Category Archives: 7th – Chapter Challenges and Pictures

       Hi I’m Reesa! For our chapter challenges on rocks and minerals, I chose “Artsy Pants.” I decided to make a mobile on the three categories of rocks which are, sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. Each category had a … Continue reading →

For my chapter challenge, I made a replica of the geyser Old Faithful. The white part sticking up is an example of the geyser erupting. The green part is the grass around the geyser. The tan part is the small … Continue reading →

Daniel’s Chapter Challenge   Daniel drew card number four Construction Foreperson. He created a Hydroelectric Power Plant. The Hydroelectric Power Plant turns wave power turning the turbine to create electrical energy. He explained that hydroelectricity, solar energy, biofuel, biomass, geothermal, … Continue reading →

Rachel’s Chapter Challenge Rachel had the Chapter Challenge “Wild Card” which was number 8. She decided to make a powerpoint on pesticides and how they affect the environment. Rachel explained that pesticides are substances that destroy pests, to keep insects … Continue reading →

Geodes!

11-2-11 For Rachel’s Chapter Challenge she did Demonstrator Diva, which is card number three. Rachel demonstrated how to classify the hardness of a rock. She used the Mohs Scale to estimate what number the hardness of the rock would be. … Continue reading →