Travis+Klump

Directions: Work with a partner to explain one example of an **interaction between 2** of the [|earth systems] we discussed in class. (Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Biosphere). The systems are described in your notes for unit 1. Your job is to **type one paragraph** explaining ** how they interact ** and to ** include at least 1 supporting image **. Don't forget to make sure that the completed assignment is copied onto both of your wikis for grading purposes along with the title: **ASSIGNMENT 1: Earth Systems Interactions**.
 * **ASSIGNMENT 1: Earth Systems Interactions**


 * example: Lithosphere and Hydrosphere**
 * [|Weathering]** is the breaking down of Earth's [|rocks], [|soils] and [|minerals] through direct contact with the planet's [|atmosphere] which contains water vapor (a part of Earth's hydrosphere). Through this process Earth's lithosphere is worn away slowly over time and sediments are laid down in new areas. These sediments will eventually form new rocks of Earth's crust. **Magma cooling:** Sometimes lava (magma that is pushed above Earth's surface comes into contact with ocean water (a part of the hydrosphere). This cool water rapidly cools the lava; turning it into the newest crustal rocks. (basalt in many cases).
 * [[image:http://www.hawaii-lisa.com/uploaded_images/Lava-flows-downt-the-pali-to-the-ocean-USGS-773056.jpg caption="http://www.hawaii-lisa.com/uploaded_images/Lava-flows-downt-the-pali-to-the-ocean-USGS-773056.jpg"]] ||
 * http://www.hawaii-lisa.com/uploaded_images/Lava-flows-downt-the-pali-to-the-ocean-USGS-773056.jpg ||

Lithosphere and Atmosphere interaction

Water in the atmosphere causes chemical reactions that break down rocks; rainwater dissolves rocks to form caves and to move rock and soil to other places and providing a source of windblown dust and sand or by adding particles and gases that have erupted from volcanoes

Directions: Many of the minerals we learned about during chapter 4 are the chief "rock-forming minerals." Next, we are going to investigate the 3 major rock types: igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic. Your job during this assignment is to **search** the Internet for a common rock that is composed of __**2 or more of the minerals listed in bold below**__ and to **describe** how that rock forms from those minerals (1 good paragraph in your own words). You must include a **picture of the minerals** themselves, a **picture of the rock**, and a **picture illustrating the process by which the rock forms** (Include captions describing your images). The chief rock forming minerals are: **Calcite, Feldspar, Quartz, Augite, Garnet, Hornblende, Kaolin, Biotite Mica and Muscovite Mica.** Many many rocks are formed from these minerals so begin with some simple Internet research on "common rocks" formed from the most common minerals on our list. You can have one partner, but again make sure the completed assignment appears on both of your wikis.
 * **ASSIGNMENT 2: Rock Forming glaciers**

__**20 points total**__
 * Grading for assignment 4 is based on the following:**
 * 5 points for the paragraph description of how the rock makes**
 * 5 points for the picture showing how the rock forms**
 * 5** **points for the pictures of the minerals involved**
 * 5 points for the** **picture of the rock you're describing**



Directions: The current estimated age of the known universe is approximately 13.73 billion years old. The current estimated age of our solar system is approximately 4.5 billion years old. Your job is to use your notes and the Internet to EXPLAIN how our solar system and the planets formed and to describe the remnants that were left over from those formations. **Include a definition or link to these 16 terms**: __nebula__, __terrestrial planet, gas giant__, planetesimal, planet, satellite (moon), __[|asteroid]__, __asteroid belt__, __meteor__, meteoroid, __meteorite__, __comet__, nucleus, coma__, Kuiper belt, Oort cloud__. The EXPLANATION should be sequential (follows the correct series of steps in the actual formation of the solar system). You may work in groups of no more than 2 people to complete this assignment and you will be given at least 2 class periods. When done, make sure to copy the complete summary to the second partner's wiki page so I may grant credit. **NOTE: This can be written in paragraph format or as a series of sequential steps, but either way your notes are a good guide to follow since they are in correct chronological order already.** Also, I would recommend using a table(s) for good organization of terms, images, etc. (SEE TABLE BELOW)
 * **ASSIGNMENT 3: Solar System Formation and Leftovers**


 * Your grade for this will be comprised of:**
 * define or describe 16 terms = 16 points**
 * content is well organized (table(s) are a good idea) = 4 points**
 * quality / completeness of overall explanation = 10 points**
 * 5 good supporting images = 10**
 * Total = 40 points (Approximately half of a test)**


 * __**Nebula**__- Interstellar cloud of gas and dust || [[image:http://ncse.com/files/images/607px-Eagle_nebula_pillars.jpg width="250" height="247" caption="external image 607px-Eagle_nebula_pillars.jpg"]] || The formation of a star, planets, etc. (a solar system) is thought to begin when gravity begins to pull together material from a nebula. ||
 * __**terrestrial planet**__ ||  || A **terrestrial planet**, **telluric planet** or **rocky planet** is a [|planet] that is primarily composed of [|silicate] [|rocks] and/or [|metals] ||