Tuesday, October 15. 2019

Today's schedule is CDAB

C & D Blocks Environmental and Social Sciences - With the Student Vote coming up this Thursday and Friday, today we will look at how we are arranging the polling station in the Multi Purpose Room. In addition to this I will have you work through a "preparing to vote" worksheet after you complete the CBC Youth Vote Compass in class. Once you've done this look at the local candidates either through Vote Mate or through the Comox Valley Record. Then:
❶ Which of the party leaders do you think would make the best prime minister and why?
❷ Which local candidate do you think would make the best Member of Parliament and why?
❸ Which party platform do you support the most and why? Which aligns with your priorities? Explain.
❹ Which election issue is most important to you? Which party’s proposal to address this issue do you agree with the most?
❺ Rate the following considerations when making your final voting decision. You can use the following rating scale: very important, fairly important, slightly important or not important at all.

The local candidate
The party leader
The platform
Proposal for a single issue

With Benton you'll be doing some soil science work, doing a soil test for structure and nutrients then a look at the structure of a forest, (as compared to a tree farm).

Orting, Wa.

A Block Physical Geography - I have the learning commons/library reserved for the class so that you may finish work on your Orting College development project. I'll have some previous examples of student work for you to look at and need to remind you that this assignment is due this Wednesday; it is crucial that you hand it in to me as we will be at the end of our unit. Please note that you have a unit final on tectonics next Monday... please prepare yourself and in order to do so you should:

study

eat

sleep

A note about your test. At the beginning of the term I handed you a review for tests (in your course outline) so look over the weeks one through six note/assignment packages and the review on the course outline to see what you should prepare for. You should expect questions on:

1. Understand a simple cross-section of the Earth to show the parts of the lithosphere, and describe the nature of those layers within the Earth; Inner and Outer Core; Mantle (Mesosphere, Asthenosphere, and Mohorovicic discontinuity); and Lithosphere (Oceanic and Continental Crust). What is Convection Theory, in regards to the movement of the crust? 
2. Differentiate the rock types, igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary. Give examples of each type of rock, as well as environments where they may commonly be found. Describe and understand a sketch the rock cycle. 
3. Understand and label a cross-section of the plate boundaries with the following features: Subduction, Volcano, Plutonic features, Igneous rock (Granite & Diorite, Rhyolite & Andesite, Gabbro & Basalt), Metamorphic rock, Sedimentary deposits, Oceanic Trench, Mid-Ocean Ridge/Rift, Continental Crust, SIAL, Oceanic Crust, SIMA, Lithosphere, Asthenosphere, Convection cell 
4. Describe the impact (and give example locations) of a Convergent plate boundary in a continent-oceanic crust impact, continent-continent crust impact, oceanic-oceanic crust impact. Describe the effects (and give example locations) of a Divergent plate boundary in a oceanic-oceanic crust separation, continent-continent crust separation. Describe the effects (and give example locations) of a Transform plate boundary in a oceanic-oceanic crust event and a continent-continent crust event 
5. Describe the effects of Diastrophic movements on human activity. 
6. Describe several ways in which earthquakes may be generated. Understand sketch block diagrams to help define the following Fault types: Normal fault; Reverse fault; Strike/Slip fault. Define and give an example of a Transform fault. Understand a sketch of and define an Earthquake's Epicentre and Focus. 
7. Understand the following scales in terms of Intensity and Magnitude: Richter scale and Mercalli scale 
8. What is a Megathrust earthquake? What is the definition of a shallow, intermediate, and deep earthquake? Which is the most dangerous, generally speaking? What is the cause of a Tsunami? Why is the term Tidal wave not synonymous with Tsunami? What dangers does it pose? 
9. Describe mountain growth in terms of: Folding and Faulting (Horst and Graben). Define and understand a diagram of Anticlines and Synclines 
10. Distinguish between the different types of volcanoes (in terms of size, shape, location, examples of, etc.): Shield Volcano, Cinder Cone, and Composite Volcano (A.K.A. Stratovolcano) Compare the following eruption zones, and give examples of each: Rift (oceanic & continental), Hot Spot, Subduction Boundary (Island Arc & Mountain Chain)Describe by example the effects of a volcanic eruption, i.e., human impact, impact on climate, force of eruption etc. List and describe, a minimum of three dangers of volcanoes, including, Nuée ardente, and Lahar. List and describe three benefits of volcanoes.

B Block Human Geography - Today we are back in the library for our second last day of work on your immigrant/migration project. Remember, you will imagine yourself in the role of a refugee/migrant who has relocated from one part of the world to another. Your job is to research in detail the many factors that are involved in a migration. You will need to produce a thorough written summary of your personal migration (A.K.A. Diary or Reflection journal or Newspaper article) or an audio podcast, a news video, an online blog, or whatever format you feel best tells your story. Good luck.
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