Physical Geology

Course Description

Physical Geology is a one year laboratory course that will provide students with a comprehensive view of geologic science concepts and principles, offer students opportunities to develop science process skills, and use the themes of Energy, and Systems and Interaction to interrelate ideas from Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Science. This course meets UC/CSU (Laboratory Science-d) requirements.

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8/22/19: Scientific Arguments

EQ: How do Scientists Argue?  
 
Claim- Criteria- Conclusions
 
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Physical Geology
 
Assignment- Scientific Argument: Sherlock Holmes
 
Due Friday, 8/23/19
 

8/14/19- Introduction to Physical Geology

EQ:  What do Geologists study?  
 
Objectives: 
-Learn to use Mr. Kirschman's Class Website to find the class agenda each day.
-Use the Textbook to locate information about the study of Geology.
-Practice code green and yellow classroom expectations
 
Activities
 
1.  Entrance Exam -  Group Quiz
 
2.  Chalk talk:  Share with your other partners and draw a labelled model that illustrates the study of Geology
     -Share with teacher
3.  Bottom Line:  Transfer your final product into your notes.