Mid-Year Study Guide

Dear Students,

I have attached Mid-Year Exam Study Guide. Please use the following study guide, class notes, worksheet and all class PowerPoint presentations during your study for the mid-year exam.

Good Luck

Mr. Fahad

Chapter 7 Notes

Dear Students,

I have attached Ch.7 notes. Please use Ch.6 and Ch.7 Notes for Test 2.

Best Regards,
Mr. Fahad

Chapter 6 Notes

Quiz 2 will be at the end of this week. (Lesson 4)

Chapter 6

Classification of Rocks

Igneous Rock Movie

Igneous Rock Lesson Plan & Notes

1. Igneous Rock Summary
2. Igneous Rock Review Presentation (adapted from learnearthscience.com) 

Rock Cycle Notes

Dear Students,

Use the following notes as you are studying for the Rock Cycle.

Best Regards,

Mr. Fahad

Test 2 Review

Key Terms:
Luster, Fracture, Cleavage, Mineral, Crystal, Organic, Inorganic

Key Concepts:

• Characteristics of Mineral
• Differences between Quartz, Coal and Glass
• Mohs Hardness Scale
• Formation of Minerals: Beneath Earth's surface, above Earth's surface and evaporation of solution
• Drawing Bohr and Lewis structure of the following elements: Ca, Na, C, O, S
• Advantage and disadvantage of color as a physical properties
• Chemical Composition of Quartz: Silicate

Review for Test 2

Dear Students,

Please the following Minerals presentation as a guideline.

Best Regards,

Reading Comprehension - Layers of Earth

Earth's Layers 

Scientists who study the earth's layers are called geologists.  Since they cannot see the inside of the earth they use geographical clues to help them.  These clues are gathered from activities such as volcanoes and earthquakes.  From these clues geologists hypothesize (make an educated guess) what they think the earth actually looks like.

Geologists believe the earth is neither liquid nor solid all the way through.  It is a made up of different layers.  Some of these layers are solid.  Some are liquid, and some are both.  The layers of the earth have special names.  They are the crust, the mantle, and the core.  These layers vary in width and temperature.  Look at the picture below.

The thin crust, or outer layer of the earth is made mostly of rock.  The thickness of this layer varies from 3 to 34 miles.  Below the crust is the mantle.  The mantle is about 1,800 miles thick and made mostly of solid rock.  It is the thickest layer of the Earth. The mantle is also very hot - about 5,400 degrees F in some spots.  The center of the earth is called the core.  It is about 2,200 miles thick.  The core is extremely hot - about 7,200 degrees F.  The core is further divided into an inner core and an outer core.  The outer core is a liquid layer of melted nickel and iron.  The inner core is made of solid nickel and iron.

Directions: Answer the questions about the inside of the earth.

1. A scientist who studies the earth is called a .

2. To hypothesize means to

 read
 make a guess
 make an educated guess
 cut apart and observe

3. The thin outermost layer of the earth is called the.

4. The layer below the thin outermost layer is called the .

5. The center of the earth is called the .

6. The layers of the earth vary in width and .

7. Which layer of the earth is the hottest?

 crust
 mantle
 core

8. Which of the following statements is true?

 The mantle of the earth is made of solid nickel and iron.
 The crust of the earth is made of solid nickel and iron.
 The inner core is made of solid nickel and iron.

9. The  is the thinnest part of the earth.

10. The  is the thickest part of the earth.

(adapted from http://www.myschoolhouse.com/courses/O/1/69.asp)

Earth's Layers

Dear Students,

You can use the following notes and your class handout to study for Quiz 4 (OUR LAST QUIZ) on Tuesday October 28, 2014.

GOOD LUCK

Mr. Fahad

CONGRATULATION 9B1

Dear 9B1,

I am really proud of you. Your class average in quiz 3 is 80.4% :)

Keep the hard work.

Best Regards,

Mr. Fahad

What is a Mineral?

The Periodic Table

Classification of Matter

Atom Structure

Chemical Bond Song

Dear Students,

Watch the following clip. It's amazing and will help you to understand chemical bonds.

Week 6 Plan

Dear Students,

On this week, we are going to study the following materials:

• Lesson 1 - Covalent bond and Ionic bond
• Lesson 2 - Quiz 3 & Finishing Chapter 3 (Acids and Bases)
• Lesson 3 - Introduction to Minerals - Part 1
• Lesson 4 - Introduction to Minerals - Part 2

Homework List

• Read 4.1 - Cornell's Note
• Read 4.2 - Cornell's Note

Lab - Mineral Brochure

Best Regards, 

Mr. Fahad

Quiz 3

Dear Students,

On Tuesday Oct.21, 2014 we will have our third quiz. Please study the following materials:

• Bohr Model
• Periodic Table (First 22 elements)
• Lewis Structure
• Atom Structure 
• Atomic No. and Atomic Mass

GOOD LUCK

Mr. Fahad

REVIEW

PowerPoint Presentation REVIEW

Chapter 1 Review Packet
Chapter 2 Review Packet

TEST 1

Earth Science Test 1 Study Guide

Test Date:  Tuesday, Sep.30^th

Study Materials

• Class notes
• Map Reading Activity Sheet:  Topography
• Test 1 Review PowerPoint Presentation

Chapter 1 – Introduction to Earth Science

SECTION 1 SUMMARY

·        The four major branches of Earth science are geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy.

·        Other areas of science that are linked to Earth science are environmental science, geochemistry, ecology, geography, and cartography.

·        Some careers that are associated with branches of Earth science are volcanologist, seismologist, paleontologist, oceanographer, meteorologist, and astronomer.

VOCABULARY

1. Geology

2. Oceanography

3. Meteorology

4. Astronomy

SECTION 2 SUMMARY

·        Scientists begin to learn about the natural world by asking questions.

·        The steps of scientific methods are to ask a question, form a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze the results, draw conclusions, and communicate results.

·        Communicating results allows the evidence to be reviewed for accuracy by other scientists.

·        Scientific investigations often lead people to ask new questions about the topic.

·        Models are used to help us understand the natural world.

·        There are three types of models: physical models, mathematical models, and conceptual models.

·        Scientists must choose the right type of model to learn about a topic.

·        A climate model is a mathematical model with so many variables that powerful computers are needed to process the data.

VOCABULARY

1. Scientific methods

2. Hypothesis

3. Law

4. Theory

Chapter 2 – Topographic Map

Vocabulary

·      topographic map:  a map that shows the elevation of the land by using contour lines

·     index contour lines:  dark lines on the map (they help you count contour lines easier)

·        gradual slope:  represented by lines that are spread apart

·        steep slope:  represented by lines that are close together

·        map scale:  shows the distance on a map

·        map legend:  a key that explains the symbols used on a map

·        hachure lines:  a depression in the land
·      contour interval:  the difference in elevation between two contour intervals

·        sea level:  elevation = 0

·        cartographer:  someone who makes maps; a mapmaker

Rules of Contour Lines

·        Contour lines connect points that are the same elevation

·        Contour lines never cross or touch

·        Contour lines are imaginary

·       They always connect (even if not the map) and form a circle

Things to Know!

·        A group of circles grouped together represents a hill or a mountain                   

·        How to determine the contour interval on a topographic map (what elevation each line represents)

Earth Science in NEWS

Dear Students,

Please use the following guidline for your Article Summary. Due Date: Sep.25, 2014

Earth Science News

Best Regards,

Mr. Fahad

Quiz 1 - Chapter 1

Dear Students,

Date: Tuesday Sep.16, 2014

Please, review the following key concepts for Quiz 1:

• Section 1, Section 2 and Section 3
• Scientific Method
• SI Unit
• Branches of Earth Science
• Earth Systems: Geosphere, atmosphere, biosphere and hydrosphere. Explain how do the four spheres interact with each others.

If you have any question, do not hesitate to ask me in the class.

Good Luck

Mr.Fahad

Lab and Classwork

Dear Students,

Please print the following documents and bring them with you to the class starting from tomorrow (Wed. Sep.10, 2014).

Introduction to Graphing
Density
Lab 1
Metric System Homework

Best Regards

Mr. Fahad

Reading Homework - Sep.8 to Sep.11

Dear Students,

Please read 1.2 and 1.3 for this week. Use Cornell's Note handout for note taking.
Next week, we are going to have our First Quiz on Chapter 1. BE PREPARED :)

Best Regards,

Mr. Fahad

Cornell's Note Handout

Dear Students,

You can use the following handout when you are taking notes.

Sep.3, 2014 - Homework No.1 - Read Ch.1.1 (p.6-9) - Due next lesson.

Best Regards,

Mr. Fahad

Welcome to Earth Science