Geologic Time Scale anyone? We tried to wrap our heads around that this afternoon, starting with the formation of the Earth 4.5 billion years ago! We explored what major events in Earth's history happened when and ended with applying a scale to the major geologic eras. The scale we practiced with was 1 millimeter = 1 million years. Students received an assignment for a project they will be creating that represents the geologic time scale. We will be practicing more with using a scale to represent time on Wednesday afternoon.

Tomorrow we will be traveling to the Cooley Gallery and Reed College. Students may bring money to purchase lunch from the cafeteria. If you are chaperoning, please be at school around 10:45.

We are nearing the end of our Character Analysis essays. We will be in the computer lab on Wednesday morning, so that students can work on their 1st drafts. If students type their paper at school, they need to have a way to access it at home -- either through a thumb drive, google docs, or emailing it to themselves.

HOMEWORK:
Due Wednesday:
- Geologic time scale: finish the length and scale calculations for the geologic time chart
- If you feel comfortable with the project -- bring your idea on Wednesday!

Due Friday:
- 1st Draft of Character Analysis

Due Monday, November 28th:
- Geologic Time Scale Project

6th Grade Math:
Due Wednesday, From Section 4 Problems 22-31, 33 extra credit
Unit Test on Friday!!!
Study Group Wednesday after school for those interested!