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Screw M.L. book night, done at 1:01 in the morning... i think the latest ive ever done it... not a good sign...

Mr. Hatfield,

I am kind of freaking out because when I use the internet to search for arc island terraces (my project) nothing comes up that is about arc island terraces, its all different stuff that has the word arc or terrace in it. However I did find information on volcanic arcs, I don't know if thats the same thing or not but I guess if I get no response soon enough thats what I'll do my poster on.

Thanks

Oregon Geology Website

Here is the link.  Click on your step, learn and record.
http://www.oregongeology.org/sub/publications/ims/ims-028/constructing.htm

Oregon geology

Basalt Flows

I have been looking around the interwebs and there is a ton of information on basalt flow but i dont think any of it is what your looking for. Is there a certain piece of basalt flows I should focus on to narrow it down a bit?

Caleb

Do the entries into our book have to be in order? or is it ok if they are slightly mixed up.

Are there really only 5 pages in our M. L book? Isnt there more?

Newberry Crater

People, good trip!!! Does everybody want to share their favorite moment as a comment and we can compile a memento of favorite moments to post? Mine was definitely the avalanche that Liam started... Pretty epic. Please post your favorite moment... (and people, lets try to keep the drama down to a dull roar, it kinda ruins classes if you know what im saying...)

suggestion for the packing list: bathing suit!

Shelter IV

Shelter III

Shelter II

Shelter 1

Photos

Suggestion: 2 water bottles need to be added to the packing list

Are we going to be using the journals you gave us on the oaks bottom field trip on the newberry trip and if so can you please bring them tomorrow?

Day 6: Layers of the Earth and Convection Currents

Today we finished talking about the layers of the earth and discussed the evidence that we have used to construct the earth as we know it.  Using S, P and Surface waves, geologists have determined the states of matter of each of the layers of the earth.  I would like you to write you second draft based on this information.  Here is an outline for the draft:

1. Introduction
1. We have always been told there are layers of the earth, how do we know this to be true?
2. What are the layers of the earth and what is the state of matter of each (and why are those different layers either solid or liquid?)
3. Earthquakes provide evidence in the form of seismic waves.  State the properties of each of the following types of waves:
1. s
2. p
3. surface
2. Evidence
1. What evidence do s and p waves give us in the velocity chart?
2. What evidence to s and p waves give us in the zone graph/map?
3. Do these two pieces of evidence support each other?  (how)
3. Conclusion
1. Given what you have stated above, is it safe to say that there are indeed layers of the earth?
2. Would you like any other evidence or are you convinced?

This draft is due the Monday after we come back from our trip.

Is the layers of the earth draft due tomorrow (friday)?

Mr. Hatfield. Is it ok to type our drafts?

Day 4

Today we looked at the evidence that Alfred Wegener presented to the world in 1910 to support his Theory of Plate Tectonics.  I would like you to write a draft of this evidence and this story to be turned in on September 15, 2011.  A picture of the outline that we drew up in class is posted on the blog and here is a link to the document with the supporting evidence.  

ALSO  DUE TOMORROW is a poster project proposal.  If you have any questions about this, either ask or look at the syllabus posted below.

Day 3

Today we walked through the geologic timeline gathering a sense of time as we covered the vast pre-Cambrian and the dense amount of knowledge we have discovered in the last 500 my.  For tonight, please go back over your geologic time period and pull out one significant piece of information to share with the rest of the class.  These factoids will make up the rest of our timeline as we tell our story of the creation of planet earth.

Does tonights assignment have to be an essay?

Where was the picture taken for the top of this blog?

Mr. Hatfield
My ML book has no lined pages, only blanks. Is it OK if i still use it? i could use a liner to write in essays.
Alex B

Day 2

We covered the geologic timelines today.  Your job is to take your assigned periods and do a bit of research on the following topics:

1.  Plant and Animal Fossils found
2.  Major landform events (mountain building, continent building/breaking, etc.
3.  Climate
4.  Meaning of the name of the period
5.  Location of rocks found from this period.

All of this information may not be available for your assigned period.  Don't fret, just gather as much information as you can.  No need to spend hours researching.
On Monday you will present this information to the rest of the class as we walk through the timeline.  Your information may be gathered as notes.

I also expect you to have your geologic timeline entered into your main lesson book by Monday.  This should include the super-eons, eons, eras and periods along with the time of each.  Along with the timeline, I expect that you will write summary of the table.  Included in this summary would be:
What information are you portraying and why?
How does the timeline help us to organize information?
An explanation of the vastness of geologic time and how you reacted to this?  What did we learn in our exploration of time today?  Explain how long it would take to count to 1,000,000.  To 1,000,000,000 and 4,500,000,000 and why is this significant.  Other thoughts and reflections would be great!
Post questions below if you have them!

Day 1 Assignments:

1.  Find a Rock!
2.  Send me an e-mail at rghatfield@gmail.com so that I can add you as an author for the blog.
3.  Write a creation story for your rock.  How did your rock come to be in the place that you found it.  This should include information from formation of the rock to the moment that you put it in your pocket.  Use as much information as you have, there is no need to do additional research at this time.  I expect that this should be 1-2 pages long, depending on your writing style.

Welcome

Welcome to 9th Grade!  Also, welcome to Geology and what for me is a new experiment.  I hope to use this forum for a number of different purposes.
1.  I hope that you will pose questions to me and to each other.
2.  I hope to post updates on assignments here so that there is clarity about what is due and when.
3.  There will also be a running list of Main Lesson Book Table of Contents.
4.  I hope to post photos, links and other things of interest in all things geology.
5.  I also hope that you will post articles of interest, share resources and ideas.
So, feel free to use this forum for the above purposes, or feel free to suggest your own idea of how this might be useful.  Please keep things appropriate and focused.  Thanks!
Mr. Hatfield

Syllabus

Geology Main Lesson Block

September 7 – 30, 2011

Mr. Hatfield

rghatfield@gmail.com

http://geologypws2015.blogspot.com/

Geology is a fascinating field of science, which stems from observations of the world around us.  It attempts to discover the processes that shaped our planet and our landscape.  In our three-week investigation of Geology, we will investigate the broad concepts that are central to a general understanding.  We will start with the history of geology including relatively recent developments in the field.  Then we will move into plate tectonics and the rock cycle focusing on constructive and destructive forces.  Then we will focus our attention at our home state, specifically focusing on volcanism and the forces that continue to shape our part of the world.  After this main lesson, it is my hope that you will be able to describe the geologic processes that contributed to the landscapes you encounter.

Grading:
Main Lesson Book (including trip journal)                          45%
Participation:                                                                     20%
Drafts                                                                                10%
Quizzes                                                                             10%
Project                                                                              15%

Schedule:

Week 1

• Topics
• Timeline
• Layers of the earth
• Convection Currents
• Plate Tectonics
• The Rock Cycle

Week 2 (At Newberry Crater National Volcanic Monument)

• Topics
• Geology of Oregon
• Glaciation
• Volcanism

Week 3

• Topics
• Constructive and Destructive Forces
• Dynamic plate movements
• Fossilization
• Geologic Mapping
• Poster Day!

Materials you will need for this class:

1. Main lesson book
2. Paper and pen
3. Drawing pencils
4. Poster Board for your project

Project:  You will choose one of the following topics.  For that topic, you will investigate the topic thoroughly and create an informational poster about the topic (“an interpretive sign”).  The idea would be that a hiker could encounter this sign in a landscape, near this particular feature and read your poster to help him or her interpret the landscape.  The poster should include detailed drawings as well as informational text.  See me if you would like to see an example, or would like to suggest an alternative topic.  The minimum size would be ~16 x 24 inches.

Topics:

• Synclines and anticlines
• Arc Island Terraces
• Glaciers (landscape and/or mountain)


• Fossilization
• Mt. St Helens Eruption (1980)
• Haiti Earthquake (2010)


• Cascadia Subduction Zone
• Faults
• Basalt Flows
• Missoula Floods

Drafts:  I will ask you to turn in 2 drafts during the course of the block.  These are specific drafts (i.e. you don’t get to choose) and I will be clear which topics and when they are due.  The purpose of these drafts is to help you learn how to write a science MLB in high school and also to get used to my expectations.  Just turning in a draft ON TIME is 10% of your grade.  Late drafts will not be accepted, except in the case of an excused absence. 

Quizzes:  There will be at least two quizzes in the course of the block.  One will be either Thursday (9/29) or Friday (9/30) and the other is TBD.

Blog:  http://geologypws2015.blogspot.com/

I have set up a class blog so that we can brainstorm, share, create and work together using the internet as a forum.  Your first assignment is to send me an e-mail to rghatfield@gmail.com so that I can add you as an author on the blog so that you can make your own contributions.  Please feel free to ask questions on the blog either directly to me, or to each other.  Please feel free to use it openly.  This is an experiment for me, if you have any ideas on how to make this better, please let me know!

Special information:

*Main Lesson Book Due:  Friday, September 30, 2011.

*Project Proposals are due by Wednesday, September 14.

*Projects are due Friday, September 23, 2010.

*We will be gone from September 19-23 as part of our outdoor week.

**************It is your responsibility to make up any missed work or assignments.************