Turn in Do Nows

1
11-03-14
Chapter 6/7 Test on Wednesday, November 12th

• Turn in Do Nows
• Discuss 7.1 7.2
• Ch. 7 Review

In your own words, describe what an earthquake
is.
Schedule
Do Now

• Project 1

Homework
2
11-03-14
Learning Objective
I can identify the 3 types of faults and explain
how EQs release energy.
3
11-04-14
Chapter 6/7 Test on Wednesday, November 12th

• Discuss 7.3
• Activity Locating an Earthquake

What tools or instruments do scientists use to
study earthquakes?
Schedule
Do Now

• Ch. 7 Review
• Project 1

Homework
4
11-04-14
Learning Objective
I can determine the epicenter of an
earthquake.
5
11-05-14
Chapter 6/7 Test on Wednesday, November 12th

• Nye Earthquakes Video Questions

What types of information can a scientist get by
studying seismograms?
Schedule
Do Now

• Project 1

Homework
6
11-05-14
Learning Objective
I can explain important concepts about
earthquakes.
7
11-06-14
Chapter 6/7 Test on Wednesday, November 12th

• Chapter 7 Lab

Using a Venn diagram, compare and contrast
primary and secondary waves.
Schedule
Do Now

• Project 1
• Ch. 7 Review

Homework
8
11-06-14
Learning Objective
I can explain how buildings can be built to
withstand most earthquakes.
9
11-06-14
Chapter 6/7 Test on Wednesday, November 12th

• Chapter 7 Lab

Japan is near a subduction zone. What type of
faults would you expect to be responsible for
many of the earthquakes there? Explain.
Schedule
Do Now

• Finish Lab ?s
• Project 1

Homework
10
11-06-14
Learning Objective
I can explain how buildings can be built to
withstand most earthquakes.
11
Seismic Shaker Showdown of Science

• 1 minute Legendary Builder
• 45 - 59 seconds Master Builder
• 30 - 44 seconds Skilled Builder
• 15 - 29 seconds Apprentice Builder
• 1 - 14 seconds Student Builder
• 0 seconds Cmon Man!