1 Welcome to Geology A class where science rocks! Paricutin, Mexico

Parícutin, Mexico, 1943 Within 24 hours a 40 meter high cone hurling volcanic bombs several kilometers away had been built. After nine years of activity, two villages had been buried

5 Course Description Learning about geology will help you understand the environment in which you live. You will learn to make realistic choices concerning major issues on planet Earth! Such as… Beach Erosion Glaciers Groundwater Contamination Earthquake and Volcano Hazards Fossil Formation Caves Environmental Issues with regards to mining of important resources We will be focusing a major part of our studies examining the geology of New Jersey

6 Course Requirements Participation in lab and field observations Weekly quizzes and tests Organized notebook…3-ring binder is best. Final exam Positive Attitude-This is not an elective for all students…be prepared to do work!!

7 Field Trips Sandy Hook Environmental Center Pyramid Mountain Sterling Hill Mine

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10 Pyramid Mountain

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12 Class Expectations BE ON TIME! BE PREPARED! Come to class every day with your 3-ring binder, pen/pencil, homework, paper, and planner. BE POLITE!

13 Pet Peeves… Please do not sharpen pencil during lecture or presentation! No talking while Ms. Berger or classmate is talking. Please don’t try to make basket with trash. You are not Michael Jordan! NO FOOLING AROUND IN THE LAB! Be seated until you are dismissed by me!

14 Grading Policy Number of points earned Total number of points in quarter X 100 = Your Grade %

15 You will be graded on… Tests/Quizzes = 30% Labs/Projects = 50% Class Participation = 20%

What Will We Learn About in Geology?

17 We’ll Learn about Mapping Earth and pinpointing exact locations

18 Rocks and Minerals

19 Sterling Hill Mine

20 Grand Canyon, Arizona, Copyright Larry Fellows Weathering and Erosion

21 Stream Systems and Groundwater You will… Learn the dynamics of stream flow Discover the causes of water contamination

22 Oceans Geology You will… Beach Formation Coastal Hazards and Protection Example: Groin construction has altered northerly flow of sediment transport at the Sandy Hook, New Jersey.

23 Glaciers and how they...

24 Sculpt the Earth’s Surface

25 Earthquakes and Volcanoes

26 Caves

27 Fossils

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29# How did this feature form in Palisades New Jersey? Volcano! What is a geologist?

30# What devastated this island in the Pacific Ocean?

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32 Ms. Berger’s Webpage