Lesson 7 Notes and HW
Lessons 1-6 TEST Friday, October 2
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Monday, September 28, 2015
Science 7- UPCOMING QUIZ!
Who: YOU!
What: Microscope Parts and Usage Quiz
When: Friday, Oct.2
Where: Room 113
Why: If you've learned it, you should be able to show it.
Also, Quiz 2 results weren't what they should've been for several students. Anyone who failed the quiz should be taking steps to fix that situation. Remember, anyone scoring 45 or lower needs to make a set of hand-written flash cards to raise their grade to 65. Anyone scoring 50 to 65 needs to retake the quiz by Thursday, Oct 1 at 3:15.
What: Microscope Parts and Usage Quiz
When: Friday, Oct.2
Where: Room 113
Why: If you've learned it, you should be able to show it.
Also, Quiz 2 results weren't what they should've been for several students. Anyone who failed the quiz should be taking steps to fix that situation. Remember, anyone scoring 45 or lower needs to make a set of hand-written flash cards to raise their grade to 65. Anyone scoring 50 to 65 needs to retake the quiz by Thursday, Oct 1 at 3:15.
Science 7- Micro Classwork
Intro To Pond Water (Monday-Wednesday)
The students will spend the class period exploring microscope usage while examining pond water specimens.
Working in small groups, the students will prepare a wet mount slide and examine it for anything with a cellular organization, meaning it could be a living thing.
After getting the specimen in clear focus, the students will switch to medium power and refocus in order to create a drawing of their observation.
Each group is expected to produce two drawings from this activity, and two (more detailed) drawings after discussion and critique of their first drawings.
The students will spend the class period exploring microscope usage while examining pond water specimens.
Working in small groups, the students will prepare a wet mount slide and examine it for anything with a cellular organization, meaning it could be a living thing.
After getting the specimen in clear focus, the students will switch to medium power and refocus in order to create a drawing of their observation.
Each group is expected to produce two drawings from this activity, and two (more detailed) drawings after discussion and critique of their first drawings.
Friday, September 25, 2015
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Science 7- Intro to Microscope Usage
Basic Microscope Usage
The students will learn the basics of using a microscope. Setup technique will be monitored and the students will be guided in using the microscope to examine prepared slides and produce drawings of their specimen(s) under different magnifications.
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Science 7- QUIZ and Pond water
QUIZ TODAY! (Sci. method, Life characteristics Vocab)
Introduction to Pond Water Survey (SmartBoard)
Introduction to Pond Water Survey (SmartBoard)
Demonstrate proper technique for creating a wet mount slide and using the microscope.
Math 7 (Swamp)
Math 7 (Swamp) - Lesson 4 Notes and HW; Quiz on Friday - Fractions and Lessons 1 and 2
Social 7 (Lepage) - Study for quiz (Cultural Groups)
Social 7 (Lepage) - Study for quiz (Cultural Groups)
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Science 7- Microscope usage
Microscope use
Hands-on Group Labeling Activity
Handling Guidelines
QUIZ TOMORROW! STUDY! (Sci. method, Life characteristics Vocab)
QUIZ FRIDAY! (MICROSCOPE PARTS and USE)
Monday, September 21, 2015
Science 7- Intro to Microscopy
Group activity (Introduction to microscopy)
Microscope parts (Powerpoint and Notes)
Guide to proper use
Microscope parts (Powerpoint and Notes)
Guide to proper use
Math 7 (Swamp)
Equivalent Fractions - Unit Rates and Ratios Worksheet
Quiz on Friday - Fractions and Lessons 1 and 2
Quiz on Friday - Fractions and Lessons 1 and 2
Friday, September 18, 2015
Science 7- Life characteristics
Finish Life Characteristics Notes
*DELAYED TO MONDAY* Introduce only
Group activity (Introduction to microscopy)
Microscope parts
Guide to proper use
QUIZ Wednesday, Sept.23 (Sci. method And Life characteristics Vocabulary)
*DELAYED TO MONDAY* Introduce only
Group activity (Introduction to microscopy)
Microscope parts
Guide to proper use
QUIZ Wednesday, Sept.23 (Sci. method And Life characteristics Vocabulary)
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Science 7- Life Characteristics
Reveal the answer to the "Is it Alive?" problem concerning The Blob and identify.
Continue exploration and notes of Life Characteristics and discuss details as they effect our study of The Blob.
Compare and contrast "Subjective" and "Objective" observations and measurements.
Continue exploration and notes of Life Characteristics and discuss details as they effect our study of The Blob.
Compare and contrast "Subjective" and "Objective" observations and measurements.
Math 7
Math 7 (Swamp) -
Fraction Homework Corrections (9/10 and 9/14 assignments)
are due FRIDAY, Sept. 18th - Steps to help solve the problems
Fraction Homework Corrections (9/10 and 9/14 assignments)
are due FRIDAY, Sept. 18th - Steps to help solve the problems
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Science 7- Sci. Method Notes, No Homework
Today, we revisited and revised our notes on The Scientific Method. There were just a few more details to add to our understanding of the process.
At the end of class, everyone was shown before and after pictures of The Blob to see, firsthand, the results of the experiment with water. When allowed to sit dry for several days, The Blob shriveled up as it dried, eventually looking more like a dark green crust. After adding water to its petri dish late yesterday afternoon, The Blob returned to its original state. As it took in water, the crust became rubbery and expanded in size.
BEFORE
AFTER
Based on the data collected from this experiment, would you conclude that The Blob is alive or not?
At the end of class, everyone was shown before and after pictures of The Blob to see, firsthand, the results of the experiment with water. When allowed to sit dry for several days, The Blob shriveled up as it dried, eventually looking more like a dark green crust. After adding water to its petri dish late yesterday afternoon, The Blob returned to its original state. As it took in water, the crust became rubbery and expanded in size.
BEFORE
Math 7 (Swamp)
Math 7 (Swamp) - Lesson 2 Notes and HW
Fraction Homework Corrections (9/10 and 9/14 assignments)
are due FRIDAY, Sept. 18th - Steps to help solve the problems
Fraction Homework Corrections (9/10 and 9/14 assignments)
are due FRIDAY, Sept. 18th - Steps to help solve the problems
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
No homework
Today, we began class by going over the first Science Quiz of the year, Overall, results were good. However, not everyone passed. We still have some work to do on truly preparing for quizzes and tests. Remember, there is absolutely NO reason that a failing quiz grade or test grade should remain that way. Everyone has 1 week from the day it was returned to retake them. Parents, you should be aware of that. I need your backup to get these kids where they need to be as far as personal responsibility goes. Ask them to see their quiz. Encourage them to do something about it if their grade isn't where you think it should be.
Because there are no 3:15 buses this week, students who need to retake Quiz 1 will have until 3:15 on Thursday Sept. 24 to do so.
After we went over the quiz, everyone was reintroduced to a green blob I discovered laying in my yard a few weeks ago. They saw it last week, also. It resembled green silicone at that time. We discussed why it might be important for me to know whether or not this "blob" is alive.
The blob looked quite different, today. It hasn't had access to any water since last Friday. The blob is much smaller and looks more like a green crust. Everyone took a look to see it's dessicated form. I'll give it some water, tonight, and we'll examine it again tomorrow to see what difference a few hours access to water makes in its appearance.
We learned about the basic characteristics of life, after that. We discussed how some of the students' ideas, last week, were very close to the actual characteristics scientists recognize, and look for, today. Some of the ideas needed a little refinement, but I hope the students realize that they know more, intuitively, about "life" than they thought.
Because there are no 3:15 buses this week, students who need to retake Quiz 1 will have until 3:15 on Thursday Sept. 24 to do so.
After we went over the quiz, everyone was reintroduced to a green blob I discovered laying in my yard a few weeks ago. They saw it last week, also. It resembled green silicone at that time. We discussed why it might be important for me to know whether or not this "blob" is alive.
The blob looked quite different, today. It hasn't had access to any water since last Friday. The blob is much smaller and looks more like a green crust. Everyone took a look to see it's dessicated form. I'll give it some water, tonight, and we'll examine it again tomorrow to see what difference a few hours access to water makes in its appearance.
We learned about the basic characteristics of life, after that. We discussed how some of the students' ideas, last week, were very close to the actual characteristics scientists recognize, and look for, today. Some of the ideas needed a little refinement, but I hope the students realize that they know more, intuitively, about "life" than they thought.
Monday, September 14, 2015
Monday, September 14th...
Math 7 (Swamp) - Fraction Review Worksheets
Science 7 (Aldrich) - Pretests were given (all classes)
ELA 7 (Barkley) - Read chapters 7-12 of "A Long Walk to Water"
Take chapter notes (can be used on quiz) on each section
Update/revise resume using Google Drive
By Friday hand in hard copy of resume and share your document with Mr. Barkley
QUIZ Retakes are Wednesday during STEM lab for ch. 1-6 (Study!)
Science 7 (Aldrich) - Pretests were given (all classes)
ELA 7 (Barkley) - Read chapters 7-12 of "A Long Walk to Water"
Take chapter notes (can be used on quiz) on each section
Update/revise resume using Google Drive
By Friday hand in hard copy of resume and share your document with Mr. Barkley
QUIZ Retakes are Wednesday during STEM lab for ch. 1-6 (Study!)
Friday, September 11, 2015
QUIZ!
Friday, Sept. 11
Quiz #1- Classroom policies and expectations
Also, continue with "Is it alive?" activity. Specimen (blob) examination.
Remember 9/11 discussion/video.
Quiz #1- Classroom policies and expectations
Also, continue with "Is it alive?" activity. Specimen (blob) examination.
Remember 9/11 discussion/video.
General Howdy
Hello, everyone!
Sorry it's taken me so long to get my blog up and running, but here I am!
Most of the time, my blogs will be limited to basic information about my classes (i.e. Homework assignments, Quiz and Test notifications, Project information, etc.). Every once in a while, however, I'll also make some general observations about how things are going in class.
For example, we had a homework assignment this past Tuesday (Sep. 8). Each student was asked to think of 3 things someone might be able to tell whether or not an object was "alive". On Tuesday, it became a group activity in which everyone had to share their ideas, in a group of 4 students, to create a list of 7 ways.
Also, everyone was given an informal assignment to report to class with a science notebook by Tuesday. Most accomplished this easily. A few are still "working on it". They've been given until Monday, Sept. 14 before the grade will be entered as "0".
The first few days were also used to establish classroom expectations and procedures. In fact, our first quiz, which takes place today (Friday, Sept. 11), covers those topics.
The students have all been told to USE THE PLANNERS THEY'VE BEEN GIVEN to make a note for each subject about assignments, upcoming quizzes and tests, etc. PLEASE check with your student to be sure they use those planners on a daily basis.
If we work together, we can make this a successful year for all our students. Just remember...It takes a village...
Thanks for checking in.
Mr. Aldrich
Sorry it's taken me so long to get my blog up and running, but here I am!
Most of the time, my blogs will be limited to basic information about my classes (i.e. Homework assignments, Quiz and Test notifications, Project information, etc.). Every once in a while, however, I'll also make some general observations about how things are going in class.
For example, we had a homework assignment this past Tuesday (Sep. 8). Each student was asked to think of 3 things someone might be able to tell whether or not an object was "alive". On Tuesday, it became a group activity in which everyone had to share their ideas, in a group of 4 students, to create a list of 7 ways.
Also, everyone was given an informal assignment to report to class with a science notebook by Tuesday. Most accomplished this easily. A few are still "working on it". They've been given until Monday, Sept. 14 before the grade will be entered as "0".
The first few days were also used to establish classroom expectations and procedures. In fact, our first quiz, which takes place today (Friday, Sept. 11), covers those topics.
The students have all been told to USE THE PLANNERS THEY'VE BEEN GIVEN to make a note for each subject about assignments, upcoming quizzes and tests, etc. PLEASE check with your student to be sure they use those planners on a daily basis.
If we work together, we can make this a successful year for all our students. Just remember...It takes a village...
Thanks for checking in.
Mr. Aldrich
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Friday, September 4, 2015
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