May 19, 2014

Learning Target: I will be able to find write a conclusion to my research paper.
BR- none
1. Go over how to write your conclusion paragraph for your Research paper.

Homework:  If needed work on research paper

May 16, 2014

Learning Target: I will be able to find write a body paragraph to my research paper.
BR- none
1. Go over how to Write your 3 body paragraphs for a Research paper.

Homework:  If needed work on body paragraphs 

May 15, 2014

Learning Target: I will be able to find write a body paragraph to my research paper.
BR- none
1. Go over how to Write your 3 body paragraphs for a Research paper.

Homework:  If needed work on body paragraphs 

May 14, 2014

Learning Target: I will be able to  write a introduction paragraph to my research paper.
BR- none
1. Go over how to Write your introduction paragraph for a Research paper.
Homework:  If needed work on introduction paragraph 

May 13, 2014

Learning Target: I will be able to find sources in the library and take notes on those sources.
BR- none
1. Students must find two books and two internet sources.
2. Take Cornell notes and fill out sources

Homework:  If needed work on notes and internet sources  

May 12, 2014

Learning Target: I will be able to find sources in the library and take notes on those sources.
BR- none
1. Introduce Research Paper 
2. Give out Graphic Organizer
3. Students must find two books and two internet sources.
4. Take Cornell notes and fill out sources
Homework:  If needed work on notes and internet sources  

May 9, 2014

May 8, 2014

Learning Target: I will be able to apply my knowledge of 5th ,6th, and 7th grade content.

Review Flashbacks 5

Review Bellringer

1. Jeopardy Power Point

H. W. Study

May 7, 2014

Learning Target: I will know how to use strategies to answer an open response.

Review Flashbacks 5

Review Bellringer

1. Go over open response power point

2. Use clickers to review Earth Forces Test

H. W. Study

May 6, 2014

Learning Target: I will be able to learn from my mistakes.

Review Flashbacks 5

Review Bellringer

1. Go over the answers to the Post Test

H. W. Study 

May 5, 2014

Learning Target: I will apply by knowledge of 5th,6th, and 7th grade content.

Review Flashbacks 5

Review Bellringer

1.Do the Post Test

H. W. Study

May 2, 2014

Learning Target: To be able to apply energy content.

Review Flashbacks 4 and go over

Review Bellringer

1.Go over OR homework answer

2. Do Activity 29 Energy 

3. Do Activity 32 Types of Energy
4. Do activity 49 Wave Properties
5. Do activity 50 Transverse Waves

6. Do Activity 52 Types of Waves

7. Energy and Waves using whiteboards

H. W. None

May 1, 2014

Learning Target: I will be able to apply chemistry content.

Review Flashbacks 4

Review Bellringer

1. Go over OR homework answer

2. Do Activity 16 elements

3. Do Activity 25 compounds

4. Do Activity 23 acids, bases, pH

5. Do Activity 24 pH

H.W. OR Released Test Item Too Many Guppies

April 30, 2014

Learning Target: I will understand and be able to apply chemistry content.

Review Flashbacks 4

Review Bellringer

1. Go over OR  homework answer

2. Counting Atoms 

3. Review with the clickers past Chemistry test

H.W. OR- Tides photos

April 29, 2014

Learning Target: I will understand and be able to apply chemistry content.

Review Flashbacks 4

Review Bellringer

1. Go over OR homework answer

2. Review Chemistry Topics using white boards:

3. Do Activity 18 Compounds and Mixtures
4. Do Activity 20 Physical vs. Chemical Changes

4. Demos

H.W. OR Gravity

April 28, 2014

Learning Target: To be able to learn from my mistakes.

Review Flashbacks 4

Review Bellringer

Go to the Computer Lab to use my website to work on weak areas for each student

H.W. OR Properties of Substances

April 25, 2014

Learning Target: To apply knowledge of the scientific method.

Review Flashbacks 3 Go over

Review Bellringer

1.Go over OR homework answer

2.Review Scientific Method pg 3 overhead

3.Scientific Method Unit 1 Review using clickers

Homework: None

April 24, 2014

Learning Target: To show mastery of 7th grade content.

Review Flashbacks 3

Review Bellringer

1. Go over OR homework answer

2. Do the 7^th Grade Final Test 

3. Go over the answers

4. Turn in 7th Grade Final Test

H.W. OR  

April 23, 2014

Learning Target: To master 7th grade content.
Review Flashbacks 3

Review Bellringer

1. Go over OR homework answer

2. 7^th Grade Review Packet Finish 

3. Go over answers

H.W. OR and be ready for the 7th grade final test 

April 22, 2014

Learning Target: To master 7th grade content.

Review Flashbacks 3

Review Bellringer

1. Go over OR  homework answer

2. 7^th Grade Review Packet

H.W. OR 

April 21,2014

Learning Target: To master 7th grade content.

Review Flashbacks 3

Review Bellringer

1. 7^th Grade Review Packet

H.W. OR 

April 18, 2014

Learning Target: To review Earth Science.

Review Flashbacks 2

Review Bellringer

1. Go over OR  homework answer

2. Go over the Flashbacks

3. Earth Science- Greatest Discoveries Bill Nye Video

Homework: None

April 17, 2014

Review Flashbacks 2

Review Bellringer

1. Go over OR homework answer

2. Do the 6^th Grade Final Test

3. Grade 6th Grade Final Test

4. Turn in 6th Grade Final Test

H.W. OR 

April 16, 2014

Learning Target: To master 6th grade content.

Review Flashbacks 2

Review Bellringer

1. Go over OR homework answer

2. Go over 6^th grade review packet

H.W. OR 

April 15, 2014

Learning Target: To master 6th grade content

Review Flashbacks 2

Review Bellringer

1. Go over OR homework answer

2. 6^th grade review packet

H.W. OR 

April 14, 2014

Learning Target: To master 6th grade content.

Review Flashbacks 2

Review Bellringer

1. 6^th grade review packet

H.W. OR 

April 11,2014

Learning Target: To show mastery of 5th grade content.

Review Flashbacks 1

Review Bellringer

1. Go over OR Homework answer

2. 5^th Grade Final Test

3. Grade and Turn in 

Homework: None

April 10, 2014

Learning Target: To master 5th grade content.

Review Flashbacks 1

Review Bellringer

1. Go over OR Homework answer

2. 5^th Grade Packet Finish  

3. Go over the answers

Homework: OR and be ready for 5th grade final test on Friday 

April 9, 2014

Learning Target: To master 5th grade content.

Review Flashback 1

Review Bellringer

1. Go over OR Homework answer

2. 5^th Grade Packet

Homework: OR 

April 8, 2014

Learning Target: To master 5th grade content.

Review Flashback 1

Review Bellringer

Introduce that the K-Prep test includes 5^th, 6th, and 7^th grade content so we will start reviewing 5^th.

1. 5^th Grade Packet

2. Introduce Open Response Procedure

Homework: OR 

April 7, 2014

Learning Target: To identify if your a fixed or growth mindset.

Introduce Review Flashback 1

Introduce Review Bellringer

1.Gallery Walk of 9 Posters to place stickers

2.Ask students to discuss with table partners what we mean by intelligence.

3.Power Point on Growth versus Fixed Mindset

Questions and scoring

4.Results of 9 questions on the posters with class discussion

5.Discuss importance of resilience 

March 28, 2014

Learning Target: I will understand motion and forces.
BR(25)Write the formula for wave speed. Turn in your bellringers.
1. Wave Video
2. Wave Slinky Lab
Homework: None

March 27, 2014

Learning Target: I will understand how to calculate wave speed and wave frequency.
BR(24)What are the 4 wave interactions?
1. Do properties of wave pg 7
2. Do wave Speed pg 8
3. Do wave Velocity pg 9
4. Do wave features pg 10
Homework: None 

March 26, 2014

Learning Target: I will understand the two types of waves- longitudinal and transverse.
BR(23)What is a medium?
1. Go over the homework pg 5
2. Test Retakes
3. Do What are the Two Types of Waves pg 4
4. Do Kinds of Waves pg 6
Homework: None

March 25, 2014

Learning Target: I will understand the two types of waves- longitudinal and transverse.
BR(22)Draw a wave and label all the parts- Crest, Trough, Amplitude, and Wavelength
1. Hand back Multiple Choice and Open Responses
2. Go over Open Responses
3. Write out missed questions
4. Read pg 7-9 on the two types of waves in the Sound and Light textbook
Homework: pg 5 and Study for Test Retakes on Wednesday

March 24, 2014

Learning Target: I will understand the parts of a Wave.
BR(21)What carries energy?
1. Read pg 90-95 in Water on Earth textbook
2. Do pg 3 Wave Diagram
3. Go over answers to pg 3
4. Read pg 1 of Notes on Waves
5. Do Parts of a Wave Handout
6. Go over answers to a Parts of a Wave
Homework: Study for Test Retakes on Wednesday

March 21.2014

Learning Target: I will understand motion and forces.
BR(20)Who is called the "Father of Modern Day Physics"?
1. Test over Motion
Homework: Study for Test Retakes

March 20, 2014

Learning Target: I will understand motion and forces.
BR(19)Write Newton's  Second and Third Law.
1.  CPS Review
H.W. Test  on Friday

March 19, 2014

Learning Target: I will understand motion and forces.
BR(18)What is Gravity
1st/3rd/4th Period
1.Finish Graph and Conclusion Questions 
2.Average Speed Graph 
3. Distance vs. Time Graph
4. Motion Practice
                                 
6th Period
1. Newton's Law Foldable
H.W. Test  on Friday

March 18, 2014

Learning Target: I will understand what is speed and how to calculate it.
BR(17)What are the units for speed and velocity?
1st/3rd 
1. Computer Lab
4th/6th Period
1. Motion Practice
2. Average Speed Graph
3. Distance vs. Time Graph
H.W. Test on Friday

March 17, 2014

Snow Day

March 14, 2014

Learning Target: I will understand motion and forces.
BR(16)Draw the Speed Triangle
1. Go over the directions for Beetle Race Lab
2. Do the Beetle Race Lab
3. Clean Up
                                                                 
4/6th Period
1. Go over Lab Directions
2. Marble Motion Lab pg 16
3. Graph your results
H.W. Test next Friday 

March 13, 2014

Learning Target: I will understand motion and forces.
BR(15)What is the difference between speed and velocity?
1.  Understanding Car Crash Video
H.W. None  

March 12, 2014

Learning Target: I will understand motion and forces.
BR(14)What is a tip on responding to an open response
1.Work on Study Guide 22-27
2. Go over the Answers to the Study Guide
3. Lab Partners
4. Directions for your Lab on Friday
5. Review of Procedures
H.W. None 

March 11, 2014

Learning Target: I will understand the laws governing motion.
BR(13)Write Newton's 1st Law
1. Brain Pop on Newton's Laws
2.  Work on Study Guide
H.W. None 

March 10, 2014

Learning Target: I will understand how to read and and create a time vs. distance graph(Speed).
BR(12)Write the speed formula.
1. Distance vs. Time Graph pg 13, 14
2. Determining Speed pg 15 
H.W. None 

March 7, 2014

Learning Target: I will learn what is speed and how to calculate it.
BR(11) Define Speed.
1. A Speedy Journey pg 9
2. Motion Problems pg 10
3. Measuring Motion pg 11
4. Read Notes on pg 2 and 3 on Motion, Speed, and Velocity
H.W. None 

March 6, 2014

Learning Target: I will be able to identify and understand Newton's First Law of Motion. 
BR(10) Name the three types of friction?
1. Motion Review pg 7
2. Newton's First Law of Motion pg 8 
3. Video on sir Isaac Newton from Brain Pop
4. Sir Isaac Newton Website 
H.W. None

March 5, 2014

Learning Target: I will know the difference between a balanced and an unbalanced force.
 BR(9) What is the difference between a balanced and an unbalanced force?
1. Test Retakes 
2. Read pg 1 on Force in the notes
3. Balancing Act pg 5
4. Illustrating Force pg 6
5. Brain Pop on Force if time allows 
H.W. None

March 4, 2014

Snow Day

March 3,2014

Snow Day

February 28,2014

Learning Target: Learn from your mistakes.
BR(8) What is the difference between Law of Conservation of Mass and Law of Conservation of Energy? 
1. Go over Test
2. Go over Open Responses
3. Correct Tests MC and OR's
H.W. Study for RetakesTuesday

February 27, 2014

Learning Target: I will apply my knowledge of energy
BR(7) What is the difference between a series circuit and a parallel circuit?
1. Test over Energy
H.W. Study for test Retakes if needed 

February 26 2014

Snow Day

February 25, 2014

Learning Target: I will be able to apply my knowledge of energy 
BR(6) How does energy flow work?
Hot to cold or Cold to Hot
1. CPS Energy Review
H.W. Study for your Test Wednesday 

February 24,2014

Learning Target:I will be able to apply my knowledge of energy.
BR(5) Name two energy transfers in a car or bike.
1. Energy video
2. Review
H.W.Test on Wednesday - STUDY!! 

February 21, 2014

Learning Target: I will understand that all 5 forms of energy can be converted from one form to another
BR(4) Define the Law of Conservation of Energy?
1. Demo a Radiometer
2. pg 12,13 Energy Transfers
3. Energy Round Up handout
H.W. Study Test next week on Wednesday 

February 20,2014

Learning Target:I will be able to identify the 5 forms of energy. 
BR(3) What is nuclear energy?
1. Read Section  on Nuclear Energy 
2. Draw a picture of how nuclear energy or electrical energy works
3. Make a list of pros and cons of nuclear energy
H.W. Study test next week on Wednesday

February 19,2014

Learning Target: I will be able to identify the 5 forms of energy.
BR(1) What is electricity?
1. Do notes on electricity
2. Smart board series and parallel  circuits- Draw a picture of each
3. Chick circuits
4. Batteries with waste cans
H.W. Study for your test next WEDNESDAY over Energy  and supplies

February 18,2014

Learning Target: I will understand and be able to identify the 3 ways that heat transfers
BR(2) What is heat equilibrium?
1. Save the Cube Lab Directions pg 206
2. Write the Conclusions
H.W. Finish any and all parts of the lab

February 17,2014

Learning Target: I will be able to identify how energy that powers the earth systems or cycles comes from the sun or inside the earth.
BR(25) Name the 3 types of heat transfer and define them.
1. Colorful bottle demonstration pg 9
2. pg 206 Design and brainstorm for Save the Cube Lab 
H.W. Supplies

February 13,2014

Learning Target: goal setting 
BR()- none 
1. Mrs.Gullett speaks to class es in the library about MAP testing results
H.W. pg 7,8 

February 14, 2014

Learning Target: I will  understand the Law of Conservation of Energy.
BR(24) What is the difference between conservation and conversion.
1. Go over pg 7,8 
2. Read Conservation of Energy pg 138-141
3. Read pg 14,15 article
H.W. None 

February 12, 2014

Learning Target:I will be able to identify the five forms of energy. 
BR(23) Name the 5 types of energy.
1. Go over H.W. pg 3
2. Pg 4,5  Nature of Energy
3. Demo 
Hot Air Balloon
Hand boilers
Teakettle
Lava Lamp
4. Read pg 162-168 
H.W. pg 7, 8  Heat Transfer 

February 11, 2014

Learning Target: I will understand what is energy?
BR(22) What is energy? 
1. Hand back Test Retakes
2. Hand back Booklets 
3. Read pg 124-131 on What is Energy?
4. Read pg 1,2 of notes
H.W. pg 3 Potential and Kinetic Energy 

February 6, 2014

Learning Target: Learn from your mistakes.
BR(21) What goes on the X axis?
1. Test Retakes
2.Read Section 2 Scientific Method pg 72-78
3. Answer the questions on pg 79 1-9
4. Go over answers 
H.W. None 

February 4, 2014

Learning Target: I will learn from my mistakes.
BR(20) What does compare and contrast mean?
1. Handback Multiple Choice
2. Handback Open Responses
3. Go over MC and Open Responses
4.Handout New booklets
5.Correct wrong answers
Homework: Test Retakes on Wednesday