Jan 18 7th: complete 'Air Masses & Fronts, Winds, Weather Instruments, Severe Storms, & Weather Maps' notes complete notes sheet on sheet with the same headings as you navigate through the resources 8th: 4 labs: physical or chemical change? 1)pretty colors 2)elephant toothpaste 3)lemonade...I think so 4)lemonade...I think NOT complete the lab sheet as you perform the labs: ***question, claim, evidence, and reasoning
Jan 17 7th: begin 'Air Masses & Fronts, Winds, Weather Instruments, Severe Storms, & Weather Maps' notes complete notes sheet on sheet with the same headings as you navigate through the resources we will finish these tomorrow 8th: review the 3 types of chemical bonds discuss/correct/answer qs on 'you try' section quiz:'show what you know:chemical bonds' ***open notes after quiz, notes on 'evidence of a chemical reaction' complete chart on 'evidence of a chemical reaction' as you navigate through the Powerpoint complete the back 'Ten Awesome Chemical Reactions' (switch numbers 7 & 8) finish 'TACR' for homework
Jan 16 7th:collect 'water cycle adventure' ' ***chart with 10 steps completed AND ONE product from 'choice board' 'Clouds and Precipitation notes' complete notes sheet on 'clouds & precipitation' as you navigate through the resources ****be reviewing your notes 8th: discuss/correct answers 'Lewis Dot Diagrams for the first 20 elements' notes on ionic, covalent & metallic bonds complete 'you try' section for homework ****be reviewing your notes
Jan 15 7th: DUE TOMORROW 'water cycle adventure' ***chart with 10 steps completed AND ONE product from 'choice board' 'Clouds and Precipitation notes' complete notes sheet on 'clouds & precipitation' as you navigate through the resources 8th: complete 'Lewis Dot' w/s discuss/correct answers using the 'LD' w/s complete 'Lewis Dot Diagrams for the first 20 elements'
Jan 14 7th: continue working on 'water cycle adventure' ***chart with 10 steps completed AND ONE product from 'choice board' BOTH of these will be collected WED, Jan 16 8th: activity: alien periodic table
Jan 11 7th:discuss/correct review on Water Cycle (FIB and crossword puzzle)--notebook review foldable 'the water cycle'--notebook begin 'water cycle adventure' **we will continue to work on this Monday *****Atmosphere & Water Cycle test coming soon 8th:answer qs on 'atoms and bonding' discuss/correct 'valence electron' w/s begin 'bonding basics' w/s--discuss answers we will finish on Monday *****Chemistry test coming soon
Jan 10 7th:return & correct 'atmosphere quiz'--notebook discuss/correct 'properties of air--4 simulations' finish water cycle foldable--7 flaps w/ descriptions underneath flap ***remember to add collection site "lakes, ponds, streams, rivers & oceans" review w/s F-I-B & crossword puzzle 8th:read 'atoms, bonding, and the periodic table' take Cornell style notes as you read complete 'valence electrons' front & back
Jan 9 7th: collect 'atmosphere graph skills lab' ****questions #8,9,10,11,12,13, and 14 are answered on the back side of the graph (large sheet of paper) if needed, finish the properties of air--4 stations *complete w/s 'properties of air stations 1-4' as you manipulate the simulations begin 'water cycle'---as a class read & highlight the article 'the water cycle' begin making foldable on the water cycle--we will work on this tomorrow 8th:quick review QUIZ: physical/chemical properties & phy/chem changes ****you may work with a partner AND use notes (no textbook) Jan 8 7th: due tomorrow 'atmosphere graph skills lab' *****questions #8,9,10,11,12,13, and 14 are answered on the back side of the graph (large sheet of paper) simulations 'Properties of Air'--4 total *complete 'properties of air stations 1-4' as you manipulate the simulation 8th: QUIZ (Wed, Jan 9th) physical/chemical properties & phy/chem changes discuss BrainPOP w/s--Periodic Table foldable on 'physical/chemical properties & changes' w/ elbow partner complete 'periodic table review' AND 'physical vs chemical changes practice quiz' discuss answers
Jan 7 7th: work on activity 'atmosphere graph skills lab' ***this is due Wed., January 9th at the beginning of class *****questions #8,9,10,11,12,13, and 14 are answered on the back side of the graph (large sheet of paper) 8th: QUIZ (Wed, Jan 9th) physical/chemical properties & phy/chem changes GALLERY WALK on the families of the periodic table-- as you view the 'family pictures' take notes in the packet given to you today 'Periodic Table Organization by FAMILY' AND comment on 5 presentations notes AND comments are due tomorrow as you view BrainPOP--Periodic Table complete the w/s w/ the same heading
Jan 3 & 4 7th: activity 'atmosphere graph skills lab' we are working on this in class 8th: research notes on ONE (assigned) family of the periodic table complete notes sheet (front & back) rough draft completed by Friday's class design a 'picture' of your family ***put final copy on gray card stock ***have your 'picture' ready for Monday's class GALLERY WALK is going to be Monday (Jan. 7th)
Dec 21 7th: finish foldable: 'layers of the atmosphere' finish article 'layers of the atmosphere' & qs on the back graphing activity:'air pressure in the troposphere' we will look at these two assignments after the break 8th:activity:'periodic table scavenger hunt' we will discuss this after the break Dec 20 7th:Quiz: Atmosphere (open notes/open book) article 'layers of the atmosphere' 8th:Quiz: Periodic Table Groups/Families (open notes/open book) complete 'connected/notconnected,' 'parts of the atom,' '10 Bohr drawings' AND 'calculating valence electrons'
Dec 19 7th:continue working on the foldable: 'Layers of the Atmosphere' 8th:review the lay out of the periodic table check 'forming words from symbols' activity:'perusing for periodic patterns' *complete & discuss the atomic diagrams *complete & discuss the 10 follow-up qs design 10 original forming words from symbols we will exchange these tomorrow
Dec 18 7th:discuss/correct 1/2 sheets 'layers of the atmosphere' ****add information to yours to look like mine begin foldable 'layers of the atmosphere' we will finish this tomorrow 8th:label the following on the periodic table: metal, metalloid, nonmetal, gases, and liquids complete w/s 'the atoms family: atomic math challenge' discuss/correct w/s 'the atoms family: atomic math challenge' complete 'mystery guest,' 'sound alikes,' and 'who am I?' discuss/correct answers 'mystery guest,' 'sound alikes,' and 'who am I?' complete 'forming words from symbols' for homework
Dec 17 7th:finish two charts 'vocab. word, your definition, picture/example' AND 'layers of the atmosphere' complete 1/2 w/s 'layers of the atmosphere' (front & back) discuss/correct the two charts mentioned above 8th:grade/discuss/correct: 'periodic table of me, myself, and I' 'elements...everywhere' 'learn a little elemental Latin' AND 'magic square of atomic numbers' video 'matter: atoms & molecules' complete the 10 qs as you view discuss answers--place sheet in notebook finish notes/coloring the periodic table (using the Ppt 'coloring the periodic table families') Dec 14 7th:discuss/correct w/s 'layers of the atmosphere' in groups, research information (articles in folder) on atmosphere's layers complete the two charts 'vocab. word, your definition, picture/example' AND 'layers of the atmosphere'--will finish on Monday 8th:begin notes/coloring the periodic table (using the Ppt 'coloring the periodic table families') complete 'periodic table of me, myself, and I' 'elements...everywhere' 'learn a little elemental Latin' AND 'magic square of atomic numbers' ***these sheets are due Monday (12.17)
Dec 13 7th: w's 'Layers of the Atmosphere' :'Talk to the Text' with your elbow partner *****Then answer the 12 multiple choice qs, ordering qs, matching qs, and 3 discussion qs this will be checked tomorrow 8th:discuss/correct 'C's w/s finish station work from last week---remember to 'Talk to the Text' with the "Atomic Structure' reading complete 'periodic table of me, myself, and I' 'elements...everywhere' 'learn a little elemental Latin' AND 'magic square of atomic numbers' ***these sheets are due Monday (12.17)
Dec 12 3 hour delay 7th:introduction to weather & climate using 'atmosphere activity (chapter 1)' familiarize yourself with Chpt. 1 'The Atmosphere' 8th:discuss the layout of the element's unique square (on the periodic table) complete/discuss w/s 'C' 's box at the top we will discuss tomorrow
Dec 7 7th:discuss 'Four States of Matter' (front&back) 10 qs. complete (pink) card sort 'states of matter' check 'states of matter notes' using the card sort's answer key finish the 'States of Matter Simulation Lab' (PhET website) REMEMBER to complete the lab sheet as you interact with the simulation ****the lab sheet is DUE the next time I see you 8th: begin 'It" labs on the atom (explore it, write it, illustrate it, assess it, read it (remember to Talk to the Text), research it, AND organize it ALSO, complete the chart 'protons, neutrons, and electrons practice worksheet' we wrap these activities up on Monday
Dec 6 7th:we will discuss these w/s tomorrow: 'states of matter notes' (front&back) 'Four States of Matter' (front&back) the 10 qs. in the margins review renewable vs nonrenewable resources 'States of Matter Simulation Lab' (PhET website) complete the lab sheet as you interact with the simulation 8th:take the quiz if you were absent Dec 5th complete 'atomic structure notes' as we go thru the Ppt vocabulary review activity
Dec 5 7th: discuss/correct 'Energy Sources can be Categorized as Renewable or Nonrenewable' videos--intro. to renewable vs nonrenewable resources class discussion on renewable vs nonrenewable resources video--'energy and the four states of matter solid,liquid, gas & plasma' complete w/s 'states of matter notes' (front&back) using prior knowledge & video read the w/s 'Four States of Matter' (front&back) AND answer the 10 qs. in the margins 8th: collect song parody on 'matter & changes' discuss/correct w/s 'physical and chemical properties and changes' Quiz: Matter & Denisty Dec 4 7th:share/collect song parodies (refer to 12.3) quiz (open notes) on vocabulary (electricity & types of energy) complete notes 'Energy Sources can be Categorized as Renewable or Nonrenewable' we will discuss these notes tomorrow 8th:song parody on matter & change--due Wednesday (refer to 12.3) discuss 'Sum it Up'--make sure you bring your notebook to class everyday video PBS 'Chemistry 201:Physical & Chemical Properties and Changes' take notes 'definitions and key terms'--collect complete w/s 'physical and chemical properties and changes' --front AND back if need, finish for homework
Dec 3 7th:return labs--notebook have your song parody ready to share TOMORROW (refer to 11.30) song is on plain paper with the following: *original song title' (underneath the title write the name of the song you used in parenthesis) *at least 4 verses *at least 4 small illustrations (color) *****PLEASE check spelling*** 8th:song parody on matter & change--due Wednesday (refer to 11.30) song is on plain paper with the following: *original song title' (underneath the title write the name of the song you used in parenthesis) *at least 4 verses *at least 4 small illustrations (color) *****PLEASE check spelling*** complete Cornell Doodle notes w/s as we discuss the PowerPoint 'Energy of Matter and Phase Changes' homework:complete 'Sum it Up' possible quiz on Wednesday (12.5)
Nov 30 7th:collect the Energy Menu project create an original song piece using our most recent topics (types of energy, energy conversions, simple & compound machines, friction, work, Newton's 3 Laws of Motion, electricity) choose from these songs: 'On Top of Spaghetti,' 'The Wheels on the Bus,' 'Over the River and Through the Woods,' 'She'll be Comin' Round the Mountain' have rough draft ready for Monday's class 8th:check/discuss 'matter and change notes' and 'matter webquest' create an original song piece using those two sheets----matter & change choose from these songs: 'On Top of Spaghetti,' 'The Wheels on the Bus,' 'Over the River and Through the Woods,' 'She'll be Comin' Round the Mountain' have rough draft ready for Monday's class
Nov 29 7th:****Don't forget The Energy Menu project due FRIDAY (11/30) collect the lab sheets for the following labs: Energy ball bounce, Static electricity, Electromagnets Talk to the Text on the 'Mechanical Energy' AND 'Doing Work' info. share notes with elbow partner--answer 4qs on 'ME' & 5qs on 'DW' discuss/correct the nine qs--notebook 8th:class time to complete 'Matter and Change' notes AND 'Matter Webquest'--will be graded tomorrow (these links are listed below)
Nov 28 7th: building Electromagnets lab & completing Lab worksheet have all 3 lab sheets (Energy ball bounce, Static electricity, Electromagnets) completed AND ready to turn in tomorrow ****Don't forget The Energy Menu project due FRIDAY (11/30) 8th: Matter Webquest- Please use the links below to access the different parts and Fill in the Worksheet http://www.funbrain.com/measure/index.html Task One http://www.quia.com/custom/2202gate.html Task Two http://vtaide.com/png/matter.html Task Three http://www..chem4kids.com/files/matter_states.html Task Four http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/sci/A0832242.html Task Five http://www.chem.purdue.edu/gchelp/atoms/states.html Task Six http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/states_of_matter/index.html Task Seven http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/hotplate/index.html Task Eight http://www.nobel.scas.bcit.ca/chem0010/unit2/2.3_changeshtm# Task Nine http://www.quia.com/quiz/303980.html ****if you need to finish Tuesday's notes--complete that FIRST
Nov 27 7th: "Energy MENU project"--due FRIDAY (Nov. 30th) Finish Energy Ball Bounce & Static Electricity Labs **make sure you have completed the respective lab sheets 8th: Matter and Change Notes Log on to your computer-click on computer-shared-public-white-then scroll down to matter ppt. if need be, we will finish these tomorrow
Nov 26 7th: "Energy MENU project"--due FRIDAY (Nov. 30th) Monday and Tuesday complete the TWO labs: 'Energy Ball Bounce' AND 'Static Electricity' remember to complete the data sheets as you perform the labs 8th:' What is Matter?'---notes Below please find the PowerPoint. Log into your computer-click on computer-then shared-public-white-then scroll to matter change ppt. complete the notes & activities we go thru the Ppt as a class Nov 20 7th: "Energy MENU project"--due FRIDAY (Nov. 30th) working on your project in class 8th: activity:selective breeding: making a super turkey
Nov 19 7th: "Energy MENU project"--due FRIDAY (Nov. 30th) choose the THREE activities you want to complete-- Ms White will stamp the chart 'project chosen/project plan sheet' begin working on your project 8th: HYDROSPHERE TEST MONDAY
Nov 16: 7th:collect TWO word doodles (electricity vocab.) task cards: simple machines discuss answers to task cards--notebook introduce "Energy MENU project"--due FRIDAY (Nov. 30th) choose the THREE activities you want to complete-- share ideas with elbow partner complete the chart 'project chosen/project plan sheet' 8th: HYDROSPHERE TEST MONDAY (Nov. 19th) discuss/correct answers to 'hydrosphere review' review activity: matching game--complete double T- chart Class time: **** JEOPARDY REVIEW GAME**** http://www.superteachertools.us/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game-live.php?gamefile=1050180&playid=3605741#question5
Nov 15: 7th:using yesterday's 5 word doodles (electricity vocab.) choose TWO which you would like to illustrate (with color) ****due tomorrow using PowerPoint complete the following on the 'Simple Machines' packet (matching & the vocab. fill in the blank) complete 'my words' concept' map AND 'vocab. example challenge chart' for homework 8th: HYDROSPHERE TEST MONDAY (November 19th) collect the notes w/s for the slide show on 'the farmer & eutrophication' collect the activity on 'Water Pollution & Stewardship' work on 'Hydrosphere Review' FINISH for homework---effort grade tomorrow be reviewing your notes for Monday's TEST Nov 14: 7th:discuss/correct ' 'vocab. example challenge chart' 'vocab. picture challenge chart' complete/discuss 'words in context' complete 'task cards' on electricity discuss/correct answers to task cards create 5 word doodles (using the electricity vocabulary in packet) these will be checked tomorrow 8th: HYDROSPHERE TEST MONDAY (November 19th) readings on 'frequent types of pollution'--we will come back to this NOAA video 'What is Eutrophication?' as you examine the slide show on 'the farmer & eutrophication' complete the notes sheet complete the activity on 'Water Pollution & Stewardship' be reviewing your notes for Monday's TEST
Nov 13: 7th:discuss/correct w/s 'conduction, convection, or radiation' using the storyboard on 'Electricity' complete w/s 'Electricity vocab' have the following completed by tomorrow: 'my words' concept map 'vocab. example challenge chart' (use different exs. in the picture chart) 'vocab. picture challenge chart' (use different exs. in the example chart) 8th: HYDROSPHERE TEST MONDAY (November 19th) grade/discuss 'Ecology Virtual Lab:Assessing Water Quality (and the Effects of Acid Rain)' show the videos on 'waste water treatment' & 'drinking water treatment' discuss/correct w/s 'water to drink' select 2 articles (from the folder of 8) on the 'Frequent Types of Pollution' Nov 9: 7th:grade/discuss/correct:'Energy Skate Park' hopefully, you also looked at the other skate park simulation on the PhET website finish/discuss/correct w/s with examples of heat transfers (1/2 sheet-front & back) complete review on diff. types of thermal energy ' conduction, convection, or radiation' 8th:Vocabulary QUIZ--you may use the following: vocabulary foldable (Algal bloom----Sedimentation) 'Cornell notes' on the Ppt 'Water Quality Notes' HYDROSPHERE TEST MONDAY (November 19th) finish: 'Ecology Virtual Lab:Assessing Water Quality (and the Effects of Acid Rain)' as you manipulate the virtual lab complete the w/s 'Ecology Virtual Lab:Assessing Water Quality (and the Effects of Acid Rain)' due on 11.13 read 'water to drink'--complete the w/s ***on the back of w/s draw and write the explanations for the following: 'exploring drinking water treatment' AND 'exploring wastewater treatment' Nov 8: 7th:review heat transfer: cond., conv., rad. simulation 'energy skate park' as you manipulate the simulation complete the w/s 'Energy Skate Park'--will be checked tomorrow begin the review on heat transfers--will finish tomorrow 8th:Vocabulary QUIZ on FRIDAY (Nov 9th) on the following: vocabulary foldable (Algal bloom----Sedimentation) 'Cornell notes' on the Ppt 'Water Quality Notes' begin 'Ecology Virtual Lab:Assessing Water Quality (and the Effects of Acid Rain)' as you manipulate the virtual lab complete the w/s 'Ecology Virtual Lab:Assessing Water Quality (and the Effects of Acid Rain)' we will finish this lab tomorrow ***Study for QUIZ*****
Nov 7: 7th:Talk to the Text while reading: 'Heat Transfer:Conduction, Convection, and Radiation' notes w/s 'conduction, convection, and radiation' share TttT notes with elbow partner complete review on energy transformations discuss/correct 'conduction, convection, radiation' discuss/correct review work on energy transformations study your notes every night 8th:Vocabulary QUIZ on FRIDAY (Nov 9th) collect 'River Venture' and 'An Introduction to Estuaries' finish vocabulary foldable (Algal bloom----Sedimentation) take 'Cornell notes' on the Ppt 'Water Quality Notes'
Nov 5 & 6: 7th:review forms of energy vocab. discuss answers-w/s 'vocabulary example challenge chart' and 'vocabulary picture challenge chart' complete w/s 'introduction to energy' (elbow partner) discuss/correct answers begin task cards 'forms of energy' ****6th-finish/discuss task cards 'forms of energy'
8th:activity:students worked on 'River Venture' (eco-mystery) AND 'An Introduction to Estauries' *****these will BOTH be checked on Wednesday, Nov 7th 'An Introduction to Estauries': *video: What is an Estuary?' (complete word cloud--10 words) *answer 3 qs--Mingle: Think Together *Part 1: How are you connected to the estuary? complete Part 2: Comparison cards/discussion qs/ labeling activity: eco-mystery "River Venture: An Estuary Mystery in Charleston, SC" *chart w/ 38 clues AND descriptions *river wrap--10 answers *the conclusion--2 to 3 sentences
Nov 2: 7th:collect "Gravity" packet discuss 'force, friction, and vocabulary' w/s--notebook power point 'forms of energy'--complete vocabulary section complete the fill in the blank section---discuss--notebook complete the concept map on vocab words--discuss--notebook work on 'vocabulary example challenge chart' and 'vocabulary picture challenge chart' ****the challenge is NOT to repeat the examples on the front or back**** 8th:collect Ocean Zone Project collect 'advertisement for ocean zone'--late collect 'Deep Sea Hydrothermal Vents' w/s--late review hydrothermal vents--on Jeopardy last night (-: activity: 'An Introduction to Estauries': *video: What is an Estuary?' (complete word cloud--10 words) *answer 3 qs--Mingle: Think Together *Part 1: How are you connected to the estuary? we will complete Part 2: Comparison cards/discussion qs/ labeling-- on Monday activity: eco-mystery "River Venture: An Estuary Mystery in Charleston, SC" we will finish later next week Nov 1: 7th: return/work on 'Gravity' packet--- when finished turn in---if NOT finished, complete for homework (will be collected at the beginning of class) complete the w/s on Force, Kinds of Friction, Vocabulary--discuss tomorrow 8th: *****COLLECT Ocean Zone Project (refer to October 26th's for information) *****'COLLECT 'advertisement for ocean zone' ****COLLECT the w/s 'Deep Sea Hydrothermal Vents' discuss difference between 'PHOTOsynthesis' AND 'CHEMOsynthesis' discuss characteristics of "Estuaries" activity: eco-mystery "River Venture: An Estuary Mystery in Charleston, SC" we will finish later next week
Oct 31: 7th: work on 'Gravity' packet---this will be collected at the end of class it will be returned on Thursday if you need to take home to complete 8th: *****Ocean Zone Project is due Thursday, November 1st*** (refer to October 26th's for information) *****'advertisement for ocean zone'--due Thursday (11.1) view the video "On Exploring the Oceans" (TED talk by Robert Ballard) complete the w/s *pre-video *as you watch *post video read and 'TALK TO THE TEXT' using the article: 'Deep Sea Hydrothermal Vents'
Oct 30: 7th: discuss/check Newton's Laws of Motion task cards--notebook begin 'Gravity' packet---this will be collected at the end of class such that everyone has it to work on during tomorrow's class 8th: *****Ocean Zone Project is due Thursday, November 1st*** (refer to October 26th's for information) review the biotic and abiotic factors of the ocean's zones complete and discuss the ocean notes with ARROWS--notebook work on 'advertisement for ocean zone'--due Thursday (11.1)
Oct 29: 7th:check/discuss 'Getting to Know: Newton's Laws'--notebook complete Newton's Laws of Motion task cards place answers in the 1st law, 2nd law, or 3rd law column we will discuss tomorrow 8th: *****Ocean Zone Project is due Thursday, November 1st*** (refer to October 26th's for information) take notes on the biotic and abiotic factors of the ocean's zones begin rough draft for 'advertisement for ocean zone'--due Thursday (11.1)
Oct 26: 7th:review Newton's 3 Laws of Motion view and take notes on the following videos: 1-Newton's 1st Law (football), 2-Newton's 2nd Law (football), 3-Newton's 3rd Law (football), 4-Newton's 3 Laws (hockey) discuss what you viewed--notes in notebook 'talk to the text' as you read the article 'Getting to Know: Newton's Laws'--discuss Monday 8th:go to the computer lab to type the rough draft for the one page summary *****Ocean Zone Project is due Thursday, November 1st*** TWO items are due 1) a ONE page SUMMARY (rough draft with PEER & ADULT signatures after he/she has proofread and made corrections) AND 2) a CREATIVE component choose ONE of the following: *narrative story (1 page & 1 illustration), *fakebook (template), *SnapStory (use 2 templates) *3-D model (with labels), *children's book (5 pages, illustrations, and story line), *instagram (template), *original art (realistic looking with captions), *poem ^sonnet or ^villanella or ^sestina (small illustrations around poem) *song (3 verses, chorus, design a CD cover), *comic strip (6 boxes w/ pics & dialogue)
Oct 25: 7th:collect 'card towers' lab sheet read/discuss Newton's 3 Laws of Motion foldable on Newton's 3 Laws of Motion (color/highlight the reading 'Newton's 3 Laws of Motion' AND answer the 4 questions) 8th: *****Ocean Zone Project is due Thursday, November 1st*** TWO items are due 1) a ONE page SUMMARY (rough draft with PEER & ADULT signatures after he/she has proofread and made corrections) AND 2) a CREATIVE component give grade for ocean organism's research choose ONE of the following: *narrative story (1 page & 1 illustration), *fakebook (template), *SnapStory (use 2 templates) *3-D model (with labels), *children's book (5 pages, illustrations, and story line), *instagram (template), *original art (realistic looking with captions), *poem ^sonnet or ^villanella or ^sestina (small illustrations around poem) *song (3 verses, chorus, design a CD cover), *comic strip (6 boxes w/ pics & dialogue) Oct 24: 7th: return TEST (speed vs time graphs AND distance vs time graphs) discuss AND make corrections---notebook building 'card towers'----balanced & unbalanced forces complete the labwork sheet **'design' chart TALL, SQUARE, and FREESTYLE *****Trial #1, Trial #2, and Trial #3 answer the SIX 'Analysis Questions' ***make sure you have sketched several of your designs 8th: *****Ocean Zone Project is due Thursday, November 1st**** show video TEDEd 'Intelligent Design' show examples of final products for 'Ocean Zone Project' Wednesday--research Thursday--work on visual product Friday--computer lab to type paper Oct 23: 7th:discuss/correct 'black boxes (with arrows only)' and 'science maze net force'--notebook complete 'online net force simulations'--complete charts as you go PhET simulations: 'forces & motion basics,' 'forces in 1 dimension,' 'forces & motion,' and 'ramp:forces & motion' 8th:discuss/correct 'ocean zones web quest' finish drawing and labeling (using template) cross-section of the ocean's layers with characteristics begin vocab foldable 'intertidal zone--plankton' ****definition AND illustration we will finish this during the next couple of classes open note quiz (using the web quest w/s and ocean diagram) select organism for 'Ocean Zone Project'
Oct 22: 7th:complete the activity 'net force task cards' (discuss/check answers) discuss/correct 'net force w/s,' 'combining forces,' and 'black boxes' explain how to do pg#1 11-18 AND pg#2 11-18 finish for homework-- we will look at these tomorrow complete 'science maze net force'--discuss tomorrow 8th:check 'ocean zone web quest'--notebook ocean notes--answer qs on a separate sheet of paper begin drawing and labeling (using template) a cross-section of the ocean's layers we will finish this tomorrow
Oct 19: 7th:discuss/correct 'calculating net forces'--notebook practice w/s 'net force worksheet' 'combining forces' 'black box' (look closely--arrows in different directions) *pg #1 (#1-9) and pg#2 (#1-9) we will discuss answers on Monday 8th:work on 'Ocean Zone Web quest' OMIT 'Marine Organism "Expert" Report' part ****FINISH for homework will be checked on Monday
Oct 18: 7th:grade/discuss your 'Make Up Stories' (6 total) which you created to explain the predetermined graphs which you were given read/discuss 'the nature of force' while viewing the 'Khan Academy' net forces video-- complete A,B,and C on the w/s 'calculating net forces-examples' complete D,E,and F on your own--discuss answers finish the back of the w/s 'calculating net forces'--discuss tomorrow 8th:grade/discuss 'Jigsaw Activity' on the freshwater articles (PART 1 (Just Me) complete PART 3)--notebook write the title 'what I know about the ocean'--list 20 things you know about the ocean with your pod group the items which were written (this was done on a large sheet of newspaper print) then identify category headings for these groupings report out and share with the class
Oct 17: 7th:***TEST: (speed vs time graphs AND distance vs time graphs) complete back 'Make Up Stories'--due Thursday 8th:***TEST:(water properties & freshwater) PART 1 (Just Me) complete PART 3 (using PART 2's protocol)--will be collected Thursday Oct 16: 7th:***TEST-Wednesday, Oct 17th (speed vs time graphs AND distance vs time graphs) discuss/correct w/s 'S vs T AND D vs T' graphs---notebook complete/discuss/correct review w/s 'S vs T AND D vs T Graph Story Challenge'--notebook complete back 'Make Up Stories'--due Thursday STUDY, STUDY, STUDY for tomorrow's test 8th:***TEST-Wednesday, Oct 17th (water properties & freshwater) check PART 1 (Just Me) complete PART 3 (using PART 2's protocol)--will be collected Thursday complete w/s 'freshwater review'--front & back complete w/s 'freshwater resources illustrated study guide' *** FRONT only--we will do the back at a later date STUDY, STUDY, STUDY for tomorrow's test
Oct 15: 7th:collect 'vocabulary bingo' ***TEST-Wednesday, Oct 17th (speed vs time graphs AND distance vs time graphs) on a piece of card stock write down the 10 READING STRATEGIES on the board (these strategies came out of the reading apprenticeship activity on Oct. 10th) review for Wednesday's test--complete w/s--discuss tomorrow 8th:collect 'vocabulary bingo' ***TEST-Wednesday, Oct 17th (water properties & freshwater) on a piece of card stock write down the 10 READING STRATEGIES on the board (these strategies came out of the reading apprenticeship activity on Oct. 10th) JIGSAW activity on freshwater articles: complete PART 1 ("Just Me") of the w/s 'Freshwater Jigsaw' as you read your assigned article **become an 'expert' on your article---FINISH for homework--- you will share out tomorrow with students who did not read your article
******VOCABULARY BINGO is due Monday, October 15th (SEVENTH & EIGHTH GRADES)
*******Due to missing school the past two days, the Water Properties & Freshwater TEST has been moved to Wednesday, October 17th (EIGHTH GRADE)
******TEST:'Speed vs Time' AND 'Distance vs Time' graphs on Wednesday, October 17th (SEVENTH GRADE)
Oct 10: 7th:activity: 'vocabulary bingo'---due MONDAY, OCTOBER 15th (at the beginning of class) ***this will count as a PROJECT grade*** Reading Apprenticeship activity--Talk to the Text--using the article 'Survival Words in Science (Position-Time Graphs)'--notebook 8th:activity: 'vocabulary bingo'---due MONDAY, OCTOBER 15th (at the beginning of class) ***this will count as a PROJECT grade*** Reading Apprenticeship activity--Talk to the Text--using The New York Times article 'Lagoons of Pig Waste Are Overflowing After Florence. Yes, That's as Nasty as It Sounds' --notebook
Oct 9th: 7th:last day in class to work on the following: packet on 'acceleration' and review topics--use notes & textbook design your own test on 'describing & measuring motion'--use notes & textbook write your qs and answers on the test template provided activity: 'vocabulary bingo'---due MONDAY, OCTOBER 15th (at the beginning of class) ***this will count as a PROJECT grade*** 8th:Freshwater TEST--Tuesday, OCTOBER 16th activity: 'vocabulary bingo'---due MONDAY, OCTOBER 15th (at the beginning of class) ***this will count as a PROJECT grade*** discover NC's river basins-- complete the notes w/s 'Discover North Carolina's River Basins' as you review the booklet 'Discover Your Ecological Address-- Discover North Carolina's River Basins'---complete for homework to complete--use the following websites: https://tinyurl.com/nhq3yv4 AND https://tinyurl.com/hpb8gvr
Oct 8th:continue working on 10.3-10.5's assignments refer below
Oct 3, 4, and 5 (I am attending a mandated county sponsored workshop): 7th:packet on 'acceleration' and review topics--use notes & textbook design your own test on 'describing & measuring motion'--use notes & textbook write your qs and answers on the test template provided activity: 'vocabulary bingo'-we will continue working on this on Monday (10.8) ***this will count as a PROJECT grade*** 8th: on Monday collect lab results sheet for 'crumpled paper watershed' packet on 'fresh water'--use notes &textbook design your own test on 'fresh water'--use notes & textbook write your qs and answers on the test template provided activity: 'vocabulary bingo'-we will continue working on this on Monday (10.8) ***this will count as a PROJECT grade***
Oct 2: 7th: 1st period--collect ORANGE ( I can't figure out how to make this orange (-; ) interim square (averages written and parent/guardian signature) check/discuss 'race car rally'---notebook discuss w/s 'interpreting graphs' and 'graphing speed'--notebook activity: distance-time graph story match discuss answers, draw 7 graphs and write a distance-time description so that you can remember what occurred to make the graph ****place this in your notebook discuss pink task cards (#1 thru #20) with your pod--put answers on your own sheet of paper 8th:collect 4 emojis---refer to 9.28 lab:'crumpled paper watershed' follow directions for 'experiment #2' answer w/s 'crumpled paper watershed answer sheet' ****'Experiment #2'--hypothesis, Part 2 observations AND Analysis #1 thru #4 Lab: 'Crumpled Paper Watershed' will be collected tomorrow make sure to have Experiments #1 AND #2 complete
Oct 1: 7th: 1st period--collect ORANGE ( I can't figure out how to make this orange (-; ) interim square (averages written and parent/guardian signature) review graphs--'interpreting graphs' and 'graphing speed' (1/2 sheets) finish 'race car rally' by completing Part 3--will be checked tomorrow 8th:check surface water and water underground notes--notebook quiz on surface water video on watershed lab: 'crumpled paper watershed' follow directions answer w/s 'crumpled paper watershed answer sheet' **** "Experiment #1"--- 11 Questions and 1 Picture
Sept 28: 7th:grade/discuss lab':hot wheelin' physics' *trial 1 and 2's data table (a,b,c,d) AND qs. #1 thru #6 begin lab: 'race car rally'---complete the following: hypothesis, data chart, Part 2 (7 qs) we will complete Part 3 on Monday 8th:finish water underground notes surface water AND water underground notes will be checked on Monday (10.1) draw 4 emojis on the following words: *adhesion, *cohesion, *surface tension, *capillary action-- these will be due next Tuesday (10.2)
Sept. 27: 7th:review graph set-up review how to read a meter stick lab: 'hot wheelin' physics' complete trial 1, trial 2, trial 3 (optional) answer 6 conclusion qs.--lab will be checked tomorrow 8th: check/discuss BrainPOP articles complete complete 'surface water' notes begin 'water underground' notes
Sept 26: 7th:notes on 'exploring motion graphs'--notebook review graph's axes using your notes complete: PhET simulation--'moving man'--create graphs and transfer to the w/s 'moving man'--discuss as we do activity--notebook 8th: notes 'water on earth' finish reading the w/s FOUR BrainPOP FYI articles with your group answer the 18 qs. which relate to the articles if your group does not finish, you need to finish for homework
Sept 25: 7th:quiz on D, T, and S practice/review D, T, and S using the following simulations: The Moving Man Ladybug Motion Ladybug Revolution Maze Game 8th:grade the two labs: 'will it sink or float?' 'penny boat challenge' quiz on Density pick up the w/s with the FOUR BrainPOP FYI articles skim over as class completes quiz--bring to tomorrow's class show videos: surface tension: Basilisk lizard things explained: Buoyancy PhET simulations on 'buoyancy' and 'density'
Sept 24: 7th:quiz soon on D, T, and S complete 'speed w/s' discuss/check answers--notebook practice/review D, T, and S using the following simulations: The Moving Man Ladybug Motion Ladybug Revolution Maze Game we will visit these tomorrow 8th:quiz soon on Density problems finish lab:'Will it Sink or Float' A Lesson in Density then do the 'Penny Boat Challenge' the two labs are due tomorrow have the following completed: Lab 1: 5qs, chart (14 answers), task 1 (10 answers), task 2 (2 answers), task 3 chart (15 answers) task 4 (4 answers) Lab 2: sketch of boat, # of pennies boat held, strategies used, buoyant force def., water displacement def.
Sept 21: 7th: quiz soon on D, T, and S activity:side vs side everyone on your side must answer ALL qs before you can call your side done discuss/correct answers--notebook 8th:quiz soon on Density problems discuss/correct 'density w/s'--notebook begin lab:'Will it Sink or Float' A Lesson in Density answer the qs on the lab sheet as you complete the lab we will finish the lab on Monday Sept 20: 7th:quiz soon on D, T, and S review Distance, Time, Speed triangle activity: 30 real-life examples as you move around the room answer the qs. make sure to show work discuss/correct answers--notebook 8th:quiz soon on Density problems complete pre-lab qs 'density w/s' for upcoming lab will be discussed tomorrow
June 1:8th:forensic activity 7th:7th grade science test
May 31:8th:did not see 7th:grade/discuss review 'Packet #1' AND 'Packet #2' STUDY for tomorrow's test
May 30:8th:continue forensic science activity-- complete the w/s 'CSI Web Adventures' click on 'case one: rookie training' we will finish this the next time I see you 7th: did not see
May 29:8th:collect EOG review stations packet forensics science--observation activity--discuss answers--notebook 'crime scene basics' notes--discuss as we go thru these--notebook 7th:work on review 'PACKET #1'--discuss with pod this will be graded Thursday 'Packet #2' also handed out--this will be graded Thursday
*****8th grade SCIENCE EOG------FRIDAY May 25th (-: PLEASE review your notes, packets, old tests, online review packet (located at the very bottom of Sorenson's website)
May 25th:8th: SCIENCE EOG ********the EOG packet due date has been CHANGED to TUESDAY (May 29th)
7th:collect the 'Excretory/Urinary System' body poster refer to May 23rd for requirements finish May 24th's assignment begin review packet #1 collect at the end of class--will continue to work on this Tuesday May 24th:8th:refer to May 22nd--the EOG packet due date has been CHANGED to TUESDAY (May 29th) 7th:the 'Excretory/Urinary System' body poster--due Friday (May 25th) refer to May 23rd for requirements Reproductive System/Human Life Cycle pgs.224-231 pgs.232-233 pgs.238-240 w/s 'male and female reproductive system' *color code the 8 organs, *write the function of the organs read article 'reproductive system' AND complete the chart on the back we will finish this tomorrow
May 23rd:8th:refer to May 22nd 7th:discuss/correct 1/2 sheet on excretory system--notebook *label organs * chart on organs finish the 'Excretory/Urinary System' body poster--due Friday (May 25th) ****systems' names are written on the poster**** *glue down organs (correct order), *make a KEY with the organs colored accordingly, *write the function of each organ, AND write TWO journey stories (1--excretory system and 2--urinary system)
May 22nd-24th:8th:SCIENCE EOG---FRIDAY May 25th (-: ****be REVIEWING for SCIENCE EOG--coming this FRIDAY we will be rotating thru review stations through Thursday (5.24) as you rotate-complete the 'EOG Review Stations' packet ***packets will be collected on the MORNING of the Science EOG (MAY 25th)---this WILL be GRADED *****will count as TWO test grades*****
make sure you are looking at the ****'SUPER Awesome EOG Review Booklet' **** (Sorenson's website---near the bottom of the page--scroll (-: )
7th:collect the 'Digestive System' body poster view Chloe and the Nurb--the Excretory/Urinary System read/discuss pgs. 127-131 on the excretory system complete 1/2 sheet on excretory system--front/back discuss the front side today--the chart piece tomorrow ONLY color the organs to 'Excretory System' body poster we will finish the body poster tomorrow
May 21st:8th:SCIENCE EOG---FRIDAY May 25th (-: ****be REVIEWING for SCIENCE EOG--coming this FRIDAY today we are in the media center to: work through the NC Test Tutorial AND take the NC Test Released 8TH grade Science EOG
make sure you are looking at the ****'SUPER Awesome EOG Review Booklet' **** (Sorenson's website---near the bottom of the page--scroll (-: )
7th:work on the 'Digestive System' body poster **glue down organs (correct location), **design key (color & organ name), **color organs according to key, **description of the organs' functions AND ****describe the journey of your favorite food moving through your digestive system these are due at the beginning of Tuesday's class
May 18th:8th:SCIENCE EOG---FRIDAY May 25th (-: ****be REVIEWING for SCIENCE EOG--coming soon we will be rotating thru review stations through next Thursday (5.24) as you rotate-complete the 'EOG Review Stations' packet ***packets will be collected on the MORNING of the Science EOG (MAY 25th)---this WILL be GRADED 7th:collect:collect 'create your own story--respiratory AND circulatory' TWO original pieces need to be completed---- discuss/correct the following w/s: 'the small body w/ flaps AND funtions' 'the human digestive system' (FIB) 'SIX (FIB) sentences after you read 'digestive system' article 'color 'the digestive system' body according to the directions ****keep these in your notebook begin 'Digestive System' body poster **glue down organs (correct location), **design key (color & organ name), **color organs according to key, **description of the organs' functions collect at the end of class--will finish on Monday
May 17th:8th:SCIENCE EOG---FRIDAY May 25th (-: ****be REVIEWING for SCIENCE EOG--coming soon ***collect SIGNED interim strip (bright green) view/answer qs on the 'biogenchemical cycles' ---discuss answers--notebook begin EOG review packet--make sure to bring to class we will be rotating thru review stations for NEXT FRIDAY'S EOG 7th:collect signed interim collect: 'create your own story--respiratory AND circulatory' TWO original pieces need to be completed---- return 'body posters' on the ***Circulatory AND Respiratory Systems*** **please keep these as a study tool review 'Chloe and Nurb--How the Digestive System Works' complete w/s:'the small body w/ flaps AND funtions' 'the human digestive system' (FIB) 'SIX (FIB) sentences after you read 'digestive system' article 'color 'the digestive system' body according to the directions May 15th:8th: ***collect SIGNED interim strip (bright green) collect Aquatic and Terrestrial Food Web complete packet on:photosynthesis,cellular respiration, & ecosystem's energy flow **use Sorenson's website [do not do 'how to...exploration' and 'data'] have this ready to check/discuss tomorrow work on review packet 'Energy Flow in Ecosystems'--no due date yet 7th:collect signed interim discuss/correct 'the body's transport system,' 'a closer look at blood vessels,' 'blood and lymph,' 'cardiovascular health,' and 'more about blood types'--notebook assignment 'create your own story--respiratory AND circulatory' TWO original pieces need to be completed---- the due date for this assignment is May 17th
May 14:8th: ***collect SIGNED interim strip (bright green) collect RENEWABLE RESOURCE 'Snapchat' [requirements (strip of paper)] ***Aquatic and Terrestrial Food Web due Tuesday, May 15th *follow ALL directions on paper **COLOR ***legal-sized paper 'MAKE A TEST'--qs and answers--**Energy Resources (use the template paper provided) review packet 'Energy Flow in the Ecosystems' 7th:collect signed interim 'MAKE A TEST'--qs and answers--**Circulatory AND Respiratory System (use the template paper provided)
May 11:8th: ***collect SIGNED interim strip (bright green) work on ONE of the following: **** a RENEWABLE RESOURCE ****due MAY 14th at the beginning of class**** (biomass, geothermal, hydrogen, hydropower, (nuclear--R and Non), solar, and wind) ****Use your notes AND Sorenson's website has links follow the 'Snapchat' requirements (strip of paper) **final copy --large sheet of construction paper ***COLOR ****ALL Renewable Resources listed somewhere ******AND***** ***Aquatic and Terrestrial Food Web due Tuesday, May 15th *follow ALL directions on paper **COLOR ***legal-sized paper 7th: ***collect SIGNED interim discuss/correct graphic organizer on: mechanical and chemical digestion, peristalsis, small intestine, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas--notebook read/complete the following w/s: 'the body's transport system,' 'a closer look at blood vessels,' 'blood and lymph,' 'cardiovascular health,' and 'more about blood types'--we will discuss these on Monday
May 10th:8th:watch 'Amoeba Sisters:Ecological Relationships' notes on 'abiotic vs biotic factors' Environmental Science book chpt on 'populations and communities' ***Aquatic and Terrestrial Food Web due Tuesday, May 15th *follow ALL directions on paper **COLOR ***legal-sized paper 7th:collect 'circulatory system map poster' refer to May 9th for requirements view 'Chloe and Nurb: Digestive System' take notes as you view complete graphic organizer on: mechanical and chemical digestion, peristalsis, small intestine, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas we will discuss this tomorrow
May 9:8th:choose a RENEWABLE RESOURCE ****due MAY 14th at the beginning of class**** (biomass, geothermal, hydrogen, hydropower, (nuclear--R and Non), solar, and wind) ****Use your notes AND Sorenson's website has links follow the 'Snapchat' requirements (strip of paper) **final copy --large sheet of construction paper ***COLOR ****ALL Renewable Resources listed somewhere 7th:finish the 'circulatory system map poster' (use textbooks, notes, and w/s) * 'Circulatory System' (written to stand out) *color SEVEN organs a different color *make a key to identify organs' names *next to each organ explain function/how the organ works ***DRAW the rest of the c.s.****veins, arteries, capillaries, RBC's, WBC's, plasma, platelets, and blood (use snapshots, zoom-ins) AND explain/show me the process of blood flowing through the circulatory system-- showing me where the blood flows FROM and TO (you can: use another color, arrows, in steps, as a map,etc)
May 8:8th:grade/discuss notes on 'natural resources'--notebook choose a RENEWABLE RESOURCE (start gathering information/knowledge on your energy resource) ****Sorenson's website has links follow the 'Snapchat' requirements (strip of paper)---discuss and show examples ***today: rough draft ***tomorrow: begin final copy 7th:collect 'respiratory map poster' intro to 'Circulatory System'--view 'Chloe and Nurb-- How your Heart Works'--take notes--notebook discuss circulatory system w/s: 'all about my body systems'--outline of body with flaps 'fill-in-the-blanks'statements---both of these in notebook VEINS--BLUE ARTERIES--RED begin constructing the 'circulatory map poster' (use textbooks pg 76-89), notes, and w/s) collected at the end of class--will work on this tomorrow
May 7:8th:discuss the 2 worksheets (text set 1, text set 2, and renewable?, clean?, green?) (different types of energy sources)---notebook return quiz (earth booklet, stratigraphy, relative AND absolute dating, half-life, fossils, uniformitarianism )--notebook return 'earth's history in a year'--counts as a quiz grade notes on 'natural resources'--complete fill in the blank notes w/s as you go through the paper slideshow on resources--grade tomorrow begin thinking about the RENEWABLE RESOURCE you would like to learn more about 7th:continue to work 'respiratory map poster'--due tomorrow if you finish--read 'circulation' pgs. 76-89
May 4:8th: collect 'Icons of science' Charles Darwin discuss figures in the book discuss notes 'evidence for evolution'--notebook review using the plate tectonics article--notebook ***begin ENERGY unit hand out the 2 worksheets (text set 1, text set 2, and renewable?, clean?, green?) (different types of energy sources) answer the 7 qs which go along with the charts/graphs answer the conclusion qs which go along with the article--answer 6 conclusion qs on back we will discuss these sheets on Monday 7th:finish constructing the 'respiratory map poster' make sure the poster contains the following: * 'Respiratory System' (written to stand out) *color NINE organs a different color *make a key to identify organs' names *next to each organ explain function/how the organ works *explain INHALE & EXHALE *on/near the diaphragm explain how it is used in INHALING & EXHALING posters will be collected at the end of class May 3:8th:review ice cores finish 'Icons of science' Charles Darwin answer qs as you view--will be graded tomorrow using Power point complete notes 'evidence for evolution'--notebook we will discuss this tomorrow as a review--read & answer qs on the plate tectonics article--notebook we will discuss this tomorrow 7th:grade/share Paper Slideshow on the Human Body Systems--collected discuss the 2 w/s 'the respiratory system'--notebook begin building 'respiratory map poster' collected at the end of class--will work on this tomorrow May 2:8th:grade/discuss 'evolution: changes over time',begin 'ice cores' and 'warning from the ice'--notebook foldable on 'ice cores' (do together as a class)--notebook begin watching 'Icons of science' Charles Darwin answer qs as you view--will finish this tomorrow 7th:FINAL copy of your 'paper slideshow' (on human body systems) for a 5th grader is due tomorrow (May 3rd)--refer to May 1st for requirements watch Chloe and Nurb (How your lungs work) video *as you view-list in order the organs air goes thru as it enters and exits the body activity card sort: Blue cards (inhale) Pink cards (exhale) discuss answers and write down the correct order on the video's notes sheet--notebook complete the 2 w/s 'The Respiratory System' (fill in the blank AND crossword puzzle) will discuss these tomorrow
May 1:8th:1/2 sheet 'warning from the ice' (link on Sorenson's website) **for #40 ' *notes' or paragraph w/s 'ice cores'--go to TWO videos and answer 4 qs **** these TWO sheets on 'ice cores' and 'evolution: changes over time' will be checked/discussed on Wed (5.2) 7th:work on your FINAL copy of your 'paper slideshow' (on human body systems) for a 5th grader body systems needed: *respiratory *circulatory *digestive/excretory *endocrine *muscular *skeleton *nervous ****each SYSTEM has ONE slide (*name of system, function of system, list some of the MAIN organs, illustration(s) of system or organs) TITLE page (needs to pop & your name) AND LAST page (how do all of these systems work together?) the FINAL product will be graded on Thurs (5.3) FINAL copy needs COLOR, COLOR, COLOR and to be neat April 30:8th:quiz (earth booklet, stratigraphy, relative AND absolute dating, half-life, fossils, uniformitarianism ) pick up article:'Evolution:changes over time' AND 1/2 sheet 'evolution:changes over time' **you can do *notes instead of writing a paragraph on punctuated equilibrium and mass extinction ***the qs will be checked/discussed on Wed (5.2) 7th:design a ROUGH DRAFT for your 'paper slideshow' (on human body systems) for a 5th grader body systems needed: *respiratory *circulatory *digestive/excretory *endocrine *muscular *skeleton *nervous ****each SYSTEM has ONE slide (*name of system, function of system, list some of the MAIN organs, illustration(s) of system or organs) TITLE page (needs to pop & your name) AND LAST page (how do all of these systems work together?) complete rough draft for homework
April 27th:8th:quiz Monday (4.30) **study--earth booklet, stratigraphy, relative AND absolute dating, half-life, fossils, uniformitarianism grade/discuss activity:'continental drift'--notebook discuss the w/s 'analyzing evidence: continental drift' and the articles on 'flora and fauna' and ' lystrosaurus'--notebook discuss the w/s 'fossil activity'--notebook discuss and complete the TWO charts on plate movements 7th:grade/discuss mini-lessons (labs) on Human Body Systems: TWO graphic organizers, *'end of stations follow up questions', *circulatory and respiratory 'bodies' with labels & definitions, *TWO fill in the blank 1/2 sheets on the above mentioned systems ****keep in notebook complete the 'blood components chart '--notebook complete the 'human body systems chart'--notebook April 26:8th:quiz Monday (4.30) **study--earth booklet, stratigraphy, relative AND absolute dating, half-life, fossils, uniformitarianism finish activity:'continental drift' **draw your 'Pangaea', make key, color-code land masses according to key, answer the 5 conclusion qs complete the w/s 'analyzing evidence: continental drift' read articles on 'flora and fauna' and ' lystrosaurus' complete the w/s 'fossil activity' 7th:finish mini-lessons (labs) on Human Body Systems **** complete 'Body Systems Intro. Stations Graphic Organizer' (two of these) have the following completed by tomorrow: *TWO graphic organizers, *'end of stations follow up questions', *circulatory and respiratory 'bodies' with labels & definitions, *TWO fill in the blank 1/2 sheets on the above mentioned systems USE MORTON'S WEBSITE 4/20 and 4/23--you may need to do the following: username:wcplunch# password:lunch#
For the LAST assignment (at the bottom of the 'end of...qs) ***PLEASE SKIP--we are going to do another assignment
April 25th:8th:quiz Monday (4.30) **study--earth booklet, stratigraphy, relative AND absolute dating, half-life, fossils review continental drift, sea-floor spreading, and plate tectonics---how are these 3 ideas related? activity: 'continental drift' *draw landmasses as 'Pangaea' *add fossil remains AND mt. ranges *create a KEY for the above mentioned * answer the 5 conclusion qs have completed for tomorrow's class 7th:mini-lessons (labs) on Human Body Systems **** complete 'Body Systems Intro. Stations Graphic Organizer' (Morton's website 4.20 and 4.23) we will rotate thru the remaining stations tomorrow
April 24th:8th:collect lab:'radiometric dating' discuss lab's results and relative vs absolute dating discuss answers to 'Fossils' w/s--(make sure to focus on the different types of fossils) video on continental drift and plate tectonics (as you view the video take 10 notes--will be collected after the video) review stratigraphy using the 'tasksheet:reading the layers' will discuss this tomorrow 7th:complete the back side of sheet 'human body systems chart' (Morton's website April 18th and 19th----***both parts) discuss/correct 'homeostasis online scavenger hunt' AND 'human body systems' chart--notebook April 23rd:8th:collect 'What's UP?' booklet discuss the shortcomings of the lab:'radiometric dating lab' **will be collected on Tues. (4.24) completed lab sheet needs the following: *problem, *background A (sentence), *background B (sentence), *hypothesis (do NOT use nouns or pronouns in your hypothesis), *procedure checkpoint, *independent variable (time lapsed), *dependent variable (decay), *results table, *graph (title, axes labeled, data plotted, etc.) AND 6 conclusion qs (can answer the conclusion qs on the back of graph) discuss examples of half-life complete the notes 'radioactive dating and half-life' as a class--notebook REVIEW how to solve half-life problems complete the lab sheet 'radiometric dating lab'--see above read over the fossil notes and complete the 'fossils' activity 7th:take the Test:Genetics if you were absent on Friday (4.20) w/s 'homeostasis online scavenger hunt'-- Morton's website (4.18 & 4.19)
April 20th:8th: 'What's UP?' booklet (answer any qs.) ****due Monday (4.23) counts as two classworks AND one homework introduce 'absolute dating' by doing the lab:'radiometric dating lab' **will be collected on Tues. (4.24) completed lab sheet needs the following: *problem, *background A (sentence), *background B (sentence), *hypothesis (do NOT use nouns or pronouns in your hypothesis), *procedure checkpoint, *independent variable (time lapsed), *dependent variable (decay), *results table, *graph (title, axes labeled, data plotted, etc.) AND 6 conclusion qs (can answer the conclusion qs on the back of graph) 7th:Test on Genetics
April 19:8th:collect the notes 'Getting in to the Fossil Record' review 'principle/law of superposition' work on 'What's UP?' booklet--due Monday, April 23rd-- counts as two classworks AND one homework complete the 1/2 sheet on reading stratigraphic columns--discuss tomorrow 7th:Test: GENETICS--FRIDAY, April 20th discuss/correct w/s 'pedigree practice problems' complete 'genetics test review' sheet discuss/correct the genetics test review w/s (GMO:genetically modified organism--corn,papaya)(Cloning:identical DNA)(Genetic engineering:alternating DNA-- seedless watermelon,vaccines)(Selective breeding:choosing/crossing between 2 organisms=advantage) (Human Genome Project:mapped entire human DNA) ***STUDY for tomorrow's Test on GENETICS
April 18:8th:discuss the booklet 'How the Earth formed,' 'Cambrian Explosion,' and 'How the dinosaurs went extinct'--notebook finish the notes 'Getting in to the Fossil Record' (LRMS website:Sorenson's page) this will be collected on THURSDAY, April 19th activity:'who dunit?'/'principle of superposition'--notebook notes on 'relative dating laws'--notebook put together 'What's Up?' booklet do the first page together **we will work on this tomorrow 7th:Test: GENETICS--FRIDAY, April 20th discuss/correct *pedigree w/s, *genetics pedigree w/s, *pedigree review w/s complete w/s 'pedigree practice problems' skip w/s 'autosomal pedigrees'
April 17:8th:complete the booklet 'How the Earth formed' resources: 'National Geographic' video ('Solar System History-how was the Earth Formed?), 'Cambrian Explosion' page (red book pg 135 purple pg 129) and 'How the dinosaurs went extinct' (red book pg 143 purple book pg 138 & 139) AND finish the notes 'Getting in to the Fossil Record' (LRMS website:Sorenson's page) this will be collected on THURSDAY, April 19th 7th:Test: GENETICS--FRIDAY, April 20th collect 'vocabulary bingo'--counts as a QUIZ grade review studying pedigrees discuss/correct 'human pedigree analysis problem sheet'--notebook begin the review packet: the following will be discussed tomorrow *pedigree w/s, *genetics pedigree w/s, *pedigree review w/s
April 16:8th:collect 'Earth's History in a Year' finish 'make a quiz' (topic:geologic time scale) place questions & answers on the w/s provided--due TODAY complete the first page of the booklet 'How the Earth formed'--as you view the 'National Geographic' video ('Solar System History-how was the Earth Formed?) 7th:Test: GENETICS--FRIDAY, April 20th 'vocabulary bingo' due Tuesday, April 17th--counts as a QUIZ grade activity:'studying pedigrees' complete, discuss/correct, keep in notebook complete 'human pedigree analysis problem sheet' we will look at this tomorrow
April 13:8th:'Earth's History in a Year' is due Monday, April 16th 'make a quiz' (topic:geologic time scale) place questions & answers on the w/s provided ****this WILL count as a QUIZ grade 7th:'vocabulary bingo'--use the sheet provided for 'bingo' board use the following words: allele, dominant, genetics, genotype, heredity,heterozygous, homozygous, Mendel, phenotype, Punnett square, recessive, and trait ***this assignment is due Tuesday, April 17th--counts as a QUIZ grade
April 12: Reading benchmark (operated on a two hour delay schedule) 8th:begin watching the videos on 'fossils'--answer w/s qs as you view we will finish tomorrow 7th:discuss/grade lab:genetics with a smile--notebook work on the w/s 'Bikini Bottom Genetics' we will discuss tomorrow
April 11:8th:work on final copy of 'Earth's History in a Year' due Monday, April 16th requirements: **title **each 'piece' needs the date (month & day) **the major event written out **the major event illustrated with color 7th:lab:genetics with a smile--- make sure the following are completed: chart, part B, and part C (there are TWO parts) **this will be graded tomorrow begin 'Bikini Bottom Genetics'
April 10:7th:grade/discuss activity: 'An Inventory of My Traits'--notebook watch video and complete the w/s 'Amoeba Sisters: monohybrid crosses discuss/correct answers--notebook complete the vocab review (12 definitions & illustrations) discuss answers--notebook
April 9th AND 10th:8th:read and discuss 'the geologic time scale' and 'divisions of geologic time' activity: 'Earth's History in a Year' calculate/complete '# of days into year' and 'date'--complete w/ pod discuss and correct looking at a geologic time scale complete the 'era' & 'period' columns discuss some of the organisms found on the g.t. scale show examples of final 'calendars' brainstorm ideas for your 'calendar'--we will work on this Tues and Wed 7th:discuss/correct the notes on Nye video 'Genes'--notebook activity: 'An Inventory of My Traits'--Survey AND class Data Table complete 'class inventory of traits-graph' graph TEN of the classes' traits (remember to graph both the YES and NO) this will be checked tomorrow
Mar 29:8th:notes on 'Early Earth' w/s (front,front,back,back) red book pgs. 130-133 vocabulary foldable: geologic time scale---metamorphic rock (use purple book) definition AND illustration
Mar 26-28:8th:DC Field Trip students need to turn in TWO Reflective paragraphs on two places visited (one sheet of paper--one paragraph on each place) If ABSENT those days, you need to complete the w/s: 'A trip through geologic time' (front, back,front) ****'Earth's Changing Surface' books:purple--pgs. 123-125 AND pgs. 128-140 red--pgs. 127-129 AND pgs. 134-145 Mar 26-29:7th:present group 'paper slideshow' on Genetics articles view and answer qs. on Bill Nye "Genes' video complete/discuss packet 'tHe pUnneTT SquaRE' (J.Kousen) give out and discuss w/s 'genetics vocabulary'--notebook complete w/s 'determining genotypes' (front,front,back,back) discuss/correct answers to the above w/s--notebook Mar 23:8th:review genetic modification in agriculture after adding final touches and practicing presentation each pod presented their article on genetic modification questions about the article were discussed after each presentation teacher collected the 'slides' 7th:each student was assigned 1 of 5 genetic articles after reading the article and taking notes the students grouped according to who read the same article s/he did *plan what info you are going to put on your 'slide' ****1 illustration with color AND 2 -3 points *begin final 'slide'---collect at the end of class--we will finish on Monday each person is responsible for designing ONE slide each group will present a 'paper slideshow' on their assigned article on Tuesday (3.27)
Mar 22:8th:show exs of how OUR vocab words are in the news (-: discuss/grade notes on 'Genetic Modification in Agriculture'--notebook each pod has been assigned an article *write title of article on blank paper *take notes as you read *discuss article with pod *plan what info you are going to put on your 'slide' ****1 illustration with color AND 2 -3 points *begin final 'slide'---collect at the end of class--we will finish tomorrow each group will present a 'paper slideshow' on their assigned article on Friday (3.23) 7th:complete 'key terms for genetics/Punnett squares' use Morton's website (Friday, March 9th) AND the PINK & WHITE packet which I handed out we will discuss tomorrow
Mar 21:8th:discuss 'Genetically Modified Foods: Benefits or Risks'--notebook notes on 'Genetic Modification in Agriculture' these will be graded tomorrow 7th:Test on Cells, Mitosis, Meiosis--this WED. (3.21) ***students will be allowed to use notes--NO TEXTBOOK Mar 20:8th:answer qs on the Bill Nye video 'Genetically Modified Foods: Benefits or Risks' grade/discuss--put in notebook finish yesterday's activity 'Talking Trees: List, Sort, Label' turn in pod's newspaper print paper with stickies at the end of class 7th:Test on Cells, Mitosis, Meiosis--this WED. (3.21) ***students will be allowed to use notes--NO TEXTBOOK grade/discuss the 'DNA Replication & Protein Synthesis Virtual Lab Sheet'--notebook activity:'Say it with DNA:Protein Synthesis w/s' (front side only)---we will discuss it tomorrow or Wednesday Mar 19:8th:using the 'biotech vocab Ppt' complete vocab foldable--'biotechnolgy to genome'---notebook read the article 'The Wood Wide Web' activity 'Talking Trees: List, Sort, Label' **turn in pod's newspaper print paper WITH all members' stickies at the end of class we will finish this tomorrow 7th:Test on Cells, Mitosis, Meiosis--this WED. (3.21) ***students will be allowed to use notes--NO TEXTBOOK activity:'DNA Replication & Protein Synthesis Virtual Lab' complete the 'DNA Replication & Protein Synthesis Virtual Lab Sheet' ***this will be graded tomorrow
Mar 16:8th:Test:DIseases open notes--turn in by end of class 7th:Test on Cells, Mitosis, Meiosis--next WED. (3.21) ***students will be allowed to use notes--NO TEXTBOOK activity:'DNA Replication & Protein Synthesis Virtual Lab' complete the 'DNA Replication & Protein Synthesis Virtual Lab Sheet' we will work on this on Monday Mar 14 and 15:8th:show 'Typhoid Mary--the Most Dangerous Woman in America'---answer the qs as you view discuss and collect qs at end of class 7th:check answers to 'DNA and RNA Structure' w/s--notebook complete/correct/discuss activity 'DNA vs RNA card sort'--notebook watch 'Amoeba Sisters video recap:DNA vs RNA'--complete notes as you view (Morton's class calendar March 6th)
Mar 12----THREE Hour Early Release---AND Mar 13---THREE hour delay Mar 12:8th: 1st period collect pink interim strips/recorded class averages and parent or guardian signature ****Also, please turn in your HIGH school registration form WITH a par./guard. signature FINAL products (3 total) of the 'Disease' project collected--LATE--due Mar 8th ****only saw 1st period (3.12) corrected/discussed 'Protists and Fungi' concept map--notebook corrected/discussed 'Mitosis and Meiosis Webquest'--notebook read the article 'Explainer: 'What's the difference between an outbreak and an epidemic?' complete the activity 'Save the last word for me' 7th:****only saw 2nd period (3.12) discuss/correct the w/s 'Genetic Material'--front & back--notebook corrected/discussed 'Mitosis and Meiosis Webquest'--notebook complete the w/s 'DNA Structure' AND 'RNA Structure' we will discuss/correct tomorrow Mar 9:8th: 1st period collect pink interim strips/recorded class averages and parent or guardian signature ****Also, please turn in your HIGH school registration form WITH a par./guard. signature FINAL products (3 total) of the 'Disease' project collected--LATE--due Mar 8th concept map on "Protists and Fungi'--correct when done-- if need--we will come back to this on Monday 7th:using the sheets 'DNA: the fingerprint that's inside your body!' AND 'DNA/RNA structure and processes' complete the w/s 'Genetic Material'---front and back
Mar 8:8th: 1st period collect pink interim strips/recorded class averages and parent or guardian signature ****Also, please turn in your HIGH school registration form WITH a par./guard. signature FINAL products (3 total) of the 'Disease' project collected Discovery Ed: (LRMS website) view & answer qs on: 'Human Immune System Bacteria/Viruses' (11 qs total) 'Infectious Diseases' (record diagnoses of patients (correct or write correct diagnosis beside the wrong one) AND answer the FIVE qs found in the 'Questions' tab)) turn in once complete 7th:review mitosis ans meiosis w/s 'mitosis and meiosis webquest' bit.ly/mortonscience (date:Th&Fr 2.22&2.23) we will discuss/correct one day next week
Mar 7:8th: 1st period collect pink interim strips/recorded class averages and parent or guardian signature be completing final products (3 total) of the 'Disease' project *****FINAL products are due Thursday (3.8) on Discovery Ed: (LRMS website) view & answer qs on: 'Human Immune System Bacteria/Viruses' (11 qs total) 'Infectious Diseases' (record diagnoses of patients (correct or write correct diagnosis beside the wrong one) AND answer the FIVE qs found in the 'Questions' tab)) turn in once complete---if need, we will finish tomorrow 7th:collect signed interim discuss/correct 'Amoeba Sisters...Division to Multiply' (front&back)--notebook 'Amoeba Sisters...The Great Divide' (front&back)--notebook we will work on the 2 pg packet on 'mitosis vs meiosis' (front&back) AND 'cell organelle' (front&back) begin w/s 'mitosis and meiosis webquest' bit.ly/mortonscience (date:Th&Fr 2.22&2.23) we will finish tomorrow Mar 6:8th: 1st period collect pink interim strips/recorded class averages and parent or guardian signature be completing final products (3 total) of the 'Disease' project *****FINAL products are due Thursday (3.8) activity on Discovery Ed: (LRMS website) view & answer qs on 'Human Immune System Bacteria/Viruses' (11 qs total) 7th:collect signed interim grade/discuss the w/s on 'mitosis' and 'meiosis'--notebook finish the 2 (1/2 sheets) 'Amoeba Sisters...Division to Multiply' (front&back) 'Amoeba Sisters...The Great Divide' (front&back) begin the 2 pg packet on 'mitosis vs meiosis' (front&back) AND 'cell organelle' (front&back) bit.ly/mortonscience (date:Tues 2.18)
Mar 5: 8th: 1st period collect pink interim strips/recorded class averages and parent or guardian signature be completing final products (3 total) of the 'Disease' project *****FINAL products are due Thursday (3.8) complete notes w/s 'mitosis and meiosis webquest' bit.ly/mortonscience (date:Th&Fr 2.22&2.23) 7th:collect signed interim finish gluing down the flaps and descriptions of the phases of Meiosis ****make sure you have answered the 'Writing About Reading' for both M&M use my answer key and the textbook as a guide--grade tomorrow if you finish, start the 2 (1/2 sheets) 'Amoeba Sisters...Division to Multiply' (front&back) 'Amoeba Sisters...The Great Divide' (front&back) bit.ly/mortonscience (date:Tues 2.18)
Early Release Day Mar 2: 8th:refer to 2.27 1st period collect pink interim strips/recorded class averages and parent or guardian signature be completing final products (3 total) of the 'Disease' project *****FINAL products are due Thursday (3.8) 7th:collect signed interim review 'cell division' (and mitosis) read/discuss the 'Meiosis' article cut out AND glue down the flaps and descriptions of the phases of Meiosis use my answer key and the textbook as a guide ***we will finish this on Monday
Mar 1:8th:refer to 2.27 1st period collect pink interim strips/recorded class averages and parent or guardian signature 7th:collect signed interim give out the articles on 'cell division' and 'meiosis glue down the two articles on two separate sheets of paper (put the meiosis notes in notebook--we will do this one tomorrow) read and discuss the 'cell division' (mitosis) article complete the flip-flap activity for mitosis (6 phases) glue down and answer 'writing about reading' finish for homework
Feb 28:8th:refer to 2.27 1st period was given pink interim strips/record class averages/please sign have student return tomorrow 7th:refer to 2.27 students were given an interim--please review w/ student and please sign have student return tomorrow when finished--double check the requirements sheet with your's and your partner's final product turn in when finished Feb 27:8th:discuss the notes from 'Monsters Inside Me'--notebook introduce the 'Disease' project *discuss requirements and show examples *select 3 diseases *begin research ****choose ONE activity from each column *****we will continue to work on this Wed, Thurs, and Friday (ERD) 7th:grade/discuss 'Science Circuits'--notebook discuss analogy 'how a cell's organelles are like the parts of a school' begin 'Cell Apps Partner Project' hand out the packet and go thru the directions *****show examples of final products *select either plant OR animal cell *color code *fill in the bubbles with the organelle's job description **SWITCH which cell you did with your partner ***you are to create the following analogy: 'plant OR animal cell (partner has the other one) to the 'Apps" on a cell (-; phone (ex: chloroplast--where the energy in a plant cell is converted/ to a cell App which allows solar panels to appear on your cell phone and converts solar energy to energy the phone can use) ****You CAN NOT have the same App names as your partner we will work on this in Wednesday's class
Feb 26:8th:grade/discuss the activity for the two articles 'Zombies Are Real' & 'Brains, Brains!, Ant Brains!'--notebook notes on 'Protists'--notebook begin watching video 'Monsters Inside Me' complete the chart as you view--will finish tomorrow 7th:'Science Circuits'--green packet SKIP the 'Solver Station' 'Maker Station,' 'Reader Station,' 'Explorer Station,' 'Science Station,' 'Performer Station,' and 'Research Station'--will be graded on Tuesday (2.27) begin working on the 'iCell Apps Partner' activity select either the plant or animal cell--color-code--fill in the bubbles ****ADD bubble for nucleus*** SWITCH to the other cell which you did not label you are designing/creating an analogy of the plant or animal cell to Apps found on a cell phone you CAN NOT have the same App names as your partner
Feb 23:8th:discuss/grade Spanish Flu, Swine Flu, Tuberculosis, and Lyme disease-- keep notes in notebook read two articles: 'Zombies Are Real' & 'Brains, Brains!, Ant Brains!' *write a summary (3 to 4 sentences) *THEN condense into a 25 word summary--share out *THEN condense into a 10---15 word summary--share out *THEN draw an illustration which exemplifies the article--share out *THEN answer the 4 qs at the end of the article--- ***this will be graded on Monday 7th:work on the 'Science Circuits'--green packet SKIP the 'Solver Station' 'Maker Station,' 'Reader Station,' 'Explorer Station,' 'Science Station,' 'Performer Station,' and 'Research Station'--will be graded on Tuesday (2.27)
Feb 22:8th:collect final copy of the 'Organelle Wanted Poster' discuss 'Fungi Notes'--notebook using the 'jigsaw' approach research one of the following diseases: Spanish Flu, Swine Flu, Tuberculosis, Lyme disease complete the w/s (chart and paragraph) as you research share out/or write down the information with your pod **you should have 4 charts and 1 paragraph completed (1 chart and the paragraph is on your assigned pathogen) these will be checked tomorrow 7th:collect final copy of the 'Organelle Wanted Poster' begin 'Science Circuits'--finish 'maker station' for homework Feb 21:8th:finish 'Fungi Notes' work on final copy of the 'Organelle Wanted Poster' Due TOMORROW at the BEGINNING of class make sure to look over the requirements sheet before you turn it in 7th:turn in 'Micro-organism/Protist Project'--(if you've not already done so) finish the quiz (qs and answer key) 20 qs on micro-organisms 5 qs on microscope you are to use the template provided work on final copy of the 'Organelle Wanted Poster' Due TOMORROW at the BEGINNING of class make sure to look over the requirements sheet before you turn it in
Feb 20:8th:QUIZ on Bacteria & Virus after quiz--pick up the w/s 'Fungi Notes' Read in the book "From Bacteria to Plants" (Fungi) pgs 88-94 complete the notes sheet as you read 7th:'Micro-organism/Protist Project'-- due Wednesday today you are going to design a quiz (qs and answer key) 20 qs on micro-organisms 5 qs on microscope you are to use the template provided collect at end of class Feb 19:8th:QUIZ on Bacteria & Virus Tuesday (2.20.18) ***make sure you have the following diagrams:BACTERIA and VIRUS STRUCTURE BACTERIAL and VIRAL REPRODUCTION discuss/correct concept map on 'Virus and Bacteria' begin 'Organelle Wanted Poster'--discuss requirement w/s bring completed rough draft to Wednesday's class 7th: ****bring your notebook to tomorrow's class!!! HINT, HINT (-; grade/discuss the 'Animal and Plant Cell' coloring/flap w/ descriptions put a VENN diagram of the 'Animal vs Plant' cell on the back 'Micro-organism/Protist Project'-- due Wednesday begin 'Organelle Wanted Poster'--discuss requirement w/s bring rough draft to Wednesday's class
Feb 16:8th:QUIZ on Bacteria & Virus Tuesday (2.20.18) ***make sure you have the following diagrams:BACTERIA and VIRUS STRUCTURE BACTERIAL and VIRAL REPRODUCTION collect the 25 qs ws "INFECTION" Analysis (on a separate sheet of paper) ***ADD EVALUATION*** of the simulation game ^it's strengths ^it's shortcomings ^how YOU would improve the game watch/discuss video 'What Lives in Cheese?' discuss figures in the book (viruses and bacteria) discuss/complete the VENN Diagram 'Bacteria vs Virus' begin concept map on 'Virus and Bacteria'--will discuss Monday 7th:Protist poster, Living vs Non-Living poster, and Word Doodles (5) due TODAY make sure the 'Animal and Plant Cell' coloring/flap w/ descriptions is finished this will be graded on Monday work on 'Micro-organism/Protist Project'-- due Wednesday
Feb 15:8th:QUIZ on Bacteria & Virus Tuesday (2.20.18) the 25 qs ws "INFECTION" Analysis (on a separate sheet of paper) ***ADD EVALUATION*** of the simulation game ^it's strengths ^it's shortcomings ^how YOU would improve the game due FRIDAY (2.16) videos on killer microbe & the 1918 flu (take 10 notes--collect) diagrams on 'viral (active) and bacterial (binary fission) reproduction'--notebook diagrams on 'viral shapes'--notebook 7th: continue 2.14's assignments
Feb 14:8th:after you have become familiar with the "Infection" simulation game complete the 25 qs ws "INFECTION" Analysis (on a separate sheet of paper) ***ADD EVALUATION*** of the simulation game ^it's strengths ^it's shortcomings ^how YOU would improve the game due FRIDAY (2.16) 7th:collect w/s 'Protist Quiz Study Guide' (if this is completed correctly you will be eligible to earn 8 pts extra credit on the upcoming test ) distribute & explain the "Microorganism/Protist Project Ideas" we will work on this assignment in tomorrow's class
Feb:13:8th:grade/discuss/correct w/s 'Bacteria Coloring'--notebook using a device familiarize with the "Infection" simulation game we will be evaluating the simulation game tomorrow 7th:w/s 'Protist Quiz Study Guide' (if this is completed correctly you will be eligible to earn 8 pts extra credit on the upcoming test--DUE at the Beginning of WEDNESDAY'S class) read/discuss the w/s on 'Animal & Plant Cells pg 1 & 2'--notebook cut out & glue down the cells..cut out & glue down 10 squares (write the organelle's function underneath the correct flap) complete the color-coding activity on the two cells--notebook Feb 12:8th:if you have a device please bring it tomorrow *Android:plague inc *iPhone:infection bio war review bacteria virus notes--discuss as we go--notebook complete w/s 'Bacteria Coloring'--this will be graded tomorrow ***review notes on Bacteria AND Viruses*** 7th:work on the protist poster--no due date yet begin the w/s 'Protist Quiz Study Guide' (if this is completed correctly you will be eligible to earn 8 pts extra credit on the upcoming test--DUE at the Beginning of WEDNESDAY'S class)
Feb 9: 8th:collect 'Cells' review packet EARLY RELEASE DAY bacteria notes--discuss as we go 7th:collect article and qs on the 4 micro-organisms Feb 8:8th:'Cells' review is DUE FRIDAY (2.9) DUE FRIDAY (2.9) DUE FRIDAY (2.9) refer to Feb 5th for 'Level 5' AND 'Level 6' requirements discuss Venn Diagrams on **animal vs plant cell AND **eukaryotic vs prokaryotic--notebook take & discuss notes on 'bacteria'--notebook finish yesterday's assignment if not completed yesterday 7th:finish the 'Intro to using a Microscope Lab'--lab sheet in notebook AND continue to work on the 'Protists Similarities & Differences Poster' refer to the 1/2 sheet with the directions--and ways to present ****at the moment, this assignment does not have a due date finish yesterday's assignment if not complete
Feb 7:8th:'Cells' review is DUE FRIDAY (2.9) DUE FRIDAY (2.9) DUE FRIDAY (2.9) refer to Feb 5th for 'Level 5' AND 'Level 6' requirements read article 'Small, Small World'--do' CATP' strategy as you read ALSO answer the qs which are beside the paragraphs---collect at end of class read pp. 48-57 (Bacteria to Plants book) Answer the following qs as you read: pgs 51,53,and 56 'reading checkpoints' pg 57 1a,b,c 2a,b,c 3a,b,c 4a,b 7th:read the 4 articles on 'amoebas, paramecium, euglena, and volvox' answer the 12 qs on amoeba, 10 qs on paramecium, 11 qs on euglena, and 14 qs on volvox AND complete #5 'Protist Type Chart'--collect at end of class
Feb 6:8th:'Cells' review is DUE FRIDAY (2.9) DUE FRIDAY (2.9) DUE FRIDAY (2.9) refer to Feb 5th for 'Level 5' AND 'Level 6' requirements vocabulary foldable 'cells to ribosomes'--def & drawing--notebook Venn Diagrams on **animal vs plant cell AND **eukaryotic vs prokaryotic work with your pod to complete--will discuss answers tomorrow 7th:continue to work on the 'Intro to using a Microscope Lab' AND the 'Protists Similarities & Differences Poster' refer to the 1/2 sheet with the directions--and ways to present we will continue to work on both of these tomorrow
Feb 5:8th:discuss/correct 'Level 4:Analyzing' of the CELLS review *** 'Level 5:Evaluating' reminder DO NOT simply say "IT WILL DIE"--you need to explain what will happen to the cell AND organism discuss and show examples of 'Level 6:Creating' 'Your Own Analogy of a Cell' final copy is on a separate sheet of plain paper final copy has color, 8 organelles labeled and 8 analogy pieces labeled DUE FRIDAY (2.9) DUE FRIDAY (2.9) DUE FRIDAY (2.9) 7th:grade/check your 4 concept maps ( volvox, paramecium, euglena, and amoeba) begin the 'Intro to using a Microscope Lab' AND begin the 'Protists Similarities & Differences Poster' given a 1/2 sheet with the directions--and ways to present we will continue to work on both of these tomorrow
Feb 2:8th:discuss/correct 'Level 1' of the CELLS review continue working on the CELLS review-- complete thru 'Level 5'---we will discuss analogies on Monday (2.5) Monday we will start Level 6 in class so BRING CELLS packet DUE FRIDAY (2.9) 7th:finish your concept maps by sharing information gathered on the following micro-organisms: volvox, paramecium, euglena, and amoeba make sure you have viewed all 4 videos on the micro-organisms ***concept maps will be graded on Monday word doodles for 5 of the following: volvox, paramecium, euglena, amoeba, pseudopod, cilia, flagellum, unicellular, multicellular, prokaryote, and eukaryote Feb 1:8th:quick review on cells' organelles & functions begin the knowledge review packet on 'Cells' will be collected at the end of class-- will work on this activity tomorrow DUE FRIDAY (2.9) 7th:grade & discuss the w/s 'the microscope'--notebook gather information on the following micro-organisms: volvox, paramecium, euglena, and amoeba complete 'concept map' on each micro-organism we will share the concept maps tomorrow
Jan 31:8th:Test on 'Chemistry' is today before test-discuss any qs students may have collect 'matter review guide' 7th:discuss the w/s 'living things' complete/discuss the 6 qs on the back of this sheet ('review of cell theory') self-check--then discuss with pod--then class study the w/s 'microscope mania' for 3 minutes-- complete/check self-check/discuss & correct read the w/s 'the microscope' and follow the directions to color-code microscope *****answer 9 qs. AND add #10: LABEL A thru M
Jan 30:8th:Test on 'Chemistry' is Wednesday (1.31)--be reviewing PACKET & notes answer any qs from Monday's review sheet complete/check & correct the second page (front & back) of the review packet 'matter review guide'--STUDY the REVIEW PACKET TONIGHT (-: ***review packet will be collected before tomorrow's test 7th:grade/discuss the notes to the w/s 'characteristics of organisms' AND 'cell theory and it's scientists' --notebook review of the microscope w/s 'microscope mania' (parts & their function)
Jan 29:8th:Test on 'Chemistry' is Wednesday (1.31)--be reviewing notes collect activity 'Unit 1 Task 1' complete/check & correct the first page (front & back) of the review packet 'matter review guide'--STUDY this SHEET TONIGHT (-: 7th:finish the notes to the w/s 'characteristics of organisms' AND 'cell theory and it's scientists' ***use Ms Morton's website Tuesday (1.9) these notes WILL be GRADED TOMORROW (-: complete the w/s 'microscope mania' ***use Ms Morton's website Friday (1.12)
Jan 26:8th:Test on 'Chemistry' is Wednesday (1.31)--be reviewing notes grade/discuss the article 'radioactive elements'--notebook using newly learned knowledge about the periodic table-- complete the assignment 'Unit 1 Task 1' this will be collected at the beginning of Monday's class 7th:collect the packet on 'Air Quality'--late, if you were NOT absent AND collect the w/s 'summarizing 3-2-1' on the bee article-late, if you were not absent we will continue working on the poster on 'living vs nonliving' in SMART lunch work on the notes to the w/s 'characteristics of organisms' AND 'cell theory and it's scientists' ***use Ms Morton's website Tuesday (1.9) you will be given time on Monday to complete Jan 25:8th:Test on 'Chemistry' is Wednesday (1.31)--be reviewing notes finish yesterday's book work if not completed using newly learned knowledge about the periodic table-- complete the assignment 'Unit 1 Task 1' this will be collected at the end of class so that it can be completed Friday 7th:collect the packet on 'Air Quality'--late if you were NOT absent collect the w/s 'summarizing 3-2-1' on the bee article begin the poster on living vs nonliving--collected at the end of class we will finish this tomorrow
Jan 24:8th:Test on 'Chemistry' is Wednesday (1.31)--be reviewing notes in the Chemical Interactions book--read pgs. 66-71 answer qs: 1)reading checkpoint, p.67 2)reading checkpoint, p.68 3)reading graphs, p.68 4)reading checkpoint, p.70 5)section assessment, p.71 #1a,b,c and #2 a,b collect this assignment--will finish tomorrow if need read and annotate the article 'radioactive elements' then answer the qs which go with the article 7th:collect the packet on 'Air Quality' read AND annotate the article on how air pollution is affecting bees complete the w/s 'summarizing 3-2-1'
Jan 22:8th:Test on 'Chemistry' is Wednesday (1.31)--be reviewing notes review types of bonds:ionic, covalent, and metallic AND counting atoms discuss 'balancing mass' and 'types of equations'--notebook ***reactants must equal products*** activity: 'An alien periodic table'--skip analyze #5 create 4 original elements (name,symbol, and clue) will be graded and exchanged tomorrow 7th:work on the packet 'Air Quality'--DUE Wednesday (1.24) ***ALL of these stations can be found on Ms Morton's website*** Station #3 Activity 2 DO THIS! Station #7 needs to be DONE Jan 16:8th:Test on 'Chemistry' is coming soon--be reviewing notes review types of bonds:ionic, covalent, and metallic 'counting atoms' review--check/correct answers--notebook read & discuss 'balancing mass' AND 'types of equations' complete the worksheets 'balancing mass' & 'types of equations' we will grade & discuss these worksheets the next time we have school 7th:make up Test on 'Atmosphere and Weather' if absent Friday (1.12) grade/answer qs to the activity ' looking at 5 consecutive days of North Carolina weather maps'--notebook continue working on 'Air Quality' packet--stations 1 thru 6-- we will finish this packet Jan. 22
Jan 12:8th:Test on 'Chemistry' is coming soon--be reviewing notes copy/discuss/answer qs. to the notes 'types of bonds' copy the four examples and label the bond represented--discuss--notebook 7th:Test on 'Atmosphere and Weather' finish activity:' looking at 5 consecutive days of North Carolina weather maps'--will be graded & discussed on Tuesday (1.16.18)
Jan 11:8th:Test on 'Chemistry' is coming soon--be reviewing your notes discuss the notes taken on the 'Gallery Walk'--notebook copy/discuss the notes 'counting atoms'--work a few examples together complete the w/s 'counting atoms' discuss/correct answers--notebook ***please do not complete the back side of the w/s--will be completed at a later date **be reviewing your notes 7th:Test on 'Atmosphere and Weather' is FRIDAY (1.12.18)--STUDY,STUDY,STUDY finish answering the qs which go with the activity:' looking at 5 consecutive days of North Carolina weather maps'--will be graded & discussed on Tuesday (1.16.18) start the packet on 'Air Quality'--we will continue completing
Jan 10:8th:Test on 'Chemistry' is coming soon--be reviewing your notes GALLERY WALK on the families of the periodic table-- as you view the 'family pictures' take notes in the packet which was given out today we will discuss the 'walk' tomorrow 7th: Test on 'Atmosphere and Weather' is FRIDAY (1.12.18)--STUDY,STUDY,STUDY grade/discuss/correct w/s 'atmosphere and weather review' discuss/answer qs on 'science literacy sheet #2'--chpt 3 pp.72-101 and article on 'tornadoes'--notebook activity: analyzing five consecutive days of weather maps-- answer the corresponding qs to each day of the week-- we will finish this tomorrow Jan 9:8th:Test on 'Chemistry' is coming soon--be reviewing your notes discuss/check review w/s on 'valence electrons'--notebook discuss/correct review w/s on 'thinking about the periodic table'--notebook 6th pd also graded/discussed review activity on Element calculations/properties/placement, etc reviewed/corrected 'elements, compounds, and mixtures'--notebook view & answer the 10 qs which go with the following BrainPops: compounds & mixtures AND periodic table 7th: Test on 'Atmosphere and Weather' is coming soon--be reviewing your notes finish w/s 'atmosphere and weather review'--will be graded tomorrow packet 'science literacy sheet #2'--chpt 3 pp.72-101--discuss tomorrow article on 'tornadoes'--complete 'steps' at the bottom of pg 1--discuss tomorrow Jan 8:8th:collect final copy of family 'picture' review w/s on 'valence electrons'--discuss Tuesday review w/s on 'thinking about the periodic table'--discuss Tuesday 7th: Test on 'Atmosphere and Weather' is coming soon--be reviewing your notes work on w/s 'atmosphere and weather review' packet 'science literacy sheet #2'---chpt 3 pp.72-101 article on 'tornadoes'--complete 'steps' at the bottom of pg 1 we will work on these tomorrow
Jan 3:school dismissed two hours early--did not see afternoon classes 8th:1st pd only:collect final copy of family 'picture' grade/discuss review activity on Element calculations/properties/placement, etc review/correct 'elements, compounds, and mixtures'--notebook 7th: Test on 'Atmosphere and Weather' is coming soon--be reviewing your notes 2nd pd only:collect 'weather quiz study guide'---counts as a quiz grade begin w/s 'atmosphere and weather review'
Jan 2: two hour delay 8th:friendly reminder:****final copy of family 'picture' is due tomorrow review activity on Element calculations/properties/placement, etc will be checked/corrected tomorrow discuss 'elements, compounds, and mixtures' complete the w/s 'elements, compounds, and mixtures'---front and back 7th:friendly reminder****activity 'weather quiz study guide'---counts as a quiz grade is due tomorrow
Dec 21:8th: tie up loose ends on the final copy of family 'picture' ---DUE WED. JAN 3rd review activity on Element calculations/properties/placement, etc will be checked/corrected on Jan 3 7th:work on the activity 'weather quiz study guide'---counts as a quiz grade ---DUE WED. JAN 3rd discuss the answers to the Brain POPs on 'severe storms', 'severe weather' & 'air pollution' (1 whole sheet (front and back) AND 1/2 sheet (front and back))--notebook complete the 1/2 sheet on reading a weather map--front & back
Dec 20:8th:using the acquired information design a final draft of your family 'picture' (info from worksheet AND at least FIVE illustrations) we will be tying up loose ends on the final copy of family 'picture' tomorrrow ***coming soon!! **GALLERY WALK of the Periodic Table 7th:finish viewing the Brain POPs on 'severe storms', 'severe weather' & 'air pollution' complete the worksheets as you view---1 whole sheet (front and back) AND 1/2 sheet (front and back)--we will finish these tomorrow once finished begin the activity 'weather quiz study guide'---counts as a quiz grade ***we will work on this tomorrow---DUE WED. JAN 3rd IF your student let me know that s/he is absent tomorrow 12.21 s/he received the necessary materials today 12.20
Dec 19:8th:as you research your assigned family/group make sure to complete the w/s 'step 1:research day 1' using the acquired information design a rough draft of your family 'picture' (info from worksheet AND at least FIVE illustrations) we will work on the final copy of family 'picture' tomorrrow ***coming soon!! **GALLERY WALK of the Periodic Table 7th:review weather instruments, Venn Diagram AND discuss the activity 'coloring air masses'--AND the chart on diff types of air masses (what do the letters stand for? and what kind of weather?)--all of these need to be in your notebook begin viewing the Brain POPs on 'severe storms', 'severe weather' & 'air pollution' complete the worksheets as you view---1 whole sheet (front and back) AND 1/2 sheet (front and back)--we will finish these tomorrow
Dec 18:8th:collect activity 'coloring the periodic table's families' give out assignment worksheet--explain/show examples of 'family pictures' ***coming soon!! **GALLERY WALK of the Periodic Table each student was assigned a family/group to research-- complete w/s 'step 1:research day 1' as you view the websites we will continue this tomorrow 7th:discuss/correct the graphic organizer on the 4 types of fronts and the weather instruments qs--add a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting cyclones vs anticyclones--notebook complete the activity 'coloring air masses'--globe colored with key and then complete chart on diff types of air masses (what do the letters stand for? and what kind of weather?)--discuss tomorrow
Dec 15:8th:review how to read the periodic table layout, families, periods, etc. self check on valence electrons activity 'coloring the periodic table's families' *label each of the families *color-code families with KEY *write TWO facts for each family *remember hydrogen is unique this will be graded on Monday 7th:collect late 'what a cycle' writing activity and illustrations grade/discuss Wed's sheets--notebook discuss/correct the packet on 'air masses, weather instruments, weather fronts, winds, weather map symbols, storms'--notebook complete the graphic organizer on the 4 type of fronts and the weather instruments qs we will finish this Monday
Dec 14:8th:discuss/correct w/s on Bohr models--notebook discuss/correct w/s 'patterns in the periodic table'--notebook begin the activity 'color-coding the periodic table' we will finish this tomorrow ***review the atom and how to calculate the subatomic particles and how to draw Bohr models 7th:collect the 'what a cycle' writing activity-- ****Final copy (illustrations, color, descriptions) and 1/2 sheet make sure the Wednesday's 3 sheets are complete--grade tomorrow finish the packet on 'air masses, weather instruments, weather fronts, winds, weather map symbols, storms'--we will discuss/correct this tomorrow
Dec 13:8th:QUIZ on physical properties & changes AND chemical properties & changes w/s on drawing Bohr models (atoms) front & back--finish for homework 7th: the 'what a cycle' writing activity-- due Thursday (12.14) ****Final copy (illustrations, color, descriptions) and 1/2 sheet complete the following w/s:'reading a weather map' 'determining relative humidity' 'activity:how is tornado alley determined?' ***these THREE will be checked & discussed on Friday Dec 12:FIRST pd ONLY--collect signed interim strip (should have class averages written in AND parent/guardian signature) QUIZ on WEDNESDAY (12.13) physical properties & changes AND chemical properties & changes discuss the notes 'atomic structure and the periodic table'--notebook complete BOHR drawings and 10 qs--will be checked tomorrow or Thursday ***STUDY for Wednesday's QUIZ*** 7th:collect signed interim activity 'water cycle adventure'--use the information you obtained as you 'traveled' thru the water cycle on Friday the 'what a cycle' writing activity-- due Thursday (12.14) ****Final copy (illustrations, color, descriptions) and 1/2 sheet begin packet on 'air masses, weather instruments, weather fronts, winds, weather map symbols, storms'--we will finish this tomorrow
Dec 11th:FIRST pd ONLY--collect signed interim strip (should have class averages written in AND parent/guardian signature) QUIZ on WEDNESDAY (12.13) physical properties & changes AND chemical properties & changes discuss/correct :'vocab--valence electrons--chem. prop.'--notebook discuss/correct:w/s 'physical vs chemical ...quiz'--notebook complete the notes 'atomic structure and the periodic table'--notebook visit the website 'atom simulator'--practice 'building' atoms ***STUDY for Wednesday's QUIZ*** 7th:collect signed interim activity 'water cycle adventure'--use the information you obtained as you 'traveled' thru the water cycle on Friday work on the 'what a cycle' writing activity-- pictures with color AND information this will be collected Thursday (12.14) ****Final copy and 1/2 sheet needs to be turned in
Dec 8th:FIRST pd ONLY--collect signed interim strip (should have class averages written in AND parent/guardian signature) QUIZ on WEDNESDAY (12.13) physical properties & changes AND chemical properties & changes complete the following: *vocab--atomic mass--atomic number' *vocab--valence electrons--chemical property' complete the w/s 'physical vs chemical changes practice quiz'--notebook we will discuss on Monday 7th:collect signed interim grade/discuss the 4 stations on precipitation and clouds--notebook activity 'water cycle adventure'--complete w/s as you 'travel' thru the water cycle--using the obtained information begin the 'what a cycle' writing activity--we will work on this Monday Dec 7:8th:FIRST pd ONLY--collect signed interim strip (should have class averages written in AND parent/guardian signature)
QUIZ on WEDNESDAY (12.13) physical properties & changes AND chemical properties & changes review yesterday (sticky note activity)--collected sorting activity on 'chemical property, physical property, chemical change, physical change' discuss answers/move strip(s) accordingly-- to the correct square ***copy the corrected chart onto a sheet of notebook paper--notebook finish the notes/videos 'evidences of a chemical reaction'--notebook begin the foldable 'atom mass---atomic number'--will finish tomorrow 7th:collect signed interim finish the 4 stations on precipitation and clouds we will grade these tomorrow
Dec 6:8th:FIRST pd ONLY--give out the green interim strip--return tomorrow (should have class averages written in AND parent/guardian signature)
discuss the 8 stations (atom & periodic table) discuss/correct the chart 'protons,neutrons,electrons practice sheet' keep in notebook ****review this sheet if you need to look at the difference between: I, Si, Cl, Ci, CL begin viewing the notes/videos 'evidences of a chemical reaction' complete notes sheet as you view--notebook 7th:distribute/discuss interims--return tomorrow signed grade the 'water cycle' foldable' must have the following: *glue flaps down on the appropriate location *each flap should have a definition & illustration of the phase *color the flap the same color as to where it is on the diagram (i.e. if you color the mountain green--then color the word/flap "infiltration" green also) ALSO, grade/discuss the following: *'the water cycle'--fill in the blank AND 'the water cycle'--crossword puzzle ****review these sheets--notebook begin the 4 stations on precipitation and clouds we will finish these tomorrow Dec 4 and 5:8th:begin rotating thru the 8 stations the following will be covered: the atom and the periodic table complete the lab sheet as you visit that station **also write 1 concept you learned OR 1 concept which was confirmed **also complete the chart 'protons, neutrons, electrons practice worksheet' this sheet (front & back) is due Wednesday 12.6 Dec 4 and 5 (field trip to zoo) review the water cycle by reading/discussing the article 'Water Cycle'--notebook build the 'water cycle' foldable' complete the following: *glue flaps down on the appropriate location *each flap should have a definition & illustration of the phase *color the flap the same color as to where it is on the diagram (i.e. if you color the mountain green--then color the word/flap "infiltration" green also) ALSO, have complete the following: *'the water cycle'--fill in the blank AND 'the water cycle'--crossword puzzle these THREE items (foldable,fill in the blank, crossword puzzle) will be checked on Wednesday 12.6
Dec 1:8th:discuss/correct the w/s 'physical & chemical properties and physical & chemical changes'--notebook as a pod complete the review activity on physical/chemical/ properties/changes classroom discussion on answers/correct as needed--notebook 7th:evaluate 'water cycle' drawing--select pod best-- give to Mrs White if yours was not selected--notebook discuss 'what's in the air gets around' complete notes sheet 'what's in the air gets around'--notebook do a word doodle for five of the following:precipitation, rain, sleet, freezing rain, snow, hail, drought, cloud seeding, and rain gauge Nov 30:8th:QUIZ on MATTER & CHANGE vocab after reading the 4 pgs in the book ** complete the w/s 'physical & chemical properties and physical & chemical changes'--finish for homework 7th:QUIZ on the LAYERS of the ATMOSPHERE finish drawing/labeling & coloring the USGS's illustration & description of the Water Cycle-- finish for homework
Nov 29:8th:QUIZ on MATTER & CHANGE vocab is Thurs (11.30) discuss/correct MATTER & CHANGE crossword puzzle--STUDY THIS complete the 'states of matter' and 'phase change' foldable'--notebook 7th:QUIZ on the LAYERS of the ATMOSPHERE tomorrow study the w/s 'Atmosphere Student Review Worksheet' and other notes/activities using the USGS website complete the w/s 'technology activity--the water cycle' begin drawing & labeling the water cycle-- we will finish after tomorrow's quiz Nov 28: 8th: QUIZ Thursday (11.30) on MATTER & CHANGE vocab grade/discuss activity graph 'phase changes'--notebook work on the 'states of matter' and 'phase change' foldable we will finish this in tomorrow's class also--work on the MATTER & CHANGE crossword puzzle-- we will discuss/correct this on Wed ( study this for Thursday's quiz) 7th: QUIZ on Thursday (11.30) on the LAYERS of the ATMOSPHERE collect activity 'Atmosphere Graph Skills Lab' complete/discuss/correct 'Atmosphere Student Review Worksheet' ****use this to study for THURSDAY'S QUIZ
Nov 27 8th:discuss phase change discuss 'math analyzing data'--pg 52 graphing activity 'phase changes'-- graph and answer the follow-up questions will be graded tomorrow 7th:grade 'layers of the atmosphere foldable'--notebook work on the atmosphere graphing activity--finish for homework will be collected at the beginning of tomorrow's class
Nov 21 ER Day 8th:build a 'states of matter' and 'phase change' foldable keep in notebook--will finish on Monday 7th: work on 'layers of the atmosphere foldable' these were collected at the end of class
Nov 20 8th:take notes on the two Ppts 'matter notes:how is it measured?'--notebook 'physical & chemical properties of matter'--notebook complete w/s 'matter & change homework #2--notebook 7th:fill in the blank notes on the atmosphere--notebook read and annotate the article 'our atmosphere'--notebook complete w/s 'layers of the atmosphere'--notebook
Nov 16 and 17 7th and 8th:perform two labs--- *'does air have mass?'--complete lab sheet *'denisty lab'--complete lab sheet (front AND back) * complete the 'math skills' w/s which reviews how to calculate the density of regular AND irregular-shaped objects -- have these ready to discuss on Monday
Nov 15 8th:discuss 'what is matter?' review the triple beam balance finish 'matter webquest'--answer qs on w/s as you go thru the websites finish Ppt on 'Matter and Change'--complete the w/s 'matter and change notes' as you go thru Ppt-- complete w/s 'matter & change homework #1' 7th:students were given the directions to finish 'layers of the atmosphere foldable' this will be graded soon--band students need to complete (field trip) to complete the foldable use the 2 w/s 'layers of the atmosphere' and 'atmosphere notes research session' started activity: 'atmosphere graph/diagram' collected at the end of class--will finish at a later date
Nov 14 8th:card sort activity 'matter vs non-matter' discuss answers--collect lab: 'how to use/read a triple beam balance'--notebook 7th:finish the 'layers of the atmosphere foldable'--notebook this will be graded soon--band students need to complete (field trip) to complete the foldable use the 2 w/s 'layers of the atmosphere' and 'atmosphere notes research session' Nov 13 8th: complete 'matter webquest'--answer qs on w/s as you go thru the websites keep in notebook--bring to Tuesday's class begin going thru the Ppt on 'Matter and Change'--complete the w/s 'matter and change notes' as you go thru Ppt-- we will finish this tomorrow 7th: grade/discuss w/s 'atmosphere notes research session' notes--notebook discuss/correct the 2 sheets 'layers of the atmosphere'--notebook begin the 'layers of the atmosphere foldable'--notebook we will finish tomorrow
Nov 9 8th:if need--finish vocabulary foldable on chemistry 'matter to condensation' definition and illustration--notebook complete 'matter webquest'--answer qs on w/s as you go thru the websites keep in notebook--bring to Monday's class 7th: grade & discuss 'states of matter simulation lab'-- lab sheet--notebook complete 'atmosphere notes research session' notes (use the key provided)--will be graded on Monday--notebook do the TWO w/s 'layers of the atmosphere'--follow the directions in the plastic sleeve--notebook show my examples of finished w/s atmosphere task cards--answers on a separate sheet of paper
Nov 8 8th: tie up any loose ends on the 'hydrosphere' unit vocabulary foldable on chemistry 'matter to condensation' definition and illustration--notebook 7th: 1) 'states of matter simulation lab'--complete lab sheet (front & back) #1--#12 2) 'atmosphere notes research session' read 'yellow' article to complete the vocab w/s beginning with 'atmosphere' and ending with 'bad ozone' 3) for the back of this w/s use the 'blue' and 'pink' articles keep w/s in notebook ****make sure that you read all THREE of the articles
Nov 7 8th:Hydrosphere test 7th:we will be working on the following today and Wednesday: 1) 'states of matter simulation lab'--complete lab sheet (front & back) #1--#12 2) 'atmosphere notes research session' read 'yellow' article to complete the vocab w/s beginning with 'atmosphere' and ending with 'bad ozone' *** keep these sheets in your notebook and bring back tomorrow Nov 6 8th:Hydrosphere test--Tuesday--Nov 7th finish/check answers & discuss study guide 'hydrosphere review' ***study for test 7th:grade (and for some finish (with a point deduction)) w/s 'states of matter in depth'--read and take notes w/s 'states of matter w/s'---complete front & back--we will discuss Tuesday ***those students who had completed the assignment worked on word doodles for the following words: solid, liquid, gas, plasma, fluid, matter, freezing, melting, and boiling
Nov 3 8th:Hydrosphere test--Tuesday--Nov 7th begin study guide 'hydrosphere review' we will work (and answer qs.) on this on Monday 7th: Test --force & motion, energy types & transformations, electricity & circuits, and simple & complex machines students received w/s 'states of matter in depth'--read and take notes w/s 'states of matter w/s'---complete front & back have these completed for Monday's class
Nov 2 8th:Hydrosphere test--Tuesday--Nov 7th finish and discuss jigsaw activity on point vs nonpoint source pollution as you read your 2 articles (of the 8) complete the chart: type, point vs nonpoint, prevent, treat, and important notes activity 'what are the consequences?'--finish for homework 7th:Test --Friday--Nov 3rd--force & motion, energy types & transformations, electricity & circuits, and simple & complex machines ***students were given a review sheet for Friday's test yesterday 'Force and Motion Study Guide' we will work (and answer qs.) on the review sheet ***study, study, study for tomorrow's TEST also you may access Ms Morton's website for study info bit.ly/mortonscience
Nov 1 8th:Hydrosphere test--Tuesday--Nov 7th jigsaw activity on point vs nonpoint source pollution as you read your 2 articles (of the 8) complete the chart: type, point vs nonpoint, prevent, treat, and important notes share out your article's info with your pod--others need to write down your info we will finish this tomorrow 7th:Test --Friday--Nov 3rd--force & motion, energy types & transformations, electricity & circuits, and simple & complex machines you are doing 1 of 2 activities: 1-building an electromagnet (completing 'building an electo. w/s') OR 2-a simple machines webquest (completing 'work smarter-not harder' w/s) ***these TWO sheets will be collected*** ***students were given a review sheet for Friday's test 'Force and Motion Study Guide' we will work (and answer qs.) on the review sheet in class tomorrow
Oct 30 8th:Hydrosphere test--Tuesday--Nov 7th PBS video clip on Puerto Rico's current water situation notes (3 w/s on how drinking water is treated) following the directions: design a water treatment device for hurricane victims draw the final product (product name,labels,explanations, and color on a plain sheet of paper) 7th:Test --Friday--Nov 3rd--force & motion, energy types & transformations, electricity & circuits, and simple & complex machines you are doing 1 of 2 activities: 1-building an electromagnet (completing 'building an electo. w/s') OR 2-a simple machines webquest (completing 'work smarter-not harder' w/s)
Oct 27 8th:as you view the Ppt 'water pollution global overview' take notes using the w/s you received (sorenson's website-science-bottom of the page- pollution global overview ppt)--due Friday (11.3)--quiz grade 7th:write two original songs: 1)simple machines AND 2)complex machines -via song verses (follow directions in the folder at your pod) these original pieces will be collected next week
Oct 26 8th:water quality vocab foldable (def & illustration)--notebook notes on Powerpoint 'health of a water system' (Cornell-style notes)--notebook 7th:finish labs on circuits (complete w/s 'circuit lab') AND activities on energy/transformations and simple machines (complete w/s 'simple machines', 'energy card sort', 'energy transformers game', and answers to the 24 card sort go on this page (bottom right)) *** the w/s 'simple machine scavenger hunt' and 'simple machine invention' are to be worked on while waiting for the next rotation
Oct 25 8th:students are working on one of the following: **Last Day** 1)select your favorite ocean zone and entice other organisms to come live in your zone---via an advertisement or a song (follow directions in the folder at your pod) %