Earth & Space Science 8 Mrs. Duddles

1. Earth & Space Science 8Mrs. Duddles Q4 – Earth’s Resources and Weather & Atmosphere

2. Friday 06/08/2018 Objectives: • Students will identify the pros and cons of a primary energy source. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. Agenda: • No classes today; 8th Grade Field Trip to Spencer Park

3. Thursday 06/07/2018 Objectives: • Students will identify the pros and cons of a primary energy source. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. Agenda: • Math/ELA Block Schedule today; No Science class

4. Wednesday 06/06/2018 Objectives: • Students will identify the pros and cons of a primary energy source. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: What is the main purpose of your habitat design? Agenda: • Continue Save the Penguins project: Introduction to Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer – Finish building prototype based on initial design using materials chosen

5. Tuesday 06/05/2018 Objectives: • Students will identify the pros and cons of a primary energy source. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: What is the problem for which you are designing a solution in the penguin project? Agenda: • Continue Save the Penguins project: Introduction to Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer – Build prototype based on initial design using materials chosen

6. Monday 06/04/2018 Objectives: • Students will identify the pros and cons of a primary energy source. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: How do male penguins in the Antarctica keep warm while incubating their eggs? Agenda: • Continue Save the Penguins project: Introduction to Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer – Brainstorm ideas & design, make list of materials staying within budget, sketch design

7. Friday 06/01/2018 Objectives: • Students will identify the pros and cons of a primary energy source. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: Compare a heat insulator to a heat conductor. Agenda: • Continue Save the Penguins project: Introduction to Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer – Watch BBC Earth Series Ice World episode to learn more about penguins in their natural habitat

8. Thursday 05/31/2018 Objectives: • Students will identify the pros and cons of a primary energy source. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: What is temperature? Agenda: • Attend MSVPA 8th grade production of “Newsies”

9. Wednesday 05/30/2018 Objectives: • Students will identify the pros and cons of a primary energy source. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: What is temperature? Agenda: • Continue Save the Penguins project: Introduction to Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

10. Tuesday 05/29/2018 Objectives: • Students will identify the pros and cons of a primary energy source. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: What is heat? How does heat transfer? Agenda: • Start Save the Penguins project: Introduction to Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

11. Monday 05/28/2018 WCS District Closed – Memorial Day observance

12. Friday 05/25/2018 – half Day PM only Objectives: • Students will identify the pros and cons of a primary energy source. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: What does per capita mean? Agenda: Half Day schedule; shorten class period • Watch MythBusters episode

13. Thursday 05/24/2018 Objectives: • Students will identify the pros and cons of a primary energy source. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: What is a feedstock? Give 3 examples of feedstock in the production of energy. Agenda: • Take apart Fuel Cell Vehicle, do a parts inventory, and prep Fuel Cell Vehicle kit for storage (we need to re-use these kits next school year • Be sure to remove all batteries from kit and give used batteries to Mrs. Duddles

14. Wednesday 05/23/2018 Objectives: • Students will identify the pros and cons of a primary energy source. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: Name the fossil fuel formed by the remains of prehistoric organisms in shallow oceans & lakes. What do oil and natural gas form from? Agenda: • Take Earth Science Final Exam (2 hour time limit) • Bring a book or homework to work on after you are done with the exam • 6th Period Power Hour with Mrs. Duddles

15. Tuesday 05/22/2018 Objectives: • Students will identify the pros and cons of a primary energy source. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: Name the fossil fuel formed by the remains of prehistoric organisms in shallow oceans & lakes. What do oil and natural gas form from? Agenda: • Jeopardy! Review for Earth Science Final Exam with Mr. Moore • Don’t forget Earth Science Final Exam tomorrow Wednesday May 23 HW: Study for Earth Science Final Exam

16. Monday 05/21/2018 Objectives: • Students will identify the pros and cons of a primary energy source. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: When a lake becomes warmer in daytime, what two Earth spheres are interacting? Which type of solar radiation is least absorbed by the layers of the atmosphere before reaching Earth? Agenda: • Discuss and Review Fueling the Future activity (15 mins) • Watch documentary on how Greensburg School rebuild green after a devastating tornado • Don’t forget Earth Science Final Exam this Wednesday May 23

17. Friday 05/18/2018 Objectives: • Students will identify the pros and cons of a primary energy source. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: A heating system that uses solar collectors is called _______________. What is a major constraint of wind as an energy source to produce electricity? Agenda: • Finish Fueling the Future activity (10 mins) • Discuss and Review Fueling the Future activity (15 mins) • Earth Science Final Exam next Wednesday May 23 • Check Final Daily Spark • Turn in Personal Energy Audit due today

18. Thursday 05/17/2018 Objectives: • Students will identify the pros and cons of a primary energy source. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: What Earth activity can decrease temperature by reflecting sunlight back into space? After Earth absorbs solar radiation that heats the ground, what kind of energy does the atmosphere absorb from the ground? Agenda: • Work on Fueling the Future activity • Don’t forget Final Exam practice after school today HW: Final Daily Spark & Personal Energy Audit due Friday

19. Wednesday 05/16/2018 Objectives: • Students will identify the pros and cons of a primary energy source. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: What are the various processes that can change rocks during the rock cycle? Name the layer inside the Earth that provides energy for plate tectonics. Agenda: Power Hour Schedule • Discuss and review Energizing the World activity (15 mins) • Start Fueling the Future activity • Don’t forget Final Exam practice after school Thursday HW: Final Daily Spark & Personal Energy Audit due Friday

20. Tuesday 05/15/2018 Objectives: • Students will identify the pros and cons of a primary energy source. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: Describe the process of condensation. A dam is a major part of what type of energy generation? Agenda: • Complete Energizing the World activity • Discuss and review Energizing the World activity • Don’t forget Final Exam review after school today & Thursday HW: Final Daily Spark & Personal Energy Audit

21. Monday 05/14/2018 Objectives: • Students will identify the pros and cons of a primary energy source. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: What type of energy does a well that is drilled to reach hot water heated by magma capture? What is a disadvantage of wind power? Agenda: • Finish Fuel Cell Vehicle Challenge presentations • Start Energizing the World activity HW: Final Daily Spark & Personal Energy Audit

22. Friday 05/11/2018 Objectives: • Students will identify the pros and cons of a primary energy source. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: How would you describe the quality of a mineral that is a natural solid? Define the term cleavage in reference to minerals. Agenda: Power Hour Schedule • Fuel Cell Vehicle Challenge presentations for MSU Baja Racing Team • Discussion panel with MSU Baja Racing Team about vehicle design & engineering

23. Thursday 05/10/2018 Objectives: • Students will identify the pros and cons of a primary energy source. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: What is the color of a mineral in powdered form called? What is the term to describe how light is reflected from a mineral’s surface? Agenda: • Finish Energy and the Environment Investigation #1 Power to the People presentations • Start Fuel Cell Vehicle Challenge presentations for students attending World Cup event

24. Wednesday 05/09/2018 Objectives: • Students will identify the pros and cons of a primary energy source. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: Why would scientists study multiple systems on Earth at the same time instead of studying them separately? What type of system is Earth, closed or open? Explain. Agenda: • Energy and the Environment Investigation #1 Power to the People presentations: • Groups present findings on assigned energy source to class • Listen and take notes on different energy sources

25. Tuesday 05/08/2018 WCS District Closed for ElectionsNo school for StudentsProfessional Development for Teachers

26. Monday 05/07/2018 Objectives: • Students will identify the pros and cons of a primary energy source. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: If plants return to a hillside after a wildfire, what does that do to the erosion rate of the soil there? Agenda: Science - ELA Block Schedule today; no Math class • Finish work on Energy and the Environment Investigation #1 Power to the People: • Get into assigned groups • Finish creating presentation file; write script; practice presentation • Be ready to present findings to class on Wednesday 05/09

27. Friday 05/04/2018 Half Day AM classes Only

28. Thursday 05/03/2018 Objectives: • Students will identify the pros and cons of a primary energy source. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: Rainwater washing away sediment on a hillside is an interaction between which of Earth’s spheres? Agenda: Power Hour Schedule • Continue work on Energy and the Environment Investigation #1 Power to the People: • Get into assigned groups • Conduct research on assigned energy source; use reading packet, fact sheet, and Internet research • Be ready to present findings to class on Wednesday 05/09

29. Wednesday 05/02/2018 Objectives: • Students will identify the pros and cons of a primary energy source. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: What type of weathering occurs when carbonic acid breaks down minerals in rock? Due to chemical weathering, what can happen to a rock as hard as granite? Agenda: • Start Energy and the Environment Investigation #1 Power to the People: • Introduction • Listen and follow teacher direction • Assign groups and energy source

30. Tuesday 05/01/2018 Objectives: • Students will describe types of volcanoes and eruptions, where they occur, how they form, and how they change Earth’s surface. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: List the types of mountains (4). What landform is a result of tectonic stresses that form large uplifted flat areas? Agenda: • Work on Fuel Cell Vehicle Challenge: • Build vehicle following your design, test vehicle, collect data, modify vehicle • Read and follow directions so that you do NOT destroy your fuel cell! • Make Presentation following rubric • Last work day in class!

31. Monday 04/30/2018 Objectives: • Students will describe types of volcanoes and eruptions, where they occur, how they form, and how they change Earth’s surface. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: Ice, plants and animals, gravity, running water, and wind are agents of what type of weathering? Name two main sources of energy that causes Earth surface erosion. Agenda: Science-Math Block Schedule today; no ELA class • Work on Fuel Cell Vehicle Challenge: • Build vehicle following your design, test vehicle, collect data, modify vehicle • Read and follow directions so that you do NOT destroy your fuel cell! • Make Presentation following rubric • Last work day to build and test your design

32. Friday 04/27/2018 Objectives: • Students will describe types of volcanoes and eruptions, where they occur, how they form, and how they change Earth’s surface. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: The leading edge of a subducting plate exerts what type of force? What type of fault results when the rock on either side of a fault plane slides horizontally due to shear stress? Agenda: • Work on Fuel Cell Vehicle Challenge: • Build vehicle following your design, test vehicle, collect data, modify vehicle • Read and follow directions so that you do NOT destroy your fuel cell! • Make Presentation following rubric • Last work day to build and test your design

33. Thursday 04/26/2018 Objectives: • Students will describe types of volcanoes and eruptions, where they occur, how they form, and how they change Earth’s surface. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: Volcanoes tend to happen in what kind of area? What is an area of volcanic activity far from a tectonic plate boundary called? Agenda: Power Hour schedule • Triangulation Practice Lab Activity: Learn how to locate earthquakes

34. Wednesday 04/25/2018 Objectives: • Students will describe types of volcanoes and eruptions, where they occur, how they form, and how they change Earth’s surface. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: What do frequent earthquakes in an area indicate? Describe what happens at a transform boundary? How do earthquakes help geologists increase their understanding of the composition of the mantle? Agenda: • Work on Fuel Cell Vehicle Challenge: • Build vehicle following your design, test vehicle, collect data, modify vehicle • Read and follow directions so that you do NOT destroy your fuel cell! • Make Presentation following rubric

35. Tuesday 04/24/2018 Objectives: • Students will describe types of volcanoes and eruptions, where they occur, how they form, and how they change Earth’s surface. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: Compare faults and folds. Agenda: • Work on Fuel Cell Vehicle Challenge: • Build vehicle following your design, test vehicle, collect data, modify vehicle • Read and follow directions so that you do NOT destroy your fuel cell! • Make Presentation following rubric

36. Monday 04/23/2018 Objectives: • Students will describe types of volcanoes and eruptions, where they occur, how they form, and how they change Earth’s surface. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: How are oceanic and continental crust different? Agenda: • Take Earth Science Unit 4 The Restless Earth Unit Test • Work on Fuel Cell Vehicle Challenge (when done with test): • Build vehicle following your design, test vehicle, collect data, modify vehicle • Read and follow directions so that you do NOT destroy your fuel cell!

37. Friday 04/20/2018 Objectives: • Students will describe types of volcanoes and eruptions, where they occur, how they form, and how they change Earth’s surface. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: Draw and describe a reverse fault. Agenda: • Discuss and review Sea Floor Spreading Modeling Activity • Discuss and review Earth Science Unit 4 The Restless Earth Unit Review • Review Fuel Cell Vehicle Challenge Presentation requirements HW: Study for Unit 4 Test (Activities 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15); Monday 04/23

38. Thursday 04/19/2018 Objectives: • Students will describe types of volcanoes and eruptions, where they occur, how they form, and how they change Earth’s surface. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. Agenda: • M-STEP Testing for ELA – No Science & Math classes today HW: Study for Unit 4 Test (Activities 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15); Monday 04/23

39. Wednesday 04/18/2018 Objectives: • Students will describe types of volcanoes and eruptions, where they occur, how they form, and how they change Earth’s surface. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: All landforms are affected by which two processes? Agenda: • Discuss and Review Earth Science Unit 4 Lab 7: Volcanoes; turn in Bird’s Eye View drawing for grading • Work on Sea Floor Spreading Modeling Activity • Work on Earth Science Unit 4 The Restless Earth Unit Review; prep for unit test

40. Tuesday 04/17/2018 Objectives: • Students will describe types of volcanoes and eruptions, where they occur, how they form, and how they change Earth’s surface. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: What are some effects on the people and the land and the surrounding atmosphere do volcanic eruptions have? Where do volcanoes tend to form? Agenda: • Complete Earth Science Unit 4 Lab 7: Volcanoes • Read and follow directions in lab handout, record data, clean up, answer Discussion Questions

41. Monday 04/16/2018 Objectives: • Students will describe types of volcanoes and eruptions, where they occur, how they form, and how they change Earth’s surface. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: A crack in a large rock becomes deeper and deeper over time. What is the most likely cause of the increase in the size of the crack? Agenda: • Discuss and Review Activity 15 Earthquakes and Measuring Earthquake Waves guided reading & Topographic Map Daily Spark; due today • Take 10 Question Check for Understanding Quiz on Activity 15; turn in quiz & Activity 15 handout for grading

42. Friday 04/13/2018 Objectives: • Students will describe types of volcanoes and eruptions, where they occur, how they form, and how they change Earth’s surface. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: A crack in a large rock becomes deeper and deeper over time. What is the most likely cause of the increase in the size of the crack? Agenda: • M-STEP Testing for Science HW: Finish Activity 15 Earthquakes and Measuring Earthquake Waves guided reading & Topographic Map Daily Spark; due Monday 04/16

43. Thursday 04/12/2018 Objectives: • Students will describe types of volcanoes and eruptions, where they occur, how they form, and how they change Earth’s surface. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: Describe what happens at a divergent boundary. What forms? Agenda: • Fuel Cell Vehicle Project with MSU Baja Race Team in Room 134 • Listen and participate with your Baja Team mentor • Assemble vehicle, Test vehicle, Redesign vehicle, & Update Design Notebook HW: Finish Activity 15 Earthquakes and Measuring Earthquake Waves guided reading & Topographic Map Daily Spark; due Monday 04/16

44. Wednesday 04/11/2018 Objectives: • Students will describe types of volcanoes and eruptions, where they occur, how they form, and how they change Earth’s surface. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. Agenda: • M-STEP Testing for Math – No Science & ELA classes today HW: Finish Activity 15 Earthquakes and Measuring Earthquake Waves guided reading & Topographic Map Daily Spark; due Monday 04/16

45. Tuesday 04/10/2018 Objectives: • Students will describe types of volcanoes and eruptions, where they occur, how they form, and how they change Earth’s surface. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: Describes what happens when two oceanic plates collide. What forms? Agenda: • Discuss and Review Activity 14 Volcanoes guided reading; due today • Take 5 question check for understanding quiz on Activity 14 Volcanoes • Turn in Activity 14 quiz and student handout for grading HW: Finish Activity 15 Earthquakes and Measuring Earthquake Waves guided reading & Topographic Map Daily Spark; due Monday 04/16

46. Monday 04/09/2018 Objectives: • Students will describe types of volcanoes and eruptions, where they occur, how they form, and how they change Earth’s surface. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: What are three criteria for determining if a substance is a mineral? Agenda: • Finish Activity 14 Volcanoes guided reading; due Tuesday • Work on Activity 15 Earthquakes and Measuring Earthquake Waves guided reading; due Monday 04/16 HW: Finish Activity 15 & Study for Activity 14 check for understanding 5 question quiz

47. Friday 03/30 – Friday 04/06 WCS District – No School Spring Break Have a safe and happy break!

48. Thursday 03/29/2018 – Half Day PM ONLY Objectives: • Students will identify Earth’s compositional and physical layers and describe their properties. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: What are the two main groups of minerals? What is the process that describes how geologic forces cause rock to change from one type to another? Agenda: • Discuss and Review Activity 13 Mountain Building guided reading; due today • Take 5 question quiz on Activity 13 Mountain Building HW: Complete Activity 14 Volcanoes guided reading

49. Wednesday 03/28/2018 Half Day AM classes Only

50. Tuesday 03/27/2018 Objectives: • Students will identify Earth’s compositional and physical layers and describe their properties. • Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics, describe how tectonic plates move, and identify geologic events that occur due to tectonic plate movement. • Students will describe how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates causes mountain building. White Space Question: What is the main source of energy for the cycle of molten rock flow in the mantle that causes the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates? Agenda: • Finish Plate Tectonics Mapping activity; use assigned reading sections • Work on Activity 13 Mountain Building guided reading; due Thursday 03/29 • 5 question quiz on Activity 13 Mountain Building after Spring Break