Sedimentary Rocks

Do Now:
Do rocks change over time?
What causes rocks to change?

Today in class we:
Discussed classification of sedimentary rocks

• Clastic, Organic, Chemical
• Coarse, Medium, Fine grained

Discussed lithification of sedimentary rocks

Homework:
Read section 5.3 and answer review questions

Igneous Rocks

Do Now:
What are the three ways in which rocks are classified?
Where are felsic rocks formed?
Where are mafic rocks formed?
What is the difference in environment between where coarse grained and fine grained rocks form?

Today in class we:
Discussed types of igneous rocks: Granite, Gabbro, Rhyolite, Basalt, Pumice, and Obsidian
Worked on Rocks of Earth's Crust worksheet

Homework:
Read Chapter 5 Section 2, complete section 2 assessment as well as Math Analysis

Rock Unit

Do Now:
How are rocks and minerals related? Make a list of all rocks you know

Today in class we:
Discussed classification of rocks, classes of rocks: Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary
Discussed Igneous Rocks: Intrusive vs. Extrusive, Felsic vs. Mafic, Fine grained vs. Coarse grained

Homework:
Read Chapter 5, Section 1 Answer questions 1 and 2 of Section 1 Review

Diamond Deception

Today in class we watched the NOVA production Diamond Deception

Homework: due Monday/Tuesday
Students are to write a movie reflection that address the following aspects of the movie
- Typed 1.5-2 pages in length
- Summarize the science presented in the movie
- Summarize the social and environmental impacts presented in the movie
- Address your thoughts and opinions of the issues presented in the movie

Mineral Identification Lab

Today in class we:
Reviewed Mineral quiz
Began work on Mineral Identification Lab

Homework (optional)
Turn in typed corrections to the quiz by Tuesday (A2)/Wednesday (B6) for additional credit

Introduction to Minerals

Do Now:
Describe two reasons why color is not a good indicator of a mineral's identify? Name two other tests that might help you identify a mineral

Today in class we discussed:
- Hardness of minerals
- Moh's scale of hardness
- Cleavage and Fracture


Homework:
Study the chemistry of minerals and intro to minerals notesheets in preparation for next class quiz

Introduction to Minerals

Do Now:
Limonite has the chemical formula Fe2O3H2O, what elements compose this minerals and how many of each type are there?

Today in class we discussed:
- Five common properties that all minerals share
- Three tests that help us identify minerals: color, luster, and streak


Homework:
Read Chapter 4, Section 1 and complete the review at the end of the section

Chemistry of Minerals

Do Now:
List minerals that you know

Today in class we began our discussion of minerals by:
- Discussing the atomic structure of elements
- Identifying elements on the periodic table
- Working on Mineral Madness worksheet


Homework:
Complete any unfinished work on Mineral Madness worksheet