6th Grade Science - Daily Homework
Rivers, Erosion & Deposition, and Beaches Test (assigned 05/12/2014)
You will have a test on Rivers, Erosion & Deposition and Beaches. Download and print the study guide on the right.
This test will cover Chapters 10 and 11 in your textbook. STUDY GUIDE DUE TUESDAY MAY 20th, 2014 TEST ON TUESDAY MAY 20th, 2014 |
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Coastal Landforms Graphic Organizer (assigned 05/12/2014)
Download the graphic organizer below and complete it using pgs. 279-281 in your textbooks.
Please print out your graphic organizers for a hard-copy submission! DUE FRIDAY MAY 16th, 2014 |
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Water Filtration System Lab Analysis Questions (assigned 05/12/2014)
Based on the results of your water filtration test, answer the following questions thoroughly and with detailed explanations:
DUE WEDNESDAY MAY 14TH, 2014
- Describe the results of your filtration system. How did your water look? Do you think your filtration system was effective? Why or why not?
- What step of filtration/purification was most effective? Why?
- What step of filtration/purification was least effective? Why?
- What could you do to improve your filtration system? Why do you think these steps would help?
- What sources of error might have occurred or existed during your filtration process? How might this have affected your results?
DUE WEDNESDAY MAY 14TH, 2014
Rainbow Mountains (assigned 05/07/2014)
Rivers and Deposition Re-Take Quiz (assigned 04/30/2014)
On Wednesday May 7th, 2014, you will have the opportunity to retake the rivers and deposition quiz to improve your last score. Be sure to study the following key terms and know he following processes.
RE-TAKE QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY MAY 7th, 2014
- Erosion
- Run-off
- Factors which affect run-off
- Stages of river formation
- Run-off progression
- Tributaries-what are they?
- Factors which affect the rate of erosion
- Youthful, mature and rejuvenated rivers (know their characteristics)
- Alluviums, alluvial fans
- Deltas
- know the distribution of water on Earth
- Underground water
- Zone of aeration
- Zone of saturation
- water table
- springs and wells (artesian formation)
RE-TAKE QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY MAY 7th, 2014
Water Filtration Research Bullet Point Notes (assigned 05/05/2014)
Conduct some research on how to filter out and clean water of any harmful chemicals and bacteria. Summarize your research in 5-10 bullet points.
MAKE SURE TO CITE YOUR SOURCES!
DUE TUESDAY MAY 6TH, 2014
MAKE SURE TO CITE YOUR SOURCES!
DUE TUESDAY MAY 6TH, 2014
Underground Water Filtration System (assigned 04/30/2014)
Refer to the CLASSWORK RESOURCES page for the assignment instructions on your water filtration system assignment. To prepare for this assignment:
1) READ and TAKE NOTES on pgs. 263-265 in your textbook to learn about water pollution and water filtration (upload notes in assignment submission box below)
2) Brainstorm some ideas for your water filtration system for your group.
DUE FRIDAY MAY 2nd, 2014
1) READ and TAKE NOTES on pgs. 263-265 in your textbook to learn about water pollution and water filtration (upload notes in assignment submission box below)
2) Brainstorm some ideas for your water filtration system for your group.
DUE FRIDAY MAY 2nd, 2014
Science and God Log Prompt-Jesus and the Samritan Woman (assigned 04/28/2014)
In one paragraph answer the following science and God log prompt. Read Chapter 10, Section 3 (pg. 258-262) as well to help you!
The Samaritan Woman (John 4:4-15)
He had to* pass through Samaria.5So he came to a town of Samaria called Sychar,* near the plot of land that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there. Jesus, tired from his journey, sat down there at the well. It was about noon.A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.”8His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.9* The Samaritan woman said to him, “How can you, a Jew, ask me, a Samaritan woman, for a drink?”b (For Jews use nothing in common with Samaritans.)10* Jesus answered and said to her,c “If you knew the gift of God and who is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,’ you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.”11[The woman] said to him, “Sir,* you do not even have a bucket and the cistern is deep; where then can you get this living water?12Are you greater than our father Jacob, who gave us this cistern and drank from it himself with his children and his flocks?”d13Jesus answered and said to her, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again;14but whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst; the water I shall give will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”e15 The woman said to him, “Sir, give me this water, so that I may not be thirsty or have to keep coming here to draw water.”
Explain the importance of water? Why did people in Jesus’ time get water from wells/underground? What do you think Jesus means when he says “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst. The water I shall give will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” What does Jesus mean in particular when he uses the metaphor “a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” What do you know about springs and wells?
DUE TUESDAY APRIL 29th, 2014
The Samaritan Woman (John 4:4-15)
He had to* pass through Samaria.5So he came to a town of Samaria called Sychar,* near the plot of land that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there. Jesus, tired from his journey, sat down there at the well. It was about noon.A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.”8His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.9* The Samaritan woman said to him, “How can you, a Jew, ask me, a Samaritan woman, for a drink?”b (For Jews use nothing in common with Samaritans.)10* Jesus answered and said to her,c “If you knew the gift of God and who is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,’ you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.”11[The woman] said to him, “Sir,* you do not even have a bucket and the cistern is deep; where then can you get this living water?12Are you greater than our father Jacob, who gave us this cistern and drank from it himself with his children and his flocks?”d13Jesus answered and said to her, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again;14but whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst; the water I shall give will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”e15 The woman said to him, “Sir, give me this water, so that I may not be thirsty or have to keep coming here to draw water.”
Explain the importance of water? Why did people in Jesus’ time get water from wells/underground? What do you think Jesus means when he says “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst. The water I shall give will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” What does Jesus mean in particular when he uses the metaphor “a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” What do you know about springs and wells?
DUE TUESDAY APRIL 29th, 2014
Lab Safety Paragraph (assigned 04/09/2014)
You are to write one paragraph about the importance of lab safety and following instructions when conducting a lab. Some questions for you to consider include:
DUE WEDNESDAY APRIL 16th, 2014
- What does it mean to be safe in a lab?
- How should you handle equipment?
- How should you talk and how should you listen?
- How should your body be?
- How should you interact with others in a lab?
- Why is it important to be safe in a lab?
- Why is it important to follow instructions in a lab?
DUE WEDNESDAY APRIL 16th, 2014
Rivers and Deposition Quiz (assigned 04/07/2014)
You will have a quiz on river systems and deposition (chapter 10). You will need to study and know the following:
QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY APRIL 9th, 2014
- Erosion
- Run-off
- Factors which affect run-off
- Stages of river formation
- Run-off progression
- Tributaries-what are they?
- Factors which affect the rate of erosion
- Youthful, mature and rejuvenated rivers (know their characteristics)
- Alluviums, alluvial fans
- Deltas
QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY APRIL 9th, 2014
The Beginner's Guide to River Systems for Rivers (assigned 04/01/2014)
Please refer to your Classwork Resources Page for instructions.
DUE TUESDAY APRIL 8th, 2014
DUE TUESDAY APRIL 8th, 2014
River Systems and Civilizations (assigned 03/24/2014)
Please refer to your Classwork Resources Page for instructions
DUE WEDNESDAY MARCH 25th, 2014
DUE WEDNESDAY MARCH 25th, 2014
River in a Jar Lab (assigned 03/18/2014)
Finish River in a Jar lab. Click on Classwork Resources page for further instructions.
DUE WEDNESDAY MARCH 19th, 2014
DUE WEDNESDAY MARCH 19th, 2014
Los Angeles Earthquake 3/17/2014 Report (Do Now 3/17/2014)
Do-Now/Warm-Up 3/17/2014
You are a local news anchor. Write a “breaking news” report of the Earthquake which happened this morning. Make sure to include and EXPLAIN the following information:
· Epicenter
· Fault line which caused the earthquake
· Magnitude and length of earthquake
· Any aftershocks?
· At least 2 eyewitness accounts
In your report, make sure to explain what an earthquake is, what an epicenter means and what magnitude means.
Make sure to cite your sources!
DUE TUESDAY MARCH 18th, 2014
You are a local news anchor. Write a “breaking news” report of the Earthquake which happened this morning. Make sure to include and EXPLAIN the following information:
· Epicenter
· Fault line which caused the earthquake
· Magnitude and length of earthquake
· Any aftershocks?
· At least 2 eyewitness accounts
In your report, make sure to explain what an earthquake is, what an epicenter means and what magnitude means.
Make sure to cite your sources!
DUE TUESDAY MARCH 18th, 2014
Shaping the Land (Erosion Introduction Activity) (assigned 03/10/2014)
Please complete the following introduction activity for our Erosion and Weathering unit.
I am attaching the file on the sided, as well as a document preview of it. You were also provided a copy in class. DUE WEDNESDAY MARCH 12th, 2014 |
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Volcanoes on Other Planets (assigned 03/05/2014)
Finish "Volcanoes on Other Planets" exploration activity found on the "CLASSWORK RESOURCES PAGE."
DUE TUESDAY MARCH 11th, 2014
DUE TUESDAY MARCH 11th, 2014
Earthquake Building Construction Analysis (assigned 03/03/2014)
*I am posting your homework assignment for Tuesday March 5th, 2013 ahead of time. You do not have to begin it yet, because I will explain it further in class on Tuesday March 4th, 2014, but you are welcome to take a look*
After watching our our earthquake-safe building tests on our fabulous shake table, I want you to now consider the construction of the buildings. Clearly, you guys did a wonderful job creating some very earthquake safe buildings. However, we need to now consider the feasibility of the way we built our buildings in the real world. So you will need to answer the following questions in detail (about a paragraph each):
1) ASIDE from your own group's building, what other group's building was built effectively? Why do you think so? How were the materials used and the way it was built contribute to the safety of the building? What might be some disadvantages of the building materials (consider how it might hold up in the outside world)?
2) In the real world, we don't often see construction materials like Legos, clay, tangerines and duct tape, but in our house models they clearly proved to be effective construction materials. How can these type of materials be used in the real world? i.e. Think about these materials, their structure, what they're made of , etc. and think about how we replicate or create materials that resemble the ones we used in class on a large-scale. Be specific.
For example: could construction companies look into making cinder blocks or wood blocks to resemble Lego blocks? How would that work? What would be the advantages or disadvantages?
DUE WEDNESDAY MARCH 5th, 2014
After watching our our earthquake-safe building tests on our fabulous shake table, I want you to now consider the construction of the buildings. Clearly, you guys did a wonderful job creating some very earthquake safe buildings. However, we need to now consider the feasibility of the way we built our buildings in the real world. So you will need to answer the following questions in detail (about a paragraph each):
1) ASIDE from your own group's building, what other group's building was built effectively? Why do you think so? How were the materials used and the way it was built contribute to the safety of the building? What might be some disadvantages of the building materials (consider how it might hold up in the outside world)?
2) In the real world, we don't often see construction materials like Legos, clay, tangerines and duct tape, but in our house models they clearly proved to be effective construction materials. How can these type of materials be used in the real world? i.e. Think about these materials, their structure, what they're made of , etc. and think about how we replicate or create materials that resemble the ones we used in class on a large-scale. Be specific.
For example: could construction companies look into making cinder blocks or wood blocks to resemble Lego blocks? How would that work? What would be the advantages or disadvantages?
DUE WEDNESDAY MARCH 5th, 2014
Earthquake Building-Shake Table Presentations (assigned 03/03/2014)
Please post below in the assignment submission box a picture or the actual document on which you took notes about each group's building (materials used and structural features), and observations of building during the "earthquake."
DUE BEFORE TUESDAY MARCH 4th, 2014
DUE BEFORE TUESDAY MARCH 4th, 2014
Study for Volcanoes Quiz (assigned 02/24/2014)
Study for your volcanoes quiz. You will need to know the following:
QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 26th, 2014
- What are volcanoes?
- How do volcanoes form?
- Difference between explosive and nonexplosive eruptions
- Pyroclastic material
- DIfferent types of lava
- How volcanoes form at convergent, divergent and transform plate boundaries
- Shield, stratovolcanoes/composite, and cinder cones
- Dormant, extinct and active volcanoes
- How volcanic eruptions can affect the environment and a community
- Anatomy/structure of a volcano
QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 26th, 2014
Types of Volcanoes Graphic Organizer (02/24/2014)
Read pgs. 198-199 again. On the graphic organizer provided in class, draw a DETAILED picture of each of the following type of volcano:
DUE TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25th, 2014
- Shield Volcanoes
- Cinder Cones
- Composite/stratovolcano
DUE TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25th, 2014
Types of Volcanoes Reading (assigned 02/19/2014)
Read pgs. 197-199 in your textbook and write down at least FIVE MAIN POINTS or IMPORTANT CONCEPTS about volcanoes you learned from your reading.
DUE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21st, 2014
DUE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21st, 2014
Bring Supplies for Earthquake Building Investigation (assigned 02/10/2014)
Bring in your supplies for building your earthquake-safe buildings.
BRING SUPPLIES IN BY TUESDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2014
BRING SUPPLIES IN BY TUESDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2014
Volcano in a Cup (assigned 02/11/2014)
Explain how the volcano in a cup demonstration today is like a real volcano. Explain what each part represents and WHY: wax cube, sand, and water.
DUE WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 12th, 2014
DUE WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 12th, 2014
Finish Lava Flow Lab Worksheet (assigned 02/10/2014)
Please copy down the class' data for the surface area covered by the lava flows depending on the following variables: viscosity, volume, and slope.
Finish SUMMARIZING RESULTS FOR ALL THREE VARIABLES (Viscosity, Volume and Slope).
FINISH THE LAST PAGE (with the prompt about being a geochemical engineer who is responsible for making lava flow precautions to save human settlements from damage).
DUE TUESDAY FEBRUARY 11th, 2014
Finish SUMMARIZING RESULTS FOR ALL THREE VARIABLES (Viscosity, Volume and Slope).
FINISH THE LAST PAGE (with the prompt about being a geochemical engineer who is responsible for making lava flow precautions to save human settlements from damage).
DUE TUESDAY FEBRUARY 11th, 2014
Lava Types Quick Lab
Please answer the following analysis questions from our water and honey quick lab:
1) a) How did the honey behave differently than the water? What did you observe?
b) How did the honey and water mix behave differently than when the water and honey were separated?
2) How do your observations of the honey and water relate to volcanic eruptions?
DUE TUESDAY FEBRUARY 4th, 2014
1) a) How did the honey behave differently than the water? What did you observe?
b) How did the honey and water mix behave differently than when the water and honey were separated?
2) How do your observations of the honey and water relate to volcanic eruptions?
DUE TUESDAY FEBRUARY 4th, 2014
Finish Interactive Labs (assigned 01/29/2014)
Please go to the classwork resources and finish at least one of the interactive volcanoes labs. For the "Volcanic Materials" one, you must identify at least 7 of the rock samples.
Take screen shots of your completed work and upload it on the assignment submission box found on the "Classwork Resources" page.
DUE FRIDAY JANUARY 31st, 2014
Take screen shots of your completed work and upload it on the assignment submission box found on the "Classwork Resources" page.
DUE FRIDAY JANUARY 31st, 2014
Travel/Relocation Advisory
The Quakecano Family have a collective phobia of volcanoes and earthquakes, and well, most natural disasters (hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.) in general. However, they need to find a city to live.
Create a travel advisory, whether that means writing a paragraph or creating a poster (or whatever other form you choose to do it in) as to where The Quakecano Family should live. Your travel advisory (again in whatever form you see best) should:
However, The Quakecano family also have other preferences about where they would like to live that should influence your advice for them:
YOU MUST CITE EVIDENCE AND YOUR SOURCES AS TO WHY YOUR RECOMMENDATION IS THE BEST!
DUE TUESDAY JANUARY 28th, 2014
Create a travel advisory, whether that means writing a paragraph or creating a poster (or whatever other form you choose to do it in) as to where The Quakecano Family should live. Your travel advisory (again in whatever form you see best) should:
- clearly depict/show/explain why that particular place (country, state, region, etc.) would be the best place for them.
- and what types of areas/regions they should stay away from
However, The Quakecano family also have other preferences about where they would like to live that should influence your advice for them:
- They prefer warmer climates, with mild winters in which it mostly rains or has light snow
- They want to live in a place that has a good education system (use the following link to help you decide: http://www.ncee.org/programs-affiliates/center-on-international-education-benchmarking/top-performing-countries/)
YOU MUST CITE EVIDENCE AND YOUR SOURCES AS TO WHY YOUR RECOMMENDATION IS THE BEST!
DUE TUESDAY JANUARY 28th, 2014
Earthquakes and Volcanoes Map Activity (assigned 01/22/2014)
Please finish plotting all the earthquakes and volcanoes on the map.
DUE MONDAY JANUARY 27th, 2014
DUE MONDAY JANUARY 27th, 2014
Volcano Fact Card
Research and pick one of the most famous volcanic eruptions throughout history (preferably during the last 50 years) and anywhere in the world. Then create a fact card with the most important information and include an image related to the eruption (nothing too graphic).
BE SURE TO CITE YOUR SOURCES.
Your fact card should address all or more of the following information:
DUE WEDNESDAY JANUARY 22nd, 2014
BE SURE TO CITE YOUR SOURCES.
Your fact card should address all or more of the following information:
- Where is this volcano found?
- When did it happen?
- How big was the eruption (about how many feet did it erupt)?
- For how long did it erupt?
- What was the damage?
DUE WEDNESDAY JANUARY 22nd, 2014
Finish Mapping and Predicting Earthquakes Project
Please finish all steps of your Mapping and Predicting Earthquakes (all steps). Instructions are posted on Ongoing Assignments.
ENTIRE PROJECT (IN FOLDER) DUE WEDNESDAY JANUARY 15th, 2014
ENTIRE PROJECT (IN FOLDER) DUE WEDNESDAY JANUARY 15th, 2014
Finish Seismic History Paragraphs
Finish writing your rough draft (all 3 paragraphs) of the seismic profile/history of your region for your mapping and predicting earthquakes project. Be sure to include a seismic hazards map AND cite the sources of your information.
DUE FRIDAY JANUARY 10th, 2014
DUE FRIDAY JANUARY 10th, 2014
Submit Bar Graph
Please submit either a picture of your bar graph or a file of your bar graph for your mapping and predicting earthquakes project below.
ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE ELECTRONIC (TO THE SUBMISSION FORM BELOW) for now.
Submissions should be in by WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8th, 2014 by 11:59pm
ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE ELECTRONIC (TO THE SUBMISSION FORM BELOW) for now.
Submissions should be in by WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8th, 2014 by 11:59pm
Perfect Bar Graph and Begin Seismic History of Region (assigned 01/08/2014)
Finish perfecting your bar graph for your Mapping and Predicting Earthquakes data.
Also begin working on Step #4 for your Mapping and Predicting Earthquakes project (assignment instructions on "Ongoing Assignments" page). In essence you are researching the seismic (earthquake) history of your region for this step. Be sure to cite any sources and put quotes around anything you copy word for word with the source following after it. You should have at least 1 paragraph written about the seismic history or your region.
DUE WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8th, 2014
Also begin working on Step #4 for your Mapping and Predicting Earthquakes project (assignment instructions on "Ongoing Assignments" page). In essence you are researching the seismic (earthquake) history of your region for this step. Be sure to cite any sources and put quotes around anything you copy word for word with the source following after it. You should have at least 1 paragraph written about the seismic history or your region.
DUE WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8th, 2014
Make Bar Graph of Earthquake Tally Charts
Please make a bar graph of the total number earthquakes in each magnitude range in your region during your tracking Earthquakes time period.
A sample/example is below.
BAR GRAPH DUE TUESDAY JANUARY 7th, 2014
A sample/example is below.
BAR GRAPH DUE TUESDAY JANUARY 7th, 2014
Earthquakes Test
You will have a test on Earthquakes next Tuesday December 17th, 2013
Your study guide is posted below and is due on the day of your test.
STUDY GUIDE DUE AND TEST ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 17th, 2013
Your study guide is posted below and is due on the day of your test.
STUDY GUIDE DUE AND TEST ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 17th, 2013
earthquake_test_study_guide.docx | |
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Earthquake Safety Pamphlet/Brochure (assigned 12/4/2013)
You are to create an Earthquake Safety pamphlet/brochure for a teenager your age or so. Your pamphlet should address the following:
Your pamphlet SHOULD:
DUE TUESDAY DECEMBER 10th, 2013
- How to safeguard/protect your home (keep in mind...your audience are teenagers, are they going to be able to implement everything on their own or would they require some kind of assistance? If so, give them tips as to how they can ensure this)
- How to prepare an Earthquake safety kit
- What to do in an Earthquake?
- What to do after a major Earthquake?
Your pamphlet SHOULD:
- Have a front-cover image
- Be reader-friendly, audience-appropriate, and easy to read
- Easy to navigateHave clearly labeled sections
- Be aesthetically pleasing (colorful, neat, etc.)
- Include graphics and images
- Look professional (or almost professional)
- Cite any sources if you use any external sources
DUE TUESDAY DECEMBER 10th, 2013
Mechanisms to Build and Earthquake Safe Building
You are to conduct research as to mechanisms/features to build an earthquake safe house/building. You can pick 3 from the mechanisms below or find your own mechanisms.
In about 4-5 sentences each, explain what that mechanism is AND how each of those mechanisms or strategies help make a building more Earthquake safe.
DUE WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3rd, 2013
- –Mass damper system
- –Steel cross-braces
- –Flexible pipes
- –Base isolators
- –Active tendon system
In about 4-5 sentences each, explain what that mechanism is AND how each of those mechanisms or strategies help make a building more Earthquake safe.
DUE WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3rd, 2013
Northridge Newspaper Article Assginment (assigned 11/22/2013)
Please finish ALL sections of the Northridge Newspaper Article assignment.
Refer to classwork resources pages for more details. You can SUBMIT your assignment there.
DUE WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 27th, 2013
Refer to classwork resources pages for more details. You can SUBMIT your assignment there.
DUE WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 27th, 2013
Northridge Newspaper Article Assignment
Refer to the classwork resources. Finish upto Step #4 for your Northridge Newspaper Article assignment.
DUE TUESDAY NOVEMBER 26TH, 2013
DUE TUESDAY NOVEMBER 26TH, 2013
Bring Shoe Box (optional)
Please bring a shoe box (or a shoe-box sized cardboard box) to class on Monday November 25th, 2013
Earthquake in California Article (assigned 11/20/2013)
Find one news article (online) on any earthquake in California at any point in history. Print the article.
Write a quick fact list/card based on the article about the Earthquake that provides the following information. This should be in BRIEF, bullet points:
STAPLE YOUR FACT LIST/CARD TO YOUR PRINTED ARTICLE
DUE FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22nd, 2013
Write a quick fact list/card based on the article about the Earthquake that provides the following information. This should be in BRIEF, bullet points:
- Year of earthquake
- Epicenter
- Fault lines
- Areas that felt the quake
- Damages/casualties
- Some lasting effects of the Earthquake
STAPLE YOUR FACT LIST/CARD TO YOUR PRINTED ARTICLE
DUE FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22nd, 2013
Quiz on Tectonic Plate Boundaries (assigned 11/18/2013)
You will have a quiz on the following concepts on Friday:
QUIZ ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22nd, 2013
- Different types of tectonic plate boundaries and the features that result from it
- Deforming rock (folding, faulting, stress, compression, tension, hanging walls and footwalls, normal and reverse faults, etc.)
QUIZ ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22nd, 2013
Earthquakes Concept Map
You are to create a concept map showing the relationship of the following concepts/features in Earth Science:
The purpose of a concept map is to VISUALLY represent the relationships and with as few words as possible. Think of it as a tool that when someone just glances at your concept map, they should be able to figure out a relationship between the different concepts.
It should be aesthetically pleasing and NEAT. NO LINED PAPER! Do it on clean, white paper.
Below I am posting links/images of different types of concept maps you could use:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_G3hfZuShgO8/S7BSK6PN2sI/AAAAAAAAASg/H9nb5eYwUWo/s1600/Picture+3.jpg
http://www.k5geosource.org/images/concept.gif
http://engineeringyourworld.pbworks.com/f/concept+map+structures.png
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oFkWOdHY0cU/TEYzfAoc5JI/AAAAAAAAACk/YrG8pnS1Odw/s1600/Concept+map_animals.jpg
Resource on building concept maps:
http://www.inspiration.com/visual-learning/concept-mapping
DUE TUESDAY NOVEMBER 19th, 2013
- Earth's layers (and mantle convection)
- Tectonic Plates
- Tectonic plate boundaries (the different types)
- Deforming of rock (folding and faulting of rock layers)
- Earthquakes
The purpose of a concept map is to VISUALLY represent the relationships and with as few words as possible. Think of it as a tool that when someone just glances at your concept map, they should be able to figure out a relationship between the different concepts.
It should be aesthetically pleasing and NEAT. NO LINED PAPER! Do it on clean, white paper.
Below I am posting links/images of different types of concept maps you could use:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_G3hfZuShgO8/S7BSK6PN2sI/AAAAAAAAASg/H9nb5eYwUWo/s1600/Picture+3.jpg
http://www.k5geosource.org/images/concept.gif
http://engineeringyourworld.pbworks.com/f/concept+map+structures.png
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oFkWOdHY0cU/TEYzfAoc5JI/AAAAAAAAACk/YrG8pnS1Odw/s1600/Concept+map_animals.jpg
Resource on building concept maps:
http://www.inspiration.com/visual-learning/concept-mapping
DUE TUESDAY NOVEMBER 19th, 2013
Tectonic Plate Boundaries Topographic Map (assigned 11/13/2013)
1. Find an online image of a blank topographic map of the world such as this one (don't forget to cite your source!!!): https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRX-Z9uQLZadS8t2b5HazlCFmud6O3YJxdEkd-E3SuYOflRA5bj
2. Copy your map to a program/app on which you can draw on the image (preferably digitally, such as Paint, or Sketchbook, etc.).
3) On your map, you are to diagram/draw the following:
4) For each boundary, you are ALSO to do the following:
5) In addition, on a separate sheet of paper, please write about 3 sentences about the history of that boundary (remember you are doing this for all 6 of your boundaries). Some information you could include (remember to cite your sources!):
Tips:
IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE PRINT, IN COLOR, YOUR MAP WITH YOUR DRAWINGS/DIAGRAMMING. If not, you can submit it in the assignment box below.
DUE MONDAY NOVEMBER 18th, 2013
2. Copy your map to a program/app on which you can draw on the image (preferably digitally, such as Paint, or Sketchbook, etc.).
3) On your map, you are to diagram/draw the following:
- 2 places with convergent boundaries
- 2 places with divergent boundaries
- 2 places transform boundaries
4) For each boundary, you are ALSO to do the following:
- Label the name of the land feature that exists at that boundary (name of mountain range, name of fault line, name of rift valley, etc.)
- Show which direction the two tectonic plates at that boundary are moving (draw arrows)
- Name/identify the two tectonic plates that are moving
5) In addition, on a separate sheet of paper, please write about 3 sentences about the history of that boundary (remember you are doing this for all 6 of your boundaries). Some information you could include (remember to cite your sources!):
- When did the land feature at that boundary form
- Is it still active?
- Any forecasts about the plate tectonic movement at that boundary?
Tips:
- Look online for a map of the world's tectonic plates such as this one: http://media.maps.com/magellan/Images/tectonic.gif; it will help you tremendously in trying to figure out the different plate boundaries
- Do some research on your own, (in fact, you pretty much have to in order to complete all the requirements of this assignment). Find out what might be the most prominent/active areas with each type of boundary and the land features there.
IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE PRINT, IN COLOR, YOUR MAP WITH YOUR DRAWINGS/DIAGRAMMING. If not, you can submit it in the assignment box below.
DUE MONDAY NOVEMBER 18th, 2013
Tectonic Plate Boundaries Graphic Organizer (assigned 11/06/2013)
Read pgs. 148-149 in your textbook and complete the graphic organizer given in class. You may also do some online research.
For each type of plate boundary (convergent, divergent, and transform plate boundary), you should have the following information/components:
DUE TUESDAY NOVEMBER 12th, 2013
For each type of plate boundary (convergent, divergent, and transform plate boundary), you should have the following information/components:
- Picture/diagram of what happens at that type of plate boundary (draw in blank box)
- Description/explanation of what happens at that plate boundary
- Land formations/features that result from that type of plate boundary (for example: whether mountains, rift valleys, earthquakes, etc. a
- Real life/world examples of that type of plate boundary (name places)
DUE TUESDAY NOVEMBER 12th, 2013
Faulting Song or Paper Model/Diagram (assigned 11/05/2013)
Option 1: Faulting Song
You will write a song on the process of faulting. Be sure to explain the following concepts in your song:
Your song should have at least 2 verses and one chorus.
Option 2: Paper Model Diagram
You will create a paper model diagram of the different types of faults. Your paper diagram should be constructed out of paper (or any other materials, 3-d models would be better), and it should represent the following:
DUE WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 6th, 2013 by 10pm
You will write a song on the process of faulting. Be sure to explain the following concepts in your song:
- Normal Faults (and what happens in a normal fault)
- Reverse Faults (and what happens in a reverse fault)
- Hanging wall
- Foot wall
- Tension
- Compression
Your song should have at least 2 verses and one chorus.
Option 2: Paper Model Diagram
You will create a paper model diagram of the different types of faults. Your paper diagram should be constructed out of paper (or any other materials, 3-d models would be better), and it should represent the following:
- A rock layer BEFORE faulting
- A Normal fault (be sure to represent the hanging wall and the foot wall, and the type of stress that creates it)
- A Reverse fault (be sure to represent the hanging wall and the foot wall and the type of stress that creates it)
- Make sure to represent different rock layers (with bands) in each of the fault blocks
- Explain each type of fault with a caption
DUE WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 6th, 2013 by 10pm
(Optional)-Bring in colorful clay and newspapers
If you have some, please bring in some clay and newspapers for an activity tomorrow.
FOR TUESDAY OCTOBER 28th, 2013
FOR TUESDAY OCTOBER 28th, 2013
Test on Earth's Interior and Plate Tectonics (assigned 10/16/2013)
Please complete the study guide below for your test on the Earth's Interior and plate tectonics.
Finish the other side of the sea-floor spreading worksheet as well (will be counted as part of your study guide).
STUDY GUIDE DUE WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23rd, 2013
TEST ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23rd, 2013
Finish the other side of the sea-floor spreading worksheet as well (will be counted as part of your study guide).
STUDY GUIDE DUE WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23rd, 2013
TEST ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23rd, 2013
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Sea-Floor Spreading Worksheet (assignment 10/16/2013)
Please complete the Sea-Floor spreading worksheet (the side with the picture of the paper model we made in class ONLY).
DUE FRIDAY OCTOBER 18th, 2013
DUE FRIDAY OCTOBER 18th, 2013
What Will The Earth Look Like? (assigned 10/07/2013)
Considering what you know about Pangea and Wegener's Theory of Continental Drift, you are to draw a map of the Earth's continents of what you predict it to look like in another 100-200 million years.
You must also write an explanation of why you think it would look that way. You may have to do some research (remember to cite your sources!) as to the patterns of movement of the continents.
Below is a link to an animation that shows how the continents have drifted over the years:
http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/visualizations/es0806/es0806page01.cfm
DUE TUESDAY OCTOBER 8th, 2013
You must also write an explanation of why you think it would look that way. You may have to do some research (remember to cite your sources!) as to the patterns of movement of the continents.
Below is a link to an animation that shows how the continents have drifted over the years:
http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/visualizations/es0806/es0806page01.cfm
DUE TUESDAY OCTOBER 8th, 2013
Pangea Theory (assigned 10/02/2013)
You are to research the theory of Pangea. You must explain:
In addition to the above, you must FIND AND EXPLAIN 3 pieces of evidence for Pangea.
Remember! You MUST CITE YOUR SOURCES!
You may choose to present this information in any way you want (whether it be a paragraph, a graphic/diagram/picture, a graphic organizer), as long as you sufficiently answer with enough detail the questions above.
DUE MONDAY OCTOBER 7th, 2013
- What Pangea is?
- Who first proposed it?
- When did Pangea exist?
In addition to the above, you must FIND AND EXPLAIN 3 pieces of evidence for Pangea.
Remember! You MUST CITE YOUR SOURCES!
You may choose to present this information in any way you want (whether it be a paragraph, a graphic/diagram/picture, a graphic organizer), as long as you sufficiently answer with enough detail the questions above.
DUE MONDAY OCTOBER 7th, 2013
Earth Parfait Explanation (assigned 09/30/2013)
Read pgs. 136-139 in your textbook, INCLUDING THE DIAGRAM AND ITS CAPTIONS!!!
Now think about the Earth parfait you made in class. For each layer of food in your Earth's interior parfait, explain how:
DUE TUESDAY OCTOBER 1st, 2013
Now think about the Earth parfait you made in class. For each layer of food in your Earth's interior parfait, explain how:
- Each food layer is a a good representation/metaphor of each layer of the Earth (Ex: A Cutie tangerine is an accurate representation of the Earth's inner core because it is spherical and solid, just like the hot, iron core of the Earth. The orange color of the Cutie also serves as a reminder of the intense heat emitted by the Inner Core)
- That food layer is also an inaccurate representation of that layer of the Earth (Ex: using a e Cutie tangerine to represent the Inner Core of the Earth is also inaccurate because the inner core of the Earth is very hot, but a cutie is not. Plus, while the cutie is a solid, it also has a softer internal structure than that of the Earth's inner core)
DUE TUESDAY OCTOBER 1st, 2013
Nature of Science Quiz (assigned 09/23/2013)
You will have a second quiz on the Nature of Science to give you an opportunity to improve your score from your first quiz. Your quiz will cover all the material from the first quiz (see posted notes below) as well as some things about the Levels of Scientific Knowledge that we discussed over the past few days.
QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 25th, 2013
QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 25th, 2013
Scientific Laws and Theories (assigned 09/23/2013)
Pick one Scientific Theory and one Scientific Law and for each of them explain the following in 1-2 clear, cohesive paragraphs:
For your benefit, I am posting below some links to help you choose from a list of real scientific theories and laws:
http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/scientific-experiments/10-scientific-laws-theories.htm#page=2
http://www.livescience.com/21457-what-is-a-law-in-science-definition-of-scientific-law.htmlhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2xhPgDuUlA
www.coedu.usf.edu/main/departments/sped/.../Big_Idea_3_-_7th.pptx
www.coedu.usf.edu/main/departments/sped/.../Big_Idea_3_-_6th.pptx
DUE TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 24th, 2013
- Give a brief history of the theory or the law (when was it developed, by who, where, why, etc.)
- Explain what the concept of the theory or law is.
- Give at least 3 (real) evidences that support that theory or law.
For your benefit, I am posting below some links to help you choose from a list of real scientific theories and laws:
http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/scientific-experiments/10-scientific-laws-theories.htm#page=2
http://www.livescience.com/21457-what-is-a-law-in-science-definition-of-scientific-law.htmlhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2xhPgDuUlA
www.coedu.usf.edu/main/departments/sped/.../Big_Idea_3_-_7th.pptx
www.coedu.usf.edu/main/departments/sped/.../Big_Idea_3_-_6th.pptx
DUE TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 24th, 2013
Nature of Science Quiz (assigned 09/11/2013)
You will have a quiz on the Nature of Science, discussing everything we talked about pertaining to how science is done in the real world. For your benefit, I am attaching the powerpoint notes on the Nature of Science.
QUIZ ON TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17th, 2013
QUIZ ON TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17th, 2013
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Nature of Science Traits Paragraph
Using your notes, pick one of the traits about the nature of science that we discussed in class. Then, in about 1-2 DETAILED, well-written paragraphs, explain why that is true about science.
You MUST come up with a scenario/example (whether real, imagined, or something you yourself have actually experienced, or read about or is a likely possibility...however it should be a plausible situation) that DEMONSTRATES that quality/trait of the nature of science.
For example, if you were to pick the statement that "Science cannot answer everything," give me a detailed examples/scenarios (or several examples/scenarios) that illustrates that point.
Imagine you are trying to explain the nature of science to a parent or a sibling or a friend, and explain this one trait to them with examples.
DUE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 13th, 2013
You MUST come up with a scenario/example (whether real, imagined, or something you yourself have actually experienced, or read about or is a likely possibility...however it should be a plausible situation) that DEMONSTRATES that quality/trait of the nature of science.
For example, if you were to pick the statement that "Science cannot answer everything," give me a detailed examples/scenarios (or several examples/scenarios) that illustrates that point.
Imagine you are trying to explain the nature of science to a parent or a sibling or a friend, and explain this one trait to them with examples.
DUE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 13th, 2013
Nature of Science Inference Worksheet (assigned 09/09/2013)
Please complete the following worksheet on the Nature of Science. Make sure to answer your questions in complete sentences and with thorough detail. Be specific! Cite examples from the text!
DUE TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 10th, 2013
DUE TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 10th, 2013
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Questioning Objects Reflection (assigned 08/27/2013)
Intro:
Today (Monday August 26th, 2013) in class, we found a random object in our groups and you were to come up with a series of questions about your group's objects. You then classified your questions into at least the following categories: Why?, What?, How? questions and one other category.
I intentionally did not tell you why we were doing all of this, mainly because I want you to try
Assignment:
You will type a THOUGHTFUL reflection, about a 1/2 page long, size 12 font. Your reflection should answer the following questions:
1) Why do you think you were asked to write out a series of questions and no answers?
2) What is the importance of questioning in science? Explain
3) In general, how did you come up with your questions (did you base them off of observations, did one question lead to another)?
4) What role does curiosity play in science?
5) Did you know all the answers to your questions right away? If no, how did you feel about that, and did you at least have an idea of how you might find the answer to some of those questions? (Give an example.)
6) Did any of your questions lead you to develop a greater interest in the object?
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ASSIGNMENT BY ATTACHING YOUR DOCUMENT TO THE ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION FORM BELOW! MAKE SURE YOU FILL OUT THE NAME BOXES
DUE WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28th, 2013
Today (Monday August 26th, 2013) in class, we found a random object in our groups and you were to come up with a series of questions about your group's objects. You then classified your questions into at least the following categories: Why?, What?, How? questions and one other category.
I intentionally did not tell you why we were doing all of this, mainly because I want you to try
Assignment:
You will type a THOUGHTFUL reflection, about a 1/2 page long, size 12 font. Your reflection should answer the following questions:
1) Why do you think you were asked to write out a series of questions and no answers?
2) What is the importance of questioning in science? Explain
3) In general, how did you come up with your questions (did you base them off of observations, did one question lead to another)?
4) What role does curiosity play in science?
5) Did you know all the answers to your questions right away? If no, how did you feel about that, and did you at least have an idea of how you might find the answer to some of those questions? (Give an example.)
6) Did any of your questions lead you to develop a greater interest in the object?
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ASSIGNMENT BY ATTACHING YOUR DOCUMENT TO THE ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION FORM BELOW! MAKE SURE YOU FILL OUT THE NAME BOXES
DUE WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28th, 2013