"Day/Night & Seasons Review, Day 2"
Bellwork:
1) The tilt of the Earth causes…
2) When we rotate towards the Sun we have…
3) When the Northern hemisphere tilts away from the Sun, we have ____________ in Kentucky.
- Note: Period 4 is completing yesterday's lesson. Period 1 is completing a lesson on the phases of the Moon.
- ORQs passed back to periods 5 and 6
- We look at examples and discuss them
- Make notes on how to fix and/or add to your own ORQ
- Exit Slip (page 5): “The BIG IDEA I learned today is…”
Friday, March 28, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
"Day/Night & Seasons Review"
Bellwork:
1) The _____________ of the Earth causes seasons.
2) Daytime happens when we…
3) When we tilt towards the Sun, we get ____________ Sun (more or less?).
- N0te: Period 4 was at a presentation, so they did not complete this lesson until Friday.
- Discuss:
Why are our days 24 hours?
Why are our years 365 days?
The Earth’s rotation causes day/night because…
The Earth’s tilt causes seasons because…
- Complete practice ORQ with statement-reason-evidence: What causes day & night?
- Exit Slip (workbook page 5): The BIG IDEA I learned today was…
Homework: Complete "The Earth Moves" packet
Bellwork:
1) The _____________ of the Earth causes seasons.
2) Daytime happens when we…
3) When we tilt towards the Sun, we get ____________ Sun (more or less?).
- N0te: Period 4 was at a presentation, so they did not complete this lesson until Friday.
- Discuss:
Why are our days 24 hours?
Why are our years 365 days?
The Earth’s rotation causes day/night because…
The Earth’s tilt causes seasons because…
- Complete practice ORQ with statement-reason-evidence: What causes day & night?
- Exit Slip (workbook page 5): The BIG IDEA I learned today was…
Homework: Complete "The Earth Moves" packet
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
"The Reasons for Seasons: Diagram"
Bellwork:
1) What did the Moon look like last night?
2) The main reason for seasons is…
3) The difference between rotate and revolve is…
- Demonstrate seasons using the globes and models in the class
- Diagram the 4 seasons as appeared on page 56 of the textbook
- Exit Slip: The tilt of the Earth causes seasons because…
Bellwork:
1) What did the Moon look like last night?
2) The main reason for seasons is…
3) The difference between rotate and revolve is…
- Demonstrate seasons using the globes and models in the class
- Diagram the 4 seasons as appeared on page 56 of the textbook
- Exit Slip: The tilt of the Earth causes seasons because…
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
"The Reasons for Seasons: Inquiry"
Bellwork:
1) It takes the Earth _________ to rotate once.
2) Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky?
3) Uranus’s winter is 42 years long because…
- Review
- Complete the "Reasons for Seasons: Inquiry" worksheet as complete group activity
- All questions and directions found on this worksheet
Bellwork:
1) It takes the Earth _________ to rotate once.
2) Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky?
3) Uranus’s winter is 42 years long because…
- Review
- Complete the "Reasons for Seasons: Inquiry" worksheet as complete group activity
- All questions and directions found on this worksheet
Monday, March 24, 2008
"The Reasons for Seasons: Reading"
Bellwork:
1) What season do you think it is now in Australia?
2) We live in the ______________ hemisphere.
3) Rotate means…
- Discuss what we think is the reason for seasons.
- Read "The Reasons for Seasons" in the Earth in Space textbook (pages 54-57)
- Answer the three questions on page 18 in your workbook.
- Exit Slip (draw a line under the questions): The MAIN IDEA of the article was…
Bellwork:
1) What season do you think it is now in Australia?
2) We live in the ______________ hemisphere.
3) Rotate means…
- Discuss what we think is the reason for seasons.
- Read "The Reasons for Seasons" in the Earth in Space textbook (pages 54-57)
- Answer the three questions on page 18 in your workbook.
- Exit Slip (draw a line under the questions): The MAIN IDEA of the article was…
Friday, March 21, 2008
"Shadow Tracking Analysis"
Bellwork:
1) The Moon ____________ around the Earth.
2) Earth’s rotation causes…
3) Shadows got ___________ as the day passed.
- Discuss what we saw yesterday
- Measure the shadows at 10 different times and record measurements on page 15 of the workbook
- Graph the change in shadow length over time on the graph on page 15
- Answer reflection questions and staple these to page 14 in the workbook
Homework: Observe Moon.
Bellwork:
1) The Moon ____________ around the Earth.
2) Earth’s rotation causes…
3) Shadows got ___________ as the day passed.
- Discuss what we saw yesterday
- Measure the shadows at 10 different times and record measurements on page 15 of the workbook
- Graph the change in shadow length over time on the graph on page 15
- Answer reflection questions and staple these to page 14 in the workbook
Homework: Observe Moon.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
"Shadow Tracking, Day One"
Bellwork:
1) _______________________ causes day and night.
2) Earth ____________ around the Sun.
3) Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky?
- We will go outside today and track the movement of shadows across a board using a shadow stick.
Homework: Observe Moon.
Bellwork:
1) _______________________ causes day and night.
2) Earth ____________ around the Sun.
3) Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky?
- We will go outside today and track the movement of shadows across a board using a shadow stick.
Homework: Observe Moon.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
"Inquiry: What Causes Day and Night?"
Bellwork:
1) Rotation is…
2) Revolution is…
3) What did the Moon look like last night?
- Review rotate and revolve
- Divide page 3 of workbook into 4 boxes and complete "Inquiry: What Causes Day & Night?" as group activity ==> includes a quickwrite, a diagram, a shadow prediction box, and an exit slip
- Quickwrite: What causes day and night?
- Diagram: Diagram the sun and Earth during the inquiry (what did you see?)
- Shadow Prediction: What do you think causes shadows? Draw your shadow at 10am and 4pm.
- Exit Slip: What causes day and night?
Homework: Observe the moon every night through April 3rd and record these observations on page 35 of your workbook
Bellwork:
1) Rotation is…
2) Revolution is…
3) What did the Moon look like last night?
- Review rotate and revolve
- Divide page 3 of workbook into 4 boxes and complete "Inquiry: What Causes Day & Night?" as group activity ==> includes a quickwrite, a diagram, a shadow prediction box, and an exit slip
- Quickwrite: What causes day and night?
- Diagram: Diagram the sun and Earth during the inquiry (what did you see?)
- Shadow Prediction: What do you think causes shadows? Draw your shadow at 10am and 4pm.
- Exit Slip: What causes day and night?
Homework: Observe the moon every night through April 3rd and record these observations on page 35 of your workbook
Monday, March 17, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
"SEM System: Rotation & Revolution"
Bellwork:
1) Draw a picture of a crescent moon.
2) The Sun is a star: true or false?
3) Do you think there is life on other planets in our solar system? Why or why not?
- DEFINE "bodies": There a lot of objects in space: planets, stars, moons, asteroids, etc., and we call them collectively “bodies”
- DEFINE movement of bodies in the solar system
ROTATE: The spinning of an object around a central axis
REVOLVE: The orbiting of one object around another
- Diagram the SEM system: the 3 bodies, rotation, revolution, and the SEM system altogether (a 4-box diagram)
- Exit Slip:
Two things I learned today are…
One thing I want to know is…
Bellwork:
1) Draw a picture of a crescent moon.
2) The Sun is a star: true or false?
3) Do you think there is life on other planets in our solar system? Why or why not?
- DEFINE "bodies": There a lot of objects in space: planets, stars, moons, asteroids, etc., and we call them collectively “bodies”
- DEFINE movement of bodies in the solar system
ROTATE: The spinning of an object around a central axis
REVOLVE: The orbiting of one object around another
- Diagram the SEM system: the 3 bodies, rotation, revolution, and the SEM system altogether (a 4-box diagram)
- Exit Slip:
Two things I learned today are…
One thing I want to know is…
Monday, March 17, 2008
"SEM Pre-Assessment"
Bellwork:
1) There are ____ planets.
2) The Earth is the _______ planet from the Sun.
3) Is the Sun or the Moon larger?
- The SEM System: The Sun-Earth-Moon System
- Complete SEM System pre-assessment
- Exit Slip:
5 things I know about space are…
5 things I want to know about space are…
Bellwork:
1) There are ____ planets.
2) The Earth is the _______ planet from the Sun.
3) Is the Sun or the Moon larger?
- The SEM System: The Sun-Earth-Moon System
- Complete SEM System pre-assessment
- Exit Slip:
5 things I know about space are…
5 things I want to know about space are…
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Friday, March 14, 2008
"Rough Draft, Day Two"
Bellwork:
1) My piece should have ____ paragraphs.
2) I should have ___ arguments to help prove my point.
3) So I don’t plagiarize, I need to ________________________.
- Complete rough draft (in not finished) and start revising
- Students may begin typing their final piece if they have already revised it once
Homework: Complete rough draft if it is not done!!!
Bellwork:
1) My piece should have ____ paragraphs.
2) I should have ___ arguments to help prove my point.
3) So I don’t plagiarize, I need to ________________________.
- Complete rough draft (in not finished) and start revising
- Students may begin typing their final piece if they have already revised it once
Homework: Complete rough draft if it is not done!!!
Thursday, March 13, 2008
"Rough Draft"
Bellwork:
1) A paragraph should have ________ sentences.
2) I should explain what I want people to do in the _________ paragraph.
3) One way I can catch the readers attention is…
- Begin rough draft of writing piece
- Need:
5 paragraphs
A catchy lead
3 arguments
A conclusion with a "call to action"
Homework: Work on writing piece
Bellwork:
1) A paragraph should have ________ sentences.
2) I should explain what I want people to do in the _________ paragraph.
3) One way I can catch the readers attention is…
- Begin rough draft of writing piece
- Need:
5 paragraphs
A catchy lead
3 arguments
A conclusion with a "call to action"
Homework: Work on writing piece
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
"Research"
Bellwork:
1) Plagiarism is…
2) In a conclusion I…
3) I should have ____ arguments to help prove my point.
- Get research packet on your topic
- Read research and fill in graphic organizer with the important information you want to use in your piece
- Decide on your plan: what are you trying to persuade people to do?
Bellwork:
1) Plagiarism is…
2) In a conclusion I…
3) I should have ____ arguments to help prove my point.
- Get research packet on your topic
- Read research and fill in graphic organizer with the important information you want to use in your piece
- Decide on your plan: what are you trying to persuade people to do?
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
"Choosing a Topic"
Bellwork:
1) Are bargaining and begging good persuasive strategies?
2) A lead is used to…
3) Our editorials should have ____ paragraphs.
- Discuss the 5 topics students can choose from for their piece
1) Styrofoam trays in the cafeteria, audience: Mr. Roberts
2) Rubbertown and air pollution, audience: Mayor Abramson
3) Recycling plastic bottles and metal cans, audience: Lassiter students/teachers
4) Water pollution in the Ohio River, audience: Metro Sewer
5) Increasing environmental education at Lassiter, audience: Mr. Roberts
- Students choose one topic and explain why it is important to them
Bellwork:
1) Are bargaining and begging good persuasive strategies?
2) A lead is used to…
3) Our editorials should have ____ paragraphs.
- Discuss the 5 topics students can choose from for their piece
1) Styrofoam trays in the cafeteria, audience: Mr. Roberts
2) Rubbertown and air pollution, audience: Mayor Abramson
3) Recycling plastic bottles and metal cans, audience: Lassiter students/teachers
4) Water pollution in the Ohio River, audience: Metro Sewer
5) Increasing environmental education at Lassiter, audience: Mr. Roberts
- Students choose one topic and explain why it is important to them
Monday, March 10, 2008
"Reading Sample Editorials"
Bellwork:
1) The 3 types of rock are…
2) How is igneous rock formed?
3) Is an editorial persuasive or informative?
- We are working on persuasive writing pieces in science this week
- Today: read sample writing pieces and complete "Writing Characteristics" worksheet based upon the piece you read
Bellwork:
1) The 3 types of rock are…
2) How is igneous rock formed?
3) Is an editorial persuasive or informative?
- We are working on persuasive writing pieces in science this week
- Today: read sample writing pieces and complete "Writing Characteristics" worksheet based upon the piece you read
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
"CCA 4 Review"
Bellwork:
1) Heat and pressure can turn igneous rock into _________________ rock.
2) Obsidian is an example of ___________ igneous rock.
A) extrusive b) intrusive
3) Erosion, deposition, and compaction make __________________ rock.
- Go over sample ORQ
- Play silent ball review in order to review for CCA
Homework: Study for CCA#4
Bellwork:
1) Heat and pressure can turn igneous rock into _________________ rock.
2) Obsidian is an example of ___________ igneous rock.
A) extrusive b) intrusive
3) Erosion, deposition, and compaction make __________________ rock.
- Go over sample ORQ
- Play silent ball review in order to review for CCA
Homework: Study for CCA#4
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
"Metamorphic Rock Observations"
Bellwork:
1) When igneous rock cools and hardens on the surface, we call it _____________.
A) extrusive b) intrusive
2) An igneous rock with large crystals cooled ________ and is probably intrusive.
A) quickly b) slowly
3) Metamorphic rocks form from other rocks because of _____________ and _________.
- Review igenous and metamorphic rock information
- Observe metamorphic rocks and record observations on workbook page 119
- Exit Slip: One thing I learned about metamorphic rocks is...
Bellwork:
1) When igneous rock cools and hardens on the surface, we call it _____________.
A) extrusive b) intrusive
2) An igneous rock with large crystals cooled ________ and is probably intrusive.
A) quickly b) slowly
3) Metamorphic rocks form from other rocks because of _____________ and _________.
- Review igenous and metamorphic rock information
- Observe metamorphic rocks and record observations on workbook page 119
- Exit Slip: One thing I learned about metamorphic rocks is...
Monday, March 3, 2008
"Igneous Rock Observations"
Bellwork:
1) The correct order of Earth’s layers from inside to outside is…
2) _________ fossils help geologists determine the age of rock layers.
3) Erosion, deposition, and compaction create __________________ rocks.
- Discuss rock layers and where magma comes from
- Record notes on workbook page 116:
2 main kinds of igneous rock:
1) Extrusive igneous rock: forms OUTSIDE the Earth on the surface; cools quickly, has SMALL crystals
2) INtrusive igneous rock: forms INSIDE on the Earth; cools slowly, has LARGE crystals
Metamorphic rock: other rocks transform into it because of heat and pressure
- Observe igneous rocks and record observations on workbook page 117
- Exit Slip: Record one thing you learned about igneous rocks today
Bellwork:
1) The correct order of Earth’s layers from inside to outside is…
2) _________ fossils help geologists determine the age of rock layers.
3) Erosion, deposition, and compaction create __________________ rocks.
- Discuss rock layers and where magma comes from
- Record notes on workbook page 116:
2 main kinds of igneous rock:
1) Extrusive igneous rock: forms OUTSIDE the Earth on the surface; cools quickly, has SMALL crystals
2) INtrusive igneous rock: forms INSIDE on the Earth; cools slowly, has LARGE crystals
Metamorphic rock: other rocks transform into it because of heat and pressure
- Observe igneous rocks and record observations on workbook page 117
- Exit Slip: Record one thing you learned about igneous rocks today
Friday, February 29, 2008: Leap Day!
"Fossil Review"
Bellwork:
1) What is the correct order of the Earth’s layers, starting with the INSIDE moving to the SURFACE?
2) Igneous rock comes from the _______.
3) Why do you think we have leap year?
- Complete "Fossils" packet
Bellwork:
1) What is the correct order of the Earth’s layers, starting with the INSIDE moving to the SURFACE?
2) Igneous rock comes from the _______.
3) Why do you think we have leap year?
- Complete "Fossils" packet
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Note: Ms. Davis is at a conference in Bowling Green today and Friday. Mr. Skaggs will be the substitute.
"Layers of the Earth"
Bellwork:
1) Only igneous rocks and sedimentary rocks can change into each over time: true or false?
2) Sedimentary rock becomes igneous rock when…
3) Which of the following is NOT a sedimentary rock?
A) granite B) sandstone C) limestone D) shale
- Complete the "Layers of the Earth" packet
"Layers of the Earth"
Bellwork:
1) Only igneous rocks and sedimentary rocks can change into each over time: true or false?
2) Sedimentary rock becomes igneous rock when…
3) Which of the following is NOT a sedimentary rock?
A) granite B) sandstone C) limestone D) shale
- Complete the "Layers of the Earth" packet
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
"Rocks and Fossils Quiz"
Bellwork:
1) Igneous rock forms when…
2) How do you think you’ll do on the quiz today?
3) What will help you OR make it hard for you?
- Take Rocks and Fossils Quiz
Bellwork:
1) Igneous rock forms when…
2) How do you think you’ll do on the quiz today?
3) What will help you OR make it hard for you?
- Take Rocks and Fossils Quiz
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
"Index Fossils: Reading"
Bellwork:
1) Geologists are able to determine the age of rock layers by using…
a) index fossils b) ancient fossils c) Paleozoic
2) Gneiss, a metamorphic rock, forms due to _____________ and _____________.
3) Sedimentary rocks in 3 locations can be linked by comparing the…
a) fossils b) minerals c) rock thickness
- Review Index Fossils
- Read Earth History Resources textbook pages 84-86
- Complete questions 3-5 on pages 107-109 in the Earth History workbook
Homework: Study for quiz
Bellwork:
1) Geologists are able to determine the age of rock layers by using…
a) index fossils b) ancient fossils c) Paleozoic
2) Gneiss, a metamorphic rock, forms due to _____________ and _____________.
3) Sedimentary rocks in 3 locations can be linked by comparing the…
a) fossils b) minerals c) rock thickness
- Review Index Fossils
- Read Earth History Resources textbook pages 84-86
- Complete questions 3-5 on pages 107-109 in the Earth History workbook
Homework: Study for quiz
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
"What is an Index Fossil?"
Bellwork:
1) Limestone is formed in ___________.
2) _______________ breaks down rocks; _______________ moves them.
3) Would a younger fossil be found in the top or the bottom layer of rock?
- Think-Pair-Share: What do fossils help us do?
- Define index fossil
1) Give us EVIDENCE of the AGE of rock layers
2) Have to have lived a SHORT length of time
3) They let us connect rocks that exist in DIFFERENT areas as the SAME ==> If 2 rocks contain the same index fossil, they were formed at about the SAME time
- Use "Index Fossil Key" (Earth History Resources p. 41) to CIRCLE and LABEL the index fossils on pages 93, 97, and 99 in the workbooks
- Cut out the rock layers on page 103 and correlate (line-up) the fossils on page 101
- Exit Slip (page 100): ONE thing index fossils tell us about rocks is…
Bellwork:
1) Limestone is formed in ___________.
2) _______________ breaks down rocks; _______________ moves them.
3) Would a younger fossil be found in the top or the bottom layer of rock?
- Think-Pair-Share: What do fossils help us do?
- Define index fossil
1) Give us EVIDENCE of the AGE of rock layers
2) Have to have lived a SHORT length of time
3) They let us connect rocks that exist in DIFFERENT areas as the SAME ==> If 2 rocks contain the same index fossil, they were formed at about the SAME time
- Use "Index Fossil Key" (Earth History Resources p. 41) to CIRCLE and LABEL the index fossils on pages 93, 97, and 99 in the workbooks
- Cut out the rock layers on page 103 and correlate (line-up) the fossils on page 101
- Exit Slip (page 100): ONE thing index fossils tell us about rocks is…
Friday, February 22, 2008
"Important Events in Earth's History, Day 2"
- Note: 2-hour delay, 1st and 2nd period canceled
- Since yesterday was an early dismissal, 4th, 5th, and 6th period complete yesterday's lesson (see Thursday, February 21, 2008)
- Note: 2-hour delay, 1st and 2nd period canceled
- Since yesterday was an early dismissal, 4th, 5th, and 6th period complete yesterday's lesson (see Thursday, February 21, 2008)
Thursday, February 21, 2008
"Important Events in Earth's History, Day 2"
Bellwork:
1) One effect of asteroid impact is…
2) If an asteroid hit Earth today, what might happen?
3) What happened to marine animals to let the dinosaurs “rule” Earth?
- Continue in pair to arrange events in order you think they happened
- Explain to your partner why you think they happened in that order
- Copy down correct order of events
- Discuss how this surprised us
- Exit Slip: What surprised you most about the sequence of events?
Note: School dismissed at 10am, so only 1st period had science
Bellwork:
1) One effect of asteroid impact is…
2) If an asteroid hit Earth today, what might happen?
3) What happened to marine animals to let the dinosaurs “rule” Earth?
- Continue in pair to arrange events in order you think they happened
- Explain to your partner why you think they happened in that order
- Copy down correct order of events
- Discuss how this surprised us
- Exit Slip: What surprised you most about the sequence of events?
Note: School dismissed at 10am, so only 1st period had science
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
"Dinosaur Extinction"
Note: Ms. Davis is on a field trip with some students.
Bellwork:
Get from another student
- Read "Asteroid Impact" article and complete graphic organizer (record effects of the asteroid impact)
- Watch the "Dinosaur Extinction" movie
- Answer the questions about the article and the exit slip on the back of the worksheet
Note: Ms. Davis is on a field trip with some students.
Bellwork:
Get from another student
- Read "Asteroid Impact" article and complete graphic organizer (record effects of the asteroid impact)
- Watch the "Dinosaur Extinction" movie
- Answer the questions about the article and the exit slip on the back of the worksheet
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
"Important Events in Earth's History"
Bellwork:
1) The geological time scale
-A) shows Earth’s history in millions of years
-B) It is a scale used by geologists to determine the kind of rocks present.
2) Metamorphic rocks form due to…
3) Draw an image of a fossil.
- Discuss important events in Earth's History (see Friday, February 15)
- Complete top half of workbook page 115 ("Major Events in Earth's History"): choose which event happened first and explain why you think so
- In pairs, take one set of event cards (pages 111, 113 in workbook) and sort them in the order you think the events happened
- Discuss possible event orders with your partner
Bellwork:
1) The geological time scale
-A) shows Earth’s history in millions of years
-B) It is a scale used by geologists to determine the kind of rocks present.
2) Metamorphic rocks form due to…
3) Draw an image of a fossil.
- Discuss important events in Earth's History (see Friday, February 15)
- Complete top half of workbook page 115 ("Major Events in Earth's History"): choose which event happened first and explain why you think so
- In pairs, take one set of event cards (pages 111, 113 in workbook) and sort them in the order you think the events happened
- Discuss possible event orders with your partner
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Friday, February 15, 2008
"Creating a Geological Time Scale, Day 2"
Bellwork:
1) Clean off your desk of everything but your folder and a pencil
2) How do you think you’ll do on the quiz today?
3) What would have helped you?
- Complete quiz
- Complete geological time lines
- Discuss important geological events: kya=thousand years ago, mya=millions years ago, bya=billions years ago
40kya: homo sapiens (humans)
1.6mya: stone age, homo erectus
2mya: ICE AGE (wooly mammoth, glaciers, neanderthals (cave men))
3.5mya: primitive humans (Lucy)
66mya: dinosaur extinction, Cenozoic era begins
245mya: age of reptiles, Mesozoic era begins, 90% of marine life had gone extinct
570mya: Paleozoic era begins, 600mya was the beginning of complex life (more than bacteria)
3.5bya: 1st life! (bacteria), Precambrian era
4.5bya: Earth forms
- Exit Slip: Complete “Response Sheet – It’s About Time” on page 85 in your workbook
CHECK OUT THE WEB GEOLOGICAL TIME MACHINE
CHECK OUT THE UNDERSTANDING GEOLOGICAL TIME SITE
Bellwork:
1) Clean off your desk of everything but your folder and a pencil
2) How do you think you’ll do on the quiz today?
3) What would have helped you?
- Complete quiz
- Complete geological time lines
- Discuss important geological events: kya=thousand years ago, mya=millions years ago, bya=billions years ago
40kya: homo sapiens (humans)
1.6mya: stone age, homo erectus
2mya: ICE AGE (wooly mammoth, glaciers, neanderthals (cave men))
3.5mya: primitive humans (Lucy)
66mya: dinosaur extinction, Cenozoic era begins
245mya: age of reptiles, Mesozoic era begins, 90% of marine life had gone extinct
570mya: Paleozoic era begins, 600mya was the beginning of complex life (more than bacteria)
3.5bya: 1st life! (bacteria), Precambrian era
4.5bya: Earth forms
- Exit Slip: Complete “Response Sheet – It’s About Time” on page 85 in your workbook
CHECK OUT THE WEB GEOLOGICAL TIME MACHINE
CHECK OUT THE UNDERSTANDING GEOLOGICAL TIME SITE
Thursday, February 14, 2008
"Creating a Geological Time Line"
Bellwork:
1) The geological time scale measures _____________________________.
2) _____________ rocks are made through erosion, deposition, and cementation.
3) Igneous rocks are made by…
- Discuss how old rocks are and that the Earth is 4.5 billion years old
- Quick-write (page 86): Why do people study the Earth? What can they find out?
- Using Ms. Davis' example as a model, create a geological time scale of the Earth that includes all the periods with the periods color-coded into eras (this will be completed on Friday)
Bellwork:
1) The geological time scale measures _____________________________.
2) _____________ rocks are made through erosion, deposition, and cementation.
3) Igneous rocks are made by…
- Discuss how old rocks are and that the Earth is 4.5 billion years old
- Quick-write (page 86): Why do people study the Earth? What can they find out?
- Using Ms. Davis' example as a model, create a geological time scale of the Earth that includes all the periods with the periods color-coded into eras (this will be completed on Friday)
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
"Personal Time Lines, Day 2"
Bellwork:
1) What does a time line tell us about an event?
2) Do we start with the most recent time or the most far off one?
3) The 4 eroding forces that transport weathered materials are…
- Review our personal events and how to record a time line and make it "to scale" (so distance represents an amount of time, 2cm=1 year)
- Complete the 2 questions on page 81
- Complete your personal time line on page 83 (instructions on page 81)
- Exit Slip: record below on page 82==>
The geological time scale:
1) arranges geological events in order from youngest to oldest
2) describes the history of the Earth in millions of years
3) divides geological time into eras, periods, and epochs
Bellwork:
1) What does a time line tell us about an event?
2) Do we start with the most recent time or the most far off one?
3) The 4 eroding forces that transport weathered materials are…
- Review our personal events and how to record a time line and make it "to scale" (so distance represents an amount of time, 2cm=1 year)
- Complete the 2 questions on page 81
- Complete your personal time line on page 83 (instructions on page 81)
- Exit Slip: record below on page 82==>
The geological time scale:
1) arranges geological events in order from youngest to oldest
2) describes the history of the Earth in millions of years
3) divides geological time into eras, periods, and epochs
Monday, February 11, 2008
"Personal Time Lines, Day 1"
Bellwork:
1) The 3 types of sedimentary rock are…
2) ________________ rocks are made from other rocks with heat and pressure.
3) Calville limestone forms in the…
-A) Ocean because limestone forms in water
-B) Forest because limestone forms from petrified wood
- Discuss what timelines include: important events, some might me milestones that everyone shares, some would be unique to you
- Time lines: start with most recent events and work into past, divided into eras (a period of time in history that starts at one date and ends at another)
- Complete personal time line on workbook pages 79, 81, and 83
- Exit Slip (on page 82): What sort of events do you think would be included in a timeline of Earth History?
Bellwork:
1) The 3 types of sedimentary rock are…
2) ________________ rocks are made from other rocks with heat and pressure.
3) Calville limestone forms in the…
-A) Ocean because limestone forms in water
-B) Forest because limestone forms from petrified wood
- Discuss what timelines include: important events, some might me milestones that everyone shares, some would be unique to you
- Time lines: start with most recent events and work into past, divided into eras (a period of time in history that starts at one date and ends at another)
- Complete personal time line on workbook pages 79, 81, and 83
- Exit Slip (on page 82): What sort of events do you think would be included in a timeline of Earth History?
Friday, February 8, 2008
"Interpreting Rock Environments"
Bellwork:
1) A canyon forms because of...
2) A ___________ is where sediments are deposited in a fan shape at a river’s end.
3) The oldest layer in this column is the _____________ one.
- Watch mini-movie on how limestone forms (see Geology Room on FOSS Multimedia, username: cheetah, pw: 112) ==> in the ocean, with sea fossils and calcite
- Complete workbook pages 75 and 77: predict what environment the rocks formed in using the fossil evidence and rock evidence (use textbook pages 24-25)
- Exit Slip: One thing I learned today is...
Bellwork:
1) A canyon forms because of...
2) A ___________ is where sediments are deposited in a fan shape at a river’s end.
3) The oldest layer in this column is the _____________ one.
- Watch mini-movie on how limestone forms (see Geology Room on FOSS Multimedia, username: cheetah, pw: 112) ==> in the ocean, with sea fossils and calcite
- Complete workbook pages 75 and 77: predict what environment the rocks formed in using the fossil evidence and rock evidence (use textbook pages 24-25)
- Exit Slip: One thing I learned today is...
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
"Stream Table: Observations and Analysis"
Bellwork:
1) Which process sets down eroded materials: deposition, cementation, erosion, compaction?
2) Sedimentary rock forms when sediments ____________________.
3) Sedimentary rocks form due to: A) Heat, erosion, and pressure OR B) Erosion, deposition, and compaction
- Review landforms and the results of yesterday's stream table simulation
1) Stream flow rate: the flood scenario caused more erosion than normal water flow because more water washes away more sediments
2) Stream bed materials: in the heterogeneous plateau made of 2 kinds of rock, the middle layer protected the bottom layer from being eroded
- Observe the actual stream table in action
- Diagram what you see on workbook page 55 and label the landforms you see
- Complete the analysis of what you saw on workbook page 57
- Exit Slip: complete the sheet handed out by Ms. Davis
Bellwork:
1) Which process sets down eroded materials: deposition, cementation, erosion, compaction?
2) Sedimentary rock forms when sediments ____________________.
3) Sedimentary rocks form due to: A) Heat, erosion, and pressure OR B) Erosion, deposition, and compaction
- Review landforms and the results of yesterday's stream table simulation
1) Stream flow rate: the flood scenario caused more erosion than normal water flow because more water washes away more sediments
2) Stream bed materials: in the heterogeneous plateau made of 2 kinds of rock, the middle layer protected the bottom layer from being eroded
- Observe the actual stream table in action
- Diagram what you see on workbook page 55 and label the landforms you see
- Complete the analysis of what you saw on workbook page 57
- Exit Slip: complete the sheet handed out by Ms. Davis
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
"Stream Table: Computer Simulation"
Bellwork:
1) Rocks in area 2 are softest because…
2) Which process breaks down rocks:
compacting, weathering, depositing, or cementing?
3) Record this definition in your glossary on page 1:
Chemical weathering: changes rocks & minerals into new combinations by oxidation and hydrolysis
- On workbook page 54 sketch the landform map (Earth History Resources book page 36) and label the landforms
- Note: The Grand Canyon was eroded into the Colorado Plateau (a high, flat area)
- Define "deposition": the setting down of eroded materials like sand and clay
- View stream table simulations on the Earth History CD-ROM
- Sketch and describe the results of changing "stream flow rate" and "stream bed materials" onto page 59 in the workbook
Bellwork:
1) Rocks in area 2 are softest because…
2) Which process breaks down rocks:
compacting, weathering, depositing, or cementing?
3) Record this definition in your glossary on page 1:
Chemical weathering: changes rocks & minerals into new combinations by oxidation and hydrolysis
- On workbook page 54 sketch the landform map (Earth History Resources book page 36) and label the landforms
- Note: The Grand Canyon was eroded into the Colorado Plateau (a high, flat area)
- Define "deposition": the setting down of eroded materials like sand and clay
- View stream table simulations on the Earth History CD-ROM
- Sketch and describe the results of changing "stream flow rate" and "stream bed materials" onto page 59 in the workbook
Monday, February 4, 2008
"Weathering & Erosion, Day 2"
Bellwork:
•1) Does weathering or erosion move sediments and rocks?
•2) The 4 forces that cause erosion are…
•3) Iron and oxygen make _______ when combined.
- Review the difference between weathering and erosion (weathering breaks down rocks; erosion moves them)
- Finish watching "Weathering & Erosion" film
- Complete the film questions on workbook pages 61 and 63
Bellwork:
•1) Does weathering or erosion move sediments and rocks?
•2) The 4 forces that cause erosion are…
•3) Iron and oxygen make _______ when combined.
- Review the difference between weathering and erosion (weathering breaks down rocks; erosion moves them)
- Finish watching "Weathering & Erosion" film
- Complete the film questions on workbook pages 61 and 63
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Friday, February 1, 2008
"Weathering and Erosion"
Bellwork:
•1) Something that affects how much a rock erodes is…
•2) Two ways that erosion transports weathered materials are __________ and _____________.
•3) The youngest rocks are found at the ____________ of a rock column.
- Review what we've learned about sand and erosion
- Introduce vocabulary: weathering vs. erosion
•Erosion helps wear down rocks but it only happens by moving them (wind, water, ice, gravity)
•Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces (can be caused by chemicals and physical forces)
- View "Weathering and Erosion" video and complete the film questions on workbook pages 61 and 63
- Exit Slip:
•“Three things I learned from the film are:
–1)
–2)
–3)
Bellwork:
•1) Something that affects how much a rock erodes is…
•2) Two ways that erosion transports weathered materials are __________ and _____________.
•3) The youngest rocks are found at the ____________ of a rock column.
- Review what we've learned about sand and erosion
- Introduce vocabulary: weathering vs. erosion
•Erosion helps wear down rocks but it only happens by moving them (wind, water, ice, gravity)
•Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces (can be caused by chemicals and physical forces)
- View "Weathering and Erosion" video and complete the film questions on workbook pages 61 and 63
- Exit Slip:
•“Three things I learned from the film are:
–1)
–2)
–3)
Thursday, January 31, 2008
"Sand & Erosion, Day 3"
Bellwork:
•1) More time + more distance = more ____________.
•2) Has a rounded rock traveled a long distance or a short distance?
•3) A sand dune is created by…
- Students complete "Sand Questions as necessary"
- Students observe mystery sand, record their observations on page 45, and infer the possible source of the mystery sand based on their observations and what they've learned inside of class and experienced outside of class.
- Exit Slip: complete the following sentence frame on page 46
A rock transported a long distance in a river is more _______________ and well ____________ because the water has...
Bellwork:
•1) More time + more distance = more ____________.
•2) Has a rounded rock traveled a long distance or a short distance?
•3) A sand dune is created by…
- Students complete "Sand Questions as necessary"
- Students observe mystery sand, record their observations on page 45, and infer the possible source of the mystery sand based on their observations and what they've learned inside of class and experienced outside of class.
- Exit Slip: complete the following sentence frame on page 46
A rock transported a long distance in a river is more _______________ and well ____________ because the water has...
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
"Sand and Erosion, Day Two"
Bellwork:
•1) _____________ is when rocks break down and are moved.
•2) Differential erosion means rocks erode __________________.
•3) Which is more eroded: mountain stream sand or beach sand?
- Review sand sample observations and what this means
•Sand 1: mountain stream - not been carried far so in different sizes and have sharp edges
•Sand 2: beach - moved a great distance and tumbled lots, so pretty similar, well-rounded, mostly quartz
•Sand 3: sand dune - buffeted by wind, some flat sides, frosted appearance
- Observe mystery sand and infer its location; mount on sand card
- Work in groups to complete "Sand Questions" on pgs. 49-51
- Complete Sand Quiz using computer multimedia on pg. 53 (username: cheetah, password: 112)
Bellwork:
•1) _____________ is when rocks break down and are moved.
•2) Differential erosion means rocks erode __________________.
•3) Which is more eroded: mountain stream sand or beach sand?
- Review sand sample observations and what this means
•Sand 1: mountain stream - not been carried far so in different sizes and have sharp edges
•Sand 2: beach - moved a great distance and tumbled lots, so pretty similar, well-rounded, mostly quartz
•Sand 3: sand dune - buffeted by wind, some flat sides, frosted appearance
- Observe mystery sand and infer its location; mount on sand card
- Work in groups to complete "Sand Questions" on pgs. 49-51
- Complete Sand Quiz using computer multimedia on pg. 53 (username: cheetah, password: 112)
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
"Erosion & Sand"
Bellwork:
•1) Sketch the landform below (mexican hat; text pg, 21) and label each section as soft or hard rock.
•2) How is sand made?
•3) Which came first – sand or sandstone?
- Discuss sand and what we know about it
Sand Activity
- Turn to pg. 45 in workbook to look over sand observation chart
- Tape sand observation guidelines on pg. 44 (for size, shape, and sorting)
- Possible sand locatons: mountain stream, beach, and sand dune ==> view sand dune video clip
- Observe 3 sand samples in a group and record observations on pg. 45
- Discuss observations and infer where these sand samples came from
- Create sand sample card to use when analyzing sand and erosion tomorrow
- Complete exit slip on pg. 44: "The BIG IDEA I gained from this investigation was..."
Bellwork:
•1) Sketch the landform below (mexican hat; text pg, 21) and label each section as soft or hard rock.
•2) How is sand made?
•3) Which came first – sand or sandstone?
- Discuss sand and what we know about it
Sand Activity
- Turn to pg. 45 in workbook to look over sand observation chart
- Tape sand observation guidelines on pg. 44 (for size, shape, and sorting)
- Possible sand locatons: mountain stream, beach, and sand dune ==> view sand dune video clip
- Observe 3 sand samples in a group and record observations on pg. 45
- Discuss observations and infer where these sand samples came from
- Create sand sample card to use when analyzing sand and erosion tomorrow
- Complete exit slip on pg. 44: "The BIG IDEA I gained from this investigation was..."
Monday, January 28, 2008
"Differential Erosion"
Bellwork:
•1) The 3 types of sedimentary rock are…
•2) Erosion is…
•3) ________________ eroded the rocks in the Grand Canyon.
- Observe Chuar Butte (pg. 18 in Earth History Resources) in order to complete "Chuar Butte Observations" (pg. 41 in textbook) ==> example of differential erosion
- "Differential Erosion": Happens anytime softer, weaker rocks and harder, stronger rocks are in the same place...the softer rocks erode more quickly
- Shale is a softer rock that erodes more quickly, limestone is harder and erodes more slowly
- View examples of landforms created by differential erosion on pgs. 20-21 in Earth History Resources and on Earth History CD-ROM (look under "Monument Valley Formation," username: cheetah, password: 112)
- Choose and sketch 1 landform from pgs 20-21; divide it into main sections of rock; label each section as soft or hard; infer and label each section as shale, limestone, or sandstone
Bellwork:
•1) The 3 types of sedimentary rock are…
•2) Erosion is…
•3) ________________ eroded the rocks in the Grand Canyon.
- Observe Chuar Butte (pg. 18 in Earth History Resources) in order to complete "Chuar Butte Observations" (pg. 41 in textbook) ==> example of differential erosion
- "Differential Erosion": Happens anytime softer, weaker rocks and harder, stronger rocks are in the same place...the softer rocks erode more quickly
- Shale is a softer rock that erodes more quickly, limestone is harder and erodes more slowly
- View examples of landforms created by differential erosion on pgs. 20-21 in Earth History Resources and on Earth History CD-ROM (look under "Monument Valley Formation," username: cheetah, password: 112)
- Choose and sketch 1 landform from pgs 20-21; divide it into main sections of rock; label each section as soft or hard; infer and label each section as shale, limestone, or sandstone
Friday, January 25, 2008
"Grand Canyon Rock Correlations, Day Two"
Bellwork:
•1) ______________ rock can have fossils in it.
•2) ______________ rock is made of sand.
•3) Do soft or hard rocks erode more quickly?
- Review "Grand Canyon Rock Lineup" (workbook pg. 37)
- Work in pairs using this model to complete "Grand Canyon Rock Correlation" (workbook pg. 39)
Bellwork:
•1) ______________ rock can have fossils in it.
•2) ______________ rock is made of sand.
•3) Do soft or hard rocks erode more quickly?
- Review "Grand Canyon Rock Lineup" (workbook pg. 37)
- Work in pairs using this model to complete "Grand Canyon Rock Correlation" (workbook pg. 39)
Thursday, January 24, 2008
"Grand Canyon Rock Correlations, Day One"
Bellwork:
•1) Are sedimentary rocks in horizontal or vertical layers?
•2) The 3 types of sedimentary rock are…
•3) Which sedimentary rock is softest?
- Discuss North and Nankoweap Canyons and what happens when you cut into something with layers ==> you can see the layers inside, ex: using a knife to cut into a cake exposes its layers
- Fill in names of the rock layers on the "Grand Canyon Rocks" worksheet (workbook pg. 35)
- Cut out the rock columns and correlate the layers (line them up) on pg. 37 ==> draw in a code (given in class) that represents these layers
- Result: Grand Canyon Rock Column Lineup
Bellwork:
•1) Are sedimentary rocks in horizontal or vertical layers?
•2) The 3 types of sedimentary rock are…
•3) Which sedimentary rock is softest?
- Discuss North and Nankoweap Canyons and what happens when you cut into something with layers ==> you can see the layers inside, ex: using a knife to cut into a cake exposes its layers
- Fill in names of the rock layers on the "Grand Canyon Rocks" worksheet (workbook pg. 35)
- Cut out the rock columns and correlate the layers (line them up) on pg. 37 ==> draw in a code (given in class) that represents these layers
- Result: Grand Canyon Rock Column Lineup
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
"Grand Canyon Rock Layers"
Bellwork:
•1) A bottle of acid would be helpful for geologists because…
•2) _____________ rocks fizz when you put acid on them.
•3) _____________ can erode rocks.
- Complete quick-write on pg. 5 in workbook: The walls in the Grand Canyon appear to have lines because…
- Discuss the mile markers in the Grand Canyon: Lee's Ferry is mile zero, since it's the beginning of the Grand Canyon
- Define "Elevation": height above sea level
- Look at pgs. 8-9 in Earth History Resources and sketch North Canyon and Nankoweap Canyon on workbook pgs. 27 and 31
Bellwork:
•1) A bottle of acid would be helpful for geologists because…
•2) _____________ rocks fizz when you put acid on them.
•3) _____________ can erode rocks.
- Complete quick-write on pg. 5 in workbook: The walls in the Grand Canyon appear to have lines because…
- Discuss the mile markers in the Grand Canyon: Lee's Ferry is mile zero, since it's the beginning of the Grand Canyon
- Define "Elevation": height above sea level
- Look at pgs. 8-9 in Earth History Resources and sketch North Canyon and Nankoweap Canyon on workbook pgs. 27 and 31
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
"Sick Day: Ms. Davis"
- Read "From the Little Colorado to the Foot of the Grand Canyon" (pgs. 58-59) in Earth History Resources and complete assignment
- Read "Water on Mars?" (pgs. 60-63) in Earth History Resources and complete "Think Questions"
- Read "From the Little Colorado to the Foot of the Grand Canyon" (pgs. 58-59) in Earth History Resources and complete assignment
- Read "Water on Mars?" (pgs. 60-63) in Earth History Resources and complete "Think Questions"
Friday, January 18, 2008
"Grand Canyon Questions"
Bellwork:
•1) The Grand Canyon is _______ miles long.
•2) Something interesting about John Wesley Powell is…
•3) Two things I would bring with me on an expedition is…
- Watch Grand Canyon slideshow and discuss the Grand Canyon
- Complete Part 1 of the "Grand Canyon Questions" worksheet (workbook pg. 25) and discuss what we're curious about
Bellwork:
•1) The Grand Canyon is _______ miles long.
•2) Something interesting about John Wesley Powell is…
•3) Two things I would bring with me on an expedition is…
- Watch Grand Canyon slideshow and discuss the Grand Canyon
- Complete Part 1 of the "Grand Canyon Questions" worksheet (workbook pg. 25) and discuss what we're curious about
Thursday, January 17, 2008
"The Journal of John Wesley Powell"
Bellwork:
•1) John Wesley Powell explored the ________ _________.
•2) ____________ breaks down rocks and moves them.
•3) ___________ rock can have fossils in it.
- Trace map of John Wesley Powell's route through the Grand Canyon (pg. 49)
- Read the “Journal of John Wesley Powell” on pages 50-54 in the reader and complete pages 17 & 19 in your workbook as you read ("Notes on the Powell Expedition")
- Homework: Reading "Getting to Know the Grand Canyon" and complete Grand Canyon facts worksheet
Bellwork:
•1) John Wesley Powell explored the ________ _________.
•2) ____________ breaks down rocks and moves them.
•3) ___________ rock can have fossils in it.
- Trace map of John Wesley Powell's route through the Grand Canyon (pg. 49)
- Read the “Journal of John Wesley Powell” on pages 50-54 in the reader and complete pages 17 & 19 in your workbook as you read ("Notes on the Powell Expedition")
- Homework: Reading "Getting to Know the Grand Canyon" and complete Grand Canyon facts worksheet
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
"River Song"
Bellwork:
1) The 3 kinds of sedimentary rock are…
2) ______________ has calcite in it.
3) _____________ is the study of rocks and the Earth.
- View "River Song" film
- Complete "Notes on Powell Expedition" (pg. 17 in workbook)
Bellwork:
1) The 3 kinds of sedimentary rock are…
2) ______________ has calcite in it.
3) _____________ is the study of rocks and the Earth.
- View "River Song" film
- Complete "Notes on Powell Expedition" (pg. 17 in workbook)
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
"Ms. Davis: Sick Day"
Bellwork: None
- Earth Materials & Processes chapter 2, sections 1-3
Read and answer section questions
Bellwork: None
- Earth Materials & Processes chapter 2, sections 1-3
Read and answer section questions
Monday, January 14, 2008
"Earth Materials & Processes": Some on Proficient/Distinguished field trip
Bellwork: None
- Read Earth Materials & Processes chapter 2: section 4 as class
- Complete section questions
Bellwork: None
- Read Earth Materials & Processes chapter 2: section 4 as class
- Complete section questions
Friday, January 11, 2008
"Rocks: The Solid Earth Materials"
Bellwork:
1) When rock is melted liquid, we call it ____________.
2) Metamorphic rock forms due to heat and ____________________.
3) The three basic types of rock are…
- View the film "Rock: The Solid Earth Materials" and complete film worksheet
Bellwork:
1) When rock is melted liquid, we call it ____________.
2) Metamorphic rock forms due to heat and ____________________.
3) The three basic types of rock are…
- View the film "Rock: The Solid Earth Materials" and complete film worksheet
Thursday, January 10, 2008
"Rock Cycle Activity"
Bellwork:
1) ______________ rock is made when lava cools and hardens.
2) Igneous and sedimentary rock can change into ________________ rock.
3) _______________ rock is found in layers.
- Review the 3 types of rock: igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
- Rock cycle simulation: use crayon shavings to create sediments, use pressure to create sedimentary rocks, melt the sedimentary rock to make magma for igneous rock, and use heat and pressure to create metamorphic rock
Notes:
- A) Igneous rock:
Lava cools and hardens into igneous rock
Ex: Basalt, pumice, and granite
- B) Sedimentary rock:
Sediments (broken bits of rock, dead plants and animals, chemicals) pile up, and the pressure smooshes them into rock layers
- C) Metamorphic rock:
Formed by heat and pressure
Rocks underground are squeezed and heated enough to change into metamorphic rocks
Bellwork:
1) ______________ rock is made when lava cools and hardens.
2) Igneous and sedimentary rock can change into ________________ rock.
3) _______________ rock is found in layers.
- Review the 3 types of rock: igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
- Rock cycle simulation: use crayon shavings to create sediments, use pressure to create sedimentary rocks, melt the sedimentary rock to make magma for igneous rock, and use heat and pressure to create metamorphic rock
Notes:
- A) Igneous rock:
Lava cools and hardens into igneous rock
Ex: Basalt, pumice, and granite
- B) Sedimentary rock:
Sediments (broken bits of rock, dead plants and animals, chemicals) pile up, and the pressure smooshes them into rock layers
- C) Metamorphic rock:
Formed by heat and pressure
Rocks underground are squeezed and heated enough to change into metamorphic rocks
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
"Rock Cycle Reading"
Bellwork:
1) Limestone, sandstone, and shale are all kinds of ___________________ rock.
2) Igneous (volcanic) rock forms when…
3) Two forces that could cause erosion are _____________ and _____________.
- Discuss rock cycle
- Complete "Rock Cycle" reading
- Work in pairs to complete comprehension questions and crossword puzzles
Bellwork:
1) Limestone, sandstone, and shale are all kinds of ___________________ rock.
2) Igneous (volcanic) rock forms when…
3) Two forces that could cause erosion are _____________ and _____________.
- Discuss rock cycle
- Complete "Rock Cycle" reading
- Work in pairs to complete comprehension questions and crossword puzzles
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
"Observation and Inference"
Bellwork:
1) ___________ is the wearing or breaking down of rocks.
2) The three types of sedimentary rock are ____________, ____________, and shale.
3) Geology is the study of ___________.
- Students record the definitions of observations and inference in their workbooks
Observation: What we see, hear, smell, taste, touch
Inference: An educated guess
- Reading pictures: Students make observations about a picture and write inferences that they could make based upon those observations
Bellwork:
1) ___________ is the wearing or breaking down of rocks.
2) The three types of sedimentary rock are ____________, ____________, and shale.
3) Geology is the study of ___________.
- Students record the definitions of observations and inference in their workbooks
Observation: What we see, hear, smell, taste, touch
Inference: An educated guess
- Reading pictures: Students make observations about a picture and write inferences that they could make based upon those observations
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