We will be learning about the three types of rocks - igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary. In the following activity you will learn about their characteristics. During the online portion be sure to make observations about the real rocks at your station and try to match them up with what you see on the computer.
When you are ready to start click on the following link - Internet Activity
Rock Identification
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Missing Assignment
Many students have neglected to respond to this blog posting (originally posted 12/4/08). Therefore, I am posting it again in the hopes that you will answer it. If you already did this you do not have to do it again.
My question for the week is; How is Earth Science (Geology) in the news? Do a little searching around and report back on the blog. You can use what you find in newspapers, magazines, television, or the internet. Just read, watch, or listen to a report that has to do with Earth Science and post a comment about it.
Here are a few sites to start with:
http://geology.com/ - click on the NEWS link.
Volcano World
My question for the week is; How is Earth Science (Geology) in the news? Do a little searching around and report back on the blog. You can use what you find in newspapers, magazines, television, or the internet. Just read, watch, or listen to a report that has to do with Earth Science and post a comment about it.
Here are a few sites to start with:
http://geology.com/ - click on the NEWS link.
Volcano World
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Tsunamis
Check out this slide show about tsunamis and then answer the question posted below.
Explain how a tsunami is related to the movements of Earth's crustal plates?
Explain how a tsunami is related to the movements of Earth's crustal plates?
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Plate Tectonics Project
The Plate Tectonics Project is due on January 23rd. I can't wait to see all of the great models, posters, and other displays of your knowledge.
Here are some helpful sites I have found:
Earthquakes for Kids
Volcano World
If you find any other sites that you found to be helpful be sure to post them in the comments section.
Here are some helpful sites I have found:
Earthquakes for Kids
Volcano World
If you find any other sites that you found to be helpful be sure to post them in the comments section.
Monday, January 05, 2009
Convection in the Mantle
To learn more about convection currents, we will be using the Prentice Hall School Website.
Read the information as a group and then try to put the steps in order. After you have successfully completed that task, hit the back button and then complete the short answer questions. Make sure that you discuss the answers as a group. Put your period and group number as the name and rob_honer@mail.cl.k12.md.us as the e-mail address. (You might want to copy this now so you can just paste it later!)
When you are ready to start go to the following PHSchool Website.
Read the information as a group and then try to put the steps in order. After you have successfully completed that task, hit the back button and then complete the short answer questions. Make sure that you discuss the answers as a group. Put your period and group number as the name and rob_honer@mail.cl.k12.md.us as the e-mail address. (You might want to copy this now so you can just paste it later!)
When you are ready to start go to the following PHSchool Website.
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