Homeworks

The temperature of a planet is determined, in part, by its distance from the sun. Which planets would you expect to be warmer than Earth? Which ones would be colder? In a short paragraph (**__minimum 5 complete sentences__**), explain why that would be the case.
 * __9/9/09 to 9/10/09 - Section 1.1 (20 points)__**


 * Extra Credit (10 points):** What are inner planets? What are outer planets? Which planets are considered inner planets? Which planets are considered outer planets?

The layer of the atmosphere in which rainstorms occur is the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
 * __9/15/09 - Section 1.3 (10 points)__**

Write an essay based on watching **THE COLONY** in class today**.** What did you learn from the volunteers? What are some of the things the volunteers did that you would not have done in your world? Which of the volunteer(s) impressed you and why?
 * __9/22/09 - Section 1.4 (10 points) - DUE Wednesday, 9/23/09 __**

Go to [|www.discovery.com] and click on **"VIDEO"** Scroll down and click it to **"THE COLONY"** Look for the **"Test of Faith"** full episode**.** or go directly to: [] (this might not work all the time)

Please hand it to Mr. Lucey on Friday, 10/2/09 or email it to me at schanpeter@wpsd.k12.pa.us to receive full credit. This will count as a quiz grade.