Science 7 Week
Ms. Maionchi (May-on-key)
Week of 8/29
PLEASE BRING TEXTS AND NOTEBOOKS EACH DAY.
Monday 8/29
In Class:
Collect student information sheet.
q Read the “Blind Men and the Elephant”. Discuss how the story relates to science class.
q Explain how each member of the group has a job to complete.
q Begin Lesson 1 on page 2 of the text, explain how the text is used.
q Using your notebook, record today’s date, the lesson number and title of the lesson.
q Also be sure to record the objectives for the lesson in your notes.
q Follow the instructions on page 3 of your text. We will discuss them with the class.
Homework: Complete any questions you have not answered for homework.
Tuesday 8/30
In Class:
q Read directions for Inquiry 1.1
q Following the procedure, record your answers for questions A-J in your notes.
q Have students record their answers on the sticky notes.
Homework: Bring your materials for tomorrow.
Wednesday 9/1
In Class:
q Following the directions on page 7, circulate the folders to each table.
q Students will post their answers inside each folder.
q Collect and redistribute the folders, giving one or two folders to each group.
q Have students sort similar answers into categories.
q Each group will report its findings to the class and answers will be recorded on the board.
Homework: Be sure your notebook is in order. They will be checked tomorrow.
Thursday 9/2
In Class:
q Complete page 8 and summarize Lesson 1.
q The teacher will check all notebooks for a grade.
Homework: Read pages 9 – 11 in your text. Answer questions 1 – 3 on page 11.
Friday 9/3
In Class:
q Discuss last night’s assignment
q Students will define terms from the reading.
q Last night’s homework on page 11 will be checked by the teacher.
q We will discuss the questions and correct any answers that are incorrect.
q Using Starry Night, we will observe the constellations.
q If time permits, students will create their own constellations and story.
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!
Friday 9/3
In Class:
q Discuss last night’s assignment
q Students will define terms from the reading.
q Last night’s homework on page 11 will be checked by the teacher.
q We will discuss the questions and correct any answers that are incorrect.
q Using Starry Night, we will observe the constellations.
q If time permits, students will create their own constellations and story.
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!
Big Changes - Forces ans Motion Unit
Science 7
Louise Maionchi
Forces and Motion
We are about to begin our new unit on forces and motion, also known as physical science. This unit will provide a variety of experiences through guided scientific investigation. As we begin all students will start with Lesson 1, of the text. Each student will proceed at his or her own pace. A required amount of work is to be completed by everyone. The weekly assignment sheets will reflect student expectations for that week. Students capable of successfully working at a faster pace will have access to materials needed to complete each successive lesson. From time to time I will pull the class together for a mini-lesson on the important topics covered by the text.
I believe that this method of learning maximizes differentiation within the classroom. It also enables me to guide students through the process of investigation, while each child learns at a comfortable rate. I have used this same style of teaching very successfully for many years in my home state of New York. The students were excited and had the opportunity to work with other children with similar skills in small groups. I will personally check with each child, on a daily basis to see what is accomplished. Look for my initials in your child’s notebook.
Students must complete the following rubric before approval to begin the next lesson:
Louise Maionchi
Forces and Motion
We are about to begin our new unit on forces and motion, also known as physical science. This unit will provide a variety of experiences through guided scientific investigation. As we begin all students will start with Lesson 1, of the text. Each student will proceed at his or her own pace. A required amount of work is to be completed by everyone. The weekly assignment sheets will reflect student expectations for that week. Students capable of successfully working at a faster pace will have access to materials needed to complete each successive lesson. From time to time I will pull the class together for a mini-lesson on the important topics covered by the text.
I believe that this method of learning maximizes differentiation within the classroom. It also enables me to guide students through the process of investigation, while each child learns at a comfortable rate. I have used this same style of teaching very successfully for many years in my home state of New York. The students were excited and had the opportunity to work with other children with similar skills in small groups. I will personally check with each child, on a daily basis to see what is accomplished. Look for my initials in your child’s notebook.
Students must complete the following rubric before approval to begin the next lesson:
Lesson Completion Grid
Number and Title of Lesson______________________________________________
Section 1 – Notebook
Date Completed Teacher’s Initials or Comments
| Dates included in Notes | | |
| Number and Title of the Inquiry included in Notebook | | |
| Notes and Calculations from the Lesson | | |
| Summary of the Inquiry | | |
| Answers to Questions imbedded in the Lesson | | |
| Summary of Readings Within the Lesson | | |
Section 2 – Student Generated Study Guide
Date Completed Teacher’s Initials or Comments
| Definitions of Key Terms | | |
| A List of Major Concepts how they are used in the Lesson. | | |
| Important Diagrams | | |
Section 3 - Completed and Corrected Inquiries
Title and Number of Inquiry Date Completed Teacher’s Initials or Comments
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Section 4 – Completed Test
Test Score Date Completed Teacher’s comment
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