CHICAGO ROCKS! Geology in the City
ESCI 109, Section 03
Fall 2008
| #113 | Rough, bumpy | Broken shells, granola bar | Flaky, tan | Jagged, sea shells | Rough, compressed shells |
| #124 | Smooth, heavy | Colorful, shiny | Heavy, spotty | Multicolor, metallic | Multicolored, glossy |
| #138 | Black, flat | Heavy, smoothest of all | Heavy, spotty | Light, sponge | Smooth, sharp |
| #145 | Red-colored, sand-like | Sandy texture, light orange/red color | Layered, sandy | Sand, crystal | Rough, sandy |
| #152 | Porous, dark-colored | Lightest rock, porous (lots of holes) | Holes, light | Light, sponge | Light, sponge-like |
w Recognizing that landscape gives clues to Chicago's
geology, explore the Commons area: observe and make
notes/ sketches/ etc. as to its characteristics.
w List some occupations that rely on a professional's
ability to take clear, accurate, and complete notes.
w List the steps you should take to prepare
for taking notes in a class, including mental preparation as well as preparation
of your notebook itself.
w Describe and demonstrate the Cornell method for
taking notes. List several cues that tell you what to write in your notes
during a class activity, and explain why good note-taking does not involve
writing every word the instructor says.
w List the steps you should take after a
class or note-taking session in order to improve your recall.
w Explain how taking notes on written materials
differs from taking notes on a lecture or classroom activity.
Additional
useful hints on note-taking skills appear at this site.
w List the three major
types of rocks and explain how each type forms.
w For each of the three
major rock types, list three characteristics that will help you identify them
when you see them again.
w Demonstrate that you
know how to use a geologic hand lens.
w Describe what you need to know to prepare for our
Thursday activities.