Project links

Check out these sites for help with your research:

USGS earthquake hazard site:
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/states/index.php?regionID=5
Volcano World:
http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/
Earth’s active volcanoes:
http://www.geo.mtu.edu/volcanoes/world.html
Hawaiian volcanoes:
http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/
USGS, Cascade Mountain Range:
http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/
Blog on active volcanoes:
http://scienceblogs.com/eruptions/

Survived Catastrophic Events!

Congratulations....you completed the first component of 8th grade science this year. To wrap up our investigations we will work on a project that will be completed in class. This project will take us up to the day we leave for winter break.

Want a sneak peek? Click here for earthquake and volcano project.

Volcano Review

Be sure to review your notes and study guide tonight for your test tomorrow.

Also, start looking for your science book (for those that lost them). I will be collecting them soon.

Finishing up volcanoes

Each group finished Inquiry 23.1. Summarize your findings about volcanis ash by writing about:

• What is volcanic ash made from?
• How may the ash harm people/property?
• How may it affect waterways?
• How could you protect yourself from ash if there was an eruption?
• Do you think there are any constructive effects of ash?

Once your summary is complete (most of you finished that in class) it is time to work on your study guide!

We will be reviewing for your test on rocks and volcanoes in class tomorrow. Cell phone leaders please bring your phone to class for our activity.

Types of igneous rocks

Igneous rock can be grouped 2 ways: intrusive and extrusive. Be sure you know the difference for your test on Thursday.

We started Inquiry 23.1: Properties of volcanic ash. You will finish the lab tomorrow and start on your study guide.