ForumWhy do we do the online forums in Earth and Environmental Science?

Share what you learned with the class.

What does a Forum do for me?

• Forums are a place for sharing ideas with classmates.

• Since we don’t see each other, the Forum is a fun way for the class to discuss topics. It is important that your comments be in-depth. Only writing “I agree” will not get your any points. You must also stay on topic and be respectful. Please post early or on time, so that others may have the chance to respond to your postings.

• The Discussion boards are excellent for creating a dialogue between you and other users. It is less formal than a blog post, and is similar to the “reply to all function” in an email.

It is your presentation to the class.

Are the Forums Graded?

• Forum grades count like quiz grades. Some forums are just asking for your ideas, and others require you to create a project such as a Voki, a Glogster, or a Prezi.

• You will be learning some new skills and creating some really nice things.

• Most modules have a forum, but not all.

Is there a forum with every module? No. Only certain modules have a forum.

Modules 1, 4, 5, and 6 do have a forum. In the Honors class, Module 7 has a forum. After the midterm, the forums show up in these modules: 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 17.

1.1 Four Branches of Earth Science

In this lesson you will view one video that provides an overview of Earth Science and then a short video clip on each of the four

main branches that are typically associated with Earth Science. Please click the video page below and pay close attention to each video as it plays.

1.1 Earth Science Videos Page

1.1 Formative Activity Page

1.1 Forum on the Four Main Branches of Earth Science

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4.2 Famous Quakes Forum

Page4.2 Earthquake Resources Page

File Earthquake PPT No Sound File

Quiz 4.2 Earthquakes Formative Assessment Quiz

Forum4.2 Earthquake's!! Forum

Be sure to complete all parts of each forum.

First, you respond to the prompt.

• Put your answer to the prompt on the forum and be sure that you have answered each question completely and in full sentences.

• Read the posts that your classmates have put on the forum.

• Then respond to two other people’s post. You must use full sentences and tell what it is that you agree or disagree with and why.

• Just writing, “I agree”, Good job” or any other short response will not earn any points.

What if it is a project?

• Follow the directions to create the project, such as a Prezi, a powerpoint, a Voki, or a glogster.

• These almost always cause files to be too large to upload.

• No worries. You will post a linkto your project instead of the whole project.

• How do we post a link to our projects?

• Imagine that you have created a Voki (a talking cartoon). So, while you are still on the site, you Name and Save your work. Then, you click on the Share feature. A list of ways to share will come up. Choose the url address option. Copy that address and paste it onto a Word Document. Save that word. doc to your computer by giving it a name. For example Your Name 5.2 Voki non-renewable energy resources.

• Go back to the module assignment page where you got the assignment and upload the word.doc.

The Learning Block Forum

Each day, your online teacher will post information that will help you as you work through the course. Your online teacher will post helpful ways to remember new concepts, reminders about important information, celebrate successes, and tips, tricks, or hints for completing your work. In short, you'll want to check the Learning Block daily so that you do not miss out on lots of extra help!

NCVPS Getting StartedGetting Started Questions & Concerns

As you go through your Getting Started module, you'll have some questions. This is where you'll want to post those questions. Your teacher will answer them in a timely manner.

Module One - What is Earth Science?

1.1 Forum on the Four Main Branches of Earth Science

Now that you know about the four main branches of Earth Science, identify a specific topic from each branch that you are looking forward to learning more about and give a short explanation for why you want to learn about that topic.

Module Four - Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Mountain Building

4.2 Earthquake's!!

You will research major earthquakes and pick one to answer the following questions:1. What is the location of your earthquake?2. What was the Richter scale reading?3. How many lives were lost?4. When did the earthquake occur?5. In your opinion, should people build and live near major fault lines?

Module Five - Non-Renewable Energy Resources• Review the overviews on coal, natural

gas, fossil fuels, and oil

• Choose the fossil fuel that bothers you the most. In the text of your Voki, explain what it is and what harm it causes the environment.

• 5.2 Create a Voki.

• WATCH THIS VIDEO ON HOW TO CREATE AND EMBED YOUR VOKI

• Go to www.voki.com, create an account (it is free), next, create your own voki that reads the fossil fuel that you picked and the information above.

• Once you are ready to post to the forum, hit "add a new discussion topic", name it, hit the <> button and embed your voki using the embed code from the voki you created.

• Review two of your classmates' vokisand make a comment!

Module Six - Renewable Resources

6.3 Ten ways you can reduce your use of fossil fuels.

•Please use this forum as a collaborative activity by listing 10 ways you can reduce fossil fuels.• Read the posts from other students and respond to at least two.•Check back periodically to interact with each other and come up with new ideas.Try to have at least one unique method in your list that none of your classmates have thought of!

Every Forum is Important