Homework Due: 1-17 to 21

Homework Due: 1-17 to 21

Week 2B, Monday
Time / Lesson/Activity / Materials
8:15
8:50 / Elective: LEGO Robotics
9:00
9:20 / Morning Meeting:
9:20
10:20 / Math 7
  1. Homework Due: 1-17 to 21
  2. Lesson: 1.1.4
  3. Objective: Representing Data
  4. Target goal: I can generate questions about data and explore ways to organize data to answer different questions
  5. Homework: 1-26 to 30
/ Group:
-
Class:
-
10:30
11:15 / Science 7: Diversity of Life, Investigation 1, Is Anything Alive in Here? Part 2
Objective:
Content 01. All living organisms exhibit common characteristics; they grow, consume nutrients, exchange gases, respond to stimuli, reproduce, need water, and are composed of cells.
Investigate. Observe five materials for evidence of life when they are placed in suitable environments.
Explain. Differentiate the concepts of living, nonliving, dead, and dormant. / Group:
5 vials, with caps
1 vial holder
2 hand lenses
1 cotton ball
5 zip bags, labeled A-F
4 LN 3-4
4 RB, Life on Earth, pg 21
Class:
Baking pan
6 droppers
6 graduated cylinders
3 beakers
Spoon
Materials
Safety goggles
11:15
11:40
12:05 / Recess/Lunch
12:05
1:00 / Math 8
  1. Homework Due: 1-21 to 25
  2. Lesson: 1.1.3, Day 2
  3. Objective: Collecting, Organizing, and Analyzing Data
  4. Target Goal: I can
  5. Homework: 1-26 to 30
/ Group:
A/B Resource Page
Graph Paper
Rulers
Poster Graph Paper
Sticky Dots
Meter Sticks
Masking Tape
1:00
2:00 / Science 8: Planetary Science, Investigation 7, Part 2: Origins, Day 1
Objective:
Content. The solar system formed during a sequence of events that started with a nebula of dust and gas.
Question. Where did the Solar System Come From?
Target Goal. I can / Student:
Quick draw from Part 1
Notebook pg. 40, Formation of the Solar System
Group:
1 Solar System Origin card set
scissors
Class:
Solar System Origin Posters
FOSS Web
2:00
2:50 / No advisory, science continued- reading/group activity
2:50
3:00 / MS Door
Tuesday
Time / Lesson/Activity / Materials
8:15
9:00 / Elective: LEGO Robotics
9:00
9:20 / Morning Meeting
9:20
10:10 / Math 7
  1. Homework Due: 1-26 to 30
  2. Lesson: 1.1.5
  3. Objective: Investigating Number Patterns
  4. Target goal: I can investigate number patterns including patterns including patterns created with decimals and fractions.
  5. Homework: 1-36 to 40
/ Group:
-
10:10
11:15 / Science 7: Diversity of Life, Investigation 2, Introduction to the Microscope? Part 1
Objective:
Content. An optical microscope is composed of two-lens system (eyepiece and objective lens), a stage on which to mount the material being observed, a light source (radiant or reflective), and a mechanical system for adjusting the position of the focal plane.
Investigate. A microscope image appears reversed (flipped left to right) and inverted (flipped top to bottom).
Target Goal. I can investigate the parts of a microscope / Student:
-
Group:
-
Class:
-
11:15
11:40
12:05 / Recess/Lunch
12:05
1:05 / Math 8
  1. Homework Due: 1-26 to 30
  2. Lesson: 1.1.4
  3. Objective: Finding and Generalizing Patterns
  4. Target goal:
  5. Homework: 1-34 to 39
/ Group:
-
1:05
2:00 / Science 8: Planetary Science, Investigation 7, Part 2: Origins, Day 2
Objective:
Content. The Moon formed after a massive collision between the forming Earth and a planetesimal about the size of Mars.
Question. Where did the Solar System Come From?
Target Goal. I can analyze current moon theories to determine an argument for the best theory. / Student:
Group:
YouTube: Moon Origin Theories
-Capture Theory
-Daughter Theory
-Big Impact Theory
-Sisters Theory
2:00
2:50 / Special
2:50
3:00 / MS Door
Wednesday
Time / Lesson/Activity / Materials
8:15
9:00 / Elective: LEGO Robotics
9:00
9:20 / Morning Meeting
9:20
10:10 / Math 7
  1. Homework Due: 1-36 to 40
  2. Lesson: 1.2.1
  3. Objective: Exploring Probability
  4. Target goal: I can calculate theoretical probabilities for single events.
  5. Homework: 1-46 to 49
/ Group:
-
10:10
11:15 / Science 7: Diversity of Life, Investigation 2, Exploring the Microworld. Part 2
Objective:
Content 01. Focal plane is a thin plane at a fixed distance from the objective lens where the image is in focus.
Content 02. Optical power is the product of the magnification of the eyepieces and the objective lens.
Investigate. Measure the field of view for each objective lens on the microscope.
Explain. Draw scale representations of images seen in a microscope to estimate size accurately.
Target Goal. I can investigate the parts of a microscope / Student:
-
Group:
-
Class:
-
11:15
11:40
12:05 / Recess/Lunch
12:05
1:05 / Math 8
  1. Homework Due: 1-34 to 39
  2. Lesson: 1.2.1
  3. Objective: Solving Problems with Guess and Check
  4. Target goal:
  5. Homework: 1-44 to 49
/ Group:
-
1:05
2:00 / Science 8: Planetary Science, Investigation 7, Part 2: Origins, Day 3
Objective:
Content. The Moon formed after a massive collision between the forming Earth and a planetesimal about the size of Mars.
Question. Where did the Solar System Come From?
Target Goal. I can read about the strongest theory of the Moon’s formation. / Student:
Resource Book, How the Earth held onto its Moon, pg. 54
Class:
YouTube: Moon’s influence on Earth’s tides
2:00
2:50 / Special
2:50
3:00 / MS Door
Thursday
Time / Lesson/Activity / Materials
8:15
9:00 / Elective: LEGO Robotics
9:00
9:20 / Morning Meeting
9:20
10:20 / Math 7
  1. Homework Due: 1-46 to 49
  2. Lesson: 1.2.2, Day 1
  3. Objective: Comparing experimental and theoretical probabilities
  4. Target goal: I can distinguish between experimental and theoretical probability.
I can develop strategies for converting fractions to percents.
  1. Homework: 1-58 to 61
/ Group:
-
10:20
11:15 / Science 7: Diversity of Life, Investigation 2, Microscopic Life. Part 3
Objective:
Explain 01. Demonstrate proper use of the microscope when studying layers in a sample and structures of brine shrimp.
Explain 02. Draw scale representations of images seen in a microscope to estimate size accurately.
Explain 03. Explain how the focal plane affects the image seen through a microscope.
Question.
Target Goal. I can investigate the parts of a microscope / Student:
-
Group:
-
Class:
-
11:15
11:40
12:05 / Recess/Lunch
12:05
1:05 / Math 8
  1. Homework Due: 1-44 to 49
  2. Lesson: 1.2.2
  3. Objective: More guess and check
  4. Target goal:
  5. Homework: 1-54 to 58
/ Group:
-
1:05
2:00 / Science 8: Earth History, Investigation #, Title, Part #, Day 1
Objective:
Content 01. Geological time is the measurement of time from the formation of Earth to the present.
Content 02. Historical Geology is a major branch of geology concerned with the evolution of the Earth and its life since Earth's origin.
Content 03. Eon is the largest division of geological time.
Content 04. The Hadeon Eon is the first eon to begin geological time on Earth. It lasted from 4.6 to 3.9 bya.
Content 05. The Archeon Eon is the second eon of geological time on Earth. It lasted from 3.9 to 2.5 bya.
Content 06. The Proterozoic Eon is the third eon of geological time on Earth. It lasted from 2.5 to 540 mya.
Content 07. Era is a broad span of geological time based on the general type of life existing during the time.
Content 08. The Precambrian Era contains the Hadeon, Archeon, and Proterozoic Eons.
Explain. Create a timeline representing the Precambrian Era that includes eons and the Moon’s formation and Snowball Earth.
Target Goal. I can represent Earth’s geological history by creating a timeline. From 4.6 bya to 540 mya. / Student:
Meter Stick
Paper
Color pencils/Markers
Tape
Group:
-
Class:
Geological Timeline PP
2:00
2:50 / Special
2:50
3:00 / MS Door
Friday
Time / Lesson/Activity / Materials
8:15
9:00 / Elective: LEGO Robotics
9:00
9:20 / Morning Meeting
9:20
10:10 / Math 7
  1. Homework Due: 1-58 to 61
  2. Lesson: 1.2.2, Day 2
  3. Objective: Comparing experimental and theoretical probabilities
  4. Target goal: I can distinguish between experimental and theoretical probability.
I can develop strategies for converting fractions to percents.
  1. Homework: 1-62 to 66
/ Group:
-
10:10
11:15 / Science 7: Diversity of Life, Investigation 3, Discovering Cells. Part 1
Objective:
Content 01. The cell is the basic unit of life
Investigate 01. Discover cells by examining Elodea leaves with a microscope
Investigate 02. Observe single-celled micro-organisms with a microscope.
Question.
Target Goal. I can identify and label cells under a microscope. / Student:
-
Group:
-
Class:
-
11:15
11:40
12:05 / Recess/Lunch
12:05
1:05 / Math 8
  1. Homework Due: 1-54 to 58
  2. Lesson: 1.2.3
  3. Objective: More guess and check
  4. Target goal:
  5. Homework: 1-65 to 69
/ Group:
-
1:05
2:00 / Science 8: Earth History, Investigation #, Title, Part #, Day 2
Objective:
Content 01. Geological time is the measurement of time from the formation of Earth to the present.
Content 02. Historical Geology is a major branch of geology concerned with the evolution of the Earth and its life since Earth's origin.
Content 03. Eon is the largest division of geological time.
Content 04. The Hadeon Eon is the first eon to begin geological time on Earth. It lasted from 4.6 to 3.9 bya.
Content 05. The Archeon Eon is the second eon of geological time on Earth. It lasted from 3.9 to 2.5 bya.
Content 06. The Proterozoic Eon is the third eon of geological time on Earth. It lasted from 2.5 to 540 mya.
Content 07. Era is a broad span of geological time based on the general type of life existing during the time.
Content 08. The Precambrian Era contains the Hadeon, Archeon, and Proterozoic Eons.
Explain. Create a timeline representing the Precambrian Era that includes eons and the Moon’s formation and Snowball Earth.
Target Goal. I can represent Earth’s geological history by creating a timeline. From 4.6 bya to 540 mya. / Student:
Meter Stick
Paper
Color pencils/Markers
Tape
Group:
-
Class:
Geological Timeline PP
2:00
2:50 / Special
2:50
3:00 / MS Door