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Last week of Rocks and Minerals :(
Rozelle Gazelles will begin a unit in Life Science with Mrs. Conroy on Monday, Nov. 9, 2009.
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Rocks - Ch. 7 test
Monday, Nov. 2
- Finish rock & minerals poster - due on Tuesday, Nov. 3
- Review Chapter 7
Wrapping up chapter 7 this week, Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 26-27
Finishing Rocks & Mineral Poster assignment - due Monday, Nov. 2
Final test on chapter 7 - Nov. 3 Image:Science Study Guide Ch 7.doc
Beginning Life Science with Mrs. Conroy beginning Nov. 9th
Chapter 7 Weblinks to explore on volcanoes and earthquakes
Two web links from National Geographic:
Try out different types of earthquakes - interactive website: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/forcesofnature/interactive/index.html?section=e
About volcanoes: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/forcesofnature/interactive/index.html?section=e
Tuesday, Oct. 20 - Students work on Rocks & Minerals posters
Go to this link for another copy of the assignment and for web links: Image:Rock&Mineralsposter.doc
Monday, Oct. 19 - Rock & Minerals Poster Assigned
Chapter 7 Study Guide: Image:Science Study Guide Ch 7.doc Test on Monday, Nov. 3
Using all the notes we've taken in our science journals along with weblinks listed below and our science textbook, students make a poster of what they know about rock, minerals, weathering and erosion.
Click here for a copy of the assignment and for web links: Image:Rock&Mineralsposter.doc
Tuesday, Oct. 13 - Read Chapter 7, lesson 2 Physical Weathering
Discuss all that causes physical weathering.
Monday, Oct. 12 - Test on Chapter 6
Study study guide on rock & minerals.
Monday & Tuesday, Oct. 5 & 6 - The Rock Cycle
Introduce the rock cycle
Begin chapter 7 - Lesson 1, Weathering and Erosion
Monday & Tuesday, Sept. 28 & 29 - Sedimentary Rocks and Metamorphic Rocks
Go to this new Powerpoint all about igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
Go to this website to review how rocks are formed:
http://sln.fi.edu/fellows/payton/rocks/create/index.html
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002289/index.html
http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/00461/index.htm
Also go to examples of sedimentary rocks to see what they are made of and what they are used for in everyday life. For example, go to sandstone, conglomerate, limestone, and shale.
The Rock Cycle
Go to this website to explore the rock cycle:
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/rock.html
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002289/cycle.html?tqskip1=1
Interactive website on the rock cycle:
http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/investigations/es0602/es0602page02.cfm
http://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/index.html also has quizzes
http://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/diagram.html wonderful example of rock cycle
Monday, Sept. 21 - What Minerals are Inside the Rock Granite?
Science Textbook, Chapter 6, Lesson 1 review
Review the Powerpoint presentation:
Monday's Assignment:
- In your science journal draw the rock, Pink Granite, and show what 3 minerals it is made of.
- What thinking map would help you illustrate this?
- Be sure that you describe the pink granite and the 3 minerals.
- Draw, color, and label. Colored pencils and pencils only please.
If you finish early, you may go to these websites and play games all about rocks.
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002289/name.html
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002289/hunt.html
Tuesday, Sept. 22 - What are the 3 types of rocks?
Science textbook, Chapter 6, Lesson 3
Review the Powerpoint presentation:
Powerpoint on Rocks Classified coming soon!
Tuesday's Assignment:
- In your science journals, using a tree map, illustrate the 3 types of rocks.
- Give at least 3 examples of each type of rock. Draw, color, and label. Colored pencils and pencils only.
If you finish early, you may go to these websites and play games all about rocks.
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002289/name.html
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002289/hunt.html