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ASSIGNMENTS & lEARNING GOALS

Feb 08, 2018

Day 13

Life Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Conduct a class survey about liking/disliking Brussel sprouts. 

  • Compare PTC tasting data to Brussel sprouts data to determine if there is a link between the two.

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ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Activity 2.1 - Are Traits Connected?

Feb 07, 2018

Day 12

Life Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Identify the traits of an organism.

  • Identify the distinction between inherited and acquired traits.

  • Analyze data about the traits of an organism.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. FInish Activity 1.3 - Baby, Where Did You Get Those Eyes?

  2. Wrap Up Lesson 1

Feb 06, 2018

Day 11

Life Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Identify the traits of an organism.

  • Identify the distinction between inherited and acquired traits.

  • Analyze data about the traits of an organism. ​

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):​​​

  1. Wrap Up Activity 1.2 - Traits of You and Me

  2. Activity 1.3 - Baby, Where Did You Get Those Eyes?

Feb 05, 2018

Day 10

Life Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Identify the traits of an organism.

  • Identify the distinction between inherited and acquired traits.

  • Analyze data about the traits of an organism. ​

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):​​​

  1. Finish Activity 1.2 - Traits of You and Me

Feb 02, 2018

Day 9

Life Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Identify the traits of an organism.

  • Identify the distinction between inherited and acquired traits.

  • Analyze data about the traits of an organism. ​

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):​​​

  1. Activity 1.2 - Traits of You and Me

Feb 01, 2018

Day 8

Life Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Identify the traits of an organism.

  • Identify the distinction between inherited and acquired traits.

  • Analyze data about the traits of an organism. ​

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):​​​

  1. Finish Activity 1.1 - What Traits Do Humans Have?

Jan 31, 2018

Day 7

Life Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Identify the traits of an organism.

  • Identify the distinction between inherited and acquired traits.

  • Analyze data about the traits of an organism. ​

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EDP'S with Miss Gorby!

Jan 30, 2018

Day 6

Life Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Identify the traits of an organism.

  • Identify the distinction between inherited and acquired traits.

  • Analyze data about the traits of an organism. ​

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EDP'S with Miss Gorby!

Jan 29, 2018

Day 5

Life Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Identify the traits of an organism.

  • Identify the distinction between inherited and acquired traits.

  • Analyze data about the traits of an organism. ​

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):​​​

  1. Finish Activity 1.1 - What Traits Do Humans Have?

Jan 24, 2018

Day 4

Life Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

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1st Hour Midterm Exam!

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Science Midterm Exam Study Guide

Jan 23, 2018

Day 3

Life Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

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Midterm Exam Review!

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Science Midterm Exam Study Guide

Jan 22, 2018

Day 2

Life Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Identify the traits of an organism.

  • Identify the distinction between inherited and acquired traits.

  • Analyze data about the traits of an organism. ​

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. 8th Grade Science Midterm Exam Study Guide

  2. Activity 1.1 - What Traits Do Humans Have?

Jan 19, 2018

Day 1

Life Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Identify the traits of an organism.

  • Identify the distinction between inherited and acquired traits.

  • Analyze data about the traits of an organism. ​

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. 8th Grade Science Midterm Exam Study Guide

  2. Activity 1.1 - What Traits Do Humans Have?

Jan 18, 2018

Day 79

Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

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Finish Winter MAP Testing

Study Island Review for MAP Testing - Life Science, Physical Science, & Earth and Space Science

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. CER Worksheet

Jan 17, 2018

Day 78

Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

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Finish Winter MAP Testing

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. CER Worksheet

Jan 16, 2018

Day 77

Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

Earth Science Unit Test RETAKE

Finish Winter MAP Testing

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. CER Worksheet

Jan 12, 2018

Day 76

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Apply all knowledge on Science Standards.

 

Continue Winter MAP Testing!

Jan 11, 2018

Day 75

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Apply all knowledge on Science Standards.

 

Winter MAP Testing!

Jan 10, 2018

Day 74

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

Mini Student/Teacher Conferences!

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. CER Practice Worksheet

Jan 09, 2018

Day 73

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

Earth Science Unit Test Review!

Jan 08, 2018

Day 72

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

Earth Science Review - DQB

Dec 21, 2017

Day 71

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

Earth Science Unit Test!​​​​​​​​​​​

Dec 20, 2017

Day 70

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S): ​​​​​​​​

  1. Wrap Up Earth Science Unit - Review for Test

Dec 19, 2017

Day 69

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

PLTW Tour!

 

ASSIGNMENT(S): ​​​​​

  1. 6.1 Activity - Volcano Formation

  2. Wrap Up Earth Science Unit

Dec 18, 2017

Day 68

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S): ​​​​​

  1. Finish Activity 5.2 - Two Types of Rock Compromise Plates

Dec 15, 2017

Day 67

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

Finish Gallery Walk Presentations!

 

ASSIGNMENT(S): ​​​

  1. ES3 Case Study Site Project

  2. Reading 5.1 - Ring of Fire

  3. Activity 5.2 - Two Types of Rock Compromise Plates

Dec 14, 2017

Day 66

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

Continue Gallery Walk Presentations!

 

ASSIGNMENT(S): ​​​

  1. ES3 Case Study Site Project

Dec 13, 2017

Day 65

ES3 - Earth Science

HALF DAY!

 

ACTIVITY DAY!!!!!!​

Dec 12, 2017

Day 64

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

Gallery Walk Presentations!

 

ASSIGNMENT(S): ​​​

  1. ES3 Case Study Site Project

Dec 11, 2017

Day 63

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S): ​​​

  1. Finalize CER for ES3 Case Study Site Project

Dec 08, 2017

Day 62

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S): ​​​

  1. Finish Activity 5.1 - What Happens When Plates Move?

Dec 07, 2017

Day 61

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Reading 4.2 - Formation of Metamorphic Rocks

  2. Activity 5.1 - What Happens When Plates Move?

Dec 06, 2017

Day 60

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Wrap Up Lesson 4 - What Makes Plates Move?

  2. Reading 4.2 - Formation of Metamorphic Rocks

Dec 05, 2017

Day 59

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Finish Activity 4.2 - Silly Putty Rocks

  2. Reading 4.2 - Formation of Metamorphic Rocks

Dec 04, 2017

Day 58

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Activity 4.2 - Silly Putty Rocks

Dec 01, 2017

Day 57

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. ES3 Case Study Site Checklist - Final Project

Nov 30, 2017

Day 56

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. ES3 Case Study Site Checklist - Final Project

Nov 29, 2017

Day 55

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. ES3 Case Study Site Checklist - Final Project

Nov 28, 2017

Day 54

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. ES3 Case Study Site Checklist - Final Project

  2. Finish Activity 4.1 - Convection in Liquids

Nov 27, 2017

Day 53

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Tracking Progress - Learning Progress Chart

  2. Finish Activity 4.1 - Convection in Liquids

Nov 22, 2017

Day 52

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

What Causes the Features on Earth's Surface? Pretest

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. ES3 Case Study Site Final Project Checklist

Nov 21, 2017

Day 51

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

How is the Earth's Surface Changing? C-E-R Quiz

Nov 20, 2017

Day 50

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Tracking Progress - Learning Progress Chart

  2. Activity 4.1 - Convection in Liquids

  3. Activity 4.1 - Demo #1

  4. Activity 4.1 - Demo #2

Nov 17, 2017

Day 49

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

How is the Earth's Surface Changing? Quiz

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Nov 16, 2017

Day 48

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

Kahoot Review Game!

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Study for How is the Earth's Surface Changing? Quiz

Nov 15, 2017

Day 47

ES3 - Earth Science

HALF DAY!

 

ACTIVITY DAY!!!!!!​

Nov 14, 2017

Day 46

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Finish Activity 3.1 - The Theory of Plate Tectonics

  2. CER - Scientific Explanation

  3. CER - Flex Tape Informercial Video

Nov 13, 2017

Day 45

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Activity 3.1 - The Theory of Plate Tectonics 

Nov 10, 2017

Day 44

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. DQB - Add evidence from Lesson 1 & 2

  2. Word Wall for Reading 2.1 

Nov 09, 2017

Day 43

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Seafloor Spreading Demonstration Video

  2. Wrap Up Lesson 2

Nov 08, 2017

Day 42

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. CER Practice - Scientific Explanation Handout

  2. ShamWOW Infomercial Video

  3. Peergrade Website

  4. ShamWOW CER Example

Nov 07, 2017

Day 41

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

Peer Editing!

 

ASSIGNMENT(S): ​

  1. CER Practice - Scientific Explanation Handout

  2. ShamWOW Infomercial Video

  3. Peergrade Website

Nov 06, 2017

Day 40

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S): ​

  1. CER Practice - Scientific Explanation Handout

  2. ShamWOW Infomercial Video

  3. Peergrade Website

Nov 03, 2017

Day 39

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S): ​

  1. Finish CER Practice - Scientific Explanation Handout

  2. ShamWOW Infomercial Video

Nov 02, 2017

Day 38

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S): ​

  1. CER Practice - Scientific Explanation Handout

  2. ShamWOW Infomercial Video

Nov 01, 2017

Day 37

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S): ​

  1. Wrap Up Activity 2.2 - The Exploration of the Ocean Floor

  2. Seafloor Spreading Animation Video

Oct 31, 2017

Day 36

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S): ​

  1. Wrap Up Activity 2.2 - The Exploration of the Ocean Floor

  2. Seafloor Spreading Animation Video

Oct 30, 2017

Day 35

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Tracking Progress - Learning Progress Chart

  2. Activity 2.2 - The Exploration of the Ocean Floor

Oct 27, 2017

Day 34

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Similarities & Differences between Alfred Wegener & Charles Darwin 

Oct 26, 2017

Day 33

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Tracking Progress - Learning Progress Chart

Oct 25, 2017

Day 32

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

The Theory of Continental Drift Quiz

Oct 24, 2017

Day 31

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

Kahoot Review Game for Continental Drift Theory Quiz!

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Table of Contents

Oct 23, 2017

Day 30

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Continental Drift Activity Packet

  2. Continental Drift Theory Video

Oct 20, 2017

Day 29

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Continental Drift Activity Packet

Oct 19, 2017

Day 28

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Finish Activity 2.1 (Part 1a & 1b) Mini Presentations

  2. ES3 Phenomena Information Packet PDF

Oct 18, 2017

Day 27

ES3 - Earth Science

HALF DAY!

 

ACTIVITY DAY!!!!!!​

Oct 17, 2017

Day 26

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Activity 2.1 (Part 1a & 1b) Mini Presentations

  2. ES3 Phenomena Information Packet PDF

Oct 16, 2017

Day 25

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Activity 2.1 (Part 1a & 1b) Mini Presentations Preparation

  2. ES3 Phenomena Information Packet PDF

Oct 13, 2017

Day 24

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Lesson 1 Wrap Up

Oct 12, 2017

Day 23

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Activity 1.3 - Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and World Elevation

  2. Compare & Contrast Dinner Plates vs Earth's Plates

Oct 11, 2017

Day 22

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Activity 1.3 - Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and World Elevation

Oct 10, 2017

Day 21

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. On the Move Packet PDF

Oct 09, 2017

Day 20

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Finish Activity 1.3 - Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and World Elevation 

Oct 06, 2017

Day 20

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

Plickers - Earthquakes & Volcanoes Mini Quiz

Oct 05, 2017

Day 19

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Vocabulary for Reading 1.2 - Word Wall Activity

Oct 04, 2017

Day 18

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Earth Science (ES3) PowerPoint (Day By Day)

  2.  On the Move Packet.PDF

Oct 03, 2017

Day 17

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Earth Science (ES3) PowerPoint (Day By Day)

  2.  ES3 Phenomena Information Packet.pdf 

  3. Reading 2.1 - What is Continental Drift?

Oct 02, 2017

Day 16

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. NEWSELA Articles - The science of earthquakes & Planning an explosive study on Mt. St. Helen (Use Class Code in Schoology to log in)

Sep 29, 2017

Day 15

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Finish Reading 1.2 - Volcanoes & Earthquakes 

  2. Activity 1.3 - Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and World Elevation

  3. Earth Science (ES3) PowerPoint (Day By Day)

Sep 28, 2017

Day 14

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Reading 1.2 - Volcanoes & Earthquakes (Word Wall)

Sep 27, 2017

Day 13

ES3 - Earth Science

HALF DAY!

 

ACTIVITY DAY!!!!!!​

Sep 26, 2017

Day 12

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Activity 1.2 - Worldwide Pattern of Earthquakes (DQB)

Sep 25, 2017

Day 11

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Introduction to Inquiry-Based Learning - Scale, Proportion, & Quantity

  2. Measurement - Conversion Factor

Sep 22, 2017

Day 10

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Introduction to Inquiry-Based Learning - Scale, Proportion, & Quantity

Sep 21, 2017

Day 9

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Introduction to Inquiry-Based Learning - Scale, Proportion, & Quantity

Sep 20, 2017

Day 8

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

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ES3 Pretest - How is the Earth's Surface Changing? â€‹â€‹

Sep 19, 2017

Day 7

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Apply all knowledge on the Science Standards.

 

Finish Fall MAP Testing!

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Fall '17 MAP Growth Scores Google Form

Sep 18, 2017

Day 6

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Apply all knowledge on the Science Standards.

 

Fall MAP Testing!

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Fall '17 MAP Growth Scores Google Form

Sep 15, 2017

Day 5

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):​

  1. ES3 Unit PPT

  2. Activity 1.2 - Worldwide Pattern of Earthquakes

Sep 14, 2017

Day 4

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Introduction to Inquiry-Based Learning - Cause & Effect

  2. ES3 Unit PPT

  3. Activity 1.1 - Worldwide Pattern of Volcanoes

Sep 13, 2017

Day 3

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Introduction to Inquiry-Based Learning - Patterns

  2. ES3 Unit PPT

  3. Begin Lesson 1 - Where is the Earth Changing?

Sep 12, 2017

Day 2

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S): ​​​

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Learning Progress Charts - ES LG's #1 & #2

Sep 11, 2017

Day 1

ES3 - Earth Science

LEARNING GOAL(S): ​​​

  • Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

  • Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock layers for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history and how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface over time and at various geographical locations.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Table of Contents Page - Science Notebook

Sep 08, 2017

Day 4

First Days

LEARNING GOAL(S): ​​​

  • Understand and follow the expectations and routines of the classroom.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):​​​

  1. Selfie! About Me. Assignment - DUE MONDAY!

Sep 07, 2017

Day 3

First Days

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Get to know the teacher.

  • Understand and follow the expectations and routines of the classroom.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Read Syllabus.

  2. Selfie! About Me. Assignment

Sep 06, 2017

Day 2

First Days

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Get to Know Each Other.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Selfie! About Me. Assignment

Sep 05, 2017

Day 1

First Days

LEARNING GOAL(S):

  • Compare and Contrast a Growth vs Fixed Mindset.

 

ASSIGNMENT(S):

  1. Favorite Quote

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