Ironically, this week we will be discussing plate tectonics and the interactions of the plates that make up the crust of the Earth. Hopefully we will be able to tie in the recent events in Haiti and Chile to help students understand what is happening - and to show what an impact geology has on living things. Students will be working on pages 17, 18, and 19 in their notebooks this week. They will also be tested on this material sometime next week (just a heads up).
To look at plate dynamics, students will be making observations about where volcanoes and earthquakes are most common. They will also be doing an "Oreo Lab" to look at the different interactions of the plates.
I appreciate all of you who were able to come to student-led conferences, especially those who came to chat with me. Often students get into a 3rd quarter slump - please help them stay driven during these last few weeks of winter.
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