Wednesday August 23, 2017 (Complete Activity – TRTW What is Earth Science?; Video – Why Earth Science?; Group Discussion – Introduction to Earth Science)

The Launch Pad Wednesday, 8/22/18 Briefly discuss an instance where mankind has managed to make a renewable resource non-renewable.

The Launch Pad Wednesday, 8/22/18 Deforestation in Madagascar has led to increased erosion of soil and subsequent topsoil runoff into the ocean.

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Complete TRTW Activity Please write a short piece on what Earth Science studies and the usefulness of this study.

Video Why Earth Science? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxbIJH4fTYo&list=PLtpD9snlDn_jiLbToKR-7bzTIVq4uSEyp&index=3

Group Activity Collaborate with other students and exchange ideas on these topics. Record question and answers in your binder under today’s date. Distinguish between the terms “environment” and “environmental.” Differentiate between renewable and non-renewable resources, including examples of each. How can renewable resources become non-renewable? Describe the effects human populations have on Earth’s resources. Compare and contrast natural hazards with human-induced and accentuated hazards.