Thursday

Study day! Study day!  Tomorrow's tests include math, spelling, reading, and DR Quiz. 

The only homework we have for tonight is:

• Spelling: finish worksheet; use to study for test
• Reading: Log--which you can use Houdini Box to study as log time!
• Math: Study for division test! (use form A and form B study guides)
• Study DR's for quiz tomorrow.

Also, don't forget about the science test on Monday...in case you misplaced (or didn't see) the study guide, here it is:

Study Guide

Earth Science Test I – Earth Materials

Monday, November 14^th

1.  Be able to match the following words and their definitions:

Earthquake: vibration or shaking of the Earth

Fault: Break in the crust along which rocks move

Focus: point underground where movement first takes place

Epicenter: point on the surface right above the surface

Magma: melted rock inside the Earth’s surface

Lava: melted rock that reaches the Earth’s surface

Fossil: preserved clue to life on Earth long ago

Fossil Fuel: things such as coal, natural gas, and oil that formed from once-living organisms

2.  Given a diagram of the layers of the Earth, be able to match the words inner core, outer core, crust, and mantle to their appropriate spot on the diagram.

3.  There will be some multiple choice questions involving topics such as the following:

a.   What type of rock can fossils be found in? (sedimentary)

b.   Name types of fossils (bones, teeth, mold, footprints, etc)

c.   Properties to observe of minerals and rocks (texture, hardness, color, shape, size, streak)

d.   Rapid Changes to Earth’s surface (earthquake, volcanic eruption, landslide, hurricane, tornado, flood, etc)

e.   Examples of fossil fuels (coal, natural gas, oil)

f.    Definition of weathering (natural process that breaks down rocks)

g.   Scientist who studies bones, fossils, etc (Paleontologist)

h.   Examples of Renewable Resources (solar energy, wind, water, etc)

4.  ORQ Topic: FOSSILS

Be able to give an example of a fossil, name something you can tell about an organism from a fossil, and tell a reason why fossils are important to scientists.