February 2014

24 Intro to Geology HW read and identify key points 25 Layers of the Earth 26 Build a model of Earths layers (full day) HW read and identify key points 5 Scientific reading (1/2 day) HW Pre Lab 27 Identify advantages and limitations of models HW study for QUIZ I 28 Quiz I Earths Layers (1/2 day)

March 2014
3 Identify major tectonic plates HW read and identify key points 10 Describe how plate tectonics cause major geographical events 4 Explain that convection currents cause movement of tectonic plates 11 Practice identifying various plate boundaries 6 Lab day Milky Way Plate Tectonics 7 Lab discussion and assessment HW read and identify key points 14 Flex Day

12 Scientific Reading (1/2 day) HW study for QUIZ II

13 Quiz II Plate Tectonics

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SPRING BREAK
24 Define weathering, erosion and deposition HW read and identify key points 25 Classify rocks as sedimentary, metamorphic or igneous 26 Rock Cycle Practice HW study for QUIZ III 27 Quiz III Rock Cycle 28 Describe minerals based on physical properties HW pre lab

April 2014
31 Lab Day Major Mohs Mishap 1 Lab Conclusion and Discussion HW study for Lab Assessment 8 Unit Review 2 Lab Assessment 3 Geology Project 4 Geology Project

7 Geology Project

9 SERVICE DAY

10 Unit Review

11 Unit Test