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November 27-December 1

11/29/2017

I can explain to my table partner the difference between weathering and erosion .
I can explain to my table partner the difference between uplift and erosion.
I can construct a model based on the understanding of an erosional half-life.
I can apply my understanding of erosional half-life to predict how a mountain range will change or has changed in the past.

Monday
- Inquiry Cube activity-

Tuesday
Inquiry Cube activity- finish- turn in.

Wednesday
Ups and Downs of Mountains
Google Earth- Everest
Page 658-
8 # a-d- mountain profile
#9 a- e

Cornell Notes- Weather to Erode - work with another student to read and take notes on page 659.

Thursday:
Watch How the Earth Was Made; Everest
Take Cornell Notes- due Friday BOP

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November 20-24

11/20/2017

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I can explain to my table partner the evidence that supports the theory of plate tectonics.

I can explain to my table partner the difference between a scientific law and a scientific theory.

Monday-
the Theory of Plate Tectonics-
The Making of a Theory- The Theory of Plate Tectonics (student HO)
www.learner.org/resources/series78.html

Wednesday
Preconceptions- scientific theory and law- complete this preconception assessment

Science Inquiry Cube assignment.-

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November 13-17

11/11/2017

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Please pass this message on to your parents/guardians: As you plan to attend parent conferences this week or next, please know that I will not be available on Friday (November 17) afternoon. I will, however, be available for the Monday and Tuesday afternoon sessions and for the Tuesday evening session. If Friday is the only day you can attend, then please feel free to schedule a separate- in-person meeting with me to discuss your student’s progress. Thank You- Andrew Rapin- Science Teacher.

I can show my understanding of how to convert between velocities using several units.

I can construct a graph and use it to show and compare plate velocities.

Scaling up to mountainous change- page 652

e.c. opportunity- Watch Ted Talk below- complete Cornell notes-due by the end of the quarter.
steps 6 and 7
step 7- use Google Maps- find one location and determine the amount of time (in days) it would take you to slide your plate to that spot.

Ups and downs of Mountains- page 654
map of Papua New Guinea and Barbados
construct a table of terrace elevations- graph the data points from your table (1 graph).

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November 6-10

11/6/2017

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I can show how to set up unit conversion problems with nonsensical units.

I can solve unit conversion problems

Monday
Non -sensical units problems-

Notes- Factor -Label Method (Unit conversions)

Tuesday
Unit conversion practice/exit slip

Wednesday
Number humor- back of hall passes
Quiz- unit conversion
Build a tectonic plate