Just a reminder to all students and their parents. Progress reports were give out last Thursday 3/7. They need to be signed and returned no later than 3/11. Progress reports are out soon and I want to be sure everyone is up to date with the pace sheets. Students may come in any morning or at lunch to catch up or receive extra help. Please be sure to get a pass ahead of time!
Monday 4/11
In Class:
* Today students should complete any Lesson 5 tests. Please be sure and bring in your Inquiry sheets and notebook so you can be cleared for the test.
* Work on Lesson 6 should begin today. Students are expected to complete this activity no later than Thursday 4/14.
* Lesson 6 review sheets will be given to all students today.
Homework: Complete the readings for Lesson 5, pages 54 - 61.
Tuesday 4/12
In Class:
* Continue Lesson 6. There are three Inquiries to this lesson. Pace yourself!
Homework: Assign yourself homework for tonight.
Wednesday 4/13
In Class:
* Finish Lesson 6 today. Be sure to complete your yellow student sheet.
* Review lesson 6 review sheet and be sure all papers are on order for tomorrow.
Homework: Study for tomorrow's test!
Thursday 4/14
In Class:
* Turn in all papers for Lesson 6.
* Take Lesson 6 test today.
* Preview Lesson 7, The Force Exerted By A Motor, begins on page 62. This lesson will take at least 5 class periods and involves a lot of prep. Please be sure to read the extra informational sheet before beginning the lesson.
Homework: Assign yourself an assignment to complete tonight. I will check your planners.
Friday 4/15
In Class:
* Continue with Lesson 7. You should complete procedure 2 on pages 66 - 67.
* Be sure to use a planning sheet for this experiment.
Homework: None - enjoy a spring weekend! Go outside and get some exercise.
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
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
Section 4 – Completed Test
Test Score Date Completed Teacher’s comment
| | | |
No comments:
Post a Comment