level 1 science class blog:John West http://level1sciencejohnwest.edublogs.org It's good to be a science geek Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:31:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Time for revision: classification of igneous rocks http://level1sciencejohnwest.edublogs.org/2008/10/14/time-for-revision-classification-of-igneous-rocks/ http://level1sciencejohnwest.edublogs.org/2008/10/14/time-for-revision-classification-of-igneous-rocks/#comments Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:15:49 +0000 john west http://level1sciencejohnwest.edublogs.org/?p=22 Here is the the section from the level 1 Geology achievement standard on igneous rocks. You need to know this as the exam paper will test your understanding.

ROCK TYPES

Appearance

Silica rich

Intermediate

Silica poor

Volcanic glass

fine grained

(volcanic)

rhyolite

pumice

andesite

basalt

scoria

obsidian

coarse grained

(plutonic)

granite

diorite

gabbro


Good luck with the exam next week I am sure you will all get what you deserve!

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]]> http://level1sciencejohnwest.edublogs.org/2008/08/05/curious-george-and-distance-time-graphs/feed/ 0 Meitosis http://level1sciencejohnwest.edublogs.org/2008/06/16/meitosis/ http://level1sciencejohnwest.edublogs.org/2008/06/16/meitosis/#comments Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:15:18 +0000 john west http://level1sciencejohnwest.edublogs.org/?p=20 Try the exercise on mitosis

]]> http://level1sciencejohnwest.edublogs.org/2008/06/16/meitosis/feed/ 0 Acids and carbonates………testing the gas given off and the word for today is precipitation!! http://level1sciencejohnwest.edublogs.org/2008/04/16/acids-and-carbonatestesting-the-gas-given-off-and-the-word-for-today-is-precipitation/ http://level1sciencejohnwest.edublogs.org/2008/04/16/acids-and-carbonatestesting-the-gas-given-off-and-the-word-for-today-is-precipitation/#comments Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:44:06 +0000 john west http://level1sciencejohnwest.edublogs.org/2008/04/16/acids-and-carbonatestesting-the-gas-given-off-and-the-word-for-today-is-precipitation/ Carbonates react with acids according to the word equation

acid + carbonate —> salt + carbon dioxide + water.

We know that the gas given off is carbon dioxide because it turns limewater ( a solution of calcium hydroxide in water) milky

…………and now for experts.

Most of you spotted that the milky carbon dioxide solution goes clear again. First person to post a comment that gives the equation for this reaction wins a Mars bar.

and now in no particular order…

All the information is here

and the next video……..warning…this video contains language that may offend

There are a few weird extras in this movie

….and the word here is PRECIPITATE!!

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Part 2 filtering the product to remove unreacted solids
Part 3, filtering salt crystals from the saturated solution.

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Brainstorm in groups using this scenario or similar:

You are in the newsroom of a local tv company. You are interviewing a scientist about what is happening.

why have there been earthquakes in recent weeks?

Where has all that molten volcanic rock come from? What does a volcano look like under the surface and how does rock get to be molten anyway? How would you explain to the public about tectonic plates? The public need to understand the cause of the disaster. Are there diagrams you could use as a reporter to help the public understand?

You can use the projector to have movie clips running behind the interview or as part of a news report.

As a group write a script for the interview. Plan the resources (diagrams clips multimedia…get creative).

The final result can be podcast, placed on the class blog on youtube if you wish.


volcano-explosion.jpg

cars-in-magma.jpg

Some sites you might wish to visit:

Simulated volcanic eruption in Auckland

Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 9:25 am
Press Release: Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Simulated volcanic eruption in Auckland: NZ’s biggest civil defence emergency management exercise begins.

Local authorities take the threat of a volcanic eruption within the city environs seriously. Read the full article.

Auckland’s volcanic field, seismic monitoring.

Auckland’s volcanoes, how do they form?

The youngest volcano, Rangitoto.

Auckland’s volcanoes are not extinct. How would a new eruption happen?

How to prepare. Civil Defense advice

and finally Civil Defence Emergency Management

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