Unit 2 - Structures of the Earth (Geology)

Welcome to Unit 2 - Structures of the Earth. In this unit we will explore the geological features that shape our planet and those processes that affect us. More specifically we will examine geological time, the internal structure of Earth, rocks, minerals, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis and much much more!

BONUS ASSIGNMENT / MODULE MAKE-UP ASSIGNMENT (MOVIE: THE CORE!)

University of Waterloo Field Trip Details

Lesson # and Approx. Date

FALL 2016 - NEW CURRICULUM

Lesson Plan & Main Concepts

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Examining the Structure of the Earth

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October 10th

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October 11th

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October 12th

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October 13th

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October 16th

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October 17th

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October 18th

(Parent - Teacher Interviews - Shortened Periods Today)

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October 19th

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October 20th

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October 23rd

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October 24th

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October 25th

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October 26th

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October 27th

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October 30th

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October 31st

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November 1st

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November 2nd

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November 3rd

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November 6th

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November 7th

Module #10: Earthquakes

*Natural Disaster Friday Presentation #4!

Earthquakes and Seismology - Part II

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November 8th

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November 9th

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November 10th

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November 13th

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November 14th

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November 15th

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November 16th

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November 17th

Field Trip to the University of Waterloo TODAY!

Tsunami's Continued...

(complete on Thursday if you are not on field trip -

which is most of you)

Unit 2 Review: Structures of the Earth and Geology

*Natural Disaster Presentation!

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November 20th

Part A: Multiple Choice - 30 marks

Part B: Matching - 20 marks

Part C: Long Answer / Paragraph Responses - 20 marks

TOTAL: / 70 marks