Homework:
 - Review the four characteristics of all minerals. You should be able to list all four and explain what each means. You do not have to write anything down or turn anything in! This is for your own practice.

Today in class we:
 - Complete worksheet 2.1SQ
 - Discussed the seven characteristic features of minerals.
 - Described color and discussed the three reasons why it may change.
 - Discussed streak and discussed how to determine it

Tomorrow in class we will:
 - Find the streak of three minerals
 - Discuss luster and its classifications

Homework:
 - Go outside and play!

Today in class we:
 - Took the unit one exam

On Tuesday we will:
 - Discuss how scientists identify minerals

Homework:
 - Review for your unit one test tomorrow. Minerals will not be on the test!
 - Missed something in the notes? My lecture notes are available for Introduction to Minerals.

Today in class we:
 - Checked in TPQ#5
 - Reviewed definite chemical composition and crystal structures of minerals
 - Discussed how scientists classify minerals into groups
 - Discussed some common mineral groups

Tomorrow we will:
 - Take the unit one test.

Homework:
 - Complete TPQ#5; attached below; due Thursday
 - Review your study guide, unit one test on Friday (nothing on minerals!)

Today in class we:
 - Checked in TPQ#4
 - Reviewed yesterday's notes
 - Discussed definite chemical composition and crystal structure of minerals

On Thursday we will:
 - Check in TPQ#4
 - Review today's notes
 - Discuss how scientists classify minerals

Homework:
 - Read pages 119-121 in your textbook. Stop at the checkpoint at the top of page 121.
 - Complete TPQ #4

Today in class we:
 - Discussed the four characteristics of minerals
 - Learned what it means for a mineral to be naturally formed and solid
 - Discussed why rocks are not minerals

Tomorrow we will:
 - Review our topics from today
 - Discuss chemical composition and crystal structure of minerals
 - Discuss the groups of minerals

Homework:
 - Review your study guide. Unit One test next Friday (October 9th).

Today in class we:
 - Reviewed the answer to TPQ 3.
 - Did the mineral characteristics activity.

On Monday we will:
 - Take notes on mineral characteristics

Homework:
 - Complete test prep question #3. (Available for download below)
 - Bring a notebook (or lined paper) to class.

Today in class we:
 - Reviewed TPQ #2
 - Finished the video on Rocks and Minerals
 - Reviewed the answers to the video worksheet
 - Introduced the Mineral Characteristics Lab Acvitity

Tomorrow in class we will:
 - Discover the four mineral characteristics in our acvitity
 - Discuss the characteristics in detail
 - Learn the difference between rocks and minerals

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