Extensions
– Oceanography Review Unit
Name
_______________________________ Period ________
Date Due: 10/6
Friday
| Directions |
Choose
the assignments you would like to do to learn
the objectives. Each assignment has a point value
based on the amount of time and effort necessary
to complete the task. Work will be collected during
the oral defense. Work turned in without an oral
defense will be counted at 59% of its value. As
always, if you have questions ask or email.
25
points must be chosen from each topic for a
total of 75 points.
Late work
will only be accepted at 59% of its value. If
you must be absent on the due date, make arrangements
with your teacher before then, email the work
to Ms. ZB or ask someone to bring it to school
for you on the due date.
|
| Grading
Scale |
67-75 = A
(9-10 pts/day)
60-66 =
B
(8 pts/day)
53-59= C
(7 pts/day)
45-52= D
(6 pts/day)
44<
= Not Yet!
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| 9/25 Monday |
9/26 Tuesday |
9/27
Wednesday
Video: Our Wondrous
Oceans
Unit work day
|
9/28
Thursday
Video: Water
Cycle and Clouds
Unit work day
|
9/29
Friday
Unit work day
|
| 10/2 Monday
Video: Dolphins
Unit work day
|
10/3 Tuesday
C200 lab available
Unit work day
|
10/4 Wednesday
Video: Careers
in Hydrology
Unit work day
|
10/5 Thursday
C200 lab available
Unit work day
|
10/6 Friday
Presentations
Unit Due!
Last day of
extensions/hexter
|
25
points must be chosen from each topic for a total of 75
points.
Topic: Earth’s
Water
Objective: Describe
the distribution and circulation of the world’s water through
oceans, glaciers, rivers, groundwater and the atmosphere
- Take note on Chapter
18 from the Red Book (10)
- Read about the
Exxon Valdez oil spill in the “Oil Spill” book (available
for classroom checkout). Prepare a debate with another
student of what happened, its impact on the environment,
who was at fault and what has been done about it since.
Present to the class on the last day of the unit. (10)
- Home experiment:
Calculate how much water is wasted while waiting for the
water in the hot water tap to become warm. How much water
would be wasted in 10 years? How could this water have
been used? How might this problem be solved? (math help
sheet available for classroom checkout) (10)
- Research reclaimed
water. Develop a full color poster or brochure that teaches
what it is, how it is used, its dangers and benefits.
(10)
- Write two column
notes on Earth: The Water Planet- Foss book p45-47. (10)
- Develop a brochure
that explains how water is made safe for humans. (10)
- Video and take
notes: Careers in Hydrology (5)
Topic: Water Cycle
Objective: Investigate
and compare the properties and behavior of water in its
solid, liquid and gaseous states.
- Write a creative
story or children’s book about a water droplet as it travels
through a water cycle somewhere on Earth. Include full
color pictures. (10)
- Draw a poster
of the water cycle, use p 406-7 in the red book as a resource.
(5)
- Develop a board
game that teaches the water cycle. Have two students play
it as you narrate what is happening. (10)
- Video and WS:
Water Cycle and Clouds (10)
- Video and WS:
Our Wondrous Oceans (10)
- WS: Observing
Clouds Think Chart. Use p37-42. In FOSS Weather and Water
Book.(10)
- Write a one page
story about what would happen if there were no water on
earth. (5)
Topic: Oceans
Objective: Describe
the composition and characteristics of oceans.
- Answer Chapter
17 section review from the red book (pages 500-501). (10)
- Describe the causes
and characteristics of ocean currents as a shark, writing
a speech to the younger sharks. (5)
- Use metaphors
or a myth to explain how the oceans were created. (5)
- How polluted is
the ocean? Use the A Layer Assignment Sheet. (10)
- Create a diorama
that shows the characteristics of the ocean floor. Include
lots of color and accurate labels. (10)
- Watch the Dolphins
Video and summarize what was taught about dolphins and
the oceans. (15)
- Go to http://www.coolclassroom.org/cool_projects/lessons/miniunits/lesson2.html. Print the worksheet to record your observations,
then click on “The Evolution of Oceanography link at the
bottom of the page. Work through the tutorial. (10)
- Develop a 5 minute
PowerPoint presentation on an aspect of the oceans that
you want to learn more about. Get the topic approved before
you begin. Present to the class on the last day of the
unit. (10)
Dr Kathie Nunley
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