Power Point Presentation September 7, 2010

1. A B C D E F 1 2 3 4 5

2. Ms. Gill’s Honors Earth Science

3. I love Rocks!!!

4. … And my Dogs Charlie and Linus

5. I consider myself a Geology Detective… Do you see what I see in these pictures that I took through out my travels?

6. Evidence of several separate snowfalls, the dark lines are dust accumulation in between storms.

7. If superman didn’t fold these rock layers… who did? Mother Nature via plate tectonics!! !

8. Evidence of an Ancient Sea

9. Microscopic Fossils ooids

10. Did you know… Smiles are Contagious! A view of a diorite rock sample under high magnification

19. Unit 0 – Prologue – This unit is an introduction to the use of instruments, math, and science skills that will be used in this course. Unit 1 – Earth Dimensions- Here we will study the size, shape, and structure of Earth. Unit 3 – Rocks and Minerals – Rocks and minerals introduces us to the chemical makeup of the solid part of Earth. We will study the origin and process that forms each type of rock and the rock cycle. We will look at the characteristics and properties of minerals. Unit 4 – Plate Tectonics and Earthquakes – This unit looks at the dynamic Earth. We will examine a picture of Earth today and the processes that have been going on for 4.6 billion years the have brought us to this point. Unit 2 – Astronomy – This unit looks at our position in the universe. We will study the cycles that occur in our solar system, the stars, and the galaxies.

20. Unit 7 – Earth’s History – Earth was formed about 4.6 billion years ago. In this unit we will look at the changes that have occurred since its origin and predict what might happen in the future. Unit 8 – Weather – This unit looks at the day to day changes in the properties of the atmosphere as well as seasonal changes in climate. We will use instruments to study and predict these changes. Unit 6 Landscapes and The Water Cycle – Here will will explore the many different landscape regions such as glacial, coastal. Also, we will study the movement of water around our planet and the impact it has on the environment. Unit 9 – Environmental Awareness – We will look at the interrelationships between different part of the environment and the impact that humans have on it. Unit 10 – Regents Review– During the final weeks of June we will work together to ensure that each of you meet your goals. Unit 5– Weathering Erosion & Deposition Processes have been changing the surface of Earth. We will look at how these work to shape and change land features.

22. You can find all assignments here  & on my Eboard too!

24. Unless told otherwise, all finished labs and hw go into the box on my cart

25. Also on my cart you will find the Make-Up work bin, therefore when absent, you can get any handouts that you missed. Most handouts will also be available on my Eboard.

28. Weekly Quizzes – A ten to fifteen minute short answer/multiple choice quiz designed to help assess student’s comprehension of recent class work before proceeding to a new subject. Topic Examinations – A two-period test comprised of multiple choice, essay and short answer questions. Homework Assignments – Nightly reading and short answer assignments designed to either review the prior day’s lesson or begin exploring a new subject. Laboratory Reports – Will be assessed on completeness and accuracy. Progress reports will be available on Infinite Campus Portal which will always be kept open.

33. I do this with some help from the Draw-O-Fun