6th gr. LP 10/17/2011 – 10/21/2011

Chapter 4: Support, Movement and Responses
Benchmarks:
Sc.F1: The student understands patterns of structure and function
Sc.F. 1.3.1- The student understands that living things are composed of major systems that function in reproduction, growth, maintenance and regulation.

Weekly Agenda

Monday: Begin Lab Activity on potatoes

Tuesday: Chapter 4 review from section 1 to 4

Wednesday: Continue chapter 4 review

Thursday: Complete chapter review

Friday: Chapter 4 Quiz

Homework: ALL portfolio pictures (in color) are due!

 

7th gr. 10/24/2011 – 10/28/2011

Grade 7

Benchmarks—SC.C.2.3.4 (CS, MC, GR): The student knows that simple machines can be used to change the direction of size of a force. Also covers: SC.H.1.3.4 (AA, MC, SR), SC.H.1.3.5 (AA, MC, GR, SR, ER), SC.H.1.3.6 (Not Assessed), SC.H.3.3.5 (Not Assessed)
10/31/2011 – 11/4/2011
Objectives
1. Recognize when work is done.
2. Calculate how much work is done.
3. Explain the relationship between work and power.

Monday: Chapter 4 quiz review and chapter 4 review

Tuesday: Chapter 5 review

Wednesday: Chapter 4 & 5 Test
Thursday: Test overview
Friday: NO SCHOOL

9th gr. LP 10/17/11-10/21/11

October 10, 2011 – October 27th (9th grade ONLY)

9th Grade Toothpick Bridge Project- 40 pts

Before you begin your project you will be responsible for researching the various types of truss bridge designs. In a 1 page summary include the following information:

Name of the truss bridge you selected and why you chose it
The history of the bridge design
Person or persons responsible for the design of the bridge
Where an actual design of this bridge can be found
Unique characteristics of the bridge
Functionality of the bridge (how is it able to work)
List the parts of the bridge and describe the function of each part
An actual picture of the truss design in which you selected
Directions:

Using the ‘Truss’ bridge design. Create a replica of the truss bridge you selected. Bridges must be able to withstand transportation and must be able to stand on their own. Bridges may be constructed on nothing more than a piece of cardboard. Bridges must at least 18 inches in length and 6 inches in height.

Materials:

The only materials in which you will be permitted to use for your bridge design will be:

Wood glue
Flat or round toothpicks
Piece of cardboard to support your bridge

Weekly Agenda

Monday: Begin chapter 5:
Work and Power
Tuesday: Complete section 1 and Begin section 2; Begin chapter 5 questions
Wednesday: Complete section 2; Continue project and questions
Thursday: In class project
Friday: In class project
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:

9th Grade Lesson Plan

October 10, 2011 – October 27th (9th grade ONLY)

9^th Grade Toothpick Bridge Project- 40 pts 

Before you begin your project you will be responsible for researching the various types of truss bridge designs. In a 1 page summary include the following information:

• Name of the truss bridge you selected and why you chose it
•  The history of the bridge design  
• Person or persons responsible for the design of the bridge
• Where an actual design of this bridge can be found
• Unique characteristics of the bridge
• Functionality of the bridge (how is it able to work)
• List the parts of the bridge and describe the function of each part
• An actual picture of the truss design in which you selected

Directions:

Using the ‘Truss’ bridge design. Create a replica of the truss bridge you selected. Bridges must be able to withstand transportation and must be able to stand on their own. Bridges may be constructed on nothing more than a piece of cardboard. Bridges must at least 18 inches in length and 6 inches in height.

Materials:

The only materials in which you will be permitted to use for your bridge design will be:

• Wood glue
• Flat or round toothpicks
• Piece of cardboard to support your bridge

 

 

 

Lesson Plan 10.3.11 – 10.16.11

9th Grade Lesson Plan 10/3/11-10/16/11
Monday: Presentations on Newton’s Laws
Tuesday: Complete presentations on Newton’s Laws
Wednesday: Chapter 3 Quiz review. Begin chapter 4 Machines and Mechanical Systems HW: Machines packet due Tuesday
Thursday: Complete section 4.1/ Begin Section 4.2 The Lever
Friday: Chapter 3 quiz. Complete Section 4.2
Monday: Begin Section 4.3 The Three Classes of Levers
Tuesday: Complete section 4.3.
Wednesday: Chapter 3 and 4 test review
Thursday: Test Review / Group presentation assignments
Friday: Test day
 8th Grade Lesson plan
Chapter 4: The Periodic Table
Benchmarks:
Sch. 2.3.1- The student recognizes that patterns exist within and across systems
Sca.1.3.1- The student identifies various ways in which substances differ (ex: mass, shape, density, etc.)
Sca 1& Sch2: The student understands that the most natural events occur in comprehensible, consistent patterns.

WEEKLY AGENDA
Monday: Complete group presentations
Tuesday: Begin Chapter 4 section 1- Introduction to the periodic table
Wednesday: Continue parts of the periodic table
Thursday: Begin section 2: Representative Elements
Friday: Continue Section 2
Monday: Complete Section 2
Tuesday: Begin section 3: Transition Elements
Wednesday: Continue section 3
Thursday: Complete section 3
Friday: Review Chapter 4
Monday: Chapter 4 quiz
 7th Grade Lesson Plan

Chapter 4: Forces and Changes in Motion
Benchmarks:
Sc.c1- The student understands that types of motion may be described, measured and predicted.
Sc.c2- The student understands that the types of force that act on an object and the effect of that can be described, measured and predicted.
Sc.c.1.3.1- The student knows that the motion of an object can be described by its position, direction of motion and speed.
Sc.c. 2.3.1- The student knows that many forces act at a distance.
S.c.c 2.3.7- The student knows that gravity is a universal force that every mass exerts force on another mass.
Sc.c. 2.3.5- The student understands that an object in motion will continue at the same speed in a straight line until acted upon by another force.
Weekly Agenda
Monday: Begin chapter 4 Forces and Changes in Motion section 1: Motion
Tuesday: Complete section 1
Wednesday: Begin section 2 Forces and Motion
Thursday: Continue section 2
Friday: Begin section 3: Laws of motion

Monday: No School

Tuesday: Section 3 Laws of Motion continued HW: Chapter 4 review #1-31

Wednesday: Chapter 4 in class review

Thursday: Complete in class review

Friday: Chapter 4 quiz

6th Grade Lesson Plan
Chapter 4: Support, Movement and Responses
Benchmarks:
Sc.F1: The student understands patterns of structure and function
Sc.F. 1.3.1- The student understands that living things are composed of major systems that function in reproduction, growth, maintenance and regulation.
 Weekly Agenda:
Monday: Begin section 1: The Skin
Tuesday: Complete section 1
Wednesday: Begin section 2: The Muscular System
Thursday: Complete section 2; HW: Chapter 4 Packet DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY
Friday: Begin section 3: The Skeletal System

Monday: No School

Tuesday: Review skeletal system/ Begin section 3: Muscular system

Wednesday: Continue Muscular System

Thursday: Begin Section 4: The Nervous System HW: Nervous system Packet

Friday: Continue section 4