Monday 1/3
In Class:
* Review Inquiry 11.3 for collection (Page 150 in text)
* Begin Lesson 12, Impact Craters, page 160-161.
* Answer "Getting Started" in your notes. page 161 - 163.
* Review answers from "Getting Started" with the class.
Homework: Complete a Planning sheet for Inquiry 12.1 on pages 163-164.
Tuesday 1/4
In Class;
* Students are to use their Planning Sheets to complete Inquiry 12.1, page 163.
* Discuss the results with the class and read "Craters In he Making". page 165-166.
* If time permits read Inquiry 12.2 and begin Planning Sheet, page 167-169.
Homework: Complete Planning Sheet for Inquiry 12.2.
Wednesday 1/5
In Class:
*Work on Inquiry 12.2, page 167-169.
*Complete all reflections on page 168.
Homework: Prepare Inquiry 12.2 for review and collection tomorrow.
Thursday 1/6
In Class:
*Review Lesson 13, Surface Features ( pages 174 -177
*Read about the dynamic forces that create the various surface features.
* Read "Wet Like Earth" page 191-193.
Homework: none tonight.
Friday 1/7
* Begin Lesson 14 - Surface Gravity. Have the class read the introduction page 200- 102.
* Prep for Inquiry 14.1 Analyzing Weight On Each Planet.
* Discuss mass and weight an how they differ.
Homework: None - 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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