Earth+Processes

4-1 Categorize components of the geosphere.
== 4-2 Evaluate how the geosphere is continually interacting through processes that transfer energy. ==

__**I can:**__

1. Differentiate between minerals and rocks. 2. Describe properties used to classify minerals. 3. Describe methods used to identify properties of minerals. 4. Classify rocks as sedimentary, metamorphic, or igneous. 5. Explain convection currents are the result of uneven heating and how it melts rock, moves magma, and moves crustal plates. 6. Explain how rock layers are affected by the folding, breaking, and uplifting due to plate motion. 7. Describe how plate motion causes earthquakes, volcanic eruption, mountain building, and trench forming. 8. Explain how heating and cooling in the mantle leads to the formation of metamorphic and some igneous rock. 9. Make inferences about the formation of igneous and metamorphic rock from their physical properties. 10. Explain and diagram internal and external processes of the rock cycle. 11. Describe the methods used to estimate geologic time and the age of the Earth. 12. Use rock and fossil evidence to make inferences about the age, history, and changing life forms and environment of the Earth. 13. Distinguish between renewable and nonrenewable resources. __**This means:**__

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//__** I need to: **__//
 * 1) Select the following link, and choose the **Rock Cycle** link under **"Simulations"** on the right side of the page.
 * 2) As you read through the exercise, make a diagram and describe how rocks change as they move through the rock cycle.
 * 3) Tell how each of the three types of rocks are formed during this cycle: igneous rock, sedimentary rock, and metamorphic rock.

http://www.classzone.com/books/ml_science_comp/page_build.cfm?id=resour_ch3&mod=6##

__//**Next,**// //**I need to:**//__
 * 1) Go to the following website, and take notes about the characteristics of each of the three types of rocks:

*Be sure to take time to examine the pictures of the examples for each type of rock* @http://geology.com/rocks/

__//**IF I finish early, I need to:**//__

Play the following geology games: @http://www.kidsgeo.com/geology-games/ @http://www.minimegeology.com/home/mgeo/smartlist_18/free_geology_puzzles.html @http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/rockssoils.html

= Wednesday, 05-02-2012 =

=**Your tasks today:**=
 * 1) In your notebook, solve the "Riddle of the Bones" for your creature.
 * Riddle of the Bones : In this activity, you play the role of a paleontologist working at a dig site in Africa. You will check out the evidence from your assigned dig site to see how scientists unlock the secrets of fossil remains.
 * 1) Complete and turn in Chapter 4.1 Sketch-Through-Text
 * 2) When finished with everything, you may play "Fossil Games".
 * Fossil Games

= Monday, 05-07-2012 =

ROCK CYCLE: Click here to view simulation activity for the rock cycle.

Interacitves: Rock Cycle: Use this site to complete notes on the back of the rock cycle note page.

Check out some of these sites below to learn more about rocks and the rock cycle!
Rocks, minerals and soils: Science games Rock Hounds The Learning Zone: Rock Cycle Games Geo-Mysteries