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September 2nd-5th
Classwork:
Finishing up minerals- finish the current event, diagram and mineral advertisement.
Begin our unit on rocks.

Homework:
Study for your mineral quiz if needed. Some students have already passed this quiz- just by 
taking in the material we have learned in class. All other students will need to study. Quiz 
Wednesday and again Thursday (if needed).

Mineral Knowledge: All of this can be found in your science notebook.

1-5. List the 5 properties a mineral must have to be 
classified as a mineral.

6-10. List 5 ways to identify a mineral.

11. What is the formula for density?

12-13. Name 2 uses of minerals.

14 -15. Name a difference/similarity between 
brick and hematite.

16-18. List the three ways minerals form.
 
19.  Name the hardest mineral  20. Name the softest mineral on Mohs scale.

Parent Orientation Tuesday, August 26th from 6:00-7:00
Science books can now stay at home. We have a class set at school that we can use. Check out the 
links page to find information to access three of your on-line textbooks.

August 25th-29th
Homework:
You must rewrite or retype your lab write up if you did not get a passing score. You may rework 
the same one or you can choose a different lab to rewrite. Follow the rubric; most of the points 
came off of the conclusion, so be thorough. Please turn this in by Friday. If you did pass, you 
may also rewrite your lab for a better grade, but this is optional.

Classwork for 8/25 - 8/29:
Monday- mineral density tests
Tuesday-Current event reading and writing/(Geology topics) Section 2: Where do minerals come 
from? Drawings 
Wednesday-computer lab- mineral research (partner or individual)
Thursday- Computer lab- Current event summaries and complete mineral research
Friday- Making crystals

August 18th- 22nd
We are completing unit 1 on the Scientific Inquiry. Please choose one lab and write up a final 
draft to turn in Thursday. You should have 5 labs to choose from. Follow your rubric.

Welcome to 6th grade 2008-2009!!!!
Important Information:
Welcome to 6th grade science. Our focus will be on Earth Science this year.  
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textbooks. Please use the following login name: gwolfpack  password: b2a7

We will review the scientific method and the importance of science research before starting our 
unit on Rocks and Minerals.

Science binder
Science starters
Classwork
Homework

Classwork-
Monday 8/11
Get to know the classroom

Wednesday 8/12
Science Pre-test graded in class
Scientific Method Song

8/13
Start Scientific method sheet and activity

8/14
Continue from 8/16
Scientific method investigation

8/15
1st and 2nd period: Review of the Scientific Method
3rd and 4th- Science Games

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