Learning target;

Describe metamorphic rock.

In class;

We began a metamorphic rock lab today. Metamorphic Rock lab

Homework;

No homework.

Reminders;

*Quiz Friday: know what intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks mean.

*1/2 day Friday.

Learning target;

Describe igneous and metamorphic rocks.

Homework;

Finish your summary frame if necessary. Summary Frame p. 99 scan p. 101 scan p. 102 scan p.100 scan

Reminders;

*Quiz Friday October 16th. You should review Earth’s four systems and how they interact. Igneous and metamorphic rocks (characteristics and how they form).

*Half day Friday October 16th.

Learning target;

Describe igneous rocks.

In class;

Today we began a lab where we made two different kinds of igneous rocks. While we were waiting for our rocks to dry we made a Geology Rocks poster.

Homework;

Finish the Geology Rocks poster.

Reminders;

*Quiz and half day next Friday October 16th.

Weekend Review!

Here is an online activity and quiz to help students know their rocks better!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/7_8/rocks_soils_fs.shtml

Learning target;

Describe igneous rocks.

In class;

Today we went on a geology scavenger hunt and read an article about how geology rocks! While talking to the text and hovering for words we didn’t know.

Homework;

No homework today.

Learning target;

Describe igneous rocks.

In class;

We introduced igneous rocks today and completed a fact swap. Fact Swap (green 111-123)

Homework;

No homework

Learning target;

Describe the four systems of Earth.

Homework;

Finish the Four Earth Systems Interacting activity.

Reminders;

Tomorrow is a late start. ( I will not be available in the morning for help)

Learning target;

Describe the four spheres/systems of Earth.

Homework;

Finish the Earth Systems foldable if necessary. Earth systems foldable 2015-16 scan

Reminders;

Late start Wednesday October 7th. (I will not be available that morning for extra help)

Learning target;

Describe a topographic map.

Homework;

Topographic maps are due Monday. Topographic map rubric

EXTRA CREDIT!!
*Make a pretend hike along your topographic map. pretend hike extra credit

Weekend Review

We will begin learning about Earth’s four systems next week, the website below will help students get ready for the upcoming material.

https://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/investigations/es0103/es0103page01.cfm

Learning target;

Describe topographic maps.

In class;

We worked on our summative topographic map group project.

Homework;

The vocab, outline and title should all be complete today. Topographic map rubric

Learning target;

Describe a topographic map.

In class;

Today we reviewed topographic maps and began our summative topographic map project. Topographic map rubric

Homework;

Rough draft of topographic map must be complete.

EXTRA CREDIT!!

Complete the back of your Pretend Hike activity. hike2 Due Monday