Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Monday, October 26, 2015
Science 7- Volume Lab
Sorry about the lapse in coverage, folks! Last week was pretty crazy and I had to shuffle things around, so this blog will bring us all up-to-date.
Last week, we focused on measuring mass and introduced volume. The Mix And Match Mass Lab was due last Wednesday. We took notes about measuring volume on Wednesday and Thursday. The notes were followed by a homework assignment (Metric Mania Volume), which should have been turned in on Thursday.
Today (Monday, Oct. 26) and tomorrow will be dedicated to the Volume Measurement Lab. It should be finished and handed in tomorrow.
Wednesday and Thursday will be used to learn about conversions in the SI system.
There will be a quiz about measurement on Friday and our first big test will be next week.
Last week, we focused on measuring mass and introduced volume. The Mix And Match Mass Lab was due last Wednesday. We took notes about measuring volume on Wednesday and Thursday. The notes were followed by a homework assignment (Metric Mania Volume), which should have been turned in on Thursday.
Today (Monday, Oct. 26) and tomorrow will be dedicated to the Volume Measurement Lab. It should be finished and handed in tomorrow.
Wednesday and Thursday will be used to learn about conversions in the SI system.
There will be a quiz about measurement on Friday and our first big test will be next week.
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Tuesday, October 20
Math 7 (Swamp) - Lesson 14 Notes and HW - due Thursday, Oct. 22
Mid-Module Assessment (Lesson 1-10) TOMORROW - Review your notes
Mid-Module Assessment (Lesson 1-10) TOMORROW - Review your notes
Monday, October 19
Math 7 (Swamp) - Lesson 13 Notes and Homework (con't) - HW due Wednesday, 10/21
Mid-Module Assessment (Lessons 1-10) - Wednesday, October 21
Mid-Module Assessment (Lessons 1-10) - Wednesday, October 21
Friday, October 16, 2015
Friday, October 16th
Math 7 (Swamp) Lesson 13 Notes
Problem Set 9 and 10 Corrections due TODAY to improve your grade
ELA (Cole) - 1.5"-2.0" Binder by Monday 10/19/15 for Reading Log
Problem Set 9 and 10 Corrections due TODAY to improve your grade
ELA (Cole) - 1.5"-2.0" Binder by Monday 10/19/15 for Reading Log
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Thursday, October 15th
Math 7 (Swamp) Practice Worksheet #1-8
Problem Set 9 and 10 Corrections due Friday, October 16th
ELA (Cole) - 1.5"-2.0" Binder by Monday 10/19/15 for Reading Log
Problem Set 9 and 10 Corrections due Friday, October 16th
ELA (Cole) - 1.5"-2.0" Binder by Monday 10/19/15 for Reading Log
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Wednesday, October 14th...
Math (Swamp) Lesson 12 Notes and HW
Problem Set 9 and 10 Corrections due Friday, October 16th
ELA (Cole) - 1.5"-2.0" Binder by Monday 10/19/15 for Reading Log
Problem Set 9 and 10 Corrections due Friday, October 16th
ELA (Cole) - 1.5"-2.0" Binder by Monday 10/19/15 for Reading Log
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Friday, October 9, 2015
Science 7
Happy Long Weekend!
If you received your progress report this past Tuesday Oct.6, then today is your last chance to earn credit for it. I'm sorry if you missed the boat, but you were given reminders every day.
The Metric Mania-Length worksheet is due today, and we'll be doing a metric Length Lab during class.
If you received your progress report this past Tuesday Oct.6, then today is your last chance to earn credit for it. I'm sorry if you missed the boat, but you were given reminders every day.
The Metric Mania-Length worksheet is due today, and we'll be doing a metric Length Lab during class.
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Science 7- HOMEWORK!
(Reminder) Progress Report?
YIKES! Science homework?!
Yup. Science homework.
Today, we'll be starting measurement activities. This will include taking notes during a powerpoint presentation and, yes, an actual homework assignment. This will be followed by a lab activity to build measurement skill.
We'll cover Length Measurement today. The Length Lab will be Friday.
We'll cover Mass Measurement Tuesday (Oct.13) with a lab on Wednesday.
We'll cover Volume Measurement Thursday (Oct.15) with a lab on Friday.
We'll cover Metric Conversions Monday (Oct.19).
Major Announcement!
You can't claim that you didn't have plenty of notice. Our first unit of study will be done after the Metric Conversion lesson. That means we'll be due for our first UNIT TEST on, or around Friday Oct.23!
YIKES! Science homework?!
Yup. Science homework.
Today, we'll be starting measurement activities. This will include taking notes during a powerpoint presentation and, yes, an actual homework assignment. This will be followed by a lab activity to build measurement skill.
We'll cover Length Measurement today. The Length Lab will be Friday.
We'll cover Mass Measurement Tuesday (Oct.13) with a lab on Wednesday.
We'll cover Volume Measurement Thursday (Oct.15) with a lab on Friday.
We'll cover Metric Conversions Monday (Oct.19).
Major Announcement!
You can't claim that you didn't have plenty of notice. Our first unit of study will be done after the Metric Conversion lesson. That means we'll be due for our first UNIT TEST on, or around Friday Oct.23!
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Science 7- Measurement
Progress Reports!
Any student who was given a progress report yesterday, Oct.6, should have gone over it with their parents, had it signed, and returned it to us today. If they did so, they will receive a 100 for the first quiz grade of the second 5 weeks. Tomorrow, it'll be worth a 75. Friday, it'll only be worth a 65. After that, the grade will be a 0.
Measurement
Yesterday, we began talking about the importance of observations in science and how hard it can be to communicate some of those observations to someone else. We discussed early attempts to do so, some more recent efforts, and the stubborn unwillingness of the United States to conform to those efforts.
Today, we examine the difference between Qualitative and Quantitative measurements. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both types as well as which type is easier to communicate to others and, therefore, more useful in science.
Any student who was given a progress report yesterday, Oct.6, should have gone over it with their parents, had it signed, and returned it to us today. If they did so, they will receive a 100 for the first quiz grade of the second 5 weeks. Tomorrow, it'll be worth a 75. Friday, it'll only be worth a 65. After that, the grade will be a 0.
Measurement
Yesterday, we began talking about the importance of observations in science and how hard it can be to communicate some of those observations to someone else. We discussed early attempts to do so, some more recent efforts, and the stubborn unwillingness of the United States to conform to those efforts.
Today, we examine the difference between Qualitative and Quantitative measurements. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both types as well as which type is easier to communicate to others and, therefore, more useful in science.
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Monday, October 5, 2015
Science 7- Quiz Results
Friday's Microscope Quiz wasn't quite as easy as I'd originally thought. Or was it? Although we did have some good grades on it, I'm convinced that many students still aren't taking these things seriously and preparing as they should.
My first clue? On a day when we're having a test or quiz, when I walk into the room, I should see students reviewing their notes or quizzing each other. I didn't see that on Friday. I'm sure that there may have been one or two students who were doing what they needed to, but they were easily overlooked in the confusion in which the rest of the class was engaged. Even after attendance had been taken, the conversations persisted until I called class to order, reminded everyone of the quiz, and gave everyone 5 minutes to study.
ANYWAY, the quiz is done. It's time to refocus on the future. If your quiz grade wasn't what it should have been, you have until THIS THURSDAY at 3:15 to retake it. Which brings me to my next topic.
Many students have chosen not to retake quiz 1 and/or quiz 2, even though there have been consistent reminders. I told everyone that if this is the choice that you've made, then these are the consequences you've chosen, as well:
1) The failing/inadequate grade will remain, and
2) Parents will be notified of your choice.
Parents, Progress Reports will be sent home with the students tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 6). Please review them with your student, sign and date them, have the student sign them, and return them to school with the student on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Turning in the completed Progress Reports on time will earn the student an "easy" 100 as a quiz grade. If the Progress Report is turned in after two days, the grade drops to a 75. On Friday, Oct. 9, the grade will be 65. After that, the grade will be 0.
Today, we'll be going over and correcting the quiz. After that, I'll demonstrate the technique for staining a wet mount slide without removing the cover slip.
My first clue? On a day when we're having a test or quiz, when I walk into the room, I should see students reviewing their notes or quizzing each other. I didn't see that on Friday. I'm sure that there may have been one or two students who were doing what they needed to, but they were easily overlooked in the confusion in which the rest of the class was engaged. Even after attendance had been taken, the conversations persisted until I called class to order, reminded everyone of the quiz, and gave everyone 5 minutes to study.
ANYWAY, the quiz is done. It's time to refocus on the future. If your quiz grade wasn't what it should have been, you have until THIS THURSDAY at 3:15 to retake it. Which brings me to my next topic.
Many students have chosen not to retake quiz 1 and/or quiz 2, even though there have been consistent reminders. I told everyone that if this is the choice that you've made, then these are the consequences you've chosen, as well:
1) The failing/inadequate grade will remain, and
2) Parents will be notified of your choice.
Parents, Progress Reports will be sent home with the students tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 6). Please review them with your student, sign and date them, have the student sign them, and return them to school with the student on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Turning in the completed Progress Reports on time will earn the student an "easy" 100 as a quiz grade. If the Progress Report is turned in after two days, the grade drops to a 75. On Friday, Oct. 9, the grade will be 65. After that, the grade will be 0.
Today, we'll be going over and correcting the quiz. After that, I'll demonstrate the technique for staining a wet mount slide without removing the cover slip.
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Science 7- Lab(s)
First, reminders! We have a Microscope Parts and Use Quiz tomorrow (Friday, Oct.2)! Study up for that bad boy! Also, anyone needing to retake Quiz 2 has until 3:15 this afternoon to do so. As promised, I will include a note on the progress reports for anyone who chooses not to take advantage of the opportunity to retake quizzes.
Today, we'll begin with a brief review of microscope skills followed by a Human Cheek Cell Lab. Students will be introduced to the basics of the Cell Theory and the use of staining technique in viewing hard-to-see cheek cells harvested from their own bodies!
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