DoNow: What features are evidence found at tectonic boundaries that help distinguish between the three different types of boundaries?
AIM: I can describe the effect of earth's magnetic field on magnetic materials found in rocks.
Activities:
-Submit Plate Tectonics Graham Cracker Activity WS p131; 5.7 Reading Notes: Earth's Tectonic Plates p132
- Tableshare 5.7 Plate Tectonics Slideshow Notes (slideshow) p134
- Review Plate Boundary Organizer p135
- Video Notes: Earth The Biography-Volcanoes (video) p133
- Plate Tectonics CER Organizer (2 maps) p136
- Evidence for Seafloor Spreading SSN (slideshow) (activity image) p137
Homework:
Complete Video Notes: Earth The Biography-Volcanoes (video) p133; Evidence for Seafloor Spreading SSN (slideshow) (activity image) p137
Due: 5.7 Plate Tectonics Slideshow Notes (slideshow) p134; Plate Boundary Organizer p135; Notebook Check 3
Coming Up:
Tectonic Plates Wrap-Up
Notebook Check 3: Thu & Fri 06-07 Apr2018
Tectonic Plate Test: Thu & Fri 06-07 Apr2018
Friday, March 30, 2018
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Theory of Plate Tectonics
DoNow: What are the three types of boundaries and the features found at the boundaries?
AIM: I can describe the Theory of Plate Tectonics and the interactions that occur at 3 types of plate boundaries.
Activities:
-Submit Plate Boundary Map (specialty map) p128; Plate Boundaries: Classification Data Table (organizer) p129; Ch5: Boundary Type Profile Drawings (Spectrum p 562-565) p130
- Tableshare Plate Tectonics Graham Cracker Activity WS (instructions) (Spectrum p 562-565) p131; 5.7 Reading Notes: Earth's Tectonic Plates (weblink) (pdf) p132
- 5.7 Plate Tectonics Slideshow Notes (slideshow) p134
- Plate Boundary Organizer p135
- Video Notes: Earth The Biography-Volcanoes (video) p133
Homework:
Complete 5.7 Plate Tectonics Slideshow Notes (slideshow) p134; Plate Boundary Organizer p135
Due: Plate Tectonics Graham Cracker Activity WS (instructions) (Spectrum p 562-565) p131; 5.7 Reading Notes: Earth's Tectonic Plates (weblink) (pdf) p132
Coming Up:
Tectonic Plates Wrap-Up
Tectonic Plate Test: Thu & Fri, 06-07 Apr2018
AIM: I can describe the Theory of Plate Tectonics and the interactions that occur at 3 types of plate boundaries.
Activities:
-Submit Plate Boundary Map (specialty map) p128; Plate Boundaries: Classification Data Table (organizer) p129; Ch5: Boundary Type Profile Drawings (Spectrum p 562-565) p130
- Tableshare Plate Tectonics Graham Cracker Activity WS (instructions) (Spectrum p 562-565) p131; 5.7 Reading Notes: Earth's Tectonic Plates (weblink) (pdf) p132
- 5.7 Plate Tectonics Slideshow Notes (slideshow) p134
- Plate Boundary Organizer p135
- Video Notes: Earth The Biography-Volcanoes (video) p133
Homework:
Complete 5.7 Plate Tectonics Slideshow Notes (slideshow) p134; Plate Boundary Organizer p135
Due: Plate Tectonics Graham Cracker Activity WS (instructions) (Spectrum p 562-565) p131; 5.7 Reading Notes: Earth's Tectonic Plates (weblink) (pdf) p132
Coming Up:
Tectonic Plates Wrap-Up
Tectonic Plate Test: Thu & Fri, 06-07 Apr2018
Monday, March 26, 2018
Graham Cracker Tectonics
DoNow: What evidence supports the Theory of Plate Tectonics?
AIM: I can define and describe the motion and formations at three different tectonic plate boundaries.
Activities:
- Tableshare Plate Boundary Map (specialty map) p128; Plate Boundaries: Classification Data Table (organizer) p129; Ch5: Boundary Type Profile Drawings (Spectrum p 562-565) p130
- Plate Tectonics Graham Cracker Activity WS (instructions) (Spectrum p 562-565) (Activity Image) p131
- 5.7 Reading Notes: Earth's Tectonic Plates (weblink) (pdf) p132
Homework:
Complete Plate Tectonics Graham Cracker Activity WS (instructions) (Spectrum p 561-564) p131; 5.7 Reading Notes: Earth's Tectonic Plates (weblink) (pdf) p132
Due: Plate Boundary Map (specialty map) p128; Plate Boundaries: Classification Data Table (organizer) p129; Ch5: Boundary Type Profile Drawings (Spectrum p 562-565) p130
Coming Up:
Tectonic Plates Investigation
Tectonic Plate Test: TBA
AIM: I can define and describe the motion and formations at three different tectonic plate boundaries.
Activities:
- Tableshare Plate Boundary Map (specialty map) p128; Plate Boundaries: Classification Data Table (organizer) p129; Ch5: Boundary Type Profile Drawings (Spectrum p 562-565) p130
- Plate Tectonics Graham Cracker Activity WS (instructions) (Spectrum p 562-565) (Activity Image) p131
- 5.7 Reading Notes: Earth's Tectonic Plates (weblink) (pdf) p132
Homework:
Complete Plate Tectonics Graham Cracker Activity WS (instructions) (Spectrum p 561-564) p131; 5.7 Reading Notes: Earth's Tectonic Plates (weblink) (pdf) p132
Due: Plate Boundary Map (specialty map) p128; Plate Boundaries: Classification Data Table (organizer) p129; Ch5: Boundary Type Profile Drawings (Spectrum p 562-565) p130
Coming Up:
Tectonic Plates Investigation
Tectonic Plate Test: TBA
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Plate Boundaries Types
DoNow: What was your specialty map and what types of boundaries did you reveal on your specialty map?
AIM: To identify characteristics of three types of tectonic plate boundaries.
Activities:
- Submit Outstanding Sketch Summary: Where The Fault Lies p130; Earthquake Preparedness Plan p131
- Submit 5.1 Continental Drift SSN p127; Plate Tectonics: Examining Evidence for Continental Drift Activity p126
- Tableshare Plate Boundary Map (specialty map) p128
- Mixed Team Share Plate Boundary Map (specialty map) p128
- Plate Boundaries: Classification Data Table (organizer) p129
- Ch5: Boundary Type Profile Drawings (Spectrum p 562-565) p130
Homework:
Complete Plate Boundary Map (specialty map) p128; Plate Boundaries: Classification Data Table (organizer) p129; Ch5: Boundary Type Profile Drawings (Spectrum p 562-565) p130
Due: Plate Boundary Map (specialty map) p128; Plate Boundaries: Classification Data Table (organizer) p129; Ch5: Boundary Type Profile Drawings (Spectrum p 562-565) p130
Coming Up:
Tectonic Plates Investigation
Tectonic Plate Test: TBA
AIM: To identify characteristics of three types of tectonic plate boundaries.
Activities:
- Submit Outstanding Sketch Summary: Where The Fault Lies p130; Earthquake Preparedness Plan p131
- Submit 5.1 Continental Drift SSN p127; Plate Tectonics: Examining Evidence for Continental Drift Activity p126
- Tableshare Plate Boundary Map (specialty map) p128
- Mixed Team Share Plate Boundary Map (specialty map) p128
- Plate Boundaries: Classification Data Table (organizer) p129
- Ch5: Boundary Type Profile Drawings (Spectrum p 562-565) p130
Homework:
Complete Plate Boundary Map (specialty map) p128; Plate Boundaries: Classification Data Table (organizer) p129; Ch5: Boundary Type Profile Drawings (Spectrum p 562-565) p130
Due: Plate Boundary Map (specialty map) p128; Plate Boundaries: Classification Data Table (organizer) p129; Ch5: Boundary Type Profile Drawings (Spectrum p 562-565) p130
Coming Up:
Tectonic Plates Investigation
Tectonic Plate Test: TBA
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Earthquake Preparedness
DoNow: Sit where our guest teacher expects you.
AIM: I can identify hazards in an earthquake and draft a plan to minimize personal injury in the event of an earthquake.
Activities:
- Tableshare 5.1 Continental Drift SSN (slideshow) (Future Earth) (Continental Drift) p 127; Plate Tectonics: Examining Evidence for Continental Drift Activity p126; Plate Boundary Map (specialty maps) (organizer) p 128
- Sketch Summary: Where The Fault Lies video part (1) (2) (3) (4) p130
- Earthquake Preparedness Plan p131 (turn into guest teacher)
Homework
Complete If you were absent today... Sketch Summary: Where The Fault Lies video part (1) (2) (3) (4) p130; Earthquake Preparedness Plan p131; Plate Boundary Map (specialty maps) (organizer) p 128
Due: 5.1 Continental Drift SSN (slideshow) (Future Earth) (Continental Drift) p127; Plate Tectonics: Examining Evidence for Continental Drift Activity p126
Coming Up:
Plate Techtonics
Tectonic Plate Test: TBA
AIM: I can identify hazards in an earthquake and draft a plan to minimize personal injury in the event of an earthquake.
Activities:
- Tableshare 5.1 Continental Drift SSN (slideshow) (Future Earth) (Continental Drift) p 127; Plate Tectonics: Examining Evidence for Continental Drift Activity p126; Plate Boundary Map (specialty maps) (organizer) p 128
- Sketch Summary: Where The Fault Lies video part (1) (2) (3) (4) p130
- Earthquake Preparedness Plan p131 (turn into guest teacher)
Homework
Complete If you were absent today... Sketch Summary: Where The Fault Lies video part (1) (2) (3) (4) p130; Earthquake Preparedness Plan p131; Plate Boundary Map (specialty maps) (organizer) p 128
Due: 5.1 Continental Drift SSN (slideshow) (Future Earth) (Continental Drift) p127; Plate Tectonics: Examining Evidence for Continental Drift Activity p126
Coming Up:
Plate Techtonics
Tectonic Plate Test: TBA
Friday, March 9, 2018
Plate Boundaries
DoNow: What was Wegner's hypothesis? What evidence supports the hypothesis?
AIM: I can identify patterns to organize geologic features used to locate and describe three different types of plate boundaries.
Activities:
- Submit I Notice I Wonder I Draw 11.13-15 p 124; 5.1 Reading Notes: Continental Drift Notetaker p 125
- Tableshare 5.1 Continental Drift SSN (slideshow) (Future Earth) (Continental Drift) p127; Plate Tectonics: Examining Evidence for Continental Drift Activity p126
- Stay In Place Emergency Drill 2nd Period
- Intro to Plate Boundaries Through Maps (organizer) (slideshow) p 128
- Plate Boundary Map (specialty maps) p 128
Homework:
Identify three types of boundaries on the Plate Boundary Map (specialty maps) (organizer) p 128
Due: 5.1 Continental Drift SSN (slideshow) (Future Earth) (Continental Drift) p127; Plate Tectonics: Examining Evidence for Continental Drift Activity p126
Coming Up:
Plate Techtonics
Tectonic Plate Test: TBA
AIM: I can identify patterns to organize geologic features used to locate and describe three different types of plate boundaries.
Activities:
- Submit I Notice I Wonder I Draw 11.13-15 p 124; 5.1 Reading Notes: Continental Drift Notetaker p 125
- Tableshare 5.1 Continental Drift SSN (slideshow) (Future Earth) (Continental Drift) p127; Plate Tectonics: Examining Evidence for Continental Drift Activity p126
- Stay In Place Emergency Drill 2nd Period
- Intro to Plate Boundaries Through Maps (organizer) (slideshow) p 128
- Plate Boundary Map (specialty maps) p 128
Homework:
Identify three types of boundaries on the Plate Boundary Map (specialty maps) (organizer) p 128
Due: 5.1 Continental Drift SSN (slideshow) (Future Earth) (Continental Drift) p127; Plate Tectonics: Examining Evidence for Continental Drift Activity p126
Coming Up:
Plate Techtonics
Tectonic Plate Test: TBA
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Tectonic Plate Investigation
DoNow: Create DoNow/Organizer Grid on pages 122-123. Identify something you notice about your table partners and share your response with them.
AIM: I will examine evidence to support the theory of continental drift proposed by Wegner.
Activities:
- Tableshare I Notice I Wonder I Draw 11.13-15 p 124 (images); 5.1 Reading Notes: Continental Drift Notetaker p 125 (weblink) (pdf)
- 5.1 Continental Drift SSN (slideshow) (Future Earth) (Continental Drift) p 127
- Plate Tectonics: Examining Evidence for Continental Drift Activity (Timecard) (activity image) p 126
Homework:
Complete 5.1 Continental Drift SSN (slideshow) (Future Earth) (Continental Drift) p 127; Plate Tectonics: Examining Evidence for Continental Drift Activity p 126
Due: I Notice I Wonder I Draw 11.13-15 p 124 (images); 5.1 Reading Notes: Continental Drift Notetaker p 125 (weblink) (pdf)
Coming Up:
Plate Techtonics
Stay In Place Drill
Tectonic Plate Test: TBA
AIM: I will examine evidence to support the theory of continental drift proposed by Wegner.
Activities:
- Tableshare I Notice I Wonder I Draw 11.13-15 p 124 (images); 5.1 Reading Notes: Continental Drift Notetaker p 125 (weblink) (pdf)
- 5.1 Continental Drift SSN (slideshow) (Future Earth) (Continental Drift) p 127
- Plate Tectonics: Examining Evidence for Continental Drift Activity (Timecard) (activity image) p 126
Homework:
Complete 5.1 Continental Drift SSN (slideshow) (Future Earth) (Continental Drift) p 127; Plate Tectonics: Examining Evidence for Continental Drift Activity p 126
Due: I Notice I Wonder I Draw 11.13-15 p 124 (images); 5.1 Reading Notes: Continental Drift Notetaker p 125 (weblink) (pdf)
Coming Up:
Plate Techtonics
Stay In Place Drill
Tectonic Plate Test: TBA
Monday, March 5, 2018
Dynamic Earth Test
DoNow: Sketch the structure of the Earth on page 116. Determine where you expect to find Both p-waves and s-waves and where you only expect to find p-waves. What causes the shadow zones for the different earthquake waves?
AIM: I can show that I know how the evidence of our dynamic Earth reveals the history and structure of our pale blue dot. (video)
Activities:
- Submit Study Guide: Evolution of the Earth and Earth Systems; Locating Earthquakes Activity (both epicenters) p 121; Locating the Epicenter Slideshow Notes p 120
- T.E.S.T Taking Formation
Top Performers and Class Average
*perfect score*
- I Notice I Wonder I Draw 11.13-15 p 124 (images)
- 5.1 Reading Notes: Continental Drift Notetaker p 125 (weblink) (pdf) (Wegner video)
Homework:
Complete I Notice I Wonder I Draw 11.13-15 p 124 (images); 5.1 Reading Notes: Continental Drift Notetaker p 125 (weblink) (pdf)
Coming Up:
Plate Tectonics
Plate Tectonic Test: TBA
Notebook Check 3 Table of Contents
AIM: I can show that I know how the evidence of our dynamic Earth reveals the history and structure of our pale blue dot. (video)
Activities:
- Submit Study Guide: Evolution of the Earth and Earth Systems; Locating Earthquakes Activity (both epicenters) p 121; Locating the Epicenter Slideshow Notes p 120
Top Performers and Class Average
| Period | Class Average | Top Performer |
| 1st | 66.1% | Gracie, Aris, Chloe |
| 2nd | 65.8% | Ari |
| 4th | 67.6% | Vincent |
- I Notice I Wonder I Draw 11.13-15 p 124 (images)
- 5.1 Reading Notes: Continental Drift Notetaker p 125 (weblink) (pdf) (Wegner video)
Homework:
Complete I Notice I Wonder I Draw 11.13-15 p 124 (images); 5.1 Reading Notes: Continental Drift Notetaker p 125 (weblink) (pdf)
Coming Up:
Plate Tectonics
Plate Tectonic Test: TBA
Notebook Check 3 Table of Contents
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Earth and Earth Systems Review
DoNow: Why do you need a minimum of three seismograph data to locate the epicenter of an earthquake? (video)
AIM: I can identify evidence to support Earth's interior, development and formation of the moon.
Activities:
- Submit Understanding Seismic Waves Activity WS p 119; 4.8 Seismic Waves Slideshow Notetaker (slideshow) 118
- Tableshare Study Guide: Evolution of the Earth and Earth Systems; Locating Earthquakes Activity (graphs) (seismograms) (maps) (Mystery Detectives Link) p 121; Locating the Epicenter Slideshow Notes (slideshow) p 120
- Locating Earthquakes Activity (graphs) (seismograms) (maps) (Mystery Detectives Link) p 121
- Notebook Check 2 Table of Contents and Study Guide and Earth Structure Review (video) or Personal Quizlet Review
- Quizlet Live Review
Homework:
Complete Study Guide: Evolution of the Earth and Earth Systems; Locating Earthquakes Activity (graphs) (seismograms) (maps) (Mystery Detectives Link) p 121; Locating the Epicenter Slideshow Notes (slideshow) p 120
Due: Study Guide: Evolution of the Earth and Earth Systems; Locating Earthquakes Activity (graphs) (seismograms) (maps) (Mystery Detectives Link) p 121; Locating the Epicenter Slideshow Notes (slideshow) p 120
Coming Up:
Dynamic Earth Test
Study Guide: Evolution of the Earth and Earth Systems Due: M & Tu 05-06Mar
Evolution of the Earth and Earth Systems Test: M & Tu 05-06Mar
Notebook Check 2 Table of Contents
AIM: I can identify evidence to support Earth's interior, development and formation of the moon.
Activities:
- Submit Understanding Seismic Waves Activity WS p 119; 4.8 Seismic Waves Slideshow Notetaker (slideshow) 118
- Tableshare Study Guide: Evolution of the Earth and Earth Systems; Locating Earthquakes Activity (graphs) (seismograms) (maps) (Mystery Detectives Link) p 121; Locating the Epicenter Slideshow Notes (slideshow) p 120
- Locating Earthquakes Activity (graphs) (seismograms) (maps) (Mystery Detectives Link) p 121
- Notebook Check 2 Table of Contents and Study Guide and Earth Structure Review (video) or Personal Quizlet Review
- Quizlet Live Review
Homework:
Complete Study Guide: Evolution of the Earth and Earth Systems; Locating Earthquakes Activity (graphs) (seismograms) (maps) (Mystery Detectives Link) p 121; Locating the Epicenter Slideshow Notes (slideshow) p 120
Due: Study Guide: Evolution of the Earth and Earth Systems; Locating Earthquakes Activity (graphs) (seismograms) (maps) (Mystery Detectives Link) p 121; Locating the Epicenter Slideshow Notes (slideshow) p 120
Coming Up:
Dynamic Earth Test
Study Guide: Evolution of the Earth and Earth Systems Due: M & Tu 05-06Mar
Evolution of the Earth and Earth Systems Test: M & Tu 05-06Mar
Notebook Check 2 Table of Contents
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