Monday, March 24, 2014

*A sad example of the relevance of Earth Science classes.  Landslide Blog post on Oso landslip in Washington State

*30 point Extra Credit Opportunity:

• Read the post above about the landslip in Oso, Washington (above).
• Read one newspaper article about the landslip as well.  Try CNN, The Seattle Times, etc..
• Write 1 page that explains the following;
• which Earth Systems are involved in the slide.  Name the system and what is the example of the system involved.  (for example the hydrosphere is involved through the rainfall.)
• which 3 chapters we studied in class that are part of the process of the slide
• Can an Earth Science class help people to be prepared for something like this? Please explain your thoughts in detail.

AGENDA:

• Evolution of the Earth's atmosphere power point
• Evolution of the Earth's atmosphere comic strip

HOMEWORK:

1. Due Tuesday: Evolution of Earth's atmosphere comic - drawn and colored
2. Due Tuesday: Evolution of Atmosphere questions and timeline
3. Due Wednesday: signed grade printout
4. Due Friday: project type and partner choice