Using Cell Phones in Class

Parents (and students):

Please note that beginning next week I will be occasionally conducting engaging activities that involve student cell phones. Some of these activities involve Text-Messaging. I will be waiving the cell phone policy in my classroom during these times and may be placing the students in groups according to their cell phone plans. In other words, students that claim that they have unlimited text plans would be spread out among the groups. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me.

All about volcanoes

We were able to witness 2 different underwater volcanoes by watching links that scientists had posted on YouTube. If you are interested in seeing more video on submarine volcanoes, then search for "underwater volcano" on YouTube. **Please note that comments posted by other viewers may contain some "colorful" language.

We also completed a studyguide on volcanoes. This sheet will be helpful for your volcano vocab quiz on December 9.

Homework: Read pgs 222-223. Create 5 new questions that you could ask a volcanologist.

Lava and new landforms

How does lava make new land? Since we did not have any lava lying around we used wax as our model. We investigated how lava behaves on a flat surface, sloped surface, and even in water.

Tonight for HOMEWORK complete 19.2 reflection questions 1-3 on page 219 .

Reminder that your first 3 MOS logs are due for Marking Period 2.

Progress Reports are mailed December 16.

+/- of volcanoes

In class we reviewed the questions from the video. We also discussed the destructive and constructive effects of volcanoes. Tomorrow we will investigate how lava creates landforms.

Homework: Complete Inquiry 18.1 reflection questions #1 A-G on pg 202.

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.

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!

Fault movement vs. friction

Our last investigation of our unit has led us to understand the role friction has on fault movement. Your data supports the idea that the greater resistance, the greater the force needed to move.

In class you started your review guides. FINISH THE GUIDES FOR HOMEWORK

**We are having a group study session after school tomorrow. Please see me if you would like to join**