1st Day: Warm Up (IN)
Warm ups are done individually and quietly in
your desk. Warm up time is usually 5-7
minutes and is a time for you to get prepared
and focused for class.
Get out a piece of paper and write a 5
sentence paragraph that describes one of your
favorite hobbies, sports, or activities. What
is it? Why do you like it? How long have you
been doing it? Who got you involved? What are
your goals for this hobby, sport, or activity?
1st Day: Reflection (OUT)
Reflections are done individually and quietly
in your desk. This time is at the end of
class usually 5-10 minutes and is a time for
you to summarize or think critically about
what you have learned in class.
Based upon what you learned in class today,
write a 5 sentence paragraph that describes
Ms. Rainey’s classroom expectations.
2nd Day: Warm Up (IN)
Warm ups are done individually and quietly in
your desk. Warm up time is usually 5-7
minutes and is a time for you to get prepared
and focused for class.
Write a 5 sentence paragraph about your
previous school. Where was it? What did you
like about it? What was your favorite subject
there? What did you dislike about it?
2nd Day: Reflection (OUT)
Reflections are done individually and quietly
in your desk. This time is at the end of
class usually 5-10 minutes and is a time for
you to summarize or think critically about
what you have learned in class.
In a 5 sentence paragraph, talk about what you
learned about earth science today that you did
not know before.
In- 8/23/10, Warm-Up
No Warm-Up
Out- Reflection
Write a five sentence
paragraph about someone
that you look up to.
(Someone you know or a
celebrity) Who? Why? Etc…
Through- Class work
Set-Up Interactive
Notebook
HomeworkThe Earth: Nature’s
Storehouse reading guide
questions due Friday
In- 8/24/10, Warm-Up
Through- Class work
Write a five sentence paragraph
about the most beautiful place
that you have ever been. What is
the name of this place? Who took
you there? When did you go
there? Where is this place? Why
is it beautiful?
Earth Science
Slideshow
Answer each slide in
complete sentences.
CSIQ:
Complete Sentence
Including Question
Out- Reflection 10 pts.
What was your favorite picture we looked
at today? Why did you like this picture?
Describe a picture that made you angry or Homeworksad. Why did this picture make you angry The Earth: Nature’s
or sad?
Storehouse due
-CSIQ- Complete Sentences
Friday
In- 8/25/10 and 8/26/10
Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Earth Science Notes
-Graphic Organizer
Write a five sentence
paragraph about what you think
earth science is. What do you Earth System’s
think we will study about?
concept map
What are you looking forward
to learning about? What
questions do you have about
earth science?
HomeworkOut- Reflection
None (Applying Science/What is
Earth Science? WS)
Applying Science/What is Earth
Science? WS
In- 8/27/10, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Write a five sentence
paragraph that summarizes the
problems and benefits that
result from our modern
technology.
-Give a few examples of these
problems and benefits from
Monday's assignment.
Current events set-up
Current events class activity
Find your own current event in
the computer lab
HomeworkNone
Out- Reflection
In a five sentence paragraph,
write about your first full
week of school.
In- 8/30/10, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Write a five sentence
paragraph about your
weekend.
Notes: Scientific method and
measurement.
Practicing measurement skills
worksheet
HomeworkUsing laboratory equipment
worksheet due Tuesday
Out- Reflection
None- start on Homework
Notebook check Friday- you shoul
be looking for a current event t
put into your notebook
In- 8/31/10, Warm-Up
In a five sentence paragraph,
write down anything you
learned about units and
measurement.
Through- Classwork
Notes on density
Density practice problems
Out- Reflection
Answer the following questions in
complete sentences.
1. What is the formula for density?
2. What do the letters in the equation
stand for?
3. If a plastic pen cap floats on water, is it
Homeworkmore dense or less dense than
Notebook check Friday
water?
You should be looking for a
current event.
In- 9/1/10 and 9/2/10
Warm-Up
1. If a piece of aluminum
metal has a mass of 22
grams and a volume of 10
grams, what is the
density?
2. If a piece of gold has a
density of 19.3
grams/cm3 and a mass of
31 grams, what is the
volume?
Through- Classwork
Fill in scoresheet for notebook check
Safety in the science classroom worksheet
Density lab
Brain stretcher graphing
Homework-
Brain stretcher graphing due
Out- Reflection 10 pts Friday
In complete sentences, explain two notebook check Friday- you shoul
ways you can find the density of be looking for a current event
an object.
.
Interactive Notebook- Scoresheet
Date
Assignment Name
8/19/109/3/10
8/24/10
Warm ups
Points Your Score
Possibl
e
50
25
8/27/10
Earth Science slide
show
Current event write up
9/3/10
Total
100
25
Current Event Scoresheet
(Put this on your 4th page)
Current
Event #
Title
Points Your Score
Possibl
e
1
25
2
25
3
25
Etc. (You will
have 10)
In- 9/3/10, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
In a five sentence
Go to computer lab to find a current event an
paragraph, write down
start write up
anything you know about
making a graph. What
Turn in notebooks
are the parts of a
graph? What information
does a graph show you?
Are there different
types of graphs?
Out- Reflection
None working on
current events
.
Homework- None
In- 9/7/10, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
In complete sentences, write
down anything you know
about the scientific
method. What are some of
the parts? Have you used
it before?
Scientific method Cornell notes
Homework- Scientific method
lab report due Tuesday
Out- Reflection
None- start on Homework
Test on Friday
In- 9/8/10 and 9/9/10
Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Scientific method lab
Answer the following questions
in complete sentences.
1. What is a hypothesis?
2. What are the two types of
variables called?
3. What is the difference
between those two types of
variables?
Out- Reflection
In a five sentence paragraph,
summarize the lab you did
today. Was you hypothesis
correct? Where was the
hottest place in the room?
Where was the coldest place
in the room?
Homework- Study for test
on Friday
In- 9/13/10, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
In a five sentence paragraph write about a
DPS Earth Science Pre-Test
band or a singer that you like. Why do Hand out textbooks
you like this band or singer? What kind
of music do they play? How did you
Introducing the Earth
hear about this band or singer?
Comm textbook worksheet
Out- Reflection 10 pts
Look through your textbook
quickly. Write a five
sentence paragraph about what
you think is going to be the
most interesting topic we
will study this year.
Geowords format
HomeworkGeo Words Pg U8-U11 All
These go in your notebook
In- 9/14/10, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
In a five sentence paragraph, write down
DPS Earth Science Pre test
anything you know about rocks? What
are they made of? Are there different Notes on rock types
types? What are the different types
called? Where are rocks found?
Out- Reflection
Homework-
None- start HW
Sedimentary rock concept
map Use p. U8-U12 in book
to help you
In- 9/15/10 and 9/16/10
Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
How to describe a rock
In a five sentence paragraph describe the PowerPoint
three types of sedimentary rocks.
Sedimentary rock lab
Out- Reflection
In a five sentence paragraph
explain how to describe a
rock.
HomeworkNone
In- 9/21/10, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Answer the questions in complete
sentences.
1. What are the three types of
sedimentary rocks called?
2. What processes help form sedimentary
rocks?
3. Give one example of each type of
sedimentary rock.
Igneous rock PowerPoint with
skeleton notes
Start on Geowords assignment
HomeworkGeowords pg. U17-U19 (these
Write a five sentence paragraph go in your notebook and I
will be looking for them
about igneous rocks. What
are the two types of igneous when I collect your
notebooks Friday)
rocks called? How are
igneous rocks formed?
Out- Reflection
In- 9/22/10 and 9/23/10 Through- Classwork
Igneous Rock reading and
Warm-Up
concept
Update scoresheet in notebook map
Igneous rock lab
Igneous Rocks enrichment
worksheet
Describing igneous rocks
worksheet
Homework:
Finish up worksheets from
class for Friday
Out- Reflection
None (Start HW)
Make sure notebook is ready to
turn in on Friday
Date
Assignment Name Points Your
Possibl Score
e
9/7/10Warm Ups
50
9/24/10
9/13/10 Geowords P. U8-U11
20
9/15/10 Sedimentary Rock Lab
30
9/16/10
9/21/10 Geowords P. U17-U19
20
9/22/10
-
Igneous Rock
Lab
30
In- 9/24/10, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Rock cycle explanation
Write a five sentence
paragraph. Compare and
Rock Cycle Game
contrast sedimentary and
igneous rocks. Use at least
3 geowords in your paragraph.
Out- Reflection
In a five sentence
paragraph, explain what
the rock cycle is and how
it works.
Classwork/Homework:
None
In- 9/27/10, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
In a five sentence paragraph, Metamorphic rock PowerPoint with
summarize what you have
skeleton notes
learned so far about bedrock
geology.
Metamorphic rock concept map
Out- Reflection
Answer the questions in
complete sentences.
•What are the two types of
metamorphic rock?
2. How are metamorphic rocks
formed?
3. What does the word
foliation mean?
Homework:
Finish metamorphic rock
concept map
Geowords pg. U27-U30 (These go
in your notebook)
In- 9/28/10, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Answer the questions in
Metamorphic rock lab
complete sentences.
1.What processes are used to
make a sedimentary rock?
2. What processes are used to
make an igneous rock?
3. What processes are used to
make a metamorphic rock?
Out- Reflection
None (Start HW)
Homework:
Metamorphic rocks worksheet
In- 9/29/10 and 9/30/10 Through- Classwork
Igneous rock unit PowerPoint
Warm-Up
In a five sentence paragraph
Bedrock Geology Activity 4
compare and contrast
P. U34-U35
sedimentary, igneous, and
metamorphic rocks.
Forces in the Earth PowerPoint
with Cornell notes
Out- Reflection
None
Homework:
Digging Deeper Reading Guide
(DDRG) p. U43-U47
In- 10/1/10, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Answer the questions in
complete sentences.
1.Three rock units are
stacked one on top of the
other in horizontal layers.
Explain how you could tell
which layer is the oldest and
which is the youngest.
Sequence of Events Packet Review
Forces in the earth PowerPoint
with Cornell notes
Start Digging Deeper reading
guide (DDRG) P. U47- U49
2. In your own words, define
the four basic geologic
principles.
3. What is an unconformity?
Out- Reflection
None
Homework:
Sequence of Events packet due
Monday
DDRG due Tuesday
In- 10/4/10, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
In a five sentence paragraph Faulting Lab
explain the 3 forces in the
earth and explain which force
causes which type of fault.
Out- Reflection
None
Homework:
Bedrock Geology Test Friday
Notebook check Friday
In- 10/5/10, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Draw a picture of a normal
Digging deeper reading guide P. U47fault, a reverse fault, and a U49
strike-slip fault.
Bed rock geology test review for
extra credit
Out- Reflection (15 pts)
In at least a five sentence
paragraph, summarize what you Homework:
have learned during the
Lab test Wed. or Thurs.
bedrock geology unit.
Bedrock Geology Test Friday
Notebook check Friday
In- 10/6/10 and 10/7/10 Through- Classwork
Geologic time worksheet
Warm-Up
Update Scoresheet
Test review question for extra
credit
Lab test
Out- Reflection
None
Homework:
Check Your Understanding (CYU)
P. U37 1-4 (These go in your
notebook)
Study for your Test on Friday
Notebook check Friday
Date
Assignment Name Points Your
Possibl Score
e
9/27/10
Warm-Ups
50
10/8/10
9/27/10 Geowords P. U27-U30
15
9/28/10
Metamorphic rock lab
30
10/1/10
Check Your
Understanding P. U37
10
10/4/10
Check Your
Understanding P. U55
10
In- 10/11/10, Warm-Up
Write a five sentence paragraph
about how your semester is going
so far. What is going well?
What is not going well? How can
you improve the parts that are
not going well?
Out- Reflection
None- in the computer lab
Through- Classwork
Plate tectonics web activity
If you finish, you can look for
current events to put in your
notebook.
Homework:
Please turn in any work from last
week if you have some.
In- 10/12/10, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Write a five sentence
Finish webquest
Paragraph. Write down
anything you know about plate Start Plate Boundaries worksheet
tectonics.
(graphing side only)
Homework:
Finish Plate Boundaries
Out- Reflection
In a five sentence paragraph, worksheet (graphing side only)
summarize what you learned
from the computer activity.
In- 10/14/10 and 10/15/10 Warm-Up Through- Classwork
Answer the questions in complete
sentences.
1. What happens at convergent
plate boundary?
2. What happens at a transform
plate boundary?
3. What happens at a divergent
plate boundary?
Cornell Notes on Plate
Boundaries
“This Dynamic Planet” map
activity
Finish Plate Boundaries
worksheet (front side)
Out- Reflection 10pts.
Write a five sentence
Paragraph summarizing your notes
on plate boundaries. Underline
5 vocabulary words.
Homework:
None
In- 10/18/10, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Summarize your notes from last
week that we took on Plate
Boundaries. Underline 5
vocabulary words.
Continental Drift oral reading
Section Wrap up questions 1-3
(Please put these questions in your
notebook).
Finish “This Dynamic Planet” map
activity
Interpreting Geologic Time
worksheet
Out- Reflection
In a five sentence paragraph,
write about the evidence that
scientists have to prove that
Pangaea actually existed at one
time.
Homework:
DDRG Development of the theory
of plate tectonics
In- 10/19/10, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Answer the questions in complete
sentences.
1.What is the basic question Eduard
Suess was trying to answer?
2. How did Suess explain how Africa,
Madagascar, and India all contained
similar fossils from millions of years
ago?
3. What was Alfred Wegener’s
hypothesis?
4. What is paleomagnetism?
Pangaea Activity
Out- Reflection
In a five sentence paragraph summarize
what you have learned so far about
plate tectonics and Pangaea.
Homework:
Geologic Time: Earth’s Past worksheet
In- 10/20/10 and 10/21/10 WarmUp
Update Scoresheet
Through- Classwork
Finish Interpreting
Geologic Time Worksheet
Building the Features of Earth’s
Surface with Skelton Notes
Classzone Animations
Out- Reflection
Subduction Zone Lab- subduction
and volcanoes
Answer the questions in
complete sentences.
•What is a subduction zone?
2. What geologic features can
form at a subduction zone?
Homework:
3. What is the ring of fire?
DDRG Dynamics of Plate
4. What caused the ring of fire Boundaries
to form?
Date
Assignment Name Points
Your
Possibl Score
e
10/11/1
Warm-Ups
50
010/22/1
0
10/18/1 Section Wrap-Up
10
0
questions
10/22/1
Reflection
10
0
10/22
10/22/1
Total
70
In- 10/22/10, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Answer the following questions in Subduction Zones and Island
complete sentences.
Arc/Trench Earthquakes
1.Describe how ocean basins can
change size.
2. Describe the process of
subduction.
3. How was the Andes Mountain
range in western South America
most likely formed?
Out- Reflection
In a five sentence paragraph,
summarize what you have learned
so far about plate tectonics.
Homework:
None
In- 10/25/10, Warm-Up
In a five sentence
paragraph, write about
your favorite day or days
of the year. Why is this
day your favorite? What
do you do that is special
on this day?
Through- Classwork
Subduction Zone reading with
section wrap up questions.
*These need to go in your
notebook.
Magnetosphere PowerPoint with
Cornell notes
HomeworkOut- Reflection
None-Start HW
Rates of Seafloor Spreading
worksheet
In- 10/26/10, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Answer the following
questions in complete
sentences.
-Using your notes give an
example of a divergent
boundary, a convergent
boundary, and a transform
boundary. For each example
state the location and the
types of geologic features
are found there.
Mid ocean ridge and heat flow
activity
Out- Reflection
None
Homework:
None
In- 10/27/10, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Answer the questions in
complete sentences.
1.What is a mid ocean ridge?
2. Give the name of a large
mid ocean ridge.
3. At what type of plate
boundary would you expect to
find a mid ocean ridge?
Mid ocean ridge heat flow activity
Due at the end of class
Out- Reflection 10pts
Write a five sentence
paragraph summarizing mid
ocean ridge heat flow
activity. What patterns do
you notice?
Homework:
None
In- 11/1/10, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Answer the questions below in
complete sentences. Use your
mid-ocean ridge and heat flow
assignment to help you if you
need to.
1.What geographic feature is
associated with most of the hot
spots in the ocean?
2. Which mid ocean ridge is
hotter in general, the east
pacific rise or the mid Atlantic
ridge? How do you know?
Interior structure of Earth
PowerPoint note packet
Out- Reflection
Write a five sentence
Paragraph. Summarize the notes
you took today about the Earth’s
interior.
Homework:
DDRG Interior Structure of
Earth
Study for Plate Tectonics
Chapter Test
Notebook check on Block day
In- 11/2/10, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Update score sheet
Answer in complete sentences
1.What is a convection current?
2. Which layer of the earth does Density of Earth materials
convection happen?
lab DUE IN CLASS
3. What are convection currents
responsible for?
4. What is density?
5. How are density and
convection currents related?
Out- Reflection 10pts
Homework:
Study for Plate Tectonics
Chapter Test
Write a five sentence
Paragraph. Explain all of the
pieces of evidence that you have
Notebook check on Block day
learned about that help to
Extra credit review packet
support the theory of plate
tectonics. Include six specific due Friday
terms and underline them.
Interactive Notebook- Scoresheet
Date
Assignment Name
10/25/1011/4/10
10/25/10
Warm ups
11/3/1011/4/10
11/4/10
Points Your Score
Possibl
e
50
Section Wrap-Up
questions
Reflection
10
Total
75
15
In- 11/3/10 and 11/4/10 Warm-Up Through- Classwork
Write a five sentence
Plate tectonics review
Paragraph. Summarize what you posters
have learned during the plate DUE AT THE END OF CLASS
tectonics unit. Underline at
least 5 key vocabulary words
or concepts we have learned
about.
Out- Reflection
None
Homework:
Study for your test on Friday
Extra credit review packet
due Friday
In- 11/8/10, Warm-Up
No warm up-Set up notebook for
movie
Through- Classwork
Earth: The Biography movie
Write down 20 facts from the movie
in your notebook.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Etc…
Homework:
None
Through- Classwork
In a five sentence paragraph, Physical and Chemical Properties of
write down anything you know Molten Rock PowerPoint with skeleton
about volcanoes. If you have notes
any questions about volcanoes
or things you would like to
learn, write those down too.
In- 11/9/10, Warm-Up
Out- Reflection
Answer the following
questions in complete
sentences.
•What is viscosity?
2. What factors determine if
lava in a volcano is viscous
or not?
3. Does high or low viscosity
lava produce violent
eruptions?
Homework:
Read Pg. G17-G21, Do Geo Words
for these pages and Answer the
CYU (Check Your Understanding)
questions 1-6 in notebook
In- 11/10/10 and 11/12/10
Warm-Up
1.Which has a higher
viscosity, water or honey?
2. Is the viscosity of lava
in volcanoes in Hawaii high
or low?
3. Does something with high
viscosity flow fast or slow?
Out- Reflection
None
Through- Classwork
Volcano characteristics computer
assignment
(We will do this together as a class)
Speed of a bubble lab
(Due in class)
Homework:
None
Through- Classwork
Answer the following questions Volcanic Gases PowerPoint with notes
in complete sentences.
1.What are the three types of
volcanoes called?
2. Which type do you think has
the most explosive eruptions?
What about least explosive?
3. What are the factors that
determine if an eruption will
be explosive?
4. Which type of volcano will
have the highest viscosity
lava?
Homework:
Out- Reflection
Read Pg. G40-G41
Write a five sentence
CYU questions pg. G41 1-5
paragraph summarizing the
notes you took today in class. Understanding and Applying
questions Pg. G42 1-2
Please do these in your
notebooks
In- 11/15/10, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Volcanic Hazards PowerPoint with
1.What are the five most
common gases to come out of a skeleton notes in the computer lab.
You will turn in your note packet for
volcano during an eruption?
points today.
2. What gas is the most
dangerous? Why?
3. What gas can cause the
temperature of Earth to
decrease? Explain.
In- 11/16/10, Warm-Up
Out- Reflection
None
Homework:
Pg. G34-G35 Geowords
CYU 1-4, U&A 1-3
These go in your notebook
In- 11/17/10 and 11/18/10 WarmUp
Update scoresheet
Through- Classwork
Famous eruptions PowerPoint with
Cornell notes
Patterns of Volcanism assignment
Out- Reflection
Start on Homework
Homework:
Pg. G7-G11 CYU 1-6, U&A 2-4
Pg. G17-G21 CYU 3-6
Interactive Notebook- Scoresheet
Date
Assignment Name
11/8/1011/18/10
11/8/10
11/9/10
Warm ups
20 Movie Facts
Pg. G17-G21 Geowords,
CYU 1-6
11/15/10 Pg. G40-G42 CYU 1-4, U&A
1-3
11/16/10
Pg. G34-G35 Geowords,
Points Your
Possibl Score
e
50
40
25
20
25
Through- Classwork
Write a five sentence paragraph Finish Patterns of Volcanism
summarizing what you have learned assignment
so far about volcanoes.
Volcano review extra credit (if
notebook is complete)
In- 11/19/10, Warm-Up
Out- Reflection
None
Homework:
Volcanoes test on Tuesday
Volcanoes review extra credit due
Tuesday
In- 11/22/10, Warm-Up
Answer the questions in
complete sentences.
1.What is a lahar?
2. Name the three types of volcanoes
and give an example of each type.
Through- Classwork
Lahar graphing assignment
Out- Reflection
None
Homework:
Test Tuesday
Extra credit due Tuesday
In- 11/29/10, Warm-Up
Imagine that you were in an
earthquake. In a five
sentence paragraph, describe
what you think it would be
like.
Through- Classwork
NOVA Tsunami: The Wave that
Shook the World movie
Write down 25 facts in your
notebook.
1.
2.
3.
4.
etc
Homework:
Read Pg. G125-G128, CYU 1-5,
U&A 1-3
Read Pg. G134-G136 CYU 1-4
Out- Reflection
None
In- 11/30/10, Warm-Up
In a five sentence paragraph
summarize what the movie was
talking about yesterday.
Through- Classwork
Finish movie
Earthquakes PowerPoint with
skeleton notes
Out- Reflection
In a five sentence paragraph
summarize the notes you took
today in class about earthquakes.
Homework:
None
In- 12/1/10 and 12/2/10 Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Write a five-sentence
paragraph about your semester
up to this point. What has
been good? What could be
better? What do you need to
do to make sure that you pass
your classes this semester?
Earthquake travel time
graph
Locating an epicenter
worksheet
Out- Reflection
Homework:
None
In- 12/3/10, Warm-Up
Out- Reflection
Answer the following
questions in complete
sentences.
Through- Classwork
Earthquakes PowerPoint
with skeleton notes (Part
2)
Homework:
None
In- 11/21/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Write a five-sentence paragraph.
Explain in your own words the
meaning of a contour line,
contour interval, and
topographic map.
Intro: Topographic Maps
-Labeling on a Map
Reading Topographic Map WS
-Guided Practice
Out- Reflection 15pts.
Write a five-sentence paragraph.
Explain how topography
influences volcanic flows. What
is the relationship between
speed, velocity, and force and
the steepness of a slope? How
will this affect lava flows and
lahars?
Underline 4 key terms,refer to the
word wall, the maps handout, and Homework:
your volcanoes resources (notes None
and textbook) etc…
In- 11/24/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Write a five-sentence
paragraph. Based on what we
have studied so far this
year, explain how the Earth’s
systems are connected.
As an example you could
explain how volcanoes are
connected to the geosphere,
the atmosphere,the
hydrosphere, and the
biosphere.
NOVA: Wave that Shook the World
20 Facts
Out- Reflection 15pts.
Write a five-sentence
paragraph. Summarize what
you learned in the video
today.
Underline 4 key terms
(Must be in complete
sentences)
-Skip Spaces
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Etc…
Homework:
None
In- 11/25/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Write a five-sentence
paragraph. Based on what we
have studied so far this
year, explain how the
subjects that we studied are
connected.
As an example you could
explain how bedrock geology,
plate tectonics, earthquakes
and volcanoes are all
connected.
NOVA: Wave that Shook the World
15 Facts
Out- Reflection 15pts.
Write a five-sentence
paragraph. Summarize what
you learned in the video
today.
Underline 4 key terms
(Must be in complete
sentences)
-Skip Spaces
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Etc…
Homework:
None
In- 12/01/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Write a five sentence
paragraph. Write about
someone that you look up
to.
Who is this person?
How do you know them?
Why do you look up to
them?
How can you use the things
that you learn from them
to help you, in your life?
Oral Reading Digging Deeper
“What is an Earthquake”
-Pg G125
Wave Animations
“Recording Earthquake Waves”
-Pg G134
PDF Images
-Start Homework
Homework:
Out- Reflection
None- Start Homework
Read Pg G125-G129 CYU#1-5 + U&A
#1-3
Read Pg G134-G136 CYU#1-4
In- 12/02/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
-Explain how seismic waves Travel Time Graph I
are generated by an
earthquake.
-Describe a P-wave.
-Describe an S-wave.
-Describe a surface wave.
Out- Reflection
Explain the relationship
between the arrival times
of P-waves and S-waves and
the distances from the
epicenter of the
Homework:
earthquake.
Read Pg G141-G144 CYU#1-5
In- 12/04/08, Warm-Up P4
Through- Classwork
Write a five sentence
Travel Time Graph II
paragraph. Summarize what you Glencoe Exploration
have learned this week. How -How to Determine the
Epicenter of an Earthquake
can seismologist use data,
Locating an Epicenter WS
like we have been working
with, to learn about
earthquakes? Underline 4 key
terms,refer to the word wall,
your book etc…
Out- Reflection
Homework:None
In- 12/04/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
-Describe the Modified
Mercalli Intensity scale.
-Why is the intensity value
of an earthquake more
meaningful than magnitude to
a non-scientist.
-Explain how seismologist
measure the magnitude of an
earthquake.
Travel Time Graph II
Glencoe Exploration
-How to Determine the
Epicenter of an Earthquake
Locating an Epicenter WS
Out- Reflection
Write a five sentence
paragraph. Summarize what you
have learned this week. How
can seismologist use data,
like we have been working
with, to learn about
earthquakes? Underline 4 key
Homework:
terms,refer to the word wall, None (Finish Classwork)
your book etc…
In- 12/05/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
None- set-up the right page
EARTH: THE BIOGRAPHY
20 Facts
Out- Reflection 15pts.
Write a five-sentence
paragraph. Summarize what
you learned in the video
today.
Underline 4 key terms
(Must be in complete sentences)
-Skip Spaces
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Etc…
Homework:
None
In- 12/8/08, Warm-Up
Write a five sentence paragraph.
Summarize what you learned last
week. How can seismologist use
data, like we have been working
with, to learn about
earthquakes?
Through- Classwork
Earth Quest- Earthquake
-Computer w/projector
-Earthquake Intensity WS
Out- Reflection 10pts.
Write a five sentence paragraph.
Summarize what you learned
today. Explain the intensity
scale used to describe the
effects of an earthquake.
Explain how the magnitude,
focus, and epicenter, directly
effect the intensity of an
earthquake. Underline 4 key
terms,refer to the word wall,
Homework:
your book etc…
Earthquake Intensity WS
In- 12/8/08, Warm-Up
Write a five sentence paragraph.
Imagine you were in an
earthquake. What would you
feel? What would you hear?
What would you see? What would
you smell?
Through- Classwork
Earth Quest- Earthquake
-Computer w/projector
-Earthquake Intensity WS
Out- Reflection 10pts.
Write a five sentence paragraph.
Summarize what you learned
today. Explain the intensity
scale used to describe the
effects of an earthquake.
Explain how the magnitude,
focus, and epicenter, directly
effect the intensity of an
earthquake. Underline 4 key
terms,refer to the word wall,
Homework:
your book etc…
Earthquake Intensity WS
In- 12/9/08, Warm-Up
Write a five sentence paragraph.
Imagine you were in an
earthquake. What would you
feel? What would you hear?
What would you see? What would
you smell?
Through- Classwork
Earthquake in Rattlesburg
Part I-Determine intensity
values and plot on map.
Part II-Draw isoseismal lines
on map.
(All class w/overhead)
Out- Reflection 10pts.
Read the 1st paragraph on Page
141. Based upon this reading
determine if the Modified
Mercali intensity scale is a
qualitative or quantitative
value. Explain.
-Three complete sentences
-Underline key terms
Homework:
Read Pg G150-G152 CYU #1-2
+ U&A #1e-f
In- 12/10/08, Warm-Up
Write a five sentence paragraph.
Summarize what you have learned
about earthquakes.
Out- Reflection 10pts.
Through- Classwork
Qualitative vs. Quantitative
Earthquake Damage PPT
Headings: Notes:
Use a Venn diagram to compare
and contrast the relationship
between earthquake intensity
and magnitude. Include and
underline the following words:
Intensity, Magnitude, Modified Mercali
Scale, Richter Scale, Qualitative, and
Homework: None
Quantitative.
In- 12/11/08, Warm-Up
We are going to study the water
cycle today.
Write a five sentence paragraph.
Identify the different places
water can go as it moves through
and around the Earth.
Through- Classwork
The Water Cycle Reading
USGS Website Overview
The Water Cycle Activity
“Imagine” Water Cycle
Water Cycle RAFT
Out- Reflection 20pts.
Draw a basic diagram of the
water cycle. Include and
underline the following words:
Evaporation, condensation, transpiration,
precipitation, snowmelt, surface runoff,
clouds, ground water, rivers, lakes,
oceans. Connect them all with arrows.
Homework: Complete Water
Cycle Story (RAFT)
In- 12/12/08, Warm-Up
We are going to study the water
cycle today.
Write a five sentence paragraph.
Identify the different places
water can go as it moves through
and around the Earth.
Through- Classwork
The Water Cycle Reading
USGS Website Overview
The Water Cycle Activity
“Imagine” Water Cycle
Water Cycle RAFT
Out- Reflection 20pts.
Draw a basic diagram of the
water cycle. Include and
underline the following words:
Evaporation, condensation, transpiration,
precipitation, snowmelt, surface runoff,
clouds, ground water, rivers, lakes,
oceans. Connect them all with arrows.
Homework: Complete Water
Cycle Story (RAFT)
In- 12/15/08, Warm-Up
Write a five-sentence
paragraph. Based on what we
have studied so far this
year, explain how the
Earth’s systems are
connected.
As an example you could
explain how volcanoes are
connected to the geosphere,
the atmosphere,the
hydrosphere, and the
biosphere.
Through- Classwork
Mid-Term Review Session PPT
Mid-Term Exam Study Guide
Out- Reflection
TBD
Homework: Complete Mid-Term
Exam Study Guide
In- 12/16/08, Warm-Up
Write a five sentence
Paragraph. What is your
favorite topic of
study/activity that we have
studied this year in Earth
Science? Why did you enjoy
this area of study? What is
your least favorite
study/activity? Why?
Through- Classwork
Mid-Term Review Session PPT
Mid-Term Exam Study Guide
-Part II
Out- Reflection
TBD
Homework: Complete Mid-Term
In- 8/20/09, Warm-Up
No Warm-Up
Out- Reflection
Write a five sentence
paragraph about someone
that you look up to.
(Someone you know or a
celebrity) Who? Why? Etc…
Through- Class work
Set-Up Interactive
Notebook
Homework-
In- 8/21/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Write a five sentence paragraph
about the most beautiful place
that you have ever been. What is
the name of this place? Who took
you there? When did you go
there? Where is this place? Why
is it beautiful?
Earth Science
Slideshow
Answer each slide in
complete sentences.
CSIQ:
Complete Sentence
Including Question
Out- Reflection 10 pts.
Earth Science Concept Map
-What items did you connect?
-What was your favorite
connection?
-Why is understanding connections
between the different spheres
important?
-CSIQ- Complete Sentences
12
Earth Science Concept Map
HomeworkEarth Science Word
Search
13
In- 8/22/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Write a five sentence
paragraph about why
understanding connections
between the different spheres
Important.
-Give a few examples of some
Of the connections that you
made.
-Explain how air, surface,
water, frozen water, and living
things interact to affect your
lives.
Earth Science Notes
-Graphic Organizer
Out- Reflection
None (Applying Science/What is
Earth Science? WS)
14
Applying Science/What is Earth
Science? WS
Homework- none
15
Interactive Notebook- Scoresheet
Date
8/21/08
+
8/22/08
8/20/088/22/08
8/22/08
Assignment Name
Earth Science Slide
Show
Points Your Score
Possibl
e
30
Warm-Ups
20
Total
50
In- 8/25/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Write a five sentence
paragraph that summarizes the
problems and benefits that
result from our modern
technology.
-Give a few examples of these
problems and benefits from
Friday's assignment.
Scientific Method
-Cornell Notes WS
Out- Reflection
None (Scientific Method Lab
Report WS)
15
Scientific Method Lab
Report WS
Homework- Scientific
Method Lab Report WS
16
In- 8/26/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
-What is a hypothesis?
-What is an independent
variable?
-What is a dependent
variable?
-What is a control?
Using the Scientific Method Lab
-Test the Hypothesis and
Analyze the Data
Notes: Recording data and
graphing basics (optional)
Out- Reflection
None (Using the Scientific
Method Lab)
17
HomeworkUsing the Scientific Method Lab
-Bar Graph and Conclusion
18
In- 8/28/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
-CSIQ-From yesterdays lab, what
was your hypothesis?
-From the data, what was
the warmest part of the
room?
-Based on the data, what
conclusion did you draw?
-How did your findings
compare to the two other
groups that you exchanged
Data with?
Out- Reflection -CSIQExplain two ways to find
the density of an
Object? 10pts
Safety in the Science Classroom
.19
Density Lab
Homework- Designing an
Experiment/Scientific Method WS
20
In- 8/29/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
-CSIQ-What is the changeable
factor in an experiment
called?
-What word refers to a
standard for comparison
In an experiment.
-What do milliliters and
Cubic centimeters
measure?
-What do grams measure??
Quiz- Intro to Earth Science & Basics of
Science (Open Note)
Out- Reflection
None
.
Practicing Measurement Skills WS
Homework- none
In- 9/2/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Write a five sentence
paragraph about your
favorite musician or
band. Who is this
musician or band? What
style is this musician or
band? Why do you like
this musician or band?
Check out Earth Comm Textbooks
-Introducing the Earth Comm Textbook WS
-Geo Words Format Handout and Assignmen
Instructions
Homework- Geo Words
Out- Reflection
None
.
Pg U8-U12 All
In- 9/4/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
-CSIQUse your book Pg U8 U12
-How do you think weathering
and erosion provide the
ingredients that will form a
sedimentary rock?
-How do you think compaction
and cementation can form a
sedimentary rock?
Homework Format
Rock Cycle Activity
Out- Reflection
-CSIQWrite a five-sentence
paragraph that summarizes
the rock cycle. Include the
three types of rocks.
Homework- Read Pg U8-U12
Answer questions: CYU #1-4
and U&A #1&2
In- 9/5/08, Warm-Up
Update Scoresheet
Through- Classwork
Rock Types- Graphic Organizer
You will paste your Graphic
Organizer here at the end
of class.
Out- Reflection
Complete Sentences
What processes cause sediment
to be converted into
sedimentary rock?
Describe each of the following:
Sedimentary Rock
-Clastic
-Chemical
Homework- None
-Organic
Interactive Notebook- Scoresheet
Date
9/5/08
8/25/089/4/08
9/5/08
Assignment Name
Points Your Score
Possibl
e
Rock Types- Graphic
20
Organizer
Warm-Ups
50
Total
70
In- 9/8/08, Warm-Up
-CSIQWhat are two different
categories of igneous rocks?
What are two different
categories of
metamorphic rocks?
What are three different
categories of
sedimentary rocks?
Out- Reflection
None(start homework)
Through- Classwork
DPS Earth Science Pre-Test
Extra Credit Bedrock
Geology Word Search
HomeworkGeo Words Pg U17-U20 All
In- 9/9/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
-CSIQ-What type of environment does
limestone suggest?
-In what type of environment
does coal form?
-What processes cause sediment
to be converted into
sedimentary rock?
Geologic Maps and the Rocks of Ou
Community
-What are the most common
sedimentary rocks in our
community?
-What are the most common
igneous rocks in our
community?
-What are the most common
metamorphic rocks our
community?
-What are the oldest rocks i
our community?
-Data Tables on the followin
pages.
Out- Reflection
Describe the variety of rocks
in our community. Are there
many different types of rocks
in our community? If so, Why
do you think this is the case?
Explain.
HomeworkRead Pg U17-U20 CYU 1-4
In- 9/11/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
-CSIQ-Describe the type of igneous
rock that is formed when magma
cools very slowly. (details)
-Describe the type of igneous
rock that is formed when lava
cools very quickly. (details)
-What determines the color of
an igneous rock?
Geologic History Notes
-answer 9/9/08 Through
Questions
-Butera’s Favorite Areas
-How to Describe a Rock
•Lecture w/handout
Rock Lab
Out- Reflection
Describe the variety of rocks
in our community. Are there
many different types of rocks
in our community? If so, Why
do you think this is the case?
Explain.
HomeworkRead Pg U27-U30 CYU 1-3
+Geo Words Pg U27-U30 All
In- 9/12/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
-CSIQ-What is a protolith?
-Explain why foliation
occurs in many metamorphic
rocks.
-Explain regional metamorphism.
Activity 4: Rock Units
-Read U36-U37
-Rock Units and Your Community WS
•Together as a class
Geo Words Cross Word Puzzle
Out- Reflection
Write a five sentence paragraph
Homeworkthat summarizes what you have
learned this week. Please be
None
specific.
In- 9/16/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
-What are two sources of heat Cornell Notesthat can lead to
-Forces in the Earth Part II
metamorphism?
-Review homework format and
-Explain how regional
start homework
metamorphism can metamorphose
Headings:
Notes:
large volumes of rock.
-Explain contact
metamorphism.
-Explain how foliation occurs
in a metamorphic rock.
Out- Reflection
None (Start HW)
Classwork/Homework:
Read Pg. U53-U55 CYU 1-3 + U&A
1+2
In- 9/15/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Write a five sentence
Cornell Notesparagraph. Explain the rock Forces in the Earth Part I
cycle. Include some of the
Headings:
Notes:
new information that you have
learned recently in this
class. Please include at
least 3 Geo Words and
underline them.
Out- Reflection
None (Start HW)
Classwork/Homework:
Read Pg. U43-U47 CYU 1-3 + U&A
1+2
In- 9/18/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
-What factors determine
whether the Earth’s crust
will fold or form a fault?
-What are the three types of
faults?
-What are the two types of
folds?
Activity #6 Reading the Geologic History
of Your Community
Part A
Out- Reflection 15pts
Write a five sentence
paragraph that explains what
you have learned about
bedrock geology. Include
three of the new Geo Words
that you have learned.
Additionally, include some
examples of evidence of
geologic principle that are
found in our community.
1a)
b)
c)
2a)
b)
3a)
b)
4a)
b)
5a) b)
Part B
1a)
Fault Lab
Homework: None
In- 9/22/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Write a five sentence
Cornell Notesparagraph. Explain the
Bedrock Geology Review
geologic principle of
Headings:
Notes:
superposition. What are two
exceptions to this rule.
Where can you see a good
example of this principle in
the Denver area?
Out- Reflection
None (Start HW)
Classwork/Homework:
Bedrock Geology Study Guide
In- 9/23/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
-CSIQ-Explain the geologic
principle of lateral
continuity.
-Explain the geologic
principle of superposition.
-What are the causes of
uplift and subsidence?
Bedrock Geology Chapter Test
Out- Reflection
None
Homework:
None
In- 9/25/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
-CSIQCounselor Presentation
Write a five-sentence
Plate Tectonics Web Activity
paragraph. Explain what you
learned as you studied
bedrock geology. What did
you know already? What was
new to you? What was your
favorite part?
Out- Reflection
Write a five-sentence
paragraph. Summarize what you
learned today on the plate
tectonics website. You must
include five new terms from Homework:
the website. Underline each
None
term.
In- 9/26/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
-CSIQPlate Tectonics Web Activity
Write a five-sentence
Extra credit word search
paragraph. Summarize what you -Rocks and Minerals
learned today on the plate
-Due at the end of class
tectonics website. You must Must finish web activity first
include five new terms from
the website. Underline each
term.
Out- Reflection
Homework:
None
None
In- 9/29/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Write a five sentence
Cornell NotesParagraph. Summarize what
Plate Tectonics
you learned last week about
Headings:
Notes:
plate tectonics. Include at
least five specific terms and
underline them.
Out- Reflection
None (Start HW)
Classwork/Homework:
Geo Words Pg G68-G72 All
In- 9/30/08, Warm-Up
-CSIQ-What are three types of
plate boundaries?
-What are the two layers of
mantle?
-Describe these two layers of
mantle.
Out- Reflection
None (Start HW)
Through- Classwork
Sea Floor Spreading- Reading
Pg G69-G72
Magnetosphere PPT
Rates of Sea Floor Spreading
-Activity/WS
Classwork/Homework:
Rates of Sea Floor Spreading
-Activity/WS
In- 10/2/08, Warm-Up
-CSIQWrite a five-sentence paragraph.
Summarize what you learned form
the activity, Rates of Sea Floor
Spreading.
-Where is the oldest rock
relative to the Mid-Atlantic
Ridge? Where is the
youngest rock? What conclusion
can you draw from this data?
-How do the magnetic striping
patterns help prove the existence
of divergent
plate boundaries, sea floor
spreading and plate tectonics?
Out- Reflection
Write a five-sentence paragraph.
Describe all of the evidence for
the Theory of Plate Tectonics
that we have
learned so far.
Through- Classwork
-Plate Tectonics Act.#2 Investigate
Pg. G77
Part C 1a,b,c
Part D 1a,b,c
-Subduction Zone Lab Set
Classwork/Homework:
Read Pg G68-G72 CYU# 1-6 +
U&A 1,3,4,5
In- 10/03/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Write a five sentence
Cornell NotesParagraph. Explain how the
Plate Boundaries PPT
different types of evidence Plate Boundaries WS
that we have studied this
Headings:
Notes:
week supports the theory of
plate tectonics. (GPS: Global
Positioning System, Sea Floor
Spreading, The Andesite Line)
Out- Reflection 10pts.
Write a five sentence
Paragraph. Summarize what
you learned this week.
Include six specific terms
and underline them.
Homework:
None
Date
Assignment Name Points
Your
Possibl Score
e
9/26/08
Warm-Ups
50
10/3/08
Cornell Notes9/29/08
20
Plate Tectonics
10/3/08
Cornell NotesPlate Boundaries PPT
20
10/3/08
Total
90
In- 10/06/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
-Name three types of boundaries
between lithospheric plates.
-Convergent boundaries can be
found in three different
settings, what are they?
Read Pg G68-G72, G78-G83
Plate Tectonics Poster
Out- Reflection 10pts.
Write a five sentence
Paragraph. Describe subduction.
Include four specific terms and
underline them.
Homework:
Read Pg G78-G83 CYU #1-7
In- 10/07/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Write a five sentence
Paragraph. Describe subduction.
Include four specific terms and
underline them.
Plate Tectonics Poster
Out- Reflection
Homework:
Read Pg G89-G93 CYU #1-6 +
U&A #1a+b
None (Start HW)
-Due today: no additional class time will
be used.
Extra Credit Cross Word
-Must finish poster, due at
the end of class
In- 10/17/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Write a five sentence
Paragraph. Describe all of the
geologic features that can
form at plate boundaries.
Include four specific terms
and underline them.
Density & Convection
-Demo + PPT
Cornell Notes: How to solve for Volume
and Mass
Density of Earth Materials Lab
Out- Reflection
Headings: Notes:
Write a five sentence
Paragraph. Explain the
following information: Which
rock was the most dense, which
rock was the least dense earth
material. Which of these
rocks is found on the
continental crust and which of
these rocks is found in the
oceanic crust. How does this
Homework:
lab relate to Plate tectonics?
Read Pg G100-G103 CYU #1-4
In- 10/10/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Draw and label a diagram
showing the three main layers
of the earth. Include diagrams
of convection currents and show
some of the features that
result from these forces.
(Refer to figure 3 on Pg G92.)
Plate Tectonics Poster
-Super Bonus, one-time
only, last day!
Extra Credit Cross Word
-Must finish poster, due at
the end of class
Out- Reflection 10pts. Write
a five sentence
Paragraph. Describe the process
thermal convection in the
Earth’s interior. Explain how
this process drives the plates.
Include five specific terms and
underline them.
Homework: None
In- 10/13/08, Warm-Up
Answer the following questions in
complete sentences. -CSIQ-What pattern discovered along
the ocean floor helps prove that
the plates are
moving apart at ocean ridges?
-What is the name of the process
when one lithospheric plate
remains at the
surface and another plate slides
down beneath the surface plate?
-How was the Andes Mountain range
in western South America most
likely formed?
Out- Reflection
Write a five sentence
Paragraph. Describe how the heat
flow at mid-ocean ridges provides
evidence to
support the theory of plate
tectonics.
Through- Classwork
Mid-Ocean Ridge Heat Flow
Homework:
Read Pg G110-G116 CYU #1-5
In- 10/14/08, Warm-Up
Think of a person in
history, in your
community, or in the news
today who has made a
positive contribution to
the world. What is/was
that contribution and how
was it linked to the
individuals skills and
talents, and/or personal
values?
Out- Reflection
What are some of your
strengths?
What are some of your
values?
What careers could
possibly lead from your
interests, strengths and
values?
Through- Classwork
College Ed 10/14/08
College Ed is a series of
activities in a workbook that
you will be completing this
year. It is part of the
Excelerator Program.
TJHS received a large grant
from College Board, the
organization that runs the
Excelerator Program, two years
ago. This grant allows TJHS to
provide more AP classes, run
the Future Center, and provide
programs like AVID and College
Ed, which help prepare students
for college.
In- 10/16/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Answer the following
questions in complete
sentences. -CSIQ-Using your notes give an
example of a divergent
boundary, a convergent
boundary, and a transform
boundary. For each example
state the location and the
types of geologic features
are found there.
Mid-Ocean Ridge Heat Flow
DVD Earth: The Biography- Volcanoes
20 Facts or Theories
Out- Reflection 10pts
(Must be in complete sentences)
-Skip Spaces
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Etc…
Write a five sentence
Paragraph. Describe how the
Earth’s Systems are
interconnected. Refer to the
DVD Earth: The BiographyHomework:
Volcanoes. Include five
None
specific terms and underline
them.
In- 10/17/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Write a five sentence
Building Features on the Earths
Paragraph. Describe how the
Surface- PPT w/ WS
Earth’s Systems are
interconnected. Refer to the
DVD Earth: The BiographyVolcanoes. Include five
specific terms and underline
them.
Out- Reflection 10pts
Write a five sentence
Paragraph. Summarize what
you learned this week.
Include six specific terms
and underline them.
Homework:
None
Date
Assignment Name Points
Your
Possibl Score
e
10/6/08
Warm-Ups
70
10/17/0
8
10/17/0
Total
70
8
In- 10/20/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
-How was the Andes Mountain
Tonga Trench- Intro
range in western South America
Island Arc/Trench Earthquakes Lab
Likely formed?
Set
-If an unknown rock has a mass
of 30.0 g and a volume of 10.0
cm3, What is the density?
-What is the name of the process
by which the continental
landmass grows as a result of
ocean continental subduction?
Out- Reflection 10pts
Write a five sentence
Paragraph. Explain all of the
Plate Tectonics Chapter Test
pieces of evidence that you have
Friday 8/24/08 159 pts.
learned about that help to
support the theory of plate
Homework: Study for Plate
tectonics. Include six specific Tectonics Chapter Test
terms and underline them.
In- 10/23/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Answer in complete sentences
-Why are earthquakes and
volcanoes usually found on the
continental side of a plate
boundary?
-What is the name of the process
when one lithospheric plate
remains at the surface and
another plate slides down
beneath the surface plate?
-What is the part of the Earth
that is the solid uppermost
part- the most technical term?
DDRG Development of the Theory
of Plate Tectonics
Pangaea/Laurasia and
Gondwanland Map Activity
Plate Tectonics Chapter Test
Review
Out- Reflection 10pts
Plate Tectonics Chapter Test Friday
8/24/08 159 pts.
Write a five sentence
Paragraph. Explain all of the
pieces of evidence that you have Homework: Study for Plate
learned about that help to
Tectonics Chapter Test
support the theory of plate
tectonics. Include six specific
terms and underline them.
In- 10/24/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Write a five sentence
Paragraph. Explain all of the Plate Tectonics Chapter Test -159 pts.pieces of evidence that you
have learned about that help
Volcanoes Vocabulary
to support the theory of
plate tectonics and
continental drift. Include six
specific terms and underline
them.
Out- Reflection
None
Homework:
Finish Volcanoes Vocabulary
In- 10/27/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Write a five sentence
Paragraph. Based on what you
learned about plate tectonics ,
explain what causes volcanoes.
Include four specific terms and
underline them.
Mt. St. Helens Video Clip
Famous Eruptions PPT
-Cornell Notes
Headings:
Out- Reflection 10 pts.
Write a five sentence
Paragraph. Describe what you
saw in the slideshow today. What
types of scenes were shown in
the pictures? Was there loss of
life or damages to the
environment? What types of
colors did you see in the
images, describe them. Do these
events occur on a small scale or
a large scale. Are volcanoes
powerful? Underline six key descriptive
words.
Homework:
Notes:
In- 11/3/08, Warm-Up
Write a five sentence
Paragraph. What is your
favorite topic of
study/activity that we have
studied this year in Earth
Science? Why did you enjoy
this area of study? What is
your least favorite
study/activity? Why?
Out- Reflection
None
Through- Classwork
Volcanic Landforms PPT
-Cornell Notes
Glencoe Explorations 10 w/WS
Headings:
Notes:
Homework:
Read Pg. G7-G11 CYU#1-6
+ U&A 2,3,4
Through- Classwork
Physical and Chemical Properties of
-Where do most volcanoes
Molten Rock PPT
form on land?
-Cornell Notes
-What are hot spots?
Provide an example of a hot Eruptions and Forms of Volcanoes WS
spot on Earth.
-Where do most volcanoes
Headings:
Notes:
occur?
In- 11/4/08, Warm-Up
Out- Reflection
None
Homework:
Read Pg. G17-G21 CYU#3-6
In- 11/6/08, Warm-Up
Write a five sentence
Paragraph. Explain the
relationship between silica
content and pyroclastic vs.
lava flow. Explain the
relationship between water
vapor and pyroclastic vs. lava
flow.
Through- Classwork
Speed of the Bubble Lab
-Graphs and Motion
Out- Reflection 10 pts.
Write a five sentence
Paragraph. Explain how today’s
lab is relate to our recent
studies of volcanoes.
Underline five key terms.
Homework:
Read Pg. G26-G28 CYU#1-6
In- 11/7/08, Warm-Up
-What is viscosity?
-Name two factors that
influence the viscosity of
lava flow.
-What is a pyroclastic flow?
Through- Classwork
Investigation 17-2
-Volcanic Eruptions
Out- Reflection 10 pts.
Write a five sentence
Paragraph. Summarize what you
learned this week. Include
the terms on the word wall.
Underline five key terms.
Homework:
None
In- 11/11/08, Warm-Up
-What types of volcanic
landforms are associated with
high silica magmas?
-What type of volcanoes are
usually found at subduction
zones.
-What type of magma chemical
composition would you expect
to find at a hot spot?
Through- Classwork
Patterns of Volcanism
Out- Reflection
None
Homework:
Patterns of Volcanism
In- 11/13/08, Warm-Up
-What is the cause of most
volcanoes found on land?
-Describe a composite volcano.
-Describe a shield volcano.
-Describe a cinder cone volcano.
Through- Classwork
Volcanic Hazards PPT
W/ Questions WS
Volcanic Hazards Graphing
Out- Reflection 15 pts.
Write a five-sentence
paragraph.
Scenario: A volcano erupted
and you died. What were you
doing at the time of the
eruption. Were you near the
eruption or 80 Km away? What
was your cause of death.
What type of volcanic hazard
led to your death? Underline 4
key terms,refer to the word
Homework:
wall, the Volcanic Hazards
Volcanic Hazards Graphing
WS, etc…
In- 11/14/08, Warm-Up P4
Write a five-sentence
paragraph.
Scenario: A volcano erupted
and you died. What were you
doing at the time of the
eruption. Were you near the
eruption or 80 Km away? What
was your cause of death.
What type of volcanic hazard
led to your death? Underline 4
key terms,refer to the word
wall, the Volcanic Hazards
WS, etc…
Through- Classwork
Ring of Fire DVD
Out- Reflection 15 pts.
None
Homework:
None
Date
Assignment Name
Points
Possible
10/27/08
Famous Eruptions
Cornell Notes
20
11/3/08
Volcanic Landforms
Cornell Notes
20
11/4/08
Physical and
Chemical Properties
of Molten Rock
Cornell Notes
20
11/14/08
Total
60
Your
Score
In- 11/17/08, Warm-Up
-What is the difference
between magma and lava?
-How does the volume of an
eruption affect the area
covered by the eruption?
-What is a lahar and how are
they formed?
Through- Classwork
Volcanic Hazards PPT
W/ Questions WS
Volcanoes Study Guide
Out- Reflection
None
Homework:
Volcanoes Study Guide
Through- Classwork
-What type of volcanic hazard Poinsettias
Volcanoes Test
is most likely to affect
Volcanoes Word Search
communities several hundred
In- 11/18/08, Warm-Up
kilometers from the volcano
site?
-What type of volcanic hazard
is most likely to affect
communities ten to one
hundred kilometers from the
volcano site?
-Describe the global
distribution of volcanoes.
Out- Reflection
None
Homework:
None
In- 11/19/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Write a five-sentence
paragraph. Describe an
experience you have had using
a map. Why were you using a
map? Where were you going?
How did it work out for you?
Intro: Topographic Maps
-Colorado PPT
Topographic Map
-Oral reading w/handout
Topographic Map Lab
-Modeling Contours
Out- Reflection 15pts.
Write a five-sentence
paragraph. What is a
topographic map? What are
the essential elements of a
topographic map? How can you
use a topographic map to find
the shape and elevation of
the landscape? Who uses
topographic maps? Underline 4
key terms,refer to the word
Homework:
wall, the maps handout, etc… Maps & Topographic Maps WS
Part A & B
In- 11/20/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Write a five-sentence
paragraph. Describe an
experience you have had using
a map. Why were you using a
map? Where were you going?
How did it work out for you?
Intro: Topographic Maps
-Colorado PPT
Topographic Map
-Oral reading w/handout
Topographic Map Lab
-Modeling Contours
Out- Reflection 15pts.
Write a five-sentence
paragraph. What is a
topographic map? What are
the essential elements of a
topographic map? How can you
use a topographic map to find
the shape and elevation of
the landscape? Who uses
topographic maps? Underline 4
key terms,refer to the word
Homework:
wall, the maps handout, etc… Maps & Topographic Maps WS
Part A & B
In- 11/21/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Write a five-sentence paragraph.
Explain in your own words the
meaning of a contour line,
contour interval, and
topographic map.
Intro: Topographic Maps
-Labeling on a Map
Reading Topographic Map WS
-Guided Practice
Out- Reflection 15pts.
Write a five-sentence paragraph.
Explain how topography
influences volcanic flows. What
is the relationship between
speed, velocity, and force and
the steepness of a slope? How
will this affect lava flows and
lahars?
Underline 4 key terms,refer to the
word wall, the maps handout, and Homework:
your volcanoes resources (notes None
and textbook) etc…
In- 11/24/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Write a five-sentence
paragraph. Based on what we
have studied so far this
year, explain how the Earth’s
systems are connected.
As an example you could
explain how volcanoes are
connected to the geosphere,
the atmosphere,the
hydrosphere, and the
biosphere.
NOVA: Wave that Shook the World
20 Facts
Out- Reflection 15pts.
Write a five-sentence
paragraph. Summarize what
you learned in the video
today.
Underline 4 key terms
(Must be in complete
sentences)
-Skip Spaces
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Etc…
Homework:
None
In- 11/25/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Write a five-sentence
paragraph. Based on what we
have studied so far this
year, explain how the
subjects that we studied are
connected.
As an example you could
explain how bedrock geology,
plate tectonics, earthquakes
and volcanoes are all
connected.
NOVA: Wave that Shook the World
15 Facts
Out- Reflection 15pts.
Write a five-sentence
paragraph. Summarize what
you learned in the video
today.
Underline 4 key terms
(Must be in complete
sentences)
-Skip Spaces
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Etc…
Homework:
None
In- 12/01/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
Write a five sentence
paragraph. Write about
someone that you look up
to.
Who is this person?
How do you know them?
Why do you look up to
them?
How can you use the things
that you learn from them
to help you, in your life?
Oral Reading Digging Deeper
“What is an Earthquake”
-Pg G125
Wave Animations
“Recording Earthquake Waves”
-Pg G134
PDF Images
-Start Homework
Homework:
Out- Reflection
None- Start Homework
Read Pg G125-G129 CYU#1-5 + U&A
#1-3
Read Pg G134-G136 CYU#1-4
In- 12/02/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
-Explain how seismic waves Travel Time Graph I
are generated by an
earthquake.
-Describe a P-wave.
-Describe an S-wave.
-Describe a surface wave.
Out- Reflection
Explain the relationship
between the arrival times
of P-waves and S-waves and
the distances from the
epicenter of the
Homework:
earthquake.
Read Pg G141-G144 CYU#1-5
In- 12/04/08, Warm-Up P4
Through- Classwork
Write a five sentence
Travel Time Graph II
paragraph. Summarize what you Glencoe Exploration
have learned this week. How -How to Determine the
Epicenter of an Earthquake
can seismologist use data,
Locating an Epicenter WS
like we have been working
with, to learn about
earthquakes? Underline 4 key
terms,refer to the word wall,
your book etc…
Out- Reflection
Homework:None
In- 12/04/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
-Describe the Modified
Mercalli Intensity scale.
-Why is the intensity value
of an earthquake more
meaningful than magnitude to
a non-scientist.
-Explain how seismologist
measure the magnitude of an
earthquake.
Travel Time Graph II
Glencoe Exploration
-How to Determine the
Epicenter of an Earthquake
Locating an Epicenter WS
Out- Reflection
Write a five sentence
paragraph. Summarize what you
have learned this week. How
can seismologist use data,
like we have been working
with, to learn about
earthquakes? Underline 4 key
Homework:
terms,refer to the word wall, None (Finish Classwork)
your book etc…
In- 12/05/08, Warm-Up
Through- Classwork
None- set-up the right page
EARTH: THE BIOGRAPHY
20 Facts
Out- Reflection 15pts.
Write a five-sentence
paragraph. Summarize what
you learned in the video
today.
Underline 4 key terms
(Must be in complete sentences)
-Skip Spaces
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Etc…
Homework:
None
In- 12/8/08, Warm-Up
Write a five sentence paragraph.
Summarize what you learned last
week. How can seismologist use
data, like we have been working
with, to learn about
earthquakes?
Through- Classwork
Earth Quest- Earthquake
-Computer w/projector
-Earthquake Intensity WS
Out- Reflection 10pts.
Write a five sentence paragraph.
Summarize what you learned
today. Explain the intensity
scale used to describe the
effects of an earthquake.
Explain how the magnitude,
focus, and epicenter, directly
effect the intensity of an
earthquake. Underline 4 key
terms,refer to the word wall,
Homework:
your book etc…
Earthquake Intensity WS
In- 12/8/08, Warm-Up
Write a five sentence paragraph.
Imagine you were in an
earthquake. What would you
feel? What would you hear?
What would you see? What would
you smell?
Through- Classwork
Earth Quest- Earthquake
-Computer w/projector
-Earthquake Intensity WS
Out- Reflection 10pts.
Write a five sentence paragraph.
Summarize what you learned
today. Explain the intensity
scale used to describe the
effects of an earthquake.
Explain how the magnitude,
focus, and epicenter, directly
effect the intensity of an
earthquake. Underline 4 key
terms,refer to the word wall,
Homework:
your book etc…
Earthquake Intensity WS
In- 12/9/08, Warm-Up
Write a five sentence paragraph.
Imagine you were in an
earthquake. What would you
feel? What would you hear?
What would you see? What would
you smell?
Through- Classwork
Earthquake in Rattlesburg
Part I-Determine intensity
values and plot on map.
Part II-Draw isoseismal lines
on map.
(All class w/overhead)
Out- Reflection 10pts.
Read the 1st paragraph on Page
141. Based upon this reading
determine if the Modified
Mercali intensity scale is a
qualitative or quantitative
value. Explain.
-Three complete sentences
-Underline key terms
Homework:
Read Pg G150-G152 CYU #1-2
+ U&A #1e-f
In- 12/10/08, Warm-Up
Write a five sentence paragraph.
Summarize what you have learned
about earthquakes.
Out- Reflection 10pts.
Through- Classwork
Qualitative vs. Quantitative
Earthquake Damage PPT
Headings: Notes:
Use a Venn diagram to compare
and contrast the relationship
between earthquake intensity
and magnitude. Include and
underline the following words:
Intensity, Magnitude, Modified Mercali
Scale, Richter Scale, Qualitative, and
Homework: None
Quantitative.
In- 12/11/08, Warm-Up
We are going to study the water
cycle today.
Write a five sentence paragraph.
Identify the different places
water can go as it moves through
and around the Earth.
Through- Classwork
The Water Cycle Reading
USGS Website Overview
The Water Cycle Activity
“Imagine” Water Cycle
Water Cycle RAFT
Out- Reflection 20pts.
Draw a basic diagram of the
water cycle. Include and
underline the following words:
Evaporation, condensation, transpiration,
precipitation, snowmelt, surface runoff,
clouds, ground water, rivers, lakes,
oceans. Connect them all with arrows.
Homework: Complete Water
Cycle Story (RAFT)
In- 12/12/08, Warm-Up
We are going to study the water
cycle today.
Write a five sentence paragraph.
Identify the different places
water can go as it moves through
and around the Earth.
Through- Classwork
The Water Cycle Reading
USGS Website Overview
The Water Cycle Activity
“Imagine” Water Cycle
Water Cycle RAFT
Out- Reflection 20pts.
Draw a basic diagram of the
water cycle. Include and
underline the following words:
Evaporation, condensation, transpiration,
precipitation, snowmelt, surface runoff,
clouds, ground water, rivers, lakes,
oceans. Connect them all with arrows.
Homework: Complete Water
Cycle Story (RAFT)
In- 12/15/08, Warm-Up
Write a five-sentence
paragraph. Based on what we
have studied so far this
year, explain how the
Earth’s systems are
connected.
As an example you could
explain how volcanoes are
connected to the geosphere,
the atmosphere,the
hydrosphere, and the
biosphere.
Through- Classwork
Mid-Term Review Session PPT
Mid-Term Exam Study Guide
Out- Reflection
TBD
Homework: Complete Mid-Term
Exam Study Guide
In- 12/16/08, Warm-Up
Write a five sentence
Paragraph. What is your
favorite topic of
study/activity that we have
studied this year in Earth
Science? Why did you enjoy
this area of study? What is
your least favorite
study/activity? Why?
Through- Classwork
Mid-Term Review Session PPT
Mid-Term Exam Study Guide
-Part II
Out- Reflection
TBD
Homework: Complete Mid-Term