Fossil evidence

In class we worked on plotting 4 pieces of fossil evidence. We will use this data on Monday to help explain why the fossils are so widespread. If you did not finish in class, complete over the weekend. Be sure to come up with 3 explanations as to why the Glossopteris (plant) was found in different regions. Keep in mind, these are ancient fossils that we are looking at.

Also MOS logs are due by Wednesday!

One landmass?

Was it possible that the continents were once one giant landmass? Well, Alfred Wegener believed so. In class today we did a  mock debate using evidence Wegener had. We will build on his ideas tomorrow by looking at fossil evidence.

No homework tonight!

Search and Rescue Dog Demo

Alice Holmes and Ranger are volunteers with the New Jersey Task Force One (NJTF1). Members of the NJTF1 provide advanced rescue assistance during critical times, such as building collapses.


Students had the opportunity to learn more about the efforts of this unit and the dogs involved in such a critical task through several demonstrations in which Ranger had to “go to work”. Ms. Holmes gave several commands and Ranger quickly followed. The other demonstration had me "buried” in rubble. Ranger immediately followed her scent, jumped over boxes, and sniffed me out to safety. Ms. Holmes also spoke about the valiant efforts of the NJTF1 during the World Trade Center recovery efforts.

 

   

Test review

Tomorrow is our test on earthquakes (lessons 10, 11 and 12). To prepare we reviewed the study guide and did a short review activity.

Due NOW! Mercalli Posters...if you turned your poster in today you are good!