Learning target;
Become familiar with the different characteristics of an earthquake.
In class;
We read Earthquakes and completed a jigsaw activity. Earthquakes article Earthquakes jigsaw scan
Homework;
*Test corrections are due Friday Test corrections directions scan
*Extension on missing and late work, due Friday
Reminders;
*Deadline to register for the 8th grade trip is Friday!!
Learning target;
Demonstrate what you know on the Earth’s interior and plate tectonics test.
Homework;
No homework.
Reminders;
*No school Wed-Fri.
*8th grade trip registration deadline is coming up!
Weekend Review;
We will start the second half of our Dynamic Earth unit next week with earthquakes and volcanoes. Below are several related articles if students are interested in getting some background information.
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/search-results/?q=earthquakes
Learning target;
Review Earth’s interior and plate tectonics.
Homework;
Review for the Earth’s interior and plate tectonics test tomorrow.
Reminders;
*Test tomorrow.
*All late or missing work is due tomorrow.
*No school this week Wed-Fri
*Get your students registered for the 8th grade trip!
Test hint:
*You will see a picture of a seismogram. Make sure you can recognize one!
Learning target;
Describe Earth’s interior and plate tectonics
In class;
We continued to work on our summative plate tectonics model. Parts one and two will be due Monday. Plate tectonics model rubric(Must have rubric)
Reminders;
*If you or your student is planning on attending the 8th grade trip they must register! ASAP!
*No school next Wed-Fri
*Test Tuesday November 24th. The last review will be Monday after school.
Weekend Review
New review
The study guide Earths Interior and Plate Tectonics Study Guide
This game will review this units material and begin to introduce some of the next units material.
https://www.heritagekids.info/school/Science/Plate%20Tectonic%20Game%20Show%20Flash.html
Past Reviews
https://www.learner.org/
https://www.learner.org/
https://www.harcourtschool.com/
Learning target;
Describe Earth’s interior and plate tectonics
In class;
We continued to work on our summative plate tectonics model. Parts one and two will be due Monday. Plate tectonics model rubric(Must have rubric)
Reminders;
*If you or your student is planning on attending the 8th grade trip they must register! ASAP!
*No school next Wed-Fri
*Test Tuesday November 24th. Reviews will be Friday before school and Monday after school.
Learning target;
Describe plate tectonics and Earth’s interior
In class;
We are starting our summative Earths interior and Plate tectonics model. The students will have the next three days to work on their model. It will be due on Monday. Plate tectonics model rubric (Must have rubric)
Reminders;
*If you or your student is planning on attending the 8th grade trip they must register! ASAP!
*No school next Wed-Fri
*Test Tuesday November 24th. Reviews will be Friday before school and Monday after school.
Learning target;
Describe the different kinds of plate boundaries.
Homework;
Finish Snack Tectonics lab questions if necessary. Snack Tectonics
Reminders;
*Tomorrow is the last day you can bring in a shoebox!
Learning target;
Describe the different kinds of plate boundaries.
Homework;
No homework.
Reminders;
*Shoeboxes can be turned in until Tuesday.
Weekend Review
New review
https://www.learner.org/interactives/dynamicearth/slip.html
Past reviews
https://www.learner.org/interactives/dynamicearth/plate2.html
https://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/science_up_close/606/deploy/interface.swf
Learning target;
Describe seafloor spreading.
Homework;
Finish seafloor spreading questions.
Reminders
*Turkey grams will be for sale starting Monday
*Test corrections are due Wednesday November 18th Test corrections directions scan