Objective #1 - Describe the Formation of the Earth and the Distribution of critical elements on the earth.
a. Describe the formation of Earth
b. Distinguish between the different layers of the Earth in terms of their composition.
c. Explain how Earth’s cooling after its formation affected where resources are currently found
d. Explain factors that need to be considered when assessing Earth’s resources
b. Distinguish between the different layers of the Earth in terms of their composition.
c. Explain how Earth’s cooling after its formation affected where resources are currently found
d. Explain factors that need to be considered when assessing Earth’s resources
Objective #1 Activities
1. Go back and re-read the appropriate sections of the Chapter 8 reading that discuss those objectives. Make sure you highlight the answer to those objectives and mark them in your reading.
2. You must now demonstrate that you understand the concepts in the objectives above. You have a choice in how to demonstrate that you understand all of the objectives above:
3. When you are done with step #2, show it to Mrs. E before moving on so you can get some feedback.
2. You must now demonstrate that you understand the concepts in the objectives above. You have a choice in how to demonstrate that you understand all of the objectives above:
- a. You can create a concept map on a piece of paper or using a concept mapping tool we've used before. You can only use 1-2 words per box and 1-2 words per connector, and connectors must be labeled somehow!
- b. You can draw a collage that clearly shows the answers to the objectives above without using sentences of any kind - only labels and drawings.
3. When you are done with step #2, show it to Mrs. E before moving on so you can get some feedback.
Objective #2: Define the theory of plate tectonics and discuss its importance in environmental science.
a. Describe the theory of plate tectonics.
b. List environmental consequences of the tectonic cycle.
c. Explain the origins of earthquakes and volcanoes.
b. List environmental consequences of the tectonic cycle.
c. Explain the origins of earthquakes and volcanoes.
Objective #2 Activities
1. Make sure you've read the appropriate sections of the Chapter 8 reading regarding the objectives above. Highlight the answers in the reading and mark the answers with the objective numbers. Also, click on the "Videos" tab and watch the first video. In class while you're watching this? Make sure you have earbuds in!
2. Before we get to the specific of the rock cycle in all of its glory, we need to look at the time scale during which plate tectonics (and the rock cycle, and natural selection....) take place - the geologic time scale. You're going to do that by doing this activity. Read and follow the directions.
3. Go to this website and complete all of the activities. Be sure to test your skills when you're finished.
4. Access the Plate Tectonics project by clicking here. (The link given in the project does not work - use this link instead). You will also need to obtain a paper copy of the world map; see Mrs. E for that. Follow the directions, and put answers to all of the questions in a Google Doc. Turn it in to the appropriate assignment in Google Classroom when you're finished.
5. Using the same two options you used for objective #1, choose one and do that to demonstrate your understanding of the objectives above. Show it to Mrs. E when you're finished.
2. Before we get to the specific of the rock cycle in all of its glory, we need to look at the time scale during which plate tectonics (and the rock cycle, and natural selection....) take place - the geologic time scale. You're going to do that by doing this activity. Read and follow the directions.
3. Go to this website and complete all of the activities. Be sure to test your skills when you're finished.
4. Access the Plate Tectonics project by clicking here. (The link given in the project does not work - use this link instead). You will also need to obtain a paper copy of the world map; see Mrs. E for that. Follow the directions, and put answers to all of the questions in a Google Doc. Turn it in to the appropriate assignment in Google Classroom when you're finished.
5. Using the same two options you used for objective #1, choose one and do that to demonstrate your understanding of the objectives above. Show it to Mrs. E when you're finished.
Objective #3: Describe the rock cycle and discuss its importance in environmental science.
a. Draw and identify key components of the rock cycle
b. List the three basic rock types
c. Explain the formation of the three basic rock types
d. Compare and contrast weathering with erosion
e. Identify the significance of weathering and erosion
b. List the three basic rock types
c. Explain the formation of the three basic rock types
d. Compare and contrast weathering with erosion
e. Identify the significance of weathering and erosion
Objective #3 Activities
1. Make sure you've read the appropriate sections of the Chapter 8 reading regarding the objectives above. Highlight the answers in the reading and mark the answers with the objective numbers. Then, click on the "Videos" tab and watch the second video on the rock cycle. Watching this in class? Make sure you have earbuds!
2. Click through this animation of the rock cycle, taking note of each step and what occurs in each step.
3. On a sheet of notebook paper OR using Word, draw your own original diagram of the rock cycle that includes all of the following: igneous rock, metamorphic rock, sedimentary rock, heat, pressure, time, weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, cementation, magma, melting, subduction, cooling, crystallization. (Also be sure to give specific examples of each type of rock!) Show it to Mrs. E when you're finished; you won't be allowed to move on to the next step until you show an accurate and ORIGINAL depiction of the rock cycle!
4. Read about the rock types in the animations below, making sure to take notes over the differences between each and how each of them form.
a. Igneous rocks
b. Sedimentary Rocks
c. Metamorphic Rocks
5. Find a partner and open up this lab concerning the rock cycle. Make sure you're logged in to your school Google account and make a copy so you can write in the document. Make sure you rename it appropriately. Follow the directions. WHEN YOU NEED TO HEAT ANYTHING UP, YOU NEED HAND PROTECTION AND MRS. E HAS TO OPERATE THE TOASTER OVEN! When you're done with the lab, you can check your answers here. (Link to be added at a later date)
6. Check out this online activity about weathering - take notes over this, identifying what weathering is, the two different types, and examples of each type.
7. Come up and tell Mrs. E the answers to objectives b-e. Also be prepared to tell her why the rock cycle is important in environmental science.
2. Click through this animation of the rock cycle, taking note of each step and what occurs in each step.
3. On a sheet of notebook paper OR using Word, draw your own original diagram of the rock cycle that includes all of the following: igneous rock, metamorphic rock, sedimentary rock, heat, pressure, time, weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, cementation, magma, melting, subduction, cooling, crystallization. (Also be sure to give specific examples of each type of rock!) Show it to Mrs. E when you're finished; you won't be allowed to move on to the next step until you show an accurate and ORIGINAL depiction of the rock cycle!
4. Read about the rock types in the animations below, making sure to take notes over the differences between each and how each of them form.
a. Igneous rocks
b. Sedimentary Rocks
c. Metamorphic Rocks
5. Find a partner and open up this lab concerning the rock cycle. Make sure you're logged in to your school Google account and make a copy so you can write in the document. Make sure you rename it appropriately. Follow the directions. WHEN YOU NEED TO HEAT ANYTHING UP, YOU NEED HAND PROTECTION AND MRS. E HAS TO OPERATE THE TOASTER OVEN! When you're done with the lab, you can check your answers here. (Link to be added at a later date)
6. Check out this online activity about weathering - take notes over this, identifying what weathering is, the two different types, and examples of each type.
7. Come up and tell Mrs. E the answers to objectives b-e. Also be prepared to tell her why the rock cycle is important in environmental science.
Progress Check Time!
Take the Geology Progress Check (this will include objectives #1, 2, & 3) in Juno when you're ready. Tell Mrs. E you're ready, too, so she can put it online for you!