Earthquake Building Design

Students will participate in an IN CLASS earthquake project. They will be in groups of 2-3. The goal is to construct a strong building structure that can withstand a 7.5 magnitude earthquake. Here are the guidelines:

• Each group must hand in a blue print of their building design.
• Each group will be given 70 popsicle sticks to begin. They will be given sticks in increments of 10.
• Each structure needs to be atleast 26 inches at the tallest point.
• Each structure needs to have a platform for the container of rocks to rest during the test. The platform must be off the ground at a minimum of 5 inches.
• Each structure will be tested under the stress of an earthquake for a duration of 1 min. 

DAY 1Earthquake Building Project

·      Teams of 2-3.

·      Building will need to be at least 26 inches tall and have a platform/shelf 5 inches  off the ground

·      Research about an earthquake structure that has survived.  Decide on what would be the best structure design for your building.    Take NOTES

·      Complete a blueprint for your building.

·      Write a paragraph (5-7 sentences) about why you chose the specific design. Have it approved by the teacher.

Jan 16th class online lab 'Plate Tectonics'

* You will need to open a word document and minimize it.

* You will also open the Internet browser to the Online Lab 'Plate Tectonics'.  Click here

*Follow the directions on this link and print your word document (where your answers will be) and hand it in the tray.

* Don't forget your name and homeroom!!!!!

Science Review

Science Review (1-2pages)     Jan 7. 2013

 Write a review of the first part of the school year with information that you have learned about the big bang theory and Earth’s history.

Intro- 5pts

Body- 15pts (atleast 3 supporting details)

Conclusion- 5pts

Earth;s Structure Vocab

Earth’s Structure

28. Crust- Earth’s outermost layer.

29. Mantle-  The layer directly beneath the crust.

30. Core-  The innermost layer.

31. Plate tectonics- The theory scientists use to explain plate movements.

32. Lithosphere- Zone that floats on the asthenosphere and includes all of the crust and the upper part of the upper mantle.

33. Asthenosphere- Zone of partially melted rock in the upper mantle.