Dec
2014

Friday, December 12, 2014

Learning target;

Describe the three main types of volcanoes.

In class;

We worked on our study guides and/or a three types of volcanoes fold-able which we will continue to work on Monday. We also started a documentary about the Yellowstone supervolcano.

Homework;

No homework.

Reminders

*Dynamic Earth test will be Friday the 19th.

Weekend Review

*Work on the Dynamic Earth study guide

Dynamic Earth study guide for blog

*Review with the following interactive websites.

https://www.curriculumbits.com/prodimages/details/geography/volcanoes.swf

https://www.learner.org/interactives/dynamicearth/testskills.html

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/kids/

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/kids/kidsLearningLinks.php

Dec
2014

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Learning target;

Become familiar with how to categorize volcanoes.

Describe where volcanoes, hot spots, earthquakes epicenters and tectonic plates are.

Homework;

Finish labeling your world map.

Mapping activity scan

Reminders;

*You have until tomorrow to bring in your classroom supplies for a prize!

*Dynamic Earth test December 19th.

Dec
2014

Monday, December 8, 2014

Learning target;

Describe volcanoes and earthquakes.

Homework;

No homework

Reminders;

*Bring in classroom supplies to win a prize!

*Late start Wednesday.

Dec
2014

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Learning target;

Describe a normal fault, reverse fault and strike-slip fault.

Describe a seismometer

Homework;

Finish the Types of Faults questions.

Types of Faults questions scan

Reminders;

*Bring in classroom supplies for a prize! This week and next week.

-paper

-crayons

-colored pencils

-markers

-hand soap