May 20, 2013

8:45-9:30 Awards in the Gym
9:30-11:20 Graduation practice
11:20-11:41 Lunch
11:50 -12:43 Aphl
12:43-1:37 Solar Ovens
1:37-2:30 Solar Ovens
2:30-3:25 Reading

May 19, 2013

Solar Ovens
1. Go over Directions
2. Build
3. Go outside to roast marsh mellows

May 18, 2013

Field Day 2013 Go Red Rhinos
9-11 Inflatables
11-1 Field Events
1-3 Team Events

May 17, 2013

Learning Target: To understand renewable and nonrenewable types of energy.
BR(16) What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources? Give examples of each.
1. Finish projects
2. If time allows present to the class.
Homework: Any make up work and test retakes.

May 16, 2013

Kings Island or Reporting to my room for Math/Science work.

May 15, 2013

Learning target : to understand renewable and nonrenewable energy.
BR(15) What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?
1. Go over Group project directions.  Every person should contribute.
2. Have students work in their groups in the computer lab upstairs.
Homework: Any make up work or test retakes

May 14, 2013

Learning Target: To understand renewable and nonrenewable energy.
BR(14) Name the 5 types of energy?
1. Read directions for the  Energy Project
2. Get into different lab groups
3. Research using the folder information about you renewable or nonrenewable types of energy.
     *Remember to save any work to the server*
Homework: Any make up work or test retakes

May 13, 2013

Learning Target: To understand the types of energy and the energy issues facing our world.
BR( 13) What is Energy?
1. Read "Energy Issues" 
2. Put into groups of 3 or 4
3. Read an Energy Issue and discuss which solution your group believes will be best. Remember that every student must choose a solution and explain why they picked it to the group.Everyone will respect and listen to each other.
4. Share with the class your decisions.
Homework: Any make up or test retakes

May 6-10, 2013

Learning Target: I will show what I know on
 K-Prep testing.
BR- none
1. Schedule will be announced daily as no aphl classes  

May 3, 2013

Learning Target: I will understand Newton's laws of Motion and be able to apply them successfully to build a roller coaster.
BR(12) Is their acceleration on every aspect of a roller coaster?
1. Finish the Lab
Homework: Study and retake motion test if needed

May 2, 2013

Learning Target: I will understand Newton's laws of Motion and be able to apply them successfully to build a roller coaster.
BR(11) What forces are acting on a roller coaster?
1. Remind of directions
2. Build prototypes
3. Make changes- test steal vs glass marbles
Homework: Study and retake motion test if needed

May 1, 2013

Learning Target: I will understand Newton's laws of Motion and be able to apply them successfully to build a roller coaster.
BR(10) What is the difference between potential and kinetic energy?
1. Watch How Roller Coasters Work
2. Watch Newton's Apples Hypercoaster video clip
3.Go over Lab Directions
4. Plan your Prototype
Homework: Study and Retake the motion test if needed 

April 30, 2013

Learning Target: I will understand Newton's laws of Motion and be able to apply them successfully to build a roller coaster.
BR(9) What does a scream machine refer to?
1. Amusement Park Physics- read intro select roller coaster link
2. Go to How Roller Coasters work
3. Build your own Coasters- check your Fear -o- Meter
4. Go to F understanding and create your prototypes

April 29,2013

Learning Target: I will understand Newton's laws of Motion and be able to apply them successfully to build a roller coaster . 
BR(8) Do forces always act in pairs?
1. Watch Discovery video on Roller Coasters
2. Exit Ticket
Homework: Study and Retake Motion test if needed

April 26, 2013

Learning Target:  I will understand that Issac Newton developed a set of rules that can be used to describe and predict virtually all observed motion on Earth and in the universe.
BR(7)What is Inertia?
1. Hand-back Tests
2. Hand-back OR
3. Hand-back Booklets
4. Retakes
Homework: Study for Retakes if needed and Missing Work 

April 25, 2013

Learning Target:  I will understand that Issac Newton developed a set of rules that can be used to describe and predict virtually all observed motion on Earth and in the universe.
BR(6) What does Newton's Fourth Law state?
1. Car Crash Life Science Video-3,5,6
2. Car Crash Video -2nd
Homework: Study for Retakes

April 24, 2013

Learning Target:  I will understand that Issac Newton developed a set of rules that can be used to describe and predict virtually all observed motion on Earth and in the universe.
BR(5) What does a "G" stand for with motion?
1. Test over Motion
Homework: Missing Work

April 23, 2013

Learning Target:  I will understand that Issac Newton developed a set of rules that can be used to describe and predict virtually all observed motion on Earth and in the universe.
BR(4) Give an example of Newton's Third Law of Motion.
1. CPS Review
Homework: Study for Test over Motion on Wednesday

April 22, 2013

Learning Target:  I will understand that Issac Newton developed a set of rules that can be used to describe and predict virtually all observed motion on Earth and in the universe.
BR(3) Give an example of Newton's Second Law of Motion.
1. Chapter Review Book M pg 28, 29 
1-20 skip #15
Homework: Study for your Test on Wednesday

April 20, 2013

Learning Target: I will understand the D.A.R.E. Acronym
Homework: DARE Lesson 9 if not done or absent 

April 18,2013

Learning Target:  I will understand that Issac Newton developed a set of rules that can be used to describe and predict virtually all observed motion on Earth and in the universe.
BR(2) Give an example of Newton's First Law of Motion.
1. Do the Final Barbie Bungee Jump in the stair well by the upstairs green hallway
Heats of 3 - Winners move on
If your Barbie's head hits anything - your out as she is dead
Homework: DARE Assignment #9

April 17, 2013

Learning Target:  I will understand that Issac Newton developed a set of rules that can be used to describe and predict virtually all observed motion on Earth and in the universe.
BR(1) How fast does an object fall? 
1. Use the graph to get your regression equation.
2. Work on Questions pg 27,28, and 29
Homework: DARE Assignment #9

April 16, 2013

Learning Target:  I will understand that Issac Newton developed a set of rules that can be used to describe and predict virtually all observed motion on Earth and in the universe.
BR(25) Write Newton's Third Law of Motion.
1. Do Barbie Bungee Jump Data Collection
2. Direction Reminder
        3.9 M or 390 cm Stair Well Railing 
Homework: DARE #9 due Friday      

April 15, 2013

Learning Target:  I will understand that Issac Newton developed a set of rules that can be used to describe and predict virtually all observed motion on Earth and in the universe.
BR(24) Write Newton's Second Law of Motion.
1. Go over the directions for the Barbie Bungee Jump pg 25,26,27,28, and 29
2. Get into pairs and start the lab
3.Remind students - How to use a triple bean 
balance. 
4. Lab Reminders:
-Treat the lab equipment and the Barbie's with respect.
-Do not to touch the Barbies clothing.
-Use the rubber bands appropriately or you will do an alternate assignment.
-All rubber bands come back up front every day except for the one around Barbie's ankles and the attaching rubber band 
2 days for data collection
Homework: DARE # 8 and 9

April 12, 2013

Learning Target:  I will understand that Issac Newton developed a set of rules that can be used to describe and predict virtually all observed motion on Earth and in the universe.
BR(23) Write Newton's 1st Law of Motion.
1. Make Grasshoppers
2. Do Lab pg 23,24
3. Do Newton's Laws pg 22
4. Clean Up
Homework: DARE Assignment #8 and 9- the whole booklet done by next Friday and pg 14 Lab conclusion finished and of high quality 

April 11,2013

Learning Target:  I will understand that Issac Newton developed a set of rules that can be used to describe and predict virtually all observed motion on Earth and in the universe.
BR(22) How many Newton's Laws are there?
1.Do What is Newton's First Law of Motion pg 18
2. Do What is Newton's Second Law of Motion pg 19,20
3.Do What is Newton's Third Law of Motion pg 21
Homework: DARE Assignment #8 and Finish Conclusions on pg 14

April 10, 2013

Learning Target:  I will understand speed and acceleration and classify real life examples of each.

BR(21) What is the difference between speed and velocity?

1. Go over the Lab directions on pg 13,14

2. Do "Who is the Fastest?"

3. Do Calculations

Homework: DARE Lesson 8 and Finish Lab Conclusions

April 9, 2013

Learning Target: I will understand the R.E.A.L. Acronym.
BR-none
Homework: Lesson 8

April 8,2013

Learning Target:  I will understand speed and acceleration and classify real life examples of each.
BR(20) What is the difference between velocity and acceleration?
1. Read pg 44- 51 Book M
2. Do Section Review Questions 1-5 and #8
3. Go over Answers
Homework: DARE Assignment #7 due tomorrow!!! 

March 29,2013

Learning Target: I will understand acceleration
BR(19) Write the formula for acceleration.
1. Do Acceleration Calculations pg12
2. Do Motion Review pg 15,16 
3. Do Working with Examples of Motion pg 17 
4. Go over Answers
Homework: DARE Assignment #7
Spring Break April 1-5

March 28,2013

Learning Target: I will understand the 
R.E.A. L. Acronym
BR- none
Homework: DARE Assignment #7

March 27,2013

Learning Target: I will understand how to find the speed of an object.
BR(18) Write the formula for speed and velocity.
1.Read pg 1,2
2.Do Motion problems pg 8 
3. Do Determining Speed pg 9
4. Do Changes in Velocity pg 10,11
Homework: DARE Assignment #6

March 26,2013

Learning Target: I will undersdstand motion.
BR- None
1. Motion video
Homework: DARE Assignment #6

March 25,2013

Learning Target: I will understand  what is motion and what causes it.
BR(17) What is a force?
1. Read pg 4-9 Book M
2. Do Section Review Questions 1-10
3. Do pg 7 Snails Speed
4. Go over answers
Homework: DARE Assignment #6

March 22, 2013

Learning Target:I will be able to correctly name the 4 types of chemical equations
BR(16)Does a chemical reaction destroy matter?
1. Review for quiz
2. Take quiz
3. Do Lab
Homework: DARE Assignment #6

March 21,2013

Learning Target:I will be able to correctly name the 4 types of chemical equations 
BR(15) Give an example of a single and double replacement reaction.
1. Do pg 17 Types of Chemical Reactions
2. Do pg 18 Four Types of Chemical Reactions
3. Do pg 19 Chemical Equations
4. Go over the answers
Homework: DARE Assignment #6 and Study for your quiz on Friday

Joke:Teacher: Donald, what is the chemical formula for water?
Donald: H,I, J, K, L, M, N, O
Teacher: What are you talking about?
Donald: yesterday you said it's H to O

March 20,2013

Learning Target:I will be able to correctly name the single and double replacement chemical equations. 
BR(14) Give an example of a synthesis and decomposition reaction?
1. Read Lesson 16 " What is a replacement reaction?" pg 12-16
2. Go over the answers
3. Read over your notes on pg 1-2 
Homework: DARE Assignment #6  and Study for  your quiz on Friday
Joke: What does a doctor do with an injured chemist?
Answer: Helium
Joke: What does a doctor do with a sick chemist?
Answer Curium
and What happens if the doctor can't cure him?
Answer: Barium

March 19,2013

Learning Target: I understand the R.E.A.L. acronym
DARE
Homework: DARE Assignment #6

March 18,2013

Learning Target: I will be able to correctly name a synthesis and decomposition chemical equations. 
BR(13) What do baking bread, launching the space shuttle, and digesting food have in common?
1. Do Lesson 14 " What is a Synthesis Reaction?" pg 3-6 
2. Do Lesson 15 " What is a Decomposition Reaction?" pg 7-11 
3. Go over the Answers
Homework: DARE Assignment #5
Joke: Name the compound Ba(Na)2
Answer: Banana

March 14 ,2013

Learning Target: I will understand the periodic table of elements.
BR(12)   __________ make up elements.   _______________ make up compounds.
1. Retakes of the Periodic Table Test
2. Video 
Homework: DARE Assignment #5

March 12, 2013

Learning Target: I will understand the 
R.E.A. L. Acrononymn
DARE
Homework: DARE Assignment #5

March 13. 2013

 Learning Target: I will understand the periodic table of elements families.
BR(11) How did Demtri Mendeleev arrange the periodic table?
1. Hand back booklets
2. Hand back tests
3. Hand back OR
4. Go over and correct OR's
Homework: DARE Assignment #5 and Study for your retakes  

March 11 , 2013

Learning Target: I will understand the periodic table of elements families.
BR( 10) Who was Henry Mosely?
1. Periodic Table Test over the periodic table of elements
Homework: DARE Assignment #4

March 8, 2013

Learning Target: I will understand the periodic table.
BR(9)Name all the families on the periodic table. Hint there are 8 
1. Go over your homework the Study Guide
2. CPS Review
Homework: Study for your test and DARE Assignment #4 

March 7, 2013

Learning Target: I will understand the periodic table of elements families.
(8) List all the Metalloid elements.
1. Element Symbols pg 28
2. Chemical Symbols pg 29
3. Elements and Symbols pg 30 and 31
Homework: DARE Assignment #4 and Study Guide pg 36 due Thursday
Joke: I heard that Oxygen and Magnesium were going out and I was like: 
                          O Mg 

March 5, 2013

Learning Target: I will understand the R.E.A.L. acronym.
DARE
Homework: DARE Assignment #4 and Study Guide pg 36

March 4,2013

Learning Target: I will understand the periodic table of elements families.
BR(7)What is the difference between a metal,metalloid, and a nonmetal.
1. Video on United Streaming on the Periodic Table
2.Review with color overhead
3.Check over Homework pg 27 Labeling the Families
4. Periodic properties pg.25,26
Homework: DARE Assignment #3 due tomorrow and the Study Guide on pg 36 due Thursday 

March 1, 2013

Learning Target: I will understand the periodic table of elements families.
BR-none
1. I.L.P.'s in the library
Homework: pg 27 Labeling the families due Monday and DARE assignment #3 due Tuesday

February 28 2013

Learning Target: I will understand the periodic table of elements families. 
BR(6)What are the names of these elements:
C,H, Al, B, U
1. Fill in notes on Metalloids, Nonmetals, Halogens, Noble Gases, Rare earth Elements, Actinoid series pg. 18-24.
2. Go over Homework pg 32,33, and 34
Homework: pg 27 Labeling the families due Monday and Dare Assignment #3 due Tuesday 
hint( use pg 5 and 6 with list of families and your notes which tell the location on the table)

February 26 2013

Learning Target: I will understand the periodic table of elements families. 
BR(5)What are the names of the elements:
Fl, O, H, and Hg 
1. I.L.P.'s in the computer lab 
H.W. Gold Dust Kid pg 34 and Dare Assignment #3 

February 25 2013

Endeavor comp. lab scheduling
H.W. Metals pg 32 /Nonmetals pg 33 and Dare Assignment #2

February 27, 2013

Learning Target:To understand the R.E.A.L. acronymn 
1. DARE
H.W. Dare Assignment # 3

February 22 2013

Learning Target: I will understand the basic terms and the organization of the periodic table of elements.
BR(4) Each column going down is called_______     Each row is called_______.
1. Read pg. 114-116
2.fill in transition metals, Alkali Metals, and Alkaline Earth metals on pg. 15-17
H.W. Nonmetals pg 33 and Dare assignment #2
Joke: In a meeting of transition metals, mercury wished to speak to the entire group, but the group didn't let mercury speak because they didn't like to listen to heavy metal.

February 21, 2013

Learning Target: I will understand the basic terms and the organization of the periodic table of elements.
BR(3) Who created the first periodic table?
1.Give directions for the Mendeleev Challenge
page 11-14
2. Do the Mendeleev Challenge
3. Go over the answers
Homework: Metals pg 32 and DARE Assignment #2

February 20, 2013

Learning Target: I will understand the basic terms and the organization of the periodic table of elements.
BR(2) What is the Periodic Table of Elements?
1.What is the Periodic Table of Elements?
pg 7-10
2. Go over the answers
3. Get with a partner and create a periodic table of students in our class with rows and columns
4. Periodic Table Exit Slip
Homework: DARE Assignment #2 and Kings Island $ and Permission Slips

February 19, 2013

Learning Target: I will understand what R.E.A.L. stands for.
BR- None
1. DARE with Trooper Turly 
2. Go over Homework DARE Assignment #1
Homework: DARE Assignment #2

February 18, 2013

Learning Target: I will understand the basic terms and the organization of the periodic table of elements.
BR(1) What is the mass of a proton, neutron, and an electron?
1. Read pg 106-112
2.Answer the Section Review questions on pg 113 1-8
3. Go over the answers
4. Read over your notes pg 1-4
Homework: DARE Assignment #1

February 15,2013

Learning Target: I will understand the organization and  basic terms and facts of the periodic table of elements. 
BR(23) What force acts on all atoms?
1. Survey
Homework: King's Island Permission slip and DARE Assignment #1

February 14, 2013

Learning Target: To review and understand all four learning targets on Atoms
BR(22) What force is responsible for keeping the protons in the nucleus of an atom?
1. Video on the Atom
2. Test Retakes on Atoms
Homework: DARE Assignment #1

February 13,2013

Learning Target: To learn about the H.O.S.S. Simulator- Hands on Student Simulator
BR- None
1. H.O.S.S. Simulator in the Gym
Homework: Study for Test Retakes on the Atom and DARE Assignment #1

February 12, 2013

Learning Target: To learn about the DARE program
BR- none
1. Welcome Trooper Turly
Homework: DARE Assignment #1

February 11,2013

Learning Target: To review all 4 learning targets on Atoms
BR(21) Name the four forces acting on an atom.
1. Hand back Atom Booklets
2. Hand back Atom Test
3. Hand back Open Responses
4. Go over Midterms
5. United Streaming Video on Atoms
Homework: Study for your test retakes on Thursday

February 8,2013

E.C.S. Field Trip
2/3 Period Atom Test
Homework: None

February 7,2013

Learning Target:I will understand that the electric force between the nucleus and the electrons holds the atom together.
BR(20) Who discovered that atoms contain electrons?
1. Atom Test
H.W. None

February 6,2013

Learning Target:I will understand that the electric force between the nucleus and the electrons holds the atom together.
BR(19) How many atoms are in the compound H2SO4?
1. Finish going over the study guide
2. CPS Review
H.W. Study for the Test

February 5,2013

Learning Target: I will understand that the electric force between the nucleus and the electrons holds the atom together.
BR(18)  What particles are formed when atoms share electrons?
1 .Jefferson Video on You-tube "Mystery of the Quark"
2.Go over the Study Guide 1-10 and 11-18
H.W. Study for the Test

February 4,2013

Learning Target: I will understand that matter is made up of atoms, and atoms are made up of protons (+), electron (-) , and neutrons (neutral).
BR(17) What is an isotope?
1. Isotopes of Different Elements pg 23
2. Isotope Exercise pg 24
3. What are Isotopes pg 25

January 31,2013

Learning Target: I will understand that matter is made up of atoms, and atoms are made up of protons (+), electron (-) , and neutrons (neutral).
BR(16) What is the charge of an electron, proton, and neutron.
1. Atomic Model and Structure 21 and 22
2. Go over answers
3. Chapter Review pg 98,99 Book K 1-21 no #15
H.W. 1-10 Study Guide

January 30,2013

Learning Target:I will understand that matter is made up of atoms, and atoms are made up of protons (+), electron (-) , and neutrons (neutral).
BR(15) What is the difference between an atomic number and an atomic mass?
1. Explain the Atomic Cereal Lab pg 20
2. Do the Lab 
3. Mystery Element Lab pg 19
H.W. Finish your conclusions on pg 20 

January 29,2013

Learning Target: I will understand that matter is made up of atoms, and atoms are made up of protons (+), electron (-) , and neutrons (neutral).
BR(14) Where are protons, electrons, and neutrons located?
1. Lesson 11 " How are electrons arranged in an atom?" pg 12-16
2. Atomic Structure pg 17
3. Try Drawing Atoms pg 18
H.W. 

January 28,2013

Learning Target:I will understand that the organization of the periodic table is based on the elements number of protons, physical , and chemical properties.  
BR(13) What are the parts of an atom. List all the parts.
1. Do Atomic number/ Mass Number/ Atomic Mass pg 9
2. Do atomic Structure pg 10
3. Have students try Atomic Dimensions pg 11
4. Do Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons as an exit ticket.

January 25,2013

3rd Period Only

1. Brain Pop on Atoms

2. Computer Lab Directions jthornton17.org

3. Play the Element , Compound, Mixture Games

5th/6th

ECS Field Trip

January 24,2013

Learning Target: I will understand that matter is made up of atoms, and atoms are made up of protons (+), electron (-) , and neutrons (neutral).
BR(12)A neutron walks into a diner and orders a glass of orange juice at the lunch counter: When the waiter brings the juice the neutron asks" How much do I owe you?" the waiter replies"For you no charge." What does it mean?
1. Smartboard Acitivites
2. Do pg. 8 Structure of an atom
3. Explain what holds an atom together pg. 6 "Forces that Affect Atoms."

January 23,2013

Learning Target: I will understand models that show that an element is composed of a single type of atom.  
BR(11)Draw a picture of each atomic models and label and label who it is by.
1.What is inside an atom? Power point
2.Fill in the guided notes pg 4 and 5
3.Smartboard Activity atoms part 1
uk-what are atoms
4. Smartboard Activity part 2 uk
5.part 2 Question set
6.The parts of an atom reinforcement activity pg. 7 
H.W. if not finished pg 7

January 22,2013

Learning Target: I will understand models that show that an element is composed of a single type of atom.
BR(10)What is an atom?and How many many would fit on the entire surface of a dollar bill?
1.Hand back Law of Conservation of Mass Labs to redo
2.Think Tube Demo
3.Power pt on atomic models
4.Fill in guided notes pg 1 and 2
5.Try models of the atom pg 3 as an exit ticket
H.W.redo LTF law pf conservation 3rd,5th,and 6th period