YUMM!
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Pizza as the Earths Crust
The dough or crust is a representative of the mantle, this holds up the earth. Next layer is the asthenoshere, this is represented by the sauce of the pizza. It allows the crust to slide. The Oceanic crust is represented by the cheese. Finally we have the continental crust, that is represented by the toppings. It is the top layer.
YUMM!
YUMM!
Friday, April 4, 2014
Story of a Rock
Long ago there was a magma flow, it was a a nice magma flow, it flowed fast red and hot. However one day the flow started to slow as the tectonic plates shifted back together. It was a shame to loose such a nice magma flow, but out of it came something even more awesome. Out of the magma came Marty the extrusive Igneous rock. He was a nice rock. Because he was on the surface of the earth he cooled very fast and as it cooled a lot of gas escaped and thus he formed a very porous rock with small crystals. Marty sat on the side of the volcano for years. Scientist Steve came by and would look at Marty. But after years and years of sitting on the hill side he was beaten and whipped by wind and rain. Marty didn't mind it too much, because he looked forward to being transformed. The transformation we speak of is the slow process of being chemically transformed into a wonderful Sedimentary rock!
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Simulations, Models, & Analyses
Simulation of Igneous Rocks
Heath bars can simulate Igneous rocks. The inside candy has very small crystal size so that makes it a extrusive formation.
Peanut brittle, fudge, and sea form candy are other examples that could be used in a class
Simulation of Sedimentary Rocks
Rice Krispise are a great example of a Detritial sedimentary rock. They are made up of bits and pieces and held together by the marshmallow.
The other form of Sedimentary rock would be chemical sedimentary.
Simulation of Metamorphic Rocks
Butterfingers are a great examples of a metamorphic rock, in specific it is a schist which is a type of Folicated schist. Meaning that you can see the bands of minerals.
Anything that goes through a heat and pressure change would be a good example to use for this.
Heath bars can simulate Igneous rocks. The inside candy has very small crystal size so that makes it a extrusive formation.
Peanut brittle, fudge, and sea form candy are other examples that could be used in a class
Simulation of Sedimentary Rocks
Rice Krispise are a great example of a Detritial sedimentary rock. They are made up of bits and pieces and held together by the marshmallow.
The other form of Sedimentary rock would be chemical sedimentary.
Simulation of Metamorphic Rocks
Butterfingers are a great examples of a metamorphic rock, in specific it is a schist which is a type of Folicated schist. Meaning that you can see the bands of minerals.
Anything that goes through a heat and pressure change would be a good example to use for this.
Friday, March 21, 2014
Making fossils
What is a fossil?
A fossil has 2 requirements.
1. It has to be to be the remains of a once living organism.
2. It has to be 5,000+ years old
Our ingredients to make a fossil
1 lb bag of plaster pairs
1.5 cups of water
150 mL of sand
large cup to mix in
Cups that come off easy to make the fossils in
Shells (To fossilize)
And a whole lot of Love and fun!
The Outcome!
Well, they didn't turn out so hot. We got some small half pieces but they are a little lame. Our Mix seemed very chalky, they cam out easy, but with sub par impressions. The group that got good impressions used about 1:1 sand to plaster they added water as needed. They also used bigger shells that were easier to find and break out. SCIENCE!
A fossil has 2 requirements.
1. It has to be to be the remains of a once living organism.
2. It has to be 5,000+ years old
Our ingredients to make a fossil
1 lb bag of plaster pairs
1.5 cups of water
150 mL of sand
large cup to mix in
Cups that come off easy to make the fossils in
Shells (To fossilize)
And a whole lot of Love and fun!
The Outcome!
Well, they didn't turn out so hot. We got some small half pieces but they are a little lame. Our Mix seemed very chalky, they cam out easy, but with sub par impressions. The group that got good impressions used about 1:1 sand to plaster they added water as needed. They also used bigger shells that were easier to find and break out. SCIENCE!
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Relative Dating
What do you know about RD?
Relative dating, to the best of my knowledge is using rocks and ice pack to determine the age of something. I have mostly heard it being used with rocks to determine the age of the earth.
We Discussed
Stenos principals of continuity.
Relative dating, to the best of my knowledge is using rocks and ice pack to determine the age of something. I have mostly heard it being used with rocks to determine the age of the earth.
We Discussed
Stenos principals of continuity.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Weather and Climate Day 1
What is the difference between weather and climate?
When I think of weather I think of the day to day temperature and precipitation. Climate I think of as what the average conditions are in a given area. How much rain and what the average temperature is in a given region.
Egg Fire!
Prediction: I think that the fire will be put out and the egg will stay on top of the glass.
Actual: The flame heated up the air inside very quickly, when the flame went out the temp. dropped quickly and a low pressure zone was created. This sucking the egg into the jar.
*To get it out you need to blow into the jar to created high pressure inside. This will push the egg out.
Hygrometer
With two thermometer (one with wet goze on it) spin them around on a stick for one minute and record the temp. Use the chart to find humidity.
Inside- Dry: 21
Wet: 12
Humidity: 36%
Outside- Dry: 15
Wet: 15
Humidity: 90%
Cloud Chart
Wind speed: Anemometer (Cup on sticks)
Precipitation: Rain Gage (Liquid) and Snow board (Solid).
When I think of weather I think of the day to day temperature and precipitation. Climate I think of as what the average conditions are in a given area. How much rain and what the average temperature is in a given region.
Egg Fire!
Prediction: I think that the fire will be put out and the egg will stay on top of the glass.
Actual: The flame heated up the air inside very quickly, when the flame went out the temp. dropped quickly and a low pressure zone was created. This sucking the egg into the jar.
*To get it out you need to blow into the jar to created high pressure inside. This will push the egg out.
Hygrometer
With two thermometer (one with wet goze on it) spin them around on a stick for one minute and record the temp. Use the chart to find humidity.
Inside- Dry: 21
Wet: 12
Humidity: 36%
Outside- Dry: 15
Wet: 15
Humidity: 90%
Cloud Chart
Wind speed: Anemometer (Cup on sticks)
Precipitation: Rain Gage (Liquid) and Snow board (Solid).
Friday, February 21, 2014
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