The Rock Cycle

Do Now: What are three factors that influence the formation of metamorphic rocks? What is the difference between low, intermediate, and high grade metamorphism?

Today in class we:
Finished discussion of metamorphic rocks
Discussed relationship between rocks through the rock cycle
See animation on rock cycle under internet resources on the side bar

Homework:
A Tour Through the Rock Cycle Worksheet
Study for Rock Unit quiz

Semester Exam Review Now Posted !!!! Start your studying early!!!

Metamorphic Rocks

Do Now:
Explain the difference between clastic, organic, and chemical sedimentary rocks. Give an example of each

Today in class we:
- Finished discussion of sedimentary rocks
- Began discussion of metamorphic rocks

Homework:
pg 162 Section 5 Assessment


November 30th, 2007
Sedimentary Rocks

Do Now:
Discuss two ways in which you can determine whether an igneous rock is intrusive or extrusive and whether it is mafic or felsic in composition.

Today in class we:
Discussed different types of sedimentary rocks and how we classify sedimentary rocks.

Homework:
pg 151 Section 2 Assesment

Igneous Rocks

DO NOW:
Describe what is meant by the grain of a rock and 3 ways in which grain can be used to describe the texture of a rock.

Today in class we:
Discussed the location, texture, and composition of igneous rocks
Looked at various examples of igneous rocks including granite, gabbro, basalt, rhyolite, pumice, and obsidian

Homework due Friday:
- pg 150 Data Analysis, pg 151 Section Review 1-2 all

Introduction to Rocks

In class today we:

Handed back and reviewed mineral quiz
Handed in How Minerals Form homework
Began discussion of rocks, how rocks are classified, and the 3 main classifications of rocks
Worked on finishing mineral lab


Homework due Wednesday:
Completed mineral lab due at end of class on Wednesday

Mineral Quiz and Identification Lab

Today in class we:
Took quiz on minerals
Continued work on mineral identification lab

Homework over Thanksgiving break - Due Tuesday, November 27th
- Read section 4.2: How Minerals Form
- Complete reading review worksheet handed out in class

Mineral Identification Lab

Do Now:
Do practice problem on pg 118: Mineral Density

Today in class we discussed:
- Mineral properties cleavage and fracture
- Special properties of minerals including magnetism, optical properties, and effervescence

Began Mineral identification lab

Homework:
Study notes and labs from Chemistry of Minerals and Introduction to Minerals for Monday's quiz

Properties of Minerals II

Today in class we:
Watched Eyewitness Video: Rock and Mineral
Continued discussion of properties of minerals including hardness, density, cleavage and fracture, and special properties.


Homework due Thursday:
Math Analyzing Data: Mineral Density #1-6 on pg 119 of text book

Properties of Minerals

Today in class we:

Worked on Mineral Madness worksheet (handed in) to practice using the periodic table of elements and reading chemical formulas

Began discussion of properties of minerals including color, luster, and streak


Homework:
No homework over the long weekend! Enjoy