Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Day 4

Do Now:

Please get out your flashcards

Get out you Earthquake maps.

Add “Today’s Earthquakes” (see below) to your earthquake map.

Homework to be Completed:

  1. G&L Week 6 Quiz tomorrow

  2. Complete any work not finished from today’s lesson as homework tonight.

Today’s Lesson:

Disaster Data Entry

Enter the data for 3-5 disasters using the database provided.

You will be given a portion of a list of natural disasters in the US.

Read each disaster and enter data into the database linked here.

When finished - Move on to the plate boundaries activity.

Draw plate boundaries on your map

  1. Examine the earthquakes you have mapped

  2. with a colored pencil, draw where you think plate boundaries may located.

  3. Click this link to see where they are actually located.

  4. Use a different color pencil to mark actual boundaries.

  5. Discussion:

    • How accurate were you?

    • If you had more data (day) do you think you could identify additional boundaries?

  6. Write reflection on the back and turn in.

Time to study G&L Week 6

Monday, October 18, 2021. Day 3

Do Now:

Please copy down the homework.

Please adD “Today’s Earthquakes” (see below) to your earthquake map.

Homework to be Completed:

  1. G&L Week 6 Flashcards will be checked tomorrow in class (due today).

  2. G&L Week 6 Quiz on Wednesday.

  3. Complete any work not finished from today’s lesson as homework tonight.

Today’s Lesson:

Today’s Lesson is located in Google Classroom.

You have two assignments to complete. Both should be finished in class.

If you do not finish them in class - finish them as homework.

The first is a reading on The Rock Cycle and a Google form with questions to complete.

The second is a BrainPOP activity on The Rock Cycle.

If you finish early, you may study Greek and Latin.

“Today’s Earthquakes” Oct. 18, 2021

“Today’s Earthquakes” Oct. 18, 2021

Friday, October 15, 2021. Day 2

Do Now:

Please copy down the homework.

Fill in the G&L Week 6 wordlist from the answer key!

Homework to be Completed:

  1. G&L Week 6 Flashcards due Monday.

  2. G&L Week 6 Quiz next Wednesday.

Today’s Lesson:

Review Unnatural Disasters:

  1. Geologist Jeffrey Mount says, “The phrase ‘natural disaster’ misses the point.” What does he mean? 

  2. Why have fewer people died in natural disasters in recent years than previously in history? 

  3. What is a levee? How have levees changed New Orleans? 

  4. What makes levees potentially dangerous? 

  5. In what ways are researchers trying to prevent natural disasters like the one caused by Hurricane Katrina?

After Reading/Discussion

  1. Should people be forced to leave their homes if their community is threatened by a strong hurricane? Why or why not? 

  2. Why are floods both good and bad for coastal areas such as New Orleans? 

  3. Do you think the flooding caused by Hurricane Katrina will keep most people from moving back to New Orleans? Why or why not? 

  4. Describe two changes that people in New Orleans should consider if and when the city is rebuilt. Explain how these changes might help avoid future disasters. 

G&L Week 6 Words and Answer Key

Time to make flashcards.

Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Day 6

Baypath Trip - All students are expected to complete this lesson plan independently if they attend the trip.

Do Now:

Copy today Earthquake data onto your worksheet.

  • Located at bottom of today’s lesson.

Homework to be Completed:

G&L Mid-unit Test tomorrow

  • Please study!

Todays Lesson:

Review Plate tectonics quiz

Return

Time to complete Unnatural Disasters

Study for G&L Exam

Earthquakes - last 24 hours.

Earthquakes - last 24 hours.

Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Day 5

Homeroom:

Do Now:

Please get out your Plate Tectonics Notes Worksheet from last week.

Homework to be Completed:

Unnatural Disasters due Wedensday (by midnight)

  • Complete independently if you go on Baypath Trip.

  • Located in Google Classroom.

Complete your quake map for tomorrow.

  • Students are expected to update the quake map by adding to it daily.

  • The daily earthquake locations will be posted here.

Todays Lesson:

Earthquake Mapper activity

USGS Latest earthquakes

Demonstrate

If two earthquakes are located in the same spot - make a concentric circle around it like a bullseye as shown here.

If two earthquakes are located in the same spot - make a concentric circle around it like a bullseye as shown here.

  • Mapping one days earthquakes.

  • Copy the quake locations onto your map.

    • Make a small circle for each quake.

    • These should be about the size of a hole punch dot or even a bit smaller.

  • Color large quakes in red (bigger than magnitude 6).

  • Color all smaller quakes yellow.

    • You may choose different colors - make a key on your map.

Short Quiz: Plate Tectonics

  • You may use the graphic organize we went over in class on Friday.

  • Link to Quiz

When finished - complete your Earthquake mapping.

Global Earthquakes - last 24 hours 10/12/2021 6AM

Global Earthquakes - last 24 hours 10/12/2021 6AM

Thursday, October 7, 2021. Day 3

Do Now:

COPY YOUR HOMEWORK (TO BE COMPLETED) INTO YOUR ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK

  • LEAVE IT OPEN ON THE TABLE FOR ME TO CHECK.

Homework To be Completed:

Today’s Lesson:

Desk Check: READ PLATE TECTONICS (PAGES 56 TO 60) AND COMPLETE THIS WORKSHEET.

Review of Worksheet

Random Pairings for review of Plate tectonics Worksheets

  • Reading text

  • hilighter

  • Worksheet

  • clipboard

Assign stations

  • compare, discuss, add

  • Highlight Evidence

class share

CHECK G&L FLASHCARDS AGAINST THE MASTER LIST.

Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Day 2

Do Now:

COPY YOUR HOMEWORK (TO BE COMPLETED) INTO YOUR ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK

  • LEAVE IT OPEN ON THE TABLE FOR ME TO CHECK.

Homework To be Completed:

Today’s Lesson:

G&L Wk5 Quiz

READ PLATE TECTONICS (PAGES 56 TO 60) AND COMPLETE THIS WORKSHEET.

DUE THURSDAY AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS.

Check G&L Flashcards against the master list.

Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Day 1

Do Now:

COPY YOUR HOMEWORK (TO BE COMPLETED) INTO YOUR ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK

  • LEAVE IT OPEN ON THE TABLE FOR ME TO CHECK.

Homework To be Completed:

  • G& L Wk5 quiz tomorrow

  • Plate Tectonics Worksheet due beginning of class Thursday.

Today’s Lesson:

Return and review Quiz Scores

Earth Viewer SLR exploration assignment

Read Plate Tectonics (pages 56 to 60) and complete this worksheet.

Due Thursday at the beginning of class.

Monday, October 4, 2021. Day 6

Do Now:

COPY YOUR HOMEWORK (TO BE COMPLETED) INTO YOUR ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK

  • LEAVE IT OPEN ON THE TABLE FOR ME TO CHECK.

Homework To be Completed:

  • G& L Wk5 quiz on Wednesday, October 6

  • Complete the Earthviewer SLR Exploration activity in GC for tomorrow.

Today’s Lesson:

Quiz today:

  • Located in Google Classroom

  • Complete the Google Form First

  • Complete the Drawing activity second

When finished work on the Earth Viewer SLR exploration assignment

  • It is due tomorrow.

Time to study G&L Week 5

Friday, October 1, 2021. Day 5

Do Now:

COPY YOUR HOMEWORK (TO BE COMPLETED) INTO YOUR ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK

  • LEAVE IT OPEN ON THE TABLE FOR ME TO CHECK.

Homework To be Completed:

Today’s Lesson:

G&L Wk 5 FC Check

Check Earth’s Interior Flashcards.

Students to Check email and open study guide.

Pass out paper copy of study guide.

Pass back and review G&L Wk 4 Quiz.

Review Quiz Study Guide: Earth’s Interior, Heat Transfer and Convection in Earth’s Mantle

Time to study

Thursday, September 30, 2021. Day 4

Do Now:

COPY YOUR HOMEWORK (TO BE COMPLETED) INTO YOUR ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK

  • LEAVE IT OPEN ON THE TABLE FOR ME TO CHECK.

Homework To be Completed:

  • G& L Wk5 FCs due Friday

  • Earth’s Interior Flashcards due Tomorrow (for 14 and lower)

  • Quiz Monday - Heat Transfer and Convection in Earth’s Mantle

Today’s Lesson:

Review:

Convection Notes Answer Key

Quiz on Earth’s Interior, Heat Transfer and Convection in The Mantle - Monday

Review G&L Week 5 Definitions

Pass back Misc. papers as time permits.

Pass back Earth’s Interior Fact Check

Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Day 2

Do Now:

COPY YOUR HOMEWORK (TO BE COMPLETED) INTO YOUR ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK

  • LEAVE IT OPEN ON THE TABLE FOR ME TO CHECK.

Please get out your copy of Convection, Conduction and Radiation Practice (worksheet)

Homework To be Completed:

G&L Week 4 Quiz Tomorrow

Also Remember:

  • G&L Wk5 Definitions due Thursday

  • G&L Wk5 FCs due Friday

Today’s Lesson:

Review: Convection, Conduction and Radiation Practice (worksheet)

Direct Instruction and Student Notes:

Read Convection In Earth’s Mantle

  • Highlight key notes

  • Diagram and annotate in Student Notebooks

Complete Convection Currents in the Mantle Graphic Organizer worksheet

  • Reverse side only

  • Review

Pass back Misc. papers as time permits.

Pass back Earth’s Interior Fact Check

  • Review

  • Make flashcards and show them to me tomorrow.

  • Retest on this material required for grades of 14 or lower.

  • Grades of 15 or higher excused.

Monday, September 27, 2021. Day 1

Do Now:

COPY YOUR HOMEWORK (TO BE COMPLETED) INTO YOUR ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK

  • LEAVE IT OPEN ON THE TABLE FOR ME TO CHECK.

Homework To be Completed:

  • G&L Wk4 Definitions due Thursday

  • G&L Wk5 FCs due Friday

Today’s Lesson:

Please turn in ELA Mass Extinction by attaching it to the science GC assignment.

Finish notes on Convection in Earth’s mantle.

  • Demo

Complete the radiation, Conduction, Convection challenge for tomorrow

(Pass back G&L Week 3 Quiz)

Review.

Missing Quiz Notifications.

(pass back Earth’s Interior Fact Check and Notes Worksheet)

Review

Missing work notifications.

Flashcard Option

Friday, September 24, 2021. Day 6

Do Now:

  1. {lease take out your

    • Earth’s structure graphic oranizer

    • week 4 flashcards

  2. COPY YOUR HOMEWORK (TO BE COMPLETED) INTO YOUR ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK

  • LEAVE IT OPEN ON THE TABLE FOR ME TO CHECK.

Homework To Be Completed:

  1. G&L Week 1-4 Quiz next Wednesday

Today’s Lesson:

  1. Check G&L Week 4 Flashcards

  2. Get out your Earth’s Interior Table and diagram.

    • Complete the Earth’s Interior Research Check

    • Collect

  3. Convection Currents and the Mantle

    • Graphic Organizer - note taking companion

Wednesday, September 21, 2021. Day 4

Do Now:

  1. COPY YOUR HOMEWORK (TO BE COMPLETED) INTO YOUR ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK

  • LEAVE IT OPEN ON THE TABLE FOR ME TO CHECK.

Homework To Be Completed:

G&L Week 4 Definitions due Tomorrow

Be sure your Earth’s Interior Research worksheet is fully complete and checked for tomorrow.

Today’s Lesson:

Please use the following two websites to check the accuracy of your data for Earth’s Outer Core and Inner Core.

G&L Week 3 Quiz

Research and fill in this worksheet of Week 4 Greek and Latin Words