OL) What’s inside Earth? September 2, 2010
Posted by Mrs. Parsons in : Science , add a comment1) We did a whiteboard review of ‘Earth’s Interior’. Pairs were assigned concepts in which they became experts to explain to the class.
2) We continued ‘Making a Scale Model of Earth’, a project that requires precision and accuracy to create a scaled diagram of Earth’s physical layers.
HW: Look over your graphic organizer and pages 190-197. There will be a quiz Wednesday over Earth’s interior.
ADV) How do I identify minerals? September 2, 2010
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1) We used the checklist to measure the accuracy of our ‘Mighty Mineral’ project then turned it in. I really like to take my time looking through projects so I should have them back to you after our 3 day weekend. (Think of me this weekend soaking up sun in my backyard smiling at all your awesome personifications!)
2) We started the mineral identification lab. One thing that makes me super proud is that you are taking your time when measuring density and checking for accuracy!
3) The mineral puzzler was given to those of you that didn’t start it yesterday.
HW: The mineral puzzler is due TUESDAY.
MAVERICK MONEY QUESTION!! Help Mrs. Parsons and Jordan P. His mighty mineral is titanium. He was able to find the mineral’s cleavage but we are both having a difficult time finding its fracture. Is it absent? We don’t know for sure. Any help would be greatly appreciated 
. We need the answer and the source.
OL) What’s inside Earth? September 1, 2010
Posted by Mrs. Parsons in : Science , add a comment1)Warm-up log #2 was collected.
2) We started ‘Making a Scale Model of Earth’, a project that requires precision and accuracy to create a scaled diagram of Earth’s physical layers.
HW: Look over your graphic organizer and pages 190-197. There will be a quiz Wednesday over Earth’s interior.
ADV) What are the characteristics of my mineral? September 1, 2010
Posted by Mrs. Parsons in : Science , 1 comment so far1) Warm-up log #2 was collected
2) We worked on our Mighty Mineral project (personification based on specific characteristics).
3) If you finished early, you started your mineral puzzler (love them!).
Thank you, Bailey C. for calibrating all of our triple-beam balance scales!!
HW: If you did not finish your Mighty Mineral, it is due first thing tomorrow. No class time will be given. Please use your checklist to self-check. This is considered a project and projects are worth 50% of your grade.
The mineral puzzler IS NOT homework tonight. You may have time to work on it in class after the lab.
OL) What’s inside Earth? August 31, 2010
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WU: August 31, 2010
1) Homework was collected and will be graded for accuracy.
2) We finished filling in our graphic organizer. If you missed any part, here is the information: Restless Earth: Earth’s Interior
3) We looked at these websites to start thinking about seismic waves and how they are measured:
4) We watched a video clip about Earth’s interior.
5) We started working on ‘Mapping Earth’s Interior’.
HW: ‘Mapping Earth’s Interior’
QUIZ TUESDAY: Restless Earth (Earth’s Interior)
ADV) What are the characteristics of my mineral? August 31, 2010
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WU: August 31, 2010
1) We discussed the mineral quiz.
2) We watched a video clip about mineral testing and discussed CLEAVAGE and FRACTURE.
3) We worked on our Mighty Mineral project (personification based on specific characteristics).
HW: None (you may work on your project but I’ll give you some time in class tomorrow, as well)
OL) What’s inside Earth? August 30, 2010
Posted by Mrs. Parsons in : Science , 2 commentsWU: August 30, 2010
1) We discussed the homework questions from Friday.
2) We continued reading about the interior of our planet as we completed the graphic organizer.
HW: Page 197; 6-11 (Write the questions. It makes your studying more meaningful)
MAVERICK MONEY QUESTION (on-level students only this time)! Answer here in a comment or write it on a piece of notebook paper.
Why is Earth’s crust broken?
ADV) What are the characteristics of my mineral? August 30, 2010
Posted by Mrs. Parsons in : Science , 2 commentsWU: None (we had to shake a tailfeather to get to the Mac lab)
1) Mac lab: Research for our mighty mineral
HW: Finish research if you weren’t able to in class.
If you’re looking for good mineral websites, go to the GEOLOGY tab on our blog!
“Together We Can…” (PTA Reflections Art Program) August 29, 2010
Posted by Mrs. Parsons in : Science , add a commentThe PTA Reflections Art Program rolls into McClure Middle School on September 1, 2010. This is a great way for YOU to express your creativity!
The theme this year is “Together We Can…” There are six categories: Dance choreography, photography, film production, musical composition, literature, and visual arts. Enter one or all categories!
Forms are available in the Media Center at the reflections display…or download them at www.tmc.ptsamail.com and click on “Reflections,” to the right. The deadline is September 30, 2010. Contact Ms. Tillman, at bonztillman@gmail.com with any questions.
LANGUAGE ARTS:
*Attention potential writers…did you know that JK Rowling conceived the idea for Harry Potter on the train to work? Enter “Reflections” – literature category, and be the next great author.
*Are you a poet and want to show it? Enter “Reflections” in the literature category and let the words flow!!
*Do you have a story to tell? Enter “Reflections” in the literature category.
ART:
*Can you paint like Picasso? Enter “Reflections” visual arts category.
*A picture tells a thousand words…Enter “Reflections” photography category.
*Capture a moment in time. Take a photo and enter “Reflections” photography category.
MUSIC:
*Did you download a song on your I-Pod and think, “I could write better than that?” Enter “Reflections” musical composition category.
*What would Beethovan do? Enter “Reflections” musical composition category.
*Yo Yo Ma says…enter “Reflections” musical composition category.
*Can you compose a masterpiece? Enter “Reflections” musical composition category.
P.E.
*Can you choreograph better than Mia Michaels? Enter “Reflections” dance choreography category.
*Dance like no one is watching…then tape it and enter “Reflections” dance choreography category.
FILMOGAPHY:
*Are movies your passion? Direct the next blockbuster and enter “Reflections” video production category.
CONGRATULATIONS, Brennan P… August 27, 2010
Posted by Mrs. Parsons in : Science , add a comment…on your new position with the morning news crew!