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KTE Assignments

What is a KTE?

KTEs are Key Term Explorations.

There are eight (8) KTE assignments throughout the semester. They are worth ten (10) percent of your final grade.  Each KTE is worth up to seventy-five (75) points.  The average KTE will score around fifty (50) points.  To earn over 50 points you must really do a great job and take advantage of the extra credit portion.   These KTE assignments take the place of a Term Paper, so take them seriously and do a good job on them. 

The Key Term Exploration task allow you to become more actively involved in understanding geologic terms and processes found in your book and on the lecture slides.  YOU select a key term from the current chapters assigned and from information you learned by viewing the lecture slides that cover one of your current chapters. You don’t have to be an artist or professional photographer to complete these assignments. You just have to keep an eye out for geologic features, and prove your acquired knowledge.

IMPORTANT: The following explains the KTE requirements, of which one is due about every two (2) weeks, (see syllabus for exact due dates). If you are unsure how to complete this task, view the sample papers below.  Late papers only receive half credit, it is very important to turn in your work ON TIME.  Plan now for problems such as internet going out, computer crashes, illness.  Don't wait until the last minute to do your KTE. 

What to do :

* Choose two (2) Key Terms: either from the end of the Chapter(s) assigned or from terms discussed in the lecture slides during that two week period, or approved by me in advance.

* Draw a clear illustration of the geologic feature, term, or process. (Distance Learning students without access to a scanner will not be able to draw illustrations and must find examples online that they can attach to their work instead). YOU MUST CITE YOUR SOURCE FOR IMAGES

* Label the Key Terms (I need to know you understand what your selected image is showing.) Explain to me what you are showing in your image, how it illustrates the key term you are describing. Do this in your own words.  NEVER use copy and paste.

* Write a short, preferably typed, caption (one paragraph) describing the feature and in general how it formed.

*Extra Credit*  Take photos of the Key Terms * Label photo and state how it shows your term.   Include the date and location photo was taken. This must be YOUR photo, not a photo you found online.

How do I turn in my KTE?

I accept KTEs in most any format that you are comfortable using.  You can write your KTE in WORD or using WordPerfect or Photoshop, you pick the format and check with me to make sure its acceptable.  You can drop off the assignment within BlackBoard by clicking on the assignment section for KTEs.   You can even use email if you know how to insert an image into your email.  Powerpoint is also acceptable as is a PDF file.  Be sure your name and course "Geology110" appears on your work.  Also clearly Mark your paper with KTE1, KTE2, etc.  CLEARLY state your KTE term, I cannot guess what term you are writing about.

Samples of some KTE papers and of Extra Credit Photos (also see the video page)

Sample 1) KTE sample by Jennifer Moore and another PowerPoint by Bianca Cano ***VIEW THESE TWO***

powerpoint presentation with extra credit photos by J.Moore     PowerPoint by Bianca Cano with extra credit photos

Sample 2) Suzanne Clements used everyday items to earn extra credit photo points - view her PowerPoint KTE

Sample 3) Laurel O'connor created a unique PowerPoint Rap KTE - a must see

Sample 4) Suzanne Clements Fall 2009, KTE 2 is a PowerPoint slide presentation and earned her full credit plus extra credit for using her own photos. View Suzanne's presentation.

Sample 5) Susan Oh (Note her clearly marked terms, she did not need to cite her sources with a url address because the image were her own.  See example 6 below for how to cite an internet source for images used.)

Sample 6) Dianne Kintana Describes her extra credit photos perfectly, do not just include original photos and expect me to guess how they relate to your key terms, use Dianne's example to see how to properly tie in your photos to your KTE terms. View powerpoint KTE

GEOL 10

9/17/08

KTE #2

Key Term 1: Sedimentary Rocks

There are three types of sedimentary rocks. Clastic sedimentary rocks are rocks that are broken down from preexisting rocks by wind and water. The broken down pieces are then transferred down to the bottom of rivers, lakes, and oceans where they settle. Over time, the pieces are formed into rocks. Chemical sedimentary rocks are rocks that are formed in water where ions are dissolved and precipitate into minerals. Organic sedimentary rocks are rocks that are the gatherings from dead plant or animal debris. Animal bones and shells are also organic.

Sedimentary rocks formed

Clastic sedimentary rocks: sandstone, limestone, shale

Chemical sedimentary rocks: rock salt, limestone

Organic sedimentary rocks: coal

Shale rocks from SFSU. These were stuck on the ground next to a tree. 9/4/08

Key Term 2: Igneous Rocks

Igneous rocks are formed by magma solidifying. There are two ways that igneous rocks are formed. Volcanic rocks, also known as extrusive rocks are formed when volcanoes erupt, causing magma to rise above earth’s surface and when the lava flows and harden. Plutonic rocks, also known as intrusive rocks are formed below earth’s surface when magma is cool down and solidified underground.

Igneous rocks formed

Volcanic rocks: obsidian, pumice, basalt

Plutonic rocks: granite, gabbro, diorite

Extra Credit Photos:  I looked around SFSU and found these samples of Granite art piece 9/12/08.

Key Term 3: Metamorphic Rocks (Susan used 3 terms to include all 3 types, you only need 2 terms per KTE)

Metamorphic rocks are formed by rocks transforming from existing rocks through elevated temperature, pressure, or hot fluids. There are three ways that metamorphic rocks form. Regional metamorphic rocks are formed through the increase of temperature and pressure over regions. Contact metamorphic rocks are formed by lava or magma in contact with other rocks over small regions. Hydrothermal metamorphic rocks are formed when the interaction of hot fluids are circulated through the rocks.

Extra Credit Photo: I found samples of Marble in tables at home 9/14/08

KTE #1 Best Photo award goes to Manuel Soltero, Kelly Shean, and Jon Ulloa, all for finding this great image of Molten Lava.

Loved this image of "crust".

Ceila Read for Nuee ardentes.

image: calstatela

Sample 6) Spencer Harrison

Notice how Spencer cites the sources for each of his images.

Carolyn Wick had a creative illustration of metamorphism and to Jessica Lopez found a great images for 'ripples'.

Above: Cindy Helms took this amazing photo of an anticline at Anza Borrago.

Cindy also sent in this photo of an  unfortunate man with a house built on a fault.

KTE 7 - Landslide, wow, great image Amanda!

KTE Samples:

Example 1 is from wendy conway

See her example here: http://www.geology110.com/Sample_kte3.html Wendy received 69 points because she included 2 extra credit photos. 

 

Example 2 from Anne Ainsworth

See Ann's example here: Example 2

Sample of an Extra Credit Photo: