Friday Nov. 21

Friday Nov. 21st

WU- Wu-  What is up with the snow and cold? Check this out. They are measuring snow in feet, with some places getting 4 inches per hour!  Here are some more photos and check out the 2nd video on the page

#1- Collect paper towel lab

#1.5 Return graded items, and grade update

#2- Quick CER review  Smiles video along with rubric for Quiz

#3- Quiz

Have a great weekend and be safe in the woods!

Thursday Nov. 20th

Thursday Nov. 20th

Wu-  What is up with the snow and cold? Check this out. They are measuring snow in feet, with some places getting 4 inches per hour!  Here are some more photos and check out the 2nd video on the page

#1- Quiz Friday (I embed the powerpoint to help!)

Things on the test-

• Variables/independent/dependent/control,
• Explanations (claims/evidence/reasoning),
• parts of the sci process (procedure, material list) others etc...

#2-Return their Simpsons variables sheets, tape them in on the left side across from their variable notes. They can fold it in half or thirds to get it to fit.This should be assigned as H.W.  

#3- Paper towel lab, CER style!

Watch these videos to help with the activity (1st hour only)

1. Brawny

2. Bounty


Thursday Nov. 20th Wu- What is up with the snow and cold? Check this out. They are measuring snow in feet, with some places getting 4 inches per hour! Here are some more photos and check out the 2nd video on the page #1- Quiz Friday Things on the test- Variables/independent/dependent/control, Explanations (claims/evidence/reasoning), parts of the sci process (procedure, material list) others etc... #2-Return their Simpsons variables sheets, tape them in on the left side across from their variable notes. They can fold it in half or thirds to get it to fit.This should be assigned as H.W. #3- Paper towel lab, CER style! Watch these videos to help with the activity (1st hour only) 1. Brawny 2. Bounty

Wednesday Nov. 19th

Wednesday Nov. 19th

Wu-  Make a claim from this data. From the evidence given make a broad statement.

1. case of missing meatballs..., what does a good meatball response look like (group activity and examples),hand in your response from yesterday place what number you think your response is most like on your paper and hand in.
2. Paper Towel lab.. Write out all steps through the experiment design part. You will need to be ready to conduct the experiment when you walk into class.

1. Brawny

2. Bounty

H.W. Paper towel lab complete up to actually conducting the experiment

Tuesday Nov. 18th

Tuesday Nov. 18th

WU- Please take out your taste test packet and make sure your name is on it, pile it at your table.

1. Please take out your simpsons variable sheet, switch and correct with partner.
2. Notes (CER)

2. CER activity, case of missing meatballs (Individual then group)
3. Close Reading example

H.W.  1.  Complete the in class work we started on the case of missing meatballs

Extra variable work if you need it

Monday Nov. 17th

Monday Nov. 17th

W.U.  Please open to your sci. process notes.  On the left hand side of the variable notes respond to the following question:

Why is it important to only change 1 variable in an experiment?  

(Please use several sentences and include an example.)

1. Sponge Bob variables update (Please be sure to have completed and checked answers which are posted on the blog)
2. Simpsons Variables (work time)
3. Slip or Trip Did the person slip or trip? What is the evidence? What is the reason you think this?
4. Now What?  Explanation.. CER (Claims+Evidence+Reasoning)=Explanation

H.W. Simpsons Variables

Science process quiz Friday

Taste Test packet collection Tue.

Thursday Nov. 13th

-Add observation/data analyzation to notes (get from classmate)

-Watched 20 minutes of the movie LIFE

#1  Finish Sponge Bob variables sheet here, Check answers here

#2 Another practice sheet in class Finish Sponge Bob variable #1 sheet here.  Check answers here

Wednesday 11/12

Wed- November 12th

Wu- Open up to your Notes

Things to think about:

What do scientists do when Investigating?

What are variables and how do they affect an experiment?

1. A few notes (in class powerpoint)
2. Video put it to the test
3. Helicopter lab group break out for data analyzation and write your Conclusion (statement, evidence, mistakes)

Variables, Sponge Bob style worksheet (Problem 1 done in class, problem 2 is H.W., back of sheet will be worked on in class Thur.)