We explained and went over how to calculate your grades first. Then we began the Introduction to Earth Science Notes.
Lab Safety, Grade Calculation
Today, we finished the Lab Safety Tour WS with a tour of the lab to find the lab safety items. Then we turned it in for a grade (50 pts). We then began the "How to Calculate My Grade" information.
Introduction to Earth Science
Students finished their "Introduction to Earth Science" Review Questions and we began the Powerpoint Notes on the same chapter.
Lab Rules
Today, we finished the Lab Safety Rules Powerpoint Notes. Then, we began the Lab Safety Tour WS which we will finish in lab tomorrow. The Lab Safety Quiz is on Tuesday, so study.
Introduction to Earth Science
We reviewed why we do Vocabulary and Review Questions in class. Emphasis was placed on writing a complete and not partial definition on the vocabulary. Then the purpose of reading to answer the Review Questions was discussed. All in preparation for learning the concepts in a chapter.
Lab Safety Rules
Today, we took notes from the Powerpoint on Lab Safety. We are preparing for a Lab Safety Tour on Monday and a Lab Safety Quiz on Tuesday.
Introduction to Earth Science
Students began and completed the Introduction to Earth Science chapter's Vocabulary.
Lab Safety
We completed the Lab Safety Review Questions WS in class. Students were given the Lab Safety Contract and told it was due on Monday, Aug. 18, to be able to participate in lab that day.
Textbook Use
Today, we reviewed the parts of a textbook and used it to find several items of information. Then we began the Uses of a Textbook WS, which will be due tomorrow.
Rules Test, Textbook Notes
Today, we took the Classroom Rules Test. Then we took notes on the 3 major parts of a textbook as we found them in our textbook. After sample questions we began the "Uses of a Textbook" Worksheet.