Wednesday, November 30th, 2016

Wednesday's Math Agenda (Periods 2 & 4)

Objective: I will use a portions web to represent percents, decimals and fractions with 70% accuracy or better,

Do Now: Objective

Whole Group: 1. Write objective in Learning Log 2.  Review group roles & focus = Using academic language

Collaborative:        1.)  CPM Lesson 3.1.4 Problems:  3-55 3-58 3-61 (Learning Log) 2. CPM Lesson 3.1.5 Problems:  3-67 3-68 3-69 3-72  (Learning Log)

Homework: CPM Chapter 3 homework due FRIDAY!!

Wednesday's Science Agenda (Periods 1, 3 & 5)

Objective:  I will model and explain the cause of seasons and latitudinal differences in climate using data and text evidence with 70% accuracy or better.

Do Now: N/A

Whole Group: 1. What causes the season? Virtual Simulation      - Answer the questions and fill in the data tables. Questions 1-5 today! Seasons Simulator            Login using username: jthames@laalliance.org                               password: student101

Homework:  Daily Science due Thursday

Tuesday, November 29th, 2016

Tuesday (Periods 2 & 4)

Objective: I will use a portions web to represent percents, decimals and fractions with 70% accuracy or better,

Do Now: Objective

Whole Group: 1. Write objective in Learning Log 2.  Review group roles & focus = Using academic language

Collaborative:        1.)  CPM Lesson 3.1.4 Problems:  3-55 3-58 3-61 (Learning Log) 2. CPM Lesson 3.1.5 Problems:  3-67 3-68 3-69 3-72  (Learning Log)

Independent: 1. IXL: S-1 or  I-10:      - Complete at least 12/15 problems accurately for your section.      - Be sure to use scratch paper to show your work. Group A: S-1: Convert between percents, fractions, and decimals Group B: I-10: Put a mix of decimals, fractions, and mixed numbers in order.

Homework: CPM Review & Preview Practice due Friday

Monday, November 28th 2016

Thursday's Science (Periods 1, 3 & 5)

Objective:  I will review common misconceptions from the Benchmarks 1 assessment and the two scientific explanations describing the best arguments about thermal energy transfer and insulators. I will model and explain the cause of seasons and latitudinal differences in climate using data and text evidence with 70% accuracy or better.

Do Now: BrainPop: Climate

Whole Group: 1. Engradela.com analysis 2. Complete reflection form:   BM1 Reflection   (40 min. )       Directions:          a. Login to engradela.com and click on BM1 test.          b. Look at your scores, points & feedback the teacher gave you.             c. Compare your scores to your group member scores.         d. Answer the questions on the reflection form 3. What causes the season? Virtual Simulation Seasons Simulator Login using username: jthames@laalliance.org and password: student101

Homework:  Daily Science due Thursday

Thursday

Thursday's Math (Periods 2 & 4)

Objective: I will represent portions as fractions, percents and decimals using a portions web with 70% accuracy or better.

Do Now: BrainPop

Whole Group: 1. Collect Homework 2.  Review group roles: Todays focus = Using academic language

Collaborative: 1.)  CPM Lesson 3.1.4 Problems:  3-36

Independent: 1. IXL: S-1 or  I-10:      - Complete at least 12/15 problems accurately for your section.      - Be sure to use scratch paper to show your work. Group A: S-1: Convert between percents, fractions, and decimals Group B: I-10: Put a mix of decimals, fractions, and mixed numbers in order.

Homework: join.quizzizz.com  Use Codes: 418003   and      019865

Thursday's Science (Periods 1, 3 & 5)

Objective:  I will review common misconceptions from the summative assessment and the two scientific explanations describing the best arguments about thermal energy transfer.

Do Now: BrainPop

Independent: 1. Weather & Climate Jeopardy 2. Go to Achieve3000 and complete the activity & thought question for: Flying to better weather forecasts  - track your score.

Quizlet  quizlet.live  OR Unit 1: Energy Quizlet Unit 2: Weather & Climate

Wednesday, November 16th, 2016

Wednesday Math (Periods 2 & 4)

Objective: I will determine the relationship between fractions and percents as they relate to decimals using decimal language with 70% accuracy or better.

Do Now: join.quizzizz.com

Whole Group: 1. Review Common Misconceptions 2.  Review group roles: Todays focus = Using academic language

Collaborative: 1.)  CPM Lesson 3.1.3 Problems:  3-36 3-37 3-38 3-40 3-41

Independent: 1. IXL: S-1 or  I-10:      - Complete at least 12/15 problems accurately for your section.      - Be sure to use scratch paper to show your work. Group A: S-1: Convert between percents, fractions, and decimals Group B: I-10: Put a mix of decimals, fractions, and mixed numbers in order.

Homework: Math Minute #36  & Reflection due Thursday (Tomorrow)

Wednesday Science (Periods 1, 3 & 5)

Objective:  I will take a summative assessment and write two scientific explanations describing the best arguments about thermal energy transfer with 70% accuracy or better.

Do Now: BrainPop

Independent: 1. Go to https://www.engradela.com/  2. Submit your answers online from Monday 3. Go to Achieve3000 and complete the activity & thought question for: Flying to better weather forecasts  - track your score.

Quizlet  quizlet.live  OR Unit 1: Energy Quizlet Unit 2: Weather & Climate

Tuesday, November 15th, 2016

Tuesday

Objective: I will determine the relationship between fractions and percents as they relate to decimals using decimal language with 70% accuracy or better.

Do Now: BrainPop: Decimals

Whole Group: 1. Pass out homework that is due Thursday.  2.  Review group roles: Todays focus = Using academic language

Collaborative: 1.)  CPM Lesson 3.1.3 Problems:  3-36 3-37 3-38 3-40 3-41

Independent: 1. IXL: I2 & I3: Equivalent fractions review & Write fractions in lowest terms.     - Complete an additional 10 Problems with 70% accuracy for each section.      - Be sure to use scratch paper to show your work.

Homework: Math Minute #36  & Reflection due Thursday

Thursday, November 10th, 2016

Thursday

Objective:  I will write a scientific explanation to state which argument best explains the stages of the water cycle with 70% accuracy or better based on the CRESS rubric. .

Do Now: BrainPop

Whole Group & Collaborative: 1. Collect & Review homework 2.What Happened to the Puddle? (CRESS) Please submit your response HERE

Independent: Quizlet:  quizlet.live  OR Unit 1: Energy Quizlet Unit 2: Weather & Climate

Homework: Take your science notebooks home and study for your science benchmarks on Monday! join.quizzizz.com Use game code: 515432

Monday, November 7th, 2016

Thursday

Objective:  I will explain the Sun's influence on temperature, wind and precipitation with 100% accuracy or better.  I will write a scientific explanation to state which argument best explains the water cycle with 70% accuracy or better.

Do Now: StudyJams: Energy & Matter Review

Whole Group & Collaborative: 1. Review homework 2. The Sun's role in weather activity 3. What Happened to the Puddle? (CRESS)

Independent: Quizlet:  quizlet.live

Homework: Due Thursday!

Friday, November 4th 2016

Friday

Objective: I will develop an understanding of percents as a way to express and compare portions of a whole with 100% accuracy.

Do Now: BrainPop: Fractions

Whole Group: 1. Collect & pass out homework that is due Wednesday.  2.  Review group roles: Todays focus =

Collaborative: 1.)  CPM Lesson 3.1.2 Preview 1.1.5 Lesson Problems: 3-22, 3-23, 3-24, & Learning Log

Independent: 1. IXL: I 2 & I3: Equivalent fractions review & Write fractions in lowest terms.     - Complete the first 10 Problems with 70% accuracy for each section.      - Be sure to your scratch paper to show your work.

Homework: Homework Due Wednesday