We will be preparing this week for next week's "BIG TEST", chapters 1 -4. Please start studying your notes and looking over the chapters we have completed.
Monday 9/27
In Class:
Complete Inquiry 3.4 Each group is to complete its planning sheets and answer all of the reflections on page 35.
Review the lab and make corrections.
If time permits, read the Anasazi, pages 40 - 41 read.
Hand out review sheets for Lesson 3 (What I Have Learned)
Homework: Put the finishing touches on today's lab.
Tuesday 9/28
In Class:
Collect yesterday's lab and review Lesson 3.
play review BINGO to reinforce the Lesson.
Homework: Please preview Inquiry 4.1 pages 45 - 49. We will begin the Inquiry tomorrow.
Wednesday 9/29
In Class:
Begin Lesson 4, "Seasons Of The Earth", page 42.
Read Introduction and complete "Getting Started" page 43.
Homework: STUDY! Get organized for next week's test in Lessons 1 - 4.
Thursday 9/30
In Class:
Read Inquiry 4.1(pages 45 - 49) with the class.
After reading the experiment through, the students will work with their teams t complete the procedure.
If time permits complete the reflections in class.
Homework: Start preparing for next week's test. STUDY YOUR NOTES!
Friday 10/1
In Class:
Finish Inquiry 4.1 and review the reflections.
Using a globes and a world map, discuss latitude and longitude.
Hand out a worksheet on latitude and longitude and have the students complete the questions using their maps.
Using Starry night, locate Polaris and begin Inquiry 4.2.
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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