Welcome Back From Spring Break! I am looking forward to a very successful end of the school year. The class is continuing work on the forces unit. I am pleased with the progress we have made thus far!
Since the class is self paced, all students are expected to assign themselves homework each night. I will personally check and sign their assignment notebooks each day. The Pace Sheet is used to keep students on track, however, your child may be ahead of the suggested work.
Monday 4/4
In Class:
* Today is a "catch-up day. Everyone is expected to continue to work on Lesson 5 and complete tests by tomorrow. Please see text, pages 36 - 47.
* Before taking your test, review the lesson notes and activities.
Homework: If you did not take your test today, please prepare to do so tomorrow.
Tuesday 4/5
In Class:
* Complete the Lesson 5 test.
* Begin Lesson 6, page 84, The Force of Friction. Read the introduction and complete the "Getting Started" section in your notebook, page 49.
Homework: Pre-read Inquiry 6.1 (Pulling A Block Across Different Surfaces) and 6.2(Changing The Load), on pages 50 - 52. Be ready to complete the activities tomorrow in class.
Wednesday 4/6
In Class:
* Hand out review sheets for Lesson 6. Discuss with class.
* Work on Inquiries 6.1 and 6.2, Pages 50 - 52.
Homework: Finish questions from today's activities.
Thursday 4/7
In Class:
* Pre-read Inquiry 6.3 on pages 52 - 35.
* Complete the experiment in class.
* If time permits, answer the reflections on page 53.
Homework: Read,"Nature Puts On The Breaks" and "Rock Climbing", pages 55 - 61. Be sure to summarize each.
Friday 4/8
* Complete the yellow sheets and be ready to turn in all work on the Lesson no later than Monday, 4/11.
* Take Lesson 6 test today or tomorrow.
Homework: Have a wonderful 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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