1. Turn in Do Nows Turn in Do Nows Conflict Minerals Conflict Minerals Ch. 2 Vocabulary Ch. 2 Vocabulary Describe something that you did or observed this weekend that involved an interaction between one or more of Earth’s spheres. None None09-23-13

2. 9-23-13 I can explain how minerals are used & how their use impacts society.

3. Read the article and complete the following tasks: 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 know about conflict minerals, will it change your buying habits for electronics in the future?

5. Read 2.1 & Complete 2.1 RSG Read 2.1 & Complete 2.1 RSG Ch. 2 Vocabulary Ch. 2 Vocabulary What are some actions you could take to make the public more aware of the impact of conflict minerals? Study for Quiz Study for Quiz09-24-13

6. 09-24-13 I can describe the characteristics of all minerals.

7. Section 2.1 Quiz Section 2.1 Quiz 2.2 Foldable 2.2 Foldable What four characteristics do all minerals have in common? None None09-25-13

8. 09-25-13 I can identify minerals based on their properties.

9. Finish Foldable Finish Foldable Read 2.2 & Complete 2.2 RSG Read 2.2 & Complete 2.2 RSG How are minerals classified into groups? How are minerals classified into groups? List 3 examples of mineral groups and the elements found in each. List 3 examples of mineral groups and the elements found in each. Finish 2.2 RSG Finish 2.2 RSG Study for Quiz Study for Quiz09-26-13

10. 09-26-13 I can identify minerals based on their properties.

11. Using your book (page 50 or 50A), provide examples and extra information for each mineral property.Using your book (page 50 or 50A), provide examples and extra information for each mineral property. Color the front of your foldable.Color the front of your foldable. Use it for tomorrow’s lab.Use it for tomorrow’s lab.

12. Discuss & Turn in 2.2 RSG Discuss & Turn in 2.2 RSG Section 2.2 Quiz Section 2.2 Quiz Master Mines Master Mines What mineral properties do you think might be the most difficult to identify? None None09-27-13

13. 09-27-13 I can identify minerals based on their properties.