Ms.+Shelton

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 * Science "Science is organized Knowledge." **
 * SCIENCE TUTORING EVERY MONDAY AFTER SCHOOL **
 * Here is a link for extra pratice with many of our science concepts this year: **
 * Answering the questions in each tutorial can be used for Extra Credit **
 * (This is especially helpful if you are absent!) **

SCIENCE CURRENT EVENT DUE EVERY FRIDAY [|**Current_Event_Summary1[1.doc**]]

** Ms. Shelton's page has been having some troubles. ** Bill Nye Rock & Minerals Part 2: []
 * If you need any of the previous posts, please email me. ** ** * ** ** Week of 3/12- 3/16: 3 Types of Rocks ** This week we will study in more detail the 3 types of rocks.

**Monday/Tuesday -** We will take notes on the 3 types of rocks and look at examples in class (start after STOP page - 3.2 Igneous Rocks)**W****ednesday/Thursday** - We will complete 4 stations **Homework** - ** Rock Cycle Comic strip * Due Monday/Tuesday  ** ** * Directions listed in the Rock Types Stations file ****Friday** - Quiz*   ** Week of 3/5 - 3/9: Types of Rocks & Rock Cycle ** We will continue last week's stations on how rocks are made from other rocks and the 3 types of rocks. ** Monday/Tuesday **** Wednesday/Thursday - ** finish last week's stations ** Friday - ** Test over minerals for 2nd, 3rd, 5th  ** * ** ** Week of 2/27 - 3/2: Types of Rocks & Rock Cycle ** This week we study will how rocks are made from other rocks and the 3 types of rocks. Bill Nye Rock & Minerals Part 1: [] [] Describe the following words based on clues from the video/song: Sedimentary, Igneous, Intrusive, Extrusive, Metamorphic, Deposition, Compaction, Cementation **Station 2:** Crayon Rock Cycle As you work through the lab, Fill in the blank rock cycle: Label each station and describe what you see. Remember you do not need to copy every word. Abbreviate and use shorthand! Review and teams will perform their songs, raps, etc. from last week's Station 4 This week we will review how to identify different minerals based on their properties and further investigate mining. • @http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/01/scientists-say-mountaintop-removal-mining-should-be-banned.php • @http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/07/us/07sludge.html?_r=2&ref=us&pagewanted=all Make a sign either promoting or opposing a new mining operation. You choose the mineral to be mined and the type of mining. You must write **5 reasons** why you are for or against the mine. ** Week of 2/13 - 2/17: Properties of Minerals ** This week we will learn how to identify different minerals based on their properties. ** Week of 2/6 - 2/10: Identifying Minerals ** This week we are beginning our section on Minerals. ** Monday/Tuesday - ** Minerals Foldable (Notes) * ** Week of 1/30 - 2/3: Atoms & Elements ** This week we are wrapping up our section on atomic structure and elements on the Periodic Table. ** Monday/Tuesday - ** Finish research on Adopted Element  Create box for our Class Periodic Table  ** Wednesday/Thursday - ** Build model atoms in our teams  ** Friday - ** Build the Periodic Table
 * Monday/Tuesday **** Wednesday/Thursday - ** We are now working in stations:
 * Station 1:**Watch Mr. Lee Rock Cycle Rap
 * Station 3:** Use the Rocks powerpoint to create a foldable [[file:Chapter3 Rocks.ppt]]
 * Station 4: ** Brain Pop - Rock Cycle (this must be completed in class as it is password protected) ** Friday: ** Our test over Rocks & Minerals has been postponed due to the pep rally.
 * Week of 2/20 - 2/24: Properties of Minerals & Mining **
 * Week of 2/20 - 2/24: Properties of Minerals & Mining **
 * Tuesday **** Wednesday/Thursday/Friday - ** We are now working in stations:
 * Station 1:** Read __The Lure of Hematite__ and answer questions (This reading is not posted online, must get it from class)
 * Station 2:** Watch mining videos -
 * Station 3:** Cookie Mining Lab [[file:Cookie Mining Lab.docx]]
 * Station 4: ** Create a song, rap, poem or dance about Mineral Properties. Your creation should somehow describe each property.
 * Monday/Tuesday - ** Properties of Minerals flash cards [[file:Chap2`3-Mineral use+form+mine.ppt]] (scroll to the bottum for Mineral Properties) ** Wednesday/Thursday - ** Finish Flash cards, Properties Movements, Review   Friday - Identifying Minerals Lab *
 * Wednesday/Thursday - ** Finish Foldable, Mineral mining videos
 * Friday - ** Mineral review