1. Turn in Do Nows & 2.1 RSG Turn in Do Nows & 2.1 RSG 2.1 Quiz 2.1 Quiz 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. Which group is the most abundant? Which group is the most abundant? Finish 2.2 RSG Finish 2.2 RSG Study for Quiz Study for Quiz09-22-14

2. 09-22-14 I can identify minerals based on their properties.

3. Finish Foldable Finish Foldable 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 None09-23-14

4. 09-23-14 I can identify minerals based on their properties.

5. Turn in 2.2 RSG Turn in 2.2 RSG Lab: Mineral ID Lab: Mineral ID Ch. 2 Vocabulary Ch. 2 Vocabulary Identify 3 minerals from Mohs hardness scale and their relative hardness values (#). Finish Lab Finish Lab Ch.2 Vocabulary due Monday Ch.2 Vocabulary due Monday09-24-14

6. 09-24-14 I can identify minerals based on their properties.

7. Discuss and Turn in Mineral ID Lab Discuss and Turn in Mineral ID Lab Read 2.3 & Complete 2.3 RSG Read 2.3 & Complete 2.3 RSG What are some things that you do each day that involve the use of minerals? Finish 2.3 RSG Finish 2.3 RSG Ch. 2 Vocabulary Ch. 2 Vocabulary09-25-14

8. 09-25-14 I can describe the many uses of minerals.

9. Discuss & Turn in 2.3 RSG Discuss & Turn in 2.3 RSG Conflict Minerals Conflict Minerals Ch. 2 Vocabulary Ch. 2 Vocabulary The mineral quartz has been used as a gemstone for thousands of years. What minerals could jewelry makers use to grind and polish quartz? Finish Vocabulary Finish Vocabulary09-26-14

10. 9-26-14 I can explain how minerals are used & how their use impacts society.

11. Read the article and complete the following tasks: Underline any familiar vocabulary terms. Put a (*) by anything that you found interesting. Put a (?) by anything that was confusing or you have questions about.

12. 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?