Science 7 - Maionchi
Week of 9/20
THERE WILL BE A MAJOR TEST ON FRIDAY,October 8th . THE TEST WILL INCLUDE LESSONS
1-4, ALL REVIEW SHEETS AND LABS!
This week I will collect your journals for a grade. Be sure your notebook is organized. Each class will have their notes collected on a different day, starting on Wednesday. Be Prepared!
Monday 9/20
In Class:
* REVIEW AND COLLECT INQUIRY 3.1 THE INQUIRY WILL COUNT AS A TEST GRADE AND IS WORTH 100 POINTS.
* We will finally talk about circadian cycles!
* Notes and summary of what we have learned so far in Lesson 3.
Homework: Pre-read Inquiry 3.2 - pages 27 - 30 Organize your notes for collection!
Tuesday 9/21
In Class:
*Have students complete Inquiry 3.2 on pages 27 - 30.
*Discuss Inquiry 3.1 grades and hand out folders.
*Read, "Anasazi, Ancient Skywatchers", page 40 -41 and answer questions 1-3 in your notes.
Homework: Complete final copy of Inquiry 3.2 It will be collected and graded tomorrow.
Wednesday 9/22
HAPPY FIRST DAY OF FALL, AT EXACTLY 10:09 P.M.!
In Class:
* Collect Inquiry 3.2
* Read and review procedures for Inquiry 3.3 in class, pages 31 - 33.
* Groups will Model shadows and record information in their notebook, before entering the information on their formal lab sheet.
* After completing all calculations and the graph students will complete the reflections on page 33 in thier notes.
Homework: Take a rest from written work tonight. Start to organize your information for the test. Be sure everything is in your notebook.
Thursday 9/23
In Class:
* Complete Inquiry 3.3, review all Reflections on page 33.
* Hand out Planning sheets for Inquiry 3.4. Discuss how to use the sheet.
*Tomorrow you will plan your own experiment for Inquiry 3.4.
Homework: Look over your notes and the text.
Write a small summary about a news or magazine article that is related to science. We will review them in class tomorrow.
Friday 9/24
In Class:
* Have each group create a plan for Inquiry 3.4, using the planning sheet.
* Finish 3.4, it will be collected today.
Homework: Have a nice 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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