Students looked at the property calcite has of bubbling when put in vinegar. Then we used that information to set up an experiment to find out if 4 rocks contain calcite.
Homework due Friday- Mohs Hardness Q
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Students learned about the Mohs Hardness Scale and how to categorize minerals according to their hardness.
Homework due Friday- Mohs Hardness Scale Question Students learned how to do a scratch test to find out what mineral is hardest.
No homework Students identified a rock vs minerals. We observed some minerals and their properties.
HOmework due Friday- Learning about rocks reading and Q Students observed their evaporated petri dishes. They were able to identify the crystals.
Homework due Friday- Learning About Rocks reading and questions Students observed their vials and set up the liquid in the vial to evaporate.
We discussed what ingredients we think are in the mock rocks and our evidence for that. We also set up the pink substance to settle in a vial of water.
Homework due Friday- Mock Rock Response sheet Students continue to take apart their mock rocks to discover the ingredients of the rock.
Homework due Friday- Mock Rock response sheet Students began a new unit about rocks and minerals called Earth Materials. We began by observing a fake rock (mock rock) and then trying to take it apart to find out what rocks are made of.
No homework Students got their tests back today. Ask your student to see their test.
We took a pre-assessment on Earth Materials, our new unit. Homework due Friday- Birthstone Activity |
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