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.

Plate tectonic review part 2

We went over the review guide in class today. We also played Plate Tectonic Jeopardy. Click here to play on your own (great study tool!).

Tomorrow is the test!

Oceanic vs. Continental

Our class investigation today led us to discover how ocean and continental plates behave.

We have one last investigation (faults) before we finish our unit on plate tectonics.

Homework:

• Complete vocab sheet
• Finish Inquiry 15.1 reflection questions

Test has been moved to Wednesday, Nov. 25!! Review sheets will go home Monday.

Need some practice?

I found these links while cruising the web. They will give you some practice for your upcoming test!

Plate Tectonic Quiz from McDougal Littell
Plate Tectonic Practice Test
Glencoe Online Practice Quiz

Convection in the mantle

Our investigation today led us to discover how convection cells work within the mantle. We now can see/understand what causes the crust (plates) to move. Over the next few days we will learn more about movement along the plate boundaries.

Homework tonight:

• Period 1: Complete worksheet on plate boundaries
• Period 2 and 4: Finish 16.1 Reflection questions

Also start studying/reviewing your notes on continental drift. plate tectonics and earth's layers. You will be having a test on Tuesday, November 24!!

Test Review

We started reviewing for our test, which will be on 10/27. Be sure to finish it (if you did not do so in class). We will go over the answers and do a review activity on Monday.

Also, your Mercalli posters are due Monday for a quiz grade!