Rock Formations WebQuest

Click on the Rock Formations WebQuest and use the information to complete the Types of Rocks and Rock Formations Charts that you picked up in class.

Atmosphere and Climate

Click on the link below and use the prezi to help you take notes on the questions sheet that you have been given

http://prezi.com/h7lkzjtmrqoh/atmosphere/#share_email

Planet Stats Assignment

Objective: to learn more about our solar system and to determine how each planet compares to Earth in its ability to be a habitable planet

You will be assigned a planet by the teacher.  your current task is to find as much of the information below about  your given planet and enter it into a document on your Google drive.  you will eventually create an informational flyer about your particular planet as a completed project.

stats:

·       Name of the planet

·       Where did it get its name/what does it mean

·       distance from the sun

·       what is its composition (make up)

·       length of year

·       length of day

·       number of moons

·       four other facts about it

·       when was it discovered

·       by whom

·       accurate drawing and color

·       classic or dwarf planet

• Can this planet be considered habitable

How Many Planests are in our Solar System

Click play on the video above.  Take notes on the handout given in class.

Greatest Discoveries in Astronomy with Bill Nye The Science Guy

Greatest Discoveries in Astronomy with Bill Nye The Science Guy

Air Attack, Apocalypse, Asteroid?

Objective: To stay in tune with current events of the world around us

Directions (Part1): watch the video segments below

Deafening boom as meteorite explodes over Russia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_835073&feature=iv&src_vid=KOPjfrkLslI&v=t9Vw7Be4Qt4

Huge crater results
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=PRVS3O1vzi0&NR=1

Live News Feed
Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOPjfrkLslI

Directions (Part 2):
After watching the videos on the meteor that hit Russia answer the questions below in a GoogleDoc.  you need to title the document in the correct place, write the question and then answer the question beneath. you may look up information and put it in your own words on your assignment   you MUST include the website where you obtained your information. you may not use Wikipedia as a source on this. I want you to go further.

1. what would be your first reaction after seeing a bright light like that crossing the sky?
2. What would be your reaction after finding out that it was a meteor from outer space that had entered your atmosphere?
3. where was the meteor most visible?
4. where did it create the crater of impact?
5. How large is the crater that was created?
6. How many people were injured by the impact of the meteor?
7. What is a meteor?
8. What is a meteor made of?
9. What is the difference between a meteor, an asteroid, and a comet?
10. What happened to the meteor in 1908?
11. When do scientist say that another asteroid/meteorite will come near/hit earth?
12. Why is it important to stay current on events that happen around the world?

Rocks and Minerals PowerPoints and Notes Sheets

During the unit on Rocks and Minerals you will be asked to refer to various powerpoints and reference sheets.  You will receive one copy in class.  Should you misplace your handout or reference sheet you must print off your own copy from below.  As we continue with the unit other note sets will be uploaded to this site.

Minerals Notes (PPt)

Introduction and Sedimentary Rocks (PPt)

Igneous Rocks (PPt)

Metamorphic Rocks (PPt)

Earth Science Reference Tables 2011version (reference Sheets)

Rocks and Minerals Notes Sheet (Notes Handout)


Option B (if the other stuff doesn't work)

All power points and other materials on this post came from Learnearthscience.com

What are Minerals?

Look at the following rocks  and minerals.  What observations can you make about them?  Describe them in detail.  If you had to put them into two groups, which ones would you put in groups together? Explain why.

 Feldspar

 Mica

Granite

Quartz

Introduction to Earth Science

Use pages 17-23 in your Earth Science book to answer the questions asked on the response form below

Intro to earth science response assignment

Assignment for May 8, 2012

Hey Ladies and Gentlemen!


As part of your assignment for today you are preparing for either a Senior Final or a Test (for everyone else) next week. This week you are preparing for by working on vocabulary from chapters 12 and 13 and working on your study guides. Today you will do two things

1. use your book and write out all of the vocabulary for chapters 12 and 13 that will be on your Final/test next week. 
2. pick up the study guide for Earth science and begin on that if you have time.  You do not need to complete this at this time but need to hold on to it as we will be working on this all week. Again, It is not homework but you need to hold on to it AND bring your books to school the rest of the week.

Have a Great Day and I will see you later!

Ms. McPherson
(Make sure you read the front board for other information)

Geology 101 Lab: Plate Tectonics Sites

Site 1: Types of Plate Boundaries

Site 2: Plate Boundary Interactions (a)

Site 3: Plate Boundary Interactions (b)

Site 4: Plate boundary Interactions (c)

Site 5: Plate Tectonics Maps (a)


Skip site 6 for the time being

Site 7: Plate Tectonics Maps (c)

Alfred Wegener

Click below to view the powerpoint and take notes


PowerPoint: Alfred Wegener Notes

Seafloor Spreading

Discovery Education Video
Directions: Go to the following link and watch the short video on seafloor spreading.  (If you need the password get it from the teacher)  Pay close attention to what you hear and view because you will need to use the information gathered to answer the question on the Seafloor is Spreading assignment.

http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=DA8B6436-B930-4EB3-80BD-6FC93356A61B

The Seafloor is Spreading Assignment

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dExFMzhLaG1TaXhJTlZzY2N0TTRzT1E6MQ

Oh My! How Does This Affect Us?

How Mountains Form

Objective: to understand that the earth is constantly changing; to learn how mountains form; to use the information learned to explain why the view of many landforms will be different in the years to come.


Directions: click on the link below that will take you to The Mountain Environment page.  Once there use the information to help you answer the questions on the second link given


 Mountain Environment: http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/mountains/types.htm#types




Mountain Environment Questions: https://docs.google.com/a/ucityschools.org/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDVwcldobUJmLUh4bzJBbVdxek9zeFE6MQ

The Rock Record: Importance of Fossils

Objective:

Recognize the types of fossils and know how cast fossils and mold fossils form and recognize the importance of fossils.

Fosslis PowerPoint: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3naqHDOF2oTMjU0NTc2N2ItODE2Ni00M2YzLTkwNDMtMzE5NDc1NmMwODQ4