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TODAY'S BIOLOGY AGENDA
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Planet Earth Video: Fresh Water Worksheet COB WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND - FIRST QUARTER GRADEBOOK CLOSED |
Quarter Two begins on Monday:
Chemistry Webquest - Due Monday/Tuesday
Test on Chapter One and Chapter Two, sections 1 and 2: Wednesday/Thursday
Chemistry Webquest - Due Monday/Tuesday
Test on Chapter One and Chapter Two, sections 1 and 2: Wednesday/Thursday
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Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Discuss the following and write a response in your notebook: What is polar bonding and what makes water a "polar molecule"?
Chemistry Webquest - IC
Properties of Water
Test on Chapter One and Chapter Two, sections 1 and 2 next week
Homework:
Read: Holt McDougal Biology stephen nowicki Chapter 2: Sections 1 and 2 - Use the formative assessment to check your understanding
Chemistry Webquest - Due Monday/Tuesday
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Discuss the following and write a response in your notebook: What is polar bonding and what makes water a "polar molecule"?
Chemistry Webquest - IC
Properties of Water
Test on Chapter One and Chapter Two, sections 1 and 2 next week
Homework:
Read: Holt McDougal Biology stephen nowicki Chapter 2: Sections 1 and 2 - Use the formative assessment to check your understanding
Chemistry Webquest - Due Monday/Tuesday
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Friday, October 28, 2016
Monday, October 31, 2016
Discussion: In your notebook name and describe three types of chemical bonding
Chemistry Webquest - Review
Properties of Water
Due Monday/Tuesday
Nature of Science Test Correction
Homework:
Read: Holt McDougal Biology stephen nowicki Chapter 2: Sections 1 and 2 - Use the formative assessment to check your understanding
Friday, October 28, 2016
Monday, October 31, 2016
Discussion: In your notebook name and describe three types of chemical bonding
Chemistry Webquest - Review
Properties of Water
Due Monday/Tuesday
Nature of Science Test Correction
Homework:
Read: Holt McDougal Biology stephen nowicki Chapter 2: Sections 1 and 2 - Use the formative assessment to check your understanding
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Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Discussion: Draw a picture of an atom in your notebook. Label the parts. What do you know about atoms?
Chemistry Webquest
Homework:
Read: Holt McDougal Biology stephen nowicki Chapter 2: Sections 1 and 2 - Use the formative assessment to check your understanding
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Discussion: Draw a picture of an atom in your notebook. Label the parts. What do you know about atoms?
Chemistry Webquest
Homework:
Read: Holt McDougal Biology stephen nowicki Chapter 2: Sections 1 and 2 - Use the formative assessment to check your understanding
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Monday, October 24, 2016
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Discussion: All living organisms share certain characteristics. What concepts connect all of life together?
Is It Alive Lab-discussion
Unifying concepts "The Big Picture"
Matter and Energy
Due Today:
It's Alive Lab
Due Wed/Thurs:
It's Alive Lab
Homework:
Read: Holt McDougal Biology stephen nowicki Chapter 2: Sections 1 and 2 - Use the formative assessment to check your understanding
Monday, October 24, 2016
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Discussion: All living organisms share certain characteristics. What concepts connect all of life together?
Is It Alive Lab-discussion
Unifying concepts "The Big Picture"
Matter and Energy
Due Today:
It's Alive Lab
Due Wed/Thurs:
It's Alive Lab
Homework:
Read: Holt McDougal Biology stephen nowicki Chapter 2: Sections 1 and 2 - Use the formative assessment to check your understanding
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Thursday, October 20, 2016
Friday, October 21, 2016
Is It Alive Lab
Seminar: Take advantage of graphing practice and a retake on your test.
Homework:
Read: Holt McDougal Biology stephen nowicki Chapter 1, Sections 1 and 2 - Use the formative assessment to check your understanding
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Friday, October 21, 2016
Is It Alive Lab
Seminar: Take advantage of graphing practice and a retake on your test.
Homework:
Read: Holt McDougal Biology stephen nowicki Chapter 1, Sections 1 and 2 - Use the formative assessment to check your understanding
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Wednesday, October 19, 2016
PSAT Testing
Poison Frog Lab Review
Homework:
Read: Holt McDougal Biology stephen nowicki Chapter 1, Sections 1 and 2 - Use the formative assessment to check your understanding
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
PSAT Testing
Poison Frog Lab Review
Homework:
Read: Holt McDougal Biology stephen nowicki Chapter 1, Sections 1 and 2 - Use the formative assessment to check your understanding
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Monday, October 17, 2016
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Put away all of your materials and clear the table.
Nature of Science Test
Poison Frog Lab Review
Is It Alive Lab
Due Today
Textbook Review Assignment
Homework:
Read: Holt McDougal Biology stephen nowicki Chapter 1, Sections 1 and 2 - Use the formative assessment to check your understanding
Monday, October 17, 2016
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Put away all of your materials and clear the table.
Nature of Science Test
Poison Frog Lab Review
Is It Alive Lab
Due Today
Textbook Review Assignment
Homework:
Read: Holt McDougal Biology stephen nowicki Chapter 1, Sections 1 and 2 - Use the formative assessment to check your understanding
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Friday, October 14, 2016
Discussion Question: What makes something alive?
Graphing Test Review
Poison Frog Lab Review
Textbook Introduction
Is It Alive Pre-Lab
Due Next Class
Test on the Nature of Science
Textbook Review Assignment
Homework:
Review the "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science".
Test next class
Friday, October 14, 2016
Discussion Question: What makes something alive?
Graphing Test Review
Poison Frog Lab Review
Textbook Introduction
Is It Alive Pre-Lab
Due Next Class
Test on the Nature of Science
Textbook Review Assignment
Homework:
Review the "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science".
Test next class
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Thursday, October 13, 2016
Discussion Question: Extinction is a natural process, so why should we care about endangered species like frogs?
Graphing Test Review
Endangered Frogs
Textbook Introduction
Due Today
Notebooks - for Poison Frog Lab Analysis
Due Monday
Textbook Introduction Assignment
Homework:
Review the "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science".
Test on Monday, October 17
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Discussion Question: Extinction is a natural process, so why should we care about endangered species like frogs?
Graphing Test Review
Endangered Frogs
Textbook Introduction
Due Today
Notebooks - for Poison Frog Lab Analysis
Due Monday
Textbook Introduction Assignment
Homework:
Review the "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science".
Test on Monday, October 17
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Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Discussion Question: Extinction is a natural process, so why should we care about endangered species like frogs?
R7
Graphing Test
Endangered Frogs
Textbook Introduction
R5
Hypothesis and Graphing Test Review
Endangered Frogs
Textbook Introduction
Is it Alive Pre-lab
Due Today
Poison Frog Lab Analysis
Due Friday
Textbook Introduction Assignmen
Homework:
Review the "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science".
Test on Tuesday, October 18
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Discussion Question: Extinction is a natural process, so why should we care about endangered species like frogs?
R7
Graphing Test
Endangered Frogs
Textbook Introduction
R5
Hypothesis and Graphing Test Review
Endangered Frogs
Textbook Introduction
Is it Alive Pre-lab
Due Today
Poison Frog Lab Analysis
Due Friday
Textbook Introduction Assignmen
Homework:
Review the "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science".
Test on Tuesday, October 18
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Friday, October 7, 2016
Video - LIFE episode on Birds
One page reaction paper due Thursday
Homework:
Review the "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science". There will be a test on this information the week of October 17th
Friday, October 7, 2016
Video - LIFE episode on Birds
One page reaction paper due Thursday
Homework:
Review the "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science". There will be a test on this information the week of October 17th
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Thursday, October 6, 2016
Discuss the following question at your table and then write a response in your composition notebook:
How do experiments show cause-and-effect relationships?
R5
Hypotheses and Graphing Test - Retake
Textbook Introduction
R7
Graphing Review - Test on Wednesday 10/12
Hypothesis Test Review
Textbook Introduction
Homework:
Review the "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science". There will be a test on this information the week of October 17th
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Discuss the following question at your table and then write a response in your composition notebook:
How do experiments show cause-and-effect relationships?
R5
Hypotheses and Graphing Test - Retake
Textbook Introduction
R7
Graphing Review - Test on Wednesday 10/12
Hypothesis Test Review
Textbook Introduction
Homework:
Review the "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science". There will be a test on this information the week of October 17th
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Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Discuss the following question at your table and then write a response in your composition notebook:
How do experiments show cause-and-effect relationships?
Poison Frog Investigation Lab - part 2
Due Next Week - 10/13
Poison Dart Frog Lab Analysis
Homework:
- Read Chapter 5 "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . As you read this chapter, think about how it applies to the Flat Earth lesson that we did. Use the Self-Check to check your understanding.
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Discuss the following question at your table and then write a response in your composition notebook:
How do experiments show cause-and-effect relationships?
Poison Frog Investigation Lab - part 2
Due Next Week - 10/13
Poison Dart Frog Lab Analysis
Homework:
- Read Chapter 5 "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . As you read this chapter, think about how it applies to the Flat Earth lesson that we did. Use the Self-Check to check your understanding.
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Tuesday, October 4, 201
R7
Please put your books and papers away and prepare for your test
Hypothesis Test
Poison Frog Investigation Lab
R5
Discussion Question - In your composition notebook, summarize your analysis of how the Chytrid fungus is affecting or not affecting the different species of frogs.
Review Graphing and Hypothesis Test
Due Thursday
R7: Poison Dart Frog Lab Analysis
R5: Retake Test - Hypotheses and
Graphing
Homework:
- Read Chapter 5 "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . As you read this chapter, think about how it applies to the Flat Earth lesson that we did. Use the Self-Check to check your understanding.
Tuesday, October 4, 201
R7
Please put your books and papers away and prepare for your test
Hypothesis Test
Poison Frog Investigation Lab
R5
Discussion Question - In your composition notebook, summarize your analysis of how the Chytrid fungus is affecting or not affecting the different species of frogs.
Review Graphing and Hypothesis Test
Due Thursday
R7: Poison Dart Frog Lab Analysis
R5: Retake Test - Hypotheses and
Graphing
Homework:
- Read Chapter 5 "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . As you read this chapter, think about how it applies to the Flat Earth lesson that we did. Use the Self-Check to check your understanding.
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Monday, October 3, 2016
Put your materials away and prepare for your test
Hypothesis and Graphing test
Poison Frog Investigation Lab
Homework:
- Read Chapter 5 "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . As you read this chapter, think about how it applies to the Flat Earth lesson that we did. Use the Self-Check to check your understanding.
Monday, October 3, 2016
Put your materials away and prepare for your test
Hypothesis and Graphing test
Poison Frog Investigation Lab
Homework:
- Read Chapter 5 "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . As you read this chapter, think about how it applies to the Flat Earth lesson that we did. Use the Self-Check to check your understanding.
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Friday, September 30, 2016
R5 - Poison Dart Frogs Lab Activity
R7 - Hypothesis Review
- Test Retake next Tuesday
Due Tuesday
R5: Poison Dart Frog Lab Analysis
R7: Hypothesis Test
Homework:
- Read Chapter 5 "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . As you read this chapter, think about how it applies to the Flat Earth lesson that we did. Use the Self-Check to check your understanding.
Friday, September 30, 2016
R5 - Poison Dart Frogs Lab Activity
R7 - Hypothesis Review
- Test Retake next Tuesday
Due Tuesday
R5: Poison Dart Frog Lab Analysis
R7: Hypothesis Test
Homework:
- Read Chapter 5 "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . As you read this chapter, think about how it applies to the Flat Earth lesson that we did. Use the Self-Check to check your understanding.
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Thursday, September 29, 2016
Discussion: Get out your "Writing Hypotheses" assignment sheet and read it. After you have read it it, highlight the instructions and example.
Writing Hypotheses - Review and Practice
Graphing Review
Hypothesis Test Next Class
Homework:
- Read Chapter 4 "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . As you read this chapter, think about how it applies to the Flat Earth lesson that we did. Use the Self-Check to check your understanding.
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Discussion: Get out your "Writing Hypotheses" assignment sheet and read it. After you have read it it, highlight the instructions and example.
Writing Hypotheses - Review and Practice
Graphing Review
Hypothesis Test Next Class
Homework:
- Read Chapter 4 "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . As you read this chapter, think about how it applies to the Flat Earth lesson that we did. Use the Self-Check to check your understanding.
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Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Put your materials away and prepare for your test
Hypotheses and Graphing Test
Homework:
- Read Chapter 4 "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . As you read this chapter, think about how it applies to the Flat Earth lesson that we did. Use the Self-Check to check your understanding.
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Put your materials away and prepare for your test
Hypotheses and Graphing Test
Homework:
- Read Chapter 4 "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . As you read this chapter, think about how it applies to the Flat Earth lesson that we did. Use the Self-Check to check your understanding.
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Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Video - LIFE episode on Reptiles and Amphibians
One page reaction paper due Thursday
Writing Hypotheses and Graphing Test next week
Due next class
- LIFE reaction paper
Homework:
- Read Chapter 4 "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . As you read this chapter, think about how it applies to the Flat Earth lesson that we did. Use the Self-Check to check your understanding.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Video - LIFE episode on Reptiles and Amphibians
One page reaction paper due Thursday
Writing Hypotheses and Graphing Test next week
Due next class
- LIFE reaction paper
Homework:
- Read Chapter 4 "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . As you read this chapter, think about how it applies to the Flat Earth lesson that we did. Use the Self-Check to check your understanding.
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Monday, September 26, 2016
Discussion: In your composition notebook answer the following question: What errors or mistakes did your team make in data collection during the metric lab last week? How could you avoid making the errors in the future?
A Metric Scavenger Hunt - Review
Review Assignments and Expectations
Graphing Review
Writing Hypotheses Review
Writing Hypotheses and Graphing Test on Wednesday
Due next class
- study for test
- take advantage of the opportunity to redo assignments
Homework:
Read Chapter 4 "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . As you read this chapter, think about how it applies to the Flat Earth lesson that we did. Use the Self-Check to check your understanding.
Monday, September 26, 2016
Discussion: In your composition notebook answer the following question: What errors or mistakes did your team make in data collection during the metric lab last week? How could you avoid making the errors in the future?
A Metric Scavenger Hunt - Review
Review Assignments and Expectations
Graphing Review
Writing Hypotheses Review
Writing Hypotheses and Graphing Test on Wednesday
Due next class
- study for test
- take advantage of the opportunity to redo assignments
Homework:
Read Chapter 4 "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . As you read this chapter, think about how it applies to the Flat Earth lesson that we did. Use the Self-Check to check your understanding.
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Thursday, September 22, 2016
Discussion: How is science dependent upon accurate measurement and graphing?
Metric Mania - Review
A Metric Scavenger Hunt
Due today:
- NOTEBOOK
- Writing Hypotheses
Due next week
- Metric Scavenger Hunt
Homework:
- Read Chapter Three "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . We haven't done some of the labs (Checks Lab and Mystery boxes for example) and some we will do later (like the Great Fossil Find). You can take notes in "Notes" section of your binder or answer the questions in the Self Check at the end of the chapter.
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Discussion: How is science dependent upon accurate measurement and graphing?
Metric Mania - Review
A Metric Scavenger Hunt
Due today:
- NOTEBOOK
- Writing Hypotheses
Due next week
- Metric Scavenger Hunt
Homework:
- Read Chapter Three "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . We haven't done some of the labs (Checks Lab and Mystery boxes for example) and some we will do later (like the Great Fossil Find). You can take notes in "Notes" section of your binder or answer the questions in the Self Check at the end of the chapter.
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Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Discussion: How is science dependent upon accurate measurement and graphing?
Metric Mania - Review
A Metric Scavenger Hunt
Due today:
- Using Graphing Skills
- Writing Hypotheses
Due next week
- Metric Scavenger Hunt (Group Data sheet and Class Data sheet)
NOTEBOOK CHECK END OF THE WEEK
Homework:
- Read Chapter Three "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . We haven't done some of the labs (Checks Lab and Mystery boxes for example) and some we will do later (like the Great Fossil Find). You can take notes in "Notes" section of your binder or answer the questions in the Self Check at the end of the chapter.
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Discussion: How is science dependent upon accurate measurement and graphing?
Metric Mania - Review
A Metric Scavenger Hunt
Due today:
- Using Graphing Skills
- Writing Hypotheses
Due next week
- Metric Scavenger Hunt (Group Data sheet and Class Data sheet)
NOTEBOOK CHECK END OF THE WEEK
Homework:
- Read Chapter Three "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . We haven't done some of the labs (Checks Lab and Mystery boxes for example) and some we will do later (like the Great Fossil Find). You can take notes in "Notes" section of your binder or answer the questions in the Self Check at the end of the chapter.
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Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Discussion: Why is Flat Earth Theory pseudoscience?
Using Graphing Skills Assignment - Review
More Graphing Practice
Metrics
Writing Hypotheses
-What is a Hypothesis Exercise
-Writing Hypotheses - notebook assignment
Due today:
- Flat Earth Video Sheet
Due on Thursday
- Writing Hypotheses
Homework:
- Read Chapter Three "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . We haven't done some of the labs (Checks Lab and Mystery boxes for example) and some we will do later (like the Great Fossil Find). You can take notes in "Notes" section of your binder or answer the questions in the Self Check at the end of the chapter.
NOTEBOOK CHECK END OF THE WEEK
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Discussion: Why is Flat Earth Theory pseudoscience?
Using Graphing Skills Assignment - Review
More Graphing Practice
Metrics
Writing Hypotheses
-What is a Hypothesis Exercise
-Writing Hypotheses - notebook assignment
Due today:
- Flat Earth Video Sheet
Due on Thursday
- Writing Hypotheses
Homework:
- Read Chapter Three "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . We haven't done some of the labs (Checks Lab and Mystery boxes for example) and some we will do later (like the Great Fossil Find). You can take notes in "Notes" section of your binder or answer the questions in the Self Check at the end of the chapter.
NOTEBOOK CHECK END OF THE WEEK
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Monday, September 19, 2016
Discussion: Why is Flat Earth Theory pseudoscience?
Graphing Terms Handout
Using Graphing Skills Assignment
Writing Hypotheses
-What is a Hypothesis Exercise
-Writing Hypotheses - notebook assignment
Due today:
- Flat Earth Video Sheet
- Gathering Scientific Evidence
Due on Wednesday
- Graphing Skills Assignment
Homework:
- Read Chapter Three "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . We haven't done some of the labs (Checks Lab and Mystery boxes for example) and some we will do later (like the Great Fossil Find). You can take notes in "Notes" section of your binder or answer the questions in the Self Check at the end of the chapter.
NOTEBOOK CHECK END OF THE WEEK
Monday, September 19, 2016
Discussion: Why is Flat Earth Theory pseudoscience?
Graphing Terms Handout
Using Graphing Skills Assignment
Writing Hypotheses
-What is a Hypothesis Exercise
-Writing Hypotheses - notebook assignment
Due today:
- Flat Earth Video Sheet
- Gathering Scientific Evidence
Due on Wednesday
- Graphing Skills Assignment
Homework:
- Read Chapter Three "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . We haven't done some of the labs (Checks Lab and Mystery boxes for example) and some we will do later (like the Great Fossil Find). You can take notes in "Notes" section of your binder or answer the questions in the Self Check at the end of the chapter.
NOTEBOOK CHECK END OF THE WEEK
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Friday, September 16, 2016
Discussion: What Evidence do you have that the Earth is spherical, not flat?
Flat Earth Theory - exploring pseudoscience
Due today:
- Using Graphing Skills
Due on Tuesday, 9/20
- Flat Earth Video Sheet
Homework:
Review the video sheet and answer the questions as thoroughly as you can.
Friday, September 16, 2016
Discussion: What Evidence do you have that the Earth is spherical, not flat?
Flat Earth Theory - exploring pseudoscience
Due today:
- Using Graphing Skills
Due on Tuesday, 9/20
- Flat Earth Video Sheet
Homework:
Review the video sheet and answer the questions as thoroughly as you can.
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Thursday, September 15, 2016
Discussion: What makes an explanation "unscientific"? Can you identify any explanations about Flat Earth theory that are "unscientific"?
Flat Earth Theory - "In Search of the Edge"
Gathering Scientific Evidence - Refuting arguments that claim to be based on scientific evidence.
Due on Monday, 9/19
- Flat Earth Video Sheet
- Gathering Scientific Evidence
Homework: Choose one of the four questions on "Gathering Scientific Evidence" and research the answer. Write up your response in your Composition Notebook.
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Discussion: What makes an explanation "unscientific"? Can you identify any explanations about Flat Earth theory that are "unscientific"?
Flat Earth Theory - "In Search of the Edge"
Gathering Scientific Evidence - Refuting arguments that claim to be based on scientific evidence.
Due on Monday, 9/19
- Flat Earth Video Sheet
- Gathering Scientific Evidence
Homework: Choose one of the four questions on "Gathering Scientific Evidence" and research the answer. Write up your response in your Composition Notebook.
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Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Discussion: What was the most interesting thing you learned or experienced last class?
Graphing Terms Handout
Using Graphing Skills Assignment
Due today:
- Goal Sheet
Due on Friday 9/16
_ Graphing Skills Assignment
Homework:
- Read Chapter Two "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . In the "Notes section of your binder under the 'Nature of Science' section that you have created, answer the question in the Self Check at the end of the chapter. (found on 'Nature of Science' page)
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Discussion: What was the most interesting thing you learned or experienced last class?
Graphing Terms Handout
Using Graphing Skills Assignment
Due today:
- Goal Sheet
Due on Friday 9/16
_ Graphing Skills Assignment
Homework:
- Read Chapter Two "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . In the "Notes section of your binder under the 'Nature of Science' section that you have created, answer the question in the Self Check at the end of the chapter. (found on 'Nature of Science' page)
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Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Discussion: What Evidence do you have that the Earth is spherical, not flat?
Notebook set-up - complete
Flat Earth Theory - exploring pseudoscience
Due today:
- Goal Sheet
Due next class:
_ Flat Earth write-up (just what we have done so far)
Homework:
- Read Chapter Two "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . In the "Notes section of your binder under the 'Nature of Science' section that you have created, answer the question in the Self Check at the end of the chapter. (found on 'Nature of Science' page)
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Discussion: What Evidence do you have that the Earth is spherical, not flat?
Notebook set-up - complete
Flat Earth Theory - exploring pseudoscience
Due today:
- Goal Sheet
Due next class:
_ Flat Earth write-up (just what we have done so far)
Homework:
- Read Chapter Two "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . In the "Notes section of your binder under the 'Nature of Science' section that you have created, answer the question in the Self Check at the end of the chapter. (found on 'Nature of Science' page)
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Monday, September 12, 2016
Discussion: How do you think your perception of your surroundings will change if you can't use all of your senses? For example, if you are blind or deaf.
Notebook set-up - complete
Gathering Evidence using your Senses Activity
Due today:
- Goal Sheet
Due next class:
_ Senses Activity Write-up
Homework:
- Read Chapter Two "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . In the "Notes section of your binder under the 'Nature of Science' section that you have created, answer the question in the Self Check at the end of the chapter. (found on 'Nature of Science' page)
Monday, September 12, 2016
Discussion: How do you think your perception of your surroundings will change if you can't use all of your senses? For example, if you are blind or deaf.
Notebook set-up - complete
Gathering Evidence using your Senses Activity
Due today:
- Goal Sheet
Due next class:
_ Senses Activity Write-up
Homework:
- Read Chapter Two "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . In the "Notes section of your binder under the 'Nature of Science' section that you have created, answer the question in the Self Check at the end of the chapter. (found on 'Nature of Science' page)
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Thursday, September 8, 2016
Friday, September 9, 2016
Discussion: Why is science literacy important?
Goals
What is Science - How is science different from other ways of 'knowing'?
Science surprises - quiz review
Setting up your Notebook
Due today:
- Syllabus signed contract
Due next class:
_ Goal Sheet
Homework:
- Read Chapter One "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . Create a 'Nature of Science' section in the NOTES area of your binder and follow the instructions in the chapter. (found on 'Nature of Science' page
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Friday, September 9, 2016
Discussion: Why is science literacy important?
Goals
What is Science - How is science different from other ways of 'knowing'?
Science surprises - quiz review
Setting up your Notebook
Due today:
- Syllabus signed contract
Due next class:
_ Goal Sheet
Homework:
- Read Chapter One "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . Create a 'Nature of Science' section in the NOTES area of your binder and follow the instructions in the chapter. (found on 'Nature of Science' page
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Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Discussion: What are some learning style study strategies that you can use?
Study resources on the class website
Syllabus
Class Expectations
Science surprises quiz
Due today:
- Safety Contract
- Learning Styles assignment
Due next class:
_ Syllabus signed sheet
Homework:
- Read Chapter One "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . Create a 'Nature of Science' section in the NOTES area of your binder and follow the instructions in the chapter. (found on 'Nature of Science' page)
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Discussion: What are some learning style study strategies that you can use?
Study resources on the class website
Syllabus
Class Expectations
Science surprises quiz
Due today:
- Safety Contract
- Learning Styles assignment
Due next class:
_ Syllabus signed sheet
Homework:
- Read Chapter One "Science Surprises- Exploring the Nature of Science" . Create a 'Nature of Science' section in the NOTES area of your binder and follow the instructions in the chapter. (found on 'Nature of Science' page)
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Thursday, September 1, 2016
Friday, September 2, 2016
Discussion: How do you learn?
Classroom resources:
Turning in assignments
Supplies and tools
Lab Safety - contract
Learning Styles - How do you learn best?
Homework:
- Explore the Study Resources on the class Website
Due next class:
- Learning Styles assignment
- Safety Contract
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Friday, September 2, 2016
Discussion: How do you learn?
Classroom resources:
Turning in assignments
Supplies and tools
Lab Safety - contract
Learning Styles - How do you learn best?
Homework:
- Explore the Study Resources on the class Website
Due next class:
- Learning Styles assignment
- Safety Contract
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Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Quiz on Handbook rules
Introduction - name cards
Entry and Exit protocol
Website
Discussion: Perception is not always reality.
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Quiz on Handbook rules
Introduction - name cards
Entry and Exit protocol
Website
Discussion: Perception is not always reality.
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Monday, August 29, 2016
Welcome students!
Materials needed by next class:
- Three Ring Binder with tabs
- Composition Notebook
- Pen and Pencil
Monday, August 29, 2016
Welcome students!
Materials needed by next class:
- Three Ring Binder with tabs
- Composition Notebook
- Pen and Pencil