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Mendoza
Earth Science

Learning Objectives

Chapter 5: Dynamic Crust

1. Properties of Earths internal structure (crust, mantle, inner core, and outer core) can be inferred
from the analysis of the behavior of seismic waves (including velocity and refraction).
2. Analysis of seismic waves allows the determination of the location of earthquake epicenters, and the
measurement of earthquake magnitude; this analysis leads to the inference that Earths interior is
composed of layers that differ in composition and states of matter.
3. The outward transfer of Earths internal heat drives convective circulation in the mantle that moves
the lithospheric plates comprising Earths surface.
4. The lithosphere consists of separate plates that ride on the more fluid asthenosphere and move
slowly in relationship to one another, creating convergent, divergent, and transform plate boundaries.
These motions indicate Earth is a dynamic geologic system.
5. These plate boundaries are the sites of most earthquakes, volcanoes, and young mountain ranges.
6. Compared to continental crust, ocean crust is thinner and denser. New ocean crust continues to form
at mid-ocean ridges.
7. Earthquakes and volcanoes present geologic hazards to humans. Loss of property, personal injury, and
loss of life can be reduced by effective emergency preparedness.
8. Many processes of the rock cycle are consequences of plate dynamics. These include the production
of magma (and subsequent igneous rock formation and contact metamorphism) at both subduction and
rifting regions, regional metamorphism within subduction zones, and the creation of major
depositional basins through down-warping of the crust.
9. Many of Earths surface features such as mid-ocean ridges/rifts, trenches/subduction zones/island
arcs, mountain ranges (folded, faulted, and volcanic), hot spots, and the magnetic and age patterns in
surface bedrock are a consequence of forces associated with plate motion and interaction.

Unit Requirements
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You must complete the minimum requirements in section C. To aim for a B, add in the B column; for an A,
add in columns B and A.

The notes & vocab are HOMEWORK. Be sure to come to class prepared with completed notes.

Each Quiz must be mastered or additional Learning Opportunities will be assigned before you may retake
a quiz. If you take a section quiz more than once, you will receive an average of the scores.

Check your practice assignments against the answer key, then place in your work folder before taking the
section quiz.

Computer animations are on my website: www.wbamendoza.weebly.com

Check off assignments on this sheet, recording any grades.

The Test must be mastered or corrections must be completed in order to move on.

Place 3 tacks on the Daily Earthquakes board

During this unit, you must post 3 tacks on our world map of earthquakes from 3 different days. Go to the following
website: earthquake.usgs.gov Click on latest Earthquakes (last 24 hours/1 day), Worldwide. Use the following chart
to record the info & match the map tack to the correct color based on the magnitude of the quake. (see corkboard)

Magnitude

Location in the World

5.1 Earths Interior Layers

Minimum:
C (65-75)
Notes &
Vocab
(Homework)

Interactive
Notebook
ESRT Color
& Label
Lab
Practice

Choose anything
in this section

(nearest whole #)

(nearest whole #)

Pg 10 (in Lab below)

Earths Layers

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Choose any 3
Castle Learning 5.1
Rev. Book (yellow) pg 60-62 #17-23
Mini-Lecture

B (75-85)

Choose any 4
Packet
o Do Now #1 pg. 8
o Do Now #2 pg. 9

Mastery: Whats your Mastery #? 65

5.2 Plate Tectonics

Minimum:

A (85-100)
o Complete vocab drawings
& explanations
pg. 4

o Earths Layers (4 pgs)

Choose any 5
Earth Arranged- Pg 10
Computer animation

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75

85

2nd Attempt______

3rd Attempt______

Section Score: _______

C (65-75)

Choose 1
o 5.2 EDPuzzle Notes pg 13-16
o TB (PrenticeHall)
Read pgs 248-271
On looseleaf, complete Key
Concepts, Reading Strategies, all
Reading Checkpoints, and the
Assessment Questions for 9.1-9.5
o Mills Notes
o Theory of Continental Drift
o Plate Boundaries (3 pgs)
o

Map Tack
Color

Section Score: _______

Choose 1
o Complete vocab
5.1 EDPuzzle Notes pg 5-7
Definitions pg. 4
TB (PrenticeHall)
Read pgs 233-237
On looseleaf: pg 233 Key Concepts, Reading
Strategy, Reading Checkpoints pg 234, 235,
236. Pg 237 #1-6
o Oceanic vs. Continental crust

1st Attempt______

Interactive
Notebook
ESRT Color

Longitude
(E or W)

o
o

Quiz

Notes/
Vocab
(Homework)

Latitude
(N or S)

Pg 5 (in Plate Tect. Lab below)

B (75-85)
o Complete vocab
Definitions pg 11-12

o Plate Boundaries
Graphic Organizer

A (85-100)
o

Complete vocab drawings &

explanations pg 11-12

Plate Names (3 pgs)

& Label
Practice

Labs

Choose any 5
Castle Learning 5.2
Rev. Book (yellow) pg 66-73 #38-57
Hot Chocolate Convection Currents
Mini-Lecture
Computer Animation
Mid-Ocean Ridge Activity
Continental Drift
ESRT Plate Tectonics Activity
Seafloor Spreading

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o

Quiz

Mastery: Whats your Mastery #? 65

1st Attempt______

5.3 Earthquakes
Minimum:
Notes/Voca
b
Homework

o
o

Interactive
Notebook
ESRT Color
& Label
Practice

Labs
Quiz

Choose any 6
Packet
o Introduction Pg 17
o Worksheet Pg 18-19
o TB wrksht Pg 20-21
o Graphic Org. pg 22
o Exit Card #1 handout
Choose 1
o Plate Tectonics
Model
o Oreo Plate
Tectonics
75

85

2nd Attempt______

3rd Attempt______

Section Score: _______

C (65-75)

B (75-85)

Choose 1
o Complete vocab
5.3 EDPuzzle Notes pg 39-43
Definitions pg 37TB (PrenticeHall)
38
Read pgs 217-228
On looseleaf, complete Key
Concepts, Reading Strategies, all
Reading Checkpoints, and the
Assessment Questions for 8.1, 8.2
Plotting Epicenters (2 pgs)

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Choose any 7
Regents Practice Pg 23-26
Regents Practice Pg 27-32
Do now #3/4 Pg 33-34
Do now 4.5/5 pg 35-36
Earth Flipping Poles handout

A (85-100)
o
o

Complete vocab drawings &

Explanations pg 37-38

o
o
o
o
o
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o

Choose any 8
Epicenter Location Pg 47
Travel Time Curve pg 48
Epicenter Distance pg 49
Epicenter Distance II pg 50
Reading Seismograms I pg 51
Do now #11/12 pg 58-59
Do Now #13 pg 60-61

Pg 11
Choose any 6
Castle Learning 5.3
Rev. Book (yellow) pg 54-59, #1-16
Mini-Lecture
Slinky Demo
Computer Animation
Packet-Do Now #6/7 pg 53-54
Do Now #8/9 pg 55-57
Mercalli Scale
Earthquake Location
Mastery: Whats your Mastery #? 65
1st Attempt______

Choose any 7
Packet
o ESRT pg 11 Pg 44
o Compass Prac. Pg 45
o Locate Epicenter pg46
o EQ & Pl. Tect
Crossword pg 52
o

Plotting
Earthquakes
75
2nd
Attempt______

85
3rd Attempt______

5.4 Volcanoes, Tsunamis, Natural Disasters

Minimum:
Notes/Voca
b
Homework

Project
(Test
Grade)
Practice

C (65-75)
Choose 1
5.4 EDPuzzle Notes pg 63-64
TB (PrenticeHall)
Read pgs 229-232, 280-288
On looseleaf, complete Key
Concepts, Reading Strategies, all
Reading Checkpoints, and the
Assessment Questions for 8.3,
10.1
Choose 1: (handouts)
o Natural Disaster Brochure
o Volcano Poster
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Quiz

Section Score: _______

B (75-85)

A (85-100)

o Complete vocab
Definitions pg 62
o Magic Square pg 66

Choose any 2
Castle Learning 5.4
Rev. Book (yellow) pg 62-65,#24-37
Computer animations/videos
Mastery: Whats your Mastery #? 65
1st Attempt______

Complete vocab drawings &

explanations pg 62

Due Date:

o
o

Choose any 3
Mini-Lecture
Computer
Animations
75

Choose any 4
o A Shock to the Heartland
handout
o Packet Do Now #10 pg. 65
85

2nd Attempt______

3rd Attempt______

Test Review
Choose
2-3:

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Review & o
Test
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Complete o
1 for
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Homewor o
k
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Review Sheet #1 pgs 67-70

Dyn Crust Rev pg 71-75
Review Your Section Quizzes
Review Unit Study Guide pg 2-3
Create Unit Poster/Concept map
Castle Learning Review
Practice Exam pgs 76-88
www.regentsprep.org Unit Rev
Discuss Questions with Teacher
Discuss with peers
Create flashcards from study guide
Rev. Book pg 73-80

Unit Test Grade

Mastery Achieved
Corrections necessary
Corrections must be completed if
test grade is below mastery level

Once your test is complete and mastered or corrected, you will organize your lab folder. Ask Mrs.
Mendoza for your files, record your lab grades and file satisfactory labs into the folder.
Grade Sheet Attached:

For a 5-pt test bonus, return signed grade sheet signed by_________

Date:_____________

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Parent/Guardian Signature
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Checkpoints will occur at Progress Reports and Quarter Ends. Average will be reduced by a full grade if unit is not
completed within a reasonable time of the posted deadline, based upon effort & participation during class time and
attendance at extra help.