Earth Layers

Welcome to the world of CHROMEBOOKS!!  I hope you enjoy this activity below.  Remember, it is not for credit, just a fun use of your new computers.

Earth Layers Questionnaire


After completing the questionnaire, visit the blendspace below and explore earth science related videos.

Introduction to Blendspace

Welcome Parents!

Greetings Parents,
Thank you for taking the time to visit our class blog.  Below is a link to the 6th Grade Science Year at a Glance.  You may want to bookmark this blog to check in on homework assignments provided digitally or links to online resources.  It is a real pleasure to have your students in my class!

Earth Science Overview

Earth Layers assignment

Create a poster modeling the layers of Earth. Be sure to include:
- a diagram
- at least 4 layers
- at least 3 characteristics for each layer

Layers of the Earth

Greetings 6th Grade Scientists!  Please watch the following video and take notes.  Your notes should include 2 characteristics for each Earth layer.

Earth Layers Rap

Proxy Data for Geologic Climate Change

Below is a link to the video we watched in class to introduce the ways scientists have learned about changes in climate over geologic time.
* this is a large file so please be patient as it loads

Climate Proxy Data


This is the link to the geologic time interactive.  Use this link to fill out your "Geologic Timeline Exploration Sheet."

Geologic Time Interactive

Weather and Climate

Greetings!!  Welcome back from Lake Powell.

Part of tonight's homework is to view the following videos to develop your understanding of weather and climate.  Watch the two videos and write a summary to answer the question:

 How are weather and climate both similar and different?

National Geographic Weather and Climate
NASA Weather and Climate

Moon Journal Entry: Phases of My Life, Phases of the Moon
* Connect the phases of the moon discussed in class today with phases you have been through in your life.

In class today we discussed the importance of the local issue regarding hydrofracking on Thompson Divide near Carbondale.  Students were very interested in taking action.  Here is a link to the Save Thompson Divide website where you can submit a letter to the BLM encouraging them to deny lengthening the drilling lease that expires this spring.  In addition, you can submit a letter to Senator Bennet requesting formal legislation to protect this area.

Go to the following link to read about the issue.  Click on "take action" to submit your letter.

Save Thompson Divide