Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Day 2

Do Now:

OPEN YOUR AGENDA AND COPY THE HOMEWORK PLEASE.

Homework to be Completed:

  1. National Risk Map due tonight by midnight.

  2. Disaster! - Spreadsheet Graphing due Friday.

  3. G&L Wk 9 word list due Thursday, Nov. 4th

  4. G&L Wk 9 FCs due Friday, Nov. 5th

Today’s Lesson:

G&L Wk 8 Quiz

Look up definitions G&L Wk 9 words - due tomorrow.

Late Work:

Complete Graphing Activities as needed.

  1. The “Paper Graph” activity is now overdue. Complete immediately and get my approval please.

  2. Disaster- Spreadsheet Graphing Activity is also due.

    • (First get the “Paper Graph” approved.)

  3. then, watch this video.

  4. Then complete the Spreadsheet Graphing activity in GC

  5. Students late with this work may complete it during morning HR block and I am available for extra help during that time.

Monday, November 1, 2021. Day 1

Do Now:

OPEN YOUR AGENDA AND COPY THE HOMEWORK PLEASE.

Homework to be Completed:

  1. G&L Wk8 Quiz Wednesday, November 3rd.

    • Shortened Quiz due to half day schedule

  2. G&L Wk 9 word list due Thursday, Nov. 4th

  3. G&L Wk 9 FCs due Friday, Nov. 5th

Late Work:

Complete Graphing Activities as needed.

  1. The “Paper Graph” activity is now overdue. Complete immediately and get my approval please.

  2. Disaster- Spreadsheet Graphing Activity is also due.

    • (First get the “Paper Graph” approved.)

  3. then, watch this video.

  4. Then complete the Spreadsheet Graphing activity in GC

  5. Students late with this work may complete it during morning HR block and I am avaiable for extra help during that time.

Today’s Lesson:

Introduction of Risky Business

Project due NLT Friday, Nov. 12.

You will have class time to work and collaborate.

Before starting this project, all team members must…complete the GC assignment introducing the National Risk Map published by FEMA.

Friday, October 29, 2021. Day 6

Do Now:

OPEN YOUR AGENDA AND COPY THE HOMEWORK PLEASE.

Homework to be Completed:

  1. G&L Wk8 Quiz Wednesday, November 3rd.

    Today’s Lesson:

Check G&L Wk 8 FCs

  • G&L Wk8 Quiz Wednesday, November 3rd.

Draft Graphing Activity

Make a draft copy of a bar graph showing on part of the data you analyzed.

  • Use the “Type of Disaster” for the independent variable.

  • Choose one of the following for the dependent variable.

  • Total Losses (billion $)

  • Average Loss (billion $)

  • Total Deaths

  • Average Deaths

Get it approved by Mr. Wahlstrom

Once approved, watch this video.

Then complete the Spreadsheet Graphing activity in GC

If you finish early, please complete the GC assignment introducing the National Risk Map published by FEMA.

Thursday, October 27, 2021. Day 5

Do Now:

OPEN YOUR AGENDA AND COPY THE HOMEWORK PLEASE.

Homework to be Completed:

  1. G&L Wk8 FCs due Friday, Oct. 29th.

Today’s Lesson:

Review G&L Week 8 Definitions

Flashcards are due tomorrow.

Draft Graphing Activity

Make a draft copy of a bar graph showing on part of the data you analyzed.

  • Use the “Type of Disaster” for the independent variable.

  • Choose one of the following for the dependent variable.

  • Total Losses (billion $)

  • Average Loss (billion $)

  • Total Deaths

  • Average Deaths

Get it approved by Mr. Wahlstrom

Once approved, watch this video.

Then complete the Spreadsheet Graphing activity in GC

https://hazards.fema.gov/nri/map#

Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Day 4

Do Now:

OPEN YOUR AGENDA AND COPY THE HOMEWORK PLEASE.

Homework to be Completed:

  1. Disaster Worksheet to be completed and submitted in GC today.

  2. G&L Wk8 Definitions due Thursday, Oct 28th

  3. G&L Wk8 FCs due Friday, Oct. 29th.

Today’s Lesson:

G&L Week 7 Quiz today.

G&L Week 8 word definitions due tomorrow.

Complete your spreadsheet work for tomorrow. Turn in via Google Classroom.

Need to catch up? - here is the introductory lesson video in case you need to review.

All finished?

Make a draft copy of a bar graph comparing one of the following:

  • Total Losses by Disaster Type

  • Average Loss by Disaster Type

  • Total Deaths by Disaster Type

  • Average Deaths by Disaster Type

https://hazards.fema.gov/nri/map#

Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Day 3

Do Now:

OPEN YOUR AGENDA AND COPY THE HOMEWORK PLEASE.

Homework to be Completed:

Disaster Worksheet to be completed and turned in in GC today.

Previously Recorded

  1. G&L WEEK 7 QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27TH

  2. G&L Wk8 Definitions due Thursday, Oct 28th

  3. G&L Wk8 FCs due Friday, Oct. 29th.

Today’s Lesson:

Our goal today is to answer a simple question:

What type of weather disasters cost the most money and lives in the United States?

Finish and turn in the Weather Disaster Data Analysis activity in GC today.

Watch this video on how to complete the worksheet.

Complete the work as described in the video and turn it in.

Need to catch up? - here is yesterday’s video in case you need to review.

All finished?

Make a bar graph comparing one of the following:

  • Total Losses by Disaster Type

  • Average Loss by Disaster Type

  • Total deaths by Disaster Type

  • Average Deaths by Disaster Type

Monday, October 25, 2021. Day 2

Wx Disaster Data Entry:

Do Now:

OPEN YOUR AGENDA AND COPY THE HOMEWORK PLEASE.

Homework to be Completed:

  1. G&L WEEK 7 QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27TH

  2. G&L Wk8 Definitions due Thursday, Oct 28th

  3. G&L Wk8 FCs due Friday, Oct. 29th.

Today’s Lesson:

Our goal today is to answer a simple question:

What type of weather disasters cost the most money and lives in the United States?

Review of Weather Disaster Data entered so far.

How to analyze the Weather Disaster Dataset

Students to analyze the Collected Weather Data

Go tot he assignment located In google classroom

Friday, October 22, 2021. Day 1

Do Now:

Open your agenda and copy the homework please.

Homework to be Completed:

  1. G&L Week 7 Quiz on Wednesday, October 27th

Today’s Lesson:

Complete Rock Cycle Parsing activity in GC.

Week 7 Flashcard check.

Weather Disaster Database - Data Entry

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.