December 22, 2015

1)  Complete the conclusion for Lab 11 Rock ID Lab.  You must use the CEI format as outlined on your lab handout.  You can view a partially complete example of a conclusion in the PowerPoint file Rock ID Lab.  You may also view the lab data table and conclusion format under Rock ID Lab Data Table.  - Due Monday, January 3, 2016.  Please ensure that you either type it or write it neatly on loose leaf paper.

2)  In the Earth Science Review Guide, read pages 231-237.  After or as you read about the Rock Cycle and Mineral Resources, record key ideas and facts on your graphic organizer in the EXTRAS section.

3)  Using the information that you read and your own knowledge of Earth Science and mineral/rock uses, write a piece (must be in complete and detailed sentences) that explains how you use rocks and minerals in your daily life.  The best approach to take on this is to walk us through a day in your life, highlighting your encounters and/or use of rocks and minerals.  This MUST be posted on this blog by 8:00 am Monday, January 3, 2016.  If you do not have an account, you have a whole week to figure out how to create one.

December 21, 2015

Test tomorrow on Rocks and Minerals:  Mineral Properties, Mineral ID (use of the ESRT), Igneous/Sedimentary/Metamorphic rocks (formation, characteristics and identification - use of the ESRT).

Here is a link to the Rocks Review Handout Answer Key.

December 18, 2015

Rocks Review Handout - due on Monday.  This will help you study for your test, which is on Tuesday.

Test Tuesday on Rocks and Minerals:  Mineral Properties, Mineral ID (use of the ESRT), Igneous/Sedimentary/Metamorphic rocks (formation, characteristics and identification - use of the ESRT).

December 17. 2015

1) Metamorphic Rock Handout due tomorrow.

2)  Test on Rocks and Minerals on Tuesday, December 22, 2015.

December 16, 2015

1) Sedimentary Rock Identification Handout (only complete the front of the handout with the ID chart, do not complete the side with the graph).  Due tomorrow, Thursday, December 17, 2015.

2) Test on Minerals and Rocks on Tuesday, December 22, 2015.  Review materials will be distributed on Friday.

December 15, 2015

Igneous Rock Identification Handout due tomorrow (Wednesday, December 16, 2015)

If you need assistance, there are two videos that go over how to read and use the ESRT page 6 on the Earth Science Google Site entitled 'How to Read the ESRT Igneous Rock Identification Chart Pg 6' and 'How to use the mineral composition portion of the Igneous Rock ID Chart pg 6'.   A copy of the homework handout is also found on the google site.

December 11, 2015

Minerals Review Handout due on Monday, December 14, 2015.  Complete your answers on loose leaf paper for the constructed response questions.  All other answers can go directly on the handout. Question 16 in the multiple choice section, answer (4) should read 'geologic period when the minerals formed'.  Questions 36-37 in the constructed response section are bonus questions.

December 9/10, 2015

Students should ensure that they have completed all assignments/labs ASAP.  We have completed 9 labs to date and are currently working on the 10th lab in class.

A notebook check will be coming soon.  Make sure that you are and have been using your notebook appropriately, updating your table of contents, recording your classwork, stapling/taping handouts into the notebook, and updating your vocabulary.

December 7, 2015

If you have any missing labs, you MUST be working on them at home or see me for an appropriate time to come into class to work on them.

December 4, 2015

1)  Lab #9: Using Moh's Hardness Scale Lab Report due on Monday, December 7, 2015 for first (803) and seventh (802) period.

The lab report must be typed and include: proper school heading, lab title, objective, materials, procedure, data table with title, and conclusion. Find the word document version of Lab #9 Using Moh's Hardness Scale on the Earth Science Google Site in the Class Lab and Presentations section under the lab title name.

2nd period Earth Science (831) - lab #9 due Tuesday, December 8, 2015

2)  Properties of Common Minerals Handout -use your Earth Science Reference Table Page 16 to complete. Due on Monday, December 7, 2015. This is good practice for using the ESRT minerals section.

3)  Test Corrections for the Mapping and Topography Test are due on Monday, Dec. 7.  You must follow the format: Question/Answer/Explanation.

December 3, 2015

1)  Lab #9: Using Moh's Hardness Scale Lab Report due on Monday, December 7, 2015.

The lab report must be typed and include: proper school heading, lab title, objective, materials, procedure, data table with title, and conclusion.

2)  Test Correction for the Mapping and Topography Test are due on Monday, Dec. 7.  You must follow the format: Question/Answer/Explanation.

December 1, 2015

In the Earth Science Review Guide, read pages 217-222 and complete the Review Questions (pg.222/223) #1-15.  Use the format:  Question/Answer/Explanation.  Due Thursday.