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




Friday, September 3, 2010

Weekly Plans and Asignments - week of 9/6

Science 7 - weekly schedule

There will be a short test on Chapters 1 and 2, on Tuesday 9/14. Please study notes and study guide.

Monday 9/6

NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY



Tuesday 9/7

In Class:

  • Complete Chapter 1 - pages 9-11

  • Distribute "How Well Did You Read" review sheet, to be completed in class.

  • Begin Lesson 2 - Introducing the Sun-Moon-Earth System, pages 12 - 13.

  • Read ,"Folklore"- page 16 and answer questions on page 17

Homework: Complete the story you started on page 17. They will be checked. We will discuss them tomorrow.

Wednesday 9/8

In Class:

  • Using text, preview and prep Inquiry 2.1, page 14.
  • Students will work with their lab groups. Each team member will be assigned a job.
  • Follow the instructions for the activity.
  • Each group will make a presentation of their findings to the class.

Homework - Use the "Star Sheets" distributed in class to create your own constellation, for class tomorrow.

Thursday 9/9

In Class:

  • begin class by reading page15, Inquiry 2.2 in text.
  • Place date and heading in science journal.
  • Check constellation assignment from last night.
  • Select students will present their constellations to the class.
  • Begin the inquiry, have each group discuss procedure 1.
  • Read, Scaling the Sun-Earth-Moon System in class. Have students write down the important facts.
  • If time permits, answer questions A-K in journals.

Homework - Be sure questions A-k on page 15 are answered in your journal. They will be checked tomorrow.

Friday 9/10

In Class:

  • Complete reflections on page 15 and discuss with the class.
  • Hand out review sheets to the class.

Homework - review for your test on Tuesday!

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