1. Turn in Do Nows Turn in Do Nows Discuss and Turn in Mineral ID Lab Discuss and Turn in Mineral ID Lab Short Read Short Read Read 2.3 & Complete 2.3 RSG Read 2.3 & Complete 2.3 RSG What are some things that you did this weekend that involved the use of minerals. Finish 2.3 RSG Finish 2.3 RSG10-15-12

2. 10-15-12 I can identify uses of minerals.

3. Read the article and complete the following tasks: Underline any familiar vocabulary words from our study of minerals. Put a (*) by anything that you found interesting. Put a (?) by anything that was confusing or you have questions about.

4. After reading the article, please answer the following questions in complete sentences on the back of your article. 1.Were you aware of conflict minerals before today? If so, where did you hear about it? 2.What electronic devices do you use on a regular basis and which companies are they made by? 3.Now that you about conflict minerals, will it change your buying habits for electronics in the future?

5. Discuss and Turn in 2.3 RSG Discuss and Turn in 2.3 RSG Ch. 2 Vocabulary Ch. 2 Vocabulary The mineral quartz has been used as a gemstone for thousands of years. What minerals could jewelry makers use to grind and polish quartz? Ch. 2 Vocabulary due Thursday Ch. 2 Vocabulary due Thursday10-16-12

6. 10-16-12 I can explain important terms associated with minerals.

7. Section 2.3 Notes Section 2.3 Notes Ch. 2 Vocabulary Ch. 2 Vocabulary Using a Venn diagram, compare and contrast surface and deep mining. Ch. 2 Vocabulary Ch. 2 Vocabulary10-17-12

8. 10-17-12 I can explain the 5 ways that minerals form.

9. Turn in Vocab Turn in Vocab Bill Nye: Rocks Bill Nye: Rocks Read 3.1 & Rock Book (Front/Back) Read 3.1 & Rock Book (Front/Back) How many types of rocks are there? What are their names? Finish Front & Back Covers Finish Front & Back Covers Bring a Book to Read Tomorrow Bring a Book to Read Tomorrow10-18-12

10. 10-18-12 I can explain the steps of the rock cycle.

11. Healthy Youth Survey Healthy Youth Survey Silent Work Silent Work Please clear your table except for a pencil – Thanks! Finish Front & Back Covers of R.B. Finish Front & Back Covers of R.B.10-19-12

12. 10-19-12 I can identify healthy choices.