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** CURRENT WEATHER MAP - PRESSURE AND FRONTS ** ** CURRENT WEATHER MAP - TEMPERATURES ** = FINAL EXAM PREPARATION - MAY 11 THROUGH MAY 22 =
 * CLASS CALENDAR PER 4, 5 & 7 **
 * [[image:http://i.imwx.com/images/maps/current/curwx_600x405.jpg width="540" height="361" caption="US: Current Weather"]] ||
 * US: Current Weather ||
 * [[image:http://i.imwx.com/images/maps/current/acttemp_600x405.jpg width="540" height="361" caption="US: Current Temperatures"]] ||
 * US: Current Temperatures ||

Google Classroom assignment Living things in ecosystems
 * MONDAY MAY 11 **


 * Retake Hydrology Test (given May 6th) **
 * You may retake the test for 1/2 points back. **
 * Study the Quizlet list before retaking it. **
 * MUST BE DONE AFTER SCHOOL - MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY. **


 * PRACTICE EXAM CORRECTIONS **
 * Everyone is expected to do corrections. Your goal is to understand each question. **
 * Use the Powerpoint link below, which I created for the practice exam. **
 * One or two slides created for each question. **




 * REVIEW OF EARTH SCIENCE **
 * Please review these powerpoints at home. I included what I felt were items **
 * that may be on the exam. Many images with text are included to help with **
 * your understanding. **

= 1. Dynamic Earth: Earth's Layers, Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes =




 * 2. Volcanoes and Igneous Rocks**




 * 3. Sedimentary Processes**




 * 4. Weather Review **




 * 5. Earth, Sun and Moon (seasons, moon phases, eclipses) **



Guided notes for above powerpoint
 * 6. MicroEcology (small scale) **
 * 7. MacroEcology (large scale) **

guided notes for above powerpoint


 * WEEK OF MAY 4 **
 * WEEK OF MAY 4 **


 * STANDARD(S): **
 * OVERARCHING QUESTIONS: **
 * I CAN: **
 * VOCABULARY ** :


 * UPCOMING TEST - WEDNESDAY MAY 6 **
 * https://quizlet.com/_1bjajp **
 * - Matching - study vocabulary words **
 * - understand the difference between point and non-point source pollution **
 * - 2 essays **
 * -- Describe the work done by the Eno River Foundation. Their mission, accomplishments and future plans **
 * -- Describe, in detail, the watershed (river basin) about which you researched and developed a Piktochart **
 * include location: it's source region, it's mouth, some towns and cities located within, plants and animal species, **
 * environmental issues, action taken to improve the environmental problems (groups, legislation, etc.) **
 * Highlight several places to visit within your watershed. **

Review for upcoming test Complete Piktochart
 * MON. MAY 4 **

Environmental Science textbook assignment (green book) Freshwater Pollution - Section 5.2 Read pp. 131-139 Section Review (1-4) Read pp. 140-142 Section Review (1-3)
 * TUES. MAY 5 **


 * WED. MAY 6 **
 * Test today **

Activity: Exploring landscapes throughout the U.S.
 * THURS. MAY 7 **

Activity: Exploring landscapes throughout the U.S.
 * FRI. MAY 8 **

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 * WEEK OF APRIL 27 **


 * STANDARD(S): **
 * OVERARCHING QUESTIONS: **
 * I CAN: **
 * VOCABULARY ** :

Use the hard copy of the brochure or access the brochure online Complete the questions on the 2-sided information sheet Interactive NC drainage basins [] Use the link below of the NC map to locate cities and towns within your drainage basin []
 * MON. APRIL 27 - TUES. APRIL 28 **
 * North Carolina River Basins Activity **

Here's the link to piktochart. You used this tool in English class during the second quarter. Use your account - or create one if you haven't already [|http://piktochart.com] Please look at the tutorial and the examples given on this site so you can choose a template.
 * CREATE A PIKTOCHART FOR YOUR CHOSEN DRAINAGE BASIN **

Your piktochart should be a combination of text, photos and graphics, such as maps and graphs. Please try to strike a balance between graphics and text. Here is a list of categories for your piktochart: names of some cities and towns within the drainage basin, total miles of streams in drainage basin, total square miles in area of drainage basin, total population within drainage basin) This could include local groups or organizations mentioned in the brochure. Provide links to the web sites of these groups.
 * Basic information about the drainage basin (location, map, of places within drainage basin, names of some tributaries,
 * Plants and animals species found within drainage basin - indicate if rare or endangered. Include photos with labels.
 * One environmental issues encountered within this drainage basin (Threats to the water quality). Include photos, link to online articles related to the issue. How the issue impacts living organisms (people, animals, plants) within the drainage basin
 * Legislation or action taken to improve the water quality of this drainage basin and address the environmental issues.
 * Highlight three places to visit within this watershed. What fun and interesting outdoor activities can be enjoyed by visitors and residents? Include photos and other artifacts such as trail maps.


 * WED. APRIL 29 **


 * THURS. APRIL 30 **


 * FRI. MAY 1 **


 * WEEK OF APRIL 20 **
 * WEEK OF APRIL 20 **


 * STANDARD(S): **


 * OVERARCHING QUESTIONS: **


 * I CAN: **


 * VOCABULARY ** :

Weathering and Erosion (Google Classroom assignment)
 * MON. APRIL 20 **

Complete Weathering and Erosion.
 * TUES. APRIL 21 **

Activity: Neuse River Drainage Basin Interactive NC drainage basins - find Neuse River basin and select it. []
 * WED. APRIL 22 **

Guest Presenter: Godi Godar WWW.goconsciousearth.org
 * THURS. APRIL 23 **

Complete Neuse River Basins packet Use hard copy of brochure or online site for answers to questions
 * FRI. APRIL 24 **


 * WEEK OF APRIL 13 **
 * WEEK OF APRIL 13 **


 * STANDARD(S): **


 * OVERARCHING QUESTIONS: **


 * I CAN: **


 * VOCABULARY ** :

History Channel - Mega Drought [] Watch video and write 20-25 facts or pieces of information you learned
 * MON. APRIL 13 **

Presentation by Ms. Coleman
 * TUES. APRIL 14 **

Google Classroom assignment - Water and the Environment
 * WED. APRIL 15 **

TACKK ASSIGNMENT Link to assignment: https://tackk.com/rkjulu This requires watching a video on your laptops. Please bring your own headphones to class for future assignments like this one.
 * THURS. APRIL 16 **

Packet: Surface Water - use ch. 9 in textbook for answers
 * FRI. APRIL 17 **

Understand the structure of and processes within our atmosphere.
 * WEEK OF MAR 16 **
 * STANDARD(S): **
 * STANDARD(S): **

How does the global system of winds work? How do winds form at the local level?
 * OVERARCHING QUESTIONS: **

Describe the wind belts of the Earth and how they correspond to latitude belts of high and low pressure Explain why tropical jungles and deserts exist at certain latitude ranges
 * I CAN: **


 * VOCABULARY ** :

Last day of Weather Cycler activity
 * MON. MAR. 16 **

WINDS - GLOBAL SYSTEMS []
 * TUES. MAR. 17 **

Jetstream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvXPtQuQtiU The Jetstream is changing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr_LFZRDrA0

Google Classroom assignment - Global Winds Due at end of this day without penalty
 * WED. MAR. 18 **

WINDS - SMALL SCALE AND LOCAL SYSTEMS http://apollo.lsc.vsc.edu/classes/met130/notes/chapter9/index.html
 * THURS. MAR. 19 **

WINDS - SMALL SCALE AND LOCAL SYSTEMS http://apollo.lsc.vsc.edu/classes/met130/notes/chapter9/index.html
 * FRI. MAR. 20 **
 * Finish notes from yesterday. Complete for homework using web site. Turn in DURING HOMEROOM OR SOMETIME BEFORE FOURTH PERIOD for 15 points if notes and diagrams COMPLETED. **


 * FOURTH PERIOD ONLY - PBIS **
 * http://tinyurl.com/ls8tf3e **


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 * WEEK OF MAR 9 **

- Explain the formation of typical air masses and the weather systems that result from air mass interactions. - Explain how cyclonic storms form based on the interaction of air masses. - Predict the weather using available weather maps and data (including surface, upper atmospheric winds, and satellite imagery).
 * STANDARD(S): **

- What is the relationship between air masses and fronts? - What is the structure and process of a mid-latitude cyclone?
 * OVERARCHING QUESTIONS: **

- Explain how weather variables change during the passing of warm fronts and cold fronts - Describe a mid latitude cyclone - Predict daily weather using the Weather Cycler
 * I CAN: **

Quizlet: http://quizlet.com/72152990/weather-3-flash-cards/
 * VOCABULARY ** :

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 * MON. MAR. 9 **
 * Diagram: Cold front **
 * Diagram: Warm Front **


 * TUES. MAR. 10 and WED. MAR. 11 **
 * Weather Cycler Activity (2 days) **
 * PACKET HANDED OUT - STUDENTS WORK IN PAIRS - EACH STUDENT HANDS IN A PACKET **
 * LINKS NEEDED FOR ACTIVITY: **


 * - Map on top of this page - pressure systems and fronts **
 * - Local forecast by "City, St." (upper left corner of page) **
 * [] **


 * - Daily Weather Map (get maps from previous days) **
 * [] **


 * - Weather Underground - Current conditions and forecast maps **
 * [] **


 * Animated weather map **
 * http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/guides/maps/sfc/dewp/sfctdpslp.rxml **


 * THURS. MAR. 12 **
 * TEST ON AIR MASSES, AIR PRESSURE, WEATHER FRONTS AND MID LATITUDE CYCLONE **


 * FRI. MAR. 13 **

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 * WEEK OF MARCH 2 **

- Explain the formation of typical air masses and the weather systems that result from air mass interactions. - Explain how cyclonic storms form based on the interaction of air masses. - Predict the weather using available weather maps and data (including surface, upper atmospheric winds, and satellite imagery).
 * STANDARD(S): **

- What is the relationship between air masses and fronts? - What is the structure and process of a mid-latitude cyclone?
 * OVERARCHING QUESTIONS: **


 * I CAN: **

Quizlet: http://quizlet.com/72152990/weather-3-flash-cards/
 * VOCABULARY ** :

Continuation from last Monday: Student notes handed out (fill in during lecture) http://apollo.lsc.vsc.edu/classes/met130/notes/chapter8/index.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huweohIh_Bw
 * MON. MARCH 2 **
 * Topic: The Atmosphere in Motion: Air pressure, Forces and Winds**
 * The Jet Stream**

continuation of Monday's work
 * TUES. MARCH 3 **

Weather Fronts (ck12 assignment on classroom.google.com)
 * WED. MARCH 4 **

Completed note packet from Tuesday New notes: Air Masses diagram http://apollo.lsc.vsc.edu/classes/met130/notes/chapter11/na_airmasses.html New notes: Low pressure diagram http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/guides/mtr/af/arms/artc.rxml
 * THURS. MARCH 5 **

Diagram: Cold front http://apollo.lsc.vsc.edu/classes/met130/notes/chapter11/cf_xsect.html Diagram: Warm Front http://apollo.lsc.vsc.edu/classes/met130/notes/chapter11/wf_xsect.html
 * FRI. MARCH 6 **


 * WEEK OF FEB 23 **
 * STANDARD(S): **
 * OVERARCHING QUESTIONS: **
 * I CAN: **
 * VOCABULARY ** :
 * VOCABULARY ** :

- We examined a weather station symbol. - Student notes handed out (fill in during lecture) Topic: The Atmosphere in Motion: Air pressure, Forces and Winds http://apollo.lsc.vsc.edu/classes/met130/notes/chapter8/index.html
 * MON. FEB 23 **
 * Weather Symbols sheet handed out **


 * TUES. FEB 24 **


 * WED. FEB 25 **


 * THURS. FEB 26 **


 * FRI. FEB 27 **

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 * WEEK OF FEB 16 **

A look at the weather on Weather.com and WRAL. Kahoot review game - atmospheric moisture and clouds
 * MON. FEB. 16 **

__ ** GOOGLE CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENT - DUE FRIDAY FEB. 27 ** __ USE THIS LINK BELOW TO ANSWER QUESTIONS 1-12. THE LINK TAKES YOU TO THE INDEX. AFTER EACH QUESTION WILL BE THE SPECIFIC HEADING IN THE INDEX YOU SHOULD GO TO (IN PARENTHESES).

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1. What is an air mass and what are some characteristics of air mass source regions? (AIR MASS DEFINED; AIR MASS SOURCE REGION)

2. What is a Continental Arctic or Polar air mass (cP) and what are a few of its characteristics? (cP AIR MASSES - LAKE EFFECT SNOWS)

3. Distinguish between Maritime Polar air masses (mP) originating off the west coast and off the east coast. (mP AIR MASSES - WEST COAST and mP AIR MASSES - EAST COAST)

4. Distinguish between Maritime Tropical (mT) and Continental Tropical (cT) air masses. Where does each originate and what type of weather does each bring? (mT AND cT AIR MASSES)

5. Define a weather front. How are two air masses that come together at a frontal boundary different from each other? (FRONTS - BOUNDARIES BETWEEN AIR MASSES)

6. Define cold front and list five characteristics. (COLD FRONTS)

7. How do winds, temperature, pressure and dew point change when a cold front passes? (COLD FRONTS - CROSS SECTION)

8. How can fronts strengthen with time? (COLD FRONTS - CROSS SECTION)

9. Define warm front and list three characteristics. (WARM FRONTS and WARM FRONTS CROSS SECTION)

10. How do winds, temperature, pressure and dew point change when a warm front passes? (WARM FRONT WEATHER)

11. Why do occluded fronts form? (OCCLUDED FRONT)

12. What is the difference between a warm occlusion and a cold occlusion? (WARM OCCLUSION and COLD OCCLUSION)

13. (USE THE SECOND LINK BELOW FOR THIS QUESTION) Why is high pressure associated with fair weather and low pressure associated with clouds and precipitation?

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<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">14. (USE THE THIRD LINK BELOW FOR THIS QUESTION) <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">How is wind formed and why is it windier in some places? []


 * WEEK OF FEB 9 **
 * WEEK OF FEB 9 **


 * STANDARD(S): **

How and why is the Earth and it's atmosphere constantly changing?
 * OVERARCHING QUESTIONS: **

- Distinguish between the various types of fog and explain the conditions for each - Distinguish between high, medium and low level clouds and explain the conditions for each - Understand the conditions and results of stable vs unstable atmospheres
 * I CAN: **


 * VOCABULARY ** :

DIAGRAMS AND NOTES (hand out sheet) We used these two web sites for the information:
 * MON. FEB. 9 **

The Weather <span style="background: transparent !important; border: none !important; display: inline-block !important; float: none !important; font-weight: bold !important; height: auto !important; margin: 0px !important; min-height: 0px !important; min-width: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; text-decoration: underline !important; text-indent: 0px !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; vertical-align: baseline !important; width: auto !important;"> - The Fog Rolls in http://www.islandnet.com/~see/weather/almanac/arc2002/alm02sep.htm Tutorial on Clouds and Fog http://apollo.lsc.vsc.edu/classes/met130/notes/chapter5/index.html

classroom.google.com AIR MASSES
 * TUES. FEB. 10 **


 * WED. FEB. 11 **

Ms. Coleman presents to class
 * THURS. FEB. 12 **

Ms. Coleman presents to class
 * FRI. FEB. 13 **

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 * WEEK OF FEB 2 **


 * STANDARD(S): **

How and why is the Earth and it's atmosphere constantly changing?
 * OVERARCHING QUESTIONS: **

- explain how a cloud forms - explain the concepts of relative humidity and dew point temperature - understand the basic differences between stable and unstable atmospheres
 * I CAN: **

Quizlet: [] QUIZ ON FRIDAY
 * VOCABULARY ** :

Diagram: Thermal rising and cooling Diagram: Four ways that clouds can form Diagram: Dry adiabatic lapse rate Link for diagrams (for note taking) []
 * MON. FEB. 2 **

KAHOOT - review of atmospheric moisture and clouds


 * TUES. FEB. 3 **

Hurricane Katrina - Storm that Drowned a City

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Review for quiz on Friday Finished watching video
 * WED. FEB. 4 **


 * THURS. FEB. 5 **

classroom.google.com - ck12 assignment

Clouds and Fog

Quiz - Atmospheric moisture
 * FRI. FEB. 6 **

** WEEK OF JAN 26 **

** OVERARCHING QUESTIONS: ** How and why is the Earth and it's atmosphere constantly changing?
 * STANDARD(S): **

** I CAN: ** - explain how a cloud forms - explain the concepts of relative humidity and dew point temperature

** VOCABULARY ** : Quizlet: http://quizlet.com/_bnji3

** MON. JAN 26 ** Lecture with projected diagrams. Hand out diagrams. Fill in labels and notes Here is a link to the diagrams: http://www.richhoffmanclass.com/chapter4.html We examined the diagram - "Heat Energy Absorbed and Released" (labeled and took notes) Students filled in blanks on notes for the topic Relative Humidity We played KAHOOT.

** TUES. JAN 27 ** We watched updates on winter storm Juno Lecture with projected diagrams. Hand out of diagrams. Fill in labels and notes Here is a link to the diagrams (same as Monday): http://www.richhoffmanclass.com/chapter4.html We examined the diagrams "Dry Adiabatic Lapse Rate" and "Methods of Cloud Formation" Students added labels to the diagrams (on handed out sheets) and took notes We reviewed yesterday's topics We played KAHOOT

** WED. JAN 28 ** Early release day. Catch up with missing assignments

** THURS. JAN 29 ** Activity: Measuring relative humidity with sling psychrometers

** FRI. JAN 30 ** CK12 assignment on: classroom.google.com Assignment: Humidity Follow steps for creating a document on Google Classroom

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ** WEEK OF JAN 19 **

** OVERARCHING QUESTION ** How and why is the Earth constantly changing? What are the forces that interact and contribute to weather?

** SEED QUESTIONS: ** How do scientists describe the composition and circulation of the atmosphere?

** I CAN: ** Explain how and why clouds and dew form. Explain the causes of atmospheric phenomena such as rainbows and colorful sunsets Describe the effects of differences in air pressure Describe the individual layers of the atmosphere

** VOCABULARY ** : QUIZLET: http://quizlet.com/_bnji3

** MON. JAN 19 ** DAY OFF TO HONOR REVEREND DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING

** TUES. JAN 20 ** **CK12 ASSIGNMENT: classroom.google.com** Composition of the Atmosphere See yellow highlighted instructions below (Jan 16) for procedure

** WED. JAN 21 ** TEXTBOOK ASSIGNMENT The Atmosphere pp. 271-298 Paper assignment - handed out

** THURS. JAN 22 ** VOCABULARY QUIZ Make up missing work after quiz

** FRI. JAN 23 ** Use the site below to label your diagram in English. Check out the many languages used for this diagram. Lightly color in the diagram []
 * Water Cycle Diagram **

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=============================================================== ** WEEK OF JAN 12 ** ** STANDARD(S): ** ** OVERARCHING QUESTIONS: ** How and why is the Earth constantly changing? What are the forces that interact and contribute to weather?

** SEED QUESTIONS: ** How do scientists describe the composition and circulation of the atmosphere?

** I CAN: ** Explain how and why clouds and dew form. Explain the causes of atmospheric phenomena such as rainbows and colorful sunsets Describe the effects of differences in air pressure Describe the individual layers of the atmosphere

** VOCABULARY ** : QUIZLET: http://quizlet.com/_bnji3

** MON. JAN 12 ** Review reflection form and class "norms" Three demonstrations that relate to air pressure and clouds Assignment: The Physics of Weather. Handout sheet. Page for assignment on left side of web page.

** TUES. JAN 13 ** The Physics of weather assignment - complete in class

** WED. JAN 14 ** Off day - inclement weather

** THURS. JAN 15 ** Delayed opening. I compared the scenarios for rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow. We looked at diagrams of the atmosphere. We watched this short video that gave an introduction to the Earth's atmosphere.

** FRI. JAN 16 ** CK12 assignment - posted on the Google Calendar. This is the first assignment posted this way. You've already signed up for your class period.

The assignment - "The Troposphere" is due at the end of class If you did not complete it, work on it over the weekend and submit by Monday


 * Here are the instructions: **

Go to: classroom.google.com Click on the assignment - The Troposphere Copy the questions (Command + C) Click on the OPEN button (top right) Click on the CREATE button In drop down menu select - Create Document - a blank document will open Paste the Questions (Command + V) Go back to the original page and open the links I've provided so you can Answer the questions When complete, click TURN IN

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 * WEEK OF DEC 8 **


 * STANDARD(S): **


 * OVERARCHING QUESTIONS: **


 * I CAN: **

Final editing of Energy video on iMovie
 * MON. DEC. 8 - **** WED. DEC. 10 **

Class viewing of final video projects = WEEK OF DEC 1 = ** STANDARD(S): **
 * THURS. DEC. 11 - **** FRI. DEC. 12 **

** OVERARCHING QUESTIONS: **

** I CAN: **

** MON. DEC. 1 - FRI. DEC. 5 ** Energy video project: Videotaping and iMovie editing

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ =WEEK OF NOV 17=

** STANDARD(S): ** Understand how human influences impact the lithosphere

** OVERARCHING QUESTIONS: ** What are the <span style="background: transparent !important; border: none !important; display: inline-block !important; float: none !important; font-weight: bold !important; height: auto !important; margin: 0px !important; min-height: 0px !important; min-width: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; text-decoration: underline !important; text-indent: 0px !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; vertical-align: baseline !important; width: auto !important;"> and benefits of various forms of energy?

** I CAN: ** Describe several non-renewable energy sources in terms of their benefits and consequences Work in a collaborative setting in creating a video that will teach others about energy

** VOCABULARY ** :

** MON. NOV 17 ** Energy Project - photos

Energy Video Project - photos
 * TUES NOV 18 **

** WED NOV 19 (early release) ** Energy Video Project - select songs

** THURS NOV 20 ** Energy Video Project - storyboarding and scriptwriting

** FRI NOV 21 ** Energy Video Project - storyboarding and scriptwriting

=WEEK OF NOV 10= ** STANDARD(S): ** Understand how human influences impact the lithosphere

** OVERARCHING QUESTION: ** What are the <span style="background: transparent !important; border: none !important; display: inline-block !important; float: none !important; font-weight: bold !important; height: auto !important; margin: 0px !important; min-height: 0px !important; min-width: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; text-decoration: underline !important; text-indent: 0px !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; vertical-align: baseline !important; width: auto !important;"> and benefits of various forms of energy?

Describe several non-renewable energy sources in terms of their benefits and consequences Work in a collaborative setting in creating a video that will teach others about energy
 * I CAN: **


 * VOCABULARY ** :

** MON. NOV 10 ** Choose one non-renewable energy topic and one renewable energy topic Choose one from the non-renewable column and one from the renewable column
 * Energy Project**
 * HERE'S ARE THE TWO LISTS OF TOPICS YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM**

1. Mountaintop removal coal mining A. Solar cells and panels (active <span style="background: transparent !important; border: none !important; display: inline-block !important; float: none !important; font-weight: bold !important; height: auto !important; margin: 0px !important; min-height: 0px !important; min-width: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; text-decoration: underline !important; text-indent: 0px !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; vertical-align: baseline !important; width: auto !important;"> ) 2. Coal burning power plants B. Passive solar design 3. Offshore oil drilling C. Wind power 4. Keystone pipeline D. Geothermal power 5. Tar sands and oil shales (syncrudes) E. Ocean power (tides and waves) 6. Nuclear power F. Biomass 7. Hydraulic Fracturing (fracking) G. Biodiesel fuel H. Hydrogen fuel cells
 * NON-RENEWABLE RENEWABLE**

Set up a Google doc that is shared with your group and Mr. Greenberg. The Google Doc should be named "Energy Research" Then type the number of the non-renewable choice and letter of the renewable choice. For example, if you chose mountaintop removal and ocean power, your file would be "Energy Research 1E"

Begin researching your non-renewable choice

** TUES NOV 11 ** Veteran's Day // Thank people you know who served our country // <span style="background: transparent !important; border: none !important; display: inline-block !important; float: none !important; font-weight: bold !important; height: auto !important; margin: 0px !important; min-height: 0px !important; min-width: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; text-decoration: underline !important; text-indent: 0px !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; vertical-align: baseline !important; width: auto !important;"> Power School to see what work needs to be made up Work on Energy Project research

** WED NOV 12 ** Energy Project - <span style="background: transparent !important; border: none !important; display: inline-block !important; float: none !important; font-weight: bold !important; height: auto !important; margin: 0px !important; min-height: 0px !important; min-width: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; text-decoration: underline !important; text-indent: 0px !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; vertical-align: baseline !important; width: auto !important;"> researching your non-renewable choice. Type on to the Google doc

** THURS NOV 13 ** Energy Project - Begin researching your renewable energy source. Type on to the Google Doc.

** FRI NOV 14 ** Energy Project -


 * WEEK OF NOV 3 PER. 5/7 **

STANDARD(S):
 * Understand how human influences impact the lithosphere **

OVERARCHING QUESTION:
 * Why are fossil fuels and nuclear energy considered non-sustainable? **

I CAN:
 * Describe the geologic formation of coal and petroleum **
 * Understand the consequences of mining and burning fossil fuels **

VOCABULARY**:**
 * Petroleum or <span style="background: transparent !important; border: none !important; display: inline-block !important; float: none !important; font-weight: bold !important; height: auto !important; margin: 0px !important; min-height: 0px !important; min-width: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; text-decoration: underline !important; text-indent: 0px !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; vertical-align: baseline !important; width: auto !important;">[[image:http://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png height="10"]], oil refinery, fractional distillation, mountaintop removal coal mining, hydraulic fracturing **
 * Here's a Quizlet with terms related to Fossil Fuels. **
 * http://quizlet.com/39352976/seneca-high-school-earth-science-fossil-fuels-flash-cards/**
 * // (Use this for practice - but you are not having a Quizlet-based quiz //**
 * // this Friday. Study guide is at the bottom of this week's syllabus) //**

__ MONDAY NOV 3: ENGAGE __
 * Oil and Natural Gas Powerpoint (slides 6-14) **
 * How OIl Drilling Works **
 * [] **


 * How OIl Refining Works **
 * [] **


 * Offshore Oil Drilling **
 * [] **


 * What are the effects of mountaintop removal on families and communities? **
 * [] **

__TUESDAY NOV 4: EXPLORE__
 * Complete 2 diagrams: **
 * - How a coal-burning powerplant works **
 * - How a nuclear reactor works **
 * Coal burning power plant on page 281 of Earth Science textbook **
 * Nuclear power plant on page 284 of Earth Science textbook **


 * First: Copy ALL text and label diagrams. Be sure to also copy the title of the figure **
 * Second: Color with colored pencils or crayons **
 * Third: Learn the steps in each diagram. **

__ WEDNESDAY NOV 5: EXPLAIN __
 * Tiffany Brown presentation (5th period)**
 * 7th period complete diagrams**


 * __ T __**__HURSDAY OCT. 23: ELABORATE__
 * Go over study guide for multiple-choice quiz on Friday **


 * Hydraulic Fracturing - Lighting taps on fire from fracking is real**
 * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_m-yxNgb-Y**


 * Fracking Hell - The Untold Story**
 * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEB_Wwe-uBM**


 * Energy from Shale **
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 * E.P.A. Natural Gas Extraction **
 * [] **


 * Food and Water Watch **
 * [] **


 * Gasland: Hydrauling Fracturing F.A.Q.s **
 * [] **

__ FRIDAY OCT. 24: EVALUATE __
 * Non-renewable energy quiz **

THINGS TO KNOW FOR THE QUIZ ON FRIDAY:
 * Non renewable energy sources are coal, petroleum (oil), natural gas and uranium **
 * The leading source of energy in the U.S. is coal **
 * The first oil well in the US was drilled in 1859 **
 * Non-renewable energy supplies about 90% of energy used in the U.S. **
 * In the U.S., 10 % of all energy produced is lost in distribution and inefficient use **
 * Fossil fuels are energy resources from natural organic materials **
 * An upfolding (or bending) of rock layers is called an anticline. These structures can become oil traps **
 * Natural gas is less dense than oil and is always above it in a trap **
 * Water is the most dense of the three fluids in a trap and is always the lowest **
 * The rock type that’s the best oil reservoir is sandstone **
 * Two-thirds of all the world’s oil reserves are in the Middle East **
 * Of all the non-renewable energy sources in the world, uranium is the least amount **
 * At the current rate of consumption, the remaining oil will be depleted in 100 years **
 * In the U.S., oil consumption is greater than oil production **
 * Most of the natural gas used in the U.S. is consumed by electrical utilities **
 * Of all the fossil fuels, natural gas produces the least amount of carbon dioxide **
 * In the formation of coal, the highest pressures and temperatures form anthracite. **
 * Mid-range pressure and temperature yields bituminous coal **
 * The lowest grade of coal formed under the lowest pressures and heat is lignite **
 * About 50% of the world’s coal reserves are in China **
 * There is about 100 years of bituminous coal resources left in the U.S. **
 * The burning of coal in electricity generating power plants produces ash with toxic metal impurities, carbon dioxide emissions and acid rain **
 * Oil that comes from tar sands, shale rock and coal is called syncrude **
 * The fission of Uranium-235 atoms (U-235) is called fission **
 * There are 100 nuclear power plants in the U.S. **
 * The Colorado Plateau region in the U.S. is where most of the uranium is mined **

__ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ __ __ WEEK OCT 27 PER. 5/7 - EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SYLLABUS __

STANDARD(S):
 * Understand how human influences impact the lithosphere **


 * Compare the various methods humans use to acquire traditional energy sources (such as peat, coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear fission, and wood. **

OVERARCHING QUESTION:
 * How are fossil fuels used to create electrical energy? **

I CAN:
 * Describe the formation of oil, natural gas and coal **
 * Explain how a generator works **
 * Describe the consequences of burning fossil fuels for energy in power plants **

HOW TO PREPARE FOR QUIZ ON FRIDAY:
 * Packet will be handed out on Tuesday with quiz questions - we will go over in class **

__ MONDAY OCT. 27: ENGAGE __
 * Discovery Education web site (Physical Science)**
 * Interact: An ancient recipe: **
 * Watch: How did fossil fuels come to be? **
 * Watch: Generating Electricity at a Power Plant **
 * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20Vb6hlLQSg**
 * Demonstration of Electromagnetism **

__TUESDAY OCT. 28: EXPLORE__ **(work on this in class and complete for homework)**
 * 1. Fossil Fuel Formation **
 * link: [] **


 * 1. Create new Google Document from Science folder **
 * 2. Name the document: Fossil Fuel Formation **
 * 3. Copy the questions below into the document **
 * 3. Read the text, watch the video and answer questions. **
 * 4. Read summary and copy it into the document. **
 * 5. Copy the vocabulary words and their definitions into the document **
 * 6. Completed document is due on Friday Oct. 31. **
 * 7. When work is completed add the word: DONE **


 * __ Fossil Fuel Formation __**
 * READ TEXT TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS (cut and paste into Google Doc **
 * 1. Why are coal, petroleum, and natural gas called fossil fuels **
 * 2. How do fossil fuels form? **
 * 3. What is the actual source of energy in a fossil fuel? **


 * WATCH VIDEO TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS (cut and paste into Google Doc) **
 * 1. What are fossil fuels made from? **
 * 2. How long has it taken for these fuels to form? **
 * 3. What do these fuels contain that we need? **
 * 4. What are most of the plants that create fossil fuels and where do they live? **
 * 5. What happens next? **
 * 6. How does this turn into fossil fuel? What happens to the energy? **
 * 7. How are different fossil fuels created? **
 * 8. What makes coal? Oil? Natural gas? **
 * 9. Why are fossil fuels non-renewable? **
 * 10. What is the problem with fossil fuels? **

__ WEDNESDAY OCT. 29: EXPLAIN __
 * First part: Kilowatt Ours video and discussion **


 * __ T __**__HURSDAY OCT. 30: ELABORATE__
 * Second part: Kilowatt Ours video and discussion **

__ FRIDAY OCT. 31: EVALUATE __
 * Quiz. Use time after quiz to complete work not turned in **

WEEK OCT 20 PER. 5/7 - EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AGENDA STANDARD(S):
 * Understand how human influences impact the lithosphere **
 * Compare the various methods humans use to acquire traditional energy sources (such as peat, coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear fission, and wood. **

OVERARCHING QUESTION: H ** ow are fossil fuels extracted and used? **

I CAN:
 * Describe the occurrence and extraction of fossil fuels **
 * Explain the benefits and consequences of fossil fuel extraction and use **


 * VOCABULARY: **
 * Quizlet: [] **

__ MONDAY OCT. 20: ENGAGE __
 * Introduction to weekly agenda **
 * Review of classroom rules and policies **

__ TUESDAY OCT. 21: EXPLORE __** (work on this in class and complete for homework) **
 * Due by Friday October 24. Follow instructions below. **

EXPLORE ASSIGNMENT Non-renewable energy resources
 * [] **
 * READ: Read and answer questions. Copy summary and vocabulary into document, as well. **
 * Google doc title: “Non-renewable Energy Resources” – <span style="background: transparent !important; border: none !important; display: inline-block !important; float: none !important; font-weight: bold !important; height: auto !important; margin: 0px !important; min-height: 0px !important; min-width: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; text-decoration: underline !important; text-indent: 0px !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; vertical-align: baseline !important; width: auto !important;">[[image:https://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png height="10"]] and share in Google Drive by Friday Oct. 24. Cut and paste questions from class calendar. **


 * // Cut and paste questions below into Google Doc – // **
 * // Please name the document "Non-Renewable Energy Sources" // **


 * READ TEXT TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS (cut and paste into Google Doc) **
 * 1. Define natural resource. What are nonrenewable natural resources? **
 * 2. List four commonly used nonrenewable energy resources. **
 * 3. Explain how fossil fuels formed. **
 * 4. Compare and contrast the three types of fossil fuels in terms of the pollution they produce. **
 * 5. Present the pros and cons of nuclear energy use. **
 * IN ADDITION: **
 * 6. Copy the Summary **
 * 7. Copy the vocabulary words **


 * EXTRA PRACTICE: Do the word search **
 * ASSESSMENT (QUIZ) **
 * Go to Quizlet link and study words. **

__ WEDNESDAY OCT. 22: EXPLAIN __ NON-RENEWABLE ENERGY TOPICS 1. Fossil Fuel Formation 2. Coal Power 3. Petroleum Power 4. Natural Gas Power 5. Fossil Fuel Reserves 6. Nuclear Power
 * Work with your group members on your assigned topic**
 * Read the text and examine the diagrams on the specific ck12 site**
 * Take notes on a piece of poster paper**
 * Present your topic to the class**
 * http://www.ck12.org/earth-science/Fossil-Fuel-Formation/lesson/Fossil-Fuel-Formation/**
 * http://www.ck12.org/earth-science/Coal-Power/**
 * http://www.ck12.org/earth-science/Petroleum-Power/lesson/Petroleum-Power/**
 * http://www.ck12.org/earth-science/Natural-Gas-Power/lesson/Natural-Gas-Power/**
 * http://www.ck12.org/earth-science/Fossil-Fuel-Reserves/**
 * http://www.ck12.org/earth-science/Nuclear-Power/lesson/Nuclear-Power/**


 * Information on coal, oil and natural gas **
 * http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/energy/ecostats/index.cfm **


 * __ T __**__HURSDAY OCT. 23: ELABORATE__

ASSIGNMENT: Environmental Science textbook (starts on page 470)
 * //Work on assignment tomorrow after taking vocabulary quiz//**
 * STEPS FOR COMPLETING ASSIGNMENT**
 * 1. Open a Google document in your Science folder**
 * 2. Copy and paste the questions below into the document**
 * 3. Name the document - "Energy textbook questions"**
 * 4. Answer the questions below in the document**
 * 5. When <span style="background: transparent !important; border: none !important; display: inline-block !important; float: none !important; font-weight: bold !important; height: auto !important; margin: 0px !important; min-height: 0px !important; min-width: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; text-decoration: underline !important; text-indent: 0px !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; vertical-align: baseline !important; width: auto !important;">[[image:https://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png height="10"]], rename the document adding the word "done"**

QUESTIONS
 * 1. What causes electricity to flow through wires?**
 * 2. How does an electrical generator work?**
 * 3. What are fossil fuels?**
 * 4. Describe how fossil fuels are used to produce electricity (see diagram for details)**
 * 5. Think: why is the order underground (from bottom to top) water, then oil, then gas? (see diagram from details)**
 * 6. Think: why is it called a "trap" where the oil and gas are found underground?**
 * 7. How else are fossil fuels used besides providing fuel for power plants?**
 * 8. Think: why are fossil fuels considered a non-renewable resource?**
 * 9. What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?**

__ FRIDAY OCT. 24: EVALUATE __
 * Vocabulary quiz **
 * <span style="background: transparent !important; border: none !important; display: inline-block !important; float: none !important; font-weight: bold !important; height: auto !important; margin: 0px !important; min-height: 0px !important; min-width: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; text-decoration: underline !important; text-indent: 0px !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; vertical-align: baseline !important; width: auto !important;">[[image:https://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png height="10"]] textbook assignment**


 * http://www.softschools.com/science/words/games/word_search888.html **

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WEEK OF SEPT. 22 MONDAY SEPT. 22
 * Earth Science textbook assignment **

TUES. SEPT. 23 - FRI. SEPT. 26 iNVESTIGATION OF PLACES AROUND THE WORLD
 * <<< See page for instructions and resource links **

__ ============================================== __ __ WEEK OF SEPT 15 __ MON. SEPT. 15
 * Styles or types of volcanic eruptions**

TUES. SEPT. 16
 * Investigation of changes in states of matter with the addition water or added pressure.**
 * Activity: Cornstarch and water,**

WED. SEPT. 17
 * Shortened class period. Students <span style="background: transparent !important; border: none !important; display: inline-block !important; float: none !important; font-weight: bold !important; height: auto !important; margin: 0px !important; min-height: 0px !important; min-width: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; text-decoration: underline !important; text-indent: 0px !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; vertical-align: baseline !important; width: auto !important;">[[image:http://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png height="10"]] Google Earth on computers.**
 * Find deadly world volcanoes using Google Earth:**
 * - Yellowstone, Wyoming, USA**
 * - Mt. Vesuvius, Italy**
 * - Pocacatepetl, Mexico**
 * - Sakurajima, Japan**
 * - Mt. Merapi, Italy**
 * - Mt. Nyiragongo, Democratic Republic of Congo**
 * - Ulawan, Papua, New Guinea**
 * - Taal Volcano, Philippines**
 * - Mauna Loa, Hawaii**

THURS. SEPT. 18 Earth Science Textbook assignment NO LAPTOPS!!
 * Chapter 18 - Volcanic Activity (pp. 471 - 493)**
 * //Write correct answers in complete sentences for full <span style="background: transparent !important; border: none !important; display: inline-block !important; float: none !important; font-weight: bold !important; height: auto !important; margin: 0px !important; min-height: 0px !important; min-width: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; text-decoration: underline !important; text-indent: 0px !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; vertical-align: baseline !important; width: auto !important;">[[image:http://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png height="10"]] //**
 * Section assessment (p. 475) (1-6)**
 * Section assessment (p. 479) (1-4)**
 * Section assessment (p. 487) (1-6)**

FRI. SEPT. 19

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__ WEEK OF SEPT 8 __ MON. SEPT. 8
 * Student notes handed out for following powerpoint. **



TUES. SEPT. 9
 * Lesson on volcanoes (projector in front of room)**
 * Use hand out that is divided into these 3 sections:**
 * - Volcanoes on Divergent Boundaries**
 * - Volcanoes on Convergent Boundaries**
 * - Volcanoes on Hot Spots**
 * Take notes while reading and watching what is shown to the class**

WED. SEPT. 10
 * VIDEO: Krakatoa - The Last Days **
 * [] **


 * JOURNAL ACTIVITY: Watch the following 2 videos on your laptop.**
 * Take a role - either a news reporter, a poet/writer or someone on vacation with your family.**
 * Write an <span style="background: transparent !important; border: none !important; display: inline-block !important; float: none !important; font-weight: bold !important; height: auto !important; margin: 0px !important; min-height: 0px !important; min-width: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; text-decoration: underline !important; text-indent: 0px !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; vertical-align: baseline !important; width: auto !important;">[[image:http://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png height="10"]] of the eruption from your own eyes. Do your write-up on the back side of the notes.**


 * Mt. St. Helens landslide and eruption**
 * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK--hvgP2uY**


 * Discovery: Mt. St. Helens**
 * http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/discovery-presents/videos/understanding-volcanoes-mt-saint-helens.htm**


 * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON VOLCANOES**

THURS. SEPT. 11 Worksheet: Volcano Characteristics
 * Use the link below to answer the questions**
 * http://www.ck12.org/earth-science/Volcano-Characteristics/lesson/Volcano-Characteristics/**

FRI. SEPT 12

PLATE TECTONICS, EARTHQUAKES AND VOLCANOES


 * 1. Open up a **Google Doc **in your** SCIENCE FOLDER**.**


 * 2. **Name it PLATE TECTONICS, EARTHQUAKES AND VOLCANOES**.**


 * 3. You will type your assignment in this Google Doc. If your folder has already been shared with me I will get it. Otherwise share your folder. **


 * 4. Keep your Google Doc open and go to the following link **


 * [] **


 * 5. Follow the directions for the assignment, typing your responses into the Google Doc you just created. **


 * 6. When the assignment has been completed - add the word "complete" to the name of the assignment. **

__ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ __ __ WEEK OF SEPT 1 __ MON. SEPT. 1
 * Happy Labor Day!!**

TUES. SEPT. 2 Forces of Change - The Galapagos <span style="color: #6f7072; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #6f6f72; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Map: http://www.discovergalapagos.com/map.html
 * Each video is about10 minutes long. On paper, write down 10 facts for each one. Watch them in succession - Part 1 followed by Part 2, etc. **__Hand in your work at the end of class.__
 * Part 1**
 * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sahhe8MMa3E&list=PL66372C75B2AD2120&index=11**
 * Part 2**
 * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtUhL7Hquiw&list=PL66372C75B2AD2120&index=12**
 * Part 3 (THIS ONE MIGHT BE BLOCKED)**
 * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndWuFdX1w4Y&list=PL66372C75B2AD2120&index=13**
 * Part 4**
 * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6qDIPSQpIk&list=PL66372C75B2AD2120&index=14**

WED. SEPT. 3
 * Quizlet - Vocab Quiz #3 **

THURS. SEPT. 4
 * Select a volcano from the lists on the two sites below**
 * Create a** POSTER **(that will be displayed) about the volcano you selected.**


 * Include:**
 * - it's specific location**
 * - a description of the region around the volcano - (population (urban or rural) nearby towns or cities**
 * - the elevation of the volcano?**
 * - <span style="background: transparent !important; border: none !important; display: inline-block !important; float: none !important; font-weight: bold !important; height: auto !important; margin: 0px !important; min-height: 0px !important; min-width: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; text-decoration: underline !important; text-indent: 0px !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; vertical-align: baseline !important; width: auto !important;">[[image:http://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png height="10"]] mountain or part of a chain of mountains?**
 * - type of landscape (agricultural, forest, etc)**
 * - the type of volcano (what happens when it erupts)**
 * - when it last erupted and historic eruptions of the volcano (effects of the eruption)**
 * - anything that is interesting about the volcano**

1. World's Deadliest Active Volcanoes
 * http://www.curiosityaroused.com/nature/10-most-dangerous-active-volcanoes-around-the-world/**

2. The World's 20 Most Amazing Volcanoes
 * http://www.weather.com/travel/worlds-most-amazing-volcanoes-20121211?pageno=6**

3. List of all the World's volcanoes
 * http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/oldroot/volcanoes/alpha.html**

Map: A Lot on Our Plates
 * http://app.discoveryeducation.com/player/?assetGuid=1ACE117B-14FD-41D8-8D3B-0FE996DFCC0F&fromMyDe=0&isPrinterFriendly=0&provider=&isLessonFromHealth=0&productcode=DSC&isAssigned=false&includeHeader=YES&homeworkGuid=**

FRI. SEPT. 5

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NEXT QUIZ: TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2 Vocabulary words on Quizlet http://quizlet.com/_cns5i

REVIEW: Earth's Layers
 * Practice quiz**
 * [] **
 * Earth's Structure - interactive diagram **
 * [] **

TODAY'S LESSON
 * News report on Sunday California earthquake**
 * http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/24/us/california-earthquake/index.html**


 * RESOURCE: Live Earthquakes Map**
 * http://quakes.globalincidentmap.com/**


 * RESOURCE: USGS Earthquake Map**
 * http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/**

GOOGLE DOC ASSIGNMENT: GO TO: http://assignments.discoveryeducation.com/ Use the code: T646E-4967 or try this link: []
 * TO ACCESS THE VIDEO NEEDED TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS**

INSTRUCTIONS Here are the questions: for the video: PLATE TECTONICS IN ACTION
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Tahoma,Arial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline;">Create a Google Doc and title it "The Dynamic Earth Part 1" **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Tahoma,Arial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline;">Put this document inside your SCIENCE FOLDER (it should also have the web quest: Impactors and Impacts) **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Tahoma,Arial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline;">Copy all of the questions below the instructions and answer them in the document **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Tahoma,Arial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline;">Watch the video and answer the questions **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Tahoma,Arial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline;">Share your SCIENCE FOLDER with me so I can give you <span style="background: transparent !important; border: none !important; display: inline-block !important; float: none !important; font-weight: bold !important; height: auto !important; margin: 0px !important; min-height: 0px !important; min-width: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; text-decoration: underline !important; text-indent: 0px !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; vertical-align: baseline !important; width: auto !important;">[[image:http://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png height="10"]] for this assignment. **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Tahoma,Arial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline;">1. What is the Theory of Plate Tectonics? **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Tahoma,Arial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline;">2. What are tectonic plates? **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Tahoma,Arial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline;">3. What are the two types of crust? How are they different? **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Tahoma,Arial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline;">4. What occurs at plate boundaries (where they interact)? **
 * 5. Where does a convergent boundary occur?**
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Tahoma,Arial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline;">6. A type of convergent boundary is a subduction zone. Describe what happens there. **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Tahoma,Arial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline;">7. What is a divergent boundary? **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Tahoma,Arial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline;">8. What is a transform boundary? **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Tahoma,Arial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline;">9. What does stress at plate boundaries cause to happen? **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Tahoma,Arial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline;">10.This last question is about a current event. What happened in California this weekend related to plate tectonics. **

TUES. AUG 26
 * Diagrams showing the five types of plate boundaries. Notes on white board **


 * "World tour" of regions representing each type of plate boundary **

WED. AUG 27
 * A View of iceland **
 * [] **

Plate Tectonics Practice - animations and practice quiz
 * Go to the link below and do the sections: **
 * Earth Structure **
 * Plate Tectonics **
 * Plates and Boundaries **
 * Slip, Slide and Collide **
 * Test skills **
 * [] **

THURS. AUG 28
 * Go to the link (below) and read the passage. Then answer the questions (below the lin k) **
 * Do this on a piece of paper (hard copy) and hand in for a grade**


 * Put your name and class period on top of the paper**
 * Use the title: "The Science of Plate Tectonics"**
 * Copy the following questions on to your paper and answer the questions in complete sentences, //For the last question, only copy the underlined part.// This is due at the end of class or on FRIDAY (finish for homework)**


 * http://dps.discoveryeducation.com/player/view/assetGuid/42256AF9-7E63-42E4-BA3A-62961E50C7CA**


 * 1) When Wegener came up with his idea about plate movement, what other idea was also believed?**


 * 2) What are some things that happen when tectonic plates collide?**


 * 3) What types of evidence might support the movement of continents?**


 * 4) By examining plate tectonics, we can tell that continents moved over time. If you were a scientist**
 * examining the Earth's plates one million years from now, what would you expect to find?**
 * __What evidence would you need to prove that Earth's plates have <span style="background: transparent !important; border: none !important; display: inline-block !important; float: none !important; font-weight: bold !important; height: auto !important; margin: 0px !important; min-height: 0px !important; min-width: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; text-decoration: underline !important; text-indent: 0px !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; vertical-align: baseline !important; width: auto !important;">[[image:http://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png height="10"]] to move?__**
 * Provide evidence to support your answer.**


 * WATCH THIS!!**
 * [] **

FRI. AUG 29


 * PRESENTATION BY GUIDANCE**

__ ============================================================ __ __ WEEK OF AUG 18 __ MON. AUG 18
 * Quiz #2 - Solar Nebula / Early Earth vocabulary **

TUES. AUG 19
 * American Geological Institute - video: Earth Science **
 * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tvWDPBNiD4&list=PL8E03A6C6823DABE5**


 * Earth's Interior Powerpoint **


 * Short video - Layers of the Earth **
 * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAHY6965o08**

WED. AUG 20 - Day off for students!!

THURS. AUG 21 and FRI AUG 22
 * Use the links below to answer the questions on the worksheet **


 * The first set of questions (Lithosphere and asthenosphere) apply to this link: **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #2795b6; font-family: ProximaNova,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;">[] **


 * The second set of questions applies to this link:**
 * [] **

__ WEEK OF AUG 4 __

MON. AUG 11 THE EARLY DAYS ON EARTH ; EARTH'S FIRST ATMOSPHERE


 * Geothermal features of Yellowstone offer a glimpse into the Earth's past**
 * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIrG3Ykqwmw**





EARLY EARTH - HOW LIFE CAME ABOUT (Biology perspective)

Short Video - Earth, A Brief History https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRRJnssRQZk

TUES AUG 12
 * You will use this link for today's assignment:**
 * http://www.ck12.org/earth-science/Earths-Magnetic-Field/**


 * Click on the diagram in the upper left**
 * Read about "Magnetic Reversals"**
 * Open a file and name it "Earth's magnetic field"**
 * Copy the summary (3 bullet points)**
 * Go to "Interactive Practice"**
 * Copy and paste the 8 questions in to the file you created.**
 * Answer the questions with complete sentences.**
 * Use the link provided to help you answer the questions.**
 * Launch the interactive and take a look at it.**

WED AUG 13 - FRI AUG 15 YOU WILL FINISH UP YESTERDAY'S ASSIGNMENT **(see instructions above) AND DO TWO MORE ASSIGNMENTS (BELOW) FROM THE FOLLOWING WEB SITES. EACH OF THE ASSIGNMENTS BELOW REQUIRES YOUR WORK TO BE ON THE WORKSHEETS HANDED OUT TO YOU. TURN IN WHEN COMPLETED. MAKE SURE YOUR NAME AND CLASS PERIOD IS ON TOP OF EACH. WRITE IN COMPLETE SENTENCES!**

http://quizlet.com/_r7o73
 * WHEN YOU FINISH, YOU SHOULD GO ON TO THE** QUIZLET SITE **AND PREPARE FOR YOUR** VOCABULARY QUIZ ON MON. AUG. 18 **- HERE IS THE QUIZLET LINK:**

IMPACTORS AND IMPACTS**. BE SURE TO GIVE IT THAT TITLE.**
 * IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE SO, PLEASE SHARE YOUR** GOOGLE DOC ASSIGNMENT **WITH ME -**

NEW ASSIGNMENTS
 * HERE IS THE SITE FOR THE FIRST WORKSHEET ASSIGNMENT - EARTH'S LAYERS**
 * http://www.ck12.org/earth-science/Earths-Layers/lesson/Earths-Layers/**
 * Answer the questions on the provided worksheet using the information on this site.**


 * HERE IS THE SITE FOR THE SECOND WORKSHEET ASSIGNMENT - EARTH'S CRUST**
 * http://www.ck12.org/earth-science/Earths-Crust/lesson/Earths-Crust/**
 * Answer the questions on the provided worksheet using the information on this site.**

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WEEK OF AUG 4

__ MON. AUG 4 - TUES. AUG 5 __ __ MINI WEB INVESTIGATION: IMPACTORS AND IMPACTS __
 * 1. CREATE A GOOGLE DOC TO BE SHARED WITH ME **
 * // Share with me: set preferences so I can comment //**
 * 2. Copy and paste section headings and questions into Google Doc **
 * 3. Type your answers below each question. Each link provides answers to the questions**
 * 4. Each link below has its own question or questions **

__ BELOW ARE THE LINKS AND QUESTIONS FOR THE INVESTIGATION __


 * A - Asteroid vs Comet **
 * __ A1) What are asteroids and where are they found? __**
 * __ A2) Describe what happens to a comet when it approaches the inner solar system. __**
 * __ LINK: [] __**


 * B - Comet Shoemaker Levy crashes into Jupiter 1994 **
 * __ B1) What made this event so spectacular? __**
 * __ B2) How did politicians react after this event? __**
 * __ LINK: [] __**


 * C- Ten Biggest Impact Craters in Solar System **
 * __ C1) Scan the featured 10 biggest impact craters. Pick one from Mars, one from the Moon and another from somewhere else. __**
 * __ List three facts for each. __**
 * __ LINK: [] __**


 * D - Meteor Crater (formerly called Barringer Crater) **
 * __ D1) What was Gilbert's hypothesis about the formation of the crater? __**
 * __ D2) What evidence did Barringer produce to contradict Gilbert? __**
 * __ D3) What is the accepted theory for the formation of the crater? __**
 * __ LINK: [|http://www.barringercrater.com] __**
 * __ (select the link: "crater history") __**


 * E - Crater Lake **
 * __ E1) Using the earth sphere's interactions, tell the story of Crater Lake. __**
 * __ E2) How long did it take for the caldera to fill with water? __**
 * __ E3) What evidence points to Mt. Mazame erupting again? __**
 * __ LINK: [] __**


 * F - Craters to visit in the U.S. **
 * __ F1) What is Middleboro, Kentucky's claim to fame? __**
 * __ F2) What is Manson, Iowa's claim to fame? __**
 * __ LINK: __**
 * __ LINK: [] __**


 * G - Impressive craters on Earth **
 * __ G1) Which crater is at the highest elevation? Where is it located? __**
 * __ G2) Which crater lies underwater off the Yucatan Peninsula? __**
 * __ G3) Which crater is the oldest and largest? How old is it and where is it located? __**
 * __ LINK: [] __**


 * H - NASA Maps Asteroids that Threaten Earth **
 * __ H1) What does PHA stand for? __**
 * __ H2) How does the NASA-developed PHA map make you feel? __**
 * __ LINK: [] __**


 * J - Ask an Astrophysicist **
 * __ J1) What is "risk analysis?" __**
 * __ J2) What is the "forecast" of the Near Earth Asteroid Tracking Team? __**
 * __ LINK: [] __**

__ WED. AUG 6 __
 * __ Solar Nebula animation __**
 * __http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfdDWdZcpOw__**

__CLASS WORK: **Solar Nebula notes during lecture (fill-in blanks)**__

__ THURS. AUG 7 __ __ WARM-UP - WRITE IN COMPOSITION NOTEBOOK OR SPIRAL NOTEBOOK. __ __HEADING INCLUDES DATE (8-7-14) AND TOPIC (SOLAR ECLIPS**E)**__
 * __ Imagine you lived on Earth during a past time when the cause for total solar eclipses was not understood. Think about how you would have reacted. What explanation would you have for such a strange natural event? __**


 * __ THE FOLLOWING LINKS WERE SHOWN TO ASSIST WITH WARM-UP __**
 * __ Total Solar eclipse - Queensland, Australia Nov. 13-14, 2012 __**
 * __ [] __**
 * __ Midnight Sun eclipse time lapse __**
 * __ [] __**

__ FRI. AUG 8 __ __REMINDER: MINI WEB INVESTIGATION DUE BY END OF THE DAY. SHARE GOOGLE DOC WITH ME.__ __TITLE: IMPACTORS AND IMPACTS. DROP DOWN EDIT MENU - SELECT "COMMENT"__

__NEXT QUIZ - FRIDAY AUGUST 15. STUDY VOCABULARY WORDS ON QUIZLET__ http://quizlet.com/_r7o73

__VIDEO: BIRTH OF OUR SOLAR SYSTEM__ __In your notebook, write 15 facts learned from this video. Turn in at the end of class.__ __Your name and class period should be on the top.__
 * __http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwFmU35GrZ4__**

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 * Notes handed out**


 * Links used in class:**


 * Lunar Phases interactive**
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">[|http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/007299181x/student_view0/chapter2/lunar_phases_interactive.html#] **


 * Earth orbiting Sun and the seasons animation **
 * [] **
 * Start the animation and observe how and why the seasons change as the Earth orbits the Sun. **


 * More in-depth look at the reason for the seasons **
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">http://www.learner.org/jnorth/tm/mclass/eclipticsimulator.swf **

Activity: Phases of the Moon diagrams. **Determine orientation of Earth, Sun and Moon for each phase**
 * Determine the rising and setting times for each phase.**

Excellent solar eclipse animation by NOVA with subtitles
 * []**
 * //Select “view” the animation and choose caption (the button on the lower left in the tool bar) It’s just over a minute long. Watch it a few times.//**
 * QUESTION: What is the ‘remarkable coincidence’ that allows us to view a total solar eclipse? (You will be surprised!)**
 * QUESTION: What is the frequency of total solar eclipses?**

Eclipse of the Century
 * []**
 * Select “view” and watch with captions (the button on the lower left in the tool bar)**
 * The first part of it is the same as what you watched previously. The account of the eclipse of the century begins right after that. Remember to select and read the captions!**

//WE DID NOT LOOK AT THE LINK BELOW IN CLASS. FEEL FREE TO CHECK IT OUT AT HOME// The LAST GREAT solar eclipse – May 2012
 * []**
 * QUESTION: What is an annular eclipse and how is it different from a total solar eclipse?**
 * QUESTION: Why can’t the Sun’s corona be seen?**
 * QUESTION: How do you think astronomers know exactly when eclipses will happen, their exact paths, time and duration (how long they last)?**

WED. JULY 31 Topic: Origin of the Solar Nebula and Solar System
 * Stephen Hawking explains:**
 * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhy1fucSRQI**


 * Catalog of Messier Objects (Deep Sky Objects)**
 * http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/M/Messier_Catalogue.html**

THURS. JULY 31 **

**QUIZ REVIEW:**
VOCABULARY: altitude azimuth meridian zenith ecliptic constellations of the zodiac

Where is the Sun overhead... on the Summer Solstice? on the Winter Solstice? on the spring and fall equinoxes?

When and where does the Sun never rise?

What causes the seasons?

When (what time of year) is the best time to see your birth constellation of the zodiac in the evening sky?

What is the geometry of the Earth, Sun and Moon when there is a.... full moon? new moon? first quarter moon? last quarter moon? waning crescent? waxing crescent?

What are the conditions for a lunar eclipse? a solar eclipse? (what is the phase of the moon for each)?

Why do lunar and solar eclipses not happen every month?

When is an object like the Sun, the Moon, a planet or a star at its highest in the sky?

Why is it possible to have a total solar eclipse? What mathematical coincidence is responsible?

What would it be like on Earth if the axis were not tilted?

How do you use a star finder?

The Formation of Stars (Suns) and their Planets []



Quiz - Celestial Sphere and Celestial Motions Matching and short answer
 * FRI. AUG 1 **

Begin mini web investigation: Impactors and Impacts INSTRUCTIONS MOVED TO MONDAY AUGUST 4 (ABOVE)

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MON. JULY 21 Getting to know you activity
 * WEEK OF JULY 21 **

TUES JULY 22 Investigation of books related to earth and environmental science

WED. JULY 23 Personality compass activity

THURS. JULY 24

Cooperative learning

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The Celestial Sphere and celestial motions

http://www.learner.org/jnorth/tm/mclass/eclipticsimulator.swf
 * Tutorial on Earth-Sun relations**

[] Start the animation and observe how and why the seasons change as the Earth orbits the Sun.
 * Earth orbiting Sun and the seasons animation **

FRI. JULY 25

Celestial Sphere group activity (outside)

- Determine the compass directions using the shadow cast by a pencil - Practice Using the Star Finder

http://www.skymaps.com Go to the middle of the page and click on <span style="background: transparent !important; border: none !important; display: inline-block !important; float: none !important; font-weight: bold !important; height: auto !important; margin: 0px !important; min-height: 0px !important; min-width: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; text-decoration: underline !important; text-indent: 0px !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; vertical-align: baseline !important; width: auto !important;"> Select Northern hemisphere. A new sky map is made available for each month
 * FREE MONTHLY SKY MAP**