8th Grade Science
Eighth Grade Science challenges students to investigate scientific ideas through questioning, experimentation, and data analysis. Eighth grade topics include weather patterns and changes over time; earth, moon, and sun relationships in space; animal adaptations over time; and elements of force and motion. We will be incorporating elements of the Next Generation Science Standards and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activities throughout the year.
Class Agenda
All Missing Work Due Friday, June 9th!
June 15 & 16, 2017
Finish Scientist Presentations--Why aren't we done with these yet?!
October Sky
HW: Have a Great Summer!
Finish Scientist Presentations--Why aren't we done with these yet?!
October Sky
HW: Have a Great Summer!
June 14, 2017
Finish Scientist Presentations?
October Sky
HW: None
Finish Scientist Presentations?
October Sky
HW: None
June 13, 2017
Finish Scientist Presentations
October Sky
HW: None
Finish Scientist Presentations
October Sky
HW: None
June 12, 2017
Scientist Presentations
HW: None
Scientist Presentations
HW: None
June 9, 2017
No class today due to the Citizenship Party
HW: Scientist Slides Presentation due Monday
No class today due to the Citizenship Party
HW: Scientist Slides Presentation due Monday
June 8, 2017
* I can identify the independent, dependent, and controlled variables in an experiment.
* I can identify the independent, dependent, and controlled variables in an experiment.
- Alka Seltzer Rockets
June 7, 2017
* I can research the life and scientific contributions of a famous scientist.
* I can research the life and scientific contributions of a famous scientist.
- Profile of a Scientist (6+ slides with pictures)
June 6, 2017
* I can research the life and scientific contributions of a famous scientist.
* I can research the life and scientific contributions of a famous scientist.
- Profile of a Scientist (6+ slides with pictures)
June 5, 2017
* I can research the life and scientific contributions of a famous scientist.
Slides Presentation will be Monday, June 12th
* I can research the life and scientific contributions of a famous scientist.
- Correct Rockets & Satellites Guided Reading & Review/Reinforce
- Profile of a Scientist (6+ slides with pictures)
Slides Presentation will be Monday, June 12th
June 2, 2017
- Scientist Research Mini-Project
- School Climate Survey
June 1, 2017
- Finish Newton's Law Test /Finish Rockets & Satellites
- Trajectory Video and Interactive Quiz
May 31, 2017
- Fire Drill at 1:50
- Newton's Laws Test
May 30, 2017
- Rockets and Satellites--p. 64-67
- Guided Reading & Review and Reinforce Worksheets
- Study for Newton's Laws Test
May 26, 2017
- Check #14-27 on Study Guide
- Newton's Laws Kahoot
May 25, 2017
- Check #1-13 on the Study Guide
- Work on #14-27 on the Study Guide
May 24, 2017
Newton's Laws Test Tuesday 5/30
- Check Calculating Force & Momentum Worksheet
- Begin Study Guide
Newton's Laws Test Tuesday 5/30
May 23, 2017
- Finish Egg Car Collisions Lab
- Finish Calculating Force & Momentum Wkst
- Begin Study Guide
May 22, 2017
* I can summarize the importance of Newton’s 3rd Law to understanding collisions.
* I can solve a problem involving motion using Newton’s Third Law.
* I can use mathematical formulas to calculate force and momentum.
Test Thursday
* I can summarize the importance of Newton’s 3rd Law to understanding collisions.
* I can solve a problem involving motion using Newton’s Third Law.
* I can use mathematical formulas to calculate force and momentum.
- Egg Car Collisions
- Calculating Force & Momentum Wkst.
Test Thursday
May 19, 2017
* I can use mathematical formulas to calculate force and momentum.
Car Testing will be Monday
Have a great weekend!
* I can use mathematical formulas to calculate force and momentum.
- Finish Egg Car Construction & page 6
- Calculating Force & Momentum Worksheet
Car Testing will be Monday
Have a great weekend!
May 18, 2017
* I can explain and demonstrate Newton’s Laws of Motion.
* I can solve a problem involving motion using Newton’s Third Law.
* I can use mathematical formulas to calculate force and momentum.
* I can explain and demonstrate Newton’s Laws of Motion.
* I can solve a problem involving motion using Newton’s Third Law.
* I can use mathematical formulas to calculate force and momentum.
- Egg Car Testing and adjustments p. 6
- YOUR CAR SHOULD BE CONSTRUCTED TODAY!!!
- Calculating Force & Momentum Worksheet (if time)
May 17, 2017
* I can explain and demonstrate Newton’s Laws of Motion.
* I can solve a problem involving motion using Newton’s Third Law.
Car Testing Day will be Monday
* I can explain and demonstrate Newton’s Laws of Motion.
* I can solve a problem involving motion using Newton’s Third Law.
- Finish Car Plan
- Begin to build egg car p. 5
- Begin testing car (if time) p. 6
Car Testing Day will be Monday
May 16, 2017
*I can explain and demonstrate Newton’s Laws of Motion.
* I can solve a problem involving motion using Newton’s Third Law.
*I can explain and demonstrate Newton’s Laws of Motion.
* I can solve a problem involving motion using Newton’s Third Law.
- Egg Car Collision-STEM Project
- Pages 1-5 in packet
May 15, 2017
* I can summarize the importance of Newton’s 3rd Law to understanding collisions.
* I can explain what happens to the momentum of objects during a collision.
* I can summarize the importance of Newton’s 3rd Law to understanding collisions.
* I can explain what happens to the momentum of objects during a collision.
- Station Assessment Questions
- Newton’s Laws Interactive
May 12, 2017
*I can summarize the importance of Newton's 3rd Law to understanding collisions.
* I can explain what happens to the momentum of objects during collisions.
*I can summarize the importance of Newton's 3rd Law to understanding collisions.
* I can explain what happens to the momentum of objects during collisions.
- Continue Newton's Laws Stations from yesterday
May 11, 2017
* I can describe examples of Newton’s Three Laws in real life situations.
* I can describe examples of Newton’s Three Laws in real life situations.
- Newton’s Laws Stations
- HW: None
May 10, 2017
* I can describe examples of Newton’s Three Laws in real life situations.
* I can describe examples of Newton’s Three Laws in real life situations.
- Discuss Momentum Notes & Calculating WS
- The Science of Imagineering: Newton’s Laws
- Interactive Quiz
May 9, 2017
* I can define and give examples of momentum.
* I can use a mathematical formula to calculate momentum.
* I can demonstrate a real example of momentum.
* I can define and give examples of momentum.
* I can use a mathematical formula to calculate momentum.
* I can demonstrate a real example of momentum.
- Check Calculating Momentum WS
- Momentum Bashing Lab
May 8, 2017
*I can give an example of each of Newton’s Three Laws.
* I can define and give examples of momentum.
* I can use a mathematical formula to calculate momentum.
*I can give an example of each of Newton’s Three Laws.
* I can define and give examples of momentum.
* I can use a mathematical formula to calculate momentum.
- Calculating Net Force & Notes
- Read Momentum (p. 58-61)
- Calculating Momentum Notes & WS
May 5, 2017
* I can explain and give examples of Newton's Laws of Motion.
* I can use a mathematical formula to calculate force.
* I can explain and give examples of Newton's Laws of Motion.
* I can use a mathematical formula to calculate force.
- Finish Newton's Laws Notes
- Finish Calculating Force Worksheet
- Inventor Matching and Ordering (if finished with above)
May 4, 2017
*I can test and provide solutions to an engineering problem.
*I can test and provide solutions to an engineering problem.
- Aluminum Boats
May 3, 2017
* I can explain the science and stories behind certain inventions.
* I can explain how certain inventions help make our life easier.
* I can explain the science and stories behind certain inventions.
* I can explain how certain inventions help make our life easier.
- Inventions that Shook the World From the 90's
- Reflection sheet
May 2, 2017
*I can explain and give examples of Newton's First & Second Laws of Motion.
* I can use a mathematical formula to calculate force.
Have a great time in DC!
*I can explain and give examples of Newton's First & Second Laws of Motion.
* I can use a mathematical formula to calculate force.
- Discuss Penny & Car Crash results
- Read Newton's Laws with notes
- Calculating force notes with practice worksheet
Have a great time in DC!
May 1, 207
* I can explain and demonstrate Newton's first two laws.
* I can explain and demonstrate Newton's first two laws.
- A Penny For Your Thoughts
- Car Crash
- Read Newton's Laws (p. 34-41) with notes
April 28, 2017
* I can identify Newton's Three Laws
* I can give examples of how Newton's 3 Laws relate to care collisions.
* I can identify Newton's Three Laws
* I can give examples of how Newton's 3 Laws relate to care collisions.
- Discuss Understanding Car Crashes
- Video Discussion Questions--1 per group
April 27, 2017
* I can identify Newton’s 3 Laws.
*I can give examples of how Newton’s 3 Laws relate to car collisions.
* I can identify Newton’s 3 Laws.
*I can give examples of how Newton’s 3 Laws relate to car collisions.
- Check Quiz
- Understanding Car Crashes--It’s Basic Physics Video/Disuss
- Video Discussion Question in groups (if time)
April 26, 2017
* I can show what I know on the Force, Friction, and Gravity Quiz.
* I can show what I know on the Force, Friction, and Gravity Quiz.
- Force, Friction, & Gravity Quiz
April 25, 2017
* I can show what I know on the quiz study guide and classroom kahoot game.
* I can show what I know on the quiz study guide and classroom kahoot game.
- Discuss Falling Objects Lab
- Check Study Guide
- Force, Friction, & Gravity Kahoot
April 24, 2017
*I can determine what causes objects to fall at a certain rate.
* I can explain how objects fall with air resistance and without air resistance.
*I can determine what causes objects to fall at a certain rate.
* I can explain how objects fall with air resistance and without air resistance.
- Finish Gravity Lab/Discuss
- Work on Study Guide
April 20, 2017
*I can compare gravity and friction forces.
*I can see how gravity is applied in real life situations.
*I can compare gravity and friction forces.
*I can see how gravity is applied in real life situations.
- Correct Reflection Questions from Gravity Reading
- Finish Gravity Video & Notes
- Interactive Quiz
April 19, 2017
* I can compare gravity and friction forces.
* I can see how gravity is applied in real life situations.
* I can compare gravity and friction forces.
* I can see how gravity is applied in real life situations.
- Correct Reflection Questions
- The Science of Imagineering: Gravity Video and Notes
- Interactive Quiz
April 18, 2017
* I can define gravity.
*I can tell the difference between weight and mass.
* I can explain how the force of gravity is affected by an object’s mass.
* I can define gravity.
*I can tell the difference between weight and mass.
* I can explain how the force of gravity is affected by an object’s mass.
- Finish Mythbuster's Penny Drop
- Gravity Reading (p. 46-50) & Vocabulary
- Gravity & Friction Review & Reinforce
April 17, 2017
*I can predict and test what surface will apply the most friction force.
* I can define friction and explain how it affects movement of objects.
* I can explain how gravity plays a part in two urban legends.
*I can predict and test what surface will apply the most friction force.
* I can define friction and explain how it affects movement of objects.
* I can explain how gravity plays a part in two urban legends.
- Change Seats
- Discussion of Friction Lab
- Mythbusters: Flight Attendant Fall and Penny Drop
April 13, 2017
*I can predict and test what surface will apply the most friction force.
* I can define friction and explain how it affects movement of objects.
*I can predict and test what surface will apply the most friction force.
* I can define friction and explain how it affects movement of objects.
- Friction Lab Part 1 (Golf Ball)
- Friction Lab Part 2 (PingPong Ball)
April 12, 2017
* I can discuss the use of force & friction used on the online simulation.
* I can see how friction is applied in real life situations.
* I can discuss the use of force & friction used on the online simulation.
* I can see how friction is applied in real life situations.
- Discuss Friction Online Activity
- The Science of Imagineering: Friction Video and Notes
- Interactive Quiz
April 11, 2017
* I can use force & friction in the online simulation.
* I can calculate net force.
* I can see how friction is applied in real life situations.
* I can use force & friction in the online simulation.
* I can calculate net force.
* I can see how friction is applied in real life situations.
- Forces, Friction, and Motion Online Activity
April 10, 2017
- Tug of War (Balanced vs Unbalanced Forces)
- Check Vocab, Friction WS, and Guided Notes
- Begin Forces, Friction, and Motion Online Activity
April 7, 2017
- ChromeBook Update & M-Step App
- Force & Friction Vocabulary
April 6, 2017
* I can define friction and give examples of 4 different kinds of friction.
* I can identify the factors that determine the strength of friction force between 2 surfaces.
* I can define friction and give examples of 4 different kinds of friction.
* I can identify the factors that determine the strength of friction force between 2 surfaces.
- Correct Calculating Net Force
- Friction (p. 42-45) & Guided Reading/Study Notes
- Friction Worksheet
- Force & Friction Vocabulary (we will work on this tomorrow too)
April 5, 2017
*I can calculate net force.
* I can tell the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces.
I can define friction and give examples of 4 different kinds of friction.
* I can identify the factors that determine the strength of friction force between 2 surfaces.
*I can calculate net force.
* I can tell the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces.
I can define friction and give examples of 4 different kinds of friction.
* I can identify the factors that determine the strength of friction force between 2 surfaces.
- Review Net Force
- Net Force WS/Check
- Friction (p. 42-45) & Guided Reading
April 4, 2017
* I can describe force.
* I can tell the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces.
* I can calculate net force.
* I can describe force.
* I can tell the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces.
* I can calculate net force.
- Check Review & Reinforce
- Motion Tests Back
- Calculating Net Force Cards
- Net Force Notes & Practice
April 3, 2017
Welcome Back!
* I can describe force.
* I can tell the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces.
* I can calculate net force.
Welcome Back!
* I can describe force.
* I can tell the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces.
* I can calculate net force.
- The Nature of Force (p. 36-39) with Guided Reading Notes
- Review & Reinforce
- Disney Imagineering: Gravity (if time)
March 23, 2017
* I can show what I know about motion, distance-time graphs, and speed-time graphs.
* I can show what I know about motion, distance-time graphs, and speed-time graphs.
- Motion Test
March 22, 2017
* I can show what I know about motion, distance-time graphs, and speed-time graphs.
* I can show what I know about motion, distance-time graphs, and speed-time graphs.
- Check Study Guide
- Motion Kahoot Quiz Game
March 21, 2017
- Motion Study Guide
- Start Checking Study Guide
March 20, 2017
* I can show what I know about motion, distance-time graphs, and speed-time graphs
* I can show what I know about motion, distance-time graphs, and speed-time graphs
- Discuss Case Study of Acceleration
- Motion Study Guide
March 17, 2017
* I can define acceleration.
* I can calculate an object’s acceleration.
* I can interpret a speed vs time graph and a distance-time graph.
* I can define acceleration.
* I can calculate an object’s acceleration.
* I can interpret a speed vs time graph and a distance-time graph.
- Formula Challenge
- Graph That Motion Interactive(?)
March 16, 2017
* I can define acceleration.
* I can calculate an object’s acceleration.
* I can interpret a speed vs time graph.
* I can define acceleration.
* I can calculate an object’s acceleration.
* I can interpret a speed vs time graph.
- Check Packet
- Case Study: Can a sprinter accelerate faster than a car?
March 15, 2017
* I can calculate acceleration of moving objects.
* I can interpret a speed-time graph
* I can match a story to a speed-time graph.
* I can tell the difference between a distance-time graph and a speed-time graph.
* I can calculate acceleration of moving objects.
* I can interpret a speed-time graph
* I can match a story to a speed-time graph.
* I can tell the difference between a distance-time graph and a speed-time graph.
- Comparing Distance-Time Graphs and Speed-Time Graphs Packet
March 14, 2017
* I can interpret a speed-time graph.
* I can match a story to a speed-time graph.
* I can interpret a speed-time graph.
* I can match a story to a speed-time graph.
- Speed-Time Graph Card Activity #2
- Match Stories
- Peer Evaluate
- Discussion
March 13, 2017
* I can interpret a speed-time graph.
* I can interpret a speed-time graph.
- Check Review & Reinforce from Friday
- Speed-Time Graph Notes
- Analyzing Graphs WS (Think, pair, share) & Discuss
- Begin Annotating Graphs (Card Activity 2)
March 10, 2017
* I can define acceleration.
* I can calculate an object's acceleration.
* I can interpret a speed vs time graph.
* I can define acceleration.
* I can calculate an object's acceleration.
* I can interpret a speed vs time graph.
- Finish Guided Reading
- Review & Reinforce
- Bill Nye: Motion
March 9, 2017
* I can define acceleration.
* I can calculate an object’s acceleration.
* I can interpret a speed vs time graph.
Quiz Corrections due 3/16
* I can define acceleration.
* I can calculate an object’s acceleration.
* I can interpret a speed vs time graph.
- Distance-Time Quizzes back
- Discuss Speedy Racers Lab
- Calculating Acceleration Notes
- Acceleration practice problems
- Finish & Check GR
Quiz Corrections due 3/16
March 8, 2017
Class does not meet today due to HS field trip.
HW: Finish Lab Assignment
Class does not meet today due to HS field trip.
HW: Finish Lab Assignment
March 7, 2017
* I can calculate an object’s speed.
* I can create a speed vs time graph.
* I can compare my data to figure out which car is faster.
* I can calculate an object’s speed.
* I can create a speed vs time graph.
* I can compare my data to figure out which car is faster.
- Comparing Average Speeds Lab
- Continue Guided Reading/Study (p. 22-27 in text)
March 6, 2017
* I can calculate an object’s speed.
* I can create a speed vs time graph.
* I can compare my data to figure out which car is faster.
* I can calculate an object’s speed.
* I can create a speed vs time graph.
* I can compare my data to figure out which car is faster.
- Unexpected Fire Drill
- Using Graphs to Explain Motion Teacher Notes
- Acceleration (p. 22-27 in text)
- Guided Reading and Study
- HW: None
March 3, 2017
I can calculate an object’s speed and veloctiy.
* I can graph motion.
* I can interpret a distance/time graph.
* I can interpret the differences between a distance-time graph and a velocity-time graph.
I can calculate an object’s speed and veloctiy.
* I can graph motion.
* I can interpret a distance/time graph.
* I can interpret the differences between a distance-time graph and a velocity-time graph.
- Using Graphs to Explain Motion
- Name That Motion Interative
March 2, 2017
*I can show what I know about distance-time graphs and calculating speed.
*I can show what I know about distance-time graphs and calculating speed.
- Distance-Time Graph Quiz
March 1, 2017
- Revisit Distance-Time Graphs Classroom Challenge
- Revisit Journey to the Bus Stop
- Revisit Stories to Graphs
- Revisit online practice
February 28, 2017
* I can calculate an object’s speed and veloctiy.
* I can graph motion.
* I can interpret a distance/time graph.
* I can write a story that corresponds with a graph
* I can calculate an object’s speed and veloctiy.
* I can graph motion.
* I can interpret a distance/time graph.
* I can write a story that corresponds with a graph
- Interpreting Distance-Time Graphs Classroom Challenge Part 2 & 3
February 27, 2017
* I can calculate an object’s speed and veloctiy.
* I can graph motion.
* I can interpret a distance/time graph.
* I can write a story that corresponds with a graph
* I can calculate an object’s speed and veloctiy.
* I can graph motion.
* I can interpret a distance/time graph.
* I can write a story that corresponds with a graph
- Interpreting Distance-Time Graphs Classroom Challenge Parts 1 & 2
February 24, 2017
* I can calculate an object’s speed and veloctiy.
* I can graph motion.
* I can interpret a distance/time graph.
* I can write a story that corresponds with a graph
* I can read and report out on current events in science.
* I can calculate an object’s speed and veloctiy.
* I can graph motion.
* I can interpret a distance/time graph.
* I can write a story that corresponds with a graph
* I can read and report out on current events in science.
- Finish Stories from Graphs/Discuss
- Science News & SOLAR
February 23, 2017
* I can calculate an object’s speed and veloctiy.
* I can graph motion.
* I can interpret a distance/time graph.
* I can write a story that corresponds with a graph
HW: Finish Stories from graphs packet
* I can calculate an object’s speed and veloctiy.
* I can graph motion.
* I can interpret a distance/time graph.
* I can write a story that corresponds with a graph
- Distance-Time Checkpoint-Race
- Stories from Graphs Notes
- Stories from graphs packet
HW: Finish Stories from graphs packet
February 22, 2017
*I can graph distance over time.
* I can interpret a distance/time graph.
*I can graph distance over time.
* I can interpret a distance/time graph.
- Check Motion Graph Practice
- Reading a Distance over Time Graph: Lessons 1, 2, & 16 (Pair Share)
- Distance-Time Graph online practice
February 21, 2017
* I can describe when an object is in motion.
* I can calculate an object’s speed and veloctiy.
* I can graph motion.
* I can interpret a distance/time graph.
* I can describe when an object is in motion.
* I can calculate an object’s speed and veloctiy.
* I can graph motion.
* I can interpret a distance/time graph.
- Check Review & Reinforce WS
- 3Q Checkpoint
- Journey to the Bus Stop
- Motion Graph Notes
February 20, 2017
* I can describe when an object is in motion.
* I can calculate an object’s speed and veloctiy.
* I can graph motion.
* I can describe when an object is in motion.
* I can calculate an object’s speed and veloctiy.
* I can graph motion.
- Check Guided Reading from p.6-11
- Read Describing and Measuring Motion (p. 12-15)
- Guided Reading & Study
- Review & Reinforce WS
February 17, 2017
* I can describe when an object is in motion.
* I can calculate an object’s speed and veloctiy.
* I can graph motion.
* I can describe when an object is in motion.
* I can calculate an object’s speed and veloctiy.
* I can graph motion.
- Finish Describing and Measuring Motion (p. 6-15)
- Finish Guided Reading and Study
February 16, 2017
* I can describe when an object is in motion.
* I can calculate an object’s speed and veloctiy.
* I can graph motion.
* I can describe when an object is in motion.
* I can calculate an object’s speed and veloctiy.
* I can graph motion.
- Discovery Activity: How Fast and How Far?
- Read Describing and Measuring Motion (p. 6-11)
- Guided Reading and Study
February 15, 2017
*I can share my lab tests and results with others.
* I can define words that relate to describing and measuring motion.
* I can show my work for problems that have formulas for solving.
*I can share my lab tests and results with others.
* I can define words that relate to describing and measuring motion.
* I can show my work for problems that have formulas for solving.
- Helicopter Happening Lab due/share out test results
- Showing Work for Problems with Formulas notes
- Ch1S1 Vocabulary
February 10, 2017
No class today due to citizenship party.
HW: Helicopter Happening lab completed by Wednesday 2/15
No class today due to citizenship party.
HW: Helicopter Happening lab completed by Wednesday 2/15
February 9, 2017
* I can graph the results to my experiment and answer conclusion questions based on the flight of my helicopter.
* I can graph the results to my experiment and answer conclusion questions based on the flight of my helicopter.
- Helicopter Happening (Part 2 & 3)
- Try Part 4 if you finish Parts 2 & 3
February 8, 2017
* I can develop a testable question and create an experiment centering around the flight of a paper helicopter.
* I can develop a testable question and create an experiment centering around the flight of a paper helicopter.
- Helicopter Happening (Part 2)
February 7, 2017
* I can observe the flight of a paper helicopter and propose ways to make it fly better
* I can make qualitative and quantitative observations about the flight of a paper helicopter.
* I can observe the flight of a paper helicopter and propose ways to make it fly better
* I can make qualitative and quantitative observations about the flight of a paper helicopter.
- Helicopter Happening (Part 1)
February 6, 2017
* I can explain identifying characteristics of planets, stars, and other celestial bodies in the solar system.
* I can explain identifying characteristics of planets, stars, and other celestial bodies in the solar system.
- Solar System Poster work
- 3rd Quarter Reset (a week late)
February 3, 2017
* I can explain how the solar system formed and what other objects are in the solar system.
* I can explain how the solar system formed and what other objects are in the solar system.
- Alien Attraction Travel Poster
February 2, 2017
* I can identify characteristics of other bodies in our solar system that are not stars or planets.
* I can identify characteristics of other bodies in our solar system that are not stars or planets.
- 3T Chart with pgs. 80-83
- Bill Nye: Comets & Meteors
February 1, 2017
* I can identify characteristics of other bodies in our solar system that are not planets or stars.
* I can identify characteristics of other bodies in our solar system that are not planets or stars.
- Discuss 3 Square Response
- 3T Chart with pages 80-83
- Bill Nye: Comets & Meteors
January 31, 2017
*I can explain the importance of gravity in the solar system.
*I can explain the formation of our solar system.
*I can identify characteristics of our galaxy.
*I can explain the importance of gravity in the solar system.
*I can explain the formation of our solar system.
*I can identify characteristics of our galaxy.
- Gravity Lab Questions
- Gravity Visualized
- Galaxy Mini-Book & The Formation of the Solar System
- 3 Square Respose
January 30, 2017
* I can explain the importance of gravity in the solar system.
* I can explain the importance of gravity in the solar system.
- Gravity Notes
- Gravity Exploration--How Far Can You Jump?
- Gravity Visualized
January 26, 2017
* I can use data from tables and diagrams to be successful on the quiz.
* I can summarize and form an opinion about a current event in science news.
* I can use data from tables and diagrams to be successful on the quiz.
* I can summarize and form an opinion about a current event in science news.
- Correct Planet Classification Quiz
- Science News Discussion
January 25, 2017
* I can use data from tables and diagrams to be successful on my quiz.
* I can use data from tables and diagrams to be successful on my quiz.
- Planets Classification Quiz
- Science News Article
January 24, 2017
* I can make a scale model of the planets and planet positions in the solar system.
* I can make a scale model of the planets and planet positions in the solar system.
- The Solar System to Scale
- Discuss questions from Size It Up
- Planet Trivia Game
January 23, 2017
*I can made a scale model of the planets and positions in the solar system.
*I can made a scale model of the planets and positions in the solar system.
- The Solar System to Scale
- Size It Up
January 20, 2017
* I can create a scale model of the solar system showing scale distances and scale size of the planets.
* I can create a scale model of the solar system showing scale distances and scale size of the planets.
- Complete Word Cloud
- Complete Venn Diagrams & Graphs
- Science News for Students Article
January 19, 2017
* I can compare and contrast characteristics of other bodies in space with Earth.
* I can compare and contrast characteristics of other bodies in space with Earth.
- Can You Plan It?
- Venn Diagrams & Bar Graphs
HW: Packet due at the end of class on Friday
January 18, 2017
* I can identify unique characteristics about a planet in space.
***Late Work Due Friday***
* I can identify unique characteristics about a planet in space.
- Planet Word Cloud
***Late Work Due Friday***
January 13, 2017
*I can compare and contrast characteristics of other bodies in space with Earth.
*I can compare and contrast characteristics of other bodies in space with Earth.
- Collect/Check 2D Model
- Eyewitness Planets with T-Chart
January 12, 2017
*I can describe the role of gravity plays within our solar system.
* I can explain the difference between mass and weight.
* I can compare and constrast characteristics of other bodies in space with Earth.
*I can describe the role of gravity plays within our solar system.
* I can explain the difference between mass and weight.
* I can compare and constrast characteristics of other bodies in space with Earth.
- Finish Gravity & the Solar System notes
- Planet Mini-book
- 2D Planet model and facts
January 11, 2017
*I can explain the difference between mass and weight.
*I can describe the role gravity plays within our solar system.
*I can explain the difference between mass and weight.
*I can describe the role gravity plays within our solar system.
- Lining Up the Planets
- Gravity & The Solar System with notes & 5Q
January 10, 2017
* I can identify historical perspectives about models of the solar system.
* I can describe the role of gravity in the motions of the planets.
* I can identify historical perspectives about models of the solar system.
* I can describe the role of gravity in the motions of the planets.
- Finish Models of the Solar System
- 2Q Checkpoint
January 9, 2017
* I can identify historical perspectives about models of the solar system.
* I can describe the role of gravity in the motions of the planets.
* I can identify historical perspectives about models of the solar system.
* I can describe the role of gravity in the motions of the planets.
- Finish Apollo 13
- Tests Back
- Observing Our Solar System (p. 50-55)
- Models of the Solar System from history
January 4, 5,& 6 2017
Welcome back & Happy New Year!
* I can observe engineers in action when solving problems with a limited number of supplies and time.
*I can identify a problem, constraints, and solutions in a real life historical situation.
Welcome back & Happy New Year!
* I can observe engineers in action when solving problems with a limited number of supplies and time.
*I can identify a problem, constraints, and solutions in a real life historical situation.
- Change Seats
- Apollo 13
December 19-21, 2016
* I can observe today’s moon phase and predict what phase will happen next.
*I can determine the best bottle for flipping a water bottle by conducting tests and recording frequency data and success rate.
* I can observe today’s moon phase and predict what phase will happen next.
*I can determine the best bottle for flipping a water bottle by conducting tests and recording frequency data and success rate.
- Moon observation (collect on Wed)
- Bottle Flipping Lab & Discuss
- Best of 10 Champion
December 16, 2016
Earth, Moon, and Sun Test
HW: None
Earth, Moon, and Sun Test
HW: None
December 15, 2016
* I can observe today's moon phase and predict what phase will happen next.
* I can show what I know on the Earth, Moon, and Sun study guide.
* I can summarize current scientific topics, develop an opinion, and discuss my opinions with others.
* I can observe today's moon phase and predict what phase will happen next.
* I can show what I know on the Earth, Moon, and Sun study guide.
* I can summarize current scientific topics, develop an opinion, and discuss my opinions with others.
- Moon Observations
- Finish checking Study Guide
- Science World Magazine
December 14, 2016
* I can observe today's moon phase and predict what phase will happen next.
* I can show what I know on the Earth, Moon, and Sun study guide.
* I can observe today's moon phase and predict what phase will happen next.
* I can show what I know on the Earth, Moon, and Sun study guide.
- Work on Study Guide
- Correct/Discuss Study Guide
- Review Game (if time)
December 13, 2016
* I can observe today's moon phase and predict what phase will happen next.
* I can explain what happens during a solar and lunar eclipse.
* I can show what I know on the Earth, Moon, and Sun study guide.
* I can observe today's moon phase and predict what phase will happen next.
* I can explain what happens during a solar and lunar eclipse.
* I can show what I know on the Earth, Moon, and Sun study guide.
- Review of moon phases, eclipses, and seasons
- Begin work on the study guide
December 9, 2016
* I can observe today’s moon phase and predict what phase will happen next.
* I can describe patterns of solar and lunar eclipses using a model or diagram.
HW: None
* I can observe today’s moon phase and predict what phase will happen next.
* I can describe patterns of solar and lunar eclipses using a model or diagram.
- Moon Observation
- Discuss eclipses stations
- Science News article
HW: None
December 8, 2016
* I can observe today’s moon phase and predict what phase will happen next.
*I can define and model a solar and lunar eclipse.
* I can tell what phase the moon is in during a solar and lunar eclipse.
HW: Earth, Moon, & Sun Test coming next week
* I can observe today’s moon phase and predict what phase will happen next.
*I can define and model a solar and lunar eclipse.
* I can tell what phase the moon is in during a solar and lunar eclipse.
- Moon observation
- Eclipse Stations Part 2
HW: Earth, Moon, & Sun Test coming next week
December 7, 2016
* I can observe today’s moon phase and predict what phase will happen next.
* I can define and model a solar and lunar eclipse.
* I can tell what phase the moon is in during a solar and lunar eclipse.
HW: Earth, Moon, & Sun test coming next week
* I can observe today’s moon phase and predict what phase will happen next.
* I can define and model a solar and lunar eclipse.
* I can tell what phase the moon is in during a solar and lunar eclipse.
- Moon observation
- Discuss/Finish Eclipses Activity
- Eclipses Stations--Watch It & Research It
HW: Earth, Moon, & Sun test coming next week
December 6, 2016
* I can observe today’s moon phase and predict what phase will happen next.
* I can define and model a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse.
*I can tell the difference between a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse.
* I can observe today’s moon phase and predict what phase will happen next.
* I can define and model a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse.
*I can tell the difference between a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse.
- Moon observation
- Eclipses Activity
December 5, 2016
* I can observe today’s moon phase and predict what phase will happen next.
*I can demonstrate why the phases of the moon occur.
HW: Finish Reflection and Earth, Moon, Sun test next week
* I can observe today’s moon phase and predict what phase will happen next.
*I can demonstrate why the phases of the moon occur.
- Moon observation (catch up from last week)
- Check AIM 19
- Moon Phases Model & Reflection
HW: Finish Reflection and Earth, Moon, Sun test next week
December 2, 2016
* I can observe today’s moon phase and predict what phase will happen next.
* I can explain how science proves or disproves whether the moon landing occurred in 1969.
* I can observe today’s moon phase and predict what phase will happen next.
* I can explain how science proves or disproves whether the moon landing occurred in 1969.
- Moon Observation
- Mythbusters: Moon Landing
December 1, 2016
* I can observe today’s moon phase and predict what phase will happen next.
*I can explain why the moon seems to change its shape every night.
* I can observe today’s moon phase and predict what phase will happen next.
*I can explain why the moon seems to change its shape every night.
- Moon observation
- Bill Nye: The Moon
- Aim 19: What causes the phases of the moon?
November 30, 2016
* I can observe today’s moon phase and predict what phase will happen next.
* I can predict the pattern for the phases of the moon.
* I can explain why the moon seems to change shape every night.
* I can observe today’s moon phase and predict what phase will happen next.
* I can predict the pattern for the phases of the moon.
* I can explain why the moon seems to change shape every night.
- Moon observation
- Predict the Phases of the Moon
- Read pgs. 24-27 with notes
- Were your predictions correct?
November 28 & 29, 2016
* I can observe today’s moon phase and predict what phase will happen next.
*I can design and construct a rocket with the materials provided that will launch off of the launch pad.
* I can make changes to my rocket design to make it fly further and land in a designated spot.
* I can observe today’s moon phase and predict what phase will happen next.
*I can design and construct a rocket with the materials provided that will launch off of the launch pad.
* I can make changes to my rocket design to make it fly further and land in a designated spot.
- Moon observations
- Blast Off--Engineering Design
- Rocket Testing & Analysis
November 22, 2016
* I can show what I know on the quiz about Earth's movements in space.
* Earth's Motions Quiz (S.C. 80% accuracy on the quiz)
HW: Be Thankful!
* I can show what I know on the quiz about Earth's movements in space.
* Earth's Motions Quiz (S.C. 80% accuracy on the quiz)
HW: Be Thankful!
November 21, 2016
* I can show what I know on the study guide about Earth's movements in space.
* Review rotation, revolution, and seasons
* Earth's Motions Study Guide/Disuss (S.C. 80% accuracy on study guide)
HW: Quiz tomorrow
* I can show what I know on the study guide about Earth's movements in space.
* Review rotation, revolution, and seasons
* Earth's Motions Study Guide/Disuss (S.C. 80% accuracy on study guide)
HW: Quiz tomorrow
November 18, 2016
* I can give the reasons that the Earth has seasons.
* I can give the reasons that the Earth has seasons.
- Seasons Activity Part 3 & Conclusion Questions
- Earth's Motions Study Guide
November 17, 2016
* I can give the reasons that the Earth has seasons.
HW: Weather Project due Friday, 11/18
Earth's Motions Quiz Tuesday, 11/22
* I can give the reasons that the Earth has seasons.
- Seasons Activity Part 3 & Conclusion Questions
HW: Weather Project due Friday, 11/18
Earth's Motions Quiz Tuesday, 11/22
November 16, 2016
*I can give the reasons that the Earth has seasons.
HW: Weather Project due Friday, 11/18
*I can give the reasons that the Earth has seasons.
- Why Does the Earth Have Seasons?
- Read pgs. 18-21
- Begin Seasons Activity (Part 1 & 2)
HW: Weather Project due Friday, 11/18
November 15, 2016
* I can explain the difference between revolution and rotation in terms of the motion of the Earth.
How Earth Moves In Space--What do you already know?
AIM 11: What Are Earth's Motions?
Rotation & Revolution Anchor Chart
HW: Finish Anchor Chart for tomorrow
Weather Project & Summary due on Friday 11/18
* I can explain the difference between revolution and rotation in terms of the motion of the Earth.
How Earth Moves In Space--What do you already know?
AIM 11: What Are Earth's Motions?
Rotation & Revolution Anchor Chart
HW: Finish Anchor Chart for tomorrow
Weather Project & Summary due on Friday 11/18
November 14, 2016
*I can ask questions to clarify evidence of global climate change and its effects on the earth.
* I can find specific climate data for my 3 US focus cities.
* I can collect data and provide evidence for how 3 different focus cities have different weather patterns.
HW: Weather Project due Friday, 11/18
*I can ask questions to clarify evidence of global climate change and its effects on the earth.
* I can find specific climate data for my 3 US focus cities.
* I can collect data and provide evidence for how 3 different focus cities have different weather patterns.
- Global Climate Change Gallery Walk
- Weather Project Outline and Paragraph
HW: Weather Project due Friday, 11/18
November 11, 2016
* I can find evidence that supports or goes against the idea that the earth's climate is getting warmer.
* I can ask questions to clarify who or why not the earth's temperatures are getting higher.
* I can identify consequences of earth's temperatures getting warmer.
* I can find evidence that supports or goes against the idea that the earth's climate is getting warmer.
* I can ask questions to clarify who or why not the earth's temperatures are getting higher.
* I can identify consequences of earth's temperatures getting warmer.
- Discuss A Student’s Guide to Global Climate Change
- Global Change Poster with Partner
November 10, 2016
*I can find evidence that supports or goes against the idea that the earth’s climate is getting warmer.
* I can ask questions to clarify why or why not the earth’s temperatures are getting higher.
* I can identify consequences of earth’s temperatures getting warmer.
HW: Weather Project due next week
*I can find evidence that supports or goes against the idea that the earth’s climate is getting warmer.
* I can ask questions to clarify why or why not the earth’s temperatures are getting higher.
* I can identify consequences of earth’s temperatures getting warmer.
- A Student’s Guide to Global Climate Change Online
- Weather Project Outline
HW: Weather Project due next week
November 9, 2016
*I can find evidence that supports or goes against the idea that the earth’s climate is getting warmer.
* I can ask questions to clarify why or why not the earth’s temperatures are getting higher.
* I can identify consequences of earth’s temperatures getting warmer.
*I can find evidence that supports or goes against the idea that the earth’s climate is getting warmer.
* I can ask questions to clarify why or why not the earth’s temperatures are getting higher.
* I can identify consequences of earth’s temperatures getting warmer.
- A Student’s Guide to Global Climate Change Online
November 7, 2016
*I can complete the quiz by showing what I know about air currents, global wind & ocean patterns, North American air masses, and weather fronts.
* I can find specific climate data for my 3 US focus cities.
* I can collect data and provide evidence for how 3 different focus cities have different weather patterns.
HW: Weather Project due on Friday, 11/11
*I can complete the quiz by showing what I know about air currents, global wind & ocean patterns, North American air masses, and weather fronts.
* I can find specific climate data for my 3 US focus cities.
* I can collect data and provide evidence for how 3 different focus cities have different weather patterns.
- Weather Quiz
- Weather Project Outline and Paragraph
HW: Weather Project due on Friday, 11/11
November 4, 2016
*I can complete the study guide by showing what I know about air currents, global wind & ocean patterns, North American air masses, and weather fronts.
* I can find specific climate data for my 3 US focus cities.
HW: Quiz on Monday, Weather Project due Friday
*I can complete the study guide by showing what I know about air currents, global wind & ocean patterns, North American air masses, and weather fronts.
* I can find specific climate data for my 3 US focus cities.
- Go over Study Guide
- Begin Weather Project Outline for 3 Focus Cities
HW: Quiz on Monday, Weather Project due Friday
November 3, 2016
*I can complete the study guide by showing what I know about air currents, global wind & ocean patterns, North American air masses, and weather fronts.
* I can find specific climate data for my 3 US focus cities.
HW: Quiz on Monday, 11/7, Weather Project due on Friday, 11/11
*I can complete the study guide by showing what I know about air currents, global wind & ocean patterns, North American air masses, and weather fronts.
* I can find specific climate data for my 3 US focus cities.
- Continue working on the Study Guide
- Go over Study Guide
- Begin Weather Project Outline for 3 Focus Cities
HW: Quiz on Monday, 11/7, Weather Project due on Friday, 11/11
November 2, 2016
*I can complete the study guide by showing what I know about air currents, global wind & ocean patterns, North American air masses, and weather fronts.
HW: Study for Quiz. Quiz will be Friday, 11/4 or Monday, 11/7.
*I can complete the study guide by showing what I know about air currents, global wind & ocean patterns, North American air masses, and weather fronts.
- Finish up Fronts notes/checkpoint
- Quiz Study Guide
HW: Study for Quiz. Quiz will be Friday, 11/4 or Monday, 11/7.
November 1, 2016
* I can determine the difference between various climate zones in North America.
* I can explain the characteristics of the 4 main types of weather fronts.
* I can tell what type of weather is associated with each type of weather front.
Quiz on Friday
* I can determine the difference between various climate zones in North America.
* I can explain the characteristics of the 4 main types of weather fronts.
* I can tell what type of weather is associated with each type of weather front.
- Check World Climate Map Questions
- Read p. 75-77 in text
- Weather Fronts notes
- Fronts checkpoint
Quiz on Friday
October 31, 2016
Happy Halloween!!!!
*I can determine the difference between weather and climate.
* I can tell the difference between various climate zones in North America.
Happy Halloween!!!!
*I can determine the difference between weather and climate.
* I can tell the difference between various climate zones in North America.
- Check North American Air Masses
- Bill Nye Climate & Notes
- World Climate Map with Questions
October 28, 2016
* I can calculate the average highs and lows for each focus city in my weather project.
* I can find various weather data(ie. Wind patterns, latitude, ocean current, etc) specific to each of the three focus cities in my weather project.
* I can calculate the average highs and lows for each focus city in my weather project.
* I can find various weather data(ie. Wind patterns, latitude, ocean current, etc) specific to each of the three focus cities in my weather project.
- Calculate Average Temperatures
- North American Air Masses
October 27, 2016
*I can use a model to show how unequal heating and Earth’s rotation cause regional climates in the USA.
* I can describe and give characteristics of North American air masses.
*I can use a model to show how unequal heating and Earth’s rotation cause regional climates in the USA.
* I can describe and give characteristics of North American air masses.
- Go over Weather vs Climate Venn Diagram
- Weather vs Climate Checkpoint Questions
- Read pages 72-75
- North American Air Masses Activity
October 26, 2016
*I can collect data to provide evidence for why the weather is different in different parts of the United States.
*I can self- assess my wind turbine packet.
* I can determine the difference between weather and climate
*I can collect data to provide evidence for why the weather is different in different parts of the United States.
*I can self- assess my wind turbine packet.
* I can determine the difference between weather and climate
- Weather Data Collection (Day 9)
- Wind Turbine Self Assessment with Rubric & Reflection
- Weather vs Climate Venn Diagram
October 25, 2016
Meadowbrook Field Trip
HW: Wind Turbine packet due tomorrow
Meadowbrook Field Trip
HW: Wind Turbine packet due tomorrow
October 24, 2016
*I can collect data to provide evidence for why the weather is different in different parts of the United States.
*I can change a variable on my wind turbine to make it lift more pennies than the original.
* I can test my new variable multiple times and compare it to my original wind turbine model.
* I can assess my knowledge of wind turbines and renewable energy resources.
• Weather Data Collection (Day 8)
• Wind Turbine Project Part 4-- Variables & Alternative Energy Questions
HW: Wind Turbine Packet due Wednesday
*I can collect data to provide evidence for why the weather is different in different parts of the United States.
*I can change a variable on my wind turbine to make it lift more pennies than the original.
* I can test my new variable multiple times and compare it to my original wind turbine model.
* I can assess my knowledge of wind turbines and renewable energy resources.
• Weather Data Collection (Day 8)
• Wind Turbine Project Part 4-- Variables & Alternative Energy Questions
HW: Wind Turbine Packet due Wednesday
October 21, 2016
*I can collect data to provide evidence for why the weather is different in different parts of the United States.
*I can develop a model of a wind turbine that will generate data for lifting 10 pennies 30 cm off the ground.
* I can construct a working model of a wind turbine that will lift 10 pennies 30cm off the ground.
* I can share my design and turbine construction with the class.
* I can test my turbine to show how much it can lift.
HW: Wind Turbine packet due on Wednesday 10/26
*I can collect data to provide evidence for why the weather is different in different parts of the United States.
*I can develop a model of a wind turbine that will generate data for lifting 10 pennies 30 cm off the ground.
* I can construct a working model of a wind turbine that will lift 10 pennies 30cm off the ground.
* I can share my design and turbine construction with the class.
* I can test my turbine to show how much it can lift.
- Weather Data collection (Week 3, Day 1)
- Presentations
- Finish Testing (Success Criteria)
- Part 4: Test a variable
HW: Wind Turbine packet due on Wednesday 10/26
October 20, 2016
*I can develop a model of a wind turbine that will generate data for lifting 10 pennies 30 cm off the ground.
* I can construct a working model of a wind turbine that will lift 10 pennies 30cm off the ground.
* I can share my design and turbine construction with the class.
* I can test my turbine to show how much it can lift.
*I can develop a model of a wind turbine that will generate data for lifting 10 pennies 30 cm off the ground.
* I can construct a working model of a wind turbine that will lift 10 pennies 30cm off the ground.
* I can share my design and turbine construction with the class.
* I can test my turbine to show how much it can lift.
- Wind turbine testing (Success Criteria)
- Wind Turbine Presentation to class
- How did you construct it?
- Why did you use this method?
- What was good/bad about your design?
October 19, 2016
*I can collect data to provide evidence for why the weather is different in different parts of the United States.
*I can develop and test a model of a wind turbine that will generate data for lifting 10 pennies 30 cm off the ground.
* I can construct a working model of a wind turbine that will lift 10 pennies 30cm off the ground.
• Weather Data Collection (Day 6)
• Wind Turbine Project Part 2-- Testing if your wind turbine lifts weight (Success Criteria)
• Wind Turbine Presentations if ready
HW: None : )
*I can collect data to provide evidence for why the weather is different in different parts of the United States.
*I can develop and test a model of a wind turbine that will generate data for lifting 10 pennies 30 cm off the ground.
* I can construct a working model of a wind turbine that will lift 10 pennies 30cm off the ground.
• Weather Data Collection (Day 6)
• Wind Turbine Project Part 2-- Testing if your wind turbine lifts weight (Success Criteria)
• Wind Turbine Presentations if ready
HW: None : )
October 18, 2016
*I can design and test a model of a wind turbine that will generate data for lifting 10 pennies 30 cm off the ground.
* I can construct a working model of a wind turbine that will lift 10 pennies 30cm off the ground.
•Wind Turbine Project Part 2--Constructing & Testing your wind turbine
• Wind Turbine Rubric
HW: Presentations on Thursday or sooner if you are ready
*I can design and test a model of a wind turbine that will generate data for lifting 10 pennies 30 cm off the ground.
* I can construct a working model of a wind turbine that will lift 10 pennies 30cm off the ground.
•Wind Turbine Project Part 2--Constructing & Testing your wind turbine
• Wind Turbine Rubric
HW: Presentations on Thursday or sooner if you are ready
October 17, 2016
*I can collect data to provide evidence for why the weather is different in different parts of the United States.
*I can design and test a model of a wind turbine that will generate data for lifting 10 pennies 30 cm off the ground.
* I can construct a working model of a wind turbine that will lift 10 pennies 30cm off the ground.
• Weather Data Collection (Week 2, Day2)
• Wind Turbine Project Part 2--Constructing & testing your wind turbine
HW: None : )
*I can collect data to provide evidence for why the weather is different in different parts of the United States.
*I can design and test a model of a wind turbine that will generate data for lifting 10 pennies 30 cm off the ground.
* I can construct a working model of a wind turbine that will lift 10 pennies 30cm off the ground.
• Weather Data Collection (Week 2, Day2)
• Wind Turbine Project Part 2--Constructing & testing your wind turbine
HW: None : )
October 14, 2016
*I can develop a model of a wind turbine that will generate data for lifting 10 pennies 30 cm off the ground.
* I can construct a working model of a wind turbine that will lift 10 pennies 30cm off the ground.
• Wind Turbine Construction (Part 2, p. 6)
• Wind Turbine Testing (p. 6)
HW: Come up with a design if you don't have one yet!
*I can develop a model of a wind turbine that will generate data for lifting 10 pennies 30 cm off the ground.
* I can construct a working model of a wind turbine that will lift 10 pennies 30cm off the ground.
• Wind Turbine Construction (Part 2, p. 6)
• Wind Turbine Testing (p. 6)
HW: Come up with a design if you don't have one yet!
October 13, 2016
*I can collect data to provide evidence for why the weather is different in different parts of the United States.
*I can develop a model of a wind turbine that will generate data for lifting 10 pennies 30 cm off the ground.
• Wind Turbine Planning and order form completion (p. 4-5)
• Shop for materials (if time)
HW: Finish Planning Paragraph & Design Picture if not complete
*I can collect data to provide evidence for why the weather is different in different parts of the United States.
*I can develop a model of a wind turbine that will generate data for lifting 10 pennies 30 cm off the ground.
• Wind Turbine Planning and order form completion (p. 4-5)
• Shop for materials (if time)
HW: Finish Planning Paragraph & Design Picture if not complete
October 12, 2016
*I can collect data to provide evidence for why the weather is different in different parts of the United States.
*I can develop a model of a wind turbine that will generate data for lifting 10 pennies 30 cm off the ground.
• Weather Data Collection (Week 1, Day 3)
• Wind Turbine Research
• Wind Turbine Advantages and Disadvantages/Discuss
• Wind Turbine Planning and order form completion (p. 4-5)
• Plan to shop tomorrow or Friday
HW: Finish Research & Advantages/Disadvantages if not complete
*I can collect data to provide evidence for why the weather is different in different parts of the United States.
*I can develop a model of a wind turbine that will generate data for lifting 10 pennies 30 cm off the ground.
• Weather Data Collection (Week 1, Day 3)
• Wind Turbine Research
• Wind Turbine Advantages and Disadvantages/Discuss
• Wind Turbine Planning and order form completion (p. 4-5)
• Plan to shop tomorrow or Friday
HW: Finish Research & Advantages/Disadvantages if not complete
October 11, 2016
* I can identify positives and negatives about horizontal and vertical wind turbines.
*I can develop a model to generate data for lifting 10 pennies 30 cm with my wind turbine.
• Finish Brainstorm/Research on Turbines (p. 2)
• Advantages & Disadvantages to Horizontal and Vertical Turbines (p. 3)
•Discuss ideas as a class
HW: Think about a wind turbine design
* I can identify positives and negatives about horizontal and vertical wind turbines.
*I can develop a model to generate data for lifting 10 pennies 30 cm with my wind turbine.
• Finish Brainstorm/Research on Turbines (p. 2)
• Advantages & Disadvantages to Horizontal and Vertical Turbines (p. 3)
•Discuss ideas as a class
HW: Think about a wind turbine design
October 10, 2016
*I can collect data to provide evidence for why the weather is different in different parts of the United States.
*I can research and brainstorm ideas for methods of constructing a wind turbine.
*I can identify wind as a good renewable energy source.
•Weather Data Collection (Week 1, Day2)
•Wind Turbine Project Introduction (p. 1)
•Wind Turbine Brainstorm/Research (p. 2)
HW: None
*I can collect data to provide evidence for why the weather is different in different parts of the United States.
*I can research and brainstorm ideas for methods of constructing a wind turbine.
*I can identify wind as a good renewable energy source.
•Weather Data Collection (Week 1, Day2)
•Wind Turbine Project Introduction (p. 1)
•Wind Turbine Brainstorm/Research (p. 2)
HW: None
October 7, 2016
*I can research and collect data about weather in 3 US cities.
*I can identify current scientific events and use the SOLAR strategies to participate in a scientific discussion about current events.
• Weather Project Data Collection
• Science News & SOLAR
HW: What do you know about wind turbines?
*I can research and collect data about weather in 3 US cities.
*I can identify current scientific events and use the SOLAR strategies to participate in a scientific discussion about current events.
• Weather Project Data Collection
• Science News & SOLAR
HW: What do you know about wind turbines?
October 6, 2016
*I can illustrate the effect of ocean currents on Earth's climate regions.
* I can describe the movement of Earth's currents and explain why they are hot or cold.
• Global Wind Patterns and Ocean Currents Activity
• Read p. 111 and Ocean Currents & Climate Checkpoint
HW: Finish Ocean Currents and Climate
*I can illustrate the effect of ocean currents on Earth's climate regions.
* I can describe the movement of Earth's currents and explain why they are hot or cold.
• Global Wind Patterns and Ocean Currents Activity
• Read p. 111 and Ocean Currents & Climate Checkpoint
HW: Finish Ocean Currents and Climate
October 5, 2016
*I can be successful on the Energy in the Earth's Atmosphere quiz.
• Energy in the Earth's Atmosphere Quiz
•Check Quiz
• Watch Ocean/Wind currents on Chromebooks
HW: None : )
*I can be successful on the Energy in the Earth's Atmosphere quiz.
• Energy in the Earth's Atmosphere Quiz
•Check Quiz
• Watch Ocean/Wind currents on Chromebooks
HW: None : )
October 4, 2016
* I can review the science concepts related to energy in the Earth's atmosphere in preparation for my quiz.
• Check quiz review
• Quiz Review Game
HW: Quiz tomorrow over pages 36-52
Please bring earbuds or headphones tomorrow
* I can review the science concepts related to energy in the Earth's atmosphere in preparation for my quiz.
• Check quiz review
• Quiz Review Game
HW: Quiz tomorrow over pages 36-52
Please bring earbuds or headphones tomorrow
October 3, 2016
*I can explain what causes wind.
*I can review the science concepts associated with energy in the Earth’s atmosphere.
• Bill Nye-Wind
• Quiz Review
HW: Quiz Wednesday, Oct. 5th
*I can explain what causes wind.
*I can review the science concepts associated with energy in the Earth’s atmosphere.
• Bill Nye-Wind
• Quiz Review
HW: Quiz Wednesday, Oct. 5th
September 30, 2016
*I can describe the movement of global and local winds.
*I can show where global wind currents are located on a map of the Earth.
• Air Currents (check point)
• Global Wind Currents
•Review Chapter 2, Section 3 notes
HW: Quiz Wednesday
*I can describe the movement of global and local winds.
*I can show where global wind currents are located on a map of the Earth.
• Air Currents (check point)
• Global Wind Currents
•Review Chapter 2, Section 3 notes
HW: Quiz Wednesday
September 29, 2016
*I can show where global wind currents are located on a map of the Earth.
*I can describe the movement of global winds.
• Air Currents (checkpoint)
• Picture Walk & Read: Chapter 2, section 3 (p. 50-52)
•Global Wind Patterns Notes
HW: Energy in Earth's Atmosphere Quiz Wed (10/5)
*I can show where global wind currents are located on a map of the Earth.
*I can describe the movement of global winds.
• Air Currents (checkpoint)
• Picture Walk & Read: Chapter 2, section 3 (p. 50-52)
•Global Wind Patterns Notes
HW: Energy in Earth's Atmosphere Quiz Wed (10/5)
September 28, 2016
*I can describe the movement of global winds.
*I can define and demonstrate The Coriolis Effect.
• Go over Guided Reading & Study
• Does the Wind Turn?
• Read p. 49/Discuss
HW: Energy in Earth's Atmosphere Quiz Wednesday
*I can describe the movement of global winds.
*I can define and demonstrate The Coriolis Effect.
• Go over Guided Reading & Study
• Does the Wind Turn?
• Read p. 49/Discuss
HW: Energy in Earth's Atmosphere Quiz Wednesday
September 27, 2016
*I can explain what causes wind.
*I can define and demonstrate land breezes and sea breezes.
•Picture walk & Read: Chapter 2, Section 3 (p. 46-49)
• AIM 8: What Causes Wind? /Guided Reading & Study
HW: Finish any work not completed in class
*I can explain what causes wind.
*I can define and demonstrate land breezes and sea breezes.
•Picture walk & Read: Chapter 2, Section 3 (p. 46-49)
• AIM 8: What Causes Wind? /Guided Reading & Study
HW: Finish any work not completed in class
September 26, 2016
*I can describe and give examples of the 3 methods of heat transfer.
*I can explain how the three methods of heat transfer work in the atmosphere.
• Correct Conduction, Convection, and Radiation online
• Bill Nye-Heat Transfer
• Vocabulary with Heat Song
HW: Finish Vocabulary
*I can describe and give examples of the 3 methods of heat transfer.
*I can explain how the three methods of heat transfer work in the atmosphere.
• Correct Conduction, Convection, and Radiation online
• Bill Nye-Heat Transfer
• Vocabulary with Heat Song
HW: Finish Vocabulary
September 23, 2016
*I can tell how temperature is measured.
*I can describe and give examples of the 3 methods of heat transfer.
• Go over homework PS-5 Front & Back
• Conduction, Convection, and Radiation online (turned in for grade)
HW: Have a great weekend!
*I can tell how temperature is measured.
*I can describe and give examples of the 3 methods of heat transfer.
• Go over homework PS-5 Front & Back
• Conduction, Convection, and Radiation online (turned in for grade)
HW: Have a great weekend!
September 22, 2016
Fist Day of Autumn!
* I can explain what happens to sun's energy when it reaches Earth.
* I can identify forms of energy that travel from the sun to the Earth.
• Quick Review Game
• 3 Methods of Heat Transfer
• Read pages 44-45 and work on PS-5
HW: Finish back side of PS-5 on your own
Fist Day of Autumn!
* I can explain what happens to sun's energy when it reaches Earth.
* I can identify forms of energy that travel from the sun to the Earth.
• Quick Review Game
• 3 Methods of Heat Transfer
• Read pages 44-45 and work on PS-5
HW: Finish back side of PS-5 on your own
September 21, 2016
* I can explain what happens to the sun's energy when it reaches Earth.
* I can identify forms of energy that travel from the sun to the Earth.
• Discuss conclusions for Does a Plastic Bag Trap Heat?
• Choice Learning Assignment (Continued)
• Choice Learning groups
• Exit Slilp: Write one test question from your notes & include answer
HW: None
* I can explain what happens to the sun's energy when it reaches Earth.
* I can identify forms of energy that travel from the sun to the Earth.
• Discuss conclusions for Does a Plastic Bag Trap Heat?
• Choice Learning Assignment (Continued)
• Choice Learning groups
• Exit Slilp: Write one test question from your notes & include answer
HW: None
September 20, 2016
*I can explain what happens to the sun’s energy when it reaches Earth.
*I can identify forms of energy that travel from the sun to the Earth.
• Does a Plastic Bag Trap Heat? (p. 36)
• Picture Walk pgs. 36-39
• Choice Learning Assignment (Choose One)
--Topic Directed Notes
--Direct Text Questions
-- Guided Reading
HW: Finish purple lab sheet for Does a Plastic Bag Trap Heat?
*I can explain what happens to the sun’s energy when it reaches Earth.
*I can identify forms of energy that travel from the sun to the Earth.
• Does a Plastic Bag Trap Heat? (p. 36)
• Picture Walk pgs. 36-39
• Choice Learning Assignment (Choose One)
--Topic Directed Notes
--Direct Text Questions
-- Guided Reading
HW: Finish purple lab sheet for Does a Plastic Bag Trap Heat?
September 19, 2016
*I can identify and give evidence of Science Practices from a previous lab.
*I can identify and reflect on current events in science.
• Finish Science Practices Reflection for “A Salty Solution”/Discuss
• Science News Article/Share out (if time)
HW: Finish Science News Article Reflection if not finished in class
*I can identify and give evidence of Science Practices from a previous lab.
*I can identify and reflect on current events in science.
• Finish Science Practices Reflection for “A Salty Solution”/Discuss
• Science News Article/Share out (if time)
HW: Finish Science News Article Reflection if not finished in class
September 16, 2016
*I can use the science and engineering practices to participate in A Salty Solution lab.
• Discuss "A Salty Solution"
• Science & Engineering Practices in A Salty Solution
HW: Have a great weekend!
*I can use the science and engineering practices to participate in A Salty Solution lab.
• Discuss "A Salty Solution"
• Science & Engineering Practices in A Salty Solution
HW: Have a great weekend!
September 15, 2016
*I can use the science and engineering practices to participate in A Salty Solution lab.
• A Salty Solution
• Reflection (if time)
HW: Lab Safety Agreement Signed by Friday
Parent Signature on the Handbook Slip
*I can use the science and engineering practices to participate in A Salty Solution lab.
• A Salty Solution
• Reflection (if time)
HW: Lab Safety Agreement Signed by Friday
Parent Signature on the Handbook Slip
September 14, 2016
* I can set up my science binder in an organized way.
* I can understand and agree to responsible and safe lab practices.
• Binder Set up
• Lab Safety Activity
HW: Lab Safety Agreement Signed by Friday
Parent Signature on the Handbook Slip
* I can set up my science binder in an organized way.
* I can understand and agree to responsible and safe lab practices.
• Binder Set up
• Lab Safety Activity
HW: Lab Safety Agreement Signed by Friday
Parent Signature on the Handbook Slip
September 13, 2016
* I can use my Chromebook in a responsible way.
• Chromebook Roll Out
HW: Do you have your materials yet?!
* I can use my Chromebook in a responsible way.
• Chromebook Roll Out
HW: Do you have your materials yet?!
September 12, 2016
*I can participate in intelligent discussion methods using the SOLAR techniques.
• Planned Partners
• SOLAR Discussion Method
• Roll the Dice
HW: Handbook slip signed by Friday
*I can participate in intelligent discussion methods using the SOLAR techniques.
• Planned Partners
• SOLAR Discussion Method
• Roll the Dice
HW: Handbook slip signed by Friday
September 9, 2016
Finish Marshmallow Challenge
Science & Engineering Practices
Student Handbook.
HW: Materials needed by Monday
Finish Marshmallow Challenge
Science & Engineering Practices
Student Handbook.
HW: Materials needed by Monday
September 8, 2016
Marshmallow Challenge
Science & Engineering Practices
HW: Class Supplies needed by Monday
Marshmallow Challenge
Science & Engineering Practices
HW: Class Supplies needed by Monday
September 7, 2016
I Am... introductions
Robbie's Story--Consequences & Expectations
Planned Partners
Partner Treasure Hunt (if time)
HW: Class supplies needed by Monday
I Am... introductions
Robbie's Story--Consequences & Expectations
Planned Partners
Partner Treasure Hunt (if time)
HW: Class supplies needed by Monday
September 6, 2016
I Am...
Class introduction/overview/supply list
I Am...
Class introduction/overview/supply list
Materials Needed:
1 1/2 or 2 inch binder
5 Insertable dividers
One subject notebook
Pencils
Colored pens (for checking)
Colored Pencils
Kleenex