How can gaining a knowledge of forces within the earth help us to understand how these forces can shape the earth, as well as influence the environment.
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Students will be able to understand how volcanoes work. Students will be able to understand how volcanoes affect the environment and shape the earth. Students will understand how volcanoes are related to earthquakes and plate tectonics
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Evidence: writing assignment, rubric, worksheets, test
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Lab (Make a model of a volcano) using clay, power point presentation by instructor, hands on internet explore activity by students using www.howstuffworks.com and www.askjeeves.com to find information on volcanoes, Ch.10 (pp. 264-286) reading assignment from Glencoe Earth Science textbook, pp.41-44 reinforcement worksheets from Glencoe, pp. 41-44 in the study guide workbook from Glencoe, and a writing assignment that explains how volcanoes work and how they affect the environment
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If you don’t have the Glencoe series, you can still find the information from the sites listed. If you have any other questions regarding this unit, please email me at mark.birkel@k12.sd.us |
http://mb073.k12.sd.us
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