Natural Resources: (Ground)Water
CW/HW: [1] Water video notes p82. [2] Save Our Water MiniPoster.
DN: What is groundwater? How long does it take to collect?
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CW/HW: [1] Water video notes p82. [2] Save Our Water MiniPoster.
DN: What is groundwater? How long does it take to collect?
RESOURCES
LESSON OUTLINE
5min Students complete the Do Now.
20min Water Video Notes. Take notes (main points, facts, etc.) on each water video.
5min Save Water Discussion. How can we save water (groundwater) and reach sustainability?
10min Save Water MiniPoster. Poster includes two factoids from the videos and one method to save water. Must be a mix of text and illustrations. Don’t forget to add color.
5min Collect materials. Clean up. Wrap up.
MiniLab: Bead Balancing
CW: Completed Bead Balancing MiniLab Report.
DN: Label p75-78 as ‘Do Now’ sections.
Reminders: Quiz on biodiversity this Wednesday.
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CW: Completed Bead Balancing MiniLab Report.
DN: Label p75-78 as ‘Do Now’ sections.
Reminders: Quiz on biodiversity this Wednesday.
RESOURCES
MiniLab Blank Template Handout
LESSON OUTLINE
5min Students complete the Do Now.
10min Teacher outlines the procedure for the MiniLab.
15min Students collect bead balancing data. (Length of finger & # of beads balanced on finger.)
5min Students calculate the averages.
5min Students determine the independent variable, dependent variable, constants, hypothesis, and title.
5min Students plot their data; add an appropriate trendline; complete an analysis; and make a prediction for an untested length. (Try 70mm, 80mm, or 100mm.)
5min Collect materials. Clean up. Wrap up.
Notebook Check Q4
CW: Checked Notebook.
DN: Write your name on top of p74.Take two copies of the table of contents and glue one in the middle of p74.
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CW: Checked Notebook.
DN: Write your name on top of p74.Take two copies of the table of contents and glue one in the middle of p74.
LESSON OUTLINE
5min Students complete the Do Now.
5min Students exchange notebooks.
10min 1st Check. Students check notebooks and record scores.
10min 2nd Check. Students add an additional table. Students trade notebooks again, check notebooks, and record scores.
15min Engineering Task or Review Games.
5min Collect materials. Clean up. Wrap up.
Biodiversity: More Calculations
CW: Completed CER on Bananas.
DN: Read the article on Bananas.
Reminders: Don’t forget to bring your paper animals and/or flower models
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CW: Completed Easy Biodiversity Calculations & Potatoes CER (Practice).
DN: Why are farms always in danger from diseases and pests?
Reminders: Make sure your notebook is up to date.
RESOURCES
LESSON OUTLINE
5min Students complete the Do Now.
5min Add paper cutouts to trays.
15min Biodiversity Calculations. Students calculate the biodiversity of two trays and record their findings on the handout. Students can also use Easy Biodiversity Calculations spreadsheet (via Google Classroom) to check their findings.
10min CER Practice. (A = Peru; B = 100s of different potatoes; and C = One disease destroyed all potato farms)
5min Collect materials. Clean up. Wrap up.
ReUse Project Presentations (Day 2 of 3)
CW/HW: Complete paragraph summaries and margin questions (p71).
DN: [1] Review for your quiz. [2] Prep. for presentations.
Reminders: Make sure to make changes to your presentations and commercials before you present for maximum credit.
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CW/HW: Complete paragraph summaries and margin questions (p71).
DN: [1] Review for your quiz. [2] Prep. for presentations.
Reminders: Make sure to make changes to your presentations and commercials before you present for maximum credit.
Resources
LESSON OUTLINE
5min Students complete the Do Now.
15-20min ReUse Project Presentations. Students give a short presentation on the environmental impact of plastic, fabric, cardboard, or rubber and introduce their ReUse products. Students commercials are shown after their presentations. (Students work on pop-ups between presentations.)
5min Check flashcards. Clear tables. Overview quiz instructions.
15min Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration Basic Quiz.
5min Collect materials. Clean up. Wrap up.