Unit 1: Nature of Science
Monday 9/30
Monday 9/30
Agenda
Agenda
1. New Seats
1. New Seats
Group Building Activity
Group Building Activity
Stamps
Stamps
None
None
Homework
Homework
We will write it in tomorrow
We will write it in tomorrow
Opener 9/30
Opener 9/30
Greet your group with a smile and share an exciting, fun, or memorable weekend memory.
Greet your group with a smile and share an exciting, fun, or memorable weekend memory.
Friday 9/27
Friday 9/27
Agenda
Agenda
1. Review Average Speed Problems
1. Review Average Speed Problems
2. Notebook Quiz 9/27 - On Google Classroom
2. Notebook Quiz 9/27 - On Google Classroom
Stamps
Stamps
Average Speed Practice p. 12 - HW
Average Speed Practice p. 12 - HW
Extra Credit Stamps
Extra Credit Stamps
Homework
Homework
Have a restful weekend!
Have a restful weekend!
Mindfulness Friday w. JusTme
Mindfulness Friday w. JusTme
Thursday 9/26
Thursday 9/26
Agenda
Agenda
1. Inquiry Standards: "Results"
1. Inquiry Standards: "Results"
2. Go over Position Vs Time Graph p. 8
2. Go over Position Vs Time Graph p. 8
Stamps:
Stamps:
None
None
Homework
Homework
1. Position vs. Time Graph - Due Wed 9/25
1. Position vs. Time Graph - Due Wed 9/25
2. Average Speed Practice Problems - Due Friday 9/27
2. Average Speed Practice Problems - Due Friday 9/27
3. Notebook Quiz 9/27 (Friday)
3. Notebook Quiz 9/27 (Friday)
4. Stamp sheet 1 Side A & Organizational stamp sheet will be collected on Friday
4. Stamp sheet 1 Side A & Organizational stamp sheet will be collected on Friday
Opener 9/26
Opener 9/26
On the paper provided:
On the paper provided:
1. Write your first and last name at the top
1. Write your first and last name at the top
2. Write the first name of a few (no more than 5) people from this class who you think you would work well with.
2. Write the first name of a few (no more than 5) people from this class who you think you would work well with.
Wednesday 9/25
Wednesday 9/25
Agenda
Agenda
1. Popcorn Observation p. 13
1. Popcorn Observation p. 13
Stamps:
Stamps:
Position Vs. Time Graph - HW
Position Vs. Time Graph - HW
Organizational Stamp #10
Organizational Stamp #10
Homework
Homework
1. Position vs. Time Graph - Due Wed 9/25
1. Position vs. Time Graph - Due Wed 9/25
2. Average Speed Practice Problems - Due Friday 9/27
2. Average Speed Practice Problems - Due Friday 9/27
3. Notebook Quiz 9/27 (Friday)
3. Notebook Quiz 9/27 (Friday)
4. Stamp sheet 1 Side A & Organizational stamp sheet will be collected on Friday
4. Stamp sheet 1 Side A & Organizational stamp sheet will be collected on Friday
Opener 9/25
Opener 9/25
Today we will be practicing making science diagrams.
Today we will be practicing making science diagrams.
What are the characteristics of a high quality science diagram?
What are the characteristics of a high quality science diagram?
Tuesday 9/24
Tuesday 9/24
Agenda
Agenda
1. Inquiry Standards - NBQ 9/6
1. Inquiry Standards - NBQ 9/6
2. Average Speed Notes - p. 11
2. Average Speed Notes - p. 11
Stamps:
Stamps:
Organizational Stamp #9
Organizational Stamp #9
Homework
Homework
1. Position vs. Time Graph - Due Wed 9/25
1. Position vs. Time Graph - Due Wed 9/25
2. Average Speed Practice Problems - Due Friday 9/27
2. Average Speed Practice Problems - Due Friday 9/27
3. Notebook Quiz 9/27 (Friday)
3. Notebook Quiz 9/27 (Friday)
4. Stamp sheet 1 Side A & Organizational stamp sheet will be collected on Friday
4. Stamp sheet 1 Side A & Organizational stamp sheet will be collected on Friday
Opener 9/24
Opener 9/24
Start by making pages 9 & 10 "Motion & Forces Openers"
Start by making pages 9 & 10 "Motion & Forces Openers"
How do you know if an object is moving?
How do you know if an object is moving?
Monday 9/23
Monday 9/23
Agenda
Agenda
1. Graphing Stories - Post Test
1. Graphing Stories - Post Test
ACCESS CODE: Monkey973
ACCESS CODE: Monkey973
Stamps
Stamps
None Today
None Today
Homework
Homework
1. Position vs. Time Graph - Due Wed 9/25
1. Position vs. Time Graph - Due Wed 9/25
2. Average Speed Practice Problems - Due Friday 9/27
2. Average Speed Practice Problems - Due Friday 9/27
3. Notebook Quiz 9/27 (Friday)
3. Notebook Quiz 9/27 (Friday)
4. Stampsheet 1 Side A will be collected on Friday
4. Stampsheet 1 Side A will be collected on Friday
Opener 9/23
Opener 9/23
Use TAILS to identify what's wrong with the graph below:
Use TAILS to identify what's wrong with the graph below:
Friday 9/20
Friday 9/20
Agenda
Agenda
1. Graphing Stories - Try to finish while being mindful of completeness and detail.
1. Graphing Stories - Try to finish while being mindful of completeness and detail.
Stamps
Stamps
None Today
None Today
Homework
Homework
Have a restful weekend!
Have a restful weekend!
Mindfulness Friday w. JusTme
Mindfulness Friday w. JusTme
Thursday 9/19
Thursday 9/19
Agenda
Agenda
1. Graphing Stories - Goal: Finish Step 3 & Give detailed answers
1. Graphing Stories - Goal: Finish Step 3 & Give detailed answers
Homework
Homework
Mini-poster - get together with your group today at lunch to finish if you don't see it in on the wall.
Mini-poster - get together with your group today at lunch to finish if you don't see it in on the wall.
WISE Instructions
WISE Instructions
username: First name, first initial of last, birth month, birth day
username: First name, first initial of last, birth month, birth day
password: wise
password: wise
Opener 9/19
Opener 9/19
Kiki likes to hit a tennis ball against the wall. He made a graph (below) to show the position of the ball from the time he hits it until the time it returns to him.
Kiki likes to hit a tennis ball against the wall. He made a graph (below) to show the position of the ball from the time he hits it until the time it returns to him.
What suggestions would you make to Kiki to improve his graph? What's wrong with it?
What suggestions would you make to Kiki to improve his graph? What's wrong with it?
Wednesday 9/18
Wednesday 9/18
Agenda
Agenda
1. Graphing Stories - Goal: Finish Step 3 & Give detailed answers
1. Graphing Stories - Goal: Finish Step 3 & Give detailed answers
Homework
Homework
Mini-poster - get together with your group today at lunch to finish if you don't see it in on the wall.
Mini-poster - get together with your group today at lunch to finish if you don't see it in on the wall.
WISE Instructions
WISE Instructions
username: First name, first initial of last, birth month, birth day
username: First name, first initial of last, birth month, birth day
password: wise
password: wise
Opene
Opene
Tuesday 9/17
Tuesday 9/17
Agenda
Agenda
1. Graphing Stories - Pretest, Overview, partners, & getting started
1. Graphing Stories - Pretest, Overview, partners, & getting started
Homework
Homework
Mini-poster - get together with your group today at lunch to finish if you don't see it in on the wall.
Mini-poster - get together with your group today at lunch to finish if you don't see it in on the wall.
Graphing Stories Pre-test Instructions
Graphing Stories Pre-test Instructions
1. Log on to the computer & go to wise.berkeley.edu
1. Log on to the computer & go to wise.berkeley.edu
2. log on to wise
2. log on to wise
username: First name, first initial of last, birth month, birth day
username: First name, first initial of last, birth month, birth day
password: wise
password: wise
3. Add the unit:
3. Add the unit:
Dog183
Dog183
4. Launch the project "Graphing Stories Pretest (Sept 2019)"
4. Launch the project "Graphing Stories Pretest (Sept 2019)"
This is a test but NOT GRADED. Please respect the test environment and try your best!
This is a test but NOT GRADED. Please respect the test environment and try your best!
Finished Early? DON'T RETURN YOUR COMPUTER BUT CHOOSE:
Finished Early? DON'T RETURN YOUR COMPUTER BUT CHOOSE:
1. Work on something for another class quietly at your table
1. Work on something for another class quietly at your table
2. Work on finishing touches of your mini-poster quietly at your table
2. Work on finishing touches of your mini-poster quietly at your table
3. Draw a picture of your favorite food.
3. Draw a picture of your favorite food.
Monday 9/16
Monday 9/16
Agenda
Agenda
Stamps
Stamps
1. Bubble-ology Cl-EV Stamp HW
1. Bubble-ology Cl-EV Stamp HW
2. Intro to Graphing CW
2. Intro to Graphing CW
3. Mini-Lab p. 6 complete with data recorded in one team members notebook. HW
3. Mini-Lab p. 6 complete with data recorded in one team members notebook. HW
Two Extra Credit opportunities this week!
Two Extra Credit opportunities this week!
- Classwork Stamp for coming in Tuesday or Thursday at lunch and helping set up room for BTS
- Classwork Stamp for coming in Tuesday or Thursday at lunch and helping set up room for BTS
Costal Clean Up - Homework Stamp
Costal Clean Up - Homework Stamp
Homework
Homework
Mini-Poster do Wednesday
Mini-Poster do Wednesday
Friday 9/13
Friday 9/13
Agenda
Agenda
Stamps
Stamps
1. Bubble-ology Cl-EV Stamp HW
1. Bubble-ology Cl-EV Stamp HW
2. Intro to Graphing CW
2. Intro to Graphing CW
3. Mini-Lab p. 6 complete with data recorded in one team members notebook. HW
3. Mini-Lab p. 6 complete with data recorded in one team members notebook. HW
Homework
Homework
Have a restful weekend!
Have a restful weekend!
Sit with your Mini-lab group!
Sit with your Mini-lab group!
Mindfulness Friday w. JusTme
Mindfulness Friday w. JusTme
Thursday 9/12
Thursday 9/12
Agenda
Agenda
1. Safety Announcement
1. Safety Announcement
2. Mini Poster Assignment - A Graded assignment
2. Mini Poster Assignment - A Graded assignment
Stamps
Stamps
1. Bubble-ology Cl-EV Stamp
1. Bubble-ology Cl-EV Stamp
2. Organizational Stamp #6
2. Organizational Stamp #6
Homework
Homework
Bubble-ology if you don't have it finished for today.
Bubble-ology if you don't have it finished for today.
OPEN LAB TODAY!!!
OPEN LAB TODAY!!!
Opener 9/12
Opener 9/12
What’s one thing you notice and one question you have about the graph below?
What’s one thing you notice and one question you have about the graph below?
Wednesday 9/11
Wednesday 9/11
Agenda
Agenda
Stamps
Stamps
Will Stamp for Bubble-ology tomorrow
Will Stamp for Bubble-ology tomorrow
Homework
Homework
Bubble-ology if you don't have it finished for today.
Bubble-ology if you don't have it finished for today.
Sit with your mini lab groups and make sure everyone has the procedure finished before you start collecting data!
Sit with your mini lab groups and make sure everyone has the procedure finished before you start collecting data!
Tuesday 9/10
Tuesday 9/10
Agenda
Agenda
Stamps
Stamps
Organizational Stamp #5
Organizational Stamp #5
Homework
Homework
1. Bubble-ology Cl-Ev due for HW stamp Wednesday 9/11
1. Bubble-ology Cl-Ev due for HW stamp Wednesday 9/11
Opener 9/10 (Just copy black)
Opener 9/10 (Just copy black)
What is a scientifically investigable question?
What is a scientifically investigable question?
Use the Bubbleology Lab to write a new question that you could investigate in a science experiment.
Use the Bubbleology Lab to write a new question that you could investigate in a science experiment.
Monday 9/9
Monday 9/9
Agenda
Agenda
1. WISE: benchmark
1. WISE: benchmark
Access Code Hawk370
Access Code Hawk370
Stamps
Stamps
Finishing Stamping from Friday.
Finishing Stamping from Friday.
Homework
Homework
1. Bubble-ology Cl-Ev due for HW stamp Wednesday 9/11
1. Bubble-ology Cl-Ev due for HW stamp Wednesday 9/11
Setting Up WISE
Setting Up WISE
WISE is a web based science curriculum that we will be using a few times this year. Our first project is coming up next week and will involve exploring motion and speed.
If you have never done a WISE project, today you will start by registering for a student account. Please follow the directions on their website. MAKE YOUR PASSWORD : "wise"
If you have done a project and have try logging on and adding the project
Access Code: Hawk370
username: first name, first letter of last name, birth month and day
danielg0305 (Daniel Gottheiner March 5)
password: wise
Friday 9/6
Friday 9/6
Agenda
Agenda
1. Stamp Sheet 1A - update
1. Stamp Sheet 1A - update
2. NBQ 9/6 and stamping
2. NBQ 9/6 and stamping
3. Bubble-ology p. 5 complete data table and write Cl-Ev
3. Bubble-ology p. 5 complete data table and write Cl-Ev
Stamps
Stamps
Coat of Arms - 4 CW
Coat of Arms - 4 CW
Bubble gum Challenge - 1 CW
Bubble gum Challenge - 1 CW
Bubble-ology - 1 CW for pre-lab/data collection
Bubble-ology - 1 CW for pre-lab/data collection
Organizational #3
Organizational #3
Homework
Homework
1. Bubble-ology Cl-Ev due for HW stamp Wednesday 9/11
1. Bubble-ology Cl-Ev due for HW stamp Wednesday 9/11
Opener 9/6
Opener 9/6
Google Classroom Codes
Google Classroom Codes
Period 2 - nhpwvc1
Period 2 - nhpwvc1
Period 3- d2ehf0
Period 3- d2ehf0
Period 5- qn6g6bx
Period 5- qn6g6bx
Period 7- 788ld9z
Period 7- 788ld9z
Thursday 9/5
Thursday 9/5
Agenda
Agenda
1. Bubble-ology p. 5
1. Bubble-ology p. 5
Stamps
Stamps
None Today
None Today
Homework
Homework
1. Coat of Arms Due Tomorrow!
1. Coat of Arms Due Tomorrow!
2. Notebook Quiz Tomorrow! - Focusses on vocabulary from page 4
2. Notebook Quiz Tomorrow! - Focusses on vocabulary from page 4
Read Procedure CAREFULLY!
Read Procedure CAREFULLY!
Wednesday 9/4
Wednesday 9/4
Agenda
Agenda
1. Bubble-ology p. 5
1. Bubble-ology p. 5
Stamps
Stamps
Organizational Stamp #2
Organizational Stamp #2
Homework
Homework
1. Coat of Arms Due Friday September 6
1. Coat of Arms Due Friday September 6
2. Notebook Quiz 9/6 - Focusses on vocabulary from page 4
2. Notebook Quiz 9/6 - Focusses on vocabulary from page 4
Opener 9/4
Opener 9/4
Mr. Z wants to see if the time of day affects how fast his pet hamster, Herman, can run a maze. His testable question is:
Mr. Z wants to see if the time of day affects how fast his pet hamster, Herman, can run a maze. His testable question is:
"How does time of day affect how fast Herman can solve a maze?"
"How does time of day affect how fast Herman can solve a maze?"
1. Identify 3 control variables, the manipulated variable, and the responding variable.
1. Identify 3 control variables, the manipulated variable, and the responding variable.
Tuesday 9/3
Tuesday 9/3
Agenda
Agenda
1. The Great Bubble Gum Challenge p. 4
1. The Great Bubble Gum Challenge p. 4
2. Coat of Arms Assignment - time to work
2. Coat of Arms Assignment - time to work
Stamps
Stamps
Organizational Stamp #1
Organizational Stamp #1
Homework
Homework
1. Coat of Arms Due Friday September 6
1. Coat of Arms Due Friday September 6
2. Notebook Quiz 9/6 - Focusses on vocabulary from page 4
2. Notebook Quiz 9/6 - Focusses on vocabulary from page 4
Opener 9/3
Opener 9/3
Start by making pages 1 & 2 of your notebook "Nature of Science Openers". Then copy the yellow question below as your first opener and answer it.
Start by making pages 1 & 2 of your notebook "Nature of Science Openers". Then copy the yellow question below as your first opener and answer it.
Friday 8/30
Friday 8/30
Agenda
Agenda
1. Notebook Set-up
1. Notebook Set-up
2. Coat of Arms Assignment - part 4
2. Coat of Arms Assignment - part 4
Stamps
Stamps
None Today!
None Today!
Turn In
Turn In
Website Check at the end of the table
Website Check at the end of the table
Notebook Setup!!
Notebook Setup!!
1. Using a piece of colored construction paper, make a pocket in the back of your notebook. This will be for storing stamp sheets.
1. Using a piece of colored construction paper, make a pocket in the back of your notebook. This will be for storing stamp sheets.
2. Using a pen, write your first and last name on the inside front cover of your notebook. Also write your computer number for science class.
2. Using a pen, write your first and last name on the inside front cover of your notebook. Also write your computer number for science class.
3. Using a pencil, number the pages of your notebook. Start with the first page as #1 and the backside of the first page is #2. Continue numbering until you're done or you get bored.
3. Using a pencil, number the pages of your notebook. Start with the first page as #1 and the backside of the first page is #2. Continue numbering until you're done or you get bored.
Opener (discuss at your table)
Opener (discuss at your table)
1. Briefly describe a time when you felt someone or something was making it difficult to learn.
1. Briefly describe a time when you felt someone or something was making it difficult to learn.
2. Describe a past action by a teacher or peer that made you feel safe to participate.
2. Describe a past action by a teacher or peer that made you feel safe to participate.
Homework to write in planner for the week:
Homework to write in planner for the week:
1. Get a 100 page composition notebook - due Thursday 8/29
1. Get a 100 page composition notebook - due Thursday 8/29
2. Get website check signed - due Friday 8/30
2. Get website check signed - due Friday 8/30
3. Science Coat of Arms - due Next Friday 9/6 (15 points)
3. Science Coat of Arms - due Next Friday 9/6 (15 points)
Wednesday 8/28
Wednesday 8/28
Agenda
Agenda
1. Policy Practice - Food & Drink
1. Policy Practice - Food & Drink
2. Who Are You? - Time to finish
2. Who Are You? - Time to finish
3. Your Group's Identity
3. Your Group's Identity
Stamps
Stamps
None Today!
None Today!
Opener (discuss at your table)
Opener (discuss at your table)
What days can you get extra help and/or make up missed work with Mr Gottheiner?
What days can you get extra help and/or make up missed work with Mr Gottheiner?
Where does science lunch help occur?
Where does science lunch help occur?
Homework to write in planner for the week:
Homework to write in planner for the week:
1. Get a 100 page composition notebook - due Thursday 8/29
1. Get a 100 page composition notebook - due Thursday 8/29
2. Get website check signed - due Friday 8/30
2. Get website check signed - due Friday 8/30
3. Science Coat of Arms - due Next Friday 9/6 (15 points)
3. Science Coat of Arms - due Next Friday 9/6 (15 points)
Tuesday 8/27
Tuesday 8/27
Opener
Opener
What one thing you are looking forward to in 8th Grade? Take a moment to share it with your group...don't forget to introduce yourself!
What one thing you are looking forward to in 8th Grade? Take a moment to share it with your group...don't forget to introduce yourself!
Agenda
Agenda
1. Welcome!
1. Welcome!
2. Policy Practice
2. Policy Practice
3. Who Are You?
3. Who Are You?
Stamps
Stamps
None Today!
None Today!
Homework to write in planner for the week:
Homework to write in planner for the week:
1. Get a 100 page composition notebook - due Thursday 8/29
1. Get a 100 page composition notebook - due Thursday 8/29
2. Get website check signed - due Friday 8/30
2. Get website check signed - due Friday 8/30
3. Science Coat of Arms - due Next Friday 9/6 (15 points)
3. Science Coat of Arms - due Next Friday 9/6 (15 points)