Saturday, October 18, 2008

October 20th Lessons/Assignments

Monday:Health: Tobacco Pre-test/Begin Tobacco Lecture
Science: Main Idea~ Minerals are basic building blocks of Earth. Students will learn the four main charateristics of minerals (forms in nature, is a solid, definite chemical makeup, has a crystal structure)
Strand 6: Earth and Space Science Assignment: Reading Study Guide A and B to be completed in class.

Tuesday:Health: Tobacco Lecture
Science: Warm-up: What are the four characteristics of a mineral? How do scientist classify minerals? Main Idea: A mineral is identified by its properties. Students will learn how to identify minerals using distinct properties including (streak, luster, color, density, hardness) Assignment: Reading Study Guide A and B to be completed in class. Strand 6: Earth and Space Science

Wednesday: Health: Illegal Drugs Lecture
Science: Begin Mineral Identification Lab. Students will use the properties of streak, color, luster, etc. to identify minerals. Strand 6: Earth and Space Science

Thursday: Health: Explain Illegal drug research project.
Science: Moh's Hardness Scale/Density Test: Students will understand how to calculate density and use the Moh's Hardness scale to identify minerals. Strand 6: Earth and Space Science

Friday: Health: Computer Lab: Begin Drug Research Project
Science: Finish Mineral Identification Lab. Mineral Lab is due at the end of the hour! Strand 6: Earth and Space Science








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