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*Remember - First Ocean TEST next Wednesday!!*
To read about the IMPORTANCE OF GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION IN AMERICA, click the following link. 5 Extra Credit points to anyone who hands me a 3x5 card with 2 important reasons for studying Geoscience on it when we return to class Monday!
GSA Position on Earth Science Education
AGENDA:
- Turn in signed grade printouts
- Stamp 14.1 questions
- Finish 14.2 Notes
- Marine Snow reading and questions
- Ocean Floor Features map - color and answe questions
HOMEWORK:
- Due tomorrow: 14. 2 questions
- Due tomorrow: Marine snow questions
- Due tomorrow: finish coloring map and answer map questions
- BONUS: bring in plastic items for extra credit points. Please make sure they are clean and dry! :) We will use them in an activity on Tuesday.
*First Ocean's TEST is next Wed., 2/29*
AGENDA:
- Return notebooks/ tests
- Hand out new grade sheets
- Introduce Ocean Unit
- 14.1 notes
- 14.2 notes (partly finished)
HOMEWORK:
- Due tomorrow: signed grade check
- Due tomorrow: 14.1 questions
- Due tomorrow: part of 14.2 questions
- READ chapter 14.1 and 14.2
AGENDA:
- Finish Aliens of the Deep video
HOMEWORK:
- Begin to look at Ch 14.1 and 14.2 in the book
*Welcome Back Everyone!*
AGENDA:
- Stamp Oceans drawing
- Watch Aliens of the Deep video and answer questions
HOMEWORK:
- none tonight
*Enjoy a great 5 day break everyone! Mr. H and I will be in Death Valley with MJC. To see pictures of past Death Valley trips follow these links:
AGENDA:
- Stamp homework
- Turn in notebooks and flashcards
- Volcanoes Test
- Oceans drawing
HOMEWORK:
- Due Tuesday 2/21: Oceans drawing - a colored picture that show everything that you know about the oceans.
EXTRA CREDIT:
- Flashcards - 1 pack of 100 cards = 5 pts. May bring 5 packs maximum
- Scissors - 1 pair of adult size scissors = 10 pts. May bring 3 pairs maximum
- Tissue - 1 box = 5 pts. May bring 3 boxes maximum
- Volcano Report or Poster - see yesterdays blog post for details.
*Happy Valentines Day Everyone!*
**Remember, the NOTEBOOK, 50 FLASHCARDS, and a TEST on Volcanoes are tomorrow! Study and be sure you know all the material in the notebook very well!!**
AGENDA:
- Stamp/ go over homework
- California's Volcanoes
- Work Time
HOMEWORK:
- Due Tomorrow: California's volcanoes Questions
50 point EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY- Due Tuesday, February 21!:
- Go to the California Volcano Observatory Website
- Choose a Volcano to Study by clicking on any GREEN triangle - these are considered active volcanic areas in the state.
- Find the following information and put it together in a small report or poster (1 or the other - not both) to turn in on Tuesday:
- Type of volcano and its tectonic setting (plate boundary, hot spot, etc...)
- Type of magma
- Eruption history - how many times, when, type of eruption, etc...
- Current eruption alert level
- Monitoring information - what types of instruments are being used to keep an eye on the volcano, how many of each type, where are they located, etc...
- Hazards - what are the hazards associated with the volcano? Are there evacuation zones? Show them on a map or describe them. Provide as much information about the specific hazards for this volcano as possible.
- At least 2 pictures of the volcano
- 1 map of California that shows where the volcano is located (you can make this by getting a CA map and marking the volcano's location on it)
- Important Notes
- DO NOT PLAGARIZE - ALL WORDS IN YOUR REPORT/POSTER MUST BE YOUR OWN. ANY COPYING WILL BE AN AUTOMATIC 0! (This includes only changing one or two words in a sentence - your job is to understand the material and then explain it in YOUR words!)
- Give credit (provide website URL) for any photos, diagrams, or maps that you use.
- Spelling and grammar count - do your best!
- Be sure your report or poster is neat and organized.
- I will not be available to answer questions, so take a shot at it and do your best - GOOD LUCK! I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THEM! :)
*TEST, NOTEBOOK and FLASHCARDS due Wednesday! Study!!!*
AGENDA:
- Stamp homework questions
- Volcanic Hazards Notes
- Homework and study time
HOMEWORK:
- Due tomorrow: Volcanic Hazards Questions
- Due tomorrow: a total of 40 flashcards (you should have already made some of these!)
*sorry this post is late - new web access protocols prevented me from being able to post to my blog! They are fixed now. :) *
AGENDA:
- Stamp homework
- Volcanic Landforms Notes
- Mt. Vesuvius Reading and questions
HOMEWORK:
- Due Monday: Volcanic Landforms questions
- Due Monday: Mt. Vesuvius questions
- Due Monday: work on your study cards - Test is Wednesday!
AGENDA:
- Felsic Volcanoes Notes
- Steps in the formation of a stratovolcano
- 6 types of volcanoes chart
HOMEWORK:
- Due Tomorrow: 6 types of volcanoes chart
- Due Tomorrow: Glued in order - steps in the formation of a stratovolcano (must be colored by the time notebooks are due!)
AGENDA:
- Stamp Homework
- Mafic Volcanoes Notes
- Mafic Lava Video with notes
HOMEWORK:
- Due tomorrow: make 10 study flashcards (at least - more will help you learn better!)
