WMS Earth Science

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Epicenter of an Earth Quake Homework WSH

Click on the Link to view or print a copy of the Earthquake Packet in the current version of Microsoft Word

Click on the Link to view or print a copy of the Earth Packet from Google Docs.

Friday, February 24, 2012

Virtual Earthquake Lab

To access the "Virtual Earthquake Lab" - Click Here

Follow the directions handed out in class
Complete the quiz after locating the EPICENTER of the earthquake and enter the code for
MR. STREITZ'S CLASS

1st: 1929590
2nd:1929763
4th: 1930065
5th: 1930132
6th: 1930293

Complete the quiz after locating the EPICENTER of the earthquake and enter the code for
MR. KRETCHMAR'S CLASS

1st Hour: 1929693
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th: 1929825

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Upcoming Test Review: Earth Layers, Tectonics and Relative Dating (TEST THIS FRIDAY)

Go through the following stations to review for the test! Use the goolge document to access the link with a simple click.
Test Review Document

Quick Links:

Station 1:

No link available

Station 2:

Question 1: Convection
Question 2: Plate Boundaries
Question 3-4: Plate Boundaries

Station 3:

Look at visuals to determine the boundary and formations
Animation

Station 4:

Disruptions

Station 5:

Fault Animations

All done.... practice your terminology on QUIZLET!! Terms are located in two sections and will be changed soon to show current terminology for this unit.

Earth Layers / Tectonic Plates / Relative Dating Vocabulary

Happy Studying!!!

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Upcoming Test: Rock/Mineral Test

Please check in with your son or daughter about the upcoming science test! It is on Friday, January 20th (Mr. Streitz's class) and Monday, January 23rd (Mr. Kretchmar's class).

Helpful Resources:

Study Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gd2ogAUkkUW4W2vNx4xlP811qvGiXTgmBZhw50H3F9w/edit?hl=en_US#
Study Guide Key: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OSPJEsA4JPIy9NQyrErVCya5TcJFtv_EilEC6s4C4X0/edit?hl=en_US#
Quizlet: http://quizlet.com/3982044/rock-cycle-flash-cards/
Online Book: my.hrw.com

Username: wmsearthscie
Password: streitz

Monday, January 9, 2012

The Rock Cycle Project

The Rock Cycle Project is the culmination of the Rock Cycle Unit. The purpose of the this project is to show your class and your teacher that:

You have a thorough understanding the stages and variation of the Rock Cycle as described in chapter 4 of the text book
Give you a chance to present your knowledge in a way that you think will be remembered. This is your chance to be the teacher.

Some Ideas for presentations that have already been tried successfully. Feel free to use them if you are having trouble coming up with an idea of your own. Paper and Present, Poster and Speech, Comic Strip (cartoon), Children’s Story Book, Skit, Song/Rap, Other (must be confirmed with your teacher).

Below are a few links to youtube videos of Rock Cycle Projects from other children and other schools. While watching remember that not all the presentation have the same requirements as ours. Some of the students are younger than you.

Rock Cycle Rap

Rock Cycle Song from Louise Radloff Middle School

The most detailed information can be found by opening and reading the assignment sheet linked below

2012 Rock Cycle Project

Also; if you son or daughter needs access to a book, they may check one out from the library or use the online book at my.hrw.com. If your child does not remember their username/password they are welcome to the temporary userneame/password below.

Username: ttemp13 Password: w6m5x

Username: ttemp101 Password: u4a4d

Username: ttemp22 Password: s5s2v

Username: ttemp32 Password: p8n2e

Username: ttemp33 Password: x4m6x

Username: ttemp51 Password: x6j2x

Username: ttemp61 Password: u7y2x

Username: ttemp71 Password: f7n4r

Username: ttemp81 Password: t4x5v

Username: ttemp91 Password: z4s7n

Thanks again for your constant support and help.

If you want start studying for the test or find out information for your project
QUIZLET FLASH CARDS AND SCATTER GAME FOR THE ROCK CYCLE