Geology+of+NY

= NYC Geology Rensizzle = 

Geology NY: Rensizzle Dan Fanelli and Danielle Randone November 26th – 30th, 2012 Links for Geology Pictures  [|Group pictures 1] [|Group pictures 2] November 26th 9am- 3pm ||  ** Essential Question: How was the geology of NY created? **
 * Monday

CCSS Reading Standard for Literacy in Science Key Idea(s): 9 CCSS Writing Standards for Literacy in Science Key Idea(s): 10 NYS Earth Science Standard 4; Key Idea(s) 2.1 and 3.1
 * Skills: **

1. PowerPoint: introduction to how NY and Long Island came to be


 * Glaciers
 * HH moraine, Ronkonkoma moraine
 * Glacial features (polish, striations, kettle lakes, drumlins, moraines etc.)

2. Instruction
 * How to use a compass
 * Emergency contact information
 * Geology Journal/log
 * Vocabulary/ Experiences/ Things they have learned
 * Agenda on upcoming week
 * Field trip slips?
 * Cameras: USB or email all pictures by Thursday night

3. Movie: History Channel //How the Earth Was Made: New York//
 * Answer and reflection worksheet

Lunch: in cafeteria or they can leave school || November 27th || __ Rose Space Museum at Natural History Museum and Central Park Glacial Features __ ** Essential Questions: ** ** How do rocks from outer space and rocks from Earth compare and contrast? **   ** What evidence in Central Park supports the theory that glaciers formed NYC? **
 * Tuesday

CCSS Reading Standard for Literacy in Science Key Idea(s): 3, 8 and 9 CCSS Writing Standard for Literacy in Science Key Idea(s): 10 NYS Earth Science Standard 4; Key Idea(s) 2 and 3.1
 * Skills: **

Transportation: Subway Students arrive at: 9:00 am Departure time: 9:15 am  Return time: 3-4 am


 * 10:30 am Planetarium show (30 minutes)


 * Explore museum: Cosmic Pathway, Scale of universe, Hall of universe, hall of planet earth


 * 11:40- 12:15 break for lunch: Bagged lunch or lunch at museum ($15)


 * Start at 12:30 and walk from Museum to Explore NYC’s Central Park and it’s Bedrock outcrops, erratic’s and Plucking site


 * Using a compass to determine direction the glacier came from

Students will need: Journal Camera Warm and appropriate clothing (sweaters, appropriate foot wear, hats, scarf’s, gloves, jackets) Bagged lunch or money ($15) || November 28th ||  __ Hydrofracking __ ** Essential Question: ** ** Why or Why not should NY drill for natural gas? **
 * Wednesday

CCSS Reading Standards for Literacy in Science Key Idea(s): 1, 2 and 9 CCSS Writing Standards for Literacy in Science Key Idea(s): 1, 8, 9 and 10 NYS Earth Science Standard 7; Key Idea(s) 1, 2
 * Skills: **


 * 1) Exxon Moble Pro Hydrofracking Ad


 * 1) Diagram and description on Hyrdofracking: NY Times extracting natural gas from rock


 * 1) Hydrofracking Game. Students play as Farmers and as small business owners. Dan and Danielle are the Natural gas company. Small businesses profit while farmers suffer

NY Times Articles: (Shared Inquiry Process): Class will be divided into two groups and given 1 of 2 articles either supporting or disagreeing with hydrofracking Directed notes related to evidence supporting hydrofracking (SH)= Supporting hydrofracking Directed notes related to evidence disagreeing with hydrofracking (DH)= Disagreeing with hydrofracking
 * 1) Millions Spent in Albany Fight to Drill for Gas
 * 1) As Decision Nears on Gas Drilling, Ad War Heats Up in New York State

Creating Ad of their own in their group to SH or DH hydrofracking and presenting it in a debate as they use evidence from the articles to support their side.

Other Possible Articles
 * 1) With Gas Drilling Next Door, County in New York Gets an Economic Lift
 * 2) A Tainted Water Well, and Concern There May Be More
 * 3) Learning Too Late of the Perils in Gas Well Leases
 * 4) Pressure Limits Efforts to Police Drilling for Gas

Lunch Beak: in cafeteria or they can leave school

Movie: http://www.rnntv.com/content/sky-pink-documentary-against-hydrofracking
 * 1) GasLand (1 hr and 45 min)
 * 2) The Sky Is Pink intro (20 min)

__ Product/Assessment __ Creating Ad of their own in their group to SH or DH hydrofracking and presenting it in a debate as they use evidence from the articles and movies/ media to support their side in a debate. || November 29th  ||  __ Sterling Hill Mining Museum __ ** Essential Question: ** **What were the minerals found at the mine? How were they deposited?**
 * Thursday

CCSS Writing Standards for Science Key Idea(s): 10 NYS Earth Science Standard 7 and Standard 4; Key Idea(s) 2.1 and 3.1
 * Skills: **

Students arrive: 7:30 am Bus departure time: 8 am  How long will it take to get to Sterling? Time of arrival to Sterling: 10 am Return time: 4- 4:30 pm

Sterling Hill Mining Museum 973-209-6463 30 Plant Street Ogdensburg, NJ 07439


 * Tour of mine
 * “glow-in the dark” fluorescent minerals
 * Rock discovery center
 * Fossil Discovery center
 * Tour the museum

Students will need: Journal Camera Dress appropriate for weather: Dress warm, It’s November!! Lunch: Bring bagged lunch, they have a snack bar as well ($20) They have a souvenir shop! || November 30th  || ** Essential Question: ** Reflect on your experience with Rensizzle: Geology NY, written letter to Governor Cuomo.
 * Friday

CCSS Writing Standards for Literacy in Science Key Idea(s): 2, 4, 8 and 10 NYS Earth Science Standard 4; Key Idea(s) 2.1 and 3.1
 * Skills: **


 * 1) Revisit Hydrofracking article and movies. Debating if we should or should not lift the ban on Hydrofracking in New York State.
 * 2) Students will write a letter to Gov. Cuomo about their feelings on hydrofracking supported with evidence from news sources, documentaries, and NY Times articles. ||