Interactive Notebook
Remember…
start your
notes on a
right hand
page. Leave
the left hand
page blank!
Chapter 1, Section 1
Standard
Objective 1
Investigation and Experimentation.
Scientific progress is made by asking
meaningful questions and conducting
careful investigations.
Describe 2 cultures that contributed to modern
scientific study.
Objective 2
Name the 4 main branches of Earth Science.
Objective 3
Discuss how Earth scientists help us
understand the world around us.
Assessment
Triorama, Chapter Test
Review
Daily Bellwork, Science Starters, Standards
Key Terms
Create a flash card for the following key terms
(p.5 in textbook):
 Earth Science
 Geology
 Oceanography
 Meteorology
 Astronomy
If you finish early, study your flash cards!
INTERACTIVE!
What is Earth Science??
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Earth Science is…
• The study of the Earth and the
universe around it.
• People have been studying the Earth
for thousands of years
– The Chinese started keeping
records on Earthquakes in 780 b.c.
– Greeks cataloged rocks in 200b.c.
– The Mayans observed the motion of
the sun and the moon and created
calendars.
4 Branches of Earth Science
Geology
• Study of the origin and history of the Earth.
• Includes earthquakes, volcanoes, fossils,
coal, oil, gas.
Oceanography
• Study of the Earth’s Oceans.
• Includes waves, tides, and the ocean floor.
Meteorology
Astronomy
• Study of the Earth’s Atmosphere.
• Includes weather and climate.
• Study of the universe beyond Earth.
• Includes the sun, planets, galaxies.
Interactive Notebook!
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Quickwrite: on the left hand page…
“Which of the 4 branches of Earth
Science is your favorite? Why?”
3+sentences.
Quick Check!!
1. Name the 4 branches of Earth
Science:
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2. Which branch studies weather?
Rocks? :
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The Importance of Earth
Science
Earth Scientists can…
 Predict and prepare for natural
disasters
 Discover the origin of the universe
 Help people gain access to Earth’s
resources and use them wisely.
Assessment
Triorama
Create a Triorama. Choose one facet of Earth
Science:
• Geology
• Oceanography
• Meteorology
• Astronomy
For your triorama you need:
• A picture (in color) (on all 3 sides)
• Description/Definition of the area of Earth
Science.
• 1 3-D aspect