ENERGY
Could window panes be the next solar panels?
http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/188667-a-fully-transparent-solar-cell-that-could-make-every-window-and-screen-a-power-source
Can kinetic energy replace fossil fuel?
http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/15/kinetic-energy-tiles-coming-soon-just-anywhere/
Is energy always conserved, even in the case of the expanding universe?
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/energy-can-neither-be-created-nor-destroyed/
Science Lesson Plans November 9-13
Monday, November 9 8th grade
Section 2.5 How are Gravity and Kinetic Energy Related. http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/energy_2.5_2.pdf
Students will design an experiment that will help them understand the factors that affect the amount of gravitational potential energy an object has. http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/2.5.1_gravitational_energy_planning_guide.pdf
Tuesday, November 10 7th grade
We will read together pages 58-61 filling in vocabulary as we go and discussing as we go. http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/energy_2.4_1.pdf Students will draw a “system” of a ball bouncing. Students will work on the PhET simulation of “systems”. https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/energy-skate-park
Wednesday, November 11 Veteran’s Day
No school
Thursday, November 12 7th grade
We will be walking to COA to look at their solar panels and discuss alternative energy.
Friday, November 13 8th grade
Students will design an experiment that will help them understand the factors that affect the amount of gravitational potential energy an object has. http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/2.5.1_gravitational_energy_planning_guide.pdf
Conservation of Energy Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k60jGJfV8oU
http://video.pbs.org/video/1607934869/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVxEEn3w688
WELCOME BACK!! We are now back into the full swing of science class!! Looking forward to a great year.
Science Lesson Plans November 3-6
Disciplinary Core Ideas
*PS3.A: DEFINITIONS OF ENERGY
*PS3.B: CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND ENERGY TRANSFER
*PS3.C: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ENERGY AND FORCES
Monday, November 2 7th and 8th grade
7th grade: Students will discuss Reflect Questions 1,2 3 on bottom of page 44 as a class.
Ball demonstration
Clay cart activity: page 49 clay card data table: http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/2.2.1_cart_clay_data_table.pdf
clay cart video: http://vimeo.com/109136242
Discuss
Read pages 51-52 Pump station story: http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/energy_2.2_2.pdf
8th Grade: Students will discuss the question: What Factors Determine the Amount of Kinetic Energy of an Object? from the other day.
Students will discuss their findings from the marble run activity.
Read together as a class page 57-61 and discuss. http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/energy_2.4_1.pdf
Marble Demonstration page 63 http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/2.5.1_gravitational_energy_planning_guide.pdf
Tuesday, November 3 7th grade
Read together page 53: How Does Work Increase or Decrease Kinetic Energy? http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/energy_2.3_1.pdf
Students will complete the activity on comparing kinetic energy of two objects page 54 http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/en_2.3_marble_data_table.pdf
Students will discuss in their group the Reflect Questions on page 55
Discuss together as a class the Reflect Questions.
Wednesday, November 4 8th grade
We will be heading to the high school for Hip Hop Shakespeare 12th Night Performance in the morning.
Today is also 1/2 day so students will be leaving at 12:30.
Thursday, November 5 8th grade
We will be walking to COA to look at their solar panels and discuss alternative energy.
Friday, November 6 7th grade
Students will have the day to work on their Rube Goldberg projects.
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Science Lesson Plans October 26-October 30
Monday, October 26 7th and 8th grade
7th grade: Review the “toy” activity from last week. Quick assessment on energy in toys.
Break into 2 o’clock partners and read pages 29 and 30: http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/energy_1.2_2.pdf
Read together page 34 “What’s the Point?”
Students will then have the rest of class to continue brainstorming ideas for their Rube Goldberg projects and begin a running list of items they will need for their project. If they are ready they may begin “messing about” with their items.
8th grade:
Ball demonstration
Clay cart activity: page 49
clay card data table: http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/2.2.1_cart_clay_data_table.pdf
clay cart video: http://vimeo.com/109136242
Discuss Read pages 51-52 Pump station story: http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/energy_2.2_2.pdf
Tuesday, October 27 7th grade
Halloween science activities today for first 1/2 of class.
Second 1/2 of class students will have time to mess about with their Rube Goldberg projects.
Wednesday, October 28 8th grade
Read together page 53: How Does Work Increase or Decrease Kinetic Energy? http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/energy_2.3_1.pdf
Students will complete the activity on comparing kinetic energy of two objects page 54 http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/en_2.3_marble_data_table.pdf
Students will discuss in their group the Reflect Questions on page 55
Discuss together as a class the Reflect Questions.
Thursday, October 29 7th grade
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER!!! We will be walking to COA in a couple weeks.
We will be walking to COA to look at their solar panels and discuss alternative energy.
Go over assessment together as a class.
Students will investigate these two questions today:
What Indicates That Kinetic Energy is Present? What Affects How Much Kinetic Energy an Object Has?
Read together page 42 on the following link below: http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/energy_2.1_2.pdf
In groups examine each toy, one at a time and fill in Energy Observations wkst: http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/1.2.1_energy_observations.pdf
Discuss Read page 43 small box at bottom and page 44. Discuss Students will answer Reflect Questions 1,2 3 on bottom of page 44.
Friday, October 30 8th grade
Shortened classes today due to Halloween Parade.
We will be doing Halloween science activities today.
Happy Halloween!!
Science Lesson Plans October 19-October 23
Monday, October 19 7th and 8th grade
7th and 8th graders will go to the computer lab and work on Contraption Maker a Rube Goldberg activity.
Tuesday, October 13 7th grade
Vocabulary wkst on pages 24-25
http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/energy_1.1_1.pdf
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Toaster Demonstration
Discuss
Students will then have the rest of class to continue brainstorming ideas for their Rube Goldberg projects and begin a running list of items they will need for their project. If they are ready they may begin “messing about” with their items.
Wednesday, October 7 8th grade
Students will: Build their first attempt at their Rube Goldberg Machines.
Thursday, October 8 7th grade
Break into 11 o’clock partners. Use the following link for the reading: http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/energy_1.2_2.pdf
Read together page 29 and 30, the shaded areas.
Read together page 31, Procedure for the activity for today.
Hand each group a packet of toys.
Students fill in Energy Observations wkst. http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/1.2.1_energy_observations.pdf
Gather together after and discuss.
When finished students may continue working on their brainstorming of their Rube Goldberg designs.
Friday, October 9 8th grade
Students will investigate these two questions today:
What Indicates That Kinetic Energy is Present?
What Affects How Much Kinetic Energy an Object Has?
Read together page 42 on the following link below: http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/energy_2.1_2.pdf
In groups examine each toy, one at a time and fill in Energy Observations wkst: http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/1.2.1_energy_observations.pdf
Discuss Read page 43 small box at bottom and page 44. Discuss Students will answer
Reflect Questions 1,2 3 on bottom of page 44.
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Science Lesson Plans October 13-October 16
Monday, October 12th Holiday
Tuesday, October 13 7th grade
Students will research Robert Shetterly. He will be here on Thursday.
Wednesday, October 7 8th grade
I am out at a science collaboratory meeting today. Students will watch Planet Earth and answer some questions regarding what they are watching.
Thursday, October 8 7th grade
Guest today: Robert Shetterly will be here talking about his paintings.
Friday, October 9 8th grade
Break into 11 o’clock partners.
Use the following link for the reading: http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/energy_1.2_2.pdf
Read together page 29 and 30, the shaded areas.
Read together page 31, Procedure for the activity for today.
Hand each group a packet of toys.
Students fill in Energy Observations wkst. http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/1.2.1_energy_observations.pdf
Gather together after and discuss.
Science Lesson Plans October 5-October 9
Monday, October 5
NGSS Standards: MS-ETS1-1. Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.
7th Grade: Discuss the Rube Goldberg Cartoon steps that we have been looking over in class.
1st and 2nd classes need to read page 16 on Criteria and Constraint and create a class criteria and constraint list for their Rube Goldberg Projects. 3rd class: break into their groups and begin brainstorming their projects, material list.
8th Grade: Discuss the Rube Goldberg Cartoon steps that we have been looking over in class.
Read page 16 on Criteria and Constraint and create a class criteria and constraint list for their Rube Goldberg Projects.
Tuesday, October 6 8th grade
Break into their 8 o’clock partners and read over page 20.
Discuss as a class.
Radiometer Demonstration Break back into their 8 o’clock partners and read page 24 and 25.
Wednesday, October 7 8th grade
Hiking Day! Class time TBD Break into their Rube Goldberg groups and then begin brainstorming.
Thursday, October 8 7th grade
Break into their 8 o’clock partners and read over page 20. Discuss as a class. Radiometer Demonstration Break back into their 8 o’clock partners and read page 24 and 25.
Friday, October 9 8th grade
Toaster Demonstration Students “mess about” with a few items and look for different types of energy. Discuss Break into 2 o’clock partners and read pages 29 and 30. Students will then have the rest of class to continue brainstorming ideas for their Rube Goldberg projects and begin a running list of items they will need for their project. If they are ready they may begin “messing about” with their items.
Science Lesson Plans September 28- October 2
Monday, September 28, 7th grade (half of 7th grade class, other half at YES training)
NGSS Standards: MS-ETS1-1. Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.
MS-PS1-6*. Undertake a design project to construct, test, and modify a device that either releases or absorbs thermal energy by chemical processes.
Begin Energy Unit:
Take Pre Energy Unit Survey https://umaine.qualtrics.com//SE/?SID=SV_5hFvrk70SVH03xX
Read together the pages 3-5 The Big Question
Discuss with class that as we work on this unit they should be thinking about two questions: #1 What is energy? and #2 What is work?
Show the CBS Video: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/rube-goldberg-the-father-of-inventions/
Have students research on their iPads to find a Rube Goldberg Machine. (Go over how to do a proper search for research and science.)
(Sites to help: https://www.rubegoldberg.com/gallery/ https://www.rubegoldberg.com/about/ http://www.mousetrapcontraptions.com/history-4.html )
Hand out Rube Goldberg assignment. This will be done over the next few weeks.
Tuesday, September 29nd 7th grade (half of 7th grade, the other half at YES training).
Same as above for 7th grade on Monday.
Wednesday, September 30th 8th grade
NGSS MS-ETS1-1. Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.
MS-PS1-6*. Undertake a design project to construct, test, and modify a device that either releases or absorbs thermal energy by chemical processes.
Discuss photos on page 7: What types of energy do we see? Fill in the following page as we discuss. http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/0.0.1_energy_types.pdf
Hand out the Rube Goldberg pictures to the students.
Have students look over the pictures and make a list of types of energy using the following sheet: http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/0.0.3_energy_transformation_cartoon.pdf
Discuss
Watch the OK Go video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qybUFnY7Y8w and again, have students make a list of the types of energy they see and again discuss. We may have to watch the video a couple of times.
Watch the Honda Video as well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWk9N92-wvg
Have students fill out the Reflections Sheet http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/reflecteni.pdf together in their groups.
Discuss the Reflections sheet together as a class.
Thursday, October 1st 7th grade
Same as 8th grade on Wednesday above.
Friday, October 2nd 7th grade
We will be hiking Pemetic Mountain this morning until 12:15ish.
Afternoon class TBD
Science Lesson Plans September 21-25
Monday, September 21, 7th and 8th grade
7th grade 1st half of class 8th grade 2nd half of class
7th grade:- Finish the Cookie Challenge Activity
- Discuss what kind of graph to use.
- Share graph data on board and then discuss.
- Answer questions page 38 3,4,5 and page 40 1,2,3
8th grade:- Go over questions they answered in last class.
- Show video if time ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M66ZU2PCIcM )
Tuesday, September 22nd 7th grade
NGSS Standards:- MS-ETS1-1. Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.
- MS-PS1-6*. Undertake a design project to construct, test, and modify a device that either releases or absorbs thermal energy by chemical processes.
- Finish going over questions first if did not complete on Monday.
- Then show engineering video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M66ZU2PCIcM
- Formative Assessment on Procedures
Begin Energy Unit:
- Take Pre Energy Unit Survey https://umaine.qualtrics.com//SE/?SID=SV_5hFvrk70SVH03xX
- Read together the pages 3-5 The Big Question
- Discuss with class that as we work on this unit they should be thinking about two questions: #1 What is energy? and #2 What is work?
- Show the CBS Video: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/rube-goldberg-the-father-of-inventions/
- Have students research on their iPads to find a Rube Goldberg Machine. (Go over how to do a proper search for research and science.)
(Sites to help: https://www.rubegoldberg.com/gallery/ https://www.rubegoldberg.com/about/ http://www.mousetrapcontraptions.com/history-4.html )
- Hand out Rube Goldberg assignment. This will be done over the next few weeks.
Wednesday, September 23rd 8th grade
(Same as Tuesday, September 22nd (7th grade))
Thursday, September 24th 7th grade
NGSS- MS-ETS1-1. Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.
- MS-PS1-6*. Undertake a design project to construct, test, and modify a device that either releases or absorbs thermal energy by chemical processes.
- Discuss photos on page 7: What types of energy do we see? Fill in the following page as we discuss. http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/0.0.1_energy_types.pdf
- Hand out the Rube Goldberg pictures to the students.
- Have students look over the pictures and make a list of types of energy using the following sheet: http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/0.0.3_energy_transformation_cartoon.pdf
- Discuss
- Watch the OK Go video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qybUFnY7Y8w and again, have students make a list of the types of energy they see and again discuss. We may have to watch the video a couple of times.
- Watch the Honda Video as well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWk9N92-wvg
- Have students fill out the Reflections Sheet http://mainepsp.org/sites/default/files/reflecteni.pdf together in their groups.
- Discuss the Reflections sheet together as a class.
Friday, September 25th 8th grade
I am out today.
See sub plan
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Link for photosynthesis and respiration powerpoint presentation.http://weebly-fe/4/1/7/1/41710657/bird_beak_student.pages
Link for Monday, April 13th and Tuesday, April 14th lessons:
http://mrwinecke.weebly.com/food-chain-webquest.html
Lesson Plans for March 23 - March 27
Monday, March 23 7th grade
Next Generation Science Standard:
MS-LS4-4 Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.
Learning Target:- To investigate the results of variation and competition on a population.
Give students time to finish up any questions they had on their Bird Beak Lab.
Have a class discussion as to what happened and why.
Discuss that this activity was talking about Structural Adaptations.
Begin Rock Pocket Mouse Activity: http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/color-variation-over-time-rock-pocket-mouse-populations
Students will take the pictures and put them in order of what they feel is the oldest picture to the most recent picture.
Share the video with the students.
After students have watched the video they will reexamine their pictures to see if they still agree.
When they agree they are to gather the data and then create a graph based on their data.
When finished students should use their graph to answer questions about the Rock Pocket Mice.
Tuesday, March 24 8th grade
Next Generation Science Standard:
MS-LS4-4 Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.
Learning Target:- To investigate the results of variation and competition on a population.
Give students time to finish up any questions they had on their Bird Beak Lab.
Have a class discussion as to what happened and why.
Discuss that this activity was talking about Structural Adaptations.
Begin Rock Pocket Mouse Activity: http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/color-variation-over-time-rock-pocket-mouse-populations
Students will take the pictures and put them in order of what they feel is the oldest picture to the most recent picture.
Share the video with the students.
After students have watched the video they will reexamine their pictures to see if they still agree.
When they agree they are to gather the data and then create a graph based on their data.
When finished students should use their graph to answer questions about the Rock Pocket Mice.
Wednesday, March 25th 7th grade
Next Generation Science Standard:
MS-LS4-4 Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.
MS-LS1-4.
Use argument based on empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support an explanation for how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of animals and plants respectively.
MS-LS1-5.
Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms.
MS-LS3-1.
Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes (mutations) located on chromosomes may affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism.
MS-LS4-5.
Gather and synthesize information about the technologies that have changed the way humans influence the inheritance of desired traits in organisms.
Learning Target:- To investigate the results of variation and competition on a population.
- To create an organism based on certain criteria that would survive in a certain environment.
Students should finish their graph if they need to and answer questions about the Rock Pocket Mice.
When finished students should research what are “behavioral” adaptations.
Hand out “What is Adaptation?” notes.
When enough students are finished bring group together and discuss structural vs. behavioral.
Share slide show: https://www.haikudeck.com/animal-adaptations-science-and-technology-presentation-3WZ7timnW5#
Students then should watch video on Adaptations: http://video.nhptv.org/video/1492015101/
Hand out student hand out for an organism they will be creating.
Go over the criteria.
After going over criteria students will then choose an environment and think about an organism that would live in that environment.
Students should fill in their graphic organizer to help think about certain traits their organism should have.
When students have filled in their graphic organizer they may begin drawing their organism.
Thursday, March 26 8th grade
Next Generation Science Standard:
MS-LS4-4 Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.
MS-LS1-4.
Use argument based on empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support an explanation for how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of animals and plants respectively.
MS-LS1-5.
Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms.
MS-LS3-1.
Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes (mutations) located on chromosomes may affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism.
MS-LS4-5.
Gather and synthesize information about the technologies that have changed the way humans influence the inheritance of desired traits in organisms.
Learning Target:- To investigate the results of variation and competition on a population.
- To create an organism based on certain criteria that would survive in a certain environment.
Students should finish their graph if they need to and answer questions about the Rock Pocket Mice.
When finished students should research what are “behavioral” adaptations.
Hand out “What is Adaptation?” notes.
When enough students are finished bring group together and discuss structural vs. behavioral.
Share slide show: https://www.haikudeck.com/animal-adaptations-science-and-technology-presentation-3WZ7timnW5#
Students then should watch video on Adaptations: http://video.nhptv.org/video/1492015101/
Hand out student hand out for an organism they will be creating.
Go over the criteria.
After going over criteria students will then choose an environment and think about an organism that would live in that environment.
Students should fill in their graphic organizer to help think about certain traits their organism should have.
When students have filled in their graphic organizer they may begin drawing their organism.
Friday, March 27 7th grade
Continue with students creating their organism.
Depending on time, if they are close to finishing they will share on Tuesday, March 31st, if not they will share next Thursday, April 2nd.
Lesson Plans Monday, March 16 - Friday, March 20th
Monday, March 16th 8th grade
Next Generation Science Standard:
MS-LS1-5 Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms.
Learning Target:
Students will finish up their “Fish Sticks” activity.
Students will answer questions in complete answer form and pass in to be graded.
Tuesday, March 17, 7th grade
Next Generation Science Standard:
MS-LS4-4 Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.
Learning Target:
To investigate the results of variation and competition on a population.
When students walk into the room have them choose their “beak”.
Discuss with students that I want to be able to do this activity, but I am going to need their full cooperation. There is a lot of activity and a lot of following directions.
Bird Beak Activity: Pages Document
Wednesday, March 18th 8th grade
Next Generation Science Standard:
MS-LS4-4 Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.
Learning Target:
To investigate the results of variation and competition on a population.
When students walk into the room have them choose their “beak”.
Discuss with students that I want to be able to do this activity, but I am going to need their full cooperation. There is a lot of activity and a lot of following directions.
Bird Beak Activity: Pages Document
Thursday, March 19th 7th grade
Next Generation Science Standard:
MS-LS4-4 Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.
Learning Target:
To investigate the results of variation and competition on a population.
Give students time to finish up any questions they had on their Bird Beak Lab.
Have a class discussion as to what happened and why.
Discuss that this activity was talking about Structural Adaptations.
Begin Rock Pocket Mouse Activity: _ (Click on dash to go to site.)
Students will take the pictures and put them in order of what they feel is the oldest picture to the most recent picture.
Share the video with the students.
After students have watched the video they will reexamine their pictures to see if they still agree.
When they agree they are to gather the data and then create a graph based on their data.
When finished students should use their graph to answer questions about the Rock Pocket Mice.
Friday, March 20 8th grade
Next Generation Science Standard:
MS-LS4-4 Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.
Learning Target:
To investigate the results of variation and competition on a population.
Give students time to finish up any questions they had on their Bird Beak Lab.
Have a class discussion as to what happened and why.
Discuss that this activity was talking about Structural Adaptations.
Begin Rock Pocket Mouse Activity: _ (Click on dash to go to site.)
Students will take the pictures and put them in order of what they feel is the oldest picture to the most recent picture.
Share the video with the students.
After students have watched the video they will reexamine their pictures to see if they still agree.
When they agree they are to gather the data and then create a graph based on their data.
When finished students should use their graph to answer questions about the Rock Pocket Mice.
Some 8th grade students Google chatted with 8th graders from Hermon Middle School in November. Both groups of students are piloting a new curriculum and are looking forward to comparing some of their data.
Mrs. Luzvie Estacio from MDI Hospital sharing what her job is as a medical technician and discussing blood typing.
Robert Shetterly visited with the 7th grade class on Monday, December 1st to talk about environmentalists he has painted.
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Science Lesson for February 2-6 Monday, February 2 7th grade NO SCHOOL, SNOW DAY Tuesday, February 3 7th grade DELAY START Learning Target: Students will be able to create a paper pet, cross it with a classmate’s pet, and determine the offspring’s traits using the appropriate science terminology.
Wednesday, February 4th 8th grade Learning Target: There are two modes of reproduction; sexual and asexual. There are advantages and disadvantages to both sexual and asexual reproduction.
Thursday, February 5th 7th grade Learning Target: There are two modes of reproduction; sexual and asexual. There are advantages and disadvantages to both sexual and asexual reproduction.
Friday, February 6th 8th grade Learning Target: There are two modes of reproduction; sexual and asexual. There are advantages and disadvantages to both sexual and asexual reproduction.
Science Lessons for January 26-30th Monday, January 26th 8th Grade Learning Targets:
Tuesday, January 27th 7th Grade Learning Targets:
Wednesday, January 28th 8th Grade Learning Targets:
Thursday, January 29th 7th Grade Learning Targets:
Friday, January 30th 8th grade Learning Targets:
Science Lesson Plans 1/20 -1/23 Monday, January 19th No School Tuesday, January 20th 8th grade Learning Target:
Wednesday, January 21st 7th grade Learning Target:
Thursday, January 22nd, 8th grade Learning Target:
Students will be able to understand there are 4 bases that make up dna and that only two of those base pairs up together, so multiple pairings create different proteins that make up you.
Friday, January 23, 7th grade Learning Target:
SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK because of Music Festival 8:25- 8:55 Specials 1 8:55 - 9:25 Specials 2 9:25-9:35 Snack 9:40 - 10:30 Academic 1 10:35- 11:25 Academic 2 11:30-11:40 Recess 11:40-12:00 Lunch 12:05-12:55 Academic 3 1:00- 1:55 Music session 1 2:00 - 2:55 Music session 2 Monday, January 5 8th grade Learning Target: To get back into the groove. FTF: Break into groups.
Tuesday, January 6th 7th grade Learning Target: Students will be able to have a beginning understanding of what a trait is and what some human traits are. FTF: Hand back the tests and go over them together as a class.
Learning Target: Students will be able to describe friction as a force that exists between objects that are in contact. Students will be able to compare the force of friction on both moving and nonmoving objects. Students will be able to infer the forces acting on an object by its motion.
Thursday, January 8th 7th grade Learning Target: Students will begin to understand that traits are created by different codes.
Friday, January 9th 8th grade Learning Target: Students will be able to draw force diagrams representing all forces acting on an object including gravity and the support/normal force.
Monday, December 8th, 7th grade Guest speaker: Mrs. Estacio from the MDI Hospital will be coming in to talk about her job as a medical technician and blood. Tuesday, December 9th, 8th grade Learning Target: Students will design an investigation to determine what factors affect the performance of their car.
To accomplish _______(goal)________ we must ________(action)___________ Wednesday, December 10th, 8th grade Learning Target: Students will design an investigation to determine what factors affect the performance of their car. Students will also make a claim based on the trends they find in their investigation. Students will begin thinking about forces in certain directions.
Thursday, December 11th 7th grade Learning Target: Students will be able to report out on their body system with their classmates.
Friday, December 12th 8th grade HALF DAY!!! SHORTENED CLASSES!!! Learning Target: Students will design an investigation to determine what factors affect the performance of their car. Students will also make a claim based on the trends they find in their investigation. Students will begin thinking about forces in certain directions.
ROBERT SHETTERLY has been rescheduled for the 7th grade to Monday, December 1st. (8th graders saw him last year. Luzvie Estrada will be joining the 7th graders on Monday, December 7th to discuss "blood". She works at MDI Hospital. (She will be coming back in January to do the same talk to the 8th graders.) Monday, December 1st, 7th grade Robert Shetterly is here to talk about the environmentalists he has painted. Tuesday, December 2nd, 8th grade Learning Target: Students will be able to present to their classmate their cell analogy.
Wednesday, December 3rd, 7th grade Learning Targets: Students will be able to share out their “Wanted” posters they created on the organs of the body. Student will be able to create a model of the respiratory system. Show the two videos on the respiratory system
Thursday, December 4th, 8th grade Learning Targets: Students will design an investigation to determine what factors affect the performance of their propeller cars. Students will define the independent and dependent variables in an experimental design. Students will be able to explain the features of forces = mass x acceleration.
Friday, December 5th, 7th grade I am out today. Students will be working on their body posters and researching blood types to get ready for their guest speaker on Monday. **NOTE: Please bring in food for our food baskets on Friday, November 21st! 7th Grade: Staples (coffee, sugar, flour) 8th Grade: Stuffing, Potato Mix **Another Reminder that photo retakes will be Monday, December 1st, the day we get back from Thanksgiving vacation. Monday, Nov. 17th 8th grade Learning Targets:
FTF: Get out graphs
Tuesday, Nov. 18th 7th grade Learning Targets:
FTF: Get out “Create Your Argument” sheet that we began last week.
Wednesday, Nov 19th 8th grade We are going to Tintypes at the high school this morning so classes will be shortened.
Thursday, Nov, 20th 7th grade Learning Targets: Students will be able to share out their “Wanted” posters they created on the organs of the body. Student will be able to create a model of the respiratory system. Show the two videos on the respiratory system
Friday, November 21st 8th grade Thanksgiving Baskets today so classes will be shortened.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday! .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Monday, November 10 8th grade First Thing First: Pull a popsicle stick and get into groups Have notebooks out for a notebook check.
2nd group work on cell organelle analogies. (20 min.) Then switch.
Tuesday, November 11th NO SCHOOL Wednesday, November 12th 7th grade
If time allows have students put the organs of the respiratory system on their body systems. Thursday, November 13th 8th grade (Possibility of Skyping with Hermon Middle School students today about VIM.)
Friday, November 14th 7th grade (I am out today!) ****These plans will be modified as the week goes on.****
Monday, November 3, 7th grade 1/2 day Dismiss at 12:30 Robert Shetterly is here to talk to students regarding his paintings and how the people he paints impacts our lives. Tuesday, November 4th, 8th grade
HOMEWORK: Finish Create Your Explanation Sheet!!! THIS WILL BE GRADED!!! Wednesday, November 5th, 7th grade
Thursday, November 6th, 8th grade
Friday, November 7th, 7th grade
Monday, October 27th 7th grade Robert Shetterly will be coming to visit on Monday, November 3rd. Students will:
Be able to answer 2 questions:
Tuesday, October 28th 8th grade Physical Science Review:
Life Science:
Wednesday, October 29th 8th grade Chuck Donnelly will be coming from 10 to 10:30 to talk with the 8th graders regarding how music and work impact his life. 1st of many community members talking to the students to discuss how music impacts there lives. Life Science Introduce cell organelles. Go over the cell analogy project.
Thursday, October 30th 7th grade Finish up sharing their Robert Shetterly reports. Discuss muscular system.
Friday, October 31st 7th grade Shortened classes due to the parade in the afternoon.
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