A REMINDER TO ALL STUDENTS - PLEASE BE SURE ANY MISSING TESTS INCLUDING LESSON 9 AND THE REVIEW EXAM, ARE TO BE MADE UP BY THIS WEDNESDAY, 5/25. THERE WILL BE NO MAKE-UPS AFTER THIS DATE.
Monday 5/23
In Class:
Review last week's unit test on lessons 1 - 9.
Homework: None tonight!
Tuesday 5/24
In Class:
* Begin lesson 11 -, "The Inclined Plane".
* Have students make a list of when the inclined plane would be useful in everyday
life.
* Complete the introduction and "Getting Started" on pages 100 - 101.
* Begin Inquiry 11.1, page 102.
Homework: Pre-read Inquiry 11.2, "Measuring Work on a Cart on an Inclined Plane".
Wednesday 5/25
In Class:
* Complete Inquiry 11.1. Be sure the teacher has checked your notebook before continuing with Inquiry 11.2.
* If time permits, begin Inquiry 11.2, page 104.
Homework: None tonight.
Thursday 5/26
In Class:
*Complete Lesson 11.2.
* Finish the reflections on Page 105 and read about the Johnstown Flood, pages 106 - 107.
* Take the test for Lesson 11.
Homework: Complete All of lesson 11.
Friday 5/27
In Class: FUNWAY TODAY!
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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