Friday, April 10, 2009

JA 7B Science Schedule for April 14th - 17th

Tuesday: Sec-3, Volcanic Eruptions worksheet is due today. Review the worksheet for part of the class period. Discussion on sec-4, Volcanic Landforms; followed by an inquiry lab. Do the sec-4 worksheet for homework.

Wednesday: Discussion on sec-1, Properties of minerals. We’ll talk about the crystal structures, chemical composition, and various tests used to identify minerals. Do the worksheet and section assessment for homework.

Thursday: Discussion on section-2, How minerals form? We’ll discuss how minerals form from magma and lava, from solutions, by evaporation, from hot water solutions, etc. Do the section review and worksheet for homework.

Friday: Discussion on sec-3, using mineral resources. We’ll talk about gemstones, metals, mining, prospecting, smelting, further processing, etc. Do the worksheet and section review for homework.

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