Science 7

Daily Agenda

June 9

Science:  Plate Tectonics final today.  You will need the map posted below

Math:  Probability assessment tomorrow

Homework:  Please have the final draft of your tectonic maps completed by tomorrow.  I have seen some impressive work and keep your maps neat!!!

June 8

Science: Complete your tectonic worlds and study for science assessment

Math:  Check your practice test answers with the answer key below

June 7

Science:  Today we will continue working on our tectonic worlds.  You should have your rough draft and google document filled out by the end of the day

Math:  Tomorrow you will have an IXL quiz on IXL CC.1 - CC.7.  You will not be allowed to take the quiz if I do not see 3 ribbons for each of these IXLs

Homework:  Complete the math practice test that I posted yesterday for HW

June 6

Science:  Our objective is to create our own world's using the principles of plate tectonics as they operate here on Earth.  

Math:  Our learning objective is to assess our level of content mastery for the probability lessons that we covered last week.  After this assessment, a unit practice test will be administered as a study reference for your exam. 

Homework:  Here is what is upcoming for this week

Tuesday:  Continue to work on designing your world

Wednesday:  Math exam

Thursday:  Science Exam

Friday:  World Presentations 

June 3

Science:  Next week we will continue with our investigation of plate tectonics

Math:  Our learning objective is to solidify the ideas of independent and dependent events.  We will also be reinforcing the concepts that we have learned through the lens of how the book presents it (since we have been working outside of the book it is worth it to see another perspective).

Homework:  CC.5, CC.6, and CC.7 (3 ribbons)

June 2

Science:  The image below shows why larger objects cool at a slower rate

Math:  Today we will review Lessons 9.3 and 9.4 using Scrabble and coins...

Homework:  Create a simple game of probability and create a scenario with the probability calculation. 

June 1

Math/Science:  Our lesson was put on hold due to the inability of many students to follow directions.  Please refer to the homework section today. 

Homework:  One page on the following math and science question...

"Why do larger objects (such as planets) cool down slower than smaller objects even if the surrounding temperature is equal?"

May 31

Science:  Our learning objective for today is to review our Plate Tectonic Labs and see if we have proficiently learned the basics of how plates interact

Math:  Our learning objective today is to review sample spaces and the counting principle for determining probability of events.  

Homework:  TBA

May 30

Science:  Our learning objective today is to complete our Plate Tectonics Lab

For those who finish early, begin your Application of Knowledge homework challenge based on the diagram below.  See homework section for details

Math:  For tomorrow, please review the slides below and complete the Example Question 1,2, and 3 slides as well as the Check Your Undersanding

Homework:  On your Lesson 4 Google Slides, add another page and describe how the Earth will change from present day until 250 million years into the future.  A response that indicates that you have grasped this material should include the following...

1.  An explanation for why this motion is occurring. 

2.  A description of new major formations and how they are created.

3.  Whether these new formations are volcanic or not.

May 24

Science:  See the Menu Bar tab for "Plate Tectonics Lab"

Math:  Continue probability tomorrow

May 23

Science:  Tomorrow we will begin our Plate Tectonics Lab!

Math:  Our objective today is to learn the basics of how probability works

An outcome is the result of an action

An event is a collection of probable outcome

Lets take a look at how the probability of an event relates to outcomes by Rolling the Dice

Homework:  Please have the slides below completed.

May 20

Science:  Today you will have your Plate Tectonics Assessment

Monday:  Next week we will start our unit on probability

Homework:  Enjoy the weekend

May 19

Science:  Tomorrow you will have your science assessment.  

Math:  After you finish your assessment you may begin on studying for science or completing tonights IXL homework

Homework:  CC1, CC2, CC3

May 18

Science:  Our learning objective is to uncover how plate tectonics works by...

1.  Reviewing our NR assignment 

2.  Reviewing the earth structure and learning about convection

3.  Discussing our work from Lesson 3 slides

Math:  You will have your unit exam tomorrow and see below for the study guide for the science assessment this Friday.  Next week I am very excited for the plate tectonics lab we will be having so please make sure to try your best

Homework:  Study for the test and study AA1, AA2, AA10, and AA15

This is one of the best websites I have seen explaining plate tectonics 

May 12

Science:  Our learning objective for Lesson 3 is to understand what results from plate interactions:  rifts, mountains, volcanic mountains, trenches, and earthquakes.

*Shout out to Miguel for pointing out an inaccuracy in the BBC Website

Math:  We will have our math assessment upon our return from NR

Homework:  Have Lesson 3 slides completed for homework

May 11

Science:  Today we all made sure that Lesson 2 (Tectonic Plates) is complete

Math:  Today we continued to learn about how to calculate the MAD

Homework:  Please read carefully...

Due tomorrow --> The last 3 slides posted from May 10

Due Wednesday -->  Practice 8.1-8.4, Activity Lab 8.1-8.4, Puzzle 8.1-8.4, andInsurance Policy

May 10

Science:  We will return tomorrow with a look at how plates interact

Math:  Our learning objective is a continuation from yesterday where we are comparing data about two populations by using measures of center and measures of variability.

Homework:  Study for your quiz in math tomorrow

May 9

Science:  Our objective today is learn how plate tectonics works

Math:  Our learning objective is to compare data about two populations by using measures of center and measures of variability.

Activity #1 Link          Activity #2 Link          Activity #3 Link

Extra Information About Quartiles

Homework:  This is how the rest of the week will go...

1.  Tomorrow have the math hand-out complete

2.  Study for a quiz on 8.3 and 8.4 in math on Wednesday

3.  You will have a science quiz on pages 2 and 3 from this resource on Thurs

May 5

Science:  Please have the slide for Lesson 2 (Plate Tectonics) completed for tomorrow and study for your quiz located on the Do Now slide.

Math:  Today's objective is to use data from random samples to draw inferences about populations.   Please see the slides below for clarity

Homework:  See the science section for today and study the material that we covered in class!  Also, know how to define inference, mean median, mode, and range.

May 4

Science:  Today's learning objective was to predict how density affects the structure of the Earth and to make inferences about tectonic patterns using our world maps that we plotted.  Please see the Drive for Lesson 7.2

Math:  Please continue to collect data on your surveys.  This is due tomorrow

Homework:  Have the slides from Lesson 7.2 (Plate Tectonics) completed by Friday and note there will be a quiz on the material from the Do Now slide

May 3

Science:  Tomorrow we will start Lesson 2 on Plate Tectonics

Math:  Our objective is to review how we estimate bias and how to estimate population size.  See below for practice problems...

Homework:  Have these slides above and the survey questions answered by Thursday at the beginning of class.

May 2

Science:  Today we will begin our next unit on the "History of the Earth."  Our learning objective today is to begin investigating Essential Question #1. 

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

1.  How does density influence the structure of the Earth?

2.  What processes allows the Earth to continuously regenerate is own crust?

3.  What is the evidence for plate tectonics?

4.  How can we use rock strata and fossils to investigate the earths past?

5.  How does the movement of water shape the earths surface and underground formations?

Math:  Tomorrow we will review our first two lessons and then continue with lesson 8.3 and 8.4 if time permits.  We will have a quiz on Thursday on what we learn up to that point in math.

Homework:  Have Activity #1 and Activity #2 complete by tomorrow.

UNIT: HISTORY OF THE EARTH

April 28

Science:  First 15 minutes we will be mapping earthquakes and volcanoes

Math:  today we will be learning how to estimate population sizes.  Check below for the powerpoint presentation from today and yesterdays lesson!

Homework:  Practice 8.2

April 27

Science:  If time permits we will work on our mapping project

Math:  Today's learning objective is to identify a random sample and write an unbiased survey question.  The assignment to be completed in class is...

Practice 8.1, Activity Lab 8.1, Puzzle 8.1 (all located in handout)

Homework: Please complete IXL BB5 and the problem sets posted below...

April 25

Science:  Our learning objective is to construct a model to better understand the process of plate tectonics for our upcoming unit, "History of the Earth"

Do Now Link (use the visual guide below to help you) 

April 19

Science:  Today our learning objective is to see how human pollution is affecting outer space and what is/can be done about this new, global issue

For the Do Now, please refer to this article and answer these two questions:

1.  Why is the article given this title?

2.  What is the main takeaway of this introduction?

Math:  We will begin Unit 8 upon our return from the long break next week

Homework:  Please continue studying for your science assessment 

April 18

Science:  Once you finish your test, you may begin studying for the Astronomy Final that we will have on Wednesday.  Please use the study guide that I have attached for the homework section for today's date.

Math:  Unit 7 Assessment

Homework:  

1.  Study for Wednesday's assessment using the attached PDF as a guide

2.  Watch this video

April 15

Science:  Here is a quick visual review of what we went over yesterday

Math:  Our learning objective today is to make sure we understand how to...

1) Calculate the volume of prisms and cylinders

2) Convert geometric nets into 3-dimensional geometric shapes

Check out this link for a cool game that will strengthen geometry vocabulary

Homework:  SLC forms are due by Tuesday.  

April 14

Science:  Today we will address Essential Question #6 by looking at various forms of multimedia.

The Beginning of Everything -- The Big Bang

Evidence For the Big Bang and Expansion

Math:  Tomorrow we will return to learning about geometry 

April 13

Science:  Our learning objective today is to determine if we have constructed a well written, informational text.  We will do this by peer editing our essays.

After our peer editing session we will edit our essays that are due tomorrow

Math:  Using what we have learned this unit, we will make some real world connections by calculating various aspects of my new, fancy water bottle

Homework:  Final draft of essay is due tomorrow

April 12

Science:  Tomorrow we will peerreview our persuasive essays 

Math:  Our learning objective today is to identify various features of geometric shapes and calculate their surface area in Day 1 of our NET LAB!

Homework: Insurance Policy and persuasive essay due tomorrow

April 11

Science:  First 20 minutes dedicated to working on your persuasive essay

Paragraph I:  Introduction with clear thesis statement (italicize this)

Paragraph II: Body that supports your thesis statement

Paragraph III: Body that supports your thesis statement

Paragraph IV:  Conclusion that summarizes reviews your work 

Math:  Our objective today is to communicate to others the knowledge they would need to know to in order to navigate the work we have done so far

Homework:  Persuasive letter and insurance policy dueWednesday

April 8

Science:  Our objective today is to understand the complex issues that surround the cleaning of Guanabara Bay using the article from last night

After this discussion, our challenge for the day will be to write a persuasive letter describing why NASA should redirect its efforts of colonizing Mars to colonizing Venus instead.  You will construct your agrument using these links

Math: Use the previous days lessons and links to prepare for a math quiz on Monday covering sections 7.1 - 7.4

Homework:  Your persuasive letter will be due, typed out and printed on Tuesday of next week.

April 7

Science:  Today is Water Conservation Day for our Green Week Initiative.

Are you a responsible consumer?!

Math:  Our learning objective today is to understand how to calculate the volume of prisms and cylinders.  To accomplish this, please complete...

1.  7-3 Volumes of Prisms and Cylinders # 1 - 23 

2.  7-4 Cross Sections # 1 -17 

Homework:  Finish the problem sets posted on the board and then do this...

1.  Watch this news Report on Guanabara Bay and the Olympics

2.  Learn how viruses work by watching this and then this.

3.  Read this short article about the state of the clean up efforts.  Please write down one sentence that resonated with you the most and we will discuss this in class tomorrow.

April 5

Science:  Tomorrow, in honor of saving electricity for Earth day we will look at the best place in the solar system to start a human colony...it is unexpected!

Math:  Our objective is to learn to draw geometric nets and calculate the surface area of prisms and cylinders.  This is a great site if you need help

Homework:  Complete the Practice Problems by tomorrow

April 4

Science:  Today's objective is to understand various ways that astronomers calculate how objects in the universe are moving (towards or away from us). This will help us understand Essential Question #6, "How was the Universe created and what evidence supports this?"

Before we tackle this question, we are going to look at how various cultures have addressed this problem and how it compares to what science says...

Math:  Tomorrow we will learn how to calculate the surface area for geometric shapes and create nets for them

Homework:  Have your creation myth completed by tomorrow and volunteers can share them out at the beginning of class.  

March 31

Science:  Our learning objective is to understand how the moon impacts ecosystems and the organisms within  them in terms of their relationships and evolution/adaptations.

Do Now:  What causes a tsunami?

The Blue Planet: Tidal Seas

Math:  Please check your answers from yesterdays Activity #4 below...

Homework:  If we did not finish in class please continue watching where we left off.  The link is under the science section and make sure all questions are answered by the beginning of class tomorrow. 

March 30 

Science:  Tomorrow we will peer edit each others letters and then investigate how tides affect different ecosystems and the organisms within them.

Math:  Today we will begin looking at the geometry of Dimensional shapes. Our earning objective is to be able to identify and draw 3D shapes.

Activity #1:  Prisms

Activity #2:  3-Dimensional Geometry 

Activity #3:  Example

Activity #4:  More Examples and Practice 

Homework:  Please complete all activities from today by Friday

March 29

Science:  Our learning objective is to demonstrate content mastery of tides by composing informative letters to Bill O'Reilly explaining the tides.  

Math:  Today we will review the Chapter 6 test.  The data analysis is below

Homework:  Complete your letters if you were unable to do so during class.

March 28

Science:  Tomorrow you will have your Lunar Quiz makeup at brunch.

Math:  Chapter 6 Unit Exam.  

Homework:  Complete the Chapters #1-6 reviews without calculator please.

If you complete this quickly and would like to see what the most extreme tide on Earth looks like, check out the Bay of Fundy and the Jindo Sea Parting

March 23

Science:  Today we are going take what we have learned about the moon and help spread knowledge to those in need of our expertise.  Pictured below is Fox News host Bill O'Reilly who said during a show:

"Tide goes in, tide goes out...You can't explain that!"

Today we are going to write letters to Fox News so that way Mr. O'Reilly can read them and feel better knowing that there is an explanation for the tides!

Math:  We started class with Eduardo's Birthday Quiz which is shown below

March 22

Science:  Today we did our lunar quiz.  Re-quiz will be held next Monday at brunch in my room.  After the quiz we reviewed it for immediate feedback.

Math:  Please see the images below for the Insurance Policy for Chapter 6

Homework:  Have the Insurance Policy in by Monday at the start of class

March 21

Science:  Our learning objective is to fully understand how the position of the moon in relation to the earth and sun affects tides and eclipses

Math:  We will be giving you time in class today to self-correct your work and use this as an opportunity to ask your teachers for guidance if you need it

Homework:  Complete Lunar Lab and prep for lunar assessment tomorrow

March 18

 Science:  If we finish our math assignment we will turn to the Lunar Lab

Math:  

Area of a Trapezoid

Area of a Rectangle

 What is pi?

Homework:  Announced by Ms. Emily in class

March 17

Science:  We will be gin class with a discussion from last nights reading

Guided Questions

1.  What was the early Earth like?

2.  How was the early Earth affected by the moon being so close?

3.  Would the evolution of life on Earth be possible during the early years?

4.  Why does the moon have evidence of "the late heavy bombardment but the earth does not?

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5.  How does the moon affect plate tectonics?

6.  What would happen to the polar regions without the moon?

7.  How would climate would differ without the moon and what affect would this have on the evolution of life on Earth?

8.  In what ways has the moon played a role in human history and culture?

Math:  Today we will use graphing techniques to better understand the how tides work over the course of the lunar month using this data table below

Homework:

March 16

Science:  Our learning objective is to understand how the motions of the Earth, Sun, and Moon combine to affect humans through tides and eclipses.

Below are a list of links that will help you to complete your Lunar Lab.

How The Moon Formed (Video, Reading, and Diagrams)

Math:  Check out the cool interactive website on the area of a parallelogram

Homework:  Make sure the math problems posted under the Practice section of March 14 are completed in addition to the IXLs requested.  

Optional:  Advanced reading on what would happen if there were no moon...

March 14

Science:  Tomorrow we will focus on Essential Question #5, "How is a person on Earth affected by the Sun-Earth-Moon relationship?"

Math:  Learning objective is to find the area of a parallelogram 

Homework:  Have the practice problems completed by tomorrow as well as IXL 6 (3 ribbons).  For those of you who want a trigonometry challenge, I recommend that you check out this page on sin, cos, and tan

March 11

Science:  Quiz on Essential Questions #1-4

Math:  Today we we had to bring a halt to our lesson on calculating angles due to a lack of student work ethic.   We will restart this lesson on Monday using a different lesson format that will encourage student accountability. 

Homework:  Complete the problem sets handed our by Ms. Emily and IXL X5, X8.  It is my sincere hope that on Monday you will return with a renewed sense of purpose and vigor for learning.  Thank you and enjoy the weekend.

March 10

MAP Testing

Homework:  Here are resources to use for tomorrows astronomy test

Essential Question #1                                    Essential Question #2

Essential Question #3                                    Essential Question #4

March 9

Science:  Review the work that we started on Essential Question 4 on gravity and then conduct our gravity lab!

Weightlessness aboard the C-131 Samaritan (aka Vomit Comet)

Weight, Mass, and Gravity

Math:  Tomorrow we will continue learning about angles and the application of angles to real world problems and their role inIslamic art.

Homework:  IXL X4 and X5 (3 ribbons each)

March 8

Science:  Gravity Lab tomorrow!

Math:  Today's object for 6.1 is to be able to 1) Identify the different types of angles and 2) Calculate complimentary and supplementary angles

Homework:  Please finish all work not completed in class by tomorrow.  You will have an 8 question quiz tomorrow on the material presented today.  

March 7

MAP Testing

Homework:  Tomorrow we begin Unit 6 (Geometry) using the flip lesson where you do the homework first and then the class lesson afterwards. Complete the handout by tomorrow (March 8). 

March 4

Science:  Complete the Read and Listen sections from yesterdays agenda

Math:  Unit 5 Assessment

Homework: 

March 3

Science:  Today we will begin looking at Essential Question #4, "What is the role of gravity in the solar system?" 

          Do Now >  Your Weight On Other Planets

------------------------Do Not Click Links Below Until Instructed------------------------

Watch   >  What if the Sun Disappeared? 

Listen    >  Taking the Plunge 

Read     >  What If There Were No Gravity on Earth?

Math:  Make sure to study for you Chapter 5 Assessment tomorrow.

Homework:  Chapter 5 insurance policy due tomorrow

March 2

Science:  Tomorrow we will be looking at Essential Question #4 "What is the role that gravity plays in the Universe?"

Math:  Our learning objective for today is to  understand what the percent of change is and how we can calculate it.

We will devote the first 15 minutes of class to working on either our Chapter 5 insurance policies or the IXL M11, L9, L10.  

After we review Percent of Change, we will review the following vocabulary:

1.  Sales Tax                 2.  Tip                         3.  Commission    

4.  Percent Error           5.  Simple Interest      6.  Percent of Change

Homework:  IXLs due tomorrow and Chapter 5 Insurance Policy due Friday

March 1

Science:  Nebular Theory collaboration paragraph followed by Nebular Theory quiz.  

Math:  The answers for the 5-5 homework from Feb. 25th are posted below

After we check our homework, we will learn how to calculate percent of change using the attached worksheet.  Answers will vary between students

Homework:  IXL M11, L9, L10 due on Thursday (3 ribbons)

February 29

Science:  We will finish our discussion on the formation of solar systems (Essential Question #3) and then finish our flag designs and explanations.

Math:  Please make sure that you complete the practice sets from 5.5 that were posted on February 25.  I will post an answer key at the end of class

Homework:  Insurance Policy for Chapter 5 posted below is due by Friday

February 26

Special guest presentation from astrophysicist, Dr.  Laurie Riguccini

February 25

Science:  Once we conclude the days math lesson, we will review the reading and the video from last night in preparation for our guest astrophysicist

Math:  When you enter the class, be begin the problems posted on the board and when 15 minutes has passed we will review Tuesdays math homework.

5-4 Homework Answers

5-5 Practice Problems

Homework:  Complete the practice problems for Lesson 5-5

February 24

Science:  In reviewing the Essential Questions, we have covered # 1 and 2. Today we will cover question # 3...."How was the solar system created?"

After we answer the Do Now, lets see what it would look like if we replaced our sun with other types of stars that are found within our Milky Way Galaxy

Math:  Tomorrow we will have our re-quiz on 5.1 - 5.3 and will give the answers to the homework from February 23.

Homework:  Complete the following two tasks in the order presented.  Do not watch the video before you do the reading and answer the reading questions

1.  Read this article and answer the questions found on your in-class handout

2.  Watch this video to clarify and supplement the reading/questions you did

February 23

Science:  When we complete our quiz review and introduction of lesson 5.4, we will use this time to work on the completion of our celestial flag project.

Math:  Today we are looking at how to apply percentages to the real world! The images in the gallery below are examples and definitions to help you out

Homework:  Complete the problems posted below, make sure to show work!

February 22

Science:  Solar System Assessment 

Math:  Feedback on Math Quiz 5.1-5.3

Homework:  Please complete this practice quiz below showing all of your work.  If you encounter a gap in you knowledge, please specifically write out at that point what it is that is confusing you so I can better help you review!

If you are looking for a fun challenge, I highly recommend these puzzles

February 19

Science:  Today we will be completing our flag design, construction, and explanation.  Please see the Google Doc for the area where you will fill out your placard that explains the meaning of your flag.

Math:  We will be using the concept of equivalent ratios to make our flags

Homework:  Study for you Solar System assessment on Monday.

February 18

Science:  Using the concept of equivalent proportions/ratios, we will begin designing flags for various groupings of celestial bodies in the solar system.

**Notice how these two flags have different height and width proportions**

Math:  Integrating equivalent ratios and proportions with science (see above)

Homework: Reteaching 5-4

February 17

Science:  In preparation for your assessment on Friday, I recommend that you investigate the links from February 1 and also look at the following sites...

National Geographic

Solar System Scope

Math:  Assessment on 5.1-5.3

Homework:  IXL M7 and M8 (three ribbons)

February 16

Science:  We will start class with a discussion on what it takes to become a planet and why Pluto is not a planet.  After you will be given 15 minutes to differentiate between comets, meteors, and meteorites.  

Math:  Review 5-3 on solving percent problems using equations

Homework: IXL L6, L7, L8, and M6.  Three ribbons due tomorrow.  You will have time in class today to work on these assignments.  

Grade your summer math review using the PDF Answer Key posted below

February 15

Science:  The image below is your study guide for you assessment on Friday

Math:  Today we will learn how to solve percent problems using equations

Homework:  Reteaching 5-3 due tomorrow and check out this video on what it takes to be a planet and why Pluto is not a planet.  Thank you So Yeon!

February 4

Science:  Solar System Scale Model Lab

Math:  Make sure you have all IXLs up to 5-3 completed

Homework:  Complete the Solar System Scale Model Lab

February 3

Science:  First 15 minutes of class will be spent working on Solar System Exploration while Mr. Dan gives feedback (reverse alphabetical order)

Math:  Start by grading Reteaching 5-1 and then reviewing what we learned from 5-2.  The problem that we left off with was:

14 is x % of 52?

After we review this question we will answer Reteaching 5-2 on graph paper. I am looking for both the number line set-up and the equivalent ratio set-up

Homework:  IXL L6 and L8 for 3 ribbons

February 2

Science:  Continue working on Solar System Exploration.  I will be making my comments on your Google doc in red 

Math:  We will start with the first 20 minutes of class doing the IXLs for 5-1 and then we will begin Unit 5 on Percentages.  

Homework:  IXLs for 5-1 and Reteaching 5-1

February 1

Science:  What is the Earth's physical place in the Universe?

The Solar System -- our home in space

Interactive Scale of the Universe (multiple languages)

Animated Scale of the Universe 

Math:  We will being Unit 5 tomorrow

Homework:  Solar System Exploration 

Essential Questions

1.  What is the Earth’s physical place in the Universe?

2.  What can scale models tell us about the size and distance between objects in the solar system?

3.  How was the solar system created? 

4.  What role does gravity play in the solar system?

5.  How is a person on Earth affected by the Sun-Earth-Moon relationship?

6.  How was the Universe created and what evidence supports this?