Quarter 3

Monday, Jan. 21, 2019

Objectives:

I can... analyze the cause and effect relationship between the inheritance of half of an offspring's gene from each parent and how this leads to variation of traits.

Standards: MS-LS3-2:

Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation.

Materials:

text and chromebooks

Activities:

Discuss inherited traits (144-146).
Interactivity: "Inheritance of Traits"

Homework:

Complete the interactivity.

Assessment:

Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019

Objectives:

I can... analyze the cause and effect relationship between the inheritance of half of an offspring's gene from each parent and how this leads to variation of traits.

Standards: MS-LS3-2:

Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation.

Materials:

Activities:

Continue lesson 1 on multiple alleles pertaining to blood types and polygenic inheritance.

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019

Objectives:

I can...analyze the cause and effect relationship between the inheritance of half of an offspring's gene from each parent and how this leads to variation of traits.

I can...
Standards: MS-LS3-2:

Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation.

Materials:

Activities:

Finish lesson 1 by discussion of "Genes and the Environment".
Interactivity: "Twin Studies" and discuss answers
Practice on the "Blood Typing Game" activity.

Homework:

none

Assessment:

Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019

Objectives:

I can...complete my middle of the year exam.
I can...
Standards: MS-LS3-2:

Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation.

Materials:

chromebook

Activities:

Students will take their middle of the year SLO test.

Homework:

none

Assessment:

Friday, Jan. 25, 2019

Objectives:

I can...do my best on today's quiz.
I can...
Standards: MS-LS3-2:

Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation.

Materials:

Activities:

Review and lesson 1 quiz.

Homework:

none

Assessment:

Monday, Jan. 28, 2019

Objectives:

I can...I can...identify aspects of text that lead to conceptual understanding of plant reproduction and seed dispersal.

I can..
Standards: 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.

Materials:

Activities:

Begin lesson 2: Plant Structures for Reproduction. Vascular and non vascular comparisons. Video

Homework:

None

Assessment:

Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019

Objectives:

I can...identify aspects of text that lead to conceptual understanding of plant reproduction and seed dispersal.

Standards: 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.

Materials:

Activities:

Continue lesson 2. Structures for reproduction, compare gymnosperms and angiosperms.

Homework:

None

Assessment:

Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019

Objectives:

I can...identify aspects of text that lead to conceptual understanding of plant reproduction and seed dispersal.

Standards: 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.

Materials:

Activities:

Finish lesson 2. Interactivity

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019

Objectives:

I can...

Materials:

Activities:

Homework:

Assessment:

Friday, Feb. 1, 2019

Objectives:

I can...identify aspects of text that lead to conceptual understanding of plant reproduction and seed dispersal.

I can...
Standards: 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.

Materials:

Activities:

Begin lesson 2: Plant Structures for Reproduction. Vascular and non vascular comparisons. Video

Homework: None

Assessment:

Monday, Feb. 4, 2019

Objectives:

I can...
I can...

Materials:

Activities:

Teacher inservice- no students.

Homework:

Assessment:

Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019

Objectives:

I can...I can...identify aspects of text that lead to conceptual understanding of plant reproduction and seed dispersal.

I can...
Standards: 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.

Materials:

Activities:

Continue lesson 2. Structures for reproduction, compare gymnosperms and angiosperms.
Interactivity: Plants and Pollinators

Homework:

None

Assessment:

Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019

Objectives:

I can...identify aspects of text that lead to conceptual understanding of plant reproduction and seed dispersal.

I can...
Standards: 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.

Materials:

chrome books

Activities:

Finish lesson 2. Review angiosperm flower structure. Begin group of 3 research on angiosperm lab for tomorrow.

Homework:

None

Assessment:

Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019

Objectives:

I can....identify aspects of text that lead to conceptual understanding of plant reproduction and seed dispersal.

Standards: 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

Materials:

lab materials

Activities:

Modeling Flowers (hands on lab)

Homework:

none

Assessment:

Friday, Feb. 8, 2019

Objectives:

I can....identify aspects of text that lead to conceptual understanding of plant reproduction and seed dispersal.

Standards: 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.

Materials:

lab materials

Activities:

Finish plant modeling

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Monday, Feb. 11, 2019

Objectives:

I can....identify aspects of text that lead to conceptual understanding of plant reproduction and seed dispersal.

I can...
Standards: 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.

Materials:

lab materials

Activities:

Working on flower model project.

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019

Objectives:

I can....identify aspects of text that lead to conceptual understanding of plant reproduction and seed dispersal.

I can...
Standards: 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.

Materials:

Activities:

SNOW DAY

Finish and present projects.

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019

Objectives:

I can...

Materials:

Activities:

Snow tubing.

Homework:

Assessment:

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019

Objectives:

Standards: 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.

Materials:

lab materials

Activities:

Work and finish flower models.

Homework:

None

Assessment:

Friday, Feb. 15, 2019

Objectives

Standards: 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.

Materials:

Activities:

Demonstrate flower models with their class.

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Monday, Feb. 18, 2019

Objectives:

I can...make observations and generalizations about how animals use behavior to increase chances of survival and reproduction.
I can...use models to convey information about types of mating systems and compare animal migration patterns with human movement patterns.

Standards: 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.

Materials:

Activities:

Discuss animal behavior and reproductive strategies.

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019

Objectives

I can...make observations and generalizations about how animals use behavior to increase chances of survival and reproduction.
I can...use models to convey information about types of mating systems and compare animal migration patterns with human movement patterns.

Standards: 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.

Materials:

Activities:

* Continue lesson 3 (pgs. 164-165). Video: "Animal Behaviors for Reproduction: and then interactivity: "They're Acting Like Animals".

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019

Objectives:

I can...use models to convey information about types of mating systems and compare animal migration patterns with human movement patterns.

I can...
Standards: 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.

Materials:

Activities:

Finish lesson 3 on cooperative behaviors and migratory behaviors of animals. Begin video "National Geographic" on reproductive animal behavior.

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Thursday, Feb. 21,2019

Objectives:

I can...make observations and generalizations about how animals use behavior to increase chances of survival and reproduction.

I can...
Standards: 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.

Materials:

Activities:

Begin research assignment on animal behavior and reproduction.

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Tuesday, Feb. 26,2019

Objectives:

I can...make observations and generalizations about how animals use behavior to increase chances of survival and reproduction.

Standards: 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.

Materials:

chromebooks

Activities:

Begin research assignment on animal behavior and reproduction.

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019

Objectives:

I can..:

Clothing for activities outside and a packed lunch.

Activities:

Field trip.

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019

Objectives:

I can...make observations and generalizations about how animals use behavior to increase chances of survival and reproduction.

Standards: 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.

Materials:

Chromebooks

Activities:

Finish animal research assignment.

Homework:

Complete research assignment.
Assessment:

Friday, Feb. 29, 2019

Objectives:

I can...make observations and generalizations about how animals use behavior to increase chances of survival and reproduction.

Standards: 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.

Materials:

Activities:

Present research projects on my animal

Homework:

Assessment:

Monday, March 4, 2019

Objectives:

I can...make observations and generalizations about how animals use behavior to increase chances of survival and reproduction.

Materials:

Activities:

Finish presentations.

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Objectives:

I can...Predict what I think is causing Pleasant Pond to turn green.
Standards: MS-LS2-1: Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.MS-LS2-3: Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.

Materials:

chrome books

Activities:

Begin Topic 4 on "Ecosystems". Quest Kickoff video and interactivity.

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Objectives:

I can...analyze and interpret data to provide evidence that changes in the amount and availability of resources affect populations within an ecosystem.

I can...
Standards:

MS-LS2-1: Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.

Materials:

Activities:

Lesson 1: pages 194-196. Interactivity, "There's No Place Like Home".

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Thursday, March 7, 2019

Objectives:

I can...analyze and interpret data to provide evidence that changes in the amount and availability of resources affect populations within an ecosystem.

Standards:

MS-LS2-1: Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.

Materials:

Activities:

Continue lesson 1, "Ecosystem Organization" pgs. (187-200)
Video: Living Things and Their Environment

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Friday, March 8, 2019

Objectives:

I can...analyze and interpret data to provide evidence that changes in the amount and availability of resources affect populations within an ecosystem.

Standards:

MS-LS2-1: Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.

Materials:

chrome books

Activities:

Interactivity, "An Ecological Mystery'.

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Monday, March 11, 2019

Objectives:

I can...analyze and interpret data to provide evidence that changes in the amount and availability of resources affect populations within an ecosystem.

Standards:

MS-LS2-1: Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.

Materials:

chrome books

Activities:

Students will be completing the lesson 1 quest check in with research.

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Objectives:

I can...analyze and interpret data to provide evidence that changes in the amount and availability of resources affect populations within an ecosystem.

Standards:

MS-LS2-1: Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.

Materials:

chrome books

Activities:

Quiz: lesson 1 followed by the case study of "The Cerulean Warbler" done on-line.

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Objectives:

I can...explain and illustrate how energy is conserved within an ecosystem.
I can...make models to identify and describe the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in cycling energy through an ecosystem.
Standards: MS-LS2-1: Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.
MS-LS2-3: Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.

Materials:

chrome books

Activities:

Begin lesson 2, "Energy Flow in Ecosystems". Pages 204-207.
Interactivity: "Energy Roles and Flows"
Interactivity: "Living Things In Ecosystems", only slides 1-5. Slides 6-9 tomorrow.

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Thursday, March 14, 2019

Objectives:

I can...explain and illustrate how energy is conserved within an ecosystem.
I can...make models to identify and describe the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in cycling energy through an ecosystem.
Standards: MS-LS2-1: Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.
MS-LS2-3: Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.

Materials:

Activities:

Continue lesson 2 (pgs. 208-0211), "Energy and Matter Transfer".
Finish interactivity from yesterday, slides 6-9.

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Friday, March 15, 2019

Objectives:

I can...explain and illustrate how energy is conserved within an ecosystem.
I can...make models to identify and describe the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in cycling energy through an ecosystem.

Standards:

MS-LS2-1: Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.
MS-LS2-3: Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.

Materials:

chrome books

Activities:

Interactivity: A Changing Ecosystem.

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Monday, March 18, 2019

Objectives:

I can...explain and illustrate how energy is conserved within an ecosystem.

Standards:

MS-LS2-1: Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.
MS-LS2-3: Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.

Materials:

Chrome book and worksheet

Activities:

Lesson 2 quest check in

Homework:

Completion of the check in

Assessment:

Worksheet

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Objectives:

I can...explain how matter is transferred between the living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.I can...explain how matter is conserved in an ecosystem.
MS-LS2-3: Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.

Materials:

textbook

Activities:

Begin lesson 3, pages 214-219.

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Objectives:

I can...explain how matter is transferred between the living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.I can...explain how matter is conserved in an ecosystem.
MS-LS2-3: Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.

Materials:

Chrome books

Activities:

Continue lesson 3, pages 220-221.
Interactivity: "Cycles of Matter"

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Thursday, March 21, 2019

Objectives:

I can...explain how matter is transferred between the living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.I can...explain how matter is conserved in an ecosystem.
MS-LS2-3: Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.

Materials:

chrome books

Activities:

Finish any lesson 3 material
Video: "Cycles of Matter"
Interactivity with a partner: "Earth's Recyclables"

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Friday, March 22, 2019

Objectives:

I can...explain how matter is transferred between the living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.I can...explain how matter is conserved in an ecosystem.
MS-LS2-3: Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.

Materials:

Activities:

Topic 4 Review and Assess, pages 224 - 225.
Homework: None.

Assessment:

Monday, March 25, 2019

Objectives:

I can...explain how matter is transferred between the living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.I can...explain how matter is conserved in an ecosystem.
MS-LS2-3: Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.

Materials:

chrome book
lesson 3 quest worksheet

Activities:

Lesson 3 Quest Check In
Begin topic 4 Quest Findings

Homework:

Assessment:

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Objectives:

I can...explain how matter is transferred between the living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.I can...explain how matter is conserved in an ecosystem.
MS-LS2-3: Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.

Materials:

chrome book

Activities:

Finish yesterday's lesson 3 quest and topic 4 quest findings

Homework:

Completion of above.

Assessment:

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Objectives:

I can...analyze and interpret data to predict the cause and effect of* the amount and availability of a given resource on its population.* resource availability on competition.
I can... identify and describe evidence that predatory interactions and symbiotic relationships influence population size.

Standards:

MS-LS2-1: Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.MS-LS2-2: Construct an explanation that predicts patterns of interactions among organisms across multiple ecosystems.

Materials:

Activities:

Begin topic 5, lesson 1 (pg 236-240).
uinvestigate lab: Competition and Predation

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Thursday, March 28, 2019

Objectives:

I can...analyze and interpret data to predict the cause and effect of* the amount and availability of a given resource on its population.* resource availability on competition.
I can... identify and describe evidence that predatory interactions and symbiotic relationships influence population size.

Standards:

MS-LS2-1: Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.MS-LS2-2: Construct an explanation that predicts patterns of interactions among organisms across multiple ecosystems.

Materials:

Activities:

Finish lesson 1, pages 241-244.
Interactivity: "Symbiotic Relationships"

Homework:

none

Assessment:

Friday, March 29, 2019

Objectives:

I can...analyze and interpret data to predict the cause and effect of* the amount and availability of a given resource on its population.* resource availability on competition.
I can... identify and describe evidence that predatory interactions and symbiotic relationships influence population size.

Standards:

MS-LS2-1: Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.MS-LS2-2: Construct an explanation that predicts patterns of interactions among organisms across multiple ecosystems.