Reminder!

Just as a quick reminder, Unit 6 will be the last unit we'll be doing before our first cumulative exam. You guys should start going over old material now! Also, this exam will be in the format of the actual competition, so you should look that up in the rulebook as soon as possible!

Unit #6 Slideshow Complete

The Unit #6 Slideshow is complete.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1m7HDP55EKom94ZOh-5lropZFdpS1rasMAPzJSHlqV5E

Unit #5 Slideshow Complete

The Unit #5 Slideshow is complete.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10_x_bBKjccjdamZb8VSluYM0dHcxKQqRxflfIGXM4pw

Unit #6 Review Complete

The review sheet for Unit #6 is complete. Use this to complete the notes and assignment sheet as I work on the PowerPoint.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QJuxqmg1nUo15vxR5t1TobT7PqeNJd5vwLfcgZ2U6WA

Unit #5 Review Complete

The review sheet for Unit #5 is complete. Use this to complete the notes and assignment sheet as I work on the PowerPoint.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SOnu1Qs0Xl1mQvFR3uVBoK7_b39nHOsdUVHWGY5CMT4

Units 5 & 6 Assignment Sheet Answers

Unit #5 Answers:

Note: Question #17 is a bad question: most airplanes actually fly in the lower stratosphere. On top of the troposphere is correct, but the answer isn't the best. Don't worry, you won't be tested on this! I got this question off of a question bank and just realized how bad it was.

Unit #6 Answers: 

Note: Questions #22 and #23 have errors in them. Q22a should be Celsius, Q22b should be Kelvin, Q23a should be Fahrenheit, and Q23b should be Kelvin.

If you have any questions on any of these problems/answers, email me at ajz1998@gmail.com.

Daily Updates 12/22

UPDATE #4: Dec 22 10:51 AM
Units 3 and 4 slideshows have been completed. You can access them in the Units and Resources tab.

UPDATE #5: Dec 22 1:10 PM
Units 5 and 6 answers have been posted. You can view them on the document or on the post above.

Happy Winter Solstice!

Happy winter solstice guys! Here's a nice question:

The winter solstice is the
    (A) longest day of the year
    (B) shortest day of the year
    (C) day when the sun is directed at the Equator
    (D) day when the sun is directed at Tropic of Cancer

(You guys should know the answer.)

Daily Updates 12/21

UPDATE #1: Dec 21 10:07 AM
Sorry about the lack of updates on this website! I'm kind of busy right now, but I will get the updates complete as soon as possible. Units 4-6 should be partially completed on this site by the end of today.

Also, the slideshows for Unit 3 on haven't been completed yet. If you need the information, you can go here: http://millerweatherornot.blogspot.com/2014/11/science-olympiad-assignments-and.html

UPDATE #2: Dec 21 10:20 AM
Unit 4 has been updated on the Units and Resources tab. Remember to know your water cycle information! It'll be on the first cumulative exam in January.

UPDATE #3: Dec 21 10:35 AM
Units 5 and 6 have been partially updated on the Units and Resources tab. Once I'm done with everything, I'll finish the update.

Meeting #4

Congratulations to both you guys for doing wonderful on today's test! Remember... middle level clouds typically predict rain/thunderstorms.

Once break begins, I will update the site to its entirety. Right now I don't have much time, but by the time classes resume next year, the entire schedule will be completed.

Homework over break includes Unit #4 (if you haven't done so already), Unit #5, and Unit #6. Next week we'll take the Units 5 and 6 quiz. The first cumulative exam (Units 1-6) is currently scheduled for January 18th.

I know that the files are currently unaccessible (sorry), but I will share them over break. I will post an update on this site when I do so.

Have a nice break!

Meeting #3

Today, we took the quiz for Unit #2. Congrats to Martin for getting the higher score! Current point totals:

Martin: 2
Ronak: 0

Homework this week: Unit #3 Notes and Assignment Sheet (pages 53-57), Activity (pages 58-59), Unit #4 (pages 72-81). There will be a quiz on Unit #3 (clouds) next week; it's going to be big, so study hard!

Next week you guys will be receiving the worksheets for Unit #5 and Unit #6. You'll have the entire break to go over them, and we'll take the two quizzes on the meeting we come back. On January 18th we'll have our Unit 1-6 exam, so it may be time to start reviewing your previous chapters!

Meeting #2

Today, we took the quiz for Unit #1. Congrats to Martin for getting the higher score! Current point totals:

Martin: 1

Ronak: 0

Homework this week: Unit #2 Notes and Assignment Sheet (pages 29-37).

We will have a quiz at our next meeting after thanksgiving. Study hard!

Unit #1 Slideshow

I have completed the PowerPoint for this unit. All of the information for the notes can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1S342ZVMH-cLnR0S8u1X9zevXbHKrA3z_ErBh2OjSAQk

If you have any further questions, email me at ajz1998@gmail.com.

Meeting #1

Today, we covered the notes for Unit #1. For homework this week, finish the notes and complete the assignment sheet for the unit.

Here's a useful website: http://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-climate.htm

The quiz next week will have 11 multiple choice questions, 9 true/false, 2 short answers, 10 matching, and 2 essays (although one might be familiar if you do the homework). Know the 5 factors that affect climate and several examples of greenhouse gases.

Next week we will cover Weather Instruments and Measurement. See you then!

Welcome!

Welcome to the official website for Gallimore's Weather or Not Science Olympiad event! Over this school year, we will learn pretty much everything about weather, ranging from cloud formation to the achievements of notable scientists.

Last year, the Miller Weather or Not team won 1st place at the regional competition. Hopefully we can repeat that success this year.

Homework for each week can be found on the right sidebar. Units, resources, and the schedule can be found by clicking their respective pages on the upper bar.

I look forward to meeting you guys this year! If you want to contact me in any way, my e-mail is ajz1998@gmail.com.

― Andrew, coach