Monday, September, 10

Lesson 1.2: A View of Earth (Formal Definition of Earth Science)

Objectives

1. Describe Earth's four major spheres.
2. Differentiate Among the three parts of the geosphere.
3. State the value of the theory of plate tectonics.

Key Concepts
Earth's four spheres, plate tectonics

Homework

• Complete worksheet
• Analytically Read Section 1.4
• Vocabulary and Key Concepts Section 1.4

Wednesday, September, 12

Lesson 1.4: Earth System Science (1)
 

Objectives

1. Describe the primary goal of Earth system science and define the term system.
2. Describe Earth's two major sources of energy.

Key Concepts
system, energy

Homework

• Complete worksheet
• Key Word Outline Reading Checkpoints

Friday, September, 14

Lesson 1.4: Earth System Science (2)

Objectives

1. Explain how humans affect Earth's systems.
2. Distinguish between renewable and nonrenewable resources.

Key Concepts
system, energy

Homework

• Complete Workseet
• Study for Chapter 1 Test