1. Introduction to Earth Science
Mr. Ross Brown
Brooklyn School for Law and Technology

2. How do we use Earth Science in our everyday lives?
5 September 2018
Do now: Base your answers to these questions on the map below and on your knowledge of earth science. The map shows the partial storm track of a hurricane and the hurricane watch area where it is predicted to reach land. Numbers 1 through 4 show positions of the hurricane on four different days at 12 noon
Why was a hurricane watch posted for the coastal areas shown?
to tell people where
the hurricane started
to encourage residents
to travel to the watch area
to warn people of
life-threatening conditions
to alert residents
of climate changes
Please take a copy of our course syllabus from my low desk

3. How do we use Earth Science in our everyday lives?
5 September 2018
Do now: Base your answers to these questions on the map below and on your knowledge of earth science. The map shows the partial storm track of a hurricane and the hurricane watch area where it is predicted to reach land. Numbers 1 through 4 show positions of the hurricane on four different days at 12 noon
In which compass direction did the hurricane travel from day 1 to day 4?
northwest
northeast
southwest
southeast

4. Aim: What are the many areas of Earth Science?
If you did not take a syllabus yesterday, kindly take one today
6 September 2018
Do now: The greatest earthquake hazard to homes exists when they are built on
hard igneous rock
sedimentary rock
coarse sediments
silt and mud

5. Aim: What are the many areas of Earth Science?
6 September 2018
Do now: What are the different Sciences we will study in class this year? What is Earth Science?
Earth Science: the study of the Earth and the universe around it.

6. Geology
The study of the origin, history, and structure of the solid Earth and the processes that shape it.

7. Geology, cont. Some jobs for geologists:
Petrologist and Mineralogist: look for minerals and oil deposits
Seismologist: study and forecast earthquakes and volcanoes
Paleontologist: study the fossil record to understand the history of the Earth

8. Oceanography The study of the world’s oceans
Oceans cover 71% of the Earth's surface & contain 97% of the planet's water, yet over 95% of the underwater world is unexplored.* *

9. Oceanography, cont. Oceanographers study many things:
On research ships studying water quality
Some study waves, tides, or currents
Some study the ocean floor to understand the Earth’s history or to find resources
Some study marine plants and animals

10. Meteorology The study of the Earth’s atmosphere and weather
Atmosphere: thick blanket of gases surrounding the Earth

11. Atmosphere

12. Meteorology, cont. Careers for Meteorologists:
Using technology (satellites, radar) to study variations in atmospheric conditions that produce weather.
Some measure & collect weather data
Some use these data to prepare weather maps
Some use these maps to forecast weather

13. Meteorology, cont.

14. Aim: What are the many areas of Earth Science?
7 Sept 2018
Do now: In which sequence are the celestial objects correctly listed in order from the smallest mass to the largest mass?
Saturn, solar system, Milky Way, universe
Saturn, universe, Milky Way, solar system
Milky Way, Saturn, solar system, universe
Milky Way, universe, solar system, Saturn

15. Aim: What are the many areas of Earth Science?
7 Sept 2018
Do now: Iceland Volcano Eruption Spreads Ash Cloud over Europe On April 14, 2010, Eyjafjallajökull volcano, located in southern Iceland, explosively erupted, sending large volumes of volcanic ash high into the atmosphere. Much of the ash fell quickly to Earth, as seen in the map, but large quantities remained airborne and spread over Europe. Most of the ash was transported within the atmosphere below 10 kilometers. Air traffic across the Atlantic and throughout Europe was severely disrupted, as airlines were forced to keep jet aircraft on the ground.
Describe one way the volcanic
ash cloud may have contributed
to cooler weather conditions
in Europe.

16. Astronomy The study of the universe beyond Earth
Astronomy dates back thousands of years
Astronomers use land- and space-based telescopes, satellites, space probes
They study the Moon, planets, stars, galaxies, and the whole universe

17. Astronomy, cont.

18. The Four Spheres of the Earth
Read and annotate the handout. On the handout, indentify four (4) ways spheres of the Earth might interact.
Example:
The biosphere interacts with the atmosphere causing air pollution.

19. Rubric for Word Wall Words
Grade 1 2 3 4
Definition
Incomplete, inaccurate
Copied from Wikipedia, etc
Revised by student
Student interpreted information to create definition useful to classmates
Relevance to Class
Missing
Minimal link to class
Relationship to class expressed
Student expressed why this topic is important to our earth science studies
Illustration
Not illustrated, unrelated to topic, sloppy
Photocopied
Student-created
Student-created, thoughtful, colors, etc
Effort
Displays minimal effort or care
Adequate effort
Displays care and intent

20. Homework #1
14 Sept 2016
What are the 4 main branches of Earth Science?
What is Ecology? What is an Ecosystem?

21. Aim: What parts of the Earth will we be studying this year?
Be sure to turn in your Word Wall project. Make sure it’s your best work, or save it for one more day.
12 Sept 2018
Do now: The photograph below shows a satellite image of a hurricane.
A satellite image of a hurricane helps weather forecasters to
warn residents of hazardous weather conditions
explain the effects of global warming on the ocean currents
predict the times of high tide and low tide
predict the total number of storms to occur in one year

22. Earth’s areas of study Geosphere or Lithosphere: the solid Earth
Hydrosphere: the water on the planet
Atmosphere: the gases surrounding the Earth
Other scientists study Biology, the living world
Biology and Earth Science  Ecology
Relationships between living things and their environments

23. Ecosystem A community of organisms and the environment they inhabit
The largest is the Biosphere: all life on Earth and the physical environment that supports it.

24. What safety precautions must we adopt in the earth science laboratory?
13 Sept 2018
Kindly take a copy of our lab from my low desk.
You may begin reading and annotation as soon as you settle in.
If you have not yet done so, be sure to place your Word Wall project in the bin on my desk.

25. Aim: How do we take accurate measurements in Earth Science?
Please be certain to turn in any work you may owe (Word Wall, yesterday’s lab, class contract…)
14 Sept 2018
Do now: Equal masses of granite, iron, copper, and lead are placed in sunlight. Based on specific heat, which material will warm up the fastest?
Granite
Iron
Copper
Lead

26. Aim: How do we take accurate measurements in Earth Science?
Length
Ruler or Meter Stick
Marked in Graduations
Centimeter (cm) 1/100 meter
Millimeter (mm) 1/1000 meter

27. Aim: How do we take accurate measurements in Earth Science?
Volume
Graduated Cylinder or Beaker
Which is more accurate?
_________________________
More markings, finer details
Accurate to 1 ml (1/1000 liter)
Graduated Cylinder

28. Aim: How do we take accurate measurements in Earth Science?
Triple Beam Balance
Mass
Digital Scale
Accurate to 0.1 gram

29. Aim: How do we take accurate measurements in Earth Science?

30. Aim: How do we take accurate measurements in Earth Science?
17 Sept 2018
Do now: Take a copy of our lab from my low desk. Fill out your information.
You will have 10 minutes for each of the activities on the lab. I will come by with pennies for the mass activity.
You may use your phone as a calculator. You may not use it for any other purpose. Doing so will lower your lab score by up to 25%.

31. Aim: How do we take accurate measurements in Earth Science?
18 Sept 2017
Do now: Put your Word Wall project in the bin on my desk.
We will be finishing our lab today. Of course, with this extra time, I am expecting your lab work to be BRILLIANT!
You may use your phone as a calculator. You may not use it for any other purpose. Doing so will lower your lab score by up to 25%.

32. Aim: How do we take accurate measurements in Earth Science?
Read and annotate the news article on my low desk with your partner. Write a brief (3-5 sentence) summary in your notebook. I will check your work.
With your partner, come to a consensus on whether or not the article is “real science.”
Make a list of three (3) reasons that support your conclusion and then rank them in order of the strength of their support. Make reference to specific passages in the article.
Make another list of the things your team would like to review or about which you would like to learn more that would give you more confidence in your conclusion.
Important: if you did not finish yesterday’s lab, you must see me to arrange to make it up.

33. Aim: How can we use observations to form opinions in Earth Science?
20 September 2018
Kindly take a copy of today’s reading, “Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide,” and annotate. Write a brief summary in your notebook.
Do you agree? Should DHMO be banned? Why or why not?

34. Aim: How do we take accurate measurements in Earth Science?
24 Sept 2018
Do now: Base your answer to this question on the diagram below and on your knowledge of science. The diagram shows a model of the rock cycle.
Basalt is a rock that is formed when magma from volcanic eruptions cools and solidifies. What class (type) of rock is basalt? ________________________________________
Igneous

35. Rubric for Word Wall Words
Grade 1 2 3 4
Definition
Incomplete, inaccurate
Copied from Wikipedia, etc
Revised by student
Student interpreted information to create definition useful to classmates
Relevance to Class
Missing
Minimal link to class
Relationship to class expressed
Student expressed why this topic is important to our earth science studies
Illustration
Not illustrated, unrelated to topic, sloppy
Photocopied
Student-created
Student-created, thoughtful, colors, etc
Effort
Displays minimal effort or care
Adequate effort
Displays care and intent

36. Word Wall Categories
Thank you for your great work on our Word Wall words. Today we will categorize them. Please use the colored pencils to draw a border around your work. Use the colors indicated below.
Geology: Brown
Oceanography: Blue
Meteorology: Green
Astronomy: Red

37. Aim: How do we take accurate measurements in Earth Science?
20 Sept 2017
Do now: Which star
has a surface
temperature most
similar to
of Alpha Centauri?
Polaris
Betelgeuse
Procyon B
Sirius