Link to OK Go Rube Goldberg video segment.
Check out photos of various white board diagrams from day 1.
Norms for the class: Rules and Responsibilities:
Rights:
• To be able to share our ideas
• To get paid
• Time respected and used well
• To be treated with respect
• To be heard and listened to
• To feel safe
• To know and influence what we will be taught and its purpose
• To have fun and have snacks!
• To take care of our own needs.
Responsibilities:
• To be able to share our ideas
• Show appreciation for others
• To respect time (start and stop on time)
• To participate at our comfort level
• Respect different viewpoints and learning styles
• To be an active learner
• To bring snacks
• To listen well
• To have opneness
• To reduce side talking
Algebra Project as a Model to think about Energy: The Steps
1. Energy Field Trip
2. Picture modeling
3. People Talk: written descriptions and discussion of the event
4. Feature Talk: What are the common features of every energy event?
5. Symbolic Representations
Features:
Object(s) that contain energy at the start of scenario.
Form(s) of energy in object(s) at start of scenario.
Object(s) containing energy and form(s) of energy during the scenario.
Object(s) that contain energy at end of scenario.
Form(s) of energy in object(s) at end of scenario.
Energy Theater: Kinesthetic learning using the entire body.
Online resources and links:
Washington State Science Standards
Page Keeley formative assessment books:
Uncovering Student Ideas in Science Vol. 1, Vol. 2, Vol. 3, Vol. 4
Uncovering Student Ideas in Physical Science Vol.1
Science Curriculum Topic Study
By Art Ellis of SPU:
Teaching, Learning and Assessment Together: The Reflective Classroom