27.9.13

Friday, September 27, 2013

*Begin MINERALS UNIT - CHAPTER 2.  The TEST and Notebook will be on Tuesday, Oct. 8. *


AGENDA:

HOMEWORK:
  1. Due Monday: Go to the Mars Science Lab - Curiosity page  ( Mars Science Lab - Curiosity )  and choose any topic or area of interest.  Learn as much as you can about it and then write a 1 page paper about what you learned.  Be ready to share and turn this in on Monday.
  2. Due no later than Tuesday: Signed grade printout
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26.9.13

Thursday, September 26, 2013

*Feel like you need some Extra Credit?  Want to learn something cool about the Central Valley?  Then take a trip to the Fossil Discovery Center in Madera. Simply:

  • Print out the Extra Credit Field trip paper and take it with you.
  • Go to the Fossil Discover Center.
  • Fill out the worksheet while you are there.
  • Take a picture of yourself at the Museum.
  • Return the worksheet and photo to me to earn 50 points!
  • This will be good all year, so feel free to turn it in anytime!

**Crystal Growing Directions** (there are several links, so follow the one that makes the most sense to you)



AGENDA:
HOMEWORK:
  1. Due tomorrow: questions for the Big Crystal reading page
  2. Due no later than Tuesday: parent signature on grade printout


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25.9.13

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

*Geologic Time TEST and NOTEBOOK tomorrow!*

AGENDA:

  • Check flashcards
  • Make your own geologic cross section with your table partner
HOMEWORK:
  1. finish the geologic cross section
  2. study for the test
  3. make sure your notebook is organized!!!
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24.9.13

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

*Geologic Time TEST and NOTEBOOK are Thursday - Study and get organized!*

AGENDA:

  • Stamp/Review HW
  • Putting It all Together Geologic Cross Section - should have been stamped in class
  • Begin Study Flashcards
HOMEWORK:
  1. Due tomorrow: completed study flashcards - be ready to have them answer side up on your desk at the start of class.
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23.9.13

Monday, September 23, 2013

*Geologic Time TEST and NOTEBOOK are this week.  Study and be prepared!*

AGENDA:

HOMEWORK:
  1. Due tomorrow: Half Life Practice Problems and finish Friday's lab questions
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20.9.13

Friday, September 20, 2013

AGENDA:

  • Stamp/Review Homework
  • Pennyum Half Life Lab
HOMEWORK:
  1. Due tomorrow: finish graphing both trials from your lab in separate colors, then answer the analysis and conclusion questions.
Homework Help:
  • QUESTION 1:  after 1 shake (half life) there should have been ~ half (or 50%) of the original pennies left, after the 2nd shake, there should have been ~1/4 (25%), etc...
  • QUESTION 2: shaking is the half life of time
  • QUESTION 3: the remaining pennies were head up, so look at your entire lab for what this meant
  • QUESTION 6: after 1 shake there is 1/2 parent and 1/2 daughter, after 2 shakes there is 1/4 parent and 3/4 daughter etc...
  • QUESTION 7: hint: find out, by using the pattern in question 6, how many half lifes have passed.  then multiply the # of half lives by 713 m.y. for each one to get the age of the rock
  • QUESTION 8: same as for question 7
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19.9.13

Thursday, September 19, 2013

*Go to the "World of Dinosaurs" at CalExpo this weekend.  Write 1 page about what you saw and at least 5 things you learned about dinosaurs.  Include a photo of you there and turn it in on Monday for 30 points!*
World of Dinosaurs Website

AGENDA:

HOMEWORK:
  1. Due tomorrow: Questions for Fossils Notes
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18.9.13

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

AGENDA:

  • Stamp/Review HW
  • Grade Quiz
  • Fossils Diagrams and questions
HOMEWORK:
  1. Due tomorrow: Questions for Fossils Diagrams
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY - 30 points possible      DUE no later than Friday, 9/27/13
  • Choose a type of fossil to learn more about - it can be any type of fossil, not just the ones we saw in class.  
  • Do some research about the fossil and find out the following;
    • What geologic time Period or Periods did the animal live during?
    • Where are some places on Earth that this type of fossil can be found?
    • Is this animal extinct or are they alive today?
    • What type of environment did the animal live in?  Try to be as detailed as possible, for example:  "The ________ lived in a shallow marine environment like a coral reef."
    • Find several good pictures of the fossil.
  • Create a small poster about the fossil and include all the above information on the poster.
  • The information on the poster can be typed but you should NOT copy and paste from the internet.  All of you explanations and sentences should be your own.
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17.9.13

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

*It's Homecoming Week - tomorrow is 80's Day so wear your parents best 80's gear! :)  *

AGENDA:

HOMEWORK:
  1. Due tomorrow: Geologic Principles questions AND Relative Dating Practice 2
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16.9.13

Monday, September 16, 2013

*Sorry for the late posting - Zephyr is sick and I have been taking care of him.

AGENDA:

  • Stamp/Review Homework
  • Relative Dating Activity
  • Geologic Principles Notes
HOMEWORK:
  1. NONE- We did not finish the notes in time.  You may want to look over chapter 12 for a quiz though!
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