

Let’s DIG SOUTHWEST SCIENCE! From ancient GEOGRAPHY to PALEONTOLOGY, from GEOLOGY to BIOLOGY – science helps us understand the unique events and life in the Southwest.
Southwest Science Guides: . . . . Tue, May 7, 9:21AM PST (-0800 GMT)
DIG Challenge 1 - What is the name of the continent the Ancient Southwest was on over 225 million years ago ? button What is the name of the ocean that surrounded this large continent ? button
Southwest Science Guides: . . . . Tue, May 7, 9:21AM PST (-0800 GMT)
DIG Challenge 2 - What is the name of the theory of the earth’s crust-in-motion that the first scientist who recognized Pangaea created ? What was his regular job ? button
Southwest Science Guides: . . . . Tue, May 7, 9:21AM PST (-0800 GMT)
DIG Challenge 3 - What large animals, now extinct, lived in the Ancient Southwest when it was a part of Laurasia ? button
Southwest Science Guides: . . . . Tue, May 7, 9:21AM PST (-0800 GMT)
DIG Challenge 4 – Name a DINOSAUR from the TRIASSIC Period button from the JURASSIC Period button and from the CRETACEOUS Period button
Southwest Science Guides: . . . . Tue, May 7, 9:22AM PST (-0800 GMT)
DIG Challenge 5 - Can you name the two largest rivers in the Southwest that have shaped the land and the lives of the people ? button
Southwest Science Guides: . . . . Tue, May 7, 9:22AM PST (-0800 GMT)
DIG Challenge 6 - Can you name the three deserts in the Southwest ?
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Southwest Science Guides: . . . . Tue, May 7, 9:22AM PST (-0800 GMT)
DIG Challenge 7 - What and where is the Rio Grande Rift ? what caused it ? button
Southwest Science Guides: . . . . Tue, May 7, 9:22AM PST (-0800 GMT)
DIG Challenge 8 - What is the largest canyon in the Southwest –and the most famous ? How old is it’s oldest rock ?
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Southwest Science Guides: . . . . Tue, May 7, 9:23AM PST (-0800 GMT)
DIG Challenge 9 – When did people start arriving in North America ? What land route did they take ? button
Southwest Science Guides: . . . . Tue, May 7, 9:23AM PST (-0800 GMT)
DIG Challenge 10 – Name three WILD MAMMALS that live in the Southwest button
Southwest Science Guides: . . . . Tue, May 7, 9:23AM PST (-0800 GMT)
DIG Challenge 11 – Name three WILD BIRDS that live in the Southwest
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Southwest Science Guides: . . . . Tue, May 7, 9:23AM PST (-0800 GMT)
DIG Challenge 12 – Name three WILD REPTILES or AMPHIBIANS that live in the Southwest button
Southwest Science Guides: . . . . Tue, May 7, 9:23AM PST (-0800 GMT)
CONLCUSION – If you were an animal living in the Southwest – which animal would you want to be ?
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Emma Hernandez palm view
1.permian
Mrs. Walker: . . . . Tue, May 7, 9:43AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Emma Hernandez Palm View
2.pangaea
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Brandon PALM VIEW
1.PERMAIAN
: . . . . Tue, May 7, 11:11AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Aaron,Ernesto,Brandon Palm View
1. Permain 2. The theory of continentol drift was first proposed by german meteorologist Alfred Wegener in 1912 3. The Cretaceous 4. The Dilophaurs 5. Colorado river and the Rio Grande 6. Sonoran,Mojave,Chiuahuan 7. Beginning about 30 million years ago tension caoused by movement in the earths mantle created a huge valley and immense tear that runs across New Mexico from Colorado to northern Mexico 8.Grand Canyon 4 to 6 million years 9.5 days as they went10.Mexican Gray Wolf,Mountaion Lion and Coati 11. Harris' Hawk,Cactus Wren and American Kestrel 12. Gopher Snake, Horned lizard and Gila Monster.
: . . . . Tue, May 7, 1:15PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Fernando Palm View School
1. Permain 2. The theory of continentol drift was first proposed by german meteorologist Alfred Wegener in 1912 3. The Cretaceous 4. The Dilophaurs 5. Colorado river and the Rio Grande 6. Sonoran,Mojave,Chiuahuan 7. Beginning about 30 million years ago tension caoused by movement in the earths mantle created a huge valley and immense tear that runs across New Mexico from Colorado to northern Mexico 8.Grand Canyon 4 to 6 million years 9.5 days as they went10.Mexican Gray Wolf,Mountaion Lion and Coati 11. Harris' Hawk,Cactus Wren and American Kestrel 12. Gopher Snake, Horned lizard and Gila Monster.
: . . . . Tue, May 7, 1:15PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Tony Palm View
1. Permain 2. The theory of continentol drift was first proposed by german meteorologist Alfred Wegener in 1912 3. The Cretaceous 4. The Dilophaurs 5. Colorado river and the Rio Grande 6. Sonoran,Mojave,Chiuahuan 7. Beginning about 30 million years ago tension caoused by movement in the earths mantle created a huge valley and immense tear that runs across New Mexico from Colorado to northern Mexico 8.Grand Canyon 4 to 6 million years 9.5 days as they went10.Mexican Gray Wolf,Mountaion Lion and Coati 11. Harris' Hawk,Cactus Wren and American Kestrel 12. Gopher Snake, Horned lizard and Gila Monster.
: . . . . Tue, May 7, 1:17PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Tony Palm View
1. Permain 2. The theory of continentol drift was first proposed by german meteorologist Alfred Wegener in 1912 3. The Cretaceous 4. The Dilophaurs 5. Colorado river and the Rio Grande 6. Sonoran,Mojave,Chiuahuan 7. Beginning about 30 million years ago tension caoused by movement in the earths mantle created a huge valley and immense tear that runs across New Mexico from Colorado to northern Mexico 8.Grand Canyon 4 to 6 million years 9.5 days as they went10.Mexican Gray Wolf,Mountaion Lion and Coati 11. Harris' Hawk,Cactus Wren and American Kestrel 12. Gopher Snake, Horned lizard and Gila Monster.
: . . . . Tue, May 7, 1:18PM PST (-0800 GMT)
OscarPalm View 1. Permain 2. The theory of continentol drift was first proposed by german meteorologist Alfred Wegener in 1912 3. The Cretaceous 4. The Dilophaurs 5. Colorado river and the Rio Grande 6. Sonoran,Mojave,Chiuahuan 7. Beginning about 30 million years ago tension caoused by movement in the earths mantle created a huge valley and immense tear that runs across New Mexico from Colorado to northern Mexico 8.Grand Canyon 4 to 6 million years 9.5 days as they went10.Mexican Gray Wolf,Mountaion Lion and Coati 11. Harris' Hawk,Cactus Wren and American Kestrel 12. Gopher Snake, Horned lizard and Gila Monster
L.Walker: . . . . Tue, May 7, 1:20PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Fernando Palm View School
1. Permain 2. The theory of continentol drift was first proposed by german meteorologist Alfred Wegener in 1912 3. The Cretaceous 4. The Dilophaurs 5. Colorado river and the Rio Grande 6. Sonoran,Mojave,Chiuahuan 7. Beginning about 30 million years ago tension caoused by movement in the earths mantle created a huge valley and immense tear that runs across New Mexico from Colorado to northern Mexico 8.Grand Canyon 4 to 6 million years 9.5 days as they went10.Mexican Gray Wolf,Mountaion Lion and Coati 11. Harris' Hawk,Cactus Wren and American Kestrel 12. Gopher Snake, Horned lizard and Gila Monster.
: . . . . Tue, May 7, 1:20PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Palm View School 1. Permain 2. The theory of continentol drift was first proposed by german meteorologist Alfred Wegener in 1912 3. The Cretaceous 4. The Dilophaurs 5. Colorado river and the Rio Grande 6. Sonoran,Mojave,Chiuahuan 7. Beginning about 30 million years ago tension caoused by movement in the earths mantle created a huge valley and immense tear that runs across New Mexico from Colorado to northern Mexico 8.Grand Canyon 4 to 6 million years 9.5 days as they went10.Mexican Gray Wolf,Mountaion Lion and Coati 11. Harris' Hawk,Cactus Wren and American Kestrel 12. Gopher Snake, Horned lizard and Gila Monster.
TONY
: . . . . Tue, May 7, 1:21PM PST (-0800 GMT)
OscarPALM VIEW 1.PERMAIAN
: . . . . Tue, May 7, 2:02PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Palm View School 1. Permain 2. The theory of continentol drift was first proposed by german meteorologist Alfred Wegener in 1912 3. The Cretaceous 4. The Dilophaurs 5. Colorado river and the Rio Grande 6. Sonoran,Mojave,Chiuahuan 7. Beginning about 30 million years ago tension caoused by movement in the earths mantle created a huge valley and immense tear that runs across New Mexico from Colorado to northern Mexico 8.Grand Canyon 4 to 6 million years 9.5 days as they went10.Mexican Gray Wolf,Mountaion Lion and Coati 11. Harris' Hawk,Cactus Wren and American Kestrel 12. Gopher Snake, Horned lizard and Gila Monster.
TONY
Roosevelt Griffin & Gerald: . . . . Wed, May 8, 1:24PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Dig #1 It was located in Pangea
Roosevelt Griffin & Gerald: . . . . Wed, May 8, 1:27PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Dig #1 The ocean surroundingit was the Panthalassa.
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#1. It was located in the continent Pangea.
Roosevelt Ashley: . . . . Wed, May 8, 1:29PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Q1. The continent was called Pengea and the ocean was called Panthalassa.
Roosevelt Jasmine&Antonia : . . . . Wed, May 8, 1:30PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#1. It was located in Pangea.
Roosevelt Griffin & Gerald: . . . . Wed, May 8, 1:34PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Dig #2 It was called the Continental Drift, and his regular job was being a Meteorologist.
Rooselt Jordan / =: . . . . Wed, May 8, 1:36PM PST (-0800 GMT)
asia
Roosevelt Ashley: . . . . Wed, May 8, 1:36PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Q2.Robert S. Dietz developed the theroy that the seafloor was spreading. He was an oceanographer.
roosevelt crista & joelie: . . . . Wed, May 8, 1:38PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Dig #1
The contenet was Pangea.
Hec-Ms. Lukstein: . . . . Fri, May 10, 11:03AM PST (-0800 GMT)
The scientists says that all of the dinosaurs died before human appeared but the movies says people were alive in the time of the dinosaurs.
Please answer.
Thanks.
Carl, Camp Trainer: . . . . Sat, May 11, 11:52AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Two rivers that shaped the Southwest are
Rio Grande and Colorado Rivers
Mrs. Rivera's Kindergartners/Taylor School: . . . . Mon, May 13, 11:12AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Dig # 3 DINOSAURS!!!!!
Daisy/MPapietro/tulsa: . . . . Mon, May 13, 1:30PM PST (-0800 GMT)
1.The name of the continent was Permian.It was surrounded by Panthalassa.
Daisy/MPapietro/tulsa: . . . . Mon, May 13, 1:35PM PST (-0800 GMT)
2.His name is Alfred Wegner.His regular job was an oceanographer.
Daisy/MPapietro/tulsa: . . . . Mon, May 13, 1:38PM PST (-0800 GMT)
3.It was the Dinosuar.
Daisy-MPapietro-tulsa: . . . . Mon, May 13, 1:52PM PST (-0800 GMT)
4.The three dinosuars are Segasuarus,tyrannisuarus rex, and the Segasuarus which lived in the late triassic period and the early cretaceous period.
Daisy-MPapietro-tulsa: . . . . Mon, May 13, 1:55PM PST (-0800 GMT)
5.The largest rivers were the Rio Grande and the Colorado River.
Daisy-MPapietro-tulsa: . . . . Mon, May 13, 1:59PM PST (-0800 GMT)
6.The three deserts are the Mojave,Sonoran, and the Chihuahuan.
M. marquez@ngale/ pod #7: . . . . Tue, May 14, 1:51PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#11 is the Gambels Quail, American krestels, Harris Hawk, and the Cactus Wren.
M. marquez@ngale/ pod #7: . . . . Tue, May 14, 1:54PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Dig question #12:
The Desert Tortoise, Gila Monster, Chuckalla, Western diamondback rattlesnake, Goppher Snake, Horned Lizard, Sonoran desert Toad, and Couch's Spade foot.
wesjprime: . . . . Wed, May 15, 8:21AM PST (-0800 GMT)
dig challenge 1# the name of the the continent ancient southwest was on over 225 million years ago is Permian.
MIguel ,Mr.Torres: . . . . Wed, May 15, 11:07AM PST (-0800 GMT)
#1 The sea that surrunded contenetal is the Tethys.
David,Mr.Torres,LAAMS: . . . . Wed, May 15, 11:13AM PST (-0800 GMT)
#1 The contanent that was 225 million years ago was Pangea. The ocean was Thethus sea.
jennifer,Michelle, Irma, and Mr. Torres laacad: . . . . Wed, May 15, 11:14AM PST (-0800 GMT)
#1 What is the name of the continet the Acient Southwest was on over 225 million years? The name is Permain. What is the name of the ocean that sorrounded this large continet? The name is Pangea.
Miguel ,Mr.Torres: . . . . Wed, May 15, 11:16AM PST (-0800 GMT)
#2The theory of contenital drift preposed by a german meterolegist Afred Wagner.
David,Mr.Torres,LAAMS: . . . . Wed, May 15, 11:22AM PST (-0800 GMT)
#2 The theory of the continent drift was first propose by German meterologist Alfred Wegener in 1912.
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Jennifer, Irma ,Michelle, Mr. Torres @ laacad: . . . . Wed, May 15, 11:27AM PST (-0800 GMT)
#2 German meteorolgist Alfred Wegner. It was poslulate gained acceptance.
Fernando, Mr.Tores,LAACAD: . . . . Wed, May 15, 11:32AM PST (-0800 GMT)
The name was Pangea sorrounded by a single universal sea, Panthalassa.
Gerardo,Mr.Torres: . . . . Wed, May 15, 11:43AM PST (-0800 GMT)
1)The continet is permain the anciant suthwest that is 225 millions years.
Fernando ,Mr.Torres,LAAMS.: . . . . Wed, May 15, 11:45AM PST (-0800 GMT)
#2 Its name was German meterologiost Alfead Wegener
Gerardo,Mr.Torres: . . . . Wed, May 15, 11:58AM PST (-0800 GMT)
#3 The animal is paragale.
Misael,Francisco,Mr. Torres, L.A.A.M.S. : . . . . Wed, May 15, 2:27PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#1.the name of the continet is Permian.
Felipe,MrTorres: . . . . Wed, May 15, 2:34PM PST (-0800 GMT)
The contenet was Pangea.
Misael,Francisco,Mr. Torres, L.A.A.M.S. : . . . . Wed, May 15, 2:43PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#2. Its name was german meterologiost alfead wegener.
Sandra , S ,Diana ,L , Shelley ,L , Mr , Torres , L.A.A.M.S.orres ,LAAMS: . . . . Wed, May 15, 2:48PM PST (-0800 GMT)
1#.The name of the continent 225 Million years is Pangea.
Mr. Decroo-CSUSB: . . . . Fri, May 17, 10:19AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Testing
: . . . . Fri, May 17, 11:18AM PST (-0800 GMT)
#1) The name of the continent is Panthalassa.The oceanthat surrouned these continent is Tethey's sea.
Damian Sanchez , Ms.Barela laacad: . . . . Fri, May 17, 11:25AM PST (-0800 GMT)
#1) The name of the continent is Panthalassa.The oceanthat surrouned these continent is Tethey's sea.
Damian Sanchez , Ms.Barela laacad: . . . . Fri, May 17, 11:38AM PST (-0800 GMT)
#3)The larg animal that now extind living in the Ancinet Southwest is Jurassic he came frome North America.
Luigi,Mr.Torres-laams: . . . . Fri, May 17, 0:18PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#1 The name of the contitent over 225 millions year ago is permain.The name of the large Pathalasa.
Luigi,Mr.Torres-laams: . . . . Fri, May 17, 0:21PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#1 The name of the contitent over 225 millions year ago is permain.The name of the large Pathalasa.
Diana.L ,Shelley.L ,Sandra .S , Mr,Torres , L.A.A.M.S. ,Mr. Torres ,: . . . . Fri, May 17, 2:15PM PST (-0800 GMT)
2#. The name the theorg was German Meteorotogist and Alfred Wegener.
Jonathan,Umanzor Mr. Torres LAAMS: . . . . Fri, May 17, 2:58PM PST (-0800 GMT)
1.The name of the continent is permain.
: . . . . Fri, May 24, 1:29PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#5
Gomez, Yadira Barrera, Sandra Ms. Barela: . . . . Fri, May 24, 1:32PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#5 The two largest rivers are Rio Grande and Rio Grande Rift.
Eleno,Meza Ms. Barela L.A.A.M.S: . . . . Fri, May 24, 1:43PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#5 Colorado plateau from to the south.
Cristina,Ortega, Rosaura, Mr.Torres: . . . . Fri, May 24, 1:45PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#5 the two rivers are Souther Nevada and utah.
Gomez, Yadira Barrera,Sandra Ms. Barela: . . . . Fri, May 24, 1:49PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#6 The three desert are Sonoran, Majave, Chihuahuan that are in Southwest.
Misael Ms.Barela,L.A.A.M.S.: . . . . Fri, May 24, 1:52PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#5.The Large river were The Rio Grande and The Colorado River.
Rosaura ,Barron,Cristina,Ortega, Ms.Barela, L.A.A.M.S.: . . . . Fri, May 24, 1:56PM PST (-0800 GMT)
.#6 the three deserts are Sonoran,Majave,Chihicahuan
Joanna-Denia-Amparo-Ms. Barela L.A.A.M.S: . . . . Fri, May 24, 1:57PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#5. The two large rivers are Rio grande and Rio grande Rift.
Eleno,Meza Ms. Barela L.A.A.M: . . . . Fri, May 24, 2:04PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#3 In the strictest terms,a derest is a landscarpe where the annual rainfall is less than 10'' a year
Eleno,Meza Ms. Barela L.A.A.M: . . . . Fri, May 24, 2:05PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#6 In the strictest terms,a derest is a landscarpe where the annual rainfall is less than 10'' a year
gjkldkg: . . . . Fri, May 24, 2:30PM PST (-0800 GMT)
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Denia-Anparo-Joanna - Ms. Barela, L.A.A.M.S: . . . . Fri, May 24, 2:30PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#5 The three Deserts are Sanoran , najave,chilhuan.
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Vanessa.C ,Sandra.S.Ms,Barela,L.A.A.M.S: . . . . Fri, May 24, 2:48PM PST (-0800 GMT)
1#.The larg animals that now extind living in the ancinet southwest is jurassic he came frome north amrica.
Diana,Perez,Shelley,Laguna,Ms. Barela,L.A.A.M.S.: . . . . Fri, May 24, 2:49PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#3 The largest animal that now extinct living in the ancient south west jurassic it came from north america.
Vanessa.C ,Sandra.S.Ms,Barela,L.A.A.M.S: . . . . Fri, May 24, 2:50PM PST (-0800 GMT)
3#.The larg animals that now extind living in the ancinet southwest is jurassic he came frome north amrica.
Juan Canizales Ms. Barela L.A.A.M.S. : . . . . Fri, May 24, 3:11PM PST (-0800 GMT)
5. The large river were The Rio Grande and the Colorado River .