7th Grade Science-3rd Period Assignments
- Instructor
- Beth Cates
- Term
- 2019-2020
- Department
- (d) Science
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
May 20th Zoom Class and Survey
Bethany Cates is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: 3rd Period 9:45 Zoom Meeting 7th Grade Science
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85343316560
Meeting ID: 853 4331 6560
For this lesson you will need:
👉Chromebook
🆘If you are unable to attend the live video call, a link to the recorded video call will be added to this assignment shortly after class ends.
I will be holding office hours on Zoom Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-2:00pm if you have questions or would like to call in to be able to work with others.
✉️If you are having difficulty accessing the Zoom live video call and/or the recorded video, please email me immediately. We will figure this out together! Also, you will be provided the opportunity to say hello to your classmates via audio/video if you want to, so please plan accordingly. Even though we're working from outside the school, school rules and norms still apply. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to connecting with you on Wednesday!
🎧 If you have wired headphones with a built-in mic, I highly recommend using them each meeting.
Topic: 3rd Period 9:45 Zoom Meeting 7th Grade Science
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85343316560
Meeting ID: 853 4331 6560
For this lesson you will need:
👉Chromebook
🆘If you are unable to attend the live video call, a link to the recorded video call will be added to this assignment shortly after class ends.
I will be holding office hours on Zoom Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-2:00pm if you have questions or would like to call in to be able to work with others.
✉️If you are having difficulty accessing the Zoom live video call and/or the recorded video, please email me immediately. We will figure this out together! Also, you will be provided the opportunity to say hello to your classmates via audio/video if you want to, so please plan accordingly. Even though we're working from outside the school, school rules and norms still apply. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to connecting with you on Wednesday!
🎧 If you have wired headphones with a built-in mic, I highly recommend using them each meeting.
Due:
May 18th Zoom Meeting and Final Lab Report Template
Bethany Cates is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: 3rd Period 9:45 Zoom Meeting 7th Grade Science
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85343316560
Meeting ID: 853 4331 6560
For this lesson you will need:
👉Chromebook
🆘If you are unable to attend the live video call, a link to the recorded video call will be added to this assignment shortly after class ends.
I will be holding office hours on Zoom Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-2:00pm if you have questions or would like to call in to be able to work with others.
✉️If you are having difficulty accessing the Zoom live video call and/or the recorded video, please email me immediately. We will figure this out together! Also, you will be provided the opportunity to say hello to your classmates via audio/video if you want to, so please plan accordingly. Even though we're working from outside the school, school rules and norms still apply. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to connecting with you on Wednesday!
🎧 If you have wired headphones with a built-in mic, I highly recommend using them each meeting.
👉Collect your assignments into the Lab Report Template and turn it in.
Due:
May 13th Zoom Meeting and Claim-Evidence-Reasoning
Topic: 3rd Period 9:45 Zoom Meeting 7th Grade Science
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85343316560
Meeting ID: 853 4331 6560
For this lesson you will need:
👉Chromebook
🆘If you are unable to attend the live video call, a link to the recorded video call will be added to this assignment shortly after class ends.
I will be holding office hours on Zoom Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-2:00pm if you have questions or would like to call in to be able to work with others.
✉️If you are having difficulty accessing the Zoom live video call and/or the recorded video, please email me immediately. We will figure this out together! Also, you will be provided the opportunity to say hello to your classmates via audio/video if you want to, so please plan accordingly. Even though we're working from outside the school, school rules and norms still apply. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to connecting with you on Wednesday!
🎧 If you have wired headphones with a built-in mic, I highly recommend using them each meeting.
👉Create a google doc to show your work.Complete and color code an explanation paragraph using Claim-Evidence-Reasoning for the experiment based on your data analysis as evidence (What-I-see, What-it-means). Remember your CLAIM: answers the experimental question, the Evidence is your what-I-see-What-it-means, and your reasoning explains WHY the evidence supports your claim. Color code using FOUR colors---one for each part (experimental question, claim, evidence, and reasoning), and then put your work into one paragraph that supports your answer. See the attached example.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85343316560
Meeting ID: 853 4331 6560
For this lesson you will need:
👉Chromebook
🆘If you are unable to attend the live video call, a link to the recorded video call will be added to this assignment shortly after class ends.
I will be holding office hours on Zoom Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-2:00pm if you have questions or would like to call in to be able to work with others.
✉️If you are having difficulty accessing the Zoom live video call and/or the recorded video, please email me immediately. We will figure this out together! Also, you will be provided the opportunity to say hello to your classmates via audio/video if you want to, so please plan accordingly. Even though we're working from outside the school, school rules and norms still apply. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to connecting with you on Wednesday!
🎧 If you have wired headphones with a built-in mic, I highly recommend using them each meeting.
👉Create a google doc to show your work.Complete and color code an explanation paragraph using Claim-Evidence-Reasoning for the experiment based on your data analysis as evidence (What-I-see, What-it-means). Remember your CLAIM: answers the experimental question, the Evidence is your what-I-see-What-it-means, and your reasoning explains WHY the evidence supports your claim. Color code using FOUR colors---one for each part (experimental question, claim, evidence, and reasoning), and then put your work into one paragraph that supports your answer. See the attached example.
Due:
May 11th Zoom Meeting and What-I-see What-it-Means Homework
Topic: 3rd Period 9:45 Zoom Meeting 7th Grade Science
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85343316560
Meeting ID: 853 4331 6560
For this lesson you will need:
👉Chromebook
🆘If you are unable to attend the live video call, a link to the recorded video call will be added to this assignment shortly after class ends.
I will be holding office hours on Zoom Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-2:00pm if you have questions or would like to call in to be able to work with others.
✉️If you are having difficulty accessing the Zoom live video call and/or the recorded video, please email me immediately. We will figure this out together! Also, you will be provided the opportunity to say hello to your classmates via audio/video if you want to, so please plan accordingly. Even though we're working from outside the school, school rules and norms still apply. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to connecting with you on Wednesday!
🎧 If you have wired headphones with a built-in mic, I highly recommend using them each meeting.
Work due by end of day on Friday, 5/15:
👉Graph and Paragraph explanation: analyze your data with What-I-see, What-it-means
Due:
May 6th Zoom Meeting and Graphing Practice
We will be meeting on Zoom to practice graphing and analyzing data for our experiments.
Bethany Cates is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: 3rd Period 9:45 Zoom Meeting 7th Grade Science
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85343316560
Meeting ID: 853 4331 6560
For this lesson you will need:
👉Chromebook with Google Sheets
Your Data collected so far!
🆘If you are unable to attend the live video call, a link to the recorded video call will be added to this assignment shortly after class ends.
I will be holding office hours on Zoom Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-2:00pm if you have questions or would like to call in to be able to work with others.
✉️If you are having difficulty accessing the Zoom live video call and/or the recorded video, please email me immediately. We will figure this out together! Also, you will be provided the opportunity to say hello to your classmates via audio/video if you want to, so please plan accordingly. Even though we're working from outside the school, school rules and norms still apply. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to connecting with you on Wednesday!
🎧 If you have wired headphones with a built-in mic, I highly recommend using them each meeting.
Work due by end of day on Friday, 5/8:
👉Graph the number of hours studied and the grade from the handout below (see the video for examples). Finish your data collection and make a graph of your data in Sheets.
Bethany Cates is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: 3rd Period 9:45 Zoom Meeting 7th Grade Science
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85343316560
Meeting ID: 853 4331 6560
For this lesson you will need:
👉Chromebook with Google Sheets
Your Data collected so far!
🆘If you are unable to attend the live video call, a link to the recorded video call will be added to this assignment shortly after class ends.
I will be holding office hours on Zoom Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-2:00pm if you have questions or would like to call in to be able to work with others.
✉️If you are having difficulty accessing the Zoom live video call and/or the recorded video, please email me immediately. We will figure this out together! Also, you will be provided the opportunity to say hello to your classmates via audio/video if you want to, so please plan accordingly. Even though we're working from outside the school, school rules and norms still apply. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to connecting with you on Wednesday!
🎧 If you have wired headphones with a built-in mic, I highly recommend using them each meeting.
Work due by end of day on Friday, 5/8:
👉Graph the number of hours studied and the grade from the handout below (see the video for examples). Finish your data collection and make a graph of your data in Sheets.
Due:
Monday April 27th Zoom Meeting
REMEMBER: DEADLINE FOR REPERFORMANCES/EXTENSIONS ON BETA ARE DUE THIS FRIDAY MAY 1ST
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85343316560
Today, Wednesday, we will be meeting on Zoom at 9:00am to continue our study of Independent and Dependent Variables. For this lesson you will need:
👉Chromebook
👉paper
👉pencil
🆘If you are unable to attend the live video call, a link to the recorded video call will be added to this assignment shortly after class ends.
I will be holding office hours on Zoom on Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00-2:00pm if you have questions or would like to call in to be able to work with others.
✉️If you are having difficulty accessing the Zoom live video call and/or the recorded video, please email me immediately. We will figure this out together! Also, you will be provided the opportunity to say hello to your classmates via audio/video if you want to, so please plan accordingly. Even though we're working from outside the school, school rules and norms still apply. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to connecting with you!
🎧 If you have wired headphones with a built-in mic, I highly recommend using them each meeting.
📝Work due by end of day on Friday, 5/1:
👉Complete the Handout below to write an experimental question and draft a procedure for the Bird Point Count experiment OR the Vinegar and Baking Soda Experiment.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85343316560
Today, Wednesday, we will be meeting on Zoom at 9:00am to continue our study of Independent and Dependent Variables. For this lesson you will need:
👉Chromebook
👉paper
👉pencil
🆘If you are unable to attend the live video call, a link to the recorded video call will be added to this assignment shortly after class ends.
I will be holding office hours on Zoom on Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00-2:00pm if you have questions or would like to call in to be able to work with others.
✉️If you are having difficulty accessing the Zoom live video call and/or the recorded video, please email me immediately. We will figure this out together! Also, you will be provided the opportunity to say hello to your classmates via audio/video if you want to, so please plan accordingly. Even though we're working from outside the school, school rules and norms still apply. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to connecting with you!
🎧 If you have wired headphones with a built-in mic, I highly recommend using them each meeting.
📝Work due by end of day on Friday, 5/1:
👉Complete the Handout below to write an experimental question and draft a procedure for the Bird Point Count experiment OR the Vinegar and Baking Soda Experiment.
Due:
April 29th Zoom Meeting and Homework
Bethany Cates is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: 3rd Period 9:45 Zoom Meeting 7th Grade Science
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85343316560
Meeting ID: 853 4331 6560
We will be meeting on Zoom to continue work on our Procedures and build data tables for our experiments.
For this lesson you will need:
👉Chromebook
🆘If you are unable to attend the live video call, a link to the recorded video call will be added to this assignment shortly after class ends.
I will be holding office hours on Zoom Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-2:00pm if you have questions or would like to call in to be able to work with others.
✉️If you are having difficulty accessing the Zoom live video call and/or the recorded video, please email me immediately. We will figure this out together! Also, you will be provided the opportunity to say hello to your classmates via audio/video if you want to, so please plan accordingly. Even though we're working from outside the school, school rules and norms still apply. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to connecting with you on Wednesday!
🎧 If you have wired headphones with a built-in mic, I highly recommend using them each meeting.
📝Work due by end of day on Friday, 5/1:
👉1)Add a data table to your procedures homework handout (from last class).
👉2) Add safety precautions to your procedure.
👉3) Begin collecting data (first trial due 5/1, full due 5/8)
What was the bird shown in the middle of class today?
Topic: 3rd Period 9:45 Zoom Meeting 7th Grade Science
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85343316560
Meeting ID: 853 4331 6560
We will be meeting on Zoom to continue work on our Procedures and build data tables for our experiments.
For this lesson you will need:
👉Chromebook
🆘If you are unable to attend the live video call, a link to the recorded video call will be added to this assignment shortly after class ends.
I will be holding office hours on Zoom Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-2:00pm if you have questions or would like to call in to be able to work with others.
✉️If you are having difficulty accessing the Zoom live video call and/or the recorded video, please email me immediately. We will figure this out together! Also, you will be provided the opportunity to say hello to your classmates via audio/video if you want to, so please plan accordingly. Even though we're working from outside the school, school rules and norms still apply. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to connecting with you on Wednesday!
🎧 If you have wired headphones with a built-in mic, I highly recommend using them each meeting.
📝Work due by end of day on Friday, 5/1:
👉1)Add a data table to your procedures homework handout (from last class).
👉2) Add safety precautions to your procedure.
👉3) Begin collecting data (first trial due 5/1, full due 5/8)
What was the bird shown in the middle of class today?
Due:
April 20th Zoom meeting
ZOOM LINK
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82125422451
For this lesson you will need:
👉Chromebook
🆘If you are unable to attend the live video call, a link to the recorded video call will be added to this assignment shortly after class ends.
I will be holding office hours on Zoom Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-2:00pm if you have questions or would like to call in to be able to work with others.
✉️If you are having difficulty accessing the Zoom live video call and/or the recorded video, please email me immediately. We will figure this out together! Also, you will be provided the opportunity to say hello to your classmates via audio/video if you want to, so please plan accordingly. Even though we're working from outside the school, school rules and norms still apply. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to connecting with you on Wednesday!
🎧 If you have wired headphones with a built-in mic, I highly recommend using them each meeting.
📝Work due by end of day on Friday, 4/24:
👉Revise your experimental questions to include a unit (cm, mm, miles, etc.) and several controls. The format should be similar to "What is the effect of (Independent variable) on (Dependent Variable) measured in (units) controlling for (things we keep the same)." Please put your answer in a Google Doc. :)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82125422451
For this lesson you will need:
👉Chromebook
🆘If you are unable to attend the live video call, a link to the recorded video call will be added to this assignment shortly after class ends.
I will be holding office hours on Zoom Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-2:00pm if you have questions or would like to call in to be able to work with others.
✉️If you are having difficulty accessing the Zoom live video call and/or the recorded video, please email me immediately. We will figure this out together! Also, you will be provided the opportunity to say hello to your classmates via audio/video if you want to, so please plan accordingly. Even though we're working from outside the school, school rules and norms still apply. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to connecting with you on Wednesday!
🎧 If you have wired headphones with a built-in mic, I highly recommend using them each meeting.
📝Work due by end of day on Friday, 4/24:
👉Revise your experimental questions to include a unit (cm, mm, miles, etc.) and several controls. The format should be similar to "What is the effect of (Independent variable) on (Dependent Variable) measured in (units) controlling for (things we keep the same)." Please put your answer in a Google Doc. :)
Due:
Third Period April 22nd Zoom Meeting
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83063516065
Today, Wednesday, we will be meeting on Zoom at 9:45 am to continue our study of Independent and Dependent Variables. For this lesson you will need:
👉Chromebook
👉paper
👉pencil
🆘If you are unable to attend the live video call, a link to the recorded video call will be added to this assignment shortly after class ends.
I will be holding office hours on Zoom on Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00-2:00pm if you have questions or would like to call in to be able to work with others.
✉️If you are having difficulty accessing the Zoom live video call and/or the recorded video, please email me immediately. We will figure this out together! Also, you will be provided the opportunity to say hello to your classmates via audio/video if you want to, so please plan accordingly. Even though we're working from outside the school, school rules and norms still apply. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to connecting with you!
🎧 If you have wired headphones with a built-in mic, I highly recommend using them each meeting.
📝Work due by end of day on Friday, 4/24:
👉Write an experimental question with Independent, Dependent, and Controlled variables for the scenario on the handout below:
Today, Wednesday, we will be meeting on Zoom at 9:45 am to continue our study of Independent and Dependent Variables. For this lesson you will need:
👉Chromebook
👉paper
👉pencil
🆘If you are unable to attend the live video call, a link to the recorded video call will be added to this assignment shortly after class ends.
I will be holding office hours on Zoom on Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00-2:00pm if you have questions or would like to call in to be able to work with others.
✉️If you are having difficulty accessing the Zoom live video call and/or the recorded video, please email me immediately. We will figure this out together! Also, you will be provided the opportunity to say hello to your classmates via audio/video if you want to, so please plan accordingly. Even though we're working from outside the school, school rules and norms still apply. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to connecting with you!
🎧 If you have wired headphones with a built-in mic, I highly recommend using them each meeting.
📝Work due by end of day on Friday, 4/24:
👉Write an experimental question with Independent, Dependent, and Controlled variables for the scenario on the handout below:
Due:
7SCI Third Period
Zoom Link for 9:45 AM https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85469538102
Today, Wednesday, we will be meeting on Zoom at 9:45 am to share our Native Creatures of Placer County Projects. For this lesson you will need:
👉Chromebook
👉paper
👉pencil
🆘If you are unable to attend the live video call, a link to the recorded video call will be added to this assignment shortly after class ends.
I will be holding office hours on Zoom on Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00-2:00pm if you have questions or would like to call in to be able to work with others.
✉️If you are having difficulty accessing the Zoom live video call and/or the recorded video, please email me immediately. We will figure this out together! Also, you will be provided the opportunity to say hello to your classmates via audio/video if you want to, so please plan accordingly. Even though we're working from outside the school, school rules and norms still apply. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to connecting with you!
🎧 If you have wired headphones with a built-in mic, I highly recommend using them each meeting.
📝Work due by end of day on Friday, 4/17:
👉Please write 3 Testable questions that include an independent and dependent variable.
Today, Wednesday, we will be meeting on Zoom at 9:45 am to share our Native Creatures of Placer County Projects. For this lesson you will need:
👉Chromebook
👉paper
👉pencil
🆘If you are unable to attend the live video call, a link to the recorded video call will be added to this assignment shortly after class ends.
I will be holding office hours on Zoom on Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00-2:00pm if you have questions or would like to call in to be able to work with others.
✉️If you are having difficulty accessing the Zoom live video call and/or the recorded video, please email me immediately. We will figure this out together! Also, you will be provided the opportunity to say hello to your classmates via audio/video if you want to, so please plan accordingly. Even though we're working from outside the school, school rules and norms still apply. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to connecting with you!
🎧 If you have wired headphones with a built-in mic, I highly recommend using them each meeting.
📝Work due by end of day on Friday, 4/17:
👉Please write 3 Testable questions that include an independent and dependent variable.
Due:
Zoom Meeting April 1st Science
LINK: https://zoom.us/j/540549358
Today, Wednesday, we will be meeting on Zoom at 9:45 am to continue our Native Creatures of Placer County Projects. For this lesson you will need:
👉Chromebook
👉paper
👉pencil
🆘If you are unable to attend the live video call, a link to the recorded video call will be added to this assignment shortly after class ends.
I will be holding office hours on Zoom on Tuesday or Thursday from 1:00-2:00 PM if you have questions or would like to call in to be able to work with others.
✉️If you are having difficulty accessing the Zoom live video call and/or the recorded video, please email me immediately. We will figure this out together! Also, you will be provided the opportunity to say hello to your classmates via audio/video if you want to, so please plan accordingly. Even though we're working from outside the school, school rules and norms still apply. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to connecting with you on Wednesday!
🎧 If you have wired headphones with a built-in mic, I highly recommend using them each meeting.
📝Work due by end of day on Monday, 4/13:
👉
Make an observation about the habitat picture from: https://www.placerconservation.com/natural.html
Read the list of plant and animal species found in that habitat below. Which habitat did you select?
Select TWO autotrophs that live in this habitat, google their scientific names and find a picture of each one.
Make an observation of each autotroph picture below the picture in a copy of this Google Doc. Remember a good observation begins with “I notice...It reminds me of...I wonder”
Earlier this week, you researched native animals of Placer County. Did you select a plant that lives in the same habitat as one of your animals? Do you think these organisms interact? Why or why not?
The document you’re reading is professional-level text, you may find some words you’re not familiar with. Look up two of these words and define them below.
Today, Wednesday, we will be meeting on Zoom at 9:45 am to continue our Native Creatures of Placer County Projects. For this lesson you will need:
👉Chromebook
👉paper
👉pencil
🆘If you are unable to attend the live video call, a link to the recorded video call will be added to this assignment shortly after class ends.
I will be holding office hours on Zoom on Tuesday or Thursday from 1:00-2:00 PM if you have questions or would like to call in to be able to work with others.
✉️If you are having difficulty accessing the Zoom live video call and/or the recorded video, please email me immediately. We will figure this out together! Also, you will be provided the opportunity to say hello to your classmates via audio/video if you want to, so please plan accordingly. Even though we're working from outside the school, school rules and norms still apply. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to connecting with you on Wednesday!
🎧 If you have wired headphones with a built-in mic, I highly recommend using them each meeting.
📝Work due by end of day on Monday, 4/13:
👉
Make an observation about the habitat picture from: https://www.placerconservation.com/natural.html
Read the list of plant and animal species found in that habitat below. Which habitat did you select?
Select TWO autotrophs that live in this habitat, google their scientific names and find a picture of each one.
Make an observation of each autotroph picture below the picture in a copy of this Google Doc. Remember a good observation begins with “I notice...It reminds me of...I wonder”
Earlier this week, you researched native animals of Placer County. Did you select a plant that lives in the same habitat as one of your animals? Do you think these organisms interact? Why or why not?
The document you’re reading is professional-level text, you may find some words you’re not familiar with. Look up two of these words and define them below.
Due:
Monday Zoom 9:45 3rd Period
Today, Monday, we will be meeting on Zoom at 9:45 am to continue Unit 4: Matter and Energy in Organisms and Rock: Lesson 1: Take it Further. Below you will find a link to our Zoom video call and a link to the HMH Login page. For this lesson you will need:
👉Chromebook
👉paper
👉pencil
🆘If you are unable to attend the live video call, a link to the recorded video call will be added to this assignment shortly after class ends.
I will be holding office hours on Zoom on Thursday 3/19 from 1:00-2:00pm if you have questions or would like to call in to be able to work with others.
✉️If you are having difficulty accessing the Zoom live video call and/or the recorded video, please email me immediately. We will figure this out together! Also, you will be provided the opportunity to say hello to your classmates via audio/video if you want to, so please plan accordingly. Even though we're working from outside the school, school rules and norms still apply. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to connecting with you on Wednesday!
🎧 If you have wired headphones with a built-in mic, I highly recommend using them each meeting.
📝Work due by end of day on Friday, 4/3:
👉Find three wildlife creatures found in Placer County. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XSUz4KRRRwQIUWhjIXeLAn7YB8I-LCJT/view
Write their scientific name.
Write where they can be found (habitat).
Add two pictures of the organism.
Add one interesting fact.
Prepare to share on Wednesday! :)
📷Take clear pictures of any/all pages of work with your name on each and submit them here. (Since this is our first day trying out digital learning, I may update this post by adding/removing assignment pieces depending on how much we get through together and the feedback of those of you on the video call.)
👉Chromebook
👉paper
👉pencil
🆘If you are unable to attend the live video call, a link to the recorded video call will be added to this assignment shortly after class ends.
I will be holding office hours on Zoom on Thursday 3/19 from 1:00-2:00pm if you have questions or would like to call in to be able to work with others.
✉️If you are having difficulty accessing the Zoom live video call and/or the recorded video, please email me immediately. We will figure this out together! Also, you will be provided the opportunity to say hello to your classmates via audio/video if you want to, so please plan accordingly. Even though we're working from outside the school, school rules and norms still apply. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to connecting with you on Wednesday!
🎧 If you have wired headphones with a built-in mic, I highly recommend using them each meeting.
📝Work due by end of day on Friday, 4/3:
👉Find three wildlife creatures found in Placer County. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XSUz4KRRRwQIUWhjIXeLAn7YB8I-LCJT/view
Write their scientific name.
Write where they can be found (habitat).
Add two pictures of the organism.
Add one interesting fact.
Prepare to share on Wednesday! :)
📷Take clear pictures of any/all pages of work with your name on each and submit them here. (Since this is our first day trying out digital learning, I may update this post by adding/removing assignment pieces depending on how much we get through together and the feedback of those of you on the video call.)
Due:
Wednesday Zoom Meeting and Homework Post Here March 25th
Link to ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/7236523317
Today, Wednesday, we will be meeting on Zoom at 9:45 AM to begin Unit 4: Matter and Energy in Organisms and Rock: Lesson 2: Chemical Reactions Provide Energy for Cells (Engage pg. 248 in your book). Below you will find a link to our Zoom video call and a link to the HMH Login page. For this lesson you will need:
👉Chromebook
👉paper
👉pencil
🆘If you are unable to attend the live video call, a link to the recorded video call will be added to this assignment shortly after class ends.
I will be holding office hours on Zoom on Thursday 3/26 from 1:00-2:00pm if you have questions or would like to call in to be able to work with others.
✉️If you are having difficulty accessing the Zoom live video call and/or the recorded video, please email me immediately. We will figure this out together! Also, you will be provided the opportunity to say hello to your classmates via audio/video if you want to, so please plan accordingly. Even though we're working from outside the school, school rules and norms still apply. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to connecting with you on Wednesday!
🎧 If you have wired headphones with a built-in mic, I highly recommend using them each meeting.
📝Work due by end of day on Monday, 3/30:
👉Virtual Pond Water Lab:
Make a Copy and Rename this Handout with Your NAME
Go to the Virtual Pond Dip Website: A virtual pond dip
Observe any 3 of the 18 specimens. Gather the following information about each specimen you choose to observe.
Name of organism
Observation of the organism (I notice...it reminds me of...I wonder)
Is it autotroph or heterotroph?
Special fact about the organism
📷Take clear pictures of any/all pages of work with your name on each and submit them here. (Since this is our first day trying out digital learning, I may update this post by adding/removing assignment pieces depending on how much we get through together and the feedback of those of you on the video call.)
Today, Wednesday, we will be meeting on Zoom at 9:45 AM to begin Unit 4: Matter and Energy in Organisms and Rock: Lesson 2: Chemical Reactions Provide Energy for Cells (Engage pg. 248 in your book). Below you will find a link to our Zoom video call and a link to the HMH Login page. For this lesson you will need:
👉Chromebook
👉paper
👉pencil
🆘If you are unable to attend the live video call, a link to the recorded video call will be added to this assignment shortly after class ends.
I will be holding office hours on Zoom on Thursday 3/26 from 1:00-2:00pm if you have questions or would like to call in to be able to work with others.
✉️If you are having difficulty accessing the Zoom live video call and/or the recorded video, please email me immediately. We will figure this out together! Also, you will be provided the opportunity to say hello to your classmates via audio/video if you want to, so please plan accordingly. Even though we're working from outside the school, school rules and norms still apply. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to connecting with you on Wednesday!
🎧 If you have wired headphones with a built-in mic, I highly recommend using them each meeting.
📝Work due by end of day on Monday, 3/30:
👉Virtual Pond Water Lab:
Make a Copy and Rename this Handout with Your NAME
Go to the Virtual Pond Dip Website: A virtual pond dip
Observe any 3 of the 18 specimens. Gather the following information about each specimen you choose to observe.
Name of organism
Observation of the organism (I notice...it reminds me of...I wonder)
Is it autotroph or heterotroph?
Special fact about the organism
📷Take clear pictures of any/all pages of work with your name on each and submit them here. (Since this is our first day trying out digital learning, I may update this post by adding/removing assignment pieces depending on how much we get through together and the feedback of those of you on the video call.)
Due:
Monday's Zoom Meeting 3/23
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/7236523317
Today, Monday, we will be meeting on Zoom at 9:45 am to begin Unit 4: Matter and Energy in Organisms and Rock: Lesson 1: Take it Further Elaborate: Continue Your Exploration Chemotrophs (exploration 3 pg. 243 in your book). Below you will find a link to our Zoom video call and a link to the HMH Login page. For this lesson you will need:
👉Chromebook
👉paper
👉pencil
🆘If you are unable to attend the live video call, a link to the recorded video call will be added to this assignment shortly after class ends.
I will be holding office hours on Zoom on Tuesday 3/24 from 1:00-2:00pm if you have questions or would like to call in to be able to work with others.
✉️If you are having difficulty accessing the Zoom live video call and/or the recorded video, please email me immediately. We will figure this out together! Also, you will be provided the opportunity to say hello to your classmates via audio/video if you want to, so please plan accordingly. Even though we're working from outside the school, school rules and norms still apply. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to connecting with you on Wednesday!
🎧 If you have wired headphones with a built-in mic, I highly recommend using them each meeting.
📝Work due by end of day on Wednesday, 3/25:
👉Chemotroph research: Watch this short video and answer the following four questions on a Google Doc:
Autotrophs and Heterotrophs:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8G7IulYxiA
Are Producers autotrophs or heterotrophs?
What was one word from the video that you did not know? Please look it up and report back.
There are lots of fascinating organisms listed in the video that you may not have had a chance to see before. Look up one of them and tell whether it is an autotroph or a heterotroph.
What is one interesting thing about the organism that you selected?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8G7IulYxiA
📷Take clear pictures of any/all pages of work with your name on each and submit them here. (Since this is our first day trying out digital learning, I may update this post by adding/removing assignment pieces depending on how much we get through together and the feedback of those of you on the video call.)
Due:
Chemotrophs Homework Due 3/25
📝Work due by end of day on Wednesday, 3/25:
👉Chemotroph research: Watch this short video and answer the following four questions on a Google Doc or in Private Comments on Classroom:
Autotrophs and Heterotrophs:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8G7IulYxiA
1) Are Producers autotrophs or heterotrophs?
2) What was one word from the video that you did not know? Please look it up and report back.
3) There are lots of fascinating organisms listed in the video that you may not have had a chance to see before. Look up one of them and tell whether it is an autotroph or a heterotroph.
4) What is one interesting thing about the organism that you selected?
We will share out our cool organism facts on Wednesday in class! :)
👉Chemotroph research: Watch this short video and answer the following four questions on a Google Doc or in Private Comments on Classroom:
Autotrophs and Heterotrophs:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8G7IulYxiA
1) Are Producers autotrophs or heterotrophs?
2) What was one word from the video that you did not know? Please look it up and report back.
3) There are lots of fascinating organisms listed in the video that you may not have had a chance to see before. Look up one of them and tell whether it is an autotroph or a heterotroph.
4) What is one interesting thing about the organism that you selected?
We will share out our cool organism facts on Wednesday in class! :)
Due:
Wednesday's Zoom Meeting 3/18
Tomorrow, on Wednesday, we will be meeting on Zoom at 9:45 am to begin Unit 4: Matter and Energy in Organisms and Rock: Explore/Explain 3 Relating the Cycling of Matter to the Transfer of Energy (exploration 3 pg. 241 in your book). Below you will find a link to our Zoom video call and a link to the HMH Login page. For this lesson you will need:
👉Chromebook
👉paper
👉pencil or pen
🆘If you are unable to attend the live video call, a link to the recorded video call will be added to this assignment shortly after class ends.
I will be holding office hours on Zoom on Thursday 3/19 from 1:00-2:00pm if you have questions or would like to call in to be able to work with others.
✉️If you are having difficulty accessing the Zoom live video call and/or the recorded video, please email me immediately. We will figure this out together! Also, you will be provided the opportunity to say hello to your classmates via audio/video if you want to, so please plan accordingly. Even though we're working from outside the school, school rules and norms still apply. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to connecting with you on Wednesday!
🎧 If you have wired headphones with a built-in mic, I highly recommend using them each meeting.
📝Work due by end of day on Friday, 3/20:
👉Question 19 pg. 242: Cite Evidence for Conservation of Matter and Energy: Use your illustrations of the life of a tree to write a short explanatory text (paragraph) that explains how matter and energy were not created or destroyed over the course of the tree’s life. Describe the flow of matter and energy in your explanation. Hint: Where does the matter come from? The energy? Where is it in the first picture? The second picture? How does it get from one place to another?
📷Take clear pictures of any/all pages of work with your name on each and submit them here. (Since this is our first day trying out digital learning, I may update this post by adding/removing assignment pieces depending on how much we get through together and the feedback of those of you on the video call.)
👉Chromebook
👉paper
👉pencil or pen
🆘If you are unable to attend the live video call, a link to the recorded video call will be added to this assignment shortly after class ends.
I will be holding office hours on Zoom on Thursday 3/19 from 1:00-2:00pm if you have questions or would like to call in to be able to work with others.
✉️If you are having difficulty accessing the Zoom live video call and/or the recorded video, please email me immediately. We will figure this out together! Also, you will be provided the opportunity to say hello to your classmates via audio/video if you want to, so please plan accordingly. Even though we're working from outside the school, school rules and norms still apply. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to connecting with you on Wednesday!
🎧 If you have wired headphones with a built-in mic, I highly recommend using them each meeting.
📝Work due by end of day on Friday, 3/20:
👉Question 19 pg. 242: Cite Evidence for Conservation of Matter and Energy: Use your illustrations of the life of a tree to write a short explanatory text (paragraph) that explains how matter and energy were not created or destroyed over the course of the tree’s life. Describe the flow of matter and energy in your explanation. Hint: Where does the matter come from? The energy? Where is it in the first picture? The second picture? How does it get from one place to another?
📷Take clear pictures of any/all pages of work with your name on each and submit them here. (Since this is our first day trying out digital learning, I may update this post by adding/removing assignment pieces depending on how much we get through together and the feedback of those of you on the video call.)
Due:
Organisms and Energy Research and Homework
Evidence Notebook Question #12 pg. 237 on Learning Target Sheet
Research Slides Posted Here
Research Slides Posted Here
Due:
March Fo(u)rth Read and Color-Code pg. 232 Questions 4-5
Please complete anything you didn't do in class and Read and Color-Code pg. 232 Questions 4-5 We will turn these in to the basket in class on Friday. The Nutrition Slide is attached for classwork today. Thanks!
Ms. Cates
Ms. Cates
Due:
March 4th learning Targets
Learning Targets!
Please make a copy of the Learning target sheet, ask a specific question about ALL the learning targets, then ask a new question for all six learning targets. Post your PRE work into Google classroom.
Please make a copy of the Learning target sheet, ask a specific question about ALL the learning targets, then ask a new question for all six learning targets. Post your PRE work into Google classroom.
Due:
Beta Review Assignment
Please answer the three questions about the two big ideas on your Beta for Monday.
Due:
Questions #18-22 pgs. 115-118
Questions #18-22 pgs. 115-118 HMH online textbook Unit 2: Lesson 4: Explore/Explain 2 into exploration 3 Relating the Identity and Structure of Matter to its Properties
Due:
Homework: Unit 2: Structure of Matter
Please complete pgs. 112-113 numbers 15-17 These will be checked in class on Monday. :)
Due:
OPTIONAL: 7th Grade Seal
Using Google Draw, submit a seal for our 7th grade science classes!
Due:
MID Learning Targets and Reading
Please return to your PRE learning Target Sheet, make a copy and submit your MID Learning Target sheet here. Remember to Leave your PRE column alone. :)
Please finish reading pgs. 106-111 and complete your Three Column chart (Definitions, Picture, Memory Device for the terms Element, Atom, Molecule, Compound, and Pure Substance).
Due:
PRE February 4th Learning Targets
Due:
Guest Teacher Day Thursday
Hello Students, unfortunately I have a professional development meeting to attend all day. If you did not turn in your Elements, Atoms, and Molecules handout OR the “whats the difference?” Atoms, molecules, elements, and compounds handout, please do so, these will be recorded in PowerSchool on Friday.
Agenda:
Gifts of Our Presence: Student-led
What’s the Difference? Atoms, Molecules, Elements and Compounds: Answers Review and TURN IN: Substitute teacher has key, please make sure yours is correct and turned in. Do this aloud, whole class.
Elements, Atoms and Molecules: Periodic Table Reading: Answers Review and TURN IN: Substitute teacher has key, please make sure yours is correct and turned in. Do this aloud, whole class. If yours is missing, please use the digital copy on Classroom and turn in a notebook page with your answers. These will be graded in Powerschool on Friday, yours should be correct.
Matching Elements and their formulas partner challenge (Cut out and match) Play Memory in folders on front table:
Memory Game Instructions (Also Attached):
Mix up the cards.
Lay them in rows, face down.
Turn over any two cards.
If the two cards match, keep them.
If they don't match, turn them back over.
Remember what was on each card and where it was.
Watch and remember during the other player's turn.
The game is over when all the cards have been matched.
Video Review (Attached)
Counting Atoms:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqy78NIV5RM
Chemical Formulas:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRR-4BLzNus
Molecules and Compounds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMhQNqLwj-g&list=PL24AF22DD7A24D406&index=8&t=0s
Three New Handouts (Packet: Molecules and Compounds, Number of Atoms in the Molecules, Subscripts and Coefficients on front table) REVIEW THESE AND TURN THEM IN-----EVERYTHING MUST BE TURNED IN IN CLASS DO NOT ALLOW STUDENTS TO TAKE WORK HOME. :)
Video Review in Classroom (linked)
Practice Quiz in Classroom: Quiz on Wednesday next week
Closing: Clean up, check each folder for matching game, floor clear
Agenda:
Gifts of Our Presence: Student-led
What’s the Difference? Atoms, Molecules, Elements and Compounds: Answers Review and TURN IN: Substitute teacher has key, please make sure yours is correct and turned in. Do this aloud, whole class.
Elements, Atoms and Molecules: Periodic Table Reading: Answers Review and TURN IN: Substitute teacher has key, please make sure yours is correct and turned in. Do this aloud, whole class. If yours is missing, please use the digital copy on Classroom and turn in a notebook page with your answers. These will be graded in Powerschool on Friday, yours should be correct.
Matching Elements and their formulas partner challenge (Cut out and match) Play Memory in folders on front table:
Memory Game Instructions (Also Attached):
Mix up the cards.
Lay them in rows, face down.
Turn over any two cards.
If the two cards match, keep them.
If they don't match, turn them back over.
Remember what was on each card and where it was.
Watch and remember during the other player's turn.
The game is over when all the cards have been matched.
Video Review (Attached)
Counting Atoms:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqy78NIV5RM
Chemical Formulas:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRR-4BLzNus
Molecules and Compounds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMhQNqLwj-g&list=PL24AF22DD7A24D406&index=8&t=0s
Three New Handouts (Packet: Molecules and Compounds, Number of Atoms in the Molecules, Subscripts and Coefficients on front table) REVIEW THESE AND TURN THEM IN-----EVERYTHING MUST BE TURNED IN IN CLASS DO NOT ALLOW STUDENTS TO TAKE WORK HOME. :)
Video Review in Classroom (linked)
Practice Quiz in Classroom: Quiz on Wednesday next week
Closing: Clean up, check each folder for matching game, floor clear
Due:
Turn in Two Assignments Here
Please complete both versions in class and score them with your guest teacher, Ms. Koch. If you have extra time, open HMH and continue with the lesson on atoms. Thank you for being amazing while I'm out sick.
Due:
PRE Learning Target Sheets and HMH Until Do the Math
WHAT: Please complete your PRE Learning Target Sheet AND the first part of your HMH Explore/Explain One: Analyzing Particles of Matter discussed in class, stopping before Do the Math.
HOW: Please do the questions in your online portal and copy the Evidence Notebook Questions into your Learning Target Sheets (See pictures for an example). Answer all questions until you get to "Do the Math: Model the Scale of an Atom." You may attempt, but you do not need to finish these two questions as part of your homework, we will go over these together in class on Tuesday.
HOW: Please do the questions in your online portal and copy the Evidence Notebook Questions into your Learning Target Sheets (See pictures for an example). Answer all questions until you get to "Do the Math: Model the Scale of an Atom." You may attempt, but you do not need to finish these two questions as part of your homework, we will go over these together in class on Tuesday.
Due:
Molecule Partners
Due:
POST Learning Targets
Due:
pg. 101-103 Quiz Review for Friday
Please remember to complete Lesson 3 Self-Check, Checkpoints, and Interactive Review (pgs. 101-103 numbers 1-7 and A-D). You may submit these digitally via an HMH Platform Screenshot, OR complete the paper book pages and bring them to turn in on Friday.
Due:
MID Learning Targets
Make a new copy of your PRE learning target sheet. Update the MID column with questions and statements.
Due:
HMH Assignment for Monday
Please remember to complete the "Do the Math" HMH Activity from class. It can be found in Unit 2: The Structure of Matter: Lesson 3: Changes of State Are Caused by Changes in Thermal Energy: Explore/Explain 2: Modeling the Addition of Thermal Energy to a Substance
Use the link below to open HMH and Click "Assignments" for the correct tab. Please DO NOT click "I'm DONE" :)
Use the link below to open HMH and Click "Assignments" for the correct tab. Please DO NOT click "I'm DONE" :)
Due:
Homework Tuesday
Please remember to complete steps 6 and 7 in your textbook on pg. 87-88 and to answer question 5 on pg. 88
Thanks!
Ms. Cates
If you do not have your textbook, please do the questions on a separate paper. You may use the link below to access the lab in Unit 2 Lesson 3 "Investigate a Change of State."
Thanks!
Ms. Cates
If you do not have your textbook, please do the questions on a separate paper. You may use the link below to access the lab in Unit 2 Lesson 3 "Investigate a Change of State."
Due:
PRE Learning Targets
Due:
States of Matter Beta Practice Questions
Please write five questions using the attached tables of boiling and melting points for the substances. These should follow either format 1 or format 2 below: Please provide answers to your questions! You may attach your work here as a Doc OR do it on a separate piece of paper and bring it to class.
1) Given boiling point and freezing point, identify whether a substance will be solid, liquid, or gas at a certain temperature.
2) Given a temperature, boiling, and melting/freezing point, and substance, predict the particle movement and state of matter
For example:
Platinum in degrees Celcius:
Boiling Point : 3,825 C
Freezing/Melting Point: 1,768 C
1) Name a temperature where Platinum is a solid.
2)Name a temperature where platinum is a gas.
3)Name a temperature where platinum is a liquid.
4) Describe the differences in particle movement and density of platinum as a solid vs. a liquid.
5) Describe the energy of platinum particles as a gas compared to a liquid.
1) Given boiling point and freezing point, identify whether a substance will be solid, liquid, or gas at a certain temperature.
2) Given a temperature, boiling, and melting/freezing point, and substance, predict the particle movement and state of matter
For example:
Platinum in degrees Celcius:
Boiling Point : 3,825 C
Freezing/Melting Point: 1,768 C
1) Name a temperature where Platinum is a solid.
2)Name a temperature where platinum is a gas.
3)Name a temperature where platinum is a liquid.
4) Describe the differences in particle movement and density of platinum as a solid vs. a liquid.
5) Describe the energy of platinum particles as a gas compared to a liquid.
Due:
States of Matter pHET Phase Changes
Due:
Alpha Review
Please complete pg. 82 Review questions 3-8 (the back)
Also, if you did not already finish it in class, please complete pg. 76-77 Questions 9 and 11.
We will turn these in to the basket in class. If you did not tear them out of your book, they can be found in the online edition.
Also, if you did not already finish it in class, please complete pg. 76-77 Questions 9 and 11.
We will turn these in to the basket in class. If you did not tear them out of your book, they can be found in the online edition.
Due:
Lab Sheet pg. 74
Please remember to complete steps 7 & 8 and questions 5 & 6 on pg. 74 from your book.
Due:
Recipe States of Matter
Please complete the chart for a favorite recipe your family cooks. Make sure it's something COOKED so that you can see a change in the ingredients. List the ingredients and their states of matter before and then describe the final product after.
Due:
POST Learning Targets
Copy your MID learning Target Sheet to create a POST Learning Target sheet for your unit.
Due:
Tuesday 11/19 Turn in ONE Assignment Here
Procedures for the Day:
Intro: Joy Jumpstarters---please present the award for scientist of the week for this week, post the Agenda on the board and run the class---
Agenda:
Gifts of Our Presence
Scientist of the Week Ceremony (certificates are clipped to the clothesline behind my desk)
Dr. Cusatis, Civil Engineer (digital due in class)
Properties of Matter Diagram (paper handout)
Closing: Level of Awesome Google Form
Agenda:
Gifts of Our Presence
Scientist of the Week Ceremony
Dr. Cusatis, Civil Engineer: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U4GBmqlWH6XVNRehq4XPr-HaDAQYWhOCGI3qItQ4Vdc/edit?usp=sharing
Properties of Matter Diagram (paper handout TURN IN TO CLASS FOLDER)
Closing: Level of Awesome Google Form: https://forms.gle/BuoRhPb9uQZb5HYc7
Students who do not have their chromebooks have access to their textbooks, but they will need to complete the typed sheet to submit their assignment via Google Classroom.
Intro: Joy Jumpstarters---please present the award for scientist of the week for this week, post the Agenda on the board and run the class---
Agenda:
Gifts of Our Presence
Scientist of the Week Ceremony (certificates are clipped to the clothesline behind my desk)
Dr. Cusatis, Civil Engineer (digital due in class)
Properties of Matter Diagram (paper handout)
Closing: Level of Awesome Google Form
Agenda:
Gifts of Our Presence
Scientist of the Week Ceremony
Dr. Cusatis, Civil Engineer: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U4GBmqlWH6XVNRehq4XPr-HaDAQYWhOCGI3qItQ4Vdc/edit?usp=sharing
Properties of Matter Diagram (paper handout TURN IN TO CLASS FOLDER)
Closing: Level of Awesome Google Form: https://forms.gle/BuoRhPb9uQZb5HYc7
Students who do not have their chromebooks have access to their textbooks, but they will need to complete the typed sheet to submit their assignment via Google Classroom.
Due:
Friday Turn in Three Assignments Here
WHAT:
1) Observing Electrolysis Picture (taken from your notebook about the picture on pg. 61---do your usual "3 things I notice, 3 things it reminds me of, 3 questions I have" and take a picture to post and turn in here)
2) Claim, evidence, Reasoning: Electrolysis of Water (attached)
3) Researching Properties of Matter (attached)
These should all be submitted to this assignment by the end of the PERIOD. If you do not finish them by the end of the period, they will be marked late. Here are the sub plans so that you know exactly what you're supposed to be working on today:
Please read this aloud to ALL my students:(It is also posted in Google Classroom)
Thank you so much for subbing for me today. This sub plan is replicated EXACTLY in Google Classroom so that students can help guide you through our routines.
7th grade is a challenging time for many students, thank you for your patience and kindness with my wonderful teenagers and soon-to-be-teenagers today. My students are bright and capable of running the class, please allow them to showcase their awesomeness and help support their independence as needed. Remind students to be patient with each other, that only one student talks at a time and that side conversations should not exist when our Joy Jumpstarters and other student leaders are speaking.
General rules: NO BACKPACKS or CELL PHONES are allowed in the room. I allow students to go to lockers or use the bathroom ONE at a time---have them take the correct pass (hanging on the locker). Students should be kind at all times, if they aren’t please let me know. Students should be supervised and remain in the room at all times (they may not leave the room to “study in the hall” or in the senior lounge). Any student who leaves should sign out and sign in any time they leave the room including to get a drink or go to the bathroom, this should include the TIME they leave and the TIME they return. Any student who is gone longer than 7 minutes will have a plan with me when I return.
Procedures for the Day:
Intro: Joy Jumpstarters---please nominate and vote for scientist of the week for next week, post the Agenda on the board and run the class---
Agenda:
Gifts of Our Presence
Observing Electrolysis Picture
Claim, evidence, reasoning: Electrolysis of Water
Researching Properties of Matter
Closing: Level of Awesome Google Form
Please read the agenda as a class, then open your books to pg. 61 and write your three “I notice..” “It reminds me of…” and “I wonder?” statements into your notebook using the picture of the test tubes. (stop after 10 minutes, maximum, 5 minutes minimum)
Detailed Agenda:
Gifts of Our Presence and Scientist of the Week Nomination and Voting (2-5 min) Students will write on the board and take nominations, voting and counting votes, please report who the scientist of the week is so that I can make certificates.
Observing Electrolysis Picture (pg. 61 and notebook) 5-10 min
Claim, evidence, reasoning: Electrolysis of Water: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16YHLhhTTRScpffCeFWkPI-qmPjaegKtXalYOTWk3gDA/edit 20 min.
Researching Properties of Matter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rhbcVMUY5MlzIs0Gkq2AFYwf1W4E-wVaY-LYslOJ474/edit?usp=sharing 30 min.
Closing: Level of Awesome Google Form: https://forms.gle/BuoRhPb9uQZb5HYc7 5 min.
Students who do not have their chromebooks have access to their textbooks, but they will need to complete the typed sheet to submit their assignment via Google Classroom.
Anything not completed in class is homework.
1) Observing Electrolysis Picture (taken from your notebook about the picture on pg. 61---do your usual "3 things I notice, 3 things it reminds me of, 3 questions I have" and take a picture to post and turn in here)
2) Claim, evidence, Reasoning: Electrolysis of Water (attached)
3) Researching Properties of Matter (attached)
These should all be submitted to this assignment by the end of the PERIOD. If you do not finish them by the end of the period, they will be marked late. Here are the sub plans so that you know exactly what you're supposed to be working on today:
Please read this aloud to ALL my students:(It is also posted in Google Classroom)
Thank you so much for subbing for me today. This sub plan is replicated EXACTLY in Google Classroom so that students can help guide you through our routines.
7th grade is a challenging time for many students, thank you for your patience and kindness with my wonderful teenagers and soon-to-be-teenagers today. My students are bright and capable of running the class, please allow them to showcase their awesomeness and help support their independence as needed. Remind students to be patient with each other, that only one student talks at a time and that side conversations should not exist when our Joy Jumpstarters and other student leaders are speaking.
General rules: NO BACKPACKS or CELL PHONES are allowed in the room. I allow students to go to lockers or use the bathroom ONE at a time---have them take the correct pass (hanging on the locker). Students should be kind at all times, if they aren’t please let me know. Students should be supervised and remain in the room at all times (they may not leave the room to “study in the hall” or in the senior lounge). Any student who leaves should sign out and sign in any time they leave the room including to get a drink or go to the bathroom, this should include the TIME they leave and the TIME they return. Any student who is gone longer than 7 minutes will have a plan with me when I return.
Procedures for the Day:
Intro: Joy Jumpstarters---please nominate and vote for scientist of the week for next week, post the Agenda on the board and run the class---
Agenda:
Gifts of Our Presence
Observing Electrolysis Picture
Claim, evidence, reasoning: Electrolysis of Water
Researching Properties of Matter
Closing: Level of Awesome Google Form
Please read the agenda as a class, then open your books to pg. 61 and write your three “I notice..” “It reminds me of…” and “I wonder?” statements into your notebook using the picture of the test tubes. (stop after 10 minutes, maximum, 5 minutes minimum)
Detailed Agenda:
Gifts of Our Presence and Scientist of the Week Nomination and Voting (2-5 min) Students will write on the board and take nominations, voting and counting votes, please report who the scientist of the week is so that I can make certificates.
Observing Electrolysis Picture (pg. 61 and notebook) 5-10 min
Claim, evidence, reasoning: Electrolysis of Water: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16YHLhhTTRScpffCeFWkPI-qmPjaegKtXalYOTWk3gDA/edit 20 min.
Researching Properties of Matter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rhbcVMUY5MlzIs0Gkq2AFYwf1W4E-wVaY-LYslOJ474/edit?usp=sharing 30 min.
Closing: Level of Awesome Google Form: https://forms.gle/BuoRhPb9uQZb5HYc7 5 min.
Students who do not have their chromebooks have access to their textbooks, but they will need to complete the typed sheet to submit their assignment via Google Classroom.
Anything not completed in class is homework.
Due:
Patterns in Nature: Part II
Based on our conversation today, find one more pattern that you observe in the world. Post your pattern as a private comment here in Google Classroom. You might find one example of symmetry, fractals, spirals, tessellations, ripples, or any of the others from class. Remember, you're looking for ONE pattern.
Due:
Unit Two MID Learning Targets
Hi Students, please complete your learning target sheets for what YOU know and have questions on for the upcoming unit. See the example if you need extra instructions---Red means I don't know yet, Yellow means I know part of this and Green means I can explain it to a friend.
Due:
Describe a pattern (2 sentences)
Please describe a pattern in the natural world that you see on the trip from school to home. Include at least two sentences describing your pattern.
Due:
Unit Two PRE Learning Targets
Hi Students, please complete your learning target sheets for what YOU know and have questions on for the upcoming unit. See the example if you need extra instructions---Red means I don't know yet, Yellow means I know part of this and Green means I can explain it to a friend.
Due:
Reminder: Beta Project finished in Class---if you did not turn it in already, it's due on Monday
Hi Students,
If you already turned in your Beta Engineering Design Matrix, great job meeting the two-class-period time constraint! If you didn't, please remember that your matrix (not the model, only the matrix handout) is due on Monday. Remember that your model does not have to work, it only has to show that you followed an iterative design process and changed elements of the design to meet the criteria and constraints you selected. You are welcome to change the criteria and constraints to make the process easier or more difficult depending on how your design does, but remember that you are only responsible for going through the process and explaining it in a paragraph (about five sentences). If this takes you longer than 35 minutes and it is causing you distress, you should simplify your project criteria or constraints and remember that this project is about the design process, not the outcome. I will not have access to my email over the weekend, but I'm looking forward to seeing you in class on Monday.
Thanks,
Ms. Cates
If you already turned in your Beta Engineering Design Matrix, great job meeting the two-class-period time constraint! If you didn't, please remember that your matrix (not the model, only the matrix handout) is due on Monday. Remember that your model does not have to work, it only has to show that you followed an iterative design process and changed elements of the design to meet the criteria and constraints you selected. You are welcome to change the criteria and constraints to make the process easier or more difficult depending on how your design does, but remember that you are only responsible for going through the process and explaining it in a paragraph (about five sentences). If this takes you longer than 35 minutes and it is causing you distress, you should simplify your project criteria or constraints and remember that this project is about the design process, not the outcome. I will not have access to my email over the weekend, but I'm looking forward to seeing you in class on Monday.
Thanks,
Ms. Cates
Due:
Prepare for In-class Project Work: Thursday
Please bring any additional materials you may need to model your engineering project in class on Thursday. Remember that these should be things you can find around the house and you will only be modeling the solution, not solving the major engineering problem itself. Example: We modeled bicycle helmets by building cardboard helmets for the egg, then dropping the egg to test if our "helmet" worked.
Due:
Study Guide Practice
WHAT:
Using the study guide you built in class, please practice for your Beta Exam.
HOW:
If you missed one problem on the Alpha, practice once with a partner and have them sign the inside of your guide. If you missed two, practice twice, three: three times and so on---if you earned a 100%, making the study guide was enough and you do not need to practice (but you're welcome to help a friend study for the Beta!) Please bring your signed study guide to class on Friday along with your Homework from Tuesday that we did not collect.
Thank you for emailing me with questions.
Ms. Cates
Using the study guide you built in class, please practice for your Beta Exam.
HOW:
If you missed one problem on the Alpha, practice once with a partner and have them sign the inside of your guide. If you missed two, practice twice, three: three times and so on---if you earned a 100%, making the study guide was enough and you do not need to practice (but you're welcome to help a friend study for the Beta!) Please bring your signed study guide to class on Friday along with your Homework from Tuesday that we did not collect.
Thank you for emailing me with questions.
Ms. Cates
Due:
Write Five Review Questions
WHAT:
Write five questions for our Unit Review Tournament on Tuesday.
HOW:
Please write 5 questions and make an answer key on a different page.
Each answer sheet must have the pg. # from the book as evidence.
All questions MUST be fill in the blank OR multiple choice.
Quiz questions may come from any of the pages 1-41 in your book (attached).
We will use these for our tournament on Tuesday.
Write five questions for our Unit Review Tournament on Tuesday.
HOW:
Please write 5 questions and make an answer key on a different page.
Each answer sheet must have the pg. # from the book as evidence.
All questions MUST be fill in the blank OR multiple choice.
Quiz questions may come from any of the pages 1-41 in your book (attached).
We will use these for our tournament on Tuesday.
Due:
pg. 43 & 44 Unit 1 Review pg. 40 Study Guide
WHAT: pg. 43 & 44 Unit 1 Review, pg. 40 Lesson Review (from class)
HOW:
Answer the questions on pg. 43 (1-5). Thinking back to all the science classes you have been in since kindergarten, remember the big concepts of Energy and Matter, Stability and Change, and Cause and effect (If you need a reminder, there's a linked 'Background from grades K-6' attached to this with more information). This unit looked at Natural Resources, Impacts of Resource Use, and Technology (remember anything that is engineered counts as technology).
Complete the table on pg. 44 connecting one example from each big idea in the unit to big science concepts you already know about. Give it your best guess, there are lots of different right answers here!
Finally, review pg. 40 questions 3-6 for your quiz on Thursday over Lesson 2. The big concepts from each question will be on your quiz. If you want more to study, look at any yellow highlighted vocabulary words between pgs. 22-36 and the blue section titles. The digital copy of the book is attached here in case some of the torn out pages are things you want to see, and please remember to see me during ELT if you have questions on Wednesday!
HOW:
Answer the questions on pg. 43 (1-5). Thinking back to all the science classes you have been in since kindergarten, remember the big concepts of Energy and Matter, Stability and Change, and Cause and effect (If you need a reminder, there's a linked 'Background from grades K-6' attached to this with more information). This unit looked at Natural Resources, Impacts of Resource Use, and Technology (remember anything that is engineered counts as technology).
Complete the table on pg. 44 connecting one example from each big idea in the unit to big science concepts you already know about. Give it your best guess, there are lots of different right answers here!
Finally, review pg. 40 questions 3-6 for your quiz on Thursday over Lesson 2. The big concepts from each question will be on your quiz. If you want more to study, look at any yellow highlighted vocabulary words between pgs. 22-36 and the blue section titles. The digital copy of the book is attached here in case some of the torn out pages are things you want to see, and please remember to see me during ELT if you have questions on Wednesday!
Due:
Egg Project Next Steps
For homework tonight, think about your first design for your egg helmet and draw a new prototype that improves on your design to test on Friday. You will be given:
1) 1/2 meter of duct tape and 1/2 meter of masking tape (new tape!)
2) 5 new sheets of paper
3) Any remaining supplies from your first trial
4) One new egg
Bring your drawing (with labels) to class on Friday. Great work today, Engineers!
1) 1/2 meter of duct tape and 1/2 meter of masking tape (new tape!)
2) 5 new sheets of paper
3) Any remaining supplies from your first trial
4) One new egg
Bring your drawing (with labels) to class on Friday. Great work today, Engineers!
Due:
Prototype Egg Helmet Drawing
WHAT: Picture of your prototype for the Egg Helmet with materials labeled.
HOW: Please draw at least one prototype for the Egg Helmet model on the back of your decision matrix sheet. Label the materials that you use in your drawing (bubble wrap, duct tape, etc) so that you may use the prototype picture to discuss your designs on Wednesday before you build. These will be turned in in class, click "SUBMIT" in Google Classroom, but you do not need to submit a picture here.
HOW: Please draw at least one prototype for the Egg Helmet model on the back of your decision matrix sheet. Label the materials that you use in your drawing (bubble wrap, duct tape, etc) so that you may use the prototype picture to discuss your designs on Wednesday before you build. These will be turned in in class, click "SUBMIT" in Google Classroom, but you do not need to submit a picture here.
Due:
HW pg. 26 #4 and pg. 29 #7 AND Six practices
WHAT: Two questions and the Study guide Practice
HOW: Please answer both questions in a private comment here. Use the attached pdf of the book to find the questions and the reading you may need to answer them. You may need to refer to pg. 23 with the Plastic Bottle project in order to answer the questions.
Use your study guide to have someone quiz you (they do not need to be in your class) They may be different people, but make sure you have SIX practices. Record how many you get correct each time and have the person you're practicing with sign or initial the inside of your study guide.
You will turn in your study guide in class.
HOW: Please answer both questions in a private comment here. Use the attached pdf of the book to find the questions and the reading you may need to answer them. You may need to refer to pg. 23 with the Plastic Bottle project in order to answer the questions.
Use your study guide to have someone quiz you (they do not need to be in your class) They may be different people, but make sure you have SIX practices. Record how many you get correct each time and have the person you're practicing with sign or initial the inside of your study guide.
You will turn in your study guide in class.
Due:
Lesson 1 Quiz Corrections Assignment #1
WHAT:
Practice the study guide questions twice with a partner.
Record your results on the inside of the study guide.
Click "Complete" in Classroom. Turn in paper copy in class for a stamp.
HOW:
Using your colored study guide that we made in class, please practice your questions 1-7 by having a partner read you the question out loud. Try to answer each question without looking at the answer key you made on the back of your study guide. Have your partner track how many you got right and record the score on the inside of the paper. Now, practice with a second partner and record your score again. If you wrote down more than 7 questions, you may practice more than 7, but know that we will be going over questions 8-10 again in class on Thursday before we officially practice these for homework. Please bring your colored papers with evidence back to class. Anyone can be your partner (friend, parent, family member, etc.) as long as you write their name in your study guide and have them initial that they helped you. To complete this assignment, please click "DONE" in classroom and submit your paper copy once you get to class for a stamp.
Practice the study guide questions twice with a partner.
Record your results on the inside of the study guide.
Click "Complete" in Classroom. Turn in paper copy in class for a stamp.
HOW:
Using your colored study guide that we made in class, please practice your questions 1-7 by having a partner read you the question out loud. Try to answer each question without looking at the answer key you made on the back of your study guide. Have your partner track how many you got right and record the score on the inside of the paper. Now, practice with a second partner and record your score again. If you wrote down more than 7 questions, you may practice more than 7, but know that we will be going over questions 8-10 again in class on Thursday before we officially practice these for homework. Please bring your colored papers with evidence back to class. Anyone can be your partner (friend, parent, family member, etc.) as long as you write their name in your study guide and have them initial that they helped you. To complete this assignment, please click "DONE" in classroom and submit your paper copy once you get to class for a stamp.
Due:
To Think About for Wednesday
1) Please read through the rubric for our unit project posted on the stream below (Due the week of October 7th) and write down any questions you have. Keep in mind that we have more lessons before it is due, there is a lot for you to learn first before you build!
2) On Wednesday we will be building paper and foil boats in class. Your boats will be used to carry pennies as "cargo" before class, research how you might build a boat out of paper or foil. You and your new shoulder partner will have 10 minutes to build your designs in class on Wednesday. (Pre-built designs will not count for our in-class competition---but you may practice if you want to and bring what you build)
2) On Wednesday we will be building paper and foil boats in class. Your boats will be used to carry pennies as "cargo" before class, research how you might build a boat out of paper or foil. You and your new shoulder partner will have 10 minutes to build your designs in class on Wednesday. (Pre-built designs will not count for our in-class competition---but you may practice if you want to and bring what you build)
Due:
Mascot Submissions
Complete the submission with your pick. Be sure to include all criteria and your full team's name. Each member should submit a different PICTURE of your organism.
Due:
Interactive Review (pg. 21 Attached)
WHAT: pg. 21 A, B, & C
HOW: Use the textbook to review information from the section and to complete A, B, and C.
Finish pg. 19 and 20 if you did not already in class. You may turn it in here as a comment or wait and turn in the page in class.
HOW: Use the textbook to review information from the section and to complete A, B, and C.
Finish pg. 19 and 20 if you did not already in class. You may turn it in here as a comment or wait and turn in the page in class.
Due:
Complete Questions 14-17 on the document here in Google Drive. (Please tear out to take pages home or use the .pdf of the book attached here).
Beginning on pg. 14, please answer questions 14, 15, 16, and 17
Record your answers on the Document. If you have computer issues, please record your answers on paper and we will upload them together in class.
Great job today!
Ms. Cates
Record your answers on the Document. If you have computer issues, please record your answers on paper and we will upload them together in class.
Great job today!
Ms. Cates
Due:
Guest Teacher Day: September 3rd
Please watch NOVA: ORIGINS OF NORTH AMERICA (you will need to access it through the PBS/NOVA website link below) AND complete this HANDOUT and post it HERE.
If you have trouble loading the video or are unable to complete it, you may read the attached student editions. Please work individually and silently.
If you have extra time, you may work on Graphing Practice or read silently.
If you have trouble loading the video or are unable to complete it, you may read the attached student editions. Please work individually and silently.
If you have extra time, you may work on Graphing Practice or read silently.
Due:
Resource Diagram Homework
Please research a product of your choice (The example in class was toothpaste) and fill in the resource cycle diagram in your science notebook. Take a picture of your diagram with your chromebook and post it here to turn it in.
Your diagram should answer the following questions:
1) Obtaining the Resource: Where is the resource from?
2) Production: How is the resource made useful?
3) Distribution: How does it get from where it is made to who uses the product?
4) Consumer Use: Who uses it and how?
5) Disposal: What happens when it is no longer useful?
Use this example (in parentheses, below) as a guide as to how long your answers should be at minimum. Please put all research in your own words (it should sound like you!)
1) Obtaining the Resource: Where is the resource from? (If it has many pieces, please only pick ONE---for example a pencil has an eraser, a graphite "lead," wooden shaft, and metal eraser cover---for my project I would pick ONLY the eraser for my cycle. Natural erasers are made of rubber, so I will research rubber as my resource. (Rubber erasers are made from latex, which is harvested from trees in Malaysia).
2) Production: How is the rubber made useful? (Harvested latex is mixed with other chemicals to form the eraser in the factory, where it is attached to a pencil.)
3) Distribution: How does it get from where it is made to who uses the product?
(From the factory, pencils are shipped via truck, train, and ship all over the world.)
4) Consumer Use: Who uses it and how? (Many people use pencils to write with)
5) Disposal: What happens when it is no longer useful? (Pencils are used until the graphite lead runs out or until someone loses it and it is thrown into the trash, which ends up in a landfill, it will biodegrade in 100 to 200 years if tightly compacted.)
Use this example (in parentheses, above) as a guide as to how long your answers should be at minimum. Please put all research in your own words (it should sound like you!)
Ms. Cates
Reminder: Please bring your syllabus signature and science safety sheets to class on Tuesday! Have a great weekend!
Your diagram should answer the following questions:
1) Obtaining the Resource: Where is the resource from?
2) Production: How is the resource made useful?
3) Distribution: How does it get from where it is made to who uses the product?
4) Consumer Use: Who uses it and how?
5) Disposal: What happens when it is no longer useful?
Use this example (in parentheses, below) as a guide as to how long your answers should be at minimum. Please put all research in your own words (it should sound like you!)
1) Obtaining the Resource: Where is the resource from? (If it has many pieces, please only pick ONE---for example a pencil has an eraser, a graphite "lead," wooden shaft, and metal eraser cover---for my project I would pick ONLY the eraser for my cycle. Natural erasers are made of rubber, so I will research rubber as my resource. (Rubber erasers are made from latex, which is harvested from trees in Malaysia).
2) Production: How is the rubber made useful? (Harvested latex is mixed with other chemicals to form the eraser in the factory, where it is attached to a pencil.)
3) Distribution: How does it get from where it is made to who uses the product?
(From the factory, pencils are shipped via truck, train, and ship all over the world.)
4) Consumer Use: Who uses it and how? (Many people use pencils to write with)
5) Disposal: What happens when it is no longer useful? (Pencils are used until the graphite lead runs out or until someone loses it and it is thrown into the trash, which ends up in a landfill, it will biodegrade in 100 to 200 years if tightly compacted.)
Use this example (in parentheses, above) as a guide as to how long your answers should be at minimum. Please put all research in your own words (it should sound like you!)
Ms. Cates
Reminder: Please bring your syllabus signature and science safety sheets to class on Tuesday! Have a great weekend!
Due:
Simulation Turn-in Practice
Login to your eBook and complete the simulation
Post a pdf of your work here when complete.
Post a pdf of your work here when complete.
Due:
Syllabus Read, Acknowledged, and Returned
Please read, acknowledge, and return your signed syllabus and safety sheet to class. Click "DONE" only after you have submitted the physical copy to the correct folder in our Science 7 Class Inbox. The digital copy is included in case you lose the physical copy and need to print an additional one.