Agendas 2013-14

Wednesday, October 30th P 72LT 3: I can describe the effects of heating and cooling on a solid, liquid and gas at the particulate level. Agenda: • Heating and Cooling Gases lab

Homework: Study for test Friday!! Don’t forget that some of you have additional review/reinforce worksheets due on Friday!!

Friday, November 1st P 72LT 3: I can describe the effects of heating and cooling on a solid, liquid and gas at the particulate level.

Agenda: • CI Inv. 3 Test• If time allows, we will discuss Heating and

Cooling A, p 71. Homework: NONE

Wednesday, August 21st LT 1: I can identify the different forms of energy. NB 1: What is energy? Agenda: • Continue Rituals and Routines: Opening

procedures. • Pass and discuss weekly target logs. • Discuss what you believe energy is and write an

initial idea on log. • Go over energy handout. Homework: NONE

• Homework: NONE

Thursday, September 26th

LT 1: Explain how the periodic table of elements is organized.

• Discuss p 43

• Discuss elements.

• Read Elements in student reader.

Homework: Complete page 45 in your notebook.

Thursday, August 22nd

LT 1: I can identify the different forms of energy. NB 1: What is energy? Agenda: • Discuss what you believe energy is and write an initial idea

on log. • Go over energy handout with highlighter• Pass out energy pictures and work with partner to identify

all forms of energy in the pictures.

Homework: Write short definition for each form on a notecard.

Friday, August 23rd Please take out your homework and place in front of

you so that I can check that it is done. LT 1: I can identify the different forms of energy. LT 2: I can identify where energy conversions occur in

a systemNB #2: Name 2 types of energy and define. Please take out your homework and place infront of

you so that I can check that it is done. Agenda: • Go over your pair work from yesterday. • Energy Picture activityHomework: NONE

Monday, August 26th LT 1: I can identify the different forms of energy. LT 2: I can identify where energy conversions occur in

a system. Agenda: • Go over learning log feedback. • Officially define the term energy. • Discuss the conservation of energy. • Try to identify where energy conversions take place

in a sample activity. Homework: Roller coaster Energy reading and

questions.

Tuesday, August 27th

LT 2: I can identify where energy conversions occur in a system. Agenda: • Go over homework. • Go over energy conversions from yesterday. We will

make any changes in notebooks. • Define Conservation of Energy in notebooks. • Energy conversion practice sheets.

Homework: NONE… but, you should begin reviewing flashcards nightly.

Wednesday, August 28th

LT 2: I can identify where energy conversions occur in a system. Agenda: • Mini Assessment over LT 1. • Discuss variables. Define in notebook. • Begin collecting data for Energy in a bouncing

ball. Homework: Energy and Power sheets. These are due on FRIDAY

Thursday, August 29th

LT 2: I can identify where energy conversions occur in a system. LT 3: I can graph independent and dependent variables. Agenda: • Return and reflect on mini-assessment. • Graph data from energy in a bouncing ball. • Complete the Results section.

Homework: Continue working on packet.

Friday, August 29th

LT 2: I can identify where energy conversions occur in a system. LT 3: I can graph independent and dependent variables. Agenda: • Complete Conclusion section• Complete CRE• Go over homework.

Homework: NONE. Enjoy the Labor Day Weekend!!

Tuesday, Sept. 3rd LT 2: I can identify where energy conversions occur in a system. LT 3: I can graph independent and dependent variables. LT 4: I can explain the Law of Conservation of Energy.

Agenda: •Continue discussing Evidence/Reasoning •Practice LT 2, 3 and 4 on worksheetsHomework: NONE. Test next Tuesday over LT 1 – 4.

Wednesday, Sept. 4th

LT 3: I can graph independent and dependent variables. LT 4: I can explain the conservation of energy. Agenda: • Roller Coaster multimedia demo• Practice LT 3 and 4

Homework: Study Guide

Thursday, Sept. 5th

LT 1 – 4 ReviewAgenda: • Go over homework (today’s and last Friday’s)• Answer any final questions about LT 1 -4

Homework: STUDY

Friday, Sept 6th

LT 1: Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative characteristics.

Agenda• Thinking exercise• Discuss group roles and responsibilities and lab

safety. • Discuss qualitative and quantitative observations. •Mystery Mixture Observations (powders only).

Homework: NONE

Monday, September 9th

LT 1: Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative characteristics.

Agenda: • Go over lab responsibilities and group roles•Make Mystery Mixture observations and

record on P 35 in notebook. Homework: Study for test of Energy Unit . ☺

Tuesday, Sept. 10th

LT 1: NONE. TEST DAY. Agenda: • Take test• Grade Test• Continue Sharing out from yesterday. • Assign Chemistry TextsHomework: Outline pages 14 – 16 of your

homework text.

Wednesday, Sept. 11th LT 1: Differentiate between qualitative and

quantitative characteristics. LT 2: I can describe the physical and chemical

properties of a substance. Agenda: • Make observations of individual 9 substances

and complete p 37. • Write a prediction of what you think the mystery

mixture substances might be. Homework: NONE

Thursday, Sept. 12th LT 2: I can describe the physical and chemical

properties of a substance. LT 3: I can identify properties of physical

changes and chemical changes. Agenda: • Test our MM predictions. • Share out• Make notebook entries. Homework: NONE

Monday, Sept. 16th LT 2: I can describe the physical and chemical

properties of a substance. LT 3: I can identify properties of physical

changes and chemical changes. Agenda: • Discuss what makes “good” evidence. • Re-test those combinations that produced

bubbles Homework: Physical and chemical properties

and changes.

Tuesday, Sept. 17th

LT 2: I can identify properties of physical changes and chemical changes.

Agenda: • Go over homework• Make observations of the evaporates • Multimedia Confirmations• Putting it All Together Worksheet

Homework: CRE

Wednesday, Sept. 18th

NO LT to record today. I will be separating you into different groups for independent study day. Each group will be given a specific task designed specifically for you.

Thursday, Sept. 19th LT 2: I can describe the physical and chemical

properties of a substance. LT 3: I can identify properties of physical

changes and chemical changes. Agenda: • Go over CRE Statements• Physical and Chemical Changes discussion

and notes.• Chemical and physical changes worksheetHomework: Finish worksheet if not done

Tuesday Sept. 24th

LT 1: I can explain the properties of an element. AGENDA: • Pre-Assessment Inv. 1• Letter Analogy Activity – in Science Notebook

(SN)• Letter Analogy DiscussionHomework: Study for mini test tomorrow.

Wednesday, Sept. 25th

LT 1: I can explain the properties of an element.

Agenda: •Mini Test over LT 1 -3 CI Inv. 1• SN entries • Explore the periodic table • Complete page 43, Mystery Mixture Elements

in your Lab Notebook (LN)

Friday, Sept. 26th p 52LT 2: I can explain the relationship between matter,

substances and elements. LT 3: I can identify patterns in the periodic table of

elements.Agenda: • Define element and matter as quiz• Grade homework • Color the periodic table and label • Take notes IF TIME ALLOWS. Homework: None

Monday, Sept. 30th p 52LT 1: I can explain the properties of an element. LT 2: I can explain the relationship between matter, substances and elements. LT 3: I can identify patterns in the periodic table of elements.

Agenda: • Color the periodic table and label • Take notes IF TIME ALLOWS. Homework: Metals, nonmetals and metalloids packets

due on Thursday.

Tuesday, October 1

p 54LT 2: I can explain the relationship between matter, substances and elements. LT 3: I can identify patterns in the periodic table of elements.

Agenda: ● Finish note taking. ● Evaluate Boost Labels ● Start ORQ if time allows

Wednesday, Oct. 2 p 54LT 2: I can explain the relationship between matter, substances and elements. LT 3: I can identify patterns in the periodic table of elements.

Agenda: • Complete ORQ over Elements p 51• Evaluate the responses with class designed rubric• Read Elements in the Universe in CI Reader. • Complete Questions p 53 in Lab Notebook. Homework: Complete homework packet

Thursday, October 3Good morning! Mr. Katzman will be here for me today. Please be on your best behavior :). p 58LT 3: I can identify patterns in the periodic table of elements.

Agenda: ● Grade homework packets. ● Complete the 3 Review and Reinforce

Worksheets. What doesn’t get done is next week’s homework.

Homework: NONE. Enjoy your long weekend!

Wednesday, October 8thp 60LT 3: I can identify patterns in the periodic table of elements.

Agenda: ● Investigation 2 Review Sheets● Begin Study GuideHomework: Finish Worksheets begun last

Thursday. They are due on Friday There will be a test over energy, Inv. 1,

and Inv. 2 concepts NEXT TUESDAY!!!!

Thursday, October 9th P 60

LT 1: I can explain the properties of an element. LT 2: I can explain the relationship between matter, substances and elements. LT 3: I can identify patterns in the periodic table of elements.

Agenda: • Finish Study Guide•Open Response

Homework: Finish Worksheets from last week.

Friday, October 10th P 60LT 1: I can explain the properties of an element. LT 2: I can explain the relationship between matter, substances and elements. LT 3: I can identify patterns in the periodic table of elements.Agenda: • Go over homework• Go over Study guide• Go over ORQ

Homework: NONE

Monday, October 28th

P 68• LT 3: I can explain the effect of compression

or expansion on a gas. Agenda: • Go over questions from Friday. • Review and practice for Wednesday’s test.

Homework: Study guide.

Tuesday, October 15th NB p 62LT 1: I can describe the properties of a gas. NB 2: What caused the plunger to go up

yesterday?Agenda: • Test• Go over data from yesterday. Homework: How Much Gas Part B p 57 in

notebook.

Wednesday, Oct. 16th P 62LT 1: I can describe the properties of a gas. Agenda: • Go over How Much Gas Part B. • Complete and Discuss What’s In Bubbles on p

59.• Exit Slip

Homework: NONE

Thursday, October 17th P 62LT 1: I can describe the properties of a gas. Agenda: Ball Demo (3rd and 4th will see on Friday)Test Analysis Begin Working on HW book packets: Homework: Finish Packet

Friday, Oct. 18th P 62 LT 1: I can describe the properties of a gas.LT 2: I can describe the motion of gas particles. Agenda: • Collect hw in classes assigned homework. • Ball demo 3rd and 4th • Syringe system explorations.

Monday, October 21st P 64LT 1: I can describe the properties of a gas. LT 2: I can describe the motion of particles of gas. Agenda: • Discuss syringe system discoveries from Friday. • Discuss expansion and compression and take notes. • Introduction to particles. Homework: NONE

Tuesday, October 22nd P 64LT 1: I can describe the properties of a gas. LT 2: I can describe the motion of particles of gas. Agenda: • Explore bubble wrap in the syringe • Develop an explanation for what is happening

with your elbow partner. • Discuss• Formative Assessment.

Homework: finish page 61

Wednesday, Oct. 23rd P 66 LT 3: I can explain the effect of compression or expansion on a gas. Agenda: • Go over Formative Assessment results. • Go over homework on page 61. • Complete p 63 and 65. • Gases sheets – read and tape into notebook.

Homework: NONE

Thursday, Oct. 24th P 66

LT 3: I can explain the effect of compression or expansion on a gas. Agenda: • Open and Closed Cell Cube Observations. • Discuss • View Multimedia

Homework: Study your notes and write a summary of what you have learned so far about gases.

Friday, October 25th P 66 LT 3: I can explain the effect of compression or expansion on a gas. Agenda: • Continue going over open/closed cell cubes. • Take notes. • Read Particles and Three Phases of Matter in

student reader and answer questions. Homework: NONE

Monday, October 28th

P 68• LT 3: I can explain the effect of compression

or expansion on a gas. Agenda: • Go over questions from Friday. • Review and practice for Wednesday’s test.

Homework: Study guide.

Monday, Nov. 4th

P 72LT 3: I can describe the effects of heating and cooling on a solid, liquid and gas at the particulate level.

Agenda: • Review Heating and Cooling of Air A. • Work on p 73. • Go over p 73. • Take notes on expansion/ contraction.

Homework: Memorize expansion and contraction process with cards.

Tuesday, Nov. 5th P 74LT 1: I can compare and contrast the particles of a solid, liquid and gas. Agenda: • Complete worksheet over solids, liquids and

gases. • Diagrams of solids, liquids and gases in notebook.

Homework: Complete Expansion and Contraction of Gases ORQ.

Wednesday, Nov. 6th P 76LT 1 and 3LT 2: I can explain the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy. Agenda: • Go over homework. • Contraction and expansion of liquids.

Homework: Write an explanation for how a liquid thermometer works. Study for flashback tomorrow.

Thursday, Nov. 7th P 76 LT 1, 2LT 3: I can describe the effects of heating and cooling on a solid, liquid and gas at the particulate level. Agenda: • Flashback • Go over p 73 and 75• Read Expansion and Contraction in the student

reader with note-taking graphic organizer. Take home make up test for those who scored below 80 on the Energy, Inv. 1, and 2 Test. Due Monday.

Friday, Nov. 8th

No learning target today. We will doing the district proficiency assessment over all we’ve done so far this year. Good luck.

Tuesday, Nov. 12th

P 78LT 3: I can describe the effects of heating and cooling on a solid, liquid and gas at the particulate level. Agenda: • Discuss Test items• Graphic organizer for Liquids, solids, gases.

Vocabulary and Notes Homework: P 81 ORQ and study for flashback on Thursday over graphic organizer completed today.

Wednesday, Nov. 14th LT 1, 2LT 3: I can describe the effects of heating and cooling on a solid, liquid and gas at the particulate level. Agenda: • Go over homework• Ring/Shpere Demo• Multimedia • Begin Review Questions if time allows

Homework: Study for flashback and Review Questions

Thursday, Nov. 14th P 82 LT 1 – 3Agenda: • Flashback • Go over review questions. • Practice Test – Mid-sum

Homework: NONE

Investigation 7

Phase Change

Monday, Dec. 2nd. P 94 LT 1: I can compare and contrast melting and

dissolving. Agenda: •Quick Write• Investigate melting vs. dissolving. Homework: •NONE

Tuesday, Dec. 3rd P 96 LT 1:I can compare and contrast melting and

dissolving. LT 2: I can compare the melting points of

different substances. Agenda: • Review melting and dissolving. •Melt Three Materials lab p 115

Homework: Questions p 117

Wednesday, Dec 4th P 114LT 1:I can compare and contrast melting and dissolving. LT 2: I can compare the melting points of different

substances.LT 4: I can describe phase changes in matter at the particle

level. Agenda: • More Heat lab. Record on p 116• P 117 questions• Discuss particle level changes during melting and freezing.

Homework: Study for flashback. Complete Is It Melting handout.

Thursday, Dec 5th

P 118 LT 1, 2, 4LT 3: I can compare the particle arrangements of the three phases of matter. Agenda: • Flashback• Rock Solid article

Homework: Phase Change ORQ p 121

Monday, Dec 9th P 120LT 4: I can describe phase changes in matter at

the particle level. Agenda: • Self Assess – ORQ• Freeze Water A p 123

Homework: NONE

Tuesday, Dec. 10th

P 124LT 4: I can describe phase changes in matter at the particle level. Agenda: • Graph data p 125• Answer questions p 127• Freezing Water handout.

Homework: Where did it come from? Handout.

Thursday, Dec. 12th

P 124LT 4: I can describe phase changes in matter at the particle level. Agenda: • Homework Check• Ice and Water Systems p 129 lab• Evaporation/Condensation notes• Re-evaluate homework sheets and turn in for credit

Homework: Practice Quiz

Friday, Dec. 13th P 126 LT 1 – 4Agenda: • Condensation/Evaporation notes• Go over homework• Flashback • Practice sheets

Homework: NONE

Monday, Dec. 16th

LT 1 -4Agenda: • Go over the review sheets from Friday. •Water Cycle Notes•ORQ – Water Cycle

Homework: STUDY for Inv. 7 Test

Tuesday, Dec. 17th

LT 1 – 4Agenda: • Take test• Go over test• Read How Things Dissolve

Homework: NONE

Thursday, Dec. 19th

NO LEARNING TARGET TODAY.

Agenda: •Mid Year Summative Assessment

Homework: NONE

Friday, Dec 20th

NO LEARNING TARGET TODAY.

Agenda: • Complete Mid Year Summative Assessment • Grade if time allows

Homework: NONE