Unit 4: Layers and Plates Level 3

Tasks:  All Tasks must be completed by April 1st.  


Task 1:  Volcanoes and Earthquakes Notes

Grab a copy of the Volcanoes and Earthquakes Notes from Mr. Tanner or print out your own copy from the image of my notes below.  Use the YouTube video linked below to learn the material and complete your notes.  

Task 2:  Volcanoes around the World

Click the link below for your class period to access the assignment in Google Docs.  You will use the Information from the Google Earth Tour linked at the top of the Google Doc, and the information linked to the name of each volcano to complete the assignment.  Make sure you turn in the assignment when you are done. 

Task 3:  Earthquakes 1 - Recording Station 

Click the image to the right to log in to gizmos.  Launch the Earthquakes 1 - Recording Station Simulation You will need to use the simulation to complete the paper packet that is linked in the images below.  Once you have completed the paper packet you will need to take the 5 question quiz at the bottom of the Gizmo.  

Task 4:  Seismic Waves Notes

Grab a copy of the Seismic Waves notes or print out your own copy using the button below.  Tape the notes into your notebook and use the YouTube video to help you understand seismic waves and complete the notes. The two animations below will help you visualize Longitudinal Waves (P-Waves) and Transverse Waves (S-Waves). 

Task 5:  Earthquakes Proof Homes Gizmos   

Use the links below for your class period to open the link in Google Classroom.  You will need to use the simulation in Gizmos to complete the attached Google Doc. Make sure your turn in the Google Doc once you have finished. 

Task 6:  Types of Rocks Notes

Grab a copy of the notes from Mr. Tanner or print your own copy by clicking on the image of my notes below.  Once you have taped all four pages of the notes separately into your notebook, watch the video to learn the information and complete the notes.  Make sure you listen to the video as I will clarify concepts that won't make as much sense if you just fill in the blanks.  

Task 7:  Weathering Gizmos

Click the image to the right to view the instructions for the assignment.  Use the links below for your class period to open the link in Google Classroom.  You will need to use the simulation in Gizmos to complete the attached Google Doc. Make sure your turn in the Google Doc once you have finished. 

Task 8: Rock Cycle Video Notes

Grab a copy of the rock cycle note sheet or print out your own copy by clicking on the image of my notebook below.  You will need to watch the EdPuzzle Video linked below for your class period.  You will use the video to label the arrows on the notes and you will answer the questions that pop up during the video. 

Task 9:  Rock Cycle GimKit

To complete this GimKit assignment you either have to earth $500,000 dollars or answer 100 questions correctly.  You don't need to turn anything in.  Your completion of the assignment is recorded online by GimKit.

Task 10: Notebook Check

Show Mr. Tanner your notebook.  You need to have the following items in the correct order.

Double check that you have completed the following assignments in Google Classroom

Task 11: Level Three Level Up Quiz

Take the following Google Form Quiz as many times as it takes for you to score 100% (YOU CAN EDIT YOUR RESPONSES)  You will not be able to move on to the next section of the unit unless you have scored 100% on the quiz. 

Show Mr. Tanner your 100% quiz score and make sure he records the grade on his grade sheet.  Once this has been done click the button below to continue to Level 4.