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

8/27: A2- Today in class we completed the metric system lab measuring volume, mass, and density

8/28: B6-Today in class we retook the Mapping Earth's Surface test

8/25: A2 Class
Today in class we:
- Returned and reviewed Map Tests
- Started Volume, Mass, and Density Lab

8/26: B6 Class
Today in class we:
- Returned and reviewed Map Tests
- Reviewed material for mandatory retake on Thursday

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