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Areas of Focus within The Soil Science and Ice Ages Unit: Importance of Soil, Weathering, Types of Mechanical Weathering, Types of Chemical Weathering, Surface Area and Weathering, Mass Movement of Earthen Materials, Soil, Soil Color, Particle Size, Soil Porosity and Permeability, Soil Horizons, Soil Conservation, The Dust Bowl, Erosion, Deposition, Soil Conservation Measures, Glaciers, Types of Glaciers, Ice Ages, Causes of Ice Ages, Paleoecology, Glacial Landforms. Full Unit at… http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Soil_and_Glaciers_Unit.html • This PowerPoint is one small part of my Weathering, Soil Science, Soil Conservation, Ice Ages, and Glaciers Unit. • A Four Part 2,500+ Slide PowerPoint full of engaging activities, critical class notes, review opportunities, question, answers, follow along worksheets, games, and much more. • 12 Page bundled homework that chronologically follows the slideshow for nightly review. Modified version provided as well as answer keys. • 11 pages of unit notes with visuals for students and support professionals • 3 PowerPoint Review Games with Answer Keys • Rubrics, videos, templates, materials list, First Day PowerPoint, guide, and much more. • http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Soil_and_Glaciers_Unit.html • RED SLIDE: These are notes that are very important and should be recorded in your science journal. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy -Please make notes legible and use indentations when appropriate. -Example of indent. -Skip a line between topics -Don’t skip pages -Make visuals clear and well drawn. Please Label Ice Wedging Mechanical Weathering • RED SLIDE: These are notes that are very important and should be recorded in your science journal. • BLACK SLIDE: Pay attention, follow directions, complete projects as described and answer required questions neatly. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Keep an eye out for “The-Owl” and raise your hand as soon as you see him. – He will be hiding somewhere in the slideshow Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Keep an eye out for “The-Owl” and raise your hand as soon as you see him. – He will be hiding somewhere in the slideshow “Hoot, Hoot” “Good Luck!” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy New Area of Focus: Erosion Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy New Area of Focus: Erosion Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Erosion: Process of wearing or grinding something down. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Erosion: Process of wearing or grinding something down. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Deposition: The natural process of laying down a deposit of something. (Sediment) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Deposition: The natural process of laying down a deposit of something. (Sediment) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Deposition: The natural process of laying down a deposit of something. (Sediment) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Which river is young and which is old? • Which river is young and which is old? • Which river is young and which is old? • Which river is young and which is old? • Which river is young and which is old? • Which river is young and which is old? • Which river is young and which is old? Learn more about erosion and deposition at… http://www.physicalgeography.net/fundamental s/10w.html • We can have this… • We can have this… or this… • This picture is on the homework bundle. • This picture is on the homework bundle. • This picture is on the homework bundle. – In your journal please use the internet to research this mystery photograph. – Hint: Dust Bowl • What’s her name? • When was this? • What was happening at this time in the U.S.? • Who took the picture? • People had to leave the farm or starve to death. The Dust Bowl. Learn more at… http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/dustbowl/ • Video Link – The Dust Bowl. A Brief Introduction. – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYOmjQO_ UMw 50 Minute Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UkObwoheS0 Please preview (rabbit scene) • Soil Conservation Available Sheet • Activity! Article about the Dust Bowl and questions. – Please choose 3 of the questions to answer in your journal. Be specific and use information from the article. • In a short paragraph, please describe the conditions of the Dust Bowl? • Describe farming in the early 1930’s • What conditions led up to the Dust Bowl that made it especially bad? • What is a “Snuster?” • What were some positive things that came out of the Dust Bowl? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Article about the Dust Bowl and questions. • In a short paragraph, please describe the conditions of the Dust Bowl? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Article about the Dust Bowl and questions. • In a short paragraph, please describe the conditions of the Dust Bowl? The Dust Bowl was dry, hot, and dusty. The conditions were difficult and dangerous. Survival was challenging for the crops and people living in the area. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Article about the Dust Bowl and questions. • Describe farming in the 1930’s Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Article about the Dust Bowl and questions. • Describe farming in the 1930’s Farming in the early 1930’s was strong. In the later 30’s however, too much wheat was produced and profits for the farmers decreased. This was bad for the upcoming Dust Bowl event. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Article about the Dust Bowl and questions. • What conditions led up to the Dust Bowl that made it especially bad? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Article about the Dust Bowl and questions. • What conditions led up to the Dust Bowl that made it especially bad? The Dust Bowl was especially bad because of dry and windy conditions and poor farming methods. Many crops were destroyed and people had to leave. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Article about the Dust Bowl and questions. • What is a “Snuster?” • Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Article about the Dust Bowl and questions. • What is a “Snuster?” • A Snuster is a blizzard that is a combination of dirt and snow. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Article about the Dust Bowl and questions. • What were some positive things that came out of the Dust Bowl? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Article about the Dust Bowl and questions. • What were some positive things that came out of the Dust Bowl? Some positive events that came from the Dust Bowl were that farmers learned some new techniques to help better manage their land. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • We can have this… • We can have this… or this… • We can have this… or this… • This picture is on the homework bundle. • This picture is on the homework bundle. • • • • – In your journal please use the internet to research this photograph. Hint – Dust Bowl What’s her name? When was this? What was happening at this time in the U.S.? Who took the picture? Answers to the photograph at… Learn more about this photograph… (Video) http://www.history.com/topics/dust-bowl/videos#migrant-mother-photo \ (teacher preview prior) • Note: The Dust Bowl is just one example. Human History is littered with examples of how the loss of soil leads to human hardship and the decline of civilizations. – Interesting Article: http://grist.org/article/civilizations-foundationeroding/ • We can have this… • We can have this… or this… • Most of the earth is not suitable for agriculture. • Most of the earth is not suitable for agriculture. • Most of the earth is not suitable for agriculture. – Almost all of our food comes from a few suitable areas. • Most of the earth is not suitable for agriculture. – Almost all of our food comes from a few suitable areas. • Soil degradation is a real and serious problem. • Soil degradation is a real and serious problem. – Soil takes hundreds of years to form. • Soil degradation is a real and serious problem. – Soil takes hundreds of years to form. – Destroyed in seconds. • Soil degradation is a real and serious problem. – Soil takes hundreds of years to form. – Destroyed in seconds. • Soil degradation is a real and serious problem. – Soil takes hundreds of years to form. – Destroyed in seconds. Soil Erosion. Learn more at… http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/engineer/facts/87-040.htm • Is this concerning? • In many areas of the world livestock grazes on land that may not be able to support crops. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • In many areas of the world livestock grazes on land that may not be able to support crops. – In many cases, the land is being over grazed and is turning into desert. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Conservation: The Protection of something / planned management. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Conservation: The Protection of something / planned management. – Hugh Hammond Bennett (Father of Soil Conservation) 1920’s Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Conservation: The Protection of something / planned management. – Hugh Hammond Bennett (Father of Soil Conservation) 1920’s Hugh Hammond Bennett. Learn more at… http://www.soil.ncsu.edu/about/century/hugh.html Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Two key factors to conserve soil. - Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Reduce Erosion (Movement of Soil Particles) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Reduce Erosion (Movement of Soil Particles) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Reduce Erosion (Movement of Soil Particles) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Restore Soil Fertility (nutrients) - Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Restore Soil Fertility (nutrients) Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Soil Conservation Measures - - Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Designing your own farm using soil conservation measures. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Designing your own farm using soil conservation measures. – Create a sketch of each measure as we cover it. You will be allowed to use your farm for the coming quiz. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Designing your own farm using soil conservation measures. – Create a sketch of each measure as we cover it. You will be allowed to use your farm for the coming quiz. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Designing your own farm using soil conservation measures. – Create a sketch of each measure as we cover it. You will be allowed to use your farm for the coming quiz. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Soil Conservation Available Sheet • Use this template provided in the activities folder. – Note, this is a view from flying over in a helicopter. • Use this template provided in the activities folder. – Note, this is a view from flying over in a helicopter. Conservation Plowing: Disturbing the ground and plant cover as little as possible. High tech machines inject seeds Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Conservation Plowing: Disturbing the ground and plant cover as little as possible. High tech machines inject seeds. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Which one uses conservation plowing? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Which one uses conservation plowing? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Conservation plowing leaves the old stalk + any other plants / root structures that keep soil together. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Draw a non-tillage plow injecting seeds into the soil. Non-tillage plow (injects seeds and keeps old stalks in ground) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Terracing: Creating steps against water erosion. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • The Inca people farmed the Andes using terracing. Picture of the lost city of Machu Picchu, built in 1460 A.D. • Steep slope + unstable soil + rain = • Steep slope + unstable soil + rain = • Steep slope + unstable soil + rain = • Steep slope + unstable soil + rain = • Steep slope + unstable soil + rain = • Draw some terraces with crops on a steep section of your farm. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Contour plowing: A practice of slowing water run-off by planting across a hill’s contours. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Contour plowing: A practice of slowing water run-off by planting across a hills contours. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Contour plowing: A practice of slowing water run-off by planting across a hills contours. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Contour plowing: A practice of slowing water run-off by planting across a hills contours. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Contour plowing: A practice of slowing water run-off by planting across a hills contours. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Contour plowing: A practice of slowing water run-off by planting across a hills contours. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Contour plowing: A practice of slowing water run-off by planting across a hills contours. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Contour plowing: A practice of slowing water run-off by planting across a hills contours. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Which way should I plant my rows on this hill? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Which way should I plant my rows on this hill? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Which way should I plant my rows on this hill? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Which way should I plant my rows on this hill? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Which way should I plant my rows on this hill? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Create contour plowing on your farm so the rows of crops grow across the slope. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Create contour plowing on your farm so the rows of crops grow across the slope. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Create contour plowing on your farm so the rows of crops grow across the slope. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Create contour plowing on your farm so the rows of crops grow across the slope. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Cover Crop: A plant that grows first and protects the cash crop. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Which side is utilizing a cover crop to prevent erosion? • Which side is utilizing a cover crop to prevent erosion? • Which side is utilizing a cover crop to prevent erosion? • Activity! Soil Science PowerPoint Review Game Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Areas of Focus within The Soil Science and Ice Ages Unit: Importance of Soil, Weathering, Types of Mechanical Weathering, Types of Chemical Weathering, Surface Area and Weathering, Mass Movement of Earthen Materials, Soil, Soil Color, Particle Size, Soil Porosity and Permeability, Soil Horizons, Soil Conservation, The Dust Bowl, Erosion, Deposition, Soil Conservation Measures, Glaciers, Types of Glaciers, Ice Ages, Causes of Ice Ages, Paleoecology, Glacial Landforms. Full Unit at… http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Soil_and_Glaciers_Unit.html • This PowerPoint is one small part of my Weathering, Soil Science, Soil Conservation, Ice Ages, and Glaciers Unit. • A Four Part 2,500+ Slide PowerPoint full of engaging activities, critical class notes, review opportunities, question, answers, follow along worksheets, games, and much more. • 12 Page bundled homework that chronologically follows the slideshow for nightly review. Modified version provided as well as answer keys. • 11 pages of unit notes with visuals for students and support professionals • 3 PowerPoint Review Games with Answer Keys • Rubrics, videos, templates, materials list, First Day PowerPoint, guide, and much more. • http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Soil_and_Glaciers_Unit.html • Please visit the links below to learn more about each of the units in this curriculum – These units take me about four years to complete with my students in grades 5-10. Earth Science Units Extended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide Geology Topics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Geology_Unit.html Astronomy Topics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Astronomy_Unit.html Weather and Climate Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Weather_Climate_Unit.html Soil Science, Weathering, More http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Soil_and_Glaciers_Unit.html Water Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Water_Molecule_Unit.html Rivers Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/River_and_Water_Quality_Unit.html = Easier 5th – 7th grade = More Difficult 6th – 8th grade = Most Difficult 8th – 10th grade Physical Science Units Extended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide Science Skills Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Science_Introduction_Lab_Safety_Metric_Methods. html Motion and Machines Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Newtons_Laws_Motion_Machines_Unit.html Matter, Energy, Envs. Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Energy_Topics_Unit.html Atoms and Periodic Table Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Atoms_Periodic_Table_of_Elements_Unit.html Life Science Units Extended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide Human Body / Health Topics http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Human_Body_Systems_and_Health_Topics_Unit.html DNA and Genetics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/DNA_Genetics_Unit.html Cell Biology Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Cellular_Biology_Unit.html Infectious Diseases Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Infectious_Diseases_Unit.html Taxonomy and Classification Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Taxonomy_Classification_Unit.html Evolution / Natural Selection Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Evolution_Natural_Selection_Unit.html Botany Topics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Plant_Botany_Unit.html Ecology Feeding Levels Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Feeding_Levels_Unit.htm Ecology Interactions Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Interactions_Unit.html Ecology Abiotic Factors Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Abiotic_Factors_Unit.html • The entire four year curriculum can be found at... http://sciencepowerpoint.com/ Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Thank you for your interest in this curriculum. Sincerely, Ryan Murphy M.Ed [email protected] Website Link: http://sciencepowerpoint.com/index.html