Geology

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Welcome to Lancaster High School's Geoscience 1 Class

Although it is officially called Geoscience 1, I will commonly refer to this class as Geology. Students should be familiar with the Internet and how to use it. If internet access is not available at home you will need to arrange to have internet access at school as soon as possible.

What is Geology?

Geology is the study of the earth and the process that have shaped it. We will also have a strong component of meteorology, the study of the earth's weather, in this class due to the fact that we have the NBC Weather Net station at our disposal in the classroom. Additionally we will be using the WeatherBug program to make observations of the weather and and other meteorological aspects of geosciences.

Course Description

Geoscience 1 examines the disciplines within geology and oceanography, including major concepts of seismology, volcanology, hydrology, paleontology, mineralogy, and petrology. By examining the composition, structure, process and dynamics of these systems, students gain a clearer understanding of their planet.

Geoscience 1 is a college-preparatory course fulfilling the laboratory science requirement for admission to the University of California system.

Rationale for taking Geology

An understanding of Earth systems is a practical pursuit. The informed citizen must recognize the causes and implications of natural hazards such as earthquake fault zones, volcanic regions, and flood zones. A knowledge of the mechanisms behind such hazards allows the citizen to plan and make educated decisions affecting their economic and personal well-being. By exploring our planet, we also gain a clearer understanding of the capabilities of our technological society and of the natural resources that sustain it.

Click here to view the remainder of the course description along with the course objectives.

Online Assignments

In this class you will have several assignments which are posted online. In order for you to view the online assignments you will have to log onto the Prentice Hall site that accompanies our textbook. Click on the link below and follow the directions from there.

http://cw.prenhall.com/bookbind/pubbooks/lutgens2/

Other Stuff done in class that relates to Geology

Most of the following pages are in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader or other similar program for viewing. Get Acrobat Reader here.

Lost your Syllabus? Print out a new copy and keep it in the front of your notebook.

Dichotomous Key Activity
Age of the Earth Notes in PDF. Disclaimer: Understand that this is a two-part lecture where the history of geologic thought is discussed and the origins of the creation movement are discussed. In no way is this lecture meant to persuade or influence the beliefs of an individual. Biblical quotes are used merely for the benefit of understanding the teachings of Ussher and Lightfoot.
Geologic Time Scale Lab PDF
Introduction to Geology Practice Test
Atomic Structure Notes
Minerals Notes
Introduction to Mineral Crystals Lab and the Crystal Cutouts necessary to complete the lab
Specific Gravity Lab or Specific Gravity Lab in PDF format
Supplement to Properties of Minerals Used for Identification Notes: Cleavage Structures PDF
Mohs Hardness Scale Lab PDF
Mineral Identification Chart PDF
Crystal Structure Lab--You can do this for extra credit, it was not done in class this year.
Mineral Identification Lab PDF
Igneous Rocks PowerPoint Presentation (Review)
Igneous Rocks Identification Chart PDF; Igneous Rocks Lab PDF; and Chapter 3 Practice Test
Mt. St. Helens; a pictorial presentation
Lecture Notes on Sedimentary Rocks and Metamorphic Rocks
Sedimentary Rock Identification Chart PDF
Sedimentary Rocks Practice Test
Metamorphic Rock Identification Chart PDF
Rocks Study Guide Use this to help you study for the fall Final.
Weathering and Soils Notes on Ch. 5
Chapter 8: Notes on Mass Wasting, Landslides Lab, Study Guide
Notes on Surface Water: Running Water, Profile of a River and River Erosion
SEPUP: Investigating Groundwater; The Fruitvale Story
Click here to take a look at the Fruitvale and Water TEST.
Study Guide for the Final Exam Second Semester.

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