is a GREAT source and explains everything in a clear and concise way.

Images from Creative Commons

Click this link: Study Skills and get started. Each step listed above is a great way to read your textbook. Click the provided link and the website will lead you through each step through the use of audio, visual, and text.

Algebra I: Solving Multi-Step Equations With Variables on Both Sides

To get some extra help on how to solve multi-step equations with variables on BOTH sides, visit this Khan Academy Link.

The video below walks you through multi-step equations and the "check" process:

Algebra I: Multi-Step Equations Section 2-3

Introduction to Multi-Step Equation problem solving:

This video by TeacherTubeMath


Click on This Link to see a short video on using the distributive property to simplify.

Algebra I: Solving 1-Step Equations

Watch the following videos if you're having trouble understanding how to solve a 1-step equations:

A basic introduction is available from Khan Academy: Click This Link to watch the video.

If you would like to practice solving 1-step equations with addition and subtraction, click This Link. Khan Academy will let you practice, let you know if you're right or not and has a video to show you what to do if you get stuck.

Video demonstrating 1-step equations, addition and subtraction:

This next video shows you how to solve 1-step equations with fractions:

Time Zones

Use the map below to figure out what time it is in different parts of the world.

https://sites.google.com/site/mrbrocksclasses/home/seventh-grade-us-history/lab-activity-chart

The Earth is divided into 24 time zones. This is because the Earth takes about 24-hours to rotate once on its axis over the course of one day--or 24 hours.

The International Date Line, which is to the left of Alaska above, is located on the 180° meridian. The International Date Line is where you would either gain or lose a day depending on which direction you're traveling. If you are heading west and cross the International Date Line, you will gain a day; if you are traveling east, you will lose a day.

video by Darron Gedge

Earth Science: Metric Conversion Chart and How to Use It

This video demonstrates how to use the metric conversion chart demonstrated in class. Use the video to review how to use.

video by Denise Robichaud

Earth Science: Scientific Notation

This video helps explain how to write scientific notation:

video by Tyler DeWitt

Algebra I: Square Roots, Classifying Real Numbers, Ordering Real Numbers

This video will help you understand how to simplify square roots: Click Here to see video.


This chart illustrates how real numbers are classified:

graphic from: kliegey524

This video shows you how to order real numbers from least to greatest:

from Mr. McLogan's Math Channel

Earth Science: Understanding Topographic Maps

This video introduces topographic maps and how to read them.

video by Matt Tiller

Earth Science: Map Projections

A very basic introduction to map projections:

video by ESRIEdTeam



The video below addresses map projections and mapping in a little more detail:

video by EarthSciencepvONLINE

Earth Science: Understanding Latitude and Longitude

This video introduces you to latitude and longitude.

video by Andy Jensen

Algebra I: Evaluate Expressions with Exponents

Earth Science: The Metric System

Basics of the Metric System, MathmanPrice1vide:


Distance and the metric system, Khan Academy video:

Earth Science: Independent vs. Dependent Variables

Earth Science Geosphere Diagram

Legend

CORE

    A.  Inner Core (solid) nickel & iron 

    B.  Outer Core (liquid) nickel & iron

MANTLE

    C.  Mesosphere (largest portion)

    D.  Asthenosphere (magma comes from here; NOT solid)

    E.  Lithosphere

CRUST

    F. Crust (thin layer)

        F1.  Continental Crust (makes up continents)

        F2.  Oceanic Crust (sea floor)

Five Branches of Earth Science

The five branches of Earth Science are:

Introduction to Earth Science

What is Earth Science-- Click on this video link for an introduction.

Click this link to find short videos explaining various things discussed in Chapter 1.


The video below shows you many of the things Earth Science studies.

Evaluating Expressions

If you need a little review, watch the video. If you need additional help, you can find a series of helpful videos on evaluating expressions under the Algebra I, Mr. Hurley link located to the left side of the screen--go to Chapter 1.

Writing Expressions: Mr. Hurley's Class

Just a quick reminder about writing expressions: WRITE the second part of the equation first.

For Example: 2x + 1

Remember, write the second part first. This example would be something like:

One more than the product of 2 and a number x.

EXAMPLE:  30 - 4x

The product of 4 and a number x LESS THAN 30

English 9 Final: Vocabulary Review

The year's quickly coming to a close and your final is just around the corner. Your teacher wants you to review several poetry terms. The flashcards below will help you brush up.

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Pangaea: An Overview

This first video presents an overview of Pangaea:

This short animation shows how Pangaea broke apart:

Graphing Exponential Functions

If you need to review or need additional assistance on how to graph exponential functions, check this Khan Academy video:

Radical Equivalent to Rational Exponents

Changing radicals to rational exponents. Here is a video to review this procedure.

Radical Equivalent to Rational Exponents

Romeo & Juliet A Review

Figure 1. Globe Theatre

Romeo and Juliet has come to a close. Both characters have met a tragic end and the family feud has come to a close. With that said, it's time for your exam. Here you'll find review materials to accompany that which was provided to you by your teacher.

Figure 2. William Shakespeare

First know some things about William Shakespeare: 

•      Born in 1564 in Stratford-on-Avon
•      Died in 1616

 The two names of his acting company:     

•  Lord Chamberlain's Men
•  The King's Men

Know the various pieces and parts of the the Globe Theatre. The diagram above (Figure 1) depicts all the parts you need to know.

Familiarize yourself with all the major characters in the story. In addition, know what happens during major scenes--who fights who, who dies, and the consequences of the interaction. Cruise over to the Pinterest page and see some faces and scenes from the story. Use them to help you describe what happens.

Follow Dawn's board Romeo and Juliet on Pinterest.

In addition, you'll need to know a few literary terms. Be sure to review the definitions so you can identify how quotes from Romeo and Juliet are used. Use the flashcards to brush up on the terms you need to know.

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Figures

Figure 1. Globe Theatre. Obtained from https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/06/77/54/067754845139837598de5fbc436edacd.jpg.

Figure 2. William Shakespeare. Obtained from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Shakespeare.

Fractional Exponents

Basic fractional exponents:

Who Is Guy Montag?

The word cloud my students came up with to describe Guy Montag, the main character in Fahrenheit 451.

Earth Science Field Trip

"Old Indian" at Dixville Notch

Earth Science took a field trip around the area. We visited the mineral springs in Brunswick, saw glacial eskers, took in the anticline folding that makes up Dixville Notch, and visited an aquifer recharging area. We stopped for lunch at Bacon Bridge--a covered bridge over the Connecticut River. The Connecticut at this location is a lovely example of the "youthful" stage in the river life cycle. We eventually made our way north to Murphy Dam in Pittsburg where we visited the gatehouse, and walked across the top of the earthen dam.

You can view a collection of photos form our trip on Pinterest.

Follow Dawn's board Earth Science Field Trip 2015 on Pinterest.

Understand Zero, Negative, and Fractional Exponents

Here is a helpful video to help you understand zero, negative, and fractional exponents:

Cloud Types

This 5-minute video describes the different types of clouds:

Visit the Clouds & Weather Pinterest Board:

Follow Dawn's board Clouds and Weather on Pinterest.

Fahrenheit 451

Explore images associated with Ray Bradbury's book, Fahrenheit 451, from her Fahrenheit 451 Pinterest Board. Can you tell me what some of the images mean?

Follow Dawn's board Fahrenheit 451 on Pinterest.

Earth Science: The Atmosphere Flashcards

These interactive flashcards about the atmosphere were created with Flashcard Stash.

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Use the flashcards to learn new terms and study for exams.

Concept Maps: Organizing Information

Concept Map from Popplet

Concept maps--or mind maps--can help organize information making it easier to learn vocabulary and concepts. Mind maps visually demonstrate relationships between concepts. The concept map above illustrates facts about Earth. The concept map below illustrates the layers of the atmosphere.

Layers of the Atmosphere Created with Mind Mup