geophysics introduction

GeoPhysicsMr. Pennington

Room 104Period 7/8

Welcome to Geophysics!This course combines Earth Science content while exploring the Physics that underlie observable phenomenon. Topics include plate tectonics, mountain-building and volcanoes, astronomy, history of the Earth, velocity, acceleration, waves, energy, forces, magnetism, and atomic structure.

These topics will be explored with a strong emphasis on developing and utilizing reading strategies to become active, engaged readers/learners. Authentic learning through the eyes, mind, and heart of a scientist will be the goal!

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GeoPhysics & SharePointSharePoint is a website that will help you be successful in this course. Check it often for updates!•Go to the Hinsdale South website – www.south.hinsdale86.org •On the right side under “Quick Links”, click on “SharePoint for Students”•Login to the website using your student ID•Click on Geophysics under “My SharePoint Sites”

•If you do not have a course please email me (mpennington@hinsdale86.org)

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Tell me about You…

• Name • Previous School• Internet Access

– Home DSL Cable Dial-Up

– Other• Co-curriculars• Hobbies• Strengths• Improvement

• What do you want to do when you grow up?

• Favorite subject• Favorite Artist/Song• Favorite Movie• What media to you do

most of you reading, communicating, and/ or expressing yourself?

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What Would You Do?

• If you had an unlimted amount of time, money, and human resources at your disposal what would you try to accomplish?

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The 5 Ps Present Punctual Professional Productive Prepared

Physically present during each class

session Arrive on time Communicates

respectfully Uses time efficientlyAll materials bought to class and ready to

goMentally attentive during the entire

class session Turn in work on

time Takes care of surroundings Remains on-task

Preparation work completed by class

time

Begin each activity on time

Dresses appropriately

Works on assigned class work

Mind on and focused during class

Be ready to go at the start of each learning activity

Has a positive and helpful attitude

Completes all assignments

Ready to go at the start of each

learning activity

Takes responsibility for actions

Contributes to team work

Is attentive and conscientious

Produces high quality work

Takes responsibility for learning and

academic growth