Phases of Matter: Introduction & Exploration
CW: Collect the data from video, plot the data (connect the dots), add labels (cut to size) above correct area of the chart line, and add illustrations of particles.
DN: Take Chromebook and handouts.
Reminder: Quiz retakes today and tomorrow at lunch.
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CW: Collect the data from video, plot the data (connect the dots), add labels (cut to size) above correct area of the chart line, and add illustrations of particles.
DN: Take Chromebook and handouts.
Reminder: Quiz retakes today and tomorrow at lunch.
RESOURCES
LESSON OUTLINE
5min Students complete the Do Now by answering the question on the handout.
15min< Students watch video to collect temperature data and observations. Students concurrently graph the data and answer questions between data collection times. (Video is played at double speed to save time.)
5min Class discusses findings and observations on temperature and phase changes.
10min Students create add labels to identify the phases and transitions at each point in the chart.
10min Students add illustrations of the particles for each phases and transition.
5min Clean up. Wrap up.
Cycles of Matter: Review
HW: Finish making flashcards. Study for your quiz on the Nitrogen Cycle and review worm anatomy.
CW: [1] Complete Nitrogen Cycle (Deep Thoughts) & Crossword Review worksheet, just the crossword. [2] INGO sheet to Flashcards.
DN: Start on crossword. (Take handout and blank sheet of paper.)
Reminders: [1] Late projects are due Today. [2] Quiz on Wednesday on Nitrogen Cycle and Worm Anatomy.
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HW: Finish making flashcards. Study for your quiz on the Nitrogen Cycle and review worm anatomy.
CW: [1] Complete Nitrogen Cycle (Deep Thoughts) & Crossword Review worksheet, just the crossword. [2] INGO sheet to Flashcards.
DN: Start on crossword. (Take handout and blank sheet of paper.)
Reminders: [1] Late projects are due Today. [2] Quiz on Wednesday on Nitrogen Cycle and Worm Anatomy.
RESOURCES
LESSON OUTLINE
5min Students complete the Do Now.
15min Teacher provides tips for crossword. Students continue working on crossword using Nitrogen Cycle notes as reference.
20min Worm INGO sheet. Students set up INGO sheet with Nitrogen Cycle and Worm Anatomy terms (Aortic Arches, Clitellum, Setae, Protein, Nitrogen Gas, Nitrogen Compounds, Dorsal Vessel, Esophagus, Crop, Gizzard, Producers, Consumers, Decomposers, Bacteria/Fungi, Pharynx, Buccal Cavity, Nitrogen Fixing, Denitrifying, Worms/Pill Bugs, and Seminal Vesicle).
10min Turn INGO sheet into flashcards. Add pictures/drawings for anatomy.
5min< Collect materials. Clean up. Wrap up.
Cycles of Matter: Cycling Through
HW: Study for your quiz on the Nitrogen Cycle. (Optional: Review worm anatomy.)
CW: Completed Cycling Through Handout.
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HW: Study for your quiz on the Nitrogen Cycle. (Optional: Review worm anatomy.)
CW: Completed Cycling Through Handout.
RESOURCES
LESSON OUTLINE
5min Students complete the Do Now.
5min Teacher outlines Cycling Through Activity.
10min Cycling Through Activity. Students identify what they are (Protein, Nitrogen Compounds, or Nitrogen Gas) as well as their location (Soil, Air, Producer, Waste, etc.) then roll dice to determine what happens to them. Repeat at new location and record outcomes.
5min Discussion on activity.
5min< Collect materials. Clean up. Wrap up.
Genetics: Practice
CW: Completed Genetics Worksheet #1
DN: What is the difference between complete and incomplete dominance?
Reminders: [1] Students who have not completed their ReUse project must turn one in by TOMORROW or consequences will apply. [2] The Talks will begin this Thursday.
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CW: Completed Genetics Worksheet #1
DN: What is the difference between complete and incomplete dominance?
Reminders: [1] Students who have not completed their ReUse project must turn one in by TOMORROW or consequences will apply. [2] The Talks will begin this Thursday.
Resources
LESSON OUTLINE
5min Students complete the Do Now.
5min Reminders on the schedule for the rest of the year.
25min Genetics Worksheet #1. Determine the probability using Punnett squares. Then use genotypes to determine phenotype by drawing the appropriate facial features.
10min Peer Genotypes. Write the genotypes for two people in the same grade. Make sure you know them well enough.
5min Collect materials. Clean up. Wrap up.
Genetics: Punnett Squares
CW: [1] Notes/Examples p86 for solving Punnett squares. [2] Finish paragraph summary p85 and margin questions.
DN: What is you blood type? (A, B, AB, O)
Reminders: [1] Students who have not completed their ReUse project must turn one in by May 15th or consequences will apply. [2] The Talks will begin this Thursday.
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CW: [1] Notes/Examples p86 for solving Punnett squares. [2] Finish paragraph summary p85 and margin questions.
DN: What is you blood type? (A, B, AB, O)
Reminders: [1] Students who have not completed their ReUse project must turn one in by May 15th or consequences will apply. [2] The Talks will begin this Thursday.
Resources
LESSON OUTLINE
5min Students complete the Do Now.
5min Reminders on the schedule for the rest of the year.
35min Genetics Punnett Square Notes. Multiple examples solved on p86 - must use two different colors (one for each parent). Brief talk on different blood types.
5min Students finish their paragraph summaries and margin questions.
5min Collect materials. Clean up. Wrap up.