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Monday, May 4, 2026

Inspirational Quote of the Day: “This is one of the most important themes I want you to take from me: Stay as positive and upbeat as you can possibly be. I’ll say it many times: if you can dream it, you can be it.” – John Calipari

Objective: Students will finalize their drafts for the Endangered Species Project.

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:

- Circle of Trust- Pick a norm.
- Today's Vocab Escape Room Race Starting Line
- Take 5 Warm- up

To Do List:

Endangered Species Picture Book Project

Start Illustrations & Draft Book

Create a shared workspace

Share your shared workspace

Look at peer drafts for inspiration

Share Your Final Draft Here

Check for Understanding:

Norm Focused Reflection

Homework:

Endangered Species Picture Book Project

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

Quizlet Vocabulary

Gimkit Vocabulary

Gimkit Questions