Homework:
 - No homework, hurrah!
 - Optional: Want to know more about Lechuguilla cave? Read this infosheet from the National Park Service.
 - Optional:

Today in class we:
 - Finished the caves video (we finally learned what happened to Henry Collins!)
 - Had a short trivia review of our notes from unit 3
 
 
Homework:
 - Complete the notes questions worksheet on igneous rock (Review 3.2)
3.2sq_-_notes_questions.pdf
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Today in class we:
 - Viewed the results of the igneous fudge lab
 - Finished our notes on igneous rock (See Wednesday for download)
 - Started our review worksheet on igneous rocks
 
 
Homework:
 - Clean your spoon
 - Review notes on igneous rock

Today in class we:
 - Continued our notes on igneous rock.
 - Started the igneous fudge lab
notes_3.2a_-_igneous_rocks.pdf
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Homework:
 - Read pages 150-153 (Chapter 5, Igneous Rocks)
 - Complete the Igneous Rocks worksheet.
 - Bring a spoon (plastic or metal) if you want to eat our lab results.
2r_-_igneous_rocks.pdf
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Today in class we:
 - Finished our notes on rock classification and texture (see Monday for download)
 - Worked on the notes review sheet.
 - Started notes on igneous rocks (download available tomorrow)
 
 
Homework:
 - Finish questions 6-9 from our lab sheet today.
rock_texture_observation_data_sheet.pdf
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Today in class we:
 - Took notes on rock classification and texture (download below)
 - Practiced identifying the texture of different rocks
notes_3.1_-_classifying_rocks.pdf
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Homework:
 - Go outside and play. Yes, really. Go outside and play. It's gorgeous!

Today in class we:
 - Reviewed the answers to last night's homework
 - Classified rocks in an activity
 
 
Homework:
 - Read pages 146-149
 - Complete the Unit 3 Review 1 worksheet that goes with the reading
1r_-_classifying_rocks.pdf
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Today in class we:
 - Took notes (#3.1) on rocks, earth's layers, uses of rocks, and the types of rocks.
3.1_-_introduction_to_rocks.pdf
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Tomorrow we will:
 - Check in tonight's homework
 - Try classifying rocks based on their texture
 
 
Homework:
 - Your unit 2 test is on Monday. Look over your study guide, review your readings, review your notes, etc. Please e-mail me with any of your questions over the weekend!

Today in class we:
 - Reviewed yesterday's notes
 - Took notes on mines and how minerals are removed from the earth
 - Continued our crystal formation lab
notes_2.3_-_mineral_mining.pdf
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Homework:
 - Study for your unit 2 exam. Use your study guide, book, review sheets, and notes!

Today in class we:
 - Discussed the answers to last night's homework
 - Took notes on mineral formation.
notes_2.3_-_mineral_formation.pdf
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Homework:
 - Read pages 128-131 and 134-138
 - Complete the review worksheet for these pages.
 - Test has been move to Monday, hurrah! That doesn't mean you get to stop studying.
1r_-_mineral_resources.pdf
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Today in class we:
 - Reviewed the answers to last night's homework
 - Answered review questions from yesterday's notes
 - Started the crystal formation lab.

Tomorrow we will:
 - Take notes on mineral formation and mining.