Class overviewExpectations Please refer to the handout Policies and expectations.

• Google Docs if you do not have an account you should. Please take the time before the next class to set up an account this will allow you to access your work form home if you have internet access.

Syllabus – this is a guideline

• Summer School PolicyLaptops: We will be using laptops almost daily, it is a classroom tool each one of you will have an assigned machine You are responsible and accountable for how it is used and its contents. You will use it for your assignments, when instructed to do so. Laptops may not go HOME.

What is Earth Science

NA

NURTUREUR

TECHNOLOGY

Earthgeu.com

Nature vs. Nurture + Technology Yields Change

Change is inevitable the question remains:

What are the benefits and consequences for our actions and at what cost?

ChangeTechnology

Advancements that affect the way we do things

Natural the way something is

createdIts chemical and

physical properties

Nurture The way something is

treated

What is Earth Science?

1. Geology2,Oceanograph3.Meterology4. Astronomy

Assignment

• What is earth Science?

Read ch 1 pgs. 23

• Define the following:

• Geology• Meteorology• Astronomy• Oceanography

Define

• What is Earth Science?

Essay

Geology

• The Study of the Earth

Rocks• erosion• Minerals

Volcanoes• Plate Tectonics• States of Matter

Fossils• Carbon dating• having been dug up

Earthquakes• Fault movement

OceanographyWaves and Current

Physical and Chemical Properties

Pollution

Study of life that inhabits saline bodies of water

Meteorology study of phenomena in the atmosphere

Weather Prediction

Air that surrounds the Planet

Storms Climate Change

Air Current Patterns

Astronomy the law of stars and planets

Moon Phases

Planets

Shuttle Missions SpaceExploration

Standardizing the field of Science Research

• Scientific Method/Inquiry• Measurements and Units– English vs. Metric– Conversions– Definitions

• Lab Safety

Scientific Method• Identify a problem • Research the problem • Make a Hypothesis Attempt to explain Why this is the prediction of what

and ]or why you expect something to happen

• Test the hypothesis • Independent Variable the factor or condition being tested• Dependant Variable the factor or condition that will change if the independent

variable is changed• Control factors of conditions that do not change during an eperiment.

• Make Observations and Record Data– Tables, Graphs, Charts

• Draw a conclusion. Analysis of the Data• Arrive at a Conclusion• Report the results (Lab Report)

Choosing the right tools

• Measurement – Length measure of distance

• 2 dimentional• Tool- ruler

– Weight/Mass- Measure of gravitational force on an object• Tool -Scale

– Area/Volume – the amount of surface area with in a boundary (container) • 3 dimentional

– Time duration between 2 events– Temperature the average vibration of the particles the make up a

material

Density

Measure of the amount of mater that occupies a given space.

massDensity =----------

Volume

Unit = g/mL Or

g/cm3

Units of Measure and conversions

• Standard (metric)– Kelvin (celcius +273 deg)– Grams– Liters– meters

• English– Farenheit– Pounds– Ounces– Inches/ feet

Standard Unitskilo- x 1000hecto- x 100deka- x 10Metric base unit (g, l, etc)

deci- x 0.1centi- x 0.01milli- x 0.001

“King Henry Died Monday Drinking Chocolate Milk”

Conversions

Conversions you should know

• 1 in = 2.54 cm• 1 qt = 946 mL• 1 lb = 454 g• 1 mile = 5280 ft

• Do NOT forget your Labels!!!!!!!!!

• 1 set up the equation– 5 minX_____ = ? Sec

• 2 List conversion factor– 5 min x 60 sec /1 min= ? Sec

• 3 Multiply– 5 min x 60 sec /1 min= 300 Sec

Lab Safety

• No Food or Drink• Goggles worn when

working with glass/liquids/chemical

• Use caution with liquids to prevent spills

• Alert the teacher to spills /accidents immediately

What is Going ON Here???

Chapter 1 AssignmentsDefine the following• Astronomy• Biosphere• Geology• Asterosphere• Hydrosphere• Lithosphere• Meteorology• Oceanography• Control• Dependant Variable• Independent Variable• SI unit• Scientific notation• Law• Theory

• Definitions• Essays:

– Collins Writing see FCA’s– These should be typed (be sure to use double

spacing no larger than size 14.

• What is Earth Science?• Technology

• Work packet – Conversions– Lab safety– How to read measurements– Density sheet

• Labs: Skittles and Density– Make sure to include the lab Worksheet which lists

Problem, materials, procedure, and recorded data– Read and follow all directions– Results Should be typed!!! State the question,

and answer appropriaely to the best of your ability• Quizzes