Saturday, November 1, 2008

November 3rd Lessons/Assignments

Monday:
Health: Presentations
Science: Rock Candy Lab: Due to faulty electrical outlets on Friday we had to move our lab to Monday.


Tuesday:
Health: Powerpoint Presentations
Science: Earth's Layers: Students will be able to identify Earth's layers, their thickness, and their composition. Observe Rock Candy growth.


Wednesday: 1/2 day
Science: 30 minute classes: Observe rock candy growth: Begin foldable model of Earth's layers.

Thursday:
Health: Presentations/ Review illegal drug information
Science: Students will create a foldable model of Earth's layers.

Friday:
Health: Illegal Drug Review Game
Science: Rocks and Minerals movie

Sunday, October 26, 2008

October 27th Lessons/Assignments

Monday:
Health: Illegal Drugs Research Project~ Computer Lab~ Students will be assigned an illegal drug (Marijuana, Methamphetamines, etc.) and will be required to create a power point presentation illustrating the effects of the drug (short and long term).
Science: Finish Mineral Testing Lab and Post Lab questions. Due at the end of the hour.

Tuesday:
Health: Drug Research Project~ Computer Lab
Science: Mineral Review: Students will create a foldable study guide for tomorrow's key terms quiz.

Wednesday:
Health: Drug Research Project~ Computer Lab
Science: Mineral Quiz

Thursday:
Health: Drug Research Project~ Computer Lab
Science: Graph Moh's Hardness Scale and do the pre-lab activity for tomorrow's rock candy lab. Explain Rock Candy Lab and review lab safety.

Friday:
Health: Drug Research Project~ Computer Lab
Science: Rock Candy Lab! Students will create their own rock candy and see first hand how minerals form through evaporation.