Assignment #1 (due 12.1)

Complete the Personal Timeline Assignment--final projects are due at the beginning of class tomorrow (12.1).

Also, please remember that you must bring a rock to class by the end of this week. It can be one from your yard, rock collection, summer adventures, travels, home decor...etc., and should be at least 1" in width.

Assignment #1 (due 12.1)

Continue researching your dates and events for the Personal Timeline Assignment.  Please note that you will have the first half of class tomorrow to work on your timeline.  Final projects are due at the beginning of class on 12.1.

Also, please remember that you must bring a rock to class by the end of this week.  It can be one from your yard, rock collection, summer adventures, travels, home decor...etc., and should be at least 1" in width.

No assignment for Thanksgiving Break!!

Get some rest, celebrate a job well done on this week's quiz, and eat tons of pie next week!!

Happy Friday, y'all! Be sure to check out this sweet science lab:

Quiz tomorrow if you are in Section 3!

Continue reviewing for the Soil Quiz--coming your way tomorrow for all Section 3 people. Check out the review guide here! Click here to get the review questions (with solutions) from class yesterday!

Section 4: Wednesday, November 16th
Section 3: Thursday, November 17th

Quiz tomorrow OR Thursday (depending on your section!)--details below...

Continue reviewing for the Soil Quiz--coming your way THIS week.  Please see the schedule below to confirm which day your section quiz is scheduled.  Check out the review guide here! Click here to get the review questions (with solutions) from class today!

Section 4: Wednesday, November 16th
Section 3: Thursday, November 17th

Quiz next week--see below for details!

Begin reviewing for the Soil Quiz--coming your way next week.  Check out the review guide here!

Section 4: Wednesday, November 16th
Section 3: Thursday, November 17th

NOTE: We will review for the quiz in class on Tuesday (November 15th).

Assignment #15 (due 11.10)

Choose 4 of the following threats to soil to research. For each one chosen, please provide a brief definition and explain why it is considered a threat to soil.

soil erosion
desertification
acid rain
fertilizers
pollutants
deforestation
salinization
climate change

No assignment.

Take the time tonight to watch the election coverage.  You are encouraged to bring any questions you may have back to class tomorrow.  Be sure to get a good night's rest!

No assignment!

Have a wonderful weekend...and thank you all so much for the very lovely birthday surprise today!  I am so grateful for each one of you.

Assignment #14 (due 11.4)

Please complete your Soil Composition Lab for 11.4.  Be sure that all data tables (qualitative AND quantitative!) and the Soil Texture Triangle are complete, and that your responses to the Thought Questions on the last page are typed (12/14pt font/Calibri or Times New Roman).  Good luck!

No formal assignment, but...

...please be sure you have completed Steps 12 and 13 of the Soil Composition Lab from class today.  If you'd like, you can try your hand at using the soil texture triangle to determine your soil type in Step 14.  If you get stuck, please remember that you will have time in class tomorrow to continue working.

NOTE: The completed Soil Composition Lab packet will be due this Friday, 11.4.

No assignment tonight...

But...please remember to bring your Soil Composition Lab packet to class tomorrow (11.2).