MAY 19 - MAY 23
MONDAY
Bellwork - Explain what is happening in the picture and why. Glue to 39L
Finish Refraction Demos if needed
"Seeing Light" notes (see NOTES tab)
REMINDER - Quiz Friday, May 23 over the following (found on the following pages of the science notebook)
Bellwork - Explain what is happening in the picture and why. Glue to 39L
Finish Refraction Demos if needed
"Seeing Light" notes (see NOTES tab)
REMINDER - Quiz Friday, May 23 over the following (found on the following pages of the science notebook)
- Waves (37R, 38R)
- How We Hear Sound (39R, 40R)
- Light & Color (41R)
- Electromagnetic Spectrum (42R)
- Refraction (43R)
- Seeing Light (44R)
- Thermal Energy (45R, 46R)
TUESDAY
Bellwork - Create a flow chart that shows the path a light ray takes through the eye. Glue to 39L
Finish "Seeing Light Notes" (if needed) (see NOTES tab)
Bellwork - Create a flow chart that shows the path a light ray takes through the eye. Glue to 39L
Finish "Seeing Light Notes" (if needed) (see NOTES tab)
Begin Notes on "Thermal Energy" (see NOTES tab)
REMINDER: Elective Registration forms due Wednesday, May 14
HOMEWORK - Interims are to be signed and due Wednesday
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork - Create a flowchart that shows the pathway a sound wave travels trough the ear.
—"How We Hear Sound" Notes (complete if needed)
—"Light and Color" Notes (see NOTES tab)
Elective Registration Forms due TODAY
Signed interims due TODAY
THURSDAY
Bellwork - Explain the difference of how light behaves between the three types of materials (hint…TOT)
Light & Color Notes (see NOTES tab)
Electromagnetic Spectrum (see NOTES tab)
ANNOUNCED - Quiz Friday, May 23 over the following (found on the following pages of the science notebook)
FRIDAY
Bellwork - Explain the difference of how we see color between the three types of materials
Refraction Notes (see NOTES)
Refraction Demo Lab (see LABS)
REMINDER - Quiz Friday, May 23 over the following (found on the following pages of the science notebook)
REMINDER: Elective Registration forms due Wednesday, May 14
HOMEWORK - Interims are to be signed and due Wednesday
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork - Create a flowchart that shows the pathway a sound wave travels trough the ear.
—"How We Hear Sound" Notes (complete if needed)
—"Light and Color" Notes (see NOTES tab)
Elective Registration Forms due TODAY
Signed interims due TODAY
THURSDAY
Bellwork - Explain the difference of how light behaves between the three types of materials (hint…TOT)
Light & Color Notes (see NOTES tab)
Electromagnetic Spectrum (see NOTES tab)
ANNOUNCED - Quiz Friday, May 23 over the following (found on the following pages of the science notebook)
- Waves (37R, 38R)
- How We Hear Sound (39R, 40R)
- Light & Color (41R)
- Electromagnetic Spectrum (42R)
- Refraction (43R)
- Seeing Light (44R)
- Thermal Energy (45R, 46R)
FRIDAY
Bellwork - Explain the difference of how we see color between the three types of materials
Refraction Notes (see NOTES)
Refraction Demo Lab (see LABS)
REMINDER - Quiz Friday, May 23 over the following (found on the following pages of the science notebook)
- Waves (37R, 38R)
- How We Hear Sound (39R, 40R)
- Light & Color (41R)
- Electromagnetic Spectrum (42R)
- Refraction (43R)
- Seeing Light (44R)
- Thermal Energy (45R, 46R)
MAY 12 - MAY 16
MONDAY
Bellwork - Contrast longitudinal & transverse waves. Glue to page 38L
Slinky Lab (see LABS tab)
4th Quarter Interims went home today.
Homework - Slinky Lab due Tuesday; Interims are to be signed and returned by Wednesday
REMINDER: Elective Registration forms due Wednesday, May 14
TUESDAY
Bellwork - Create a diagram of a transverse wave and identify the wavelength, amplitude, crest, and trough.
"How we Hear Sound" Notes/Discussion (see NOTES tab)
REMINDER: Elective Registration forms due Wednesday, May 14
HOMEWORK - Interims are to be signed and due Wednesday
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork - Create a flowchart that shows the pathway a sound wave travels trough the ear.
—"How We Hear Sound" Notes (complete if needed)
—"Light and Color" Notes (see NOTES tab)
Elective Registration Forms due TODAY
Signed interims due TODAY
THURSDAY
Bellwork - Explain the difference of how light behaves between the three types of materials (hint…TOT)
Light & Color Notes (see NOTES tab)
Electromagnetic Spectrum (see NOTES tab)
ANNOUNCED - Quiz Friday, May 23 over the following (found on the following pages of the science notebook)
FRIDAY
Bellwork - Explain the difference of how we see color between the three types of materials
Refraction Notes (see NOTES)
Refraction Demo Lab (see LABS)
REMINDER - Quiz Friday, May 23 over the following (found on the following pages of the science notebook)
Bellwork - Contrast longitudinal & transverse waves. Glue to page 38L
Slinky Lab (see LABS tab)
4th Quarter Interims went home today.
Homework - Slinky Lab due Tuesday; Interims are to be signed and returned by Wednesday
REMINDER: Elective Registration forms due Wednesday, May 14
TUESDAY
Bellwork - Create a diagram of a transverse wave and identify the wavelength, amplitude, crest, and trough.
"How we Hear Sound" Notes/Discussion (see NOTES tab)
REMINDER: Elective Registration forms due Wednesday, May 14
HOMEWORK - Interims are to be signed and due Wednesday
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork - Create a flowchart that shows the pathway a sound wave travels trough the ear.
—"How We Hear Sound" Notes (complete if needed)
—"Light and Color" Notes (see NOTES tab)
Elective Registration Forms due TODAY
Signed interims due TODAY
THURSDAY
Bellwork - Explain the difference of how light behaves between the three types of materials (hint…TOT)
Light & Color Notes (see NOTES tab)
Electromagnetic Spectrum (see NOTES tab)
ANNOUNCED - Quiz Friday, May 23 over the following (found on the following pages of the science notebook)
- Waves (37R, 38R)
- How We Hear Sound (39R, 40R)
- Light & Color (41R)
- Electromagnetic Spectrum (42R)
- Refraction (43R)
- Seeing Light (44R)
- Thermal Energy (45R, 46R)
FRIDAY
Bellwork - Explain the difference of how we see color between the three types of materials
Refraction Notes (see NOTES)
Refraction Demo Lab (see LABS)
REMINDER - Quiz Friday, May 23 over the following (found on the following pages of the science notebook)
- Waves (37R, 38R)
- How We Hear Sound (39R, 40R)
- Light & Color (41R)
- Electromagnetic Spectrum (42R)
- Refraction (43R)
- Seeing Light (44R)
- Thermal Energy (45R, 46R)
MAY 5 - MAY 9
MONDAY
Bellwork - Heat energy is needed to change phase from solid to liquid. Which source of heat energy caused change in your small baggie in the Deep Freeze Lab?
Smarties & Solubility (see NOTES tab)
Solubility Notes (see NOTES tab)
Homework - ANNOUNCED: Quiz Wednesday over Phase Changes and Density
REMINDER: Elective Registration forms due Wednesday, May 14
TUESDAY
Bellwork - Some people do not like to have to add sugar to their tea AFTER it’s made. Why do you think this is the case? How does this relate to solubility? (hint…think temperature)
M & & vs.Temperature (see LABS tab)
4th Pd only: M&M vs. Temperature lab planning day
REMINDER: Elective Registration forms due Wednesday, May 14
HOMEWORK - M & M vs. Temperature Lab questions due Wednesday
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork - NONE
M & M vs. Temperature Lab due today (1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th pds)
Phase Change & Density Quiz
REMINDER - Elective Registration Forms due Wednesday, May 14
THURSDAY
Bellwork -Turn to the back of your Bellwork sheet. Create a list of anything you know about “waves” including vocabulary, etc…
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th Pd: Sound Video
4th Pd: M&M vs. Temperature Procedure day
REMINDER - Elective Registration Forms due Wednesday, May 14
FRIDAY
Bellwork - (1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th pd) List 2 things you remember from yesterday’s video—. If you weren't here, list everything you know about “waves” (including vocabulary); (4th pd) Reflect on yesterday’s lab. What were some pros, challenges, etc…
Wave Notes/Discussion (see NOTES tab)
REMINDER - Elective Registration Forms due Wednesday, May 14
Bellwork - Heat energy is needed to change phase from solid to liquid. Which source of heat energy caused change in your small baggie in the Deep Freeze Lab?
Smarties & Solubility (see NOTES tab)
Solubility Notes (see NOTES tab)
Homework - ANNOUNCED: Quiz Wednesday over Phase Changes and Density
REMINDER: Elective Registration forms due Wednesday, May 14
TUESDAY
Bellwork - Some people do not like to have to add sugar to their tea AFTER it’s made. Why do you think this is the case? How does this relate to solubility? (hint…think temperature)
M & & vs.Temperature (see LABS tab)
4th Pd only: M&M vs. Temperature lab planning day
REMINDER: Elective Registration forms due Wednesday, May 14
HOMEWORK - M & M vs. Temperature Lab questions due Wednesday
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork - NONE
M & M vs. Temperature Lab due today (1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th pds)
Phase Change & Density Quiz
REMINDER - Elective Registration Forms due Wednesday, May 14
THURSDAY
Bellwork -Turn to the back of your Bellwork sheet. Create a list of anything you know about “waves” including vocabulary, etc…
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th Pd: Sound Video
4th Pd: M&M vs. Temperature Procedure day
REMINDER - Elective Registration Forms due Wednesday, May 14
FRIDAY
Bellwork - (1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th pd) List 2 things you remember from yesterday’s video—. If you weren't here, list everything you know about “waves” (including vocabulary); (4th pd) Reflect on yesterday’s lab. What were some pros, challenges, etc…
Wave Notes/Discussion (see NOTES tab)
REMINDER - Elective Registration Forms due Wednesday, May 14
APRIL 28 - MAY 2
MONDAY
Bellwork - If you wanted to prove to someone that particles move differently at different temperatures, how would you do so?
Moving Colors Lab (see LABS tab); questions due Tuesday
Density Notes (see NOTES tab)
Phase Change Worksheet (many started this Friday (4/25) after the quiz) due Wednesday (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
Homework - Moving Colors Lab Questions due Tomorrow (4/29); Phase Change worksheet due Wednesday (4/30)
TUESDAY
Bellwork - Thinking about the Colors Lab from yesterday, where did the heat energy come from that warmed the cold water?
Moving Colors Lab questions due today
Density Notes (see NOTES tab)
"Can You Make a Coke Float" Lab Demo (see LABS tab)
Elective Registration w/ Ms. Douglas (5th & 6th Periods)
HOMEWORK - Coke Float Demo Lab due Wednesday
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork - (1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th Pd) Thinking about the Coke Lab, explain one reason why there was a difference in the way the soda cans acted when placed in water. (6th Pd) What must occur for ice to become a liquid? Be detailed in your response.
1st, 3rd, 4th Periods - Elective Registration w/ Ms. Douglas
4th & 5th Period - Density Problems (see ASSIGNMENTS tab) due Thursday.
6th Period - Density Notes & Density Demo
REMINDER - Elective Registration Forms due Wednesday, May 14
THURSDAY
Bellwork -(1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th Pd) What must occur for ice to become a liquid? Be detailed in your response. (6th Pd) Thinking about the Coke Lab, explain one reason why there was a difference in the way the soda cans acted when placed in water.
Density Demo w/ Clay (see LABS tab)
1st, 3rd, 6th Pd - Density Problems (see ASSIGNMENTS tab) due Friday
REMINDER - Elective Registration Forms due Wednesday, May 14
FRIDAY
Bellwork - None
Deep Freeze Lab
Bellwork - If you wanted to prove to someone that particles move differently at different temperatures, how would you do so?
Moving Colors Lab (see LABS tab); questions due Tuesday
Density Notes (see NOTES tab)
Phase Change Worksheet (many started this Friday (4/25) after the quiz) due Wednesday (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
Homework - Moving Colors Lab Questions due Tomorrow (4/29); Phase Change worksheet due Wednesday (4/30)
TUESDAY
Bellwork - Thinking about the Colors Lab from yesterday, where did the heat energy come from that warmed the cold water?
Moving Colors Lab questions due today
Density Notes (see NOTES tab)
"Can You Make a Coke Float" Lab Demo (see LABS tab)
Elective Registration w/ Ms. Douglas (5th & 6th Periods)
HOMEWORK - Coke Float Demo Lab due Wednesday
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork - (1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th Pd) Thinking about the Coke Lab, explain one reason why there was a difference in the way the soda cans acted when placed in water. (6th Pd) What must occur for ice to become a liquid? Be detailed in your response.
1st, 3rd, 4th Periods - Elective Registration w/ Ms. Douglas
4th & 5th Period - Density Problems (see ASSIGNMENTS tab) due Thursday.
6th Period - Density Notes & Density Demo
REMINDER - Elective Registration Forms due Wednesday, May 14
THURSDAY
Bellwork -(1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th Pd) What must occur for ice to become a liquid? Be detailed in your response. (6th Pd) Thinking about the Coke Lab, explain one reason why there was a difference in the way the soda cans acted when placed in water.
Density Demo w/ Clay (see LABS tab)
1st, 3rd, 6th Pd - Density Problems (see ASSIGNMENTS tab) due Friday
REMINDER - Elective Registration Forms due Wednesday, May 14
FRIDAY
Bellwork - None
Deep Freeze Lab
APRIL 21 - APRIL 25
MONDAY
Bellwork - Mystery Photos
1st Period ONLY
Finish Element Project (due at the end of class)
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Period
Begin/Continue work on "States of Matter" notes (see NOTES tab)
If students completed the "States of Matter" notes, they are to begin on the "Changes of State" notes (see NOTES tab)
ANNOUNCED - Quiz this FRIDAY over Matter, Atoms, Elements, States of Matter, & Changes of State. This should be in the science notebook on pages 25R, 28R and 29R
REMINDER - Deep Freeze Lab Permission Forms due Wednesday
TUESDAY
Bellwork - Compare & Contrast the properties of the 3 main states of matter (It might help to create a chart)
Finish "States of Matter" notes
Continue/Finish "Changes of State" notes
Begin "States of Matter" & "Changes of State" questions
REMINDER - Quiz this FRIDAY over Matter, Atoms, Elements, States of Matter, & Changes of State. This should be in the science notebook on pages 25R, 28R and 29R
REMINDER - Deep Freeze Lab Permission Forms due Wednesday
HOMEWORK - "States of Matter" & "Changes of State" Flashcards due Thursday (See ASSIGNMENTS tab)
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork - Explain the differences in energy (hint…how they move) between solids, liquids, and gases.
Discuss "States of Matter" notesDeep Freeze Lab Permission Forms due today
REMINDER - Quiz this FRIDAY over Matter, Atoms, Elements, States of Matter, & Changes of State. This should be in the science notebook on pages 25R, 28R and 29R
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THURSDAY
Bellwork - Explain what must happen in order for a change of state to occur.
Vocabulary Flashcards due today
Discussion of "Changes of State" notes (See NOTES tab)
Reminder - Quiz tomorrow!
FRIDAY
Bellwork - None
Matter Quiz
If students finished quiz early, began work on "Phase Changes" review sheet. Will continue working on next week.
Bellwork - Mystery Photos
1st Period ONLY
Finish Element Project (due at the end of class)
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Period
Begin/Continue work on "States of Matter" notes (see NOTES tab)
If students completed the "States of Matter" notes, they are to begin on the "Changes of State" notes (see NOTES tab)
ANNOUNCED - Quiz this FRIDAY over Matter, Atoms, Elements, States of Matter, & Changes of State. This should be in the science notebook on pages 25R, 28R and 29R
REMINDER - Deep Freeze Lab Permission Forms due Wednesday
TUESDAY
Bellwork - Compare & Contrast the properties of the 3 main states of matter (It might help to create a chart)
Finish "States of Matter" notes
Continue/Finish "Changes of State" notes
Begin "States of Matter" & "Changes of State" questions
REMINDER - Quiz this FRIDAY over Matter, Atoms, Elements, States of Matter, & Changes of State. This should be in the science notebook on pages 25R, 28R and 29R
REMINDER - Deep Freeze Lab Permission Forms due Wednesday
HOMEWORK - "States of Matter" & "Changes of State" Flashcards due Thursday (See ASSIGNMENTS tab)
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork - Explain the differences in energy (hint…how they move) between solids, liquids, and gases.
Discuss "States of Matter" notesDeep Freeze Lab Permission Forms due today
REMINDER - Quiz this FRIDAY over Matter, Atoms, Elements, States of Matter, & Changes of State. This should be in the science notebook on pages 25R, 28R and 29R
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THURSDAY
Bellwork - Explain what must happen in order for a change of state to occur.
Vocabulary Flashcards due today
Discussion of "Changes of State" notes (See NOTES tab)
Reminder - Quiz tomorrow!
FRIDAY
Bellwork - None
Matter Quiz
If students finished quiz early, began work on "Phase Changes" review sheet. Will continue working on next week.
APRIL 14 - APRIL 18
MONDAY
2nd field trip to Morehead Planetarium
Students at school watched Mythbusters "Bubble Trouble" and answered questions focusing on the Scientific Method
TUESDAY
Bellwork - Open your notebook to page 27L. Write 1 academic goal that you would like to accomplish for 4th quarter science.
ANNOUNCED - Mini-Quiz this THURSDAY, APRIL 17
Continue work on "Elements Project" (See ASSIGNMENTS tab). Project is due at the end of class on Wednesday 4/16
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork - Open your notebook to page 27L. Looking at the academic goal you created yesterday, create 5 actions steps you will take to reach this goal.
ANNOUNCED - science benchmark (focusing on the Space & Land Beneath Our Feet Units)
Element Project due at the end of class today!
HOMEWORK - Mini-Quiz tomorrow
THURSDAY
Bellwork - NONE
Sub today - Ms. Hawks will still be on campus to check in with students
Science Benchmark (Focusing on the Space & Land Beneath our Feet Units)
Students begin notes on "Properties of Matter"
FRIDAY
NO SCHOOL - GOOD FRIDAY
2nd field trip to Morehead Planetarium
Students at school watched Mythbusters "Bubble Trouble" and answered questions focusing on the Scientific Method
TUESDAY
Bellwork - Open your notebook to page 27L. Write 1 academic goal that you would like to accomplish for 4th quarter science.
ANNOUNCED - Mini-Quiz this THURSDAY, APRIL 17
Continue work on "Elements Project" (See ASSIGNMENTS tab). Project is due at the end of class on Wednesday 4/16
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork - Open your notebook to page 27L. Looking at the academic goal you created yesterday, create 5 actions steps you will take to reach this goal.
ANNOUNCED - science benchmark (focusing on the Space & Land Beneath Our Feet Units)
Element Project due at the end of class today!
HOMEWORK - Mini-Quiz tomorrow
THURSDAY
Bellwork - NONE
Sub today - Ms. Hawks will still be on campus to check in with students
Science Benchmark (Focusing on the Space & Land Beneath our Feet Units)
Students begin notes on "Properties of Matter"
FRIDAY
NO SCHOOL - GOOD FRIDAY
APRIL 7 - APRIL 11
MONDAY
Welcome Back! We have 1 quarter left (10 weeks)! Let's stay focused and end on a high note!
Bellwork - What was one fun thing you did over the break? (Glue to page 25L of your science notebook)
Students received their Rocks/Soil Quizzes back (this is the first grade of 4th quarter)
Completed an introduction activity for the new "What's the Matter" unit
Reminder:
The March 4 field trip make up is this Monday, April 14. Students attending this trip will follow the below itinerary...
7:00-7:25 = arrival to school
Students should go directly to the auditorium (do not go to your
lockers or to the 6th grade hallway)
8:00 = Charter Buses arrive
8:15 = Begin loading buses
9:00 = buses depart Ligon
10:00 = arrive at Morehead Planetarium
10:30-2:30 = Planetarium activities (lunch will be during this time)
2:40 = load buses
3:00 = depart Planetarium for Ligon
4:00 = return to Ligon/student pickup
STUDENTS MUST BE PICKED UP BY 4:15
TUESDAY
Bellwork - Density is the amount of mass per a given volume (D = M/V). If you have 1 brick or a stack of 10 bricks (all the same), which stack has more density? Why?
Notes/Discussion on "Matter, Atoms, Elements" (See NOTES tab)
HOMEWORK - Create flashcards for the following terms:
MATTER, MASS, VOLUME, ATOMS, ELEMENTS
Flashcards due Wednesday
Welcome Back! We have 1 quarter left (10 weeks)! Let's stay focused and end on a high note!
Bellwork - What was one fun thing you did over the break? (Glue to page 25L of your science notebook)
Students received their Rocks/Soil Quizzes back (this is the first grade of 4th quarter)
Completed an introduction activity for the new "What's the Matter" unit
Reminder:
The March 4 field trip make up is this Monday, April 14. Students attending this trip will follow the below itinerary...
7:00-7:25 = arrival to school
Students should go directly to the auditorium (do not go to your
lockers or to the 6th grade hallway)
8:00 = Charter Buses arrive
8:15 = Begin loading buses
9:00 = buses depart Ligon
10:00 = arrive at Morehead Planetarium
10:30-2:30 = Planetarium activities (lunch will be during this time)
2:40 = load buses
3:00 = depart Planetarium for Ligon
4:00 = return to Ligon/student pickup
STUDENTS MUST BE PICKED UP BY 4:15
TUESDAY
Bellwork - Density is the amount of mass per a given volume (D = M/V). If you have 1 brick or a stack of 10 bricks (all the same), which stack has more density? Why?
Notes/Discussion on "Matter, Atoms, Elements" (See NOTES tab)
HOMEWORK - Create flashcards for the following terms:
MATTER, MASS, VOLUME, ATOMS, ELEMENTS
Flashcards due Wednesday
WEDNESDAY
BELLWORK – look at the below picture. How is it like what we are discussing (Matter, Atoms, Elements)?
Flashcards due today
Begin Element Project
THURSDAY
School Wide Benchmark (7:35-10:35)
1st & 2nd Period do not meet
Continue working on Element Project
FRIDAY
Sub today
Video on Matter
Students are to write down 15-20 facts from the video
BELLWORK – look at the below picture. How is it like what we are discussing (Matter, Atoms, Elements)?
Flashcards due today
Begin Element Project
THURSDAY
School Wide Benchmark (7:35-10:35)
1st & 2nd Period do not meet
Continue working on Element Project
FRIDAY
Sub today
Video on Matter
Students are to write down 15-20 facts from the video
MARCH 24 - MARCH 28
MONDAY
Bellwork -Glue to page 21L in your notebook
1.What process is shown at letter A?
2.What is the process shown at letter B?
3.What type of rock(s) may change to magma or lava?
Bellwork -Glue to page 21L in your notebook
1.What process is shown at letter A?
2.What is the process shown at letter B?
3.What type of rock(s) may change to magma or lava?
Rock Cycle Diagram
Soil Notes & Soil Horizons Foldable (see NOTES tab)
ANNOUNCED - ROCK CYCLE, TYPES OF ROCKS, SOIL QUIZ THURSDAY 3/27
Homework:
1.Quiz announcement = This Thursday Over Rocks, Rock Cycle & Soil
2.Quiz Retake (for qualifiers) due Tues.
3.Front of Horizons Foldable due Wed.
TUESDAY
Bellwork -
Soil Conservation Notes (see NOTES tab)
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork -
Finish Soil Conservation Notes (see NOTES tab)
THURSDAY
Bellwork - NONE
Quiz Day!
FRIDAY
Bellwork - What is one thing you plan to do during spring break?
Mythbusters Video!
Soil Notes & Soil Horizons Foldable (see NOTES tab)
ANNOUNCED - ROCK CYCLE, TYPES OF ROCKS, SOIL QUIZ THURSDAY 3/27
Homework:
1.Quiz announcement = This Thursday Over Rocks, Rock Cycle & Soil
2.Quiz Retake (for qualifiers) due Tues.
3.Front of Horizons Foldable due Wed.
TUESDAY
Bellwork -
Soil Conservation Notes (see NOTES tab)
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork -
Finish Soil Conservation Notes (see NOTES tab)
THURSDAY
Bellwork - NONE
Quiz Day!
FRIDAY
Bellwork - What is one thing you plan to do during spring break?
Mythbusters Video!
MARCH 17 - MARCH 21
MONDAY
Bellwork -Draw a picture showing the difference between the epicenter and focus of an earthquake (glue to page 18L)
Types of Rocks note checkContinue work on the "Journey on the Rock Cycle" activity (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
TUESDAY
Bellwork -
Yet another snow day :-)
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork - Looking at the map of NC, what can you infer about the types of rocks you would find in the coastal plains?
Continue work on the Journey on the Rock Cycle Comic (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
Homework - Journey on the Rock Cycle Comic due Thursday (originally due Wednesday)
THURSDAY
Bellwork - What is special about today? Think science.
Journey on the Rock Cycle Activity & Comic due today
View Earth Science Video
Quiz Retake Opportunity handed out to those that qualify (due NO LATER than Tuesday, March 25)
FRIDAY
Bellwork - open your notebook to page 20L. Put today’s date at the top along with the title “Soil Family." You have five minutes to write down as many objects you use on a daily basis as you can. You want a good list of about 25-30 objects.
Introduction to Soil w/ Soil Chains
Ranking & mini debate on "Reasons Why Soil is Important"
Bellwork -Draw a picture showing the difference between the epicenter and focus of an earthquake (glue to page 18L)
Types of Rocks note checkContinue work on the "Journey on the Rock Cycle" activity (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
TUESDAY
Bellwork -
Yet another snow day :-)
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork - Looking at the map of NC, what can you infer about the types of rocks you would find in the coastal plains?
Continue work on the Journey on the Rock Cycle Comic (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
Homework - Journey on the Rock Cycle Comic due Thursday (originally due Wednesday)
THURSDAY
Bellwork - What is special about today? Think science.
Journey on the Rock Cycle Activity & Comic due today
View Earth Science Video
Quiz Retake Opportunity handed out to those that qualify (due NO LATER than Tuesday, March 25)
FRIDAY
Bellwork - open your notebook to page 20L. Put today’s date at the top along with the title “Soil Family." You have five minutes to write down as many objects you use on a daily basis as you can. You want a good list of about 25-30 objects.
Introduction to Soil w/ Soil Chains
Ranking & mini debate on "Reasons Why Soil is Important"
MARCH 10 - MARCH 14
MONDAY
Bellwork -What is one thing you enjoyed about career day?Glue to page 16L
EARTHQUAKES & VOLCANOES QUIZ MOVED TO TUESDAYReview Day
TUESDAY
Bellwork - NONE
QUIZ DAY - EARTHQUAKES & VOLCANOES
If students finish their quiz early, they will begin reading and taking notes on the "Three Types of Rocks"
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork - How do you think the Rock Cycle relates to what we have recently been talking about in class?
Begin/Continue Reading/Notes on the "Three Types of Rocks" (see NOTES tab)
THURSDAY
Bellwork - NONE
FIELD TRIP TO MOREHEAD PLANETARIUM
Students that remained at school view a Mythbusters Video & answer questions regarding the scientific method that took place during the Mythbusters episode
FRIDAY
Bellwork - Contrast the three types of rocks.
This week's bellwork due today
Continue/Finish Notes on "Three Types of Rocks" (See NOTES tab)
If students do not finish their notes, it is homework and due Monday, March 17
Bellwork -What is one thing you enjoyed about career day?Glue to page 16L
EARTHQUAKES & VOLCANOES QUIZ MOVED TO TUESDAYReview Day
TUESDAY
Bellwork - NONE
QUIZ DAY - EARTHQUAKES & VOLCANOES
If students finish their quiz early, they will begin reading and taking notes on the "Three Types of Rocks"
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork - How do you think the Rock Cycle relates to what we have recently been talking about in class?
Begin/Continue Reading/Notes on the "Three Types of Rocks" (see NOTES tab)
THURSDAY
Bellwork - NONE
FIELD TRIP TO MOREHEAD PLANETARIUM
Students that remained at school view a Mythbusters Video & answer questions regarding the scientific method that took place during the Mythbusters episode
FRIDAY
Bellwork - Contrast the three types of rocks.
This week's bellwork due today
Continue/Finish Notes on "Three Types of Rocks" (See NOTES tab)
If students do not finish their notes, it is homework and due Monday, March 17
MARCH 3 - MARCH 7
MONDAY
Bellwork -Open your notebook to page 4L. You should see your goal for 3rd Quarter. —Review & reflect on this goal.
—How are you coming along in reaching this goal?
—What steps do you need to take it reaching this goal?
—Write your reflection on page 13L (title this page “3rd quarter reflection”)
3 HOUR EARLY RELEASE
3rd & 7th Period did not meet
Students worked on finishing Cornell notes for Earthquakes (if needed) & had an opportunity to work on an extra credit opportunity (Extra credit due Tuesday, or when students return to school)
TUESDAY
Snow Day!
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork List 2 things you learned from your Earthquakes Cornell Notes Glue to page 14L
Note Check - Students received a participation grade if their Earthquakes Cornell Notes were complete
Students view video - "Engineering Nature: Engineering Earthquakes"
Students are to write 15-20 facts from the video on page 15R of their science notebook
THURSDAY
Bellwork - Explain how seafloor spreading & subduction work together.
Notes on Volcanoes (see NOTES tab)
ANNOUNCED - quiz on Monday over Earthquakes & Volcanoes
FRIDAY
Career Day in the Morning (4th, 5th, & 6th Periods do not meet)
1st, 3rd Period - view "Engineering Nature: Engineering Volcanoes"
Homework - EARTHQUAKE & VOLCANO QUIZ MONDAY!
Bellwork -Open your notebook to page 4L. You should see your goal for 3rd Quarter. —Review & reflect on this goal.
—How are you coming along in reaching this goal?
—What steps do you need to take it reaching this goal?
—Write your reflection on page 13L (title this page “3rd quarter reflection”)
3 HOUR EARLY RELEASE
3rd & 7th Period did not meet
Students worked on finishing Cornell notes for Earthquakes (if needed) & had an opportunity to work on an extra credit opportunity (Extra credit due Tuesday, or when students return to school)
TUESDAY
Snow Day!
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork List 2 things you learned from your Earthquakes Cornell Notes Glue to page 14L
Note Check - Students received a participation grade if their Earthquakes Cornell Notes were complete
Students view video - "Engineering Nature: Engineering Earthquakes"
Students are to write 15-20 facts from the video on page 15R of their science notebook
THURSDAY
Bellwork - Explain how seafloor spreading & subduction work together.
Notes on Volcanoes (see NOTES tab)
ANNOUNCED - quiz on Monday over Earthquakes & Volcanoes
FRIDAY
Career Day in the Morning (4th, 5th, & 6th Periods do not meet)
1st, 3rd Period - view "Engineering Nature: Engineering Volcanoes"
Homework - EARTHQUAKE & VOLCANO QUIZ MONDAY!
February 24 - February 28
MONDAY
Bellwork - Choose the best answer & explain why you chose your answer choice. Glue to pg 10L
1.Which of the following represents how three of Earth’s plates fit together?
Assembly Schedule
Students began working on Earthquakes & Volcanoes Mapping Activity (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
Homework - Quiz this FRIDAY
Bellwork - Choose the best answer & explain why you chose your answer choice. Glue to pg 10L
1.Which of the following represents how three of Earth’s plates fit together?
Assembly Schedule
Students began working on Earthquakes & Volcanoes Mapping Activity (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
Homework - Quiz this FRIDAY
TUESDAY
Bellwork - The solid rock of the cliffs in the photograph is part of a continent. What is the relationship between the continent and earth’s plates?
a.The continent is part of a plate.
b.The continent is next to but is not part of a plate.
c.The continent is on top of a layer of water that is above a plate.
d.The continent is directly on top of a plate but is not part of the plate.
Students continue working on the Earthquakes & Volcanoes Mapping Activity (see ASSIGNMENTS tab) 4th Period ONLY - due Wednesday
Interims went home TODAY. Interims are to be signed and returned by Thursday. Any missing work from the interim can be turned in for late credit until Friday, February 28. After this date, missing work from the interim will not be accepted.
Homework - Quiz this FRIDAY
Bellwork - The solid rock of the cliffs in the photograph is part of a continent. What is the relationship between the continent and earth’s plates?
a.The continent is part of a plate.
b.The continent is next to but is not part of a plate.
c.The continent is on top of a layer of water that is above a plate.
d.The continent is directly on top of a plate but is not part of the plate.
Students continue working on the Earthquakes & Volcanoes Mapping Activity (see ASSIGNMENTS tab) 4th Period ONLY - due Wednesday
Interims went home TODAY. Interims are to be signed and returned by Thursday. Any missing work from the interim can be turned in for late credit until Friday, February 28. After this date, missing work from the interim will not be accepted.
Homework - Quiz this FRIDAY
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork - Choose the best answer & explain why you chose your answer choice.
Based on the diagram below, which letter indicates a place where new plate material is forming?
a.At the boundary of the continent and ocean basin
b.In the middle of the ocean basin
c.At the boundary where the two plates are pulling apart
d.No new plate material is forming anywhere shown in the diagram.
Which of the following is TRUE about the movement of continents?
a.Continents move along with the plate they are part of.
b.Continents move separately from the plates.
c.Continents do not move.
d.Continents moved in the past but are not moving now.
4th Period ONLY - Earthquakes & Volcanoes Mapping Skills Lab due today
ALL CLASSES - Begin Earthquakes Cornell Notes (See NOTES tab)
Homework = 1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th Periods Mapping Earthquakes & Volcanoes due Tomorrow (Thursday 2/27)
Quiz Friday!
Bellwork - Choose the best answer & explain why you chose your answer choice.
Based on the diagram below, which letter indicates a place where new plate material is forming?
a.At the boundary of the continent and ocean basin
b.In the middle of the ocean basin
c.At the boundary where the two plates are pulling apart
d.No new plate material is forming anywhere shown in the diagram.
Which of the following is TRUE about the movement of continents?
a.Continents move along with the plate they are part of.
b.Continents move separately from the plates.
c.Continents do not move.
d.Continents moved in the past but are not moving now.
4th Period ONLY - Earthquakes & Volcanoes Mapping Skills Lab due today
ALL CLASSES - Begin Earthquakes Cornell Notes (See NOTES tab)
Homework = 1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th Periods Mapping Earthquakes & Volcanoes due Tomorrow (Thursday 2/27)
Quiz Friday!
THURSDAY
Bellwork Choose the best answer & explain why you chose your answer choice.
1.
Plate A and Plate B are both made of continental plate material where they touch. What will happen as the plates press together?
a.The edges of both plates will be pushed upward as the plates continue to move toward each other.
b.The edges of both plates will be pushed downward as the plates continue to move toward each other.
c.One plate will stop moving, and one plate will push upward as it continues to move toward the other plate.
d.Both plates will stop moving.
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th Periods - Mapping Earthquakes & Volcanoes Skills Lab due today
All classes - Continue working on Earthquakes Cornell Notes (see NOTES tab)
Homework - Quiz tomorrow!
Bellwork Choose the best answer & explain why you chose your answer choice.
1.
Plate A and Plate B are both made of continental plate material where they touch. What will happen as the plates press together?
a.The edges of both plates will be pushed upward as the plates continue to move toward each other.
b.The edges of both plates will be pushed downward as the plates continue to move toward each other.
c.One plate will stop moving, and one plate will push upward as it continues to move toward the other plate.
d.Both plates will stop moving.
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th Periods - Mapping Earthquakes & Volcanoes Skills Lab due today
All classes - Continue working on Earthquakes Cornell Notes (see NOTES tab)
Homework - Quiz tomorrow!
FRIDAY
Bellwork - none
Quiz Day!
Bellwork - none
Quiz Day!
February 17 - February 21
MONDAY
Bellwork - How could you determine how much area the super-continent, Pangaea, took up? (glue to page 9L)
Continue working on Pangaea Puzzles (See ASSIGNMENTS tab)
Plate Tectonics Quiz (originally scheduled for Thursday, February 13) will be TOMORROW (February 18)
TUESDAY
Bellwork - NONE
Plate Tectonics Quiz Today
After quiz, students had time to continue to work on the Pangaea Puzzle (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
Homework - Pangaea puzzles due Wednesday
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork- Choose the best answer & EXPLAIN why you chose your answer choice
1.Which of the following are part of Earth’s plates?
a.Continents, but not ocean basins
b.Ocean basins, but not continents
c. Both ocean basins and continents
d.Neither ocean basins nor continents.
2. What is TRUE about the size of Earth’s plates?
a.Some are as big as an ocean
b.Some are as big as the entire earth
c.No plate is bigger than a football field
d.No plate is bigger than a mountain range
DUE TODAY - Pangaea Puzzle
Begin notes/discussion on Continental Drift (see NOTES tab)
REMINDER - the second payment for the 6th grade field trip is Feb. 20
ANNOUNCED - Quiz on Friday, February 28
THURSDAY
Bellwork- Choose the best answer & EXPLAIN why you chose your answer choice.
1.What is TRUE about the layer directly below earth’s plates?
a.It is mostly solid rock
b.It is mostly liquid rock
c.It is mostly solid and liquid rock
d.It is mostly slightly softened rock
Which of the following are TRUE about rocks?
a.Rocks are always solid
b.Rocks are always either solid or liquid
c.Rocks are always either solid or are in a slightly softened form
d.Rocks can be solid, liquid, or in a slightly softened form
Finish notes on Continental Drift (see NOTES)
Begin notes on Seafloor Spreading (see NOTES tab)
4th PERIOD
Student debate on Continental Drift vs. Global Warming
Assignment - students are to take notes for Continental Drift & Sea Floor Spreading (see NOTES tab). We will discuss on Friday
Quiz on Friday, February 28
FRIDAY
Bellwork Explain Alfred Wegener’s idea of continental drift & why the science world rejected it.
Finish notes on Seafloor Spreading (see NOTES tab)
Quiz on Friday, February 28
Bellwork - How could you determine how much area the super-continent, Pangaea, took up? (glue to page 9L)
Continue working on Pangaea Puzzles (See ASSIGNMENTS tab)
Plate Tectonics Quiz (originally scheduled for Thursday, February 13) will be TOMORROW (February 18)
TUESDAY
Bellwork - NONE
Plate Tectonics Quiz Today
After quiz, students had time to continue to work on the Pangaea Puzzle (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
Homework - Pangaea puzzles due Wednesday
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork- Choose the best answer & EXPLAIN why you chose your answer choice
1.Which of the following are part of Earth’s plates?
a.Continents, but not ocean basins
b.Ocean basins, but not continents
c. Both ocean basins and continents
d.Neither ocean basins nor continents.
2. What is TRUE about the size of Earth’s plates?
a.Some are as big as an ocean
b.Some are as big as the entire earth
c.No plate is bigger than a football field
d.No plate is bigger than a mountain range
DUE TODAY - Pangaea Puzzle
Begin notes/discussion on Continental Drift (see NOTES tab)
REMINDER - the second payment for the 6th grade field trip is Feb. 20
ANNOUNCED - Quiz on Friday, February 28
THURSDAY
Bellwork- Choose the best answer & EXPLAIN why you chose your answer choice.
1.What is TRUE about the layer directly below earth’s plates?
a.It is mostly solid rock
b.It is mostly liquid rock
c.It is mostly solid and liquid rock
d.It is mostly slightly softened rock
Which of the following are TRUE about rocks?
a.Rocks are always solid
b.Rocks are always either solid or liquid
c.Rocks are always either solid or are in a slightly softened form
d.Rocks can be solid, liquid, or in a slightly softened form
Finish notes on Continental Drift (see NOTES)
Begin notes on Seafloor Spreading (see NOTES tab)
4th PERIOD
Student debate on Continental Drift vs. Global Warming
Assignment - students are to take notes for Continental Drift & Sea Floor Spreading (see NOTES tab). We will discuss on Friday
Quiz on Friday, February 28
FRIDAY
Bellwork Explain Alfred Wegener’s idea of continental drift & why the science world rejected it.
Finish notes on Seafloor Spreading (see NOTES tab)
Quiz on Friday, February 28
February 10 - February 14
MONDAY
Bellwork: Explain how it’s possible for the Earth’s plates to move and shift? Be detailed and specific!!!
Students view 2 videos (Earthquakes & Volcanoes)
PLATE TECTONICS QUIZ THIS THURSDAY (FEB. 13)
REMINDER - the second payment for the 6th grade field trip is Feb. 20
TUESDAY
Bellwork: These are all convergent boundaries. Explain what is happening in each diagram.
Bellwork: Explain how it’s possible for the Earth’s plates to move and shift? Be detailed and specific!!!
Students view 2 videos (Earthquakes & Volcanoes)
PLATE TECTONICS QUIZ THIS THURSDAY (FEB. 13)
REMINDER - the second payment for the 6th grade field trip is Feb. 20
TUESDAY
Bellwork: These are all convergent boundaries. Explain what is happening in each diagram.
Begin work on "Pangaea Puzzles (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
PLATE TECTONICS QUIZ THIS THURSDAY (FEB. 13)
REMINDER - the second payment for the 6th grade field trip is Feb. 20
WEDNESDAY
No School - Snow Day
THURSDAY
No School - Snow Day
FRIDAY
No School - Snow Day
PLATE TECTONICS QUIZ THIS THURSDAY (FEB. 13)
REMINDER - the second payment for the 6th grade field trip is Feb. 20
WEDNESDAY
No School - Snow Day
THURSDAY
No School - Snow Day
FRIDAY
No School - Snow Day
February 3 - February 7
MONDAY
Bellwork: What is one “sciency” thing you did last week during the snow days?
Continue work on the Plate Tectonics Tennis Ball Globe activity (See ASSIGNMENTS tab)
REMINDER - the first payment for the 6th grade field trip is this Thursday. Students should bring their permission forms & payments to the 6th grade hallway between 7:05am-7:42am on Thursday.
TUESDAY
Bellwork: Look at your Simplified Plate Tectonics Map. Identify the largest plate & make an educated guess on how fast it moves each year.
Continue work on the Plate Tectonics Tennis Ball Globe activity
Begin notes on Plate Tectonics (see NOTES tab)
REMINDER - the first payment for the 6th grade field trip is this Thursday. Students should bring their permission forms & payments to the 6th grade hallway between 7:05am-7:42am on Thursday.
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork =
Bellwork: What is one “sciency” thing you did last week during the snow days?
Continue work on the Plate Tectonics Tennis Ball Globe activity (See ASSIGNMENTS tab)
REMINDER - the first payment for the 6th grade field trip is this Thursday. Students should bring their permission forms & payments to the 6th grade hallway between 7:05am-7:42am on Thursday.
TUESDAY
Bellwork: Look at your Simplified Plate Tectonics Map. Identify the largest plate & make an educated guess on how fast it moves each year.
Continue work on the Plate Tectonics Tennis Ball Globe activity
Begin notes on Plate Tectonics (see NOTES tab)
REMINDER - the first payment for the 6th grade field trip is this Thursday. Students should bring their permission forms & payments to the 6th grade hallway between 7:05am-7:42am on Thursday.
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork =
Bellwork: The Indonesian Island of Sumatra currently has an active volcano, Mount Sinabung, which has claimed lives. Using your tectonic plate maps and try to locate Indonesia. Where do you think it is? Using your plate tectonic maps, determine if Indonesia is near a plate boundary. If so, which boundaries?
Continue work on the Plate Tectonics Tennis Ball Globe activity
Continue notes on Plate Tectonics (see NOTES tab)
REMINDER - the first payment for the 6th grade field trip is this Thursday. Students should bring their permission forms & payments to the 6th grade hallway between 7:05am-7:42am on Thursday.
Thursday
Bellwork: According to the figure, what type of plate boundary occurs between the North American Plate and the Eurasian Plate?
a. Transform b.Divergent
c.Convergent (oceanic-continental) d.Convergent (oceanic-oceanic)
Continue work on the Plate Tectonics Tennis Ball Globe activity
Continue notes on Plate Tectonics (see NOTES tab)
REMINDER - the first payment for the 6th grade field trip is this Thursday. Students should bring their permission forms & payments to the 6th grade hallway between 7:05am-7:42am on Thursday.
Thursday
Bellwork: According to the figure, what type of plate boundary occurs between the North American Plate and the Eurasian Plate?
a. Transform b.Divergent
c.Convergent (oceanic-continental) d.Convergent (oceanic-oceanic)
1st, 3rd, 4th Period
Continue Plate Tectonics Notes
Finish Tennis Ball Activity (due today)
5th, 6th Period
Finish Tennis Ball Activity (due today)
Friday
Bellwork: According to the figure, what type of plate boundary occurs between the Nazca Plate and the South American Plate?
a. Convergent (oceanic-continental) b. Convergent (oceanic-oceanic)
c. Convergent (continental-continental) d. Transform
Finish Plate Tectonics Notes
4th Period
Review Game
January 27 - January 31
MONDAY
Sub today
Students work on textbook guide
TUESDAY
Snow Day!
WEDNESDAY
Snow Day!
THURSDAY
Snow Day!
FRIDAY
Snow Day!
Sub today
Students work on textbook guide
TUESDAY
Snow Day!
WEDNESDAY
Snow Day!
THURSDAY
Snow Day!
FRIDAY
Snow Day!
January 20 - January 24
Beginning of 3rd Quarter
MONDAY
MLK Jr. Day - no school
TUESDAY
Teacher workday - no school
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = Open your notebook to page 4L. What is 1 academic goal, for science, that you would like to accomplish this quarter?
--
Start by saying…” By the end of 3rd quarter in science, I ____
—Now create 5 action steps you will take to achieve this goal. For example; “I will study my notes 15 minutes a night”
Announced today! - Quiz over Layers of the Earth (Earth's Interior) will be this Friday, January 24!
Students continue working on the Plate Tectonics 4-2-1 activity from last week (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
Homework - Plate Tectonics 4-2-1 activity due THURSDAY (1/23)
THURSDAY
Bellwork = --Open your notebook to page 5L. Write today’s date. Create a drawing of a pizza slice sized “chunk” of the earth (as if you pulled it out of the ground). Label the Crust, Mantle, Outer Core & Inner Core--
Now add your oceanic crust
—Now add your continental crust
—Now add your convection currents
—Now label your lithosphere
—Now label your asthenosphere
Students received information for the upcoming 6th grade field trip
DUE TODAY: Plate Tectonics 4-2-1 activity
Students begin work on a "Tennis Ball Globe" Activity
Reminder - Quiz over "Layers of the Earth" TOMORROW!
Homework - Study for quiz
FRIDAY
Bellwork = none
Layers of the Earth Quiz
Homework - None
MONDAY
MLK Jr. Day - no school
TUESDAY
Teacher workday - no school
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = Open your notebook to page 4L. What is 1 academic goal, for science, that you would like to accomplish this quarter?
--
Start by saying…” By the end of 3rd quarter in science, I ____
—Now create 5 action steps you will take to achieve this goal. For example; “I will study my notes 15 minutes a night”
Announced today! - Quiz over Layers of the Earth (Earth's Interior) will be this Friday, January 24!
Students continue working on the Plate Tectonics 4-2-1 activity from last week (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
Homework - Plate Tectonics 4-2-1 activity due THURSDAY (1/23)
THURSDAY
Bellwork = --Open your notebook to page 5L. Write today’s date. Create a drawing of a pizza slice sized “chunk” of the earth (as if you pulled it out of the ground). Label the Crust, Mantle, Outer Core & Inner Core--
Now add your oceanic crust
—Now add your continental crust
—Now add your convection currents
—Now label your lithosphere
—Now label your asthenosphere
Students received information for the upcoming 6th grade field trip
DUE TODAY: Plate Tectonics 4-2-1 activity
Students begin work on a "Tennis Ball Globe" Activity
Reminder - Quiz over "Layers of the Earth" TOMORROW!
Homework - Study for quiz
FRIDAY
Bellwork = none
Layers of the Earth Quiz
Homework - None
January 13 - January 17
2nd Quarter ends Friday
MONDAY
Bellwork = Inside the Earth, there are four layers: the outer core, the mantle, the inner core, and the crust. Draw a picture of the inside of the Earth and label the four layers. Use words, numbers, and/or pictures to show your work. Glue to page 3L
Finish Notes/Discussion of Layers of the Earth if needed (see NOTES tab)
Begin work on "Layers of the Earth Foldable" (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
***Students were assigned to different groups for this assignment based on their pre-assessment test scores***
Homework - NONE
TUESDAY
Bellwork = Your article from yesterday stated that the deepest miners have ever gone into the earth is about 6 miles. Explain why they have not successfully gone any deeper.
Continue working on the Layers of the Earth Foldable (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
Homework - NONE
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = Compare Contract Chart (NO NOTES)
Choose 2 of the 4 main layers of the Earth (Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core) and write them on the lines “Item #1 and Item#2”
o Explain how these two layers are alike (in the box)
o Explain how these two layers are different
o I WILL BE COLLECTING THIS FOR AN ASSESSMENT GRADE
Continue working on the Layers of the Earth Foldable (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
Homework - finish the Layers of the Earth Foldable; DUE THURSDAY
THURSDAY
Bellwork - Answer the following questions... Use the diagram for questions 2 and 3
MONDAY
Bellwork = Inside the Earth, there are four layers: the outer core, the mantle, the inner core, and the crust. Draw a picture of the inside of the Earth and label the four layers. Use words, numbers, and/or pictures to show your work. Glue to page 3L
Finish Notes/Discussion of Layers of the Earth if needed (see NOTES tab)
Begin work on "Layers of the Earth Foldable" (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
***Students were assigned to different groups for this assignment based on their pre-assessment test scores***
Homework - NONE
TUESDAY
Bellwork = Your article from yesterday stated that the deepest miners have ever gone into the earth is about 6 miles. Explain why they have not successfully gone any deeper.
Continue working on the Layers of the Earth Foldable (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
Homework - NONE
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = Compare Contract Chart (NO NOTES)
Choose 2 of the 4 main layers of the Earth (Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core) and write them on the lines “Item #1 and Item#2”
o Explain how these two layers are alike (in the box)
o Explain how these two layers are different
o I WILL BE COLLECTING THIS FOR AN ASSESSMENT GRADE
Continue working on the Layers of the Earth Foldable (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
Homework - finish the Layers of the Earth Foldable; DUE THURSDAY
THURSDAY
Bellwork - Answer the following questions... Use the diagram for questions 2 and 3
1.What element makes up most of the Earth's core?
A.silicon
B.oxygen
C.iron
D.magnesium
2.Which region in the Earth is molten?
A.region A
B.region B
C. region C
D.region D 3. Which region in the Earth consists primarily of solid iron?
A.region A
B.region B
C.region C
D.region D
4. Which of the following statements about the Earth's core is true?
A.The inner core and the outer core are both liquid.
B.The inner core and the outer core are both solid.
C.The inner core is liquid and the outer core is solid.
D.The inner core is solid and the outer core is liquid.
DUE TODAY - Layers of the Earth Foldable (this will be the first grade of 3rd quarter)
Students begin work on the 4-2-1 activity on Plate Tectonics (see ASSIGNMENTS tab); will continue Friday
FRIDAY
Early Release; 3rd period does not meet
A.silicon
B.oxygen
C.iron
D.magnesium
2.Which region in the Earth is molten?
A.region A
B.region B
C. region C
D.region D 3. Which region in the Earth consists primarily of solid iron?
A.region A
B.region B
C.region C
D.region D
4. Which of the following statements about the Earth's core is true?
A.The inner core and the outer core are both liquid.
B.The inner core and the outer core are both solid.
C.The inner core is liquid and the outer core is solid.
D.The inner core is solid and the outer core is liquid.
DUE TODAY - Layers of the Earth Foldable (this will be the first grade of 3rd quarter)
Students begin work on the 4-2-1 activity on Plate Tectonics (see ASSIGNMENTS tab); will continue Friday
FRIDAY
Early Release; 3rd period does not meet
Bellwork - Label the diagram with the appropriate terms. (outer core, mantle, lithosphere, asthenosphere, inner core, continental curst, oceanic crust)
Continue working on the 4-2-1 activity on Plate Tectonics (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
Continue working on the 4-2-1 activity on Plate Tectonics (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
January 6- January 10
MONDAY
Bellwork = NONE
Review Expectations of classroom
Set up new science notebooks
Engage: Think it Through questions/discussion
Homework - NONE
TUESDAY
2 hour delay schedule; students report to all classes (classes shortened)
Bellwork = NONE
Egg Lab (see LABS tab)
Homework - Egg Lab Questions due Wednesday
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = NONE
Sub today
Students view two videos: Continental Drift & Mapping the Surface of the Earth
Students complete a video guide as they view the videos
DUE TODAY: EGG LAB
Homework - NONE
THURSDAY
Bellwork = Open your NEW notebook to page 1L, write today’s date & title this page “Egg Lab Debrief”. Answer the following questions…
1.Describe how the egg is a good model of the layers of the Earth. Make sure to use the vocabulary words crust, mantle, inner core and outer core.
2.How is the egg NOT a good model?
Discuss Bellwork
Finish Mapping the Surface of the Earth video
Discuss answers to the video guide
DUE TODAY: Any student that did not turn in their Egg Lab Wednesday, needs to turn it in today
Homework - NONE
FRIDAY
Bellwork = Open your NEW notebook to page 1L. Draw a line under yesterday’s bellwork. Write today’s date & title this section “January 10 Bellwork.” Answer the following question…
A scientist is making a model of the layers of Earth, including the crust, the mantle, and the core. She uses different colors of clay to make her model.
What are the advantages of her clay model?
What are its limitations?
Begin Notes/Discussion on Layers of the Earth (see NOTES tab)
Homework - NONE
Bellwork = NONE
Review Expectations of classroom
Set up new science notebooks
Engage: Think it Through questions/discussion
Homework - NONE
TUESDAY
2 hour delay schedule; students report to all classes (classes shortened)
Bellwork = NONE
Egg Lab (see LABS tab)
Homework - Egg Lab Questions due Wednesday
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = NONE
Sub today
Students view two videos: Continental Drift & Mapping the Surface of the Earth
Students complete a video guide as they view the videos
DUE TODAY: EGG LAB
Homework - NONE
THURSDAY
Bellwork = Open your NEW notebook to page 1L, write today’s date & title this page “Egg Lab Debrief”. Answer the following questions…
1.Describe how the egg is a good model of the layers of the Earth. Make sure to use the vocabulary words crust, mantle, inner core and outer core.
2.How is the egg NOT a good model?
Discuss Bellwork
Finish Mapping the Surface of the Earth video
Discuss answers to the video guide
DUE TODAY: Any student that did not turn in their Egg Lab Wednesday, needs to turn it in today
Homework - NONE
FRIDAY
Bellwork = Open your NEW notebook to page 1L. Draw a line under yesterday’s bellwork. Write today’s date & title this section “January 10 Bellwork.” Answer the following question…
A scientist is making a model of the layers of Earth, including the crust, the mantle, and the core. She uses different colors of clay to make her model.
What are the advantages of her clay model?
What are its limitations?
Begin Notes/Discussion on Layers of the Earth (see NOTES tab)
Homework - NONE
January 2 - 3
Thursday
Bellwork - none
Students take a pre-assessment on our new unit (Land Beneath Our Feet)
Friday
Bellwork - none
View Bill Nye - Earth Science video
Bellwork - none
Students take a pre-assessment on our new unit (Land Beneath Our Feet)
Friday
Bellwork - none
View Bill Nye - Earth Science video
December 16 - December 21
MONDAY
Bellwork = NONE
Space Unit Assessment
Finish Spinoff's Project (due at the end of class today)
TUESDAY
Bellwork = NONE
Begin viewing the movie "Apollo 13"
As students view the movie, they are to answer questions from the movie guide provided. (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th Period: NASA webquest due today
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = NONE
Continue viewing the movie "Apollo 13"
As students view the movie, they are to answer questions from the movie guide provided. (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
THURSDAY
Bellwork = NONE
Continue viewing the movie "Apollo 13"
As students view the movie, they are to answer questions from the movie guide provided. (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
FRIDAY
Bellwork = NONE
Finish viewing the movie "Apollo 13"
As students view the movie, they are to answer questions from the movie guided provided. (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
Movie guide questions due at the end of class
Bellwork = NONE
Space Unit Assessment
Finish Spinoff's Project (due at the end of class today)
TUESDAY
Bellwork = NONE
Begin viewing the movie "Apollo 13"
As students view the movie, they are to answer questions from the movie guide provided. (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th Period: NASA webquest due today
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = NONE
Continue viewing the movie "Apollo 13"
As students view the movie, they are to answer questions from the movie guide provided. (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
THURSDAY
Bellwork = NONE
Continue viewing the movie "Apollo 13"
As students view the movie, they are to answer questions from the movie guide provided. (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
FRIDAY
Bellwork = NONE
Finish viewing the movie "Apollo 13"
As students view the movie, they are to answer questions from the movie guided provided. (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
Movie guide questions due at the end of class
December 9 - December 13
MONDAY
Bellwork = NONE
Space Assessment = Monday, December 16
Students received the Space Assessment Study Guide. Students may complete the study guide and turn it in on Monday, December 16 to receive extra credit. (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
Students in media center w/ Mrs. Douglas learning about elective registration for 2nd semester
Elective Registration forms due Friday, December 13
TUESDAY
Bellwork = With a partner, look at the test results for math literacy. Why is the United States low? What can be done to fix this? Does it matter?
Introduction to the NASA Spinoff's Project (see PROJECTS tab)
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th periods - assigned "Gallery Walk" questions. If students need to review the posters from the Gallery Walk, they are found under the ASSIGNMENTS tab. Questions due Friday, December 16.
REMINDERS:
Space Assessment = Monday, December 16; study guide due this day
Elective Forms due Friday, December 13
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = Open your notebook to page 30R (31R for 4th pd). Copy down the following definitions….
NASA SPINOFF - spin-offs of technology that have been commercialized through NASA funding, research, licensing, facilities, or assistance
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research
Continue work on NASA Spinoff's Project
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th periods - Students received a NASA webquest extra credit opportunity. This is due Tuesday, December 17 (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
REMINDERS:
Space Assessment = Monday, December 16; study guide due this day
Elective Forms due Friday, December 13
THURSDAY
Bellwork = see PowerPoint
Bellwork = NONE
Space Assessment = Monday, December 16
Students received the Space Assessment Study Guide. Students may complete the study guide and turn it in on Monday, December 16 to receive extra credit. (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
Students in media center w/ Mrs. Douglas learning about elective registration for 2nd semester
Elective Registration forms due Friday, December 13
TUESDAY
Bellwork = With a partner, look at the test results for math literacy. Why is the United States low? What can be done to fix this? Does it matter?
Introduction to the NASA Spinoff's Project (see PROJECTS tab)
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th periods - assigned "Gallery Walk" questions. If students need to review the posters from the Gallery Walk, they are found under the ASSIGNMENTS tab. Questions due Friday, December 16.
REMINDERS:
Space Assessment = Monday, December 16; study guide due this day
Elective Forms due Friday, December 13
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = Open your notebook to page 30R (31R for 4th pd). Copy down the following definitions….
NASA SPINOFF - spin-offs of technology that have been commercialized through NASA funding, research, licensing, facilities, or assistance
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research
Continue work on NASA Spinoff's Project
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th periods - Students received a NASA webquest extra credit opportunity. This is due Tuesday, December 17 (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
REMINDERS:
Space Assessment = Monday, December 16; study guide due this day
Elective Forms due Friday, December 13
THURSDAY
Bellwork = see PowerPoint
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Students continue working on the Spinoff's Project
REMINDERS:
Space Assessment = Monday, December 16; study guide due this day
Elective Forms due Friday, December 13
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th Period - NASA Spinoff Gallery Walk due Friday
FRIDAY
Continue working on Spinoff's Project (the goal is to try and get this done today). There will be limited time to finish on Monday due to the Space Assessment.
Elective Forms due today!
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th Period - NASA Spinoff's Gallery Walk due today
REMINDERS:
Space Assessment = Monday, December 16; study guide due this day
Elective Forms due Friday, December 13
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th Period - NASA Spinoff Gallery Walk due Friday
FRIDAY
Continue working on Spinoff's Project (the goal is to try and get this done today). There will be limited time to finish on Monday due to the Space Assessment.
Elective Forms due today!
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th Period - NASA Spinoff's Gallery Walk due today
December 2 - December 6
MONDAY
Bellwork = Welcome back! What was one fun thing you did over the Thanksgiving break?
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th Period
Finish notes on "Sustaining Life/Inner Planets" (see NOTES tab)
4th Period
Notes on "Sustaining Life"/Begin Carousel Activity
TUESDAY
Bellwork = What do you think would happen to the moon if Earth suddenly disappeared?
1st Period - Mrs. Douglas visit
3rd, 5th, 6th Period - Finish notes on "Sustaining Life/Outer Planets" (see NOTES tab)
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = When thinking about Venus, Earth and Mars, why do they call it the “Goldilocks Principle?”
1st Period - Finish notes on "Sustaining Life/Outer Planets" (see NOTES tab)
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Period - Mrs. Douglas visit
THURSDAY
Bellwork = Compare Earth’s atmosphere to ONE other planets and explain why Earth’s atmosphere helps sustain life while the other plants does not.
NASA spin-off gallery walk
FRIDAY
Bellwork = Identify the seasons in the N. Hemisphere
Bellwork = Welcome back! What was one fun thing you did over the Thanksgiving break?
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th Period
Finish notes on "Sustaining Life/Inner Planets" (see NOTES tab)
4th Period
Notes on "Sustaining Life"/Begin Carousel Activity
TUESDAY
Bellwork = What do you think would happen to the moon if Earth suddenly disappeared?
1st Period - Mrs. Douglas visit
3rd, 5th, 6th Period - Finish notes on "Sustaining Life/Outer Planets" (see NOTES tab)
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = When thinking about Venus, Earth and Mars, why do they call it the “Goldilocks Principle?”
1st Period - Finish notes on "Sustaining Life/Outer Planets" (see NOTES tab)
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Period - Mrs. Douglas visit
THURSDAY
Bellwork = Compare Earth’s atmosphere to ONE other planets and explain why Earth’s atmosphere helps sustain life while the other plants does not.
NASA spin-off gallery walk
FRIDAY
Bellwork = Identify the seasons in the N. Hemisphere
Alternate schedule today due to assembly. 3rd and 6th periods do not meet
1st pd - continue work on NASA Spinoff's activity (worksheet portion). will finish next week
4th pd - continue work on NASA Spinoff's activity (worksheet portion) due Monday
5th pd - continue work on NASA Spinoff's gallery walk. Will move to worksheet portion next week
NASA Spinoff's activity (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
1st pd - continue work on NASA Spinoff's activity (worksheet portion). will finish next week
4th pd - continue work on NASA Spinoff's activity (worksheet portion) due Monday
5th pd - continue work on NASA Spinoff's gallery walk. Will move to worksheet portion next week
NASA Spinoff's activity (see ASSIGNMENTS tab)
November 25 - November 29
MONDAY
Bellwork = NONE
View Video - "Sci-Trek: Mining the Moon"
Write 10-15 facts on the video (page 28R in the notebook)
TUESDAY
Bellwork = NONE
View Video - "Runaway Universe"
Write 10-15 facts on the video (page 29R in the notebook)
Students received their "Seasons, Tides, Phases" etc... Quiz back today
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork =
HAVE A WONDERFUL BREAK!!!!!
THURSDAY
Bellwork =
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
FRIDAY
Bellwork =
DON'T SHOP TOO MUCH :-)
Bellwork = NONE
View Video - "Sci-Trek: Mining the Moon"
Write 10-15 facts on the video (page 28R in the notebook)
TUESDAY
Bellwork = NONE
View Video - "Runaway Universe"
Write 10-15 facts on the video (page 29R in the notebook)
Students received their "Seasons, Tides, Phases" etc... Quiz back today
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork =
HAVE A WONDERFUL BREAK!!!!!
THURSDAY
Bellwork =
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
FRIDAY
Bellwork =
DON'T SHOP TOO MUCH :-)
November 18 - November 22
MONDAY
Bellwork = NONE
In media center - SAS Curriculum Pathways activity on "tides"
www.sascurriculumpathways.com
TUESDAY
Bellwork = What did you learn from the SAS “seasons” activity? The SAS “tides” activity? Did you like using this site? Explain.
1, 3, 5, 6 Periods - CROP-QVS/Reaction activity w/ article titled "What Makes Earth so Perfect for Life" (See ASSIGNMENTS Tab)
4th Period ONLY -Begin work on "Scale Planets Challenge"
ANNOUNCED - QUIZ THIS THURSDAY! This quiz will cover Rotation, Revolution, Seasons, Eclipses, Tides, & Moon Phases
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = In what direction does the earth rotate? How can you prove it?
1,3,5,6 Periods - Goldilocks Principle Lab (see LABS tab); Due Friday
4th Period - Planet Scale Challenge
THURSDAY
Bellwork = NONE (quiz day)
Quiz Day!
1, 3, 5, 6 Periods - CROP-QVS/Reaction assignment due today!
1, 3, 5, 6 Periods - Goldilocks Principle Lab due Friday
FRIDAY
Bellwork = Reflect on how you think you did on yesterday’s quiz. What could you do next time to prepare for a quiz?
3, 5,6 Periods - Goldilocks Principle Lab due today. Begin notes/discussion on "Sustaining Life: What Makes Life Habitable?" (See NOTES tab)
1st Period - Goldilocks Principle Lab due Monday. Begin notes/discussion on "Sustaining Life: What Makes Life Habitable?" (See NOTES tab)
4th Period - Finish Planet Scale Activity (due today)
Bellwork = NONE
In media center - SAS Curriculum Pathways activity on "tides"
www.sascurriculumpathways.com
TUESDAY
Bellwork = What did you learn from the SAS “seasons” activity? The SAS “tides” activity? Did you like using this site? Explain.
1, 3, 5, 6 Periods - CROP-QVS/Reaction activity w/ article titled "What Makes Earth so Perfect for Life" (See ASSIGNMENTS Tab)
4th Period ONLY -Begin work on "Scale Planets Challenge"
ANNOUNCED - QUIZ THIS THURSDAY! This quiz will cover Rotation, Revolution, Seasons, Eclipses, Tides, & Moon Phases
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = In what direction does the earth rotate? How can you prove it?
1,3,5,6 Periods - Goldilocks Principle Lab (see LABS tab); Due Friday
4th Period - Planet Scale Challenge
THURSDAY
Bellwork = NONE (quiz day)
Quiz Day!
1, 3, 5, 6 Periods - CROP-QVS/Reaction assignment due today!
1, 3, 5, 6 Periods - Goldilocks Principle Lab due Friday
FRIDAY
Bellwork = Reflect on how you think you did on yesterday’s quiz. What could you do next time to prepare for a quiz?
3, 5,6 Periods - Goldilocks Principle Lab due today. Begin notes/discussion on "Sustaining Life: What Makes Life Habitable?" (See NOTES tab)
1st Period - Goldilocks Principle Lab due Monday. Begin notes/discussion on "Sustaining Life: What Makes Life Habitable?" (See NOTES tab)
4th Period - Finish Planet Scale Activity (due today)
November 11 - November 15
MONDAY
NO SCHOOL - VETERANS DAY
TUESDAY
Bellwork = Why do we have seasons?
Apollo 13 Movie forms due today!
Discuss overall post-assessment results
Begin discussion of Textbook Guide (1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th period)/Research Guide (4th Period) (see NOTES tab)
4th Period ONLY -" What makes a Planet Habitable?" due today
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = Create a Venn Diagram and tell how the terms “rotation” and “revolution” are similar and different.
Finish discussion of Textbook/Research Guides (See NOTES tab)
THURSDAY
Bellwork = Explain why we only see one side of the moon.
Students complete "Modeling Sunlight Lab" (See LABS tab)
FRIDAY
Bellwork = None
In media center - SAS Curriculum Pathways activity on "seasons"
www.sascurriculumpathways.com
NO SCHOOL - VETERANS DAY
TUESDAY
Bellwork = Why do we have seasons?
Apollo 13 Movie forms due today!
Discuss overall post-assessment results
Begin discussion of Textbook Guide (1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th period)/Research Guide (4th Period) (see NOTES tab)
4th Period ONLY -" What makes a Planet Habitable?" due today
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = Create a Venn Diagram and tell how the terms “rotation” and “revolution” are similar and different.
Finish discussion of Textbook/Research Guides (See NOTES tab)
THURSDAY
Bellwork = Explain why we only see one side of the moon.
Students complete "Modeling Sunlight Lab" (See LABS tab)
FRIDAY
Bellwork = None
In media center - SAS Curriculum Pathways activity on "seasons"
www.sascurriculumpathways.com
November 4 - November 8
MONDAY
Bellwork = Answer each question in and give a 1-2 sentence explanation for each (Glue this to page 26L)1. What are the 3 things needed for photosynthesis to occur in plants?
A Sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide
B Sunlight, water, and glucose
C Water, oxygen, and glucose
D Oxygen, glucose, and carbon dioxide
2. Each part of a plant has a different function. What is one function of the leaves of a plant?
A Leaves hold the plant in the ground.
B Leaves structure and center the plant.
C Leaves carry water to different parts of the plant.
D Leaves absorb sunlight used by the plant.
Growing and Flowing (Ecology) Unit Post-Assessment
TUESDAY
Bellwork = With a partner discuss how you would answer the following prompt in order to earn a score of a 2. Write your thoughts down.
All of the parts of a plant have specific functions. Identify the major parts of a flowering plant and give their functions.
Continue work on Biome Presentations. Some classes will begin presentations of projects.
Students received a movie permission form for "Apollo 13" ALL students must get this form signed in order to participate in the viewing of this film (see ASSIGNMENTS tab) Forms due Tuesday, November 12
4th PERIOD ONLY -
students receive a "Research Guide" (see ASSIGNMENTS Tab) to be complete outside of school. Due = Tuesday, November 12
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = none
Substitute today
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th Period
Students work on completing the "Textbook Guide" (See NOTES tab). This will be your "notes" for this section.
4th Period
Students begin work on their "What makes a Planet Habitable?" paper (See ASSIGNMENTS Tab)
THURSDAY
Bellwork = none
Substitute today
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th Period
Students continue work on completing the "Textbook Guide" (See NOTES tab). This will be your "notes" for this section.
4th Period
Students continue work on their "What makes a Planet Habitable?" paper (See ASSIGNMENTS Tab)
"Habitable Planet" paper is due Tuesday, November 12
FRIDAY
Bellwork = List one academic goal you have for science this quarter. How do you plan on meeting this goal?
Bellwork is collected today
EARLY RELEASE TODAY! 2nd period does not meet
LAST DAY FOR BIOME PROJECTS!
Bellwork = Answer each question in and give a 1-2 sentence explanation for each (Glue this to page 26L)1. What are the 3 things needed for photosynthesis to occur in plants?
A Sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide
B Sunlight, water, and glucose
C Water, oxygen, and glucose
D Oxygen, glucose, and carbon dioxide
2. Each part of a plant has a different function. What is one function of the leaves of a plant?
A Leaves hold the plant in the ground.
B Leaves structure and center the plant.
C Leaves carry water to different parts of the plant.
D Leaves absorb sunlight used by the plant.
Growing and Flowing (Ecology) Unit Post-Assessment
TUESDAY
Bellwork = With a partner discuss how you would answer the following prompt in order to earn a score of a 2. Write your thoughts down.
All of the parts of a plant have specific functions. Identify the major parts of a flowering plant and give their functions.
Continue work on Biome Presentations. Some classes will begin presentations of projects.
Students received a movie permission form for "Apollo 13" ALL students must get this form signed in order to participate in the viewing of this film (see ASSIGNMENTS tab) Forms due Tuesday, November 12
4th PERIOD ONLY -
students receive a "Research Guide" (see ASSIGNMENTS Tab) to be complete outside of school. Due = Tuesday, November 12
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = none
Substitute today
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th Period
Students work on completing the "Textbook Guide" (See NOTES tab). This will be your "notes" for this section.
4th Period
Students begin work on their "What makes a Planet Habitable?" paper (See ASSIGNMENTS Tab)
THURSDAY
Bellwork = none
Substitute today
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th Period
Students continue work on completing the "Textbook Guide" (See NOTES tab). This will be your "notes" for this section.
4th Period
Students continue work on their "What makes a Planet Habitable?" paper (See ASSIGNMENTS Tab)
"Habitable Planet" paper is due Tuesday, November 12
FRIDAY
Bellwork = List one academic goal you have for science this quarter. How do you plan on meeting this goal?
Bellwork is collected today
EARLY RELEASE TODAY! 2nd period does not meet
LAST DAY FOR BIOME PROJECTS!
October 28 - November 1
MONDAY
Bellwork =
No school for students = TEACHER WORKDAY
TUESDAY
START OF 2ND QUARTER!
Bellwork = Explain the connection between changes in the environment and organisms.
Continue work on Biomes Project
4th PERIOD = in computer lab
ANNOUNCED = ECOLOGY POST-ASSESSMENT MONDAY, NOV. 4
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = List 3 things you know about Astronomy
Continue work on Biomes Project
4th PERIOD = in computer lab
REMINDER = ECOLOGY POST-ASSESSMENT MONDAY, NOV. 4
THURSDAY
Bellwork = CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER AND EXPLAIN WHY YOU SELECTED YOUR ANSWER A group of students are making paper airplanes. They think that the kind of paper and the design of the airplane may affect how far each paper airplane flies. The students first test if the kind of paper affects how far the airplane flies. They make several airplanes out of different kinds of paper, using the same design. Why is it important that all the airplanes have the same design?
A. By using the same design, the students can learn about both the effect of the design and the effect of the paper.
B. By using the same design, the students can learn about the effect of the design.
C. If they do not use the same design, the students cannot learn about the effect of the paper.
D. It is NOT important for the airplanes to have the same design because the students are not testing the effect of the design.
Space Pre-Assessment
Continue work on Biome Project
REMINDER = ECOLOGY POST-ASSESSMENT MONDAY, NOV. 4
FRIDAY
Bellwork = A student wants to find out if temperature affects the behavior of goldfish. He has four fish bowls and 20 goldfish. Which of the following experiments should he do?
Bellwork =
No school for students = TEACHER WORKDAY
TUESDAY
START OF 2ND QUARTER!
Bellwork = Explain the connection between changes in the environment and organisms.
Continue work on Biomes Project
4th PERIOD = in computer lab
ANNOUNCED = ECOLOGY POST-ASSESSMENT MONDAY, NOV. 4
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = List 3 things you know about Astronomy
Continue work on Biomes Project
4th PERIOD = in computer lab
REMINDER = ECOLOGY POST-ASSESSMENT MONDAY, NOV. 4
THURSDAY
Bellwork = CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER AND EXPLAIN WHY YOU SELECTED YOUR ANSWER A group of students are making paper airplanes. They think that the kind of paper and the design of the airplane may affect how far each paper airplane flies. The students first test if the kind of paper affects how far the airplane flies. They make several airplanes out of different kinds of paper, using the same design. Why is it important that all the airplanes have the same design?
A. By using the same design, the students can learn about both the effect of the design and the effect of the paper.
B. By using the same design, the students can learn about the effect of the design.
C. If they do not use the same design, the students cannot learn about the effect of the paper.
D. It is NOT important for the airplanes to have the same design because the students are not testing the effect of the design.
Space Pre-Assessment
Continue work on Biome Project
REMINDER = ECOLOGY POST-ASSESSMENT MONDAY, NOV. 4
FRIDAY
Bellwork = A student wants to find out if temperature affects the behavior of goldfish. He has four fish bowls and 20 goldfish. Which of the following experiments should he do?
Students continue work on their Biome Projects
REMINDER = ECOLOGY POST-ASSESSMENT MONDAY, NOV. 4
October 21 - October 25
MONDAY
Bellwork = Looking at the food web (from PPT slide), what would happen to the frog population if the snake population died due to disease?
Begin Notes/Discussion on Environmental Factors & Tropism(see NOTES tab)
1st PERIOD ONLY - Introduce Enviornmental Factors & Tropism (see NOTES tab); work on Food Web Project
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th PERIOD = FOOD WEB PROJECT DUE TOMORROW
1st PERIOD ONLY = FOOD WEB PROJECT DUE WEDNESDAY
TUESDAY
Bellwork = Fill in the chart with the meaning of the stated prefixes. If you are unsure, make an educated guess. (photo-, tropo-, chemo-, therm-, thigmo-, hydro-, geo-)
Begin/Continue notes on Tropisms (see NOTES tab)
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th PERIOD = FOOD WEB PROJECT DUE TODAY!
1st PERIOD ONLY = FOOD WEB PROJECT DUE TOMORROW!
ANNOUNCED = TROPISMS QUIZ THIS FRIDAY!
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = You notice that your plant sitting next to your kitchen window is leaning. Which direction would it be leaning and why?.
Finish notes on Tropisms (if needed)(see NOTES tab)
ALL classes - update notebook table of contents; received graded work back to place in notebooks
4th PERIOD ONLY = selected groups and Introduction to Biomes project
REMINDER = TROPISMS QUIZ THIS FRIDAY!
THURSDAY
Bellwork = A friend tells you about walking through the woods last night. As they were walking, they accidently brushed up against a bush that suddenly curled away from them. They were startled by this event and ask you what it could be. How would you explain this event to your friend?
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th PERIOD - Introduction to Biomes project. Students placed in groups for this project. Project Presentations will begin on Thursday, October 31 (see PROJECTS tab)
4th PERIOD - work on Biomes project in computer lab. Project Presentations will begin on Thursday, October 31. This means that projects must be complete by Wednesday, October 30 (see PROJECTS tab)
FRIDAY
Bellwork = NONE (Quiz day)
Tropisms Quiz
ALL CLASSES = continue work on Biomes Project (see PROJECTS tab). Presentations will begin on Thursday, October 31. This means that projects must be complete by Wednesday, October 30
Bellwork = Looking at the food web (from PPT slide), what would happen to the frog population if the snake population died due to disease?
Begin Notes/Discussion on Environmental Factors & Tropism(see NOTES tab)
1st PERIOD ONLY - Introduce Enviornmental Factors & Tropism (see NOTES tab); work on Food Web Project
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th PERIOD = FOOD WEB PROJECT DUE TOMORROW
1st PERIOD ONLY = FOOD WEB PROJECT DUE WEDNESDAY
TUESDAY
Bellwork = Fill in the chart with the meaning of the stated prefixes. If you are unsure, make an educated guess. (photo-, tropo-, chemo-, therm-, thigmo-, hydro-, geo-)
Begin/Continue notes on Tropisms (see NOTES tab)
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th PERIOD = FOOD WEB PROJECT DUE TODAY!
1st PERIOD ONLY = FOOD WEB PROJECT DUE TOMORROW!
ANNOUNCED = TROPISMS QUIZ THIS FRIDAY!
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = You notice that your plant sitting next to your kitchen window is leaning. Which direction would it be leaning and why?.
Finish notes on Tropisms (if needed)(see NOTES tab)
ALL classes - update notebook table of contents; received graded work back to place in notebooks
4th PERIOD ONLY = selected groups and Introduction to Biomes project
REMINDER = TROPISMS QUIZ THIS FRIDAY!
THURSDAY
Bellwork = A friend tells you about walking through the woods last night. As they were walking, they accidently brushed up against a bush that suddenly curled away from them. They were startled by this event and ask you what it could be. How would you explain this event to your friend?
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th PERIOD - Introduction to Biomes project. Students placed in groups for this project. Project Presentations will begin on Thursday, October 31 (see PROJECTS tab)
4th PERIOD - work on Biomes project in computer lab. Project Presentations will begin on Thursday, October 31. This means that projects must be complete by Wednesday, October 30 (see PROJECTS tab)
FRIDAY
Bellwork = NONE (Quiz day)
Tropisms Quiz
ALL CLASSES = continue work on Biomes Project (see PROJECTS tab). Presentations will begin on Thursday, October 31. This means that projects must be complete by Wednesday, October 30
October 14 - October 17
MONDAY
Bellwork = Recently the amount of Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere was found to be the highest it has ever been (400 parts per million) for the first time in over 800,000 years. In the Northern Hemisphere, why would Carbon Dioxide levels be higher in December, but lower in June?
Begin notes/discussion on Ecosystems (see NOTES tab)
ANNOUNCED - Quiz on Ecosystems, Food Chains & Food Webs this Thursday, October 17!
TUESDAY
Bellwork = Explain the difference between biotic and abiotic factors.
Finish Notes on Ecosystems (see NOTES tab)
Begin notes on Food Chains & Food Webs (see NOTES tab)
Reminder - Quiz this Thursday, October 17
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = Create a food chain with 3 organisms in it. Show & explain how the energy is transferred between the organisms.
Finish notes on Food Chains & Food Webs (see NOTES tab)
Reminder - Quiz TOMORROW!
THURSDAY
Bellwork = None (write "quiz" for today's entry)
Students take a quiz on ecosystems, food chains & food webs
Begin work on the "Food Web Project" (see PROJECTS tab)
Homework - Food Web Project is due Tuesday, October 22. For 1st period ONLY this project is due Wednesday, October 23
FRIDAY
Bellwork = What is tropism? If you are not sure, take an educated guess.
Early Release Day; 1st Period did not meet
Continue work on Food Web Project
Homework - Food Web Project is due Tuesday, October 22. For 1st period ONLY this project is due Wednesday, October 23
Bellwork = Recently the amount of Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere was found to be the highest it has ever been (400 parts per million) for the first time in over 800,000 years. In the Northern Hemisphere, why would Carbon Dioxide levels be higher in December, but lower in June?
Begin notes/discussion on Ecosystems (see NOTES tab)
ANNOUNCED - Quiz on Ecosystems, Food Chains & Food Webs this Thursday, October 17!
TUESDAY
Bellwork = Explain the difference between biotic and abiotic factors.
Finish Notes on Ecosystems (see NOTES tab)
Begin notes on Food Chains & Food Webs (see NOTES tab)
Reminder - Quiz this Thursday, October 17
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = Create a food chain with 3 organisms in it. Show & explain how the energy is transferred between the organisms.
Finish notes on Food Chains & Food Webs (see NOTES tab)
Reminder - Quiz TOMORROW!
THURSDAY
Bellwork = None (write "quiz" for today's entry)
Students take a quiz on ecosystems, food chains & food webs
Begin work on the "Food Web Project" (see PROJECTS tab)
Homework - Food Web Project is due Tuesday, October 22. For 1st period ONLY this project is due Wednesday, October 23
FRIDAY
Bellwork = What is tropism? If you are not sure, take an educated guess.
Early Release Day; 1st Period did not meet
Continue work on Food Web Project
Homework - Food Web Project is due Tuesday, October 22. For 1st period ONLY this project is due Wednesday, October 23
October 7 - October 11
MONDAY
Bellwork = How did you like Friday’s lab? Tell me about it.
(this week's bellwork will go on page 14L in the notebook)
Stomata Lab DUE TODAY!
collect last week's bellwork.
Review Videos on Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
Review discussion of Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
ANNOUNCED - Quiz on Photosyntheisis and Cellular Respiration Wednesday
TUESDAY
Bellwork = Create a web showing the relationship between these 3 words (Photosynthesis, Chloroplast, Chlorophyll)
Bromothymol Blue Demonstration Lab (See LABS tab)
Reminder - Quiz tomorrow!
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = None (due to quiz)
Quiz on Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration
THURSDAY
Bellwork = What is ecology?
Students in Computer Lab today.
Begin work on "Energy in the Ecosystem Webquest" (See ASSIGNMENTS tab)
FRIDAY
Bellwork = What is one thing, between now and October 25, that you can do to ensure that you have a positive outcome in science for 1st quarter?
Students in Computer Lab
Continue work on "Energy in the Ecosystem Webquest"
Webquest due MONDAY, OCTOBER 14
Once students have completed questions 1-7 of the webquest have the opportunity to complete questions 8-9 for extra credit (questions 8-9 are found in the same document as questions 1-7 under the assignments tab). Students have to turn in questions 1-7 in order for the extra credit to be accepted.
Bellwork = How did you like Friday’s lab? Tell me about it.
(this week's bellwork will go on page 14L in the notebook)
Stomata Lab DUE TODAY!
collect last week's bellwork.
Review Videos on Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
Review discussion of Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
ANNOUNCED - Quiz on Photosyntheisis and Cellular Respiration Wednesday
TUESDAY
Bellwork = Create a web showing the relationship between these 3 words (Photosynthesis, Chloroplast, Chlorophyll)
Bromothymol Blue Demonstration Lab (See LABS tab)
Reminder - Quiz tomorrow!
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = None (due to quiz)
Quiz on Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration
THURSDAY
Bellwork = What is ecology?
Students in Computer Lab today.
Begin work on "Energy in the Ecosystem Webquest" (See ASSIGNMENTS tab)
FRIDAY
Bellwork = What is one thing, between now and October 25, that you can do to ensure that you have a positive outcome in science for 1st quarter?
Students in Computer Lab
Continue work on "Energy in the Ecosystem Webquest"
Webquest due MONDAY, OCTOBER 14
Once students have completed questions 1-7 of the webquest have the opportunity to complete questions 8-9 for extra credit (questions 8-9 are found in the same document as questions 1-7 under the assignments tab). Students have to turn in questions 1-7 in order for the extra credit to be accepted.
September 30 - October 4
MONDAY
Bellwork = Distinguish between reactants and products and give an example.
INTERIMS GO HOME TODAY. Interims are to be signed by a parent/guardian and returned by Wednesdsay, October 2
Students complete their first day observations for the "Plant in a
Bag" activity.
Begin work on "Cellular Respiration" One-Pager = DUE WEDNESDAY (See ASSIGNMENTS Tab)
TUESDAY
Bellwork = How does photosynthesis affect us as humans?
1st, 3rd, 4th, 6th Periods
Observations for "Plants in a Bag" - Day 2
Set up of Terrarium activity
Continued work on Cellular Respiration One -Pager (DUE WEDNESDAY)
5th Period
Introduction of Science League Competition
Observations for "Plants in a Bag" - Day 2
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = Explain the difference between Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration.
Observations for "Plants in a Bag" - Day 3
Notes on the Microscope (see NOTES tab)
Begin Microscope Mania Lab (see LABS tab)
THURSDAY
Bellwork = None (Observations of Pansy Activities in notebook)
Observations for "Plants in a Bag" - Day 4
Microscope Mania (1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th Periods)
Begin Stomata Lab (4th Period)
FRIDAY
Bellwork = None (Observations of Pansy Activities in notebook)
Observations for "Plants in a Bag" - Day 5
Stomata Lab; questions due MONDAY (see LABS tab)
Bellwork = Distinguish between reactants and products and give an example.
INTERIMS GO HOME TODAY. Interims are to be signed by a parent/guardian and returned by Wednesdsay, October 2
Students complete their first day observations for the "Plant in a
Bag" activity.
Begin work on "Cellular Respiration" One-Pager = DUE WEDNESDAY (See ASSIGNMENTS Tab)
TUESDAY
Bellwork = How does photosynthesis affect us as humans?
1st, 3rd, 4th, 6th Periods
Observations for "Plants in a Bag" - Day 2
Set up of Terrarium activity
Continued work on Cellular Respiration One -Pager (DUE WEDNESDAY)
5th Period
Introduction of Science League Competition
Observations for "Plants in a Bag" - Day 2
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = Explain the difference between Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration.
Observations for "Plants in a Bag" - Day 3
Notes on the Microscope (see NOTES tab)
Begin Microscope Mania Lab (see LABS tab)
THURSDAY
Bellwork = None (Observations of Pansy Activities in notebook)
Observations for "Plants in a Bag" - Day 4
Microscope Mania (1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th Periods)
Begin Stomata Lab (4th Period)
FRIDAY
Bellwork = None (Observations of Pansy Activities in notebook)
Observations for "Plants in a Bag" - Day 5
Stomata Lab; questions due MONDAY (see LABS tab)
September 23 - September 27
MONDAY
Bellwork = NONE (Quiz Day)
Quiz on "Parts of the Flower"
TUESDAY
Bellwork = How do you think you did on yesterday's quiz? Reflect on how you think you did.
Began work on "Photosynthesis" One-Pager (See ASSIGNMENTS tab)
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = From the diagram, can you label the reactants and products of photosynthesis?
Continued work on "Photosynthesis" One-Pager = DUE THURSDAY
THURSDAY
Bellwork = Make 5 observations from the picture (from PowerPoint slide)
Photosynthesis One-Pager due TODAY!
Setup Transpiration activity (Plants in a Bag). Chart and background info placed on page 6R &7R of the science notebook.
FRIDAY
Bellwork = None
Substitute today
Video - Life (Plants) narrated by Oprah Winfrey
Bellwork = NONE (Quiz Day)
Quiz on "Parts of the Flower"
TUESDAY
Bellwork = How do you think you did on yesterday's quiz? Reflect on how you think you did.
Began work on "Photosynthesis" One-Pager (See ASSIGNMENTS tab)
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = From the diagram, can you label the reactants and products of photosynthesis?
Continued work on "Photosynthesis" One-Pager = DUE THURSDAY
THURSDAY
Bellwork = Make 5 observations from the picture (from PowerPoint slide)
Photosynthesis One-Pager due TODAY!
Setup Transpiration activity (Plants in a Bag). Chart and background info placed on page 6R &7R of the science notebook.
FRIDAY
Bellwork = None
Substitute today
Video - Life (Plants) narrated by Oprah Winfrey
September 16 - September 20
MONDAY
Bellwork = Distinguish between the root and stem of a plant.
Finish "Parts of a Plant" notes.
Begin "Parts of a Flower" notes (see NOTES tab)
Assigned = 21 flash cards due Thursday
Announced = quiz this Friday
TUESDAY
Bellwork = I want to determine if putitng fertilizer on my tomato plants will affect their growth. Write a hypothesis. Identify the Independent and Dependent Variables.
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th Period -
Continue notes on "Parts of a Flower" notes (see NOTES tab)
4th Period -
Flower Lab
Assigned = 21 flash cards due Thursday
Announced = quiz this Friday
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = –Come up with a mnemonic device to help you remember the order of th male and female parts of a plant
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th Period
Begin Flower Lab
4th Period -
Finish Flower Lab. Questions due Thursday
Assigned = 21 flash cards due Thursday
Announced = quiz this Friday
THURSDAY
21 Flashcards due TODAY!
Bellwork = Students practice labeling a diagram of the parts of a flower.
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th Period -
Finish Flower Lab. Questions due Friday.
4th Period -
Begin "Super Flower" activity (See ASSIGNMENTS tab)
REMINDER - Quiz Friday
FRIDAY
Flower Lab due TODAY (1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th periods)
Bellwork = I am an imperfect flower w/ a pistil and bright yellow petals. Draw AND label ALL of me!
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th Period -
Review Day
4th Period -
Continue "Super Flower" actiivity (due Monday)
Parts of a Flower Quiz moved to Monday, September 23
Bellwork = Distinguish between the root and stem of a plant.
Finish "Parts of a Plant" notes.
Begin "Parts of a Flower" notes (see NOTES tab)
Assigned = 21 flash cards due Thursday
Announced = quiz this Friday
TUESDAY
Bellwork = I want to determine if putitng fertilizer on my tomato plants will affect their growth. Write a hypothesis. Identify the Independent and Dependent Variables.
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th Period -
Continue notes on "Parts of a Flower" notes (see NOTES tab)
4th Period -
Flower Lab
Assigned = 21 flash cards due Thursday
Announced = quiz this Friday
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = –Come up with a mnemonic device to help you remember the order of th male and female parts of a plant
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th Period
Begin Flower Lab
4th Period -
Finish Flower Lab. Questions due Thursday
Assigned = 21 flash cards due Thursday
Announced = quiz this Friday
THURSDAY
21 Flashcards due TODAY!
Bellwork = Students practice labeling a diagram of the parts of a flower.
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th Period -
Finish Flower Lab. Questions due Friday.
4th Period -
Begin "Super Flower" activity (See ASSIGNMENTS tab)
REMINDER - Quiz Friday
FRIDAY
Flower Lab due TODAY (1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th periods)
Bellwork = I am an imperfect flower w/ a pistil and bright yellow petals. Draw AND label ALL of me!
1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th Period -
Review Day
4th Period -
Continue "Super Flower" actiivity (due Monday)
Parts of a Flower Quiz moved to Monday, September 23
September 9- September 13
MONDAY
Bellwork = You are going to do an experiment w/ Soap. What is a problem you would like to find an answer to? Write a testable question (problem).
Students received a "What is a Scientist?" activity (See ASSIGNMENTS Tab); began working on in class. If not complete, it is homework and due Tuesday, September 10
TUESDAY
"What is a Scientist?" due today
Bellwork = Why is it important to study science?
Students got their yearbook pictures taken today through science
Began taking an Ecology Pre-Assessment (will finish tomorrow)
ANNOUNCED - Scientific Method Quiz this Friday (information can be found on page 1R & 2R of the science notebook).
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = –Why is it important for the science community to have a common way of measuring things?
Finish Ecology Pre-Assessment
Begin Measurement Lab (see LABS tab)
Scientific Method Quiz Friday!
THURSDAY
Bellwork = After many observations, you notice that your bike tires (and/or basketball) always look flatter on colder days or during the winter than they do on warmer days or during the summer. You decide to use the scientific method. What is the problem or question confronting you?
Finish Measurement Lab = due Friday (See LABS Tab)
Scientific Method Quiz TOMORROW!
FRIDAY
Bellwork = How did you prepare for today's quiz?
Scientific Method Quiz
Begin "Parts of a Plant/Flower" Notes (see NOTES Tab)
Bellwork = You are going to do an experiment w/ Soap. What is a problem you would like to find an answer to? Write a testable question (problem).
Students received a "What is a Scientist?" activity (See ASSIGNMENTS Tab); began working on in class. If not complete, it is homework and due Tuesday, September 10
TUESDAY
"What is a Scientist?" due today
Bellwork = Why is it important to study science?
Students got their yearbook pictures taken today through science
Began taking an Ecology Pre-Assessment (will finish tomorrow)
ANNOUNCED - Scientific Method Quiz this Friday (information can be found on page 1R & 2R of the science notebook).
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = –Why is it important for the science community to have a common way of measuring things?
Finish Ecology Pre-Assessment
Begin Measurement Lab (see LABS tab)
Scientific Method Quiz Friday!
THURSDAY
Bellwork = After many observations, you notice that your bike tires (and/or basketball) always look flatter on colder days or during the winter than they do on warmer days or during the summer. You decide to use the scientific method. What is the problem or question confronting you?
Finish Measurement Lab = due Friday (See LABS Tab)
Scientific Method Quiz TOMORROW!
FRIDAY
Bellwork = How did you prepare for today's quiz?
Scientific Method Quiz
Begin "Parts of a Plant/Flower" Notes (see NOTES Tab)
September 2 - September 6
MONDAY
LABOR DAY! NO SCHOOL!
TUESDAY
Bellwork = What's the scientific method and why is it important?
Students began notes/discussion/video on Mythbusters and the Scientific Method (see NOTES tab)
Notes should be placed on page 1R & 2R of the science notebook.
Because of the holiday weekend, the "Lab Safety" worksheet (see ASSIGNMENTS tab) is due Wednesday, September 4
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = Describe a time you tried to solve a problem.
Finish notes/discussion/video on Mythbusters and the Scientific Method (see NOTES tab)
"Lab Safety" worksheet due today
THURSDAY
Bellwork = I want to find out if the amount of water given will effect the growth of my tomato plants. Write a hypothesis and identify the independent and dependent variables.
Substitute today
Students viewed a Mythbusters episode (Bulletproof Water). As they viewed the video they are answer questions from the Movie Guide Worksheet (focusing on the scientific method) - to be turned in at the end of class.
FRIDAY
NO SCHOOL - TEACHER WORKDAY
LABOR DAY! NO SCHOOL!
TUESDAY
Bellwork = What's the scientific method and why is it important?
Students began notes/discussion/video on Mythbusters and the Scientific Method (see NOTES tab)
Notes should be placed on page 1R & 2R of the science notebook.
Because of the holiday weekend, the "Lab Safety" worksheet (see ASSIGNMENTS tab) is due Wednesday, September 4
WEDNESDAY
Bellwork = Describe a time you tried to solve a problem.
Finish notes/discussion/video on Mythbusters and the Scientific Method (see NOTES tab)
"Lab Safety" worksheet due today
THURSDAY
Bellwork = I want to find out if the amount of water given will effect the growth of my tomato plants. Write a hypothesis and identify the independent and dependent variables.
Substitute today
Students viewed a Mythbusters episode (Bulletproof Water). As they viewed the video they are answer questions from the Movie Guide Worksheet (focusing on the scientific method) - to be turned in at the end of class.
FRIDAY
NO SCHOOL - TEACHER WORKDAY
August 26 - August 30
MONDAY
Welcome to the 2013-2014 school year! Students received information regarding Ligon's PBIS/LMS Expectations for AM Arrival and PM Dismissal (see NOTES tab).
Students are asked to have their 1st one subject spiral notebook in class by this Friday, August 30
TUESDAY
Went over Ms. Hawks' Expectations, Routines & Procedures (some classes will finish discussion Wednesday). (See NOTES tab) The Agreement Form is due FRIDAY, AUGUST 30
WEDNESDAY
"What are you bringing to the table?" paper plate activity (worked on in class)
THURSDAY
Finish "what are you bringing to the table?" activity and present to class
FRIDAY
Students are to have their one-subject notebook in class today.
Blue Agreement forms due today
Students set up their science notebooks today.
Began work on "Lab Safety" cartoon worksheet (See ASSIGNMENTS tab). If students did not finish by the end of class they are to turn it in Tuesday, September 3
Welcome to the 2013-2014 school year! Students received information regarding Ligon's PBIS/LMS Expectations for AM Arrival and PM Dismissal (see NOTES tab).
Students are asked to have their 1st one subject spiral notebook in class by this Friday, August 30
TUESDAY
Went over Ms. Hawks' Expectations, Routines & Procedures (some classes will finish discussion Wednesday). (See NOTES tab) The Agreement Form is due FRIDAY, AUGUST 30
WEDNESDAY
"What are you bringing to the table?" paper plate activity (worked on in class)
THURSDAY
Finish "what are you bringing to the table?" activity and present to class
FRIDAY
Students are to have their one-subject notebook in class today.
Blue Agreement forms due today
Students set up their science notebooks today.
Began work on "Lab Safety" cartoon worksheet (See ASSIGNMENTS tab). If students did not finish by the end of class they are to turn it in Tuesday, September 3