The Nature of Science · -Complete ABC vocab. Gather general knowledge of science terms -Complete...

Page: 7, 1. The study of the forces that affect the Earth is known as. - geophysics Page: 7, 2. the application of science is called: technology Page: 7, 3. Name two of Leonardo da Vinci’s ideas shown here -parachute, glider

Today’s Objectives: S.W.B.A.T. - Complete ABC vocab. Gather general knowledge of

science terms - Complete text activity to have students understand

basic understanding of their science text. - What areas of Nature – physical science do research in

(define the spheres of the Earth – areas of study) - Discuss a possible way to compare waters vs land on

Earth?

Activity: ABC – vocab – discussion(collect) Textbook activity – discuss (collect) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsZfDdiT

ehA (physical science) Notes and discussion – spheres of study - Aim handout – if time allows

Chapter 1

What do Physical Scientists Study? 4 major areas: Earth’s Air – (Gases)

Atmosphere – is the blanket of air surrounding the earth.

Earth’s Water (Liquids)

Hydrosphere – is the waters of Earth.

Earth’s Land – (Solids)

Lithosphere/Geosphere – is the solid outermost part of the earth.

Crust

Mantle

Outer Core

Inner Core

Escaping/beyond Earth (Space)

Exosphere/Space – The vacuum region and area beyond the Earth’s atmosphere (500km or 300 miles)

is the layer or regions of the planet Earth where life exists

1. What is the gas part(sphere) called? - Atmosphere

2. What part of Earth’s interior is liquid iron & nickel? - Outer core