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small medium large Students: Bonus opportunities- 1 Summarize Articles from newspaper, internet, magazines...etc; 2 nice homemade posters of something we are studying or have studied; 3 brief demonstrations of something we are studying and an explanation of the scientific principle behind the demo, 4 reports on scientists mentioned in our science books; 5 something that helps out the entire class and/or the teacher: 6 Arrange a guest speaker (for your class or to speak to all Mr. Morrow's classes) who works in a science career or specializes in something we study. 7. 3-dimensional models (can be edible) over something we've studied 8. 1 page report over topic we are or have studied BELLWORK & ASSIGNMENTS: We always grade classwork on Monday!! If you miss that day, you have zeroes so check w/ Mr. Morrow and show him your work so your grade doesn't suffer! Fri, May 23: no BW, 9 wks quiz on scantron, bring pencils and $0.25 for pop. Thur: No BW, Quiz review WEd: No Bellwork (BW), L7 Practice Quiz 9 wks quiz friday covering L1,2,5,6, & 7 (BRING PENCILS AND $0.25) Tue: BW- n/a, L7 Quiz Review- Owls and Crows outdoor review game, team w/ correct answer chases other team, team w/ wrong answer gets chased. Mon, May 19: BW- NO bellwork Asmt-Do L7 Reflect, read p78-81 Sixth sense Fri, May 16- BW- Team Building cooperation competition Thur: Bw- Finish Inq 7.2, p74-75 Asmt- Discuss 7.2, Do Inq. 7.3, p76 and Reflect, p77 Wed: BW- Do Inq. 7.1 Asmt-Discuss 7.1 and begin 7.2 Tue: BW-Get notebook and science book for L6 Open book Quiz Asmt- L6 Open book quiz, after quiz do L7 Get started, p71, begin Inq.7.2 Mon, May 12: BW-Check BWVIII, Inq 6.2, 6.3 and L6 Reflect Asmt- L6 Quiz review Fri, May 9: BW- L6 Reflect Asmt- L6 reflect, discuss answers Thur: No BW, Zoo trip. Wed: BW- Wrap up 6.2 and compare to Inq 6.1 Tue: Bw-correct your quiz, find last week's work Check- L5 Reflect, BW VII, Elec Current k-W-L, Inq. 6.1 Asmt- Read p63, Do Inq. 6.2 Measure current in a parallel circuit Mon, May 5: BW-What's your favourite zoo animal? Why? Asmt- Outdoor observations- Canada goose - nickname? Scientific name? Baby geese are called ? Soft feathers that keep geese warm? 3 types of poisonous snakes in oklahoma? Bullfrog scientific name? Fri, May 2: BW-compare and contrast the water circuit model on p59 to electrical circuits we have worked with so far, then read p60=61. Asmt- Inquiry 6.1 Measure Elec Curr. in a Series circuit Thur: Bw-prepare the N.A.P. for the electrical current (EC) K-W-L Asmt- List 6 things your group knows about elec curnt, 4 things you Want to learn about EC, watch Nye Elec Curr. video and list 10 things you learned Wed: BW- Lets get ready for the L5 quiz Asmt- L5 Quiz Tue: BW-List 3 ways schematics are efficient ways to draw circuits Asmt- L5 Study guide for L5 Quiz Mon, Apr 28: BW-Finish L5 Reflect, p51 ASmt- Check BW VI, L5 Get Started, Inq 5.1, Inq 5.2 and L5 Reflect Fri, apr 25: BW-Finish Inq. 5.2 Asmt-Finish 5.2, do L5 Reflect Qu's, p51 Thur: BW-Read p49-50, create schematics for your original circuit Asmt-Complete all steps in Inq. 5.1, Begin Inq. 5.2 Wed: BW-Read p46 Intro L5, Do L5 Get Started p. 47 Asmt-L5 get started, Circuit kit list, Inq. 5.1 Tue: BW-What are u doing for Earth today? Asmt- Share ideas, watch brief Earth day video, list 5 things you could do to help the Environment, go out and beautify the earth. Mon, Apr 21: BW-If you can't observe something w/ your eyes, u have to use other senses to observe it, this is called? Asmt- Read p40-42, List 3 big ideas on the board- BEn Franklin article Fri, Apr 18: BW-Read p39 "Explaining the Unseen," Do Qu's #1-3 Asmt- Obscertainer Activity (Black boxes) w/ handout Thur: Finish p19-22 FQR, make-up L2 Mini-Quiz? Asmt- Share Lightning God stories, discuss "Lightning's Fearsome Power" Wed: BW-Ask Qu's about L2 Mini-Quiz, review L2 Reflect Astm- L2 Mini-Quiz, Finish P19-22 FQR Tue: Bw-Do Refflect Qu's p18 #1 A-D and #2 Asmt- Reflect Qu's, Read p 19-22 Lightning's Fearsome Power," FQR 10-4-3 Check- BW IV, L1 Reflect, Inq. 1.5, 2.1, & 2.2, Mythic Lightning God story Mon, Apr 14: BW-Copy 1-9 and animal track choices from the board Asmt-Outdoor classroom animal tracks mini-quiz and nature walk. Fri, Apr 11: BW-Group answer for #4 A&B p14 (add to Inq. 2.1) Astm-Inq. 2.2 Investigation w/ a neon lightbulb Thur: BW-Read Inq. 2.1, p14 Asmt-Inq. 2.1 Compare and contrast neon and incandescent bulbs using hand lenses, sketch and label the bulbs Wed: BW-Finish L1 reflect Asmt- Review reflect questions, take L1 Mini-Quiz Tue: BW- Sketch and label the objects used in Inq. 1.5 Asmt- Copy the questions, a-d from Inq 1.5, p9 and the questions for Reflecting on what we've done, p9 #1 a-d and #2. Perform Inq. 1.5 Mon, Apr 7: BW-Read p23-25 Asmt- Create your own mythical lightning god, make a drawing of it Check: BW III and Inq. 1.1 - 1.4 (select your best sketch and best answers for A-E. Fri, Apr 4: BW- Make sure all of your 1.1-1.4 is finished for checking Asmt- Finish group presentations of 1.1-1.4, check BW III and edible redbud blossoms. Thur: BW-Finalize your answers/observations and determine who will share which observation/answer A-E. Asmt-Present your findings for the specific Inquiry assigned to the class, the class will ask questions to test you for knowledge/understanding of your inquiry. Wed: BW-Finish sketches if needed, record observations ASmt-Finish Inq 1.1-1.4 and record observations, prepare a presentation for the one Inquiry you are assigned by making sure the answers to each question are detailed and complete. You will be competing tomorrow against another group. Tue: BW-Copy Inq. 1.1-1.4 questions into notebook from the board, sketch and label each system. Asmt-Visit each station as a table group, Do Inqiry 1.1- 1.4 and record observations that answer each question A-E. Mon, Mar 31: Bw-What makes hail grow larger? Check last weeks work- BWII, Structure FQR, L1 Get started, and Energy KWL makeup paper towers Fri, Mar 28- BW-How would you describe energy in one sentence? Asmt- Energy K-W-L: List everything you know about energy (at least 5 things) Group combines list (at least 10 things), List at least 5 things the group Wants to learn about energy, and then watch Energy Video, list at least 10 things you learned about energy. Thur: BW- Draw a diagram of your paper tower (use back of BWP) Asmt- L1 Intro, copy objectives, and do L1 Get started, p3-4 w/ mousetrap Wed: BW-List the names of your paper tower team members Asmt- Paper Tower Competition Finals!!! Tue: BW-What is a structure? Asmt- Structure video 10 facts, 4 questions, 3 responses Mon, Mar24: BW-Find and set-up new science notebook. Asmt- Grade BW I and Adaptation activity, Practice paper towers Fri, Mar 14: BW-Ask Mr. Morrow for your report card. Asmt- Continue planning and attempting to build the tallest free-standing paper tower, study other groups' towers that were successful and try it. Thur: BW-Go to the football field Asmt- Team-building strategy and cooperation competition Wed: BW- Get in groups of 3 to create paper tower group Asmt- Try several plans to produce the tallest free-standing paper tower you can using 1 sheet of copy paper (8 1/2 x 11)and 25cm of cellophane tape (1/2 wide) and scissors to cut the paper and tape with. Tue: BW-Define adaptation Asmt- List an example of each of the 5 vertebrate classes- Bird, mammal, fish, reptile, and amphibian that might live near our school and list at least 3 adaptations that this organism has to survive in its environment Mon, Mar 10: Bellwork- Work on 19.3 Clyde & Claire w/ group p223-4 Asmt- Check BW IX, finish Inq. 19.3 Fri, Mar 7: BW- Sharpen pencils, prepare partitions Asmt- 9 wks quiz (L7,8,18 & 19 quiz) Asmt- 3rd 9 wks Assessment (L7,8, 18, & 19) Thur: Bw- Read p223-4 Inq. 19.3 Asmt-9 wks quiz review and Inq. 19.3 Clyde and Claire Wed: BW-Continue work on L7,8 & 18 Study guide, p1 Asmt- L7, 8 & 18 Study guide review, Quiz this Friday! Tue: BW- Compare and contrast Genotype and phenotype Asmt- Begin 9 wks study guide Mon, 3 Mar: Bellwork-What does haploid and diploid mean? Asmt: Finish Inq. 19.2, answer Qu's- Would each of your gametes pass identical genes to an offspring? Does t offspring show a trait different from those of either or both parents? How does meiosis result in 4 gametes, each w/ one chromosome from each parent? Fri: BW- Read p230-231 Heredity - Passing It On Asmt- Inq. 19.2 Making it more personal Thur: BW- What is a generation? Asmt- Read p232, notes over use of Punnett squares Wed: Bw- Who is called the "Father of genetics" Asmt- Read 226-227 Mendel's discoveries, notes Tue: BW- What is a gene? Asmt-Genetics video and notes (united streaming) Mon, Feb 25: BW-Write down your L8 quiz score: ___ Asmt- Class discussion and make-up work time, L8 quiz scores Fri, Feb 22: BW- Study cell division diagrams for L8 quiz Asmt- L8 Cell Division Quiz Thur: BW-Which phase of mitosis do chromosomes appear in first? Asmt- Review for L8 Quiz Wed: No bellwork, ITBS finishes up today Asmt- Steps of mitosis and cytokinesis, review for L8 quiz (Friday) Tue: No BWk, ITBS continues, no asmt Mon, Feb 18: No bellwork, sketch and describe the steps of cell division Fri- BW- Do reflect qu's, p101 #1 A-C Mitosis skits- 2 groups Girls/Guys simulate chromosomes, spindle fibers Thur: BW-Finish sketches, p102-105 Asmt- Finish L8 wkst, Inq. 8.1 & 8.2 Mitosis simulation WEd: BW- Continue on Sketches, p102-105 Mitosis video segments (united streaming), L8 Wkst (p102-105) Tue: BW- Turn to p102 and begin reading 102-105. Asmt- P102-105 Multiply, Divide and Survive Qu's Wst Mon, Feb 11- BW VI - Find BW V & Cell Video FQR Sketch and label p102 - 105 pictures Fri, Feb 8: No school today Thur: BW-Prep for quiz, create punchlines for quiz jokes asmt- L7 Quiz and make-up work if needed Wed: BW-What does semi- or selectively permeable mean? Asmt-REview for L7 Cells quiz Tue: BW-What is the function of the cell membrane? Asmt- Cell Organelle Notes - United Streaming video segments Mon, Feb 4: List Cell organelles from memory Asmt- Cell Video 10 facts, 4 qu's, 2 responses. Fri, Feb 1: BW-Finish BW IV, Plant/Animal Sketch & Label, Cell K-L Asmt: Create cell models w/ salt-flour dough Thur-BW- ID the differences between animal and plant cells (BWP) Asmt- p83-85 I Learned (cells) 10 facts Wed- BW-Sketch and label partos of a typical cell from memory (NAP) Asmt-Sketch and label animal and plant cell, p83 & 85. , begin Cells K-W-L Tue- BW- List changes observed at O.C., and things you learned at the O.C. Asmt-Check BW III, p209-10 & 215 Notes, Share observations from outdoor classroom, Beaver Video segments Mon, Jan 28- Bellwork: Can plants grow w/o soil? (explain) Asmt-Nature walk at the outdoor classroom (OC)- focus on changes, observations, things you learned while there. Fri, Jan 25- BW- Get notebook out for L18 Open Notebook quiz Asmt- L18 Open Notebook quiz Thur: BW-Review for L18 quiz Asmt- L18 Quiz review Wed: Bw-Finish 209-210 and 215 notes Review for 6.3 and L18 quiz Tue: BW-Use key terms on board to take notes over p208-209 and 215 Asmt- Describe the terms listed on the board Mon, Jan 21: Bellwork- Sketch and label butterfly p65 Asmt- read p209-210, write questions for Reflect, p208 Observe dead butterflies Check BW II, P78-81 FQR, L18 Get Start & Inq. 18.1, Reflect p208 Fri, Jan 18: BW-Finish Reflect, p208 A-c & E-H Asmt- discuss Reflect Qu's p208 & Set-up for Inq. 18.2 Thur: BW-Do Reflect, p208 A-C, E-H. New Seat Chart - competition between gender on getting arranged alphabetically quickest, discuss answers to Reflect questions in class Wed: BW-Read p204, Do L18 Get Started #1, p205 Asmt- Inq. 18.1 Harvesting your fast plant seeds Tue-BW-Do Reflect A-C, p77 and compare 6.3 lab report to rubric/checklist Asmt-Read p78-81 List 10 facts, 5 questions, and 3 responses Mon, jan 14- BW- Compare butterfly dropping data to your original hypothesis Check- BEllwork I Asmt-Write a conclusion for Inq. 6.3 Fri, Jan 11: BW-Finish bar graph and analyze data Asmt-write final analysis, draw conclusions, discuss error and what we should do different next time, and how to extend the investigation Thur: BW-Create Bar graph to represent info from data table Asmt- Use ruler, correct intervals, about 1/2 of paper, no erasing, Begin analyzing data Wed: BW- Predict which color of drop u will find most often on sheet. and create a plan to divide up the task of counting the drops. Collect Data from entire class, and determine if color is a factor Create data table Asmt-Inq. 6.3 Does color attract butterflies to a food source? Tue: BW- Set up new science notebook for 3rd 9 wks asmt- Read p76, Do Get Started, p76 Qu. #1 Is color a factor in attracting insects to a food source? Begin Inq. 6.3- Predict/Hypothesize the outcome of the food color preference experiment. Mon, Jan 7: Bellwork I- Summarize Christmas break highlights Asmt- Record observations of Cabbage White Butterflies - note which phase and number in each phase. Check- Bellwork VII from before Christmas break End of 2nd 9 wks and 1st semester Fri, Dec 21: BW-Look over Study guide, sharpen pencils Asmt- L6 Quiz (1-25) and 9 wks Quiz (L5 & L9 #26-50)on scantron Thur: BW-What is entomology? What is a proboscis? Inq. 6.2 Food Preference of CWB larvae- Spinach vs. Fast Plant leaves Wed: Bw- List the 2 main feeding cues of the CWB. Asmt-Review for L5, 9 & L6 Quiz, Observe Caterpillars (instars) Tues: BW- List the life cycle of the Cabbage White Butterfly Asmt: L6 Study Guide , L5 & 9 Review 9 Wks Quiz Thur (7th & 8th hr) MOn, Dec 17: Bellwork- List the kingdom, phylum, class and order of the Cabbage White butterfly. Asmt- Read p73, 75-76 List key facts about CWB food preferences Fri, Dec 14: Bellwork- No BW today Check BW VI, L9 Vocab and L9 Flower Readers Wst, p113-119 Asmt- collect info on key terms list on board, p65 & 69 Mon-Thur, Dec 10-13- No school due to ice storm Fri, Dec 7: BW- Read p64, Do L6 Get Started p66 #1 & 2 Asmt: L6 Get Started and Inquiry 6.1 Observing egg and larvae of Cabbage White Butterfly using microscope Thur- BW- Look over L9 Mini-Quiz and flower parts Asmt- L9 Flower Quiz Wed- BW- Is a seed pod a fruit? Why or why not? Share ideas from group Asmt- L9 vocab/study guide quiz review, check Flower reader wst Tue: BW- Finish L9 Glossary term definitions and attach additional L9 Vocab terms handout in Notebook Asmt- L9 Study guide (p113-119 wst) Mon, Dec 3: Define L9 Glossary terms listed on board (NAP) Pollinate flowers Asmt: Check Bellwork V, Flower KWL, P108 Flower & P111 Flower sketch Fri, Nov 30: BW-Silent gallery tour of flower posters (5 min) Asmt- Flower Poster Mini-Quiz (10 min) , 2) Read p111 Pollinate Fast plants, 3) Inq. 9.2 Cross Pollinate the fast plants 4) Sketch and label the Fast plant flower on p111 (3 min) Qu: Did we self-pollinate or cross- pollinate the fast plants? Which is pistil? stamen? Are fast plants perfect or imperfect? Thur: Decide how you will present your graphic organizer (poster) over "The wonder of Flowering plants", p115-119 Asmt- Each group will present their Info-poster to the class. Teacher will assess the presentation (appearance, info, presentation, and question) Non-presenting groups will listen and Take notes over each poster presentation of the big ideas. Wed: BW-Finish coloring Flower sketch, p108 Asmt- Read, summarize, brainstorm symbols to represent key info, create graphic organizer poster as teaching tool for the chunk of info p115-119 "The wonder of flowering plants," p115-119 Tue- BW- Sketch and label flower parts, p108 ASmt-List 10 things you Learned from Nye Flower Video,finish Flower KWL Mon, 26 Nov: BW-Flower KWL- List 5 things u Know about flowers ASmt- List 3 things u Want to Learn about flowers Day 18-Observe fast plants (flower buds have appeared), Corn and bean plants- cotyledons have fallen off the lima bean plants, read p113-115 Wed, thur, fri- Thanksgiving break Tue: Look over L5 Fast Plants study guide Asmt- L5 Fast Plants and Seeds Quiz MOn, Nov 19: Bellwork- Find BW IV, p56-58 Wisc Fast Plant notes, and p59-62 From Seed to Adult Plant and Back wst- turn in scores Asmt- L5 Study guide, check and correct before end of hour Fri, Nov 16- HIV/AIDS instruction by school nurse (no asmt) Thur: Bw-Finish p59 -62 wkst From seed to adult plant Asmt-Make Inqiry 5.4 Make observations, sketch and label and record obserations about developing bean and corn plants Record observations of Fast plants- # of sprouts in each lighthouse, sketch and label tallest fast plant, look for true leaves Germination video segment - United streaming Wed: BW-Write the chemcial equation for glucose Asmt- P59-61 From seed to adult and back wst Tue: BW-Waht is germination? Astm- Read p56-58 Wisconsin Fast Plants & record notes over key terms Mon, nov 12: Bellwork-List 6 things plants need to grow & develop Asmt-Check last weeks work (BW 3, Plant K-W-L, Nutrition needs of plants wst #1-34) Record plant data, sketch and label grow system, fill in Day 1 & 4 on Plant growth Journal Fri, Nov 9: BW-Do Nutritional Needs Plants wst Asmt-Sowing of Fast Plants, Radishes and Lima beans and corn Thur: BW-Read p47-49 "Nutritional Needs of Plants" Astm-Read and find answers competition w/ white boards/markers for each table- Qu's come from Pg 47-49 Nutritional needs of Plants Wed: BW-What is CO2 + H2O > C6H12O6 + O2? Asmt-Finsh Plant K-W-L Nye Plant video 10 things you learned Tue: BW-List 10 different flowering plants (BWP) Asmt-Plants K-W-L Know: Each table group lists what they know about plants (5 minute time limit) Want to learn: create a list of 4 things you would like to know about plants Read p. 46 in Guide book Mon, NOv 5: Bellwork- Find items to be checked in Sci NB Asmt-Check Bellwork II & Pond Scavenger Hunt list Activity-Check pond water for organisms under microscopes, sketch and describe any organsims you see. Fri, Nov 2: BW- Look over L4 Practice Quiz/ L4 STudy guide Asmt- L4 Pond, Wetland, Ecosystem Quiz Thur: BW- Finish Pond Scavenger hunt list and L4 Practice Quiz Astm- Correct/check L4 Practice Quiz Review L4 Vocab "Password" style for L4 Quiz Wed: BW- Put Practice Quiz in Expand-a-file/Binder, Outdoor Classroom Pond Scavenger Hunt list- Find examples of Aquatic, Terrestrial, Environment, Ecosystem, Habitat, Niche, Community, Population Homework- L4 Practice quiz, due tomorrow Tue: BW- Find work to be checked from last week- BW I, Inq. 4.1 & 4.2, Wetland Video FQR, and p43 Habitat in Ecosystem notes. check L4 Pond Study guide Mon,Oct 29: BW-What is an environment? Asmt: L4 Wetland, Pond, Ecosystem Study guide Fri, Oct 26: BW-Predict how your "pond" will change over the next 2-3 wks Asmt: Notes over p43-45 "YOur habitat is in my Ecosystem" Thur: BW-What is a frond? Asmt-Inquiry 4.2 Observe a pond-sketch what you see under medium power (100x). Wed: BW-Set up next available page for Inquiry 4.1 Construct a Pond Asmt- Sketch, label and color Mini-pond, count the total number of fronds in the pond (Lemna/Duckweed leaves) Tue: BW- List at least 6 organisms you expect to find in or around a pond Asmt: View Wetland video, list at least 8 facts, 4 questions, and 3 responses Mon, Oct 22: Bellwork-Find and set-up 2nd 9 wks Notebook Asmt- The scores will go on the 2nd 9 wks- Check BW VIII, L3 Get Started, Inq 3.2 Pulse rate & Blackworm/Earthworm T-chart (More than Just Bait) Wed, Thur, Fri Oct 19- No school Tue: BW-Ask questions if you are fuzzy about quiz material. Asmt: L1-3 Quiz (9 wks quiz) Mon, Oct 15: BW-Finish L3 Study Guide Asmt-Review for 9 wks quiz over L3 Blackworm/Earthworm, L1 What are Organisms, & L2 WOWBug/Insects Fri, Oct 12: BW- Work on L3 Study Guide Asmt- Same as BW Thur: BW-Prepare Heading for Inquiry 3.2 Pulse Rate of Blackworm Asmt- Inquiry 3.2 Determine Pulse Rate of the Blackworm using low power microscope, filter paper, and pipettes, slides, timers. STudents will measure the pulse on 4 trials and calculate the average and compare it to their own pulse rate. Wed: BW-Read p.34-37 "More Than Just Bait" Group Activity- Teacher asks questions from the reader, table groups compete to answer Qu's Asmt-Compare and Contrast Blackworm and Earthworm Tue: BW-Read p28-29, Prepare heading for L3 Get Started (NAP) Asmt-L3 Get STarted, observe blackworm w/ hand lens, record observations, compare & contrast to Earthworm, Inquiry 3.1 Observe Blackworm using low power microscopes, sketch and label blackworm and 3-5 structures. MOn, Oct 8: Bellwork-Do L2 Reflect Qu's, p21, b,c,d,& f; Check Bellwork VII, Insect Scavenger Hunt list, L2 Study Guide, and REview L2 Quiz Fri, Oct 5: BW: What was the coolest thing about the Insect scavenger hunt? What was the uncoolest thing? Asmt: L2 WOWBug/insect Quiz After quiz: rEad the "How Sputnik Changed the World" article in newspaper. Thur: BW- Create Insect Scavenger Hunt T-chart (Insect name/type-Notes), Go to outdoor classroom and list the name or a description of each insect observed, note the life cycle phase of each insect and where you saw it. Wed: BW-Read "Microscope Pioneers" p26-27 Asmt: Finish L2 Study Guide and correct/check it Quiz Friday Tue: BW-Create Unanswered Bonus Qu's page on last blank sheet in Sci NB; Do L2 Study Guide Mon, Oct 1: Bellwork-EStimate the length of a WOWBug; Check BW VI and Insect KWL, Discuss 2.1-2.3. Fri, Sep 28: No school Thur: BWk-Prepare heading for Inquiry 2.1-2.3 (NAP); Wowbug observations w/ microscope 2.1-2.3 Wed: Bw-Happy birthday to Mr. Morrow Asmt: Check, correct and review Intriguing Insects/ WOWBug wst, Tue: Bellwork- Insects K-W-L (N.A.P.) list 4 things you Know about insects, 2 things you Want to learn; Read p22-25 Intriguing Insects and WOWbugs, Do Intriguing Insects and Wowbug wkst #1-29, Return to KWL and list 4 things you learned fromt the Articles p22-25 Discuss what students knew, want to learn and what they learned Mon, Sep 24: BW-GEt ready to grade last week's work Asmt- Check BW V, L1 Reflect, and Observing Worms Closely. Fri, Sep 21: BW-What did you like, dislike and learn about worms thurs. Asmt- Share likes, dislikes, add things that were learned by the class to notes, Worm Mini-Quiz. Thur: BW- Copy bold print terms from "Observing Worms closely" into sci NB. Asmt-Observing Worms Closely Lab WEd: BW- What makes non-living things different from living thing? Check L1 Study Guide, L1 Quiz Friday Tue: BW- Read p6&7 "That's Life" Asmt: Answer the questions on both sides fo the study guide wst. Homework if unfinished. Mon, Sep 10: BW- What 2 layers of the 7 layer classification system make up the scientific name? Asmt: Use STudent sheet 1.1 and your physical characteristics of Organism photos to create scientific names. Fri, Sep 7: Finish "Organism Names" Wst, Check BW III & Org. Names Wst. Thur- BW- Finish Organism descriptions; Asmt- What's In a Name, p8-11 Qu's Wed- BW- Attach Organism photos to notebook pages, Asmt- List physical descriptions of Organisms and record in NB Tue-Sep 4- BW- Define organism, L1 Intro/Get STarted, p2-3 Students list items that organisms need to survive and 5 traits of all organisms and then look up the definition of organism. Fri, Aug 31- BW- New definition for biodiversity; Check Bellwork II, Living & Non-living and Biodiversity FQR thur- BW-define Biodiversity; Asmt- Biodiversity FQR (8 facts, 4 qu's and 3 responses) Wed- BW-Define the term "life", Distinguish between Living and Non-living by listing traits of each on a t-chart, discuss student ideas. Tue- BW-Create a one sentence summary for scientist stereotype; Check scientist picture and Scientist description. MOn, Aug 27- BW- Calculate percentages using part/whole= percent asmt- create bar graph using gender percentagess, Check last weeks' bellwork Fri, Aug 24- BW- Create a chart for scientist data Asmt- Fill in chart using data compiled by the class Thur- BW- Draw a scientist at work (based on your mental image of a scientist), describe the scientist you drew (gender, ethnicity, age, work setting and job description). Wed: BW- finish setting up sci. notebook Asmt: notes over rules and procedures, Name game. Tue: BW- Number the odd pages in sci. Notebook (#1 on front of first page and then 3,5,7,-51, Set up science notebook- Use markers to print name (big) on front cover (also include rm #, teacher name, science), Inside Front cover: Macro to Micro (big) & 1st 9 wks, Student freestyle decoration on back cover, last pages of notebook has info- teacher e-mail, webpage and student e-mail addresses. Mon, Aug 18: Bellwork- What are physical characteristics? Assignment- List as many physical characteristics of the 2 rocks as you can. Use the list to Compare and contrast the 2 rocks using a Venn diagram Fri, Aug 17: Bring supplies to 1st hr, put notebook paper in locker, write name on all 4 spirals, keep 1 and leave in table tub, put extra 3 in cubbies under the correct hr, create a positive adjective for your 1st or last name, get assigned seat, go over a few procedures. Thur, Aug 16: Sleep in, ride a bike, go swimming...etc. Students: Check w/ teacher before doing bonus for clarification and approval of what you plan to do. Bonus opportunities- Articles cut out and summarized from the newspaper, the internet, magazines...etc; nice homemade posters of something we are studying; brief demonstrations of something we are studying and an explanation of the scientific principle behind the demo, reports on scientists mentioned in our science books; something that helps out the entire class: Ex- cleaning out snake cage, helping out in the room in some way; Arrange a guest speaker (for your class or to speak to all Mr. Morrow's classes) who works in a science career or specializes in something we study.
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