Honors Physical Science
Earth’s Physics Unit
Bellwork (4/4)
 A. What geological event(s), or geological processes, also rely on instability of the Earth’s
plates beneath the surface? Name at least (3).
 Try your best to explain why (how) earth’s plates cause this geological process!
*Unfortunately, I was unable to track down enough materials to complete the building during
an earthquake lab. If you have the following materials (or know where to find them) let me
know: Flat boards (cork or otherwise), foam board, or foam cylinders, plastic tubing. Sorry if
that’s something you were looking forward to. I will try to use the weekend to finish gathering
supplies.*
Geological events!
 Earthquakes
 Tsunamis
 Wildfires
 Land Formation (Volcanic Activity)
 Mountain Formation
 Island Formation
 Continental Drift
Today:
Focus on
Geology
(Volcanos)
Specifically
SUPERVOLCANOS
Volcanos
Yellowstone
SuperVolcano
Documentary: (56 mins)
Video Handout may
be worth up to (3x),
depending on
student
participation!
Do’s and Don’ts:
Do: Stay awake,
attentive, curious,
and participate
Don’t: get eaten by
your phone, get
sucked into your
sweatshirt, otherwise
die during video