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=Hello Parents of Earth Science Students=

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This site was originally created for my earth science students to get information I share with them, such as various links for topics we cover, ideas for projects we are working on and material for their notebooks.======

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For 3rd quarter, we will be starting our paleotology unit. Students will be learning about the history of the Earth, fossils and the geologic column. They will be doing a biostratigraphy (layers of the Earth and the fossils within) project that will count as a test.======

After that, we'll be doing a unit on weathering and erosion. The main focus will be a project to make a model that shows weathering or erosion.

Fourth quarter will bring two units: meteorology and astronomy. Meteorology is the study of the weather, and we'll be checking out the seasonal changes as we move into spring. Students will need to keep a journal of weather and do a project on one aspect of the weather.

Astronomy will get us looking at the stars and planets and students will be doing a project on one of the planets or other heavenly bodies.

If you have any questions, the best way to reach me is by email: sgustafson@csdk12.net