104

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

It's Black History Month!- Learn about the contributions of black scientists, engineers and mathematicians.- LINK

Inspirational Quote of the Day: "Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try!" ― Dr. Seuss, "Oh, the Thinks You Can Think"

Growing_Oil_Palm_Presentation

Objective: Students will about growing palm oil in Indonesia

Standards:

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

MS-LS2-4: Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations.

MS-LS2-2: Construct an explanation that predicts patterns of interactions among organisms across multiple ecosystems.

MS-LS2-5: Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services.

MS-ESS3-3: Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment.

MS-ETS1-1: Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.

Warm-Up:

- Daily Reading

To Do List:

Check for Understanding:

Norm Focused Reflection

Homework:

Endangered Species Picture Book Project

Checkpoints

April 11 Choose Species and begin research

April 17 Story Outline & Peer Feedback

May 2 Illustrations & Draft Book

May 9 Final Draft with campaign letter, action steps & cover page

May 12 Book Showcase

End of Unit Exam May 9th