LO: What are the Inferred Properties of the Earth s Interior? Do Now: Based on what you remember, record the layers of the earth in your notes.
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1 LO: What are the Inferred Properties of the Earth s Interior? Do Now: Based on what you remember, record the layers of the earth in your notes.
2 Brain Pop p Watch the Brain Pop video at copy down 5 facts from the video. LO: What is the Inferred Properties of the Earth s Interior?
3 Composition (What it is made of) p Crust p Mantle p Outer Core p Inner Core LO: What is the Inferred Properties of the Earth s Interior?
4 Cross Section of the Earth s Interior LO: What is the Inferred Properties of the Earth s Interior?
5 Physical Structure of the Earth p Crust n Lithosphere- rigid outer layer (crust) p Mantle n Asthenosphere- solid rock that flows slowly (like hot asphalt n Mesosphere- middle layer p Outer Core- liquid layer p Inner Core- solid, very dense LO: What is the Inferred Properties of the Earth s Interior?
6 The Crust p Lithosphere p Outer layer p km thick p 2 types of crust n Oceanic (very dense, made of basalt) n Continental (less dense, made of granite) LO: What is the Inferred Properties of the Earth s Interior?
7 2 TYPES OF CRUST: Oceanic crust is very dense, made of Basalt. Continental crust is less dense, made of Granite. LO: What is the Inferred Properties of the Earth s Interior?
8 The Mantle p 2 Parts n Asthenosphere and Mesosphere p Very thick layer p Where Convection Currents take place. LO: What is the Inferred Properties of the Earth s Interior?
9 The Mantle p Contains the Moho p (Mohorovicic discontinunity) p It is the largest layer (about 2900 km thick). Rock layers are movable. (plastic) LO: What is the Inferred Properties of the Earth s Interior?
10 The Inner and Outer Core p 2 layers n Inner Core n Outer Core p Made mostly of iron p 1/3 of the earth s mass p Very hot LO: What is the Inferred Properties of the Earth s Interior?
11 Tectonic Plates p Earth s crust is broken into about 19 pieces p These plates move on top of the asthenosphere. LO: What is the Inferred Properties of the Earth s Interior?
12 LO: What is the Inferred Properties of the Earth s Interior?
13 LO: What is the Inferred Properties of the Earth s Interior? This table will give you all the key information about the Inferred Properties. We will be discussing and coloring this table together tomorrow!
14 Activity With your table partner complete the Layers Worksheet! You will have ten minutes! LO: What is the Inferred Properties of the Earth s Interior?
15 Activity Review
16 Summary p Answer the following questions in your notes: p LO: What are the Inferred Properties of the Earth s Interior? Include one fact about each layer. LO: What is the Inferred Properties of the Earth s Interior?
17 LO: How can we use our ESRT to gain information on the Earth s Interior? Do Now: Copy your LO, than clear your desks!
18 LO: How can we use our ESRT to gain information on the Earth s Interior?
19 LO: How can we use our ESRT to gain information on the Earth s Interior?
20 Activity p Using page 10 of the ESRT, color in and label the figure of the Earth. p Crust- Brown p Mantle- Orange Inner Core- Orange Outer Core- Yellow p Complete the Inferred Properties of the Earth s Interior packet. LO: How can we use our ESRT to gain information on the Earth s Interior?
21 Summary Answer the following questions: 1. What are the 4 Layers in the Earth s Interior? 2. Compare and Contrast the Lithosphere and the Asthenosphere. LO: How can we use our ESRT to gain information on the Earth s Interior?
22 LO: How can we utilize page 10 in the ESRT to answer sample multiple choice questions? Do Now: Find the Density Range for each of the following layers: Inner Core Outer Core Mantle Crust
23 LO: How can we utilize page 10 in the ESRT to answer sample multiple choice questions?
24 Turn and Talk Compare and Contrast the characteristics of the Inner Core and Outer Core. Make a list of three similarities and three differences in your notes. LO: How can we utilize page 10 in the ESRT to answer sample multiple choice questions?
25 Homework Review p Take out lasts night homework. LO: How can we utilize page 10 in the ESRT to answer sample multiple choice questions?
26 LO: How can we utilize page 10 in the ESRT to answer sample multiple choice questions?
27 Activity: Complete the Multiple Choice Questions based on Pg. 10. You have ten minutes to complete the questions with your table partners. LO: How can we utilize page 10 in the ESRT to answer sample multiple choice questions?
28 Summary: Answer the following questions. LO: How can we utilize page 10 in the ESRT to answer sample multiple choice questions?
29 LO: How can we analyze the movement of energy in a Convection Current? Do Now: Complete Layers of the Earth Worksheet.
30 LO: How can we analyze the movement of energy in a Convection Current?
31 LO: How can we analyze the movement of energy in a Convection Current? energy traveling in the form of waves Examples:
32 LO: How can we analyze the movement of energy in a Convection Current? Energy transfer that occurs in solids and involves the collision of molecules Example:
33 LO: How can we analyze the movement of energy in a Convection Current? occurs in caused by
34 LO: What is Energy? LO: How can we analyze the movement of energy in a Convection Current?
35 LO: How can we analyze the movement of energy in a Convection Current? From where do convection ovens heat? From the top or the bottom? From where do refrigerators cool? From the top or the bottom?
36 LO: How can we analyze the movement of energy in a Convection Current? Heat=Rises Cold= Sinks
37 Let s Draw and label a Convection Current! LO: How can we analyze the movement of energy in a Convection Current?
38 LO: How can we analyze the movement of energy in a Convection Current? Activity: Complete Part 1 of the Convection Cell Demonstration You have 5 minutes to answer the questions based upon todays lesson.
39 LO: How can we analyze the movement of energy in a Convection Current?
40 Summary: Complete the Exit Slip Assessment and hand in on the way out! LO: How can we analyze the movement of energy in a Convection Current?
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