Unit X Geophysics Syllabus
and Portfolio Directions
Objective: Assemble
the assignments for the unit into a booklet. Then, use the booklet to complete
review questions and prepare for the test.
The following items should be put in the
following order in the portfolio:
Portfolio Directions and Unit Syllabus (this
sheet)(printable copy)
Vocabulary
______
Classwork/Daily Log
______
Video:
Geology of the Earth
______
Reading
22.1, 22.4, 23.2 and 23.5
______
Concept
Mapping
______
Convection
Lab
______
The
Rock Cycle
______
Missouri
Caves, Karst and Springs (Cloze Exercise)
______
Weathering
Processes
______
Unit
X Study Guide
______
Portfolio Grade
cover
(out of 5)
______ (Neatness, effort, and color
are important.)
objectives
(out of 5)
______
concepts
(out of 5)
______ (You may use words, symbols,
diagrams on each.)
contents
(out of 5)
______ (All assignments must be included
and in order.)
total
(out of 20)
______
Test Grade
________
The Front Cover
Write the unit title on the cover. "Unit
X - Geophysics"
Decorate the front cover with drawings of
concepts from the chapter.
Be neat and use lots of creativity and color.
The Inside Front Cover
Write "Objectives" at the top of the page.
List the following unit objectives:
Create a model of the Earth depicting the
three main layers.
Explain the interaction between the lithosphere
and the asthenosphere.
Describe convection currents and their activity
in the Earth's mantle.
Use the rock cycle to explain the different
ages of various rocks.
Illustrate Missouri's topographic features.
Describe how caves are formed.
Explain how the many caves in Missouri affect
the use of land in Missouri.
Describe how stalagmites and stalactites
form in caves.
Describe the effects of the various types
of weathering and erosion.
Inside Back Cover
Write "Concepts" at the top of the page.
Divide the page into nine squares.
Explain the answers to the unit objectives
with words and diagrams.
Back Cover
Write your name - Last Name, First Name
and your class in the lower right hand corner of the page.