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Unit 2: Earth as a system and Models of the Earth

DAY / In Class
Agenda / Reading / Assignments / Homework Points
5 / 2.5 / Absent
1
Thu
10/3 / Excel Graphing / Finish Graphing Worksheet
2
Mon
10/7 / Notes 2.1
Magnets & Electricity Demo / HES: Ch 2§1 / RG 2.1
3
Wed
10/9 / Quiz 2.1
Notes 2.2 / HES: Ch 2§2 / RG 2.2
Graphic Organizer Rough Draft
4
Fri
10/11 / Graphic Organizer Final Draft
5
Tues
10/15 / DVD: Inside Planet Earth / HES: Ch 3§1 / RG 3.1
Unit 2 Review (due 10/31)
6
Thu
10/17 / Quiz 2.2
Notes 3.1 & 3.2 / HES: Ch 3§2 / RG 3.2
Unit Review (due 10/31)
7
Mon
10/21 / Latitude & Longitude WS
Longitude & Telling Time WS / Finish WS
Unit 2 Review (due 10/31)
8
Wed
10/23 / Quiz 3.1 & 3.2
Notes 3.3
Topographic Map WS / Finish Topo. Map WS
Unit 2 Review (due 10/31)
9
Fri
10/25 / Quiz 3.3
Topographic Map Activity / Review (due 10/31)
10
Tues
10/29 / Topographic Map Activity / Review (due 10/31)
11
Thu
10/31 / Topographic Map Activity (turn in by end of
period)
Work on Unit 2 Review Put together NB / Review due
Put together NB
STUDY!!!!
12
Tues
11/5 / Unit 2 Exam / TBD

KEY OBJECTIVES IN EACH CHAPTER

Objectives for chapter 2:

Section 2.1 Earth: A Unique Planet

Describe the size and shape of the Earth.

Describe the compositional and structural layers of the earth’s interior.

Identify the possible source of the Earth’s magnetic field.

Summerize Newton’s Law of gravitation.

Section 2.2 Energy in the Earth System

Compare an open system with a closed system. (4a)

List the characteristics of Earth’s four major systems.

Identify the two main sources of energy in the Earth system.

Identify four processes in which matter and energy cycle on Earth. (7a, 7b, 7c, 7d)

Objectives for chapter 3:

Section 3.1 Finding Locations on Earth

Distinguish between latitude and longitude.

Explain latitude and longitude can be used to locate places on Earth’s surface.

Explain how magnetic compass can be used to find directions on Earth’s surface.

Section 3.2 Mapping Earth’s Surface

Explain two ways that scientists get data to make maps. (IE, 1a)

Describe the characteristics and uses of three types of map projections. (IE, 1g)

Summarize how to use keys, legends, and scales to read maps.

Section 3.3 Types of Maps

Explain how elevation and topography are shown on a map. (IE, 1h)

Describe three types of information shown in geologic maps. (IE, 1h)

Identify two uses of soil maps. (IE, 1h)