Mass Movements

For today's blog post, you will answer a few questions about mass movements.

1. Define mass movement.
2. What are the different types of mass movements?
3. Which mass movement has the greatest potential to cause the most damage?  Why?
4. Include at least one picture of damage caused by your mass movement.

Chapter 5 CYO Quiz

Today you will create your own quiz.  On Monday, we will:

• Play a review game
• Take Mr. Dunn's Chapter 5 Quiz
• Take your CYO Chapter 5 Quiz

Please keep your CYO Quiz until Monday.  You will hand it in then.  Click here for the CYO Quiz requirements.

R Time Black History Month Milestones

February is Black History Month. Today we will begin by viewing a timeline showcasing some Black History Milestones. If there are any events on the timeline that you are unsure about, click on them to learn more.

Once you have viewed the timeline, compile a list of the five events that you think are the most significant. To be clear, these events can be positive or negative. It is entirely up to you to choose the events.

To get credit for this assignment, leave your list as a comment to this blog post. Click here to get started.

Mass Movements Articles

Read two of the following articles, then answer the questions for each article in your blog.

Articles:
5-year-old Trapped After Saving Friend
Massive Rockslide Closes State Road
Clen Coe Avalanche Survivor's Pledge
Evacuations Begin Near Guatemala Volcano
Rockfall leaves neighbors Wary of Project
We Could Hear a Roaring Sound


Questions:
1. Who is the author of your article?
2. Who is the publisher? (CNN, geology.com, USA Today, etc.)
3. Which type of mass movement is described in your article?
4. Who was affected by this movement?
5. How did the mass movement affect them?
6. Include one photo of your mass movement type (for example, ANY picture of a rockfall, landslide, mudflow, etc.)
7. What are three things that you learned?
8. What are two things that you found interesting?
9. What is one question that you still have?

Rocks and Minerals Webquest

Today you will complete the Rocks and Minerals Webquest.  Completing this webquest will help you study for Tuesday's quiz.  The quiz will cover sections 2.1, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, and 3.4.  Click here to view the webquest.

Igneous Rocks

Today you learned about igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Did you know that you can actually make igneous rocks at home (with your parents' help, of course)? This movie clip gives a very brief introduction to igneous rocks, then shows you how to make your own at home. Enjoy!

Dr. Loopy Discusses Igneous Rocks

GM Corn Debate

Today you will look at the Genetically Modified (GM) Corn Debate. This is a real-life example of Earth Science and Economics. Go to the website, follow along, and play the simulation. When you have attained a successful scenario at the end, call me over to look at your screen. Click here to get started.

Renewable Resources Brochure

Today you will work with a partner to create a brochure about a renewable resource. The assignmentis due at the end of the period Friday, and can be completed entirely in class if you use your time wisely. Here are the project requirements.

Earth Science Sciences

Answer the following questions in your blog.

1. What are the four main sciences in Earth Science?
2. Which one is your favorite? Why?
3. Include at least 1 picture.

Ch. 1 Create Your Own Quiz

Today you will create your own quiz for Chapter 1. You will use your new-found knowledge of higher-level questions to help create a challenging quiz. Here are the directions.

Favorite Map Projection?

Today you learned about the four major map projections. Which one is your favorite? Why? Include at least 1 picture.

First blog post

Welcome to Honors Earth Science! A major part of your grade each quarter will come from your blog posts. Please answer the following question in your blog:

What grade do you expect in this class? How will you achieve that grade?

When you are all done, check out some sample blogs from last semester:

• Jermel
• Aaron
• Keresa
• Gianna
• Violet