This Week in Science (11/29-12/3)

Rock Cycle Glogs

These are AWESOME!  Check them out!

http://crossluthnb.edu.glogster.com/glogs-of-friends/?rss

7/8 Monday's Assignment

While I am gone with 5/6 grade today, please complete ALL assignments at this link:

http://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/index.html

You will be prompted to complete a test at the end of the interactive assignments, take the test and print out your results.  Have fun!  See you guys tomorrow!

This Week in Science (11/15-11/19)

SUPER COOL EXTRA CREDIT PROJECT!

This is a very fun assignment for you to complete and receive up to TEN points added to your lowest quiz grade!  Go to http://www.photovisi.com/ and create a photo collage for AT LEAST 10 minerals.  You will need to include the name of each mineral to receive credit.  Print your collage (7/8 you can upload to your school website too!) and turn in by Tuesday, November 16.

Remember to be careful to make sure the images you use are licensed to be reused.  (Creative Commons)

HAVE FUN!!  Here's an example:

Igneous Rock Study Help

This is a great slideshow about Igneous Rocks!

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/rocks-minerals-landforms/igneous-rocks.htm

7/8 Mineralogy Work

Click HERE to complete the information passed out to you in class today.

Rocks vs. Minerals

 This is a great extra study resource:

http://web.me.com/sparamoure/Stef_Paramoure/My_Podcasts/Entries/2009/4/1_Podcast_Rocks_Vs_Mineral_feb._1.html

This Week in Science (11/8-11/12)

Cool Mineral Site for EXTRA PRACTICE

Check out this site to review yourself on some basic properties of minerals--pretty cool!

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/rocks-minerals-landforms/minerals.htm

Minerals Quiz

7/8 Graders-- Click HERE to take your quiz.

5/6 Graders--Click HERE to take your quiz.

This Week in Science (11/1-11/5)