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Viewed Universe: Unexplained Mysteries
 * June 4, Friday** **Last Class Today ;( .......SENIORS: GOOD LUCK! WE WILL MISS YOU!**

Viewed Universe: Colonizing Space
 * June 3, Thursday (Double Period 4, no pd. 3)** **(Double Period 8, no pd. 9)**


 * June 2, Wednesday**
 * Finish Final if necessary.**


 * June 1, Tuesday**
 * The Period 6 Final Exam will be given to seniors today and tomorrow during pd. 6.**

Final Exam Review or Viewed the Universe: Student Choice
 * May 27, Thursday**
 * The Period 6 Final Exam will be given Tuesday June 1st / Wednesday June 2nd, and is worth 20% of your overall course grade.**

3 Astronomy Test make-ups. Returned all course tests and covered Astron test. Completed Final Exam CPS review as a class.
 * May 26, Wednesday**
 * The Period 6 Final Exam will be given Tuesday June 1st / Wednesday June 2nd, and is worth 20% of your overall course grade.**

Solar System Scale Activity Outside. (weather permitting)
 * May 25, Tuesday**

Finished Universe: Milky Way from Friday. Viewed streaming clips on: [|Scale] of the known universe, [|size of planets/stars], and the Hubble [|Deep-Field] image. Label Popsicle sticks and create a Sun (Plah Doh) for solar system scale activity tomorrow (outside weather permitting).
 * May 24, Monday**

Viewing the Universe: Milky Way
 * May 21, Friday**


 * May 20, Thursday**
 * Astronomy test Today!** Afterward finished viewing streaming vids on Universe and Solar System.

Covered Astronomy Test Content & Format. Completed Astronomy CPS review as a class. Viewed "The Universe" streaming vid. **Astronomy test Tomorrow**!
 * May 19, Wednesday**

Checked and covered homework. Students completed the Astronomy test crossword review puzzle. **Astronomy test Thursday 5/20/10.**
 * May 18, Tuesday**

Finished viewing Life and Death of a Star. Students completed the Astronomy Test Study Guide. **Homework: Completed Study Guide. Astronomy test Thursday 5/20/10.**
 * May 17, Monday**

Viewed Universe: Life and Death of a Star
 * May 14, Friday**

Covered [|CH 30 Notes] 71 - end. Viewed accompanying video clip: Death of a Star. Students completed [|Star Life Cycle Concept Map]. Collected completed concept maps at the end of class.
 * May 13, Thursday**

Covered [|CH 30 Notes] 61 - 70. Students completed the [|H-R Diagram Gizmo].
 * May 12, Wednesday**

Students began the [|H-R Diagram Gizmo].
 * May 11, Tuesday**

Handed out all [|CH 30 Notes] and covered slides 32 thru 55. Doppler Shift [|clip].
 * May 10, Monday**

Viewed Cosmic Voyage + question sheet
 * May 7, Friday**

Viewed Universe: Space Travel + question sheet
 * May 6, Thursday**

Viewed streaming clips on: [|Universe], Planets and [|Stars] to [|Scale]. Students completed the activity: Planets with Playdoh. **Follow directions carefully.** **Don't forget to turn in completed Celestia sheets for credit.** Planets with Play Dough:
 * May 5, Wednesday**
 * 1) Groups of 4
 * 2) Combine 6 containers of dough
 * 3) roll into 1 long uniform piece
 * 4) String works well for cutting dough
 * 5) Label a piece of scrap paper for each planet, Sun, etc.
 * 6) **Follow directions carefully.** __

Students completed the assignment: Scale of the Universe: [|Celestia part 1]. **These activity sheets are due at the end of class today.**
 * May 4, Tuesday**

Began by viewing short clips on: Planets and Stars to Scale and the Milky Way Galaxy. Introduced and began work on Scale of the Universe: [|Celestia part 1] (here is the [|answer sheet] to use). **Make sure you complete WIki assignment 5 if you haven't yet done so!**
 * May 3, Monday**
 * 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

Review some basic rules and good practice: Students finished work on Wiki Assignment 5: "Solar System Formation and Leftovers."
 * April 29, Thursday**
 * Grades, motivation, and using class time effectively
 * 6th period = 11:28 - 12:10. The following will be strictly enforced:
 * Coming to class on time
 * Waiting for the bell to ring before leaving the room @ 12:10
 * Don't say I didn't warn you.

Introduce Wiki Assignment 5 and inserting links. Students began work on Wiki Assignment 5: "Solar System Formation and Leftovers." **This assignment is due Friday 4/30/09. Today and tomorrow will be the only class time given for this assignment.**
 * April 28, Wednesday**

Checked and covered homework. Finished with "End of the Earth."
 * April 27, Tuesday**

Finished [|CH 29 Notes] and viewed 20:00 of "End of the Earth." Homework: [|29.4 Study Guide]
 * April** **26, Monday**

Finished with "Alien Planets." Finished [|CH 29 Notes] on "Solar System Formation." Viewed Earth day Powerpoint (5 slides). Discussion / Ideas from //The Green Book//
 * April** **23, Friday**

Meteor showers tonight: (Weather permitting). Trash/Recycle pick up at the stream, park, etc. Meteor showers tonight and tomorrow night: (Weather permitting) [|Lyrids] April 21-22 []. Checked and displayed the homework. Began viewing The Universe: Alien Planets.
 * April** **22, Thursday** **40th annual Earth day** **TODAY!**
 * April** **21, Wednesday** **40th annual Earth day** **TOMORROW!**

Collected any remaining gizmo sheets from Friday. Covered [|CH 29 Notes] through slide 40. Demo: "[|Orbiting the center of mass]" and Powerpoint quiz. **Homework:** [|29.1 Study Guide] Meteor showers tomorrow: (Weather permitting) Lyrids April 21-22 []
 * April** **20, Tuesday**

Covered [|CH 29 Notes] 1-14. Meteor showers: (Weather permitting) Lyrids April 21-22 []. Solar System Explorer Gizmo **available** on-screen up front for those needing to complete data table**?**
 * April 19, Monday**
 * Homework:** Solar System Explorer Gizmo due tomorrow.

Collected remaining Rock Unit Tests. Students finished work on the [|Solar System Explorer Gizmo].
 * April** **16, Friday**

Viewed last 10 min of **Beyond the Big Bang.** Students began work on the [|Solar System Explorer Gizmo].
 * April** **15, Thursday**

Watched **Beyond the Big Bang** 38 min. to almost the end.
 * April** **14, Wednesday**


 * April** **13, Tuesday**
 * Collected Take Home Test on the Rock Unit**. Watched first 38 min of **Beyond the Big Bang**

Checked and covered the Rock Unit study guide. (If you've missed multiple assignments already during 4th quarter, I recommend getting on track now. The end of the course will be here before you know it.) Students completed the Rock Unit crossword review puzzle. **Students began the Rock Take Home Test (due tomorrow)**
 * April** **12, Monday**

Collect remaining rock cycle concept maps. CPS review of the Rock Unit. Students began the Rock Unit Study Guide. **(due Monday 4/12)**
 * April** **9, Friday**

Collected remaining Metamorphic Lab sheets. Checked and covered HWK. Students completed the [|Rock Cycle Concept Map Activity.] **(Complete this by tomorrow if not done in class)**
 * April 8, Thursday**

Checked and covered homework. Students completed the Metamorphic Rock Lab Activity:
 * April 7, Wednesday**
 * 1) Number the samples on your lab sheet #45 through 50.
 * 2) Together lets circle those that are found in the kit.
 * 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.
 * 4) Begin work on the [|6.3 study guide]. (**homework if not completed during class**)

Viewed graph of 3rd MP performance. Covered the remaining [|CH 6 Notes]. Homework: [|CH 6.1a Study Guide]
 * April** **6, Tuesday**

Nadda
 * April** **1, Thursday** (Volleyball Tournament)

Covered [|CH 6 Notes] through slide 28. The end of the first marking period is April 2nd. Submit incomplete "i" work NOW and STAY CAUGHT UP!
 * March 31, Wednesday**

Checked and covered the homework. Finished work on the [|Rock Cycle Gizmo] and Igneous Rock lab if necessary. The end of the first marking period is April 2nd. Submit incomplete "i" work NOW and STAY CAUGHT UP!
 * March 30, Tuesday**

Collected remaining igneous rock labs from Friday. 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. **Homework:** [|5.1 Study Guide]. The end of the first marking period is April 2nd. Submit incomplete "i" work NOW and STAY CAUGHT UP!
 * March 29, Monday**

Students completed the Igneous Rock Lab. Igneous rock textures: [|Phaneritic], [|Aphanitic], [|Porphyritic], [|Vesicular], [|Glassy]. Samples for today's lab include #3 (found in ziplock bag), and #30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 from the mineral/rock kit; make sure you number these in order on lab sheet. The end of the first marking period is April 2. Submit incomplete "i" work NOW!
 * March 26, Friday**

Finished Earth Bio DVD: Volcanoes. Covered [|CH 5 Notes] and viewed streaming video clips and igneous rock samples. The end of the first marking period is April 2. Submit incomplete "i" work NOW!
 * March 25, Thursday**

Earth Bio DVD: Volcanoes. The end of the first marking period is April 2. Submit incomplete "i" work NOW!
 * March 24, Wednesday**

Returned and covered Mineral Test. Students finished work on wiki assignment 4; this assignment is due Friday 3/26/10. The end of the first marking period is April 2. Submit incomplete "i" work NOW!
 * March 23, Tuesday**

Viewed streaming vid. on rocks and minerals (3:00). Introduced and began work on wiki assignment 4. The end of the first marking period is April 2. Submit incomplete "i" work NOW!
 * March 22, Monday**


 * March 18, Thursday**
 * Mineral Test and Lab Practical Today! Mineral I.D. Labs due today!** Both done?: Mineral Hidden Message Puzzle for bonus

**March 17, Wednesday** Finished Earth Bio ICE DVD. Completed CH 4 test review puzzle. Remaining time will be spent completing mineral I.D. Lab. **Mineral Test and Lab Practical Tomorrow! Mineral I.D. Lab due tomorrow.**

CPS review of CH 4 as a class. Remaining time may be used to complete mineral lab work. (These labs are also due Thursday) **Mineral Test and Lab Practical Thursday 3/18**. Those who were absent for a significant portion of the mineral I.D. lab last week will need to arrange for time to complete the mineral I.D. lab. (Study hall, before or after school)
 * March 16, Tuesday**

Earth Biography DVD: ICE. Believe it or not, ice meets the definition of a mineral.
 * March 15, Monday**

Students completed Part 4 of the Mineral I.D. Lab (samples 23-29). Today you may use computers to attempt to verify your identifications. This lab will be collected sometime next week.
 * March 12, Friday**!

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. ** Note: This lab will be graded on completeness and correctness (slightly more on completeness). **
 * March 11, Thursday**

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. ** Note: This lab will be graded on completeness and correctness (slightly more on completeness). **
 * March 10, Wednesday**

**March 9, Tuesday** Checked and covered the homework. 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)**
 * 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 ||
 * 29 || NOT ON FLOWCHART ||

Covered [|CH 4 Notes] thru slide 54. Homework: [|4.2a Study Guide]
 * March 8, Monday**

Continued work on Wiki Assignment 3: Mineral Properties. If you're working in a group, when you're done you should copy the entire table and paste it onto your own wiki as well.
 * March 5, Friday**

Checked and covered the homework. Students began work on Wiki Assignment 3: Mineral Properties. If you're working in a group, when you're done you should copy the entire table and paste it onto your own wiki as well.
 * March 4, Thursday**

Chilean earthquake headlines and info. Continued [|CH 4 Notes] thru slide 37. Homework: [|4.1 Study Guide] due tomorrow
 * March 3, Wednesday**

Finished and collected DVD sheets. Returned and covered Unit 1 Test (time permitting).
 * March 2, Tuesday**

Scheduled test make ups. Covered [|CH 4 Notes] thru slide 14. Viewed the first half of Earth Bio: Rare Earth DVD.
 * March 1, Monday**


 * February 23, Wednesday**
 * Unit 1 Test Today.** After the test we finished viewing Earth Biography: Oceans. If you have not completed Wiki Assignment 2: Map Projections make sure you do ASAP.

I explained the Unit 1 test content and format. Viewed the first part of Earth Biography: Oceans. Students completed unit 1 test review puzzle. **Unit 1 Test Tomorrow**. If you have not completed Wiki Assignment 2: Map Projections make sure you do ASAP.
 * February 24, Tuesday**

Checked and covered the homework. CPS clicker review of unit 1. **Unit 1 Test on Wednesday 2/24**
 * February 22, Monday**

Collected remaining topographic map activity sheets. Students worked on Wiki Assignment 2: Map Projections. Homework: [|Study Guide 2.2] **Unit 1 Test on Wednesday 2/24**
 * February 19, Friday**

Completed work on the topographic map activity. Worksheets for this due tomorrow. Click [|here] to see how a topo map will be generated from data collected yesterday.
 * February 18, Thursday**

I introduced and students began work on the topographic map activity.
 * February 17, Wednesday**

Collected remaining " Locating Places on Google Earth.doc" sheets. Recap on Unit 1 so far. Completed the [|Unit 1 Notes]. Finished the "Earth Biography: Atmosphere" DVD.
 * February 16, Tuesday**

Checked and covered the homework. Students viewed the "Earth Biography: Atmosphere" DVD" (Video Question sheets collected)
 * February 9, Tuesday**

Demonstrated how to "Determine Distances on Google Earth." Finished " Locating Places on Google Earth.doc" activity. If you do not finish in class, the activity sheets are due on Wed 2/10 (See me for a pass if necessary). Homework: [|Study Guide 2.1]
 * February 8, Monday**

Checked and covered homework. I introduced and students began the " Locating Places on Google Earth.doc" activity. Make sure you've completed Wiki Assignment 1: Earth Systems Interactions by Monday. (I will be grading at that time).
 * February 5, Friday**

Discussed questions from yesterday's lab and then collected the lab sheets. Covered [|Unit 1 Notes] slides 38 to 47. Homework: [|Study Guide 1.2] due tomorrow.
 * February 4, Thursday**

Checked and covered homework. I introduced the [|Water Taste Test Experiment]. We discussed variables, hypotheses, and the experiment itself. Students conducted the experiment, recorded observations and collected data. **Homework: completed lab sheet due tomorrow**
 * February 3, Wednesday**

Examined student examples of Wiki assignment 1 on overhead. Used remaining time to a. finish Wiki Assignment 1 from yesterday and b. complete [|1.1 Study Guide] (due 1st thing tomorrow).
 * February 2, Tuesday**

Learned some basic wiki editing techniques. Began Wiki Assignment 1: Earth Systems Interactions. **(in pairs, but make sure completed assignment is on both of your wikis for grading)**
 * February 1, Monday**


 * January 29, Friday** Students completed the [[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/octet-stream.png width="32" height="32"]] Earth Sci Branches.isf. We covered the [|Unit 1 Notes] through slide 37.

Seating chart on Sapphire. Covered [|Unit 1 Notes] to Scientific Method.
 * January 28, Thursday**

Checked for signed course syllabus (I'll be around to check). Teacher demo of how to get to your wiki and edit it. Teacher demo of how to insert an image/file directly (Photobooth) and drag-and-drop from a second browser window. Teacher demo of how to insert a hyperlink.
 * January 27, Wednesday**
 * Complete tasks from yesterday and new tasks below:**
 * 1) Verify that you've invited me to your space and requested membership to the class wiki
 * 2) Insert your picture, and a quick summary about yourself.


 * January 26, Tuesday** Covered introduction to using computers in class, assigned student laptop #s, created explorelearning.com accounts: [[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/msword.png width="32" height="32" caption="external image msword.png"]] Computer Use EarthNSpace 08-09.doc and created student wikispaces accounts: [[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/msword.png width="32" height="32"]] Creating a Wikispace Page Earth Science.doc
 * Make sure you use the Firefox web browser today.**
 * Make sure you follow username and password conventions!**
 * Write your username / password combos down and keep them on your syllabus! If you lose them, you will need to create new accounts, and that sucks!**
 * Signed course syllabus will be checked tomorrow (10 points)**


 * January 25, Monday**

Homework: Get syllabus signed for Monday. Syllabus21.doc
 * January 22, Friday**
 * **Attendance roster / fill in seating chart / Introductions. Today's rhyme: "You choose, but if you talk loud, you lose." Mature behavior = respect and special privileges**
 * **Emergency procedures and exits**
 * **Course syllabus**
 * **Course website. Write it down and remember it; this also goes for laptop # assigned to you as well as usernames and passwords you create in this class. (There are 2 big ones: explorelearning.com and wikispaces.com)**
 * **Video: [|Why Earth Science?] (time permitting)**
 * **Textbook Review**


 * January 14, Thursday**
 * Final Exam Today**


 * January 13, Wednesday**
 * No Class**

Returned and covered the Astronomy test. Review Unit 1: Mapping. Quick Geology Review Game for extra credit? (time permitting)
 * January 12, Tuesday**
 * No period 3 tomorrow. Final Exam Thursday! In order to prepare for the Final exam, focus on studying the tests from the 1st half of the year that were returned to you.**

Astronomy test makeups. We completed CPS clicker final exam review as a class and I returned the first three course tests.
 * January 11, Monday**
 * In order to prepare for the Final exam, focus on studying the tests from the 1st half of the year that were returned to you.**


 * January 8, Friday**
 * Astronomy test Today!**

We completed the [|H-R Diagram Gizmo] as a class. Students completed the Astronomy Test Crossword Review Puzzle (extra credit opportunity). **Astronomy test Tomorrow!**
 * January 7, Thursday**

Checked and covered the Astronomy study guide. Students began the [|H-R Diagram Gizmo]. **Astronomy test Friday 1/8/10**
 * January 6, Wednesday**

Completed Astronomy CPS review as a class. Homework: **Astronomy study guide due tomorrow**. **Astronomy test Friday 1/8/10**
 * January 5, Tuesday**

Students completed the Astronomy Test Study Guide. **This work is due Wed. 1/6/10. Astronomy test Friday 1/8/10**
 * January 4, Monday**

Covered [|CH 30 Notes] 32 thru 55. Missing many? If so, show episode of the Universe. **Astronomy test Friday 1/8/10**
 * December 23, Wednesday**

Briefly revisited concept map from yesterday. Covered [|CH 30 Notes] 32 thru 55. **Astronomy test Friday 1/8/10**
 * December 22, Tuesday**

Covered [|CH 30 Notes] 76 thru 83. Students completed [|Star Life Cycle Concept Map]. Collected completed concept maps at the end of class.
 * December 21, Monday**

Handed out all [|CH 30 Notes] and covered essentials of slides 60 thru 75.
 * December 18, Friday** (6 Jrs. @ assembly)

Finished viewing Universe: Life and Death of a Star. (Period shortened due to evacuation)
 * December 17, Thursday**

Continued viewing Universe: Life and Death of a Star + question sheet
 * December 16, Wednesday** (**4-Sight affects periods 1-3)**

Began viewing Universe: Life and Death of a Star + question sheet
 * December 15, Tuesday** (**4-Sight affects periods 1-3)**

I introduced and students completed the activity: Planets with Playdoh (get a sheet in class). Results were discussed and lab sheets collected for credit. **Don't forget to turn in completed Celestia sheets for credit.**
 * December 14, Monday**

Students finished the assignment: Scale of the Universe: [|Celestia part 1] (see 12/8/09 summary). **These activity sheets are due at the end of class today.**
 * December 11, Friday**

Students continued the assignment: Scale of the Universe: [|Celestia part 1] (see 12/8/09 summary). **URGENT NOTICE: Yesterday I began looking at some examples of wiki assignment 5. As they stand now, some of you will receive drastic point reductions for incomplete assignments. I want to remind you that this is a major 2nd marking period assignment. I will delay grading until Saturday 12/12/09 at which time you will receive as much credit as you have earned based on what I see when I visit your wiki. Here you can find the original assignment description. Good Luck!**
 * December 10, Thursday**

Viewed streaming clips on [|scale of the universe], [|immensity], etc. **Wiki Assignment 5 due today** Check out [|this] universe scale video from the American Museum of Natural HIstory.
 * December 9, Wednesday (2 Hour Delay; shortened pds. 1-4)**

Began by viewing short clips on: Planets and Stars to Scale and the Milky Way Galaxy. Introduced and began work on Scale of the Universe: [|Celestia part 1] (here is the [|answer sheet] to use). **Wiki Assignment 5 due tomorrow**
 * December 8, Tuesday**
 * 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

Mini-lesson on the current state of our job market and projected market. Students finished work on Wiki Assignment 5: "Solar System Formation and Leftovers" (**this assignment is due Wednesday Dec. 9 and this is when it will be graded**)
 * December 7, Monday** (Brief meeting 9th period)

Youtube [|video] from CNN November 2009:

The Truth about our current unemployment rate: It is being interpreted in different ways just like any data, scientific or otherwise. It is the highest rate since when? Even skilled, educated workers are having trouble; message: that is the MINIMUM criteria you need to have after a few years from right now. **Message: get serious about your education, your work ethic, and your professionalism NOW! Why? Competition. Survival of the Fittest.**

The Truth about the projected job market in 2015: Not the greatest, but there are good sectors including science, technology and medicine. **Wake up! All that you truly have to rely on are your health, skills, your education and your own work ethic.**

What employers are looking for now and then: What do you think? Put yourself in the position of a business manager, business owner, etc. **What it should mean to you: Education, Experience, Maturity and Confident Professionalism (START PRACTICING THEM NOW!)**

Students continued work on Wiki Assignment 5: "Solar System Formation and Leftovers" (You may get a computer and continue your work immediately)
 * December 4, Friday**

Students continued work on Wiki Assignment 5: "Solar System Formation and Leftovers." (NO INTERNET; viewed The Universe: Space Travel instead)
 * December 3, Thursday**

Checked and covered homework. Introduce Wiki Assignment 5 and inserting links. Students began work on Wiki Assignment 5: "Solar System Formation and Leftovers." This assignment is due Friday 12/4/09.
 * December 2, Wednesday**

Finished [|CH 29 Notes]. Continued with Alien Planets DVD. Homework: [|29.4 Study Guide]
 * December 1, Tuesday**

Viewed "End of the Earth." (Missing 62% of students for entire period)
 * November 25, Wednesday**

Finished [|CH 29 Notes] and viewed 20:00 of "End of the Earth." (Lockdown for entire period; this did not get accomplished)
 * November 24, Tuesday**

Viewed the first 12:00 of "Beyond the Big Bang." Covered [|CH 29 Notes] 33-46 "Solar System Formation." Continued with "Alien Planets" (time permitting)
 * November 23, Monday**

Collected any remaining gizmo sheets from Wednesday, checked and displayed the homework. Viewed streaming video on Kepler's laws. Viewed The Universe: Alien Planets.
 * November 20, Friday**

Returned and covered the Rock Unit Test. Covered [|CH 29 Notes] 24-28 and Powerpoint quiz. Solar System Explorer Gizmo available on-screen up front for those needing to complete data table. **Homework:** [|29.1 Study Guide] and Solar System Explorer Gizmo due tomorrow.
 * November 19, Thursday**

Anyone catch the Leonid meteor shower last night? Covered [|CH 29 Notes] 13-23. Students finished work on the [|Solar System Explorer Gizmo]. This gizmo is due Friday.
 * November 18, Wednesday**

Students finished work on the [|Solar System Explorer Gizmo]. Returned student work.
 * November 17, Tuesday**

Any students who did not complete the Rock Test must arrange to do so today. Covered [|CH 29 Notes] 1-12. Students began work on the [|Solar System Explorer Gizmo].
 * November 16, Monday**

Ring of Fire DVD
 * November 13, Friday**


 * November 12, Thursday**
 * Rock Test Today**

CPS review of the Rock unit. **Rock Test Tomorrow!**
 * November 11, Wednesday** (4-Sight: 22 min. 1st - 3rd)

CH 9 Study Guide. **Rock Test Thursday November 12th.**
 * November 10, Tuesday** (4-Sight: 22 min. 1st - 3rd)

Crossword review for unit test Thursday. **Rock Test Thursday November 12th.**
 * November 9, Monday (Family Emergency; CH activities reordered to facilitate my absence 11/9-11/13)**

Checked and covered the homework. Finished "How the Earth was Made." **Rock Test Thursday November 12th.**
 * November 6, Friday**

Collected remaining Metamorphic Lab sheets. I helped students begin work on the [|Rock Cycle Concept Map Activity.] Homework: [|CH 6.1b Study Guide]. **Rock Test Thursday November 12th.** Steps to Follow (groups of 2):
 * November 5, Thursday**
 * 1) Get 1 computer and open the Concept Map Activity template above
 * 2) Follow the directions to correctly link all items
 * 3) Insert appropriate and correct image examples if necessary
 * 4) Print 1 copy of completed flowchart, write your **NAMES** on top and turn it in to me.
 * 5) **Whether you finish or not, make sure to print your map today.**

Checked and covered homework. Students completed the Metamorphic Rock Lab Activity:
 * November 4, Wednesday**
 * 1) Number the samples on your lab sheet #45 through 50.
 * 2) Use the table on the front and your notes to I.D. the samples and to answer the questions.
 * 3) Use the Internet to aid in completing the lab and to access any missing notes

Short video clips on sedimentary and metamorphic rock formation. Students completed the remaining [|CH 6 Notes]. Homework: [|CH 6.1a Study Guide]
 * November 3, Tuesday**

Collected remaining Rock Cycle Gizmo sheets from Thursday. Honest questions to consider as we move into marking period 2 (a.k.a. the second half of our course): If you are a person who did not perform at your best in the first quarter.... Did you put forth your best **effort**s? Use class time **effectively**? Complete the **realistic** number of homework assignments?......sometimes that's really all that it takes to do well. As for everyone who feels that they've performed their best.... keep doing what you're doing, and don't hesitate to go the extra mile. Remember: that which makes a good job candidate stick out is that which will probably get him/her the job. (Confidence and where is comes from: Brief story of an anonymous teacher from last year) Covered [|CH 6 Notes] through slide 28. Viewed more of "How the Earth was Made" (time permitting)
 * November 2, Monday**

Checked and covered the homework. Finished work on the [|Rock Cycle Gizmo] and Igneous Rock lab. The end of the first marking period is Tuesday Nov. 3rd. Submit incomplete "i" work NOW!
 * October 29, Thursday**

Returned and covered Mineral Test. Began the [|Rock Cycle Gizmo]. Homework: [|5.1 Study Guide]. The end of the first marking period is Tuesday Nov. 3rd. Submit incomplete "i" work NOW!
 * October 28, Wednesday**

Students completed the Igneous Rock Lab. Igneous rock textures: [|Phaneritic], [|Aphanitic], [|Porphyritic], [|Vesicular], [|Glassy]. Samples for today's lab include #3 (found in ziplock bag), and #30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 from the mineral/rock kit; make sure you number these in order on lab sheet. The end of the first marking period is Tuesday Nov. 3rd. Submit incomplete "i" work NOW!
 * October 27, Tuesday**

Viewed 5-min streaming video on the Importance of Rocks and Minerals. Covered [|CH 5 Notes] and viewed streaming video clips and igneous rock samples.
 * October 26, Monday**


 * October 23, Friday**
 * Mineral Test and Lab Practical Today.**

Finished DVD from yesterday. Covered Mineral test content and format. Completed mineral test review puzzle. **Mineral Test and Lab Practical Tomorrow 10/23**
 * October 22, Thursday**

Earth Bio DVD: Volcanoes. Get completed Mineral Labs to me ASAP. **Mineral Test and Lab Practical Friday 10/23**.
 * October 21, Wednesday**

Covered some potential mineral test questions. Students finished work on wiki assignment 4; this assignment is due Friday 10/23/09. **Mineral Test and Lab Practical Friday 10/23**.
 * October 20, Tuesday**

Collected remaining mineral I.D. labs. Introduced and began work on wiki assignment 4. **Mineral Test and Lab Practical Friday 10/23**. Normally we would be testing tomorrow, but I postponed due to the number of people absent last week. Those who were absent need to arrange for time to complete the mineral I.D. lab. (Study hall, before or after school)
 * October 19, Monday**

Students finished work on the MIneral I.D. Lab. Computers were used to help verify identification of samples. Lab sheets were collected at the end of class. **Mineral Test forthcoming**
 * October 16, Friday**

Students completed Part 4 of the Mineral I.D. Lab (samples 23-29). Tomorrow we will wrap up this lab. You can then use computers to attempt to verify your identifications and ask me questions about the samples. This lab will be collected tomorrow.
 * October 15, Thursday**

On a side note..... has anyone seen my Neodymium bar magnets? Some of us were looking at them and discussing them before class yesterday and then they never turned up by the end of class. I won't be a happy camper until I find my magnets. Please help me find them.

Students completed Part 3 of the Mineral I.D. Lab (samples 15-22 MINUS 19). See directions below. ** Note: This lab will be graded on completeness and correctness (slightly more on completeness). **
 * October 14, Wednesday**
 * 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 || 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 ||
 * 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 ||

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 8-14). See directions below.
 * October 13, Tuesday**

Students completed Part 1 of the Mineral I.D. Lab (samples 1-7). 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. The only other safety concern is sharp edges (BE AWARE: Glass can cut you!)**
 * October 9, Friday**
 * 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. **

Finished watching the Earth Biography DVD: ICE. Clicker review of Chapter 4 "Minerals." **Part 1of the Mineral ID Lab is tomorrow. Make sure you're caught up on wiki work.**
 * October 8, Thursday**

Checked and covered the homework. Began the Earth Biography DVD: ICE. Believe it or not, ice meets the definition of a mineral.
 * October 7, Wednesday**

We covered [|CH 4 Notes] slide 48-54. Students completed the Moh's Hardness Scale Lab Activity. Homework: [|4.2a Study Guide]
 * October 6, Tuesday**

Finished Wiki Assignment 3: Mineral Properties. Tomorrow we're moving forward with mineral labs, so this will be the last class time for making sure you're caught up on wiki work. If you're working in a group, when you're done you should copy the entire table and paste it onto your own wiki as well. **NOTE: Make sure you are staying caught up on your wiki assignments. At some point in the near future, I will be visiting each of them to grant credit for your work. At this point you should have a wiki completely setup with picture, introduction about yourself and 3 completed assignments.**
 * October 5, Monday**

Continued work on Wiki Assignment 3: Mineral Properties. If you're working in a group, when you're done you should copy the entire table and paste it onto your own wiki as well. **NOTE: Make sure you are staying caught up on your wiki assignments. At some point in the future, I will be visiting each of them to grant credit for your work.**
 * October 2, Friday**

Checked and covered the homework. Covered [|CH 4 Notes] thru slide 47. Students began work on Wiki Assignment 3: Mineral Properties
 * October 1, Thursday**

Continued [|CH 4 Notes]. Homework: [|4.1 Study Guide] due tomorrow
 * September 30, Wednesday**

Finished and collected DVD sheets. Returned and covered Unit 1 Test (time permitting).
 * September 29, Tuesday**

Scheduled test make ups. Covered [|CH 4 Notes] thru slide 14. Viewed the first half of Earth Bio: Rare Earth DVD.
 * September 28, Monday**

Unit 1 Test Today. Students with extra time should complete Wiki Assignment 2: Map Projections.
 * September 25, Friday!**

I explained the Unit 1 test content and format. Students completed unit 1 test review puzzle. **Unit 1 Test Tomorrow 9/25!**
 * September 24, Thursday**

Students worked on Wiki Assignment 2: Map Projections. **Unit 1 Test on Friday 9/25!**
 * September 23, Wednesday**

Checked and covered the homework. Students completed [|Topographic Map Sheet]. **Unit 1 Test on Friday 9/25!**
 * September 22, Tuesday**

Students finished the echo sounding activity from Friday. Contour map examples were examined on the overhead projector. Homework: [|Study Guide 2.2] **Unit 1 Test on Friday 9/25!**
 * September 21, Monday**

Students completed the mini-box [|echo sounding activity] to create a seafloor map. This map will then be used to create a contour map. (NOTE: If you were absent for this activity, write a 2 paragraph summary of contour maps. Explain what they are, how they are used and feel free to include images from the Internet, etc.)
 * September 18, Friday**!

Collected remaining " Locating Places on Google Earth.doc" sheets. Finished the "Earth Biography: Oceans" DVD, completed and submitted the video questions sheet. Completed the [|Unit 1 Notes].
 * September 17, Thursday**

Checked and covered the homework. Students viewed the "Earth Biography: Oceans" DVD. " Locating Places on Google Earth.doc" activity sheets due tomorrow.
 * September 16, Wednesday**

Finished " Locating Places on Google Earth.doc" activity. If you do not finish in class, the activity sheets are due on Thurs 9/17 (See me for a pass if necessary). Homework: [|Study Guide 2.1]
 * September 15, Tuesday**

Checked and covered homework. I introduced and students began the " Locating Places on Google Earth.doc" activity. Quick Poll: How many people are taking oceanography in spring 2010?
 * September 14, Monday**

Discussed questions from yesterday's lab and then collected the lab sheets. Covered [|Unit 1 Notes] slides 38 to 47. Homework: [|Study Guide 1.2] due Monday.
 * September 11, Friday!**

I introduced the [|Water Taste Test Experiment]. We discussed variables, hypotheses, and the experiment itself. Students conducted the experiment, recorded observations and collected data. Homework: completed lab sheet due tomorrow
 * September 10, Thursday**

Checked and covered the homework. Covered [|Unit 1 Notes] to slide 36. Used remaining time to finish Wiki Assignment 1 from yesterday.
 * September 9, Wednesday**

Reviewed the concept map from Friday. Learned some basic wiki editing techniques. Began Wiki Assignment 1: Earth Systems Interactions. Homework: [|1.1 Study Guide] due tomorrow
 * September 8, Tuesday**

Covered [|Unit 1 Notes] to slide 28. Worked on Earth Sci Branches.isf. Review this concept map as a class and then I'll show you how to put it on your wiki.
 * September 4, Friday**

Viewed short streaming video "Why Earth Science?" Covered [|Unit 1 Notes] to Scientific Method.
 * September 3, Thursday**

Created student wikispaces accounts and began creation of student wikis. Creating a Wikispace Page Earth Science.doc
 * September 2, Wednesday**

Checked homework from yesterday. Covered introduction to using computers in class and created explorelearning.com account. Computer Use EarthNSpace 08-09.doc
 * September 1, Tuesday**

Covered course syllabus and expectations. Homework: Get syllabus and technology use sheets signed for tomorrow. Syllabus21.doc
 * August 31, Monday**