The info that I gain from these assessments is so important to me. It gives me a starting point for my instruction. It also gives me data that I can share with parents as we progress through the year. Like many of you, all this info goes into a giant binder. This binder has a tab for each student and most of the materials (such as extra recording sheets and various flash cards) I need to complete assessments.
Lewisite is primarily a vesicant (causing blisters). It secondarily irritates the lungs and is a systemic poison. Upon contact with the skin, it causes large, painful, fluid-filled blisters, especially on the extremities, back, and scrotum.
Helenite | Gemopedia Also known as Mount St. Helens stone, helenite is a man-made stone that originates from the ashes of the Washington State Mount St. Helens eruption in 1980. While the volcanic ash was being removed, it was discovered that it contained glass particles that turned a beautiful green color when heated.