While watching pay close attention to the environment in which they live. Consider the temperature, depth, and symbiotic relationships that have led to their survival and how changes in the ocean environments are having a negative impact. Write a summary of what you have learned and discovered about ocean life. The essay needs to be at least 250 words and sources cited in APA format. […]

The Standards used for the lesson plan must be California state standards for Social Studies in kindergarten- These State standards must be cited in the lesson plan and referenced in the reference page. The assignment uses a ruberic and I expect it to be followed to the 100% and all details in that column fulfilled. Please use 3 scholarly references for the summary as well. […]

Pick an Apollo Mission that went to the Moon.  Some mission only orbited the Earth.  Discuss the geological preparation that the astronuats had to complete on Earth and how they applied this to their explorations on the Moon.  List three instances of preparation in the first paragraph of seven to eight sentences.  And then list three applications in a second paragraph of seven to eight […]

One of the most important general abilities of any geoscientist is their ability to read, interpret, and generate questions about written materials. The ability to then research and find answers is imperative. You will read the book Basin and Range included in the anthology Annals of the Former Worldby John McPhee. You will identify three aspects of the reading that relate to sedimentary geology to […]

Engage in easy conversation about geologic hazards to earn added science discussion credit! Students may earn participation credit for posting: (1) a mini report that provides an answer to a posted question, or (2) a mini report followed by a relevant geology question. This is an all-semester long project. Students may post anytime between 1 February and 3 May. Students are NOT required to tune in […]

You are given two crystals. One crystal is a yellow diamond that has been kept locked in a freezer for 30 years. The other crystal is a cubic zirconia. Both are virtually the same hardness. What simple test could you perform to tell them apart? What mineral group would a diamond be classified as? Lastly, would you settle for a blue cubic zirconium rather than […]

 Search your state’s geological survey data banks on what you find about your state’s geology and climate data.  For example; in Ohio, the state’s geological survey is listed with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. You may need to do a little research to find where your state’s data banks are located to find this information. I have included a link that will help you […]

There are a LOT of Geology documentaries out there and you can help me sort through them. Find a documentary that is about Geology and related to the material in this class. Watch the documentary and write a review of the documentary that is at least 350 words. Give me your own personal thoughts on it and tell me if you learned anything new. Also, […]

 Need a 6 page academic paper with 4 sources APA style discussing the origin of volcanoes, where they take place, how and why.  Does human activity have an affect on how and why volcanoes they erupt. Discuss the other weather conditions and natural disasters volcanoes cause. Talk about lava, and ash from the volcano the benefits, and the dangers.  Explain the volcanoes along the cost […]

In a 2-page paper (double spaced – 12pt font) research the rich Geological History of how the Appalachian Mountains were built and eroded away over the past ≈500 million years.  Provide detail into how the Gap itself formed (specifically from what geological time period & process) and how the layers in the photo below depict the differences that are seen now-a-days and how they relate […]