Daily Slide will be posted here. If text is a different color and underlined, it could be a link to further directions, working notebook pages, answer keys, and other gems.
Scroll down to see previous dates. This is very helpful to access if you are absent and want to make up assignments, or need a refresher about what we did in class any day!!
The Working Notebook PDF is linked below in case a WNB is forgotten on a night when HW is assigned. Please complete on a printed copy of the page, or looseleaf, for the due date. Please note: HOMEWORK must be copied into the actual WNB by the next day.
Today is Friday, June 20, 2025
Goal: Demonstrate Understanding of Geology
Do Now: Take out Chromebook
Classwork: Find formative in Google Classroom - Geology 1 Test
DO YOUR BEST!!! - You got this!
If time allows: Marie Tharp Edpuzzle - Very Interesting!!!
Homework: NONE
Today is Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Goal: Understand plate boundary variety - Review
Do Now: Quizizz Check in -Plate Boundaries - 1x straight through
Classwork: 1. Plate Tectonics Video - National Geographic (5:47)
2. Plate Boundaries Explained - video here (2:52)
3. The Plates are Moving - video & song (3:08) (review of types of boundaries; Wegner & Seafloor Spreading Proof)
4. Plate Tectonics Chapter Review pg. 39 -41 **Omit 16, 21 & 22 - #5 pg. 41
Homework:1. Review Sheet Linked Here - STUDY NOTES!!
2. Review Quizizz - Very Helpful!
Test Friday - Extra Help Lunch Today
Today is Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Goal: What is the Theory of Plate Tectonics? (Crust is Moving lyrics)
Do Now: LOOK at THESE NOTES - THEORY OF PLATE TECTONICS
Classwork: 1. Inspect Plate Boundary Map pg. 33 Text (Mid Atlantic Ridge, Iceland, Key, Convergent Boundaries, Divergent Boundaries ) **Remind what is happening in Atlantic and Pacific - Makes sense
2. Notes on Plate Boundaries (pg. 30)and what happens at each type Earthquake Map
3. Dynamic Earth Interactive - 1st Plate Tectonics, 2nd Plates & Boundaries
Homework: 1. Review Notes on Plate Tectonics and Plate Boundaries 2. Edpuzzle of Brainpop Sea Floor Spreading … Plate Tectonics 3. Review for Test on Friday 6/20 Earth's Layers, Continental Drift, Sea-Floor Spreading, Plate Tectonics (Plate boundaries) Review Sheet Here
Extra Help Tuesday and Wednesday at lunch!
Today is Monday, June 16, 2025
Goal: What is sea-floor spreading?
Do Now: Quick Check Continental Drift - Formative
Classwork: 1. Explain convection in the mantle, be sure to identify the causes for circulation.
2. Vocabulary Document attached to today’s lesson - Go Over Vocab - mid-ocean ridge, sea-floor spreading, subduction, deep ocean trench & sonar **KNOW the diagram below - locations & processes
3. Video good animation (next slide explains) 4. ACT IT OUT!!
Homework:
1. Study Sea-Floor Spreading Notes (In google classroom)
2. Quizizz - Sea-Floor Spreading/Continental Drift (80% or higher)
****Ex Help Mon., Tues., & Wed. at Recess **REMINDER - TEST on Friday (June 20th) - Layers, Continental Drift, Sea-Floor Spreading and Plate Tectonics!! Review Sheet Linked Here
Today is Friday, June 13, 2025 BEE Day!!!
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9/11 Memorial Garden
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The New Pirate Patch
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Regular UA Class
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Students report to their period 5 class - Bee Movie
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Lunch
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Students report back to their period 5 class
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Regular UA Class
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Students report their period 9 class
Homework: Geology Test Next Friday - See Google Classroom for announcement, study guide and links to all notes!
If you didn’t do Edpuzzle homework this week, make it up and send me an email to update your grade!!
Today is Thursday, June 12, 2025
Goal: What was Harry Hess’ theory about the movement of Earth’s crust?
Do Now: Check In! Check HW Here
Classwork: 1. Review Continental Drift video
2. Watch Discover Harry Hess (4:05)- 2nd time - Notes Document
3. Inspect Text with pictures- pg. 23 - 29 (1.4 Sea-Floor Spreading)
4. Connect Convection in the Asthenosphere with this new information!
Homework: 1. Review Seafloor Spreading Notes 2. Sea-Floor Spreading Edpuzzle (due Friday ) **Teacher talks about essay on test - Not my message. ***LUNCH for anyone that didn’t finish updating formative!!
Today is Wednesday, June 11, 2025 (Also for 6/12/25)**Per. 7 & 9 Have Rockland Green Today
Goal: What was Harry Hess’ theory about the movement of Earth’s crust?
Do Now: One Question Check In! Check HW Here
Classwork: 1. Review Continental Drift video
2. Watch Discover Harry Hess (4:05)- 2nd time - Notes Document
3. Inspect Text with pictures- pg. 23 - 29 (1.4 Sea-Floor Spreading)
4. Connect Convection in the Asthenosphere with this new information!
Homework: 1. Review Seafloor Spreading Notes 2. Sea-Floor Spreading Edpuzzle (due Friday ) **Teacher talks about essay on test - Not my message.
Today is Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Goal: Understand Wegener’s Theory of Continental Drift
Do Now: Read Text pg. 18 & 19 (Text on Desk)
Classwork: 1. Discuss the basics - Scientist: Alfred Wegener; Theory:Continental Drift; Name of “all lands” landmass: Pangaea; Evidence: You betcha!; Respect: NONE! 2. Watch Video - Wegner 3. Cue the Amoeba People Song - Here!
2. Complete fill in notes document in Google Classroom
Homework: 1. Complete Fill- in Notes posted in Google Classroom (this slideshow will help!) 2. Be able to explain: If we know now his theory was somewhat right, and he had evidence… Why was his theory rejected?
Today is Monday, June 9, 2025
Goal: Demonstrate Understanding - Weather Maps and Predicting
Do Now: Clear Desk - Chromebook Only - Pencil and paper
Classwork: 1. “2025 Weather Assessment” on Formative- 1st look - inspect which questions need updating - you may write numbers down on paper Next, I will adjust setting and you may try to improve answers! You may use the slideshow attached here.
***Free Response - bullet points (No full sentences!! Don’t change what isn’t broken!) Last question - Must state factual information that you learned.
2. If you finish early -You may learn from a quizizz activity on Super continent Pangaea
3. Reading Theory of Continental Drift pgs. 18-21
Homework: Super continent Pangaea Quizizz DUE TOMORROW
Extra Help - at lunch Monday and Tuesday - if you need to update your packet (some students needed more time last Thursday)
Today is Friday, June 6, 2025
Goal: Demonstrate Understanding - Weather Maps and Predicting
Do Now: Clear Desk - Chromebook Only
Classwork: 1. “2025 Weather Assessment” on Formative- Independent (You may NOT use your computer to look up answers or communicate with other students)
2025 Weather Assessment - What did you learn? What will you remember!
2. If you finish early -You may learn from a quizizz activity on Supercontinent Pangaea. (This does not become homework.)
Homework: NONE!! You earned it!! Have a great weekend!
Today is Thursday, June 5, 2025
Goal: Review and Correct Activity Packet 2 NYS Weather Lab
Do Now: Take out a Pen
Classwork: 1. Distribute Activity Packet 2 and Weather Maps Packet
2. Review all questions on Smart board Display, while students amend/correct their answers in PEN. Do not erase answers. You can learn from any mistakes! **Slideshow attached in Google Classroom - click the blue lettering in Google Classroom for 6/5/25
Homework: 1. Review the slideshow for Packet 2 - Tomorrow I will assess what you have learned. I highlighted some key weather facts in yellow highlighter. 2. Bring Charged Chromebook and earbuds Tomorrow
Today is Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Goal: Clarify Errors Earth’s Layers & FINISH Activity 2 for NYS Weather Lab
Do Now: Take out a pencil
Classwork:
1. Return Layers of the Earth Quiz - Make corrections right on paper
2.Distribute Weather Map Packet and Activity 2 **Read questions and explain when needed
3. Continue working on responses and referring to data in Maps Packet - PLEASE FINISH RESPONSES
Homework: 1. Sign & Return Quiz - Finish packet at extra help today Per. 1 & 5 2. Evaluate understanding of Weather Concepts on Friday!
Extra Help at Lunch TODAY & TOMORROW
Today is Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Goal: Per. 1 & 5 - Learn about Rockland Wastes OR Per. 7 & 9 - Packet 2
Do Now: Take out a pencil
Classwork: Listen, Participate and Learn!!
Or
Work on Packet two independently - Ask for help when needed!
Homework: None
Today is Monday, June 2, 2025
Goal: Obviously ….. WIN GOLD!!
Do Now: Sit tight! I’ll share the schedule!
Classwork Per. 1:
Identify the games, locations and opponents in our activity schedule.
Be sure you are ready for day … hat (check), water (check), Best attitude (check), Good Sportsmanship- BEST SELF!!!! (Check, check!)
Classwork Per. 9:
Let’s get back to Activity Packet 2!
Homework: None!
Today is Friday, May 30, 2025 B-Day
Goal: Demonstrate understanding of Earth’s Layers - Continue Packet 2
Do Now: Take out a pen and pencil
Classwork:
USE PEN for QUIZ - Listen for Directions
2.Distribute Weather Map Packet and Activity 2 **Read questions as requested by students & explain
3. Continue working on responses and referring to data in Maps Packet
Homework: None - Extra Help Today for students that need more time with Activity 1 on Chromebook - I want to start to correct!!
Today is Thursday, May 29,2025
Goal: Continue Activity 2 for NYS Weather Lab
Do Now: Take out a pencil (Finish Formative for Activity 1- if needed)
Classwork:
1.Distribute Weather Map Packet and Activity 2 **Read questions and explain
2. Continue working on responses and referring to data in Maps Packet
3. Any Questions on Layer’s of the Earth??? - Quiz Tomorrow
Homework: Study Notes for tomorrow’s Quiz - Layers of Earth Notes
*NEWS!! I added an optional Quizizz Review for Study Purposes
Today is Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Goal: Continue Activity 2 for NYS Weather Lab
Do Now: Take out a pencil/Finish Getting Packet 1 answers on formative
Classwork: 1. Wrap up Layers of the Earth Key Points Layers of the Earth Notes
2.Distribute Weather Map Packet and Activity 2 **Read questions on 2nd/3rd page and explain
3. Continue working on responses and referring to data in Maps Packet
4. Go over the answers in question on the formative
Homework: 1. Study Layers of Earth Notes - Quiz Friday
Extra Help at Lunch TODAY
Today is Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Goal: Record Packet 1 responses and Continue Activity 2 for NYS Weather Lab
Do Now: Take out a pencil and open Chromebook to Formative
Classwork:
Distribute Packet #1 NYS Lab - Students type responses from Packet #1 on Formative
Distribute Weather Map Packet and Activity 2 **Read questions on 1st page and explain - students update and continue work
Homework: 1. Complete the “NEW Practice Quizizz- posted on 5/21” - due tomorrow 2 Review Layers of the Earth Notes - Quiz Friday 3. Check email for message from me about missing work - complete and email me back!!!extra help Wednesday at lunch
Today is Monday, March 3, 2025
Goal: What causes climate?
Do Now: Think! Do you know the difference between weather and climate? Grab a Weather & Climate textbook from the back counter (Also: Please Pass out NEW WNB - PINK - Write Your Name, Teacher & Period on cover)
Classwork: 1. Read text pgs.108-112 Audio links: pg. 108; 109; 110; 111; 112 (please use headphones or earbuds if you prefer to listen)
2. Click Here for Notes on Climate - average temp. & precip, over MANY Years
3. Formative - Sentences for new vocab terms from Causes of Climate - You may use your textbook or notes above for help and work with a partner to discuss and construct sentences together- if teacher allows
Homework: 1.Watch animated video: Weather vs. Climate 2.Quizizz: Weather vs. Climate Assigned Friday, DUE TOMORROW
Today is Friday, February 28, 2025
Goal: Make Corrections on NYS Mix it Up Lab
Do Now: Take out a PEN - Write your NAME on Rubric Sheet
Classwork: 1. Distribution of student packets
2. Be sure all questions are answered in the packet in pencil - You will be making notations today in PEN as we discuss responses. Please don’t erase original answers.
3. Please follow along with rubric also FYI about NYS official grading!
4. Each person should paperclip their personal packets together with a paperclip before turning them in.
5. If time allows, on looseleaf, Write your reflections or What you NOW understand!
Homework: DUE TUESDAY 1.Watch animated video: Weather vs. Climate; 2.Quizizz: Weather vs. Climate
Today is Thursday, February 27, 2025
Goal: Demonstrate Learning with lab - digital
Do Now: Take out a pencil and open your chromebook to the formative student packet #2
Classwork: 1. Distribution of student packets
2. Be sure all questions are answered in the packet.
3. Type your answers under the formative question numbers. Be sure to write in complete sentences where necessary.
4. If you typed yesterday, check for any comments from Mrs. Bennett on the Formative - you may update answers - submit when finished.
5. Each person should paperclip their personal packets together with a paperclip before turning them in.
6. Introduction to Weather vs. Climate: Watch animated video: Weather vs. Climate; Quizizz: Weather vs. Climate; Notes on Doc- what you learned: 1. Compare - Weather vs. Climate 2. Factors that affect Climate
Homework: Bring charged chromebook and earbuds tomorrow (Weather work DOES NOT become HW)
Today is Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Goal: Demonstrate Learning from All Mixed Up Lab and Larger Connections
Do Now: Take out a pencil and open your chromebook to the formative student packet #2
Classwork: 1. Distribution of student packets
2.First, Complete ALL questions in pencil in the packet - Feel free to play the audio recorded to explain each question on formative through earbuds or very low volume Answer all parts of each question.
3. When the entire pencil packet is complete, please type your answers under the formative question numbers. Be sure to write in complete sentences where necessary.
4. Treat this like an assessment - it will be graded. Please make sure you understand what is being asked before you answer. Answer questions in PENCIL in the packet. The answers don’t need to echo the lengthy questions, but should be in complete sentences.
5. Each person should paperclip their personal packets together with a paperclip before turning them in. (Do not attach with partner.)
6. When you finish written and typed responses of packet two, please do the Quizizz posted in Classroom.
Homework: Bring charged chromebook and earbuds tomorrow
Today is Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Goal: Demonstrate Learning from All Mixed Up Lab and Larger Connections
Do Now: Take out a pencil and open your chromebook to the formative student packet #2 (You are not typing on this formative)
Classwork:
1. If you were in class yesterday, you finished pg. 5 in packet #1 and started independent packet #2
2. I created a formative for use of the audio . I recorded my coaching and explaining each question. Please click on the audio symbol before the question number to hear me read the question and explain it! Please use earbuds or very low volume!
3. Once you have all your supplies, Start Student Answer Packet 2 - INDEPENDENTLY (NOT with your partner!)
4. Treat this like an assessment - it will be graded, but please make sure you understand what is being asked before you answer. Answer questions in PENCIL!!!!! The answers don’t need to echo the lengthy questions, but should be in complete sentences for extended response.
5. Each person should paperclip their personal packets together with a paperclip before turning them in. (Do not attach with partner.) Packet 2 is a multi day assignment. Do Not Rush! Answer all parts of each question.
Homework: Bring charged chromebook and earbuds tomorrow
Today is Monday, February 24, 2025
Goal: Demonstrate Learning from All Mixed Up Lab and Larger Connections
Do Now: Bring petri dishes to desk for inspection - If you separated 1, 2 or 3 ( #4 didn’t have either salt or sugar)
Classwork: 1. Prove that the substance in evaporating solution is salt or sugar - see labeled salt and sugar evaporated from cups on side counter for comparison (bring your dish for comparison - one group at a time)
2. Complete page 5 in packet - list your observations, methods and identity of substance as listed at top of chart.
3. Show teacher page 5 to Start Student Answer Packet 2 - INDEPENDENTLY (NOT with your partner!)
4. Treat this like an assessment - it will be graded, but please make sure you understand what is being asked before you answer. Answer questions in PENCIL!!!!!
5. Each person should paperclip their personal packets together with a paperclip before turning them in. (Do not attach with partner.) Packet 2 is a multi day assignment. Do Not Rush! Answer all parts of a question.
Homework: None ***BRING CHARGED CHROMEBOOK AND HEADPHONES (EARBUDS)
Today is Friday, February 14, 2025
Goal: Let’s Read!!!
Do Now: Get Supplies if you need to complete separation
Classwork: 1. Finish Separation or Make Observations about components (pg. 5)
2. READ READ READ
HW: None
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Goal: Continue - All Mixed Up - Identify the components & Plan Methods and Materials needed to conduct the separation
Classwork:
1. Finish “Plan your separation” - Writing Step by Step Plan - IF NEEDED
2. Get Approval to start separation - Get supplies when waiting (3 petri dishes and 3 post-its - write both members’ names on each label, plus A, B or C and the number of your mixture)
3.Separate - Don’t forget goggles!! - Wash hands with soap when complete!
4.If you separated yesterday - bring petri dishes to desk and complete page 5
Think: How can we be sure if the substances left in petri dishes on heater are sugar or salt???
HOMEWORK: Bring Reading Materials for tomorrow!!
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 - A Day
Goal: Continue - All Mixed Up - Identify the components & Plan Methods and Materials needed to conduct the separation
Classwork:
1. Finish “Plan your separation” - Numbered step by step list - Be sure you have each step listed and directions are so clear that any class member could follow them
2. Once complete, check the checklist! (get 3 petri dishes and 3 post-its - write both members’ names on each label, plus A, B or C)
3. Once your separation procedure is approved by teacher, you can separate (be sure you place label each petri dish)- Don’t forget goggles!! - Wash hands with soap when complete.
4. If you are waiting for something to evaporate - please give it to me with your name on the inside of the top cover (now placed underneath)- so it can be read through the solution - all other labels on closed dishes
Homework: None Extra Help at Lunch today!!
Today is Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Goal: Continue - All Mixed Up - Identify the components & Plan Methods and Materials needed to conduct the separation
Classwork: 1. Finish page 2 (if not completed yet - see Yesterday’s slideshow **attached slides 3 & 4)
2. Plan your separation - Numbered step by step list on page 3
Be sure you have each step listed and directions are so clear that any class member could follow them
3. Once complete, check the checklist!
Homework: None
Today is Monday, February 10, 2025
Do NOW : Take out signed quiz!!! Get a sample mixture to your desk!
Goal: Continue - All Mixed Up - Identify the components & Plan Methods and Materials needed to conduct the separation
Classwork:
Be sure you completed page 1, with one prediction for each substance
Page 2 - List the separation methods you plan on using and your reasoning
Page 2 - List your data and observations that provide evidence to answer the focus questions
Begin to write your step by step procedure on page 3
If complete, check the checklist!
Homework - Check the portal! If anyone makes up work TONIGHT - Email ME - Last Call on 1st 4 assignments! (including signed quiz)
Today is Friday, February 7, 2025
Goal: Continued …Use Flowchart to identify the components of a mixture. Plan and write methods and materials needed to separate your mixture.
Do Now: Open Purple Book to pg. 34 for corrections
Classwork:1. Return and Discuss Corrections for Classifying Matter Quiz
2. Work with partner to examine contents of chosen mixture and complete pages 1 & 2 , then begin writing procedure. Each student must complete their own document.
corrections on pg. 34 - full sentence
Today is Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Goal: Use Flowchart to identify the components of a mixture. Plan and write methods and materials needed to separate your mixture.
Do Now: Finish up Vocab Words on Monday’s Document - use board
Classwork:
1. Write your heading (in pencil) on Student Directions and Answer Packet #1Classwork:
2. Review Directions with class
3. Work with partner to examine contents of chosen mixture and complete page 1. With approval, you may begin page 2. Do not start procedure today. Each student must complete their own document.
HW - None
Today is Tuesday, February 4, 2025 - A Day
Goal: Explain the methods of separating a mixture
Do Now: Open to Yesterday’s Document - Separating a Mixture
Classwork: 1. Go Over Yesterday’s document - definitions and new information
2. Share Project Rubric - Bring Projects home!
Homework:
Bring Projects Home
Innerorbit - Burning Sugar - Chemical Change
DO YOUR BEST - THINK!!! Look at all Information,
READ ALL CHOICES and Eliminate!!
***Be Sure Two Ways to Change Formative (due⅔) and Sep. a Mix Edpuzzle(due today) are complete
Today is Monday, February 3, 2025 - B-Day - 1st day of 3rd Quarter
Goal: Learn about separating a mixture
Do Now: ***Open link attached to this assignment - “Separating a Mixture”
Definitions and Notes should be written on this document by each student
Classwork : 1. Use text (pg. 14 & 15) to help define processes used when separating a mixture
2. Read/video - attached link (attached to linked doc also)
3. Reflection / Notes - on linked document in google classroom
4. Edpuzzle - separating a mixture
Homework: 1. Complete Today’s Classwork *definitions *notes
2. Edpuzzle - Separating a mixture - 80% for full credit - Unlimited tries
Today is Friday, January 31, 2025
Goal: What is a physical change vs. a chemical change?
Do Now: Open to your definitions from yesterday OPEN GRAPHIC ORGANIZER.
Classwork: 1. Discuss Physical Changes - Check Understanding of three categories of physical change -size/shape, phase/state change , create or separate a mixture
2.Explain Chemical Change - is all about forming or breaking - BONDS!!
3. Formative - 2 ways to change!
HW - Be Sure Formative - “2 ways to change” is complete :)
Today is Thursday, January 30, 2025
Goal: Demonstrate Understanding Chemical Formulas and Classifying Matter
Do Now: Clear Desk - Take out a pen
Classwork: 1. Quiz - Chemical Formulas & Classifying Matter
2. Read Text pg. 22 - 24
3. Define “physical change” and “chemical change” on pg. 33/32 WNB)
4. Watch a short video - Physical and Chemical Changes
Homework: 1. Complete Classwork A. Read 22 - 24 text (link here) B. Define Physical Change and Chemical Change in 33/32 WNB (link above.) C. Watch short video
LAST CHANCE!!!! TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY OF THE QUARTER - EMAIL ME TONIGHT IF YOU ALREADY MADE UP SOMETHING AND I still need to update the GRADE IN THE PORTAL!!
Today is Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Goal: Review for Quiz
Do Now: Text pg. 49 - look at the pictures - classify the matter
Classwork: 1. Open Formative - Review for Quiz: Classification of Matter & Chemical Formulas -Let’s go over the correct answers Slideshow Answers here ***Students given a blank hard copy to make notes!
2. Extra practice classify formative (if time allows)
Homework: **** Study for Thursday’s Quiz - Classifying Matter & Chemical Formulas
****REVIEW SHEET Formative Answers!
You can also refer to: *Formatives (last 3) (Classifying Matter; Practice Classifying Matter & Writing Chemical Formulas; Review Sheet) *Edpuzzle (last 2) (Molecules & Compounds & Classifying Matter) *Quizizz (redo check in Atom, Element, Molecule, Compound) **Notes & Graphic Organizer on THIS review SLIDESHOW
Extra Help at Recess TODAY!!!
Today is Monday, January 27, 2025
Goal: Share Molecules
Do Now: Place your molecule on your desk with written component
Classwork: Present Molecules
Homework: 1. Quiz this Thursday - Classifying Matter & Chemical Formulas
2. Review Sheet Formative - DUE tomorrow!! We will go over answers
**You can also work on/review other Classifying Matter Formatives
Ex. Help Recess - Tuesday (No School on Wednesday)
Today is Friday, January 24, 2025 - A Day
Goal: Practice writing Chemical Formulas and Classifying Matter
Do Now: Finish Formative/Correct Formative from Wednesday - Classifying Matter Worksheet and Guided Reading - ASK if you have QUESTIONS
Classwork:
Share Graphic Organizer for Classifying Matter Linked Here
2. Go Over and Clarify questions from Wednesday’s formative - Classify MW & GR
3. Practice Classifying Matter and Writing Chemical Formulas Formative - You must Read the Instructions!!!
Homework: Project DUE on Monday **Grading sheet on last slide - Please use it! See Slide 2 for extra information explained in class!
Today is Thursday, January 23, 2025 - B Day
Goal: To learn more about the properties of the compound WATER!!
Veolia Water to present: H2O Olympics!!
Homework:
Finish Quizizz assigned yesterday - Classifying Matter
Project DUE on Monday **Grading sheet on last slide - Please use it!
Extra Help at lunch!!
Today is Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Goal: Practice Classifying Matter
Do Now: Open text to pg. 10 ****Period 1 had testing - NO Classwork today for 1st Period Class***
Classwork: 1. Guided Reading - Text pg. 10 -15 on formative
2. Textbook examples
Homework: 1. Quizizz Practice - Classifying Matter - Due Friday - for everyone
2. Molecule Project due 1/27 - click here for details
Extra help today at recess
Today is Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Goal: Understand the How Scientists Classify Matter
Do Now: Reread the 2nd slide of this slideshow
Classwork: 1. Video Classifying Matter
2. Explain the classification and characteristics of each division
3. Review Notes and Graphic Organizer (slide 3)
4. Examples using bags
Homework: 1. Edpuzzle - Classifying Matter (2 tries - 80% or higher for full credit)
2. Molecule Project due 1/27 - click here for details
Extra help today at recess
Today is Friday, January 17, 2025
Goal: Demonstrate Understanding of Periodic Table/Classify Matter
Do Now: Finish up the Matching Formative - Compound Names and Chemical Formulas
Classwork: 1. Understanding Check 2. Check Portal - any recent assignments without a grade???- You Need to Make up the Work and Send Me an email! Talk to me today if you have any questions!
3. Read Classifying Matter - Slide 2 and Text 10 - 15
Homework: 1. Complete Any Overdue Work and EMAIL Me !!! (Be Specific what you finished)
2. Molecule Project due 1/27 - click here for details
Extra help today at recess
Today is Thursday, January 16, 2025
Goal: Understand Connection between Some Compound Names and Chemical Formulas
Do Now: 1.Take out signed papers 2. 2 edpuzzles:Atoms & Molecules and Molecules and Compounds - CLICK CAREFULLY - 1 Try - Relisten when necessary!
Classwork: 1. Discuss Connection between Chemical Formulas and Compound Names 2. Practice - Matching Name of Compounds with the Chemical Formula-formative
Homework: 1. Complete the Quizizz - Periodic Table Practice - 80% or higher for full credit - unlimited tries 2. Review Periodic Table Notes - click here - Understanding Check Periodic Table Tomorrow 3. Finish edpuzzles, if not finished in class 4. Molecule Project due 1/27 - click here for details
Extra help at recess today
Today is Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Goal: Understand corrections from atomic structure/element card quiz and glow lab
Do Now: Check out yesterday’s formative - How did you do?
Classwork: 1. Questions on Formative or Counting Atoms Slideshow
2. Return and go over Atomic Structure/Element Card Quiz
3. Return and go over Glow Lab
4. Explain upcoming Molecule Project - Due 1/27
Homework: 1. Review Periodic Table Notes linked here - Understanding Check Friday 2. Sign Quiz & Glow Lab 3. Molecule Project Assignment linked here - due Monday, 1/27
Today is Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Goal: Naming, interpreting & understanding compound models and chemical formulas
Do Now: Open Formative Practice Compounds and Molecules - Get started!
Classwork: 1. Complete Formative: Practice Compounds and Molecules
2. Complete slideshow: Molecules, Compounds & Counting Atoms = Each Student has a copy in google classroom
3.AFTER you complete the slideshow, check & correct answers for slides 9 - 15.
Homework: 1. Complete & Correct Slideshow - Molecules, Compounds & Counting Atoms 2. Review your responses on Snowflake Inner Orbit
EXTRA HELP AT RECESS TODAY!!
Today is Monday, January 13, 2025
Goal: Best Practices - Inner Orbit & Practice Compound/Molecule Vocab
Do Now: Review Vocabulary #2 linked here
Classwork: 1. Go Over Snowflake Inner Orbit - Model - Think aloud - Use what they give you and relate to what you know - PROCESS OF ELIMINATION!!!
2. Vocabulary: Atom, Element, Molecule, Compound & Chemical Bond
3. Practice - Yellow Beads & Purple Beads
Homework: 1. Inner Orbit - Balloons - Hydrogen, Helium, Water click here
2. Study 5 vocab words in item #2 above link here
Today is Friday, January 10, 2025
Goal: Demonstrate Understanding of Atomic Structure and Element Cards
Do Now: Clear Desk - Take out a pen
Classwork: 1. Quiz
2. Watch this video: why does ice float video
3. Inner Orbit - Snowflakes - click here
4. If time allows: Check out this website: TED-Ed Periodic Table Videos - use headphones please!
HW: Finish Inner Orbit - Snowflakes if necessary
Today is Thursday, January 9, 2025
Goal: How are atoms, elements, molecules & compounds related?
Do Now: Pg. 27 of Purple Working Notebook 1. In Dark Pencil draw two straight lines to divide the whole page into 4 Quadrants gather a blue and green coloring instrument (crayon, highlighter, or colored pencil)
Classwork: 1. We will be Making models of atoms and molecules-with labels Quadrant 1; Quadrant 2; Quadrant 3; Quadrant 4; Note**; all together
Homework: Quiz - Atomic Structure & Element Card Tomorrow ***Study guide link-> Atomic Structure & Element Card ***This video is helpful if you are having trouble with Element Card. click here
Today is Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Goal: Reinforce Element Card information
Do Now: Open Formative - Element Card - Atomic number, Mass number and Bill Nye Atoms video
Classwork: 1. Start the formative assessment
2. All Students view Bill Nye “Atoms” Video Clips together - Only need to watch 1:02 - 7:20 ; 8:05 - 8:47 and 12:24 - 15:00
3. Go over any questions that need further explanation - submit when complete!
Homework: 1. Complete Classwork, if not finished in class - be sure you submitted your complete formative!
2. Quiz - Atomic Structure & Element Card on Friday ***Study guide link-> Atomic Structure & Element Card ***This video is helpful if you are having trouble with Element Card. click here
3. Check portal to be sure you have handed in all work. A number of students recently missed assignments, or didn’t complete assignments. Email me if you make up work that needs to be updated. Do you need your edpuzzle reset? Just ask!
EXTRA HELP TODAY IS FOR GLOW LAB ABSENTEES - COME AS SOON AS YOU ARE DONE EATING!
Extra Help on Thursday - review quiz topics
Today is Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Goal: Search up some fun finds on the Periodic Table!
Do Now: Check out the next slide for directions!!
Classwork: Open the Formative and Interactive Periodic Table to answer the questions on the Formative - Periodic Table Scavenger Hunt
Do Not Search on Google - the learning happens when searching the table!!
Last Question: What is your favorite element and why? Ponder as you search!
HW - 1.Scavenger Hunt Due Tomorrow ****STUDENTS THAT DID NOT COMPLETE YESTERDAY'S GOOGLE FORM - OVERDUE!! - FINISH IT TONIGHT!!
2. Quiz on Element Card and Atomic Structure on Friday (Click here for review work)
Ex. Help Tuesday and Thursday (Wed at lunch Glow Lab for absentees)
Today is Monday, January 6, 2025
Goal: How did Mendeleev arrange the Periodic Table?
Do Now: Complete Document attached to Friday’s lesson - Go Over
Classwork: 1. Go over the Periodic Table Notes - Slideshow
2. Read Text pgs. 81 - 87 (86/87 - listen here)
3. Google Form - Organizing the Elements (Use this slideshow or text for help)
HW:1. Ed Puzzle- Periodic Table Practice - see Google Classroom 2. Review today’s Slideshow 3. Finish today’s classwork - Google Form (if not finished in class) Ex. Help at lunch - atoms
-QUIZ FRIDAY - ATOMIC STRUCTURE & ELEMENT CARDS
Today is Friday, January 3, 2025
Goal: Learn about the Periodic Table of Elements
Do Now: Open textbook to pg. 80 - read Organizing the Elements
Classwork: 1.Discuss the Patterns in the Elements - Making predictions
2. Discuss the location of electrons, valence electrons and “reactivity”
3. Video on Mendeleev’s Genius!
4. Valence Electrons and Bonding Document (Copy for you in Google Classroom)
HW: 1.*Video Review for Element Card EXCELLENT REVIEW!!!!
2. Atomic Structure and Element Card *Review Sheet NOTES ON ELEMENT CARD!
3. Quizizz - 80% or higher for full credit (unlimited tries, Do it all the way through 1st time!)
Today is Thursday, January 1, 2025 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Goal: Conduct and Reflect on Glow stick lab
Do Now: Write your full name on the lab and read the details
Classwork: 1. Go over the directions
2. Each student writes their hypothesis: If a glow stick is placed in warmer water, then ….
- it will glow brighter - it will glow dimmer - it will have the same brightness
compared to a glow stick in cooler water.
3. Follow the lab instructions
**Be sure to record temperature and write 3 observations
4. Answer the questions on the back - label the diagram - use color!! ***Think about what you learned about changing state of matter .
Homework: 1. Finish the lab - Write neatly in complete sentences!! This will be collected Tomorrow.
If anyone needs extra help for lab, plan on coming for lunch extra help Today or Friday!!
Today is Thursday, December 19, 2024
Goal: Interact with Periodic Table or Element Facts learned so far!
Do Now: Check Portal for Missing Assignments that need to be shown to Mrs. Bennett
Classwork: 1. Any Questions from CW/ HW: Snow Globe - It should look complete!
2. Your Name in Elements - for fun!! or Work through these web based interactives and games -- Build an Atom interactive - work in order from left to right - Atom, Symbol, Games (3 activities to learn & explore)
FIRST: If you prepared to prove what you learned from your mistakes, please raise your hand so I can give you that opportunity!! I will call atomic structure and phase change separately. You can't do worse, anyone can give it a try!!
Homework: None! You may finish up your name in elements for display :)
Today is Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Goal: Relate Atomic Structure to Element Card Facts
Do Now: Fill-in Notes Chemistry II - posted w/ 12/18 Daily Slide
Classwork:1. Check answers & make corrections (Open after Do Now is finished)
2.Check answers from yesterday’s Understanding Check and CW formative
3. Continue working on the snow globe
Homework: 1. Complete Snow Globe (started yesterday in class)
2. Complete Fill-in notes (today in class)
3. STUDY From Understanding Check Formative and slides!! Optional redo opportunity tomorrow- only concepts you missed on Understanding Check - Partial credit for facts that you learned - You write what you learned after evaluating your mistakes!! (You will not be looking at the formative.)
Today is Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Goal: Demonstrate Understanding of Atomic #, Mass # & Atomic Mass
Do Now: Formative - Atomic Structure and Change of State
Classwork: 1. Review Isotopes, Atomic Mass, Atomic number & Mass Number (today’s slideshow)
2. Element Card Worksheet Formative - Keep tab (from today's slideshow) of periodic table open & available
3. Snow globe activity - 25 questions - within 12/17 Assignment on Google Classroom**Identify questions that give you trouble - look back in this slideshow, or yesterday’s slideshow for help
Homework:
1. Be sure Element Card Worksheet Formative is Complete Tonight
2. Snow globe - Due Thursday
Extra Help at lunch today & Thursday (NOT Wednesday or Friday this week)
Today is Monday, December 16, 2024
Goal: Understand Atomic # & Mass # in relation to isotope
Do Now: 12/16: Why are neutrons necessary in the nucleus? Atoms of which element don’t always have neutrons? (pg. 22 or 27 WNB)
Classwork: 1. Discuss Do Now Questions- revise 2. Explain Mass Number (and atomic mass) *** Make up Atomic Structure Check-in 3. Brainpop - Isotopes - Review Quiz (if time allows)
HW: 1. Study Notes - This slideshow 2. TWO Formative Reviews Due Tomorrow (assigned 12/13) *Atomic Structure Sentences and *2024 Change in State worksheet
3. Understanding Check Tomorrow - Atomic Structure and Change of State
Extra Help Tuesday/Thurs at recess (you could come today, if you want to review)
Today is Friday, December 13, 2024
Goal: Connect Atomic Structure to Elements on Periodic Table
Do Now: Entrance Ticket - Subatomic Particles “basic exit ticket” - Formative
Classwork: 1. Read text pages 76 and 77 - Top - Inspect bottom timeline (click here for audio)
2. Review Notes - and Entrance Ticket
Homework: 1. Study Atomic Structure Notes and Change of State Diagram/vocab(pg. 19 WNB)
2. TWO Formative Reviews Due Tuesday *Atomic Structure Sentences and *2024 Change in State worksheet
3. Understanding Check on Tuesday - Atomic Structure and Change of State
Today is Thursday, December 12, 2024
Goal: Explain the structure of an Atom (subatomic particles)
Do Now: Read Text page 75 (linked) (or grab off back counter) (Audio Here)(3:40)
Classwork: 1. Intro Parts of an Atom
*Name *Charge *Location *Size 2. PBS -Structure of an Atom Tutorial - test yourself at the end - first names only - last initial if double Link Here
Homework: Continue PBS lesson from class ***Review again at home!
PER 6 Today - See me if you want a chance to prove you’ve learned from mistakes on quiz (and would like to earn back some points) Remember: Your quiz must already be signed and corrected to qualify!
Today is Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Goal: Understand Phase Change Diagram related to Heat Energy
Do Now: Take out signed quiz and corrections **Study those Corrections while you wait!
Classwork: 1. Open to page 19 - write the terms : SOLID - LIQUID - GAS in boxes left to right
2. Think about what causes these changes in each direction - fill in the top and bottom - Particles move__ etc. remember the top is moving right to left; and bottom left to right - opposite processes
3. Now we’ll place each process in the correct location: melting, freezing, sublimation, vaporization, condensation, evaporation & boiling (also another called deposition - I’ll explain)
4. Complete the top vocabulary words - use the bottom diagram to help
Homework: Study this diagram and vocab terms tonight!!
Extra Help Wednesday - This is the doc I distributed.- This is the ans. key
Prove what you learned through your corrections - possible points earned back Thursday PERIOD 6 - remember - no lunch! ***YOUR QUIZ MUST BE SIGNED AND CORRECTED BEFORE THIS TO QUALIFY!
Today is Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Goal: Practice : Claim - Evidence - Reasoning & Clarify Concepts from quiz
Do Now: Open Claim/ Evidence/ Reasoning Document and Complete
The temperature of the water in the hot cup with the lid …
Classwork: 1. Discuss/Update the Do Now Document
2. Review Last Night’s HW
3. Return & Go Over the Quiz **Write answers on quiz - full sent. Tonight - spelling error 5x
Homework: Sign & Correct Quiz - full sentence corrections & spelling 5x on Pg.21 WNB**MUST BE COMPLETED TONIGHT FOR A CHANCE TO MAKE UP SOME POINTS - Thursday at lunch - bring chromebook
Extra Help Today and Wednesday at lunch/recess - Bring your WNB and Quiz!
Today is Monday, December 9, 2024
Goal:Understand Changes in cup system with and without lid
Do Now: Open to pg. 16/17 - Use slide 2 to help you with pg. 17 NOW!
Classwork: 1. Class Gathering of Data from Wednesday’s investigation on slideshow - slides 3 & 4
2. Discuss responses on pg. 17
3. Turn and talk pg. 18 top - Let’s look at the mass changes for entire class
Homework: Complete Diagram on pg. 20
Today is Thursday, December 5, 2024
Goal: Demonstrate understanding of Measuring Matter , Calculating Density and Heat Transfer
Do Now: Clear Desk and take out pen
Classwork: 1. Quiz - You Got This!!
2. If time allows, Complete Gathering of Data from yesterday’s investigation on slideshow
Homework: None - Bring Lunch tomorrow!! Wear Pirate Blue or Pirate Wear (any color)!
Today is Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Goal: Compare data and Gather more info about the effect of lids on temperature and mass!
Do Now: Look on Slide 2 - answer questions on bottom of pg. 13
Classwork:1. Brainstorm features of a cup that keep the liquid within cold and hot - pg. 15 - Any other questions??
2. Let’s Investigate the one modification - LIDS! All the drinks have them…. WHY? We’ll measure the temperature change (pg. 16) and mass change (pg. 18) of two cups with and without lids with hot and cold water. Odd Groups Hot, Even Groups Cold - every group with modification, LID and Control = no lid (all different size cups) - 9 minutes - See pg. 16
HW - Quiz Heat Transfer-Calculating Density- Measuring Mass & Volume Tomorrow **CLICK HERE FOR REVIEW SHEET Ex Help : Tuesday & Wednesday
** Quizizz still open for more trials **Review Sheet posted on Google Classroom - for you!
Today is Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Goal: Let’s test the modified cup system
Do Now: Look in purple book - pg. 12 to be sure you wrote down hypothesis yesterday. Fill out headings on pg. 13.
Classwork:
1. Get supplies
2. Let’s begin - measure temperature every 3 minutes
3. We’ll all work with same timer when ready.
4.Put your group’s data on gold data sheet click here
5. Conclusion, after all 4 classes share data.
HW - 1. Study for quiz on Thursday - Review Sheet posted on Google Classroom
2. Quizizz Review - Due tomorrow - 80% or higher for full credit (I really want you to inspect the questions you got incorrect at the end. YOU MUST do the quizizz in its entirety for the first shot with ALL QUESTIONS)
Today is Monday, December 2, 2024
Goal: Finalize Group Lab Report & Set up for testing Heat
Do Now: Open your Experiment Design Document from last week and sign off in color, if satisfied
Classwork:
Read/Discuss Experiment and Conclusion with group - click here for conclusion format and Gold document - Write your name in a fun font and color of choice to approve
How would this be different for hot water? Would your hypothesis change? Write on pg.12 *We will conduct tomorrow
Inner Orbit - Blanket - Let’s Go Over and try another (assignments preview)
HW - 1.Complete Coffee Cup Inner Orbit 2. Quiz Heat Transfer-Calculating Density- Measuring Mass & Volume on Thursday **CLICK HERE FOR REVIEW SHEET Ex Help : Tuesday & Wednesday
Today is Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Goal: Analyzing Data and Noticing Patterns
Do Now: Add your data to your group document and start classwork
Classwork:
Write your conclusion on page 10- click here for conclusion format , then Draw & Label Diagram
When all members have written their own conclusion, discuss and write on Group document
Let’s add all data to Gold document
Look at the data from all classes. Are there any patterns? Can we make any solid conclusions?
Complete pg. 11 - write patterns notices and what we’ve figured out
HW - Enjoy time with Family and Friends!!
Today is Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Goal: Let’s test the modified cup system
Do Now: Look in purple book - pg. 9 to write down data - One computer to read supplies/procedure
Classwork: 1. Get supplies
2. Reread procedure - Let’s begin
3. We’ll all work with same timer when ready.
4 Write conclusion, if time allows.
HW - None
Today is Monday, November 25, 2024
Goal: Complete designing cup investigation
Do Now: Clear desk of group tables - everyone open to the group document
Classwork: 1. Reread what you wrote on Friday
2. Continue writing the procedure **each step is numbered and starts with a verb
**Be sure your directions are clear - all constants are kept constant!!
Ex. If you said same amount of water, you need to measure exact amount of water before pouring in cup
Ask questions as you are collaborating!
HW - None
Today is Friday, November 22, 2024 - A Day
Goal: Plan an investigation to analyze if cup features affect temperature change
Do Now: Review the possible changes we brainstormed on page 7 yesterday at the end of the period : lid; tinfoil covering; cardboard covering; koozie covering; cloth/hat covering on top; double layer
Classwork: 1. Reading a Thermometer * °C side *interval between lines *eye level *double check with a team member
2. Key to Controlled Experimentation - DEFINE - CONTROL (n.)
3. New Groups -Move -Point person Share Document - Get Started
**This plan we will finish on Monday, test on Tuesday
Homework: Bring any rinsed plastic cups - we could use more!
Today is Thursday, November 21, 2024 - 1/2 Day - B Day
Goal: What features matter most in keeping the liquid cold?
Do Now: Generate a list of possible test features for our investigations - bottom pg. 7
Classwork:1. Make a class list of features to test - can we find out
which features are most important for keeping the liquid cold.
2. Let’s Discuss an InnerOrbit about Heat - It is necessary to Explore the new information and connect prior knowledge - This takes time!! Key elements of “test taking” - rereading question and process of elimination - make educated guesses.
https://www.innerorbit.com/schools/students/?qid=65308
Homework: Complete InnerOrbit - Blanket best for camping trip- Do Your Best!!
Today is Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Goal: Brainstorm factors that may have contributed to our conclusion yesterday
Do Now:Continue your models with labels on pg. 6 - Use symbols, color and words to communicate how the drinks warm up, and how one cup could keep the drink colder longer.
Classwork:
Discuss the models drawn on pg. 6 -add if needed during class discussion
Write class conclusion on bottom of pg. 4
Discuss: What systems did you think of that kept something inside them the same temperature (either hot or cold) without using electricity? (homework)
What causes the “something” to remain cool or in other examples, warm?
What are some model ideas we agree on? What do we disagree on? New ideas we may want to consider? Page 7
Homework: None - anyone have any of these plastic cup systems in your recycle?? Clean them out and share with class
SEE LAST SLIDE OF SLIDESHOW ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM, IF YOU WERE ABSENT
Today is Monday, November 18, 2024 - B-Day
Goal: Why do some cups keep liquid cold longer?
Do Now: Page 3 - Read the “Claim” and write down your ideas for collecting evidence to prove or disprove the claim
Classwork: 1. Share ideas with partner pg. 3
2. Controlled Experimentation ideas pg. 4 top
3. Let’s get testing
4. Observe similarities and differences two cup systems pg. 5
5. List parts of each cup system pg. 5
6. Draw and label observations for regular and fancy cup pg. 6
Homework: THINK: Does this remind you of other items or systems that keep something the same temperature (either hot or cold) without using electricity?
***Look Back to 4 HW assignments in the 2nd Quarter in Portal. Are all of yours complete? If not, make them up and send me an email that specifically says what you made up!!! I will open up the quizizz at the end of the day. If you need help with corrections (or anything), see me at lunch Today or tomorrow!
Today is Friday, November 15, 2024
Goal: Wrap up Heat Transfer
Do Now: 1st Quarter Reflection Sheet
Classwork: 1. Review 3 types of Heat Transfer
2. Let’s Go Over the Brainpop Quiz -
3. Discuss Heat Transfer Sort (FRI-YAY)- discuss with a partner - THEN Check Answers
5. Let’s go over Questions on the Heat Transfer Sort
Homework: Quizizz - Heat Transfer - 80% or higher - Do all 20 questions 1st Try- Review incorrect answers - try again - Unlimited Tries
Extra Help Today at Recess!!
Today is Thursday, November 14, 2024
Goal: Explain 3 types of Heat Transfer
Do Now: Take out last night’s HW - did you follow step by step directions
Classwork: 1. Go over What we know about Density
2. Go Over HW - Answer Questions
3. Review Heat Transfer
4. Discuss Heat Transfer Sort - discuss with a partner
Homework:Brainpop Heat Transfer - Watch Movie & Do Practice Quiz
EXTRA HELP MOVED TO FRIDAY
Today is Wednesday, November 14, 2024
Goal: Practice Calculating Density - Understanding Density
Do Now: 1. Open to Corrections from last night - take out signed test 2. Try Density Fill-in Notes (back of Mathwise sheet distributed yesterday)
Classwork: 1. Collect tests/ check corrections for Google Form
2. Go over Fill-in Notes 3. Go over What we know about Density
4. Take out Measuring Matter Activity sheet - K’nex, Jenga, Domino, vial of sand
5. Let’s calculate the density of each to see which is most dense. Follow step by step directions for each.
Homework: Mathwise Sheet (pg. 33 at bottom) due tomorrow
Today is Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Goal: Understand Corrections - L&M Test - Review - Intro to Matter with Density
Do Now: Light & Matter WNB - pg. 56 - for corrections
Classwork: 1. Go Over Correct Answers on Test - write true statements as corrections 2. Density Formula, Calculation & Meaning Review (distribute Mathwise worksheet) 3. Go Over Google Form from last Monday - Understanding Check
Homework: 1. Sign and Correct Light & Matter Test 2. Write corrections for Google Form - 2024 - Intro to Measuring Mass - pg. 57 WNB See email link here for answers 3. Mathwise worksheet for Density (33 at bottom) - DUE THURSDAY!! (step by step directions)
Extra Help Tomorrow and Thursday at lunch
Today is Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Goal: Measuring Mass with a Triple Beam Balance
Do Now: 1.Watch https://youtu.be/IUlq96YUFrM - Reading the measurement (TAKE OUT HW)
Classwork:
Review Yesterday's lesson on measuring volume & 4 vocab terms
Explain how to measure using a triple beam balance
3 . Measure the masses/volumes of the 5 items from yesterday - record your answers
HW - 1. Measuring mass side of worksheet 2. Read text pages in this slideshow for measuring matter (not density yet) 3. Review Notes on this slideshow for measuring matter
4. Study 4 vocab terms!!! Hint hint - MONDAY!!
****If anyone did not complete the vocab bubbles on pg. 59 & 60, please see yesterday's slideshow and complete tonight!
Today is Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Goal: Understand how to measure Volume
Do Now: Pg. 60 vocab bubble - from yesterday - Volume
Classwork: 1. Watch video on How taking a bath led to Archimedes' principle (3:00)
2. Measuring volume of irregularly shaped solids - Video 3. Slideshow - explain/discuss
4. Measure & record the volume of each of the 5 items - regular solids - l x w x h = volume and water displacement for the irregularly shaped solids (keep sand in tube)
Homework: 1. Complete VOLUME side of double-sided (measuring mass and volume) worksheet 2. Use google classroom post or this link to complete 3 vocab bubbles on pg. 59 3. Study 4 Vocab terms
Today is Monday, October 28, 2024
Goal: Determine what you remember about properties of matter
Do Now: Google Classroom - FORMATIVE Pre-test Properties of Matter (7 questions) Do your best!
Classwork:1. Study Jam - Watch video & Do Quiz at end (On google classroom - use earbuds)
2. Write words into vocab bubbles - Light & Matter page 59 *Upper left corner - your definition
3. Review Discussion - vocab: Matter - Mass - Weight - Volume
Homework: 1. Watch the Measuring Matter brainpop and answer pause points for Grades 5-6 and review quiz. Review any incorrect answers. Log in through Clever
Bring Earbuds to class daily
Today is Friday, October 25, 2024
Goal:Demonstrate understanding of Light & Matter
Do Now: Pen, Pencil & clear desk
Classwork: Show you know your stuff!!
Homework: NONE
Today is Thursday, October 24, 2024
Goal: Light and Matter Unit Review
Do Now: Open to Formative
Classwork: 1. Check your answers for any question you missed (or didn’t earn full credit)
2. Let’s look at Quizizz results - Questions that gave students trouble
3. Any Questions? Let’s get to your predicted questions!!
HW: 1. Study - Light & Matter Test Friday!!- Review Slideshow on Google Classroom or click here
2. Quizizz Assigned DUE TODAY - IS STILL OPEN FOR MORE TRIES, if you wish Email me if overdue work is complete!!
Extra Help today at lunch recess :)
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024
Goal: Check for understanding - Light and Matter Unit
Do Now: Open to Formative
Classwork: 1. Answer all questions on Formative Review
2. Check answers after it is submitted - review those questions you got incorrect - read explanation
3. If time permits, Go to Review Slideshow and add questions to the questions document I shared with students
HW: 1. Study - Light & Matter Test Friday!!- Review Slideshow on Google Classroom or click here
2. Finish Formative if not completed in class and submit!!! (Correct answers will appear once you submit)
3. Quizizz Assigned yesterday is due tomorrow - 80% or higher for full credit
Today is Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Goal: Write explanation - Why does the teacher see the music student?
Do Now: Open to pg. 46
Classwork:
1. Finish writing Science Ideas on pg. 46
2. Pg. 52 Together - Let’s Explain Why the teacher sees the music student?
Light and music student …. Light and one-way mirror ….Light and teacher’s eyes….Teacher’s eyes and her brain
Homework: 1. Review Slideshow - click here 2. Quizizz Review 80% or higher - due Thursday 3. Test THIS Friday 10/25 - Light and Matter Extra Help - Today!!
Today is Monday, October 21, 2024
Goal: Why can’t the student see the teacher?
Do Now: Two highlighters on desk (Thick and thin - same colors as Friday - pg. 49)
Classwork:
Review answers on pg. 48 2. Finish model on pg. 49
2. Discuss how the images viewed on Friday relate to our goal question
3. Science Ideas on pg. 46
4. Pg. 40 together - Let’s take it through slides 5-8
Homework: 1. Review TODAY’S Slideshow 2. Test THIS Friday 10/25 - Light and Matter
Extra Help - Tuesday and Thursday - or anyday - If you have a question - see me!!!
Today is Friday, October 18, 2024
Goal: Why can’t the student see the teacher?
Do Now: Open to page 47 **We’ll review 10 Quizizz Eye Questions
Classwork: 1. Show 3 data sets - write observations and questions on pg. 47
2. Discuss similarities and how this relates to our goal question
3. Complete pg. 48 & 49 **two highlighter colors - different thickness
Homework: 1. Review TODAY’S Slideshow 2. Test Next Friday 10/25 - Light and Matter
Today is Thursday, October 17, 2024
Goal: Demonstrate light interacting with a lens
Do Now: Show me pg. 50/51 then read slide 2
Classwork: 1. Quizizz - Path of Light in eye - Understanding Check
2. Turnaround groups gather flashlight and hand lens - follow directions on slide 2 to explore interaction of light with lens
3. Record your observations and findings on pg. 44/45
4. If time permits - We’ll share some everyday experiences with multiple light inputs pg. 47 in WNB - write your questions and observations
Homework: 1. Quizizz - Path of Light in eye - Try it again, if you didn’t get a 100%
Extra Help today at Lunch! Absentees or any questions!!
Today is Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Goal: Explain parts of the eye and path of light in eye
Do Now: Open to page 41 - Formative Corrections due today!
Classwork:
1. Finish Notes form Video- The Human Eye - take notes pg. 42 - trace the path of light within the eye
3. Discuss and make note of function of iris changing the size of pupil
4. Discuss function of lens, retina and optic nerve
Homework: 1. Close Read pg. 50/51 WNB - GLASSES 2. Study- **Vocab for human eye and **Path of light within the eye (this slideshow)
Extra Help!! TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS, but- any time you need help, or need to make up work from absence - just ask to see me at lunch!!
Today is Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Goal: How does the eye work?
Do Now: Open to page 40
Classwork: 1. Student summary of yesterday’s discussion Why student can’t see teacher?
2. Video- The Human Eye - take notes pg. 42 - trace the path of light within the eye
3. Discuss and make note of function of iris changing the size of pupil
4. Discuss function of lens, retina and optic nerve
Homework: 1. Formative Understanding Check Corrections WNB pg. 41 - complete sentences (Due tomorrow) 2. Review this slideshow - **Vocab for human eye **Path of light within the eye
Extra Help on Today!! TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS for extra help, but- any time you need help, or need to make up work from absence - just ask to see me at lunch!!
Today is Friday, October 11, 2024 - A Day
Goal: Why does the music student not see the teacher?
Do Now:Open to page 39
Classwork:1. Go over the diagram on page 39 - vary the amount of light as it is travels - Discuss Slide G (turn around groups)
2. Group/Class discussion slide I
3. Complete the diagrams with key
Homework: Go Over your formative and write the correct answers for any question you got incorrect (or partially incorrect) as complete sentences on pg. 41- DUE WEDNESDAY!!! All of the questions are also on yesterday’s slideshow.
Ex. Help at Lunch - Recess Today!
Extra Help Days - TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS (but any day you need help - stop in at recess)
Today is Thursday, October 10, 2024
Goal: Investigate the not so obvious paths of light
Do Now:Understanding Check - posted in google classroom - Formative
Classwork: 1. Complete the check in
2. Diagram 37 individually - emphasize the one way mirror construction and effect **Start this as soon as you finish the Understanding Check
3. Discuss as a class - update on pg. 38 4. Model what happens to the light that shines on the teacher (??? discuss) pg. 40 **View video if necessary
5. Pg. 39 - Why the student can’t see the teacher - turn around group discussion
Homework: Review today’s slideshow and Review page 38 in WNB
Today is Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Goal:Explain why 3 different materials reflect different amounts of light
Do Now: Open to your conclusions from Monday - pg. 34
Classwork: 1. Did you complete the arrows on pg. 33? If not, let’s complete now.
2. Students explain how/why light is reflected in each case
3. Draw and write pg. 36 “enlarged view” of each of the three materials
4. Ask students to transfer that idea to diagram on pg. 37
5. Discuss problem on pg. 39 - diagram if time allows
Homework: Understanding Check tomorrow. Making of a 1-way mirror and why each of the three materials reflect different amounts of light
Today Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Goal: Understand One-Way Mirror Construction and how that affects light interaction
Do Now: Read over Close Reading Strategies - pg. 31
Classwork:
1. Close Read pg. 32/33 WNB -Make your jots right on those pages.
2. Discuss reading and your questions/summary with your turnaround groups
4. Match pg. 36 to slide 2 - draw to show what is happening to the light for each of the 3 materials
5. Look at video again (slide 3) - focus on teacher ! How do we represent this?
Homework: InnerOrbit - linked in google classroom
Today is Monday, October 7, 2024
Goal: Write Conclusions for our investigation - Represent Data Analysis
Do Now:Open to pg. 28 -Write the patterns in data we noticed (ANY SIGNED Quizzes)
Classwork:
1. Review what we discovered about data from data document (pg. 28)
3. Represent findings on a “number line” (pg. 29 - sideways) slide 4
4. Write conclusions on pg. 34 - conclusion format
5. Represent conclusion in diagrams on page
6. Review Close Reading Strategies on pg. 31
Homework - 1. Edpuzzle - How do 1-way mirrors work? (two tries - DO YOUR BEST!)
2. Complete sentences on pg. 34 (slide 6), if not finished in class (no pictures)
Today is Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Goal: Write Conclusions for our investigation - Represent Data Analysis
Do Now:Open to pg. 28 -Write the patterns in data we noticed **Take out signed quiz - open to pg. 15 to show me your corrections
Classwork: 1. Review what we discovered about data from data document (pg. 28)
Homework: None! Extra Help with quiz corrections today at lunch and Monday at lunch for those that still need to show me updates.
Today is Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Goal: Write Conclusions for our investigation - Represent Data Analysis
Do Now:Open to pg. 28/29 -Let’s write the patterns in data we noticed
Classwork: 1. Return and go over quiz
2. Review what we discovered about data from data document (pg. 28/29)
Homework: Parent Signature on Quiz - full sentence corrections in WNB pg. 15
Extra Help at Lunch/Recess today - corrections for quiz
Today is Monday, September 30, 2024
Goal: Analyze Data from Light Investigation
Do Now: Open to data on pg. 24 - write it on pg. 25. Circle your predictions based on the hypotheses you wrote on pg. 22.
Classwork: 1. Finish up investigations is certain classes - one member per group add data to google form
2. Check your groups’ represented data. Does it agree with what you have recorded? Click here spreadsheet
3. Look at the data from transmitted light / reflected light with your partner, do you see any patterns?
4. Look with your turnaround group, discuss & write on pg. 28. Do you notice any inconsistencies in the data? You may refer to all of the Gold Data from last year HERE (2nd way to compare is per material - reflect compared to transmit with same material.)
5.Share aloud with class the patterns noticed. **add to your pg. 28 as class discusses
Homework: None - Wednesday - ½ day - WEAR GOLD
Today is Friday, Septembe 27, 2024
Goal: Demonstrate Understanding of our work with light & scientific methods
Do Now: Clear desk of everything but a pen
Classwork: Quiz - wait for directions given to all
* If you make a mistake, just cross it out and write new answer. *(Make sure your final answer is clear).
* Use the quiz to check for spelling.
* Check over before you stand to hand it in!
Homework: None
School-Wide Photo next Wednesday!! WEAR GOLD!!!
Today is Thursday, September 26,2024
Goal: Test our hypotheses
Do Now: Read directions on slide 2
Classwork:
1. Go over directions - switch materials after both locations are tested
2. Be sure all are aware of constants (listed on pg. 23)
3. Write data on pg. 24 in correct boxes & Answer questions on pg. 24
4. Correct ANTS Document from yesterday with this answer key -ASK if you need clarification - Discuss with your group , if time allows
Homework:
1. Quiz Tomorrow - POL ; Scientific Methods Vocab ; Experiment (pg. 23/24)
2. Be sure you Finish correcting ANTS Document!
3. Review Document on slide 4
NOTE: If you updated your review work BEFORE THE QUIZ, and hope to gain partial credit, please email me the details!!!!
Extra Help at recess on Today!!
QUIZ FRIDAY - Be sure you understand the following:
POL - What we discovered manipulating light in the scale model, and how to represent the models with drawings and arrows - Path of Light slideshow
Vocabulary Slideshow (OpenSciEd) & Scientific Method Vocab List (my slides)
Results from Experiment - 2023 results click here
Review for quiz slideshow (pulling it all together!) Linked!!
The “optional”vocab quizizz and the New Review Quizizz are both still open for practice questions, and you have unlimited tries!
I posted an extra scientific methods vocab video from screencastify of me explaining how to identify IV and DV as well as an extra practice worksheet and answer key.
I posted the answer key to ANTS(9/26 slide) - please be sure you correct that document!
Today is Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Goal: Write and Test our hypotheses
Do Now: Open to pg. 23 - let’s finish the set up!
Classwork:
Write hypotheses on pg. 22 - finish pg. 23
2. Go over directions
3. Be sure all are aware of constants (listed on pg. 23)
4. Answer questions on pg. 24
Homework:1.Review Quizizz Due Tomorrow - 80% or higher for full credit!! 2.Quiz Friday - POL ; Scientific Methods Vocab ; Experiment Findings - Extra Help at recess Today (Tuesday)
Today is Monday, September 23, 2024 - A Day
Goal: Prepare for Experimentation
Do Now:Open to pg. 26 - 27 and read experiment
Classwork: 1. Return and Go Over POL Check-In
2. On pg. 23 - Write question; IV, DV, Constants, materials and hypothesis - Draw predictions on pg. 22
3. Try the set-up to understand what will be measured in position 1 & 2
Homework: 1. Parent signature on POL Check-In 2. Update “Optional” Quizizz on vocab if you want your grade to be updated!! 3. New Quizizz Review for Quiz will release after school - Due Wednesday morning
Extra Help at Recess Today & Tomorrow - POL and Sci Meth Vocab
Quiz Friday - POL - Scientific Method Vocab - Light Experiment Results
Today is Friday, September 20, 2024
Goal: Write an Experimental Question - vocabulary & examples
Do Now: Let’s start with pg. 17 - Science ideas we’ve figured out: Get writing!
Classwork: 1. Sci. Methods Vocab Check In
2. Complete pg. 20 with group - review as a class
3. Vocabulary on pg. 19 - Independent Variable, Dependent Variable & Constants also … Transmit and Reflect (point out reflection)
Homework: 1. Review vocabulary terms from slideshow - Slide 3 & 4 (posted in Google Classroom)
2. Quiz - Next Thursday, Sept. 26th: Path of Light, vocabulary, findings from experiment**You’ll have your vocab quizizz & POL check-in returned on Monday
***** Extra Help - POL - Monday/Tuesday at recess; Wednesday - Scientific Methods
Today is Thursday, September 19, 2024
Goal: Write a testable question for our investigation
Do Now: Open to page 18 - observations from last class
Classwork: 1. Discuss observations with group/class
2. Review Independent and Dependent Variables (Read Slide 2) **Write vocab terms on page 19 in WNB
3. Pg. 20 - Asking Experimental Questions
Homework: Review and Study Scientific Methods vocab words on Slide 3 or page 19 in WNB
Today is Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - B Day
Goal: Demonstrate your knowledge of Path of Light & Observe Light
Do Now: Check in #1 Path of Light - Take out a Pencil
Classwork: 1. Complete Check in #1 in pencil
2. Inspect the box model with mirror, clear plastic and 1-way mirror around the room. Write observations on pg. 18 when you return to your desk
3. Shine light at each material out of box - write and draw your observations on pg. 18
4. Think about what we can test.
Homework: None **If you still need to make up the HW from Monday, Do the EDPUZZLE and email me today
Today is Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - A Day
Goal: Convert observations to date to POL diagrams
Do Now: Open to pg. 15 - 2nd Hypothesis and Conclusion
Classwork: 1. Review Hypotheses: IF/THEN and Writing Conclusions “Change the if to WHEN, drop the then, change all the verbs to the past tense!!”
2. Revisit the 1 way mirror diagrams to include arrows for Path of Light **Careful with understanding of the arrow that crosses the 1-way mirror - person on the other side will SEE the illuminated person
3. Read pg. 11 - all directions to draw the path of light - discuss with group!
4- Answer Key - Do you agree? Class discussion
Homework: 1. Be sure you understand how to show path of light for each of the set ups we have viewed in the box so far. (see Slides 2-5 at end of today’s slideshow- on google classroom) EXTRA HELP TODAY AT RECESS - ANY Questions - POL
Today is Monday, September 16, 2024
Goal: Share findings of new investigations & Make a Diagram showing Path of Light (POL)
Do Now: Open to page 14/15
Classwork: 1. Test Friday’s investigations (if your group didn’t get to do so yet)
2. Write under hypothesis what you discovered - When we added light to both sides of the model . .
3. Make a POL diagram of that on top of page 16 for adding light to both sides. Explain what happened underneath.
4. Test your 2nd hypothesis and record results in the second diagram.
Homework: Edpuzzle - Generation Genius - light, reflection and vision - 80% or higher for full credit
Extra Help TOMORROW at lunch for anyone with questions. - POL - writing hypothesis - recent absentees - anything!
Today is Friday, September 13, 2024 - A-day
Goal: Test different lighting scenarios
Do Now: Open to pg. 14 WNB - Write date and Title - What else can we investigate?
Classwork: 1. Discuss other possible scenarios that student group suggest.
2. Use page 14/15 to write two hypotheses that you believe will happen when you investigate different scenarios. Be sure to use the words If and then.
3. Try each of the investigations. Record your results on pg. 14/15.
Homework: None
Extra Help Tuesday during Recess - Please stop by if you have any questions!
Today is Thursday, September 12, 2024
Goal: Observe light positioning & amend diagram to represent POL (path of light)
Do Now: Open to pg. 13 WNB - Change diagram to represent our swapped investigation - changing position of light to room B
Classwork: 1. Observe swapped light set up & complete pg. 13 with observations
2. Discuss Related Phenomenon (from home examples) with class - LIGHT??
3. Discuss Part B: Sensemaking questions with group/ class 4. Record new POL in red in diagram
5. Pg. 14 WNB - Identify questions about light that we can investigate in the classroom
Homework: Please give your schedule to parents for Back to School Night tonight! 6 pm
Today is Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - A day
Goal: Observe the importance of light positioning
Do Now: Open WNB to page 9 (last night's HW) - Share examples with your group
Classwork:
1. Class share examples from homework - they are all around!!
2. Observe the mirror outside the box - write on page 12 - share
Homework: Do an act of Service for someone!!
FOR ABSENTEES - today’s discussion
Today is Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - B day
Goal: Observe scale model & brainstorm related phenomenon
Do Now:Open to pg. 6 in WNB
Classwork:1. Investigate box model and note observations & questions on pg. 6
2. What is one idea or question you would like to investigate with the box model? (on a sticky note - place on driving question board)
3.Consensus discussion - Identify points we agree on and 2 main questions of the phenomenon
4. Brainstorm related phenomenon
HW: Add to list - discuss at home -write or draw related experiences to one-way mirror phenomenon - pg. 9 WNB translated copy
Today is Monday, September 9, 2024 - A Day
Goal: Use a scale model to represent the phenomenon
Do Now: Open to the diagram we left off with on Friday
Classwork: 1. Discuss diagram with partner - did both get important parts
2. What is a scale model? Examples? Why used?
3. Align video with our scale model and INVESTIGATE!!!
4. Anything else you notice of wonder while using the scale model? (add it to chart)
5. What question do you want to add next time we use the box model?
Homework: None. (Last call for frames) translated slide show
Today is Friday, September 6, 2024 - B day
Goal: Make observations - Window - Mirror Phenomenon Video
Do Now:Take out frame to hand in (write down goal & hw)
Classwork: 1. Watch video
2. Record observations and questions
3. Share “Noticings and Wonderings” with class
4.Diagram our thinking - What is important to this phenomenon?
5. Make a diagram to show our important observations
Homework: Enjoy the weekend!! (Tell someone at home about the video you watched, and what you wondered.)
Today is Thursday, September 5, 2024
Goal: Recognize & Practice skills for Good Teamwork
DO NOW: Share your finished “Stairsteps” - Take out worksheet *NEW SEATS
Classwork: 1. Launchpad Squares Challenge 2. Discuss and Write - What are the aspects of successful teamwork? Work together, but each person write on the top of page 12 in WNB.
HW: 1. Frame due Tomorrow - Fix (if your words aren’t in bold colors!!)
Today is Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Goals: Understand Expectations & Plan for Success
Classwork: 1. Distribute and explain 6th Grade Science Policy
2. Establish steps to make this a successful year
3. Explain Frame
HW: 1. Decorate Frame - Due Friday (3 words/phrases, add color & extras)
2. Finish Personal Stair Steps tonight
3. Remember to bring Chromebook, Working NB and pencil to science everyday!
Today is Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Goal: Welcome to Science 6
Classwork: Getting to Know You & Say Cheese
Homework:
Bring pencil and agenda each day!
**Organization and Locker Use Slideshow Link