Science+Lesson+for+Jan+11-15


 * 1) Do Now:
 * Jan 11: Review your notes from chapter 1, sections 1 and 2 and prepare for an assessment on this material. Objective: You will score 80% (20 of 25 questions correct) and demonstrate proficiency.
 * Jan 12-13: Complete the standardized test preparation assessments entitled "Interpreting Graphics" @ Do Nows for Chapter 1 and record your answers in your science notebook.
 * Jan 14-15: Complete the standardized test preparation assessments entitled "and "Math" @ Do Nows for Chapter 1 and record your answers in your science notebook.
 * 1) Open a second window or tab for your online textbook and log-in. Then, go back to this website and follow instructions to complete all activities
 * 2) Begin new content: Mining
 * First, record the following learning objectives in your science notebook: I will be able to
 * Identify and describe 5 of the 6 environments in which minerals form (hint: pages 12-14)
 * Identify and explain the two types of mining with 100% accuracy
 * Identify at least two means to reduce the need for mining
 * Explain the process of reclamation, and give an example of the process in your explanation
 * Identify at least two uses of mettalic and nonmettalic minierals
 * Second,record your vocabulary words and their definitions for chapter 1, section 3 in your science notebook
 * Third, view the visual concepts from chapter 1, section 3, and take notes on the concepts presented
 * Fourth, read chapter 1, section 3 independently or in a small group (reciprocal teaching) and complete the Directed Reading Activity @ DRA for Ch 1 Section 3 or DRA for Ch 1 Section 3 (ELL)
 * Fifth, create a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast the two forms of mining
 * 1) Reinforcment (Vocabulary): complete the vocabulary activity and concept map for chapter 1 @ Ch 1 Vocabulary Activity
 * 2) Reinforcement (Critical Thinking): Select and answer and two constructed response questions from page 21, questions 17-21. You must use TAG, and incorporate "lawyer talk" in your response.
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 * According to the passage ...
 * On page .........
 * 1) Homework: Complete a acrostic poem on the concept: Mining. In your poem you must include the following words/phrases: ore, reclamation, strip mining, deep in the earth. Follow rubric below. (Due in one week)
 * 2) Rubric for Acrostic Poem: [[file:Rubric for Acrostic Poem.docx]]
 * 3) Extended Activity: Review the identification of minerals
 * Get mineral samples from your teacher
 * Use the mineral key @ [|Mineral Identification Key] to identify your mineral samples
 * 1) Links:
 * [|Online Textbook]
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 * The Virtual Science Classroom