Monthly Archives: September 2009

Massive 8.3 Ocean Earthquake

Posted on 29 September 2009 by Mr. G

Today’s South Pacific earthquake is an example of Earth’s interacting spheres. The heat from within the Earth powered the magnitude 8.3 quake whose epicenter was 21 miles below the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. The shifting of Earth’s crust resulted … Continue reading →

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Earth Systems

Posted on 20 September 2009 by Mr. G

How does water move throughout the Earth’s spheres and what effects does that movement (or lack of) cause? How does the water effect land and how does the land effect the water? What arrows did you add to this drawing? … Continue reading →

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SPF Investigation

Posted on 8 September 2009 by Mr. G

Future scientists at work! I wonder if that is true. So what did you learn by doing this? What was the purpose of this experiment and why do you have to complete the formal write-up? Did this answer your key … Continue reading →

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Daily Reflections

Posted on 4 September 2009 by Mr. G

Science sometimes is hard to understand. Classes are often a series of experiments or investigations followed by lists of  “facts” pulled from reading a dry textbook or classroom presentation. Students  miss the bigger picture, how do all of these separate … Continue reading →

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