January 31,2014

Learning Target: I will be able to apply my knowledge of chemical/physical properties and changes.
BR(19) What is the Law of Conservation of Mass and why is it so important?
1. Test over Chemical/Physical Changes

Homework: Study for Test Retakes

January 30,2014

Learning Target: I will be able to apply my knowledge of physical/chemical properties and changes.
BR(18) List pH scale for acids, bases, and neutral substances.
1. CPS Review

Homework:  Study for your test

January 29,2014

Learning Target: I will be able to understand and apply my knowledge of acids and bases.
BR(17) Identify the following elements : K, H, O, N, C
1. Review Lab and Safety Directions 
2. Mystery Liquid Lab pg 5, and 6 

Homework:  Finish Lab Questions

January 28,2014

Learning Target: I will be able to understand what an is the difference between an acid and a base?
BR(16) Identify the following elements: Ca,Ne, Xe, Fe, He. 
1. Read notes on pg 1, 2 on physical/chemical properties
2.Read Section 2 and answer questions  
3. Overheads
4. Give Lab Directions pg 5,6
5. Assign partners
Homework: Study for your Test 

January 27,2014

Learning Target: I will be able to understand what an is the difference between an element and a mixture
BR(15)Name 5 elements and 2 compounds? 
1. Study Guide
2. Do Chemical/Physical Properties pg 4
3. Practice Element Cards
4. Go over the answers to the Study Guide
5. Go over the answers to Pg 4 Chemical Properties
Homework: Study for your test on Friday   

January 17-January 24

No School due to Inclement Weather

January 16,2014

Learning Target: I will be able to understand what is the Law of Conservation of Mass.
BR(14) List all the ways to separate a mixture? Are they Physical or Chemical means? 
1. Go over Flashbacks
2. Turn in Experiment Lab Reports
3. Go over Lesson 13 Does a Chemical Reaction Destroy Matter? pg 22, 23, 24 
Homework:  
Experiment due TODAY- can be typed or handwritten

January 15,2014

Learning Target: I will be able to understand what an is the difference between an element , compound and a mixture
BR(13) What is the difference between an element  and a mixture? 
1.Read over the notes on Elements and Compounds and Mixtures on pg 3 
2. Do pg 20,21 Review and Reinforcement 4-4 Compounds
3. Cut out Element Flashcards and practice with a partner
Homework:  
Experiment due this Thursday- can be typed or handwritten

January 14,2014

Learning Target: I will be able to understand what is the difference between an element and a mixture.
BR(12) Name 5 Chemical Changes? 
1. Review Chemical/Physical Properties and Chemical/Physical Changes
2. Read pg 16,17 What are Elements
3. Read pg 18,19 What are Mixtures
4. Go over answers to the questions pg 17 1-8 and pg 19 1-9
5. If time allows Exit Ticket on Separation of Mixtures
Homework:  
Experiment due this Thursday- can be typed or handwritten

January 13,2014

Learning Target: I will be able to understand physical/chemical changes.
BR(11) Name 5 physical changes? 
1.Review Physical/Chemical Changes and Properties
2. Do Physical/Chemical Changes pg 13
3. Do Physical/Chemical Changes 2 pg 14
4. Examples on Whiteboards
Homework:  
Experiment due this Thursday- can be typed or handwritten

January 10,2014

Learning Target: I will be able to understand that phase changes are physical changes.
BR(10) Name 3 chemical properties? 
1. Read pg 7 on Chemical/Physical Properties and Chemical /Physical Changes
2. Read pg 8,9 on Chemical /Physical Changes
3. Answer the Questions 1-10
4. Read pg 10 Physical/chemical Changes Chart
5. Do pg 11 Phase Changes
6. Do pg 12 Freezing and Boiling Point Graph
Homework:  
Finish any not finished classwork 
Experiment due this Thursday- can be typed or handwritten

January 9, 2014

Learning Target: I will be able to understand and apply the scientific method.
BR(9) What is a property? 
1. Hand out new booklets on physical/chemical changes
2. Introduce Science Experiment
3. Go over Research
4. Write Hypothesis
5. Write Procedure
6. Construct Data Table
7. Talk about how to Write a Conclusion 
Homework: Experiment due next Thursday- can be typed or handwritten

February 18,2014

Learning Target: I will be able to find a procedure to the an experiment.
BR- none
1. Go over how to write a procedure 

Homework:  Research paper due.  If not finished it must be finished ASAP!

December 19- January 8

Christmas Break No School.  Have a Happy and Safe Break with Family and Friends!!!

December 18, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to follow directions.
BR(8) Define commensalism.
1. Tissue Paper Shapes
Homework: None

December 17, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to show my knowledge of ecosystems.
BR(7) Define parasitism.
1. Turn in booklets
2. Test Retakes 
Homework: None

December 16, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to learn from my mistakes.
BR(6) Define Mutualism.
1. Test results
2. Go over answers to OR and MC
Homework: Study for test retakes on Tuesday

December 13, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to explain the energy flow in an ecosystem.(food chain, food web)
BR(5) What is a decomposer and list as many as you can.
1. Biodiversity video
Homework: Study for test retakes on Tuesday

December 12, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to explain the energy flow in an ecosystem.(food chain, food web)
BR(4) What is the difference between a food  web and a food chain?
1. Ecosystem Test
Homework: Study for test retakes on Tuesday

December 11, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to explain the energy flow in an ecosystem.(food chain, food web)
BR(3) List all the abiotic and biotic factors for our KY ecosystem.
1. CPS Review 
Homework: Study for test on Thursday

December 10, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to explain the energy flow in an ecosystem.(food chain, food web)
BR(3) What are the 4 basic needs of all living things?
1. Go over  the answers to the Chapter Review pg 24-25 #1-28
Homework: Study for test on Thursday

December 9, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to explain the energy flow in an ecosystem.(food chain, food web)
BR(2) Food Web 3 Power Point Slide
1. Chapter Review pg 24-25 #1-28
Homework: Study for test on Thursday

December 6, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to understand symbiotic relationships in an ecosystem (commensalism, mutualism, parasitism)
BR(1) Food Webs 2 Power Point Slide
1. Harmful Symbiotic Relationships pg 15
2. Helpful Symbiotic Relationships pg 16
3. Ecosystems Recycle Chemicals pg 17
4. Cycles of Nature pg 18 and 19
Homework: Study for test on Thursday

December 5,2013

Learning Target: I will be able to explain the energy flow in an ecosystem.(food chain, food web)
BR(25) Food Webs 1 Power Point Slide
1. Go over Homework pg 12
2. Read Section 3 pg 14-21 in textbooks
3. Habitat vs. Niche pg 13 in your booklet
Homework: None 

December 4,2013

Learning Target: I will be able to explain the energy flow in an ecosystem.(food chain, food web)
BR(24) Ecosystem Basics 3 Power Point Slide
1. Read food web pg 8
2. Food Web  pg 9
3. Food Web pg 10
4. Abiotic vs. Biotic  Factors pg 11
5. It's a Small World pg 12
Homework: If not finished in class

December 3, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to understand key science vocabulary relating to ecosystems such as producers, consumers, and decomposers.
BR(23) Ecosystem Basics 2 Power Point Slide
1. Producers and Consumers pg 5
2. Nature's decomposers pg 6
3. Nature's decomposers pg 7 
Homework: None

December 2, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to explain the energy flow in an ecosystem.(food chain, food web)
BR(22) Ecosystem Basics 1 Power Point Slide
1. Read food web pg 3
2. Answer questions pg 4
3. Find the Missing Link Overhead
Homework: None

November 26, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to use a Punnet Square to determine the percentage likelihood of a trait. 
BR(21) Power Point Slide 
1. Kentucky Derby Review Game  
Homework: None

November 25, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to show my knowledge of science.
BR(20)Who was Gregor Mendel? 
1. Practice K-Prep Test  
Homework: None

November 22, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to use a Punnet Square to determine the percentage likelihood of a trait. 
BR(19) See Power Point Slide Punnet Square  #4
1. Test Retakes on Cell Test 
Homework: None

November 21, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to use a Punnet Square to determine the percentage likelihood of a trait. 
BR(12) Name how many cells are present in Mitosis at the end and in Meiosis at the end.
1. Hand back Tests
2. Hand back Open Responses
3. Correct Open Responses
4. Write out the question and correct answer to each Multiple choice question you missed 
Homework: Study for test retakes  on Friday

November 20,2013

Learning Target: I will be able to use a Punnet Square to determine the percentage likelihood of a trait. 
BR(17)See Power Point Slide on Punnet Square #3
1. Cell Test
Homework: Study for test Retakes on Friday

November 19,2013

Learning Target: I will be able to use a Punnet Square to determine the percentage likelihood of a trait. 
BR(16) See Power Point Slide on Punnet Square Slide #2
1. Cell Study Guide 
Homework: STUDY for your TEST on CELLS!

November 18,2013

Learning Target: I will be able to use a Punnet Square to determine the percentage likelihood of a trait. 
BR(15) See Punnet Square Power Point Slide
1. CPS Review 
Homework: STUDY for your Test over CELLS on Wednesday!!

November 15, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to use a Punnet Square to determine the percentage likelihood of a trait. 
BR(14) See Mitosis Power Point Slide
1.Go over lab directions for Plastic Egg Genetics
2. Go over Dominant Recessive Overhead
3.Do the Lab 
Homework:Finish lab questions if needed and start studying for your test next week!

November 14,2013

Learning Target: I will be able to use a Punnet Square to determine the percentage likelihood of a trait. 
BR(13)See Mitosis Power Point Slide
1. Cell/Mitosis Video 
Homework: None

November 13, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to use a Punnet Square to determine the percentage likelihood of a trait. 
BR(12) Define Heredity.
1. Read pg 12,and 13 "How do genes combine in offspring?"
2. Go over answers
3.Do pg 14 Predicting Heredity Reinforcement Activity
4. Do pg 15 Dominant and Recessive Traits in Humans 
Homework: None

November 12, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to describe and compare sexual(Meiosis) and asexual(Mitosis) reproduction.
BR(11) Do flowers reproduce sexually or asexually? 
1. Brain Pop on Heredity
2.Read pg 8,9 on "What is heredity?"
3.Go over answers
4. Read pg 10,11 "Why can offspring differ from their parents?"
5. Go over answers
Homework: None

November 11, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to describe and compare sexual(Meiosis) and asexual(Mitosis) reproduction.
BR(10) Which part of the cell cycle lasts the longest? 
1. Flower slide show to look for similarities and differences
2. Write down what you think is the purpose of a flower.
3. Video clip on the Purpose of the flower
4. Discuss 
5. Smart Board activity on labeling flower parts.
Homework:None 

November 8, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to describe and compare sexual(Meiosis) and asexual(Mitosis) reproduction.
BR(9) Is Mitosis asexual or sexual reproduction?
1.  Go over procedures for I- Pod touch usage.
2. Exit Ticket 
Homework: None 

November 7,2013

Learning Target: I will be able to describe and compare sexual(Meiosis) and asexual(Mitosis) reproduction.
BR(8) Draw the last 3 steps of Mitosis.
1. Mitosis Cookie Lab Directions
2. Do the Mitosis Cookie lab
3. Brain Pop on Mitosis
Homework: Finish Lab questions if needed

November 6,2013

Learning Target: I will be able to describe and compare sexual(Meiosis) and asexual(Mitosis) reproduction.
BR(7) Draw the first 3 steps of Mitosis.
1. Mitosis Packet
Homework: None

November 5, 2013

No School Professional Development Day

November 4, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to describe and compare sexual(Meiosis) and asexual(Mitosis) reproduction.
BR(6) Which part of the cell cycle is briefest?
1. Computer Lab - Mitosis Web quest
Homework: None

November 1, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to describe and compare sexual(Meiosis) and asexual(Mitosis) reproduction.
BR(5) List in order the steps of Mitosis.
1. Mitosis Power Point
2.Mitosis Worksheet
3. Smart board on Mitosis: Animal Cell Matching, and Plant Cell  Matching
Homework: None

October 31,2013

Learning Target: I will be able to describe physical and chemical properties.
BR(4) List examples of physical and chemical properties.
1. Go over directions for the Halloween Lab
2. Do the Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble Demo 
3. Do the Halloween Lab
Homework: Finish Lab Questions if needed

October 30, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to describe and compare sexual(Meiosis) and asexual (Mitosis) reproduction.
BR(3) Name 2 ways that a plant can reproduce.
1. Go over H.W. " How do cells produce new cells?"
2. Mitosis Flip Book
3. Mitosis Rap
Homework: None

October 29, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to describe and compare sexual(Meiosis) and asexual(Mitosis) reproduction.
BR(2) Organize the following into simplest to most complex: tissue, organ, organ system, and cell.
1. Read pg 6, and 7 "How do organisms make more of their own kind?"
2. Life Cycle Lab sorting pictures
3.Overhead Plant Reproduction
4. Overhead of Life Cycle Plants
Homework: Read and answer questions on "How do cells produce new cells?"

October 28,2013

Learning Target: I will be able to show mastery of previous knowledge: cells to tissues to organs to organ systems to organisms
BR(1) What are the main parts of a cell?
1. Read pg 3,4,and 5
2. Jigsaw  into groups for cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems
3. Overhead on Tissues
4. Review notes on pg 1, and 2
Homework: None

October 25, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to show mastery of the fossil learning targets.
BR(25) Why can't igneous rock create fossils? 
1. Test Retakes
2. Fossil Video from Discovery Education
Homework: None

October 24, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to learn from my mistakes.
BR(24) What is a cast fossil?
1. Correct MC Questions
2. Correct OR to a 4
3. Draw the types of fossils and define them.
Homework: Study for Test Retakes

October 23, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to apply my knowledge of fossils and draw conclusions.
BR(23) How does a mold and trace fossil differ?
1. Test over Fossils 
Homework: None 

October 22, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to apply my knowledge of fossils and draw conclusions.
BR(22) How old must a plant or animal be to become a fossil?
1.CPS Review
Homework: Study for your test over Fossils on Wednesday

October 21, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to apply my knowledge of fossils and draw conclusions.
BR(21) How can a fossil be destoyed?
1. Read section on Fossils
2. Event Cards
3. Do Section Review Cards
4. Go over Section Review Questions
Homework: Study for Test on Fossils on Wednesday

October 18,2013

Learning Target: I will be able to apply my knowledge of fossils and draw conclusions.
BR(20) What is a paleontologists?
1.Go over Getting into the Fossil Record
2. Review with over heads
3. Exit Ticket: 
1. What was your score on the website?
2. Fossils are usually found in what type of rock?
3. T/F It is easy for an organism living in the rain-forest to become a fossil.
Homework: If not Finished 

October 17,2013

Learning Target: I will be able to apply my knowledge of fossils and draw conclusions. 
BR(19) What is a index fossil?
1. Go over the Answers to the Great Fossil Find pg 9
2.Fossil Brain Pop 
3. Fossil Smart Board Activites
4. Go over Lab Groups for Friday
Homework: Cleaning supplies for our Endeavor basket and make sure your booklet is complete through pg 9 

October 16, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to apply my knowledge of fossils and draw conclusions.
BR(18) What is a fossil  that forms by leaving an imprint.
1.Read over notes pg 1
2. The Great Fossil Find Day 1,2, and 3
3. The Great Fossil Find Questions pg 9 
Homework: If not Finished 

October 15,2013

Learning Target: I will understand what is a fossil and how they are made. 
BR(17) Name the 5 types of  fossils?
1. Go over homework
2. Read "Why do Animals Become Extinct?" pg 6,7
3. Fossil Hunt- Making out of play dough a mold and cast fossil. 
Homework: Cleaning supplies for the Endeavor basket 

October 14, 2013

Learning Target: I will understand what is a fossil and how they are made. 
BR(16) What is a fossil?
1. Fossil Brain Pop
2. Read History in Rock pg2
3. Answer the questions on pg 3
4. Read Mold and Cast Fossils pg 4 
5. Answer the questions pg 5 
Homework: Finish work 

October 4, 2013

Learning Target:To be able to understand the sun , moon, and earth relationship. 
BR(15) A Solar Eclipse is when....  A Lunar Eclipse is when....... 
1. Test Retakes
2. Independent /Dependent Variable 
Homework: None

October 3, 2013

Learning Target:To be able to understand the correct answers to the test questions. 
BR(14) Which cools off faster- Land or Water? 
1. Hand back Tests
2. Go over Open Responses
3. Wrong Answer Analysis 
Homework: Study for Retakes over Earth/Space Science

October 2, 2013

Learning Target:To show your knowledge of Earth and Space Science.
BR(13 How many tides are there in one 24 hour day.
1. Test  over Tides, Seasons, and Moon phases
Homework: None

October 1, 2013

Learning Target:To show your knowledge of Earth and Space Science.
BR(12) Draw a convection current.
1. CPS Review
2. Test Predictions
Homework: Study for your Test on Wednesday

September 30, 2013

Learning Target:To be able to understand the reasons for the change in seasons.
BR(11) What is the difference between a Spring Tide and a Neap Tide? 
1. Summer Talk Probe
2. Reason for the Season Lab Directions
3. Lab
4. Animations 12,15 
Homework: Study for the test on Wednesday

September 27, 2013

Learning Target:To be able to understand tides and what causes them.
BR(10) What causes tides?
1. Tide Study Jam
2. Brain Pop on Moon, Seasons, and Gravity
Homework: None

September 26, 2013

Learning Target:To be able to understand tides and what causes them.
BR(9)Define Gravity.
1. Read Tides and Currents pg 15 Highlight the main ideas
2.Beach Pictures
3.Computer Animations #6,7,10,11
4. Tide Brain Pop
Homework: None

September 25, 2013

Learning Target:To be able to understand tides and what causes them. 
BR(8) Draw Solar and Lunar Eclipses
1.AIM 22 What causes Tides pg 16-22
2. Types of Tides pg 23 
Homework: None

September 24, 2013

Learning Target:To be able to understand the phases of the moon. 
BR(7) Draw the phases of the moon.
1. Moon animations #3, 4, 5, 6, and 7
2. Earth's Place in space pg 8
3. Go over your notes pg 4, 5
4.  Demonstrate positions using globes
5. Exit Ticket # 11 putting the Moon phases in order 
Homework: None

September 23, 2013

Learning Target:To be able the concept of gravity. 
BR(6) Earth's ____________on its axis causes us to have days.
1. AIM 17 " What is gravity?" pg 10-14
2. Exit Ticket
 Homework: None

September 20, 2013

Learning Target:To be able to understand the difference between rotation and revolution. 
BR(5) What is the difference between rotation and revolution.
1. Test retakes
2. Go over notes using power points
3. Revolution/Rotation word wall
4. Moon Probe  
Homework: None

September 19,2013

Learning Target:To learn from our mistakes.
BR(4)Which heats up faster land or water?
1. Go over Test results
2.Go over Open Responses
Homework:Study for Earth Forces Test Retakes 

September 18, 2013

Learning Target: To apply our knowledge  of Earth's Forces.
BR(3) Global warming is caused by what gas?
1. Test over Earth's Forces
Homework: None 

September 17, 2013

Learning Target: To apply my knowledge of Earth's Forces.
BR(2) Name the layers of the Atmosphere in order. ( Hint look on pg  15)
1. CPS Review
Homework: Study for your test on Wednesday and make sure your Booklet, Study Guide and Earth's Layers Foldable are ready to turn in. 

September 16,2013

Learning Target : To show my knowledge of earth forces.
BR(1) What causes volcanoes and earthquakes to erupt?
1.Go over the layers of the Atmosphere on pg 15
2. Watch Atmosphere Brain Pop
3. Watch Green House Brain Pop
4.Go over Study Guide Answers 
Homework: Study for your test on Wednesday and make sure your Booklet, Study Guide and Earth's Layers Foldable are ready to turn in. 

September 13, 2013

Learning Target: To be able to understand plate movement.
BR: Count your total number of bellringer entries and put that number circled  by your name.
1.Mountain Maker Earth shaker pg 34,35
2.Plate Tectonic Matching
Homework: Study Guide 1-25 due Monday

September 12, 2013

Learning Target: To be able to understand plate movement.
BR(25) Name the 3 different faults and what causes each.
1. Snack Tectonics
Homework: Work on Study Guide 1-25 and next week Test 

September 11, 2013

Learning Target:To understand the different types of faults.
BR(24)Name the 3 different types of plate boundaries.
1.Read pg 30 " A planet in constant motion"
2. Read pg 13 Notes
3.Look at pg 14 Pictures
4.Look at pg 31 Pictures
5. Play-dough demo of :
Normal Fault
Reverse Fault
Subduction/ Thrust
Folding Anticline/syncline
6. Brain Pop on Mountains
Homework:Start on  Study Guide and Test next week over Earth Forces 

September 10, 2013

Learning Target: To be able to understand plate movements.
BR(23) Name the 3 driving forces of plate tectonics. ( Hint look on pg 12 )
1.Lithosphere Plate Questions pg 22
2.Read pg 11 Plate Junctions
3. Brain Pop: Plate Tectonics
Homework: Make sure your booklet is up to date and Study Guide

September 9, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to understand plate movements that happen at the different types of plate boundaries.
BR(22) Try to name all the lithosphere plates.
1.Go over pg 23
2. Read pg 24 on Pangaea
3.Edible Tectonics pg 20,21
4. Go over the answers
Homework: pg 23 color the plates and Make sure your booklet is up to date

September 6, 2013

Learning Target: I will understand what the term Pangaea means and the continental drift theory.
BR(21) What does the term Pangaea mean and the continental drift theory?
1. Pangaea Activity pg 29
2. Computer Animations
3.Continental Drift Theory pg 26,27
4. Read Continental Drift Notes pg 11
Homework: None

September 5, 2013

Map Testing in the Computer Lab
Homework: None

September 4, 2013

Learning Target: To be able to identify the 5 layers of the Earth.
1.BR(20) What is the difference between weathering and erosion.
1. Finish Foldable
2. Go over the answers to pg 18,19
3.Power Point to Review Layers of the Earth 
Homework: Make sure your booklet is up to date

September 3, 2013

Learning Target: To be able to identify the 5 layers of the Earth.
BR(19) Name in order the layers of the Earth.
1. Notes on pg 10,11
2.Earth's layers foldable on pg 16
3. Answer questions on pg 18.19
Homework: Finish up your foldable 

August 30, 2013

Learning Target: To understand destructive forces.
BR(18) Name all the destructive forces.
1. Retest
2. Read pg 6 Notes on Weathering and Erosion
3. Read pg 7 on Weathering and Erosion
4. Look at pg 8 the Pictures
5. Rock Cycle Notes pg 9
6.Rock Cycle Vocab Matching Activity
Homework: None 

August 29, 2013

Learning Target:To learn from our mistakes by doing wrong answer analysis.
BR(17) Name all the constructive forces.
1. Hand back Booklets
2.Go over test answers
3. Wrong Answer Analysis
4. Smart Board Activity
Homework: Study for retakes on Friday

August 28, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to name the 5 layers of the earth.
BR(16) What are constructive and destructive forces?
1. Handout new booklets.
2. Read Constructive Forces pg 1 Notes
3. Go over the 5 physical layers of the Earth pg 2
4. Demo of deposition of Sediment
5. Read Volcanoes pg 3,4
6. Earthquakes pg 5 

August 27, 2013

Learning Target: To apply our knowledge of the metric system and the scientific method.
Bellringer(15)Which graph is used for comparison?
1. Metric /Scientific Method Test
2. Bring a book to read and I will  pick up your test when everyone is finished.
Homework: None

August 26, 2013

Learning Target: To apply our knowledge of the metric system and the scientific method.
Bellringer (14) What are constants? Give an Example.
1. CPS Review
2. Constructed Response Tips in Agenda
Homework: Study for your Test  

August 23,2013

Learning Target: To apply our knowledge of the metric system and the scientific method.
Bellringer (13)Which graph is used show change over time?
1.Finish pg 36 
2.Metric Line Activity
3.Science Survivor
Homework: Study for your test on Tuesday 

August 22, 2013

Learning Target: To understand how to use the metric system and the scientific method.

Bellringer (12)What is    the difference between a control group and an experimental group?

1.Go over the answers to the Fortune Fish Lab pg 31
2. Go over the 2 Liter Bottle Lab on pg 32,and 33
3. Do the Study Guide on pg 34,and 35
Homework: Study for your test next week 

August 21,2013

Learning Target: To understand how to use the scientific method.

Bellringer (11) What is the difference between an observation and an inference?

1.Fortune Fish Lab pg 31
2. In pairs do pg 32,33
Homework: Study for your test next week 

August 20, 2013

Learning Target: To understand the steps of the scientific method.

Bellringer (10) What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

1. Scientific Method pg 27

2. Observations vs. Inference pg 28
3. Practice Writing  a Hypothesis pg 29, 30 

Homework: Test next Week 

August 19, 2013

Learning Target: To understand how to find the density of an object.

Bellringer (9)Write the density formula?

1. Density Drill pg 24

2. Density Problems pg 25/26
3. Metric Volume Review pg 18,19

Homework: Test next Week  

August 16, 2013

Learning Target: To understand how to find the Density of an object.

Bellringer (8)What is a density?

1.Read " Archimedes and the Golden Crown"

2. Answer the Questions pg 22
3. Go over Density Problems walking through it together 

Homework: None 

August 15, 2013

Learning Target: To understand how to use a find the volume of an object.

Bellringer (7)What is the formula for volume? 

1.Go over Homework pg 17

2. Volume Lab Directions
3. Do the Volume Lab pg 20, 21

Homework: Finish Questions for homework if not done in class

August 14, 2013

Learning Target: To understand how to use a graduated cylinder or ruler to find the volume of an object.

Bellringer (6)List the steps for using a graduated cylinder.

1. Do Volume pg 13,14

2. Reading Graduated Cylinder pg 15
3. Water Displacement pg 16
4. If time allows start on pg 17 Volume Exercise

Homework: Pg 17 Volume Exercise and

Bring back your classroom syllabus last page only signed

August 13, 2013

Learning Target: To understand how to use a triple beam balance to find the mass of an object.

Bellringer (5)What unit should you write down when using a triple beam balance?

1.Demo how to use a triple beam balance
2. Reading a Triple Beam Balance pg 9,10
3. Using a Triple Beam Balance pg 11
4. Triple Beam Balance pg 12 
Homework: pg 12 if not finished in class and Classroom Syllabus signed