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:




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















Section 4 – Completed Test

Test Score Date Completed Teacher’s comment




Sunday, August 22, 2010

Welcome Back!

I am looking forward to an exciting year as we begin our study of the stars ans beyond.



You will need the following things with you each day:



A separate science notebook - No binders. I perfer a black and white

college ruled book. All activites and

notes are to be kept in the notebook

The notebook is an important part of

your grade.



Mechanical Pencil or at least two sharpened pencils.



A small 3-ring folder with your lab packet inside.



Your text.



Calculators and rulers would also be helpful to have. I do have a limited

number in the classroom.


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