Daily Schedule 2012-2013
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
-cleaning projects:
1. table cubbies
2. drawers
3. sci books to red shed
4. shovels to truck
5. ramp & ugly-box
6. stuff into supply boxes
-transition assembly
-class brunch
Monday, June 10, 2013
-graduation practice at Westgate Church, 9:00 to 12:00
Friday, June 7, 2013
-Field Day all morning, then P1 and P2 in the afternoon
1. Board Game grade sheets (game grade x your contribution average = your points)
2. Work folders and course outline (cover)
3. finish Teen Dreams
4. anatomy diagrams and your/their questions and discussion
Thursday, June 6, 2013
-talent show for P1 and P2... P3 during P3
Teen Dreams (finish video)
Diagrams and old questions out, then open QnA
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
-some passbacks
-Body Story (video)
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
-Graduation party food preference survey
-VoD: Guys In Labor
-things not in grade book yet but you won't have a chance to make up if missing: SciExpo & game.
Miracle of Life (day 2)
-cell differentiation
-gene activation
-sex determination
-fetal development
-labor & birth
Step-Up Interactions
-pair with 7th grader as they come in using turn-in numbers
-five things -- for any duration and in any order
1. organization of your work packets and some work samples
2. what is useful in the website
3. describe one big project (Fall experiment, simple machine page, poster, board game, demos)
4. advice: one thing they might like about science, one thing that they may not like, your best words of wisdom
5. introduce them to me if possible
Monday, June 3, 2013
-Henry V today 9-10 @ SanTomas & Payne
-HR 25 to do Friday's science during P3 (after recess)
Friday, May 31, 2013
-p1 & p4 switch today (science Monday for HR 25)
-still open seats, but just 4 people per table
-turn in the prenatal development track
Miracle of Life (video)
-strategies for gamete production (lots & luck or few & fuss)
Thursday, May 30, 2013
-HR 25 doing the Civil War battle simulation in room 23 today
-other classes doing science in homerooms today
Prenatal Development
-my track on prenatal development
-answer on my answer doc or on your own paper (mark site and questions clearly)
HGD Anonymous Question Box
--post your questions/suggestions here
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
-open seats for the rest of the year
-room 23 changes to high school list
-VoD: Facebook Update in Real Life
Rm 25:
-putting your "What's Normal" data onto graphs
-did anyone add questions
-my track on prenatal development
Rm 23: same as yesterday for other classes
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
-open seating for the rest of the year
-VoDs (cool ref & sailing on air & internet archive if you want)
-lists of people missing stuff
-reschedule demonstrations
-passback Planet Packet, etc
-rm 22: board game grade input
Preview of Unit 10: Human Growth and Development
-objectives sheet from my 7th grade curriculum
-why parent consent?
-atmosphere and attitudes (the Meagan story)
-questions from previous years
-post your questions/suggestions here and use the codes (?? or ? or . or ! or !!)
-What's Normal Survey
Friday, May 25, 2013
-thanks for the Welcome Back sign... we missed you
Astronomy Video
-three episodes to choose from: Early Years, War Years, Race to Moon
Friday, May 17, 2013
-Walkabout group, come to room 25 at 1:30
-which kids from 25 go to 22 and 23 next week
-P1: enter your game info to the form in phase 1, step A
-contributions sheet... confidential and thoughtful
Astronomy Board Game Playday #3
-come in, get game finalized and ready for play
-keep out the Board Game User Feedback Form
-rotate to first table (clockwise) and play their game
-write down your compliments as well as specific suggestions for improvement
-after 15 minutes, rotate to next game and repeat
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Astronomy Board Game Playday #2
-come in, get game ready for play
-rotate to third table (clockwise) and play their game
-write down your compliments as well as specific suggestions for improvement
-after 15 minutes, rotate to next game and repeat
-return to your game and read & discuss users' feedback
-make a plan about how you will upgrade your game
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Astronomy Board Game Playday #1
-come in, get game finalized and ready for play
-purpose of the Board Game User Feedback Form
-rotate to first table (clockwise) and play their game
-write down your compliments as well as specific suggestions for improvement
-after 15 minutes, rotate to next game and repeat
-return to your game and read & discuss users' feedback
-make a plan about how you will upgrade your game
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
-P1 Math and P2 P2
Room 25 will take the bus to DeAnza:
10:40 Leave DCS, walking to Williams & Ranchero
11:04 Bus #25 towards DeAnza
11:22 Arrive DeAnza, run to Planetarium
11:30 Planetarium presentations
12:30 Eat lunch
1:02 Bus #25 towards Alum Rock
1:24 Walk Williams to DCS
Monday, May 13, 2013
Friday, May 10, 2013
Thursday, May 9, 2013
-reminder: turn in Planet Packet if you haven't already (even if partially done)
-board game phase 3
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
-expectations level for grading: final product should reflect 26.6 person-hours of work
-board game phase 3
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
-QoD (last one xP2) & VoD: (Dual-Message Sign)
-remember, Sci-Fair write-up or display board for grade
Planet Packet
-finish on your own and turn it in
-your column = 10 points, filling in others = 5
-phase 1 should be done (some here, some at home)
-do phase 2 today
Monday, May 6, 2013
-P1 = math, then P2=P2
-room 22: finish the Planet Packet and turn it in
Friday, May 3, 2013
-QoD (last one?) & VoD (You're So Sweet)
-anyone have their textbook to turn in?
Astronomy Board Game
-I added dates to the instructions
-lists of topics
-today: phase 1, steps A and B... and beyond if you have time/desire
Demo
-demonstration investigation and proposal
Planet Packet (p2 & p3)
-groups A, B, & C meet to finish the packet
Thursday, May 2, 2013
-QoD & VoD (YoYoBoy)
-Edmodo as a FB alternative (Ishika & Zaynab). Fill out this form if you want in.
-you can return your textbook any time (soon)
-demonstration grading
Astronomy Board Game
-overview and some details and pix of examples
-how I grade group projects like this
Work Time
-start list of possible topics (on board)
-demonstration investigation and proposal
-groups A, B, & C for last 15 minutes
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
-P1 & P2 STAR & math
-P3 = P3 (rm 23 does yesterday's science)
-then P4 = homeroom
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
-QoD & VoD (Space Perspective)
-P1, P2, then math for P3&P4
Solar System
-next step(s) for planet packet (finish, check w/ other 2, teach & compare w/ other 7)
Astronomy Topics
-search for good (great?) sites, browse them well, and add them to our Diigo collection on astronomy
-write possible topic list on board
Monday, April 29, 2013
-QoD & VoDs: (International Space Station: outside and inside)
-passback tests & review as needed
-schedule changes for this week & 2x ELA today
-Science Demonstrations round 2 (5/2-6/5, 2 per day)
-review the page, find a demo (no repeats), fill out form
-use the "LabBook" at the back of your textbook
Astronomy Unit
-who knows what & how?
-Planet Info Chart (=[91])
-sign up on the chart and do that planet's column
-if you choose "other", research other bodies (moons, asteroids, comets, etc)
-compare findings with others in same row (Tues)
-then rejoin and share (out loud) Tues and Wed
P4: Choose from the following (any order, any duration):
1. Read ELA book and answer questions
2. Math (Norlin 3-4 packet)
3. Science demo decision and submit form
4. Solar system packet
5. Chapter 22&23 Test QAR
Friday, April 26, 2013
-QoD & VoD (Siri on Steroids)
-HR 25: the T-shirt thing
-drinking fountain idea, process, and work crew
Chapters 22 and 24 Test
-review stems for 10 minutes (max)
-take test and get corrected (Robin)
Extra Time?
1. poster, track, and/or project write-up as needed
2. thesis generator (ELA)
3. ?
Thursday, April 25, 2013
-first period is math, then back to homeroom
-9:55 departure to MVCPA (lunches into boxes, then line up)
-11:00-1:30 Being Ernest & actor session afterwards
-1:30-2:00 Lunch in Pioneer Park
-back by 2:00 to B-block
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
-QoD & VoDs (Ferris Wheel Physics & Whirlpool to Where?)
-turn in [87] Electromagnetic Track if you haven't already
-turn in sci-expo write up if you haven't already
-math p1 tomorrow, then to MVCPA for "Being Ernest" (bring lunch!)
-test on Friday will cover 22 and 23 (40 questions, 20 points, stems here)
-chromebook vs laptop discussion
EM Overview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfXzwh3KadE
Lenses, Mirrors, Images: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-XAolo9xz8
Power of a Fresnel Lens: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrje73EyKag
Use this simulation make the situations shown in the chapter, then change variables
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
-ELA and history STAR testing
Monday, April 22, 2013
-ELA and science STAR testing
Friday, April 19, 2013
-science expo 8:30 to 10:15 then a regular p3 period after that.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
-QoD and SoD (Vision of the Mantis Shrimp)
Elementary Science Expo
-choose two exhibits per room and ask two questions per exhibit
-write down at least 5 things you learned and what room you learned them in
Electromagnetic Spectrum Track
-get online and go to the track
-answer on binder paper and be sure to label each question
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
-packets in for 1xc (list of missing ones)
-chapter 22 test on Monday but chapter 23 is still next Friday
-today you will split the period between two activities...
-QoD & VoD (How Lasers Work one and two)
Light Beams (with Thomas)
-lasers (static and spinning)
-lasers in water, being altered by mirrors, fluids, lenses, etc
-color addition
-prisms (outside)
Optical Illusions (with Chris)
-a few demonstrated by me
1. who I am next to says a lot about me (here and here and here)
2. can't catch me moving (here and here)
3. do you see this or that (here)
4. impossible (here)
-find and share others in 3 groups of 4 and 1 of 2 @ computers
1. here is a good place to start
-Magic Eye... those irritating pix where everyone sees 3d but you
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
-packets in for 2xc
-QoD & VoD (Waves Worth Experiencing!) while I check back of [85]
-review and then turn it in
-optical illusions (tri-zone space warper and then some from this list or other)
Bill on Optics and Color
-notes optional and quiz after =[86]
Monday, April 15, 2013
-QoD & VoD (How Animals Eat)
-packets in for 3xc
-posters look good (look up) ... how to get yours printed
-passback chpt 21 test
-41 school days left
-sci expo status?
-chapter 22 test Friday (block A for P1 & P2)
The Eye
-analogy to the ear
-parts and functions onto [85]
-do the back for hw (write answer in column 2, use magic square math to check it)
Friday, April 5, 2013
-QoD & VoD (Hovercraft Golf Cart)
-if I gave you back [84] yesterday, can I have it back?
-packets out; back (next) Monday for 3xc
-list of .wav files & posters posted
Chapter 21 Test
-20 questions and 10 points this time
After Test
-more poster &/or expo work
-making a simple speaker (instructions)
Thursday, April 4, 2013
-QoD & VoD (Sharpie Cups)
-chapter 21 test tomorrow (stems)
-bring in a sound source (with headphone jack) tomorrow (phone, iPod, etc)
Unit 7 Packet
1. Get cover sheet and all papers
2. Put in order and write their location
3. Comment, clip, and turn in
Poster Final Check
-confirm slide size (page set-up) and image size (<100%)
-turn in via dropbox or dropitto.me/chrisheumann
-put confirmation statements on a post-it and post it on the poster
Science Expo Check
-14 days left
Bill on Waves
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
-turn in [84] if you didn't yesterday
Sound Demonstrations
-Thomas Zscherpel shows speaker movement (in amplitude and frequency)
-Andrew Leary shows sine waves, phase shifts, and characteristics of sound
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
-QoD & VoD (Drama Added)
-[83] (sound edit .wav files) received so far (.aup sent back)
-c.r.c. [82]
Ears & Hearing
-parts and functions (=[84])
-Tim & Moby on Waves and Electromagnetic Spectrum and Sound, if you have time (and desire)
Extra Time
-finish [83] or [84] (or [82] if needed)
-poster or sci expo
Monday, April 1, 2013
-change seats & start new QoD set
-passback chapter 20 tests
-VoD: Dumb Ways to Die
-a week of half-days and conferences (25, 22)
Sound Exploration
-two activities today w/ half-time switch
1. Use audacity (sound editing software) to edit a sound file
-get the "numbers" file that I sent you and download to desktop
-launch Audacity (start--programs--Audacity) and import the file
-copy-paste numbers into phone # order (or whatever) and add effect(s) to parts
-export (name it "yourname_number") and email to chrisheumann@gmail.com
-if extra time, get the audio from somewhere else (YouTube sound extractor) and change it
2. Chapter 21 Vocabulary (=[82])
Friday, March 29, 2013
-open seats today
-passback [81]
Chapter 20 Test
-any questions or review topics?
-ok to use any notes YOU WRITE (≠stems, ≠types, ≠[]s)
Conference Prep
-organize tray (NFF on bottom, then packets old to new, then unit 7 papers)
-print the science part (only) of your semester 1 report card comments doc
Poster
-print draft 8.5x11, get mark-ups, and pin to back wall
Science Expo
-fill out this "Project Form
Thursday, March 28, 2013
-turn in [81]... whatever you have done
-VoD: Dog Friend vs. Cat Friend
Wave Properties Review
Review [81]
Test stems
Work Time:
1. Poster
2. SciExpo
3. Chpt 20 Notes
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Chapter 20: Properties of Waves
-overview video
-Thomas' wave demo (rope and a Sawzall)
-one slinky per table... experiment with a variety of variables & observe results
-what did you bring?
-do this worksheet (=[81]) by tomorrow
Extra Time?
-same as yesterday
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
-QoD & VoD (Science Talk)
-passback tests
Today's Activities: choose 2
1. View websites on waves from my Diigo list on waves (and/or find better ones and email them to me)
2. Poster work (you should be around the middle of step 5 of the instructions)
3. Science fair project decision and design (instructions)
4. Chapter 20 reading and notes
5. Chapter 19 QAR or other make-up work
6. Other (after approval)
Monday, March 25, 2013
-QoD (last?) & VoD (Standing Waves: Munich & Waimea)
-passback [74] & how I graded it
-this week, next week of half days, then a week off
-chapter tests on each of the following 4 Fridays
Tsunamis As Introduction to Waves
-Assignment Discovery video on ocean waves and tsunamis (10 minutes)
-Preview chapter 20's three sections, then do paired read & review of 20-1 and 20-2
-For tomorrow: bring a slinky, thick rope, string of beads, jump rope, or something to show waves
-one more wave video: Teahupoo
Extra Time
-Organize tests (17, 18, 19) and [7x] papers into order & paper-clip together (put in tray)
-poster and/or science fair work time
-finish gadget dissection
Friday, March 22, 2013
-I'll be here for P1 and Mrs. Cox will be here for P2 and P3
Chapter 19 Test
-24 MC questions and 5 SA questions (do all)
-put period number in the circle, and turn it in to the ABCD tray up front
Poster Work Time
-take the next steps on yours... store in your class' drop box if you want
Thursday, March 21, 2013
-QoD (almost last one) & VoD (1980 Cell Phone Commercial)
-chpt 19 test tomorrow (stems here)... you can use any notes YOU WRITE
-remember [74] is due tomorrow
Chapter 19 EOTO (day 2)
-explain content; don't just dictate notes
-finish rotation then teach the teacher what they missed
Electronics Dissection
-things that use electricity (usually low voltage) to process information
-distinguish mechanical operation & interactions first
-some basic info about a circuit board and common components
-taking things apart with finesse when needed and and firm muscle when needed
-learn a lot from the process
-be neat, deliberate, and considerate (clean up after yourself)
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
-QoD & VoD (Emerging Uses of Glass)
-test moved to Friday (even for GPS class)
-I made a DropBox folder for posters for hr 25 (and sent invites); should I for other periods?
-[74]: Diagram A Simple Electromagnet & Motor and Describe How They Work (homework)
-draw a diagram of the electromagnet that you built, label the parts, and explain how it works
-draw a diagram of the motor that you (or I) built, label the parts, and explain how it works
Chapter 19 E.O.T.O. (each one teach one)
1. Preview process
2. Preview chapter & choose section
3. Read section, write group notes (one sheet), & choose teacher.
4. Teacher stay. others rotate
5. Others teach teacher upon return
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
-QoD & VoD (Attack Cat & Penguins Being Penguins)
-GPS SF Roster
-remember to keep up with the reading (it doesn't match day-to-day with class activities)
-who brought what kind of dead electronics?
Electromagnet
-what does it take to make one?
-get the two things from me
-wrap wire around nail and test it's magnetic properties
-strip ends & attach to battery, then retest
-change the number or arrangements of coils
Motor
-caution: careful not to make a heater
-get about a meter of wire and a d-cell
-strip one end, then wrap wire neatly around the battery, and wrap ends around coil halves
-insulate one half (or less) of one side of the support wire
-make support loops from paperclips and secure with rubber band
-put magnet on top (adjust clearance), adjust as needed, and spin-start it
Monday, March 18, 2013
-QoD & VoD (Locking MagLev & How It Works)
-passback test
-tomorrow, if possible bring an electronic device that you can dismantle (old remote, phone, etc)
-science fair options and timeline
Electromagnetism & Movement
-Thomas demonstrates wire moving in magnetic field, and progresses to a motor
-making an electromagnet with wire, nail, battery... variations and effects
-unwind one person's electromagnet, and make four motor coils from it by wrapping around d-cell... save until tomorrow.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
-QoD & VoD (Paper is not Dead)
Chapter 18 Review & Test
-Thomas' demonstrations
-take test
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
-hr 25 here until recess, then to Mrs. Sindelar in 22
-QoD & VoDs (Cable Crawler & Spying on Polar Bears)
-science fair options and timeline
Rm 25: Discuss Labels and/or Creativity... your views, their possible bias, etc
Electricity & Magnetism Review
1. do most of [73] together
then choose from the following:
2. websites on the electricity page
3. Bill on Electricity or Magnetism
4. CPS for chapter 18 (w/o answers)
5. making a three-way switch (hr 23)
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
-hr25 does battle simulation in 23
-hr23 with Mrs. Sindelar in 25
-hr23 & hr22 switch after recess
Monday, March 11, 2013
-rotation for today: all morning w/ homeroom then 22-25 switch after recess
-science chapter 18 test Wednesday (Thursday for 22)
-QoD & VoD (Gesture Control)
Making a Three-Way Switch (Chris)
-where & why three-way switches are installed
-brainstorming and diagramming how they do it
-my diagram
-building a scale model of one using cardboard, brads, foil, wire, battery, and bulb
-challenge #2: the and/or switch (see example)
Using a Volt-Amp-Ohm Meter (Thomas)
-review of circuit, amps, volts, ohms
-working through and filling out his worksheets (=[73])
Friday, March 8, 2013
-8th grade trip to SJ for CMT's opening of "In the Heights"
Thursday, March 7, 2013
-QoD & VoD (Car Makes a Slick Pass)
Electrical Circuits & Resistance
Resistance Demonstrations (Thomas)
-current
-resistance and heat
-types and uses of resisters
Building Circuits (inside)
-anyone use either of the circuits gizmos yesterday?
-define a circuit (components) and name the two major types (then diagram them)
-useful to have symbols for components (examples)
-get 2 batteries, a light bulb, and a piece of wire
-making a simple circuit (that some MIT Engineering Grads couldn't)
-get alligator clips w/ magnetic ends and bulb w/ wires and foil for cutting into strips
-adding batteries in series to get a brighter bulb & adding bulbs in series to get dimmer bulbs
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
-P1: Wesmont & Prospect orientation sessions
-QoD
-passback tests & [70]
-VoD (Labels) & possible discussion
Poster Work Time (instructions are here) and Circuits Gizmo (basic or advanced)
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
-QoD & VoD (Harry Potter in 99 Seconds)
-packets in for 1xc (& no email to parents)
-missing Kill-A-Watts
-who is (probably) going to Westmont?
Chapter 17 Review & Test
-my notes and the question stems
-Q n A session
-take test
Poster Progress (instructions are here)
-step 4: initial research & decide upon the major topics (write on paper, turn in)
-begin the construction process (step 5)
Monday, March 4, 2012
QoD & VoD (Video Amplification)
-packets in for 2xc
-pizza for QoD today @ 12:35
-please keep the room cleaner
Static and Flowing Electricity Demonstrations
-electroscope
-Wimshurst machine
-electric flow visualized (in a tube)
Friday, March 1, 2013
-QoD (pizza today or Monday?)
-packets in for 3xc
-did you do the Suds quiz and get results (emailed @ 11)
Household Electricity Consumption
-last person gets the Kill-A-Watt
-analysis of the results of the mini energy audit
-my electricity bills... online and on paper
Static Electricity
-aluminum can races and tug-of-war
Poster
-topic choice and enter it on my spreadsheet
-initial research, list of topics, then sketch design
Thursday, February 28, 2013
-QoD & VoD (Call for Coders)
-packets in for 4xc
-put poster info onto paper and turn it in for approval (when ready)
Electricity Consumption, Ecological Impact, and Climate Change
-presentation by Suds Jain
-quiz afterwards
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
-QoD
-turn in [70] if you didn't yesterday
-rotate Kill-A-Watt (here is the form)
Static Electricity Experiments (from yesterday)
-try one or two, or find (and try) others
Poster Project
-choosing a topic in physical science and making a poster about it
-physical and online samples
-more info is (and will be) posted on the "poster" page
-today, brainstorm some topic and layout ideas
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
-VoDs: RC Car Race and Gorilla & Leaves
-last QoD for this round
-turn in [70]
-new seats for unit 7, and QoD for the new round
Home Energy Audit (partial)
-each table gets a Kill-A-Watt that rotates between you for this week (one person per day)
-you will use the meter to measure and document the power (watts, volts, amps) of various plug-in things
-how to use and read the meter
-test at least 5 things and enter each into this form
Rebus Puzzles
Static Electricity Experiments (do one of these, or other tonight)
1. try this one, using a balloon, wool, hair, and an aluminum can
2. or this one (Arnold), explained here
3. then, watch Tim & Moby (UN = disccharter and PW = brainpop) and take the quiz (show me score)
Monday, February 25, 2013
-HR 25: Directories, CleanUp, & Dinner Again Decision
-QoD
-passbacks
Units 5 & 6 Packet
-review the packet purpose and process
-papers in order and their locations entered onto cover sheet
-comment, clip, and turn in
Preview unit 7 on Electricity, Magnetism, and Electronics
-reading schedule
-[70] Electricity & Magnetism BrainDump (pdf)
Friday, February 15, 2013
-QoD & VoD (Rare Elements)
-passback tests
Game Day Options
-card game
-board game
-other inside game
-Head Rush or game system
Thursday, February 14, 2013 ♥
-QoD w/ new timer
-we're making packets tomorrow, so missing work in today and bring it all tomorrow
-8th grade class picture (order online here)
Chapter 15 Test
-any questions on the stems?
-get test, work quietly, turn in (by id letter)
Extra Time:
-decide on a game to bring for tomorrow (game day)
-15 year old creates new detection method for pancreatic cancer (video)
-missing science work
-work time for history, ELA, math
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
-QoD
-turn in [69] if you didn't yesterday
-lets go over [69] carefully
Acids and Bases Experiment
-follow the instructions on the chemistry page
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
-QoD & passbacks (NFF & misc)
Chapter 15 Review (here)
-double-sided chopped-up review doc from publisher
- =[69] & Bill = [6x]
-to get you to read and discuss the content of the chapter
-do your own unless yours and neighbor will be the same, then in pairs
-best if you could finish by the end of the period
Monday, February 11, 2013
-QoD
-turn in the NFF
-passback [65], [66], [68], [69]
-room 25 student council rep for S2
-who is probably going to Prospect? (list)
-remember, chapter 15 test on Thursday
-progression of effective preparation (details)
-demo the Balancing Equations gizmo (and Collision Theory if you like)... both not assignments
Acids and Bases (15.2 and 15.3)
-solutions that have predictable properties & reactions with water
-characteristics of each
-intensity measured on a Ph scale of 0 to 14 (0 is neutral, lower numbers acidic, higher numbers basic/alkali)
-preview the lab for tomorrow
-do the Acids and Bases gizmo and the assessment (one-shot)
-try this online simulation, where you mix liquids and monitor the Ph
Friday, February 8, 2013
-QoD
-return most tests
-turn in [68]
Bill on Chemical Reactions
-vote on whether or not we have a 5/4 quiz @ end
P1: Finish mowers & do exothermic reaction
P2: Do exothermic reaction
P3: NFF
Thursday, February 7, 2013
-QoD & VoD (Feed Me, Marcos)
-P1: Chpt 14 stems then test
Non Fiction Form
-get a newspaper section and the sheet
-browse, choose, read, write-up
-discuss & sign by Monday
Finishing Up the Exploding Lawns
-review of what we know
-more hints, propose and support solution (test it if possible)
Exothermic Reaction
-hydrogen peroxide and yeast (with soap?)
-video and instructions here
-do it outside & away from the waterfall
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
-QoD
-student council speeches & voting, 8:30 to 9:30
Chapter 14 Test
-here are the stems
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
-QoD, VoD (Birth & Mortality Bubbles)
-what to do next with [66]
Start the "Case of the Exploding Lawns"
-the situation and the resources
-splitting the paper, marking the columns (info, hyp, to-do) & drawing the picture (=[68])
Monday, February 4, 2013
-final comittments from tomorrow night's crew (spreadsheet)
-chapter 14 test Wednesday
-QoD
-turn in [64] and c.r.c. back side of [65]
Balancing Chemical Equations
1. restating the rules, using proper terms this time
2. examples ([66])... some as a class, some as tables, some on your own
3. the Chemical Equations gizmo... assessment due tomorrow.
Friday, February 1, 2013
-QoD & VoDs (Tank Crossing & Biplane Buzz & SeaFoam Stealthin', PepTalk)
-no second round of sci-demos... maybe later in the year
-HR 22 & 23, please add completing my evaluation form to your to-do list for today
Photosynthesis - Respiration processes (application of 14-2)
-energy flow, locations, components, chemical equation, balancing atoms
-using Lego's to demonstrate
-preview and start the back side of [65] (Photosynthesis & Respiration)
Finish Your Track
-remember, 3 to 5 good sites, 10+ good questions
-enter info into this form AND print out "View in Text", put names & [64], and turn it in
-if possible, have someone test it out! (write answers on back of printout for xc)
Thursday, January 31, 2013 (nice catch, Nolan)
-QoD & VoD (Animal Misconceptions) & discuss DoDv2
-HR 25: I need 2 more people to help next Tues @ 5
-HR 22 & 23, please add completing my evaluation form to your to-do list for today or tomorrow
Chemistry Tracks
-make a track on a topic in chemistry
1. Browse book and choose a (specific) topic
2. Find 3 to 5 (good) sites (maybe do the g-doc idea)
3. Enter title, description, and middle school science on page 1
4. On page two, enter the info for the sites, and some (good) questions
-"good" = there is value in searching for and understanding the info... think beyond the hunt
5. Print out the track as "view in text", put names on it, [64], and turn it in
6. Points (15!) come from title & description, quality of sites, quality of questions
7. Enter your product address here
Chemical Equations
1. The topic of chapter 15
2. Start working on the "Chemical Equations" Gizmo, but don't do the assessment until you understand it
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
-QoD: winners from last week (pizza preference), new groups (number)
-missing work list for [61] and [62]
-VoD: Extracting Iron From Cereal
-DoD: grades for first round are 15 points (or 0) to S1, discuss/vote on another round
Chemistry Tracks
-make a track on a topic in chemistry
1. Browse websites and choose a (specific) topic
2. Create an account at 4teachers.org, and then make a track
-quick demo
-3 to 5 (good) sites, 10 questions total
-enter your product address here
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
-do what didn't get done yesterday
Chapter 13 Test
-20 questions, 10 points
-anything to review?
Holly Gets the Flu (video)
-infection, invasion, defense, recovery, transmission
Monday, January 28, 2013
-QoD: winners from last week (pizza preference), new groups tomorrow
-missing work list for [61] and [62]
-VoD: Extracting Iron From Cereal
-DoD: grades for first round are 15 points (or 0) to S1, discuss/vote on another round
-chapter 13 test tomorrow (notes and stems)
Greatest Discoveries in Chemistry
-watch the rest of the video
-discuss how front and back supplement each other, then turn it in [63]
For the next long-term project, lets do narrated animations
-here is an extensive blog post from a teacher that tried it
Friday, January 25, 2013
-QoD & DoD (HaliGale, KumEllie, DN)
-is my demo list complete?
Greatest Discoveries in Chemistry
-watch the 44-minute video
-you and partner get separate sheets, event & inventor [63]
-fill in, share, compare
Thursday, January 24, 2013
-tour guides
QoD, VoD, & DoD (Maggie & Allie, Noami & Miranda & Noa)
Ionic Bonding
1. (animation1) (animation 2) (animation 3)
2. Do the ionic bonding gizmo and the assessment (=[62])
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
-QoD, VoD (2013 Stunts), DoD (Keelin, Jackie, Parker)
Covalent Bonding
1. That "Triv" thing, with the correct link
2. I'll explain & demo the gizmo, then you do it (low scores cleared)
3. Mr. Andersen as our Tube-in teacher
4. Science World 2/14/11: Mining Lithium for your iPod or the newest issue (online)
5. Head Rush: funny & offensive trivia competition game
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
-tour guides needed for Thurs 1/24 and Wed 2/13
-QoD, VoD (Extreme Trampolining), and DoD (David, Jackie, Marcos)
-missing work lists for second semester: you choose & set it/them up
-about the test and the periodic table... remember, S1 grades closed Thursday
-preview unit 6 (chemistry) and the schedule for chapters 13, 14, 15
Chemical Bonding
1. how atoms of elements are held to each other into compounds
2. lets start simple... Tim & Moby
3. iPad app showing the shells and electrons in outer shell
4. online explanation of covalent (polar) bonding example (H20)
5. these things called "Lewis dot diagrams" (explanation)
6. Here is a "triv" (video with questions) about covalent bonding
7. Gizmo and assessments... sign in, find "Covalent Bonding", do the gizmo, answer the questions (=[61])
-CAREFUL.... you can only do the assessment once and it logs your score into my gradebook
Block A
Class Meeting
Thursday, January 17, 2013
-QoD, VoD (adventures with air pressure), DoD (Ciaran, Kumi, Hagen, Anthony)
Chapter 12 Test
-any questions or review topics?
Finish & Post Periodic Table
-do as much as you can, then post on wall with 4 pins
-put a grading sheet on it, with names & period
-dots for what each of you thinks it should get
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
-QoD & DoD (Delenn, Hagen, Jacob)
-chapter 12 test tomorrow... ok to use any notes you write (here are the test stems)
Your Table's Periodic Table
-adding each period, but "compressing" the transition elements (see yesterday)
-coloring the metalloids and non-metals
-adding post-its that explain characteristics of the groups
Periodic Table Videos
1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsbXp64YPRQ
2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxd-fcubJRE
3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGlzJcCSnK4
4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVXYfZqa01U (history by kid in detention)
5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZGINaRUEkU (Quantum theory in autotune - thx Jacob)
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
-selective scheduling P1, so science during A block
-QoD, VoD (Mind Blow #44), DoD (Theo, Eva, Kinsey)
-create your ExploreLearning account and enroll in class today
Forming the First Few Families:
1. snip off hydrogen and helium and set them aside
2. create rows (aka periods) 2 and 3 by snipping between 10&11 and 18&19
3. tape those rows together and then tape hydrogen above lithium and helium above neon
4. cut between 36 & 37, and "fanfold" 21 to 30, attach to chart
5. cut between 54 & 55, and fanfold 39 to 48, attach to chart
6. cut between 86 & 87, and fanfold 57 to 80, attach to chart
7. fanfold 89 to 112, and attach to chart
8. add a small post-it at top of group 1, 2, 13, 14, 15, 16, `17, 18, stating characteristics (out shell electrons & reactivity)
9. color the non-metals and metaloids
Monday, January 14, 2013
-four day week (chpt 12 test Thursday), four day weekend, then another four day week
-QoD, VoD (Slam Dunks), and DoD (Alex, Keana, Amy)
-Gizmos @ ExploreLearning... 30 day trial, then enroll (class codes here)
-Quia challenge board on KD Atoms (last year) for xc (print score sheet & turn in)
-anyone do NFF (for xc) over the weekend?
-January 18 is the last day of S1, and last day to turn in any work for S1
Making A Strip of the Elements (as a table)
1. get a roll of paper and unroll a strip that is as long as the room is wide
2. mark lines across paper at intervals equal to the paper's width (2.25 inches)
3. write atomic number, element symbol, and name neatly in each box
4. repeat steps 2 and 3 until you get to 118
5. roll up so that square 1 is "last", then put everyone's name on the back of square 1
Friday, January 11, 2013
-packets in for 1xc
-QoD, VoD, DoD
-passback [51QnA] and missing list
-anyone have KD Atoms (the magazine itself)?
Chapter 11 Test
-quick review: history of discovery, structure as we know it, definitions (number, mass, isotopes, forces)
-take test then turn in to trays (ABCD)
Extra Time
-finish [50] and/or [51] as needed
-NFF for XC (use newspapers)
Thursday, January 10, 2013
-packets in for 2xc
-get [50] done and in, on your own, but by Friday
-QoD and DoD (Cayley, Emily, Justin)
-returning Fall Science Experiment lab reports that I received, and how I scored them
KD on Atoms
4. Give me the questions when you are done and I'll give you someone else's sheet
5. You will answer someone else's questions on their sheet
6. Give their sheet back to them and they will score your answers (+0, +.5, or +1)
7. Then you will score whoever answered yours)
8. I will score your questions
9. So this assignment ([51]) will have 2 scores: one for your questions and one for your answers
Chapter 11 Test Preview
-I'll show you a copy of tomorrow's test, but without the answer options.
-Write down what you think you need to learn
-Leave the copy taped to the table.
-Remember, you can always write test questions for extra credit (and to learn the stuff)
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
-packets in for 3xc
-VoD: Yay for Sound Engineers, QoD, and DoD: Monika, Jeffrey, Ishika
-turn in [50] after you get it done and tested
KD on Atoms
1. Get to the pdf, view it "2-up" so you see pages as a "spread"
2. Read any 2 or 3 spreads -- and read them well
3. Come up with a good question, write it down, and repeat 5x (page # in box)
4. Give me the questions when you are done and I'll give you someone else's sheet
5. You will answer someone else's questions on their sheet
6. Give their sheet back to them and they will score your answers (+0, +.5, or +1)
7. Then you will score whoever answered yours)
8. I will score your questions
9. So this assignment ([51]) will have 2 scores: one for your questions and one for your answers
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
-packets out with my comments, back tomorrow = 3xc for u5
-VoD: Smart (?) Chimp, QoD, and DoD: Alisa, Emily, ClaireF
-demo list filled in
-change to the assignment numbers
-Interest-Based Mini Courses start block A today (see this list for your room)
Student Symbol System (=[50])
-develop a system that can be used to represent each member in the class, using only 3 symbols
-ok to repeat symbols
-try to make it objective (no opinion), logical, and simple
-fill in a class list, but have 5 people missing
-see if others can figure out your system and fill in missing people
Monday, January 7, 2013
-same ol' seats until we build u4 pkt
-VoD: Yes, Run in the Rain
- DoD: Bekah, Nicolas, Niall
-passbacks
-PhysicsShow@Foothill in February
Unit 4 Packet:
1. Papers out and in posted order (write location: here, with___, missing)
2. Comment, clip, and clicker number
3. Help others do the same
Unit 5: Atoms & Elements
-change seats, start QoD
-everything in universe is made up of various configurations of three things...P, N, E
-atomic structure
Student symbols analogy
-develop a system that can be used to represent each member in the class, using only 3 symbols
-ok to repeat symbols
-try to make it objective (no opinion), logical, and simple
Friday, December 21, 2012
-math P1 then homeroom from 9:20 to 12:30
-VoD: intense snowflake folding & cutting & -41 in Russia(?) & Lit Sheep
Homeroom Celebration
-food: help out where & when you see the possibility
-Gift Exchange (put gifts in Santa bag)
-Alisa: party hats, pinata, and pin the tail on the donkey
-Gale: improv game
-Movie: Santa Clause or Grinch (cartoon) or Grinch (movie)
Thursday, December 20, 2012
-QoD: highest-score table & random person
-VoD: Eagle Snatches Kid (Thomas)
-DoD: Julian, Nicole, Katya
-HR 25: The Party Page (who can bring what?)
-IBMC Themes and choosing form
-Christmas song titles tainted by science
-Try your my.hrw.com account and preview chapter 11
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
-QoD (last one), VoD (Kid & Street Singer), and DoD (Karen, J & Makenna, ClaireL)
-still some machines without links to site page
-single source sheet editors (by hr and by math)
-passback [45] and how a "curve" works
-gift exchange idea for room 25
-rms 22 & 23: a preview of the process, and initial topics list with 22
Heat Video
1. Bill on Heat, with my questions at the end
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
-QoD (2 more days), VoD (), and DoD (Patrick, Alex, Cassie)
-passback [41] and [43]
-missing links in the machine choices spreadsheet... and what your page should have
-turn in [44] if you didn't yesterday
-the "single source" assignment doc idea and team volunteers
-online text book existing accounts (be patient)
Kids Discovery on Simple Machines
1. Pair up and get it up on a screen
2. Open this link, download the file, then open in Acrobat
3. Browse each "Spread"
4. Blue Clickers questions, graded on a curve
Monday, December 17, 2012
-QoD (3 more days), VoD (Goldberg vs Newton), and DoD (JM, Claire, Josh)
-Missing unit 3 packets (JJZ, AAM, D)
Chapter 10 Review and Test
-quick review of the notes from chapter 10
-temperature perception, and thermal conductivity
-food energy & a calorimeter
-test (28 MC and 1 SA)
-how the page was built
-make sure link is there
-teach & test others (at least 3)
Friday, December 14, 2012
-room 25 and I are in SF.
-for science, if you have time, you can work on [44] and/or presenting your machine page
Thursday, December 13, 2012
-HR 25, come back here at 10:59
-don't forget that there is a chapter 10 test on Monday
-QoD, VoD, and Demos (Brian, Tatyanna)
-passback [40]
Energy Conversion Track
-get the sheet (=[44])
-go to this page, click "view in frames"
-do it in pairs... one sit & navigate, the other stand and write
-turn it in (black tray) before the end of the period
Machine Project
-present yours to 2+ others and have them take your quiz
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
-QoD, VoD (physics lies), and DoD (Thomas, Laken, Emily)
-HR25: Check top of sail page and these pix from last week
Thermal Energy
-finish video and worksheet ([43)]
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
-QoD, VoD (?), and DoD (Jason, DJ, JP)
-turn in [41] and [42]
Conquest of Cold
-NOVA video with this worksheet done in pairs (=[43])
Block A: Age of Sail Stuff
1. The Walk?
2. All-hands & dialog protocols
3. Galley gear
4. Thursday snack
5. Ensign
6. Two songs
7. Bell Time
8. Bowline, again
Monday, December 10, 2012
-passback chapter 9 tests
-QoD
-you'll turn in [41] tomorrow
Dr. Ismail on Simple Machines, Advanced
-review of mechanical advantage
-diagrams and examples of classes of pulleys
-in pairs or threes, set up each class of pulley system and measure:
1. Newtons needed to suspend weight
2. Length of rope (x) needed to raise weight (y)
3. Reduced version of x:y
-complete [42] and write the analysis and conclusion on the back
Friday, December 7, 2012
-Today: p1 math, p2 22-25 switch, p3 & p4 homeroom
-see "SkyHigh" page for the schedule for the trip
Finish Video: Engineering the Golden Age of Green
-do [41] "Energy Sources" in pairs (don't forget the back side)
Machine Page
-either finish up your page or present to groups of four in a computer bay
-my visual of the "report-building" process
Thursday, December 6, 2012
P1 & P4 switch today and tomorrow
QoD & Demos (Francesca & Anish)
Video: Engineering the Golden Age of Green
-do [41] "Energy Sources" in pairs
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
-passbacks & QoD
-demo: Tim & Sara
-demo schedule is on the assignment calendar now
-show me [40] during VoD (Athletic Energy Conversions)
-questions and discussions on [40]
Chapter 9 Test
-26 m.c. and 2 s.a. (@2 pts ea)
-when done, finalize machine page
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
-last (pre-email) call for packets
-QoD & VoD: The Long Wait
-Demo: Cooper
Energy Conversions and Conservation
1. Money/Goods/Services Analogy
2. Science World 10/22/1993 (2 articles)
3. Learn something from the US Energy Information Administration site
4. [40] (change directions for top of side one)
5. Try your site-quiz combo on a few people
6. Notes & study for chapter 9 test (tomorrow) and/or do test questions for xc
Monday, December 3, 2012
-any Age of Sail forms
-more packets (for 1xc)... list of missing ones
-chapter 9 test Wednesday (my notes here)
-QoD & VoD: iPhone 5
-demos from Stephen & Minh
Machine Project Phase 3
1. introduction should connect with and hook the reader
2. conclusion should summarize functioning and "sound like" a conclusion
3. how to create a quiz using Google forms (use at least 5 questions of 3 different types)
Chapter 9 Review Worksheet
1. = [40] and due Wednesday
Friday, November 30, 2012
-homeroom until recess, then 23-25 switch for P3
-any Age of Sail forms?
-packets in for 2xc
-QoD & VoD: Art
-autonomy, engagement, enthusiasm
Science
1. Machine Project: a g-doc instead of a page (?!)
2. Demonstrations... choose well, prep & practice early, and make them engaging
English
1. Research project outline, research, formula, etc
Thursday, November 29, 2012
-P1 & P4 switch today (and the next two Thursdays)
-QoD & VoD: Jeremiah's 20-12 Conversation
Science
1. Machine Project work time
2. Block and tackle explanation and comparisons
3. Science demo dates (for all... even w/o idea)
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
-QoD & VoD: Person Swapping
-packets out; back tomorrow for 3xc
-passback chapter 8 test
Bill on Energy
-6 question "quiz" afterwards for xc
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
-switch P1 and P4 on all AOS Thursdays
Unit 3 Packet
1. Cover sheet
2. Papers out and in order
3. Clean, clip, comment, submit
Science Demo Proposals
1. Scheduling the proposals received
2. The rest of you, find one, fill form, & choose date
Scheduling & Start Machine Project
1. Project for the next few weeks (due 12/7, even for P2)
2. Details are here
Monday, November 26, 2012
-remember your new seat & do QoD #1
-VoD: Liquid Nitrogen IceCream
-turn in [38] if you haven't yet
-preview of the next 4 weeks
Science: Chapter 8 Review & Test (know-down)
1. Define work
2. What does a machine do?
3. Mechanical advantage vs. mechanical efficiency
4. Examples of types of simple machines
5. Bolts into wood... inclined plane and a wheel-axle tool
6. Test (24 m.c. and 6 s.s.a.)
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
-math P1 today, then back to homeroom for p2
9:20 Age of Sail prep, session 3
-boat parts, places, directions, & time
-sailor speak
-list of crews (revise?), read packet, and decide on a mate
10:15 walk to AMC Saratoga, eat
11:35 watch Lincoln
2:00 walk back to DCS
2:30 go to block B
Monday, November 19, 2012
-new QoD sheets
-passback [29], [34], [36], [37]
-finish [38] tonight and turn it in tomorrow b.o.p.
-bring all your papers tomorrow... we're assembling U3 packet
Simple Machines (Dr. Ismail)
1. What is a machine and what are some examples?
2. Types of simple (lever & fulcrum, wheel & axle, wedge)
3. Classes of levers (1, 2, and 3)
4. Mechanical Advantage
5. Experimenting with a class 1 lever, quatitative then quantitative
-collect data, and enter it onto this form
6. Class 2 lever: load and effort are on the same side as the fulcrum
Friday, November 16, 2012
-keep your backpacks out of the alley for a while
-QoD (last for this round) and VoDs: Fire Tornado and Juggle Song
-passback tests... half As!
-turn in [35] and [36]
Unit 4 Preview
1. New seats
2. Preview chapters 8, 9, 10 and write a list of what you recognize and what you wonder
3. Enter your best three density measurements here if you didn't yesterday
4. Rebus puzzles
Thursday, November 15, 2012
-turn in [35] Line Graph of Heating Water
-QoD & VoD: Crowd Control
Chapter 4 Review and Test
1. Trade your solid separation container if you brought it today
2. Review sheet (=[37]) in pairs then as a table, then paired tables
3. Take the test (20 questions, 10 points) & tell preferred point value
4. Enter your best three density measurements here
5. Confirm (show me) your lab report posted on your science page (list)
6. Find and submit your science demo idea
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
-HR 25: some blanks in the "wheels & pizza" spreadsheet & revised non-profit pizza prices (11, 12, 20)
-passback NFF and [34]
-QoD & VoD: Physics of an Amazing Soccer Goal
Chapter 4 Review
1. Solids Separation Lab... next steps:
4. Package of your mixture, label it with your name & ingredients, and bring it to class
5. Trade with someone of equal complexity
6. They will attempt to separate your mixture, keeping track of what they do & the results
7. Bring the separated substances back to class along with the description of your process
2. Sample questions using CPS (blue clickers)
-get yours and "check in"
-question, answer, leader step up & manage a discussion as needed
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
-HR 25 with me for science & history, then to 22 for ELA
-6 school days in 2 weeks
-chapter 4 test Thursday... blue clickers tomorrow (w/o answers)
-science demo form and assigning dates
-turn in NFF and [34]
-passback [32]
Mixtures
1. Elements vs. Compounds vs. Mixtures
-group review
1. create a mixture of small solids (powders, granules, etc) that could be separated by physical means.
You'll need about 500 ml total.
Keep track of what you add and how much.
Avoid using things that can't be separated from each other by any (easy) means, for example salt and sugar.
2. Write how you could separate it (a plan).
3. Perform your own separation with about one third of the material
4. Package up the rest, label it with your name & ingredients, and bring it to class
3. Solutions
-a solute dissolves into a solvent to make a solution
-how much solute a solvent can "hold" depends upon temperature
-making a super-saturated solution of sugar-water, and adding a crystallization "seed" (video)
Friday, November 9, 2012
-QoD & I'm out of VoDs (do #7 below)
-weekly check-in
Elements
1. Same as yesterday for HR 25 ([33] = "guided reading" worksheet for 4-1)
2. Note-taking discussion on 4-1
3. "Jet Smart" (=[34], due Tuesday)
4. Phase change line graph (from boiling the water) = [35], due Wednesday
5. Do Non Fiction Form, due Tuesday 11/13
6. Find your science demonstration
7. Find a VoD and submit it on the Video Suggestions form
8. Create a science test question and enter it here
9. Work on your Lab Report if necessary
Block A:
1. SSR or NFF
2. Finalize trip plans & fill out the "Wheels & Pizza" form (must sign-in w/ your mydiscoveryk8 account)
3. ENG
Thursday, November 8, 2012
-I'm gone today... HR 23 in rm 25 until recess
-HR 23 does science P1, history P2, and ELA P3
Elements
1. "Guided Reading worksheet on elements (chapter 4, section 1) (=[33], due Friday)
2. Make a line graph (as a group) from your "fried ice", (water-boiling) data
3. Start the "Jet Smart" assignment (=[34], due Tuesday)
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
-QoD
-end of full-credit period for Fall experiment lab reports
-passback chapter 3 test
Temperature & Phase Change:
- daily 2 to 5 minute cool demo, with explanation
2. Documenting a phase change
-beaker on hotplate, with thermometer in, log temp every 20 seconds, graph
3. Liquid nitrogen experiences/interactions
-an element that considers our environment "boiling"
-small beads "floating" on the table
-freezing the water in a flower, a leaf, or other water-filled thin things
-"freezed" marshmallows
-shrinking an air-filled balloon
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
-QoD & VoD: Gallium Spoon
Science
1. Chapter 3 Quiz
-20 m.c. questions @ .5 pts each = 10 points
2. Finish the Stove (video)
d. cut (blade in book, as shown) & sand edges carefully!
e. flange bottom's lip and poke 5 center holes in top
f. fiberglass, alcohol, heat, and light
Monday, November 5, 2012
-any packets?
-passback [31]
-turn in [32]
-LGCT is next Fri, not this one
-chapter 3 test tomorrow (my notes)
-if I did a note-taking "training" @ lunch(es), who would come?
-QoD & VoD (sort of): Nine Dot, Four Line Challenge
Science
1. Making a liquid-gas stove (video)
a. in pairs
b. get 2 cans per pair
c. sand bottom third of both cans then drink/empty them
d. cut (blade in book, as shown) & sand edges carefully!
e. flange bottom's lip and poke 5 center holes in top
f. fiberglass, alcohol, heat, and light
2. Extra Time(?)
-Science experiment
-chapter 3 study (section review, notes, pair)
-other work from other classes
Friday, November 2, 2012
-passback [30]
-QoD
-last call for packets
-piles for lab reports are up front
-HR 23: turn in [31]
VoD: Daylight Savings Time Explained (6:40, but worth it)
Science
1. Evacuation Chamber
-what it does & testing effect on balloon, marshmallow, warm water, etc
-overview of what you can change and how to gauge results
-only change one thing at a time (to varying degrees) and observe results
-document the results (=[32]) on 4-part paper... held, changed, results, conclusion/application
Thursday, November 1, 2012
-HR23 is in SJ today, so homeroom until recess, then switch w/ Leftwich
-packets in for 1xc (or 2 if you are Hali)
-turn in [31]
-QoD & VoD: Best Halloween Costume
Science
1. Fall Science Experiment work time
-Do the lab report
-upload to docs if necessary, then embed it into the science page of your site
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
-turn in packets for 2xc
-costume parade during p1 (Mr. Kleveland here)
-VoD: A Self-Carving Pumpkin
Science
1. Fall science experiment
-A lab report is the main "deliverable" (on paper & on site)
-you will have a work-day during science tomorrow, so bring stuff to be most productive
2. Turn in [30] when done (during class today)
3. Bill on States of Matter (no quiz)
4. Log into BrainPop and watch the video on Phase Change and take the quiz or do sheet (=[32])
-Username: disccharter Password: brainpop
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
-Rm 25 to hearing screening @ 8:45
-packets in for 3xc
-new daily routine... the daily science question (mostly review trivia, by table, for lunch I buy you)
-VoD: Robot Leadership
Science
1. Three States of Matter
-pairs that share a corner split up and do the following two in inverse order
-[30] = guided reading worksheet from 3-1 (online copy here)
-[31] = track on states of matter (click here)
Monday, October 29, 2012
-turn in NFF
-who brought what for cutting and cooking apples today (after test)?
-U3 packets out; back tomorrow = 3xc, Wed = 2xc, Thur = 1xc, Fri = ok, wknd = email & calls
-VoD: Matt Cain's Fastball
Science
1. Chapter 2 Quiz
-30 m.c. questions @ .5 points each
-quiet from start to finish
2. Cutting and Cooking Apples
-cutting is a physical change (keeping identity & physical characteristics unchanged)
-cooking is a chemical change (changing the fructose into ???)
Friday, October 26, 2012
-passback [26]... graded subjectively
-[23] (online animations) graded on rubric by 3 people & me, score is advantaged average
-VoD: AquaThrusters & Standing Wave, Waimea for P3
Science
1. Unit 2 Packet
a. cover sheet out
b. papers in order & same orientation
c. write location after each assignment (here, with ___, or missing)
d. comment, clip, and turn in
2. Non Fiction Reading, Summary, and Discussion
a. find an article (SciWorld, KidsDiscover, newspaper) and read it
b. get form and fill it out
c. discuss & get comment/signature over the weekend
d. turn in on Monday
Thursday, October 25, 2012
-P1, I need your chapter 7 SA test back to put into grade book
-VoD: Super-hydrophobic Coatings
Science
1. Making an egg neutrally buoyant
-put into a cup of water
-add salt until it becomes neutrally buoyant
-explain why it works
2. Liquid density column
-who brought what, & how should we share & build?
3. Density of solid objects (=[29])
-continue where you left off
-check your charts against these scoring criteria
4. Watch two videos on physical and chemical properties (from my U2 Diigo list)
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
-VoD: Why Businesses Build Back 2 Back
-passbacks (if any)
-nice sci exp't progress for most of you yesterday... add parents as commenters on the control sheet
Science
1. Density
-definition & examples
2. Find the density of ten homogenous objects
-groups of three, 1 per corner of triple tables & 1 at door table
-find things that you can measure for both mass and volume (lwh or displacement)
-make an organized sheet for your data (=[29])
-post your "best" two here and view results here
3. Making a liquid density column
-groups of 3 or 6, plan who will bring what tomorrow to make it
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
-seating chart
-answers to S.A. portion of test are here
-VoD: Race to 007 FreeTix
Science
Fall experiment work day (please use all of your time well, and for just that)
-work through the steps
-show me evidence and get me to update the status sheet
Monday, October 22, 2012
-new seats for unit 2
-unfinished m.c. tests can be completed during the video today
-turn in S.A. part of test and any late [26] and/or [28]
-passbacks
-Wednesday schedule all week
-What you need for your conference
-VoD: Shuttle Across LA
Science
1. Overview of Unit 2
-preview chapter 2, 3, 4, section titles and pictures
-reading and testing schedule is online
-upcoming experiments: dry ice & liquid nitrogen, mixtures separation, burning stuff
2. Fall Science Experiment status check (experiment page and status sheet)
-delete unneeded rows and add missing people
-discuss progress/process expectations
-meet with me to update the sheet during the video
-ok to read sci worlds during video today as well
3. Making Stuff Stronger (video)
-materials technology & application
-intro to physical properties
Thurs(Fri)day, October 18, 2012
-VoD: Sailing: harnessing the power of fluid pressures (PoC, Skiffs, AC45)
Science
1. Demonstrations for chapter 7:
-upside down full cup, holy water tube, venturi tube, blowing paper,
2. Chapter 7 quiz
-20 MC/FIB questions, and 5 S.A. questions (from 10? choices)
3. Goals sheet:
-have a sci-goal by your conference, & be sure to add "because" (BSMART)
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
-missing work sheets
Science
1. Turn in [28], the track
2. What data did you collect doing the clay boats yesterday (cargo mass to boat mass)
3. Setting your goal(s) for science and understanding motivation (page)
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
-VoD: F.W.P.
-p3... passbacks I forgot yesterday
-chpt 7 quiz Thursday (pressure, buoyancy, fluid motion)
Science
1. Get [25] back and post your best two (full sentences) onto this form
2. Elevation & Pressure Infographic
-the science of Felix's freefall
-add some common elevations in feet (planes, Felix's jump, geo-static satellites)
-book-only info will get you 80% max
-find other data (including Felix data) online
3. Buoyancy
-building boats from modeling clay
-finding ratio of boat mass to cargo mass (how much boat can hold up how much cargo)
-document on a table: Mass of clay, mass of pennies, Ratio of Cargo to Mass, Design of boat
-draw conclusion from data then turn in (w/ title, table, conclusions) (=[27])
4. Homework: Pressure Track
Monday, October 15, 2012
-no school Friday
-slight adjustments to middle school schedule
-VoD: The Jump, of course... with some special effects for emotion
Science
-passbacks ([24] and chapter 6 quiz)
-chapter 7 quiz on Thursday
-we're starting to score your vocab animations according to this rubric
-turn in Exploratorium Exhibits (=[25])
1. Pressure
-fluid is any material that flows and takes shape of container (air, water, syrup, glass)
-caused by the movement of molecules (confine space and/or increase temperature)
-measured in "pascals" (a newton (quarter pound) of force over one square meter)
-atmospheric pressure is the "weight" of the air above an object
-water is 1000x heavier than air, so going down causes fast increase in pressure
2. Making a diagram of atmospheric and aquatic pressure (=[26])
-look at the diagrams on 182 and 183.
-11x17 paper in portrait orientation... decide on a scale (find limits, divide by 40 cm)
-with 4 columns: scale (thin) picture, explanation, and Felix
-start while I show...
3. The Science of Felix's Freefall Feat
-overview and reasoning
-videos and explanations from www.redbullstratos.com
-about him, about the jump, the science of it.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Exploratorium Day
1. Get the sheet, read directions, fold to sixths
2. Complete each of the 10 panels, get initials from parent "host"
3. Enter the best three of the ten onto this form over the weekend
Thursday, October 11, 2012 (oooh, 10-11-12)
-for tomorrow's trip to SF Exploratorium, bring lunch and sweatshirt
-you'll have a sheet with 10 panels to fill in, each at a different exhibit
Science
1. Dr. Ismail on Scientific Method and Galileo's Experiments
-review scientific method
-dropping objects & comparing
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
-VoD1: Shortest Attention Span Ever
Science
-passback [18] and NFF 10/8
1. Chapter 6 Quiz (30 m.c. questions @ 2:1/15)
-any questions or things to review
-one person per edge
-ok to use notes you wrote
-turn in up front
2. Unit 2 Animation
-finish, publish, and post to this form
3. Fall Science Project
-embed control sheet into science page of your site
4. Do any missing assignments from unit 2
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
-VoD: Mathematical Doodling
Science
-remember, quiz tomorrow... 30 questions, 15 points, ok to use any notes you write
1. Newton's Three Laws each-one-teach-one
-one person per law (inertia, f=ma, action-reaction) and one person as online researcher to add stuff here (3 minutes)
-gather as law groups, read it, understand it, and figure out how the teach/demo it (20 minutes)
-regroup as tables and each person teaches their law to the other 3 (12 minutes)
2. Preview test questions using the blue clickers
-w/o answers shown
-anyone can pause process for explanation/clarification
-student-run process... goal is to see many questions, find weak areas, and learn what you don't know
Monday, October 8, 2012
-changing seats... random entry order, you choose, I approve (or you move)
-remember, chapter 6 quiz on Wednesday (my notes)
-passback [22] & how graded
Science
1. Turn in NFF
2. Sample unit 2 animations ([23])
3. Bill on Matter and/or Momentum (quiz after = [24])
Friday, October 5, 2012
-VoD: Lost Generation
-check in
Science
1. Last call for packets
2. Turn in or finish [21]
3. Show me, but keep [22]
4. Make a "Go Animate" or "XtraNormal" video to teach a concept or word from unit 2 (chpt 5, 6, or 7)
-see samples from last year (Wordy Wednesday, Newton's Laws, EscapeDance)
-browse chapter for vocab (pg 1 of each section) or key concepts
-create an account (GoAnimate, Pixton, XtraNormal)
-choose setting, character, dialog
-publish & enter link onto this form to add yours to the spreadsheet
-not due until Wednesday after the test
5. Non-Fiction Form (link at bottom of reading page, under ELA), due Monday
Block A:
1. The Experiment
2. SSR 10 to 15 minutes
3. Discussion:
-why nothing fun during this Fr-A-Block?
-seating, stagnancy, and the unsaid rules of inclusion/exclusion
-excursions as a vehicle for cohesion, adventure, education, appreciation, and autonomy
4. Games in groups: cards and board games
Thursday, October 4, 2012
-any packets in for 1xc?
-VoD: What Astronauts See From Orbit
Science
1. c.r.c. [20]
2. Orbits
-read article on orbital velocity and make a diagram (aka "infographic") of the information (=[21]) Here is mine from the board.
3. Make a centripetal-gravitational force device
-string with washers tied (well) to both ends and slidable washers in between
-try for minimal friction at your hand (or in tube)
-experiment and document four things (some >1)
1. I notice that there is a relationship between ___ and ____.
2. When I ____, the result is _____.
3. I tested the effect of ____ on ____.
4. This activity makes me wonder ____.
-turn in the sheet (=[22])
4. Extra Explorations
-centripital (vs. centrifugal on page 2) force animations
-the physics of the hockey slap-shot (video)
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
-PowerSchool letters for HR 25
-VoD: HexaFlexaGons
Science
-packets in for 2xc
-passback [19] and test (Q.A.R. reminder)
Gravity & Motion (6-1):
1. Falling balls demo
2. Air resistance and free fall (iFly)
3. How to do a "Track" and today's on Gravity & Motion (on paper) (instructions)
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
-passback NFF 9/21/12
-packets in for 3xc
-VoD: Timed Test
Science
-jumbled seating for test
-ok to use any notes you wrote
-30 m.c. questions @ .5 points each = 15 point test
-when done, turn it in under your number and then...
Friction (5-3)
-experiment with spring scale pulling block of wood with various weights and surfaces
-Freddy the Fox: tests surfaces & inclines
Science Experiment Work Time
1. show me control sheet and procedure
2. lets set due date
3. next step(s)?
Block A:
1. Get in order by name around the big table
1a. Discuss process and improvements in instructions & responses
2. Get into roder by old-school-text-style sum of first name, around table counter clockwise starting at corner closes to sink
2a. discuss observations, engagement levels, and types of leader/follower tendencies
3. NFF due 10/8/12
Monday, October 1, 2012
-VoD: Engine Rebuild
-remember, test tomorrow on chapter 5
-packets out; back (signed) tomorrow = 3xc
Science
1. Add interval times and change to your line graphs (in pencil)
2. What improvements do you suggest for accelerometer?
3. Review of gravitational pull
4. Friction activity... quantifying book sliding
Friday, September 28, 2012
-Vonny Kleveland here for P1
Science:
Bill on Pseudoscience
go over [19] and turn it in
Making an Accelerometer
-weight on string
-how it works
-over the weekend, test it and propose an improvement
Thursday, September 27, 2012
-campers, put your luggage in my truck
-VoD: Liquid Nitrogen Expansion & 1500 PingPong Balls
Science
-passbacks (& how measurement test was scored)
-Q.A.R. for test can happen any time (on lined paper, 3 columns, mark rows)
Unit 1 Packet:
1. the overview & reason
2. get all your papers out
3 Taking the attribute activity out of the sheet protector
4. put them in order by assignment number
5. putting the others into place
6. neaten, line up holes, and paper clip
7. write location after each assignment (here, with ____, missing)
8. your reflective comment
9. put into the blue strip by number
10. help others do the same
With the remaining time, do any/all of the following
1. Experiment procedure: read a SciWorld (blue post-it) and write yours
2. Finish graph from yesterday
3. Read 5-1 and 5-2
4. Do [19]
Block A:
CogAT tests 7, 8, 9
Block B:
Groups of 3 at a table, each person reads 1 of the following 3
-Space Food (pg 10-13)
-Dying to Look Good (pg 14-17)
-Bomb Detector (pg 18-21)
Choose a "How Its Made" video and watch it
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
-campers bring scooters
-laudable effort on getting missing work in
-u1 packets tomorrow, bring papers you have at home
-VoD: Fruit Stand Technology
Science (u2d2)
Line Graph of a Run
1. Get your run times (or someone else's) onto paper
2. Create a line draft graph
3. Re-draw based on "the guidelines"
4. Those will be 2 of 3 parts of [18]
5. [19]: Motion Review (do after reading 5-1 and 5-2)
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
-how many have timers with you?
-campers, meet here at lunch today
-VoD: Future is Ours (yours) -- the bigger purpose of learning science
-don't let things (concepts, instructions or paperwork) pass you by
-passback [15], [16], [17]
Science (u2d1)
1. preview the chapters (5, 6, 7) and reading schedule
-reading notes should be about a page per section
-ok to use on chapter tests
-not an easy skill to acquire or refine, but worth the work
2. Timing a 30 meter run (and 10 meter decel) with pairs of timers at 5 meter intervals
Monday, September 24, 2012
-HR25 needs student council rep and alternate
-campers, meet here at lunch tomorrow
-please bring some sort of timer (to 0.1 second) for an activity tomorrow
Science (u2 d21)
1. Any missing or redo work has to be done today (end of unit)
2. Turn in NFF
3. Unit 1 test: 30 m.c. & 1 metric/mathy page
Friday, September 21, 2012
-weekly check in
-VoD: Popcorn Launcher
Science (u1 d20)
1. c.r.c. [17]
2. Chapter 1 Review
-sample test questions (from publisher) using blue clickers
3. Tests, Measurement, Units, and Tool form: fill in twice (hypothetical or actual)
4. Attribute Activity form
5. Non fiction reading and form (due Monday)
Block A & B:
-Mid-East Birthday Boy Does Good (x22)
-checks-lab... "forensics, assumptions, and evidence/reasoning"
Thursday, September 20, 2012
-VoD: Imaginary Abacus
-Wednesday envelopes
Science (u1 d19)
Any questions about the Lab Safety picture? Turn it in ([16])
Your Attribute Activity ([15])
-test it on 3+ people and modify if needed
-how to pack it up for turn in
Dimensional Analysis (day 2)
1. what "givens" do you remember from yesterday?
2. how do those "givens" get used in dimensional analysis
3. setting up the problem as a series of fractions, where top = bottom
4. goal is to convert units (not numbers) in a series of steps that utilize...
5. the bridge you know (in each dimension)
6. tutorial video and website
6. pass out [17] and I do three sample problems
7. you do a the others in pairs,
8. convert your 2 animal speeds to cm/min on the top and bottom of the back of [17]
9. create the group chart (in green on the board), then turn in [17] and speed-sheet
Block A & B
-go to P2 for A and P3 for B
-checks-lab... "forensics, assumptions, and evidence/reasoning"
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
-Projector & Treadmill or SmartPhone Dominos
-passback [14] (only one copy per table)
Science (u1 d18)
1. Remember, [15] (Your Attribute Activity) is due tomorrow, b.o.p.
2. [16] (Lab Safety) out and explained
3. Measurement Conversions Using Dimensional Analysis
-the river and bridge analogy
-using cross canceling to convert units
-the three math givens (anything/itself = 1, 1x=x, fraction multiplication
-example with cards
-examples from assignment (in pairs, do 3 of each set of 5)
-animal speeds (in groups of 8... get card, agree on common units, convert, compare)
-FYI: Helpful tutorial site
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
-VoD: stolen GoPro camera
Science (u1 d17)
-remember, unit 1 test on Monday... ok to use any notes you write
-passback [12] and late work
-many missing moustrap sequences ([13])
1. Assignment credit and how to do and not to do a redo
-grade print outs and "What To Do About It" sheets
2. Bill on Measurement (or Pseudoscience if you've seen measurement)
-5 question quiz at end of vid
3. For tomorrow, bring in a product with metric and standard measurement
-1 person gets length, another gets volume, another gets mass, fourth calls/txts
Block A: Define scope (community) and brainstorm possible actions on this G-doc
Block B: PE with Nate
Monday, September 17, 2012
-your view on stable seats
-VoD: Interesting Science Facts
Science (u1 d16)
-unit 1 test Monday instead of Friday (readings are on assignment calendar)
-passback [11]
1. Turn in the mousetrap if you did it (=[13])
2. c.r.c. [12]
3. Attribute Activity (=[14])
-the purpose and an example
-do as many of the 14 as you can as a group
-making your own (=[15]), due Thursday
Block A: Worktime: SSR, missing work, [15], etc
Block B: PE with Nate
Friday, September 14, 2012
-weekly check-in
Science (u1 d15)
-turn in [11] if you didn't yesterday
1. Measuring volume:
-how a graduated cylinder works (meniscus)
-volume displacement (of a carrot)
-preview [12] (due Monday)
2. Fall science experiment control sheet
-open this one, make a copy, change name and title, invite parent(s) as viewer(s). Video instructions
3. Sequencing a mouse-trap (in pairs)
Block A: go to P3 teacher
Block B:
-post your name or bio or from writing piece onto your ELA page
-Destructiveness of "When I Grow Up" article
-Identity, Community, Action
Thursday, September 13, 2012
-passback [7]
-VoD: Outdoor Market on Train Tracks... talk about close measurements!
Science (u1 d14)
1. c.r.c. [11]
2. Measuring mass with a triple-beam balance
-calibrating
-massing an object
-mass some rice in a cup
-measure out 43.5 mg of rice
-split original quantity
XC:
1. find the density of your carrot
2. try to find at least one metric unit approximation (read here)
Block A: School picture then adding says-it image to your site
Block B: complete the website list, then do the marshmallow challenge
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
-assembly today @ 12
-anyone have envelopes?
-VoD: High Five Etiquette
Science (u1 d13)
1. passbacks & missing work sheets
2. review the 5 advantages of metrics
3. cutting up a ruler and visualizing the really small stuff
4. preview [11] Metric System Worksheet
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
-rm 22 (and a few from 23 and 25), Enter your website address onto this form
-rm 22 and 23 (and some from 25), sign up for my text messages (Remind 101)
-VoD: Making Guacamole
Science (u1 d12)
-passbacks & missing work lists
Measurement
-ppt, comparison chart, metric advantages
Block A (homeroom)
-Name essay or BioPoem or I Am From piece (due Friday, embed into profile page)
Block B: PE
Monday, September 10, 2012
-PE Tuesday B, but not today
-anyone have parent work-shift selection forms?
-my homeroom will do science after lunch because of...
-selectives selecting... the instructions/warnings 7 parent escort
Science (u1 d11)
VoD: Pong Street
1. Enter your website address onto this form
2. Remind 101
3. Fall Experiment step 5: Post two or three ideas on the form and monitor the spreadsheet for my comments.
4. Turn in NFF
5. Making observations of a burning candle: without interaction then with
Sometime:
-who is(n't) Martnchix@yahoo.com
Friday, September 7, 2012
-weekly debrief... any issues, requests, concerns, predictions?
-recess task force wants input today @ recess at alley benches
-VoD: Maritime Machismo
Science (u1 d10)
1. c.r.c. [8]
2. finish any assignments
-continue with steps 2, 3, 4, and 5
5. NFF
Block A & B
1. Please help me move the "deck" and its support blocks into the alley
2. Your Name
3. The almost-sciencey parts of How To Train Your Dragon OR...
Thursday, September 6, 2012
-redwoods overnight discussion and decision time (questionnaire)
-VoD: MacBook Wheel
Science (u1 d9)
1. Scientific Methods Review
-get Science World of Sept 21, 2009
-read 2 of the 3 articles that start on pgs 6, 10, and 13
2. Fall Science Project: preview and start steps 2 & 3
Block A & B (HR 22 and 23):
Your online portfolio (google site) & a opening banner (says-it)
1. log into your mydiscoveryk8 account
2. find "sites" in top bar or under "more" or "even more"
3. create new site with the name (URL) first.last (just like your email)
4. add one page for science, English, history, math, and profile
5. to add a graphic to your home page, go to www.says-it.com, choose a format, make it
6. at home page add image (under insert menu)
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
-selectives packets going home in Wednesday envelopes today
-Sindelar selective meetings: 6:45 for Tech Challenge and 7:15 for Geology Expedition
Science (u1 d8)
Intro to The Scientific Method (ppt)
-overview and definition
-details about the steps
-putting examples in order
-preview [8] Scientific Methods Worksheet
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
-room 23 gone today, so HR 'till recess, then 22 & 25 switch
-discuss DCS Rules & Agreements
-passbacks, missing work list, & storage
Science (u1 d7)
-VoD: Games Kids Play
-the density and complexity of events (observe & explain)
-preview list & find some you recognize
-the assignment (=[7]): explain one (paragraph), add one (sentence), predict one (between S & P)
Social Studies work session and/or
Leonardo's bridge v2
-each table build one (again) & design improvements (for our purpose)
-build a big one and reinforce if/as needed
Block A
-turn in NFF
Your online portfolio (google site) & a opening banner (says-it)
1. log into your mydiscoveryk8 account
2. find "sites" in top bar or under "more" or "even more"
3. create new site with the name (URL) first.last (just like your email)
4. add one page for science, English, history, math, and profile
5. to add a graphic to your home page, go to www.says-it.com, choose a format, make it
6. at home page add image (under insert menu)
Block B
-PE w/ Nate
Friday, August 31, 2012
-Schmahl Science is looking for actors for promo video
-anyone interested in Lego Robotics? See me or Suds
Science (u1 d6)
-turn in [5]
-things that science/technology allows us to see/know (Secret Life of 118 Green Street)
-questions (in pairs) = [6]
Block A:
-SSR for NFF
-Leonardo's bridge construction challenge
Homework: Please take the "Multiple Intelligences" survey and print the results (mine)
Thursday, August 30, 2012
-room 25 teambuilding trip at Mt. Hermon
-room 22 and 23 are doing science (finish [5]) in homerooms
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
-VOD: Ropes Course, 2011
-how "the wall" will work
Science (u1 d5)
1. turn in [2] (alpha 1st)
2. c.r.c. [3] and [4]
3. the full credit folder, the same-day tray, and the black bin of doom
4. science "habits of mind" definitions and examples
5. Superstitions (=[5])
Homework: Please take the "Multiple Intelligences" survey and print the results (mine)
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
-name card and question for me
-missing Mt. Hermon forms
-VOD: T-shirt wars
Science (u1 d4)
1. Any confusion or questions about [2] (Interesting Careers)?
2. Definition and Divisions of Science
-discussion and common definition
-life, Earth, and physical
-preview [3]
-problem & professional cards
Block A & B
1. Finish and present guidelines
2. Learning style inventory
-take it, print it, then find 3 complementary people
3. Making a small "Newton's Archway"
Monday, August 27, 2012
-name card and Q4 (last one I ask you)
-tomorrow you ask me one... see previous examples & be original
-Video of the Day: The Majestic Plastic Bag
-math starts today, P4
First glance at the website... units and assignments
HR 25:
-review the "About Us" doc then do this game in pairs
-preview the ropes course (video form 2010)
Science (u1 d3)
1. please finish your "What I Wonder" slide by Wednesday
2. Unit 1 Overview
Block A
1. Turn in your NFF
2. Turning preferences into policies
Block B
1. PE with Nate Snyder
Friday, August 24, 2012
-new location and people
-any Mt. Hermon forms? If not, time to bug parents or DIY
-name card and Q3
-missing word clouds
Science (u1 d2)
-get your textbook, preview contents & features, then take it home (keep it there)
Careers in science
-browse sites from this list, then dig deeper into one site or one career
-write a "summary of findings" on two careers (brainstorm sections)
Balloon-Towel toss
P4: Non-Fiction Friday: reading something 15+ minutes, do write-up, discuss w/ adult
-Science World & Kids Discover Magazines, newspaper, magazine, online news source (BMA)
Block A & B
Aspects of Us: Add info to the doc (your row only) and browse others' writings
-write out some questions for a jeopardy-style game we'll play on Monday (like this one)
-just for fun we can play this one on teen & DCS trivia
Thursday, August 23, 2012
-happy bday DLM
-enter alpha 1st, open seats
-cards out and question 2 (who do you admire, respect, emulate)
-S-H-E rotations start today
-my incomplete/inaccurate email list (enter yours here)
-optional overnight camping idea
-status of your word clouds... any questions or complications?
Science (u1 d1)
-a bit about re-igniting infantile intrigue... asking why & wild experimentation
-Cool tricks, 8+1, and I Am First videos
"What I Wonder"
-get to mydiscoveryk8 account
-find your class's presentation then add/name a slide,
-state what you wonder, add image(s)
-do it 2x if you can
11:35 Marshmallow Tower (intro video)
-get supplies & build tower
Block A & B
The Hunger Game (global trading simulation)
Schedule for Wednesday, August 22, 2012
8:20 - 8:40 Name card, question 1, attendance, forms
Signature Form
Emergency Care Information
Student Field Trip Authorization
Volunteer Driver Form
Chaperone Emergency Information Form
Optional Forms:
Permission and Instructions to Administer Medication
Skate Area - Waiver of Liability
Request for Live Scan Service)
8:40 - 9:00 Name tags (draft) for your drawer
-block, bubble, bubble-fill, alphabet, GraffitiGen, Block 3D
9:00 - 9:20 Welcome assembly
9:20 - 9:50 Continue drawer tags
9:50 - 10:15 Balloon towel toss
10:15 - 10:35 Break
Tagxedo about you, drop it to me
Get online and go to www.tagxedo.com and click on "create" (might need Silverlight)
Click "load".
Enter many (single) words that describe you. Frequency determines size. (so does :x)
Manipulate theme, font, orientation, layout, and shape.
Click "save" and click "500KP JPG"
Name it firstlast.jpg and save to desktop
Go to www.dropitto.me/chrisheumann and enter pw "heumann"
Click "choose file", find yours, and upload it.
Check my DropItToMe folder to see if I received your file
Help others to do steps 1-9
10:40 - 11:20 with HR25
11:20 - 12:00 with HR23
12:00 - 12:35 with HR22
12:35 - 1:10 Lunch
1:10 - 11:15 Room cleaning and release