Words for Vocab waterfall

cementation, chemical, clastic, compaction, crystal structure, deposition, erosion, extrusive, foliated, grains, igneous, intrusive, lava, lithification, magma, metamorphic,metamorphism, mineral, mineral formation, molten rock, organic, rock composition, sediment, sedimentary, silica, texture, the rock cycle, weathering

A few pointers for those projects...

20 point options:

• Flip book: at least 5 flaps and a cover
• Crossword puzzle:  at least 15 words/clues.  Use http://www.puzzle-maker.com/ or another puzzle maker

50 point options:

• Journal: 5 paragraph min
• Scrapbook: 7 pages min
• News report: 5 Ws (who, what, when, where, why) and How, plus 4 other Qs for a 10Q min
• Rap/song: hook, chorus, 3 verses

80 point options:

• Board game: directions, game pieces, any other accessories (cards, dice, etc.), game board should be sturdy (on a poster or stronger) and in color
• Play: min 3 characters, 3 acts, 3 pages, include stage directions.

ALL things should either be TYPED (Times New Roman size 12) OR in cursive.

If you have lost the project page, it is on the resources page.  This is due Tuesday, September 13.

What type of rock will this be when it cools? Post your answer in a comment!

Sign up for our garden kickoff event!

...and get a FREE tshirt with participation!  The event is SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2011.  9AM-1PM.

PLEASE SIGN UP ASAP TO ENSURE YOU HAVE A FREE TSHIRT RESERVED!

1. Go to http://www.handsonatlanta.org/

2. Scroll down.  On the right side under "Upcoming Events" click on Gwinnett Great Days of Service

3. Find "To see all opportunities for the special event click here" and click the button

4.  Scroll down and find "Richards Middle School" - there are two entries.  One for landscaping and one for carpentry.

5. Click "Richards Middle School"

6. Scroll down and click the green "Sign up" button.  You will need to create a FREE account and login to do this.

PLEASE sign up.  We need volunteers registered online in order to get any funding ($$$) for this project.  Parents, students, siblings, etc.... ALL are invited to come and help out in our community garden! :)

Wonder Wall.... AND updates!

Check out the resources page... there are several updates!

Need HW help?

Email me this weekend, or comment on the blog!  Your question might pertain to someone else!  Email: ashley_shaver@gwinnett.k12.ga.us

SM notes (to be used with foldable on pg 15)