Interactive NotebookInteractive Notebook

Remember…start your notes on a right hand

page. Leave the left hand page blank!

Remember…start your notes on a right hand

page. Leave the left hand page blank!

Chapter 1, Section 1Chapter 1, Section 1

Standard Investigation and Experimentation. Scientific progress is made by asking meaningful questions and conducting careful investigations.

Objective 1 Describe 2 cultures that contributed to modern scientific study.

Objective 2 Name the 4 main branches of Earth Science.

Objective 3 Discuss how Earth scientists help us understand the world around us.

Assessment Triorama, Chapter Test

Review Daily Bellwork, Science Starters, Standards Practice

Key TermsKey Terms

Create a flash card for the following key terms (p.5 in textbook):

Earth Science Geology Oceanography Meteorology Astronomy

If you finish early, study your flash cards!

Create a flash card for the following key terms (p.5 in textbook):

Earth Science Geology Oceanography Meteorology Astronomy

If you finish early, study your flash cards!

INTERACTIVE!What is Earth Science??

INTERACTIVE!What is Earth Science??

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Earth Science is…Earth Science is…• The study of the Earth and the

universe around it.• People have been studying the Earth

for thousands of years– The Chinese started keeping

records on Earthquakes in 780 b.c.– Greeks cataloged rocks in 200b.c.– The Mayans observed the motion of

the sun and the moon and created calendars.

• The study of the Earth and the universe around it.

• People have been studying the Earth for thousands of years– The Chinese started keeping

records on Earthquakes in 780 b.c.– Greeks cataloged rocks in 200b.c.– The Mayans observed the motion of

the sun and the moon and created calendars.

4 Branches of Earth Science4 Branches of Earth Science• Study of the origin and history of the Earth.• Includes earthquakes, volcanoes, fossils,

coal, oil, gas.Geology

• Study of the Earth’s Oceans.• Includes waves, tides, and the ocean floor.Oceanography

• Study of the Earth’s Atmosphere.• Includes weather and climate.Meteorology

• Study of the universe beyond Earth.• Includes the sun, planets, galaxies.Astronomy

Interactive Notebook!Interactive Notebook!• Quickwrite: on the left hand page…• “Which of the 4 branches of Earth

Science is your favorite? Why?” 3+sentences.

• Quickwrite: on the left hand page…• “Which of the 4 branches of Earth

Science is your favorite? Why?” 3+sentences.

Quick Check!!Quick Check!!

1. Name the 4 branches of Earth Science: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Which branch studies weather? Rocks? : ____________________________________________________________

1. Name the 4 branches of Earth Science: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Which branch studies weather? Rocks? : ____________________________________________________________

The Importance of Earth ScienceThe Importance of Earth Science

Earth Scientists can… Predict and prepare for natural

disasters Discover the origin of the universe Help people gain access to Earth’s

resources and use them wisely.

Earth Scientists can… Predict and prepare for natural

disasters Discover the origin of the universe Help people gain access to Earth’s

resources and use them wisely.

Assessment Assessment

Triorama

Create a Triorama. Choose one facet of Earth Science:

• Geology• Oceanography• Meteorology• Astronomy

For your triorama you need:• A picture (in color) (on all 3 sides)• Description/Definition of the area of Earth

Science.• 1 3-D aspect

Triorama

Create a Triorama. Choose one facet of Earth Science:

• Geology• Oceanography• Meteorology• Astronomy

For your triorama you need:• A picture (in color) (on all 3 sides)• Description/Definition of the area of Earth

Science.• 1 3-D aspect