Happy Valentine's Day!
We finally made it to our new unit,Forces and Motion. Please see the above information and rubric. It will give you a better idea of my expectations and what will be happening in class. Friday we began Lesson 1, Circuit of Inquiries. The students visited a number of stations around the room, preforming simple tasks. The Inquiry was designed to introduce everyone to our new unit.
The plans below will be used to pace the class. Each week a new concept will be introduced. Students who are able to work on their own, can progress at a faster pace. Students are expected to complete the Lesson Grid and turn in their completed Inquiries. Upon successful completion of a lesson, everyone will take a short test. The test, the Completion Grid and graded Inquiries will be kept on file in the classroom.
Monday 2/14
In Class:
* Review Friday's circuit. See pages 3 - 8.
* In your notebook, summarize each station and take notes from our discussion.
* Have the students read,"Galileo and experimental Science", pages 9 - 11.
Homework: Complete the Inquiry for Lesson 1. It will be checked tomorrow.
Tuesday 2/15
In Class:
* Hand out review sheet and review new terms and concepts. Students should take
notes to supplement the handout.
* Complete the grid and prepare for a quick mini-test on Lesson 1 tomorrow.
Homework: Review Lesson 1 for mini-test.
Wednesday 2/16
In Class:
* Mini-test on Lesson 1.
* Begin Lesson 2 - Making a Battery, page 12.
* Complete "Getting Started", page 13.Review with the class.
* Hand out SAFETY TIPS to the class. Review reasons for wearing goggles.
Homework: Read pages 14 - 15 in preparation of Inquiry 2.1. Be sure you know what you will be doing!
Thursday 2/17
In Class:
* Inquiry 2.1. page 14.
Homework: Complete the reflections on page 15 of your text.
Friday 2/18
In Class:
* Read, "Batteries - Electricity To Go", begins on page 16.
Complete questions on page 17.
* Lecture on Lesson 2 and review.
Homework: Mini-test on Lesson 2, Monday.
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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