Rocks and Minerals PowerPoints and Notes Sheets

During the unit on Rocks and Minerals you will be asked to refer to various powerpoints and reference sheets.  You will receive one copy in class.  Should you misplace your handout or reference sheet you must print off your own copy from below.  As we continue with the unit other note sets will be uploaded to this site.

Minerals Notes (PPt)

Introduction and Sedimentary Rocks (PPt)

Igneous Rocks (PPt)

Metamorphic Rocks (PPt)

Earth Science Reference Tables 2011version (reference Sheets)

Rocks and Minerals Notes Sheet (Notes Handout)


Option B (if the other stuff doesn't work)

All power points and other materials on this post came from Learnearthscience.com

What are Minerals?

Look at the following rocks  and minerals.  What observations can you make about them?  Describe them in detail.  If you had to put them into two groups, which ones would you put in groups together? Explain why.

 Feldspar

 Mica

Granite

Quartz

Introduction to Earth Science

Use pages 17-23 in your Earth Science book to answer the questions asked on the response form below

Intro to earth science response assignment

Assignment for May 8, 2012

Hey Ladies and Gentlemen!


As part of your assignment for today you are preparing for either a Senior Final or a Test (for everyone else) next week. This week you are preparing for by working on vocabulary from chapters 12 and 13 and working on your study guides. Today you will do two things

1. use your book and write out all of the vocabulary for chapters 12 and 13 that will be on your Final/test next week. 
2. pick up the study guide for Earth science and begin on that if you have time.  You do not need to complete this at this time but need to hold on to it as we will be working on this all week. Again, It is not homework but you need to hold on to it AND bring your books to school the rest of the week.

Have a Great Day and I will see you later!

Ms. McPherson
(Make sure you read the front board for other information)

Geology 101 Lab: Plate Tectonics Sites

Site 1: Types of Plate Boundaries

Site 2: Plate Boundary Interactions (a)

Site 3: Plate Boundary Interactions (b)

Site 4: Plate boundary Interactions (c)

Site 5: Plate Tectonics Maps (a)


Skip site 6 for the time being

Site 7: Plate Tectonics Maps (c)

Alfred Wegener

Click below to view the powerpoint and take notes


PowerPoint: Alfred Wegener Notes

Seafloor Spreading

Discovery Education Video
Directions: Go to the following link and watch the short video on seafloor spreading.  (If you need the password get it from the teacher)  Pay close attention to what you hear and view because you will need to use the information gathered to answer the question on the Seafloor is Spreading assignment.

http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=DA8B6436-B930-4EB3-80BD-6FC93356A61B

The Seafloor is Spreading Assignment

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dExFMzhLaG1TaXhJTlZzY2N0TTRzT1E6MQ

Oh My! How Does This Affect Us?