Scientific Testing: Vocabulary
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HW: [1] Study vocabulary words - quiz tomorrow. [2] Turn in Worm Dissection Slideshow.
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DN: Talk to your groups, make arrangements for the submittal of the Worm Dissection Slideshow.
RESOURCES
[youtube=://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B28fUzbbJls&w=854&h=480]
Lesson Outline
5min Students complete the Do Now by discussing arrangements for turning in worm dissection slideshow.
20min Notes on Scientific Testing (Vocabulary).
10min Collect data on the i vs ii activity.
5min Collect materials. Clean up. Wrap up.
Scientific Testing: Data Analysis
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HW: Bring Your Own Technology Tomorrow (Optional)
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CW: Data & Analysis Practice (via Google Classroom)
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DN: Clear tables and take a Chromebook.
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Reminder: Worm dissection tomorrow.
RESOURCES
Data & Analysis Practice Tests Example Layouts
Lesson Outline
5min Students complete the Do Now by clearing tables and taking a Chromebook.
10-15min Teacher outlines the placebo effect and scientific testing (averages and p-values).
10min Collect data. Discuss findings and p-values.
10min Collect data. Discuss findings and p-values.
10min Collect data. Discuss findings and p-values.
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.
Cycling of Matter: Review
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HW: Finish Quarter Project (see previous post) due Wednesday.
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CW: Complete the Cycling of Matter Questions + Crossword worksheet.
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DN: Start working on the worksheet.
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EQ: How does human activity change the Carbon Cycle?
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Notice: Notebook check and Quiz (Nitrogen Cycle and Worm Anatomy) TOMORROW.
Resources
Cycling of Matter Questions + Crossword Worksheet
Lesson Outline
5min Students complete the Do Now by working on the worksheet.
20min Students complete the worksheet.
5min Review answers.
5min Review worm anatomy.
5min< Collect materials. Clean up. Wrap up.
Cycling of Matter: Carbon and Human Activity
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HW: [1] 15 Flashcards on nitrogen/worm anatomy. [2] Finish Quarter Project (see previous post) due Wednesday.
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CW: Draw carbon cycle map before and after human activity.
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DN: Draw the nitrogen cycles (words only).
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EQ: How does human activity change the Carbon Cycle?
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Notice: Notebook check and Quiz (Nitrogen Cycle and Worm Anatomy) on Wednesday.
Lesson Outline
5min Students complete the Do Now by clearing table and taking out a sheet of paper.
5min Teacher outlines procedures for Carbon Cycle Map activity and distributes dice.
10min Students run through Carbon Cycle activity without human activity.
5min Discussion on results of activity.
10min Students run through Carbon Cycle activity with human activity.
5min Discussion on results of activity.
5min Complete diagram of worm anatomy.
5min< Collect materials. Clean up. Wrap up.
Cycling of Matter: Paper Worm
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HW: Finish Quarter Project (see previous post) due Wednesday.
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CW: Complete table of worm parts/functions and paper model.
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DN: Take the three handouts and start reading.
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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.
Resources
Paper Worm Model (Not available online.)
Lesson Outline
40min Paper Model Activity (Not available online.)
5min Collect materials. Clean up. Wrap up.