Science Class: January 26th-27th, 2012

Homework Reminder: Chapter 4 Vocabulary (14 Words) - Due 1/30
a. Write the word and definition for all 14 words on the back of your vocabulary graph or a separate sheet of paper.
b. Complete the vocabulary graph for one of the vocabulary words.
Note: This assignment is to be done on your own time.

Please complete the following steps in order. Please remain silent and on-task during the entire class period.

1. Ensure you pick-up the following papers from the front of the room.
a. "Chapter 7-3 & 7-4 Exam: Preparation Reflection"
b. "Web Activity: Rocks & the Rock Cycle"

2. Turn in the following to the bin on Mr. Wolf's desk:
a. "Mountain Scavenger Hunt"

3. Complete: "Chapter 7-3 & 7-4 Exam: Preparation Reflection". Mr. Wolf will be around to collect this later in the class period.

4. Once you receive your answer sheet from the Ch 7-3 & 7-4 exam, look over the questions you missed by clicking on the following link:

LINK REMOVED - DUE DATE HAS PASSED

Please learn from your mistakes to help you understand the concepts that were presented.

BONUS OPPORTUNITY (Complete on your own time): The test will be available online until February 3rd. If you would like to earn bonus points, please write the question and full answer on the back of you answer sheet to every question that you missed. Turn your answer sheet in to the bin by Friday, February 3rd. Attach extra paper if necessary.

Note: For the multiple choice questions, do not write the letter of the correct answer. You must write out the full word or you will not earn any bonus points. If you do not have internet access at home, you can come to Mr. Wolf's room during homebase to copy the answers that you missed.

5. Complete: "Web Activity: Rocks & the Rock Cycle." This assignment will take at least two days. You may take the quiz at the end of this activity as many times as you like. This assignment is due February 3rd.

6. Complete the homework described at the beginning of this post if you have not done so already.

7. Pick from the following options once everything else is complete.

Option 1: Complete the bonus assignment described in step 4.

Option 2: Complete a "Read & React" paper for bonus.

Option 3: Examine the rock kits near the windows. The rock kits are separated by rock type: metamorphic, sedimentary, and igneous. Use the rock description key to learn about each rock. Please remain silent and limit to three students at a time.

Option 4: Click here to visit some enrichment websites on rocks.

Option 5: Google Earth - When the website opens, click on the "Open in Google Earth" link. Click here to explore volcanoes around the world.

Option 6: Click here to explore various science simulations. See Mr. Wolf for a username and password.

Option 7: Video - How the Earth Was Made: Hawaii. If you choose this option, you must use headphones.

Option 8: Click here to explore various volcano websites.