January 9-18 ,2013

In the Library
January 9- Introduction
January 10- Body Paragraph 1
January 11- Body Paragraph 2
January 14- Body Paragraph 3
January 15- Conclusion
January 16- Write Rough Draft
January 17- Edit and then write Final Draft
January 18 - Write Final Draft

January 8, 2013

Learning Target: Write an editorial to argue your position on the controversial issue.
BR(9) What is a catalyst?
1. Finish reading the article
2. Take notes on key points after picking a side
Homework: None

January 7, 2013

Learning Target: Write an editorial to argue your position on a controversial issue.
BR(8) What can speed up a chemical change?
1. Introduce the science paper topics
2. Read the article you are give and write the claims and evidence
Homework: None

January 4, 2013

Learning Target: I will understand what is a physical/chemical change and what are physical/chemical properties.
BR(7) What is the Law of Conservation of Mass?
1. Go over Flashbacks and collect them for a grade.
2. Go over the directions for A Coll Reaction- Verifying the Law of Conservation of Mass pg 13 and 14
3. Do the Lab pg 15 and 16
4. Go over the answers
Homework : Finish any work that is needed

January 3, 2013

Learning Target: I will understand what is a physical/chemical change and what are physical/chemical properties.
BR(6) What is the difference between a physical and a chemical change?
1. Physical vs. Chemical Change pg 8
2. Lesson 13 Does a Chemical Reaction Destroy Matter?  pg 9-11
3. Conservation of Mass pg 12
Homework: Finish any work that is needed

January 2,2013

Learning Target: I will understand what is a physical/chemical change and what are physical/chemical properties.
BR(5) What is the difference between a physical and a chemical property?
1. Read pg 3 Classification of Matter
2. Do Physical vs. Chemical Properties pg 4
3. Read Physical vs. Chemical Changes pg 5 and 6
4. Answer the questions on pg 5 and 6
5. Physical vs. Chemical Changes pg 7
Homework: Finish any work that is not done

December 18,2012

Learning Target: I will understand what translucent, transparent, and opaque means. I will understand how light travels.
BR- none
1. Stained Glass sun catchers
2. Retakes if needed
Homework: Have a  Happy Break!!

December 17, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the Sun,Earth, and the rest of the solar system formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago based on a wide variety of data collected by different methods and that when viewed on a human time scale, some processes that shape it are happening so slowly they cannot be easily detected in a lifetime.
BR(4) What does the U in U-235 stand for?
1. Hand back Booklets
2. Correct Tests 
3. Study for retakes
4. Retakes
Homework:None 

December 14, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the Sun,Earth, and the rest of the solar system formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago based on a wide variety of data collected by different methods and that when viewed on a human time scale, some processes that shape it are happening so slowly they cannot be easily detected in a lifetime.
BR(3) What type of rock do we find fossils in?
1. Test over Geologic Time and Carbon Dating
Homework: None

December 13,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the Sun,Earth, and the rest of the solar system formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago based on a wide variety of data collected by different methods and that when viewed on a human time scale, some processes that shape it are happening so slowly they cannot be easily detected in a lifetime.
BR(2) How old is a fossil?
1. Video on the history of the earth- E.V.O.
Homework: Study for your test on Friday

December 12, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the Sun,Earth, and the rest of the solar system formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago based on a wide variety of data collected by different methods and that when viewed on a human time scale, some processes that shape it are happening so slowly they cannot be easily detected in a lifetime.
BR(1) The earliest forms of life appeared during the ______ era.
1. CPS Review
Homework: Study for your test on Friday

December 11,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the Sun,Earth, and the rest of the solar system formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago based on a wide variety of data collected by different methods and that when viewed on a human time scale, some processes that shape it are happening so slowly they cannot be easily detected in a lifetime.
BR(25) All of the following are types of fossils except______________.
A. Cast   B. Trace  C. Index  D. Tidbit
1. Present to the class
2. Review for test 
Homework: Study for Test on Friday

December 10,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the Sun,Earth, and the rest of the solar system formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago based on a wide variety of data collected by different methods and that when viewed on a human time scale, some processes that shape it are happening so slowly they cannot be easily detected in a lifetime.
BR(24) What is the geologic time scale?
1. Finish Group work
Homework: Be ready to present to the class tomorrow and study for a test on Friday

December 7,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the Sun,Earth, and the rest of the solar system formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago based on a wide variety of data collected by different methods and that when viewed on a human time scale, some processes that shape it are happening so slowly they cannot be easily detected in a lifetime.
BR(23) What era had the first humans?
1. Give directions
2. Put into groups each a different time period.

December 6, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the Sun,Earth, and the rest of the solar system formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago based on a wide variety of data collected by different methods and that when viewed on a human time scale, some processes that shape it are happening so slowly they cannot be easily detected in a lifetime.
BR(22) What is the first era?
1. Give directions on Geologic Time Activity on pg 31 football field/gym
2. Do the activity
Homework: Finish all questions

December 5,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the Sun,Earth, and the rest of the solar system formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago based on a wide variety of data collected by different methods and that when viewed on a human time scale, some processes that shape it are happening so slowly they cannot be easily detected in a lifetime.
BR(21) Name the 4 eras.
1. Brain Pop on Carbon Dating
2. Brain Pop on Geologic Time
3. Math calculations on pg 31 for Geologic Time Activity
Homework: None

December 4,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the Sun,Earth, and the rest of the solar system formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago based on a wide variety of data collected by different methods and that when viewed on a human time scale, some processes that shape it are happening so slowly they cannot be easily detected in a lifetime.
BR(20) What are the time periods?
1. Geologic Time in the computer lab
2. Answer the focus questions on pg 30
3. Go over the answers
Homework: None

December 3,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that some methods of dating earth materials are based on calculating the rate of radioactive decay of isotopes contained in rocks.
BR(19) What is an isotope?
1. Geologic Time Pre-Test pg 25
2. Read Section 5 pg 80-85 in Book F
3. Read Geologic Time Scale pg 28
4. Answer the questions pg 29
Homework: Finish anything needed

November 30,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that some methods of dating earth materials are based on calculating the rate of radioactive decay of isotopes contained in rocks.
BR(18) Explain how Carbon Dating works.
1. Go over directions.
2. Twizzlers Labs pg 17-19 
3. Go over directions
4. Half Life Labs pg 20-24
Homework: Finish graphs and questions

November 29,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that some methods of dating earth materials are based on calculating that rate of radioactive decay of isotopes contained in rocks.
BR(17) What is absolute dating?
1. Read pg 13-15 on Carbon Dating Highlight Key points
2. Answer the questions on pg 16
Homework: Finish anything that is needed.

November 28,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the arrangement of rock layers can be used to determine the relative ages( Law of Superposition).
BR(16) What is relative dating?
1. Go over directions for "Who's on First?" a Relative Dating Experiment pg 9,10,11
2. Do the Lab
3. Answer Post Lab Questions pg 12
4. Go over the answers
Homework: Finish all questions

November 27,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the arrangement of rock layers can be used to determine the relative ages( Law of Superposition).
BR(15) What is the principle of crosscutting relationships?
1. Read pg 74-79 Section 4 Book F
2. Read pg 64,65 Book F
3. Read pg 70-73 Section 3 Book F
4. Answer the section review questions
Homework: None

November 26,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the arrangement of rock layers can be used to determine their relative ages( Law of Superposition).
BR(14) What is a fossil?
1. Read pg 5 " How can scientists determine the ages of fossils and rocks?"
2. Read pg 6 on Principle of Crosscutting Relationships and Index Fossils
3. Read pg 7 "What date is it?"
4. Answer the questions on pg 8
Homework: Finish any work needed

November 19,2012

Learning Target:  I will understand that the movement of crustal plates can result in earthquakes, volcanoes, hot spot island formation, geysers and continental drift.
BR(13) What does geothermal mean?
answer Geo-
             Thermal-
1. Correct Earth Forces Open Responses
2. Go over Multiple Choice
3. Retakes if needed
Homework : Field Trip tommorow

November 16, 2012

Learning Target: Both Learning Targets on Earth Forces
BR(12) What causes the plates to move? Hint pg 4 in your booklet
1. Test over Earth Forces
Homework: None

November 15, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand that heat flow and the movement of crustal plates is caused by the flow of molten rock below the crust caused by convection currents within the Earth's system.
BR- none
1. CPS Review
Homework: Study for Test over Earth's Forces on Friday

November 14, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand that heat flow and the movement of crustal plates is caused by the flow of molten rock below the crust caused by convection currents within the Earth's system.
BR(11) How many plate interactions are there?
1. Study Guide
2. If time allows Geyser video
Homework: Study for your test on Friday

November 13,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the movement of crustal plates can result in earthquakes, volcanoes, hot spot island formation, geysers and continental drift.
BR(10) What is the difference between a hot spring and a geyser?
1. Comic Strip Geyser Process
Homework: Finish if needed and study for your test this Friday

November 12,2012

Learning Target:I will understand that the movement of crustal plates can result in earthquakes, volcanoes, hot spot island formation, geysers and continental drift.
BR(9) What is a geyser and what causes it?
1.Computer lab to learn about geysers
2. Read over notes again pg 1,2,3
Homework: Study for Test this Friday 

November 9, 2012

Field Trip to Tom Sawyer Play at the Lexington Children 's Theater
Homework: Study for your test next Friday

November 8, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand that heat flow and the movement of crustal plates is caused by the flow of molten rock below the crust caused by convection currents within the Earth's system.
Bellringer (8) Describe a convection current.

1. Go over lab directions pg 10,11, 12
2. Do the lab
3. Read over notes if time allows on pg 1-3 while others finish
4. Go over answers pg 11,12
Homework: Study for Test next Friday

November 7,2012

Learning Target: I will understand my Explore Test Results
Bellringer (7) Name the three types of heat transfer.
1. Explore Test Results with Mrs. Gullett
Homework: Take home Explore test results and share with parents, and studt for your test next Friday

November 5,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the movement of crustal plates can result in earthquakes, volcanoes, hot spot island formation, geysers and continental drift.
Bellringer(6) What is the difference between conduction and radiation?
1. Test retakes
2. Do methods of heat transfer pg 9
3. Read pg 13-16 highlighting key ideas on geysers
Homework: Study for Test next Friday

November 2, 2012

Learning Target: Review of all classification learning targets
BR(5) What grade do you think you scored on your classification test and why?
1. Pass back booklets
2. Pass back MC
3. Pass back Open Responses
4. Correct answers to  MC and OR's
Homework: Study for test retakes

November 1, 2012

Learning Target:
BR(4) How old do you think our planet and solar system are?
1. Hand out new booklets
2. Book F Read pg 96-99
3. Read pg 5 in your booklet
4. Answer the questions on pg 6 and 7
5. Go over all the answers to the questions
Homework: None

October 31,2012

Learning Target I will follow lab safety procedures and do quality work.
BR(3) Name the 5 layers of the earth
1. Go over lab directions
2. Do the lab Halloween Spooky Suspects
Homework: None

October 30,2012

Learning Target: All learning targets on classification
BR(2) Name all the vertebrate and invertebrate classes.
1. Classification Test
Homework: None

October 29, 2012

Learning Target: All Learning targets on Classification
BR(1) What are dichotomous keys used for?
1. CPS Classification Review
Homework: Study for your test on Classification on Tuesday- tomorrow

October 26,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the consequences of change over time provides a scientific explanation for the fossil record of ancient life forms and for the striking molecular similarities observed among the diverse species of living organisms.
BR(25) What is natural selection?
1. Go over directions for Toothpick Fish Lab
2. Do the lab
3. Answer all the questions in complete sentences
Homework: Finish the lab questions

October 25, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the consequences of change over time provides a scientific explanation for the fossil record of ancient life forms and for the striking molecular similarities observed among the diverse species of living organisms.
BR(24) Who was Charles Darwin?
1. Chapter Review on Classification
Homework: Study for your test on Classification next Tuesday

October 24, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the consequences of change over time provides a scientific explanation for the fossil record of ancient life forms and for the striking molecular similarities observed among the diverse species of living organisms.
BR(23) What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?
1. Brain Pop on Darwin
2. Charles Darwin Video
Homeowork: Study for your test next Tuesday

October 23, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand that patterns(e.g. reproductive method, number of body segments, and type of skeleton) are helpful in classifying organisms based on how they are related so that organisms that appear very different externally often have many similarities when their internal processes and/ or structures are compared.
BR(22) Are mammals vertebrates or invertebrates?
1. Animal Kingdom Review pg 16
2. Dichotomous Key Activity with weird creatures pg 17,18
Homework: Study for your test next week

October 22, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand that patterns(e.g. reproductive method, number of body segments, and type of skeleton) are helpful in classifying organisms based on how they are related so that organisms that appear very different externally often have many similarities when their internal processes and/ or structures are compared.

BR(21) What does vertebrate mean?

1. Make a foldable of the vertebrate groups:

1. Fish

2.Amphibians

3.Reptiles

4.Birds

5.Mammals

Make sure you include characteristics and examples.

Homework: Finish both foldables

October 19, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand that patterns(e.g. reproductive method, number of body segments, and type of skeleton) are helpful in classifying organisms based on how they are related so that organisms that appear very different externally often have many similarities when their internal processes and/ or structures are compared.
BR(20) What does invertebrate mean?
1. Using the invertebrate packet make a foldable of all the invertebrate animal groups 
Your foldable should have:
1. Sponges
2.Hollow -bodies
3. Worms
4. Mollusks
5. Arthropods
6. Echinoderms
Make sure to include characteristics and examples.  Use pg 12

October 18, 2012

Learning Targets: I will identify patterns among organisms that may be used for classification and understand how those patterns are currently used for taxonomy.
BR(19) Name the 5 Kingdoms
1. Read " What are the Kingdoms?" pg 8 and 9
2. Read "How are Organisms Named?" pg 10,11
3. Read " How are Animals Classified?" pg 14, 15
Homework: Finish any classwork not completed

October 17,2012

Learning Target: I will identify patterns among organisms that may be used for classification and understand how those patterns are currently used for taxonomy.
BR(18) What does classification mean?
1. Read Section 1 Classification
2. Read Section 2 Classification
3. Go over the answers
Homework: None

October 16, 2012

Learning Target: I will identify patterns among organisms that may be used for classification and understand how those patterns are currently used for taxonomy.
BR(17) How do we classify items?
1. Classification Power Point
2. Notes pg 6,7
3. Exit Ticket
Homework: Study for test retakes

October 15,2012

Learning Target: Review of Ecosystem learning targets and  review of procedures.
BR(16) What is a niche?
1. Review of procedures
2. Go over MC Ecosystem Test
3. Hand back booklets
4. Wrong Answer Analysis
Homework: Study for retakes

October 5, 2012

Learning Target: All Learning Targets on Ecosystems
BR(15) What is a limiting factor?
1. Test over Biogeochemical Cycles
Homework: None

October 4, 2012

Learning Target: All Learning targets on Ecosystems
BR(14) Where do we find Carbon in the Earth? 
1. Ecosystem CPS Review
2. Homework: Make sure all booklet pages are complete and study for your test tomorrow

October 3, 2012

Learning Target : I will understand interactions which cause the movement of each element among the solid Earth, oceans, atmosphere and organisms(biogeochemical cycles- carbon cycle, water cycle, and nitrogen cycle)
BR(13) What is the symbol for nitrogen? Use your periodic table in your agenda to find the answer.
1. Give directions for Nitrogen Cycle activity pg 13,14
11 stations and fill out your passport
2. Answer the questions on pg 14
Homework: Pg 14  Nitrogen Cycle Questions finish

October 2, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand interactions which cause the movement of each element among the solid Earth, oceans, atmosphere and organisms(biogeochemical cycles- carbon cycle, water cycle, and nitrogen cycle)
BR(12)  What is the nitrogen cycle?
1. Go over the answers to pg 16
 2. Watch Carbon Cycle Study Jam
3. Carbon Cycle Exit Ticket pg 17
4. Go over the answers
Homework: Study for your test on Friday

October 1, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand interactions which cause the movement of each element among the solid Earth, oceans, atmosphere and organisms(biogeochemical cycles- carbon cycle, water cycle, and nitrogen cycle)
BR(11) What is the Carbon Cycle?
1. Read pg 15 on the Carbon Cycle
2. Computer lab to play Carbon Cycle Game
3. Answer the questions on pg 16
Homework: Study for your test on Friday

September 28, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand interactions which cause the movement of each element among the solid Earth, oceans, atmosphere and organisms(biogeochemical cycles- carbon cycle, water cycle, and nitrogen cycle)
BR(10) What is a producer, consumer, and a decomposer.
1. Read pg 5,6,and 7
2. Fill in notes from the power pt on Biogeochemical cycles pg 8-10
Homework: None

September 27, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand 
BR(9) Name all the cycles in an ecosystem.
1. Chapter 2 Read Section 1 and 2
2. Answer the Questions
3. If time allows read over your notes pg 1-4
Homework: Read over Notes pg 1-4

September 26, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand that organisms both cooperate and compete in ecosystems.
BR(8) Name all the parts of a water cycle.
1. Read pages 4-21 on Ecosystems
2. Answer the questions on pg 7,14,and 21 the Section Review Questions
Homework: None

September 25, 2012

Learning Target: I will apply my test taking techniques.
BR(7) What is an ecosystem?
1. Cycles Video from United Streaming 
2. Do pg 12 Natures Decomposers
Homework: None

September 24, 2012

Learning Target: I will apply my test taking techniques.
BR(6) Cell Division Slide 1
1. United Streaming Cell Video 12 minutes
2. Test Retakes
Homework: None

September 21,2012

Learning Target: I will investigate , model and understand the functions of the specialized parts within the cell.
BR(5) Animal Cell Slide
1. Mrs.Gullett doing goal setting for 1/2 the period
2. Test results and corrections
Homework: Study for Test Retakes

September 20,2012

Learning Target : I will learn test taking skills.
BR(4) Write a test taking strategy .
1. Explore Form A Practice 28 questions
2. Go over the answers
Homework: None

September 19,2012

Learning Target: I will learn test tasking techniques.
BR(3) Plant Cell Slide
1. Explore Test Taking Tips
2. Explore Test Practice17 questions
3. Go over the answers
Homework: None

September 18,2012

Learning Target: All targets on the Cell
BR(2) One cell is called __________. Two cells are called _______________.
1. Cell Test
Homework: None

September 17,2012

Learning Target: I will investigate , model and understand the functions of the specialized parts within the cell.
BR(1) Put in order tissue, organ, cell, and organism.
1. Go voer the Cell diagram pg 28,29
2. CPS Review
Homework: Study for test on Tuesday over Cells

September 14,2012

Mrs. White's classes and my classes with Mrs.Fraley to discuss K.E.E.S money in the library

September 13,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that in the development of multi-cellular organisms , cells multiply(mitosis) and differentiate to form many specialized cells, tissues and organs.
BR(25) Punnett Square #2
1. Turn in all Bellringers and count your total and circle the number placed next to your name
2. Mitosis Noodles
Homework:Study for a test next Tuesday

September 12,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that in the development of multi-cellular organisms , cells multiply(mitosis) and differentiate to form many specialized cells, tissues and organs.
BR(24) Punnett Square Practice #1
1. Cell Review pg 26
2. Cell Division pg 27
3. Cell Diagram pg 28,29
homework: Read over Cell Notes pg 3

September 11,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that in the development of multi-cellular organisms , cells multiply(mitosis) and differentiate to form many specialized cells, tissues and organs.
BR(23) Microscope Slide #5
1. Review Mitosis/Meiosis
2. Punnett Square pg 22
3. Heredity Review pg 23
4. Innate vs. Learned pg 24,25
Homework: Read over Cell Notes pg 2

September 10, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand that in the development of multi-cellular organisms , cells multiply(mitosis) and differentiate to form many specialized cells, tissues and organs.
BR( 22) Microscope Slide # 4
1. Go over the lab directions on pg 20,21
2. Do the lab
3. Mitosis smart-board presentation
Homework: Read over notes on pg 1,4

September 7,2012

Learning Target: I will investigate , model and understand the functions of the specialized parts within the cell.
BR(21) Microscope Slide #3
1. Finish the lab
2. Go over the questions on pg 15,16,17
3. Review Mitosis/ Meiosis pg 18,19
4. Go over the answers on pg 19
Homework : None

September 6,2012

Learning Target: I will investigate , model and understand the functions of the specialized parts within the cell.
BR(20) Microscope Slide #2
1. Go over lab directions pg 15,16,17
2. # strip directions
3. Do the lab
4. Clean up
5. Exit ticket
Homework: Finish Lab Questions if needed

September 5,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that all cells contain specialized parts that are structured to help the cell function.
BR(19) Microscope Slide #1
1. Looking Inside a Cell pg 9,10
2. Go over the answers
3. In groups answer the cell organelle worksheet pg 11,12,13,14
4. Go over the answers
5. If time allows cell Smart-board presentation
Homework: Read over cell notes pg 1

September 4,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that all cells contain specialized parts that are structured to help the cell function.
BR(18) List all the parts of a cell and their function.
1. Read "What are the other cell parts?" pg 7,8
2. Go over the answers
3. Fill in the cell parts for the animal and plant cell pg 5,6
4. Go over Microscope parts aloud if time allows
Homework: Read cell vocabulary on pg 4

August 31,2012

Learning Target : I will show what I know.
BR(17) What type of graph shows change over time?
1. Test Retakes
2. Mystery Light Block
3. If time allows Match the Mystery Solutions Inquiry Lab Kit
Homework: None

August 30,2012

Learning Target: I will use technology
BR(16) What type of graph shows comparison?
1. I.L.P.'s in computer lab
Homework: Study for test retakes

August 29,2012

Learning Target: To know the steps of the scientific method.
BR(15) What format should a procedure be written in?
1. Go over Scientific Method  Booklets
2. Go over Scientific Method OR's
3. Correct OR's to a 4 and Test questions
4. If time allows watch united streaming video on cell parts
Homework: Parent Letter, Olympic Handout, Study for Test Retakes

August 28, 2012

Learning Target: To show what we know about the scientific method.
Bellringer (14)  What format should a problem always be written in?

1. Test over Scientific Method
2. Turn in booklets
H.W. None

August 27,2012

Learning Target: To know and be able to apply the scientific method.
Bellringer (13) What format should a hypothesis be written in?
1. CPS Review Game
2. Test Prediction
H.W. Make sure all booklet pages are filled out and Study for Test on Tuesday

August 24, 2012

Learning Target : To show what we know about the scientific method.
Bellringer ( 12) The formula for Density is  
 D= ____________
1. Go over the answers to pg 23-27 the Green Bean Lab
2. Scientific Method Ticket
3. Scientific Method Crossword pg 28
H.W. Study for Test and make sure all booklet pages are filled out.

August 23,2012

Learning Target: To review our knowledge of the scientific method.
Bellringer (11) Mass is best defined as the amount of ______________ in an object.

1. Finish the lab and the analysis and conclusion questions pg 23-27
2. Go over the answers
3. Study for the test by doing pg 28
H.W. Study for Test next week and Finish questions

August 22,2012

Learning Target: To know the steps of the scientific method and be able to apply them.
Bellringer (10) Which axis does the Independent and Dependent Variable go on?

1. Remind of Lab Procedures
2. Do the Green Bean Lab
H.W. Study for test over the scientific method next week

August 21,2012

Learning Target: To know the steps of the scientific method and be able to apply them.
Bellringer (9) What is the first step in graphing?

1. Go over the lab directions for the Green Beans the wonderful fruit using scientific measurement pg 21,and pg 22
2. Start the lab and try to finish length
H.W. Study for a test over the Scientific Method next week

August 20,2012

Learning Target: To know the steps of the scientific method and be able to them.
Bellringer( 8) Which axis is the x axis and which axis is the y axis?

1.Do Scientific Method Vocabulary and definitions pg 18
2. Do Scientific Method Exploring Experimental Design Practice 1 pg 19,20
3. Scientific Method Survivor
H.W. Study for a Scientific Method  Test next week

August 17, 2012

Learning Target: To know the steps of the scientific method and be able to apply them.
Bellringer (7) Write the steps of the scientific method in order.
1. Handback Metric Assessment
2. Go over how Standards Based Learning will work this year
3. Start working on Scientific Method Vocabulary and Definitions pg 18
H.W. None

August 16,2012

Learning Target: To show what we know about the metric system.
Bellringer (6) What is the abbreviation for decimeter, centimeter, and millimeter?
1. Metric Test
2. When finished Read pg 17 notes on the Scientific Method
H.W. None

August 15,2012

Learning Target: To review our knowledge of the metric system.
Bellringer (5) What is the abbreviation for kilometer, dekameter, and hectometer?
1. Metric Card Activity
2. Measuring Matter Brain Pop
3. Smart-board Activity on the Metric System
H.W. Study for Metric Test on Thursday

August 14,2012

Learning Target: To understand and be able to apply our knowledge of volume.
Bellringer (4) What is the abbreviation for meter, liter, and gram?
1. Go over the lab directions
2. Do the lab pg 14,15
3. Finish the summary questions
H.W. Study for Metric Test

August 13, 2012

Learning Target: To understand be able to apply our knowledge of volume.
Bellringer (3) What is the base unit for volume?
1. Do a metric line review
2. Go over how to use a graduated cylinder
3. Do pg 13 Reading a Graduated Cylinder
4. Do pg 11 and pg 12 on finding regularly shaped objects volume
5. Do what is Density pg 16
H.W. Study for Metric Test on Thursday

August 10,2012

Learning Target: To understand how to find the mass of an object.
Bellringer(2) What is the base unit for mass?
1. Review
2. How do you read a triple beam balance
pg 8,and 9
3. Go over lab directions pg 10
4. Do the Lab
H.W. Syllabus signed by students and parents/guardians

August 9,2012

Learning Target: : To understand how to find the length of an object.
Bellringer(1) Why was the metric system invented?
1. Review of metric units on pg 3
2. Do Metric System Basics pg 7
3. Metric Line Practice pg 5
4. Metric Line Practice pg 6
5. Exit Ticket

August 8,2012

1. Assign Seats
2. Go over Classroom Syllabus
3. Go over Lab Safety pg 1 and 2
4. Review Fire Drill Procedure-
     a. no talking
     b. lights off
     c. windows and doors shut
     d. red/green cards
5. Introduce Bell Procedure
6. Fish Activity
H.W. Syllabus signed by student and parents/guardians

August 7,2012

Welcome to the Eighth Grade!!!