Thurs Feb 25th

Due: Rock Cycle worksheet

In-Class: Igneous rocks note sheet Chapter 6: Section 2. "Partial Melting" worksheet

Homework: Finish "Partial Melting" worksheet

Looking Ahead:
Fri-Finish Chapter 6: Section 2 notes

Wed Feb 24th

Due: "Mighty Mineral" project due today!

In-Class: Chapter 6 Section 1 note sheet and "The Rock Cycle" worksheet

Homework: Complete "The Rock Cycle" worksheet

Looking Ahead:
Thurs: Chapter 6 Section 2 Igneous Rock notes

Tue Feb 23rd

Due: "Mighty Mineral" information sheet due

In-Class: Finish "Mighty Mineral" project; Go over grades and Ch 5 Test

Homework: "Mighty Mineral" project to be turned in tomorrow at the latest.

Looking Ahead:
Wed- Start Ch 6 notes

Mon Feb 22nd

Due: Nothing

In-Class: Finish Online Mineral ID Lab; Conduct research for the "Mineral Mania" project

Homework: Finish research for "Mineral Mania" project

In-Class:
Tue- Put together Mineral Mania project in class
Wed- Start Rock notes

Fri Feb 19th

First full day in two weeks!!!

Due: Nothing

In-Class: Started Online mineral ID Lab.

Homework: None Have a safe weekend!!!

Looking Ahead:
Mon- Finish Online Mineral Id Lab and start "Mighty Mineral" project
Tue- Complete project in class

Thurs Feb 18th

Due: Test today!

In-Class: Take the Chapter 5 Test (short version)

Homework: Look over computer lab rules and procedures for tomorrow. Report directly to computer lab tomorrow.

Looking Ahead:
Fri-Mineral ID Lab (computer lab)
Mon- Mineral Project (computer lab)

Wed Feb 17th

SNOW DAY!!!

Tue February 16th

Due: Ch 5 review page 116 # 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24.

In-Class: Checked chapter 5 review; Questions for test

Homework: Study for chapter 5 test given tomorrow (rain, snow, or shine!!!)

Looking Ahead:
Wed-Ch 5 test
Thurs-Online mineral id lab
Fri-"Mighty Mineral" project

Mon Feb 15th

Welcome Back!

Due: Nothing

In-Class: Ch 5 Review page 116

Homework: Complete Ch 5 Review; Ch 5 Test tomorrow (or first full day back)

Looking Ahead
Tue-Test
Wed-Mineral ID Lab (computer lab)
Thurs- Mighty Mineral Project Research (Computer lab)
Fri- Mighty Mineral Project

Mon 2/8 Tue 2/9 Wed 2/10 Thurs 2/11

I hope that everyone is enjoying all of our snow days! You will still have your Chapter 5 test the first day back (whenever that will be)! So, take a break from playing in the snow and make sure you are studying Chapter 5!!!

Look over:
*Section 1 and 2 note packets
*Minerals to know from the "Mineral Mania" worksheet (Fluorite, Gypsum, Halite, Mica)
*6 characteristics of identifying a mineral
*Mohs hardness scale (minerals with a hardness of 2, 7, 10)
*Special properties of a mineral
*Types of non-metallic luster
*6 major groups of non-silicate minerals
*6 crystalline structures of silicate minerals

Thurs Feb 5th

Due: Nothing

In-Class: Chapter 5 Review packet

Homework: Complete Chapter 5 Review packet, Section 2 review questions and key terms

Looking Ahead:
Fri: Review for Test
Mon: Chapter 5 Test

Wed Feb 4th

Due: Nothing

In-Class: Finish Chapter 5: Section 2 notes and view mineral samples

Homework: None

Looking Ahead:
Thurs: Chapter 5 review packet
Fri: Review for Chapter 5 Test
Mon: Chapter 5 Test

Tue Feb 2nd

Due: Nothing

In-Class: Finish Ch 5: Section 1 notes; "Structure of Silicate Mineral Worksheet"; start Ch 5: Section 2 notes

Homework: Ch 5: Section 2 review questions an key terms due Friday Feb 5th. Chapter 5 test Monday Feb 8th.

Looking ahead:
Wed: Finish section 2 notes
Thurs: (sub) Directed Reading
Fri: Review
Mon: Test

Mon Feb 1st

Due: Ch 5: Section 1 key terms and review questions!

In-Class: Check Ch 5: Section 1 key terms and review questions; Continue Ch 5 notes.

Homework: None

Looking Ahead:
Tue: Finish Ch 5: Section 1
Wed: Ch 5: Section 2 notes/ worksheet
Thurs: Directed Reading packet