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9-7/16
Please find the various documents that were discussed in class and sent home (parent letter, pledge form).
1. Parent letter
http://userfiles.educatorpages.com/userfiles/ChristinaB/ParentLetter2016.docx
2. Pledge Form
http://userfiles.educatorpages.com/userfiles/ChristinaB/Pledge Form 2106a.docx
3. Policies and Standards (classroom related)
http://userfiles.educatorpages.com/userfiles/ChristinaB/Policies and Standards.docx
9-8
Policies and Procedures
9-9
Doodle Bots Activity
Here some Doodle Bots. Enjoy!
Signature on letter due
9-13
Pledge Form signature due
9-12
Organize science notebook
http://userfiles.educatorpages.com/userfiles/ChristinaB/Your Science Journal.ppt
HW for Tuesday: Personalize the first page in your science notebook
9-13
All about safety- review how to act safely in the science lab. Take the quiz.
9-14
Safety quiz, chromebook procedures
9-15
The Cell- 1. Living or nonliving
9-16
Organisms- Structures- Cells- Organelles
9-19
In order to prepare your first investigation the scientific method is reviewed
9-20
Scientific Method Contd.; Focus The Variables
see ppt.
http://userfiles.educatorpages.com/userfiles/ChristinaB/The Scientific Method- The Variables.pptx
9-21
Redesign the plant experiment. Come up with a different question. see ppt from yesterday
9-22
Discussion of another investigation/example , practice identifying the variables, Take a quiz.
Posters of the 'VARIABLES' here; CV, MV/IV, RV/DV
http://userfiles.educatorpages.com/userfiles/ChristinaB/CV-Poster.docx
http://userfiles.educatorpages.com/userfiles/ChristinaB/MV-Poster.docx
http://userfiles.educatorpages.com/userfiles/ChristinaB/RV-Poster.docx
9-23
Characteristics of Life http://userfiles.educatorpages.com/userfiles/ChristinaB/Characteristics of Living Things.pptx
Parts of a microscope- handout in class
9-26
Reading Activity
9-27
First practices with microscope- capture the image
Collect samples for specimen to investigate
9-28
Start investigation 1
Log into STEMSCOPES; see 1. Investigation
9-29/30
Observe specimen, finish paper for first investigation; It will be graded (90%). Do you best. 
9-30
continue from yesterday
HW for Monday- Finish 1. through 9. on handout
10/3
Write the C-E-R, Here is the ppt. we used in class. You can also log into the STEMSCOPES site if you need the rubric, the handout etc.
http://userfiles.educatorpages.com/userfiles/ChristinaB/Do1, Cells.pptx
10/4
Uni and Multicellular Organisms
10/5
Research; Activity 3 in STEMSCOPES, group work, due with presentation on Friday
Use these links!
http://userfiles.educatorpages.com/userfiles/ChristinaB/LINKS FOR CELL PROJECT ABOUT SCIENTISTS.docx
HOMEWORK for Monday (you can start today) STEMSCOPES- Stemscopedia- Reflect
This is a reading piece. Answer the questions online and submit online.
Poster project including presentations are due on Monday, October 10th
10-10-16
Poster project due
Reading assignment submitted
http://userfiles.educatorpages.com/userfiles/ChristinaB/Cells- Research Cell Theory.pptx
10-11
Poster Presentation
Reading assignment (Stemscopedia) extended until Wednesday
10-12
Read Science A, B, or C on StemScopedia, submit answers
Feedback on 'Cells Equal Living'; 'Redos' until next Wednesday (10/19)
10-13
Special Day: Ms. Foels will speak to the class about college bound scholarships
10-14
STEMSCOPEDIA- discussion of anticipation guide
10-17
Transfer definitions of new vocab words from STEMSCOPEDIA into science notebook (vocab section)
use the Video glossary of the STEMSCOPES site (in 'Learning Resources')
You will need earbuds.
HW: Complete the assignment if not finished in class
Here are the words; http://userfiles.educatorpages.com/userfiles/ChristinaB/Unit 1- Cells,vocab.pptx
10-18/19
We reviewed the new vocab words.
Classification activity was prepared: cut out cell cards
The cards have to be sorted into a system (could be Venn diagram). Copy the classification your group came up with. Write an explanation why the diagram was made this way.
10-19; last days for Redos (poster, Cell investigation)
10-24+ 25: Review the concepts of this cell unit; play the concept review game; Go to StemScope and see what was uploaded for these two days
10-26
Take three quizzes
10-27
New Unit: Anatomy of Cells
Today we will complete introductory activities; Handouts are in class.
http://userfiles.educatorpages.com/userfiles/ChristinaB/APK.pptx
10-31
Sorting/Classifying activity: Plants/ Animals/ Cells
Materials are in class. The goal is to make a table and organize all cut out items on it.
11-1
Review last assessments: Cells.
11-2: Redo MC and Open Ended quiz. If you are absent today you can take these quizzes at home until tomorrow night. use the 'WWW', notes, textbooks etc. to find answers :-)
11-3
Feedback on quizzes, Demo of quiz taking strategies
Sample CER; see also ppt: http://userfiles.educatorpages.com/userfiles/ChristinaB/CellsC-E-R.pptx
11-4
Functions of Cells- discussion, see ppt for notes
http://userfiles.educatorpages.com/userfiles/ChristinaB/Do1.pptx
11-7/8/9/10
Do 2 in StemScopes; Designing a system. Group project
Presentations on Monday 11/14 :-)
11/14
Complete the system
11/15: Present the system your group completed to the class
11/16: Finish presentations; Review Game, Vocabulary work on StemScopes site
11/17: Introduction DO 3; Investigation about plant and animal cells; Notes that were provided are on the ppt below
http://userfiles.educatorpages.com/userfiles/ChristinaB/Plant Cell vs Animal cell,DO3.pptx
11/18: Investigation DO 3, see StemScopes
11/21: Complete the observations today! Find those cells!!
11/22: Data Analysis; CER: Goal: Hand in the completed handout at the end of the period :-)
If the handout is not completed yet, finish at home and hand it in on Monday, November 28th.
http://userfiles.educatorpages.com/userfiles/ChristinaB/Plant Cell vs Animal cell,DO3.pptx
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
11/28: Review cell organelles (handout)
11/29: Read Stemscopedia and complete the handout THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF CELLS
11/30: Matching activity- organelles and functions
12/1: Review and practice cell organelles and their functions (prep for assessments)
See uploads on StemScopedia website
See ppt. we used the last couple of days:
http://userfiles.educatorpages.com/userfiles/ChristinaB/What is a Cell.pptx
12/2/ CER Practice, see ppt.
http://userfiles.educatorpages.com/userfiles/ChristinaB/CER Practice.pptx
12/5
Review and practice: Anatomy of Cell. The goal is to prepare yourself for the quizzes.
Feedback is provided on the last investigation: Animal vs Plant Cell. Any 'redo' work has to be submitted by Monday, december 12th.
12/6
Take MC and OE quizzes
12/7
Quiz: CER
12/8
Feedback on MC and open ended quiz, redos due in one week
Start: Body Systems- Prior Knowledge Activity: imagine to take a desktop computer apart (worksheet)
12/9
Feedback on last CER; RE-Do started in class. We discussed some excellent examples.
Redos are due on Monday.
12/12
Discussion on body systems
12/13+14
Do 1- Stemscopes: Name that System
Complete all ten stations, complete the handout, hand it in
12/15
Feedback, Discussion DO1; relationship between various body sytems
12/16
Fun Demo/Activity Day
January 3+4
Read StemScopedia (Body Systems), Write down new vocabulary and their definitions
January 5+6
Various exercises for better understanding of the Levels Of Organization of Life
Worksheets are provided in class
We also look at a crosscut of a carrot and a celery stem
January 9+10
Further practice: level of Organization of life, worksheet + graphic organizer provided in class
January 11, possibly through the 13th
I-Ready Math testing
Bring a book and earbuds to class. No phone needed!
January 17
Content Video 1+2 and answer the questions; submit for DW
Graphic organizer Body systems (blue handout)
January 18
Watch SCIENCE TODAY (Stemscopes);
Read GETTING ORGANIZED and submit answers to questions online
January 19
Review/Discussion about previous days
January 23
Preparing the Investigation, Do 3
http://userfiles.educatorpages.com/userfiles/ChristinaB/BodySystemsDo3.pptx
January 24
Complete the blinking test, data table, graph the data
January 25
Data analysis, CER
Papers due on FRIDAY LATEST
January 27
Independent Practice- Body System, this worksheet is on Stemscopes. copy the sentences, find the answer to the riddle,
Attention: August 21, 2017 will experience a total solar eclipse!! Plan accordingly, inform yourself on the NASA website or else
January 31
Practice Quiz, review of concepts and vocab from the body systems unit
February 1
THREE Assessments, MC, OE, CER- all accessible online/Stemscopes
February 2
finish up testing
February 3
Self- assessment CER
Start of new unit: Sensory Receptors
February 7
Feedback on tests
February 8
Are there really only five?
Activity- use sense cards and organize them into three groups
see ppt. http://userfiles.educatorpages.com/userfiles/ChristinaB/APK.pptx
February 9+10
We finished the activity and discussed the outcome
Handout due for grading (20 pt./ daily work)
February 13+14
Stemscopedia: Reading- Sensory Receptors
1. find unknown words
2. search for the meaning,definition of these words
3. Read the entire text and write one sentence for each major paragraph
HW for tomorrow: 'Categorize it'; handout in class
February 15-17
Do 2: From nerve to Brain: Make a Model
Handout on StemScopes
http://userfiles.educatorpages.com/userfiles/ChristinaB/Do2.pptx
HOMEWORK: Write a summarizing paragraph about making the model, see ppt above for directions
The paragraph will be graded.
February 21
Presentations of models, submit summarizing paragraph
HW DUE
March 2
Sorry, I was unable to access the website for the last few days. here is the update:
The project on energy drinks is finished and presentations are starting today. You will receive several grades for this big project
1. self assessment, contributions to the final product (24)- counts 10%
2. Group collaboration (16)- 90%
3. Presentation (10)- 90%
Good luck!
March 7,6,8
Sense and Memory; Do 4 in Stemscopes
Make sure you identified all the smells and completed the table and the questions in your notebook(1 - 6)
This activity will be graded (15pt. DW)
March 9,10
Review Sensory Receptors; The unit is coming to and end and assessments are waiting next week.
Use the study guide, your notebook, and everything in Stemscope that pertains to the unit.
http://userfiles.educatorpages.com/userfiles/ChristinaB/study guiode.docx
March 13-15: Tests, MC, Open Ended, CER- Sensory Receptors
March 20: Test to finish; Pre-registration info for 8th grade, If you were absent see me for the paper that was handed out.
March 21:
Finishing tests, feedback on tests
March 22:
Introduction to Photosynthesis, Prior Knowledge; Hook- Activity
April 10
Review Photosynthesis, Self-assess CER from Do2: Importance of Light
April 11
Start: Build a Terrarium
April 14+17
Review, Content review Game, Watch Content Video 1, Science today, Guided practice (worksheet in class)
April 18
Review, handouts in class
April 19
Testing begins: if you were not in class today go to Stemscopes and use the Independent Practice and the Concept Attainment Quiz to review. Take the MC test for Photosynthesis, notes are ok.
April 24
Introduction to the OHMS Science Fair
Handout and Parent Letter
http://userfiles.educatorpages.com/userfiles/ChristinaB/scienceFairHandout.docx
http://userfiles.educatorpages.com/userfiles/ChristinaB/Parent Letter.docx
April 27
Energy Flow in Organisms- first activity (memory game)
April 28
Art Field trip - Class worked on refining the question for the science fair project
May 1
Research needed for your science fair project
May 2
Warm up: Picture vocabulary; Content Review Game (Energy Flow in Organisms)
Connect to card game from Thursday; find two matching pairs and draw a diagram showing the flow of energy
May 4
Mini project on Cellular Respiration
see ppt.
http://userfiles.educatorpages.com/userfiles/ChristinaB/Explore Cellular Respiration.pptx
May 5 - 12
See P. 1
May 15
Discuss handout; rebuttal has to be included in CER
see ppt.
http://userfiles.educatorpages.com/userfiles/ChristinaB/Do 3.pptx
May 17
Finish CERR, It is due on FRIDAY, latest.
Spend time on science fair project if time is available.
May 18
Diagram and sort cards: flow of entrgy in organisms (handouts in my room0
May 19
Presentations on terrariums
May 22
Science Fair Day
May 23
Eggcellent Egg- Egg exploration ; see Stemscopedia]
Observe a raw egg, learn abiut the parts
May 24
Read Stemscopedia for the unit: Reproduction and Variation
May 26+30
Predicting Genetic Traits
see Stemscopes, Do 3
May 31/June 1
See ppt., assignments to review concepts and learn new ones, prep for test
http://userfiles.educatorpages.com/userfiles/ChristinaB/may31.pptx
June 2
Science Fair Day; prep, ask questions, work on your project
June 5+6
Tests; We finish the unit Reproduction and Variation
Students take MC and CER
June 7
Some groups had to finish tests. Self assessment of tests. Plan Re-dos asap if needed.
June 8
Science Fair from 5 to 7 pm :-)
Gallery walk in class to see other student's projects
Start Unit: Ecosystem Biodiversity
APK
Pre Discussion for Do 2 (Ocean Biodiversity)
June12+13
Science Fair Projects Presentations
June 14
Ocean Biodiversity Activity: This is your last grade for science this year. Complete activity and hand in the handout.