Grade 7 Class To Do (Classwork lists) and HW
Thursday, November 30
Class To Do:
Have Folder for SS
Wednesday, November 29
Class To Do:
Complete any genetics work not yet finished
Cell Circus Reworks Due tomorrow!!
Tuesday, November 28
Class To Do:
Genetics With a Smile parent models
Cell Circus Reworks Due by Thursday
Monday, November 27
Class To Do:
Alien Genetics Practice page
Cell Circus Reworks Due by Thursday
Wednesday, November 22
Class To Do:
None - enjoy your break
Tuesday, November 21
Class To Do:
Reworks for Fast Plant Lab Report goals due by Wednesday!
Monday, November 20
Class To Do:
Genetics Basics Practice - Vocab review and Part A
Reworks for Fast Plant Lab Report goals due by Wednesday
Friday, November 17
Class To Do:
Rework any Fast Plant Lab Report goals scored EP, NS, X
Thursday, November 16
Class To Do:
Review Cell Circus work Summative tomorrow
Rework any Fast Plant Lab Report goals scored EP, NS, X
Wednesday, November 15
Class To Do:
Complete "Using Models to Describe" # 5 (and optional if working towards E)
Rework any Fast Plant Lab Report goals scored EP, NS, X
Tuesday, November 14
Class To Do:
Rework Part 1 Formative task if needed, complete any cell circus work parts 1, 2, 3 if not done
Rework any Fast Plant Lab Report goals scored EP, NS, X
Monday, November 13
Class To Do:
Finish Info Squares and Cell Part Function Guide if not done
Rework any Fast Plant Lab Report goals scored EP, NS, X
Wednesday, November 8
Class To Do:
Rework any Fast Plant Lab Report goals scored EP, NS, X
Rework any NO Bees goals scored EP, NS, X
Tuesday, November 7
Class To Do:
Complete any late Cell Circus Part 1, Part 2 or Model/Key
Rework any NO Bees goals scored EP, NS, X
Monday, November 6
Class To Do:
Complete any late Cell Circus Part 1, Part 2 or Model/Key
Rework any NO Bees goals scored EP, NS, X
Friday, November 3
Class To Do:
Work on Cell Model and Key - Due Monday
Thursday, November 2
Class To Do:
Work on Cell Model and Key - Due Monday
Wednesday, November 1
Class To Do:
Work on Cell Model and Key - Due Monday
Tuesday, October 31
Class To Do:
None
Monday, October 30
Class To Do:
Cell Being Study Proof (Summative is tomorrow)
Friday, October 27
Class To Do:
None / Fast Plant Lab Report if late / absence
Thursday, October 26
Class To Do:
Read over Lab 3 + 4 - Sand and Sugar labs
Fast Plant Lab Report if late / absence
Wednesday, October 25
Class To Do:
Read over Lab 2 - Cheek cells
Fast Plant Lab Report if late / absence
Tuesday, October 24
Class To Do:
Binder Clean out / organization
Fast Plant Lab Report if late / absence
Monday, October 23
Class To Do:
none OR Fast Plant Lab Report if late / absence
Friday, October 20
Class To Do:
none OR finish Fast Plant Lab Report (exemplary due Mon)
Thursday, October 19
Class To Do:
finish graphs and Analysis Quest. if needed
Wednesday, October 18
Class To Do:
finish graphs, Analysis Q. 1-4 if not finished
Tuesday, October 17
Class To Do:
finish first graph, finish any late FP Lab tasks
Monday, October 16
Class To Do:
finish Analysis Questions preparations section
Friday, October 13
Class To Do:
none / missing work
Thursday, October 12
Class To Do:
none / missing work
Wednesday, October 11
Class To Do:
Complete Fast Plant Lab Report instructions part 1
Tuesday, October 10
Class To Do:
Finalize both No Bees designs (Turned in tomorrow)
Friday October 6th - Team building Day with guests from the Browne Center - no regular classes today
hursday, October 5
Class To Do:
Complete one No Bees design
Wednesday, October 4
Class To Do:
No Bees - Scientific Background prompt
Tuesday, October 3
Class To Do:
Study Proof Characteristics of Living Things
(Summative tomorrow)
Monday, October 2
Class To Do:
Flowers worksheet
Thursday, September 28
Class To Do:
Complete any missing work
Wednesday, September 27
Class To Do:
Complete Part C - Word Part Creature
Tuesday, September 26
Class To Do:
Argue Characteristics for living things
Monday, September 25
Class To Do:
Identifying Characteristics of Living Things
Friday, September 22
Class To Do:
None OR Work from absence
Thursday, September 21
Class To Do:
Complete Germination Analysis #2 if not done in class
Wednesday, September 20
Class To Do:
Science - none
Get Field Trip Form signed & return
Tuesday, September 19
Class To Do:
Categorize Living vs Non-Living Things page
Monday, September 18
Class To Do:
Germination of Seeds Prior Knowledge section
Friday, September 15
Class To Do:
None OR Missing work (if you have been absent)
Thursday, September 14
Class To Do:
Think Like a Scientist Study Proof - due Friday
(plan 10-15 minutes per night, bring home binder)
Wednesday, September 13
Class To Do:
Think Like a Scientist Study Proof - due Friday
(plan 10-15 minutes per night, bring home binder)
Tuesday, September 12
Class To Do:
Read over Fast Plant Procedures - generate two questions
(questions can be written in margins)
Monday, September 11
Class To Do:
Object Observations
Friday, September 8
Class To Do:
Complete any work missing from absence or not yet done
Thursday, September 7
Class To Do:
Complete Classroom walk A - F by Friday
(write own thoughts for any discuss portions) (see me for in class stations)
Wednesday, September 6
Class To Do: Wednesday, September 6
Complete Classroom walk A - F by Friday
(write own thoughts for any discuss portions) (see me for in class stations)
Tuesday, September 5
Class To Do:
Practicing Inferences from Observations page
Friday, September 1
Class To Do:
Have Required Materials at school Tuesday
(or email from adult requesting support)
Thursday, August 31st First Day of School!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Class To Do:
A little about me page
Class To Do:
- Meet and Greet
- Genetics - LS 3-1 Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes (mutations) located on chromosomes may affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism. - Summative (Open Note)
- Organization for Trimester transition
Have Folder for SS
Wednesday, November 29
Class To Do:
- Genetics - I can demonstrate the how genes are passed from parents to offspring. I can determine phenotype from genotype. I can hypothesize a mutation and it's effects. - Genetics with a Smile
- Genetics - I can hypothesize the effects of mutations. - Mutations 'telephone', Mutations Helpful, Harmful, Neutral, Explore a Mutation
Complete any genetics work not yet finished
Cell Circus Reworks Due tomorrow!!
Tuesday, November 28
Class To Do:
- Peer discuss and check HW - Alien genetics
- Genetics - I can demonstrate the relationship between genotypes and phenotypes. - Which Puppy?
- Genetics - I can model heredity using a Punnett square. I can demonstrate the how genes are passed from parents to offspring and determine phenotype from genotype. I can hypothesize a mutation and it's effects. - Genetics with a Smile
Genetics With a Smile parent models
Cell Circus Reworks Due by Thursday
Monday, November 27
Class To Do:
- Return old work and Cell Circus Summative
- Genetics - I can demonstrate the relationship between genotypes and phenotypes. Dog Called Spot, Practice, Human traits examples lesson, Which Puppy?
Alien Genetics Practice page
Cell Circus Reworks Due by Thursday
Wednesday, November 22
Class To Do:
- Turn in Fast Plant Lab Report Grader for Regrading into the IN Box
- Fast Plant Lab - I can collect accurate data, use mathematical reasoning and cite evidence as I explain environmental impacts. Fast Plant Seed Data and Analysis
- Genetics - I can classify genotypes and predict phenotypes. Videos - see links in Google Classroom
None - enjoy your break
Tuesday, November 21
Class To Do:
- Turn in Fast Plant Lab Report Grader for Regrading into the IN Box
- Genetics - I can classify genotypes and predict phenotypes. How Genes work - Genotypes and Phenotypes, Why Genotypes make Phenotypes
Reworks for Fast Plant Lab Report goals due by Wednesday!
Monday, November 20
Class To Do:
- Turn in work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Genetics - Variation is Genetic Traits in Action, Chromosomes introduction, How Genes work - Genotypes and Phenotypes (video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-_fwABa2BU ) - I can give examples of genetic variation in a group of organisms.
Genetics Basics Practice - Vocab review and Part A
Reworks for Fast Plant Lab Report goals due by Wednesday
Friday, November 17
Class To Do:
- Turn in work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Cell Circus Summative - I can develop and use models to describe the functions of cell parts and how cells use parts to contribute to the overall function of the cell.
- Genetics - Variation is Genetic Traits in Action - I can give examples of genetic variation in a group of organisms.
Rework any Fast Plant Lab Report goals scored EP, NS, X
Thursday, November 16
Class To Do:
- Turn in work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Return work and organize
- Cell Circus - review session for Part 2, Part 4 -Using Models to Describe Cell Function - I can describe the functions of cell parts and how cells use parts to contribute to the overall function of the cell.
Review Cell Circus work Summative tomorrow
Rework any Fast Plant Lab Report goals scored EP, NS, X
Wednesday, November 15
Class To Do:
- Turn in work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Turn in reworks of Part 1 Formative Task
- Cell Circus - Part 4 - Modeling Cell Functions (Inside a Cell Video Simulations), Using Models to Describe Cell Function - I can describe the functions of cell parts and how cells use parts to contribute to the overall function of the cell.
Complete "Using Models to Describe" # 5 (and optional if working towards E)
Rework any Fast Plant Lab Report goals scored EP, NS, X
Tuesday, November 14
Class To Do:
- Turn in work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Cell Circus - Part 3 - Check Info Squares (support with work cited), Check Cell Part Function guide, Check Categorizing page-I can describe the functions of cell parts that contribute to the overall function of the cell. I can construct a work cited to credit my sources.
- Cell Circus - Part 4 - Modeling Cell Functions (Inside a Cell Video Simulations) - I can describe the functions of cell parts and how cells use parts to contribute to the overall function of the cell.
Rework Part 1 Formative task if needed, complete any cell circus work parts 1, 2, 3 if not done
Rework any Fast Plant Lab Report goals scored EP, NS, X
Monday, November 13
Class To Do:
- Turn in work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Cell Circus - Part 3 - Finish Info Squares research using digital sources (finish work cited), Complete Cell Part Function guide doc (instructions B & C), Categorizing Function of Cell Parts worksheet- I can describe the functions of cell parts and how cells use parts to contribute to the overall function of the cell. I can construct a work cited to credit my sources.
Finish Info Squares and Cell Part Function Guide if not done
Rework any Fast Plant Lab Report goals scored EP, NS, X
Wednesday, November 8
Class To Do:
- Return Fast Plant Lab Reports
- Turn in work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Cell model & Key peer share and turn in?
- Cell Circus - Finish Part 3 - Continue Info Squares research using digital sources, Set up Cell Part Function guide doc, Construct work cited for Digital Sources- I can describe the functions of cell parts and how cells use parts to contribute to the overall function of the cell. I can construct a work cited to credit my sources.
Rework any Fast Plant Lab Report goals scored EP, NS, X
Rework any NO Bees goals scored EP, NS, X
Tuesday, November 7
Class To Do:
- Turn in work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Cell model & Key peer share and turn in?
- Cell Circus - Part 2 Formative Task - I can compare and contrast cell types.
- Cell Circus - Finish Part 3 - Overview Function, Video Completing Life Functions, Begin Info Squares research - I can describe the functions of cell parts and how cells use parts to contribute to the overall function of the cell.
Complete any late Cell Circus Part 1, Part 2 or Model/Key
Rework any NO Bees goals scored EP, NS, X
Monday, November 6
Class To Do:
- Return Work, Turn in work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Cell model & Key peer share and turn in
- Cell Circus - Finish Part 2 Cell Types Eukaryote or Prokaryote / additional resources, Whole class discussion and practice, Formative Task - I can compare and contrast cell types.
Complete any late Cell Circus Part 1, Part 2 or Model/Key
Rework any NO Bees goals scored EP, NS, X
Friday, November 3
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Cell Being Unit -Make-up: turn in Study Proof & labs, Take Summative
- Finish Formative task for part 1 - I can Analyze models of cells.
- Cell Circus - Part 2 Cell Types lesson and videos, Eukaryote or Prokaryote - I can compare and contrast cell types.
- Cell model parts requests / Key work time + printing - I can plan for creation of a model. I can organize information and create a model.
Work on Cell Model and Key - Due Monday
Thursday, November 2
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Cell Circus Unit - complete Part 1 - Analyze Models and Practicing Plant and Animal cell parts, then peer discuss - I can Analyze models of cells, identify components and compare / contrast.
- Work time on cell model key and parts requests - I can plan for creation of a model. I can organize information and create a model.
- Formative task for part 1 - I can Analyze models of cells.
- Part 2 lesson and videos - I can compare and contrast cell types.
Work on Cell Model and Key - Due Monday
Wednesday, November 1
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Cell Being Unit -Make-up: turn in Study Proof & labs, Take Summative
- Cell Circus Unit - Introduction, modeling, Part 1 - Analyze Models, Go over Cell Model directions and examples- I can plan for success. I can Analyze models of cells. I can plan for creation of a model.
Work on Cell Model and Key - Due Monday
Tuesday, October 31
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Cell Being Unit - Peer review + turn in Study Proof, Summative - I can conduct an investigation to provide evidence that living things are made of cells – either one cell or many different numbers and types of cells.
- Cell Circus Unit - Introduction, Microscope timeline, modeling - I can interpret timelines, I can plan for success.
None
Monday, October 30
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Cell Being Unit - Recognizing Cells, Post Lab, Cells? Sort revisit, Unicellular / multicellular - I can differentiate between cells and non-cells. I can explain the importance of microscope to exploration of cells.
Cell Being Study Proof (Summative is tomorrow)
Friday, October 27
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Prep for Lab - no gum / mints, long hair secured
- Cell Being Unit - Lab 3 + 4 Sand and Sugar - I can prepare to carry out an investigation. I can carry out an investigation.
- Cell Being Unit - Recognizing Cells, Post Lab, Share Independent Exploration - I can investigate a student asked question.
None / Fast Plant Lab Report if late / absence
Thursday, October 26
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Prep for Lab - no gum / mints, long hair secured
- Cell Being Unit - Lab 2 Cheek cells - prelab and lab - I can prepare to carry out an investigation. I can carry out an investigation.
- Cell Being Unit - Independent Exploration - I can investigate a student asked question.
Read over Lab 3 + 4 - Sand and Sugar labs
Fast Plant Lab Report if late / absence
Wednesday, October 25
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Prep for Lab - no gum / mints, long hair secured
- Cell Being Unit - Lab 1 Onion cells lab- I can carry out an investigation.
- Cell Being Unit - Independent Exploration, Prepare for Lab 2 - I can investigate a student asked question. I can prepare to carry out an investigation.
Read over Lab 2 - Cheek cells
Fast Plant Lab Report if late / absence
Tuesday, October 24
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Cell Being Unit - Cell? sort debrief, How to use a microscope, explore cells, Intro cells labs- I can make predictions and ask questions. I can identify patterns. I can construct temporary rules
Binder Clean out / organization
Fast Plant Lab Report if late / absence
Monday, October 23
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Fast Plant Lab Report - wrap up/ absent student support, Hand in Graphs and Grading Rubric, Submit/Turn in Fast Plant Lab Report - I can construct explanations and create an argument related to the tested environmental variable.
- Cell Being Unit - intro, cell? sort - I can make predictions and ask questions. I can identify patterns. I can construct temporary rules
none OR Fast Plant Lab Report if late / absence
Friday, October 20
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- No Bees - Exemplary - present designs
- Fast Plant - Finish Plant Parts and Function review, Scientific Information Resource for Environmental Factors, Conclusion: CER/Scientific Argument and Planning Investigations - I can use informational text to review scientific content. I can construct explanations and create an argument related to the tested environmental variable.
- Fast Plant - Hand in Graphs and Grading Rubric, Submit/Turn in Fast Plant Lab Report when completed
none OR finish Fast Plant Lab Report (exemplary due Mon)
Thursday, October 19
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- No Bees - Exemplary - present designs
- Fast Plant - Discuss sentence formatting (writing with no personals),Complete Analysis Questions 5, Finish Plant Parts and Function review, Scientific Information Resource for Environmental Factors, Conclusion - CER - I can use informational text to review scientific content. I can construct an argument related to the tested environmental variable.
finish graphs and Analysis Quest. if needed
Wednesday, October 18
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- No Bees - Exemplary turned in
- Fast Plant Lab - Complete remaining graphs (use part 3 page), Complete Analysis Questions 3 + 4 (use Analysis Planning from Part 2 page) - I can analyze and interpret data, using mathematical and computational thinking.
- Fast Plant - Plant Parts and Function review and Scientific Information Resource - Environmental Factors - I can use informational text to review scientific content.
finish graphs, Analysis Q. 1-4 if not finished
Tuesday, October 17
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- No Bees - Exemplary turned in
- Return work
- Fast Plant Lab - group discuss and teacher check Analysis Questions preparation, Review Grading Rubric for Lab Report, Graphing review and begin graphs - I can analyze and interpret data, using mathematical and computational thinking.
finish first graph, finish any late FP Lab tasks
Monday, October 16
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- No Bees - Exemplary turned in
- Fast Plant Lab - Video (Time Lapse - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_PFiuVsSDw&t=116s), finish Data Analysis, Complete class data table, Analysis Questions preparation and work - I can analyze and interpret data, using mathematical and computational thinking.
finish Analysis Questions preparations section
Friday, October 13
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- No Bees - Exemplary?
- Fast Plant Lab - Collect data (Day 29) - I can work with a group as we conduct an investigation and collect accurate data.
- Fast Plant Lab - Video (Time Lapse - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_PFiuVsSDw&t=116s) and Data Analysis - I can analyze and interpret data, using mathematical and computational thinking.
- If needed: Finish Summatives and retakes
none / missing work
Thursday, October 12
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- No Bees Engineering Task - Day 5 - Design Evaluations, Design CER - I can evaluate designs based on criteria and construct an argument for or against a design.
- If time allows - Fast Plant Lab Report - Analysis #1 & #2 - I can analyze and interpret data.
- If needed: Finish Summative - What is a Living Thing
none / missing work
Wednesday, October 11
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Student Council Voting
- No Bees Engineering Task - Day 4 - Design Evaluation practice, turn in both designs - I can define problems, set criteria to define success and design possible solutions.
- Fast Plant Lab Report Part 1- Make updates to reflect the group's Scientific Question, Hypothesis, Procedures, and Materials - I can plan and carry out investigations.
- If needed: Finish Summative - What is a Living Thing
Complete Fast Plant Lab Report instructions part 1
Tuesday, October 10
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Fast Plant Lab - Anecdotal Obs., Collect data (Day 26) - I can work with a group as we conduct an investigation and collect accurate data.
- No Bees Engineering Task - Day 3 - Review Problem, Scientific Background, Criteria, Materials list, Go over Grading Rubric, Design #1 Feedback and edits, Work time for Design # 2 - I can define problems, set criteria to define success and design possible solutions.
- If needed: Finish and turn in Word Parts Creature, Finish Summative - What is a Living Thing
Finalize both No Bees designs (Turned in tomorrow)
Friday October 6th - Team building Day with guests from the Browne Center - no regular classes today
hursday, October 5
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- No Bees Engineering Task - Day 2 - Discuss Problem, Discuss HW - Scientific Background, Establish Criteria, Create Materials list, Design page - I can define problems, set criteria to define success and design possible solutions.
- Finish Summative - What is a Living Thing if needed
- Fast Plant Lab - Collect data (Day 21), Pollinate flowers (last time!) - I can work with a group as we conduct an investigation and collect accurate data.
Complete one No Bees design
Wednesday, October 4
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Discuss HW and Turn In - Study Proof
- Summative - What is a Living Thing? - I can demonstrate the scientific practice of obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information.
- No Bees Engineering Task - Day 1 - Define Problem, Establish Criteria, Materials - I can define problems, set criteria to define success and design possible solutions.
No Bees - Scientific Background prompt
Tuesday, October 3
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Discuss HW - Flowers worksheet
- Flowers, Bees and Pollination - Lesson, reading, stereoscope examination of bees, videos - I can take notes. I can obtain information from reading and from observation using magnification.
Study Proof Characteristics of Living Things
(Summative tomorrow)
Monday, October 2
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Share and Turn in HW - Part C - Word Part Creature
- Fast Plant Lab - Anecdotal Observations, Collect data (Day 18), Pollinate flowers - I can work with a group as we conduct an investigation and collect accurate data.
- What is a Living Thing? - Characteristics and movements, Review + Classify task OR Pea Time Lapse video, Seed is a living thing - I can apply scientific 'rules' for living things and cite evidence as I prove that a seed is a living thing.
Flowers worksheet
Thursday, September 28
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Return work
- Share and Turn in HW - Part C - Word Part Creature
- Fast Plant Lab - Collect data (Day 14) - I can work with a group as we conduct an investigation and collect accurate data.
- What is a Living Thing? - Seed is a living thing - I can apply scientific 'rules' for living things and cite evidence as I prove that a seed is a living thing.
Complete any missing work
Wednesday, September 27
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Turn in HW - Argue Characteristics for living things
- What's in a Name? The vocabulary of Science -I can use a source as I develop understanding of common word parts. I can apply these word parts as I analyze scientific vocabulary. I can design a creature using word parts.
Complete Part C - Word Part Creature
Tuesday, September 26
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Germination check-in - geotropism in our Fast Plants
- What is a Living Thing? - discuss HW (Identifying), Why are dead things special, Differentiating, Analyzing Images - I can apply scientific 'rules' for living things.
Argue Characteristics for living things
Monday, September 25
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- What is a Living Thing? - Research using assigned source, 'Official' Characteristics of Living Things list -I can use multimedia sources to gather scientific information, I can apply scientific 'rules' for living things.
- Fast Plant Lab - Anecdotal observations, Collect data (Day 11) - I can work with a group as we conduct an investigation and collect accurate data.
Identifying Characteristics of Living Things
Friday, September 22
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Exploring Germination - Seed Dissection Lab, complete Analysis - I can use magnification tools to observe the germination of seeds.
- What is a Living Thing? - Class generated 'rules' for Living Things, Research using assigned source, 'Official' Characteristics of Living Things list - I can use describe 'rules' for characteristics of living things. I can use multimedia sources to gather scientific information.
None OR Work from absence
Thursday, September 21
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Exploring Germination - Germination Lab Observations phase 4, Analysis #2 - I can use magnification tools to observe the germination of seeds.
- Fast Plant Lab - Collect data (Day 7) - I can work with a group as we conduct an investigation and collect accurate data.
- What is a Living Thing? - videos, Class generated 'rules' for Living Things - I can use observations and prior knowledge to describe characteristics of living things.
Complete Germination Analysis #2 if not done in class
Wednesday, September 20
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Exploring Germination - Germination Lab Observations phases 1, 2, and 3, Analysis #1 - I can use magnification tools to observe the germination of seeds.
- What is a Living Thing? - peer + class discuss PK hw, videos, Class generated 'rules' for Living Things - I can use observations and prior knowledge to describe characteristics of living things.
Science - none
Get Field Trip Form signed & return
Tuesday, September 19
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Classroom expectations matrix - I can work in a group to establish whole class expectations.
- Exploring Germination - Group /class discussion of prior knowledge, Using the Stereoscope intro, Examining seeds, Scientific Terminology - I can make predictions based on prior knowledge and ask questions. I can use magnification tools to explore seeds.
Categorize Living vs Non-Living Things page
Monday, September 18
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Metric Measuring review - I can measure accurately to collect data.
- Fast Plant Lab - collect Germination data, (teacher) Thin plants if needed, Collect data (Day 4) - I can work with a group as we conduct an investigation and collect accurate data.
- If time allows: Classroom expectations matrix - I can work in a group to establish whole class expectations.
Germination of Seeds Prior Knowledge section
Friday, September 15
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Alma password reset process
- Think Like a Scientist Summative - I can demonstrate proficiency as I analyze and interpret visual data (observations and Inferences) and Engage in Argument from Evidence (CER).
- Fast Plant Lab - step 15 -I can follow procedures as I conduct an investigation and do data collection planning.
None OR Missing work (if you have been absent)
Thursday, September 14
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- CER help session OR Fast Plant extension group
- Fast Plant Lab - finalize Materials edits & Procedures edits, Follow procedures 1-14 - I can work with a group as I plan an investigation. I can follow procedures as I conduct an investigation and do data collection planning.
Think Like a Scientist Study Proof - due Friday
(plan 10-15 minutes per night, bring home binder)
Wednesday, September 13
Class To Do:
- Turn in any work from absence / missings / Reworks to the IN Box
- Return work + organize into binder
- Fast Plant Lab - Form Groups, Choosing a variable, Scientific Question, Hypothesis and reasoning, Materials edits, Procedures edits - I can work with a group as I plan an investigation.
Think Like a Scientist Study Proof - due Friday
(plan 10-15 minutes per night, bring home binder)
Tuesday, September 12
Class To Do:
- Turn in any completed work from absence / missings
- Peer share and turn in Object Observations
- Think Like A Scientist - wrap up Image Inference CER - I can make inferences based on observations and argue for it using a CER.
- Fast Plant Lab - Intro, Background, Choosing a variable- I can work with a group as I plan an investigation.
Read over Fast Plant Procedures - generate two questions
(questions can be written in margins)
Monday, September 11
Class To Do:
- Turn in any completed work from absence / missings
- New Seats
- Think Like A Scientist - Classifying Quantitative vs Qualitative, O & I from Image, Image Inference CER,- I can differentiate between quantitative and qualitative observations. I can generate both quantitative and qualitative observations. I can make inferences based on observations and argue for it using a CER.
Object Observations
Friday, September 8
Class To Do:
- Turn in completed classroom walk
- Think Like A Scientist - Wrap up CER- Mystery Bag Inferences, Open Mystery Bag!! -I can construct a CER.
- Think Like A Scientist - Quantitative vs Qualitative Observations lesson & practice, Image work - I can differentiate between quantitative and qualitative observations. I can generate both quantitative and qualitative observations. I can make inferences based on observations.
Complete any work missing from absence or not yet done
Thursday, September 7
Class To Do:
- Think Like a Scientist - Krypton - Who's my Group - I can use observations to gain information about a mystery item.
- Think Like A Scientist - CER overview/review and practice CER of Mystery Bag Inferences - I can identify the components in a CER, I can construct a CER.
Complete Classroom walk A - F by Friday
(write own thoughts for any discuss portions) (see me for in class stations)
Wednesday, September 6
Class To Do: Wednesday, September 6
- Organization check in
- Classroom Walk - final steps
- Peer Discuss and go over HW -Practicing Inferences from Observations
- Think Like a Scientist - Understanding Observations and Inferences, Identifying Observations and Inferences - I can communicate ideas on the actions, processes and thinking of scientists
- Think Like a Scientist - Mystery bags, Observations, Who's my Group, Inferences - I can use observations to gain information about a mystery item.
Complete Classroom walk A - F by Friday
(write own thoughts for any discuss portions) (see me for in class stations)
Tuesday, September 5
Class To Do:
- Organization check in
- Classroom Walk - Day 3 - complete tasks A-F as assigned, Day 3 reflection - I can construct understanding about classroom procedures, expectations and materials by working effectively in a group.
- Think Like a Scientist brainstorm - Understanding Observations and Inferences, if time: Identifying Observations and Inferences -I can communicate ideas on the actions, processes and thinking of scientists
Practicing Inferences from Observations page
Friday, September 1
Class To Do:
- Organization check in
- Peer Discuss and turn in HW: All about me page
- Classroom Walk - Day 2 - continue tasks A-F as assigned, Day 2 reflection - I can construct understanding about classroom procedures, expectations and materials by working effectively in a group.
Have Required Materials at school Tuesday
(or email from adult requesting support)
Thursday, August 31st First Day of School!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Class To Do:
- Welcome!!!!!!!
- About Me https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TG4buvdZxeLhNUYeJKTefgfaAuLe8Dv8If8IR_3enc0/edit
- Course Outline given out - discussion will be ongoing
- Classroom Walk - Day 1 - overview goals and start first Task as assigned - reflect - I can construct understanding about classroom procedures, expectations and materials by working effectively in a group.
A little about me page