(IWB - Day 23 States of Matter)
Students were given their new packet for Chapter 2. I also gave them a 2-sided comic sheet that introduced the topic of states of matter. We discussed physical properties and the four basic states of matter: solid, liquid, gas and plasma. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on States of Matter and took the easy quiz afterward using the student responders. We completed the back side of the comic page together which differentiated the three main states of matter. Finally, we ended class by completing just the top half of worksheet 2-1 together.
News article #5 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 2 test will be on Thursday, October 18th.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Day 22
(Day 22 - Chapter 1 Notebook Check)
Students already found out their grades on yesterday's Chapter 1 test, but today we went over each item on the test. Afterwards, I popped in an episode of Mythbusters (Diet Coke & Mentos, Stamp on a helicopter) to learn more about the scientific method while I called each student to my desk to check their Chapter 1 notebooks.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 2 test will be on Thursday, October 18th.
Students already found out their grades on yesterday's Chapter 1 test, but today we went over each item on the test. Afterwards, I popped in an episode of Mythbusters (Diet Coke & Mentos, Stamp on a helicopter) to learn more about the scientific method while I called each student to my desk to check their Chapter 1 notebooks.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 2 test will be on Thursday, October 18th.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Day 21
Students took their Chapter 1 test on Moodle today. Afterwards, they had time to work on organizing their notebooks for tomorrow's notebook check. They also had the opportunity to get a news article for next Monday.
The notebook check is tomorrow and the Chapter 2 test will be on Thursday, October 18th.
The notebook check is tomorrow and the Chapter 2 test will be on Thursday, October 18th.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Day 20
(IWB - Day 20 Chapter 1 Review)
I began class by checking the homework, Worksheet 1-19. We went around the room reviewing the answers to that study guide. I then took two minutes to distribute and collect a brief survey for a senior high club that's doing a project for March of Dimes. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Graphing and took the ensuing quiz using the student responders. Finally, we played Classroom Jeopardy to review for tomorrow's Chapter 1 test. Students absolutely LOVED this game.
No homework was assigned, although the notebook check will be on Thursday, and the Chapter 1 test will be tomorrow.
I began class by checking the homework, Worksheet 1-19. We went around the room reviewing the answers to that study guide. I then took two minutes to distribute and collect a brief survey for a senior high club that's doing a project for March of Dimes. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Graphing and took the ensuing quiz using the student responders. Finally, we played Classroom Jeopardy to review for tomorrow's Chapter 1 test. Students absolutely LOVED this game.
No homework was assigned, although the notebook check will be on Thursday, and the Chapter 1 test will be tomorrow.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Day 19
(IWB - Day 19 Finish Graphing)
Students turned in their week #4 news articles. They were assigned Activity 1-16 to do in class using the Create-a-Graph website. They needed to used the three sets of data given on page 1-16 and create three separate graphs. Once completed, students worked through Activity 1-18, on which they had to plot their points and use the data line to answer the three questions at the bottom.
Worksheet 1-19 was assigned for homework, and the Chapter 1 Test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Students turned in their week #4 news articles. They were assigned Activity 1-16 to do in class using the Create-a-Graph website. They needed to used the three sets of data given on page 1-16 and create three separate graphs. Once completed, students worked through Activity 1-18, on which they had to plot their points and use the data line to answer the three questions at the bottom.
Worksheet 1-19 was assigned for homework, and the Chapter 1 Test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Day 18
(IWB - Day 18 - Graphing)
We took the data from yesterday's 7-trial density lab and used it to create a line graph on the create-a-graph website. Students printed out one graph for each group. After they were done printing their graph, they worked to complete Activity 1-15, which was creating and interpreting a mass vs volume graph. I introduced section 1-6 notes on the three common types of graphs: line, bar and pie. Students worked on Activiy 1-17 until the end of the period.
News article #4 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 1 Test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
We took the data from yesterday's 7-trial density lab and used it to create a line graph on the create-a-graph website. Students printed out one graph for each group. After they were done printing their graph, they worked to complete Activity 1-15, which was creating and interpreting a mass vs volume graph. I introduced section 1-6 notes on the three common types of graphs: line, bar and pie. Students worked on Activiy 1-17 until the end of the period.
News article #4 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 1 Test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Day 17
(IWB - Day 17 7-Trial Density Lab)
Students were given a supplementary lab sheet today. Their goal was to complete seven trials of finding the mass, volume and density of the same liquid. The end result should have shown that the density stayed the same regardless of what mass or volume of the substance you have.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Students were given a supplementary lab sheet today. Their goal was to complete seven trials of finding the mass, volume and density of the same liquid. The end result should have shown that the density stayed the same regardless of what mass or volume of the substance you have.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Day 16
(IWB - Day 16 Density Solids Lab)
We began class by watching a www.brainpop.com video on Measuring Matter, which related mass, volume and density of matter. Students used the hand-held responders to take the 10-question quiz that followed. We finished the density lab from yesterday by identifying three unknown metal cubes by determining their respective densities. We discussed the results and conclusions from both parts of the lab at the end of class.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
We began class by watching a www.brainpop.com video on Measuring Matter, which related mass, volume and density of matter. Students used the hand-held responders to take the 10-question quiz that followed. We finished the density lab from yesterday by identifying three unknown metal cubes by determining their respective densities. We discussed the results and conclusions from both parts of the lab at the end of class.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Day 15
(IWB - Day 15 Density Lab Liquids)
Students were asked to rip out and recycle worksheets 1-13 & 1-14 from their packets and I handed out an new modified version that had isoprophyl alcohol listed as an unknown liquid on the back page. Students worked the entire period on the top half of the lab, which was trying to solve for the density of three unknown clear liquids.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Students were asked to rip out and recycle worksheets 1-13 & 1-14 from their packets and I handed out an new modified version that had isoprophyl alcohol listed as an unknown liquid on the back page. Students worked the entire period on the top half of the lab, which was trying to solve for the density of three unknown clear liquids.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Day 14
We began class like we do the first day of every week: listening to oral summaries of science news articles. I introduced the topic of DENSITY to students with a Poly Density tube demonstration and tea candle floating in water but sinking in isoprophyl alcohol. I handed out a supplemental worksheet and comic strip on Density, and students completed the 12 problems on the back side of the comic.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Day 13
(IWB- Day 13 Measurement Lab)
Students were able to finish their measurements and conclusion questions today from the "Measuring with Metrics" lab on pages 1-11 & 1-12. I told them the results of my measurements and I surveyed random answers from the conclusion questions.
News article #3 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Students were able to finish their measurements and conclusion questions today from the "Measuring with Metrics" lab on pages 1-11 & 1-12. I told them the results of my measurements and I surveyed random answers from the conclusion questions.
News article #3 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Day 12
(IWB - Day 12 Measurement Lab)
Students had their homework from last night graded and reviewed (Worksheets 1-7 to 1-10). Students then worked on their own or with a partner to progress through the lab on pages 1-11 & 1-12. Most students had about 20 minutes to work on the lab today. They will have the rest of tomorrow's class to complete the lab.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Students had their homework from last night graded and reviewed (Worksheets 1-7 to 1-10). Students then worked on their own or with a partner to progress through the lab on pages 1-11 & 1-12. Most students had about 20 minutes to work on the lab today. They will have the rest of tomorrow's class to complete the lab.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Day 11
(IWB- Day 11 Lab Tools)
Mrs. Jones co-taught today's lesson with me, as we've done the past two years. We divided the class into three equally sized groups and had them rotate every 10 minutes among the following three stations:
Worksheets 1-7, 1-8, 1-9 & 1-10 were assigned for homework, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Mrs. Jones co-taught today's lesson with me, as we've done the past two years. We divided the class into three equally sized groups and had them rotate every 10 minutes among the following three stations:
- Graduated Cylinders and metric thermometers
- Guided practice using interactive links available on Moodle
- Triple-beam balances and metric rulers
Worksheets 1-7, 1-8, 1-9 & 1-10 were assigned for homework, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Day 10
(IWB- Day 10 Dimensional Analysis)
We began class today by watching a www.brainpop.com video on Metric vs Customary units. Students took the quiz using the student responders. We reviewed the remaining problems from the top of Worksheet 1-6 from yesterday, and students were assigned the bottom 10 problems on the same page to be completed during class.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
We began class today by watching a www.brainpop.com video on Metric vs Customary units. Students took the quiz using the student responders. We reviewed the remaining problems from the top of Worksheet 1-6 from yesterday, and students were assigned the bottom 10 problems on the same page to be completed during class.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Day 9
(IWB - Day 9 Dimensional Analysis)
Students submitted their 2nd science news articles today, and some chose to summarize out loud for extra credit. We got back the metric conversion quizzes from Friday and reviewed those answers. We discussed section 1-5 notes on Dimensional Analysis and referenced worksheet 1-2, which contained a list of common conversion factors for metric and customary units. Students used this page to complete the top half of worksheet 1-6 in class. We had enough time to go over the first five problems in class, so we will have to review the rest of them tomorrow.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Students submitted their 2nd science news articles today, and some chose to summarize out loud for extra credit. We got back the metric conversion quizzes from Friday and reviewed those answers. We discussed section 1-5 notes on Dimensional Analysis and referenced worksheet 1-2, which contained a list of common conversion factors for metric and customary units. Students used this page to complete the top half of worksheet 1-6 in class. We had enough time to go over the first five problems in class, so we will have to review the rest of them tomorrow.
No homework was assigned, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Day 8
(IWB - Day 8 Metric Quiz)
Students took their 15-question quiz on Metric Conversions. Once everyone was done, I handed out a 2-page supplement that described three fictitious experiments. Students discussed in their group, and then with me, what was wrong with the way these experiments were conducted. We then brainstormed the different ways that we could correct those mistakes.
News article #2 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Students took their 15-question quiz on Metric Conversions. Once everyone was done, I handed out a 2-page supplement that described three fictitious experiments. Students discussed in their group, and then with me, what was wrong with the way these experiments were conducted. We then brainstormed the different ways that we could correct those mistakes.
News article #2 is due on Monday, and the Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday, September 26th.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Day 7
(IWB- Day 07)
Students took the metric practice quiz today and we reviewed all 15 answers in class. I returned their first science news articles from Tuesday and we discussed the different errors that were made by all of the student body. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Metric Units and took the quiz using student responders.
No homework was assigned, and the Metric Conversion quiz will be tomorrow.
Students took the metric practice quiz today and we reviewed all 15 answers in class. I returned their first science news articles from Tuesday and we discussed the different errors that were made by all of the student body. We watched a www.brainpop.com video on Metric Units and took the quiz using student responders.
No homework was assigned, and the Metric Conversion quiz will be tomorrow.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Day 6
(IWB Day 6)
Students began class by going to the board to complete four practice problems using the IWB. They were assigned worksheet 1-3 within their group to be completed in 10 minutes. We went over the answers together. We then completed the top of worksheet 1-5 together, and they worked within their groups to complete the rest of that page. We reviewed the answers together in the final 10 minutes of class.
No homework was assigned, and the Metric Conversion quiz will be this Friday, September 7th.
Students began class by going to the board to complete four practice problems using the IWB. They were assigned worksheet 1-3 within their group to be completed in 10 minutes. We went over the answers together. We then completed the top of worksheet 1-5 together, and they worked within their groups to complete the rest of that page. We reviewed the answers together in the final 10 minutes of class.
No homework was assigned, and the Metric Conversion quiz will be this Friday, September 7th.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Day 5
Today was the first day for students to hand in their science news article #1. About 5-10 students from each class volunteered to summarize their article out lout for extra credit, which is about what I expected for the first day. After I collected the articles, we did some practice conversions of metric units to review what we began on Friday. Students then completed worksheet 1-4 before we went over the answers together using the student responders.
No homework was assigned, and the Metric Conversion quiz will be on Friday, September 7th.
No homework was assigned, and the Metric Conversion quiz will be on Friday, September 7th.
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