Structure of the Earth - PowerPoint Presentation

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Structure of the Earth

November 3-13,2015Slide2

Objectives

Students can:

KNOW: the branches of Earth Science and the structure of the Earth

UNDERSTAND: that the different parts of the Earth’s structure interact with one another

BE ABLE TO: Describe how the spheres of the Earth play a role in our everyday livesSlide3

What is Earth Science?

Earth Science is the study of the Earth’s place in the UniverseSlide4

Five Branches

Geology

Oceanography

Meteorology

Astronomy

Environmental ScienceSlide5

Geology

The Study of the Earth

Geologists

Deal with

the composition of Earth

materials, structures

, and

processes

.

Also look at the

organisms of the planet and how the planet has changed over time.

From

Geology.comSlide6

Oceanography

Science of the Oceans

Oceanographers

Look at the composition, movement, organisms and processes of the oceans

Study oceans as a resource and work to protect it from human impact

From TCC.FL.EDUSlide7

Meteorology

Study of Earth’s Atmosphere

Meteorologists

Look at how processes in the atmosphere affect the weather and climate

From: FAA.ITU.EDUSlide8

Astronomy

Study of the Universe

Astronomers

Use knowledge about the Earth’s materials, processes and history to understand other planets

From

CreationWiki.orgSlide9

Environmental Science

Study of Earth’s environment and resources

Environmental Scientists

Determine

the effects of human activities on Earth’s land, air, water and living

things

What do you think the picture represents?

From

Warrenhills.orgSlide10

TTYP

Work with your elbow partner to complete your notes about the Introduction to Earth ScienceSlide11

7th

& 8

th

Periods – Remainder of Class

Using

your

science notebooks, read pages 16-24 in the red science book (Prentice Hall Earth Science) and take notes.

If

there are not enough red books, they

use

the purple book (Concepts and Challenges Earth Science) and do the same thing, but the pages are 18-23 and 32-35.

W

e will go over note taking skills this week so just try their best to capture the important information in the assigned reading.Slide12

Exploring Earth’s Surface

Introduction: How would you describe Guam’s landscape to someone who has never been here before?

Write at least 5 things about Guam’s environment you would tell the strangerSlide13

Cornell NotesSlide14

For your science notebookSlide15

Topography

Tells us the shape of the land

Topography of an area is determined by the area’s elevation, relief and landformsSlide16

Topography

Elevation

– height above sea level of a point on Earth’s surface

Relief

– difference in elevation between highest and lowest parts of an area

Landforms

- feature of topography formed by processes that shape Earth’s surfaceSlide17

Types of Landforms

There are THREE main types of landforms:

Plains

– made up of flat or gently rolling land w/ low relief

Mountains

- high elevation and high relief

Plateaus

– high elevation and a level surfaceSlide18
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Note- taking Check

TAKE THIS TIME TO COMPLETE YOUR NOTES ABOUT EARTH’S SURFACESlide20

Activity

Think about the topography of our island

Draw a picture of Guam and label its topography

Make sure you label elevation, relief and landforms on your picture

Make your picture look nice!Slide21

Second Quarter Project

Review

How will the project be graded

Due dates

Assign topics: Spheres of the Earth or Layers of the EarthSlide22

RubricSlide23

Due Dates

BLUE DAY (2,3 & 4)

:

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

GRAY DAY (7,8)

:

DECEMBER 1, 2015Slide24

TOPICS

LAST NAMES A-L:

SPHERES OF THE EARTH

LAST NAMES M-Z:

LAYERS OF THE EARTHSlide25

Earth’s Four SpheresSlide26
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Review of Earth’s Spheres

Trace your hand in your science notebook

Minus your thumb, in each finger write:

- one sphere of the Earth and how you interact with this sphere everyday

On your thumb, write down: how do the things in #2 impact your life?Slide28

TTYP

HOW DO YOU THINK THE SPHERES OF THE EARTH INTERACT?Slide29

Activity

Think about the topography of our island

Draw a picture of Guam and label its topography and spheres of the Earth

Make sure you label elevation, relief, landforms and spheres on your picture

Make your picture look nice!Slide30

Earth’s StructureSlide31

Geology

Review: what is geology?

Forces beneath the surface have constantly changed the Earth over time

These forces are divided into 2 groups:

1.

Constructive

: shape the surface by building mountains and land areas

2.

Destructive

: slowly wear away mountains and other features of the surfaceSlide32

Foldable

Color the layers of the Earth:

Inner Core - red

Upper Mantle – yellow

Outer Core – red orange Oceanic crust – dark brown

Lower Mantle - orange Continental crust – light brown

Middle Mantle

- light orange Ocean - blue

2. Fill out the four boxes about the layers of the Earth using pages 108-114

3. Cut out the layers! Also, cut out the 12 terms and the four boxesSlide33

Foldable

Glue the layers on a new page of your science notebook

Label the layers with the boxes and terms.Slide34

QUESTIONS?