1. Absolute Dating/Half- life Learning Target: I can simulate radioactive decay to increase my understanding of how it can be used to date rock layers in the Earth. Monday-Tuesday 2/9-10/15 PAPERS RECEIVED: Candium/Absolute and relative dating PAPERS COLLECTED: None AGENDA: Bellringer Radioactive Decay of Candium Activity Absolute and Relative Dating Handout Half-Life Journal HW: Absolute and Relative dating if you did not finish it in class. Study for assessment the 18 th and 19 th Bell Ringer: Under today’s learning target. Bellringer in a minute!

2. Writing Assessment Learning Target: I can use evidence to explain how rock strata and fossils can be used to piece together a larger understanding of earth’s history. Wednesday-Thursday 2/11-12/15 PAPERS RECEIVED: None PAPERS COLLECTED: None AGENDA: Bellringer Relative Dating and Correlation activity (group) Journaling Scientific Explanation based on evidence (independent) HW: Study for assessment the 18 th and 19 th Bell Ringer: Under today’s learning target. Bellringer in a minute!

3. Review Learning Target: I can use evidence to explain how rock strata and fossils can be used to piece together a larger understanding of earth’s history. Friday-Tuesday 2/13-17/15 PAPERS RECEIVED: None PAPERS COLLECTED: None AGENDA: Bellringer Geologist timeline/cross-section modeling Review Activity HW: Study for assessment the 18 th and 19 th Bell Ringer: Under today’s learning target. Bellringer in a minute!