Friday, March 13
CLASS WORK:
Starter: Ice Cold Lemonade and Iron Bars
Heat Review Stations
HOMEWORK:
Heat Test 3/17 (study guide given 3/10)
Wednesday, March 11
CLASS WORK:
Heat ALWAYS...
Why Does Hot Chocolate Grow Cold Video and Notes
discoveryeducation.com
Type of Heat Transfer Foldable
HOMEWORK:
Heat Test 3/17 (study guide given 3/10)
Finish "Type of Heat Transfer Foldable" - due 3/12
Tuesday, March 10
CLASS WORK:
Heat and Temperature nearpod
HOMEWORK:
Heat Vocabulary due 3/11
Heat Test 3/17 (study guide given 3/10)
Friday, March 6
CLASS WORK:
Finish "Water and Heat Lab"
Discuss and correct "Heat and Energy Notes"
Begin Heat Vocabulary
HOMEWORK:
Heat Vocabulary due 3/11
Thursday, March 5
CLASS WORK:
Water and Heat Lab
Heat and Energy Notes
HOMEWORK:
Heat and Energy Notes due 3/6
Wednesday, March 3
CLASS WORK:
Matter Test Corrections
Heat KWL
Read and annotate "Heat and Energy"
Glue "Heat KWL" to the next blank, left-hand side page in the science notebook, number it 79
Staple "Heat and Energy on the next blank, right-hand side page in the science notebook. Number the page 80.
HOMEWORK:
Clean out loose science paper from binder/folder- leave them at home
Tuesday, March 3
CLASS WORK:
Matter Test
Heat KWL
Read and annotate "Heat and Energy"
HOMEWORK:
None
Monday, March 2
CLASS WORK:
Review for Matter Test
HOMEWORK:
Matter Test 3/3 (study guide given 2/25)
Friday, February 28
CLASS WORK:
Solubility Lab
HOMEWORK:
Finish Solubility 1-Page" - due 3/2
Matter Test 3/3 (study guide given 2/25)
Thursday, February 27
CLASS WORK:
Starter
Solubility Video: Solutions at Work (discoveryeducation.com)
Solubility Reading
Solubility 1-Pager
HOMEWORK:
Finish "Phases of Matter" Packet - due 2/28
Matter Test 3/3 (study guide given 2/25)
Wednesday, February 26
CLASS WORK:
Starter
Matter Quiz
Phases of Matter Packet
HOMEWORK:
Finish "Phases of Matter" Packet - due 2/28
Matter Test 3/3 (study guide given 2/25)
Tuesday, February 25
CLASS WORK:
Starter
Check and correct "Properties of Matter Worksheet"
Solids, Liquids and Gases
The Changing Phases of Matter Video from discoveyeducation.com
"Vocabulary" and "Writing Activity"
HOMEWORK:
Matter Test 3/3 (study guide given 2/25)
Properties of Matter Quiz 2/26 (study guide given 2/18)
Monday, February 24
CLASS WORK:
Starter
Discuss intensive and extensive physical properties
Physical and Chemical Properties Stations and Worksheet
Properties of Matter Worksheet
HOMEWORK:
Finish "Properties of Matter" Worksheet due 2/25
Properties of Matter Quiz 2/26 (study guide given 2/18)
Thursday, February 20
CLASS WORK:
Starter
Discuss intensive and extensive physical properties
Properties Vocabulary Sheet
HOMEWORK:
Finish "Properties Vocabulary Sheet" due 2/21
Properties of Matter Quiz 2/25 (study guide given 2/18)
Wednesday, February 19
CLASS WORK:
Matter: Physical and Chemical Properties Webquest - use the link below
http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/BL01/BL01.html
HOMEWORK:
Finish "Matter: Physical and Chemical Properties Webquest"
Properties of Matter Quiz 2/25 (study guide given 2/18)
Tuesday, February 18
CLASS WORK:
Properties of Matter Word Sort
Youtube Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5L2NOMEWT0
Read and annotate "Properties of Matter..." article
Finish "Properties of Matter Word Sort"
Notebook Work: On the next two blank, side-by-side pages in the science notebook, do the following:
- number the pages 76 and 77
- Staple "Properties of Matter can be classified..." article on Pg. 76
- Glue " Physical vs Chemical Properties" Word Sort on Pg. 77
HOMEWORK:
Finish " Physical vs Chemical Properties" of Matter Word Sort - due 2/19
Properties of Matter Quiz 2/25 (study guide given 2/18)
Friday, January 23
CLASS WORK:
Finish any work that hasn't been completed.
HOMEWORK:
None
Thursday, January 22
CLASS WORK:
Matter Quiz
Finish "What is the difference between atoms, elements and ice cream?"
HOMEWORK:
None
Wednesday, January 22
CLASS WORK:
Matter Starter
Periodic Table in Pictures
What is the difference between atoms, elements and ice cream
HOMEWORK:
Matter Quiz 1/23 (study guide given 1/16)
Tuesday, January 21
CLASS WORK:
Is It Matter?
Finish reading "What is Matter?"
Watch the following video clip from discoveryeducation.com
Atoms Chart
Matter Song
HOMEWORK:
Matter Vocabulary Sheet due 1/22
Matter Quiz 1/23
Friday, January 17
CLASS WORK:
How Do We Measure Matter?
How Can We Prove Objects Are Made of Matter?
Am I Made of Matter?
HOMEWORK:
Matter Vocabulary sheet - due 1/22
Matter Vocabulary Quiz 1/23
Thursday, January 16
CLASS WORK:
Do I Matter?
What is Matter?
HOMEWORK:
Matter Vocabulary sheet - due 1/22
Matter Vocabulary Quiz 1/23
Wednesday, January 15
CLASS WORK:
Biomes, Food Chains and Food Webs Test
Read and annotate "Chemistry is the study of matter"
Staple "Chemistry is the study of matter" on Pg. 72 in the science notebook (the next blank, left-hand side page)
HOMEWORK:
None
Tuesday, January 14
CLASS WORK:
Starter: Discuss "The 10 Percent Rule of Energy Flow" lab
Biomes, Food Chains and Food Webs Test Review
HOMEWORK:
Biomes, Food Chains and Food Webs Test 1/15 (study guide given 1/8)
Monday, January 13
CLASS WORK:
Starter
10% Rule Lab
HOMEWORK:
Biomes & Food Chains/Food Webs Test 1/15 (study guide given 1/8)
Finish "10 Rule" lab - due 1/14
c
Thursday, January 9
CLASS WORK:
Starter
Finish Flow of Energy 1-Pager
HOMEWORK:
Biomes & Food Chains/Food Webs Test 1/15 (study guide given 1/8)
Wednesday, January 8
CLASS WORK:
Starter
Video
Read "Flow of Energy: Energy and Producers"
Begin 1 - Pager
Staple "Flow of Energy: Energy and Producers" on the next left-hand side page in the science notebook, Number the page 70.
HOMEWORK:
Biomes & Food Chains/Food Webs Test 1/15 (study guide given 1/8)
Tuesday, January 7
CLASS WORK:
Complete "You're Hired"
HOMEWORK:
None
Monday, January 6
CLASS WORK:
Discuss and check Ecology Vocabulary
Complete "Ecology Vocabulary Starter
Begin "You're Hired"
HOMEWORK:
None
Friday, January 3
CLASS WORK:
Complete "Types of Observations Starter."
Read and annotate "Ecosystems Support Life"
Ecosystems Vocabulary
On the next blank, left-hand side page, staple "Ecosystems Support Life". Number this page 69.
HOMEWORK:
Finish Ecosystems Vocabulary - due 1/6
Thursday, January 2
CLASS WORK:
Rock Sample Activity
Step 5: Observe, Record and Analyze Data (Part 1)
On the next blank, left-hand side page glue "Step 5: Observe, Record and Analyze Data (Part 1)". Number this page 68.
HOMEWORK:
Qualitative vs Quantitative Observations Worksheet - due 1/3/20
Friday, December 20
CLASS WORK:
Plants Test Corrections
HOMEWORK:
None
Thursday, December 19
CLASS WORK:
Plants Test
HOMEWORK:
None
Wednesday, December 18
CLASS WORK:
Discuss "Compare and Contrast (Pg. 67)"
Complete and check "Plants Test Review"
HOMEWORK:
Plants Test 12/19 (study guide given 12/12
Tuesday, December 17
CLASS WORK:
Complete "Photosynthesis" and "Cellular Respiration" diagrams. Glue these on Pgg. 65 and 66 in the science notebook (the next two blank pages that are side-by-side).
Complete "Compare and Contrast" Glue this to Pg. 67 in the science notebook (next blank left-hand side page).
HOMEWORK:
None
Monday, December 16
CLASS WORK:
Starter: How do cells get energy to function?
Watch the following video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Eo7JtRA7lg
Read and annotate "Cellular Respiration" - Glue this sheet on Pg. 63 (next blank, left-hand side page in the science notebook)
Complete cellular respiration note/cut-&-paste on Pg. 64 (the next blank, right-hand side page in the science notebook)
HOMEWORK:
Plants Test 12/19 (study guide given 12/12)
Friday, December 13
CLASS WORK:
Starter: Photosynthesis
Transpiration Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc9gUm1mMzc
Transpiration Reading Glue this on Pg. 61 in the science notebook ( the next blank, left-hand side page)
Read and annotate this article.
Transpiration Simulation and Questions Staple this on pg. 62 in the science notebook (next blank, right-hand side page)
http://glencoe.mheducation.com/sites/dl/free/0078802849/383946/BL_10.html
HOMEWORK:
Plants Test 12/19 (study guide given 12/12)
Complete "Transpiration Simulation Questions" - due 12/16
Thursday, December 12
CLASS WORK:
Starter: Photosynthesis Vocabulary
Digital Portfolio Work: Load the Hunger Games Plant Description into your digital portfolio. Complete the reflection questions
HOMEWORK:
Plants Test 12/19 (study guide given 12/12)
Wednesday, December 11
CLASS WORK:
Photosynthesis Drawing : This goes on Pg. 60 (next blank, right-hand side page in the science notebook)
Photosynthesis Play
HOMEWORK:
None
Tuesday, December 10
CLASS WORK:
Watch the following video on discoverededucation (you can access this from your WakeID account)
Inside Plants: Photosynthesis In Detail
Complete and discuss "Understanding Photosynthesis Notes"
HOMEWORK:
Photosynthesis Crossword Puzzle - due 12/11
Monday, December 9
CLASS WORK:
Starter: What factors are necessary for a plant to grow? Explain and draw a diagram on the next left-hand side page in the science notebook Pg. 59.
Watch the following youtube.com video. Then make any edits to your drawing and explanation on Pg. 59 in your science notebook.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1_uez5WX1o
Read "Max Axiom: Understanding Photosynthesis" Then make any edits to your drawing and explanation on Pg. 59 in your science notebook.
HOMEWORK:
None
Saturday, December 7
CLASS WORK:
MythBusters Videos and Variables and Hypothesis Sheet
Identify the variables and write the hypothesis for each Purpose.
Watch the following videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMN_wQ6Zyy0&t=63s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZGDbA9HER4
Write the conclusion for each Purpose question.
HOMEWORK:
None
Friday, December 6
CLASS WORK:
Finish "Plant Hunger Games"
HOMEWORK:
None
Thursday, December 5
CLASS WORK:
Starter: Plant Adaptations
Finish Hunger Games Plant Description
Plant Adaptations Task Cards
HOMEWORK:
None
Wednesday, December 4
CLASS WORK:
Starter: "Advantages and Disadvantages of Plant Traits Starter"
Finish Design A Plant with Chosen Traits
Write a description of the 7 traits given to the plant and the advantages those traits will bring your plant during competition.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15hkapgMmOfu-5XGO8SfW2Oia8yekYK9rolQSpHIfed4/edit?usp=sharing
HOMEWORK:
None
Tuesday, December 3
CLASS WORK:
Starter: Discuss "Advantages and Disadvantages of Plant Traits
Design A Plant with Chosen Traits
Finish "Plant Adaptations in Different Biomes"
HOMEWORK:
Finish "Plant Adaptations in Different Biomes" - due 12/4 (websites to use are listed on 11/25)
Monday, December 2
CLASS WORK:
Starter: Discuss advantages and disadvantages of character traits
Plant Traits Advantages and Disadvantages Chart
HOMEWORK:
None
Tuesday, November 26
CLASS WORK:
Biomes Starter
Complete "Plant Adaptations in Different Biomes"
HOMEWORK:
None
Monday, November 25
CLASS WORK:
Complete "Tropisms Starter"
Discuss biomes
Read and discuss "Adaptations"
Begin "Plant Adaptations in Different Biomes". Use the following websites to help find the information.
http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/
http://www.mbgnet.net/bioplants/adapt.html
On the next blank left-hand side page in the science notebook, do the following:
- Number the page 57
- Glue "Adaptations" reading to Pg. 57
HOMEWORK:
None
Friday, November 22
CLASS WORK:
2. Read and annotate “Dormancy” reading. Annotation directions are on Pg. 17 in the science notebook.
3. Complete “Dormancy Frayer Model.”
4. Watch the following youtube.com video:
Introduction to Seed Dispersal
Stop the video and answer the questions on the sheet as you get to them.
5. On the next three pages in the science notebook do the following:
· Number the pages 54, 55 and 56
· Glue “Dormancy” to Pg. 54 (left-hand side page)
· Glue “Dormancy Frayer Model” to Pg. 55 (right-hand side page)
· Staple “Introduction to Seed Dispersal” to Pg. 56 (left-hand side page)
HOMEWORK:
None
Thursday, November 21
CLASS WORK:
Starter: Why is tropism an appropriate term for a plant's response to a stimulus? Use complete sentences.
Tropisms Stations
HOMEWORK:
What are Tropisms Worksheet - due 11/22
Wednesday, November 20
CLASS WORK:
Starter: Stimulus vs Response
Watch the following youtube video on tropisms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCFstSMvAMI
Read and annotate "Regulation of Growth"
Complete "Tropism Notes"
Notebook Work: On the next two blank, side-by-side pages in the science notebook, do the following:
- Number the pages 52 and 53
- Staple: "Regulation of Growth" to Pg. 52
- Staple " Tropism Notes" to pg. 53
HOMEWORK:
Tropism Frayer Model - due 11/21
Tuesday, November 19
CLASS WORK:
Parts/Functions of Flowers Quiz
Finish "Make a Flower"
HOMEWORK:
Finish "Flower Dissection Lab" - due 11/20
Monday, November 18
CLASS WORK:
Complete " Flower Dissection Lab"
HOMEWORK:
Parts/Functions of Flower Quiz 11/19 (study guide given 11/14)
Thursday, November 14
CLASS WORK:
Starter: How would the world be different without angiosperms?
Complete "Flower Anatomy Reading Guide"
Complete "Flower Anatomy Activity"
Notebook Work: On the next two blank, side-by-side pages in the science notebook, do the following:
- Number the pages 50-51
- Staple "Flower Anatomy Reading Guide" to Pg. 50
- Glue: "Flower Anatomy Activity" to Pg. 51
HOMEWORK:
Parts of Flowers Notes - due 11/15 ( this is the study guide for the quiz)
Parts/Functions of Flowers Quiz 11/19 (study guide given 11/14)
Wednesday, November 13
CLASS WORK:
Starter: Compare and Contrast 2 flowers
Watch "Flower Reproduction and Function" youtube.com video (Watch the video through 6:54 seconds)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G9Jozhr7H0
Complete "Flower Power"
Notebook Work: On the next two, side-by-side pages in the science notebook do the following:
- Number the pages 48 and 49
- Glue "Flower Anatomy" to Pg. 48
- Staple "Flower Power to Pg. 49
HOMEWORK:
Read and annotate "Flower Anatomy" (Pg. 48 in science notebook)
Parts and Functions of Flowers Quiz 11/19)
Tuesday, November 12
CLASS WORK:
Student-Led Conference Preparations
Soil Test Corrections
HOMEWORK:
Clean all loose science papers from folder/binder- leave at home
Friday, October 18
CLASS WORK:
Soil Test
HOMEWORK:
None
Thursday, October 17
CLASS WORK:
Starter: Complete "Analyze a Table"
Complete "Soil Scenarios
Review making graphs
HOMEWORK:
Soil Test 10/18 (study guide given 10/11)
Wednesday, October 16
CLASS WORK:
Complete "Stewardship Frayer Model"
Watch the following video on youtube.com on soil conservation techniques
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwPOhfV7loo
Complete "Soil Conservation Notes: Define each term and draw a picture of the term
Read and annotate "Stewardship of Soil" Article
Do the following on the next three pages in the science notebook:
- Glue "Stewardship Frayer Model" to the next left-hand side page. Number it Pg. 44
- Glue "Soil Conservation Notes" to the right-hand side page. Number it Pg. 45.
- Glue "Stewardship of Soil" article to the next left-hand side page. Number it Pg. 46.
HOMEWORK:
Soil Test 10/18 (study guide given 10/11)
Tuesday, October 15
CLASS WORK:
Discuss "Soil Profile Foldable"
Complete "Soil Horizons Starter"
Finish Properties of Soil Lab
HOMEWORK:
Soil Test 10/18 (study guide given 10/11)
Monday, October 14
CLASS WORK:
Properties of Soil Lab
HOMEWORK:
Finish "Soil Profile Foldabe (started in class on 10/14)
Soil Test 10/18 (study guide given 10/11)
Friday, October 11
CLASS WORK:
Complete "Soil Vocabulary Starter."
Finish Soil 1-Pager Activity
Complete "Soil Horizons Foldable
HOMEWORK:
Soil Test 10/18 (study guide given 10/11)
Thursday, October 10
CLASS WORK:
Starter: Review Soil Vocabulary
Soil 1-Pager
HOMEWORK:
None
Wednesday, October 9
CLASS WORK:
Explore Soil: Answer these questions on Pg. 41 (next blank, right-hand side page) in the science notebook
Read and annotate "Weathering and Organic Processes Form Soil"
Soil Vocabulary
On the next two blank, side-by-side pages in the science notebook, do the following:
- number the pages 42 and 43
- Staple "Weathering and Organic Processes Form Soil" on Pg. 42
- Staple "Soil Vocabulary" to Pg. 43
Weathering and Rocks Test Corrections
HOMEWORK:
Clean out loose science papers from folder/binder- leave them at home
Soil Vocabulary - due 10/10
Tuesday, October 8
CLASS WORK:
Weathering and Rocks Test
HOMEWORK:
Report Card Cover Letter - due 10/9
Monday, October 7
CLASS WORK:
Starter: Writing Activity
Weathering Erosion and Deposition Card Sort (complete this on pg. 38 (left-hand side page) in the science notebook)
Rock Cycle Game
HOMEWORK:
Weathering and Rocks Test 10/8 (study guide given 10/1)
Friday, October 4
CLASS WORK:
Journey Through the Rock Cycle and Comic Strip
HOMEWORK:
Finish Journey Through the Rock Cycle Comic Strip - due 10/7
Weathering and Rocks Test 10/8 (study guide given 10/1)
Thursday, October 3
CLASS WORK:
Complete "The Rock Cycle" Notes
Complete "Rocks Foldable"
On the next two blank, side-by-side pages in the science notebook, do the following:
- number the pages 36 and 37
- Staple "Rocks" article to Pg. 36
- Glue "Rocks Cycle Notes"to Pg. 37
HOMEWORK:
Weathering and Rocks Test 10/8 (study guide given 10/1)
Rock Cycle Diagram - due 10/4
Wednesday, October 2
CLASS WORK:
Starter: Writing Activity
Explore Rocks - do this on Pg. 34 (left-hand side page) in the science notebook
Types of Rocks Video and notes
https://app.discoveryeducation.com/learn/videos/198e6313-3b9d-4301-86ee-b04fcb621f88/
On Pg. 35 (next blank, right-hand side page)in the science notebook:
Write down three facts you learned about rocks from the video.
HOMEWORK:
Weathering and Rocks Test 10/8 (study guide given 10/1)
Tuesday, October 1
CLASS WORK:
Complete "Physical Weathering of Rocks"
Weathering and Erosion Video from discoveryeducation.com
https://app.discoveryeducation.com/learn/videos/e42c8bc2-b71d-4cd9-a679-c19d98373307/
Weathering, Erosion and Deposition Card Sort
HOMEWORK:
Weathering and Rocks Test 10/8 (study guide given 10/1
Friday, September 27
CLASS WORK:
Finish Picture Analysis
HOMEWORK:
Signed Bolt Tracker due 10/1
Thursday, September 26
CLASS WORK:
Check and correct 4.1 Reading Study Guide B
Weathering of Rocks: Activity 1
Picture Analysis
HOMEWORK:
Signed Bolt Tracker due 10/1
Wednesday, September 25
CLASS WORK:
Starter: Analyze A Picture: The answers go on Pg. 31 (next blank, left-hand side page) in the science notebook
Chemical and Mechanical Weathering video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQhE0YfLf84
Read "Mechanical and Chemical Weathering"
Complete "4.1 Reading Study Guide B"
On the next two blank, side-by-side pages in the science notebook do the following:
- Number the pages 31 and 32
- Staple: "Mechanical and Chemical Weathering" article to Pg. 31
- Staple: "4.1 Reading Study Guide B" to Pg. 32
"
HOMEWORK:
Complete "4.1 Reading Study Guide B" - due 9/26
Tuesday, September 24
CLASS WORK:
Lithosphere Test Corrections
HOMEWORK:
Clean out all loose science papers from binder/folder - leave at home
Monday, September 23
CLASS WORK:
Lithosphere Test
HOMEWORK:
None
Friday, September 20
CLASS WORK:
Lithosphere Test Review Scavenger Hunt
Finish reviewing for Lithosphere Test
HOMEWORK:
Lithosphere Test 9/23 (study guide given 9/16)
Thursday, September 19
CLASS WORK:
Finish discussing and checking "Earthquakes Webquest."
Complete "Earthquakes Release Energy"
Lithosphere Test Study Guide
HOMEWORK:
Lithosphere Test Study Guide - due 9/20
Lithosphere Test 9/23 (study guide given 9/16)
Wednesday, September 18
CLASS WORK:
Starter: Check and correct Part 1 of Earthquakes Webquest
Finish "Earthquakes Webquest. Use the links below.
- Part 1: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/kids/eqscience.php
- Part 2: http://www.geography4kids.com/files/earth_faulting.html
- Part 3: http://www.geography4kids.com/files/earth_earthquake.html
- Part 4: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/
HOMEWORK:
Lithosphere Test 9/23 (study guide given 9/16)
Earthquakes Vocabulary - due 9/19
Tuesday, September 17
CLASS WORK:
Starter: Subduction
Earthquakes KWL: Complete the KWL chart on Pg. 28 in the science notebook (next blank, right-hand side page)
Begin Earthquakes Webquest: Use the links below.
- Part 1: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/kids/eqscience.php
- Part 2: http://www.geography4kids.com/files/earth_faulting.html
- Part 3: http://www.geography4kids.com/files/earth_earthquake.html
- Part 4: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/
On the next two blank, side-by-side pages in the science notebook, do the following:
- number the pages 29 and 30
- Glue "Earthquakes" reading to Pg. 29
- Staple "Earthquakes Webquest" to Pg. 30
HOMEWORK:
Lithosphere Test 9/23 (study guide given 9/16)
Earthquakes Vocabulary - due 9/19
Monday, September 16
CLASS WORK:
Starter: Plate Tectonics Boundary
Finish "Dance of the Plates"
Plate Tectonics Boundary Card Sort: This activity should be completed on Pg. 27 in the science notebook (the next blank, left-hand side page)
HOMEWORK:
Lithosphere Test 9/23 (study guide given 9/16)
Friday, September 13
CLASS WORK:
Finish "Plate Tectonics Map
Correct "Density and Convection Currents" lab
Listen to Mr. Comerfords Plate Tectonic Boundaries Rap and create a dance to show how the tectonic plates move
HOMEWORK:
None
Thursday, September 12
CLASS WORK:
Discuss "Density and Convection Currents" lab
Discuss "3 Types of Tectonic Plate Boundaries" and complete "3 Types of Tectonic Plate Boundaries Notes"
Listen to and sing "Mr. Comerford's Plate Boundary Rap" from youtube.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkELENdZukI
Begin "Ring of Fire"
HOMEWORK:
Ring of Fire - due 9/13
Wednesday, September 11
CLASS WORK:
Density and Convection Currents Lab
Ring of Fire
Plate Tectonics Map
HOMEWORK:
Complete "Density and Convection Currents Lab" - due 9/12
Tuesday, September 10
CLASS WORK:
Starter: Complete #6-10 on "Hypothesis Worksheet"
Finish "Wegener's Puzzling Evidence"
HOMEWORK:
Read "Plate Tectonics" article and complete "Plate Tectonics Notes" - due 9/11
Finish "Wegener's Puzzling Evidence"
Monday, September 9
CLASS WORK:
Finish "Continents Adrift" and "Continents Adrift Video Questions"
Begin "Wegener's Puzzling Evidence"
HOMEWORK:
Read "Plate Tectonics" article and complete "Plate Tectonics Notes" - due 9/11
Tuesday, September 4
CLASS WORK:
Starter: Complete "Form a Hypothesis"
Stations
Watch the following video on youtube.com and fill out the Continents Adrift sheet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrKTuCDierM
HOMEWORK:
Complete #1-5 on "Hypothesis Worksheet" due 9/5
Monday, September 3
CLASS WORK:
Density Quiz
HOMEWORK:
None
Friday, August 30
CLASS WORK:
Finish "Density of Water" lab
HOMEWORK:
Density Quiz 9/3 (study guide given 8/26)
1st Quarter Progress Report and Bolt Tracker signed and returned by 9/3
Thursday, August 29
CLASS WORK:
Discuss and correct "Can't Hold a Good Ping Pong Ball Down"
Begin "Density of Water" Lab
HOMEWORK:
Density Quiz 9/3
1st Quarter Progress Sheet due 9/3
Wednesday, August 28
CLASS WORK:
Complete "Density Starter." Use a calculator.
Complete "Can't Hold a Good PingPong Ball Down"
Review "Layers of Earth Quiz"
HOMEWORK:
Density Quiz 9/3 (study guide given 8/26)l
Interim Sheet due 9/3
Tuesday, August 27
Starter
Finish "Mass and Volume Notes" #8
Density Worksheet
Begin "You can't Hold A Good Ping Pong Ball Down
HOMEWORK:
Density Quiz 9/3 (study guide given 8/26)
Friday, August 23
CLASS WORK:
Variables and Layers of Earth Quiz
Finish Layers of Earth KWL
Read "Out of the Dust"
HOMEWORK:
None
Thursday, August 22
CLASS WORK:
Discuss and correct Layers of Earth Question sheet
Make a 3-d model of Earth's Layers with labels and 2 facts
HOMEWORK:
Variables and Earth's Layers Quiz 8/23 (study guide given 8/19)
Wednesday, August 21
CLASS WORK:
Complete "Variables Starter"
Complete "Layers of Earth 1-Pager"
Complete "Layers of Earth Questions Sheet"
HOMEWORK:
Layers of Earth and Variables Quiz 8/23 (study guide given 8/19)
Finish "Layers of Earth Questions Sheet"
Tuesday, August 20
CLASS WORK:
Discuss and correct "Earth has Several Layers Notes"
Earth has Several Layers 1-Pager
HOMEWORK:
Complete "Earth is Like A..." - due 8/21
Earth Layers and Variables Quiz 8/23 - study guide given 8/19
Monday, August 19
CLASS WORK:
Starter: Greetings
Earth's Layers KWL
Read and annotate using CURE "Earth has Several Layers"
Begin 1-Pager on "Earth has Several Layers"
Notebook Work: On the next 4 blank pages in the science notebook, do the following:
- Number the pages 17 (left-hand side page), 18 (right-hand side page), 19 (left-hand
side page and 20(right-hand side page)
- Glue "C.U.R.E." to Pg. 17
- Glue "One-Pager" to Pg. 18
- Glue "Earth has Several Layers - KWL" to Pg. 19
- Staple "The Earth has Several Layers" to Pg. 20
* Exit Ticket: Write down at least two things you learned in the L column of the "Earth
has Several Layers - KWL"
HOMEWORK:
The Earth has Several Layers Notes (use the reading on Pg. 19) - due 8/20
Layers of Earth Quiz 8/23 (study guide given 8/19)
Friday, July 26
CLASS WORK:
Discuss and correct "3 Types of Variables Stations" - answers go on Pg. 15-16 in science notebook
HOMEWORK:
None
Thursday, July 25
CLASS WORK:
Safety, Measurement and Scientific Method Test Corrections
3 Types of Variables Stations (answers go on Pg. 15-16 in the science notebook (the next two blank, side-by-side pages in the science notebook)
HOMEWORK:
Clean out all loose science papers from folder/binder - leave at home
Wednesday, July 24
CLASS WORK:
Starter: Complete "Variables Worksheet" (it's on Pg. 10 in the science notebook)
Notebook Work: On the next two blank, side-by-side pages in the science notebook, do the following:
- Number the pages 13 and 14
- Glue ""Three Kinds of Variables" to Pg. 13
- Glue "Independent, Dependent and Controlled Variables: Practice Worksheet" to
Pg. 14
Complete "Three Kinds of Variables"
Begin "Independent, Dependent and Controlled Variables: Practice Worksheet"
HOMEWORK:
None
Tuesday, July 23
CLASS WORK:
Safety, Measurement and Scientific Method Test
HOMEWORK:
None
Monday, July 22
CLASS WORK:
Complete " Safety, Measurement and Scientific Method Reflection
Complete and discuss "Test Review Stations"
HOMEWORK:
Safety and Measurement Test 7/23 (study guide given 7/16)
Friday, July 19
CLASS WORK:
Complete "Scientific Method Starter"
On the next blank left-hand side page do the following:
- Number the page 11
- Staple "Variables" to Pg. 11
- Number the next two blank, side by side pages 12 and 13
Safety, Measurement and Scientific Method Test Review Stations (answers go on Pg.
12 and 13
HOMEWORK:
Safety, Measurement and Scientific Method Test 7/23 (study guide given 7/13)
Review triple beam balance
Thursday, July 18
CLASS WORK:
Discuss and correct "Triple Beam Balance Practice"
Complete "Triple Beam Balance Starter"
Do the following on the next two blank, side-by-side page in the science notebook:
- Number the left-hand side page 9
- Glue "Scientific Method" reading to Pg. 9
Complete "Scientific Method" sheet"
HOMEWORK:
Safety and Measurement Test 7/23 (study guide given 7/16)
Review metric rulers
Wednesday, July 17
CLASS WORK:
Discuss and correct "Measuring"
Complete "Centimeters and Millimeters Starter"
Do the following on the next two blank, side-by-side pages in the science notebook:
- Number the left-hand side page 7 and the right-hand side page 8
- Glue "How to Measure Using a Triple Beam Balance" reading to Pg. 7
Watch the following video on youtube.com
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Complete Triple Beam Balance Stations - answers go on Pg. 8 in science notebook
HOMEWORK:
"Triple Beam Balance Practice" Worksheet - due 7/18
Safety and Measurement Test 7/23 (study guide given 7/16)
Review graduated cylinders and thermometers
Tuesday, July 16
CLASS WORK:
Discuss "Thermometers" and Graduated Cylinders - Applying Your Knowledge"
Complete "Thermometers and Graduated Cylinders Starter"
Notebook Work: Do the following on the next two blank, side-by-side pages in the science notebook:
- Number the left-hand side page 5 and the right-hand side page 6
- Glue "Metric Rulers" reading to Pg. 5
Watch the following video from youtube.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbOu0d18mSg
Metric Ruler Stations - answers go on Pg. 6 in the science notebook
HOMEWORK:
Measuring Worksheet due 7/17
Review Safety Rules
Safety and Measurement Test 7/23 (study guide given to students on 7/16)
Monday, July 15
CLASS WORK:
Complete "Safety Rules Starter"
Watch the following videos from youtube.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGgUHxnCHOs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnM0VjVvwic
Graduated Cylinder and Thermometer Stations (answers go in notebook)
Notebook Work: Do the following on the next two blank, side-by-side pages in the science notebook:
_ Number the pages 3 and 4
- Glue "Thermometers" and "Graduated Cylinders" reading on Pg. 3
- Title Pg. 4 "Graduated Cylinders and Thermometers Stations." Answer to station question go on this page.
HOMEWORK:
Complete "Thermometer..." and "Graduated Cylinder- Applying Your Knowledge" - due 7/16
Read "Thermometers" and "Graduated Cylinders" on pg. 3 in science notebook
Friday, July 12
CLASS WORK:
Positivity Project Character Survey
https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/register
Lab Safety Poster
HOMEWORK:
Lab Safety Poster due 7/15
Thursday, July 11
CLASS WORK:
Discuss "LRMS Science Lab Safety Contract"
Safety Scenarios
Notebook Work:
Do the following in the science notebook:
- Glue "Bioglyph" to the first page (page inside the front cover)
- Staple " LRMS Science Lab Safety Contract" to Pg. 1 (first left-hand side page). Number it page 1 in the lower left corner.
HOMEWORK:
Required Paperwork due 7/12
Science Class Letter Slip due 7/12
Signed Science Safety Contract due 7/12
Wednesday, July 10
CLASS WORK:
Finish Student Interviews and Introduction
Bioglyphs
Discuss Science Class Letter
HOMEWORK:
Required paperwork due 7/12
Science Class Letter Slip - due 7/12
Tuesday, July 9
CLASS WORK:
Teacher Introduction
Fire Drill Procedure
Student Interview
HOMEWORK:
Return required paperwork from red bag by 7/12