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, February 25, 2011

Science Pace Sheet Week of 2//28

Science 7
Louise Maionchi

Pace Sheet for the Week of 2/28

I-SAT Week - Not all classes meet very day.


Monday 2/28
Periods 4,5,6,7,8 & 9 meet today.
In Class:
• You should be finish Lesson 2 – Making A Battery.
• Complete Inquiry 2 and your yellow sheet.
• If possible take test 2 today during class.
Homework: If you did not complete all activities on the yellow sheet in class, organize and complete them for Wednesday; the next time we meet!

Tuesday 3/1

Periods 4,5,6,1,2,3 meet today.
In Class:
• You should be finish Lesson 2 – Making A Battery.
• Complete Inquiry 2 and your yellow sheet.
• If possible take test 2 today during class.
Homework: If you did not complete all activities on the yellow sheet in class, organize and complete them for Wednesday; the next time we meet!

Wednesday 3/2

Periods 4,5,6,7,8&9 meet today.
In Class:
• In preparation for lesson 10 and the test, hand out review sheets and
discuss the lesson2 with the class. Everyone takes notes!
• Begin Lesson 3: Rechargeable Batteries – page 20 in your text.
• Please be sure to read the “Getting Started” section on pages 21 – 21. Where
it says discuss with the class, talk to your partner about your ideas.
Homework: None tonight!

Thursday 3/3
Periods 4,5,6,1,2,3 meet today.
In Class:
• In preparation for lesson 10 and the test, hand out review sheets and
discuss the lesson2 with the class. Everyone takes notes!
• Begin Lesson 3: Rechargeable Batteries– page 20 in your text.
• Please be sure to read the “Getting Started” section on pages 21 – 21. Where
it says discuss with the class, talk to your partner about your ideas.
Homework: None tonight!

Friday 3/4
Special Schedule for PBIS

In Class:
• Pick up with Lesson 3 – Inquiry 3.1: Charging A Battery, page 21.

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