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Science
With Ms. Taylor
OPENER
Monday, July 7th
• Find your seat
• Get out a pencil
• Put donations on back
OPENER
Tuesday, July 8th
• Pick up handouts from white
table
• Sit in your assigned seat
• Have a pencil ready
OPENER
Wednesday, July 9th
• Pick up the handouts
from the white table
• Number the pages as
follows:
 Syllabus = page 1
 Classroom Procedures = page 2
 Safety Rules = page 3
 Lab Equipment = page 4
OPENER
Thursday, July
10th
• Write down homework in
agenda – I am checking that
this has been done.
• Update TOC
– Page 6 Syllabus Quiz
– Page 7 Safety Poster Rubric
OPENER
Thursday, July
10th
Restate the question in your
answer. Be specific!
1. Where is the homework
posted every day?
The homework is posted….
2. What should you do if you
Homework
Thursday, July
10th
• Log in to Edmodo and take
Science Survey
• Due July 16th (Next
Wednesday)
Agenda
Thursday, July
10th
SWBAT:
Identify lab equipment and
their purpose
Explain the meaning of
science safety symbols
Why?
Thursday, July
10th
Using equipment properly and
following safety rules during
an experiment helps to keep
people safe as well as helping
to make sure that the results
of the experiment are valid.
Conclusion
Thursday, July
10th
• Why is recognizing safety symbols
important?
• Where have you seen some of these
symbols besides school?
• What other safety symbols do you see
in your community?
OPENER
Friday, July 11th
Restate the question in your answer. Be
specific!
1. What two places can you find
the dates for upcoming
tests/quizzes?
I can find test/quiz dates on….
2. If you have working lunch, what
2 things need to happen before
you go to the cafeteria?
Homework
Friday, July 11th
• Log in to Edmodo and take
Science Survey
• Due July 16th (Next
Wednesday)
Agenda
Friday, July 11th
SWBAT:
Identify lab equipment and
their purpose
Explain the meaning of
science safety symbols
Why?
Friday, July 11th
Using equipment properly and
following safety rules during
an experiment helps to keep
people safe as well as helping
to make sure that the results
of the experiment are valid.
Equipment Skills Check
1. Demonstrate that you can read a
measurement in a graduated cylinder.
1. Volume of cylinder = _______________
2. Demonstrate that you can measure
the mass of an object and round to the
nearest TENTH.
2. Mass of __________ = _______________
3. Demonstrate that you can measure
the length of an object in cm and mm.
Meniscus in Graduated
Cylinder
Conclusion
Thursday, July 9th
• Why is recognizing safety symbols
important?
• Where have you seen some of these
symbols besides school?
• What other safety symbols do you see
in your community?
OPENER
Monday, July 14th
Restate the question in your answer. Be
specific!
1. What should I do if I need to get
up from my seat during class?
If I need to get up from my seat, I …
2. After today, what choices will
you have for Spartan Time on a
regular basis?
For Spartan Time, I can choose to…
Homework
Monday, July 14th
• Log in to Edmodo and take
Science Survey – Due
Wednesday
• Finish Safety Poster – Due
Thursday
Agenda
Monday, July 14th
SWBAT:
 Identify lab equipment and their
purpose
 Explain the meaning of science
safety symbols and rules
 Identify variables in an
Why?
Monday, July 14th
Being able to identify variables
in an experiment will help
make sure you are only testing
one factor at a time.
Equipment Skills Check
1. Demonstrate that you can read a
measurement in a graduated cylinder.
1. Volume of cylinder = _______________
2. Demonstrate that you can measure
the mass of an object and round to the
nearest TENTH.
2. Mass of __________ = _______________
3. Demonstrate that you can measure
the length of an object in cm and mm.
Conclusion
Monday, July 14th
• Why is recognizing safety symbols
important?
• Where have you seen some of these
symbols besides school?
• What other safety symbols do you see
in your community?
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Go ahead and start with your
book 
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If you need something to read
just for today, borrow one of
Ms. Taylor’s magazines.
•
If you want to borrow a book
for a week or so, check out
one from Ms. Taylor’s
library…make sure you sign it
out on the clipboard.
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All students should be reading and remain
seated during SSR.
Students should not leave the classroom during
SSR.
All students should have reading materials with
them at all times.
Any books borrowed from the classroom must
be chosen before class begins.
Students may check out books from the Media
Center before school begins, at lunch, and at
class circulation times with Ms. Durham.
Homework
Monday, July 28th
•Finish all parts of the
Ball Bounce Lab
–Illustration
–Graph
Table of Contents
17. Unit Overview
18. Viewing Guide - Atmosphere
Agenda
Monday, July 28th
SWBAT:
 Identify characteristics of Earth’s atmosphere
and how they support life
Why?
Monday, July 28th
Knowing the impact of human activities on
Earth’s atmosphere will allow you to make
good decisions about your footprint on
nature.
Homework
Tuesday, July 15th
• Log in to Edmodo and take
Science Survey – Due
TOMORROW
• Finish Safety Poster – Due
Thursday
Table of Contents
6. Syllabus Quiz
7. Safety Poster Rubric
8. Unit Overview
9. Notes – Variables
10. Penny Predictions Lab
Agenda
Tuesday, July 14th
SWBAT:
 Identify variables in an
experiment
 Make meaningful predictions
based on past experiences
Why?
Tuesday, July 15th
Being able to identify variables
in an experiment will help
make sure you are only testing
one factor at a time.
OPENER
Wednesday, July 16th
Get out your variables notes
from yesterday. Finish
identifying the independent,
dependent, and constant
variables for the last two
examples on the back.
Homework
Wednesday, July 16th
• Finish Safety Poster – Due
Thursday
• Seven points will be taken off
for every day it is late.
Agenda
Wednesday, July 16th
SWBAT:
 Make meaningful predictions
based on past experiences
 Infer explanations of events
based on evidence and prior
knowledge
Why?
Wednesday, July 16th
Inferring helps us to use
evidence to make sense of our
observations and experiences.
It prevents us from making
random guesses.
OPENER
Thursday, July 17th
Restate and answer on your opener sheet.
A teacher wanted to know if playing music during a test
would improve the students grades. She played music
during her morning classes and didn’t play music during
her afternoon classes.
1. What were the independent and dependent variables?
The independent and dependent variables were…
2. What 3 variables should have been constant for all
students? (Most important?)
Three important constants were…
Homework
Thursday, July 17th
• Finish Penny Predictions Lab
– BOTH Conclusion and Lab
Quiz Questions – Due
Tomorrow
• Seven point taken off per day
Agenda
Thursday, July 17th
SWBAT:
 Make meaningful predictions
based on past experiences
 Infer explanations of events
based on evidence and prior
knowledge
Why?
Thursday, July 17th
Inferring helps us to use
evidence to make sense of our
observations and experiences.
It prevents us from making
random guesses.
OPENER
Friday, July 18th
Write each sentence and then identify if each statement is
an inference or an observation.
1. The student must be in trouble if the principle came
and got her out of class.
2. The fire alarm is going off.
3. The house with the balloons attached to the mailbox is
having a birthday party.
Homework
Friday, July 18th
•NONE 
Table of Contents
11. Mystery Boxes Lab
12. Notes – Observations
and Inferences
Agenda
Friday, July 18th
SWBAT:
 Define qualitative and
quantitative observations
 Make qualitative and quantitative
observations about common
materials
POYO
“Process on Your Own”
• Choose one of the following to create a reflection for
the concept of “observation”
• Use color to make ideas stand out….color has been
proven to help you remember
• Take up the whole page
• Make sure you show the difference between
qualitative and quantitative
– Venn diagram with some pictures
Why?
Friday, July 18th
Making meaningful
observations helps record
information both in an
experiment and in everyday
life so that information can be
communicated.
OPENER
Monday, July 21st
Copy the following chart onto your opener sheet and then
complete.
Observations about my Chair
Qualitative
Quantitative
1.
1.
2.
2.
3.
3.
4.
4.
5.
5.
Homework
Monday, July 21st
•Finish POYO
•Quiz on Friday
Table of Contents
13. Notes - Hypotheses
Agenda
Monday, July 21st
SWBAT:
 Make qualitative and quantitative observations
about common materials
 Write hypotheses including independent and
dependent variables
Why?
Monday, July 21st
Making meaningful observations helps
record information both in an experiment and
in everyday life so that information can be
communicated.
POYO
“Process on Your Own”
• Choose one of the following to create a reflection for the
concept of “observation”
• Use color to make ideas stand out….color has been
proven to help you remember
• Take up the whole page
• Make sure you show the difference between qualitative
and quantitative
– Venn diagram with some pictures
OPENER
Tuesday, July 22nd
Get out your POYO homework.
Get out your ‘Writing Hypotheses’ handouts
from yesterday and finish any parts we did
not do together…both sides.
Opener must be finished before we start the
Homework
Monday, July 21st
•Practice
Experimental Design
Vocabulary on
Table of Contents
13. Notes – Hypotheses
14. Ball Bounce Lab
Agenda
Tuesday, July 22nd
SWBAT:
 Write hypotheses including independent and
dependent variables
 Collect data in an organized way and record
Why?
Tuesday, July 22nd
Writing a clear hypothesis helps to determine
if your experiment is a worthwhile test and
helps to determine if your prediction is
accurate once a conclusion is reached.
OPENER
Wednesday, July 23rd
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. Write a hypothesis for the following variables.
Independent: length of someone’s hair
Dependent: time it takes to dry
Restate: If _____________________, then ____________.
1. Identify the variables in the following hypothesis:
If I eat more greasy food for a week, then I will get more pimples than
normal.
OPENER
Thursday, July 24th
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. Write a hypothesis for the following variables.
Independent: amount of security guards at the mall
Dependent: number of shopliftings reported by store owners
Restate: If _____________________, then ____________.
2. Identify the variables in the following hypothesis:
Homework
Thursday, July 24th
•Practice
Experimental Design
Vocabulary on
Table of Contents
13. Notes – Hypotheses
14. Ball Bounce Lab
15. E.D. Practice Quiz
16. Pre-Test Atmosphere
Agenda
Thursday, July 24th
SWBAT:
 Collect data in an organized way and record
Why?
Thursday, July 24th
Collecting data helps to determine if your
experiment is valid and will determine if your
hypothesis is correct.
OPENER
Friday, July 25th
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. Define inference. Give an example.
An inference is….
2. What is the difference between a
prediction and a hypothesis?
Homework
Friday, July 25th
•None
Table of Contents
17. E.D. Quiz
Agenda
Friday, July 25th
SWBAT:
 Demonstrate mastery of experimental design
concepts on quiz
 Analyze results of the Ball Bounce Lab
After the Quiz
Friday, July 25th
To Do List:
1. Finish Pre-Test from Wednesday
2. Work on Ball Bounce Lab (alone)
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Draw illustration of lab set-up
Graph results as line graph
Answer conclusion questions
Answer review questions
Why?
Friday, July 25th
Analyzing results helps you to determine if
your hypothesis is correct and it you need to
experiment further.
OPENER
Monday, July 28th
Restate and answer
on your opener
page.
1. Look at the
picture. List all of
the ways that our
atmosphere
changes over time
Homework
Monday, July 28th
•Finish all parts of the
Ball Bounce Lab
–Illustration
–Graph
Table of Contents
17. Unit Overview
18. Viewing Guide - Atmosphere
Agenda
Monday, July 28th
SWBAT:
 Identify characteristics of Earth’s atmosphere
and how they support life
Why?
Monday, July 28th
Knowing the impact of human activities on
Earth’s atmosphere will allow you to make
good decisions about your footprint on
nature.
•
All students should be reading and remain
seated during SSR.
•
Working on other work, drawing, cleaning out
notebooks is not acceptable.
•
Ms. Taylor may have students work on missing
science assignments from time to time.
•
Return books/magazines that you borrow.
Homework
Tuesday, July 29th
•None
Table of Contents
17. E.D. Quiz
18. Unit Overview
19. Viewing Guide – Atmosphere
20. Notes – Atmosphere
Composition
Agenda
Tuesday, July 29th
1.Comparison = The
Atmosphere and The Apple
2.Notes - Atmosphere
Why?
Tuesday, July 29th
Knowing the impact of human activities on
Earth’s atmosphere will allow you to make
good decisions about your footprint on
nature.
OPENER
Wednesday, July 30th
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. What is the most abundant gas in our
atmosphere?
The most abundant gas in our atmosphere….
1. Why do you think there is more (answer to
#1) than oxygen in our atmosphere?
Homework
Wednesday, July 30th
•Finish POYO for
Atmosphere
Table of Contents
17. E.D. Quiz
18. Unit Overview
19. Viewing Guide – Atmosphere
20. Notes – Atmosphere
Composition
Agenda
Tuesday, July 29th
1.Finish Atmosphere Notes
2.Do “Does air have mass?”
activity.
3.Work on POYO for
Atmosphere
Why?
Wednesday, July 30th
Knowing the impact of human activities on
Earth’s atmosphere will allow you to make
good decisions about your footprint on
nature.
POYO
“Process on Your Own”
• Choose one of the following to create a reflection for the
concept of “atmosphere”
• Use color to make ideas stand out….color has been
proven to help you remember
• Take up the whole page
• Make sure you show that you know at least 6 facts about
our atmosphere
– Crossword puzzle with pictures
OPENER
Thursday, July 31st
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. If Earth had fewer trees and plants, how would
you expect the amounts of nitrogen and oxygen
change. Be specific.
If Earth had fewer plants, then I think ….
2. You learned about the food chain last year. If
there was less nitrogen in the atmosphere, name
two effects on the food chain. Be specific.
Homework
Thursday, July 31st
•Finish POYO for
Atmosphere –
DUE FRIDAY
Table of Contents
17. E.D. Quiz
18. Unit Overview
19. Viewing Guide – Atmosphere
20. Notes – Atmosphere
Composition
Agenda
Thursday, July 31st
1.Check on our apple.
2.Begin modeling the layers of
Earth’s atmosphere.
3.Work on POYO
Why?
Thursday, July 31st
Knowing the impact of human activities on
Earth’s atmosphere will allow you to make
good decisions about your footprint on
nature.
POYO
“Process on Your Own”
• Choose one of the following to create a reflection for the
concept of “atmosphere”
• Use color to make ideas stand out….color has been
proven to help you remember
• Take up the whole page
• Make sure you show that you know at least 6 facts about
our atmosphere
– Crossword puzzle with pictures
OPENER
Friday, August 1st
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. O3 is the chemical formula for ______.
O3 is the chemical formula for….
2. The ozone layer is found where in the
atmosphere?
Homework
Friday, August 1st
•Finish the Layers
Model and Questions
by Tuesday
Agenda
Friday, August 1st
1.BrainPop – Ozone Layer
2.Ozone Watch w/ NASA
3.Work on Layers Model and
Questions
Why?
Friday, August 1st
Knowing the impact of human activities on
Earth’s atmosphere will allow you to make
good decisions about your footprint on
nature.
OPENER
Monday, August 4th
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. Why is ozone gas considered “good up high and
bad nearby”?
Ozone can be good and bad because….
2. What is the significance of tropo- in troposphere
meaning turning or changing?
Troposphere means turning or changing
because….
Homework
Monday – August 4th
•Finish Atmosphere
Layers Drawing and
Questions –
Table of Contents
21. Layers Model
22. Volume and Density Lab
Agenda
Monday, August 4th
1.Check on our apple.
2.Preview of Air Density – Mt.
Everest
3.Volume and
Density Lab
Why?
Monday, August 4th
Knowing the impact of human activities on
Earth’s atmosphere will allow you to make
good decisions about your footprint on
nature.
Room Numbers
Durham: 513
McMahon: 511
Taylor: 515
Foster: 509
Art: 303
Spanish:2507
Band: 123
Drama: 121
Hampton/Kline: 2505
Patterson: 2403
Duffy/Holden: 404
CSA: Humphries: 2503
CSA: Fisher: 2401
CSA: Thomson : 2501
Tech: Mullins: 505
Life Skills: Anderson:
•
All students should be reading and remain
seated during SSR.
•
Working on other work, drawing, cleaning out
notebooks is not acceptable.
•
Ms. Taylor may have students work on missing
science assignments from time to time.
•
Return books/magazines that you borrow.
Homework
Tuesay, August 5th
• Finish Any Missing Work or
No Gym Tomorrow
–Openers
–POYO
–Ball Bounce Lab
Agenda
Tuesday, August 5th
1.SSR
2.Felix’s Jump
3.Turn in Layers Model
4.Finish Volume/
Why?
Tuesday, August 5th
Knowing the impact of human activities on
Earth’s atmosphere will allow you to make
good decisions about your footprint on
nature.
OPENER
Wednesday, August 6th
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. Which layer of the atmosphere has the hottest
temperatures?
The atmosphere is the warmest ….
2. If the ______ is the warmest, why don’t you think
meteors burn up there?
Meteors do not burn in the _____ because….
Homework
Wednesday – August 6th
•None
Table of Contents
21. Layers Model
22. Volume and Density Lab
23. SWYK - Layers
Agenda
Wednesday, August 6th
1.Finish Volume/Density Lab.
2.Review Model of Earth’s
Layers
3.Take Show What
You Know (SWYK)
Why?
Wednesday, August 6th
Knowing the impact of human activities on
Earth’s atmosphere will allow you to make
good decisions about your footprint on
nature.
OPENER
Thursday, August 7th
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. The layers of the atmosphere were decided
according to changes in __________.
Layers of the atmosphere were decided by….
2. What are some gases in our atmosphere besides
nitrogen and oxygen? (Name at least 2)
Other gases (trace) in our atmosphere
include….
Homework
Thursday, August 7th
• None
Agenda
Thursday, August 7th
1.Oxygen in the Air Lab
2.Finish Scanning SWYK
Why?
Thursday, August 7th
Knowing the impact of human activities on
Earth’s atmosphere will allow you to make
good decisions about your footprint on
nature.
OPENER
Friday, August 8th
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. Which layer of our atmosphere is the most
important in your opinion and why?
I think the most important layer is….
2. Why did we measure water yesterday if we were
trying to find the change in a gas (oxygen)?
We measured the water because….
Homework
Friday – August 8th
•None
Table of Contents
24.Oxygen in the Air Lab
25. Earth’s Energy Budget
Agenda
Friday, August 8th
1.Finish Oxygen Lab
2.Model Earth’s Sunlight
Budget
3.Notes – Radiation
Why?
Wednesday, August 6th
Knowing the impact of human activities on
Earth’s atmosphere will allow you to make
good decisions about your footprint on
nature.
OPENER
Monday, August 11th
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. What are 2 things that happens to the Sun’s
energy when it enters our atmosphere?
When sunlight enters our atmosphere, it….
2. What part of sunlight has a warming effect on
Earth?
The part of sunlight that warms objects is….
Table of Contents
24.Oxygen in the Air Lab
25. Earth’s Energy Budget
26. Graphing Greenhouse Gases
Homework
Monday, August 11th
• Review Atmosphere
Vocabulary on Quizlet
Agenda
Monday, August 11th
1.Finish Radiation Notes
2.BrainPop – Greenhouse
Effect
3.Graphing Greenhouse
Gases
Why?
Monday, August 11th
Knowing the impact of human activities on
Earth’s atmosphere will allow you to make
good decisions about your footprint on
nature.
OPENER
Tuesday, August 12th
1. Pick up 2 handouts on your way in.
2. Find your Bubble Sheet on the teacher desk by
the board.
3. Answer the Show What You Know quietly and I’ll
pass out markers to bubble.
4. Do SSR when finished with the SWYK.
Table of Contents
24.Oxygen in the Air Lab
25. Earth’s Energy Budget
Homework
Tuesday – August 12th
• Finish Study Guide
Agenda
Tuesday, August 12th
1.SSR
2.SWYK – Composition
3.Study Guide
Why?
Tuesday, August 12th
Knowing the impact of human activities on
Earth’s atmosphere will allow you to make
good decisions about your footprint on
nature.
OPENER
Wednesday, August 13th
1. Looking in the illustration, make an observation
about the spacing of air particles.
Air particles are more dense….
2. How can you explain why hot air balloons rise in
the atmosphere?
Hot air balloons rise in the atmosphere
Table of Contents
27. Study Guide
28. SWYK – Composition
29. Atmosphere Test
Homework
Wednesday, August 13th
• Study for Test
– Study Guide
– Pre-Test
– Unit Overview
– Quizlet
Agenda
Wednesday, August 13th
1.Review SWYK
2.Check Study Guide
3.Know It To Win It
(KITWI)
Why?
Wednesday, August 13th
Knowing the impact of human activities on
Earth’s atmosphere will allow you to make
good decisions about your footprint on
nature.
OPENER
Thursday, August 14th
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. How does the ozone layer help support life on
Earth?
a. Traps heat close to Earth’s surface
b. Burns up meteors as they enter Earth’s atmosphere
c. Absorbs harmful UV radiation in the troposphere
d. Absorbs ultraviolet radiation in the stratosphere
2. How is ozone harmful when found in the troposphere?
Table of Contents
27. Study Guide
28. SWYK – Composition
29. Atmosphere Test
30. Unit Overview – Weather
Homework
Thursday, August 14th
• None
Agenda
Thursday, August 14th
1.Questions for Test
2.Atmosphere Test
3.SSR/Puzzle
Why?
Wednesday, August 14th
Knowing the impact of human activities on
Earth’s atmosphere will allow you to make
good decisions about your footprint on
nature.
OPENER
Friday, August 15th
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. When you hear the word ‘weather’ what
comes to mind?
To me, weather makes me think of….
2. In what ways can weather be measured?
List at least 3. (Think about the weather
report on the news.)
We can describe weather by measuring….
Table of Contents
Homework
Friday – August 15th
• None
Agenda
Friday, August 15th
1.Pre-Test for Weather
2.Bill Nye – Water Cycle
Why?
Friday, August 15th
Knowing the impact of human activities on
Earth’s atmosphere will allow you to make
good decisions about your footprint on
nature.
OPENER
Monday, August 18th
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. Update your TOC….list on the
board.
2. Make sure ALL pages are in your
binder ….NOTHING should be in
the pockets except for Safety
poster and pig.
Table of Contents
27. Study Guide
28. SWYK – Composition
29. Atmosphere Test
30. Unit Overview – Weather
31. Pre-Test Weather
32. Viewing Guide – Water Cycle
33. Notes – Water Cycle/Precipitation
Homework
Monday, August 18th
• POYO due Thursday
• Bring Cell Phones/Cameras
WITH Parent Permission
Agenda
Monday, August 18th
1.Unit Overview – Weather
2.Notes – Water
Cycle/Precipitation
3.POYO – Water Cycle
Why?
Monday, August 18th
Knowing the processes that create our
weather will help you better understand the
dangers and the need to prepare for
dangerous storms.
•
All students should be reading and remain
seated during SSR.
•
Working on other work, drawing, cleaning out
notebooks is not acceptable.
•
Ms. Taylor may have students work on missing
science assignments from time to time.
•
Return books/magazines that you borrow.
Table of Contents
34. Diagram of Water Cycle
Homework
Tuesday – August 19th
• Work on POYO – Due
Thursday
Agenda
Tuesday, August 19th
1.SSR
2.Check W.C. Notes
3.Label Water Cycle
4.Water Cycle Walk
5.POYO
Why?
Tuesday, August 19th
Knowing the impact of human activities on
Earth’s atmosphere will allow you to make
good decisions about your footprint on
nature.
OPENER
Wednesday, August 20th
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. What are three examples you are using for
your POYO?
Three examples from my POYO are…
2. How might a spill of hazardous material
affect percolation?
Percolation would be affected by a spill
because…
Name that
Precipitation
Name that
Precipitation
Name that
Precipitation
Name that
Precipitation
Table of Contents
34. Water Cycle Diagram and POYO
35. Humidity Notes
Homework
Wednesday, August 20th
• POYO due Thursday
• Get BYOD Letter Signed
Agenda
Wednesday, August 20th
1.Humidity Notes
2.Cloud in a Bottle
3.Work on POYO
Why?
Wednesday, August 20th
Knowing the processes that create our
weather will help you better understand the
dangers and the need to prepare for
dangerous storms.
Exit Card
1.Give 2 examples of countries or regions on Earth
that have high humidity.
2.Give 2 examples of countries or regions on Earth
that have low humidity.
3.Why is high humidity so uncomfortable for
humans?
4.What role does humidity play in the water cycle?
OPENER
Thursday, August 21st
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. What are three things that are needed for
cloud formation?
For clouds to form, you need….
2. Copy and fill in the blanks:
The _______ the temperature of air, the
_____ amount of water vapor it can hold.
Table of Contents
34. Water Cycle Diagram and POYO
35. Humidity Notes
36. Relative Humidity Lab
Homework
Thursday – August 21st
• None
Agenda
Thursday, August 21st
1.Gallery Walk for POYO
2.Finish Humidity Notes
3.Humidity Lab
Why?
Thursday, August 21st
Knowing the impact of human activities on
Earth’s atmosphere will allow you to make
good decisions about your footprint on
nature.
Exit Card
1.Give 2 examples of countries or regions on Earth
that have high humidity.
2.Give 2 examples of countries or regions on Earth
that have low humidity.
3.Why is high humidity so uncomfortable for
humans?
4.What role does humidity play in the water cycle?
OPENER
Friday, August 22nd
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. Name a region or country on Earth that typically
has high humidity. How about low humidity?
An area that usually has high humidity is ….
2. What role does humidity play in the water cycle?
Humidity is important to the water cycle
because….
Table of Contents
37. SWYK – Water Cycle
Homework
Friday, August 22nd
• Study for Water Cycle Quiz
Agenda
Friday, August 22nd
1.Water Cycle Song
2.SWYK – Water Cycle
3.Relative Humidity Lab
Why?
Friday, August 22nd
Knowing the processes that create our
weather will help you better understand the
dangers and the need to prepare for
dangerous storms.
OPENER
Monday, August 25th
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. Copy and fill in the blanks:
Relative humidity compares how much _____ _____ is in
the air to how much water vapor the air can hold at that
_____.
2. Use the charts on the desks to find the relative
humidity of a room with a dry bulb temp of 30 and
a wet bulb temp of 26.
The relative humidity when the dry bulb is 30 and the wet
bulb is 26 is _____%.
Table of Contents
37. SWYK – Water Cycle
38. Quiz – Water Cycle and Humidity
Any Orders to Turn In?
Homework
Monday – August 25th
• Finish All Parts of
Relative Humidity Lab – 2
Pages
Agenda
Monday, August 25th
1.Water Cycle Quiz
2.Relative Humidity Quiz
Why?
Monday, August 25th
Knowing the impact of human activities on
Earth’s atmosphere will allow you to make
good decisions about your footprint on
nature.
Relative Humidity Lab
Use the data from one of the following locations to finish up
your lab: core 1
Room
Air Temp (F)
Wind (mph)
Dry Bulb (C)
Wet Bulb (C)
Band
72
Storage
Auditorium 84
0
20
19
0
44
42
Gym
0
20
11
72
Relative Humidity Lab
Use the data from one of the following locations to finish up
your lab: core 2
Room
Air Temp (F)
Wind (mph)
Dry Bulb (C)
Wet Bulb (C)
Cafeteria
71
0
22
20
400 Hallway
73
0
24
22
Gym
62
0
19
15
*****Skip part
5 on lab….part
about heat
index
Relative Humidity Lab
Use the data from one of the following locations to finish up
your lab: core 3
Room
Air Temp (F)
Wind (mph)
Dry Bulb (C)
Wet Bulb (C)
Outside
89
1
25
24
Band Storage
X
0
X
X
Kitchen
60
0
16
14
Gym
80
0
27
24
***Skip part 5 that has you answer about heat index
Relative Humidity Lab
Use the data from one of the following locations to finish up
your lab: core 4
Room
Outside
Air Temp (F)
91
Wind (mph)
Dry Bulb (C)
Wet Bulb (C)
2
36
27
Girls’
Bathroom
75
0
24
20
Elevator
79
0
26
19
Office
71
0
22
19
**Skip part 5 that has the heat index chart.
•
All students should be reading and remain
seated during SSR.
•
Working on other work, drawing, cleaning out
notebooks is not acceptable.
•
Ms. Taylor may have students work on missing
science assignments from time to time.
•
Return books/magazines that you borrow.
Table of Contents
37. SWYK – Water Cycle
38. Water Cycle Quiz
39. Weather Tools and Weather Pages
Homework
Tuesday, August 26th
• Finish Relative Humidity Lab
for Tomorrow – Both Pages
Agenda
Tuesday, August 26th
1.SSR
2.Weather Tools
3.Reading Weather Page
Why?
Tuesday, August 26th
Knowing the processes that create our
weather will help you better understand the
dangers and the need to prepare for
dangerous storms.
Weather Folklore
Clear moon, frost soon.
A sunshiny shower won’t last half an hour.
When a cow tries to scratch her ear it means a shower
is very near.
Rainbow in the morning gives you fair warning.
Red sky at night, sailors delight. Red sky in morning,
sailors take warning.
OPENER
Wednesday, August 27th
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. Predicting weather has been called an art and a
science. What do you think this means?
I think these people believe….
2. If we have radar and satellites, why do you think
meteorologist still use weather balloons?
Meteorologists still use weather balloons
because….
Table of Contents
37. SWYK – Water Cycle
38. Quiz – Water Cycle and Humidity
39. Notes – Instruments and
Weather Pages
40. Cloud Types
Homework
Wednesday – August 27th
• None….but No Gym on Friday
if You are Missing Work
Including Reworks
Agenda
Wednesday, August 27th
1.Hurricane Cristobal
2.Weather Pages
3.Cloud Types
Why?
Wednesday, August 27th
Being able to understand weather systems
will allow you to plan travel and activities as
well as knowing when to prepare for storms.
OPENER
Thursday, August 28th
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. What are two characteristics that are used to
name clouds?
Clouds are named for characteristics such
as…
2. Why do you think not all clouds produce
precipitation?
Not all clouds produce precipitation because…
Table of Contents
37. SWYK – Water Cycle
38. Quiz – Water Cycle and Humidity
39. Notes – Instruments and Weather Pages
40. Cloud Types
41. Notes – Air Masses and Fronts
Homework
Thursday, August 28th
• None…as long as all work
has been turned in and
reworks are done
Agenda
Thursday, August 28th
1.Finish Labeling Clouds
2.Air Masses and Fronts
Notes
Why?
Thursday, August 28th
Knowing the processes that create our
weather will help you better understand the
dangers and the need to prepare for
dangerous storms.
OPENER
Friday, August 29th
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. What are 2 of the 3 characteristics of an air
mass?
Characteristics of an air mass include….
2. What do you know about the air in an air mass if
it is labeled tropical?....continental?....maritime?
Tropical air masses have _____ air. Continental
air masses have ____ air. Maritime air masses
have ____ air.
Table of Contents
37. SWYK – Water Cycle
38. Quiz – Water Cycle and Humidity
39. Notes – Instruments and Weather
Pages
40. Cloud Types
41. Notes – Air Masses
42. Bill Nye - Wind
Homework
Friday – August 29th
• None – Enjoy the Long
Weekend!
Agenda
Wednesday, August 27th
1.Hurricane Cristobal
2.Wind Video
3.Fronts Notes
Why?
Friday, August 29th
Being able to understand weather systems
will allow you to plan travel and activities as
well as knowing when to prepare for storms.
Occluded Front
A warm air
mass is taken
over by two
cold air
masses.
Results in
stormy
weather.
POYO
“Process on Your Own”
• Choose one of the following to create a reflection for the
concept of “air masses” or “fronts” or “wind”
• Use color to make ideas stand out….color has been
proven to help you remember
• Take up the whole page
• Make sure you show that you know at least 6 facts about
your topic
• You can choose your type of POYO…look at p.5 of I.L.L.
• You can earn 5 points on your next quiz by turning in a
neat, organized, and informative POYO
OPENER
Tuesday, September 2nd
1. Pick up your bubble sheet and a
marker from the front desk.
2. Write down your homework.
3. Get out your Air Masses and Fronts
Notes from Friday and look over
them….quietly.
Table of Contents
43. Webquest – Severe Weather
44. SWYK – Air Masses and Fronts
Homework
Tuesday, September 2nd
• POYO Extra Credit Due
Friday
• Bring in
Headphones/Earbuds
Agenda
Tuesday, September 2nd
1.SWYK – Air Masses and
Fronts
2.Webquest – Severe Weather
Why?
Tuesday, September 2nd
Knowing the processes that create our
weather will help you better understand the
dangers and the need to prepare for
dangerous storms.
OPENER
Wednesday, September 3rd
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. What are three dangers of thunderstorms?
Be specific!
Dangers of thunderstorms include….
2. What is the relationship between thunder
and lightning?
Thunder and lightning….
Table of Contents
43. Webquest – Severe Weather
44. SWYK – Air Masses and Fronts
Homework
Wednesday – September 3rd
• Work on Webquest if you
have not finished at least
3 storms
Agenda
Wednesday, September 3rd
1.Tropical Storm Dolly
2.Webquest
3.Fronts Notes
Why?
Wednesday, September 3rd
Being able to understand weather systems
will allow you to plan travel and activities as
well as knowing when to prepare for storms.
Exit Card
1. Hypothermia means “low heat”. In what type of
storm would this be a concern?
2. A violently rotating column of air best describes
which type of storm?
3. Storm surge occurs during which type of storm?
4. The Fujita scale measures….
OPENER
Thursday, September 4th
Restate the question and then answer on
your opener page.
1. What is a whiteout?
A whiteout is….
2. How can a whiteout occur without snow
falling from the upper atmosphere?
A whiteout can occur when it is not snowing
because….
Table of Contents
43. Webquest – Severe Weather
44. SWYK – Air Masses and Fronts
Homework
Thursday, September 4th
• POYO Extra Credit Due
Friday
• Leave Science I.L.L.s at
Home
Agenda
Thursday, September 4th
1.Check on Dolly and Norbert
2.Webquest – Severe Weather
3.Review for Quiz
Why?
Thursday, September 4th
Knowing the processes that create our
weather will help you better understand the
dangers and the need to prepare for
dangerous storms.
Review for Quiz – Be Ready to
Discuss
1. What aspect of storms is shown above?
2. What is the name of the scale that measures the
strength/damage of a hurricane?
3. When does hurricane season begin and end
every year?
Exit Card
1. Hypothermia means “low heat”. In what type of
storm would this be a concern?
2. A violently rotating column of air best describes
which type of storm?
3. Storm surge occurs during which type of storm?
4. The Fujita scale measures….
OPENER
Monday, September 29th
Restate the question and then answer on your
opener page.
1. Give one example of how the weather impacted
(good, bad, or neutral) your fall track-out. Be
specific.
The weather ….
2. If we are supposed to have thunderstorms here on
Friday, what type of weather front should we
expect?
Table of Contents
43. Webquest – Severe Weather
44. SWYK – Air Masses and Fronts
45. Storms Quiz
Homework
Monday, September 29th
• None
Agenda
Monday, September 29th
1.Tornadoes and the
Government
2.Weather Unit Overview
3.KITWI – Weather
Why?
Monday, September 29th
Knowing the processes that create our
weather will help you better understand the
dangers and the need to prepare for
dangerous storms.
Tornadoes and the
Government
Many people who lose their homes, other
property, or even jobs do not have
insurance to replace what has been
destroyed.
Do you think the government should be
helping people who are victims of natural
disasters such as tornadoes, hurricanes,
and flooding? Explain your answer.
OPENER
Tuesday, September 30th
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. What is the difference between a tornado
watch and a tornado warning?
The difference between a watch and a
warning is….
2. What causes wind?
Wind is caused by….
Table of Contents
43. Webquest – Severe Weather
44. SWYK – Air Masses and Fronts
45. Storms Quiz
46. Qtr 1 Benchmark
Homework
Tuesday – September 30th
• Review vocabulary on
Quizlet
Agenda
Tuesday, September 30th
1.Review Storms Quiz
2.Qtr 1 Benchmark
3.SSR
Why?
Tuesday, September 30th
Being able to understand weather systems
will allow you to plan travel and activities as
well as knowing when to prepare for storms.
OPENER
Wednesday, October 1st
Restate the question and then answer on your
opener page.
1. Which of the following would be used to give us
weather data from a large area? radar, ground
station, or satellite
_____ is able to give us weather data for large areas.
2. Draw the map symbols for warm and cold fronts.
Cold fronts are shown with __________ and warm
fronts are shown with __________.
Table of Contents
43. Webquest – Severe Weather
44. SWYK – Air Masses and Fronts
45. Storms Quiz
46. Qtr 1 Benchmark
47. Study Guide
48. Weather Test
Homework
Wednesday, October 1st
• Finish Study Guide – Must Do
24 of 28 Questions/Problems
Agenda
Wednesday, October 1st
1.Question Writing
2.Study Guide
Why?
Wednesday, October 1st
Knowing the processes that create our
weather will help you better understand the
dangers and the need to prepare for
dangerous storms.
Question Writing
Write 5 questions that can be used in
tomorrow’s review game.
• Multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, true/false
(fix underline), matching
• Include answer key
• No copying of questions already used
• Starting on page 30 of I.L.L.
OPENER
Friday, October 3rd
1.Write down homework in
agenda.
2.Look over notes, study guide,
and/or benchmark for test.
Science Olympiad
*science based competition
*compete in teams against other schools
(February 7th)
*meet during Spartan Time or after school
*23 different events
*$25 donation to cover materials
*sponsored by Ms. Johnson and Mrs. Powers
Science Olympiad Events
Anatomy
Disease Detectives
Experimental Design
Fossils
It Matters!
Picture This
Simple Machines
Solar System
Air Trajectory
Bottle Rockets
Elastic Launched Glider
Crime Busters
Duct Tape Challenge
Entomology
Green Generation
Meteorology
Road Scholar
Write It, Do It
Bridge
Wheeled Vehicle
Crave the Wave
Bio Process Lab
Homework
Friday – October 3rd
• Bring Qtr 1 I.L.L.
Contents Home
Agenda
Friday, October 3rd
1.Weather Test
2.SSR
3.Clean Out I.L.L.s
Why?
Friday, October 3rd
Being able to understand weather systems
will allow you to plan travel and activities as
well as knowing when to prepare for storms.
I.L.L. Clean-Out
Keep pages 1-5 and current
Openers page. EVERYTHING ELSE
gets put into a neat stack with your
TOC on top.
OPENER
Monday, October 6th
Restate the question and then answer on your
opener page.
1. Microscope is made up of the word parts ‘micro-’
and ‘scope’. What do you think these word parts
mean?
Micro means _________ and scope means _____.
2. What are some real world uses for microscopes? Be
specific and try to list 3.
Microscopes are used for ….
Table of Contents
49. Microscope Notes
Homework
Monday, October 6th
• None 
Agenda
Monday, October 6th
1.T-Shirt Design Contest
2.Microscope Notes
Why?
Monday, October 6th
Why is learning about microscopes
important?
•
All students should be reading and remain
seated during SSR.
•
Working on other work, drawing, cleaning out
notebooks is not acceptable.
•
Ms. Taylor may have students work on missing
science assignments from time to time.
•
Return books/magazines that you borrow.
Table of Contents
51. Proper Microscope Use
52. Proper Microscope Use Annotations
Homework
Tuesday – October 7th
• Finish Annotating Proper
Microscope Use by
Thursday
Agenda
Tuesday, October 7th
1.SSR
2.Microscope Labeling
3.Proper Microscope Use
OPENER
Wednesday, October 8th
Restate the question and then answer on your
opener page.
1. What three settings (stage, diaphragm, etc) must
you have in place before looking at a slide in the
microscope?
When beginning, the microscope should have…
2. What adjustment knob do you use first to focus in on
the object?
You first use the _____________ knob to focus on the
Table of Contents
49. Unit Overview - Microscopes
50. Microscope Notes and Diagram
51. Proper Microscope Use
52. Proper Microscope Use Annotations
53. Microscopic Image Lab
Homework
Wednesday, October 8th
• Finish Annotating
Microscope Use and
Drawing Pictures by
TOMORROW!
Agenda
Wednesday, October 8th
1.Review Microscopes
2.Microscopic Image Lab
Why?
Wednesday, October 8th
Why is learning about microscopes
important?
OPENER
Thursday, October 9th
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. Give 2-3 ways the image of the ‘r’ changed when
viewed under the microscope. You cannot use
“it increased in size”.
When viewed under the microscope, the ‘r’..
2. What reason(s) can you give for why the ‘r’
appeared upside down and backwards?
The image of the ‘r’ was flipped because…
Table of Contents
54. Pre-Test Cells
Homework
Thursday – October 9th
• Finish Microscope Lab for
Tomorrow
Microscope Quiz
on Monday
2 Parts of Quiz
• Must know parts (label) and their jobs
• Must be able to properly use a
microscope to view a specimen on a
slide
• Sign up for Spartan Time tomorrow to
get help
Agenda
Thursday, October 9th
1.Pre-Test
2.Microscope Parts Song
3.Microscope Lab
OPENER
Friday, October 10th
Restate the question and then answer on your
opener page.
1. What should you do if you cannot find the object in
medium or high power?
If you cannot see the object, you should…
2. What happened if you saw the object in medium
power but then couldn’t see it in high power?
If the object disappears in high power, then you must
have…
Table of Contents
54. PreTest – Cells
55. SWYK – Microscopes
56. Bill Nye – Cells
Homework
Friday, October 10th
• None but there is a quiz on
Monday 
Agenda
Friday, October 10th
1.SWYK – Microscopes
2.Bill Nye - Cells
Why?
Wednesday, October 8th
Why is learning about microscopes
important?
Microscope Practice
• Create a wet-mount slide with your
name
• Find the third letter of either your
first of last name at low power
• Focus in on at it at medium, and then
high power
OPENER
Monday, October 13th
Restate and answer on your opener page.
Questions come from Friday’s video.
1.All living organisms are made up of
__________.
2.In Friday’s video, cells were
compared to bricks. Why do you think
this comparison was made?
Table of Contents
55. SWYK – Microscopes
56. Bill Nye – Cells
57. Microscope Man
58. Microscope Quiz
59. Unit Overview- Single Cell
60. ABCs of Life Lab
Homework
Monday – October 13th
• None
Agenda
Monday, October 13th
1.Microscope Man
2.Microscope Quiz
3.ABCs of Life Lab
ABCs of Life Lab
1.
Read and Annotate the Introduction.
–Highlight what is important
–Circle words you don’t know
–Make 1 prediction about the lab
–Ask 1 question
2.
Skip to STEP 4
–Read the passage in the box and annotate
–Answer question A)
3.
Go to STEP 5
–Use the textbook to answer ON A SEPARATE SHEET
4.
Go to STEP 6
–ON SAME SEPARATE SHEET, make detailed drawings
5.
Put Lab and Work in I.L.L. as Page 60
•
All students should be reading and remain
seated during SSR.
•
Working on other work, drawing, cleaning out
notebooks is not acceptable.
•
Ms. Taylor may have students work on missing
science assignments from time to time.
•
Return books/magazines that you borrow.
Table of Contents
54. PreTest – Cells
55. SWYK – Microscopes
56. Bill Nye – Cells
57. Microscope Man
58. Microscope Quiz
59. Unit Overview – Single Cells
60. Cells Checklist #1
61. ABCs of Life Lab
Homework
Tuesday, October 14th
• None 
Agenda
Tuesday, October 14th
1.ABCs of Life Lab
Microscope Expectations
Tuesday, October 14th
1. Stay at assigned microscope.
2. No switching of microscopes until
told by teacher.
3. Share microscopes
4. Draw specimens as accurately as
possible….color, size, and detail.
OPENER
Wednesday, October 15th
Restate and answer on your opener page.
Questions come from your ABCs lab.
1.What does the cell theory tell us, in
general terms?
2.What part of the cell theory was later
proven wrong by Virchow?
Table of Contents
55. SWYK – Microscopes
56. Bill Nye – Cells
57. Microscope Man
58. Microscope Quiz
59. Unit Overview- Single Cell
60. Protists Checklist
Homework
Tuesday – October 15th
• None
Agenda
Wednesday, October 15th
1.Review Unit Overview
2.Discuss Protists
Checklist
3.ABCs of Life Lab
OPENER
Thursday, October 16th
Restate the question and then answer on your
opener page.
1. How did the plant cells look different from the animal
cells?
2. What is difficult about using the microscopes and
what do you find easy?
Table of Contents
54. PreTest – Cells
55. SWYK – Microscopes
56. Bill Nye – Cells
57. Microscope Man
58. Microscope Quiz
59. Unit Overview – Single Cells
60. Cells Checklist #1
61. ABCs of Life Lab
Homework
Thursday, October 16th
• ABCs Lab Due Tomorrow
Agenda
Thursday, October 16th
1.ABCs of Life Lab
2.SWYK – ABCs
3.POYO – Begin?
Observations
1. Drawings are inaccurate (not
colored, incorrect size, sloppy).
2. Time could be used more wisely.
3. Trying to turn in labs without
drawings labeled, questions not
answered.
OPENER
Friday, October 17th
Restate and answer on your opener page.
Questions come from your ABCs lab.
1.Why do you think animal cells lack a
cell wall?
2.What is a benefit of cells being so
small in size?
Table of Contents
62. SWYK – ABCs
63. POYO – ABCs
64. CFU – ABCs
65. Diversity of Protists Lab
Homework
Friday – October 17th
• None
Agenda
Friday, October 17th
1. SWYK – ABCs….Scan and correct
answers
2. POYO – ABCs…Have Ms. Taylor Initial your
checklist
3. CFU – ABCs…Have Ms. Taylor grade and
you make corrections
4. Diversity of Protists Lab –Read over
directions, annotate, predict, ask question
OPENER
Monday, October 20th
Restate the question and then answer on your
opener page.
1. What is the difference between eukaryotic
and prokaryotic cells?
2. What is in the nucleus of a cell?
Table of Contents
62. SWYK – ABCs
63. POYO – ABCs
64. CFU – ABCs
65. Diversity of Protists Lab
Homework
Monday, October 20th
• Diversity of Protists Lab Due
Wednesday
• Quiz on Friday
Agenda
Monday, October 20th
1.SWYK – ABCs
2.POYO – ABCs
3.CFU - ABCs
4.Diversity of Protists Lab –
READ and ANNOTATE
•
All students should be reading and remain
seated during SSR.
•
Working on other work, drawing, cleaning out
notebooks is not acceptable.
•
Ms. Taylor may have students work on missing
science assignments from time to time.
•
Return books/magazines that you borrow.
What Do You Know?
1. What is the significance of some protists
having no chloroplasts?
2. Why don’t you think spirogyra have any
way to move around in water?
Table of Contents
62. SWYK – ABCs
63. POYO – ABCs
64. CFU – ABCs
65. Diversity of Protists Lab
66. SWYK – Diversity
67. POYO – Diversity
Homework
Tuesday – October 21st
• Diversity of Protists Lab
Due Tomorrow
Agenda
Tuesday, October 21st
1. Diversity of Protists Lab….NO HIGH
POWER
2. SWYK – Diversity…Scan at Desktop
3. POYO - Diversity…Have Ms. Taylor Check
and Initial
4. CFU – Diversity…Have Ms. Taylor grade
and you make corrections
OPENER
Wednesday, October 22nd
Restate the question and then answer on your
opener page.
1. Euglena, Volvox, and Spirogyra all contain
chloroplasts. Why does this make them autotrophs?
Euglena, Volvox, and Spirogyra are all autotrophs
because…
2. What are 3 parts (organelles) that eukaryotic and
prokaryotic cells have in common?
Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells both have…
Table of Contents
62. SWYK – ABCs
63. POYO – ABCs
64. CFU – ABCs
65. Diversity of Protists Lab
66. SWYK – Diversity
67. POYO – Diversity
68. CFU – Diversity
69. Current Event
70. Study Guide
Homework
Wednesday, October 22nd
• Review Vocab from
Labs/Quizlet
• Quiz on Friday
Agenda
Wednesday, October 22nd
1.Diversity of Protists Lab
2.SWYK – Diversity
3.POYO – Diversity
4.CFU – Diversity
5.Study Guide
OPENER
Thursday, October 23rd
Restate and answer on your opener page.
Questions come from your Protists lab.
1.Identify the following AND its special
characteristic:
A.
B.
C.
Table of Contents
62. SWYK – ABCs
63. POYO – ABCs
64. CFU – ABCs
65. Diversity of Protists Lab
66. SWYK – Diversity
67. POYO – Diversity
68. CFU – Diversity
69. Current Event
70. Study Guide
Homework
Thursday – October 23rd
• Finish Study Guide
• Review Vocab (Protists)
Agenda
Thursday, October 23rd
1. POYO – Diversity…Have Ms. Taylor
Initial your checklist
2. CFU – Diversity…Have Ms. Taylor
grade and you make corrections
3. Study Guide – Complete and then
Check Answers
4. Current Event Article – Read,
Annotate, Gist Summary
OPENER
Friday, October 24th
1. No Written Opener Today – Put your
opener sheet back in your binder.
2. Check the answers to your study guide.
3. Review your notes for the quiz.
Table of Contents
71. Protists Quiz
Homework
Friday, October 24th
• None
Agenda
Friday, October 24th
1.Quiz
2.Current Event
OPENER
Monday, October 27th
Restate and answer on your opener page.
Questions come from your Protists lab.
1. If you were to compare a cell to a city, what part
of the city would the cell wall be?
A cell is to a city as a cell wall is to the _____.
2. If you were to compare a cell to a school, what
part of the school would the nucleus be?
A cell is to a school as a nucleus is to the _____.
Table of Contents
71. Protists Quiz
72. Organelle Notes
Homework
Monday – October 27th
Current Event Due
Wednesday
Agenda
Monday, October 27th
• Current Event
• Plant/Animal Cell
Overview
• Notes - Organelles
•
All students should be reading and remain
seated during SSR.
•
Working on other work, drawing, cleaning out
notebooks is not acceptable.
•
Ms. Taylor may have students work on missing
science assignments from time to time.
•
Return books/magazines that you borrow.
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71. Protists Quiz
72. Organelle Notes
Homework
Tuesday, October 28th
• Current Event Due
Tomorrow
– Annotate
– Comment (2)
– Gist Paper
Agenda
Tuesday, October 28th
1.SSR
2.Organelle Notes
3.Organelle Song
OPENER
Wednesday, October 29th
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. What type of cell is shown below? Give at least 2
pieces of evidence you used to answer?
2. If you were to compare a cell to an animal, what
part of the animal would the lysosomes be?
A cell is to an animal as a lysosome is to a __________.
Table of Contents
71. Protists Quiz
72. Organelle Notes
73. Cell Diagrams
74. Organelle POYO
Homework
Wednesday – October 29th
POYO on Organelles Due
Friday
Agenda
Wednesday, October 29th
• Turn in Current Events
• Finish Organelle Notes
• Cell Diagrams
• Organelle POYO
Organelle POYO
• Pick any format (ex:
crossword, interview,
doodle, vocab sketches)
• Must include 8 vocab words
(with definitions or clues to
their meaning)
OPENER
Thursday, October 30th
1. Do the matching activity that is on your
desk. Write your answers on your opener
page.
2. Cores 1 and 4, I am coming around to
collect your current events. Have them
ready please.
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75. SWYK - Organelles
Homework
Thursday, October 30th
POYO on Organelles Due
Friday
Organelle POYO
• Pick any format (ex: crossword,
interview, doodle, vocab sketches)
• Must include 8 vocab words (with
definitions or clues to their
meaning)
• Include color and at least 3
illustrations
Agenda
Thursday, October 30th
1.Cells Diagrams
2.Organelle POYO
3.SWYK - Organelles
OPENER
Friday, October 31st
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1.
Which of the following explains why organelles have different shapes and
sizes?
a. Some are older than others
b. They come from other cells to make new cells
c. They have different jobs
d. They hold different amounts of things needed by the cell
2. Which part of your body is most similar to a cell membrane?
a. Lung
b. Brain
c. Stomach
d. Skin
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75. SWYK – Organelles
76. Life Process Notes/POYO
Homework
Friday – October 31st
NONE
Agenda
Friday, October 31st
• Turn in Organelle POYO
• Life Process Notes
• Life Process POYO
Exit Card
Friday, October 31st
Answer the following on the note card provided. You just
need to write your answer. Make sure your name is on your
card. You may use your notes.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
If you got too hot from the room being too warm, what life process is being
demonstrated when you start sweating?
Going to lunch and eating your meal is a good example for which life processes?
List at least 2.
Cellular respiration uses which gas to help change glucose(sugar) from your
food into usable energy in the cells?
If you were to get hurt and had an cut on your arm, which life process would
make new cells to replace the damaged ones?
Which life process do you not do?
OPENER
Monday, November 3rd
Restate on your opener page.
1. Is there a life process that you learned
about on Friday that you could live
without? Why or why not?
2. What does ‘respiration’ mean in cellular
respiration?
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75. SWYK – Organelles
76. Life Process Notes
77. Organelle Review
Homework
Monday, November 3rd
None
Agenda
Monday, November 3rd
1.Life Processes Review
2.Organelle Review
OPENER
Wednesday, November 5th
Answer on a notecard.
1. Do you like working off of a checklist? Explain
why or why not.
2. Is the checklist you received yesterday too long,
too short, or just right?
3. Should there be an incentive for finishing the
checklist early? If so, what?
4. What would you change about the checklist?
5. Should we do checklists with other units?
Table of Contents
75. SWYK – Organelles
76. Life Process Notes/POYO
77. Organelle Matching
78. P&A Cells Checklist
79. Plant Cells Lab
Homework
Wednesday – November 5th
NONE
Agenda
Wednesday, November 5th
• Continue Working on
Plant Cells Lab
• Review Hierarchical
Organization Overview
• Start Animal Cells Lab?
Exit Card
Friday, October 31st
1. If you got too hot from the room being too warm, what life
process is being demonstrated when you start sweating?
Regulation
2. Going to lunch and eating your meal is a good example for which
life processes? List at least 2. Ingestion (biting and swallowing)
and Digestion (stomach and intestines)
3. Cellular respiration uses which gas to help change glucose(sugar)
from your food into usable energy in the cells? Oxygen (O2)
4. If you were to get hurt and had an cut on your arm, which life
process would make new cells to replace the damaged ones?
Reproduction
5. Which life process do you not do? Photosynthesis
OPENER
Thursday, November 6th
Restate on your opener page.
1. What is the purpose of having you look at 3
different types of plant cells in the plant
lab?
2. The vacuole is one of the larger organelles
in a plant cell. Why might you not be able
to see it in the microscope?
Table of Contents
75. SWYK – Organelles
76. Life Process Notes
77. Organelle Review
78. P&A Cells Checklist
79. Plant Cells Lab
80. Hierarchical Organization
81. Animal Cells Lab
Homework
Thursday, November 10th
Plant Cell Lab Due Tomorrow!
You will 10 minutes to finish.
Agenda
Thursday, November 10th
1.Life Processes Review
2.Plant Cells Lab
3.Hierarchy Overview
4.Animal Cells Lab
OPENER
Monday, November 10th
Restate on your opener page.
1. Which organelle is responsible for
providing a way for materials to get
around the cell?
2. Which organelle is responsible for
identifying, packaging, and sending out
materials in the cell?
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Homework
Monday, November 10th
Animal Labs Due Thursday!
Quiz next Monday!
Agenda
Monday, November 10th
1.Hierarchy Overview
2.Animal Cells Lab
3.SWYK - Hierarchy
OPENER
Wednesday, November 12th
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. How does the shape of a muscle cell help it do its
job?
2. How does the shape of a blood cell help it do its
job?
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Homework
Wednesday – November 12th
Animal Lab Due Tomorrow –
20 Minutes in Class
Study Guide Due Friday
Agenda
Wednesday, November 12th
• Work on Animal Cell Lab
• Do SWYK for Hierarchy
• Work on Study Guide
OPENER
Thursday, November 13th
Restate on your opener page.
1. Which of the following best explains what
lysosomes do?
a.
They keep bacteria, old cells, and unwanted materials in the
cell
b. They carry old cells, old organelles and unwanted materials
around the cell
c. They dissolve bacteria, old cells, and organelles
2. What does the mitochondria do?
a.
b.
c.
It surrounds the cell
It controls the cell
It breaks down the glucose and creates energy
Table of Contents
80. Unit Overview
81. Animal Cells Lab
82. Hierarchical Organization Review
83. SWYK - Hierarchy
84. CFU - Hierarchy
85. Study Guide - Plant and Animal Cells
Homework
Thursday, November 13th
• Study Guide #1, 8, 9, 10 –
Due Tomorrow
• Quiz Next Monday!
• Test Next Thursday!
Agenda
Thursday, November 13th
1.Animal Cells Lab – 20 minutes
2.SWYK – Hierarchy
3.Write Test Questions
4.Study Guide
5.Egg Lab (some people)
Question Writing
Write 5 questions that can be used in
tomorrow’s review game.
• Multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, true/false
(fix underline), matching, labeling
• Include answers
• No copying of questions already used
• Starting on page 72 of I.L.L.
• Write good questions, if your question gets
chosen, you’ll get a PRIDE ticket!
OPENER
Friday, November 14th
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. Which of the following is the best definition of ‘tissue’?
a. Something larger than a cell
b. Similar cells doing the same job
c. Less complex than an organ
2. Arrange the following from most complex to least
complex:
organelle, tissue, organ system, organism, organ, cell
_____, _____, _____, _____, _____, _____
Table of Contents
80. Unit Overview
81. Animal Cells Lab
82. Hierarchical Organization Review
83. SWYK - Hierarchy
84. CFU - Hierarchy
85. Study Guide - Plant and Animal Cells
Homework
Friday – November 14th
Study for Quiz!
Agenda
Friday, November 14th
• Check Study Guide
• Complete CFU
• KITWI
OPENER
Monday, November 17th
Restate on your opener page.
1. What does ‘rigid’ mean when describing
the cell wall?
Rigid means….
2. Why do you think plant cells need a cell
membrane if they have a cell wall?
Plant cells need a cell membrane
because…
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86. Cell Parts Quiz
Homework
Monday, November 17th
• NONE
• Test on Thursday!
Agenda
Monday, November 17th
1.Review CFU
2.Cell Parts Quiz
•
All students should be reading and remain
seated during SSR.
•
Working on other work, drawing, cleaning out
notebooks is not acceptable.
•
Ms. Taylor may have students work on missing
science assignments from time to time.
•
Return books/magazines that you borrow.
•
Look for signs….no leaving class to go to lockers.
•
Leave face down and silent on Device Mat until
given directions.
•
Any misuse will result in loss of device.
•
Return device to locker immediately after class.
•
Sign up for Remind to get text/email reminders
the night before.
Table of Contents
86. Cell Parts Quiz
87. Study Guide
88. Cells Test
Homework
Tuesday – November 18th
Finish Study Guide
BYOD
Organize Notebooks
–Everything in rings!
–Update TOC
–No recycling
–Page numbers on pages
–Empty pockets
Agenda
Tuesday, November 18th
• Organize Notebooks
• BYOD Talk
• Study Guide
OPENER
Wednesday, November 19th
1. Leave devices FACE DOWN and on
SILENT on the blue mats.
2. Get out your study guide.
3. Write down homework in agenda.
Table of Contents
86. Cell Parts Quiz
87. Study Guide
Homework
Wednesday, November 19th
• Study for test!
• Test on Thursday!
Agenda
Wednesday, November 19th
1.Check study guide
2.Kahoot!
3.KITWI
c0p3nHag3n
OPENER
Thursday, November 20th
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. What are 2 things that chloroplast need to
produce glucose in a plant?
2. What are 2 things that mitochondria need
to release energy in your cells?
Table of Contents
86. Cell Parts Quiz
87. Study Guide
88. Cells Test
89. PreTest – Heredity
90. Unit Overview
91. Bill Nye - Genes
Homework
Thursday – November 20th
BYOD
Agenda
Thursday, November 20th
• Cells Test
• Organize Notebooks
Cell Parts Quiz Averages
• Core 1: 85.7 / B
• Core 2: 84.2 / C
• Core 3: 87.6 / B
• Core 4: 94.9 / A
The class with the most improvement
will get a treat on Monday.
OPENER
Friday, November 21st
1. Leave devices FACE DOWN and on
SILENT on the blue mats.
2. Write down homework in agenda.
3. Update TOC: 86. Cell Parts Quiz
87. Study Guide
88. Cells Test
89. PreTest – Heredity
90. Unit Overview
Table of Contents
86. Cell Parts Quiz
87. Study Guide
88. Cells Test
89. PreTest – Heredity
90. Unit Overview
91. Bill Nye - Genes
Homework
Friday, November 21st
• NONE
Agenda
Friday, November 21st
1.
2.
3.
4.
Sign up for Remind
Kahoot Survey
Bill Nye – Genes
Kahoot Review
c0p3nHag3n
OPENER
Monday, November 24th
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. How many chromosomes did you receive from
each parent?
I received ______ chromosomes from each
parent.
2. What do you think would happen if an individual
were born missing a chromosome?
If someone were missing a chromosome,
they…
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92. Notes – Asexual and Sexual
Reproduction
Homework
Monday – November 24th
BYOD
Agenda
Monday, November 24th
• PreTest for Heredity
• Unit Overview
• Notes - Reproduction
•
All students should be reading and remain
seated during SSR.
•
Working on other work, drawing, cleaning out
notebooks is not acceptable.
•
Ms. Taylor may have students work on missing
science assignments from time to time.
•
Return books/magazines that you borrow.
Table of Contents
92. Notes – Asexual and Sexual
Reproduction
93. One is the Lonliest Number
Homework
Tuesay, November 25th
• NONE
Agenda
Tuesday, November 25th
1. SSR
2. Finish Notes from Yesterday
3. One is the Loneliest Number
•
•
•
•
Cell Parts Quiz and Cells
Test Averages
Core 1: 85.7 / B…91.4/B (4.46%)
Missing 2 Grades
Core 2: 84.2 / C…92.6/A (10.2%)
Missing 6 Grades
Core 3: 87.6 / B…94.5/A (7.38%)
Missing 1 Grade
Core 4: 94.9 / A…101.6/A (6.61%)
c0p3nHag3n
•
•
•
•
Discovery Education
“One is Not the Loneliest Number
Login: wcp+lunch number
Password: lunch number
OPENER
Wednesday, November 26th
Restate and answer on your opener page.
1. In __________ reproduction, there are two
parents.
2. In __________ reproduction, there is less variety of
characteristics in a species.
I am collecting openers today. Make sure your
name is on your paper.
Table of Contents
92. Notes – Asexual and Sexual
Reproduction
93. One is Not the Loneliest Number
94. Asex/Sex Reproduction Review
Homework
Wednesday – November 26th
Eat, Sleep, Play, and Be
Thankful for What You Have!
Agenda
Wednesday, November 26th
• One is Not the Loneliest
Number
• Asex/Sex Reproduction
Review
School Wi-Fi: Lunenburg
Wi-Fi Password: c0p3nHag3n
•
•
•
•
•
Go to Discovery Education
Login: wcp+lunch number
Password: lunch number
Go to My DE (top right corner)
In the Search Box, Look for “One is
Not the Loneliest Number”
OPENER
Monday, December 1st
No Openers this Week 
1. Update TOC:
92. Notes – Asexual and Sexual Reproduction
93. One is Not the Loneliest Number
94. Asex/Sex Reproduction Review
95. Mit/Mei Video Recaps
96. Notes – Mitosis and Meiosis
2. Write down homework in agenda.
Table of Contents
92. Notes – Asexual and Sexual
Reproduction
93. One is Not the Loneliest Number
94. Asex/Sex Reproduction Review
95. Mit/Mei Video Recaps
96. Notes – Mitosis and Meiosis
Homework
Monday, December 1st
Bring:
1. Lunch
2. Agenda
3. Pencil
Agenda
Monday, December 1st
1. Mitosis Video and Recap
2. Notes – Cell Division
OPENER
Tuesday, December 2nd
Place all belongings except for your
pencil and snack in your locker.
Pick up a copy of The Tell-Tale Heart
from the cart and write your name and
language arts core number.
OPENER
Wednesday, December 3rd
No Openers this Week 
1. Pick up a notecard on your way in.
2. Get out your notes from Monday….page
96.
3. Write down your homework in your
agenda.
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Homework
Wednesday – December 3rd
None
Agenda
Wednesday, December 3rd
• BrainPop - Mitosis
• Notes – Cell Division
• Exit Card
OPENER
Thursday, December 4th
No Openers this Week 
1.Update TOC:
97. Meiosis vs. Mitosis
2. Write down homework in
agenda.
3. Get out Video Recap (p. 95).
Table of Contents
97. Meiosis vs. Mitosis
Homework
Thursday, December 4th
Bring:
1. Lunch
2. Agenda
3. Pencil
Agenda
Thursday, December 4th
1. Meiosis Video
2. Meiosis Recap
3. Meiosis vs. Mitosis
OPENER
Friday, December 5th
1. Pick up your Mastery Connect bubble
sheet and a marker from front table.
2. Put your device FACE DOWN on your desk
in quiet mode.
3. Make sure your pencil is sharpened.
Meiosis vs. Mitosis
Meiosis
Mitosis
ME-iosis – cells that make MIT-osis…Make It Two
ME
Egg and Sperm Cells
ONLY
½ the Amount of
Chromosomes
4 Gamete Cells
All Other BODY Cells
Full set of Chromosomes
2 Daughter Cells