Looking at the past

Today we saw what the continents would have looked like as one giant landmass. Through the video we saw, we also learned that New Jersey was once located near the equator.

Homework ~ Be sure to complete the vocab sheet.

Have a relaxing 4-day weekend!!

Putting it all together

So we looked at all the evidence that scientists have gathered over the past 100 years and can now agree with Wegener's hypothesis of the continents being one giant landmass.

Homework: Complete packet on sea-floor spreading.

Also your MOS logs are due WEDNESDAY for marking period 1.

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!

Search and Rescue Demo

Next week a member of the New Jersey Task Force One (NJFT1) will be coming to speak to our class regarding using dogs to assist in search and rescue.

In order to participate, students need parent permission. Please be sure to turn your slip in by October 27. Check out Class Info for the slip (if you need another one).