Geology+&+Astronomy


 * Group Name: Geology & Astronomy**

**Christian Colula, Julia Krutel, Anthony Sandoval, Rodrigo Soto, Muhtasim Zubayeed, Pablo Rios, Max Cerezo, Irsa Khan, Daniel Malagon & Karina Zepeda**
 * Adult Leader/s: Dan Fanelli and Danielle Randone**
 * Student Members:**
 * Goals and Objectives:** Have students gain a deeper understanding of the Geology of NY; including various of several topics including (but not limited to) investigating glaciers, glacial features, creation and formation of how NYC and long Island was shaped; rock characteristics; Universe and earth in its entirety; constellations; rock and mineral identification; human impact on our planet.

What to expect today: > // * Glacial features (polish, strations, kettle lakes, drumlins, moraines, etc. // What will you need every day/field trips: 1) Lunch; 2) Journal and something to write with; 3) Camera; 4) Warm and appropriate attire: (jackets, closed-toe shoes--we will be going in cold, wet places. Plus, it's October!)
 * Activities:**
 * Monday, October 21 ** - Essential Question: // How as the geology of NY created? //
 * 1) Introduction of Rensizzle group and itinerary
 * 2) Emergency contact information
 * 3) Movie: How the Earth was Made: New York City:// * Glaciers - HH moraine, Ronkonkoma moraine //
 * 1) Lunch break
 * 2) Assign groups for field trip days and presentation discussion for Friday - Housekeeping - emergency contact info; agenda setting; who has cameras? Email all pix by Thursday. Brainstorming - what will be our Rensizzle presentation?
 * 3) If time permits a showing of: The Core


 * Tuesday, October 22 ** - Trip to Rose Space Museum @ Natural History Museum: explore museum - Cosmic Pathway, Scale of Universe, Hall of Universe, Hall of Planet Earth. THINK ABOUT: // How do rocks from outer space and rocks from Earth compare and contrast? //Walking trip through Central Park to view // glacial formations,bedrock outcrops, erratic’s and plucking site //:

THINK ABOUT: // What evidence in Central Park supports the theory that glaciers formed NYC? //

Trip to Pioneer Tunnel, Ashland, PA - // Coal mine tour and locomotive tour on mountain. // Note-taking; shared inquiry process; forming opinions on important issue of the day. Creating fact-based arguments for and against; collecting evidence, supporting arguments with evidence. // Rock Discovery Center, Fossil Discovery Center. // // Attached is a power-point on the Pioneer Tunnel minus the photos, which are below: //
 * Wednesday, October 23 - **











On way home, // stop off at geological sites and view the night sky //; Night sky; use of telescope, identifying planets, star systems
 * Thursday, October 24 - **Trip to Howes Cavern, Howes Cave; Gem mining and tour of cavern - THINK ABOUT: // How are Stalactites and Stalgmites formed, gems? //












 * Friday, October 25 ** - // Review of the week, and final project //
 * Reflect on your experience with Rensizzle: Geology & Astronomy NY
 * Work in groups to create presentations (on ppt, poster board, etc.) of the trip you were scheduled to record
 * Create power-point presentations - creating captions, editing, choosing for content and impact

https://drive.google.com/#folders/0B3EiSOKS3RsfT3NDZUl6M1l3Nnc
 * Photos/Pics/Blogs:**