Fall+2010


 * January 19, Wednesday**
 * Final Exam Today**
 * End of 2nd Marking Period** **Tues. 1/25**


 * January 18, Tuesday**
 * Snow Day**


 * January 13, Thursday**
 * CPS Final Exam Review**
 * Final Exam Tues. 1/18. End of 2nd Marking Period** **Tues. 1/25**


 * January 12, Wednesday**
 * Snow Day**


 * January 11, Tuesday**
 * Returned and covered Astronomy Unit Test / Test Make Ups**
 * CPS Final Exam Review**
 * Final Exam Thurs. 1/13. End of 2nd Marking Period Fri. 1/21**


 * January 10, Monday**
 * Astronomy Unit Test Today**
 * Complete Study Island Problems: Linear Equations, Slope, Parallelism and Perpendicularity**
 * Final Exam Thurs. 1/13. End of 2nd Marking Period Fri. 1/21**


 * January 7, Friday**
 * Snow Day**

Students completed the activity: Planets with Playdoh. **Follow directions carefully.** Planets with Play Dough:
 * January 6, Thursday**
 * 1) Groups of 4
 * 2) Label a piece of scrap paper for each planet, Sun, etc.
 * 3) Combine 6 containers of dough
 * 4) roll into 1 long uniform piece
 * 5) String works well for cutting dough
 * 6) **Read / Follow directions carefully. (This may be become more difficult than you first think)**
 * Astronomy Unit Test Tomorrow** **(Extra Credit Puzzle Due Then)**
 * Final Exam Wed. 1/12. End of 2nd Marking Period Fri. 1/21**


 * January 5, Wednesday**
 * Finished Universe: Life and Death of a Star**
 * Astronomy Unit CPS Review**
 * Astronomy Unit Test Friday 1/7** **(Extra Credit Puzzle Due Then)**
 * Final Exam Wed. 1/12. End of 2nd Marking Period Fri. 1/21**

Return all student tests. **STUDY THESE FOR FINAL EXAM!**
 * January 4, Tuesday**
 * Checked and displayed Astronomy Study Guide**
 * Began Viewing Universe: Life and Death of a Star**
 * Astronomy Unit Test Friday 1/7 (Extra Credit Puzzle Due Then)**
 * Final Exam Wed. 1/12. End of 2nd Marking Period Fri. 1/21**
 * Urgent! : Is there anyone who has completed solar system scale models on your wiki rather than a printed hard copy? If you have incomplete assignments for 2nd marking period, you need to get them to me immediately! You're not going to see major new assignments before the end of the course, but it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to make sure you're caught up at this point. __Your final course grade will = what you have earned__. If you have failed to turn in major assignments, now is the time to act!!! **

Return all student tests. **STUDY THESE FOR FINAL EXAM!**
 * January 3, Monday**
 * Checked and covered** [|Star Life Cycle Concept Map]**.**
 * Students began work on Astronomy Unit Study Guide (due tomorrow)**
 * Astronomy Unit Test Friday 1/7**
 * Final Exam Wed. 1/12. End of 2nd Marking Period Fri. 1/21**

Students completed activity work
 * December 23, Thursday**
 * Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Break!**
 * Astronomy Test and Final Exam Review after holiday break**

Complete Study Island Problems Relations and Functions, Linear Equations, Slope Finished [|CH 30 Notes]. Viewed accompanying video clip: Death of a Star. Students began [|Star Life Cycle Concept Map] (on paper) or continued work on wiki 4 & H-R Gizmo.
 * December 22, Wednesday**
 * Homework:** Completed concept maps due next week. **Wiki Assignment 4 and** [|H-R Diagram Gizmo] **due Tomorrow**
 * Astronomy Test and Final Exam Review after holiday break**

Completed Wiki Assignment 4 and [|H-R Diagram Gizmo]. (Both are due Thursday 12/23) (NOTE: today is the last class time scheduled for these activities)
 * December 21, Tuesday**
 * Reviewed Wiki Assignment 4 Grading Criteria**
 * Astronomy Test and Final Exam Review after holiday break**

Continued Wiki Assignment 4 and [|H-R Diagram Gizmo]. (Both are due Thursday 12/23) (NOTE: some class time will be available today and tomorrow, but you may need to work outside of class time depending on how quickly your group is progressing)
 * December 20, Monday**
 * Astronomy Test and Final Exam Review after holiday break**

Complete Study Island Problems: Graph Functions, Equations, Inequalities, and Central Tendency
 * December 17, Friday**
 * Continued Wiki Assignment 4 and** [|H-R Diagram Gizmo]**. (Both are due Thursday 12/23) (NOTE: some class time will be available, but you may need to work outside of class time depending on how quickly your group is progressing)**

Covered [|CH 30 Notes] 61 - 70. Began work on the [|H-R Diagram Gizmo] (as a class). **Wiki Assignment 4 and** [|H-R Diagram Gizmo] **due Thursday 12/23**
 * December 16, Thursday**
 * Announcement: Don't forget that you may earn extra credit by emailing me correct answers to the Questions from Class page. (Don't forget to answer completely, include images if appropriate, and cite your sources)**

Students continued work on Wiki Assignment 4: Solar System Scale Model. **Wiki Assignment 4 due Thursday 12/23**
 * December 15, Wednesday**
 * Announcement: Don't forget that you may earn extra credit by emailing me correct answers to the Questions from Class page. (Don't forget to answer completely, include images if appropriate, and cite your sources)**

Handed out all [|CH 30 Notes] and covered slides 32 thru 55. Doppler Shift [|clip]. **Wiki Assignment 4 due Thursday 12/23**
 * December 14, Tuesday**
 * Announcement: Don't forget that you may earn extra credit by emailing me correct answers to the Questions from Class page. (Don't forget to answer completely, include images if appropriate, and cite your sources)**

Viewed streaming clips on: [|Universe], Milky Way, and Planets & [|Stars] to [|Scale].
 * December 13, Monday**
 * Continued Wiki Assignment 4 due Thursday 12/23 (NOTE: some class time will be available, but you may need to work outside of class time depending on how quickly your group is progressing)**
 * To Begin:**
 * 1) **Use** [|Build a Solar System Calculator] **to determine relative sizes of objects and distances between them based on how big your Sun will be**
 * 2) **Record or Print this information (Add and print to printer across the hall?)**
 * 3) **Find and save a map that is big enough to include your greatest distance value (DO NOT SAVE TO A LAPTOP HARD DRIVE ONLY!)**
 * 4) **Begin to add planets, etc. to your map**

Finish Universe: Space Travel Complete Study Island Practice: Relations and Functions, Graph Functions, Equations, Inequalities Students continued work on Wiki Assignment 4: Solar System Scale Model:
 * December 10****, Friday**
 * With your partner, decide.... paper model or Google Earth, other.
 * Paper Model People:
 * Use "[|Build a Solar System Calculator]" to determine how big model objects need to be and distances between them.
 * Write these numbers down
 * Google Earth Model People:
 * Use "[|Build a Solar System Calculator]" to determine how big model objects need to be and distances between them.
 * How do we insert images or objects to represent Sun, planets, etc.
 * How do we save our work?
 * Tour? Simply take and save a picture of a map as big as we need?

Viewed Universe: Space Travel + question sheet
 * December 9****, Thursday**

Students completed the assignment: Scale of the Universe: [|Celestia part 1]. Students began work on Wiki Assignment 4: Solar System Scale Model
 * December 8****, Wednesday**

Students continued the assignment: Scale of the Universe: [|Celestia part 1]. Make sure to follow the guide sheets, answer all questions, and get teacher initials when instructed on guide sheets.
 * December** **7, Tuesday**
 * Make sure you complete Wiki assignment 3 if you haven't yet done so!**

Display 29.4 Study Guide Key Finished last 10 minutes of Beyond the Big Bang / question sheets. Introduced and began work on Scale of the Universe: [|Celestia part 1] (here is the [|answer sheet] to use).
 * December 6, Monday**
 * Make sure you complete Wiki assignment 3 if you haven't yet done so!**


 * 1) How to open Celestia
 * 2) Follow the printed guide and answer questions on answer sheet
 * 3) Purpose: To teach the scale (sizes and distances) of our solar system, galaxy and the known universe
 * 4) Controls: Much like a flight simulator. Accelerate(A), Stop(S), Center(C), Arrows control direction of flight. You will quickly learn that it can be difficult to steer your ship to a target. This is why Center(C) is a huge help once you've clicked "Location, and Selected" a target. Center(C) even helps if you've zoomed past a target. Don't neglect the mouse clicker (it is great for things you can actually see on your screen). Finally, the "Location" options can mess things up a bit; you should generally stick to "Follow" whatever your target is.
 * 5) Use Internet to learn about things you encounter or to answer additional questions you have

Checked and covered homework Study Island weekly math concepts:
 * December 3, Friday**

Continued **Beyond the Big Bang (38:00 - 58:00) *Then closure (1:18:00 - end)** Describe how a change in the linear dimension of a figure affects its perimeter, circumference, area or volume.
 * Change in Dimensions
 * Central Tendency (SI practice problems)
 * Wiki Assignment 3 due** **Monday 12/8** **(See me if you need a study hall pass)**
 * M11.B.2.3.1**


 * December 2, Thursday**
 * Began viewing "Beyond the Big Bang" (0 - 40:00)**
 * Wiki Assignment 3 is due** **Monday 12/8 (See me if you need a study hall pass)**
 * Homework:** [|29.4 Study Guide]

Students completed work on Wiki Assignment 3. **This assignment is due** **Monday 12/8****.**
 * December 1, Wednesday**

Introduce Wiki Assignment 3 and inserting links. Students began work on Wiki Assignment 3: "Solar System Formation and Leftovers." **This assignment is due Monday 12/8. Class time today and tomorrow will be used to complete this assignment.**
 * November 30, Tuesday**

Short streaming vids: Thanksgiving holiday safety [|1], 2, [|3!] Viewed "End of the Earth."
 * November 24, Wednesday**

Checked and covered homework. Short vid. on Nebulae. Finished [|CH 29 Notes]. Began viewing The Universe: "End of the Earth."
 * November 23, Tuesday**

Finished The Universe: Alien Planets. Covered [|CH 29 Notes] slides 33-38 with vid on Eagle Nebula (2:00). **Homework:** [|29.1 Study Guide] **S11.D.3.1** Explain the composition, structure, and origin of the universe.
 * November 22, Monday**

Viewed streaming vid. on Kepler's laws Study Island weekly math concepts:
 * November 19, Friday**

Began viewing The Universe: Alien Planets. **S11.D.3.1** Explain the composition, structure, and origin of the universe.
 * 1) Central Tendency (Answer the questions on the sheet)
 * 2) Probability (Group die trials with calculations.)
 * M11.E.4.1.2** Use probability to predict outcomes.

Collected any remaining gizmo sheets. Returned and covered the Rock Unit Test. Correcting any misconceptions: What is the direct cause of our changing seasons? (Globe and light demo) Covered [|CH 29 Notes] 13-23 (or thru 28 if possible) w/ Kepler's Laws video clip and Gizmo demo. Leonid meteor shower tonight (weather permitting). **Extra credit:** post a pic of you on your wiki observing the meteor shower (must include evidence of the date. i.e. a newspaper, etc.) **S11.A.3.3** Compare and analyze repeated processes or recurring elements in patterns. **S11.D.3.1** Explain the composition, structure, and origin of the universe.
 * November 18, Thursday**

Leonid meteor shower tonight and tomorrow night (weather permitting). **Extra credit:** post a pic of you on your wiki observing the meteor shower (must include evidence of the date. i.e. a newspaper, etc.) **S11.A.3.3** Compare and analyze repeated processes or recurring elements in patterns. **S11.D.3.1** Explain the composition, structure, and origin of the universe.
 * November 17, Wednesday (Lost to Assembly)**

Students finished work on the [|Solar System Explorer Gizmo]. Returned student work. Leonid meteor shower this Wednesday and Thursday night (weather permitting). **Extra credit:** post a pic of you on your wiki observing the meteor shower (must include evidence of the date. i.e. a newspaper, etc.) **S11.A.3.3** Compare and analyze repeated processes or recurring elements in patterns. **S11.D.3.1** Explain the composition, structure, and origin of the universe.
 * November 16, Tuesday**

Covered [|CH 29 Notes] 1-12. Began work on the [|Solar System Explorer Gizmo](as a class). Leonid meteor shower this Wednesday and Thursday night (weather permitting). **Extra credit:** post a pic of you on your wiki observing the meteor shower (must include evidence of the date. i.e. a newspaper, etc.) **S11.A.3.3** Compare and analyze repeated processes or recurring elements in patterns. **S11.D.3.1** Explain the composition, structure, and origin of the universe.
 * November 15, Monday**

[|Earth-like planet found!?] [|Video (Michio Kaku)] [|Video] Formula: Statistical Likelihood of Habitable Planets? "The number of systems (solar) with potentially habitable planets is probably on the order of 10 or 20 percent, and when you multiply that by the hundreds of billions of stars in the Milky Way, that's a large number. There could be tens of billions of these systems in our (Milky Way) galaxy," said Vogt.
 * Not a current event anymore, but make sure to do an activity/lesson on the search for "Earth-like" planets**

Students completed the rock unit test. Mini lesson on Central Tendency and Possible Outcomes
 * November 12, Friday**
 * Have a calculator handy in class today. **

Students completed Study Island problems**.**(due Monday) **Note: I will only grant credit if you show your work. However, you will not be denied credit for incorrect answers.** Covered the review puzzle. CPS review of rock unit. **Rock Unit Test Tomorrow** **S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
 * Demo Line Plot [|Gizmo] (Mean, Median, Mode, Range)
 * It often helps to sort your data into increasing order first
 * Quartiles (one of four equal groups, each representing 25% of the distributed sampled population.) [|Gizmo]
 * Methods for Solving Possible Outcome Problems
 * 1. Logic (#1 on practice problems)
 * 2. nCr (combination formula used **when order doesn't matter**) [|Gizmo] and calculator Demo
 * 3. nPr (permutation formula used **when order does matter**) [|Gizmo] and calculator Demo
 * 4. Multiplying Probability of Events (Class Elections; how many election outcomes are possible?)
 * November 11, Thursday** (22 min. pds.1-3)
 * M11.E.2.1.3** Describe how outliers affect measures of central tendency.
 * M11.E.2.1.2** Calculate and/or interpret the range, quartiles and interquartile range of data.
 * M11.E.2.1.1**Calculate or select the appropriate measure of central tendency (mean, mode or median) of a set of data given or represented on a table, line plot or stem-and-leaf plot.

Students completed the rock unit crossword review puzzle. **Homework:** Finish puzzle for tomorrow **S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
 * November 10, Wednesday** (22 min. pds.1-3)
 * Rock Unit Test Friday 11/12**

Checked and covered Rock Unit Study Guide / Completed [|Types of Sedimentary Rocks] Sheet. Check status of rock models, complete and submit lab sheet. **Rock Unit Test Friday 11/12** **S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
 * November 9, Tuesday** **(Go to Wilkes for 5PM****)**

Show the newest page on our class website**: Questions from Class** Reviewed Graph of 1st Marking Period Performance. Some people have already used their homework freebie for 2nd marking period. (** Warning: ** I've seen a lack of homework completion destroy grades in the past. With how many verbal reminders given, and our website, there's no excuse for not having work completed on time every time, period.) Checked and covered the rock cycle concept map. Students began the Rock Unit Study Guide. **(due tomorrow) Rock Unit Test Friday 11/12** **S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
 * November 8, Monday**

Collected remaining Metamorphic Lab sheets. Checked and covered HWK. Students completed **Wiki Assignment 2** (if not yet done) OR Students completed the [|Rock Cycle Concept Map Activity.] **(Complete this by Monday if not done in class)** **S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
 * November 5, Friday**
 * S11.D.1.1.3** Analyze features caused by the interaction of processes that change Earth’s surface

Collected Study Island Problems. Viewed short clip on "How Metamorphic Rocks are Formed." and Checked and covered the study guide. Students completed the Metamorphic Rock Lab Activity:
 * November 4, Thursday**

**S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
 * 1) Number the samples on your lab sheet #45 through 50.
 * 2) Here are your answer choices: **Slate, Gneiss, Quartzite, Marble, Hornblende Schist, and Mica Schist**
 * 3) Use the table on the front and your notes to I.D. the samples and to answer the questions. HCl is available to help ID marble; ask for a small drop, wash your hands when done, **DO NOT get in eye**s. You may also use one computer per lab group.
 * 4) Begin work on the [|6.3 study guide]. (**homework if not completed during class**)
 * Also, make sure your Wiki Assignment 2 is completed. I will be crediting that in the near future for 2nd marking period.**
 * S11.D.1.1.3** Analyze features caused by the interaction of processes that change Earth’s surface

Students completed the remaining [|CH 6 Notes] using the Earth Science textbook. Homework: [|CH 6.1a Study Guide] Students completed the Study Island Practice Problems for this week: Pythagorean & Slope, Paralellism, Perpendicularity. **Note: I will only grant credit if you show your work. However, you will not be denied credit for incorrect answers.** **S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
 * November 3, Wednesday**

Covered [|CH 6 Notes] through slide 28. Students completed [|Types of Sedimentary Rocks] Sheet. **S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
 * November 2, Tuesday**
 * S11.D.1.1.3** Analyze features caused by the interaction of processes that change Earth’s surface

Finished Viewing Earth Biography: Oceans Rock Cycle Lab: Creating models of a sedimentary rock. **S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
 * November 1, Monday**
 * S11.D.1.1.3** Analyze features caused by the interaction of processes that change Earth’s surface

Collected Study Island Practice Problems. Viewed Earth Biography: Oceans! **S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
 * October 29, Friday** (10:35 Dismissal 1/2 day in-service)

Mini Lesson: explorelearning & Study Island: Slope, Paralellism, Perpendicularity and Point Slope Formula.
 * October 28, Thursday**

Finished work on the [|Rock Cycle Gizmo] and Igneous Rock lab if necessary. The end of the first marking period is November 3rd. Submit any incomplete "i" work NOW! **S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
 * 1) 2 Sample problems together
 * 2) Practice on your own (**will be collected tomorrow**, credited and turned in to the math department)
 * M11.C.3.1.2** Relate slope to perpendicularity and/or parallelism.

Collected remaining igneous rock labs from yesterday. Checked and covered homework. Introduced and began the [|Rock Cycle Gizmo]. Make sure to read and follow directions carefully; I'm looking for correct answers to the questions as well as a diagram that will be completed as you complete the directions. The end of the first marking period is November 3rd. Submit any incomplete "i" work NOW! **S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
 * October 27, Wednesday**

Students completed the Igneous Rock Lab. Igneous rock textures: [|Phaneritic], [|Aphanitic], [|Porphyritic], [|Vesicular], [|Glassy]. Samples for today's lab include #3 & 4 (found in ziplock bags), and #30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 from the mineral/rock kit; **make sure you number these in order on lab sheet and that your samples match my master kit**. The end of the first marking period is November 3rd. Submit any incomplete "i" work NOW! **S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
 * October 26, Tuesday**
 * Print updated Igneous Rock [|Classification Chart]**
 * Homework:** [|5.1 Study Guide] and finished igneous rock lab

Students finished work on Wiki assignment 1 and Wiki Assignment 2. At this point, I do not have anymore class time set aside for these assignments after today, so lets get them done during this period. The end of the first marking period is November 3rd. Submit any incomplete "i" work NOW! **S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
 * October 25, Monday**
 * PSSA Retakes Pds. 1-4 10/25 - 10/28 (Greatest Impact** **MAY BE missing a few 3rd pd. Mon(7?), Tues(5?), and/or Wed(4?))**

Returned and covered Mineral Test. Covered [|CH 5 Notes] and viewed igneous rock samples and streaming video clips: "Magma Inside Earth" (1st 3 minutes) and "How Igneous Rocks are Formed" (2:00). **S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
 * October 22, Friday**

Study Island on Distance, Midpoint and Pythagorean theorem. Students finished work on Wiki assignment 1 and began work on Wiki Assignment 2. **S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
 * October 21, Thursday**

Introduced the class wiki:
 * October 20, Wednesday**

**S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
 * 1) Login and open Firefox
 * 2) How to login:
 * Username: earthscience2
 * Password: scirules2
 * 1) Accessing and editing your page (Note: If working with a partner, just have the first person do this. When the work is done, it may simply be copied and pasted to partner #2's page)
 * Click "Edit" or "Edit this Page"
 * Copy the summary and example of Wiki Assignment 1 from Mr. McHugh's page
 * 1) Complete Wiki assignment 1 (making sure the completed work appears on both partner's pages)
 * October 19, Tuesday**
 * Mineral Test and Lab Practical Today!** Done early?: Mineral Hidden Message Puzzle for bonus Finished Earth Bio DVD: Volcanoes.

CPS review of CH 4 as a class. CH 4 test review puzzle due tomorrow for extra credit on the test! **Mineral Test and Lab Practical Tomorrow!** **S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
 * October 18, Monday**
 * Reminder:** On Friday mineral ID labs were collected in addition to Chilean mine accident summaries.

Collected mineral lab and current even summary. Checked and covered homework. Began Earth Bio: Volcanoes **Mineral Test and Lab Practical Tuesday 10/19**. **S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation. **S11.D.1.1.2** Explain the processes that take place at plate boundaries and how these processes continue to shape Earth (e.g., volcanic activity, earthquakes,mountain building, mid-ocean ridges, deep-sea trenches, new land being formed).
 * October 15, Friday**

Covered [|CH 4 Notes] thru slide end (5 slides). Current event activity: 2010 Chilean Mine Accident:
 * October 14, Thursday**

Homework: [|4.2a Study Guide]. **Mineral lab and current event summary are due tomorrow.** **Mineral Test and Lab Practical Tuesday 10/19** **S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation. **S11.D.1.2.1** Evaluate factors affecting availability, location, extraction, and use of natural resources.
 * 1) Get online and find concise info on the Chilean mine accident
 * 2) On a half sheet of paper summarize: background info including (what ore they were mining for), how the accident happened, how they survived, how they were rescued. Include some details you find interesting.

Students used this period to ask final questions, finish up the lab, etc. Today you may use computers to attempt to verify/finalize your identifications. **Class time today to finish this lab. This lab is due Friday 10/15**. **Make sure your samples are in the correct spot in the kit and that you're checking my kits when you have questions about ANY properties.**** Note: This lab will be graded on completeness and correctness. ** **S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
 * October 13, Wednesday**

Students completed Part 4 of the Mineral I.D. Lab (samples 23-29). Today you may begin to use computers to attempt to verify/finalize your identifications. **Class time today and tomorrow to finish this lab. This lab is due Friday 10/15**. **Make sure your samples are in the correct spot in the kit and that you're checking my kits when you have questions about ANY properties.**** Note: This lab will be graded on completeness and correctness. ** **S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
 * October 12, Tuesday**

Students completed Part 3 of the Mineral I.D. Lab (samples 14-22 MINUS 19). See directions below. Note: something that had metallic luster may appear as rusty. **Make sure your samples are in the correct spot in the kit and that you're checking my kits when you have questions about ANY properties.**** Note: This lab will be graded on completeness and correctness. ** **S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
 * October 8, Friday**

How to I.D. mineral cleavage (tendency of minerals to break along planes of weakness). [|wikipedia] [|pics] [|vs. fracture] Students completed Part 2 of the Mineral I.D. Lab (samples 6-13). See directions below. **Make sure your samples are in the correct spot in the kit and that you're checking my kits when you have questions about ANY properties. Note: This lab will be graded on completeness and correctness. ** **S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
 * October 7, Thursday**

Covered [|CH 4 Notes] thru slide 47 and discussed how to use mineral properties to help identify unknown samples. Review ID process and continue Mineral I.D. Lab. **S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
 * October 6, Wednesday**
 * Classwork, Homework and Tests are all important to your overall grade! (Review Graph of Class Performance)**

Checked and covered the homework. "Science of Survival" : //[|Grifolia frondosa]// (Ram's Head Mushroom) and [|//Calvatia//] (Puffball) ** WARNING: DO NOT EAT ANY WILD FOODS UNLESS THEIR IDENTITY HAS BEEN VERIFIED BY A KNOWLEDGEABLE EXPERT. MANY WILD PLANTS, MUSHROOMS, ETC. MAY CAUSE SEVERE ILLNESS OR EVEN DEATH. CAUTION! ** I will lead lab groups through checking your kits and I.D.ing sample #3. Students completed Part 1 of the Mineral I.D. Lab (samples 1-5). Directions on the handout lead you to collect data on all samples before attempting to I.D. Some people prefer to use flowcharts to I.D. samples one at a time. **I have HCl up front if you think you need it to positively I.D. a sample. (NOTE: It is dangerous to eyes and skin! If you mess around with it, you will receive disciplinary action). The only other safety concern is sharp edges (BE AWARE: Glass can cut you! DO NOT handle broken glass)**
 * October 5, Tuesday**
 * Also, you need to make sure you are working with the correct sample each time. If your sample has no number on it, check other kits around you or my master kit up front. The same goes for the Moh's hardness kit you are using. **


 * Mineral Sample # || Clues and Hints ||
 * 1 || Non-metallic Dark colored ||
 * 2 || Rhombohedral? ||
 * 3 || Pretty easy ||
 * 4 || Non-metallic Light colored ||
 * 5 ||  ||
 * 6 || Non-metallic Light colored ||
 * 7 || Vitreous = "glassy" ||
 * 8 || VERY Similar to #7 ||
 * 9 || Non-metallic Light Colored. Texture / Feel ||
 * 10 || "Striations!?" Only appears on Table. NOT ON FLOWCHART ||
 * 11 || Often confused with #13 ||
 * 12 || Pretty Easy ||
 * 13 || Often confused with #11 ||
 * 14 || Sometimes confused with #9 (Look at ALL details) ||
 * 15 || Pretty easy ||
 * 16 || Pretty easy ||
 * 17 || Look at various samples with a magnifying glass or dissecting scope. (See any surface patterns?) ||
 * 18 || ONLY FOUND ON TABLE ||
 * 20 || Often confused with 27, but shouldn't be ||
 * 21 || Pretty easy ||
 * 22 || Metallic luster ||
 * 23 || Often mis- I.D.'d as #2, but shouldn't be ||
 * 24 || Metallic luster, even if sample doesn't appear so ||
 * 25 || Metallic luster, even if sample doesn't appear so ||
 * 26 || Metallic luster, even if sample doesn't appear so ||
 * 27 || Often confused with 20, but shouldn't be ||
 * 28 ||  ||
 * 29 || NOT ON FLOWCHART ||

**S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.

Continued [|CH 4 Notes] thru slide 44. (Examine Mineral Properties Kits) **Homework:** [|4.1 Study Guide] due tomorrow [|Earth-like planet found!?] [|Video (Michio Kaku)] [|Video] Formula: Statistical Likelihood of Habitable Planets? "The number of systems (solar) with potentially habitable planets is probably on the order of 10 or 20 percent, and when you multiply that by the hundreds of billions of stars in the Milky Way, that's a large number. There could be tens of billions of these systems in our (Milky Way) galaxy," said Vogt. **S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
 * October 4, Monday**

Viewed the Earth Bio: Rare Earth DVD. So why is diamond considered a mineral while coal is not?
 * October 1, Friday**

**S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation. Returned and covered Unit 1 Test. Continued [|CH 4 Notes] thru slide _. **S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
 * 1) [|Wiki Answers] and MadSci Network ([|See bottom of response])
 * 2) Wiki (Scroll to "[|Formation within Cratons]")
 * 3) [|Organic vs. THE INORGANIC MINERALS] WE'RE STUDYING in Geology
 * September 30, Thursday**

Collected topo maps. Scheduled test make ups. Returned student work. Covered [|CH 4 Notes] thru slide 12.
 * September 29, Wednesday**
 * S11.D.1.1.1** Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.


 * September 28, Tuesday**
 * Unit 1 Test Today. After, finished Earth Bio Ice DVD.** **Completed topo maps due tomorrow.**

Discussed content and format for tomorrow's test. CPS clicker review of unit 1. **Unit 1 Test on Tomorrow!** **Completed topo maps due Wed. 9/29**
 * September 27, Monday**

Students viewed Earth Biography: Ice. **Unit 1 Test on Tuesday 9/28**
 * September 24, Friday**

Students completed unit 1 test review puzzle and [[http://www.northamp
 * September 23, Thursday**