Grade 7 Daily To Do and HW

Thursday, December 4   

Class To Do: 

• Turn in Fast Plant Lab report packets for regrading (mark the areas you reworked)

• Bring Home Cell Model

• Visit from Mr. Wisneski

• Wrap up Cell Circus Summative assessments 

• Genetics Unit - Turn in Practice pages for grading, Punnett Squares - I can use a Punnett Square to predict offspring traits.  

• Turn in Hold till Spring Binder items

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

None for Science

Prep materials for Social Studies (folders and notebook)

Wednesday, December 3   Guest Teacher In

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.   

• Genetics Unit - Videos: Genotypes vs Phenotype: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eK2JBctUa0 

Dominant Alleles vs Recessive Alleles | Understanding Inheritance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-_fwABa2BU , Genetics Vocabulary Review, Practice pages, Explore a Mutation + extras - I can apply genetics concepts and vocabulary. I can use my understanding to interpret a real world example.    

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Rework of Fast Plant Lab Report Parts extended to tomorrow 

Monday, December 1 

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.   

• Turn in No Bees Grader / packet with any additional reworked / exemplary pages 

• Genetics Unit - DNA, Genes and Chromosomes, Phenotype & Genotype - I can describe the ways that DNA and genes create an organism's body.  I can differentiate between genotype and phenotype.   

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Finish Binder clean up from Wednesday if needed

Rework of Fast Plant Lab Report Parts due next school day

Wednesday, November 26 

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.   

• Genetics Unit - Human Variation - I can describe observations of variation.   

• Binder Clean out  - I can use executive function skills as I organize. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Rework/ Exemplary of No Bees due Dec 1

Rework of Fast Plant Lab Report Parts due Dec 2

Tuesday, November 25 

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.   

• Cell Circus Summative Task - Cell Function - I can apply cell part function knowledge as I describe the steps cells use to complete functions. 

• Genetics! Intro - Variation is Genetic Traits in Action - I can use my prior knowledge and describe observations of variation.   

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Rework/ Exemplary of No Bees due Dec 1

Rework of Fast Plant Lab Report Parts due Dec 2

Monday, November 24 

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.   

• Cell Circus Part 3 - Type in edits to Function Guide. - I can make needed edits for completeness. 

• Cell Circus - Part 4 - Go over Grading Sheet Using a Model section,  Describe cell function with cell parts # 3-5 with hands on 3D model practice - I can apply cell part function knowledge as I describe the steps cells use to complete functions.  

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Rework/ Exemplary of No Bees due Dec 1

Rework of Fast Plant Lab Report Parts due Dec 2

Cell Circus last Summative part "Use a model" is tomorrow, Tuesday

Friday, November 21 

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.   

• HW check in - Eukaryotic cell parts matching page

• Cell Circus Part 3 - Use Notebook LM tool as we edit our Function Guides to make them complete. - I can use technology tools to check my work and make needed edits for completeness. 

• Cell Circus - Part 4 - Describe cell function with cell parts # 2-3,  Inside a Cell Function Simulation - I can apply cell part function knowledge as I describe the steps cells use to complete functions.  

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Rework/ Exemplary of No Bees due Dec 1

Rework of Fast Plant Lab Report Parts due Dec 2

Thursday, November 20 

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.   Return work 

• Cell Circus - Part 3 - Categorize Function of Cell Parts - I can categorize how the functions of cell parts contribute to the cell.  

• Cell Circus - Part 4 - Inside a Cell Function Simulation, start Describe cell function with cell parts- I can apply cell part function knowledge as I describe the steps cells use to complete functions.  

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Eukaryotic Cell Organelle matching page (use Info Square)

Complete any late/missing work for Cell Circus unit

Rework/ Exemplary of No Bees due Dec 1

Rework of Fast Plant Lab Report (if any grade area less than PP) due Dec 2

Wednesday, November 19 

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.   Return work 

• Cell Circus - Part 3 - Supported work with work cited for Cell Parts Function Guide & Function Guide work time - I can accurately cite sources using MLA format.   

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Finish Cell Part Function Guide if not done 

Complete any late/missing work for Cell Circus unit

Rework/ Exemplary of No Bees due Dec 1

Rework of Fast Plant Lab Report (if any grade area less than PP) due Dec 2

Tuesday, November 18 

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.    New Seats

• Cell Circus - Turn in late 3D Model and key!

• Cell Circus - Finish Info Squares if needed, Function Guide work time (Finish Part D, start Part E), *Part 2 Identify Patterns help groups, *make up Formative Tasks for Part 1 & Part 2 - I can obtain, evaluate and communicate information using scientific sources.  I can credit the sources used.  

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Finish Cell Part Function Guide Part D if not done (take home computer if needed) 

Late cell model and key 

Rework / Exemplary Work on NO Bees Project due Dec 1  

Monday, November 17 

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.  

• Cell Circus - Turn in 3D Model and key!

• Cell Circus - Turn in Part 2 Identify Patterns 

• Cell Circus - Go over Cell Circus Grading Rubric, Set up Cell Part Function Guide Parts A - C, Finish Info Squares and do Cell Function Guide part D if time allows - I can obtain, evaluate and communicate information using scientific sources.  I can credit the sources used.  

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Complete late cell model and make key (if not done)

Continue Rework / Exemplary Work on NO Bees Project  

Friday, November 14 

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.  

• Cell Circus - Check Part 2 Identify Patterns using Key, Formative Task for Part 2 - I can differentiate between cell types. I can organize cell parts into core vs specialized categories.  

• Cell Circus - Part 3 Info Squares work using reading and digital sources - I can obtain, evaluate and communicate information using scientific sources.  I can credit the sources used.  

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Build cell model and make key - Due Monday

Use the cell model instructions and Part 1 cell models to help you

Thursday, November 13 

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.  

• Cell Circus - Cell Model progress check in, Part 2 class notes and video notes, check Part 2 Eukaryote & Prokaryote, do Part 2 Identify Patterns, Make up Formative Task for Part 1 - I can differentiate between cell types. I can organize cell parts into core vs specialized categories.  

• Cell Circus - Part 3 Info Squares work using reading provided - I can obtain, evaluate and communicate information using scientific sources.  I can credit the sources used.  

• Finish Cells Post Lab if not done!

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Finish Cell Circus Part 2 Identify Patterns (if not done) 

Build cell model and make key - Due Monday

Wednesday, November 12 

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.  

• Return No Bees and discuss retakes, reworks and exemplary tasks

• Cell Circus - Discuss Cell Model Instructions, Part 1 tasks check in, Formative Task for Part 1, Part 2 class notes, start Part 2 Eukaryote & Prokaryote - I can use models as I compare and contrast cell parts. I can differentiate between cell types. I can organize cell parts into core vs specialized categories.  

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Finish Cell Circus Part 2 Cell Types (if not done) 

Plan cell model materials (write onto back side of instructions)

Friday, November 7 

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.  

• Finish Cell Being - Cell? Labs: Post Lab Summative Tasks if not yet done 

• Cell Circus Intro and Part 1 tasks - I can use models as I compare and contrast cell parts.  

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Finish Cell Circus Part 1 tasks if needed 

Start pulling possible cell model materials

Thursday, November 6 

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.  

• Cell Being - Cell? Labs: Post Lab Summative Tasks - I can show mastery of Lab Work and Using Evidence that living things are made of cells.

• Cell Circus Intro - I can use models as I compare and contrast cell parts.  

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Microscope Timeline

Wednesday, November 5 

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.  

• Cell Being wrap up - Revisit cell sort  - I can gather information from reliable educational sources.

• Cell Being - Cell? Labs: Go over Grading Rubric, Post Lab Summative Tasks - I can show mastery of Lab Work and Using Evidence that living things are made of cells.

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

no new work / do make up work from past week

Continue the Cell Theory Exemplary Prep

Tuesday, November 4 

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.  

• Cell Being - Cell? Labs: Make up Lab work,  - I can follow procedures as I use microscopes to view cells and non-cells.

• Cell Being - Discuss HW - Which?, Finish Compare Life Functions unicellular and multicellular (if time - Cell Theory Videos), Uni vs Multi Organisms - I can differentiate and compare / contrast Unicellular and Multicellular. 

• Cell Being - Characteristics of cells review and practice, revisit cell sort  - I can gather information from reliable educational sources.  

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

no new work / do make up work from past week

Cells? Lab Analysis work begins tomorrow

Monday, November 3 - - NO Yoga balls during lab portion 

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.  

• Return work, discuss am arrival option

• Cell Being - Cell? Labs: Examining Samples of Cells Part A & Part B,  - I can follow procedures as I use microscopes to view cells and non-cells.

• Cell Being - Finish Differentiate between Uni /multi organisms Part B, do Compare Life Functions unicellular and multicellular - I can differentiate and compare / contrast Unicellular and Multicellular. 

• If time - Cell Being - Characteristics of cells, revisit cell sort  - I can gather information from reliable educational sources.  

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Unicellular, Multicellular, Which am I?

Friday, October 31 - - NO Yoga balls during lab portion 

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.  

• Cell Being - Cell? Labs: sand & sugar labs - I can follow procedures as I use microscopes to view cells and non-cells.

• Cell Being - Characteristics of cells mini lesson, Scientific Information and Examining Samples of Cells students notes Part A - I can gather information from reliable educational sources.  

• Finish Unicellular vs Multicellular videos if not yet done

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

no new work / do make up work from recent absence

Thursday, October 30   - - NO Yoga balls during class 

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.  

• Cell Being - Cell? Labs: check pre-lab questions & do cheek lab, read sand & sugar labs - I can follow procedures as I use microscopes to view cells and non-cells. 

• Differentiate between unicellular and multicellular - Part A - I can gather information from reliable educational sources.  

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Be ready for lab: "solid" shoes, long hair back, no gum

Finish reading sand & sugar labs

Wednesday, October 29   - - NO Yoga balls during class 

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.  

• Cell Being - Cell? Labs - Onion lab: check pre-lab questions & do onion lab, read cheek lab and do pre-lab - I can follow procedures as I use microscopes to view cells and non-cells. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Be ready for lab: "solid" shoes, long hair back, no gum

Review cheek Lab, finish cheek Pre-lab (if not done)

Tuesday, October 28   - - NO Yoga balls during class 

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.  

• New Seats

• Return work - discuss germination grader & next lab grades

• Cell Sort - What is a cell? - I can create rule sets to describe my prior knowledge. 

• Cell Being - Cell? Labs - Overview, Lab 1- Onion lab: preview and pre-lab questions - I can follow procedures as I use microscopes to view cells and non-cells. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Be ready for lab: "solid" shoes, long hair back, no gum

Review Lab, finish Pre-lab (if not done)

Monday, October 27

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.  

• Return work

• Fast Plant Lab Report - wrap up in-text citations, submit lab report, Presentation of Findings - I can present the findings from the lab to my peers.    

• Cell Sort - What is a cell? - I can create rule sets to describe my prior knowledge. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

no new work / complete absent work or missing FP LR work

Friday, October 24

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.  

• Fast Plant Lab Report - Part 4 sections A work cited support, Part 5 planning investigations, Finish all parts (use check list and instructions pages), Do quality edits and any exemplary work - I can construct the lab report to describe the lab results.   

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Use check list - finish ALL Lab report parts 

Do any chosen exemplary tasks 

Lab Report is due Monday

Thursday, October 23

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.  

• Fast Plant Lab Report - Part 4 sections B planning the CER's scientific Information and C typing the CER, Part 5 planning investigations -   I can use resources to gain scientific information relevant to the lab results.   

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

work on late Graphs, Analysis Questions and CER  OR exemplary tasks

Lab Report is due Monday

Wednesday, October 22

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.  

• Fast Plant Lab Report - Check Graphs (Part 3) for completion, Part 4  planning the CER's scientific Information - I can model data to make it clear.  I can use resources to gain scientific information relevant to the lab results.   

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

work on late Fast Plant lab Report Graphs and Analysis Questions

Lab Report is due Monday

Tuesday, October 21

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.  

• Return work

• Fast Plant Lab Report - Part 3 Graphing second graph, Part 4 - planning the CER's scientific Information  - I can model data to make it clear.  I can use resources to gain scientific informaiton relevant to the lab results.   

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Extra time for Fast Plant lab Report graphs and Analysis Questions

Monday, October 20

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.  

• Return work

• Fast Plant Lab Report - Teacher Check Part 1 & Part 2 completion / students work on quality edits, Graphing Review, Part 3 - Graphing  - I can use mathematical and computational thinking as I organize, analyze and interpret data. I can model data to make it clear.  

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Finish Fast Plant lab Report line graph

Friday, October 17

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.  

• Return work

• Binder Clean out- I can follow organization directions. 

• Fast Plant Lab Report Instructions Part 2- Data Analysis page part C Analyzing and Interpreting Data # 3 + 4, Graphing Review, Part 3 - Graphing  - I can use mathematical and computational thinking as I organize, analyze and interpret data. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Finish Fast Plant Instructions Part 1 & Part 2 if not done

Thursday, October 16

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late work / absence work to the In Box.  

• No Bees! Engineering Task - CER- I can engage in argument from evidence. 

• Fast Plant Lab Report Instructions Part 2- Data Analysis page part C Analyzing and Interpreting Data # 1 + 2  - I can use mathematical and computational thinking as I organize, analyze and interpret data. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Finish Instructions Part 2 - section C # 1 & 2

Wednesday, October 15

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late homework and any completed absence work / late work to the In Box.  

• No Bees! Engineering Task - Evaluation of Design set- I can evaluate design solutions. 

• Fast Plant Lab Report Instructions Part 2- Data Analysis page group check and finish, Input data into shared class data table, start #3 Analyzing and Interpreting Data  - I can use mathematical and computational thinking as I organize, analyze and interpret data. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Finish F. P. Lab Report Instruction Part 1 page's tasks

Tuesday, October 14

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late homework and any completed absence work / late work to the In Box.  

• Last call Design # 1 & #2 

• No Bees! Engineering Task - Evaluation Practice - I can define problems and design solutions. 

• Fast Plant Lab Report Instructions Part 1- Edit the template to reflect the group's Scientific Question, Hypothesis, Procedures, and Materials, Start Data Analysis page - I can effectively communicate information about a scientific experiment. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Finish Data Analysis page calculations - for marked days

Thursday, October 9

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late homework and any completed absence work / late work to the In Box.  

• Fast Plant Lab! ​- collect data, discuss lab report - I can carry out an investigation.

• Check HW - Design # 1 for completion and legibility

• No Bees! Engineering Task - Go over Grading Rubric, Complete Design # 2 and turn in both designs - I can define problems and design solutions. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

no new work / complete missing designs, absence work and any late homework assignments

Wednesday, October 8 

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late homework and any completed absence work / late work to the In Box.  

• Check and Discuss HW - Flowering, Bees and Pollination Questions

• Pollination - Wrap up Bees & Pollination lesson - I can describe cause and effect for plants and bees relative to pollination. 

• No Bees! Engineering Task introduction, problem, background, criteria, materials discussion, start Design # 1 - I can define problems and design solutions. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Finish No Bees Design # 1

Tuesday, October 7 

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late homework and any completed absence work / late work to the In Box.  

• Check and Discuss HW - flower worksheet

• Pollination - Pollen and Bees lesson, Examining Bees and Pollen Lab Flowers Bees & pollination reading and Questions - I can describe cause and effect for plants and bees relative to pollination. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Finish Flowering, Bees and Pollination Questions

Monday, October 6 

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late homework and any completed absence work / late work to the In Box.   Return work, Progress Report reminder

• Turn in Study Guide for What is a Living Thing?

• Summative - What is a Living Thing? (Use Evidence) - I can construct explanations that use scientific evidence and apply scientific concepts. 

• Pollination - Flowers Bees & pollination reading and Questions, Flowers Page - I can describe cause and effect for plants and bees relative to pollination. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Flowers worksheet

Thursday, October 2 

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late homework and any completed absence work / late work to the In Box.   Return work, Progress Report reminder

• Fast Plant Lab! ​- collect data - I can carry out an investigation.

• Intro Pollination Flowers, Flower dissection & scope examination, Flowers Bees & pollination reading and Questions, Flowers Page - I can distinguish between the parts of a flower and describe their function.  I can determine cause and effect for plants and bees relative to pollination. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Ch. of L. T. Study Guide - 2 nights HW - you need your binder, due Monday, Summative is Monday

Wednesday, October 1 

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late homework and any completed absence work / late work to the In Box.   Return work, Progress Report reminder

• Germination- finish analysis OR Seed is a Living Thing mini lesson

• What is a Living thing- Differentiate LT vs Non LT, Formative Task Argue,  - I can use the criteria that define something as a living thing.

• Intro Pollination - I can determine cause and effect for plants and bees relative to pollination. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Ch. of L. T. Study Guide - 2 nights HW - you need your binder, due Monday, Summative is Monday

Tuesday, September 30  

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late homework and any completed absence work / late work to the In Box. 

• Germination - finish analysis -  I can predict the effects of genetic factors on growth and development.   ** Make up work time once done, free reading time if all caught up**

• What is a Living thing - Return work, Cite Evidence, Differentiate between Living and Non-Living Things - I can use the criteria that define something as a living thing.

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

no new work / complete absence work and any late homework assignments

Monday, September 29  

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late homework (Classify Ch. of L. T. from Friday) and any completed absence work / late work to the In Box. 

• Fast Plant Lab! ​- collect data - I can carry out an investigation.

• Germination - Discuss formative grading rubric (lab grader), do analysis - I can describe the germination process of a seed.  I can predict the effects of genetic factors on growth and development.

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

no new work / complete absence work from Friday 9/26 (45 - 60 minutes work time)

Friday, September 26  

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late homework and any completed absence work to the In Box. 

• Plant Parts and Function (Fast Plant unit) - video: Parts of a Plant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwMR3dojbC0 , Plant Parts and Function -  Scientific Information notes page with reading - I can differentiate between the function of plant parts using relevant vocabulary to describe structure.

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

no new work / complete late homework and absence work

Thursday, September 25  

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late homework and any completed absence work to the In Box. 

• Fast Plant Lab! ​- collect data - I can carry out an investigation.

• New Seats

• Mystery Bag - Opening and item choice

• What is a Living thing - discuss HW Matching, Analyzing Characteristics of Living Things, Cite Evidence - I can use the criteria that define something as a living thing.

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Classify Characteristics for Living Things

Wednesday, September 24  

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late homework and any completed absence work to the In Box. 

• What is a Living thing - share and turn in HW, Identifying Living Things (B & C), Characteristics of Living Things Research, Characteristics of Living Things Criteria - I can differentiate the criteria that define something as a living thing or a non-living thing. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Matching Characteristics of Living Things

Tuesday, September 23  

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late homework and any completed absence work to the In Box. 

• Finish Think like a Scientist Summative Task Mystery Bag CER- I can craft a CER to express an argument about the item's identity.

• Germination - Seed dissection #7, go over Practice page - I can use science equipment safely and accurately. I can identify the components of a seed.

• What is a Living thing - Is a seed a living thing? Identifying Living Things- I can suggest "rules" that define something as a living thing or a non-living thing. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Categorize Living vs Non-living Things 

Monday, September 22  

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late homework and any completed absence work to the In Box. 

• Fast Plant Lab! ​- collect data - I can carry out an investigation.

• Germination - Seed dissection - I can use science equipment safely and accurately. I can identify the components of a seed.

• Think like a Scientist Summative Task Mystery Bag CER- I can craft a CER to express an argument about the item's identity.

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Open House tonight - visit classrooms 6-7 pm & do scavenger hunt with your grown-ups

Friday, September 19  

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late homework and any completed absence work to the In Box. 

• Image CER support   OR   Brassica video + FP reading

• Germination - Pre-thinking Germination, complete Germination lab task, Germination reading - I can use science equipment safely and accurately. I can identify the components of a seed and describe the stages of germination.

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

no new work / complete late homework and absence work

Thursday, September 18  

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late homework and any completed absence work to the In Box. 

• Share and turn in Word Part Creatures

• Fast Plant Lab! ​- collect data - I can carry out an investigation.

• Think like a Scientist - Mystery Bag Items Image observations - I can make detailed observations and organize those observations.

• Germination - Stereo Microscope intro, Preview Germination of Seeds lab tasks- I can use science equipment safely and accurately.

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

no new work / complete late homework and absence work

Wednesday, September 17  

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late homework and any completed absence work to the In Box. 

• Think like a Scientist - What's in a Name? word parts - video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWyX8vl6kMs   I can use Latin and Greek word parts to understand complex science words. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Part C (page 5) word Parts Creature - draw on blank paper provided

Tuesday, September 16  

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late homework and any completed absence work to the In Box. 

• Think like a Scientist - Turn in Metric HW, Formative tasks (absence) make up time, 

Complete Image Inference CER -  I can create a scientific argument.

Mystery Bag Overview and Observations - I can make detailed observations using my senses and organize those observations. 

Germination of seeds prior knowledge- I can use my prior knowledge  

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

list 2 or more interesting science words (write into agenda) 

Monday, September 15  

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late homework and any completed absence work to the In Box. 

• Join science Google Classroom

• Fast Plant Lab! ​- collect germination data - I can carry out an investigation. Intro Germination Exploration

• Think like a Scientist - Metric Measurement review and practice - I can carry out an investigation. Return Formative Task & discuss, Work on Image Inference CER -  I can create a scientific argument. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Metric measuring practice & review if any task was PP or lower

    (bring home binder to review the work)

Friday, September 12  

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late homework and any completed absence work to the In Box. 

• Formative Task - Classifying Observations (Q and Q) vs Inferences

• Fast Plant Lab! ​- overview data collection packet, collect today's germination data - I can carry out an investigation. 

• Think like a Scientist - Finish CER (scientific arguments) Practice, Discuss image activity and how to do the Image inference CER, Complete Image Inference CER -   I can correctly identify the parts of a scientific argument.  I can create a scientific argument. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

no new work / complete late homework and absence work

Thursday, September 11  

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late homework and any completed absence work to the In Box. 

• Fast Plant Lab! ​- visual check in, planning for data collection - I can carry out an investigation. I can plan to collect quant. and qual. data. 

• Return work & binder set up / organization

• Think like a Scientist - wrap up image activity, Review CER (scientific arguments) do practice -  I can use scientific vocabulary correctly.  I can correctly identify the parts of a scientific argument.  I can create a scientific argument. 

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

no new work / complete late homework and absence work

Wednesday, September 10  

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late homework and any completed absence work to the In Box. 

• Fast Plant Lab! ​- finish group's edits of Procedures, Complete procedures steps 1 - 13. - I can carry out an investigation.

• Think like a Scientist - check HW, begin image activity -  I can use scientific vocabulary correctly

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Review the flashcards for Obs., Inf., Quant. & Qual.

Tuesday, September 9  

Class To Do: 

• Think and Work like a Scientist - Share and turn in HW,  Quantitative vs Qualitative observations mini lesson & Individual practice -  I can differentiate between quantitative and qualitative data.

• Xenon only - What are environmental factors that might affect plant growth? - I can make predictions based on prior knowledge. 

• Begin Fast Plant Lab! ​- Overview, Group assignments, Experimental Variable and Lab detail set up for Materials & Procedures

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Make flashcards for Observation, Inference, Quantitative and Qualitative        ( how to: https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Flash-Cards )

Monday, September 8  

Class To Do: 

• Think and Work like a Scientist -O vs I reteach or extension, Quantitative vs Qualitative observations mini lesson, Understanding - I can differentiate between observation and inference.   I can differentiate between quantitative and qualitative data.

• What are environmental factors that might affect plant growth? - I can make predictions based on prior knowledge. 

• Intro Fast Plant Lab! ​

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Object Observations - Quantitative vs Qualitative   

Friday, September 5  

Class To Do: 

• Yoga ball / Yoga ball chair expectations review

• Classroom Expectations 2025 - I can meet classroom expectations.

• Room Walk packet (beige packet) collected

• Think and Work like a Scientist - video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7RRFmFrHDg , Observation vs Inference Identify and Practices, Quantitative vs Qualitative data - I can differentiate between observation and inference.   I can differentiate between quantitative and qualitative data.​

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

no new work  

Thursday, September 4  

Class To Do: 

• Yoga ball / Yoga ball chair expectations review

• New Seats

• Classroom Expectations check in - I can evaluate suggestions and generate ideas about our classroom expectations.

• Think and Work like a Scientist - T/P/S class list, O vs I Understand, Identify and Practice -  I can generate ideas about the thinking and actions of scientists and share my thinking​.  I can differentiate between the two main scientific skills. ​

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Finish Classroom Walk parts B, D and E if not yet done - due Friday  (bring home the course outline packet and beige packet)

Wednesday, September 3  

Class To Do: 

• Last chance! Turn in late " A Little About Me" to In Box

• Yoga ball / Yoga ball chair expectations

• Classroom Walk - Day 3 - review goals, finish tasks A - F as assigned with group, reflect - I can construct understanding about classroom procedures, expectations and materials by working effectively in a group.

• Classroom Expectations - I can evaluate suggestions and generate ideas about our classroom expectations.​

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Finish Classroom Walk parts B, D and E if not yet done - due Friday  (bring home the course outline packet and beige packet)

Tuesday, September 2nd  

Class To Do: 

• Turn in late " A Little About Me" to In Box

• Binder set up and class materials check in 

• Classroom Walk - Day 2 - review goals, complete tasks as assigned with group, reflect - I can construct understanding about classroom procedures, expectations and materials by working effectively in a group.

• Classroom Expectations - I can evaluate suggestions and generate ideas about our classroom expectations.​

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

No new work

Friday, August 29th  

Class To Do: 

• Peer discuss and turn in HW - A Little About Me 

• Classroom Walk - Day 1 - overview goals and start first assigned Tasks with assigned group, complete Day 1 reflect - I can construct understanding about classroom procedures, expectations and materials by working effectively in a group.​

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

Science Materials are needed for Tuesday

(Access the materials list on the school website under the family tab and then click on supplies/math packets. Scroll down to 7th & 8th. )

Thursday, August 28th  First Day of School!!!!!!

Class To Do: 

• Welcome!!!!!!!

• A Little About Me 

• Course Outline given out - discussion will be ongoing

• Classroom Walk - Intro - overview goals and start first Task as assigned - reflect - I can construct understanding about classroom procedures, expectations and materials by working effectively in a group.​

Homework: (Due next school day unless listed differently)

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