Week of October 29-November 2

Week of October 29 - Nov 2

Monday: Learning Expectation

9-12 APPA Science and Society
	(1)  Describe how science and/or technology might address a societal or cultural issue and/or how society affects science (e.g., funding research, views on what is important to study).

Classwork: Finish Big Bang Presentations & Engage, page 334- 336

Homework: page 336 R/C 1-5

Tuesday: Learning Expectation

9-12 INQA Questions	Generate questions that could be investigated scientifically.

Classwork: Explore, pages 336 - 338, p/p 1-3

Homework: pages 338 - 339, p/p 4 a - c

Wednesday: Learning Expectation

9-12 INQB Plan an Investigation

(1)   Describe a plan to answer a given question for a controlled experiment with the following attributes: ·      At least two controlled variables ·      One manipulated (independent) variable with three or more conditions ·      One responding (dependent) variable

Classwork: Design Experiment using Experimental Design Protocol

Homework: None

Thursday Friday: Learning Expectation

9-12 INQB Plan an Investigation

(2)   Describe a plan to answer a given question for a controlled experiment with the following attributes: ·      At least two controlled variables ·      One manipulated (independent) variable with three or more conditions ·      One responding (dependent) variable (4)Classroom only: Conduct a scientific investigation, choosing a method appropriate to the question being asked.

Classwork: Set-up Part I of Investigation

Homework: None - Turn in notebook

 

 

Week of October 22 - 26

 

Monday: Learning Objective: Review and Assessment

Classwork: Finish Video, &Summary Page 315 -317, P/P 9, Page 320 R/C 1

Homework: Darwin Response

 

Tuesday: Learning Objective

 

9-11 ES3B	1. Explain how decay rates of radioactive materials in rock layers are used to establish the timing of geologic events. *a 2. Given a geologic event, explain multiple methods that could be used to establish the timing of that event.
9-11 ES3C	1. Compare the chemical composition of the Earth’s atmosphere before bacteria and plants evolved and after they became widespread.

Classwork: Notes and Activity   Early Earth Notes

Homework : Evaluate: pages 325-328 - Use handouts provided in class. Due Friday

 

Wednesday: Learning Objective:

9-11 ES1A	1. Connect the life cycles of stars to the production of elements through  the process of nuclear fusion.
9-11 ES1B	1. Cite evidence that supports the “Big Bang theory” (e.g., red shift of galaxies or 3K background radiation).

Classwork: Notes and star matter activity  Life Cycle of Stars notes

Homework: Evaluate: pages 325-328 - Use handouts provided in class. Due Friday

 

Thursday/Friday: Learning Objective - Summative Assessment Due!!!!

9-12 SYSB

Systems thinking can be especially useful in analyzing complex situations. To be useful, a system needs to be specified as clearly as possible.

Classwork: Carl Sagan's "Apple Pie" Graphic

Homework: No Homework.  Turn in Notebook

 

 

 

 

 

Week of October 15 - 19

Monday: Learning Objective:

9-12 INQG Communicate Clearly

(1) Explain inconsistencies in findings from a given investigation. (2) Participate in a scientific discussion about your own investigation and those performed by others.

Classwork: Present your findings. Complete Reflections and Photosynthesis Comprehension Assessment Photosynthesis Comprehension

Homework: Page 306 - Explain: p/p 1-3

Tuesday: Learning Objective:

9-11 LS3D Evidence of Evolution

(1) Explain how the fossil record, anatomical similarities, and/or molecular (DNA) similarities can be used as evidence for the evolutionary development of a given species (e.g., birds, horses, elephants, whales).

Classwork: Explain - pages 306-310 P/P 4 & and Stop and Think 1-3

Homework: Explain - page 310 - 314 P/P 5&6 and reading

Wednesday: Learning Objective:

9-11 LS3E Relatedness of Organisms	(1) Describe that scientists infer the degree of evolutionary relationship among organisms using physiological traits, genetic information, and/or the ability of two organisms to produce fertile offspring.
(2) Describe relationship(s) among organisms based on similarities and/or differences in physical and/or functional characteristics.

Classwork: Page 310- Explain p/p 7&8.  Page 315  Stop and Think #

Homework: None

Personal Responsibility
Pages 318-319 - Sidebar: Write a summary,
 Pages 324-325 - Sidebar: Write a Summary

Thursday/Friday: Learning Objective:

9-12 INQF Analyze an Investigation

(5) Describe the development of scientific theories through logical reasoning, creativity, testing, revision, and replacement of prior ideas in light of new evidence.

 

Classwork: Watch - Darwin's Dangerous Idea.  Decide which voice to listen for and record notes accordingly voice options  Response format

Homework: Darwin Response - Due Monday

Week of October 8 - 11

Monday: Learning Objective: Review Photosynthesis
       Classwork: Learning Tool #1 handout
        Homework: none
Tuesday: Learning Objective: Environmental Factors Influence Photosynthesis
        Classwork: Learning Tool #2 handout
         Homework: none
Wednesday: October 10: Designing a plan
        Classwork: Create a testable question
                            Write plan for investigation
         Homework: none
Thursday: Learn about photosynthesis through exploration
         Classwork: Set up exploration and record data
          Homework: none - turn in notebook
Friday: No School

Week of October 1 - 5

October 1

Learning Objective: Evidence for Change over Time

Classwork - finish video & prompt
Link for VideoExtinction

Prompt for ‘Extinction

1. Why do extinction events lead to diversity?

2. Why do some scientist think that humans are triggering the 6th extinction?

3. What do you think life will be like after the 6th extinction?

Homework - Pages 289 - 301 p/p #1

 

October 2

Learning Objective: Evidence for Change over time

Classwork - Clocks in Rocks - pgs 292-296

Personal Responsibility - Read pages 294-295. In notebook write a paragraph describing many applications of Exponential growth in Science

October 3

Learning Objective - Evidence for Change over time

Classwork - Who Will Survive, pgs 296-301

Homework - Spot and Thing - pg. 301

October 4/5

Learning Objective - Evidence for Change over Time

Classwork - Part II - pages 301-305

Homework - none - no notebook check this week