Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011
BellWork: Identify each Branch of Earth Science represented by the
following images.
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SOL to be covered today are : SOLs: ES.2a,ES9e
Assignment for today is: 1- Turn in Chapter 1
Vocabulary assignment. 2- Take notes on Chapter 1
• Homework: Worksheet -- What is Earth Science?
Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011
BellWork: 1- get out worksheet from yesterday & lay it out on
your desk to be checked.
2- List 5 biodegradable pollutants & 5 non-biodegradable
pollutants.
SOL to be covered today are : SOLs: ES.1e,
ES2be,ES9e
Assignment for today is: Dinosaur activity &
bathroom passes.
• Homework: None
Friday, Sept. 9 2011
BellWork: 1- What are 3 possible ways the dinosaurs
died off?
SOL to be covered today are : SOLs: ES.1e,
ES2be,ES9e
Assignment for today is: Finish Dinosaur activity &
1-2 notes
• Homework: None
Chapter 1
Introduction to Earth Science
Page 2
§1.1 What is Earth Science?
SOLs: ES.2a
Objectives:
1- Name the 4 main branches of Earth Science
2- Discuss the 4 ‘spheres’ of the Earth
Astronomy
Meteorology
Oceanography
Geology
Earth
Science
Earth Science
Astronomy
Stars,
Planets
&
moons
Meteorology
Oceanography
Earth’s
atmosphere
Origin
of the
Earth
Weather
Sea Floor
Waves,
tides &
currents
Geology
Rocks
Processes
that shape
the Earth
The Biosphere
All life – humans, animals, and plants
>8km up in the sky & >8km down in the ocean
Atmosphere
Clouds, weather, nitrogen, oxygen
Hydrosphere
Includes oceans, lakes, rivers, creeks, ponds
Geosphere
Crust, rocks, mountains, volcanoes
Ecosystems
Animals, plants & their habitat
Environmental Pollution
Any contamination !!!!!!
Biodegradable pollutants
Left over food
Plants
Non-biodegradable pollutants
• Plastics
• Glass
• Oils
Warped Definitions Group
Activity
Assignments:
Worksheet: What is Earth
Science?
• To be turned in & reviewed on
Thursday.