Monday, August 17, 2009

The Earth's Structure


The structure of the Earth has been investigated through the study of earthquake waves.

Go to the Scootle website to work through the activity:
TECTONICS INVESTIGATOR

As you are working through the activity, write in your books a summary of what you have learned in bullet point form.

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Cyclones


"Cyclones that have impacted on Australia"

Task:
  1. To compare the type, intensity and impact of two cyclones that have occurred in Australia: Cyclone Tracy, Larry, Winifred or Thelma.
  2. Provide general information about chosen cyclones such as: when, where, how many people were affected ...
  3. Research an overseas Hurricane or Typhoon giving general information about it and compare it to the cyclones that you have just studied.