Wednesday, August 29, 2012

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

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

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

Sunday, August 19, 2012

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

Sunday, August 12, 2012

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

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

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