1st Day: Warm Up (IN) Warm ups are done individually and quietly in your desk. Warm up time is usually 5-7 minutes and is a time for you to get prepared.

1st Day: Warm Up (IN) Warm ups are done individually and quietly in your desk. Warm up time is usually 5-7 minutes and is a time for you to get prepared and focused for class. Get out a piece of paper and write a 5 sentence paragraph that describes one of your favorite hobbies, sports, or activities. What is it? Why do you like it? How long have you been doing it? Who got you involved? What are your goals for this hobby, sport, or activity?

1st Day: Reflection (OUT)
Reflections are done individually and quietly in your desk. This time is at the end of class usually 5-10 minutes and is a time for you to summarize or think critically about what you have learned in class. Based upon what you learned in class today, write a 5 sentence paragraph that describes what you learned about Mrs. Koshy’s classroom today.

2nd Day: Warm Up (IN) Warm ups are done individually and quietly in your desk. Warm up time is usually 5-7 minutes and is a time for you to get prepared and focused for class. Write a 5 sentence paragraph about your previous school. Where was it? What did you like about it? What was your favorite subject there? What did you dislike about it?

2nd Day: Reflection (OUT)
Reflections are done individually and quietly in your desk. This time is at the end of class usually 5-10 minutes and is a time for you to summarize or think critically about what you have learned in class. Reflect on and summarize what you learned in class today. You can write about what we did in the computer lab or what we did before the computer lab or both. Write at least 5 sentences.

Earth Science notes in notebook
In- 8/29/12 and 8/30/12 Warm-Up Throughout the year we will be studying bedrock geology, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, astronomy, weather and oceans. Which unit are you most excited about? Why? What questions do you want answered? What do you already know about one of the topics? Out- Reflection Clicker questions Through- Class work Set-Up Interactive Notebook Earth Science notes in notebook Earth Systems concept map Homework- Applying science worksheet due Friday

Answer each slide in complete sentences. CSIQ:
In- 8/31/12, Warm-Up Write a five sentence paragraph about the most beautiful place that you have ever been. What is the name of this place? Who took you there? When did you go there? Where is this place? Why is it beautiful? Out- Reflection Reflect on your first week of school at TJ this year. What have you liked about it? What could have been better? Write at least 5 sentences. Through- Class work Earth Science Slideshow Answer each slide in complete sentences. CSIQ: Complete Sentence Including Question Homework- None

Measuring devices and units Using lab measuring devices due in class
In- 9/4/12 Warm-Up Look back through your notes from last week. Write at least 5 sentences about what Earth Science is and what we will be studying this year. Out- Reflection None- work on HW Through- Classwork Measuring devices and units Using lab measuring devices due in class Start More Metric Measurements Homework- Finish More Metric Measurements The Earth: Nature’s Storehouse questions due Friday Notebook check Friday

The Earth: Nature’s storehouse questions due Friday
In- 9/5/12 and 9/6/12 Warm-Up Summarize in at least 5 sentences what we did in class on Tuesday. Underline 5 vocabulary words. Out- Reflection None Through- Classwork Update score sheet for notebook Safety in the science classroom Scientific method notes Scientific method lab Scientific method lab report Homework- Notebook check Friday The Earth: Nature’s storehouse questions due Friday

Earth Science slide show
Interactive Notebook- Scoresheet Date Assignment Name Points Possible Your Score 8/29/12-9/7/12 Warm ups 50 8/29/12 Notebook Setup 25 8/30/12 Earth Science slide show 9/7/12 Total 100

Earth Science Pre-test
In- 9/7/12, Warm-Up Think about the scientific method. Come up with a problem/question and explain how you would use the scientific method to answer your problem/question. Use at least 5 vocabulary words in your explanation. Out- Reflection (10 pts) We have talked about measuring, quantities like mass, volume, etc. and the units, and scientific method this week. What are you understanding well? What are you struggling with? How can I help you understand the material better? Through- Classwork Earth Science Pre-test Scientific Method Lab report Tornado Simulation Homework- None

Write a five sentence paragraph about your weekend.
In- 9/10/12, Warm-Up Write a five sentence paragraph about your weekend. Out- Reflection Reflect on how the activity today and how it relates to the scientific method. Explain your thinking process during the activity. Through- Classwork Dogs and Turnips activity Homework- Test Friday

Measuring practice as a class
In- 9/11/12 Warm-Up Use the words below to fill in the blanks. Liter, milliliter, kilogram, gram I have 500 of water in my water bottle. 2. My dog weighs 400 . 3. The gas tank in my car holds 20 of gas. 4. The recipe calls for 200 of chicken. Out- Reflection 10 pts RAFT reflection if time Through- Classwork Measuring practice as a class Practicing measuring skills Due in class Scientific method lab report Homework- Finish scientific method lab report Test Friday

Density practice problems and introduction
In- 9/12/12 and 9/13/12 Warm-Up How would you measure the length of an object? What are the units we will use for length in science class? 2. How could you get the volume of an object? What are some possible units? 3. What is the formula for density? What are some possible units? Out- Reflection . Through- Classwork Density practice problems and introduction Density lab- due in class Homework- Study for your test

Using the EarthComm Textbook- due in class
In- 9/17/12, Warm-Up We are going to be studying the three different types of rocks this week. In a five sentence paragraph, write down anything you know about rocks. Out- Reflection None- start on HW Through- Classwork Check out textbooks Using the EarthComm Textbook- due in class Sedimentary rocks notes Homework- Geowords Pg. U8-U30 due in NOTEBOOKS Thursday

Geowords P. U8-U30 due Thurs. in NOTEBOOK
In- 9/18/12 and 9/19/12 Warm-Up Update scoresheet Out- Reflection (10 pts.) Answer the following questions in complete sentences. What are the three types of sedimentary rocks called? Explain the difference between them. Explain the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rock. Explain the difference between felsic and mafic igneous rock. What are the two types of metamorphic rocks called? Explain the difference between them. Through- Classwork Rock lab Rock notes in notebook Homework- Notebook check Thurs. Geowords P. U8-U30 due Thurs. in NOTEBOOK

Interactive Notebook- Scoresheet
Date Assignment Name Points Possible Your Score 9/10/12-9/20/12 Warm ups 50 9/17/12 P. U8-U30 Geowords 25 9/18/12-9/19/12 Rock lab 9/20/12 Total 125

Rock cycle activity due in class
In- 9/20/12, Warm-Up We will be talking about the rock cycle today in class. Write down anything you know about the rock cycle. If you don’t know anything, make an educated guess about what you think it is. Out- Reflection None Through- Classwork Rock Cycle intro Rock cycle activity due in class Homework- None

In- 9/24/12, Warm-Up Out- Reflection None- start HW Through- Classwork
Answer the following questions in complete sentences. What processes are used to form a sedimentary rock? 2. What processes are used to form an igneous rock? 3. What processes are used to form a metamorphic rock? Out- Reflection None- start HW Through- Classwork Activity 4 P. U33 in your notebooks TAI and Investigate 1-3. Homework- Igneous Rock Worksheet

Rock Units reading with notes
The end of the first six week grading period is next Friday. Are you on track in your classes to meet your goals? What do you need to do this next week to make sure you are on track to meet your goals at the end of the six weeks? Please write at least 5 sentences. Out- Reflection None- start on HW Through- Classwork Homework questions Rock Units reading with notes Rock units writing Homework- Metamorphic rocks worksheet

Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
In- 9/27/12, Warm-Up Answer the following questions in complete sentences. What is a rock unit? 2. Explain what sedimentary rock units look like. 3. Explain what igneous rock units look like. 4. Why are metamorphic rock units more complicated than igneous or sedimentary rock units? Out- Reflection In a five sentence paragraph, summarize the notes you took today. Through- Classwork Folding and faulting notes in the computer lab Homework- None- Please bring your earth science binders to class on Monday.

In- 9/28/12 Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Name the 3 types of forces and describe the motion associated with each force. 2. Name the 3 types of faults. 3. Match the 3 forces with the 3 faults. Out- Reflection None Through- Classwork Faulting lab introduction Faulting lab due in class Homework: None- Please bring your earth science binders to class on Monday

In- 10/1/12, Warm-Up So far in the bedrock geology unit, we have talked about the rock cycle and how rocks are formed, the three types of rocks, rock units, forces in the earth, and faults. Summarize what you have learned so far in this unit in at least 5 sentences. Out- Reflection None Through- Classwork Binder requirements and set up Work on getting binders set up Rocks Review Worksheet Homework: Binder check on block day Grading period ends Friday Rocks review sheet

In- 10/2/12, Warm-Up Use your notes to help you answer the following questions. What is the difference between a fault and a fold? 2. What could cause a fault to occur? 3. What could cause a fold to occur? Out- Reflection Through- Classwork Activity 6 in your textbook P U49. This goes in your notebook. Show me at the end of class. Extra credit review Homework: Binders due block day Rocks test next block day

*PLEASE PICK UP YOUR CLICKERS
In- 10/3/12 and 10/4/12 Warm-Up Look at the pictures below and answer the questions. a b. In figure a, which layer is oldest? How do you know? 2. What happened to the rock layers in figure b? 3. Draw a picture of what a fault would like like if it happened to figure a. 4. Why are sedimentary rock units not laid down in perfect layers? Out- Reflection None Through- Classwork Ages of different rock units as a class Sequence of events packet due in class Practice rock identification test *PLEASE PICK UP YOUR CLICKERS Homework: End of six weeks is Friday. Any work you have from this grading period needs to be in. Rocks test next week Extra credit study guide due on test day

In- 10/5/12 Warm Up Answer the following Explain what the principle of superposition says in your own words. 2. Explain the difference between a normal fault and a reverse fault. Use your notes to help you if you need to. 3. If you have a fault that cuts through a rock unit, which one is older, the fault or the rock unit? How do you know? Out- Reflection (10 pts) Write a five sentence paragraph. Summarize what we have talked about this week in class. Use as many of the following words in your paragraph as you can. Fold, Fault, Rock Unit, Principle of Superposition, Erosion, Principle of Crosscutting relationships, Layers Through- Classwork Finish practice test Finish Sequence of events packet Relative Age of Rocks worksheet All 3 due today Homework: Bedrock Geology test next block day

In- 10/8/12, Warm-Up Your bedrock geology test is this week. In a five sentence paragraph, write about what you need to study the most. In this unit, we have talked about the rock cycle, sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks, rock identification, folding and faulting, and relative age of rocks. Out- Reflection None Through- Classwork Introduction of minerals Reading with section wrap up questions in your notebook Properties of minerals Minerals worksheet Homework: Bedrock geology test block day Sequence of events, practice test, and relative age worksheet due Tuesday Notebook check Friday

In- 10/9/12, Warm-Up What are the 5 characteristics that all minerals have? Use your section wrap up questions to help you. Name three properties you could use to identify a mineral. Out- Reflection None Through- Classwork Update scoresheet Mineral Identification lab- due in class Homework: Study for your test coming up Wednesday or Thursday Notebook check Friday Extra Credit study guide due on Test day

Sequence of Events Practice Minerals section Wrap up
Date Assignment Name Points Possible Your Score 9/23/12- 10/12/12 Warm-Ups 75 9/24/12 Activity 4 P. U33 25 10/2/12 Activity 6 P. U49 10/3/12-10/4/12 Sequence of Events Practice 10/8/12 Minerals section Wrap up 15 Total 165

In- 10/12/12, Warm-Up Write a five sentence paragraph. Reflect on the bedrock geology test you took this week. Did you think it was hard or easy? Explain. What was the easiest part for you? What was the most difficult part for you? If you did not take the test, write about when you plan on taking it and what you need to study. Out- Reflection None Through- Classwork Mineral Hardness lab Homework: None

In- 10/15/12 Warm-Up We are going to start talking about plate tectonics. Write a five sentence paragraph about anything you know that is related to plate tectonics. Some topics we are going to study are plate boundaries, pangaea, how mountains, volcanoes, islands, trenches, and other geologic features are formed, structure of earth’s inside, and why the plates move. If you don’t know anything, write down 5 questions you have. Out- Reflection (10 pts) Summarize the notes you took today in at least 5 sentences. Through- Classwork Plate Tectonics Cornell Notes with clickers *Please pick up your clickers. Homework: Digging Deeper Reading Guide (DDRG) P. G78-G81

In- 10/16/12, Warm-Up Answer the questions below in complete sentences. What are the 3 types of plate boundaries called? Describe the motion for each boundary. 2. Explain how an island could form. 3. Explain one way a volcano could form. Out- Reflection None Through- Classwork Pangaea Introduction Pangaea Activity Homework: DDRG P.G110-G116

In- 10/17/12 and 10/18/12 Warm-Up Write a five sentence paragraph about Pangea. Why do scientists think that Pangea used to exist? What did Pangea look like? What do you think that the planet will look like 50 million years from now? Out- Reflection None Through- Classwork Short video clip on Pangea This Dynamic Planet map activity due in class today Plate Boundaries worksheet Homework: None

Finish plate boundaries worksheet
In- 10/19/12 Warm Up In a five sentence paragraph, write about what you have learned in class this week. Underline 5 vocabulary words. Some words we have talked about are Plate boundaries, divergent, convergent, transform, Pangea, mountains, volcanoes, rift valley, mid-ocean ridge. Reflection: None Through- Classwork Finish plate boundaries worksheet Computer lab simulation assignment Homework: None

No Warm Up-Set up notebook for 25 movie facts
In- 10/17/11, Warm-Up No Warm Up-Set up notebook for 25 movie facts Out- Reflection None Through- Classwork Earth: The Biography Volcanoes Movie Write down 25 facts in complete sentences in your notebook. 1. 2. 3. ETC. Homework: Notebook check Friday Geowords assignment due in notebook on Friday

Answer the questions below in complete sentences.
In- 10/18/11, Warm-Up In at least 5 sentences, summarize what the movie talked about yesterday. Out- Reflection (10 pts) Answer the questions below in complete sentences. Name and describe the motion of the three types of plates. 2. Name and give an example of the three types of convergent plate boundaries. 3. At what type of plate boundary would you find a fault? What about a volcano? Through- Classwork Plate Boundary PowerPoint with Cornell notes Plate boundaries worksheet Homework: Notebok check Friday

In- 10/20/11 Warm-Up Update Scoresheet Out- Reflection None start HW Through- Classwork This Dynamic Planet map activity due in class today Continental drift oral reading with section wrap up questions Homework: Development of the theory of plate tectonics DDRG Notebook check Friday

Section Wrap up questions
Date Assignment Name Points Possible Your Score 10/3/11- 10/21/11 Warm-Ups 50 10/3/11 Geowords and CYU Metamorp. rock lab 25 10/4/11 Activity 4 P. U33 10/10/11 Activity 6 P. U43 10/17/11 Volcanoes movie 25 facts 10/20/11 Section Wrap up questions 10 Total 210

In- 10/21/11, Warm-Up In a five sentence paragraph, use your homework to summarize how the theory of plate tectonics was developed. Out- Reflection (10 pts) In a five sentence paragraph, summarize what you have learned so far about plate tectonics. Through- Classwork Pangaea Activity Homework: None

DDRG Dynamics of Plate Boundaries
In- 10/24/11, Warm-Up In a five sentence paragraph, explain how scientists know that Pangaea used to exist. You can also talk about what happened to the earth after Pangaea existed. Out- Reflection (10 pts) In a five sentence paragraph, summarize the notes from today. Underline 5 key words. Through- Classwork Building Features of Earth’s Surface PowerPoint with skeleton notes and animations Homework- DDRG Dynamics of Plate Boundaries

In- 10/25/11, Warm-Up Answer the following questions in complete sentences. -Using your notes give an example of a divergent boundary, a convergent boundary, and a transform boundary. For each example state the location and the types of geologic features are found there. Out- Reflection None- extra credit assignment Through- Classwork Subduction Zones and volcanoes worksheet Geologic Time Earth’s Past worksheet Extra Credit Word Search Homework: None

In- 10/27/11, Warm-Up Answer the questions in complete sentences. What is a sudction zone? 2. Explain how a subduction zone forms. 3. What is being created at a subduction zone? Out- Reflection 10pts In a five sentence paragraph, summarize what you have learned about plate tectonics this week in class. Through- Classwork Plate Tectonic Posters DUE IN CLASS TODAY Homework: None

In- 11/1/11, Warm-Up We are about half way through the semester. In a five sentence paragraph, write about how has your first semester been going at TJ? What classes have been going well? What classes are not going well? What do you need to do to make sure that you reach your goals? Out- Reflection (10 pts) In a five sentence paragraph, summarize what seafloor spreading is. Through- Classwork Seafloor spreading reading with section wrap up questions Seafloor spreading worksheet Homework: Plate tectonics test next Wednesday Notebook check next Wednesday Finish Seafloor spreading worksheet

Answer in complete sentences What is a seafloor spreading?
In- 11/3/11, Warm-Up Answer in complete sentences What is a seafloor spreading? 2. What type of geologic feature does seafloor spreading occur at? 3. What is created during seafloor spreading? Out- Reflection 10pts Write a five sentence Paragraph. Explain what causes the plates to move and what convection currents are. Explain how density is related to convection currents. Through- Classwork Earth’s Interior Structure PowerPoint with notes Density of Earth materials lab DUE IN CLASS Homework: DDRG P.G68-G72 Measuring the motion of the lithospheric plates Plate Tectonics test on Wednesday Notebook check on Wednesday

In-11/4/11 Warm-Up Answer the following questions in complete sentences. What is the lithosphere? 2. What is the asthenosphere? 3. Explain how convection works. 4. What causes the plates to move? Out- Reflection (10 pts) In a five sentence paragraph, summarize what you have learned so far about plate tectonics. Underline 5 key words. Through- Classwork Tonga trench activity Plate tectonics review extra credit due on Wednesday Homework: Plate tectonics test on Wednesday Notebook check Wednesday

In- 11/7/11, Warm-Up Your plate tectonics test is on Wednesday. In a five sentence paragraph, summarize what you have learned about plate tectonics. Underline 5 key words. Out- Reflection None Through- Classwork Start Mid-ocean ridges and heat flow map Homework: Study for Plate tectonics test on Wednesday Notebook check on Wednesday Extra credit due Wednesday

In- 11/8/11, Warm-Up Tomorrow is the end of the second 6 week grading period. In a five sentence paragraph, write about what you need to do in your classes to make sure you are going to earn your credits. What teachers do you need to talk to? What do you need to turn in? Out- Reflection (extra credit 10 pts) In a five sentence paragraph, summarize what you learned from the activity we have been working on for the past two days. Through- Classwork Update scoresheet Finish mid-ocean ridges and heat flow assignment DUE IN CLASS TODAY Homework: Study for plate tectonics test Notebook check tomorrow Extra credit due tomorrow

Section Wrap up questions Extra credit reflection
Date Assignment Name Points Possible Your Score 10/24/11- 11/9/11 Warm-Ups 50 11/1/11 Section Wrap up questions 20 Extra credit reflection 10 Total 70

Famous Eruptions PowerPoint with Cornell notes
In- 11/14/11 Warm-Up In a five sentence paragraph, write down anything you know about volcanoes. If you do not know anything about volcanoes, write down questions you have about volcanoes or things you would like to learn about volcanoes. Out- Reflection (10 pts.) In a five sentence paragraph, summarize the notes you took in class today. Through- Classwork Famous Eruptions PowerPoint with Cornell notes Homework: Volcanoes vocabulary due Dec. 9th in notebook Volcanoes Geowords/CYU due Dec. 9th in notebook

Patterns of volcanism Graphing assignment
In- 11/15/11, Warm-Up Answer the following questions in complete sentences. What are the three types of volcanoes called? 2. Which type do you think has the most explosive eruptions? What about least explosive? 3. Give an example of each type of volcano. Out- Reflection None Through- Classwork Patterns of volcanism Graphing assignment Homework: Work on vocabulary and CYU assignments Volcanoes quiz next Tues.

In- 11/17/11, Warm-Up Describe a shield volcano. 2. Describe a cinder cone volcano. 3. Describe a composite volcano. Out- Reflection (10 pts) Summarize the notes you took and the lab you did today in at least a five sentence paragraph. Through- Classwork Properties of Molten Rock PowerPoint with skeleton notes Speed of a bubble lab due in class today Homework: Work on Vocabulary and CYU questions due Dec. 9th in notebook Volcanoes quiz next Tues.

In- 11/18/11 Warm-Up Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Define viscosity. 2. Does lava with high viscosity flow quickly or slowly. 3. What causes lava to be viscous? (What is the lava made of) 4. What is the difference between a pyroclastic flow and a lava flow? Out- Reflection None Through- Classwork Finish Patterns of Volcanism assignment Finish Speed of a bubble lab Whatever you do not finish in class is due Monday. Homework: Work on Vocabulary and CYU assignment due Dec. 9th in notebook Volcanoes quiz Tues.

In- 11/21/11, Warm-Up Write a five sentence paragraph summarizing what you have learned so far about volcanoes. Out- Reflection (10 pts) In a five sentence paragraph, explain what the relationship is between silica content, water content, and eruptive violence. What type of products are produced in violent eruptions? What about non-violent eruptions? Through- Classwork Worksheet 17.2 due in class Homework: Work on vocabulary and CYU assignment due in notebook Dec. 9th Volcanoes quiz tomorrow

What are the three types of volcanoes called?
In- 11/22/11, Warm-Up Review Questions What are the three types of volcanoes called? 2. Explain why volcanoes in Hawaii do not have violent eruptions whereas other volcanoes such as Mt. St. Helens have more violent eruptions. 3. What does viscosity mean and how does viscosity relate to volcanoes? 4. How does silica effect the viscosity of a volcano? Out- Reflection None Through- Classwork Volcanoes quiz Homework: Work on Vocabulary and CYU assignments due Dec. 9th in notebook

In- 11/28/11, Warm-Up Imagine that you were in an earthquake. In a five sentence paragraph, describe what you think it would be like. Out- Reflection None Through- Classwork NOVA Tsunami: The Wave that Shook the World movie Write down 25 facts in your notebook. 1. 2. 3. 4. etc Homework: Read Pg. G125-G128, CYU 1-5, U&A 1-3 Read Pg. G134-G136 CYU 1-4 Due in notebook Dec. 9th

In- 11/29/11, Warm-Up In a five sentence paragraph summarize what the movie was talking about yesterday. If you were not here yesterday, write down what you know about earthquakes or tsunamis. Out- Reflection None. Through- Classwork Finish movie Earthquakes PowerPoint with skeleton notes Homework: Read Pg. G125-G128, CYU 1-5, U&A 1-3 Read Pg. G134-G136 CYU 1-4 Due in notebook Dec. 9th (Assigned yesterday)

In- 12/1/11 Warm-Up Answer the following questions in complete sentences. What is an earthquake? 2. What is the focus? 3. What is the epicenter? 4. What are the 3 types of waves called? Out- Reflection What motion do the three types of waves make? You can draw a picture if you would like. 2. Explain how to find the epicenter of an earthquake. Through- Classwork Finish Earthquake notes Slinky activity Locating an epicenter worksheet Earthquake travel time graph Homework: Earthquakes and Earth’s interior

Earthquake time travel graph
In- 12/2/11, Warm-Up Using your notes from Tuesday, describe the three types of earthquake waves. Which type of wave cannot travel through the outer core? Why? Out- Reflection (10 pts.) In a five sentence paragraph, summarize what you have learned about earthquakes so far this week. Through- Classwork Earthquake time travel graph Homework: Work on notebook assignments Due next Friday

In- 12/5/11, Warm-Up The semester is coming to an end in about a week. How has your semester been? Are you on track to meet your goals? What can you do to make sure that you stay on track or get on track this next week? What has been your favorite part of the semester? What has been the worst part about the semester? Out- Reflection None Through- Classwork Update scoresheet Earthquake notes Strength of an earthquake assignment Homework: Pg. G141-G144 CYU 1,2,3,5G Pg. G150-G152 CYU 1-2 Notebook check Friday Test Friday

Date Assignment Name Points Possible Your Score 11/14/11- 12/9/11 Warm-Ups 100 11/14/11 Volcanoes Vocab. 50 CYU/U&A Volcanoes 25 11/28/11 30 movies facts 30 CYU/U&A p. G128& G136 20 12/1/11 Earthquake drawings 12/5/11 CYU P. G144/G152 Total 265

In- 12/6/11, Warm-Up In complete sentences, compare and contrast the two scales used to describe how strong an earthquake is. Make sure to include the names of the scales and which scale is more mathematical. Out- Reflection None Through- Classwork Finish Earthquake in Rattlesberg Valley assignment How does Intensity of an earthquake change with distance? Homework: Notebook check Friday Earthquake test Friday

In- 12/8/11, Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Write down anything you know about the water cycle. You could write about the different states (solid, liquid, gas) water is in or how water moves around on earth or anything else that you know about the water cycle. Out- Reflection 10pts. Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned from either the computer activity or the water cycle game. Through- Classwork Computer lab activity: Reporting on earthquakes around the world Water cycle game Homework: Earthquakes test and notebook check tomorrow Please make sure you have the scoresheet updated in your notebook by tomorrow.

In- 12/12/11, Warm-Up In a five sentence paragraph, write about what you need to do this week to make sure you reach your goals. For earth science, grades close tomorrow. What do you need to do between now and then to make sure your get your credits? Out- Reflection In complete sentences, summarize how the water cycle works. Use 5 vocabulary words from class today. Through- Classwork Water cycle activity Homework: You may fix your notebook if you are not happy with your grade and resubmit it by Tomorrow. All missing/make up work due Tomorrow Extra credit review due on finals day Study for finals

Summarize the review session today in at least 5 sentences.
In- 12/13/11, Warm-Up In at least a five sentence paragarph, write about what you have learned this semester. What was your favorite topic we studied? Why did you like it? Out- Reflection Summarize the review session today in at least 5 sentences. Through- Classwork Finals Review Session Homework: Study for finals

In- 12/04/08, Warm-Up P4 Write a five sentence paragraph. Summarize what you have learned this week. How can seismologist use data, like we have been working with, to learn about earthquakes? Underline 4 key terms,refer to the word wall, your book etc… Out- Reflection Through- Classwork Travel Time Graph II Glencoe Exploration -How to Determine the Epicenter of an Earthquake Locating an Epicenter WS Homework:None

-Describe the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale.
In- 12/04/08, Warm-Up -Describe the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. -Why is the intensity value of an earthquake more meaningful than magnitude to a non-scientist. -Explain how seismologist measure the magnitude of an earthquake. Out- Reflection Write a five sentence paragraph. Summarize what you have learned this week. How can seismologist use data, like we have been working with, to learn about earthquakes? Underline 4 key terms,refer to the word wall, your book etc… Through- Classwork Travel Time Graph II Glencoe Exploration -How to Determine the Epicenter of an Earthquake Locating an Epicenter WS Homework: None (Finish Classwork)

None- set-up the right page
In- 12/05/08, Warm-Up None- set-up the right page Out- Reflection 15pts. Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned in the video today. Underline 4 key terms Through- Classwork EARTH: THE BIOGRAPHY 20 Facts (Must be in complete sentences) -Skip Spaces 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Etc… Homework: None

In- 12/8/08, Warm-Up Write a five sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned last week. How can seismologist use data, like we have been working with, to learn about earthquakes? Out- Reflection 10pts. Write a five sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned today. Explain the intensity scale used to describe the effects of an earthquake. Explain how the magnitude, focus, and epicenter, directly effect the intensity of an earthquake. Underline 4 key terms,refer to the word wall, your book etc… Through- Classwork Earth Quest- Earthquake -Computer w/projector -Earthquake Intensity WS Homework: Earthquake Intensity WS

In- 12/8/08, Warm-Up Write a five sentence paragraph. Imagine you were in an earthquake. What would you feel? What would you hear? What would you see? What would you smell? Out- Reflection 10pts. Write a five sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned today. Explain the intensity scale used to describe the effects of an earthquake. Explain how the magnitude, focus, and epicenter, directly effect the intensity of an earthquake. Underline 4 key terms,refer to the word wall, your book etc… Through- Classwork Earth Quest- Earthquake -Computer w/projector -Earthquake Intensity WS Homework: Earthquake Intensity WS

In- 12/9/08, Warm-Up Write a five sentence paragraph. Imagine you were in an earthquake. What would you feel? What would you hear? What would you see? What would you smell? Out- Reflection 10pts. Read the 1st paragraph on Page Based upon this reading determine if the Modified Mercali intensity scale is a qualitative or quantitative value. Explain. -Three complete sentences -Underline key terms Through- Classwork Earthquake in Rattlesburg Part I-Determine intensity values and plot on map. Part II-Draw isoseismal lines on map. (All class w/overhead) Homework: Read Pg G150-G152 CYU #1-2 + U&A #1e-f

In- 12/10/08, Warm-Up Write a five sentence paragraph. Summarize what you have learned about earthquakes. Out- Reflection 10pts. Use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the relationship between earthquake intensity and magnitude. Include and underline the following words: Intensity, Magnitude, Modified Mercali Scale, Richter Scale, Qualitative, and Quantitative. Through- Classwork Qualitative vs. Quantitative Earthquake Damage PPT Homework: None Notes: Headings:

In- 12/11/08, Warm-Up We are going to study the water cycle today. Write a five sentence paragraph. Identify the different places water can go as it moves through and around the Earth. Out- Reflection 20pts. Draw a basic diagram of the water cycle. Include and underline the following words: Evaporation, condensation, transpiration, precipitation, snowmelt, surface runoff, clouds, ground water, rivers, lakes, oceans. Connect them all with arrows. Through- Classwork The Water Cycle Reading USGS Website Overview The Water Cycle Activity “Imagine” Water Cycle Water Cycle RAFT Homework: Complete Water Cycle Story (RAFT)

In- 12/15/08, Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Based on what we have studied so far this year, explain how the Earth’s systems are connected. As an example you could explain how volcanoes are connected to the geosphere, the atmosphere,the hydrosphere, and the biosphere. Out- Reflection TBD Through- Classwork Mid-Term Review Session PPT Mid-Term Exam Study Guide Homework: Complete Mid-Term Exam Study Guide

In- 12/16/08, Warm-Up Write a five sentence Paragraph. What is your favorite topic of study/activity that we have studied this year in Earth Science? Why did you enjoy this area of study? What is your least favorite study/activity? Why? Out- Reflection TBD Through- Classwork Mid-Term Review Session PPT Mid-Term Exam Study Guide -Part II Homework: Complete Mid-Term Exam Study Guide

Set-Up Interactive Notebook
In- 8/20/09, Warm-Up No Warm-Up Out- Reflection Write a five sentence paragraph about someone that you look up to. (Someone you know or a celebrity) Who? Why? Etc… Through- Class work Set-Up Interactive Notebook Homework-

Answer each slide in complete sentences. CSIQ:
In- 8/21/08, Warm-Up Write a five sentence paragraph about the most beautiful place that you have ever been. What is the name of this place? Who took you there? When did you go there? Where is this place? Why is it beautiful? Out- Reflection 10 pts. Earth Science Concept Map -What items did you connect? -What was your favorite connection? -Why is understanding connections between the different spheres important? -CSIQ- Complete Sentences 12 Through- Classwork Earth Science Slideshow Answer each slide in complete sentences. CSIQ: Complete Sentence Including Question Earth Science Concept Map Homework- Earth Science Word Search 13

Applying Science/What is Earth Science? WS
In- 8/22/08, Warm-Up Write a five sentence paragraph about why understanding connections between the different spheres Important. -Give a few examples of some Of the connections that you made. -Explain how air, surface, water, frozen water, and living things interact to affect your lives. Out- Reflection None (Applying Science/What is Earth Science? WS) 14 Through- Classwork Earth Science Notes -Graphic Organizer Applying Science/What is Earth Science? WS Homework- none 15

Earth Science Slide Show 30
Interactive Notebook- Scoresheet Date Assignment Name Points Possible Your Score 8/21/08 + 8/22/08 Earth Science Slide Show 30 8/20/08- 8/22/08 Warm-Ups 20 Total 50

Scientific Method -Cornell Notes WS Scientific Method Lab Report WS
In- 8/25/08, Warm-Up Write a five sentence paragraph that summarizes the problems and benefits that result from our modern technology. -Give a few examples of these problems and benefits from Friday's assignment. Out- Reflection None (Scientific Method Lab Report WS) 15 Through- Classwork Scientific Method -Cornell Notes WS Scientific Method Lab Report WS Homework- Scientific Method Lab Report WS 16

-What is an independent variable? -What is a dependent
In- 8/26/08, Warm-Up -What is a hypothesis? -What is an independent variable? -What is a dependent -What is a control? Out- Reflection None (Using the Scientific Method Lab) 17 Through- Classwork Using the Scientific Method Lab -Test the Hypothesis and Analyze the Data Notes: Recording data and graphing basics (optional) Homework- -Bar Graph and Conclusion 18

-From yesterdays lab, what was your hypothesis?
In- 8/28/08, Warm-Up -CSIQ- -From yesterdays lab, what was your hypothesis? -From the data, what was the warmest part of the room? -Based on the data, what conclusion did you draw? -How did your findings compare to the two other groups that you exchanged Data with? Out- Reflection -CSIQ- Explain two ways to find the density of an Object? 10pts .19 Through- Classwork Safety in the Science Classroom Density Lab Homework- Designing an Experiment/Scientific Method WS 20

-What is the changeable factor in an experiment called?
In- 8/29/08, Warm-Up -CSIQ- -What is the changeable factor in an experiment called? -What word refers to a standard for comparison In an experiment. -What do milliliters and Cubic centimeters measure? -What do grams measure?? Out- Reflection None . Through- Classwork Quiz- Intro to Earth Science & Basics of Science (Open Note) Practicing Measurement Skills WS Homework- none

style is this musician or band? Why do you like this musician or band?
In- 9/2/08, Warm-Up Write a five sentence paragraph about your favorite musician or band. Who is this musician or band? What style is this musician or band? Why do you like this musician or band? Out- Reflection None . Through- Classwork Check out Earth Comm Textbooks -Introducing the Earth Comm Textbook WS -Geo Words Format Handout and Assignment Instructions Homework- Geo Words Pg U8-U12 All

-How do you think weathering and erosion provide the
In- 9/4/08, Warm-Up -CSIQ- Use your book Pg U8 U12 -How do you think weathering and erosion provide the ingredients that will form a sedimentary rock? -How do you think compaction and cementation can form a Out- Reflection Write a five-sentence paragraph that summarizes the rock cycle. Include the three types of rocks. Through- Classwork Homework Format Rock Cycle Activity Homework- Read Pg U8-U12 Answer questions: CYU #1-4 and U&A #1&2

What processes cause sediment to be converted into sedimentary rock?
In- 9/5/08, Warm-Up Update Scoresheet Out- Reflection Complete Sentences What processes cause sediment to be converted into sedimentary rock? Describe each of the following: Sedimentary Rock -Clastic -Chemical -Organic Through- Classwork Rock Types- Graphic Organizer You will paste your Graphic Organizer here at the end of class. Homework- None

Rock Types- Graphic Organizer
Interactive Notebook- Scoresheet Date Assignment Name Points Possible Your Score 9/5/08 Rock Types- Graphic Organizer 20 8/25/08- 9/4/08 Warm-Ups 50 Total 70

DPS Earth Science Pre-Test
In- 9/8/08, Warm-Up -CSIQ- What are two different categories of igneous rocks? categories of metamorphic rocks? What are three different sedimentary rocks? Out- Reflection None(start homework) Through- Classwork DPS Earth Science Pre-Test Extra Credit Bedrock Geology Word Search Homework- Geo Words Pg U17-U20 All

-What type of environment does limestone suggest?
In- 9/9/08, Warm-Up -CSIQ- -What type of environment does limestone suggest? -In what type of environment does coal form? -What processes cause sediment to be converted into sedimentary rock? Out- Reflection Describe the variety of rocks in our community. Are there many different types of rocks in our community? If so, Why do you think this is the case? Explain. Through- Classwork Geologic Maps and the Rocks of Our Community -What are the most common sedimentary rocks in our community? -What are the most common igneous rocks in our community? -What are the most common metamorphic rocks our community? -What are the oldest rocks in our community? -Data Tables on the following pages. Homework- Read Pg U17-U20 CYU 1-4

-Describe the type of igneous rock that is formed when magma
In- 9/11/08, Warm-Up -CSIQ- -Describe the type of igneous rock that is formed when magma cools very slowly. (details) rock that is formed when lava cools very quickly. (details) -What determines the color of an igneous rock? Out- Reflection Describe the variety of rocks in our community. Are there many different types of rocks in our community? If so, Why do you think this is the case? Explain. Through- Classwork Geologic History Notes -answer 9/9/08 Through Questions -Butera’s Favorite Areas -How to Describe a Rock Lecture w/handout Rock Lab Homework- Read Pg U27-U30 CYU 1-3 +Geo Words Pg U27-U30 All

-Explain why foliation occurs in many metamorphic rocks.
In- 9/12/08, Warm-Up -CSIQ- -What is a protolith? -Explain why foliation occurs in many metamorphic rocks. -Explain regional metamorphism. Out- Reflection Write a five sentence paragraph that summarizes what you have learned this week. Please be specific. Through- Classwork Activity 4: Rock Units -Read U36-U37 -Rock Units and Your Community WS Together as a class Geo Words Cross Word Puzzle Homework- None

In- 9/16/08, Warm-Up -What are two sources of heat that can lead to metamorphism? -Explain how regional metamorphism can metamorphose large volumes of rock. -Explain contact metamorphism. -Explain how foliation occurs in a metamorphic rock. Out- Reflection None (Start HW) Through- Classwork Cornell Notes- -Forces in the Earth Part II -Review homework format and start homework Classwork/Homework: Read Pg. U53-U55 CYU U&A 1+2 Headings: Notes:

None (Start HW) Write a five sentence Cornell Notes-
In- 9/15/08, Warm-Up Write a five sentence paragraph. Explain the rock cycle. Include some of the new information that you have learned recently in this class. Please include at least 3 Geo Words and underline them. Out- Reflection None (Start HW) Through- Classwork Cornell Notes- Forces in the Earth Part I Classwork/Homework: Read Pg. U43-U47 CYU U&A 1+2 Headings: Notes:

-What are the three types of faults? -What are the two types of folds?
In- 9/18/08, Warm-Up -What factors determine whether the Earth’s crust will fold or form a fault? -What are the three types of faults? -What are the two types of folds? Out- Reflection 15pts Write a five sentence paragraph that explains what you have learned about bedrock geology. Include three of the new Geo Words that you have learned. Additionally, include some examples of evidence of geologic principle that are found in our community. Through- Classwork Activity #6 Reading the Geologic History of Your Community Part A 1a) b) c) 2a) 3a) 4a) 5a) b) Part B Fault Lab Homework: None

In- 9/22/08, Warm-Up Write a five sentence paragraph. Explain the geologic principle of superposition. What are two exceptions to this rule. Where can you see a good example of this principle in the Denver area? Out- Reflection None (Start HW) Through- Classwork Cornell Notes- Bedrock Geology Review Classwork/Homework: Bedrock Geology Study Guide Headings: Notes:

None -CSIQ- Bedrock Geology Chapter Test
In- 9/23/08, Warm-Up -CSIQ- -Explain the geologic principle of lateral continuity. -Explain the geologic principle of superposition. -What are the causes of uplift and subsidence? Out- Reflection None Through- Classwork Bedrock Geology Chapter Test Homework: None

Counselor Presentation Plate Tectonics Web Activity
In- 9/25/08, Warm-Up -CSIQ- Write a five-sentence paragraph. Explain what you learned as you studied bedrock geology. What did you know already? What was new to you? What was your favorite part? Out- Reflection Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned today on the plate tectonics website. You must include five new terms from the website. Underline each term. Through- Classwork Counselor Presentation Plate Tectonics Web Activity Homework: None

Must finish web activity first
In- 9/26/08, Warm-Up -CSIQ- Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned today on the plate tectonics website. You must include five new terms from the website. Underline each term. Out- Reflection None Through- Classwork Plate Tectonics Web Activity Extra credit word search -Rocks and Minerals -Due at the end of class Must finish web activity first Homework: None

In- 9/29/08, Warm-Up Write a five sentence Paragraph. Summarize what you learned last week about plate tectonics. Include at least five specific terms and underline them. Out- Reflection None (Start HW) Through- Classwork Cornell Notes- Plate Tectonics Classwork/Homework: Geo Words Pg G68-G72 All Headings: Notes:

None (Start HW) Sea Floor Spreading- Reading
In- 9/30/08, Warm-Up -CSIQ- -What are three types of plate boundaries? -What are the two layers of mantle? -Describe these two layers of mantle. Out- Reflection None (Start HW) Through- Classwork Sea Floor Spreading- Reading Pg G69-G72 Magnetosphere PPT Rates of Sea Floor Spreading -Activity/WS Classwork/Homework:

In- 10/2/08, Warm-Up -CSIQ- Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned form the activity, Rates of Sea Floor Spreading. -Where is the oldest rock relative to the Mid-Atlantic Ridge? Where is the youngest rock? What conclusion can you draw from this data? -How do the magnetic striping patterns help prove the existence of divergent plate boundaries, sea floor spreading and plate tectonics? Out- Reflection Describe all of the evidence for the Theory of Plate Tectonics that we have learned so far. Through- Classwork -Plate Tectonics Act.#2 Investigate Pg. G77 Part C 1a,b,c Part D 1a,b,c -Subduction Zone Lab Set Classwork/Homework: Read Pg G68-G72 CYU# U&A 1,3,4,5

Write a five sentence Cornell Notes-
In- 10/03/08, Warm-Up Write a five sentence Paragraph. Explain how the different types of evidence that we have studied this week supports the theory of plate tectonics. (GPS: Global Positioning System, Sea Floor Spreading, The Andesite Line) Out- Reflection 10pts. Paragraph. Summarize what you learned this week. Include six specific terms and underline them. Through- Classwork Cornell Notes- Plate Boundaries PPT Plate Boundaries WS Homework: None Notes: Headings:

Date Assignment Name Points Possible Your Score 9/26/08 - 10/3/08
Warm-Ups 50 9/29/08 Cornell Notes- Plate Tectonics 20 Plate Boundaries PPT Total 90

-Name three types of boundaries between lithospheric plates.
In- 10/06/08, Warm-Up -Name three types of boundaries between lithospheric plates. -Convergent boundaries can be found in three different settings, what are they? Out- Reflection 10pts. Write a five sentence Paragraph. Describe subduction. Include four specific terms and underline them. Through- Classwork Read Pg G68-G72, G78-G83 Plate Tectonics Poster Homework: Read Pg G78-G83 CYU #1-7

Plate Tectonics Poster
In- 10/07/08, Warm-Up Write a five sentence Paragraph. Describe subduction. Include four specific terms and underline them. Out- Reflection None (Start HW) Through- Classwork Plate Tectonics Poster -Due today: no additional class time will be used. Extra Credit Cross Word -Must finish poster, due at the end of class Homework: Read Pg G89-G93 CYU #1-6 + U&A #1a+b

Cornell Notes: How to solve for Volume and Mass
In- 10/17/08, Warm-Up Write a five sentence Paragraph. Describe all of the geologic features that can form at plate boundaries. Include four specific terms and underline them. Out- Reflection Paragraph. Explain the following information: Which rock was the most dense, which rock was the least dense earth material. Which of these rocks is found on the continental crust and which of these rocks is found in the oceanic crust. How does this lab relate to Plate tectonics? Through- Classwork Density & Convection -Demo + PPT Cornell Notes: How to solve for Volume and Mass Density of Earth Materials Lab Homework: Read Pg G100-G103 CYU #1-4 Notes: Headings:

Plate Tectonics Poster -Super Bonus, one-time only, last day!
In- 10/10/08, Warm-Up Draw and label a diagram showing the three main layers of the earth. Include diagrams of convection currents and show some of the features that result from these forces. (Refer to figure 3 on Pg G92.) Out- Reflection 10pts. Write a five sentence Paragraph. Describe the process thermal convection in the Earth’s interior. Explain how this process drives the plates. Include five specific terms and underline them. Through- Classwork Plate Tectonics Poster -Super Bonus, one-time only, last day! Extra Credit Cross Word -Must finish poster, due at the end of class Homework: None

Answer the following questions in complete sentences. -CSIQ-
In- 10/13/08, Warm-Up Answer the following questions in complete sentences. -CSIQ- -What pattern discovered along the ocean floor helps prove that the plates are moving apart at ocean ridges? -What is the name of the process when one lithospheric plate remains at the surface and another plate slides down beneath the surface plate? -How was the Andes Mountain range in western South America most likely formed? Out- Reflection Write a five sentence Paragraph. Describe how the heat flow at mid-ocean ridges provides evidence to support the theory of plate tectonics. Through- Classwork Mid-Ocean Ridge Heat Flow Homework: Read Pg G110-G116 CYU #1-5

What are some of your strengths? What are some of your values?
In- 10/14/08, Warm-Up Think of a person in history, in your community, or in the news today who has made a positive contribution to the world. What is/was that contribution and how was it linked to the individuals skills and talents, and/or personal values? Out- Reflection What are some of your strengths? What are some of your values? What careers could possibly lead from your interests, strengths and values? Through- Classwork College Ed 10/14/08 College Ed is a series of activities in a workbook that you will be completing this year. It is part of the Excelerator Program. TJHS received a large grant from College Board, the organization that runs the Excelerator Program, two years ago. This grant allows TJHS to provide more AP classes, run the Future Center, and provide programs like AVID and College Ed, which help prepare students for college.

Answer the following questions in complete sentences. -CSIQ-
In- 10/16/08, Warm-Up Answer the following questions in complete sentences. -CSIQ- -Using your notes give an example of a divergent boundary, a convergent boundary, and a transform boundary. For each example state the location and the types of geologic features are found there. Out- Reflection 10pts Write a five sentence Paragraph. Describe how the Earth’s Systems are interconnected. Refer to the DVD Earth: The Biography- Volcanoes. Include five specific terms and underline them. Through- Classwork Mid-Ocean Ridge Heat Flow DVD Earth: The Biography- Volcanoes 20 Facts or Theories (Must be in complete sentences) -Skip Spaces 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Etc… Homework: None

Building Features on the Earths Surface- PPT w/ WS
In- 10/17/08, Warm-Up Write a five sentence Paragraph. Describe how the Earth’s Systems are interconnected. Refer to the DVD Earth: The Biography- Volcanoes. Include five specific terms and underline them. Out- Reflection 10pts Paragraph. Summarize what you learned this week. Include six specific terms and underline them. Through- Classwork Building Features on the Earths Surface- PPT w/ WS Homework: None

Date Assignment Name Points Possible Your Score 10/6/08 - 10/17/08 Warm-Ups 70 Total

Plate Tectonics Chapter Test Friday 8/24/08 159 pts.
In- 10/20/08, Warm-Up -How was the Andes Mountain range in western South America Likely formed? -If an unknown rock has a mass of 30.0 g and a volume of 10.0 cm3, What is the density? -What is the name of the process by which the continental landmass grows as a result of ocean continental subduction? Out- Reflection 10pts Write a five sentence Paragraph. Explain all of the pieces of evidence that you have learned about that help to support the theory of plate tectonics. Include six specific terms and underline them. Through- Classwork Tonga Trench- Intro Island Arc/Trench Earthquakes Lab Set Plate Tectonics Chapter Test Friday 8/24/ pts. Homework: Study for Plate Tectonics Chapter Test

Plate Tectonics Chapter Test Friday 8/24/08 159 pts.
In- 10/23/08, Warm-Up Answer in complete sentences -Why are earthquakes and volcanoes usually found on the continental side of a plate boundary? -What is the name of the process when one lithospheric plate remains at the surface and another plate slides down beneath the surface plate? -What is the part of the Earth that is the solid uppermost part- the most technical term? Out- Reflection 10pts Write a five sentence Paragraph. Explain all of the pieces of evidence that you have learned about that help to support the theory of plate tectonics. Include six specific terms and underline them. Through- Classwork DDRG Development of the Theory of Plate Tectonics Pangaea/Laurasia and Gondwanland Map Activity Plate Tectonics Chapter Test Review Plate Tectonics Chapter Test Friday 8/24/ pts. Homework: Study for Plate Tectonics Chapter Test

Plate Tectonics Chapter Test -159 pts.-
In- 10/24/08, Warm-Up Write a five sentence Paragraph. Explain all of the pieces of evidence that you have learned about that help to support the theory of plate tectonics and continental drift. Include six specific terms and underline them. Out- Reflection None Through- Classwork Plate Tectonics Chapter Test -159 pts.- Volcanoes Vocabulary Homework: Finish Volcanoes Vocabulary

Write a five sentence Mt. St. Helens Video Clip
In- 10/27/08, Warm-Up Write a five sentence Paragraph. Based on what you learned about plate tectonics , explain what causes volcanoes. Include four specific terms and underline them. Out- Reflection 10 pts. Paragraph. Describe what you saw in the slideshow today. What types of scenes were shown in the pictures? Was there loss of life or damages to the environment? What types of colors did you see in the images, describe them. Do these events occur on a small scale or a large scale. Are volcanoes powerful? Underline six key descriptive words. Through- Classwork Mt. St. Helens Video Clip Famous Eruptions PPT -Cornell Notes Homework: None Notes: Headings:

Volcanic Landforms PPT -Cornell Notes Glencoe Explorations 10 w/WS
In- 11/3/08, Warm-Up Write a five sentence Paragraph. What is your favorite topic of study/activity that we have studied this year in Earth Science? Why did you enjoy this area of study? What is your least favorite study/activity? Why? Out- Reflection None Through- Classwork Volcanic Landforms PPT -Cornell Notes Glencoe Explorations 10 w/WS Homework: Read Pg. G7-G11 CYU#1-6 + U&A 2,3,4 Notes: Headings:

-Where do most volcanoes form on land?
In- 11/4/08, Warm-Up -Where do most volcanoes form on land? -What are hot spots? Provide an example of a hot spot on Earth. -Where do most volcanoes occur? Out- Reflection None Through- Classwork Physical and Chemical Properties of Molten Rock PPT -Cornell Notes Eruptions and Forms of Volcanoes WS Homework: Read Pg. G17-G21 CYU#3-6 Notes: Headings:

Underline five key terms. Through- Classwork Speed of the Bubble Lab
In- 11/6/08, Warm-Up Write a five sentence Paragraph. Explain the relationship between silica content and pyroclastic vs. lava flow. Explain the relationship between water vapor and pyroclastic vs. lava flow. Out- Reflection 10 pts. Paragraph. Explain how today’s lab is relate to our recent studies of volcanoes. Underline five key terms. Through- Classwork Speed of the Bubble Lab -Graphs and Motion Homework: Read Pg. G26-G28 CYU#1-6

-Name two factors that influence the viscosity of lava flow.
In- 11/7/08, Warm-Up -What is viscosity? -Name two factors that influence the viscosity of lava flow. -What is a pyroclastic flow? Out- Reflection 10 pts. Write a five sentence Paragraph. Summarize what you learned this week. Include the terms on the word wall. Underline five key terms. Through- Classwork Investigation 17-2 -Volcanic Eruptions Homework: None

None Through- Classwork
In- 11/11/08, Warm-Up -What types of volcanic landforms are associated with high silica magmas? -What type of volcanoes are usually found at subduction zones. -What type of magma chemical composition would you expect to find at a hot spot? Out- Reflection None Through- Classwork Patterns of Volcanism Homework:

Write a five-sentence paragraph.
In- 11/13/08, Warm-Up -What is the cause of most volcanoes found on land? -Describe a composite volcano. -Describe a shield volcano. -Describe a cinder cone volcano. Out- Reflection 15 pts. Write a five-sentence paragraph. Scenario: A volcano erupted and you died. What were you doing at the time of the eruption. Were you near the eruption or 80 Km away? What was your cause of death. What type of volcanic hazard led to your death? Underline 4 key terms,refer to the word wall, the Volcanic Hazards WS, etc… Through- Classwork Volcanic Hazards PPT W/ Questions WS Volcanic Hazards Graphing Homework:

Write a five-sentence paragraph.
In- 11/14/08, Warm-Up P4 Write a five-sentence paragraph. Scenario: A volcano erupted and you died. What were you doing at the time of the eruption. Were you near the eruption or 80 Km away? What was your cause of death. What type of volcanic hazard led to your death? Underline 4 key terms,refer to the word wall, the Volcanic Hazards WS, etc… Out- Reflection 15 pts. None Through- Classwork Ring of Fire DVD Homework: None

Volcanic Landforms Cornell Notes 11/4/08
Date Assignment Name Points Possible Your Score 10/27/08 Famous Eruptions Cornell Notes 20 11/3/08 Volcanic Landforms Cornell Notes 11/4/08 Physical and Chemical Properties of Molten Rock 11/14/08 Total 60

-What is the difference between magma and lava?
In- 11/17/08, Warm-Up -What is the difference between magma and lava? -How does the volume of an eruption affect the area covered by the eruption? -What is a lahar and how are they formed? Out- Reflection None Through- Classwork Volcanic Hazards PPT W/ Questions WS Volcanoes Study Guide Homework:

-Describe the global distribution of volcanoes.
In- 11/18/08, Warm-Up -What type of volcanic hazard is most likely to affect communities several hundred kilometers from the volcano site? -What type of volcanic hazard is most likely to affect communities ten to one hundred kilometers from the volcano site? -Describe the global distribution of volcanoes. Out- Reflection None Through- Classwork Poinsettias Volcanoes Test Volcanoes Word Search Homework: None

In- 11/19/08, Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Describe an experience you have had using a map. Why were you using a map? Where were you going? How did it work out for you? Out- Reflection 15pts. Write a five-sentence paragraph. What is a topographic map? What are the essential elements of a topographic map? How can you use a topographic map to find the shape and elevation of the landscape? Who uses topographic maps? Underline 4 key terms,refer to the word wall, the maps handout, etc… Through- Classwork Intro: Topographic Maps -Colorado PPT Topographic Map -Oral reading w/handout Topographic Map Lab -Modeling Contours Homework: Maps & Topographic Maps WS Part A & B

In- 11/20/08, Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Describe an experience you have had using a map. Why were you using a map? Where were you going? How did it work out for you? Out- Reflection 15pts. Write a five-sentence paragraph. What is a topographic map? What are the essential elements of a topographic map? How can you use a topographic map to find the shape and elevation of the landscape? Who uses topographic maps? Underline 4 key terms,refer to the word wall, the maps handout, etc… Through- Classwork Intro: Topographic Maps -Colorado PPT Topographic Map -Oral reading w/handout Topographic Map Lab -Modeling Contours Homework: Maps & Topographic Maps WS Part A & B

In- 11/21/08, Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Explain in your own words the meaning of a contour line, contour interval, and topographic map. Out- Reflection 15pts. Write a five-sentence paragraph. Explain how topography influences volcanic flows. What is the relationship between speed, velocity, and force and the steepness of a slope? How will this affect lava flows and lahars? Underline 4 key terms,refer to the word wall, the maps handout, and your volcanoes resources (notes and textbook) etc… Through- Classwork Intro: Topographic Maps -Labeling on a Map Reading Topographic Map WS -Guided Practice Homework: None

In- 11/24/08, Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Based on what we have studied so far this year, explain how the Earth’s systems are connected. As an example you could explain how volcanoes are connected to the geosphere, the atmosphere,the hydrosphere, and the biosphere. Out- Reflection 15pts. Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned in the video today. Underline 4 key terms Through- Classwork NOVA: Wave that Shook the World 20 Facts (Must be in complete sentences) -Skip Spaces 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Etc… Homework: None

In- 11/25/08, Warm-Up Write a five-sentence paragraph. Based on what we have studied so far this year, explain how the subjects that we studied are connected. As an example you could explain how bedrock geology, plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes are all connected. Out- Reflection 15pts. Write a five-sentence paragraph. Summarize what you learned in the video today. Underline 4 key terms Through- Classwork NOVA: Wave that Shook the World 15 Facts (Must be in complete sentences) -Skip Spaces 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Etc… Homework: None

Why do you look up to them?
In- 12/01/08, Warm-Up Write a five sentence paragraph. Write about someone that you look up to. Who is this person? How do you know them? Why do you look up to them? How can you use the things that you learn from them to help you, in your life? Out- Reflection None- Start Homework Through- Classwork Oral Reading Digging Deeper “What is an Earthquake” -Pg G125 Wave Animations “Recording Earthquake Waves” -Pg G134 PDF Images -Start Homework Homework: Read Pg G125-G129 CYU#1-5 + U&A #1-3 Read Pg G134-G136 CYU#1-4

-Explain how seismic waves are generated by an earthquake.
In- 12/02/08, Warm-Up -Explain how seismic waves are generated by an earthquake. -Describe a P-wave. -Describe an S-wave. -Describe a surface wave. Out- Reflection Explain the relationship between the arrival times of P-waves and S-waves and the distances from the epicenter of the earthquake. Through- Classwork Travel Time Graph I Homework: Read Pg G141-G144 CYU#1-5