February 29, 2016

Plotting EQ Epicenter Quiz - Tuesday, March 1, 2016

February 25, 2016

1) Plate tectonics test corrections (question/answer/explanation) - due Monday, February 29.

2) Plotting Earthquake Epicenter Location quiz on Tuesday, March 1.

February 23, 2016

If you have not signed up for the ck12 website, do so ASAP, and complete assignments #1-3.

Also, be aware that you must complete any missing lab work from last semester on your own time at this point. Those of you who have not handed in Lab 12 Puzzling Continents, please do so ASAP.

February 12, 2016

If you have not done so, first you must sign up for a student account at www.ck12.org using your WJPS email account.  Then, you will join your class group using the information and code provided via the email sent through PupilPath.  Complete the sections entitled #1 Theory of Continental Drift, #2 Seismic Waves, and #3 Locating Earthquake Epicenters, which includes readings, videos/simulations, practice quizzes and a culminating quiz per assignment.  All data is sent directly to me, you do not need to print out or hand anything in on paper.  This will be due on Monday, February 22, 2016.

Enjoy the break!

February 10, 2016

Earth's Internal Structure and Plate Tectonics Test tomorrow, February 11, 2016.  Topics include:
Earth's internal structure, Plate Boundaries/Tectonic Plates (convergent, divergent, transform), Theory of Continental Drift and Theory of Plate Tectonics, and S- and P- waves (characteristics only).

Use the study questions handout (Plate Tectonics Constructed Response Questions), your notebook, Earth Science Review Guide and your ESRT to help you review. Some online resources to help you study include:
Regents Earth
NYS Regents Prep
Practice Regents Questions by Topic
Earth Science Review Flashcards
100 Illustrations to help you Pass the Earth Science Regents

February 5, 2016

1)  Lab 12: Puzzling Continents must be handed in on Tuesday, February 9 (Complete Continent Puzzle, Assessment Questions, and typed or written Analysis Conclusion).  Make sure to follow the guidelines on your assignment handout for the analysis conclusion.  Below are some additional links you can use for supporting evidence.  Make sure to reference the resources you use within your writing piece.
http://education.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/continental-drift/
http://www.historyoftheuniverse.com/?p=cdevidence.htm
http://www.divediscover.whoi.edu/history-ocean/continental.html

2)  If you have not signed up for the website www.ck12.org, please do so ASAP.  Use the instructions provided to you via email.Then complete the Continental Drift Assignment.  You must complete the practice quizzes that accompany each part of the assignment. 

3) Test next Thursday, February 11, 2016:  Earth's Internal Structure, Plate Boundary Types, Tectonic Plates, Continental Drift, Theory of Plate Tectonics, and P & S Waves.

4)  You must have a calculator for your personal use in Science and Math class and bring it to class with you by February 9.

February 3, 2016

1)  Lab 12: Puzzling Continents due on Friday, February 5 (Complete Continent Puzzle, Assessment Questions, and typed or written Analysis Conclusion).  Make sure to follow the guidelines on your assignment handout for the analysis conclusion.  Below are some additional links you can use for supporting evidence.  Make sure to reference the resources you use within your writing piece.
http://education.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/continental-drift/
http://www.historyoftheuniverse.com/?p=cdevidence.htm
http://www.divediscover.whoi.edu/history-ocean/continental.html

2)  Test next Thursday, February 11, 2016:  Earth's Internal Structure, Plate Boundary Types, Tectonic Plates, Continental Drift, Theory of Plate Tectonics, and P & S Waves.

3)  If you have not signed up for the website www.ck12.org, please do so ASAP.  Use the instructions provided to you via email.