24.4.15

Friday, April 24, 2015

*Climate TEST is Monday - STUDY!!!!*

AGENDA:

  • Finish CO2 and Temperature graph lab
  • Turn lab in
  • Grade notebooks (per 1 &3 only.  Per 4, 5 &6 grade over the weekend and turn in first thing Monday!)
HOMEWORK:
  1. STUDY for your test!
    1. Greenhouse Effect.
    2. Effect of Greenhouse gases
    3. Feedback Loop
    4. Carbon Cycle - be able to explain the role of different parts and the time involved for different pathways through the cycle.
    5. Describe the patterns and interpretations of the graph for CO2 and temperature anomaly that we made in class.  What does this graph show us and explain about climate?

  1. Work on your Disaster Movie Project! - Rough draft due Wednesday!

23.4.15

Thursday, April 23, 2015

*Climate TEST is moved to Monday!  Be sure to study/learn/understand:
  • Greenhouse Effect
  • Effect of Greenhouse gases
  • Carbon Cycle - be able to explain the role of different parts and the time involved for different pathways through the cycle.
  • Describe the patterns and interpretations of the graph for CO2 and temperature anomaly that we made in class.  What does this graph show us and explain about climate?
AGENDA:
HOMEWORK:
  1. Finish graph if you did not in class
  2. Answer Carbon Dioxide and Temperature graph questions 1-6
  3. ORGANIZE YOUR NOTEBOOK - DUE TOMORROW!
  4. Study for Mondays TEST!
  5. Work on your Disaster Movie Project
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY - Due by Monday May 4!
  • 60 POINTS IF DONE VERY WELL!
  • Determine what type of Volcano Calbuco is (see links above for a start - the volcano is in Chile)
  • Determine what type of plate boundary this volcano would form at.
  • Make a detailed, labeled diagram model of the type of plate boundary and the volcano. (think about the plate tectonics project and you get the idea!)
    • Your model should be able to explain through the images and labels** how and why the volcano formed at this plate boundary and explain what type of magma the volcano has and how that magma formed.  
      • **Don't write a paragraph about this - draw and label.  Short explanations are ok.
    • Your model should be very neat and any writing must be easy to read.
    • Your model should be at least the size of one 8 1/2 x 11 piece of paper or as large as a poster board.
    • Your model should be created by you and NOT COPIED FROM ANYWHERE!!
    • Points will be assigned based on the quality and accuracy of the diagram model.


22.4.15

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

*You should be working on your Geoscience Disaster Movie Final Project several times each week!*

AGENDA:

  • Turn in Disaster Movie Summary, 5 facts and 5 fibs for stamps and comments. (returned at the end of class)
  • Finish Chasing Ice
HOMEWORK:
  1. Study for the Climate Test on Monday
    1. everything since we returned from Spring Break
  2. Organize your notebook - Due Friday!!
  3. Work on your Disaster Movie Project
    1. You should have a clear idea of the plot of your movie
    2. You should be able to identify or add in at least 5 Geoscientific Facts that your story is build around.
      1. Geoscience Fact - about the Earth or processes that happen on Earth and in Earth systems.
      2. Must be detailed enough to prove that you have LEARNED SOMETHING about Earth in class this year.
      3. Must be supported with evidence from a credible source.
      4. You must cite the source MLA style.
    3. You should also have included and be able to explain in detail 5 Geoscientific Lies or Fibs that your story is built around.

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

*Mrs. H out sick.*

AGENDA:

HOMEWORK:
  1. Disaster Movie - summary and 5 Geoscience facts and fibs due tomorrow
  2. Study for the TEST on Monday!
  3. Organize your notebook - Due Friday

20.4.15

Monday, April 20, 2015

*Project Summary and facts/fibs due Wednesday!*

AGENDA:

  • Review Greenhouse Effect 
  • Graph Activity- Carbon Dioxide and Temperature Anomaly
    • organize and graph together
HOMEWORK:
  1. Finish Carbon Dioxide graph only - remember to connect the dots after you plot them.
  2. STUDY THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT!!!!
  3. Finish your Disaster Movie Summary and 5 Geoscience Facts and 5 Geoscience Fibs - These are Due Wendesday!

Friday, April 17, 2015

*Mrs. H out sick.*

AGENDA:

  • Finish the Climate Moves activity graph and map from yesterday.
  • Work on the Disaster Movie Project - Due May 13!
HOMEWORK:
  1. Study and learn the Greenhouse Effect!!
  2. Work on your Disaster Movie Project - Story summary and facts/fibs due Wed!