Earth Science

This year we will learn about our Earth

Late work is no longer accepted.  If you want to clear a red box you may still turn in an assignment for 0 credit, in which case I will enter a 0 in the box so it is no longer red in Aeries.


Here are some topics we will study this school year:

Geology

  • Plate tectonics & Earthquakes... Click here to go to an up-to-date list/map of Earthquakes around the world. Click here for Layers of the Earth Song. Types of boundaries.
  • Earthquakes:
  1. Power point
  2. Fault Motion
  3. Earthquake simulator
  4. Earthquake Tutorial
  5. Be prepared for an Earthquake
  • Volcanoes
  1. Volcano introduction Video
  • Minerals Chapter 4
  1. We started chapter 4 on Minerals before break.  We will continue to learn about Minerals after break.  So far we have learned what characteristics minerals have and how to identify them.  We will now learn how minerals are formed and what minerals can be used for. Click here for a refresher on Minerals.
  1. We just started Chapter 5 on Rocks last week.  The week of Jan 28, we will learn about Igneous and Sedimentary Rocks.
  2. Check out a video on Igneous Rocks, click here
  3. Check out the Rock Song, click here
  4. We have learned about Sedimentary rocks and Metamorphic rocks.  We actually acted like Earth and made some sedimentary rocks. 
  5. This week, Feb 12 we will focus on the Rock Cycle click on Rock Cycle to watch a video. 


  • Topography
Click here for a power point to help you understand topographic maps.
  • Weathering & Erosion

  • Water 
Click here for a site that shows how much water it takes to get a gallon of milk, a cup of coffee,  a hamburger...
Video I shared on the Pacific Plastic Island, click here

  • Atmosphere
  • Renewable Energy
We are HERE, learning about Fossil Fuels and Renewable Energy 

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