Almost done...

Our unit on volcanoes and rocks! To wrap things up, we are investigating the properties of ash by conducting some tests on volcanic ash to see what this stuff is really made of.

The test will be Tuesday, November 29. A study guide will not be given. All material for the test can be found in your notebook on pgs 35-50. However, review questions are available for you to print to help you study. On Monday we will review as a class- be sure to bring your cell phone!

Catastrophic Events Project!

We are rapidly finishing up our unit on catastrophic events. To show off what you have learned you will be choosing one project from a choice board. All projects are to be done by Dec 2 for full credit. Also, this is an independent project. I am available after school for one on one help. Please see the side bar for links to choices, rubrics and websites.

Types of volcanoes

In class we created a study tool to compare the 3 types of volcanoes -shield, composite and cinder cone. Volcanologists group volcanoes based on their size, shape, and what they are made of (composition).

Be sure to study this and your notes (pgs 36-40) for your quiz on Friday. Left your notebook at home? Check the link on the side to access the class PowerPoint!

The good and bad of volcanoes

In class we started our new unit, volcanoes. Last week we watched a video that followed scientists monotoring Mt Pinatubo in 1991. Thanks to their dedication and careful eye, they were able to evacuate the villages and military bases nearby. 

Today, we wrapped up questions from the video and discussed the good, the bad and where they occur (thankfully not here in NJ!). Tomorrow we will look at the structure of the volcano and the types of volcanoes that can occur.

You will have a quiz FRIDAY- start looking over your notes now!

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.

New unit! Volcanoes!!

Hope you had a relaxing Thanksgiving Break. Coming back to class today found us thinking about volcanoes.

The first lesson introduces us to how scientists work to reduce the risks that come from a volcano. Tomorrow we will discuss our notes from the video.

Homework!
Read pgs 206-209 in book. Decide for yourself if volcanoes are a help or a hindrance. Write at least 1 paragraph defending your position.