Earth Science

Week of 11/16/2009 through 11/20/2009
 
Monday, 11/16/2009              Mineral Identification 
                                                Mineral Identification Lab  
                                                Graded Assignment:  Mineral Identification Lab
                                                Homework: Review all notes on Chapter 3: Minerals and Chapter 3
                                                Vocabulary. Write down any questions you still have.  Bring questions
                                                to class on Tuesday.  

Tuesday, 11/17/2009   
           Mineral Identification
                                                Mineral Identification Lab
                                                Graded Assignment: Mineral Identification Lab
                                                Homework: Review all notes on Chapter 3: Minerals and Chapter 3
                                                Vocabulary. Prepare for the Chapter 3 Quiz 
 
Wednesday, 11/18/2009        Chapter 3: Minerals Quiz 
 
Thursday, 11/19/2009            Introduction to Rocks
                                             After viewing the Rock powerpoint and completing guided notes,
                                             students will use magnifying glasses and a learning log to record
                                             observations and questions related to different rock samples.
                                             Graded Assignment: Chapter 4 Vocabulary
                                             Homework: Complete Chapter 4 Vocabulary from textbook
 
Friday, 11/20/2009                The Rock Cycle 
                                                            Students will engage in activities designed to increase their understanding 
                                             of the three types of rocks and the processes by which each are formed. 
                                             Graded Assignment: Rock Cycle Diagram 
                                            Homework:
 Complete Rock Cycle Diagram if not completed in class.