Periods 1, 3 & 5 Science
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Standards:
MS-PS-3-2
I can apply scientific principles to design, construct, and test a device that either minimizes or maximizes thermal energy transfer.
Objective:
I will use evidence from the text to explain how energy can be harnessed and transferred from one form to another.
Agenda:
1. Think Now: (5 min)
2. Review Daily Science Homework
3. Achieve3000: The Road to More Energy
- Gist and Central Idea
- Review the 5 step Literacy Routine
- Students will then login to Achieve3000 to complete the activity and thought question.
4. Finished Early? Go to Quizlet to practice vocabulary.
Homework: None
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Thursday, August 31, 2017
Thursday, August 31st, 2017
Monday, August 28, 2017
Tuesday, August 29th, 2017
Periods 2 & 4 Math
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Standards: 6.G.1. Find the area of right triangles, other triangles, special quadrilaterals, and polygons by composing into rectangles or decomposing into triangles and other shapes; apply these techniques in the context of solving real-world and mathematical problems.
Math Practice: This lesson is focused on units of measure and thus is the foundation for attending to precision in measurement.
Objective:
I will develop strategies for measuring the area of a closed two-dimensional region.
Agenda:
1. Think Now: Number Talk (7 min)
2. CPM Lesson 2.2.1
Problems:
2-20 2-21 2-22 2-25 (Exit Ticket)
Homework:
1. Take home CPM parent guides(New/absent students) 2. Math Minute #4 & Reflection due tomorrow. |
Announcements
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Supplies Needed
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Think Now
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| 1. What is the size of your desk? 2. Think about how you could measure your desk? What tools would you use to measure your desk? |
Monday, August 28th 2017
Periods 1, 3 & 5 Science
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Standards:
MS.PS3-3: The student is expected to apply scientific principles to design, construct, and test a device to either minimizes or maximizes thermal energy transfer.
Objective:
I will explain how molecules of matter move during each stage.
Agenda:
1. Think Now: (10 min)
2. Vocabulary Development: Quizlet
3. Modeling Molecules of Matter Activity
-Pre & Post Discussion activity
4. Complete FAP on The Scientific Method (20 min. )
Homework due Thursday: Daily Science Pg. 159-160
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Thursday, August 24, 2017
Friday, August 25th, 2017
Periods 2 & 4 Math
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Standards:
Math Practice:
Objective:
Agenda:
1. Think Now: Number Talk (7 min)
2. CPM Lesson 1.1.4
Problems:
1-24 1-25 Read the math notes
Homework: Take home CPM parent guides
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Announcements
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Supplies Needed
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Think Now
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| 1. Think about how you could calculate the length of this room using feet as a measurement unit. 2. Think about how many feet a frog could jump in 10 seconds. How about 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes? Serious Frog Jumpin' in Calaveras County |
Monday, August 21, 2017
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017
Periods 2 & 4 Math
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Standards:
6.Geometry.1: Find the area of right triangles, other triangles, special quadrilaterals, and polygons by composing into rectangles or decomposing into triangles and other shapes; apply these techniques in the context of solving real-world and mathematical problems.
Math Practice: Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
Objective:
I will compare the relationships between perimeter and area and experiment with changing area while keeping perimeter the same.
Agenda:
1. Think Now: Number Talk (5 min)
2. CPM Lesson 1.1.2
Problems:
1-6 (4 min.) 1-7 (15 min.) 1-11 part a, b & c (you do not have to write the questions)
3. Students will set up their CPM usernames & passwords. One group will use laptops to set up their accounts while the other group works on math practice.
Group A: CPM usernames & passwords setting up student accounts. Group B: Math skills coloring pages Homework: None Announcements: Math homework will now be assigned on Tuesdays and due Wednesdays. (Starting next week) Materials: CPM text book Math resource folder Pencil |
Number Talk directions:
1. Think about as many strategies to count the dots without counting them at a time.
2. When you are done, place your thumb under your chin and wait quietly.
Monday, August 21st 2017
Periods 1, 3 & 5 Science
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Standards:
CC-06..08 RST 3. Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks. CC-LITERACY-GR.06..08-RST.003
Objective:
I will analyze data and draw conclusions like a scientists based on evidence from the M&M and Penny lab.
Agenda:
1. Think Now: (5 min)
2. M&M reflection form (15 min.)
- Work with your team to analyze the data and answer the lab reflection questions.3. The Penny Lab
- Work with your team to describe the stages in the scientific method, follow the procedures in the lab and answers the lab reflection questions in complete sentences.
Homework:
Period 1: None
Period 3 & 5: The Greatest Show on Earth
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Think Now:
Friday, August 18, 2017
Friday, August 17th, 2017
Periods 2 & 4 Math
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Standards:
6.Geometry.1: Find the area of right triangles, other triangles, special quadrilaterals, and polygons by composing into rectangles or decomposing into triangles and other shapes; apply these techniques in the context of solving real-world and mathematical problems.
Math Practice: Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
Objective:
I will look at the relationships between perimeter and area and experiment with changing area while keeping perimeter the same.
Agenda:
1. Think Now: Math Talk (5 min)
2. Collect & review math homework 3. CPM Lesson 1.1.2
Problems:
1-5 (10 min.) 1-6 (4 min.) 1-7 (15 min.)
1-9 (6 min.)
Exit Ticket:
1-11 part a, b & c (you do not have to write the questions) Homework: None |
Math talk directions:
1. Think about as many strategies to count the dots without counting them one by one.
2. When you are done, place your thumb under your chin and wait quietly.
3. The class will discuss the answers then share the different strategies.
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