Oceans Project

Today you will begin the Oceans Project. Click here to get started.

Blog Post #5

For tomorrow's quiz, the extra credit question is more challenging than usual. I thought I've cut you a little bit of a break and give you the question a day in advance. The question will be "List all of the geologic periods in order from oldest to current." (Cambrian to Quaternary)

For today's blog post, please answer these two questions in your blog:
1. List all of the geologic periods in order from oldest to current. (Cambrian to Quaternary)
2. Since the extra credit question is so hard, come up with a mneumonic to help you remember it.

Geologic Time Webquest AND Blog Post #4

Geologic Time Webquest
Complete the Geologic Time Webquest on a piece of notebook paper. Click here to get started.

Blog Post #4
Answer the following questions in your blog.

1. How can scientists tell the age of a tree by looking at the rings? Explain what that means.
2. How/why would this be useful?
3. Is this an example of relative or absolute dating?
4. Provide a picture or a tree ring sample.

CYO Crossword Puzzle

Today you will create your own crossword puzzle online. Please follow the directions below:

• Click here to get started. **UPDATE** It appears that the school has blocked the link to the website that I normally use...Use this website instead if the first one doesn't work.
• Begin by entering an appropriate Crossword Puzzle Title.
• For "Author's Name" write Created by [your first name, your last name]
• Change the "Color of Square" to "grey"
• Change "Free Form (PDF only)" to "yes"
• Enter at least 15 words with a corresponding clue.
• All of your 15 words can only be one-word answers. For example, your answer cannot be "Cenozoic Era" because the phrase "Cenozoic Era" is two words.

Please use this list of terms and topics.

Blog Post #3

First, view the animation explaining how an unconformity can form.

Then, view the sample rock formation. Put letters A, B, C, D, and E in order from oldest to youngest. Explain the unconformities. Click on the image to the right to make it larger.

Facebook

I just created a Facebook page for our class. This will be another way for me to remind students about upcoming events (tutoring, quizzes, major deadlines, etc.). You can ask questions or just say hey to your classmates and me. Feel free to add Honors Earthscience as a Facebook friend.

Destruction!

Which do you think is potentially more dangerous: earthquakes or volcanoes? Why? Find an example of a specific earthquake or volcano and tell its story. Please include a picture.

Plate Tectonics Textbook

Today you will work with a partner to begin the Plate Tectonics Textbook. Your textbook will include four chapters. You will do this project using construction paper and printer paper. You may use the computer for research purposes only--not for the actual production of your textbook. The entire textbook is due Thursday, September 17.

Roles
Illustrator
You will be responsible for doing the illustrations for each chapter, and writing Chapter One. Illustrations do not need to be professional-grade, but should be as detailed as possible. Use color!

Editor
You will be responsible for writing Chapter 2, 3, and 4. You will also edit every chapter. Check for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and completeness.

Chapter Requirements
Click here for the 4 Chapter Requirements.

Here are some online resources that will help you with your research:

• Pangaea: All Lands
• Understanding Plate Motions
• Cracking the Ice Age
• Mid-Atlantic Ridge
• Other scientists that contributed (check the 2nd paragraph)
• Mountain Maker, Earth Shaker (everyone should view this)
• Alfred Wegener (skip the 1st paragraph...it's just a long quote)
• Other theories (check the 3rd paragraph)

The Center of the Earth

Read this article. There are a lot of ads on the page, just scroll down :)

After reading the article, answer the following questions in your blog:

1. How deep is the deepest mine in the world?

2. How deep would you have to dig to reach the mantle?

3. Let's pretend that you and your friends tried to dig a hole in your backyard to find a shortcut to China. The thing is, you guys had special suits that could withstand extreme temperatures, so you would not die. If you were somehow able to reach the mantle, what would it look like? What kinds of things would you see? How about the outer core? Inner core? What would it look like as you approached the surface (the crust) on the other side?

Earthquake Articles

Read one of the following articles and answer the questions on a sheet of notebook paper. If you want extra credit, do more than one article.

Articles:

• What Causes a Tsunami?
• Rwanda: Earthquake-hit Schools to be Rebuilt
• Research Links Seismic Slip and Tremor

Questions:
1. Who is the author of your article? (It might be unlisted...do your best to look though)
2. Who is the publisher? (CNN, USATODAY, geology.com, etc.)
3. What are three things that you learned?
4. What are two things that you found interesting?
5. What is one question you still have?

Earthquakes Webquest

Today you will complete the Earthquakes Webquest on a piece of notebook paper. Click here to get started.

1st Quarter Test Study Guide

Click here for the 1st Quarter Test Study Guide.

**Reminder** The 1st Quarter Test is on Wednesday, 09/09/09!!

Ch. 3 and 5 Webquest

Click here to begin the Chapter 3 and 5 Webquest. When viewing the movie below, please make sure that you wear headphones!

After you have finished the Webquest, make sure that you take the online practice quizzes. These quizzes were developed by our textbook publisher. I will use some of the same questions on Friday's quiz.

To take the Chapter 3 quizzes, click here, then click on Concept 1 Quiz, Concept 2 Quiz, etc. To take the Chapter 5 quizzes, click here. Friday's quiz will cover sections 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 5.1, and 5.3.