Daily Agenda 8th:
* Anything in GREEN is linked to a printable file. All other handouts/resources are found in our classroom.
Week 19: June 2nd- June 7th
Monday: Exam Review/Chapter 21 Project
Homework: None
NOTE: Exam is over Chapters 11-17, 19-20
Tuesday: Final Exam
Homework: None
Wednesday: Team Building
Homework: Note
Thursday: Cedar Point Trip!
Homework: None
Friday: Half Day--Last Day of School
Homework: None
Week 18: May 27th- May 31st
Monday: No School-- Memorial Day
Homework: None
Tuesday: Unit 5 Study Guide/Review
Homework: None
NOTE: Last day for missing work is FRIDAY!
Wednesday: Unit 5 Test
Homework: None
NOTE: Unit 5 Retakes are Friday during Seminar.
NOTE: All exam review material is available via the Google Classroom page.
Thursday: Movie
Homework: None
Friday: Exam Guide
Homework: None
NOTE: Science exam is Tuesday June 4th. Students with A's all year long will be exempt IF they choose. The replacement activity for all 8th graders will be a short project covering Chapter 21 material.
Week 17: May 20th- May 24th
Monday: Good News, Chapter 19 Quiz
Homework: Chapter 20 Vocab DUE TOMORROW
Tuesday: Chapter 20 Outline Lessons 1-2 Outline
Homework: None
NOTE: Our final projects will take the place of our 6th grade Science exam
Wednesday: Contineu Chapter 20 Outline Lessons 1-2
Homework: Chapter 20 Outline DUE TOMORROW
Thursday: Continue Chapter 20 Outline Lessons 3-4
Homework: Complete Mini Poster IF not turned in during class
Friday: Continue Chapter 20 Outline Lessons 3-4, Begin Unit 5 Test Review
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapters 19/20 (Unit 5) Test will be Wednesday May 29th-- NO SCHOOL MONDAY, MEMORIAL DAY!
Week 16: May 13th- May 17th
Monday: Good News, Chapter 19 Brochure: Biomes and Ecosystems
Homework: Complete Columns 1 & 2 of Brochure in packet
NOTE: Brochures DUE FRIDAY
NOTE: Chapter 19 Quiz next Monday (May 20th)
Tuesday: Introduce Climatographs, Continue Brochure (Columns 3 & 4)
Homework: Complete Columns 3 & 4 of Brochure in packet
NOTE: Chapter 19 Study Guide
Wednesday: Continue Brochure (Columns 5 & 6)
Homework: Complete Columns 5 & 6 of Brochure in packet
Thursday: Chapter 19 Study Guide
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 19 Quiz Monday
Friday: Chapter 19 Study Guide, Chapter 20 Vocab (DUE Tues. May 21st)
Homework: Chapter 19 Quiz Monday
Week 15: May 6th- May 10th
Monday: Unit 4 Study Guide
Homework: Study-- Unit test Wednesday
Tuesday: Unit 4 Study Guide Review
Homework: Study--Unit test tomorrow
Wednesday: Unit 4 Test
Homework: Vocab Chapter 19 (DUE FRIDAY) on Google Classroom
NOTE: Unit 4 Retakes are tomorrow during Seminar
Thursday: Chapter 19 Outline
Homework: Chapter 19 Outline DUE MONDAY
Friday: Chapter 19 Outline
Homework: Chapter 19 Outline IF not done during class
Week 14: April 29th- May 5th
Monday: Introduce Geologic Time Project Handout 1 & Handout 2 (DUE MONDAY: 5/8)
Homework: None
Tuesday: Geologic Time Project #1-3 in handout
Homework: None
NOTE: Unit 3 Test (Chapters 13-17) will be Wed: 5/8 with Re-takes Thurs 5/9 during Seminar. Study Guide: Unit 4 is linked in green.
Wednesday: Geologic Time Project #4-6 in handout
Homework: None
Thursday: Geologic Time Project
Homework: Chapter 17 Vocab on Google Classroom
Friday: Geologic Time Project (DUE MONDAY: 5/8)
Homework: Complete Geologic Time Project
Week 13: April 22nd- April 26th
Monday: Kinetic Affect Presentation at High School
Homework: None
Tuesday: M-STEP
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 16 Retakes will be Thursday: 5/2 during Seminar
Wednesday: M-STEP
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 16 Retakes will be Friday during class.
Thursday: Sub Work/Movie
Homework: Chapter 17 Vocab on Google Classroom DUE TOMORROW BY END OF CLASS
Friday: Chapter 17 Vocab (DUE TODAY)
Homework: Chapter 17 vocab IF not completed in class today
Week 12: April 15th- April 19th
Monday: Good News, Begin Rock History Handout
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 16 Quiz = Thursday 4/18 & Retakes 4/19
Tuesday: Mini Clip: Dating of Rock Age, Continue Rock History Handout
Homework: Rock History Handout DUE TOMORROW in class IF not completed in class
NOTE: Half-Life Lab from last Friday (DUE this FRIDAY 4/19 IF NOT COMPLETED IN CLASS)
Wednesday: Chapter 16 Review Game and Chapter 16 Study Guide
Homework: Study Chapter 16 Quiz tomorrow
Thursday: Chapter 16 Quiz, Chapter 17 Vocab
Homework: Chapter 17 Vocab DUE MONDAY 4/22
Friday: Chapter 16 Re-takes, Chapter 17 Vocab
Homework: Chapter 17 Vocab DUE MONDAY 4/22
Week 11: April 8th- April 12th
Monday: Good News, Chapter 16 Vocab assigned on Google Classroom, Chapter 16 Lesson 1: Read and answer questions 1-5 on pg. 572 on Google Classroom
Homework: Questions 1-5 DUE TOMORROW
NOTE: Chapter 16 Vocab DUE WED. 4/10
Tuesday: New Seats, Chapter 16 Notes/Outline
Homework: Chapter 16 Vocab DUE TOMORROW on Google Classroom
Wednesday: Continue Chapter 16 Notes/Outline
Homework: None
Thursday: Complete Chapter 16 Notes/Outline
Homework: Chapter 16 Notes DUE TOMORROW IF NOT COMPLETED IN CLASS in journals
Friday: Half Life Lab w/ Mrs. Parsons Class
Homework: N/A
NOTE: Student Copy of Chapter 16 Notes
Week 10: March 25th- March 28th
Monday: Chapter 15 Review
Homework: Study Chapter 15
NOTE: Chapter 15 Quiz is tomorrow during Seminar
Tuesday: Raise Your Voice Presentations: LGI Room (all 8th grade Science)
Homework: None
Wednesday: Test Re-takes and Make-up work
Homework: None
Thursday: Movie and Make-up work
Homework: Chapter 16 Vocab is on Google Classroom (DUE the Tues. 4/9)
Friday: SPRING BREAK! NO SCHOOL
Homework: N/A
Week 9: March 18th- March 22nd
Monday: Review Chapter 14 Lessons 2 and 3 (Review Game & Foldable)
Homework: Study for Chapter 14 Quiz tomorrow
Tuesday: Chapter 14 Quiz and Begin Chapter 15 Vocab
Homework: Chapter 15 Vocab (DUE THURSDAY)
Wednesday: Misconceptions, Chapter 15 Lesson 1 Outline: Earthquakes
Homework: Chapter 15 Vocab (DUE TOMORROW)
Thursday: Chapter 15 Lesson 2 Outline: Volcanoes
Homework: Chapter 15 Lesson 2 Outline (DUE TOMORROW)
NOTE: Chapter 15 Study Guide sent home today (QUIZ NEXT TUESDAY, MARCH 26th)
Friday: Mercalli Activity & Alaska Article Discussion
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 15 Quiz Re-takes will be Wednesday March 27th
Week 8: March 11th- March 15th
Monday: Make up Chapter 13 Open note quiz AND begin Chapter 14 Lesson 2 Reading Essentials (DUE WEDNESDAY MARCH 13th)
Homework: Chapter 14 Vocab DUE TOMORROW
Tuesday: Building Pangaea Gizmo (DUE THURSDAY MARCH 14th)
Homework: Chapter 14 Reading Essentials DUE TOMORROW
NOTE: Chapter 14 Study Guide sent home today (QUIZ NEXT TUESDAY, MARCH 19TH)
Wednesday: Read Chapter 14 Lesson 3 & Questions 1,3-5 on pg. 519 (DUE FRIDAY MARCH 15th)
Homework: Building Pangaea Gizmo (DUE TOMORROW)
Thursday: Plate Tectonic Video, Begin Plate Boundaries Foldable (DUE TOMORROW AT END OF CLASS)
Homework: Chapter 14 Lesson 3 Questions: (DUE TOMORROW)
Friday: Complete Plate Boundaries Foldable (DUE TODAY OR MONDAY IF NOT FINISHED IN CLASS)
Homework: None
Week 7: March 4th- March 8th
Monday: Live, Laugh, Love Presentation: LGI Room (All 8th graders)
Homework: Continue working on Comic Strips & Rock Cycle Stories
Tuesday: SNOW DAY!
Homework: None
Wednesday: Complete Comic Strips & Rock Cycle Stories, Begin Rock Cycle Lab
Homework: Comic Strips/Rock Cycle Stories AND/OR Rock Cycle Lab (DUE TOMORROW--14 POINTS)
Thursday: Review Chapter 13 Lesson 2 and 3
Homework: Complete all material needed for Chapter 13 Open note/book quiz
Friday: Open Note Quiz Chapter 13, Begin Chapter 14 Vocab
Homework: Complete Chapter 14 Vocab DUE TUESDAY (March 12th)
Week 6: February 25th- March 1st
Monday: Unit 3 Test (Chapter 11/12)
Homework: Chapter 13 vocab DUE Wednesday (GOOGLE CLASSROOM)
Tuesday: Pre-Test Unit 4, Work on Chapter 13 Vocab and Chapter 13 Lesson 2 Reading Essentials
Homework: Chapter 13 vocab DUE tomorrow (GOOGLE CLASSROOM)
Wednesday: Rock Cycle Video, Read pgs 479-482 answer questions 1-5 on pg 483
Homework: None
Thursday: Begin Rock Cycle Comic Strip/Story Writing
Homework: None
NOTE: Conferences today: 2:30-8:30
Friday: MSTA Conference, Continue Comic Strip/Story Writing
Homework: None
Week 5: February 18th- February 22nd
Monday: NO SCHOOL--MID WINTER BREAK
Homework: None
Tuesday: NO SCHOOL--MID WINTER BREAK
Homework: Chapter 11 Lessons 2 and 3 Outline/Notes (DUE TOMORROW)
Wednesday: Review Chapter 12 Lessons 2 and 3 Outlines whole group
Homework: Complete Chapter 12 Lesson 1 Outline
Thursday: Demo: Gravity & Galaxies, Review all test Material Chapter 11
Homework: Complete Chapter 11 Outlines IF not finished
Friday: Begin Chapter 12 Lessons 1 and 4 with partner (DUE MONDAY)
Homework: Study Vocab & (Open Notes Test Monday)
NOTE: A Study Guide will be handed out today. This is not mandatory, but students are welcome to use as another learning tool before test Monday.
Week 4: February 11th- February 15th
Monday: Good News, Chapter 11 Lesson 1 Notes/Outline Whole Group
Homework: Gravity Phet. Activity (DUE TOMORROW)
Tuesday: Raise Your Voice Presentation (LGI Room)
Homework: None
Wednesday: Chapter 11 Lesson 1 Activity, Begin Chapter 11 Lesson 2 Outline Partner
Homework: Chapter 11 Lessons 2 and 3 Outline (DUE TOMORROW)
NOTE: Chapters 11/12 Test Fri (2/22)
Thursday: Read Chapter 11 Lesson 4: Pages 300-402 & Pluto Activity on Google Classroom
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapters 11/12 Test Fri (2/22)
Friday: Introduce Chapter 12 Lesson 1: Galaxy Sort, Read Chapter 12 Lesson 4: Pages 438-445 (We Skip Chapter 12 Lessons 2 and 3)
Homework: Unit 3 Study Guide sent home today (students can work on in class next Wednesday and we will review Thursday).
NOTE: HALF DAY--MID WINTER BREAK BEGINS, CLASSES RESUME WEDNESDAY FEB. 20TH.
NOTE: Chapters 11/12 Test Fri (2/22)
Week 3: February 4th- February 8th
Monday: Mini Clip--Astronomy Myths & Misconceptions Chapter 11/12
Homework: N/A
Tuesday: Review Close/Critical Strategy with Blood Moon Handout, Begin Chapter 11 Gravity and Orbits Phet. Activity
Homework: Finish Blood Moon Handout IF not completed in class (DUE WED.)
Wednesday: No school--SNOW DAY
Homework: N/A
Thursday: No school--SNOW DAY
Homework: N/A
Friday: Continue Chapter 11 Phet Act./Gravity, Chapter 11 Lessons 1 Outline Whole Group & Review Questions
Homework: None
Week 2: January 28th- February 1st
Monday: No school--SNOW DAY
Homework: N/A
Tuesday: No school--SNOW DAY
Homework: N/A
Wednesday: No school--SNOW DAY
Homework: N/A
Thursday: No school--SNOW DAY
Homework: N/A
Friday: No school--SNOW DAY
Homework: N/A
Week 1: January 21st- January 25th
Monday: Class Introductions
Homework: Letters to Teacher- DUE TOMORROW.
Tuesday: Chapter 11 & 12 Pre-test
Homework: Vocab Ch. 11 & 12- DUE THURSDAY.
Wednesday: Science Misconceptions: Whole group activity
Homework: Vocab Ch. 11 & 12- DUE TOMORROW.
Thursday: Science Misconceptions: Chapter 11 & 12, Introduce Close/Critical Reading Comprehension Strategy
Homework: Syllabus- DUE TOMORROW.
Friday: Continue Ch. 11 Notes, Gravity PHET exploration activity
Homework: None
START OF SEMESTER 2: SEE ABOVE
END OF SEMESTER 1: SEE BELOW
Week 20: January 14th- January 18th
Monday: Work on Exam Guide
Homework: Continue Exam Guide, Exam Quizlet
Tuesday: SNOW DAY!
Homework: Exam Thursday, unless going on Ski trip-- will take tomorrow in class
Wednesday: Go over Exam Guide, Q/A
Homework: Exam tomorrow-- STUDY
Thursday: Science Exam
Homework: None
NOTE: Mrs. Smith will be gone on Ski tip all day. I will return messages Friday.
Friday: 1/2 Day--end of Semester
Homework: None
Week 19: January 7th- January 11th
Monday: Chapter 9 Lesson 1 partner game
Tuesday: Complete Chapter 9 Lesson 1 Outline with partner
Wednesday: Chapter 9 Lesson 3 notes and outline
Homework: Chapter 9 quiz Thursday (open notes via outline)
Thursday: Chapter 9 quiz, Work on Study Guide for Exam
Homework: None
Friday: Work on Study Guide for Exam (next Tuesday)
Homework: None
Week 18: January 3rd- January 4th
Monday: No school-Christmas/New Years Break
Tuesday: No school-Christmas/New Years Break
Wednesday: No school-Christmas/New Years Break
Thursday: Chapter 9 Vocab handed out in class
Homework: Complete Chapter 9 vocab
Friday: Begin Chapter 9 Lesson 1 outline
Homework: None
Week 17: December 17th- December 20th
Monday: Good news, Chapter 8 Lesson 2: Read with outline
Homework: Complete Chapter 8 Lesson 1 and 2 outline and review questions in Journal (DUE tomorrow)
Tuesday: Physical and Chemical Properties Lab
Homework: Study Chapter 8 quiz tomorrow
Wednesday: Chapter 8 Quiz, Silent Read
Homework: None
Thursday: Half Day-Christmas Break!
Homework: None
Friday: N/A
Homework: N/A
Week 16: December 10th- December 15th
Monday: Good news, Chapter 6 Lesson 2, Complete Lab (CER: Changing States of Matter)
Tuesday: Chapter 6 Review--Whole Group
Homework: Study Chapter 6 Quiz tomorrow
Wednesday: Chapter 8 Notes, Chapter 8 Vocab
Homework: Chapter 8 Vocab (DUE tomorrow)
Thursday: Chapter 8 Lesson 1-- Whole group read, outline
Homework: Complete Chapter 1 Review questions in journal
Friday: Chapter 8 Notes and begin Chapter 8 Lesson 1 review questions in journal
Homework: None
Week 15: December 3rd- December 7th
Monday: Good news, Finish Yeti packet, Graph class results (handout provided in class)
Homework: Complete Yeti packet & Graphing activity
Tuesday: Pre-test Chapter 6, Chapter 6 Vocab
Homework: Finish Vocab (if not completed in class--DUE tomorrow)
Wednesday: Chapter 6 Notes: Mini-Clip , Read 199-204 in textbook and complete questions 1-10 on page 205.
Homework: Finish Questions 1-10 on pg. 205 (if not completed in class--DUE tomorrow)
Thursday: Q/A homework pg 205, Physical States of Matter Lab
Homework: Bring household item from home...school appropriate.
Friday: Begin Lab: Phase Changing, Read 208-214 with outline
Homework: None
Week 14: November 26th- November 30th
Monday: Snow Day!
Homework: None
Tuesday: Good news, sketch prototype design of Yeti Project & Page 3 of Study Guide
Homework: None
Wednesday: Build Prototype and page 4 of Study Guide
Homework: Chapter 5 quiz Friday
Thursday: Check/Test Prototype and page 5 of Study Guide
Homework: Page 6 Study Guide (Communicate Results section only--DUE tomorrow), Chapter 5 quiz tomorrow
Friday: Redesign if needed, Test class designs, Chapter 5 quiz
Homework: None
Week 12: November 12th- November 16th
Monday: Good News, Thermal Energy Demo, Begin Chapter 5 Notes
Homework: Chapter 5 Vocab (if not turned in last Thursday)
NOTE: Unit test retakes tomorrow during Seminar (if not taken last Thursday)
Tuesday: Chapter 5 Notes continued, Go over expectations for Sub tomorrow
Homework: None
Wednesday: Hot Chocolate Writing Handout
Homework: Hot Chocolate Writing due tomorrow
Thursday: Chapter 5 Lesson 1-3 Q/A, Go over Yeti Project expectations & pick groups
Homework: None
Friday: Begin Yeti Project
Homework: None
Week 11: November 5th- November 9th
Monday: Good News, Ch. 4 Notes, Review close-critical highlighting strategy in class and begin Lesson 1 handout
Homework: Finish highlighting key info & labeling diagrams in Ch. 4 Lesson 1 handout NOTE: Chapter 4 vocab due tomorrow.
Tuesday: Unit 1 test, Silent Read
Homework: None
NOTE: Optional Extra credit opportunity for Chapter 4 Project due tomorrow via email by 5pm
NOTE: Unit test re-takes will be during Seminar on Thursday this week
Wednesday: Chapter 5 Notes, Chapter 5 Lesson 1 cloze and critical read in class
Homework: Chapter 5 vocab due tomorrow
Thursday: Unit 2 Pre-test Chapter 5 Lesson 2 and 3 in class
Homework: Finish Lesson 2 and 3 handout
NOTE: Unit test re-takes during Seminar today or Tuesday (student will choose)
Friday: Live Science, 1/2 day for students
Homework: None
Week 10: October 29th- November 2nd
Monday: Good News, Ch. 4 Notes, Review close-critical highlighting strategy in class and begin Lesson 1 handout
Homework: Finish highlighting key info & labeling diagrams in Ch. 4 Lesson 1 handout NOTE: Chapter 4 vocab due tomorrow.
Tuesday: Q/A Ch. 4 Lesson 1 material, Begin Lesson 2
Homework: Finish highlighting key info & labeling diagrams in Lesson 2
NOTE: Unit Study Guide goes home today (Test next Tues. Nov. 6th) Re-takes will be next Tuesday (Nov. 13th) during Seminar
NOTE: Info for Extra credit opportunity for Chapter 4 Project went home today (Due next Wed. Nov. 7th by 5pm....IT IS OPTIONAL)
Wednesday: Q/A Ch. 4 Lesson 3 material, Begin Lesson 3
Homework: Finish highlighting key info & labeling diagrams in Lesson 3
Thursday: Q/A Ch. 4 Lesson 3 material, Notes in journals, Q/A of Study Guide
Homework: Study for Unit text next Tuesday
Friday: Work on Study guide and Quizlet review in class
NOTE: Unit test next Tuesday
Week 9: October 22nd-October 26th
Monday: Group projects (Chapter 3)-- comic boards (due Thursday in class)
Homework: None
Note: See Mrs. Smith's Weebly homepage for Study tips and resources.
Tuesday: Continue Group Projects
Homework: Study for Chapter 3 Quiz Friday
Wednesday: Group Projects due at end of hour (students who sign up for Seminar tomorrow may go through their checklist and make final touches)
Homework: Study for Chapter 3 Quiz Friday
Thursday: Group Project (Graphs only), Peer Evals, Game Review Chapter 3 (take home to review)
Homework: Study for Chapter 3 Quiz tomorrow
Friday: Chapter 3 Quiz, Begin Chapter 4 Vocab
NOTE: End of Quarter 1
Week 8: October 15th-October 19th
Monday: Re-teach (Newton's Laws Handouts) or Extension Act. (Online Simulations)
Homework: Finish Online Simulations OR Newton's Laws Handouts (Quiz re-takes will be during Seminar tomorrow)
Tuesday: Complete Lesson 1 Outline and begin Lesson 3 (no Lesson 2 outline needed)
Homework: Complete Lesson 3 Outline if NOT finished in class, Vocab Handout due Thursday)
Wednesday: Introduce New Individual Projects (Ch 3)--sign up new Topics
Homework: Vocab Handout due Tomorrow
Thursday: Begin Comic Strips for Simple Machines Project (DUE Wednesday at end of class)
Homework: None
Friday: Continue Comic Strip Project
NOTE: Chapter 3 Quiz next Thursday. (Re-takes for all students in 8th grade will be for Unit tests only).
Week 7: October 8th-October 12th
Monday: Go over Grading Rubric for presentations, Presentations of Posters
Homework: Reasoning for CER due Wednesday
Tuesday: Presentations, Quiz Ch.1 and 2
Homework: Reasoning for CER due Thursday
Wednesday: Quiz, Begin Unit Outline Lesson 1 if time
Homework: Complete CER (late if not turned in tomorrow)
Thursday: Song, continue working on Lesson 1 outline
Homework: Complete CER if NOT turned in class today (late)
Friday: Half Day
Week 6: October 1st-October 7th
Monday: Song, Mini Clip: Science of Football: 2nd Law, CER (collect evidence to share with group), Poster Design rough draft
Homework: Finish Vocab Boxes if NOT turned in Friday, 1 student in group brings poster board to school tomorrow
Tuesday: Song, Mini Clip: Science of Football: 3rd Law, CER: Share evidence with whole group, Begin working on posters
Homework: None
Wednesday: Song, Continue working on posters
Homework: Finish Evidence ONLY on CER (needed for projects)
Thursday: Song, continue working on posters
Friday: Complete posters, go over grading rubric and checklists (presentations on Monday)
Week 5: September 24th-September 28th
Monday: Newton's Laws Song, Mini-Clip on Scientific Inquiry Process, Introduce Cloze and Critical reading strategy whole group
Homework: Close and Critical Reading over CO2 and Coral Bleaching Text
Tuesday: Review Cloze and Critical reading strategy, Sign up for group research projects on Energy and Motion, Begin Vocab Boxes in class for Unit 1
Homework: Complete Vocab Boxes on Unit 1
Wednesday: Assign Group Roles, Begin CER Process for Energy and Motion Projects
Homework: Vocab Boxes Energy and Motion Handout (due Thursday)
Thursday: Continue CER process for Energy and Motion Projects, Notes Unit 1, Ch. 1-3
Homework: Study for quiz re-takes tomorrow
Friday: Notes Ch. 1-3, Mini-Clip Science of Football: Newton's First Law, Quiz Re-takes, Work on Energy and Motion Projects--(due next Friday at end of class)
Week 4: September 17th-September 21st
Monday: Complete Vocab Boxes in class, Begin reading Scientific Problem Solving, Unit Lesson 2 online textbook AND answer questions 1-5 (pg. NOS 18) see Google Classroom post
Homework: Finish Vocab Boxes Unit 1 and Textbook Reading Unit 2 Post
Tuesday: Introduce Scientific Problem Solving Unit, Lesson 3 via reviewing Student CER data
Homework: Study for Vocab Quiz Thursday
Wednesday: Continue Lesson 3 via CER Student data in class
Homework: Complete CER Case Study via Google Classroom post
Thursday: Review whole group for Scientific Problem Solving Quiz tomorrow
Homework: Study for Vocab Quiz tomorrow
Friday: Scientific Problem Solving Vocab Quiz, silent read when done
Week 3: September 10th-September 14th
Monday: CER Process Begin (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning), In class-- Question, Claim, Collect Resources
Tuesday: Continue CER Process, In class--collect Evidence
Homework: Finish collecting Evidence for research question.
Wednesday: Continue CER Process, In class--write Reasoning, Unit 1 Lesson 1 Outline
Homework: Complete CER, due tomorrow
Thursday: Vocabulary Boxes for Scientific Problem Solving Unit, Lesson 1-3
Homework: Scientific Problem Solving Unit, Lesson 1 Outline on Textbook
Friday: Live Science Competition, Finish Vocabulary Boxes, Read Lesson 2 whole group and answer Q 1-5 (NOS 18) on Google Classroom post
Week 2: September 4th-September 7th
Monday: (Labor Day) No School
Tuesday: Outside/lab transitions and procedures practice
Homework: Last day to return letter to teacher AND syllabus before "M" in gradebook.
Wednesday: Complete Student Surveys, Go Over Late Work Policy
Thursday: Think Like a Scientists group activity
Homework: "I am a Scientist" drawing
Friday: Textbook Scavenger Hunt AND Cup Challenge Outside (weather permitting)
Week 1: August 27th-September 1st
Monday: Letter to students, Syllabus, Letter to teacher
Homework: Return Syllabus, Letter to teacher if not finished
Tuesday: Class/Lab info, Brainstorm social contract in groups
Wednesday: Google Class codes, Student survey
Homework: Survey if not finished
Thursday: 8th grade group meeting to review social contract
Friday: No School (Labor Day)
* Anything in GREEN is linked to a printable file. All other handouts/resources are found in our classroom.
Week 19: June 2nd- June 7th
Monday: Exam Review/Chapter 21 Project
Homework: None
NOTE: Exam is over Chapters 11-17, 19-20
Tuesday: Final Exam
Homework: None
Wednesday: Team Building
Homework: Note
Thursday: Cedar Point Trip!
Homework: None
Friday: Half Day--Last Day of School
Homework: None
Week 18: May 27th- May 31st
Monday: No School-- Memorial Day
Homework: None
Tuesday: Unit 5 Study Guide/Review
Homework: None
NOTE: Last day for missing work is FRIDAY!
Wednesday: Unit 5 Test
Homework: None
NOTE: Unit 5 Retakes are Friday during Seminar.
NOTE: All exam review material is available via the Google Classroom page.
Thursday: Movie
Homework: None
Friday: Exam Guide
Homework: None
NOTE: Science exam is Tuesday June 4th. Students with A's all year long will be exempt IF they choose. The replacement activity for all 8th graders will be a short project covering Chapter 21 material.
Week 17: May 20th- May 24th
Monday: Good News, Chapter 19 Quiz
Homework: Chapter 20 Vocab DUE TOMORROW
Tuesday: Chapter 20 Outline Lessons 1-2 Outline
Homework: None
NOTE: Our final projects will take the place of our 6th grade Science exam
Wednesday: Contineu Chapter 20 Outline Lessons 1-2
Homework: Chapter 20 Outline DUE TOMORROW
Thursday: Continue Chapter 20 Outline Lessons 3-4
Homework: Complete Mini Poster IF not turned in during class
Friday: Continue Chapter 20 Outline Lessons 3-4, Begin Unit 5 Test Review
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapters 19/20 (Unit 5) Test will be Wednesday May 29th-- NO SCHOOL MONDAY, MEMORIAL DAY!
Week 16: May 13th- May 17th
Monday: Good News, Chapter 19 Brochure: Biomes and Ecosystems
Homework: Complete Columns 1 & 2 of Brochure in packet
NOTE: Brochures DUE FRIDAY
NOTE: Chapter 19 Quiz next Monday (May 20th)
Tuesday: Introduce Climatographs, Continue Brochure (Columns 3 & 4)
Homework: Complete Columns 3 & 4 of Brochure in packet
NOTE: Chapter 19 Study Guide
Wednesday: Continue Brochure (Columns 5 & 6)
Homework: Complete Columns 5 & 6 of Brochure in packet
Thursday: Chapter 19 Study Guide
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 19 Quiz Monday
Friday: Chapter 19 Study Guide, Chapter 20 Vocab (DUE Tues. May 21st)
Homework: Chapter 19 Quiz Monday
Week 15: May 6th- May 10th
Monday: Unit 4 Study Guide
Homework: Study-- Unit test Wednesday
Tuesday: Unit 4 Study Guide Review
Homework: Study--Unit test tomorrow
Wednesday: Unit 4 Test
Homework: Vocab Chapter 19 (DUE FRIDAY) on Google Classroom
NOTE: Unit 4 Retakes are tomorrow during Seminar
Thursday: Chapter 19 Outline
Homework: Chapter 19 Outline DUE MONDAY
Friday: Chapter 19 Outline
Homework: Chapter 19 Outline IF not done during class
Week 14: April 29th- May 5th
Monday: Introduce Geologic Time Project Handout 1 & Handout 2 (DUE MONDAY: 5/8)
Homework: None
Tuesday: Geologic Time Project #1-3 in handout
Homework: None
NOTE: Unit 3 Test (Chapters 13-17) will be Wed: 5/8 with Re-takes Thurs 5/9 during Seminar. Study Guide: Unit 4 is linked in green.
Wednesday: Geologic Time Project #4-6 in handout
Homework: None
Thursday: Geologic Time Project
Homework: Chapter 17 Vocab on Google Classroom
Friday: Geologic Time Project (DUE MONDAY: 5/8)
Homework: Complete Geologic Time Project
Week 13: April 22nd- April 26th
Monday: Kinetic Affect Presentation at High School
Homework: None
Tuesday: M-STEP
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 16 Retakes will be Thursday: 5/2 during Seminar
Wednesday: M-STEP
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 16 Retakes will be Friday during class.
Thursday: Sub Work/Movie
Homework: Chapter 17 Vocab on Google Classroom DUE TOMORROW BY END OF CLASS
Friday: Chapter 17 Vocab (DUE TODAY)
Homework: Chapter 17 vocab IF not completed in class today
Week 12: April 15th- April 19th
Monday: Good News, Begin Rock History Handout
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 16 Quiz = Thursday 4/18 & Retakes 4/19
Tuesday: Mini Clip: Dating of Rock Age, Continue Rock History Handout
Homework: Rock History Handout DUE TOMORROW in class IF not completed in class
NOTE: Half-Life Lab from last Friday (DUE this FRIDAY 4/19 IF NOT COMPLETED IN CLASS)
Wednesday: Chapter 16 Review Game and Chapter 16 Study Guide
Homework: Study Chapter 16 Quiz tomorrow
Thursday: Chapter 16 Quiz, Chapter 17 Vocab
Homework: Chapter 17 Vocab DUE MONDAY 4/22
Friday: Chapter 16 Re-takes, Chapter 17 Vocab
Homework: Chapter 17 Vocab DUE MONDAY 4/22
Week 11: April 8th- April 12th
Monday: Good News, Chapter 16 Vocab assigned on Google Classroom, Chapter 16 Lesson 1: Read and answer questions 1-5 on pg. 572 on Google Classroom
Homework: Questions 1-5 DUE TOMORROW
NOTE: Chapter 16 Vocab DUE WED. 4/10
Tuesday: New Seats, Chapter 16 Notes/Outline
Homework: Chapter 16 Vocab DUE TOMORROW on Google Classroom
Wednesday: Continue Chapter 16 Notes/Outline
Homework: None
Thursday: Complete Chapter 16 Notes/Outline
Homework: Chapter 16 Notes DUE TOMORROW IF NOT COMPLETED IN CLASS in journals
Friday: Half Life Lab w/ Mrs. Parsons Class
Homework: N/A
NOTE: Student Copy of Chapter 16 Notes
Week 10: March 25th- March 28th
Monday: Chapter 15 Review
Homework: Study Chapter 15
NOTE: Chapter 15 Quiz is tomorrow during Seminar
Tuesday: Raise Your Voice Presentations: LGI Room (all 8th grade Science)
Homework: None
Wednesday: Test Re-takes and Make-up work
Homework: None
Thursday: Movie and Make-up work
Homework: Chapter 16 Vocab is on Google Classroom (DUE the Tues. 4/9)
Friday: SPRING BREAK! NO SCHOOL
Homework: N/A
Week 9: March 18th- March 22nd
Monday: Review Chapter 14 Lessons 2 and 3 (Review Game & Foldable)
Homework: Study for Chapter 14 Quiz tomorrow
Tuesday: Chapter 14 Quiz and Begin Chapter 15 Vocab
Homework: Chapter 15 Vocab (DUE THURSDAY)
Wednesday: Misconceptions, Chapter 15 Lesson 1 Outline: Earthquakes
Homework: Chapter 15 Vocab (DUE TOMORROW)
Thursday: Chapter 15 Lesson 2 Outline: Volcanoes
Homework: Chapter 15 Lesson 2 Outline (DUE TOMORROW)
NOTE: Chapter 15 Study Guide sent home today (QUIZ NEXT TUESDAY, MARCH 26th)
Friday: Mercalli Activity & Alaska Article Discussion
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 15 Quiz Re-takes will be Wednesday March 27th
Week 8: March 11th- March 15th
Monday: Make up Chapter 13 Open note quiz AND begin Chapter 14 Lesson 2 Reading Essentials (DUE WEDNESDAY MARCH 13th)
Homework: Chapter 14 Vocab DUE TOMORROW
Tuesday: Building Pangaea Gizmo (DUE THURSDAY MARCH 14th)
Homework: Chapter 14 Reading Essentials DUE TOMORROW
NOTE: Chapter 14 Study Guide sent home today (QUIZ NEXT TUESDAY, MARCH 19TH)
Wednesday: Read Chapter 14 Lesson 3 & Questions 1,3-5 on pg. 519 (DUE FRIDAY MARCH 15th)
Homework: Building Pangaea Gizmo (DUE TOMORROW)
Thursday: Plate Tectonic Video, Begin Plate Boundaries Foldable (DUE TOMORROW AT END OF CLASS)
Homework: Chapter 14 Lesson 3 Questions: (DUE TOMORROW)
Friday: Complete Plate Boundaries Foldable (DUE TODAY OR MONDAY IF NOT FINISHED IN CLASS)
Homework: None
Week 7: March 4th- March 8th
Monday: Live, Laugh, Love Presentation: LGI Room (All 8th graders)
Homework: Continue working on Comic Strips & Rock Cycle Stories
Tuesday: SNOW DAY!
Homework: None
Wednesday: Complete Comic Strips & Rock Cycle Stories, Begin Rock Cycle Lab
Homework: Comic Strips/Rock Cycle Stories AND/OR Rock Cycle Lab (DUE TOMORROW--14 POINTS)
Thursday: Review Chapter 13 Lesson 2 and 3
Homework: Complete all material needed for Chapter 13 Open note/book quiz
Friday: Open Note Quiz Chapter 13, Begin Chapter 14 Vocab
Homework: Complete Chapter 14 Vocab DUE TUESDAY (March 12th)
Week 6: February 25th- March 1st
Monday: Unit 3 Test (Chapter 11/12)
Homework: Chapter 13 vocab DUE Wednesday (GOOGLE CLASSROOM)
Tuesday: Pre-Test Unit 4, Work on Chapter 13 Vocab and Chapter 13 Lesson 2 Reading Essentials
Homework: Chapter 13 vocab DUE tomorrow (GOOGLE CLASSROOM)
Wednesday: Rock Cycle Video, Read pgs 479-482 answer questions 1-5 on pg 483
Homework: None
Thursday: Begin Rock Cycle Comic Strip/Story Writing
Homework: None
NOTE: Conferences today: 2:30-8:30
Friday: MSTA Conference, Continue Comic Strip/Story Writing
Homework: None
Week 5: February 18th- February 22nd
Monday: NO SCHOOL--MID WINTER BREAK
Homework: None
Tuesday: NO SCHOOL--MID WINTER BREAK
Homework: Chapter 11 Lessons 2 and 3 Outline/Notes (DUE TOMORROW)
Wednesday: Review Chapter 12 Lessons 2 and 3 Outlines whole group
Homework: Complete Chapter 12 Lesson 1 Outline
Thursday: Demo: Gravity & Galaxies, Review all test Material Chapter 11
Homework: Complete Chapter 11 Outlines IF not finished
Friday: Begin Chapter 12 Lessons 1 and 4 with partner (DUE MONDAY)
Homework: Study Vocab & (Open Notes Test Monday)
NOTE: A Study Guide will be handed out today. This is not mandatory, but students are welcome to use as another learning tool before test Monday.
Week 4: February 11th- February 15th
Monday: Good News, Chapter 11 Lesson 1 Notes/Outline Whole Group
Homework: Gravity Phet. Activity (DUE TOMORROW)
Tuesday: Raise Your Voice Presentation (LGI Room)
Homework: None
Wednesday: Chapter 11 Lesson 1 Activity, Begin Chapter 11 Lesson 2 Outline Partner
Homework: Chapter 11 Lessons 2 and 3 Outline (DUE TOMORROW)
NOTE: Chapters 11/12 Test Fri (2/22)
Thursday: Read Chapter 11 Lesson 4: Pages 300-402 & Pluto Activity on Google Classroom
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapters 11/12 Test Fri (2/22)
Friday: Introduce Chapter 12 Lesson 1: Galaxy Sort, Read Chapter 12 Lesson 4: Pages 438-445 (We Skip Chapter 12 Lessons 2 and 3)
Homework: Unit 3 Study Guide sent home today (students can work on in class next Wednesday and we will review Thursday).
NOTE: HALF DAY--MID WINTER BREAK BEGINS, CLASSES RESUME WEDNESDAY FEB. 20TH.
NOTE: Chapters 11/12 Test Fri (2/22)
Week 3: February 4th- February 8th
Monday: Mini Clip--Astronomy Myths & Misconceptions Chapter 11/12
Homework: N/A
Tuesday: Review Close/Critical Strategy with Blood Moon Handout, Begin Chapter 11 Gravity and Orbits Phet. Activity
Homework: Finish Blood Moon Handout IF not completed in class (DUE WED.)
Wednesday: No school--SNOW DAY
Homework: N/A
Thursday: No school--SNOW DAY
Homework: N/A
Friday: Continue Chapter 11 Phet Act./Gravity, Chapter 11 Lessons 1 Outline Whole Group & Review Questions
Homework: None
Week 2: January 28th- February 1st
Monday: No school--SNOW DAY
Homework: N/A
Tuesday: No school--SNOW DAY
Homework: N/A
Wednesday: No school--SNOW DAY
Homework: N/A
Thursday: No school--SNOW DAY
Homework: N/A
Friday: No school--SNOW DAY
Homework: N/A
Week 1: January 21st- January 25th
Monday: Class Introductions
Homework: Letters to Teacher- DUE TOMORROW.
Tuesday: Chapter 11 & 12 Pre-test
Homework: Vocab Ch. 11 & 12- DUE THURSDAY.
Wednesday: Science Misconceptions: Whole group activity
Homework: Vocab Ch. 11 & 12- DUE TOMORROW.
Thursday: Science Misconceptions: Chapter 11 & 12, Introduce Close/Critical Reading Comprehension Strategy
Homework: Syllabus- DUE TOMORROW.
Friday: Continue Ch. 11 Notes, Gravity PHET exploration activity
Homework: None
START OF SEMESTER 2: SEE ABOVE
END OF SEMESTER 1: SEE BELOW
Week 20: January 14th- January 18th
Monday: Work on Exam Guide
Homework: Continue Exam Guide, Exam Quizlet
Tuesday: SNOW DAY!
Homework: Exam Thursday, unless going on Ski trip-- will take tomorrow in class
Wednesday: Go over Exam Guide, Q/A
Homework: Exam tomorrow-- STUDY
Thursday: Science Exam
Homework: None
NOTE: Mrs. Smith will be gone on Ski tip all day. I will return messages Friday.
Friday: 1/2 Day--end of Semester
Homework: None
Week 19: January 7th- January 11th
Monday: Chapter 9 Lesson 1 partner game
Tuesday: Complete Chapter 9 Lesson 1 Outline with partner
Wednesday: Chapter 9 Lesson 3 notes and outline
Homework: Chapter 9 quiz Thursday (open notes via outline)
Thursday: Chapter 9 quiz, Work on Study Guide for Exam
Homework: None
Friday: Work on Study Guide for Exam (next Tuesday)
Homework: None
Week 18: January 3rd- January 4th
Monday: No school-Christmas/New Years Break
Tuesday: No school-Christmas/New Years Break
Wednesday: No school-Christmas/New Years Break
Thursday: Chapter 9 Vocab handed out in class
Homework: Complete Chapter 9 vocab
Friday: Begin Chapter 9 Lesson 1 outline
Homework: None
Week 17: December 17th- December 20th
Monday: Good news, Chapter 8 Lesson 2: Read with outline
Homework: Complete Chapter 8 Lesson 1 and 2 outline and review questions in Journal (DUE tomorrow)
Tuesday: Physical and Chemical Properties Lab
Homework: Study Chapter 8 quiz tomorrow
Wednesday: Chapter 8 Quiz, Silent Read
Homework: None
Thursday: Half Day-Christmas Break!
Homework: None
Friday: N/A
Homework: N/A
Week 16: December 10th- December 15th
Monday: Good news, Chapter 6 Lesson 2, Complete Lab (CER: Changing States of Matter)
Tuesday: Chapter 6 Review--Whole Group
Homework: Study Chapter 6 Quiz tomorrow
Wednesday: Chapter 8 Notes, Chapter 8 Vocab
Homework: Chapter 8 Vocab (DUE tomorrow)
Thursday: Chapter 8 Lesson 1-- Whole group read, outline
Homework: Complete Chapter 1 Review questions in journal
Friday: Chapter 8 Notes and begin Chapter 8 Lesson 1 review questions in journal
Homework: None
Week 15: December 3rd- December 7th
Monday: Good news, Finish Yeti packet, Graph class results (handout provided in class)
Homework: Complete Yeti packet & Graphing activity
Tuesday: Pre-test Chapter 6, Chapter 6 Vocab
Homework: Finish Vocab (if not completed in class--DUE tomorrow)
Wednesday: Chapter 6 Notes: Mini-Clip , Read 199-204 in textbook and complete questions 1-10 on page 205.
Homework: Finish Questions 1-10 on pg. 205 (if not completed in class--DUE tomorrow)
Thursday: Q/A homework pg 205, Physical States of Matter Lab
Homework: Bring household item from home...school appropriate.
Friday: Begin Lab: Phase Changing, Read 208-214 with outline
Homework: None
Week 14: November 26th- November 30th
Monday: Snow Day!
Homework: None
Tuesday: Good news, sketch prototype design of Yeti Project & Page 3 of Study Guide
Homework: None
Wednesday: Build Prototype and page 4 of Study Guide
Homework: Chapter 5 quiz Friday
Thursday: Check/Test Prototype and page 5 of Study Guide
Homework: Page 6 Study Guide (Communicate Results section only--DUE tomorrow), Chapter 5 quiz tomorrow
Friday: Redesign if needed, Test class designs, Chapter 5 quiz
Homework: None
Week 12: November 12th- November 16th
Monday: Good News, Thermal Energy Demo, Begin Chapter 5 Notes
Homework: Chapter 5 Vocab (if not turned in last Thursday)
NOTE: Unit test retakes tomorrow during Seminar (if not taken last Thursday)
Tuesday: Chapter 5 Notes continued, Go over expectations for Sub tomorrow
Homework: None
Wednesday: Hot Chocolate Writing Handout
Homework: Hot Chocolate Writing due tomorrow
Thursday: Chapter 5 Lesson 1-3 Q/A, Go over Yeti Project expectations & pick groups
Homework: None
Friday: Begin Yeti Project
Homework: None
Week 11: November 5th- November 9th
Monday: Good News, Ch. 4 Notes, Review close-critical highlighting strategy in class and begin Lesson 1 handout
Homework: Finish highlighting key info & labeling diagrams in Ch. 4 Lesson 1 handout NOTE: Chapter 4 vocab due tomorrow.
Tuesday: Unit 1 test, Silent Read
Homework: None
NOTE: Optional Extra credit opportunity for Chapter 4 Project due tomorrow via email by 5pm
NOTE: Unit test re-takes will be during Seminar on Thursday this week
Wednesday: Chapter 5 Notes, Chapter 5 Lesson 1 cloze and critical read in class
Homework: Chapter 5 vocab due tomorrow
Thursday: Unit 2 Pre-test Chapter 5 Lesson 2 and 3 in class
Homework: Finish Lesson 2 and 3 handout
NOTE: Unit test re-takes during Seminar today or Tuesday (student will choose)
Friday: Live Science, 1/2 day for students
Homework: None
Week 10: October 29th- November 2nd
Monday: Good News, Ch. 4 Notes, Review close-critical highlighting strategy in class and begin Lesson 1 handout
Homework: Finish highlighting key info & labeling diagrams in Ch. 4 Lesson 1 handout NOTE: Chapter 4 vocab due tomorrow.
Tuesday: Q/A Ch. 4 Lesson 1 material, Begin Lesson 2
Homework: Finish highlighting key info & labeling diagrams in Lesson 2
NOTE: Unit Study Guide goes home today (Test next Tues. Nov. 6th) Re-takes will be next Tuesday (Nov. 13th) during Seminar
NOTE: Info for Extra credit opportunity for Chapter 4 Project went home today (Due next Wed. Nov. 7th by 5pm....IT IS OPTIONAL)
Wednesday: Q/A Ch. 4 Lesson 3 material, Begin Lesson 3
Homework: Finish highlighting key info & labeling diagrams in Lesson 3
Thursday: Q/A Ch. 4 Lesson 3 material, Notes in journals, Q/A of Study Guide
Homework: Study for Unit text next Tuesday
Friday: Work on Study guide and Quizlet review in class
NOTE: Unit test next Tuesday
Week 9: October 22nd-October 26th
Monday: Group projects (Chapter 3)-- comic boards (due Thursday in class)
Homework: None
Note: See Mrs. Smith's Weebly homepage for Study tips and resources.
Tuesday: Continue Group Projects
Homework: Study for Chapter 3 Quiz Friday
Wednesday: Group Projects due at end of hour (students who sign up for Seminar tomorrow may go through their checklist and make final touches)
Homework: Study for Chapter 3 Quiz Friday
Thursday: Group Project (Graphs only), Peer Evals, Game Review Chapter 3 (take home to review)
Homework: Study for Chapter 3 Quiz tomorrow
Friday: Chapter 3 Quiz, Begin Chapter 4 Vocab
NOTE: End of Quarter 1
Week 8: October 15th-October 19th
Monday: Re-teach (Newton's Laws Handouts) or Extension Act. (Online Simulations)
Homework: Finish Online Simulations OR Newton's Laws Handouts (Quiz re-takes will be during Seminar tomorrow)
Tuesday: Complete Lesson 1 Outline and begin Lesson 3 (no Lesson 2 outline needed)
Homework: Complete Lesson 3 Outline if NOT finished in class, Vocab Handout due Thursday)
Wednesday: Introduce New Individual Projects (Ch 3)--sign up new Topics
Homework: Vocab Handout due Tomorrow
Thursday: Begin Comic Strips for Simple Machines Project (DUE Wednesday at end of class)
Homework: None
Friday: Continue Comic Strip Project
NOTE: Chapter 3 Quiz next Thursday. (Re-takes for all students in 8th grade will be for Unit tests only).
Week 7: October 8th-October 12th
Monday: Go over Grading Rubric for presentations, Presentations of Posters
Homework: Reasoning for CER due Wednesday
Tuesday: Presentations, Quiz Ch.1 and 2
Homework: Reasoning for CER due Thursday
Wednesday: Quiz, Begin Unit Outline Lesson 1 if time
Homework: Complete CER (late if not turned in tomorrow)
Thursday: Song, continue working on Lesson 1 outline
Homework: Complete CER if NOT turned in class today (late)
Friday: Half Day
Week 6: October 1st-October 7th
Monday: Song, Mini Clip: Science of Football: 2nd Law, CER (collect evidence to share with group), Poster Design rough draft
Homework: Finish Vocab Boxes if NOT turned in Friday, 1 student in group brings poster board to school tomorrow
Tuesday: Song, Mini Clip: Science of Football: 3rd Law, CER: Share evidence with whole group, Begin working on posters
Homework: None
Wednesday: Song, Continue working on posters
Homework: Finish Evidence ONLY on CER (needed for projects)
Thursday: Song, continue working on posters
Friday: Complete posters, go over grading rubric and checklists (presentations on Monday)
Week 5: September 24th-September 28th
Monday: Newton's Laws Song, Mini-Clip on Scientific Inquiry Process, Introduce Cloze and Critical reading strategy whole group
Homework: Close and Critical Reading over CO2 and Coral Bleaching Text
Tuesday: Review Cloze and Critical reading strategy, Sign up for group research projects on Energy and Motion, Begin Vocab Boxes in class for Unit 1
Homework: Complete Vocab Boxes on Unit 1
Wednesday: Assign Group Roles, Begin CER Process for Energy and Motion Projects
Homework: Vocab Boxes Energy and Motion Handout (due Thursday)
Thursday: Continue CER process for Energy and Motion Projects, Notes Unit 1, Ch. 1-3
Homework: Study for quiz re-takes tomorrow
Friday: Notes Ch. 1-3, Mini-Clip Science of Football: Newton's First Law, Quiz Re-takes, Work on Energy and Motion Projects--(due next Friday at end of class)
Week 4: September 17th-September 21st
Monday: Complete Vocab Boxes in class, Begin reading Scientific Problem Solving, Unit Lesson 2 online textbook AND answer questions 1-5 (pg. NOS 18) see Google Classroom post
Homework: Finish Vocab Boxes Unit 1 and Textbook Reading Unit 2 Post
Tuesday: Introduce Scientific Problem Solving Unit, Lesson 3 via reviewing Student CER data
Homework: Study for Vocab Quiz Thursday
Wednesday: Continue Lesson 3 via CER Student data in class
Homework: Complete CER Case Study via Google Classroom post
Thursday: Review whole group for Scientific Problem Solving Quiz tomorrow
Homework: Study for Vocab Quiz tomorrow
Friday: Scientific Problem Solving Vocab Quiz, silent read when done
Week 3: September 10th-September 14th
Monday: CER Process Begin (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning), In class-- Question, Claim, Collect Resources
Tuesday: Continue CER Process, In class--collect Evidence
Homework: Finish collecting Evidence for research question.
Wednesday: Continue CER Process, In class--write Reasoning, Unit 1 Lesson 1 Outline
Homework: Complete CER, due tomorrow
Thursday: Vocabulary Boxes for Scientific Problem Solving Unit, Lesson 1-3
Homework: Scientific Problem Solving Unit, Lesson 1 Outline on Textbook
Friday: Live Science Competition, Finish Vocabulary Boxes, Read Lesson 2 whole group and answer Q 1-5 (NOS 18) on Google Classroom post
Week 2: September 4th-September 7th
Monday: (Labor Day) No School
Tuesday: Outside/lab transitions and procedures practice
Homework: Last day to return letter to teacher AND syllabus before "M" in gradebook.
Wednesday: Complete Student Surveys, Go Over Late Work Policy
Thursday: Think Like a Scientists group activity
Homework: "I am a Scientist" drawing
Friday: Textbook Scavenger Hunt AND Cup Challenge Outside (weather permitting)
Week 1: August 27th-September 1st
Monday: Letter to students, Syllabus, Letter to teacher
Homework: Return Syllabus, Letter to teacher if not finished
Tuesday: Class/Lab info, Brainstorm social contract in groups
Wednesday: Google Class codes, Student survey
Homework: Survey if not finished
Thursday: 8th grade group meeting to review social contract
Friday: No School (Labor Day)