Homework
1. ROCKS - go to the two websites do the folowing
A. http://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/diagram.html
- Take 2 detailed notes on each of the 3 types of rocks. Write them on your rock cycle diagram.

B. geology.com/rocks
 - explore characteristics of different rocks and determine what is your pet rock~!
- Write down at least 5 characteristics of your rock
then...
-write 4 clues that would lead people to discover your rock, use scientific language and maybe fun one that connects the rock specifically to you
DUE THURS

2. Myth - Implement edits and revise your myth!
- at least 2 paragraphs, be sure to include that it is a myth on volcano/earthquake, that the characters are clear, that I can tell where in the world it originates - DUE WED

3. 3D project - FINISH IT! - spend 1/2 hour on the written piece. We will spend 1 hour in class either Wed or Thurs check these off as you complete each one!

Project Write Up	Rubric Score
Use the assignment sheet as a guide… Consider: ~ What is your concept? Describe in Detail ~ How is it connected to at least 2 other geological concepts (give examples in detail) ~ How does your project connect to what we have learned/experienced this fall? (field studies/class lessons)? ~ Big ideas you learned while doing this project ~Why did you choose to do this particular project with this particular geological concept?  ~How do I interact with your project? (invite reader to “do”, read, play etc) ~ No grammatical, spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors EFFORT: demonstrates your engagement/levels of thinking and learning. Project/write-up is appropriate to your level, shows your best critical thinking, connections and descriptions
3D Geology Project
Use the green assignment sheet as a guide… ~Title in the form of an essential question ~Represents accurate geological concept ~Evidence of research/planning ~ Creative, visually appealing, fairly durable/freestanding ~ Important parts, features etc have been labeled to help the view understand what they are seeing ~ No grammatical, spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors EFFORT: Accurately labeled, fully complete, presentation well designed