Students finished the notes on Igneous rocks and their types. We learned the types of composition and texture used to identify igneous rocks. After looking at examples of igneous rocks, we continued in the PowerPoint talking about sedimentary rocks and where they are formed. They were told of the 9 Weeks Exam on next Friday.
Measurement
Today, we reviewed the concepts of measurement from the English System of Measurement to SI. The short way to convert and the dimensional analysis method were reviewed. Then, we discussed estimation of units and got the Measurement Review Guide for homework in preparation for the Measurement Quiz on tomorrow. The 1st Nine Weeks Exam will be on Tuesday. Each student will get the Review Guide on Friday.
Rocks
9-30
We worked on and completed the Rocks Review Questions. Students had the Rocks Vocabulary due and were to read and answer the Review Questions for Rocks.
10-1
Students were to turn in the Rocks Review Questions from homework and we began the notes on "Rocks". The 1st 9 Weeks Test will be on Friday, Oct. 10.
Measurement
9-30
Students defined the terms from Measurement Vocabulary and turned it in for a 40 pt grade. Many students had problems learning how to use their notes and the index for definitions as well as reading in the chapter. They will have the Temperature Conversions Test on Wednesday so that they may be able to look over and correct their mistakes.
10-1
Students took the Temperature Conversions Test today. They finished their Measurement Review Questions after the test. As we finish the chapter on measurement, students need to review for the 1st Qtr Benchmark Test. The 1st 9 Weeks Test will be on Friday, Oct. 10.
Rocks Voc.
Students were returned their Minerals Test and got to update their grade sheets. They were given the Rocks Vocabulary and had it due at the end of class.
Temperature Conversion Table
Today, we discussed how to read a table w/the information in it. We mentioned that it is a different way to ask questions w/the information put inside of the table. Students were to work 20 temperature conversion word problems using the Temperature Conversion Table. They must memorize the formulas for converting from Celsius to Kelvin, Kelvin to Celsius, Celsius to Fahrenheit, and Fahrenheit to Celsius. They will have a Temperature Conversion Test on Tomorrow. Once again, several students are not bringing their calculators to class and are lowering their grades as a result. Bring those calculators, you'll need them!!!
Temperature Conversions
Students went over the 3 temperature scales. We named the boiling pt of water, freezing pt of water and body temperature on all scales. Then we converted from Fahrenheit to Celsius and vice versa. Finally we concluded with conversions between the Celsius and Kelvin scale. As class ended we began a Celsius to Fahrenheit worksheet. We will finish it tomorrow along w/a Temperature Conversion Table. NO HOMEWORK with the parade tonight.
Minerals
We took the Minerals Chapter Assessment, then went over the answers to the Ch. 3 & Ch. 4 Pretest. We will have the Minerals Test tomorrow. Study....Study...Study...
Matter & Minerals
Students took the Minerals Voc. Test as soon as the bell rang. Then, they began the Minerals Review from a Worksheet. We will complete the Chapter Assessment tomorrow and review the questions from the two Review guides. So ,that means the Chapter Test will be on Friday instead of Thursday.
SI Conversions Test
Today, we reviewed the prefixes and had the SI Conversions Test. Short 10 question test to see if the students understand the dimensional analysis and how to convert in SI. They were given the SI/English Conversion WS to do if they wanted to complete it for extra points. They were not told it was for extra points though. It was an "If you want to" assignment.