4 Corner Activity Reflection

Question-  Have your ideas, opinions, values, beliefs changed in any way? Was there something that surprised you? How do people communicate different perspectives? 

              Reflection 

my opinions did change because at first i thought that science has brought only positive benefits but Youngseo convinced me that science has brought positive and negative benefits to the world. also i thought at first that animal testing is necessary but another group convinced me that animal testing is actually necessary because how would you know all the information we know now  about animals without testing the animals. the statement that boys are better than girls it surprised me that a boy agreed with the statement because the rest of the class said NO gender equality! people communicate in different ways by stating their opinion and maybe disagreeing or agreeing



statements
-Science has only brought positive benefits to everyone.

-Technology is everywhere in the world

-Boys are better at Science than girls.

-The Internet has made the world smaller

-Animal testing is necessary.

-GMOs are safe.

-Climate change is caused by people.

-Technology has negatively affected close family time.

-Students should not be allowed to use personal digital devices at school.

-Should all cars now be electric.

final reflections

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Why does our Earth's surface look the way it does?
                                             
This unit was a blast i had a blast while learning a lot about erosion, when Mrs. Kasal  was telling us about erosion's at the beginning or the unit I know nothing about erosion's or even what it meant.  

 The earth's surface looks the way it does because of  Erosion's that happened over time , as the water, rocks  landforms,earthquakes, tsunami's and basically all natural  Disasters were happening the earths surface changed. throughout this unit i learned a whole lot about natural disasters, erosion's and canyons.also i learned learned why do all these natural disasters happen and how they happen. especially i learned a lot during our wadi field trip, that the whole wadi that we were standing on was an ocean one time. and there were a ton of animals swimming around this area before. the fossils thought me a lot that the fossil looks the way it does because of where it was staying.
    now once i walk around and see canyons of any natural disaster i will know how and what it was made of.   this unit was very interesting and new for me because almost all of the information i learned was brand new to me. this unit is most probably one of my favorite units so far in 5th grade. 

cool careers

                        Paleontologist

A paleontologist is a scientist who studies the fossilized remains of all kinds of organisms such as plants, animals, fungi, bacteria and other single-celled living things  that have been replaced by rock material or impressions of organisms preserved in rock., and is interested in knowing the history of organic life on earth. the most famous and popular paleontologist is  Jack HornerJohn R. "Jack" Horner he was born June 15, 1946 he's an American paleontologist most famous for discovering and naming Maiasaura, providing the first clear evidence that some dinosaurs cared for their young. 

                       Environmental Scientist

 A  Environmental Scientist uses the principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems. They are involved in efforts to improve recycling, waste disposal, public health, and water and air pollution control.Environmental specialists are scientists who observe the impact of a population on the environment, identify problem areas and recommend solutions. Many specialists work for the government to ensure that specific regulations regarding air, water and soil are met.

                   

  

                  

 Geochemist

A Geochemists study the composition, structure, processes, and other physical aspects of the Earth. They examine the distribution of chemical elements in rocks and minerals, as well as the movement of these elements into soil and water systems.

Geochemistry are important because the chemistry of the earth, is important because it defines bio-diversity and the well-being of organisms, including humans. Geochemistry is about understanding the distribution of chemical compounds in the earth and their changing concentrations as a consequence of their fate in the geochemical cycles

definitions 

Rapid process of erosion- rapid eroding 

Slow process of erosion- slow eroding 

examples 

some examples of rapid process of erosion one example is earthquakes, they are an example of rapid process of erosion because they happen normally very fast and when it happens it is very dangerous. another example of rapid process of erosion is volcanoes they are very dangerous once they erupt and it is very unknown once it happens. landslides are also an example of rapid process of erosion because they are also very dangerous. all these examples are rapid process of erosion because they all happen very rapid and once they happen that are very dangerous.


details- volcanoes 

• Volcanoes are formed when magma from within the Earth's upper mantle works its way to the surface. At the surface, it erupts to form, lava flows and ash deposits. Over time as the volcano continues to erupt, it will get bigger and bigger. 
• the types of volcanoes are : Shield, Cinder Cones & Composite Cones. The earth ejects lava, rock fragments, hot vapor and gases during volcanic eruptions
• The most active volcanoes in the world are  Kilauea volcano on Hawaii is the world's most active volcano, followed by Etna in Italy and Piton de la Fournaise on La Réunion island.

examples

an example of slow processes of erosion is weathering, this is a sl ow process of erosion because it happens pretty slowly and it is not quiet dangerous 

details- weathering 

• Weathering is the breakdown of rocks at the Earth’s surface, by the action of rain, water, extremes of temperature, and biological activity. It does not involve the removal of rock material.
• There are three types of weathering, physical chemical and biological. 
• Erosion is the process by which soil and rock particles are worn away and moved elsewhere by wind, water or ice. Weathering involves no moving agent of transport.

Mechanical and Chemical Erosion

 Mechanics erosion- Is the process of breaking big rocks into little ones. This usually happens at the surface of the planet. Temperature also affects the land. The hot days and cool nights always make things expand and contract.

Chemical Erosion- Is when rocks are broken down,there are many types of chemical weathering, including hydrolysis, oxidation, carbonation, acid rain and acids made  by lichens.