2nd TRIMESTER
MONDAY DEC 5
During Class:
Comparing and Scaling, Investigation 2.1, Mixing Juice
Homework: Comparing and Scaling, pg 24:
1(a,b,d), 3(a-c), 9(a), 10(a,b), 11(only a and f)
TUESDAY DEC 6
During Class:
Comparing and Scaling, Investigation 2.2, Sharing Pizza
Homework: Comparing and Scaling, pg 25:
4(a,b), 5, 14(a), 15, 16, 17(a and d), 18(a-c)
WEDNESDAY DEC 7
During Class:
Comparing and Scaling, Investigation 2.3, Finding Equivalent Ratios
Homework: Comparing and Scaling, pg 25:
6(a-c), 8, 19(a-c) and ratio tables worksheet
THURSDAY DEC 8
During Class:
QUIZ on Comparing and Scaling, Investigations 1 and 2
No New Homework
FRIDAY DEC 9
During Class:
Correct and/or finish quiz; create a "graphiti" holiday bell when finished
No New Homework
MONDAY DEC 12
During Class:
Comparing and Scaling, Investigation 3.1, Technology on Sale
Complete Classwork Problems on provided handout
Homework:
Comparing and Scaling, Inv. 3, pg 40:
1, 2, 3(a), 13-16
TUESDAY DEC 13
During Class:
Comparing and Scaling, Investigations 3.2 (Time, Rate, and Distance) and 3.3 (Comparing CD Prices). Complete Classwork Problems on provided handout.
Homework:
Comparing and Scaling, Inv. 3, pg 41: SHOW WORK FOR ALL PROBLEMS
4 - 8, 11(a), 11(b-also calculate total amount spent - tapes with tax)
WEDNESDAY DEC 14
During Class:
Comparing and Scaling, Investigation 3.4, "What Does Dividing Tell You?"
Complete Classwork Problems on provided handout.
Homework: OK to use a calculator
Comparing and Scaling, Inv. 3, pg 42:
12 (a - d, for "fraction" form use original numbers, not "reduced", and make it per time), 27 - 31 (unit rate per 2nd listed unit)
THURSDAY DEC 15
During Class:
PARTNER QUIZ on Comparing and Scaling, Investigation 3
No New Homework
FRIDAY DEC 16
During Class:
Holiday activities
No New Homework
TUESDAY JAN 3
During Class:
Comparing and Scaling, Investigations 4.1 (Setting up and Solving Proportions) and 4.2 (Everyday Use of Proportions)
Homework:
Comparing and Scaling, Inv. 4: skills worksheet on setting up and solving proportions
WEDNESDAY JAN 4
During Class:
Comparing and Scaling, Investigation 4.3, Strategies for Solving Proportions
Homework:
Comparing and Scaling, Inv. 4, pg 55:
1, 2, 5 (a & c only), 7, 10, 13, 16, 17, 19
THURSDAY JAN 5
During Class:
In-class review for Comparing and Scaling unit
No New Homework
FRIDAY JAN 6
During Class:
Comparing and Scaling Unit Test
No New Homework
MONDAY JAN 9
During Class:
STAR Testing in computer lab.
Then, either review for Comparing and Scaling Unit Retake Test
OR
Work on Cartoon Corner problem solving sheet.
Homework:
Study for Retake Test (if applicable)
TUESDAY JAN 10
During Class:
Comparing and Scaling Unit Retake Test
OR
Powers of 10 Extension Project in computer lab.
Homework:
No New Homework
WEDNESDAY JAN 11
During Class:
Start Powers of 10 and Metric Measurement unit.
Homework:
Powers of 10 worksheet
THURSDAY JAN 12
During Class:
Scientific Notation.
Homework:
Scientific Notation worksheet
FRIDAY JAN 13
During Class:
Working with the metric system of measurement.
No New Homework
MONDAY JAN 23
During Class:
Introduce new unit, new textbooks, family letter, and important concepts.
Locate rational numbers on a number line.
Compare and order rational numbers.
Homework:
1) Integers Skills Sheet.
2) In "Accentuate the Negative" textbook:
pg 16: problems 5, 9-19, 39 ("a" only)
TUESDAY JAN 24
During Class:
Find changes in temperature. Write an equation and solve using a number line.
Discuss properties of addition and multiplication.
Homework:
In "Accentuate the Negative" textbook:
pg 17: problems 20-29, 30 (a-c)
Start Properties of Addition Graphic Organizer (due Thursday)
WEDNESDAY JAN 25
During Class:
Addition of integers and all rational numbers. Use a number line to solve problems.
Homework:
1) In "Accentuate the Negative" textbook:
starting on pg 32: problems 1(a-l), 2(a-d), 3(a-d), 31(write equation and solve)
2) Properties of Addition Graphic Organizer (due Thursday)
THURSDAY JAN 26
During Class:
Subtraction of integers and all rational numbers. Use a number line to solve problems.
Classwork assignment:
1) Addtion of Integers Skill Sheet.
2) Subtraction of Integers Skill Sheet
No New Homework
MONDAY JAN 30
During Class:
Addition and Subtraction of integers and all rational numbers.
Homework:
1) Complete Addition and Subtraction of Integers packet (2, 2-sided sheets; started Friday)
2) In "Accentuate the Negative" textbook:
pg. 33: problems 6(a-l), 8(a-f), 11(a-d), 43(a,b)
TUESDAY JAN 31
During Class:
Lesson 2.3 in "Accentuate the Negative":
The "Adddition, Subtraction" Connection
Homework:
In "Accentuate the Negative" textbook:
pg. 35: problems 15(a-h), 16(a-h), 17-20, 21(a-e; copy and complete each)
WEDNESDAY FEB 1
During Class:
Lesson 2.5 in "Accentuate the Negative": Graphing in 4 Quadrants
Homework:
Graphing in 4 Quadrants Skill Sheet
THURSDAY FEB 2
During Class:
QUIZ on addition and subtraction of integers and all rational numbers.
Introduction to multiplying and dividing integers. Use a number line to solve problems.
Homework:
Multiplying and Dividing Integers Skill Sheet
FRIDAY FEB 3
During Class:
Multiplication and division of integers and all rational numbers. Use a number line to solve problems.
Classwork assignment:
In "Accentuate the Negative" textbook:
pg. 51: problems 4(a-f), 5(a-c), 8(a-d)
No New Homework
MONDAY FEB 6
During Class:
Multiplication and Division of integers and all rational numbers.
Homework:
In "Accentuate the Negative" textbook:
pg. 51: problems 4(G-L), 8(E-H), 12-17, 18(A-R), 28(A-L)
TUESDAY FEB 7
During Class:
Lesson 4.1 in "Accentuate the Negative":
Order of Operations.
DURING LUNCH: OPPORTUNITY TO RETAKE THE ADD, SUBTRACT INTEGERS QUIZ
Homework:
1) In "Accentuate the Negative" textbook:
pg. 70: 8-25 (copy problem, work down to evaluate)
2) Order of Operations skill sheet
3) Order of Operations Poster (due Fri)
WEDNESDAY FEB 8
During Class:
More with Order of Operations; include integers in operations
Homework:
1) In "Accentuate the Negative" textbook:
pg. 69: 1(a-e), 2(a-d), 28(a-d), 36-40 (copy original problems, work down to evaluate, show all steps and all work)
2) Order of Operations Poster (due Fri)
THURSDAY FEB 9
During Class:
Lesson 4.2 in "Accentuate the Negative":
Distributing Properties
Homework:
1) In "Accentuate the Negative" textbook:
pg. 69: 4(a, b, d), 7(a-f)
2) 1/2 sheet on Distributive Property
3) Order of Operations Poster (due Fri)
FRIDAY FEB 10
During Class:
Lesson 4.3 in "Accentuate the Negative":
Distributing Properties
Classwork assignment:
Additional Practice on Distributive Property (Worksheet)
No New Homework
2nd TRIMESTER
MONDAY DEC 5
In-Class: Discuss Earth's motion. Video clips and note-taking on motion.
Homework: none
TUESDAY DEC 6
In-Class:
What are speed, velocity, and acceleration?
Homework: none
WEDNESDAY DEC 7
In-Class:
Finish video clips and note-taking on motion.
Homework: none
THURSDAY DEC 8
In-Class:
Speed calculations.
Homework: If needed, complete speed calculations
FRIDAY DEC 9
In-Class:
Speed-Time graph
No Homework: If absent, complete speed-time graph
MONDAY DEC 12
In-Class: Extreme Explorer magazine article
Homework: none
TUESDAY DEC 13
In-Class:
Explore: Potential Energy, Kinetic Energy, Force, Gravity, Air Resistance
Homework: none
WEDNESDAY DEC 14
In-Class:
Videos, demonstrations, and discussion about Inertia and Newton's 1st Law of Motion
Homework: none
THURSDAY DEC 15
In-Class:
Videos, demonstrations, and discussion about Newton's 2nd and 3rd Laws of Motion
Homework: none
FRIDAY DEC 16
In-Class:
More on Newton's Laws - concept map.
No Homework: none
TUESDAY JAN 3
In-Class:
Discuss the steps in the Scientific Method for the Egg Drop Project. Start building structures with partners.
Homework: none
WEDNESDAY JAN 4
In-Class:
Continue building structures.
Homework: start final hypothesis
THURSDAY JAN 5
In-Class:
Complete building structures.
Homework: complete final hypothesis (due at beginning of class on Friday)
FRIDAY JAN 6
In-Class:
OPEN NOTE QUIZ on physics concepts and speed calculations. If time, start sharing structure designs.
No Homework: none
MONDAY JAN 9
In-Class:
Share structure designs, assign jobs for EGG DROP 2012 and load eggs into structures.
Homework: none
TUESDAY JAN 10
In-Class:
EGG DROP 2012!
Homework: none
WEDNESDAY JAN 11
In-Class:
Analyze results from Egg Drop event.
Homework: none
THURSDAY JAN 12
In-Class:
Work on lab write-up for Egg Drop project.
Homework: Complete lab write-up (due at beginning of class on Friday)
FRIDAY JAN 13
In-Class:
Introduce Class Blogs in Computer Lab (Force and Motion Unit Reflection).
No Homework: none
TUESDAY JAN 17
In-Class:
Introduce Science Fair Unit. Review project calendar. Discuss role of "Research Teams".
Homework: think about which branch of science you are most interested in.
Get signature on parent/guardian letter.
WEDNESDAY JAN 18
In-Class:
Parent/guardian letter due.
Rank your branch of science preference with your Research Team.
Start the "Topics, Relationships, and Questions" sheet.
Homework: none
THURSDAY JAN 19
In-Class:
Announce Research Team branches of science.
Work on the "Topics, Relationships, and Questions" sheet.
Homework: Complete the "Topics, Relationships, and Questions" sheet (if not finished in class).
FRIDAY JAN 20
In-Class:
Computer Lab day to brainstorm potential science fair projects (Day 1 of 2).
Homework: no required homework, but you can continue brainstorming potential science fair projects.
MONDAY JAN 23
In-Class:
Computer Lab day to search for Science Fair project ideas. Each student should find at least four unique ideas.
Homework: "Brainstorm Science Fair Projects" sheet - have at least 4, complete unique ideas on your sheet
TUESDAY JAN 24
In-Class:
Working with your research team, share and compare your science fair project ideas. Pick and document your top 6 choices.
Homework: As a team, document your top 6 project idea choices
WEDNESDAY JAN 25
In-Class:
Research Teams will start meeting with Mrs. Gaeddert to determine final project ideas.
Work on the "Practice Writing a Hypothesis" sheet while you are waiting.
Once you have your final project idea, write your hypothesis and determine the number of trials you will have.
Homework: Complete the "Practice Writing a Hypothesis" sheet (if not finished in class).
THURSDAY JAN 26
In-Class:
Remaining Research Teams will meet with Mrs. Gaeddert to determine final project ideas.
Once you have your final project idea, write your hypothesis and determine the number of trials you will have.
Also, start writing questions (about your topic and science fair question) that you will answer in your background research paper.
Homework: no required homework, but you can continue writing questions that you will answer in your background research paper.
MONDAY JAN 30
In-Class:
We'll start in the classroom and check the status of each student's project. We'll then head to the computer lab. Goals:
1) Complete 1/2 sheet that defines your experimental design
2) Brainstorm questions that you will answer in your background research paper (sheet provided)
3) In Word, fill out the "Main Ideas for Research Paper" template (see link on this page)
Homework: Complete Goals 1 and 2 as listed above.
TUESDAY JAN 31
In-Class:
We'll start class in the computer lab. Goals:
1) Complete 1/2 sheet that defines your experimental design
2) Brainstorm questions that you will answer in your background research paper (sheet provided)
3) In Word, fill out the "Main Ideas for Research Paper" template (see link on this page)
Homework: Complete Goals 1, 2 and 3 as listed above
WEDNESDAY FEB 1
In-Class:
Write your step-by-step procedures and create a list of materials for your science fair project.
Homework: Complete your procedures and list of materials.
Start gathering materials for your experiment.
THURSDAY FEB 2
In-Class:
Create your data collection table(s) for your science fair experiment.
Homework: Complete your data collection table(s).
Continue gathering materials for your experiment.
FRIDAY FEB 3
In-Class:
Computer lab day to create final pieces that will appear on your display board (title, question, hypothesis, other completed items)
Homework: Over the weekend, be sure you have all materials for your experiment. You can conduct your experiment over the weekend or next week.
MONDAY FEB 6
In-Class:
Computer Lab Day to complete List of Materials and/or Procedures.
Also, start creating final pieces that will appear on the display board.
Homework:
Conduct experiment
TUESDAY FEB 7
In-Class:
Discuss progress and plans for Science Fair.
Choose scientist for Branch of Science Scientist Timeline project
(due Friday Feb 24 for a higher grade in the layered curriculum Branch of Science work)
Homework:
Conduct Experiment
WEDNESDAY FEB 8
In-Class:
Discuss progress and plans for Science Fair.
Start mini-unit on clouds.
Homework:
Conduct experiment
THURSDAY FEB 9
In-Class:
BONUS POINTS (3) IF EXPERIMENT IS COMPLETE AND DATA COLLECTION TABLE IS FILLED OUT AND BROUGHT TO CLASS!!
Discuss progress and plans for Science Fair.
Continue mini-unit on clouds.
Homework:
Conduct experiment
FRIDAY FEB 10
In-Class:
BONUS POINTS (2) IF EXPERIMENT IS COMPLETE AND DATA COLLECTION TABLE IS FILLED OUT AND BROUGHT TO CLASS!!
Discuss progress and plans for Science Fair.
Continue mini-unit on clouds.
Homework:
Conduct experiment - Complete experiment and bring filled out data collection to class on Monday (DUE ON MONDAY FEBRUARY 13)
MONDAY FEB 13
In-Class:
ALL EXPERIMENTS SHOULD BE COMPLETE. BRING FILLED-OUT DATA COLLECTION TABLE TO CLASS!!
Homework:
None (if experiment is complete)
TUESDAY FEB 14
In-Class:
Create final, hand-drawn data collection table to put on display board.
Homework:
None (if final data collection table is complete)
WEDNESDAY FEB 15
In-Class:
Day 1 of 2 for creating final graph(s) to put on display board.
Homework:
Work on graphs.
THURSDAY FEB 16
In-Class:
Day 2 of 2 for creating final graph(s) to put on display board.
Homework:
Work on graph(s) if not completed in-class
FRIDAY FEB 17
In-Class:
Computer lab day to create final pieces to appear on display board.
Homework:
None
