Interactive Notebook Remember… start your notes on a right hand page. Leave the left hand page blank!

Chapter 1, Section 1 StandardInvestigation and Experimentation. Scientific progress is made by asking meaningful questions and conducting careful investigations. Objective 1Describe 2 cultures that contributed to modern scientific study. Objective 2Name the 4 main branches of Earth Science. Objective 3Discuss how Earth scientists help us understand the world around us. AssessmentTriorama, Chapter Test ReviewDaily Bellwork, Science Starters, Standards Practice

Key Terms Create a flash card for the following key terms (p.5 in textbook):  Earth Science  Geology  Oceanography  Meteorology  Astronomy If you finish early, study your flash cards! Create a flash card for the following key terms (p.5 in textbook):  Earth Science  Geology  Oceanography  Meteorology  Astronomy If you finish early, study your flash cards!

INTERACTIVE! What is Earth Science??  _____________________________________

Earth Science is… The study of the Earth and the universe around it. People have been studying the Earth for thousands of years –The Chinese started keeping records on Earthquakes in 780 b.c. –Greeks cataloged rocks in 200b.c. –The Mayans observed the motion of the sun and the moon and created calendars. The study of the Earth and the universe around it. People have been studying the Earth for thousands of years –The Chinese started keeping records on Earthquakes in 780 b.c. –Greeks cataloged rocks in 200b.c. –The Mayans observed the motion of the sun and the moon and created calendars.

4 Branches of Earth Science Study of the origin and history of the Earth. Includes earthquakes, volcanoes, fossils, coal, oil, gas. Geology Study of the Earth’s Oceans. Includes waves, tides, and the ocean floor. Oceanography Study of the Earth’s Atmosphere. Includes weather and climate. Meteorology Study of the universe beyond Earth. Includes the sun, planets, galaxies. Astronomy

Interactive Notebook! Quickwrite: on the left hand page… “Which of the 4 branches of Earth Science is your favorite? Why?” 3+sentences. Quickwrite: on the left hand page… “Which of the 4 branches of Earth Science is your favorite? Why?” 3+sentences.

Quick Check!! 1.Name the 4 branches of Earth Science: ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ 2.Which branch studies weather? Rocks? : ______________________________ ______________________________ 1.Name the 4 branches of Earth Science: ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ 2.Which branch studies weather? Rocks? : ______________________________ ______________________________

The Importance of Earth Science Earth Scientists can…  Predict and prepare for natural disasters  Discover the origin of the universe  Help people gain access to Earth’s resources and use them wisely. Earth Scientists can…  Predict and prepare for natural disasters  Discover the origin of the universe  Help people gain access to Earth’s resources and use them wisely.

Assessment Triorama Create a Triorama. Choose one facet of Earth Science: Geology Oceanography Meteorology Astronomy For your triorama you need: A picture (in color) (on all 3 sides) Description/Definition of the area of Earth Science. 1 3-D aspect Triorama Create a Triorama. Choose one facet of Earth Science: Geology Oceanography Meteorology Astronomy For your triorama you need: A picture (in color) (on all 3 sides) Description/Definition of the area of Earth Science. 1 3-D aspect