Quarter 4

Objectives: MS-ESS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.

• MS-ESS1-3. Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.

• I can..compare and contrast solar system objects based on their characteristics (color, size, motion, ability to sustain life, geographical features, etc).

• I can...describe the role of gravity in the motions of the planets and other objects in the solar system to include the sun.

• I can...describe the relationships between solar system objects.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Quick review (questions)

• Topic 4 test

Homework:

• None

Assessment:

Objectives:  

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Topic 4- Lesson 1, "Patterns of Inheritance"

• Teacher guided notes

Homework:

•  Interactivity: Making Copies

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Topic 4- Lesson 1, "Patterns of Inheritance"

• Notes: page 2 on Mendel and alleles.

• Probability activity and worksheet

Homework:

• None.

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Probability in genetics.

• Finish probability activity "Coin Toss"

Homework:

• Interactivity: "Pea Plant Puzzle"

Assessment:

Objectives: 

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Easter - No school

Homework:

Assessment:

Objectives:

 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• "How Tall is Tall" activity. Discuss single gene versus multilple gene controlled traits. 

• Work on the bikini bottoms genetic review sheet.

Homework:

• None.

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Forward testing today. Shortened schedule.

• 15 minutes to work and complete the bikini bottoms sheet.

Homework:

• None

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Forward testing today. Shortened schedule.

• Go over the review sheet.

• Kahoot reviews.

Homework:

• None

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• More review

• Lesson 4.1 quiz

Homework:

• None

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Go over yesterday's test.

• Legends of Leaning on genetics.

Homework:

• None

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Begin lesson 2 on "Inheritance and Chromosomes".

• Note sheets (pgs. 184-187). Complete figure 2 & 3 and the math toolbox.

Homework:

• None

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Finish the notes and discussion from yesterday.

Homework:

• None

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Forward testing, (math).

• Begin documentary on "The Gene."

Homework:

• None

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Forward testing science and social studies.

• Tests went until 1:30

Homework:

• None

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

Homework:

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Continue note sheet, begin Pedigrees.

• Work on pedigree packet. 

Homework:

• Complete last pedigree page

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Go over last page on pedigree packet.

• Begin discussion on meiosis and mitosis, notes.

• Omeba Sisters video on the above cell divisions.

Homework:

• None.

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• "Career Day" schedule.

• Review meiosis.

Homework:

• Interactivities on pedigrees and meiosis.

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Review topic 4.2

• Gimkits & kahoots for tomorrow's quiz.

Homework:

• Study for lesson 2 quiz.

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Quiz: Topic 4.2

Homework:

• None.

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Quiz corrections.

• Video: Greatest Discoveries in Genetics.

Homework:

• Nonel

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Go over quizzes.

• Begin lesson 3 on "Genetic Coding and Protein Synthesis."

• Get through page one on notes.

Homework:

• None.

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Begin protein synthesis. Continue on notes and discussion of RNA.

• Codon decoding and how it works in the process of making proteins.

Homework:

• None.

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Review yesterday on RNA and protein synthesis.

• Work on protein decoding worksheet.

• When completed log into g.c. and work on Legends of Learning review of DNA.

Homework:

• None.

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Interactivities: "The Role of DNA" & "Making Proteins"

Homework:

• Turn in assignments

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Finish up lesson 3 material.

• Interactivities: "The Role of DNA" & "Making Proteins"

Homework:

• Turn in assignments

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Activity: Secret coded message to a classmate.

• Review Kahoots

Homework:

• Study for tomorrow's lesson 3 quiz.

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Go over review sheet.

• Review gimkit

• Quiz: Topic 4.3

Homework:

• None.

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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.[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on conceptual understanding that changes in genetic material may result in making different proteins.

• 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.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Go over quizzes.

• Begin lesson 4.

• Discuss variation and its importance and chromosomes.

• Interactivity: Genetic Crosses and worksheet.

Homework:

• None.

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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.[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on conceptual understanding that changes in genetic material may result in making different proteins.

• 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.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Review mutations

• Sex-linked mutations

• Sex-linked traits worksheet

• Assignment: Interactivity-Sex Linked Traits & Disorders 

Homework:

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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.[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on conceptual understanding that changes in genetic material may result in making different proteins.

• 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.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Review mutations and sex-linked mutations.

• Punnett Squares and Sex-Linked Traits video, Topic 4.4 

• Sex-linked traits worksheet

• Assignment: Interactivity-Sex Linked Traits & Disorders 

Homework:

• Finish interactivity if not completed in class.

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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.[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on conceptual understanding that changes in genetic material may result in making different proteins.

• 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.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Practive review quiz up to today.

• Environmental factors of mutations, mutations in reproduction, karyotypes (pages 210-214). 

• If time after the interactivity go to google classroom for mutation games on "Legends of Learning."

Homework:

• Interactivity: Track Your Traits.

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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.[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on conceptual understanding that changes in genetic material may result in making different proteins.

• 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.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Watching a video called "Abandoned Uncovering Fukushima" that discussed how organisms are recovering from nuclear radiation and the problems with mutations.

• Activities on google classroom: Gene and mutation review.

Homework:

• None.

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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.[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on conceptual understanding that changes in genetic material may result in making different proteins.

• 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.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Review lesson 4 (kahoot & gimkit)

Homework:

• Study for tomorrow's quiz.

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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.[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on conceptual understanding that changes in genetic material may result in making different proteins.

• 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.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Quiz: Topic 4.4

Homework:

• None.

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Students will be choosing and working on a genetic or chromosomal disorder projects. These can be autosomal or sex-linked.

Homework:

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

Homework:

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

Homework:

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

Homework:

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

Homework:

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

Homework:

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

Homework:

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• 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. 

• Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Read topic 6.1

  • pages 302-308

• complete questions pages.307 &308.

Homework:

•   Interactivities: Oldest to Youngest & Know Your Index Fossils

Assessment:

Objectives: 

• MS-ESS1-4 - Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock strata for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth's 4.6 billion year old history.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Go over questions pages 307-308

• Video: Determining the Ages of Rocks.

• Interactivity: Radiometric Dating & worksheet.

Homework:

• Finish interactivity worksheet.

Assessment:

Objectives:

• MS-ESS1-4 - Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock strata for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth's 4.6 billion year old history.

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Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Interactivity: Radiometric Dating & worksheet.

• More practice with dating materials

Homework:

•   None.

Assessment:

Objectives:

• MS-ESS1-4 - Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock strata for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth's 4.6 billion year old history.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Continue with yesterday's interactive lab.

• Extra credit available

Homework:

•   None

Assessment:

Objectives:

• MS-ESS1-4 - Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock strata for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth's 4.6 billion year old history.

• Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Review topic 6.1 - Kahoot & gimkits

Homework:

•   Study for Monday's quiz

Assessment:

Objectives:

• MS-ESS1-4 - Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock strata for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth's 4.6 billion year old history.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Topic 6.1 quiz.

• Video:

Homework:

•   None

Assessment:

Objectives:

• I can..gather and synthesize information to explain how humans use artificial selection to produce organisms with desired traits.

• I can..explain how scientists engineer new genes.

• MS-ESS1-4 - Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock strata for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth's 4.6 billion year old history. 

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Forward test day- altered schedule

• Go over yesterday's quiz

• Begin Alzheimer's video

Homework:

•   None.

Assessment:

Objectives:

• I can..construct an explanation using reasoning to identify the purpose of the geologic time scale

• I can..analyze and identify evidence that helps define and divide geologic time.

• MS-ESS1-4 - Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock strata for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth's 4.6 billion year old history.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Topic 6- Lesson 2 

• "Geologic Time Scale" - Read through and discuss pages 312 to 317. Have students complete figure 2 timeline.

Homework:

•   None.

Assessment:

Objectives:

• I can..do my best on today's Forward Test.

• MS-ESS1-4 - Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock strata for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth's 4.6 billion year old history.

Materials:

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

•  textbook

• notebook

Activities:

• Forward testing for 8th grade took much longer than expected, running into the afternoon.

• We continued with more of the Alzheimer's video therefore.

• Continue with topic 6.2

Homework:

•   None.

Assessment:

Objectives:

• I can..explain how organisms can change over time.

• I can..support the theory of evolution

• MS-ESS1-4 - Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock strata for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth's 4.6 billion year old history.

Materials:

•  textbook

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

Activities:

• Continue with lesson 2. Construct a class timeline of the Earth. Students set up their information relating to a specific period.

Homework:

•   None.

Assessment:

Objectives:

• I can..identify and analyze data to support that Earth's geologic history can be organized by major events.

• I can..construct explanations using evidence to demonstrate how the Earth changed during the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic eras.

• MS-ESS1-4 - Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock strata for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth's 4.6 billion year old history.

Materials:

•  textbook

•  Chromebook

•  pencil

Activities:

• Work on and finish the questions for "Going Back in Time" lab/activity.

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Homework: