Mr. I’s 8th Grade Earth Science

Week of Nov. 3-Nov. 7, 2008

We are studying mechanical weathering this week. The form of weathering we are focusing on this week and next is Glacial Geology. This is the study of how glaciers interact with the Earth, changing the face and interior of the Earth.

Monday–Notes on Glacial Geology–Vocab. and terminology

Tuesday–Stream Table Mountain Ranges–the students will get into groups and build glaciated mountain ranges out of sand in the stream tables. 

Wednesday–Stream Table Mountain Ranges–Groups will be graded on mountain ranges–if they understand what the different glacial features look like. They will be allowed to use notes, book, and partners.

Thursday–Finish Valley Glaciers and Notes on Continental Glaciers

Friday–Finish notes on Continental Glaciers

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Oct. 20-24-Red Ribbon Week

This week, we are wrapping up the beginning of our unit on River Systems. Today, we will finish the Field Trip Study Guide from last Wednesday. If you missed the field trip, you need to get the alternative assignment from me. After finishing your group assignment, we will hand back some papers. We will then take notes on River Systems.

Tuesday, Oct 22–Finish notes on River Systems

Wednesday, Oct 23–Review for River Systems Exam 1

Thursday, Oct 24–Review for River Systems Exam 1

Friday, Oct 25–River Systems Exam 1

All work assigned before the exam is due before the exam is taken. I will not accept make-up work after the exam unless you have made prior arrangements with me.
If you have questions, email me or call and leave me a message at home or at school and I will get back to you.

thanks,

Mr. Isaacson

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Wednesday October 8,2008

We are discussing stream classification in class today. We are using the Rosgen’s Stream Classification guide for preparation for our field trip next Monday, October 13. 

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Wednesday Sept. 24, 2008

Today we are working with GPS units. We are reading the operation manuals and getting the feel of using the GPS units. The purpose of this assignment is to get the students acquainted with the GPS system and have them prepared for future field trips to be able to use the GPS units to find data points and mark where information is taken. This is a common practice for scientists in all fields of science, a point of reference is required so that any other person could plug that plot into their GPS and find that location themselves.

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