Monday 1/10
In class:
*Finish reviewing crater labs and collect 12.1 & 12.2
* Discuss land formations from Lesson 13.
* Complete pages 174 - 179. Including the "Getting Started" section.
* Review in class.
Homework: None tonight! Take a rest and look at the stars.
Tuesday 1/11
In Class:
* The class will read pages 185 - 189 in text. We will also take notes.
* Distribute: "Land Formations" activity, not part of text.
* Students will complete the activity in class.
Homework: Read pages 191 - 193, in text. Take notes in your notebook and be ready to discuss in class.
Wednesday 1/12
In Class:
* Discuss last night's reading assignment.
* Begin Mass and Weight - Lesson 14 pages 206 - 209.
* Following discussion hand out summary sheets on mass and weight.
* Have students calculate the weight and mass of several objects.
Homework: Read introduction to Lesson 14 on page 200. Answer the "Getting Started" questions on a reflection sheet.
Thursday 1/13
In Class:
*Check and discuss last night's homework.
* Begin Inquiry 14.1 on page 202 - Analyzing Weight on each Planet.
* Answer all reflections on page 203, review and collect.
Homework: Pre-read Inquiry 14.2 on page 203. Be ready to complete the lab tomorrow.
Friday 1/14
In Class:
* Review steps for Inquiry 14.2,age 203
* Have students complete the activity in class.
* If time permits, complete the reflections on page 205.
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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