Science Unit 2 Plate Tectonics and Earth’s Structure Make-Up Choices
Choose any of the assignments below to make-up for daily points missed due to an absence. Try
to turn in within one week of the absence.
Directions: Please choose one of the following activities or questions to make up for one missed
class or absence. Make sure to answer the questions thoroughly or include the question in your
answer. I should be able to see that you understand the concepts clearly through what you
have written. Never use the word “IT” when writing about science and be very specific.
Include as much information as you possibly can to explain your thinking.
Example: What is the composition of the atmosphere ?
The atmosphere is composed of nitrogen, oxygen, argon, carbon dioxide, neon, helium, methane,
krypton, hydrogen, water vapor and many other gases, as well as particles of liquids and solids.
page(s) Title of Make-up choice – Make sure to write on top line of paper
the bolded words, page number. and include what DATES you were
absent on and making up for on the paper as well.
Chapter 4 Plate Tectonics
p 137 Skills Activity
Copy the table and complete the table using diagrams on p 136 & 137
p 138 Math Analyze Data
After studying the graph, answer the questions using complete
sentences.
p 139 Section 1 Assessment
Answer questions restating the question in your answer, or copy the
questions down and answer in complete sentences.
p 139 Writing in Science
Make sure to type your story up and use spell check. Your story must
go through all layers of the Earth and be described in details.
p 143 Section 2 Assessment
Answer questions restating the question in your answer, or copy the
questions down and answer in complete sentences.
p 148 Section 3 Assessment
Answer questions restating the question in your answer, or copy the
questions down and answer in complete sentences.
p 153 Try This Activity
You need a piece of audio tape, so if you have an old tape laying around
the house, get permission to use it for this activity before you begin.
You will also need a magnet. Answer the questions and describe what
happened.
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make-up days ?
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Section 4 Assessment
Answer questions restating the question in your answer, or copy the
questions down and answer in complete sentences.
Writing in Science
Write at least one paragraph describing what you might see if you
were in Alvin moving along the mid-ocean ridge, please type.
Math Skills
Answer all questions and do all work on the same paper.
Section 5 Assessment
Answer questions restating the question in your answer, or copy the
questions down and answer in complete sentences.
Reviewing Key Terms
Copy questions #1-10 carefully and include only the correct answer.
You do not have to copy all the choices, just the answers.
Writing in Science
Please type your prediction of what you think the Earth will look like
in 50 million years. One or two paragraphs, include a diagram colored
nicely please.
Checking Concepts
#11 to 16 only – either restating the question in your answer or copy
the question and answer the question using complete sentences.
Thinking Critically & Math Practice
Answer questions #17-22 either restating the question in your answer
or copy the question and answer the question using complete
sentences. Show work for math problems.
Applying Skills
Answer questions #23-25 either restating the question in your
answer or copy the question and answer the question using complete
sentences.
Standards Practice
Copy questions #1-7 carefully and include only the correct answer.
You do not have to copy all the choices, just the answers.
Apply the Big Idea
#8 - Write a paper describing changes in the Earth’s crust as
described in the problem. Make sure to include a drawing of what you
think will happen to that area. Please type your paper.
Chapter 5 – Earthquakes
Section 1 Assessment
Answer questions restating the question in your answer, or copy the
questions down and answer in complete sentences.
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Skills Activity
Please evaluate each situation and write your thoughts in detail as to
why you place the situation on the Mercalli scale.
Math Analyzing Data
Answer questions restating the question in your answers, or copy the
questions down and answer in complete sentences.
Section 2 Assessment
Answer questions restating the question in your answer, or copy the
questions down and answer in complete sentences..
Writing in Science
Please type your news report as if you were going to read your report
on air. Make sure to include who, what, where, when, how in your
report.
Section 3 Assessment
Answer questions restating the question in your answer, or copy the
questions down and answer in complete sentences.
Writing in Science
You must include a sketch with your patent application. Make sure to
describe as many details on how you invention works. Please type up
your application description.
Try This Activity
Make sure to turn in the map and explain in detail your answer to the
questions at the end.
Try This Activity
Draw a sketch of each trail and describe in detail what happened with
each attempt.
Section 4 Assessment
Answer questions restating the question in your answer, or copy the
questions down and answer in complete sentences.
Technology and Society
Read pages 204-205. Please type the answers to the questions on
page 205 in complete thoughts.
Reviewing Key Terms
Copy questions #1-10 carefully and include only the correct answer.
You do not have to copy all the choices, just the answers.
Writing in Science
Please type and include as many details as you can to describing the
damage an earthquake can cause. Make sure you have complete
thoughts written and that you explain in detail.
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Checking Concepts
Answer questions #11-18 – either restating the question in your
answer or copy the question and answer the question using complete
sentences.
Thinking Critically
Answer questions #19-22 either restating the question in your answer
or copy the question and answer the question using complete
sentences.
Applying Skills
Answer questions #22-26 either restating the question in your
answer or copy the question, then answer the question using a
complete sentence.
Standards Practice
Copy questions #1-7 carefully and include only the correct answer.
You do not have to copy all the choices, just your answers.
Apply the Big Idea
#8 Use as many terms appropriately while describing the different
types of faults and the role of tension in their formation. At least
one paragraph if not two, with at least 5 sentences in each paragraph.
Chapter 6 – Volcanoes
Section 1 Assessment
Answer questions restating the question in your answer, or copy the
questions down and answer in complete sentences.
Writing in Science
Make sure your Travel brochure is neat, easy to read, and colorful.
Include as many details that your cruise ship will see on their trip.
Math Analyzing Data
Answer questions restating the question in your answers, or copy the
questions down and answer in complete sentences. Read your graphs
carefully.
Writing in Science
Please type your letter and use spell check. Please also list the
websites, or resources you used to research your volcanic eruption,
using at least two different sources. Make sure to use one of the
volcanoes listed on pages 226-227.
Section 2 Assessment
Answer questions restating the question in your answers, or copy the
questions down and answer in complete sentences.
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Writing in Science
Please type your questions and the answers you would expect from
your interview with the Geologist. Make sure you include all the
information requested on page 228.
Section 3 Assessment
Answer questions restating the question in your answers, or copy the
questions down and answer in complete sentences.
Writing in Science
Include as many details as you can to describe how Crater Lake was
formed. Make sure to refer to figure 13 on page 232.
Section 4 Assessment
Answer questions restating the question in your answers, or copy the
questions down and answer in complete sentences.
At Home Activity
After you make your model of California using different colors of
putty or play dough, write an explanation of how you would explain
your model to a family member. Please type your paragraph.
Reviewing Key Terms
Copy questions #1-13 carefully and include only the correct answer.
You do not have to copy all the choices, just the answers.
Writing in Science
Include as many details as you can to describe the three types of
volcanoes. Make sure you have complete thoughts written and that
you explain in detail how they are similar and how they are different.
Checking Concepts
Answer questions #14-21 – either restating the question in your
answer or copy the question and answer the question using complete
sentences.
Thinking Critically
Answer questions #22-25 either restating the question in your
answer or copy the question and answer the question using complete
sentences.
Applying Skills
Answer questions #26-29 either restating the question in your
answer or copy the question and answer the question using a complete
sentence.
Standards Practice
Copy questions #1-6 carefully and include only the correct answer.
You do not have to copy all the choices, just the answers.
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Apply the Big Idea
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#7 Use as many terms appropriately while describing what evidence
you would see if the dormant volcano had erupted in the past. At
least one paragraph if not two, with at least 5 sentences in each
paragraph.
Unit 2 Assessment
1 days absence
Answer all 4 questions in complete sentences with only the answer you
believe is correct. For #4 please make sure your paragraph is at least
5 sentences.