Science Blogs

Periodic Table of Elements, atomic number, atomic mass, chemical symbol, valence electrons, ionic and covalent bonds, mixtures, chemical reactions, earth's structure and composition, plate tectonics, 

Periodic Table of Elements, atomic number, atomic mass, chemical symbol, valence electrons, ionic and covalent bonds, mixtures, chemical reactions, force and motion, speed and acceleration,

Photo Essay on BP's oil spill along the Gulf of Mexico
Prepare a photo essay on the recent oil spill incident using zoho show or wiki.
Using photos and captions, provide the following information regarding the oil spill:
What:
When:
Where:
Who:
How:
Why:

What measures have been undertaken to remedy the problem? Explain the chemicals and procedures used to clean up the oil spill.

What kinds of biological and physical cleanup methods are used in spills, and how effective are they?

What are the immediate and long term consequences of the oil spills?

How do oil spills affect animal and plant life? Provide actual data or pictures.

What were some of the biggest oil spills in history, and what were their consequences? List five.
Survey at least 15 people on the questions below:

Do you think we should stop drilling for oil and concentrate on green alternative energy sources instead?
What would you propose as alternatives to remedy or meet our increasing need for energy sources?

suggested references:

NOAA Emergency Response

NOAA Image Gallery

Inner and Outer Layers of the Earth

Different spheres that make up the Earth

Earth’s shape, size, tilt

Plate Tectonics – theory, evidence, how it works

Convection cycle

Continental Drift

Subduction zone

Convergent zone

Earthquakes - folding and faulting

Types of faults

http://www.geography4kids.com/files/earth_intro.html

http://livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=15823

Performance Assessment [Hands-on] on the parts of the map. Use the link below to review for the topic:
http://show.zoho.com/public/tinawage/Parts-Map-ppt

Force and the 4 types of forces
Motion and the 3 Laws of Motion
[curriculum calendar - April 29 link]
Speed
Acceleration
Energy
Forms of Energy
Sources of Energy
http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=1
http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=about_forms_of_energy-forms-k.cfm
http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=2

Click on the link below for the Energy Guide and Rubric:
http://writer.zoho.com/public/tinawage/Energy-Project

Monday – 5/17/10

Science News Article

Tuesday – 5/18/10

1.       What is a map? How is it different from a globe?

2.       What are the different parts of a map?

3.       What are the different types of maps?

Wednesday – 5/19/10

Vocab List

-          Geology, Geography, Oceanography, Earth Science, Volcanology, Mineralogy, Petrology, Geomorphology, Paleontology, Glaciology, Pedology, Seismology

Thursday – 5/20/10

Briefly explain the following: Continental Drift Theory, Plate Tectonics, Convection Cycle

Friday - 5/21/10
Assessment on the Earth Sciences and Maps

Monday – 5/17/10

Science News Article

Tuesday – 5/18/10

1.       Vocabulary List

-          Earth Science, Geology, Geography, Seismology, Volcanology, Oceanography, Mineralogy, Petrology, Geomorphology, Paleontology, Glaciology, Pedology

 

2.       Briefly explain the following: Plate Tectonics, Weathering, Erosion, Continental Drift Theory, Convection Cycle

Wednesday – 5/19/10

Briefly describe the following and give an example for each and its location:

Ex. Isthmus – a narrow piece of land bridging two larger land masses; a landbridge

      Isthmus of Suez – Egypt

A.      Landforms

Continent

Island

Archipelago

Mountain

Hill

Plateau

Valley

Plain

Gorge

Volcano

Patagonia

Pampas

Seamount

Prairie

Peninsula

Thursday – 5/20/10

B.      Waterforms

Oceans

Seas

Rivers

Lakes

Streams

Spring

Waterfall

Bay

Gulf

Glacier

Geyser

Canal

Channel

 

Friday – 5/21/10

Assessment – Plate Tectonics, Landforms and Waterforms

Monday – 5/17/10

Science News Article

Tuesday – 5/18/10

1.       Vocabulary List

-          Earth Science, Geology, Geography, Seismology, Volcanology, Oceanography, Mineralogy, Petrology, Geomorphology, Paleontology, Glaciology, Pedology

 

2.       Briefly explain the following: Plate Tectonics, Weathering, Erosion, Continental Drift Theory, Convection Cycle

Wednesday – 5/19/10

Briefly describe the following and give an example for each and its location:

Ex. Isthmus – a narrow piece of land bridging two larger land masses; a landbridge

      Isthmus of Suez – Egypt

A.      Landforms

Continent

Island

Archipelago

Mountain

Hill

Plateau

Valley

Plain

Gorge

Volcano

Patagonia

Pampas

Seamount

Prairie

Peninsula

Thursday – 5/20/10

B.      Waterforms

Oceans

Seas

Rivers

Lakes

Streams

Spring

Waterfall

Bay

Gulf

Glacier

Geyser

Canal

Channel

 

Friday – 5/21/10

Assessment – Plate Tectonics, Landforms and Waterforms