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Lesson Plans for 3/18/19 - 4/12/19 - Spring Break 3/18 -3/22/19
Pre-AP Science 7th Grade/Stickler
Lesson Plans for 3/18/19 - 4/12/19 - Spring Break 3/18 -3/22/19
Pre-AP Science 7th Grade/Stickler
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Due to a death in the family and personal illness, this calendar will reflect the new test date!
Lesson Plans for 2/18/19 - 3/15/19
Pre-AP Science 7th Grade/Stickler
Summative Assessment Date: 2/21/19 - 2/22/19
Quiz Dates: 2/28 - 3/01, 3/05 -3/06, 3/12 - 3/13
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Lesson Plans for 1/28/19 - 2/15/19
Lesson Plans for 1/28/19 - 2/15/19
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Lesson Plans for 1/07/19 - 1/25/19
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Lesson Plans for Pre-AP Science 7 - Stickler
Week of 12/17/18 - 12/21/18
2018-2019 Fall Semester Test Schedule
Monday Dec 17
Even Block Schedule
(2, 4, 6, & 8)
Review
Tuesday Dec 18
Even Block Schedule
(2, 4, 6, & 8)
Semester Test
Wednesday Dec 19
Odd Block Schedule
(1, 3, 5, & 7)
Review
Thursday Dec 20
Odd Block Schedule
(1, 3, 5, & 7)
Semester Test
Friday Dec. 21
Fast Track Schedule
(1-8)
Make-Up Test
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! BE SAFE!
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Lesson Plans for Pre-Ap Science 7 - Stickler
WEEK OF 12/10/18 - 12/14/18
Assessments:
Monday- USA Test Prep - Brief review for Unit test
Tuesday/Wed. - Cell Structure and Function Unit Test
Thursday/Fri - Interventions and extensions for cell structure and function
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Monday: 12/10/18
Objective: Students will complete a practice assignment on USA test prep and will also participate in a brief review for the Unit test.
Procedure:
STUDY YOUR NOTES AND YOUR DIAGRAMS FOR YOUR UNIT TEST! UNIT TEST IS TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY. THIS IS THE LAST OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE YOUR GRADE BEFORE SEMESTER TESTS!
Tuesday/Weds.: 12/11/18 - 12/12/18 -TEST DAY
Objective: Students will demonstrate their knowledge of cell structure and function by completing a unit assessment over the material.
Procedure:
Work on the semester test study guide.
Thursday/Friday: 12/13/18 - 12/14/18
Objective: Students will take part in interventions for cell structure and function if they did not show mastery on the unit test. Students will also begin working on semester test study guides to prepare for semester tests next week.
Procedure:
Start studying for semester test! Tests next week
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WEEK OF 12/10/18 - 12/14/18
Assessments:
Monday- USA Test Prep - Brief review for Unit test
Tuesday/Wed. - Cell Structure and Function Unit Test
Thursday/Fri - Interventions and extensions for cell structure and function
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Monday: 12/10/18
Objective: Students will complete a practice assignment on USA test prep and will also participate in a brief review for the Unit test.
Procedure:
- Brief review for Cell Structure and Function Unit test.
- Unit test Tuesday and Wednesday!
- Complete USA Test Prep assignment
STUDY YOUR NOTES AND YOUR DIAGRAMS FOR YOUR UNIT TEST! UNIT TEST IS TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY. THIS IS THE LAST OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE YOUR GRADE BEFORE SEMESTER TESTS!
Tuesday/Weds.: 12/11/18 - 12/12/18 -TEST DAY
Objective: Students will demonstrate their knowledge of cell structure and function by completing a unit assessment over the material.
Procedure:
- Distribute assessments and give brief instruction on completion.
- Students will complete and turn in assessments.
- Students will pick up a semester test study guide and begin completion of the study guide.
- Students will be given time Thurs and Fri to complete the study guide if they do not have to do interventions for the unit exam.
- We will go over the study guides next week prior to their sem. test
Work on the semester test study guide.
Thursday/Friday: 12/13/18 - 12/14/18
Objective: Students will take part in interventions for cell structure and function if they did not show mastery on the unit test. Students will also begin working on semester test study guides to prepare for semester tests next week.
Procedure:
- Distribute and explain interventions to students who need them.
- Help as needed with semester test study guides for students not doing interventions.
Start studying for semester test! Tests next week
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Lesson Plans for Pre-Ap Science 7 - Stickler
WEEK OF 12/03/18 - 12/07/18
Assessments:
Monday- USA Test Prep December Interim
Tuesday/Wed. - No Assessment - Virtual Eukaryotic Cell Lab (Plant vs Animal)
Thursday/Fri - CFA Plant and Animal Cell Quiz
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Monday: 12/03/18
Objective: Students will complete the December Interim Assessment on USA test prep to measure growth from the baseline assessment.
Procedure:
Study your plant and animal cells - Quiz on Thursday/Friday.
Tuesday/Weds.: 12/04/18 - 12/05/18
Objective: Students will gain a deeper understanding of the cell organelles of Eukaryotic cells (plant and animal cells), through the completion of a virtual lab.
Procedure:
Study your plant and animal cells - Quiz on Thursday/Friday.
Thursday/Friday: 12/06/18 - 12/07/18
Objective: Students will demonstrate their knowledge of Eukaryotic cell organelles (plant and animal) by completion of a CFA Quiz over the material.
Procedure:
None
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WEEK OF 12/03/18 - 12/07/18
Assessments:
Monday- USA Test Prep December Interim
Tuesday/Wed. - No Assessment - Virtual Eukaryotic Cell Lab (Plant vs Animal)
Thursday/Fri - CFA Plant and Animal Cell Quiz
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Monday: 12/03/18
Objective: Students will complete the December Interim Assessment on USA test prep to measure growth from the baseline assessment.
Procedure:
- Give brief instruction on completion of USA Test Prep Assessment.
- Allow time for students to complete USA Test Prep Assessment.
- Compare progress from baseline assessment scores.
Study your plant and animal cells - Quiz on Thursday/Friday.
Tuesday/Weds.: 12/04/18 - 12/05/18
Objective: Students will gain a deeper understanding of the cell organelles of Eukaryotic cells (plant and animal cells), through the completion of a virtual lab.
Procedure:
- Brief discussion to review cell organelles.
- Students will get computers from the cart 5 at a time, log on, and sign in to google
- Give instructions on manipulation of the virtual lab
- Instruct students to complete the lab on both plant and animal cells.
- Students will fill in the data table as they proceed through the lab.
- Students will complete discussion questions over the lab once completion is obtained.
- Students will turn in the data table and the discussion questions for a grade.
Study your plant and animal cells - Quiz on Thursday/Friday.
Thursday/Friday: 12/06/18 - 12/07/18
Objective: Students will demonstrate their knowledge of Eukaryotic cell organelles (plant and animal) by completion of a CFA Quiz over the material.
Procedure:
- Allow 10 mins to look over plant and animal cell diagrams.
- Give brief instruction on the completion of the assessment.
- Complete and turn in Quiz.
- If time allows show cell membrane demonstration.
- Discuss semi-permeable membrane.
None
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Stickler - 7th grade Pre-AP Science
Lesson Plans for the Week of 11/26/18 - 11/30/18
Assessments for the Week
MONDAY - Interventions and Extensions for Chemical Interactions
TUES./WED - No Assessment - Parts of a Microscope and Cell Theory Notes
THURS./FRI. - CFA Parts of a Microscope - Start notes on Plant vs Animal Cells
*CFA on plant and animal cell organelles coming next Thursday and Friday.
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Objective: Students will complete interventions and extensions over concepts from the chemical interactions unit.
Procedures:
1.Call Roll/sharpen pencils
2.Give brief instructions over expectations for interventions and extensions.
3.Handout and explain how to use the instruction sheet for individual needs.
4.Students will get computers from the cart and complete their individual intervention or extension plan as described on the instruction sheet.
Homework:
None
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will gain a better understanding of the parts of a microscope, how to use them properly, and the history they have played in development of the cell theory.
Procedures:
Homework:
Study the parts of the microscope and their functions. CFA (Quiz) over this will be Thursday and Friday.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY
Objective: Students will demonstrate their knowledge over the parts of the microscope and proper use procedures. Students will also learn similarities and differences in plant and animal cells.
Procedures:
Homework:
Study the plant and animal cell organelles diagram for a CFA next Thursday and Friday.
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Lesson Plans for the Week of 11/26/18 - 11/30/18
Assessments for the Week
MONDAY - Interventions and Extensions for Chemical Interactions
TUES./WED - No Assessment - Parts of a Microscope and Cell Theory Notes
THURS./FRI. - CFA Parts of a Microscope - Start notes on Plant vs Animal Cells
*CFA on plant and animal cell organelles coming next Thursday and Friday.
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Objective: Students will complete interventions and extensions over concepts from the chemical interactions unit.
Procedures:
1.Call Roll/sharpen pencils
2.Give brief instructions over expectations for interventions and extensions.
3.Handout and explain how to use the instruction sheet for individual needs.
4.Students will get computers from the cart and complete their individual intervention or extension plan as described on the instruction sheet.
Homework:
None
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will gain a better understanding of the parts of a microscope, how to use them properly, and the history they have played in development of the cell theory.
Procedures:
- Call Roll/sharpen pencils
- Distribute microscope diagram
- Discuss each part of the microscope, its use, and how to handle it properly.
- Discuss the cell theory, the scientists credited with its development, and what part the microscope played in history.
Homework:
Study the parts of the microscope and their functions. CFA (Quiz) over this will be Thursday and Friday.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY
Objective: Students will demonstrate their knowledge over the parts of the microscope and proper use procedures. Students will also learn similarities and differences in plant and animal cells.
Procedures:
- Call Roll/sharpen pencils
- Complete and turn in Microscope CFA.
- Distribute plant and animal cell diagrams and notes
- Discuss, as students fill in, the plant and animal cell organelles and their function within the cell.
- Compare and contrast plant and animal cells.
Homework:
Study the plant and animal cell organelles diagram for a CFA next Thursday and Friday.
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Stickler - 7th grade Pre-AP Science
Lesson Plans for the Week of 11/12/18 - 11/16/18
Assessments for the Week
MONDAY - Birth and Death Rate math problem
TUES./WED - UNIT TEST - CHEMICAL INTERACTIONS
THURS./FRI. - Interventions and extensions
***Unit test has been rescheduled for Thursday and Friday! Everything is shifted down a day!***
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Objective: Students will review material for the unit test on Chemical Interactions and will work through a birth rate vs death rate problem for understanding.
Procedures:
STUDY - UNIT TEST TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY!
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will demonstrate knowledge of Chemical Interactions through the completion of a unit test over the material.
Procedures:
None
THURSDAY/FRIDAY
Objective: Students will complete interventions and extensions over concepts from the chemical interactions unit.
Procedures:
None
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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Lesson Plans for the Week of 11/12/18 - 11/16/18
Assessments for the Week
MONDAY - Birth and Death Rate math problem
TUES./WED - UNIT TEST - CHEMICAL INTERACTIONS
THURS./FRI. - Interventions and extensions
***Unit test has been rescheduled for Thursday and Friday! Everything is shifted down a day!***
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Objective: Students will review material for the unit test on Chemical Interactions and will work through a birth rate vs death rate problem for understanding.
Procedures:
- Roll call
- Sharpen pencils
- Review notes for test
- Work through a birth rate vs death rate problem
- Allow question and answer session.
STUDY - UNIT TEST TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY!
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will demonstrate knowledge of Chemical Interactions through the completion of a unit test over the material.
Procedures:
- Call Roll/sharpen pencils
- Distribute test and give brief instruction on completion.
- Complete and turn in test.
None
THURSDAY/FRIDAY
Objective: Students will complete interventions and extensions over concepts from the chemical interactions unit.
Procedures:
- Call Roll/sharpen pencils
- Give brief instructions over expectations for interventions and extensions.
- Handout and explain how to use the instruction sheet for individual needs.
- Students will get computers from the cart and complete their individual intervention or extension plan as described on the instruction sheet.
None
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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Stickler - 7th grade Pre-AP Science
Lesson Plans for the Week of 11/05/18 - 11/09/18
Assessments for the Week
MONDAY - Synthetic vs Natural Research
TUES./WED - Physical and Chemical Change & Virtual lab if time allows
THURS./FRI. - Building Molecules Lab
****UNIT TEST COMING NEXT TUESDAY(11/13) AND WEDNESDAY(11/14)!!****
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Objective: Students will complete research on natural and synthetic materials and gain a better understanding of how synthetic materials are made.
Procedures:
Homework:
None - Unless research questions were not completed in class. If needed, finish at home and turn in next class meeting.
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will gain a better understanding of physical and chemical change through discussion and a virtual lab, if time allows.
Procedures:
Homework:
Look over your equations and think about what molecules will look like.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY
Objective: Students will gain a better understanding of how molecules are formed and how to construct them, through completion of a molecule building lab.
Procedures:
Homework:
None, if lab was completed and turned in. If not, please complete and turn in on Monday
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Lesson Plans for the Week of 11/05/18 - 11/09/18
Assessments for the Week
MONDAY - Synthetic vs Natural Research
TUES./WED - Physical and Chemical Change & Virtual lab if time allows
THURS./FRI. - Building Molecules Lab
****UNIT TEST COMING NEXT TUESDAY(11/13) AND WEDNESDAY(11/14)!!****
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Objective: Students will complete research on natural and synthetic materials and gain a better understanding of how synthetic materials are made.
Procedures:
- Roll call
- Sharpen pencils
- Introduction to natural and synthetic material research.
- Access computers and complete research questions.
- Discuss discoveries of how materials are made.
Homework:
None - Unless research questions were not completed in class. If needed, finish at home and turn in next class meeting.
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will gain a better understanding of physical and chemical change through discussion and a virtual lab, if time allows.
Procedures:
- Call Roll/sharpen pencils
- Discuss physical and chemical properties, as well as, physical and chemical change.
- If time allows give brief directions on physical and chemical change virtual lab and allow time for students to explore.
Homework:
Look over your equations and think about what molecules will look like.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY
Objective: Students will gain a better understanding of how molecules are formed and how to construct them, through completion of a molecule building lab.
Procedures:
- Call Roll/sharpen pencils
- Pick up a molecule lab sheet from my desk and begin reading over it.
- Give brief instructions on the molecule building lab
- Transition to the lab and complete the building of molecules with gumdrops and skewers.
- Answer the lab questions
- Transition back to the classroom
- Complete and turn in lab report
Homework:
None, if lab was completed and turned in. If not, please complete and turn in on Monday
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Stickler - 7th grade Pre-AP Science
Lesson Plans for the Week of 10/29/18 - 11/02/18
Assessments for the Week
MONDAY - USA Test Prep - Scientific Investigation Assignments 1-3
TUES./WED - Atoms and Elements Review Packet due
THURS./FRI. - Balancing Equations practice - Due Monday
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Objective: Students will complete lessons on USA Test Prep to gain a better understanding of basic science investigations.
Procedures:
None
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will gain a better understanding of Atoms, Elements, the Periodic table, and formation of compounds.
Procedures:
None
THURSDAY/FRIDAY
Objective: Students will gain a better understanding of how compound formation leads to balancing chemical equations.
Procedures:
If balancing equations practice sheets are not completed by the end of class, please complete them by class time Monday
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Lesson Plans for the Week of 10/29/18 - 11/02/18
Assessments for the Week
MONDAY - USA Test Prep - Scientific Investigation Assignments 1-3
TUES./WED - Atoms and Elements Review Packet due
THURS./FRI. - Balancing Equations practice - Due Monday
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Objective: Students will complete lessons on USA Test Prep to gain a better understanding of basic science investigations.
Procedures:
- Roll call
- Sharpen pencils
- Work on USA Test Prep lessons - Scientific Investigations Assignments 1-3
None
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will gain a better understanding of Atoms, Elements, the Periodic table, and formation of compounds.
Procedures:
- Call Roll/sharpen pencils
- Discuss, grade, and review atoms and elements packet.
- Discuss and take notes on the formation of compounds. (Requires knowledge of valence electrons and the structure of atoms.)
- Discuss different types of bonding.
None
THURSDAY/FRIDAY
Objective: Students will gain a better understanding of how compound formation leads to balancing chemical equations.
Procedures:
- Call Roll/sharpen pencils
- Review compound and molecule formation.
- Review role of valence electrons in compound formation.
- Introduce balancing equations.
- Practice balancing equations with a partner
If balancing equations practice sheets are not completed by the end of class, please complete them by class time Monday
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Stickler - 7th grade Pre-AP Science
Lesson Plans for the Week of 10/22/18 - 10/26/18
Assessments for the Week
MONDAY - US Test Prep
TUES./WED - Review sheets on Atoms and Elements
THURS./FRI. - Go over atoms lab and finish Atoms and Elements review sheets
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Objective: Students will complete lessons on US Test Prep to gain a better understanding of basic science materials.
Procedures:
Finish drawing any atoms still not drawn from the lab last week.
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will complete review sheets on Atoms and Elements to gain a further understanding of the composition and possible interactions.
Procedures:
None
THURSDAY/FRIDAY -
Objective: Students will discuss and review drawing of atoms from the lab last week to ensure understanding of this process. After discussion students will be allowed time to complete review sheets from Tuesday and Weds..
Procedures:
If review sheets are not completed by the end of class, check out a book, and complete them this weekend.
Lesson Plans for the Week of 10/22/18 - 10/26/18
Assessments for the Week
MONDAY - US Test Prep
TUES./WED - Review sheets on Atoms and Elements
THURS./FRI. - Go over atoms lab and finish Atoms and Elements review sheets
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Objective: Students will complete lessons on US Test Prep to gain a better understanding of basic science materials.
Procedures:
- Roll call
- Sharpen pencils
- Work on US Test Prep lessons - unless attending rewards celebration.
Finish drawing any atoms still not drawn from the lab last week.
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will complete review sheets on Atoms and Elements to gain a further understanding of the composition and possible interactions.
Procedures:
- Call Roll/sharpen pencils
- Brief instruction on completion of review sheets.
- Students will turn these in at the end of class, due to the lack of resources at home to finish them. If incomplete they can finish them on Thursday or Friday. If still incomplete, they may check out a book to take home and complete over the weekend.
None
THURSDAY/FRIDAY -
Objective: Students will discuss and review drawing of atoms from the lab last week to ensure understanding of this process. After discussion students will be allowed time to complete review sheets from Tuesday and Weds..
Procedures:
- Call Roll/sharpen pencils
- Discuss and review atoms drawings from the lab last week.
- Answer any questions concerning atomic structure.
- Complete Review sheets titled, “Introduction to Atoms”, “Elements and Atoms”, and “ Organizing Elements”.
- If time allows, go over the above review sheets.
If review sheets are not completed by the end of class, check out a book, and complete them this weekend.
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Stickler - 7th grade Pre-AP Science
Lesson Plans for the Week of 10/15/18 - 10/19/18
Assessments for the Week
MONDAY - USA Test Prep
TUES./WED - Building Atoms Lab
THURS./FRI. - PHET Interactive Simulation - Build an Atom
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Objective: Students will complete an assignment on USA Test Prep to address their individual areas of deficiency.
Procedures:
None
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will build atoms with marbles and a Bohr model board, then draw them on their lab report to gain a better understanding of what atoms of different elements look like.
Procedures:
Finish lab reports
THURSDAY/FRIDAY - *Thursday afternoon classes will not meet due to P/T Conferences and Friday Classes will also not meet due to Staff development. We will revisit this website with those classes on a later date.
Objective: Students will complete the PHET Interactive Atoms Building Simulations to gain a better understanding of atomic structures of various elements.
Procedures:
None
Stickler - 7th grade Pre-AP Science
Lesson Plans for the Week of 10/15/18 - 10/19/18
Assessments for the Week
MONDAY - USA Test Prep
TUES./WED - Building Atoms Lab
THURS./FRI. - PHET Interactive Simulation - Build an Atom
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Objective: Students will complete an assignment on USA Test Prep to address their individual areas of deficiency.
Procedures:
- Roll call
- Sharpen pencils
- Complete assignment on USA Test Prep.
None
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will build atoms with marbles and a Bohr model board, then draw them on their lab report to gain a better understanding of what atoms of different elements look like.
Procedures:
- Call Roll/sharpen pencils
- Read lab sheet instructions
- Transition to the lab. Take pencil, lab sheet and periodic table with you.
- Build each atom, then draw it on your lab report.
- Transition back to the classroom and wrap up any questions.
- Lab reports due at next class meeting.
Finish lab reports
THURSDAY/FRIDAY - *Thursday afternoon classes will not meet due to P/T Conferences and Friday Classes will also not meet due to Staff development. We will revisit this website with those classes on a later date.
Objective: Students will complete the PHET Interactive Atoms Building Simulations to gain a better understanding of atomic structures of various elements.
Procedures:
- Call Roll/sharpen pencils
- Present instructions on how to get to the website, and how to interact with the simulations.
- Complete PHET Atoms Building Simulations
- Answer any questions pertaining to this information.
None
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Stickler - Lesson Plans for Pre-AP Science 7
Week of 10/08/18 - 10/12/18
Assessments for the Week
MONDAY - USA Test Prep
TUES./WED - CFA 1 - Atomic structure
THURS./FRI. - CFA 2 - Physical and Chemical Change
* Due to an unexpected illness on Monday, we had to Complete our re-take of Conversions, Reading Equipment, and Parts of an experiment on Tuesday and Weds of last week. Thursday and Friday we worked on a graphing unit to bring all of this together. Therefore, I had to move things around a bit. We will be starting Topic 2 this week!
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Objective: Students will complete an assignment on USA Test Prep to address their individual areas of deficiency.
Procedures:
None
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will be introduced to basic chemistry concepts, through the use of a powerpoint and notes.
Procedures:
States of matter
Elements/Compounds/Molecules
4. Complete CFA 1 - Atomic Structure
Homework:
None
THURSDAY/FRIDAY
Objective: Students will be introduced to basic chemistry concepts, through the use of a powerpoint and notes.
Procedures:
Chemical vs Physical change
4. Complete CFA 2 - Chemical and Physical Change
Homework:
None
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Stickler - Lesson Plans for Pre-AP Science 7
Week of 10/08/18 - 10/12/18
Assessments for the Week
MONDAY - USA Test Prep
TUES./WED - CFA 1 - Atomic structure
THURS./FRI. - CFA 2 - Physical and Chemical Change
* Due to an unexpected illness on Monday, we had to Complete our re-take of Conversions, Reading Equipment, and Parts of an experiment on Tuesday and Weds of last week. Thursday and Friday we worked on a graphing unit to bring all of this together. Therefore, I had to move things around a bit. We will be starting Topic 2 this week!
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Objective: Students will complete an assignment on USA Test Prep to address their individual areas of deficiency.
Procedures:
- Roll call
- Sharpen pencils
- Complete assignment on USA Test Prep.
None
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will be introduced to basic chemistry concepts, through the use of a powerpoint and notes.
Procedures:
- Call Roll/sharpen pencils
- Notes, powerpoint, and discussion Topic 2. Section 2.1.1.
- Discussion of: Atoms - Subatomic particles
States of matter
Elements/Compounds/Molecules
4. Complete CFA 1 - Atomic Structure
Homework:
None
THURSDAY/FRIDAY
Objective: Students will be introduced to basic chemistry concepts, through the use of a powerpoint and notes.
Procedures:
- Call Roll/sharpen pencils
- Notes, powerpoint, and discussion Topic 2. Section 2.1.1. And 2.1.2
Chemical vs Physical change
4. Complete CFA 2 - Chemical and Physical Change
Homework:
None
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Stickler - Lesson Plans for Pre-AP Science 7
Week of 10/01/18 - 10/05/18
Assessments for the Week
MONDAY - Summative Test after interventions
TUES./WED - CFA 1 - Atomic structure
THURS./FRI. - CFA 2 - Physical and Chemical Change
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Objective: Students will take a second assessment on measurement, identifying the parts of an experiment, and metric conversions after completing interventions.
Procedures:
None
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will be introduced to basic chemistry concepts, through the use of a power point and notes.
Procedures:
States of matter
Elements/Compounds/Molecules
4. Complete CFA 1 - Atomic Structure
Homework:
None
THURSDAY/FRIDAY
Objective: Students will be introduced to basic chemistry concepts, through the use of a powerpoint and notes.
Procedures:
Chemical vs Physical change
4. Complete CFA 2 - Chemical and Physical Change
Homework:
None
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Week of 10/01/18 - 10/05/18
Assessments for the Week
MONDAY - Summative Test after interventions
TUES./WED - CFA 1 - Atomic structure
THURS./FRI. - CFA 2 - Physical and Chemical Change
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Objective: Students will take a second assessment on measurement, identifying the parts of an experiment, and metric conversions after completing interventions.
Procedures:
- Roll call
- Sharpen pencils
- Complete assessment on measurement, identifying the parts of an experiment, and metric conversions
None
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will be introduced to basic chemistry concepts, through the use of a power point and notes.
Procedures:
- Call Roll/sharpen pencils
- Notes, powerpoint, and discussion Topic 2. Section 2.1.1.
- Discussion of: Atoms - Subatomic particles
States of matter
Elements/Compounds/Molecules
4. Complete CFA 1 - Atomic Structure
Homework:
None
THURSDAY/FRIDAY
Objective: Students will be introduced to basic chemistry concepts, through the use of a powerpoint and notes.
Procedures:
- Call Roll/sharpen pencils
- Notes, powerpoint, and discussion Topic 2. Section 2.1.1. And 2.1.2
Chemical vs Physical change
4. Complete CFA 2 - Chemical and Physical Change
Homework:
None
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Stickler - Lesson Plans for 7th Pre-AP Science
Week of 9/24/18 - 9/28/18
Assessments for the Week
MONDAY - Review for Topic 0 Test
TUES./WED - Topic o Summative Test
THURS./FRI. - Remediation and Extentions
**Summative test this Tuesday and Weds. 25th and 26th
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Objective: Students will review major points for Topic 0 and revisit the “I can” statements, in preparation for the test tomorrow and Wednesday.
Procedures:
STUDY!!!! YOU WILL HAVE YOUR TOPIC 0 SUMMATIVE TEST THE NEXT TIME WE MEET. TUES/WEDS.
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will demonstrate their knowledge of the materials covered in Topic 0, by completing a summative assessment over this material.
Procedures:
None
THURSDAY/FRIDAY
Objective: Students will complete interventions and extensions over materials for topic 0 summative assessment.
Procedures:
1. Call Role/sharpen pencils
2. Complete and turn in the assignment for interventions or extensions according to your proficiency on the Topic 0 Summative Assessment.
Homework:
None
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Week of 9/24/18 - 9/28/18
Assessments for the Week
MONDAY - Review for Topic 0 Test
TUES./WED - Topic o Summative Test
THURS./FRI. - Remediation and Extentions
**Summative test this Tuesday and Weds. 25th and 26th
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Objective: Students will review major points for Topic 0 and revisit the “I can” statements, in preparation for the test tomorrow and Wednesday.
Procedures:
- Roll call
- Sharpen pencils
- Review: Safety Rules, equipment, notes, metric conversions, mean, median, mode, and range.
- Allow students to ask questions from the “I can” statements of which they need clarification.
STUDY!!!! YOU WILL HAVE YOUR TOPIC 0 SUMMATIVE TEST THE NEXT TIME WE MEET. TUES/WEDS.
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will demonstrate their knowledge of the materials covered in Topic 0, by completing a summative assessment over this material.
Procedures:
- Call Roll/sharpen pencils
- You will need your pencil and a calculator on your desk.
- Complete and turn in Topic 0 assessment.
None
THURSDAY/FRIDAY
Objective: Students will complete interventions and extensions over materials for topic 0 summative assessment.
Procedures:
1. Call Role/sharpen pencils
2. Complete and turn in the assignment for interventions or extensions according to your proficiency on the Topic 0 Summative Assessment.
Homework:
None
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Lesson Plans for the Week of 9/17/18 - 9/21/18 - Stickler
Assessments for the Week
MONDAY - Interventions and Extensions on Metric Conversions
TUES./WED - Baseline Assessment - ACT Aspire
THURS./FRI. - Review for summative test
**Summative test coming next Tuesday and Weds. 25th and 26th
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Objective: Students will practice metric conversions at their current level to become proficient or advanced.
Procedures:
None
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will complete a baseline assessment on USA TEST PREP to help in preparation for the ACT ASPIRE test.
Procedures:
None
THURSDAY/FRIDAY
Objective: Students will become more familiar with the materials in this unit through a comprehensive review.
Procedures:
1. Call Role/sharpen pencils
2. Review materials in the unit for scientific processes and measurement - TEST NEXT TUESDAY AND WEDS. 9/25 - 9/26
3. Answer any questions over the materials on the “I can” statements that students may still not feel confident in their mastery.
Homework:
Begin studying your notes and packets for your Summative test next Tuesday and Weds. 9/25 - 9/26.
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Assessments for the Week
MONDAY - Interventions and Extensions on Metric Conversions
TUES./WED - Baseline Assessment - ACT Aspire
THURS./FRI. - Review for summative test
**Summative test coming next Tuesday and Weds. 25th and 26th
***************************************************************************************************MONDAY
Objective: Students will practice metric conversions at their current level to become proficient or advanced.
Procedures:
- Roll call
- Sharpen pencils and get your computer from the cart.
- Briefly review metric conversions.
- Discuss how to apply instruction sheet to your score, and how to access website
- Give brief instructions on setting up website.
- Complete intervention or extension based on individual needs.
None
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will complete a baseline assessment on USA TEST PREP to help in preparation for the ACT ASPIRE test.
Procedures:
- Call Roll/sharpen pencils
- You will need your computer, a pencil, a piece of scratch paper, and a calculator on your desk.
- Hand out login information and give brief instructions on completing assessment.
- Complete baseline assessment
None
THURSDAY/FRIDAY
Objective: Students will become more familiar with the materials in this unit through a comprehensive review.
Procedures:
1. Call Role/sharpen pencils
2. Review materials in the unit for scientific processes and measurement - TEST NEXT TUESDAY AND WEDS. 9/25 - 9/26
3. Answer any questions over the materials on the “I can” statements that students may still not feel confident in their mastery.
Homework:
Begin studying your notes and packets for your Summative test next Tuesday and Weds. 9/25 - 9/26.
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Lesson Plans for the Week of 9/10/18 - 9/14/18 - Stickler
Assessments for the Week
MONDAY - Measurement Lab
TUES./WED - CFA Mean, median, mode, range
THURS./FRI. - CFA Metric conversion
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Objective: Students will practice measurement, using proper tools and units, by completing a lab and organizing their data.
Procedures:
None
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will become more familiar with determining mean, median, mode and range from sets of data.
Procedures:
None - Unless mastery was not met.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY
Objective: Students will become more familiar with conversions from metric to metric with given sets of data.
Procedures:
1. Call Role/sharpen pencils
2. Discuss method for conversions from one metric unit to the next.
3. Students will reproduce the metric ladder to help with conversions, using the saying “King Henry Drank Many Large Glasses of Dark Chocolate Milk” as clues. (Kilo, Hecto, Deka, Base Units, Deci, Centi, Milli)
4. Group practice on conversions.
5. Individual practice on conversions
6. CFA on conversions
Homework:
None - Interventions and Extensions on metric conversions will be Monday.
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Assessments for the Week
MONDAY - Measurement Lab
TUES./WED - CFA Mean, median, mode, range
THURS./FRI. - CFA Metric conversion
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Objective: Students will practice measurement, using proper tools and units, by completing a lab and organizing their data.
Procedures:
- Roll call
- Sharpen pencils, read over lab sheet
- Introduce lab and behavioral expectations
- Transition to the lab
- Complete lab measurements and collect data
- Return to the classroom to complete data table and graph
- Turn in completed lab
- Discuss any questions or concerns on measurement
None
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will become more familiar with determining mean, median, mode and range from sets of data.
Procedures:
- Call Roll/sharpen pencils
- Discuss methods and formulas used to determine mean, median, mode, and range from sets of data.
- Group practice on data sets (determine mean, median, mode, range)
- Individual practice on mean, median, mode, range.
- CFA on mean, median, mode, range
- Assign intervention for homework to any student who does not show mastery on the CFA.
None - Unless mastery was not met.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY
Objective: Students will become more familiar with conversions from metric to metric with given sets of data.
Procedures:
1. Call Role/sharpen pencils
2. Discuss method for conversions from one metric unit to the next.
3. Students will reproduce the metric ladder to help with conversions, using the saying “King Henry Drank Many Large Glasses of Dark Chocolate Milk” as clues. (Kilo, Hecto, Deka, Base Units, Deci, Centi, Milli)
4. Group practice on conversions.
5. Individual practice on conversions
6. CFA on conversions
Homework:
None - Interventions and Extensions on metric conversions will be Monday.
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Lesson Plans for the Week of 9/03/18 - 9/07/18
Assessments for the Week
MONDAY - No school - Labor day
TUES./WED - No quiz - Notes on Scientific Method and Processes
THURS./FRI. - No quiz - Notes on Scientific Inquiry and Conversions
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Objective:
Procedures:
NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY!
Homework:
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will become more familiar with the scientific method and processes, through the use of notes, discussion, and a power point.
Procedures:
Homework:
None
THURSDAY/FRIDAY
Objective: Students will become more familiar with the scientific inquiry and conversions, through the use of notes, discussion, and a power point.
Procedures:
1. Call Role/sharpen pencils
2. Discuss and complete notes on scientific inquiry and conversions.
3. Practice some conversions, if time allows.
Homework:
None
Assessments for the Week
MONDAY - No school - Labor day
TUES./WED - No quiz - Notes on Scientific Method and Processes
THURS./FRI. - No quiz - Notes on Scientific Inquiry and Conversions
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Objective:
Procedures:
NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY!
Homework:
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will become more familiar with the scientific method and processes, through the use of notes, discussion, and a power point.
Procedures:
- Call Roll/sharpen pencils
- Discuss answers to homework and classwork from last week.
- Discuss and complete notes on scientific method and processes.
Homework:
None
THURSDAY/FRIDAY
Objective: Students will become more familiar with the scientific inquiry and conversions, through the use of notes, discussion, and a power point.
Procedures:
1. Call Role/sharpen pencils
2. Discuss and complete notes on scientific inquiry and conversions.
3. Practice some conversions, if time allows.
Homework:
None
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Lesson Plans for the Week of 8/27/18 - 8/31/18
Assessments for the Week
MONDAY - Summative test on lab equipment and lab safety
TUES./WED - No quiz - Scientific Processes practice sheet
THURS./FRI. - No quiz - Scientific Processes practice sheet
*DUE TO SOME UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, WE HAVE NOT COVERED MEAN, MEDIAN, MODE, AND RANGE YET. WE WILL LIKELY COVER THIS AFTER SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY.
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Objective: Students will demonstrate their knowledge of common lab equipment and safety rules.
Procedures:
1. Call Roll
2. Study lab equipment and safety rules for 10 mins., as a review.
3. Give instructions on completing summative test.
4. Complete test and turn in. REMIND STUDENTS NOT TO WRITE ON THE TEST. WRITE ONLY ON THE ANSWER SHEET!
Homework:
NONE
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will become familiar with Scientific Processes, through discussion and the use of a practice sheet on “Thinking Like a Scientist”.
Procedures:
1. Call Roll
2. Discuss scientific processes, their purpose, and order.
3. Complete “Thinking Like a Scientist” practice sheets.
4. Keep these in your notebook until next class meeting.
Homework:
None
THURSDAY/FRIDAY
Objective: Students will become familiar with Scientific Processes, through discussion and the use of a practice sheet on “ Scientific Inquiry”.
Procedures:
1. Call Role/sharpen pencils
2. Discuss scientific inquiry, the purpose, and order of events.
3. Complete “ Scientific Inquiry” practice sheet.
4. If time allows we will practice on observations and inferences.
Homework:
Make sure your practice sheets for “Thinking Like a Scientist”, and “Scientific Inquiry” are completed for Tuesday.
Remember Monday is a Labor Day and we will not have school.
Lesson Plans for the Week of 8/27/18 - 8/31/18
Assessments for the Week
MONDAY - Summative test on lab equipment and lab safety
TUES./WED - No quiz - Scientific Processes practice sheet
THURS./FRI. - No quiz - Scientific Processes practice sheet
*DUE TO SOME UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, WE HAVE NOT COVERED MEAN, MEDIAN, MODE, AND RANGE YET. WE WILL LIKELY COVER THIS AFTER SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY.
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Objective: Students will demonstrate their knowledge of common lab equipment and safety rules.
Procedures:
1. Call Roll
2. Study lab equipment and safety rules for 10 mins., as a review.
3. Give instructions on completing summative test.
4. Complete test and turn in. REMIND STUDENTS NOT TO WRITE ON THE TEST. WRITE ONLY ON THE ANSWER SHEET!
Homework:
NONE
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will become familiar with Scientific Processes, through discussion and the use of a practice sheet on “Thinking Like a Scientist”.
Procedures:
1. Call Roll
2. Discuss scientific processes, their purpose, and order.
3. Complete “Thinking Like a Scientist” practice sheets.
4. Keep these in your notebook until next class meeting.
Homework:
None
THURSDAY/FRIDAY
Objective: Students will become familiar with Scientific Processes, through discussion and the use of a practice sheet on “ Scientific Inquiry”.
Procedures:
1. Call Role/sharpen pencils
2. Discuss scientific inquiry, the purpose, and order of events.
3. Complete “ Scientific Inquiry” practice sheet.
4. If time allows we will practice on observations and inferences.
Homework:
Make sure your practice sheets for “Thinking Like a Scientist”, and “Scientific Inquiry” are completed for Tuesday.
Remember Monday is a Labor Day and we will not have school.
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Lesson Plans for the Week of 8/20/18 - 8/24/18
Assessments for the Week
MONDAY - LAB EQUIPMENT QUIZ
TUES./WED - LAB SAFETY QUIZ
THURS./FRI. - NO ASSESSMENT
*Lab equipment quiz was postponed to Tuesday/Weds. and lab safety quiz was postponed to Thursday/Friday!
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Objective: Students will demonstrate their knowledge of common lab equipment and become familiar with the lab safety rules.
Procedures:
1. Call Roll
2. Review lab equipment
3. Lab Equipment quiz - CFA 1
4. Introduce lab safety
Homework:
STUDY YOUR LAB SAFETY RULES - QUIZ TOMORROW!
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will demonstrate their knowledge of lab safety and complete any interventions or extensions on lab equipment and/or lab safety.
Procedures:
None
THURSDAY/FRIDAY
Objective: Students will be able to compute mean, median, mode, and range given a set of data.
Procedures:
1. Call Role/sharpen pencils
2. Introduce mean, median, mode, and range
3. Practice mean, median, mode, and range
4. Remind students there will be a summative test Monday over lab safety and lab equipment.
Homework:
Study for your summative test on lab safety and lab equipment. Make sure your practice sheets for mean, median, mode and range are complete.
Assessments for the Week
MONDAY - LAB EQUIPMENT QUIZ
TUES./WED - LAB SAFETY QUIZ
THURS./FRI. - NO ASSESSMENT
*Lab equipment quiz was postponed to Tuesday/Weds. and lab safety quiz was postponed to Thursday/Friday!
***********************************************************************************************************************MONDAY
Objective: Students will demonstrate their knowledge of common lab equipment and become familiar with the lab safety rules.
Procedures:
1. Call Roll
2. Review lab equipment
3. Lab Equipment quiz - CFA 1
4. Introduce lab safety
Homework:
STUDY YOUR LAB SAFETY RULES - QUIZ TOMORROW!
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will demonstrate their knowledge of lab safety and complete any interventions or extensions on lab equipment and/or lab safety.
Procedures:
- Call Roll
- Review lab safety
- Lab Safety quiz - CFA 2
- Interventions/Extensions for Lab Equipment and Lab Safety
None
THURSDAY/FRIDAY
Objective: Students will be able to compute mean, median, mode, and range given a set of data.
Procedures:
1. Call Role/sharpen pencils
2. Introduce mean, median, mode, and range
3. Practice mean, median, mode, and range
4. Remind students there will be a summative test Monday over lab safety and lab equipment.
Homework:
Study for your summative test on lab safety and lab equipment. Make sure your practice sheets for mean, median, mode and range are complete.
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Lesson Plans for the Week of 8/13/18 - 8/17/18
Assessments for the Week
No Assessments this week
**WE WILL HAVE OUR FIRST QUIZ NEXT MONDAY 8/20/18! THIS WILL COVER 17 PIECES OF LAB EQUIPMENT AND THEIR PURPOSE.
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Objective: Students will become familiar with the rules, procedures, and expectations of the classroom.
Procedures:
1. Call Roll
2. Check schedules and make changes as necessary.
3. Cover classroom rules and procedures.
4. Cover handbook policies.
5. Cover expectations and needs list.
Homework:
NONE
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will demonstrate their ability to write creatively by using their imagination to complete a short story with an illustration.
Procedures:
1. Call Roll
2. Introduce creative writing in science.
3. Have students write and illustrate a story from one of the following introduction sentences.
*My name is _____________________, I am a famous space explorer.
*My name is _____________________, I am a famous cave explorer.
*My name is _____________________, I am a famous deep sea diver.
*My name is _____________________, I am a famous lab scientist.
*My name is _____________________, I am a famous CSI detective.
4. This will give me a sample of their imagination, written communication, and other writing skills.
Homework:
Finish your story if not completed in class.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY
Objective: Students will be able to recognize 17 common pieces of lab equipment and discuss their purpose/use within the lab.
Academic Vocabulary: Beaker, Digital Balance, Erlenmeyer Flask, Goggles, Graduated Cylinder, Meter Stick, Microscope, Microscope Slide, Normal Laboratory Gloves, Pipette, Scoopula, Test Tube, Test Tube Rack, Thermometer, Triple Beam Balance, Volumetric Flask, Weigh Boat
Procedures:
1. Call Role, sharpen pencils, secure glue, scissors, and 9 index cards.
2. Introduce each piece of lab equipment and describe its function within a lab setting.
3. Students will then create flashcards with the picture of the equipment on one side and the description on the other side.
4. Students will quiz each other using this flashcard technique until each piece of equipment can be recognized and its purpose described.
5. WE WILL HAVE OUR FIRST CFA(QUIZ) ON MONDAY (8/20/18) - STUDENTS WILL HAVE TO IDENTIFY THE PIECE OF LAB EQUIPMENT PICTURED AND RECOGNIZE ITS PURPOSE.
Assessment:
CFA 1 LAB EQUIPMENT
Homework:
STUDY LAB EQUIPMENT FOR QUIZ ON MONDAY!
Lesson Plans for the Week of 8/13/18 - 8/17/18
Assessments for the Week
No Assessments this week
**WE WILL HAVE OUR FIRST QUIZ NEXT MONDAY 8/20/18! THIS WILL COVER 17 PIECES OF LAB EQUIPMENT AND THEIR PURPOSE.
*********************************************************************************************************************** MONDAY
Objective: Students will become familiar with the rules, procedures, and expectations of the classroom.
Procedures:
1. Call Roll
2. Check schedules and make changes as necessary.
3. Cover classroom rules and procedures.
4. Cover handbook policies.
5. Cover expectations and needs list.
Homework:
NONE
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
Objective: Students will demonstrate their ability to write creatively by using their imagination to complete a short story with an illustration.
Procedures:
1. Call Roll
2. Introduce creative writing in science.
3. Have students write and illustrate a story from one of the following introduction sentences.
*My name is _____________________, I am a famous space explorer.
*My name is _____________________, I am a famous cave explorer.
*My name is _____________________, I am a famous deep sea diver.
*My name is _____________________, I am a famous lab scientist.
*My name is _____________________, I am a famous CSI detective.
4. This will give me a sample of their imagination, written communication, and other writing skills.
Homework:
Finish your story if not completed in class.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY
Objective: Students will be able to recognize 17 common pieces of lab equipment and discuss their purpose/use within the lab.
Academic Vocabulary: Beaker, Digital Balance, Erlenmeyer Flask, Goggles, Graduated Cylinder, Meter Stick, Microscope, Microscope Slide, Normal Laboratory Gloves, Pipette, Scoopula, Test Tube, Test Tube Rack, Thermometer, Triple Beam Balance, Volumetric Flask, Weigh Boat
Procedures:
1. Call Role, sharpen pencils, secure glue, scissors, and 9 index cards.
2. Introduce each piece of lab equipment and describe its function within a lab setting.
3. Students will then create flashcards with the picture of the equipment on one side and the description on the other side.
4. Students will quiz each other using this flashcard technique until each piece of equipment can be recognized and its purpose described.
5. WE WILL HAVE OUR FIRST CFA(QUIZ) ON MONDAY (8/20/18) - STUDENTS WILL HAVE TO IDENTIFY THE PIECE OF LAB EQUIPMENT PICTURED AND RECOGNIZE ITS PURPOSE.
Assessment:
CFA 1 LAB EQUIPMENT
Homework:
STUDY LAB EQUIPMENT FOR QUIZ ON MONDAY!
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