Monday Sep 13, 2010Monday Sep 13, 2010

• Update Your Planner.

• Open up your science notebook and set up your Cornell notes.

• Write Today's Topic: What is Earth Science?

• Open your RED TEXT to page 16.

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ScienceScience

• Science - is a process (a way) of learning about the natural world and the knowledge gained through that process.

What is Earth Science?What is Earth Science?

• -ology means “the study of.”• Example: Bio = life. Biology is the study of life.

• Earth Science is broken down into 4 general areas of study.

• Geology• Meteorology• Astronomy• Oceanography

GeologyGeology

• Geology is the study of earth, its matter and the processes that form and change earth.

MeteorologyMeteorology

• Meteorology is the study of weather and the forces and processes that change it.

What processes andforces make thesethings happen?

AstronomyAstronomy

• Astronomy is the study of objects in space like stars, planets and comets.

Am I a Planet?

OceanographyOceanography

• The study of Earth’s oceans and the physical and chemical properties of ocean water.

Why Earth Science?Why Earth Science?

• Nearly everything we do is connected to the Earth: its land, soil, rocks, minerals, atmosphere, oceans, plants and animals.

Why Earth Science?Why Earth Science?

• To understand and appreciate our complex planet.

• To maintain wise stewardship of Earth’s resources.

• To sustain and improve the quality of life.

Why Earth Science?Why Earth Science?

• Answers many questions;Why are earthquakes more common in California than in Louisiana?Why are beaches so prone to erosion?How will we get gasoline and oil for our cars?

Why Earth Science?Why Earth Science?

• Improves our ability to predict future events.

• Offers many challenges in preparing our environment to sustain 8,000,000,000 people by 2025.

Why Earth Science?Why Earth Science?

• History

Read 1,000,000 000years of Earthhistory in the Grand Canyon.

Why Earth Science?Why Earth Science?

• Discovery

How did the dinosaurfootprintsget there ?

Earth Science PosterEarth Science Poster

1. DRAW at least two symbols or pictures for each branch on the front of the poster.

2. WRITE ON THE BACK1. 5 “I notices” and 3 “I wonders” for

each branch on back of poster.

3. Poster is due Tuesday.

1. DRAW at least two symbols or pictures for each branch on the front of the poster.

2. WRITE ON THE BACK1. 5 “I notices” and 3 “I wonders” for

each branch on back of poster.

3. Poster is due Tuesday.

Branches of Earth ScienceBranches of Earth Science

• Geology - The study of the forces that change and shape the Earth. Ch 3-10

• Oceanography - The study of Earth’s ocean including the movement and chemistry of ocean and fresh water. Ch 12-14.

• Meteorology - The study of Earth’s atmosphere and weather. Ch 15-18.

• Astronomy - The study of space and the universe beyond Earth. Ch 19-21.

• Environmental Science - The study of the environment, earth’s resources and the effects of human impact on the earth. Ch 11.