8th Earh Science
Which Structures Perform Better During an Earthquake
Does the moon have any effect on Earth seismic activity?
Test several methods of landslide prevention to determine which is the most effective
Demonstrate seismology - build an earthquake machine
Which way is the most efficient way to protect dunes during a hurricane - baffles, sand filled bags or a wooden seawall?
Determining What Different Shapes of Buildings Will Minimize Damage from a Tsunami Wave
Does Repetitive Flooding Affect Soil Absorption?
Which has the largest effect, chemicals, streams or frost action on the weathering of local rocks?
Which type of rock is most common in this area?
What type of ground cover would better protect soil from water erosion?
What Barrier to Wind Erosion Is Most Effective?
Is there a difference in the contents of soil from different areas?
Compare several different out-crops by constructing a geologic sequence and identifying the layers, folds, etc.
On a given day, does the moisture in the air differ from place to place?
Compare the rate at which different types of clouds are visible over the Bronx
Does the color of soil affect the amount of moisture it can hold?
Does vegetation affect the rate of erosion?
Does the density of a liquid affect the rate at which the liquid will weather & erode soil?
What materials work best in a sandbag for blocking floodwaters?
What type of rock can withstand the most force?
What are the similarities and differences of salt found in sea water at different locations?
What would change with different tilt’s of the Earth?
How can we calculate the size of the moon?
Does the distance of the moon have an affect on the Earth?
Does the distance of the sun have an affect on the Earth?
How can we measure the diameter of the sun?
What are the affects of pollution on plant life?
What plant will enable us to extract the most energy?
How can we create a cost effect solution to not pay for power at school?
Compare the cost savings of several ways of “going green” at home.
Does the moon have any effect on Earth seismic activity?
Test several methods of landslide prevention to determine which is the most effective
Demonstrate seismology - build an earthquake machine
Which way is the most efficient way to protect dunes during a hurricane - baffles, sand filled bags or a wooden seawall?
Determining What Different Shapes of Buildings Will Minimize Damage from a Tsunami Wave
Does Repetitive Flooding Affect Soil Absorption?
Which has the largest effect, chemicals, streams or frost action on the weathering of local rocks?
Which type of rock is most common in this area?
What type of ground cover would better protect soil from water erosion?
What Barrier to Wind Erosion Is Most Effective?
Is there a difference in the contents of soil from different areas?
Compare several different out-crops by constructing a geologic sequence and identifying the layers, folds, etc.
On a given day, does the moisture in the air differ from place to place?
Compare the rate at which different types of clouds are visible over the Bronx
Does the color of soil affect the amount of moisture it can hold?
Does vegetation affect the rate of erosion?
Does the density of a liquid affect the rate at which the liquid will weather & erode soil?
What materials work best in a sandbag for blocking floodwaters?
What type of rock can withstand the most force?
What are the similarities and differences of salt found in sea water at different locations?
What would change with different tilt’s of the Earth?
How can we calculate the size of the moon?
Does the distance of the moon have an affect on the Earth?
Does the distance of the sun have an affect on the Earth?
How can we measure the diameter of the sun?
What are the affects of pollution on plant life?
What plant will enable us to extract the most energy?
How can we create a cost effect solution to not pay for power at school?
Compare the cost savings of several ways of “going green” at home.