Earthquake Epicenters

DoNow: What types of waves are produced in an earthquake? (video)

AIM: I can explain how to use seismograms to determine the location of an earthquake epicenter.

Activities:
- Submit The Structure of Earth SSN (slideshow) p110; Scaling Earth's Interior WS and Wedge (instructions) (activity image) (Earthquake) p111

- Tableshare Study Guide: Evolution of the Earth and Earth Systems (video); 4.8 Seismic Waves Reading Notes (weblink) (pdf) p116; 4.8 Seismic Waves SSN (slideshow) (Cal Acad) (LSGS) (Earthquake) p113-115

- Locating the Epicenter SSN (slideshow) (Cellphone Triangulation) (Defining Earthquake) (Epicenter Activity) p117
- Locating Earthquakes Activity (graphs) (seismograms) (maps) (Mystery Detectives Link) p118
- Notebook Organization 2

Homework:
Complete Notebook Organization 2; Study Guide: Evolution of the Earth and Earth Systems (video); Locating Earthquakes Activity (graphs) (seismograms) (maps) (Mystery Detectives Link) p118; Locating the Epicenter SSN (slideshow) (Cellphone Triangulation) (Defining Earthquake) (Epicenter Activity) p117

Due Next Class:
4.8 Seismic Waves Reading Notes (weblink) (pdf) p116; 4.8 Seismic Waves SSN (slideshow) (Cal Acad) (LSGS) (Earthquake) p113-115

Coming Up:
Earth and Earth Systems Review
Notebook Organization 2 Due: Wed., 06Mar2019
Evolution of the Earth and Earth Systems Test: Wed., 06Mar2019

Seismic Wave Model

DoNow: What are the four major layers of the Earth? Where are the lithosphere and asthenosphere located? (MIT)

AIM: I can model 2 types of seismic waves and describe how they are used to create a model of Earth's interior.

Activities:
- Submit Reading Notes 4.10 - 4.9 Earth's Layers and Interior Material (4.10 link) (4.10 pdf) (4.9 link) (4.9 pdf) p112
- Tableshare The Structure of Earth SSN (slideshow) p110; Scaling Earth's Interior - A Wedge of Earth WS and Wedge (instructions) (activity image) (video) p111
- Complete The Structure of Earth SSN (slideshow) p110
- Assemble A Wedge of Earth
- 4.8 Seismic Waves SSN (slideshow) (Cal Acad) (LSGS) (Earthquake) p113-115
- 4.8 Seismic Waves Reading Notes (weblink) (pdf) p116
- Study Guide: Evolution of the Earth and Earth Systems (video)

Homework:
Complete Study Guide: Evolution of the Earth and Earth Systems (video); 4.8 Seismic Waves Reading Notes (weblink) (pdf) p116; 4.8 Seismic Waves SSN (slideshow) (Cal Acad) (LSGS) (Earthquake) p113-115

Due Next Class: The Structure of Earth SSN (slideshow) p110; Scaling Earth's Interior - A Wedge of Earth WS and Wedge (instructions) (activity image) (Earthquake) p111

Coming Up:
Earthquake Epicenters
Notebook Organization 2 Due: Wed., 06Mar2019
Evolution of the Earth and Earth Systems Test: Wed., 06Mar2019

Honors Biology Placement Test

The Science Department Head, Ms. Holly will be offering an Honor's Biology Qualification Test during office hours Monday, 25 and Tuesday 26 Feb 2018. I understand it will be in room I-4, which is the building you see directly across the grass when leaving our classroom. Her room is close to the fence and field though, to the left.

I do not think you have to sign up for Honors Biology to take the test, but if you do well, you might consider challenging yourself with a more rigorous course in preparation for college.

Mon. 25Feb, Office hours, Room I-4
Tue. 26Feb, Office hours, Room I-4

Many of you are ready for this challenge. Stop by and ask if you would like an introduction to meet with Ms. Holly, I will walk over with you.

Be safe and make good choices!

Finish Wedge of Earth

DoNow: Use a ruler to draw a line that is 3 cm long then make a right angle that is 4 cm long. Measure the distance between the two ends formed by the right angle. (how to ruler and protractor)

AIM: I can create a scale model to model the compositional and mechanical layers of the Earth's interior.

Activities:
- Submit Theory of Moon Formation Activity (slideshow) and Formation of the Moon CER p108; Giant Impact Theory SSN (slideshow) (video) p109; Late How The Earth Was Made Drawing Booklet (video) Inside Back Cover
- Tableshare Reading Notes 4.10 - 4.9 Earth's Layers and Interior Material (4.10 link) (4.10 pdf) (4.9 link) (4.9 pdf) p112
- Complete Model and Paragraph Scaling Earth's Interior - A Wedge of Earth WS (instructions) (activity image) (video) p111
- Complete The Structure of Earth SSN (slideshow) p110

Homework:
Complete The Structure of Earth SSN (slideshow) p110; Scaling Earth's Interior - A Wedge of Earth WS and Wedge (instructions) (activity image) (video) p111

Due Next Class: Reading Notes 4.10 - 4.9 Earth's Layers and Interior Material (4.10 link) (4.10 pdf) (4.9 link) (4.9 pdf) p112

Coming Up:
Effects of the Earth's Interior
Evolution of the Earth and Earth Systems Test: ~4 classes away

Wedge of the Earth

DoNow: What is a scale model? Why is a scale model useful? (wiki-how)

AIM: I can create a scale model to model the compositional and mechanical layers of the Earth's interior.

Activities:
- Submit How The Earth Was Made Drawing Booklet (video) Inside Back Cover
- Tableshare Theory of Moon Formation Activity (slideshow) and Formation of the Moon CER p108
- Giant Impact Theory SSN (slideshow) (video) p109
- Colorcode Formation of the Moon CER p108
- The Structure of Earth SSN (slideshow) p110
- Scaling Earth's Interior - A Wedge of Earth WS (instructions) (activity image) p111
- Reading Notes 4.10 - 4.9 Earth's Layers and Interior Material (4.10 link) (4.10 pdf) (4.9 link) (4.9 pdf) p112

Homework:
Complete Reading Notes 4.10 - 4.9 Earth's Layers and Interior Material (4.10 link) (4.10 pdf) (4.9 link) (4.9 pdf) p112

Due Next Class: Theory of Moon Formation Activity (slideshow) and Formation of the Moon CER p108; Giant Impact Theory SSN (slideshow) (video) p109

Coming Up:
Effects of the Earth's Interior
Evolution of the Earth and Earth Systems Test: ~5 classes away

Moon Formation

DoNow: Share and complete How The Earth Was Made Drawing Booklet (video)

AIM: I can evaluate evidence and support a scientific claim.

Activities:
- Submit Exploring Changes in Earth's Early Atmosphere Activity p107
- Tableshare How The Earth Was Made Drawing Booklet (video) Inside Back Cover
- Theory of Moon Formation Activity (slideshow) p108
- Formation of the Moon CER p108
- Giant Impact Theory SSN (slideshow) p109 (complete before class for Bonus Stamp)

Homework:
Complete Theory of Moon Formation Activity (slideshow) p108; Formation of the Moon CER p108; Giant Impact Theory SSN (slideshow) p109;  How The Earth Was Made Drawing Booklet (video) Inside Back Cover

Due Next Class: How The Earth Was Made Drawing Booklet (video) Inside Back Cover

Coming Up:
Wedge of the Earth
BONUS Complete - Giant Impact Theory SSN (slideshow) p109 (complete before next class for Bonus Stamp)
Evolution of the Earth and Earth Systems Test: ~6 classes away

Making of the Earth Part 4

DoNow: What caused the production of oxygen in the atmosphere? (The Universe video)

AIM: I can think critically represent the changing conditions of early Earth in multiple formats.

Activities:
- Tableshare How The Earth Was Made Drawing Booklet (video) complete to 14. Inside Back Cover; Exploring Changes in Earth's Early Atmosphere Activity p107; Exploring Changes in Earth's Early Atmosphere Activity slideshow (Notes Inside Booklet)
- How The Earth Was Made Drawing Booklet (video) Inside Back Cover

Homework:
Complete How The Earth Was Made Drawing Booklet (video) Inside Back Cover

Due Next Class:
Exploring Changes in Earth's Early Atmosphere Activity p107

Coming Up:
Formation of the Moon
Evolution of the Earth and Earth Systems Test: ~7 classes away

Early Ocean Activity

DoNow: What caused the Banded Iron Formations? (AMNH, NY)

AIM: I can describe the changes in the Earth's iron rich oceans as the atmosphere changed from carbon dioxide to an oxygen rich atmosphere.

Activities:
- Tableshare How The Earth Was Made Drawing Booklet (video) complete to 14. Inside Back Cover
- Exploring Changes in Earth's Early Atmosphere Activity p107
- Exploring Changes in Earth's Early Atmosphere Activity slideshow (Notes Inside Booklet)

Homework:
Complete Exploring Changes in Earth's Early Atmosphere Activity p; Exploring Changes in Earth's Early Atmosphere Activity slideshow (Notes Inside Booklet)

Due Next Class: How The Earth Was Made Drawing Booklet (video) complete to 14. Mass Extinction

Coming Up:
Formation of the Moon
Evolution of the Earth and Earth Systems Test: ~8 classes away

Making of the Earth Part 3

DoNow: What process is responsible for the surface of the earth to move? (video)

AIM: I can think critically represent the changing conditions of early Earth in multiple formats.

Activities:
- Tableshare How The Earth Was Made Drawing Booklet (video) Inside Back Cover
- Compare Booklet with Rubric
- How The Earth Was Made Drawing Booklet (video) Inside Back Cover

Homework:
Complete How The Earth Was Made Drawing Booklet (video) Inside Back Cover

Due Next Class: How The Earth Was Made Drawing Booklet (video) complete to ___

Coming Up:
Early Ocean Activity
Evolution of the Earth and Earth Systems Test: ~9 classes away

Making of the Earth Part 2

DoNow: Water covers about 70% of the Earth's surface. Where might the water have come from? (video)

AIM: I can listen critically and represent the changing conditions of early Earth in multiple formats.

Activities:
- Submit Formation of the Solar System Activity p104; 11.13 Formation of the Earth SSN (slideshow) (Earth Formation BBC video) p105; 11.15 Reading Notes: Early Atmosphere (CK12 link) (pdf) p106
- Tableshare How The Earth Was Made Drawing Booklet (video) Inside Back Cover

Homework:
Complete How The Earth Was Made Drawing Booklet (video) Inside Back Cover

Due Next Class: How The Earth Was Made Drawing Booklet (video) complete to 9. Snowball Earth

Coming Up:
Early Ocean Activity
Evolution of the Earth and Earth Systems Test: ~10 classes away