Thursday, December 15, 2016

No Assignment!

REMINDER: I will not be on campus tomorrow (Friday, 12.16).  Please be on time, as Mr. Campbell and Ms. Smith will be ready to get the fossil project running immediately.  Have fun!!!


HAPPY WINTER!!!
See you next year!!!


Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Assignment #5 (due 12.15)

Please complete the Rock ID Lab data table and analysis questions for 12.15.  Your data table should be neat (hand-written is okay) and include as much information as possible.  If you were unable to determine your rock type, be sure to include the names of the rocks to which you narrowed your options down. Also, your analysis questions should be typed.

NOTE: If you would like to watch the rest of the fossil documentary from class today, you can check it out HERE!

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Assignment #5 (due 12.15)

Begin working on the Analysis Questions from the Rock ID Lab we started today.  IT IS COMPLETELY OKAY IF YOU HAVE NOT YET IDENTIFIED YOUR SAMPLE! Please note that you will have time in class tomorrow to finish the lab with your group.  Your data table and analysis questions (typed!) are due on Thursday, 12.15.

Thursday, December 08, 2016

Assignment #4 (due 12.9)

Please complete the Rock Cycle WebQuest you began in class today.  The webpage link is embedded in the document, but can also be accessed here:

Wednesday, December 07, 2016

No Assignment!

Last call for rocks for class tomorrow!

Tuesday, December 06, 2016

Assignment #3 (due 12.7)

Please complete your History of Life on Earth drawing for tomorrow.  Be sure to include as much detail and color as possible, as well as the information requested in the instructions.  Good luck!

Friday, December 02, 2016

No Assignment...

But...you must have your rock by Tuesday if you forgot it today!

Thursday, December 01, 2016

Assignment #2 (due 12.2)

Please complete the Geologic History Packet for 12.2.  NOTE: Question #4 is strangely worded--please do not worry about answering it.  We'll discuss in class tomorrow!

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

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

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.

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

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.

Friday, November 18, 2016

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:


Wednesday, November 16, 2016

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

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

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

Thursday, November 10, 2016

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).

Wednesday, November 09, 2016

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