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May 24, 2006
Classwork (Wed. 5/24)
1. Review WB.
2. Plate Boundaries:Snickers/Marshmallow Lab.
3. Energy Resources-Free-Form Map-groups.
No homework. Be sure to bring your science binder and a pencil.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:39 PM
May 23, 2006
Classwork (Tues. 5/23)
1. Finish/share Earth's Interior projects.
2. Discuss types of boundaries & effects on Earth's surface.
3. Take quiz.
4. Begin HW (Sec. 10-1 & 10-2: Energy & Conservation). Read Sec. 10-1 & 10-2 and complete WB for both sections. Due tomorrow.
Homework
Finish reading Sec. 10-1 & 10-2 and complete WB for both sections. Due tomorrow.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 05:21 PM
May 22, 2006
Classwork (Mon. 5/22)
1. Read Sec. 4-5 (Plate Tectonics) and complete WB, wordwise and Sharpen Your Skills(p. 133).
2. Finish group projects regarding Earth's Interior.
Homework
1. Review Ch. 4 text and WB exercises for open-book quiz tomorrow.
2. Check i-parent for updates and report any discrepancies tomorrow.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 02:23 PM
May 19, 2006
Classwork (Fri. 5/19)
1. Review HW and discuss sea-floor spreading.
2. Continue working on group projects.
No homework.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:34 PM
May 18, 2006
Thursday (5/18)
Great job on field day!
No additional work today. See yesterday's entry for assignments which are due tomorrow.
Note: If you need the essential questions, you may click below.
Essential Questions: Journal Entry #13
19. How do scientists classify rocks?
20. Describe the characteristics of each group of rocks and how they are formed.
21. Illustrate the Rock Cycle. Describe the processes involved.
22. Use a Venn diagram to compare rocks and minerals. Give a detailed response.
23a. How do forces within earth affect the formation of earth's surface?
23b. How do we know earth's crust is moving? Ex. State the evidence.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:21 PM
May 17, 2006
Classwork (Wed. 5/17)
1. Review HW and discuss Continental Drift Theory.
2. DEAR
3. Finish Discover! Lab (p. 108) re: how scientists study Earth's interior.
4. Continue design team projects: Candy product plans of Earth's structure
Homework
1. Read Sec.4-4 (Sea-floor Spreading) and complete WB. Due Friday.
2. Continue working on Journal Entry #13 (Essential Questions 19-23). Due Friday.
3. Check i-parent for updates to grades.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 03:42 PM
May 16, 2006
Classwork (Tues. 5/16)
1. Review and discuss HW.
2. Read Sec. 4-2 (Convection Currents & Mantle).
3. Write essential questions in journal and begin answering them. Due Friday.
4. Finish Discover! Lab on p. 108.
5. Begin Group Diagram-prototype for Earth's Interior.
Homework
Read Sec. 4-3 (Continental Drift) and complete WB. Due tomorrow.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 02:35 PM
May 15, 2006
Classwork (Mon. 5/15)
1. Finish Quiz ( 2-1, 2-2, 7-1, 7-2).
2. Finish 7-1 reinforcement (where applicable).
3. Begin Discover! lab on p. 108. Write all observations in your journal.
Homework
Read Sec. 4-1 (Earth's Interior) and complete WB. Due tomorrow.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 03:39 PM
May 12, 2006
Classwork (Fri. 5/12)
1. Finish Weathering Lab
2. Complete 7-2 reinforcement (Soil Formation & Composition)-paired
3. Take quiz
No homework
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:22 PM
May 11, 2006
Classwork (Thurs. 5/11)
1. Review HW and discuss
2. Finish "Miner's" Lab
3. Conduct "Weathering" Lab.
Homework
Study for tomorrow's quiz on 2-1, 2-2, 7-1 & 7-2.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:27 PM
May 10, 2006
Classwork (Wed. 5/10)
1. Review HW/discuss weathering.
2. Conduct "Miner's" Labs (parts A & B).
Homework
1. Read Sec. 7-2 (Soil Formation & Composition) and complete WB. Due tomorrow.
2. Complete Snickers Lab and observations if you did not do so in class. Remember to address the two questions that you wrote in your journal. Due tomorrow.
3. Quiz on 2-1, 2-2, 7-1 & 7-2 on Friday.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:24 PM
May 09, 2006
Classwork (Tues. 5/9)
1. Review HW.
2. Finish Ch. 3 Test (where applicable).
3. View video "Minerals"-complete vocabulary & discussion questions (where applicable).
4. Discuss characteristics/properties of minerals and how they compare to rocks.
Homework
Read Sec. 7-1 (Rocks & Weathering) and complete WB. Due tomorrow.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:02 PM
May 08, 2006
Classwork (Mon.5/8)
1. Finish Ch. 3 Test.
2. Make fossil molds.
3. View video on "Minerals" and complete vocab & discussion questions. Periods 4-6 will view video tomorrow.
Homework
1. Read Sec. 2-2 (How Minerals Form) pp. 56-57 only. Complete WB (#1-6 only).
2. Read Sec. 2-1 (Properties of Minerals) and complete WB (all).
Due tomorrow.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:35 PM
May 05, 2006
Classwork (Fri. 5/5)
1. Finish "Mystery Rocks" Lab and discussion questions.
2. Brief review of Igneous, Sedimentary & Metamorphic rocks.
3. Take Chap. 3 Test: Rocks.
Homework
Collect a "fossil" of some type (such as a leaf or shell-at least two) and bring in on Monday for a class activity. All classes did an outstanding job on all labs, discussions and class activities this week! Have a great weekend.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:05 PM
May 04, 2006
Classwork (Thurs. 5/4)
1. Perform "Mystery Rocks" lab on p. 93 in the textbook. Copy data table onto notebook paper. Work in pairs. Complete Conclude & Apply questions 1, 3, 4-6. More to Explore will be addressed within your data table.
Homework
1. Complete two-column notes for Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks. Use Sec. 3-3 & 3-5 of text for reference. Due tomorrow.
2. Study for Ch. 3 Test on Rocks. It will be given tomorrow.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 07:41 PM
May 03, 2006
Classwork (Wed. 5/3)
1. Finish Rock Cycle game/discussion questions.
2. DEAR
3. Begin two-column notes on Igneous rocks. Use Sec. 3-2 in text for reference.
Homework
1. Get your gradesheet signed if you have not already done so.
2. Complete two-column notes on Igneous Rocks.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:31 PM
May 02, 2006
Classwork (Mon. 5/2)
1. Finish 3-5/3-6 enrichment.
2. Play the Rock Cycle Game: Assume the role of a geologist and work with your team to complete the activities.
Homework
The only homework is to begin preparing for your Ch. 3 test on Rocks, which will be given on Friday.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 05:11 PM
May 01, 2006
Classwork (Mon. 5/1)
1. Finish Ch. 21 Test Analysis
2. Complete 3-5/3-6 Enrichment.
Homework
1. Use your progress report for reference to update your gradesheet for this nine weeks. Get both signed by your parent. I will collect both tomorrow and assign a "record keeping" grade for your gradesheet.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 02:45 PM
