Earth Science (Science 9) Assignments
Syllabus
- 2015-2016 Earth Science (Science 9) Syllabus
Lecture Notes
- Lecture Notes - ALL CHAPTERS
Mini-Projects & Projects
Extra Credit
- Extra Credit Article Summary
Chapter 1: The Nature of Science
Chapters 18 & 19: Ocean Motion & Oceanography
- The Ups and Downs of the Ocean Floor
- Measuring a Change: The Tides
- Floating in Freshwater and in Ocean Water
- Chapters 18 & 19 Review Packet
Chapter 2: Matter
- Periodic Table in Pictures and Words
- Periodic Table Scavenger Hunt
- Subatomic Particles and Orbital Diagrams
- Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
- Density
- Properties of Matter Concept Map
Chapter 3: Minerals
- Mineral Lab Kit - Directions
- Mineral Lab Kit - Identification Charts for Light and Dark Minerals
- Mineral Lab Kit - Answer Sheets
- Mineral Identification Tests - Notes
- Quartz
- Phosphates - Help or Hazard?
Chapter 4: Rocks
- Igneous Rocks Identification Lab
- Metamorphic Rocks Identification Lab
- Sedimentary Rocks Identification Lab
Chapter 6: Views of Earth
- How are Latitude and Longitude Used?
- Isolines
- Topographic Maps - Questions
- Northwest Passage Controversy
Chapters 7 & 8: Weathering and Soil; Erosional Forces
- Weathering and Soil Concept Map
- Erosional Forces Concept Map
- The Destruction of the Tropical Rain Forest
- Chapters 7 & 8 Review Packet
Chapter 10: Plate Tectonics
- Continental Drift & Pangaea Puzzle Pieces
- Studying Seafloor Spreading on Land
Chapter 11: Earthquakes
- Earthquakes - Map Activity 1
- Earthquakes - Map Activity 2
- Determining the Time of an Earthquake
- Inferred Properties of Earth's Interior
- Can Earthquakes Be Predicted?
Chapter 12: Volcanoes
- Predicting Volcanic Eruptions
- Hawaiian Islands, Volcanoes, and Legends
Chapter 13: Clues to Earth's Past
- The Principle of Superposition - Notes
- The Principle of Superposition - Classwork (Color)
- The Principle of Superposition - Classwork (Black & White)
- Clues to Earth's Past Concept Map
Chapter 14: Geologic Time
- Flightless Birds and Marsupials
- Geologic Events Vs. Biological Events
Chapter 23: The Sun-Earth-Moon System
- Determining Hours of Daylight
- If I Fell Through the Earth, What Would Happen in the Center?
- Sun-Earth-Moon System Concept Maps
Chapter 24: The Solar System
- PowerPoint Presentation - Touring Our Solar System
Chapter 25: Stars and Galaxies
- H-R Diagram - Color Diagram and Notes
- Evolution of a Main Sequence Star
- Comparing Apparent Magnitudes
- The Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram
- Predicting the Motion of Stars
Chapter 15: Atmosphere
- Does Exercise Affect Your Breathing?
- Coriolis Force and Deflection
- Thermals
Chapter 16: Weather
- Station Model - Observations and Inferences
- Weather Map - New York Times
- Fronts
- Humidity