Sunday, December 3, 2017

Earth Science Class Mrs. Moore Lesson Plans 12-4 to 12-8


Monday- period 2, 4, and 9
Tuesday 3, 5, and 10  Mrs. Moore is gone!!
Wed. Thurs Friday - All classes

Monday/Tuesday  Start with a skyward assignment.  We will complete a walking demo of evolution on our planet earth (26 pieces). Students will work quietly and independently on a geologic history worksheet.  We will conclude with a few videos on human evolution past and future. Students will be asked to take notes on the videos and write questions they might have after watching the material. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEiYrYAu3Ec

Wednesday - Prepare for our mineral/rock id lab.  We will walk through the process of identification looking at color, mass, density, volume, HCl, magnetism, diaphaneity, tenacity, smell, luster, cleavage/fracture, hardness, crystal pattern, formula, streak, and the flame test. Students will complete one mineral/ rock id test.  Students will be asked to complete a homework worksheet, due at the beginning of class tomorrow. Students will not continue on the mineral/rock identification testing until the worksheet is completed.

Thursday Complete at least 7 mineral/rock identification tests. A homework rock cycle worksheet will be given, due at the beginning of class tomorrow.

Friday-  Students will be asked to complete at least 5 more mineral/rock identification tests. Students will be instructed on our flame test. A demonstration of the flame test will be shown and students will need to complete a safety worksheet about the demonstration and return it on Monday to participate in the flame test lab.

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