Hopefully we will recover from last week's excitement as we celebrated Literacy Week. The activities were great and we all had a chance to participate in the Silverfin Production. This week we will return to our "regularly scheduled program" and spend time catching up on missing class periods.
Monday 3/21
In Class:
* Everyone should complete Lesson 4 and take the test today. Please speak to me about your progress if you are unable to complete the lesson today.
* After completing Lesson 4, Begin Lesson 5, on page 36 of your text. Complete the introduction and "Getting Started" questions on page 37.
Homework; Pre-read Inquiry 5.1 - Measuring Elastic Force,on pages 38 - 39.
Tuesday 3/22
In Class:
* Complete Inquiry 5.1 - Measuring Elastic Forces, pages 38 - 39.
* Read very carefully. This experiment must be completed with a partner.
* Be sure to take notes in your journal as you complete the experiment.
Homework: None tonight, unless you are behind in your class work.
Wednesday 3/23
In Class:
* Read "The Difference Between Mass And Weight", page 40. Place notes into you journal.
* Read and complete inquiry 5.2, "Measuring Gravitational Force", on pages 40 - 41.
Homework: None
Thursday 3/24
In Class:
* Complete the Reflections and Readings for Lesson 5, pages 41 - 47.
* If possible take the Lesson 5 test today.
Homework: Enjoy your Trip To Springfield.
Friday 3/25
In Class: Special Science Activities!
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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