BIG TEST ON THURSDAY 11/18. THE TEST CONSISTS OF A MULTIPLE CHOICE AND SHORT ANSWER SECTION. THE SECOND PART OF THE TEST WILL BE QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR LABORATORY EXPERIENCES.
Monday 11/15
In Class: Inquiry 8.3 Analyzing Long Term Sunspot Data
* Before you begin your lab, your group will be assigned a time period to graph.
* Follow the instructions for Inquiry 8.3, pages 109-111
* Complete the graph and begin answering the reflections.
Homework: Complete the reflections for Inquiry 8.3. The lab will be collected tomorrow. Study your notes for Thursday!
Tuesday 11/16
In Class:Review Inquiry 8.3
* Review Inquiry 8.3 and make corrections.
* Collect the completed Inquiry.Finish Readings at the end of the chapter,
beginning on page 113.
* Hand out Review sheets and if time permits, begin in class.
Homework: Complete the review sheets for tomorrow.
Wednesday 11/17
In Class: Review for test.
* Check review sheets for completeness.
* Make corrections to the review sheets.
Homework: Study for your test tomorrow.
Thursday 11/18
In Class: Test Today!
* Administer the test there are two parts: the written test, consisting of
multiple choice and short essays. Part 2 consists questions about our lab
activities.
Homework: None tonight! Remember to bring your science packets for tomorrow.
Friday 11/19
In Class: Begin Brochure project.
* Have students select their planet.
* Remove Lesson 10 brochure outline from the science packet.
* review what is expected for the project.
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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