Geology Lesson Plans: 2nd Semester 2009
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2ND SEMESTER EXAMS:
EACH STUDENT WILL STUDY THE SECTION REVIEW WORKSHEETS FOR THE FOLLOWING
CHAPTERS:
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10
NOTEBOOKS WILL BE CHECKED ON THE LAST REGULAR DAY OF CLASS:
5/13/09 A DAY CLASSES
5/14/09 B DAY CLASSES
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1/5 and 1/6/09 (A3/B5)
– 1.1 What is Earth Science? (p. 3-8) 1.2 Scientific Methods (p.9-13)
Objectives:
1. Name the 4 main branches of earth science.
2. Discuss the relationship between earth science and ecology.
3. Identify the steps that make up scientific methods.
4. Describe how the meteorite-impact hypothesis developed.
5. Complete the Section Review worksheets for section 1.1 and 1.2
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1/7/09 (A3) and 1/8/09 (B5)
- 1.3 The Big Bang Theory and Ch.1 Review (p.14-17)
Objectives:
1. Distinguish between a hypothesis, a theory, and a scientific law.
2. Describe the Doppler effect.
3. Summarize the big bang theory of the origin of the universe.
4. List the evidence for the big bang theory.
5. Complete the section review for section 1.3
6. Complete the questions on the ch.1 pre-test.
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1/9/09 (A3) and 1/12/09 (B5)
– Test ch.1 / 2.1 Earth: A Unique Planet (p.24-28)
Objectives:
1. List the characteristics of the earth’s three major zones.
2. Explain how studies of seismic waves have provided information about
the earth’s magnetism.
3. Summarize Newton’s Law of gravitation.
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1/13/09 (A3) and 1/14/09 (B5)
- 2.2 Movement of the Earth (p.29-34) / 2.3 Artificial Satellites
(p.35-37)
Objectives:
1. Describe the earth’s revolution and rotation.
2. Tell why the seasons change.
3. Explain how the sun is used as a basis for measuring time.
4. Compare two types of satellite orbits.
5. Discuss ways in which satellites are used to study the earth.
6. Complete the Section Review worksheets for 2.2 and 2.3
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1/15/09 (A3) and 1/16/09 (B5)
Lab Earth-Sun Motion (p.40-41)
Objectives:
1. Review students on ch.2 objectives.
2. Earth-Sun Motion lab. The directions are listed on p.40-41
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1/20/09 (A3) and 1/21/09 (B5)
1. Test students on ch.2 objectives.
2. Define the key terms for chapter 3.
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1/22/09 (A3) and 1/23/09 (B5)
Extra Credit: Chapter 26 Climate pp.522-537
1. Create a cover sheet that includes the following:
- vocabulary key terms
- section 26.1 and 26.2 questions (write questions and answers)
- answer review questions on pages 536-537. (answers in complete sentences)
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1/26/09 (A3) and 1/27/09 (B5) – 3.1 Finding Locations on the Earth (p.43-45)
Objectives:
1. Distinguish between latitude and longitude.
2. Explain how latitude and longitude can be used to locate places on
the earth.
3. Explain how a magnetic compass can be used to find directions on the
earth.
4. Complete the Section Review worksheet for 3.1
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1/28/09 (A3) and 1/29/09 (B5) – 3.2 Mapping the Earth’s Surface (p.46-49)
Objectives:
1. Describe the characteristics and uses of three types of map
projections.
2.Define scale, and explain how scale can be used to find distance on a
map.
3. Explain how elevation and topography can be shown on a map.
4. Interpret a topographic map.
5. Complete the Section Review worksheets for 3.2 and 3.3
6. Complete the Chapter 3 pre-test.
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1/30/09 (A3) and 2/2/09 (B5) 3.3 Topographic Maps (p.50-55)
– Test Chapter 3 / Small-Scale Lab – Topographic Maps (p.54)
Objectives:
1. Evaluate the students on ch.3 objectives.
2. Students will engage in a small-scale investigation on topographic
maps. (p.54)
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2/3/09 (A3) and 2/4/09 (B5) Review chapter 3 Models of the Earth
Titan Blaster: geology film (15-25 min.)
Objectives:
1. Review all objectives with students from chapter 3.
2. HW - Test chapter 3
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2/5/09 (A3) and 2/6/09 (B5)– 4.1 Continental Drift (p.67-71)
Objectives:
1. Explain Wegener’s hypothesis of continental drift.
2. Give evidence for Wegener’s hypothesis of continental drift.
3. Describe seafloor spreading.
4. Complete the Section Review worksheet 4.1
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2/9/09 (A3) and 2/10/09 (B5)– 4.2 The Theory of Plate Tectonics (p.72-77)
Objectives:
1. Summarize the theory of plate tectonics.
2. Compare the characteristic geologic activities that occur along the
three types of plate boundaries.
3. Explain the possible role of convection currents in plate movement.
4. Summarize the theory of microplate terranes.
5. Complete Section Review worksheet 4.2
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2/11/09 (A3) and 2/12/09 (B5) – Chapter 4 Test / Small-Scale
Investigation p.75 (Lithospheric Plate Boundaries)
Objectives:
1. Test students on the objectives found in ch.4 Plate Tectonics.
2. Students will engage in small-scale investigation p.75
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2/13/09 (A3) and 2/17/09 (B5) Geology video series:
1. Students will watch videos:
- Forces of Nature
- Tsunami Killer Wave
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2/18/09 (A3) and 2/19/09 (B5) 5.1 How the Crust is Deformed
(p.83-84)
Objectives:
1. Predict isostatic adjustments that will result from changes in the
thickness of the earth’s crust.
2. Identify sources of stress in crustal rock.
3. Complete the section review worksheet for 5.1
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2/20/09 (A3) and 2/23/09 (B5) – 5.2 The Results of Stress (pg.85-87)
Objectives:
1. Compare folding and faulting as responses to stress
2. Describe 4 types of faults.
3. Complete the section review worksheet 5.2
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2/24/09 (A3) and 2/25/09 (B5) - 5.3 Mountain Formation (p.90-93)
Objectives:
1. Identify the types of plate collisions that build mountains.
2. Identify 4 types of mountains and discuss the forces that shaped them.
3. Complete the section review 5.3
4. Homework: Complete the ch.5 test (open book)
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3/2/09 (A3) and 3/3/09 (B5) - Lab: Models of the Earth
Objectives:
1. Students will work in groups of 2.
2. Read each section and answer the selected questions.
3. Lab includes:
- location of positions on earth
- terrestrial navigation
- earth's magnetic field
- using scales
- topographic maps
- topographic profiles
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3/4/09 (A3) and 3/5/09 (B5) - Lab: Continental Drift
Objectives:
1. Students will complete the short readings and answer the selected
questions.
2. Lab includes the following topics:
- review of continental drift
- evidence located on the ocean floor
- plate tectonics
- plate boundaries
- forces that drive plate tectonics
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3/6/09 (A3) and 3/9/09 (B5) Video
Objectives:
1. Students will watch 2 videos (40 min each) related to the topics covered in
chapters 4-5. Crust deformation and ocean sea floor spreading.
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3/10/09 (A3) and 3/11/09 (B5) Exams and Review
Objectives:
1. A3 will review ch.1-5 for test on 3/12/09. Students also have this time
to complete any make up work.
2. B7 will complete the 3rd 9 weeks exam. (material ch.1-5)
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3/12/09 (A3) and 3/13/09 (B5) Exams and Review
Objectives:
1. A3 will take the 9 weeks test. (materials ch.1-5)
2. B7 will review ch.1-5. Students will also be allowed to make up work not
completed.
3. Notebooks will be checked during this block. (1/5 of total 9 wks grade)
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3/23/09 (A3) and 3/24/09 (B5) - Extra Credit Chapter 23
Objectives:
1. Students will read each section and answer the section review questions.
(write questions and answers)
2. Answer the 1st page of the chapter review. (answers only)
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3/25/09 (A3) and 3/26/09 (B5) – 6.1 Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics / 6.2
Recording Earthquakes (p.99-105)
Objectives:
1. Summarize the elastic rebound theory.
2. Explain why earthquakes generally occur at plate boundaries.
3. Compare the three types of seismic waves.
4. Discuss the method scientists use to pinpoint an earthquake.
5. Discuss the method most commonly used to measure the magnitude of
earthquakes.
6. Complete the section review worksheets for 6.1 and 6.2
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3/27/09 (A3) and 3/30/09 (B5) – 6.3 Earthquake Damage (p.106-111)
Objectives:
1. Describe the possible effects of a major earthquake on buildings.
2. Discuss the relationship of tsunamis to earthquakes.
3. List safety rules to follow when an earthquake strikes.
4. Identify changes in the earth’s crust that may signal earthquakes.
5. Complete the section review worksheet / chapter review.
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3/31/09 (A3) and 4/1/09 (B5) – Chapter 6 Test / Small-Scale Investigation
Objectives:
1. Test students on objectives in ch.6 Earthquakes.
2. Students will participate in the lab on p.105 (Seismographic
Recording)
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4/2/09 (A3) and 4/3/09 (B5) – 7.1 Volcanoes and Plate Tectonics (p.117-119)
Objectives:
1. Describe the formation and movement of magma.
2. Define volcanism.
3. List three locations where volcanism occurs.
4. Complete the section review worksheet 7.1
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4/6/09 (A3) and 4/7/09 (B5) – 7.2 Volcanic Eruptions (p.120-125)
Objectives:
1. Summarize the relationship between lava types and the force of
volcanic eruptions.
2. Describe the major types of pyroclastic materials.
3. Identify the three major types of volcanic cones.
4. Summarize the events that may signal a volcanic eruption.
5. Complete the section review worksheet 7.2
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4/8/09 (A3) and 4/9/09 (B5) Video on Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Objectives:
1. view video on earthquakes
2. view video on volcanoes
3. Students will write a summary of the 2 videos they watched.
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4/13/09 (A3) and 4/14/09 (B5) 7.3 Extraterrestrial Volcanism (p.126-127)
Objectives:
1. Summarize the evidence for extraterrestrial volcanism.
2. Explain the difference between volcanism on earth and Io.
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4/15/09 (A3) and 4/16/09 (B5) Chapter 7 Test
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4/17/09 (A3) and 4/20/09 (B5) 9.1 What is a Mineral? (p.157-162)
Objectives:
1. Define a mineral, and distinguish between the two main mineral groups.
2. Identify the elements found most abundantly in common minerals.
3. Name six types of nonsilicate minerals.
4. Distinguish among six main arrangements of silicon-oxygen tetrahedral
found in silicate minerals.
5. Complete the section review worksheet 9.1
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4/21/09 (A3) and 4/22/09 (B5) 9.2 Identifying Minerals (p.163-169)
Objectives:
1. Describe some characteristics that help distinguish one mineral from
another.
2. List 4 special properties that may help identify certain minerals.
3. Complete the section review worksheet 9.2 / ch.9 pre-test
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4/23/09 (A3) and 4/24/09 (B5) Chapter 9 Minerals Video / Lab
Objectives:
1. Students will watch the video on "minerals of the earth's crust"
2. Students will complete a observatory lab on minerals. In the lab the
students will compare the 8 identifying physical characteristics that
identify minerals. (luster, streak, color etc)
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4/27/09 (A3) and 4/28/09 (B5) Test chapter 9 Minerals.
Objectives:
1. Students will take the chapter 9 test.
2. Upon completion of the test, students will have time to make up any
missing assignments
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4/29/09 (A3) and 4/30/09 (B5) 10.1 Rocks and the Rock Cycle (p.175-177)
Objectives:
1. Identify the three major types of rock, and explain how each is
formed.
2. Summarize the steps in the rock cycle.
3. Complete the section review worksheet 10.1
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5/1/09 (A3) and 5/4/09 (B5) 10.2 Igneous Rock (p.178-181)
Objectives:
1. Describe how the cooling rate of magma and lava affects the texture
of igneous rocks.
2. Classify igneous rocks according to their mineral composition.
3. Describe a number identifiable igneous rock structures.
4. Complete the section review worksheet 10.2
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5/5/09 (A3) and 5/6/09 (B5) 10.3 Sedimentary Rock (p.182-186)
Objectives:
1. Name three main types of sedimentary rock and give an example of each.
2. Describe several identifiable sedimentary rock features.
3.Complete the section review worksheet 10.3
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5/7/09 (A3) and 5/8/09 (B5) 10.4 Metamorphic Rock (p.187-189)
Objectives:
1. Distinguish between regional and contact metamorphism.
2. Distinguish between foliated and unfoliated metamorphic rocks and
give an example of each.
3. Complete the section review worksheet 10.4 / ch.10 pre-test.
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5/11/09 (A3) and 5/12/09 (B5) Chapter 10 Test/Rocks and vocabulary ch.12
Objectives:
1. Students will be tested on the objectives in ch.10 Rocks
2. Define all key terms in chapter 12 Weathering.
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Final Exam Review:
Students should study the following for the test.
1. vocabulary terms
2. section review worksheets
Test will cover the following chapters:
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,
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