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




Thursday, October 7, 2010

Science Plans the Week of October 11th

Monday 10/11
No School - Columbus Dayan

Tuesday 10/12
In Class:
1. Discuss test results, make-up for those students that were out on Friday.
2. Collect Inquiry 4.3
3. Begin Lesson 5, Investigating Lunar Phases, page 62 - 63. Read introduction and
answer the "Getting Started"Questions.
4. Read and complete Planning sheet for Inquiry 5.1, "Investigating The Moon's
Reflected Light",on page 64.
Homework: Read through the "Reflections" Inquiry 5.1, page 66. This should help
you prepare for tomorrow's lab. Do not answer them until we do the lab!

Wednesday 10/1
In Class:
1. Use the in-house planetarium to look at the Moon's phases throughout the lunar
month.
2. Begin and complete Inquiry 5.1.
Homework: Prepare Inquiry for collection. I will need the planning sheet, reflection sheet and Inquiry 5.1 sheet. Be sure everything is complete!

Thursday 10/14
In Class:
1. Is there a man in the Moon? Read Apollo 11,pages 70 - 73 and answer the
questions at the end of the reading.
2. Look at the phases of the Moon on page 68 - 69. Discuss and have the class draw
them in their notes.
3. Read and prep for Inquiry 5.2, page67. Demonstrate how to do the inquiry.
4. Hand out review sheets for Lesson 5.
Homework: None Tonight!


Friday 10/15
In Class:
1. Using the computer, look at solar and lunar eclipses. Have students write down
what they observe in their notes.
2. Ask students to define "eclipse".
3. In text, read pages 74 - 74, the introduction to Lesson 6.
4. Complete the "Getting Started" questions on page 75. Review them with the
class.
Homework: Enjoy your weekend!
































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