Agenda & Resources
February 2018
Week 2
Fri 2/16
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Rock Cycle Doc & Poster Making
Honors Assembly 9:15-10:45
Thurs 2/15
HW: HW Activity 3
Agenda:
Rock Cycle Doc & Poster Making
Wed 2/14
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Rock Cycle Google Slides
Rock Cycle PDF VERSION
Tues 2/13
HW: HW Activity 2
Agenda:
Rock Cycle Lab
Mon 2/12
HW: HW Activity 1
Agenda:
Erosion Intro
Week 1
Fri 2/9
HW: N/A
Agenda:
SUB WORK- Ms. Gately out
Thurs 2/8
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Rock Cycle Project Planning
Wed 2/7
HW: HW Activity 3 (packet due Thursday!)
Agenda:
Colorado Plateau Vocab & Facts QUIZ
Tues 2/6
HW: HW Activity 2 (packet due Thursday!)
Agenda:
Intro to the Colorado Plateau (worksheet)
**There are questions on the worksheet to answer before watching the video!**
Video 1: Formation of the Colorado Plateau
**There are questions on the worksheet to answer before watching the next video!**
Video 2: The Colorado Plateau & Basin
Mon 2/5
HW: HW Activity 1 (packet due Thursday!)
Agenda:
Passion Project
January 2018
Week 5
Fri 2/2
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Passion Project
Thurs 2/1
HW: HW Activity 3
Agenda:
Evaluating the story of JWP
Tues-Wed 1/30-1/31
HW: HW Activity 2
Agenda:
Rockservations & acid test lab
Mon 1/29:
HW: HW Activity 1
Agenda:
New seats
Rule review
Learn What You Want intro: Brainstorming scientific questions
Resources:
Term 3 intro & questions ppt
Week 4
Fri 1/26:
HW: N/A
Agenda:
HR 125 = Passion Project!
HR 109, 124, 126 = 100 pt party!
Thurs 1/25:
HW: HW Activity 3
Agenda:
Are You Ready?? instructions quiz
Review Quiz answers
Passion Project Progress Update
Wed 1/24:
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Grand Canyon QUIZ!
Mon- Tues 1/22-1/23
HW: HW Activity 1 & 2 & Study!
Agenda:
1. Grab a worksheet from the black table and follow the directions; answering all the questions. The video links are below:
2. Watch Video 1: The Best View of the Grand Canyon and answer the questions.
3. Watch Video 2: Jaw-Dropping Grand Canyon- Best Parks Ever and answer the questions.
4. Finish the worksheet. Show Ms. Gately to receive credit. You will HOLD ON to the worksheet to complete the next step.
5. Once the worksheet is complete, log into Quizlet and made a set of flashcards using all the vocab & facts from the worksheet. You will use this to study for your quiz on Wednesday! Study tonight and Tuesday.
Week 3
Fri 1/19
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Passion Project!
- Have you finished your Google Doc Planning document? Check in your Google docs. It is a 40 point grade!
- Have you started your website? See Ms. Gately for your login information!
Thurs 1/18
HW: HW activity 2
Agenda:
Grand canyon intro
1. Grab a worksheet on John Wesley Powell, and watch Video 1 and Video 2 to fill in front as you watch. You may re-watch the intro video if you need more facts on the grand canyon for your worksheet.
2. Read article from textbook on JWP (packet on my desk) and fill out back of worksheet.
3. Watch the History of the Earth video.
4. Finish Rock slide from the Rock Wall Google Doc.
5. Work on Passion Project
Resources:
John Wesley Powell ppt
Wed 1/17
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Finish Rock Wall
Watch the History of the Earth
Passion Project Website (www.weebly.com)
Tues 1/16
HW: HW Activity 1
Agenda:
Introduction to Earth History
Rock Wall Google Doc (Students fill out ONE slide each, and do not edit each other's work!)
Resources:
Earth History Intro
Mon 1/15
NO SCHOOL- MLK Jr Day
Week 2
Fri 1/12
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Passion Project Website
Thurs 1/11
HW: Homework activity 3
Agenda:
Finish Passion Project Google Doc
Wed 1/10
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Passion Project Official Proposal
Tues 1/9
HW: Homework activity 2
Agenda:
Continue working on Passion Project Planning Document --> Now found in your Google docs! Don't click link below as it will open a new copy.
Mon 1/8
HW: Homework activity 1
Agenda:
1. Watch/read the three introduction links on The Passion Project page.
2. Work on Passion Project Planning Document by reading/answering questions next to each heading.
(Only click this and "make a copy" the first time! Otherwise, go into your Google docs to access the document.)
3. Complete the Personal Effort Evaluation by clicking on the button at the top of this page. (Used to say "Chromebook check")
Teacher planning...
Thurs 1/11
HW: Homework activity 3
Agenda:
Grand canyon intro
1. Watch Video 1 then Video 2 on John Wesley Powell, and fill in front of worksheet as you watch.
2. Read article from textbook on JWP and fill out back of worksheet. ^^
Resources:
John Wesley Powell ppt
Week 1
Thurs-Fri 1/4-5
HW: Bring in $1 and signed parent form
Agenda:
NO SCHOOL- Snow Days
Wed 1/3
HW: Decide on Passion Project topic
Agenda:
Passion Project introduction
Brainstorming worksheets
Mon-Tues 1/1-2
NO SCHOOL- Winter Break
December 2017
Week 2
Fri 12/15
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Test Review & Corrections
Make "memory board" for Force & Motion unit
Thurs 12/14
HW: Journal Activity 3
Agenda:
Force & Motion Test- UNIT EXAM
Wed 12/13
HW: STUDY FOR FORCE & MOTION TEST!
Agenda:
Make "cheat sheet" on vocab card for Thursday's exam
Review Packet
Review Packet KEY
Vocab Study Guide
Vocab Study Guide KEY
Tues 12/12
HW: Journal Activity 2
Agenda:
1. Socrative Review Student Login = GATELY
2. Force & Motion Jeopardy (Enter correct number of teams - one per person and keep score at the bottom)
3. Paper worksheet - Motion Review (papers up front)
4. Force & Motion Games (you can choose which one)
Resources:
Force & Motion Review ppt
Mon 12/11
HW: Journal Activity 1
Agenda:
Force & Motion Bingo
Study Guide Vocab Sheet
Resources:
N/A
Week 1
Thurs-Fri Dec 7-8th
HW: Journal Activity 3
Agenda:
VIEW EGGSPERIMENT GRADES HERE <<<<
Hour of Code!!
Expectations: Seated in your assigned seat, quiet and productive, not on any websites unrelated to Hour of Code
FRIDAY:
1. Check Eggsperiment grades above
2. Coding with Khan Academy Coding or Hour of Code (Your Choice)
THURSDAY:
1. Watch THIS VIDEO, an introduction to Hour of Code
2. Choose a one hour tutorial from THIS WEBSITE to complete. Make sure to choose the Grades 6-8 tab.
3. On Friday, choose another tutorial! Learning how to code can make you a LOT of money some day!
Wed Dec 6th
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Poster Presentations!!
Tues Dec 5th
HW: Journal Activity 2
Agenda:
Poster Making
Brochure Template
Mon Dec 4th
HW: Journal Activity 1
Agenda:
Egg Drop from the Balcony
November 2017
Week 5
<<Egg Drop RESULTS>>
<<Egg Drop Scoring & Grades>>
EGG DROP RULES/REGULATIONS:
-Max of 7 materials (including tape/glue, etc!)
-Max of 10 pieces per material, or 10 inch x 10 inch of flat material (piece of paper, saran wrap, etc.)
-If using toilet paper, can use 10 squares
-No FOOD (except popcorn) or water
-No parachutes
-Device cannot be bigger than a shoebox
-Device should sustain true impact, and result in a perfectly uncracked egg
Thurs-Fri Nov 30th-Dec 1st
HW: Journal Activity 3
Agenda:
Work on Eggsperiment & Create protoype
UPCOMING: Egg Drop on Monday!!
Wed Nov 29th
HW: N/A
Agenda:
1. WATCH THIS INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO HERE
2. If you do NOT have a partner, go up to Ms. Gately to be added to the list.
3. Make sure every member of your group is shared on the SAME Eggsperiment Planning Document.
4. Assign each part of the project to a group member (type their name at the bottom of the section).
5. Research "egg drop devices" to brainstorm construction ideas.
6. Decide on 7 materials as a group and type them in the Materials section.
7. Decide on who is bringing in the materials and BRING THEM TOMORROW! You may build on Thurs and/or Friday.
Tues Nov 28th
HW: Homework Activity 2
Agenda:
Ocean Pollution Project <<< FINAL GRADES >>>
Force & Motion Project Day 2: Information Gathering & Planning
1. WATCH THIS INSTRUCTION VIDEO HERE
2. If you are NOT DONE with yesterday's work, finish the packet using the links from Monday. Your packet is in the red bin.
3. If you are DONE with yesterday's work, open THIS LINK and write your name. You may write your name on a new line or next to someone else's name to choose them as a partner. You MUST join a group for a total of 2-3, otherwise no credit.
4. When you have a group, sit next to your partner(s). Choose ONE of you to open this Eggsperiment Planning Document, make a copy, and SHARE IT with me (bgately@bostonpublicschools.org) and your partners.
5. Read the first page of the document OUT LOUD to your group, switching off readers, and watch the video.
6. Scroll through the document to see the different components, then write your names beneath the parts you want to complete.
7. Once all roles have been determined (everyone should have an equal amount of work), begin using Google to research and fill in the information. You may start bringing in materials as early as tomorrow.
8. By FRIDAY all of the document should be complete AND your device should be built. You are allowed 7 materials, and can use no more than 10 pieces of any one material. We will do "the drop" on Monday.
Mon Nov 27th
HW: Homework Activity 1
Agenda:
WATCH INSTRUCTION VIDEO HERE
Force & Motion Project Day 1: Information Gathering
Directions: Watch the video(s), then complete the associated worksheet. This information will help you complete your project.
Video 1: Unbalanced Forces --> Net Force Worksheet
Video 2: Why Don't We Fall To the Center of the Earth & Video 3: Free Body Diagrams --> Free Body Diagram
Practice Problems & Write your answers
(You only need to complete 4 problems! Here is the ANSWER KEY for problems E-G (#5-7) to help you with the other problems.)
Video 4: Types of Force --> Types of Force Worksheet
Egg Drop Experiment Objectives:
Content Obj:
- SW design and build an egg-saving device that protects an egg upon impact
- SW research and apply physics concepts to the egg-saving project
Lang Obj:
- SW communicate effectively in groups to complete project
- SW define physics vocabulary
- SW write responses to teacher prompts
Products:
- Egg-saving device
- Completed Planning document
- Poster/brochure
Week 4
Wed Nov 22nd
HW: N/A
Agenda:
What I'm thankful for
Letters of thanks
Honor Roll Assembly
Tues Nov 21st
HW: Journal Activity 2
Agenda:
Class Celebration - 100 Points Party!
Mon Nov 20th
HW: Journal Activity 1
Agenda:
1. WATCH THIS INSTRUCTION VIDEO
2. Use this PHET animation to complete the LAB PACKET (Use paper form on black table!)
3. Watch the "Mythbusters Collisions pt 1" Edpuzzle video (sign in with Google or first letter + last name + 77) See codes below:
N109 = muldaim
N124 = jeajusa
N125 = icjajub
N126 = huismeh
4. Watch "Mythbusters Collisions pt 2" on youtube HERE and write 2-3 sentences in your journal, describing what you learned.
Week 3
Ocean Pollution Project Current Grades
Fri Nov 17th
HW: N/A
Agenda:
1. Return old work from Term 1
2.Watch "A Plastic Ocean" Documentary (Netflix) & KWL Chart
(Also... Finish presentation- no headphones allowed!)
Thurs Nov 16th
HW: Homework Activity 3
Agenda: Presentation Peer Review
1. WATCH THIS INSTRUCTION VIDEO
2. Grab a worksheet from the black table and write YOUR NAME for "Presentation created by"
3. See who your Editing partner is. Write their name on "Presentation Reviewed by"
4. Share your powerpoint with their email, by typing their name into the email box. (If it doesn't come up, ask them for their email)
5. Review each others presentations, keeping in mind the requirements and addressing those as needed. You do NOT need to sit next to them, or even talk to them!
6. Return the worksheet back to your partner.
7. Use the information provided to you to revise your own work and finish your presentation. Project is due tonight at 11:59pm.
8. Finished? Play this Water Cleanup Game!
Resources:
Ocean Pollution ppt
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday Nov 13-15
HW: Homework Activity 1 & 2 in packet
Agenda:
1. WATCH ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO HERE
2. Watch "What to do?" Video HERE
Ocean Pollution Resources:
VIDEOS:
Video 1: How much plastic is in the ocean? (Answers "Background" #1 & 2)
Video 2: Great Pacific Garbage Patch (Answers "Ocean Impact")
Video 3: How Can we Keep Plastics out of our Ocean? (Answers "How Plastic Gets Into the Ocean", "Plastic Breakdown", "Ocean Impact", "Prevention")
Video 4: What really happens when we throw plastic away? (Answers other questions... "Ocean Prevention")
ARTICLES:
Article 1: Ocean Pollution (Answers "Background")
Article 2: Where does the soda bottle go? (sign in to Newsela) (Answers "Ocean Impact")
Article 3: US polluting at an alarming rate (Answers "Background #3, "US Pollution Contributions")
Article 4: The Ocean Cleanup and 21-year-old Miracle Ocean Cleaning (Answers "Cleaning Solutions")
Project Directions:
1. Make a powerpoint on Google Slides that addresses Ocean Pollution.
2. Follow this Ocean Pollution template to determine what information goes on each slide.
3. Make sure each of your slides follows the requirements below...
SLIDE REQUIREMENTS:
-Each slide must have at least 1 picture
-Each slide must have bullet points, not sentences
-Each bullet must be in your words and contain no words that you do not know
-Each bullet point may not be more than 12 words long (paraphrase!)
-Color scheme should NOT be black and white (too boring, be creative!)
-BUT... the words should be legible (easy to read) based on color and size!
Resources:
Ocean Pollution ppt
Week 2
Fri Nov 10th
NO SCHOOL- Veteran's Day (Observed)
Thurs Nov 9th
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Aquarium Field Trip!
Wed Nov 8th
HW: Homework Activity 3 in packet
Agenda:
Prepare for aquarium trip
Tues Nov 7th
HW: Homework Activity 2 in packet
Agenda:
1. Update TOC and AS on "fake journal" worksheet
2. Use this Forces and Motion interactive to complete this worksheet (handed out in class)
3. Finish Flocabulary: Forces
Class Codes:
›126 = 9R3MRR
›125 = J9CD8C
›124 = 3HNM5M
›109 = T6TPT5
4. Start an/or finish Brain Pop: Forces --> login = tbatba and password = techboston
a) Watch the video
b) Take the quiz and show me your score
Resources:
Forces and Motion interactive ppt
Mon Nov 6th
HW: Homework Activity 1 in packet
Agenda:
Procedures revision
Flocabulary: Forces
Class Codes:
›126 = 9R3MRR
›125 = J9CD8C
›124 = 3HNM5M
›109 = T6TPT5
Resources:
Forces Intro & Procedures ppt
Week 1
Fri Nov 3rd
HW: N/A
Agenda:
STEM WEEK!
Day 5: Rube Goldberg machines
Resources:
TBD
Thurs Nov 2nd
HW: N/A
Agenda:
STEM WEEK!
Day 4: Potential/Kinetic energy & marble run
Resources:
TBD
Wed Nov 1st
HW: N/A
Agenda:
STEM WEEK!
Day 3: Flex Day - magnets?
Resources:
TBD
OCTOBER 2017
Week 5
Tues Oct 31st
HW: N/A
Agenda:
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
STEM WEEK!
Day 2: Getting into Gear
Resources:
TBD
Mon Oct 30th
HW: N/A
Agenda:
STEM WEEK!
Day 1: Intro to Mobiles & Kinetic Sculpture
Resources:
TBD
Week 4
Fri Oct 27th
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Historic Iditarod
Iditarod: Last Race on Earth video
Resources:
Sled Dogs Video ppt
Thurs Oct 26th
HW: JA 3
Agenda:
Finish guided notes from Wed
Finish push/pull lab from Tues
Resources:
N/A
Wed Oct 25th
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Aristotle/Galileo/Newton reading/guided notes
Resources:
N/A
Tues Oct 24th
HW: JA 2
Agenda:
Push & Pull Lab
Resources:
Pushes & Pulls ppt
Mon Oct 23rd
HW: JA 1
Agenda:
Motion Problems Review
Resources:
N/A
Week 3
Fri Oct 20th
HW: N/A (Friday)
Agenda:
Motion Test Review & correct paper test
When finished... Research & email Ms. Gately 1 paragraph on which class pet we should get!
Resources:
TBD
Thurs Oct 19th
HW: Journal Activity 3 (extra credit)
Agenda:
Sub Work- Ms. Gately out sick
Resources:
TBD
Wed Oct 18th
HW: N/A (Wednesday)
Agenda:
Class Procedures Quiz
Pass back graded work
Quiz corrections? --> Come after school tomorrow!!
Resources:
Procedure Review ppt (slides 9-13)
Tues Oct 17th
HW: Journal Activity 2
Agenda:
Community captains
Class procedures review
Resources:
Procedure Review ppt (slides 1-8)
Mon Oct 16th
HW: Journal Activity 1 & finish brick if not complete
Agenda:
Positivity adjustments
Community wall: brick & quote
Resources:
All About Me ppt
Week 2
Fri Oct 13th
HW: N/A (Fri)
Agenda:
Motion Test Study Guide review
Speed/Velocity/Acceleration TEST
Resources:
Acceleration ppt (slides 9-15)
Thurs Oct 12th
HW: Study for speed/distance/velocity/acceleration quiz - STUDY GUIDE
Agenda:
Acceleration intro
Edpuzzle (Acceleration Video)
Acceleration/velocity practice worksheet
Motion Test Study Guide
Flashcards
Resources:
Acceleration ppt (slides 1-8)
Wed Oct 11th
HW: N/A (Wed)
Agenda:
Case of Curious Car Crash: Mock accident
-Finish calculations
Analysis Questions
-Case answers
Resources:
Case of Curious Car Crash Wrap-Up ppt (slides 10-13)
Tues Oct 10th
HW: Journal Activity (see link above)
Agenda:
Case of Curious Car Crash: Mock accident
-Insight Investigationz Website: "Our Team"
-Half worksheet
-Directions
Resources:
Case of Curious Car Crash Wrap-Up ppt (slides 1-9)
Mon Oct 9th
NO SCHOOL- Columbus Day
Week 1
Fri Oct 6th
HW: None!
Agenda:
1. FINISH the worksheet from yesterday, including the full back side!
2. Show Ms. Gately a completed worksheet to move onto the next step.
3. Once given the ok, get a computer and check in with Malcolm again to get the updated Evidence Report.
4. Read through the evidence report very carefully! Then follow the directions at the bottom.
5. Setup a mock accident scene to determine if Mr. Parker was telling the truth!
Resources:
Case 1: Curious Car Crash ppt (slide 4-8)
Thurs Oct 5th
HW: Homework Activity 3
Agenda:
1. READ all information below before beginning.
2. Today you will choose a partner you WORK WELL WITH to complete Case 1: Curious Car Crash
3. The worksheet is at the back of the room on the round table. Each partner needs a copy.
4. Read EVERY part of the worksheet. All the information you need is either on that worksheet or on this website.
5. Login to the Junior Agent Portal as needed, remember the password is enigma. MAKE SURE YOU READ ALL DIRECTIONS!
6. Your homework is to complete your final Homework Activity for the week in your journal. There is a link at the top if needed.
Resources:
Case 1: Curious Car Crash ppt (slide 1-4)
Wed Oct 4th
HW: N/A
Agenda:
(Pass back old work & check homework)
1. Sign up for GoGuardian
--> Codes... N109 = EVREPS
N124 = HYL54W
N125 = DWBB4R
N126 = A7MLVV
2. Finish the Details Quiz using Insight Investigationz Website (you will have to start over if you exited out last time)
3. If you already finished the Details Quiz, check your email to see if they responded to your message.
4. Receive a clue from Ms. Gately with a special message from Insight Investigations.
5. Check your grades & make sure all old work returned goes into your portfolio.
Resources:
N/A
Tues Oct 3rd
HW: Homework Activity 2
Agenda:
New England Aquarium tidepool day
Resources:
N/A
Mon Oct 2nd
HW: Homework Activity 1
Agenda:
Housekeeping- HW activites, NEAq organizing, intro to Insight
Insight Investigationz Website
Details Quiz
Accepted: Login to Junior Agent Portion
Finished? Practice your speed math HERE
Resources:
HW intro plus Insight Investigations ppt
SEPTEMBER 2017
Week 4
Fri Sept 29th
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Sub Work- Ms. Gately out
Resources:
N/A
Thurs Sept 28th
HW: N/A
Agenda:
AS: Speed/distance/time math
ExploreLearning Gizmo
LOGIN/ENROLL --> username & password = logon1
Click "Launch Gizmo"
Resources:
Velocity Gizmo ppt
Wed Sept 27th
HW: N/A
Agenda:
AS: Position-Graph practice
Motion Stories on www.fossweb.com --> username & password = gatelyscience
Speed math challenge
Resources:
Speed & Velocity ppt (slides 5-10)
Tues Sept 26th
HW: Distance, Time, Speed Practice Problems
Agenda:
1. Go to www.edpuzzle.com and sign in using your own username & password.
- Remember that your username AND password = first letter first name + last name + 77 --> ex. bgately77
2. Watch and complete the video titled "Calculating Speed". You will have to watch and answer questions, but no notes.
3. Watch and complete the video titled "Speed vs. Velocity". You will have to write a few notes, and answer questions. Show. Ms. Gately when you are finished with both videos.
4. Use this youtube video to complete the graphing activity below (#6). If you want to try the activity first, go ahead. But if you get stuck on how to graph, use this video to help you. You may skip ahead or go back as needed. I would recommend watching from the beginning, because the most useful information is at the start. Position- Time Graph Youtube video
5. Log onto www.fossweb.com --> Username and password = gatelyscience
6. Under the "Multimedia" tab click on "Motion Stories: Graph a Story" and complete the activity. Click on the "?" in the top right corner to help you set up your table. Drag the appropriate labels into each top box. Then create a graph that represents the position of the person at each point in the story. Click "Check Me" whenever you feel to see how you are doing. Show Ms. Gately when you are done- do NOT close out before you show her!!
7. Practice your speed math with this Speed math challenge --> When finished, enter your name and show Ms. Gately your certificate!
8. Complete the Chromebook Check above.
9. If you finished all of the above, begin homework.
Resources:
Speed & Velocity ppt (slides 1-4)
Mon Sept 25th
HW: Finish lab worksheet for Speed Lab
Agenda:
AS: Calculate speed for chinchilla
Speed formula
Speed lab
Resources:
Speed ppt
Week 3
Fri Sept 22nd
HW: None (Friday) unless you did not finish Road Races, finish for homework
Agenda:
New seats
AS: Clean out portfolios
Return graded work
Computers:
1. Log in to Fossweb
--> Click "Class Login" tab --> Username AND password = gatelyscience
2. Click on "Force and Motion" View Module
3. Look under the first column titled "Multimedia" and click "Moving Along"
4. Complete the activity and show Ms. Gately when you are done (the summary page must say "Well done!" for EVERY part!)
5. Complete the corresponding paper worksheet Road Races
Resources:
Road Races ppt
TUTORIAL:
Finish your little avatars
Resources:
N/A
Thurs Sept 21st
HW: N/A
Agenda:
AS: Air trolley reflection
Sign Acceptable Use Policy for computers
Computer sign in
TUTORIAL:
The History of Planet Earth on ReadWorks
Resources:
N/A
Wed Sept 20th
HW: Finish graph
Agenda:
AS: Fill in numbers on worksheet
Air Trolley data collection
TUTORIAL:
Finish your little avatars
Resources:
N/A
Tues Sept 19th
HW: None
Agenda:
AS: What is the formula for displacement?
Air Trolley measurement practice
Create air trolleys
TUTORIAL:
1. Go to www.readworks.com/student
2. Sign in with your BPS google account
3. Type in the code for your class:
N125 code: 2L4BUU
Resources:
Air Trolleys ppt
Mon Sept 18th
HW: Finish distance/displacement packet
Agenda:
AS: What is distance?
Distance/Displacement intro video on Edpuzzle
- youtube link here
Distance/Displacement packet
Resources:
Distance/Displacement intro ppt
WEEK 2
Fri Sept 15th
HW: None (Friday)
Agenda:
Admit slip practice
5 things about you
"All About Me" avatar activity
- Clothing outlines
Resources:
All About Me ppt
Thurs Sept 14th*
HW: Research and write a paragraph describing a scientific idea that has changed over time due to new evidence.
Agenda:
Observations & Inference
CER- alien dad
Science puzzle
Resources:
CER 2 ppt
*Did not see F block (126) today due to TBA assembly
Wed Sept 13th
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Portfolio Setup
RESPECT ticket rollout
Mr. Xavier results
Resources:
N/A
Tues Sept 12th
HW: In your journal, write 3 claims and a piece of evidence and reasoning for each of them.
Agenda:
Journal Setup Review
Continue/Finish The Death of Mr. Xavier
CER flowchart & paragraph writing
Resources:
CER 1 ppt
Mon Sept 11th
HW: Read The Death of Mr. Xavier worksheet and answer this question in journal: Who do you believe killed Mr. Xavier, and why?
Agenda:
Journal Setup
Begin The Death of Mr. Xavier
Resources:
Journal Setup ppt
Week 1
Fri. Sept. 8th
HW: Get Welcome Packet filled out and return; bring composition notebook (due Monday)
Agenda:
Expectations review & check-in
Classroom scavenger hunt
Marshmallow tower challenge
What makes a successful student? brainstorm
Resources:
Day two ppt
Thurs, Sept 7th
HW: Get Welcome Packet filled out and return; bring composition notebook (due Monday, but small prize if done by tomorrow)
Agenda:
Numbering picking seats
About me
About you
Rules & Expectations overview
Who I Am worksheet
Resources:
First day ppt
Week 2
Fri 2/16
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Rock Cycle Doc & Poster Making
Honors Assembly 9:15-10:45
Thurs 2/15
HW: HW Activity 3
Agenda:
Rock Cycle Doc & Poster Making
Wed 2/14
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Rock Cycle Google Slides
Rock Cycle PDF VERSION
Tues 2/13
HW: HW Activity 2
Agenda:
Rock Cycle Lab
Mon 2/12
HW: HW Activity 1
Agenda:
Erosion Intro
Week 1
Fri 2/9
HW: N/A
Agenda:
SUB WORK- Ms. Gately out
Thurs 2/8
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Rock Cycle Project Planning
Wed 2/7
HW: HW Activity 3 (packet due Thursday!)
Agenda:
Colorado Plateau Vocab & Facts QUIZ
Tues 2/6
HW: HW Activity 2 (packet due Thursday!)
Agenda:
Intro to the Colorado Plateau (worksheet)
**There are questions on the worksheet to answer before watching the video!**
Video 1: Formation of the Colorado Plateau
**There are questions on the worksheet to answer before watching the next video!**
Video 2: The Colorado Plateau & Basin
Mon 2/5
HW: HW Activity 1 (packet due Thursday!)
Agenda:
Passion Project
January 2018
Week 5
Fri 2/2
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Passion Project
Thurs 2/1
HW: HW Activity 3
Agenda:
Evaluating the story of JWP
Tues-Wed 1/30-1/31
HW: HW Activity 2
Agenda:
Rockservations & acid test lab
Mon 1/29:
HW: HW Activity 1
Agenda:
New seats
Rule review
Learn What You Want intro: Brainstorming scientific questions
Resources:
Term 3 intro & questions ppt
Week 4
Fri 1/26:
HW: N/A
Agenda:
HR 125 = Passion Project!
HR 109, 124, 126 = 100 pt party!
Thurs 1/25:
HW: HW Activity 3
Agenda:
Are You Ready?? instructions quiz
Review Quiz answers
Passion Project Progress Update
Wed 1/24:
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Grand Canyon QUIZ!
Mon- Tues 1/22-1/23
HW: HW Activity 1 & 2 & Study!
Agenda:
1. Grab a worksheet from the black table and follow the directions; answering all the questions. The video links are below:
2. Watch Video 1: The Best View of the Grand Canyon and answer the questions.
3. Watch Video 2: Jaw-Dropping Grand Canyon- Best Parks Ever and answer the questions.
4. Finish the worksheet. Show Ms. Gately to receive credit. You will HOLD ON to the worksheet to complete the next step.
5. Once the worksheet is complete, log into Quizlet and made a set of flashcards using all the vocab & facts from the worksheet. You will use this to study for your quiz on Wednesday! Study tonight and Tuesday.
Week 3
Fri 1/19
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Passion Project!
- Have you finished your Google Doc Planning document? Check in your Google docs. It is a 40 point grade!
- Have you started your website? See Ms. Gately for your login information!
Thurs 1/18
HW: HW activity 2
Agenda:
Grand canyon intro
1. Grab a worksheet on John Wesley Powell, and watch Video 1 and Video 2 to fill in front as you watch. You may re-watch the intro video if you need more facts on the grand canyon for your worksheet.
2. Read article from textbook on JWP (packet on my desk) and fill out back of worksheet.
3. Watch the History of the Earth video.
4. Finish Rock slide from the Rock Wall Google Doc.
5. Work on Passion Project
Resources:
John Wesley Powell ppt
Wed 1/17
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Finish Rock Wall
Watch the History of the Earth
Passion Project Website (www.weebly.com)
Tues 1/16
HW: HW Activity 1
Agenda:
Introduction to Earth History
Rock Wall Google Doc (Students fill out ONE slide each, and do not edit each other's work!)
Resources:
Earth History Intro
Mon 1/15
NO SCHOOL- MLK Jr Day
Week 2
Fri 1/12
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Passion Project Website
Thurs 1/11
HW: Homework activity 3
Agenda:
Finish Passion Project Google Doc
Wed 1/10
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Passion Project Official Proposal
Tues 1/9
HW: Homework activity 2
Agenda:
Continue working on Passion Project Planning Document --> Now found in your Google docs! Don't click link below as it will open a new copy.
Mon 1/8
HW: Homework activity 1
Agenda:
1. Watch/read the three introduction links on The Passion Project page.
2. Work on Passion Project Planning Document by reading/answering questions next to each heading.
(Only click this and "make a copy" the first time! Otherwise, go into your Google docs to access the document.)
3. Complete the Personal Effort Evaluation by clicking on the button at the top of this page. (Used to say "Chromebook check")
Teacher planning...
Thurs 1/11
HW: Homework activity 3
Agenda:
Grand canyon intro
1. Watch Video 1 then Video 2 on John Wesley Powell, and fill in front of worksheet as you watch.
2. Read article from textbook on JWP and fill out back of worksheet. ^^
Resources:
John Wesley Powell ppt
Week 1
Thurs-Fri 1/4-5
HW: Bring in $1 and signed parent form
Agenda:
NO SCHOOL- Snow Days
Wed 1/3
HW: Decide on Passion Project topic
Agenda:
Passion Project introduction
Brainstorming worksheets
Mon-Tues 1/1-2
NO SCHOOL- Winter Break
December 2017
Week 2
Fri 12/15
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Test Review & Corrections
Make "memory board" for Force & Motion unit
Thurs 12/14
HW: Journal Activity 3
Agenda:
Force & Motion Test- UNIT EXAM
Wed 12/13
HW: STUDY FOR FORCE & MOTION TEST!
Agenda:
Make "cheat sheet" on vocab card for Thursday's exam
Review Packet
Review Packet KEY
Vocab Study Guide
Vocab Study Guide KEY
Tues 12/12
HW: Journal Activity 2
Agenda:
1. Socrative Review Student Login = GATELY
2. Force & Motion Jeopardy (Enter correct number of teams - one per person and keep score at the bottom)
3. Paper worksheet - Motion Review (papers up front)
4. Force & Motion Games (you can choose which one)
Resources:
Force & Motion Review ppt
Mon 12/11
HW: Journal Activity 1
Agenda:
Force & Motion Bingo
Study Guide Vocab Sheet
Resources:
N/A
Week 1
Thurs-Fri Dec 7-8th
HW: Journal Activity 3
Agenda:
VIEW EGGSPERIMENT GRADES HERE <<<<
Hour of Code!!
Expectations: Seated in your assigned seat, quiet and productive, not on any websites unrelated to Hour of Code
FRIDAY:
1. Check Eggsperiment grades above
2. Coding with Khan Academy Coding or Hour of Code (Your Choice)
THURSDAY:
1. Watch THIS VIDEO, an introduction to Hour of Code
2. Choose a one hour tutorial from THIS WEBSITE to complete. Make sure to choose the Grades 6-8 tab.
3. On Friday, choose another tutorial! Learning how to code can make you a LOT of money some day!
Wed Dec 6th
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Poster Presentations!!
Tues Dec 5th
HW: Journal Activity 2
Agenda:
Poster Making
Brochure Template
Mon Dec 4th
HW: Journal Activity 1
Agenda:
Egg Drop from the Balcony
November 2017
Week 5
<<Egg Drop RESULTS>>
<<Egg Drop Scoring & Grades>>
EGG DROP RULES/REGULATIONS:
-Max of 7 materials (including tape/glue, etc!)
-Max of 10 pieces per material, or 10 inch x 10 inch of flat material (piece of paper, saran wrap, etc.)
-If using toilet paper, can use 10 squares
-No FOOD (except popcorn) or water
-No parachutes
-Device cannot be bigger than a shoebox
-Device should sustain true impact, and result in a perfectly uncracked egg
Thurs-Fri Nov 30th-Dec 1st
HW: Journal Activity 3
Agenda:
Work on Eggsperiment & Create protoype
UPCOMING: Egg Drop on Monday!!
Wed Nov 29th
HW: N/A
Agenda:
1. WATCH THIS INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO HERE
2. If you do NOT have a partner, go up to Ms. Gately to be added to the list.
3. Make sure every member of your group is shared on the SAME Eggsperiment Planning Document.
4. Assign each part of the project to a group member (type their name at the bottom of the section).
5. Research "egg drop devices" to brainstorm construction ideas.
6. Decide on 7 materials as a group and type them in the Materials section.
7. Decide on who is bringing in the materials and BRING THEM TOMORROW! You may build on Thurs and/or Friday.
Tues Nov 28th
HW: Homework Activity 2
Agenda:
Ocean Pollution Project <<< FINAL GRADES >>>
Force & Motion Project Day 2: Information Gathering & Planning
1. WATCH THIS INSTRUCTION VIDEO HERE
2. If you are NOT DONE with yesterday's work, finish the packet using the links from Monday. Your packet is in the red bin.
3. If you are DONE with yesterday's work, open THIS LINK and write your name. You may write your name on a new line or next to someone else's name to choose them as a partner. You MUST join a group for a total of 2-3, otherwise no credit.
4. When you have a group, sit next to your partner(s). Choose ONE of you to open this Eggsperiment Planning Document, make a copy, and SHARE IT with me (bgately@bostonpublicschools.org) and your partners.
5. Read the first page of the document OUT LOUD to your group, switching off readers, and watch the video.
6. Scroll through the document to see the different components, then write your names beneath the parts you want to complete.
7. Once all roles have been determined (everyone should have an equal amount of work), begin using Google to research and fill in the information. You may start bringing in materials as early as tomorrow.
8. By FRIDAY all of the document should be complete AND your device should be built. You are allowed 7 materials, and can use no more than 10 pieces of any one material. We will do "the drop" on Monday.
Mon Nov 27th
HW: Homework Activity 1
Agenda:
WATCH INSTRUCTION VIDEO HERE
Force & Motion Project Day 1: Information Gathering
Directions: Watch the video(s), then complete the associated worksheet. This information will help you complete your project.
Video 1: Unbalanced Forces --> Net Force Worksheet
Video 2: Why Don't We Fall To the Center of the Earth & Video 3: Free Body Diagrams --> Free Body Diagram
Practice Problems & Write your answers
(You only need to complete 4 problems! Here is the ANSWER KEY for problems E-G (#5-7) to help you with the other problems.)
Video 4: Types of Force --> Types of Force Worksheet
Egg Drop Experiment Objectives:
Content Obj:
- SW design and build an egg-saving device that protects an egg upon impact
- SW research and apply physics concepts to the egg-saving project
Lang Obj:
- SW communicate effectively in groups to complete project
- SW define physics vocabulary
- SW write responses to teacher prompts
Products:
- Egg-saving device
- Completed Planning document
- Poster/brochure
Week 4
Wed Nov 22nd
HW: N/A
Agenda:
What I'm thankful for
Letters of thanks
Honor Roll Assembly
Tues Nov 21st
HW: Journal Activity 2
Agenda:
Class Celebration - 100 Points Party!
Mon Nov 20th
HW: Journal Activity 1
Agenda:
1. WATCH THIS INSTRUCTION VIDEO
2. Use this PHET animation to complete the LAB PACKET (Use paper form on black table!)
3. Watch the "Mythbusters Collisions pt 1" Edpuzzle video (sign in with Google or first letter + last name + 77) See codes below:
N109 = muldaim
N124 = jeajusa
N125 = icjajub
N126 = huismeh
4. Watch "Mythbusters Collisions pt 2" on youtube HERE and write 2-3 sentences in your journal, describing what you learned.
Week 3
Ocean Pollution Project Current Grades
Fri Nov 17th
HW: N/A
Agenda:
1. Return old work from Term 1
2.Watch "A Plastic Ocean" Documentary (Netflix) & KWL Chart
(Also... Finish presentation- no headphones allowed!)
Thurs Nov 16th
HW: Homework Activity 3
Agenda: Presentation Peer Review
1. WATCH THIS INSTRUCTION VIDEO
2. Grab a worksheet from the black table and write YOUR NAME for "Presentation created by"
3. See who your Editing partner is. Write their name on "Presentation Reviewed by"
4. Share your powerpoint with their email, by typing their name into the email box. (If it doesn't come up, ask them for their email)
5. Review each others presentations, keeping in mind the requirements and addressing those as needed. You do NOT need to sit next to them, or even talk to them!
6. Return the worksheet back to your partner.
7. Use the information provided to you to revise your own work and finish your presentation. Project is due tonight at 11:59pm.
8. Finished? Play this Water Cleanup Game!
Resources:
Ocean Pollution ppt
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday Nov 13-15
HW: Homework Activity 1 & 2 in packet
Agenda:
1. WATCH ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO HERE
2. Watch "What to do?" Video HERE
Ocean Pollution Resources:
VIDEOS:
Video 1: How much plastic is in the ocean? (Answers "Background" #1 & 2)
Video 2: Great Pacific Garbage Patch (Answers "Ocean Impact")
Video 3: How Can we Keep Plastics out of our Ocean? (Answers "How Plastic Gets Into the Ocean", "Plastic Breakdown", "Ocean Impact", "Prevention")
Video 4: What really happens when we throw plastic away? (Answers other questions... "Ocean Prevention")
ARTICLES:
Article 1: Ocean Pollution (Answers "Background")
Article 2: Where does the soda bottle go? (sign in to Newsela) (Answers "Ocean Impact")
Article 3: US polluting at an alarming rate (Answers "Background #3, "US Pollution Contributions")
Article 4: The Ocean Cleanup and 21-year-old Miracle Ocean Cleaning (Answers "Cleaning Solutions")
Project Directions:
1. Make a powerpoint on Google Slides that addresses Ocean Pollution.
2. Follow this Ocean Pollution template to determine what information goes on each slide.
3. Make sure each of your slides follows the requirements below...
SLIDE REQUIREMENTS:
-Each slide must have at least 1 picture
-Each slide must have bullet points, not sentences
-Each bullet must be in your words and contain no words that you do not know
-Each bullet point may not be more than 12 words long (paraphrase!)
-Color scheme should NOT be black and white (too boring, be creative!)
-BUT... the words should be legible (easy to read) based on color and size!
Resources:
Ocean Pollution ppt
Week 2
Fri Nov 10th
NO SCHOOL- Veteran's Day (Observed)
Thurs Nov 9th
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Aquarium Field Trip!
Wed Nov 8th
HW: Homework Activity 3 in packet
Agenda:
Prepare for aquarium trip
Tues Nov 7th
HW: Homework Activity 2 in packet
Agenda:
1. Update TOC and AS on "fake journal" worksheet
2. Use this Forces and Motion interactive to complete this worksheet (handed out in class)
3. Finish Flocabulary: Forces
Class Codes:
›126 = 9R3MRR
›125 = J9CD8C
›124 = 3HNM5M
›109 = T6TPT5
4. Start an/or finish Brain Pop: Forces --> login = tbatba and password = techboston
a) Watch the video
b) Take the quiz and show me your score
Resources:
Forces and Motion interactive ppt
Mon Nov 6th
HW: Homework Activity 1 in packet
Agenda:
Procedures revision
Flocabulary: Forces
Class Codes:
›126 = 9R3MRR
›125 = J9CD8C
›124 = 3HNM5M
›109 = T6TPT5
Resources:
Forces Intro & Procedures ppt
Week 1
Fri Nov 3rd
HW: N/A
Agenda:
STEM WEEK!
Day 5: Rube Goldberg machines
Resources:
TBD
Thurs Nov 2nd
HW: N/A
Agenda:
STEM WEEK!
Day 4: Potential/Kinetic energy & marble run
Resources:
TBD
Wed Nov 1st
HW: N/A
Agenda:
STEM WEEK!
Day 3: Flex Day - magnets?
Resources:
TBD
OCTOBER 2017
Week 5
Tues Oct 31st
HW: N/A
Agenda:
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
STEM WEEK!
Day 2: Getting into Gear
Resources:
TBD
Mon Oct 30th
HW: N/A
Agenda:
STEM WEEK!
Day 1: Intro to Mobiles & Kinetic Sculpture
Resources:
TBD
Week 4
Fri Oct 27th
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Historic Iditarod
Iditarod: Last Race on Earth video
Resources:
Sled Dogs Video ppt
Thurs Oct 26th
HW: JA 3
Agenda:
Finish guided notes from Wed
Finish push/pull lab from Tues
Resources:
N/A
Wed Oct 25th
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Aristotle/Galileo/Newton reading/guided notes
Resources:
N/A
Tues Oct 24th
HW: JA 2
Agenda:
Push & Pull Lab
Resources:
Pushes & Pulls ppt
Mon Oct 23rd
HW: JA 1
Agenda:
Motion Problems Review
Resources:
N/A
Week 3
Fri Oct 20th
HW: N/A (Friday)
Agenda:
Motion Test Review & correct paper test
When finished... Research & email Ms. Gately 1 paragraph on which class pet we should get!
Resources:
TBD
Thurs Oct 19th
HW: Journal Activity 3 (extra credit)
Agenda:
Sub Work- Ms. Gately out sick
Resources:
TBD
Wed Oct 18th
HW: N/A (Wednesday)
Agenda:
Class Procedures Quiz
Pass back graded work
Quiz corrections? --> Come after school tomorrow!!
Resources:
Procedure Review ppt (slides 9-13)
Tues Oct 17th
HW: Journal Activity 2
Agenda:
Community captains
Class procedures review
Resources:
Procedure Review ppt (slides 1-8)
Mon Oct 16th
HW: Journal Activity 1 & finish brick if not complete
Agenda:
Positivity adjustments
Community wall: brick & quote
Resources:
All About Me ppt
Week 2
Fri Oct 13th
HW: N/A (Fri)
Agenda:
Motion Test Study Guide review
Speed/Velocity/Acceleration TEST
Resources:
Acceleration ppt (slides 9-15)
Thurs Oct 12th
HW: Study for speed/distance/velocity/acceleration quiz - STUDY GUIDE
Agenda:
Acceleration intro
Edpuzzle (Acceleration Video)
Acceleration/velocity practice worksheet
Motion Test Study Guide
Flashcards
Resources:
Acceleration ppt (slides 1-8)
Wed Oct 11th
HW: N/A (Wed)
Agenda:
Case of Curious Car Crash: Mock accident
-Finish calculations
Analysis Questions
-Case answers
Resources:
Case of Curious Car Crash Wrap-Up ppt (slides 10-13)
Tues Oct 10th
HW: Journal Activity (see link above)
Agenda:
Case of Curious Car Crash: Mock accident
-Insight Investigationz Website: "Our Team"
-Half worksheet
-Directions
Resources:
Case of Curious Car Crash Wrap-Up ppt (slides 1-9)
Mon Oct 9th
NO SCHOOL- Columbus Day
Week 1
Fri Oct 6th
HW: None!
Agenda:
1. FINISH the worksheet from yesterday, including the full back side!
2. Show Ms. Gately a completed worksheet to move onto the next step.
3. Once given the ok, get a computer and check in with Malcolm again to get the updated Evidence Report.
4. Read through the evidence report very carefully! Then follow the directions at the bottom.
5. Setup a mock accident scene to determine if Mr. Parker was telling the truth!
Resources:
Case 1: Curious Car Crash ppt (slide 4-8)
Thurs Oct 5th
HW: Homework Activity 3
Agenda:
1. READ all information below before beginning.
2. Today you will choose a partner you WORK WELL WITH to complete Case 1: Curious Car Crash
3. The worksheet is at the back of the room on the round table. Each partner needs a copy.
4. Read EVERY part of the worksheet. All the information you need is either on that worksheet or on this website.
5. Login to the Junior Agent Portal as needed, remember the password is enigma. MAKE SURE YOU READ ALL DIRECTIONS!
6. Your homework is to complete your final Homework Activity for the week in your journal. There is a link at the top if needed.
Resources:
Case 1: Curious Car Crash ppt (slide 1-4)
Wed Oct 4th
HW: N/A
Agenda:
(Pass back old work & check homework)
1. Sign up for GoGuardian
--> Codes... N109 = EVREPS
N124 = HYL54W
N125 = DWBB4R
N126 = A7MLVV
2. Finish the Details Quiz using Insight Investigationz Website (you will have to start over if you exited out last time)
3. If you already finished the Details Quiz, check your email to see if they responded to your message.
4. Receive a clue from Ms. Gately with a special message from Insight Investigations.
5. Check your grades & make sure all old work returned goes into your portfolio.
Resources:
N/A
Tues Oct 3rd
HW: Homework Activity 2
Agenda:
New England Aquarium tidepool day
Resources:
N/A
Mon Oct 2nd
HW: Homework Activity 1
Agenda:
Housekeeping- HW activites, NEAq organizing, intro to Insight
Insight Investigationz Website
Details Quiz
Accepted: Login to Junior Agent Portion
Finished? Practice your speed math HERE
Resources:
HW intro plus Insight Investigations ppt
SEPTEMBER 2017
Week 4
Fri Sept 29th
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Sub Work- Ms. Gately out
Resources:
N/A
Thurs Sept 28th
HW: N/A
Agenda:
AS: Speed/distance/time math
ExploreLearning Gizmo
LOGIN/ENROLL --> username & password = logon1
Click "Launch Gizmo"
Resources:
Velocity Gizmo ppt
Wed Sept 27th
HW: N/A
Agenda:
AS: Position-Graph practice
Motion Stories on www.fossweb.com --> username & password = gatelyscience
Speed math challenge
Resources:
Speed & Velocity ppt (slides 5-10)
Tues Sept 26th
HW: Distance, Time, Speed Practice Problems
Agenda:
1. Go to www.edpuzzle.com and sign in using your own username & password.
- Remember that your username AND password = first letter first name + last name + 77 --> ex. bgately77
2. Watch and complete the video titled "Calculating Speed". You will have to watch and answer questions, but no notes.
3. Watch and complete the video titled "Speed vs. Velocity". You will have to write a few notes, and answer questions. Show. Ms. Gately when you are finished with both videos.
4. Use this youtube video to complete the graphing activity below (#6). If you want to try the activity first, go ahead. But if you get stuck on how to graph, use this video to help you. You may skip ahead or go back as needed. I would recommend watching from the beginning, because the most useful information is at the start. Position- Time Graph Youtube video
5. Log onto www.fossweb.com --> Username and password = gatelyscience
6. Under the "Multimedia" tab click on "Motion Stories: Graph a Story" and complete the activity. Click on the "?" in the top right corner to help you set up your table. Drag the appropriate labels into each top box. Then create a graph that represents the position of the person at each point in the story. Click "Check Me" whenever you feel to see how you are doing. Show Ms. Gately when you are done- do NOT close out before you show her!!
7. Practice your speed math with this Speed math challenge --> When finished, enter your name and show Ms. Gately your certificate!
8. Complete the Chromebook Check above.
9. If you finished all of the above, begin homework.
Resources:
Speed & Velocity ppt (slides 1-4)
Mon Sept 25th
HW: Finish lab worksheet for Speed Lab
Agenda:
AS: Calculate speed for chinchilla
Speed formula
Speed lab
Resources:
Speed ppt
Week 3
Fri Sept 22nd
HW: None (Friday) unless you did not finish Road Races, finish for homework
Agenda:
New seats
AS: Clean out portfolios
Return graded work
Computers:
1. Log in to Fossweb
--> Click "Class Login" tab --> Username AND password = gatelyscience
2. Click on "Force and Motion" View Module
3. Look under the first column titled "Multimedia" and click "Moving Along"
4. Complete the activity and show Ms. Gately when you are done (the summary page must say "Well done!" for EVERY part!)
5. Complete the corresponding paper worksheet Road Races
Resources:
Road Races ppt
TUTORIAL:
Finish your little avatars
Resources:
N/A
Thurs Sept 21st
HW: N/A
Agenda:
AS: Air trolley reflection
Sign Acceptable Use Policy for computers
Computer sign in
TUTORIAL:
The History of Planet Earth on ReadWorks
Resources:
N/A
Wed Sept 20th
HW: Finish graph
Agenda:
AS: Fill in numbers on worksheet
Air Trolley data collection
TUTORIAL:
Finish your little avatars
Resources:
N/A
Tues Sept 19th
HW: None
Agenda:
AS: What is the formula for displacement?
Air Trolley measurement practice
Create air trolleys
TUTORIAL:
1. Go to www.readworks.com/student
2. Sign in with your BPS google account
3. Type in the code for your class:
N125 code: 2L4BUU
Resources:
Air Trolleys ppt
Mon Sept 18th
HW: Finish distance/displacement packet
Agenda:
AS: What is distance?
Distance/Displacement intro video on Edpuzzle
- youtube link here
Distance/Displacement packet
Resources:
Distance/Displacement intro ppt
WEEK 2
Fri Sept 15th
HW: None (Friday)
Agenda:
Admit slip practice
5 things about you
"All About Me" avatar activity
- Clothing outlines
Resources:
All About Me ppt
Thurs Sept 14th*
HW: Research and write a paragraph describing a scientific idea that has changed over time due to new evidence.
Agenda:
Observations & Inference
CER- alien dad
Science puzzle
Resources:
CER 2 ppt
*Did not see F block (126) today due to TBA assembly
Wed Sept 13th
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Portfolio Setup
RESPECT ticket rollout
Mr. Xavier results
Resources:
N/A
Tues Sept 12th
HW: In your journal, write 3 claims and a piece of evidence and reasoning for each of them.
Agenda:
Journal Setup Review
Continue/Finish The Death of Mr. Xavier
CER flowchart & paragraph writing
Resources:
CER 1 ppt
Mon Sept 11th
HW: Read The Death of Mr. Xavier worksheet and answer this question in journal: Who do you believe killed Mr. Xavier, and why?
Agenda:
Journal Setup
Begin The Death of Mr. Xavier
Resources:
Journal Setup ppt
Week 1
Fri. Sept. 8th
HW: Get Welcome Packet filled out and return; bring composition notebook (due Monday)
Agenda:
Expectations review & check-in
Classroom scavenger hunt
Marshmallow tower challenge
What makes a successful student? brainstorm
Resources:
Day two ppt
Thurs, Sept 7th
HW: Get Welcome Packet filled out and return; bring composition notebook (due Monday, but small prize if done by tomorrow)
Agenda:
Numbering picking seats
About me
About you
Rules & Expectations overview
Who I Am worksheet
Resources:
First day ppt