Everett, Mrs. Susan

Welcome to the Earth Science and Honors Earth Science 9th Grade

Earth Science is an interdisciplinary field where we will focus primarily in the field of Geology: the study of the solid Earth. As an Earth Science teacher, I am afforded the opportunity and pleasure to guide you in discovering the answers to many questions relative to the Earth and the physical world around us. You will be encouraged you to investigate the world around you through first hand experiences and to help you gain a new understanding of this world and the processes of change. Emphasis will be based on observation, analysis,and interpretation.

All Materials and Websites can be Found Below:

All Earth Science Classes will utilize Schoology.com
(parent code available upon request)
Rocks

Describe the rock-forming events in the rock cycle

Explain 3 ways sedimentary rocks form

Identify some sedimentary rock using a reference chart

Relate sediment sorting to rock stratification

Explain why fossils are found in sedimentary rocks

Explain how an igneous rock forms
Distinguish between extrusive and intrusive igneous rock
Explain how texture relates to igneous rock formation
Identify some igneous rocks using a reference chart
Explain how metamorphic rock form
Identify metamorphic rock and their parents in a reference chart

Classroom Rules and Expectations:
1. Each day the student will come prepared with iPad, homework, and materials for class.
2. Respect each other and their materials.
3. All handbooks rules should be applied and followed within the classroom.
4. Expectation is to be active participant in all classroom activities.

Upcoming Assignments/Events
Check Homework Page for Upcoming or past assignments are listed primarily on the Schoology Site.
Starting Mineral Unit: Upcoming Lab on Mineral Identification
Mineral Unit should last about 2 weeks.