To Do List
Introductions
Please take a moment to introduce yourself to the class. Post your introduction in the General Discussions area of Moodle.
Please take a moment to introduce yourself to the class. Post your introduction in the General Discussions area of Moodle.
Readings
Required for Rocks and Soils
Chapter 5: McMillan. (2008). South Carolina Science. McGraw-Hill: New York, New York.
Recommended for Rocks and Soils
· McConnell, William. (2006). Rocks and Fossils. New York : Rosen
· Nelson, Robin. (2005). Rocks. Minneapolis, MN : Lerner.
· Rosa, Greg. (2013). Exploring Rocks and Minerals. New York : PowerKids Press.
· Walker, Sally. (2007). Rocks. Minneapolis, MN : Lerner.
· http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/rockssoils.html
· http://www.mhschool.com/sciejournal/ejournal/rc_base.php?reportID=277&vGrade=0022841369&vUnit=C&vChapter=5
Required for Rocks and Soils
Chapter 5: McMillan. (2008). South Carolina Science. McGraw-Hill: New York, New York.
Recommended for Rocks and Soils
· McConnell, William. (2006). Rocks and Fossils. New York : Rosen
· Nelson, Robin. (2005). Rocks. Minneapolis, MN : Lerner.
· Rosa, Greg. (2013). Exploring Rocks and Minerals. New York : PowerKids Press.
· Walker, Sally. (2007). Rocks. Minneapolis, MN : Lerner.
· http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/rockssoils.html
· http://www.mhschool.com/sciejournal/ejournal/rc_base.php?reportID=277&vGrade=0022841369&vUnit=C&vChapter=5
Assignments
Assignment #1: Rock examination Read the Assignment 1 description page for further details about Assignment 1: Rock Examination. Submit this assignment before the end of the last day of this module.
Assignment #2: Soils examination Read the Assignment 2 description page for further details about Assignment2: Soil Examination. Submit this assignment before the end of the last day of this module.
Assignment #2: Soils examination Read the Assignment 2 description page for further details about Assignment2: Soil Examination. Submit this assignment before the end of the last day of this module.
Assessments
Module Quiz Take the Module 1 Quiz located in the Assessments area of Moodle.
Discussions
1. What kind of Rock is that? What kinds of rocks were you able to find and examine? If you are able, post a picture or a sketch of the rock you are using. Describe your rock using information from the videos and reading for this week.
Make your first posts before the end of Day 2 of this module. After making your initial postings, review at least two of your classmates’ postings and reply to their threads. Complete your replies before the last day of this module.
2. Soil, soil everywhere! What kind of soil were you able to find and examine? What happened when you conducted the “squeeze” test? If you are able, post a picture or a sketch of the soil around your home. Describe your soil using information from the videos and reading for this week.
Make your first posts before the end of Day 3 of this module. After making your initial postings, review at least two of your classmates’ postings and reply to their threads. Complete your replies before the last day of this module.
Discussion postings should always be thoughtful and courteous and include some references or direct evidence from the module’s content, readings, or assignments to support your statements. In order to ensure that postings are appropriate in length and substance, please limit your initial postings to 50 – 100 words and each of your responses to 25 – 50 words.
Make your first posts before the end of Day 2 of this module. After making your initial postings, review at least two of your classmates’ postings and reply to their threads. Complete your replies before the last day of this module.
2. Soil, soil everywhere! What kind of soil were you able to find and examine? What happened when you conducted the “squeeze” test? If you are able, post a picture or a sketch of the soil around your home. Describe your soil using information from the videos and reading for this week.
Make your first posts before the end of Day 3 of this module. After making your initial postings, review at least two of your classmates’ postings and reply to their threads. Complete your replies before the last day of this module.
Discussion postings should always be thoughtful and courteous and include some references or direct evidence from the module’s content, readings, or assignments to support your statements. In order to ensure that postings are appropriate in length and substance, please limit your initial postings to 50 – 100 words and each of your responses to 25 – 50 words.