Phases of Matter: Video Project
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HW: [1] Work on Storyboard due Thursday, 11/21. [2] Bring your own technology tomorrow with StopMotion Studio installed (optional).
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CW: Phases of Matter Notes, margin questions, and paragraph summary.
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DN: Draw the particles in a solid.
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EQ: How does energy influence matter?
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Reminder: Groups that miss the deadline will have to turn individual videos.
RESOURCES
[youtube=://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmPDfG66f9Q&w=854&h=480]
Lesson Outline
5min Students complete the Do Now by answering the question in their notebook.
15min< Complete the Phases of Matter notes.
15min< Teacher goes over in detail the rubric for the next project. Provides examples, tips, additional considerations, and addresses students questions and concerns.
5min Students answer the essential question in a paragraph summary and write margin questions.
5min Clean up. Wrap up.
Phases of Matter: Notes
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HW: Start thinking of Scientific Test you would like to do AND can actually do. (What and how will you measure?)
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CW: Complete the Different, Not Different assignment via Google Classroom (Catching: 2D vs 3D, Memory: Silence vs Distraction, Chopsticks: Left Hand vs Right Hand).
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DN: Take assigned Chromebook and prep notebook for new set of notes.
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EQ: How does energy influence matter?
RESOURCES
[youtube=://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmPDfG66f9Q&w=854&h=480]
Lesson Outline
5min Students complete the Do Now by taking their assigned Chromebook and prepping notebook for new set of notes.
20min Left Hand vs Right Hand Activity: Students test ability to collect beads with left and right hand. Collect data. And write short analysis. (Different or Not Different? How do you know? If different, by how much?) Turn in via Google Classroom.
15min Phase Change Notes.
5min Return Chromebooks. Collect materials. Clean up. Wrap up.
Phases of Matter: Introduction & Exploration
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HW/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.
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DN: Take Chromebook and handouts.
RESOURCES
[youtube=://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ5UzIsDw6s&w=854&h=480]
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.
Scientific Testing: Notes
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CW: Complete data analysis on Catching (2D vs 3D) and Memory (Silence vs Distraction).
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DN: Take your assigned Chromebook and handout.
RESOURCES
[youtube=://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyD9VAHQ3g0&w=854&h=480]
Lesson Outline
5min Students complete the Do Now by taking handout and Chromebook.
10min Review 2D vs 3D data. Interpret p-value and write a summary paragraph.
15min Finish notes on Scientific Testing.
10min Collect data on Memory (Silence vs Distraction)
5min Quiz on vocabulary via Google Classroom.
5min Collect materials. Clean up. Wrap up.
Cycling of Matter: Soil on Mars
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CW: Complete Deep Thoughts (Nitrogen Cycle).
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DN: Take the handout, read it, and then review the nitrogen cycle.
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Reminder: Worm dissection this Friday.
RESOURCES
Deep Thoughts (Nitrogen Cycle)
LESSON OUTLINE
5min Students complete the Do Now by reading the worksheet.
5min Teacher provides background on seeds, bacteria, and fungus.
5min Overview the scenario of problem 1 on the handout.
5min Students discuss in groups. Class discussion. Students answer problem 1.
5min Overview the scenario of problem 2 on the handout.
5min Students discuss in groups. Class discussion. Students answer problem 2.
5min Overview the scenario of problem 3 on the handout.
5min Students discuss in groups. Class discussion. Students answer problem 3.
5min< Collect materials. Clean up. Wrap up.
Ecosystem Review: Board Game Day
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CW: Test board game.
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DN: Set-up board game.
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Reminder: Worm dissection this Friday.
LESSON OUTLINE
5min Students complete the Do Now by setting up their board game.
5min Students play and troubleshoot their own game.
25min Students review by playing board games.
5min< Collect materials. Clean up. Wrap up.
Ecosystem Review: Make Your Own Board Game
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HW: Complete the board game.
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CW: Work on board game.
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DN: Start working on board game.
LESSON OUTLINE
5min Students complete the Do Now by working on their board game.
5min Recap on the specifics of the review board game.
25min Students create a board, rules, theme, and question cards for their game.
5min< Collect materials. Clean up. Wrap up.
Catch-Up Day
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HW: Work on Quarter Project (see previous post). Bonus (10%) if turned in this Friday.
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DN: How far (%) are you on completing the Quarter Project?
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Reminder: Food Web and Interactions Video feature fictional plants and animals. Project videos must feature ALL original video. Quality is important (focus, close ups, clear sound, etc.). Real examples are required for the vocab. video.
LESSON OUTLINE
5min> Students complete the Do Now by answering question in notebook.
5-10min Recap of Project details. Q &A.
15min Introduction to the A=B=C CER method. Aladdin CER Activity.
10-15min Catch-up Time.
5min Collect materials. Clean up. Wrap up.