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Agenda for 8/11-15, 2008      posted 08-10-2009
Home Base
Monday 8/11
Health forms - return ASAP
Entertainment Books
Purple Folder Check
Reminder of assignment:
- public library card
- my first favorite book
Student handbook (continued)

Tuesday 8/12
Turn in health forms
Entertainment books
First Fotos: Home Base pictures
ABI rules - Bus behavior

Wednesday 8/13
Agenda again!!
Review headlines
Turn in health forms
Entertainment books
First Favorite book quilt squares

Thursday 8/14
Agenda again!!
Turn in health forms (if all are not in!)
Entertainment books (ditto)
First Favorite book quilt squares

Friday 8/15
Freaky Friday
Last call: Turn in health forms and Entertainment books
Grade Agenda
Last Day for Library Card and My favorite book


Science

Monday 8/11
New Bell Work Sheet
Green Folder Check
Science Comp Book (journal) check
Journal Labeling and storage
Paper Return
Grade Discussion / Tutor Time etc.
Textbook scavenger hunt redux opportunity
Observation Vocabulary

Tuesday 8/12
Bell Work
Two Truths and a Lie 3x5 cards
Guided Reading 1.1: What is Science

Wednesday 8/13
Bell Work
Topic: Observation (1-4)
Lego Activity: Quantitative Observations

Thursday 8/14
Bell Work
Presentation: Counseling with Chuck and Rose
Review Funky Friday procedure
Quiz: Funky Friday procedure

Friday 8/15
Funky Friday!!
Complete GR 1.1
Grade: Agenda, journal
Turn in: Observation Vocabulary, Lego Activity, GR 1.1







Agenda for February 23-25      posted 02-19-2009
"Contact" Movie: Cool systems, Nebula, Galaxies
Home Base

Monday February 23rd, 2009
Manic Monday
New Pink Tracking Sheet
Donut Day
Turn in Tracking Sheet 2/16-20
Turn in Wildfire Progress Sheet
Turn in HB/AR grade sheet
Grade Agenda
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library passes
READ

Tuesday February 24th, 2009
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library passes
READ

Wednesday February 25th, 2009
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library passes
READ

Science

Monday February 23rd, 2009
New Bell Work
Topic: McGu - Meteors, Comets, Galaxies, and the Universe
Assignment: McGU Book

Tuesday February 24th, 2009
Topic: McGu - Meteors, Comets, Galaxies, and the Universe
Assignment: Finish McGU Book

Wednesday February 25th, 2009
Topic: Other Space Junk - Black and Worm Holes, light speed, to infinity and beyond
Film clips: Contact, Toy Story

Contact: Extraterretrials Communicate http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkRYKMPKLQ0&NR=1
Contact: Worn Hole http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YQXbPkCkbs









February 16-20, 2009      posted 02-15-2009
Home Base

Monday, February 16, 2009
Manic Monday
Grade Agendas
Turn in tracking sheet for 2/9-13
Fill out Wildfire Progress Sheet
Channel One /Falcon News
Library Passes
Reading

Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Channel One /Falcon News
Library Passes
Reading

Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Wildfire Progress Sheets
Channel One /Falcon News
Library Passes
Reading

Thursday, Febraury 19, 2009
Channel One /Falcon News
Library Passes
Reading

Friday, February 20, 2009
Falcon Friday(Take Drosophila Home)


Science

Monday, February 16, 2009
Topic: Finding Constellations(Orion, Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Cassiopeia)
Assignment: The Big Dipper's Magic Arrows Worksheet

Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Topic - Finding Constellations (Scorpius, Cygnus)
Review finding Orion, Ursa Major, Cassiopeia)
Activity: Umbrella Constellations
Intro to New Assignment: Myths and Constellations / My Constellation

Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Assignment: My Constellation
Wildfire Progress Sheets

Thursday, Febraury 19, 2009
Activity: Constellation Kalidescope and Myth

Friday, February 20, 2009
Freaky Friday
Grade Agenda
Turn in BW, Magic Arrows Worksheet, My Constellation, Constellation Kalidescope
Quiz: Constellations




Agenda for February 9-13, 2009      posted 02-08-2009
Myths of the Constellations
Home Base
Monday February 9
Manic Monday
Grade Agendas from February 2-6
Turn in Pink Tracking Sheet
Turn in Conference form
New PTS
Channel One/Falcon News
Library Passes
Call parents for conferences if no form!
Muffins for 85/85 students Woo-hoo!
Make SLC portfolios
Read!

Tuesday February 10
Channel One/Falcon News
Library passes
Practice SLC
Read

Wednesday February 11
Channel One/Falcon News
Library passes
Practice SLC
Read

Thursday February 12
Half Day - Only periods 1, 2, 3, 4 meet
Channel One/Falcon News
Library passes
Practice SLC
Read

Friday February 13
Half Day - Only periods 1, 5, 6, 7 meet
Happy (almost) Valentines Day
ILOVE THIS BOOK! Activity

Science
Monday February 9
New Bell Work
New Topic: Constellations
Input: Power point on Constellations
Learning: How to "Read for Understanding"
Assignment: RFU Constellations Worksheet

Tuesday February 10
Activity: Umbrella Astronomy

Wednesday February 11
Input: The myths of Scorpius, Cassiopea, Cygnus, Orion, and Ursa Major (see link below)
Assignment: Create your own Constellation and Myth

Thursday February 12
Half Day - Only periods 1, 2, 3, 4 meet
Thrilling Thursday: Grade Agenda, turn in Bell Work, RFU Constelaltions and Myth Assignment
Assignment: Finish Constellation and Myth

Friday February 13
Half Day - Only periods 1, 5, 6, 7 meet
Funky Friday: Grade Agenda, turn in Bell Work, RFU Constelaltions and Myth Assignment
Assignment: Finish Constellation and Myth




Agenda for February 2-6, 2009      posted 02-02-2009
Home Base
Monday, February 2
Manic Monday
Grade Agenda
Turn in Pink Tracking Sheet 1/26-30
Turn in Grade Sheet 1/28
Turn in Wildfire Progress Sheet 1/28

Tuesday, February 3
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library Passes
Read

Wednesday, February 4
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library Passes
Read

Thursday, February 5
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library Passes
Read

Friday, February 6
Falcon Friday


Science

Monday, February 2
New Bell Work
Build Solar System Books

Tuesday, February 3
Bell Work
Complete construction of Solar System Books
Choose option for research

Wednesday, February 4

Thursday, February 5

Friday, February 6
Funky Friday
Grade Agenda
Turn in Bell Work
Turn in Solar System Book



Agenda for January 26-30, 2009      posted 01-27-2009

Monday January 26
New Pink Tracking Sheet
Manic Monday
Turn in Work from Last week
Bagel Day for 85/85 club

Tuesday January 27
Channel one news (OOps - none, read newspaper)
Falcon News
Library Passes
Read

Wednesday January 28
Grade Day
Channel one news
Falcon News
Library Passes
Read

Thursday January 29
Return signed Grade Sheets
Channel one news
Falcon News
Library Passes
Read

Friday January 30
Falcon Friday

Science
Monday January 26
New Bell Work
EMS Book: pages 7 and 8 - eclipses
Activity: The EMS tango

Tuesday January 27
Assessment: Read pages 6-13 in the text, answer problems 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 2c using proper conventions and form.

Wednesday January 28
EMS book: Pages 9 and 10. Tides
Read Pages 26 and 27 in text

Thursday January 29
Solar system book: Set up pages, pocket in journal, and planets.

Friday January 30
Freaky Friday
Turn in Bell Work, grade agenda, turn in EMS book, turn in Assessment.
Extra Credit

Agenda for January 20, 2009 - January 23, 2009      posted 01-20-2009
Tuesday January 20
Manic Monday on Tuesday
Grade Agenda
Turn in Pink Tracking Sheet for 1/12-16, 2009
Turn in signed Wildfire grade sheet for 1/14. 2009
Channel 1 News / Falcon News
Library passes
Honor Roll certificates
Read!

Wednesday January 21
Channel 1 News / Falcon News
Library passes
Read!

Thursday, January 22
Channel 1 News / Falcon News
Library passes
Read!

Friday, January 23
Falcon Friday

Tuesday January 20
New Bell Work (please write on binder paper with proper heading)
Inauguration Highlights (periods 3 and 4 only)
Paper return
Tutoring invitations (to those students who missed turning in work the previous week)
Apollo 13 movie

Wednesday January 21
Apollo 13 movie

Thursday, January 22
Earth, Moon Sun book

Friday, January 23
Freaky Friday
Grade Agendas
Turn in Bell Work, Apollo 13 movie notes
Continue to work on Earth, Moon Sun book

Agenda for January 12-16, 2009      posted 01-11-2009
Accelerated Reader / Home Base

Monday January 12
New Pink Tracking Sheet
Manic Monday: Grade agenda, turn in pink tracking sheet
Channel One News / Falcon News
Library Passes
Reading

Tuesday January 13
Channel One News / Falcon News
Library Passes
Reading

Wednesday January 14
Channel One News / Falcon News
Library Passes
Reading

Thursday January 15
Channel One News / Falcon News
Library Passes
Reading

Friday January 16
Falcon Friday

Science

Monday January 12
New Bell Work
Science Text check in and out
Reading: Pages 40-45
Assignment: "The Science of Rockets" Worksheet

Tuesday January 13
Video: Count Down to the Space Station
Worksheet: Video worksheet

Wednesday January 14
Reading: Pages 48-52
Worksheet: "The Space Program"

Thursday January 15
DVD: Apollo 13
Questions: Apollo 13 study guide questions

Friday January 16
Freaky Friday
Grade Agenda
Turn in: Bell Work, "The Science of Rockets" Worksheet, "Count Down to the Space Station" worksheet, "The Space Program" worksheet





Agenda January 5-9, 2009      posted 01-04-2009
Home Base / Reading

Monday January 5
Happy New Year - Party on Thursday!!
New Pink Tracking Sheet
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library Passes
Reading

Tuesday, January 6
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library Passes
Reading

Wednesday, January 7
Falcon Friday assignments
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library Passes
Reading

Thursday, January 8
Reminder: Falcon Friday assignments
Channel One News
Falcon News
New Years Party!!
Friday, January 9
Falcon Friday


Science
Monday January 5
New Bell Work
New Science Book - "Astronomy"
Announcement - you will get your new science book as soon as you return your old one!
Preview new book: Galileo Search (Index, chapters, headings, etc)
Science Journals: Notes on Technology in Astronomy (Galileo)

Tuesday, January 6
Bell Work
Issue new textbooks
Continue notes on Technology in Astronomy (Galileo)
Video: Galileo
Assignment: Galileo film notes

Wednesday, January 7
Bell Work
Issue new textbooks
Topic: The Earth, Moon, and Sun
Assignment:EMS Book
Input: EMS Power Point

Thursday, January 8
Bell Work
Issue new textbooks
Assignment:Finish EMS Book

Friday, January 9
Bell Work
Funky Friday
Grade Agenda
Turn in Bell Work, Galileo film Notes, and EMS book




Agenda for December 1-5, 2008      posted 11-26-2008
Home Base / Reading

Monday December 1st, 2008
Manic Monday
Channel One News
Falcon News
Grade Agendas(15 points)
Turn in Pink Tracking Sheet (6 points)
Turn in Grade Sheet 11/25 (10 points)
Library Passes
Reading

Tuesday December 2nd, 2008
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library Passes
Reading

Wednesday December 3rd, 2008
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library Passes
Reading

Thursday December 4th, 2008
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library Passes
Reading

Friday December 5th, 2008
Attendance
Falon Friday


Science

Monday December 1st, 2008
New Bell Work
Turn in Grade Sheet from 11/25
Topic: Doing Science
Activity: The Cookie Crumbles Lab
Assignment: Write the Question and Hypothesis
Notes: Cookie Crumbles Lab
Quiz: Cookie Crumbles Lab Notes

Tuesday December 2nd, 2008
Bell Work
Activity: The Cookie Crumbles Lab
Assignment: Fill in the data tables for CCL

Wednesday December 3rd, 2008
Bell Work
Notes: CCL Analysis
Assignment: Analyzing Data for CCL

Thursday December 4th, 2008
Bell Work
Notes: CCL Conclusion
Assignment: Write Conclusion for CCL

Friday December 5th, 2008
Funky Friday
Grade Agenda
Turn in Bell Work
Turn in Cookie Crumbles Lab





Agenda for November 24-26, 2008      posted 11-13-2008
Home Base / Reading

Monday November 24
Manic Monday
Grade Agendas
Turn in pink tracking sheet from last week
Update on reading progress: cinnamon rolls for 85/85!
New Tracking sheet
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library passes
Reading

Tuesday November 25
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library Passes
Reading

Wednesday November 26
Falcon Friday on Wednesday!

Science

Monday November 24
Topic: Drawing Conclusions
Assignment: Drawing Conclusions Worksheet

Tuesday November 25
Topic: Writing Conclusions
Assignment: Writing Conclusions Worksheet

Wednesday November 26
Topic: Thnaksgiving
Activity: A Handful of Thanks
Extra Credit: Thanksgiving Sudoku





Agenda for November 17-21, 2008      posted 11-13-2008
Home Base

Monday, November 17

Tuesday, November 18

Wednesday, November 19

Thursday, November 20

Friday, November 21

Science

Monday, November 17
New Bell Work
Alka Seltzer Rocket Lab

Tuesday, November 18
Topic: Using Data Tables
Activity: Coin Toss
Assignment: Coin Toss Table

Wednesday, November 19
Topic: Using Data Tables
Activity: Penny Float Lab
Assignment: Penny Float Lab Paper

Thursday, November 20
Topic: Reading Data Tables and Graphs
Assignment: "Reading Mileage Chart" and "Reading a Bar Graph"

Friday, November 21
Freaky Friday
Grade Agendas
Turn in Bell Work, Coin Toss Table, Penny Float Lab Paper, "Reading Mileage Chart" and "Reading a Bar Graph"

Agendas for November 10-14, 2008      posted 11-09-2008
Homebase and Reading

Monday, November 10th
Manic Monday
Grade Agenda
Turn in Tracking Sheet for Nov 3-7
Turn in signed grade sheet for Nov 5th
Bagel Day!! (for readers with 85%/85%)
New Pink Tracking Sheet
Library Passes
Reading
Note: Grade sheet coming this Wednesday
Note: Last names A-J field trip Wednesday (Bring lunch of $)

Tuesday, November 11th
NO SCHOOL - HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY

Wednesday, November 12th
Last names A-J field trip
Grade Sheets
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library Passes
Reading

Thursday, November 13th
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library Passes
Reading

Friday, November 14th
Falcon Friday

Science

Monday, November 10th
New Bell Work
Missing work print out / tutoring invitation
New topic: Procedures - What do YOU prefer?
Activity: Wiener Dogs
Home Work: Perilous Procedures

Tuesday, November 11th
NO SCHOOL - HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY

Wednesday, November 12th
Grade Sheets
Paper Return
Field Trip Students w/ last names A - J
Share: Perilous Procedures (with demonstration)
Home Work: Perilous Procedure Redo (with Materials List)

Thursday, November 13th
Topic: Procedures (continued)
View: Demonstrations of Alka Rocket Experiment
Assignment: Writing Procedures: Alka-Seltzer rocket

Friday, November 14th
Freaky Friday
Grade Agenda
Turn in: Bell work (6-8 points) Perilous Procedures Redo, Alka Seltzer Rocket Procedures



Agenda for November 3rd - 7th, 2008      posted 11-02-2008
Home Base / Reading

Monday, 11/3
Manic Monday
Grade Agendas for 10/27-31
Turn in pink tracking sheets for 10/27-31
Turn in Grade Sheets for 10/29
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library Passes
READING

Tuesday 11/4
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library Passes
READING

Wednesday 11/5
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library Passes
READING

Thursday 11/6
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library Passes
READING

Friday 11/7
Falcon Friday
Take roll
Go to FF Class

Science

Monday, 11/3
New Bell Work Sheet
Topic: Making a hypothesis (If...then...)
Activity: If, then and the variables
Experiment: The Mobius Strip Lab

Tuesday 11/4
Topic: Hypothesis (again)
Activity: Soda Float Lab
Assignment: Coke Float Lab (due Friday)

Wednesday 11/5
Science grade sheets go HOME (signed and due back by Friday)
Discussion: Steps of the Scientific Method
Science Journal: Step of Sci Method Notes

Thursday 11/6
Activity: Sheppardy and the Scientific Method

Friday 11/7
Freaky Friday
Grade Agendas
Turn in Bell Work
Turn in Soda Float Worksheet
Tuen in Grade Sheet
Quiz: Scientific Method (oye!)





Agenda for October 27-31, 2008      posted 10-26-2008
Manic Monday: the Chipmunks
HOMEBASE / READING

Monday, October 27
***Manic Monday - Because of Home Base Falcon Fridays, we will be grading agendas and turning in pink tracking sheets on Mondays from now on see link below).
* Grade Agenda
* Turn in Pink Tracking Sheet
* Donut Day: Everyone with 85/85 (85% of Week 1 points and a book test average of 85% or better gets a donut!!)
* Halloween Costume Stickers $1: anyone wanting to wear a costume on Friday must purchase a sticker (funds go to AZ foster kid program)
* Library passes
* READ!!

Tuesday, October 28
* Halloween Costume Stickers $1: anyone wanting to wear a costume on Friday must purchase a sticker (funds go to AZ foster kid program)
* Library passes
* READ!!

Wednesday, October 29* Halloween Costume Stickers $1: anyone wanting to wear a costume on Friday must purchase a sticker (funds go to AZ foster kid program)
* Library passes
* READ!!

Thursday, October 30
* Halloween Costume Stickers $1: anyone wanting to wear a costume on Friday must purchase a sticker (funds go to AZ foster kid program)
* Library passes
* READ!!

Friday, October 31
* Happy Halloween!
* Falcon Friday
* Pep Assembly
* Home Base After Pep Assembly
* Really wierd schedule (see white board)


SCIENCE

Monday, October 27
* New Bell Work
* Fill out agenda
* Peer Grading
* New Topic: The Scientific Method
* Read: Pages 13-22,in The Nature of Science and Technology
* Assignment: Guided Reading 1.2: Scientific Inquiry
* Note: for a portion of this assignment you will need to write definitions in your science journal
* Also Note: In the above assignment - write complete sentence answers when asked a question.

Tuesday, October 28
* Bell Work
* Fill out agenda
* Continuec Reading: Pages 13-22,in The Nature of Science and Technology
* Work on Assignment: Guided Reading 1.2: Scientific Inquiry
* Note: You should finish the definitions today and be moving on through problem 19.

Wednesday, October 29
Bell Work
* Fill out agenda
* Finish Reading: Pages 13-22,in The Nature of Science and Technology
* Finish Assignment: Guided Reading 1.2: Scientific Inquiry

Thursday, October 30
Assignment: Young Frankenstein and the Scientific Method Worksheet
Video Clips: "Can a dead body be brought back to life?", "Right Brain", "The Experiment", "Yummy Sounds"


Friday, October 31
Trick or Treat?!!
Funky Friday
Grade Agendas
Turn in: Bell Work, Guided Reading 1.2, Young Frankenstein and the Scientific Method Worksheet






Agenda for October 20-24, 2008      posted 10-19-2008
Home Base / Reading

Monday October 20, 2008
Start of 2nd Quarter!!
New Pink Tracking Sheets
Register the book you are reading (see spiral bound notebook next to Mrs. Sheppard's agenda)
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library passes
Reading

Tuesday October 21, 2008
Channel One News
Falcon News
Falcon Friday class assignments
Library passes
Reading

Wednesday October 22, 2008
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library passes
Reading

Thursday October 23, 2008
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library passes
Reading
Reminder: Falcon Friday class assignments
Grade Agendas
Turn in Tracking Sheets

Friday, October 24, 2008
Take Role
Falcon Friday Classes

Science

Monday October 20, 2008
Start of 2nd Quarter!!
New Bell Work
New Tool: How to use a triple beam balance to find mass
Work Sheet: How to use/read a triple beam balance
Lab: Penny Vol/Mass/Density (continued from Last time we met)

Tuesday October 21, 2008
Discussion: What is density and how is it determined?
Calculations: Find density of pennies

Wednesday October 22, 2008
Mr. Chuck and Mr. Dann w/ last counseling presentation: the consequences of driving under the influence.
Home Work: Triple Beam Balance

Thursday October 23, 2008

Friday, October 24, 2008
Funky Friday
Grade Agenda
Turn Bell Work, Triple Beam Balance Worksheet, Penny Vol/Mass/Density Lab sheet





Agenda for September 30th to October 3rd, 2008      posted 09-30-2008

Home Base / Reading
Tuesday September 30th
* Reminder: Only 7 more days to read and take quizes for AR.
* All AR quizes must be taken by 8:15am on October 9th.
* The 85%/85% Club will be served breakfast on October 10th. READ!
* New Pink Tracking Sheet
* Library passes
* Channel One / Falcon News

Wednesday October 1st
* Library passes
* Channel One / Falcon News

Thursday October 2nd
* Library passes
* Channel One / Falcon News

Friday October 3rd
* Funky Friday: Grade Agenda, turn in tracking sheet
* Library passes
* Channel One / Falcon News


Science
Tuesday September 30th
* New Bell Work
* Fix up wierd week stuff (turn in things from last week that got forgotten in the shuffle)
* Especially the Paper Rocket Data Sheet
* Today's assignment: compiling class period rocket data and graphing results of testing
* Discussion: Why graph? Science for Dummies

Wednesday October 1st
* Assignment: Reading for Understanding (RFU)- Metric Measuring revisited
* Assignment: Metric Tables - complete and glue into science journals
* Demonstration: the volume of chips

Thursday October 2nd
* Counseling w/ Chuck and Dann - alcohol awareness
* Homework: Science Tools for Measuring

Friday October 3rd
* Funky Reiday: Grade Agendas, turn in bell work
* Turn in: Paper Rocket Graph. RFU: Measuring, Science Tools Worksheet.



Agenda for September 15-19, 2008      posted 09-14-2008
Home Base and Reading

Monday September 15
New Pink Tracking Sheet
Paper Return
Student Led Conference Take home letter
Reading Points Progression update
Picture Retakes today (alpha order)
Library Passes
Chnl One / Falcon News
AR Reading

Tuesday September 16
SLC Conference Appointments
Library Passes
Chnl One / Falcon News
AR Reading

Wednesday September 17
Wildfire Progress Sheets
SLC Conference Appointments
Library Passes
Channel One / Falcon News
AR Reading

Thursday September 18
Wildfire Progress Sheet Turn in
SLC Conference Appointments
Library Passes
Chnl One / Falcon News
AR Reading

Friday September 19
Freaky Friday
Grade Agendas
Turn in:
*Pink Tracking Sheet
*Wildfire Progress Sheets
*SLC Conference Appointments
Library Passes
Chnl One / Falcon News
AR Reading

Science

Monday September 15
New Bell Work
Paper Handout
Missing Work / Tutoring Sheets
Assignment: Distance Measuring Challenge Course (Team)

Tuesday September 16
Tutoring Reminder
Assignment: Finish Distance Measuring Challenge Course (Team)
Enriched: Define Vaeiable, Manipulated Variable and Responding Variable then start Paper Rocket Experiment

Wednesday September 17
Progress Sheets
Assignment: Paper Rocket Testing (for variables)


Thursday September 18
Progress Sheets (If any reamaining)
Assignment: Continue Paper Rocket Testing (for variables)

Friday September 19
Freaky Friday
Grade Agendas
Turn in:
*Distance Measuring Challenge
*Paper Rocket Results
*Signed Science Progress Sheet
Retest: Freaky Friday Procedure



Agenda for September 8-12, 2008      posted 09-10-2008
Home Base / Reading

Monday 9/8
New pink tracking sheet
Reminder: TAKE QUIZES
Channel One / Falcon News
AR Reading

Tuesday 9/9
Channel One / Falcon News
AR Reading

Wednesday 9/10
Channel One / Falcon News
AR Reading
School Newspaper
Points/Book Check

Thursday 9/11
Channel One / Falcon News
AR Reading
Picture Packet Return
Parent Information Papers - DUE ASAP
Depot Fall Camp Handout

Friday 9/12
Freaky Friday
Channel One / Falcon News
Grade Agenda
Turn in pink tracking sheet
Turn in Parent info paper
AR Reading



Science

Monday 9/8
New Bell Work
Paper Return
Missing Work / Tutoring Invitations
Revisit Pink and Blue Worksheets from previous week
Assign Redo work - due Friday

Tuesday 9/9
Activity: "I have a hand in measuring!"
Assignment: Millimeter and Centimeter - Practice measuring distances Worksheet - due Friday

Wednesday 9/10
Science Journal: Complete Notes on Measuring
Assignment: mm and cm worksheet - time to complete

Thursday 9/11
Mr. Chuck and Mr. Dann from counseling
Reminder: mm and cm worksheets due tomorrow

Friday 9/12
Freaky Friday
Grade agenda
Turn in bell work, mm and cm worksheet, sci journals in cupboard






Agendas for August 25-29, 2008      posted 08-24-2008
Home Base / Reading

Monday 8/25
New Pink Tracking Sheet
Channel One News
Falcon News
Announcement of Student Body Officers and Representatives
AR Reading
No Library passes (students went to library w/ LA class last week
Photos for "My First Favorite Book"

Tuesday 8/26
Channel One News
Falcon News
Open House Invitation
Finish "First Favorite Book" Quilt Square
AR Reading
Finish Photos for MFFB

Wednesday 8/27
Channel One News
Falcon News
Finish Quilt
AR Reading


Thursday 8/28
Channel One News
Falcon News
Reminder for Open House
AR Reading

Friday 8/29
Freaky Friday
Grade Agendas
Turn in Tracking Sheet
AR Reading

Science

Monday 8/25
New Bell Work Paper
Topic: Careers in Science
Reading in Nature of Science and Technology pages 30-37
Assignment: Review and Reinforce 1.4 (Worksheet) due Friday

Tuesday 8/26
Topic: Scientists
Example: Marie Curie
Video: Marie Curie
Assignment: Scientist Research and Fandango Puppet Project (due 9/5)
Clip: "I am a Fan of Marie Curie"

Wednesday 8/27
Topic: Scientific Inquiry
Reading: Pages 13-22
Assignment: Guided Reading 1.2 (Worksheet) Due Friday 8/29

Thursday 8/28
Reminder: Open House, assignments due 8/29
Topic: Bullies and Bullying
Discussion: with Mr. Chuck from counseling

Friday 8/29
Freaky Friday
Grade Agendas
Turn in : Bell Work and RR 1.4, and GR 1.2
Reminder: 3 day weekend




Agenda for August 18-22, 2008      posted 08-17-2008
Home Base

Monday, August 18
New Pink Tracking Sheet
Roll
Channel One News (Write 3 headlines on tracking sheet)
Falcon News
Pledge
Entertainment Book Return
Health Forms
Open House Flier
AR Reading: "Call it Courage"
FFB Photos

Tuesday, August 19
Channel One News (Write 3 headlines on tracking sheet)
Falcon News
Entertainment Book/Health Form Return
AR Reading: "Call it Courage"
FFB Photos

Wednesday, August 20
Channel One News (Write 3 headlines on tracking sheet)
Falcon News
Entertainment Book/Health Form Return
Wildfire Progress Sheets: How to fill them out
AR Reading: "Call it Courage"
FFB Photos

Thursday, August 21
Channel One News (Write 3 headlines on tracking sheet)
Falcon News
Entertainment Book/Health Form Return
AR Reading: "Call it Courage"
FFB Photos

Friday, August 22
Freaky Friday!!
Turn in: Pink Tracking Sheet, WF Progress Sheet
Grade Agendas
AR Reading: "Call it Courage"


Science

Monday, August 18
New Bell Work Paper
Assignment: Characteristics of a Scientist graphic organizer
Project: "I am a Scientist" Paper Puppet

Tuesday, August 19
Project: "I am a Scientist" Paper Doll

Wednesday, August 20
Wildfire Progress Sheets
Counseling Presentation: Mr. Chuck

Thursday, August 21
Agenda
Bell Work
PICTURE DAY!! (Say "Cheese"!)

Friday, August 22
Freaky Friday
Turn in: Bell Work, Characteristics of a Scientist GO, Paper Doll
Grade: Agenda

Agenda for 8/4 - 8, 2008      posted 08-13-2008
Home Base
Monday, 8/4
Welcome
Check Schedules
When do I have LUNCH?
Map Quest activity
Tour of library and elective class areas
Lockers: how to open them (left - right - right - left w/spring)
PBIS: Positive Behavior on the BUS!

Tuesday 8/5
Practice entering and exiting classroom
Lockers Reprise
School paperwork
How to use agenda, fill in calendar
What is Channel One
How to complete a weekly pink tracking sheet
PBIS: Positive Behavior

Wednesday 8/6
Revisit agenda
Pima Public Library Card Assignment
Read Aloud: "If I Ran the Circus"
"My First Favorite Book" Assignment
PBIS: Positive Behavior

Thursday 8/7
What is FUNKY FRIDAY?: Learn and Practice
Student handbook (rules/procedures at the beginning of the agenda)
PBIS: Positive Behavior

Friday 8/8
FUNKY FRIDAY
The special schedule
lunches!
PBIS: Positive Behavior


Science
Monday 8/4
Card Seating Assignments
Behavior Expectations: Pride, Respect, Responsibility (small groups)
Explore the Classroom Map Activity
Science Take-home Packet (Science rules, expectations, syllabus, required materials, Wildfire tutoring permission)
2 Truths and a Lie Activity

Tuesday 8/5
5-Card-Student Activity
Demonstration and practice: Entering and exiting the classroom
How to do bell work in Science
How to fill in Agenda in Science
Revisit Behavior Expectations
Turn in signed packet papers

Wednesday 8/6
Birthday Timeline Activity; Summer Birthdays Party
Revisit Behavior Expectations: Assignments, Due dates, and Tutoring
Text Book Check Out
First Days Word Search
Home Work: Text Book Scavenger Hunt
Turn in signed packet papers

Thursday 8/7
"Should I turn my homework in now?"
What is Funky Friday: procedures
How to write headings on papers
Activity: "Can I say that in Science?" Progressive story telling
Turn in signed packet papers

Friday 8/8
Funky Friday
Complete bell work with bell work guru and turn in
Prepare agenda for grading
Turn in signed packet papers











Agenda for October 9-12 2007      posted 10-08-2007
Monday 10/8 (No School - teacher work day)

Home Base
Tuesday 10/9

Wednesday 10/10

Thursday 10/11 (Early release, end of quarter)

Friday 10/12 (Early release, end of quarter)

Science

Tuesday 10/9

Wednesday 10/10

Thursday 10/11 (Early release, end of quarter)

Friday 10/12 (Early release, end of quarter)

Agenda 10/1/07-10/5/07      posted 10-01-2007
Home Base

Monday 10/1
New Pink Tracking Sheet
Falcon News / Channel One News: Take Notes!!
Library passes anyone?
Grade Agenda for last week (oops, my bad!!)
READ!

Tuesday 10/2
Falcon News / Channel One News: Take Notes!!
Library Passes
READ

Wednesday 10/3
Falcon News / Channel One News: Take Notes!!
Library Passes
READ

Thursday 10/4
Thrilling Thursday (because there is a pep assembly during home base on Friday)
Grade Agendas
Turn in Pink Tracking Sheets
Library Passes
READ

Friday 10/5
FIRST QUARTER PAEP ASSEMBLY!! WEAR RED OR YELLOW.

Science
Monday 10/1
3rd Period Only: Review Hypothesis, Hypothesis Worksheet
Periods 4-7: Complete Rocket Lab

Tuesday 10/2
Period 3 Only: Analyze data from Rocket Lab
Periods 4-7: Review Hypothesis, Hypothesis Worksheet (SP: Hypothesis)

Wednesday 10/3
Chuck and Mrs. Gallo from Counseling

Thursday 10/4: How to use a triple beam balance; SP Measuring Mass

Friday 10/5: Funky Friday!!

Agenda for September 10-14, 2007      posted 09-10-2007
Home Base
Monday
New Pink Tracking Sheet
Channel One News
Falcon News
AR Library Passes
AR Reading
Begin: AR Student/teacher Pow-Wows

Tuesday
Channel One News
Falcon News
AR Library Passes
AR Reading
Continue: AR Student/teacher Pow-Wows

Wednesday
Channel One News
Falcon News
AR Library Passes
AR Reading
Continue: AR Student/teacher Pow-Wows

Thursday
Channel One News
Falcon News
AR Library Passes
AR Reading
Continue (if necessary): AR Student/teacher Pow-Wows

Friday
Funky Friday
Grade agendas, turn in tracking sheets


Science
Monday
New Bell Work Paper
Announcement: Due to Photos on Friday, all work is due on Thursday this week.
Topic: Questioning in Science
Science Journal: Notes on Questioning
Assignment: Skills Worksheet - Posing Questions (refer to page 14 in The Nature of Science and Technology Text) Due Thursday 9/13

Tuesday
Science Journal: Complete Notes on Questioning
Assignment: Complete Skills Worksheet - Posing Questions
Reading: Pages 46-48 in text
Homework: Measuring Length Worksheet due Thursday

Wednesday
Fun with Chuck and Mrs. Gallo from Counseling

Thursday
Thrilling Thursday: Turn in Bell Work, Skills Worksheet - Posing Questions,Measuring Length Worksheet, Grade agendas
Lab work: Linear Lab-measuring lengths

Friday
Picure Day!! Wear a big SMILE!



Agenda for August 27-31      posted 08-30-2007
Home Base
Monday
Use Agendas!!
New Pink Tracking Sheet
Falcon News
Reading: Success w/ Inch and Miles

Tuesday
Falcon News and other headlines
Turn in forms
Open House reminder

Wednesday
How to fill out grade sheets
Home Base Grades

Thursday
Back to School Night tonight!!
Last call for forms!
Reading Levels and Color Dots
Putting it all together Puzzle

Friday
Funky Friday
Turn in: Pink Tracking Sheet, Grade sheet, get agendas graded, reading


Science
Monday
Textbook scavenger hunt assignment - due Friday
Reading Pages 6-12 all
Guided Reading 1.1 due Friday

Tuesday
Book check out
Explaination of Guided Reading
Complete GR 1.1
Homework GR1.1

Wednesday
Issue grade sheets
Counseling w/ Mrs. Gallo and Chuck

Thursday
Power Point: Grading Day
Revisit grade sheets, make corrections

Friday
Funky Friday
Due today: BW and Agenda 8/27-31, Textbook Scavenger Hunt, GR 1.1,
Grade Sheet 8/29, Bouncing Bubbles Observation

Agenda for 2/19-21      posted 02-19-2007
Home Base

Monday 2/19
New Pink Tracking Sheet
Reminder: "My Favorite Character" Assignment Due 3/2
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library
AR Reading

Tuesday 2/20 (Mardi Gras!!)
Hooray - Reward Day!!
Home Base Brekfast
Reminder: Read at Home!

Wednesday 2/21
Turn in Pink Tracking Sheet, grade agendas
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library
AR Reading

Thursday 2/22
No School - Rodeo

Friday 2/23
No School - Rodeo


Science

Monday 2/19
New Bell Work Sheet
Project: Complete Volcano Pop-Up
Journal Notes: Write Rock Cycle Definitions in Science Journal

Tuesday 2/20 (Mardi Gras!!)
Counseling Presentation by Mrs. Lewis

Wednesday 2/21
Turn in: Bell Work, grade agenda
Journal Notes: Write notes on Rock Cycle Power Point Presentation

Thursday 2/22
No School - Rodeo

Friday 2/23
No School - Rodeo



Agenda for 2/12-16      posted 02-12-2007
Home Base

Monday 1/12
New Pink Tracking Sheet
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library
AR Reading

Tuesday 1/13
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library
AR Reading

Wednesday 1/14
Channel One News
Falcon News
Valentine's Day card making

Thursday 1/15
Golden Ticket attach to pink tracking sheet
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library
AR Reading

Friday 1/16
Funky Friday
Turn in: Pink Tracking Sheet, Grade Agendas
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library
AR Reading

Science

Monday 1/8
No Bell Work this week
Activity: Abstinence Education presented by Arizona Youth Partnership; all students must have parent permission to participate. If no permission is acquired, students will read their AR book in an alternate supervised location.

Tuesday 1/9
No Bell Work this week
Activity: Abstinence Education presented by Arizona Youth Partnership; all students must have parent permission to participate. If no permission is acquired, students will read their AR book in an alternate supervised location.

Tutoring from 2:30pm to 4:25 N100

Wednesday 1/10
No Bell Work this week
Activity: Abstinence Education presented by Arizona Youth Partnership; all students must have parent permission to participate. If no permission is acquired, students will read their AR book in an alternate supervised location.

Thursday 1/11
No Bell Work this week
Activity: Abstinence Education presented by Arizona Youth Partnership; all students must have parent permission to participate. If no permission is acquired, students will read their AR book in an alternate supervised location.


Friday 1/12
Funky Friday
Grade Agendas, finish AYP Presentation





Agenda for 2/5-9      posted 02-05-2007
Home Base

Monday 1/8
New Pink Tracking Sheet
Handout Student Led Conference Forms
Schedule Conferences
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library
AR Reading

Tuesday 1/9
Channel One News
Falcon News
Prepare Portfolio
Last Chance to schedule conferences
Prepare for Conferences
AR Reading

Wednesday 1/10
Channel One News
Falcon News
Prepare Portfolio
Prepare for Conferences
AR Reading

Thursday 1/11
Channel One News
Falcon News
Prepare Portfolio
Prepare for Conferences
Conference Day
Periods 1-4
Early Out 10:00pm

Friday 1/12
Funky Friday
Turn in: Pink Tracking Sheet, Grade Agendas
Channel One News
Falcon News
Periods 1, 5-7
Early Out 10:00pm


Science

Monday 1/8
New Bell Work Sheet
Topic: Volcanoes
Video: Inside Hawaiian Volcanoes
Assignment: Video Notes (10 points)

Tuesday 1/9
Topic: Composite Volcanoes
Activity: 3-D Pop-up Volcano

Wednesday 1/10
Topic: Student-Led Conferences
Activity: Paper return
Project: Preparation of Science Portfolio.

Thursday 1/11
Only Periods 2, 4
Turnin Bell Work, Grade Agendas
Activity: Cutting and folding 3-D Pop-Up volcano

Friday 1/12
Only Periods 5-7
See Thursday




Agenda for 1/29 - 2/2      posted 01-29-2007
Home Base

Monday 1/29
New Pink Tracking Sheet
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library
AR Reading

Tuesday 1/30
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library
AR Reading
Fill out WF progress sheet
Hand out student led conference forms
Explain library overdues
Explain lunch account overdraft notices

Wednesday 1/31
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library
AR Reading
Collect SLC appointment forms
Progress Sheets today

Thursday 2/1
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library
AR Reading
Turn in WF progress sheets
Collect SLC appointment forms

Friday 2/2
Funky Friday
Turn in: Pink Tracking Sheet, WF Progress Sheets, Conference Forms,Home Base Grade Sheets, Grade Agendas
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library
AR Reading



Science

Monday 1/29
New Bell Work Sheet
Enriched Only: Write 30 questions and answers re: plate tectonics and continental drift
Regular Science:
Activity:Watch first portion of "The Core"
Assignment: Complete study guide questions
Turn in: AYP Abstinence education permission forms

Tuesday 1/30
See Monday

Wednesday 1/31
Discussion: Volcanoes (general); tectonic plates boundaries; hot spots
Assignment: Volcano Vocabulary Crossword
Grade Sheets
Turn in: AYP Abstinence education permission forms

Thursday 2/1
Assignment: continue Volcano vocabulary crossword
Turn in: Science progress sheets, AYP Abstinence education permission forms

Friday 2/2
Funky Friday
Turnin Bell Work w/ Golden Ticket, Grade Agendas, AYP Abstinence education permission forms, Core notes.
Make up work.






Agenda for 1/22-26      posted 01-22-2007
Home Base

Monday 1/22
New Pink Tracking Sheet
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library
AR Reading

Tuesday 1/23
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library
AR Reading

Wednesday 1/24
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library
AR Reading

Thursday 1/25
Golden Ticket
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library
AR Reading

Friday 1/26
Funky Friday
Turn in: Pink Tracking Sheet w/ Golden Ticket, Grade Agendas
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library
AR Reading


Science

Monday 1/22
New Bell Work Sheet
Topic: Continental Drift
Power Point presentation
Assignments: Notes in Science Journal

Tuesday 1/23
Topic: Continental Drift
Complete: Power Point presentation
Activity: Tectonic Plates Puzzle - complete, label, put in Science Journal

Wednesday 1/24
Topic: Continental Drift
Complete: Tectonic Plates Puzzle
Instruction: How to fold Moving Plates Illustration

Thursday 1/25
Golden Ticket
Activity: work on Moving Plates Illustration (label, color, place in Journal)

Friday 1/26
Funky Friday
Turn in Bell Work w/ Golden Ticket, Science Journal; Grade Agendas
Complete: unfinished work




Agenda for 1/15-19      posted 01-15-2007
Home Base

Monday 1/15
MLK Day - No School

Tuesday 1/16
New Pink Tracking Sheet
Fill out: Progress Sheet
Channel One
Falcon News
Library
AR Reading

Wednesday 1/17
Channel One
Falcon News
Library
AR Reading

Thursday 1/18
Channel One
Falcon News
Library
AR Reading

Friday 1/19
Funky Friday
Turn in: Pink Tracking Sheet, Grade Agendas
Channel One
Falcon News
Library
AR Reading


Science

Monday 1/15
MLK Day - No School

Tuesday 1/16
New Bell Work Sheet
Science Journal: Add 3 new definitions
Read: pages 8-13 in "The Changing Earth"
Assignment: SG 1.1

Wednesday 1/17
Topic: Layers of the Earth
Activity: Folded Spiral Notebook

Thursday 1/18
Activity: Pop-corn Day model of earth layers

Friday 1/19
Funky Friday
Turn in Bell Work, SG 1.1, Folded Spiral Notebook; Grade Agendas
Complete: Unfinished assignments




Agenda for 1/8-12      posted 01-08-2007
Home Base

Monday 1/8
New Schedules
Elective locations
Lunch times
New Pink Tracking Sheet
Channel One
Falcon News
Library
AR Reading

Tuesday 1/9
Channel One
Falcon News
How to choose a book
How to find a quiz on computer
Register books
Library
AR Reading

Wednesday 1/10
Channel One
Falcon News
Library
AR Reading

Thursday 1/11
Golden Ticket
Channel One
Falcon News
Library
AR Reading

Friday 1/12
Funky Friday
Turn in: Pink Tracking Sheet w/ Golden Ticket, Grade Agendas
Channel One
Falcon News
Library
AR Reading



Science

Monday 1/8
New Bell Work Sheet
Introduction: Geology
Journal: tab for geology, title
Notes: "-sphere", graphic organizer
Book: preview pages 6-12
Model: Apple (page 13)

Tuesday 1/9
Reading: pages 6-14 in "Earth's Surface"
Assignment: Study Guide 1.1
Reference Pages: R46-R51

Wednesday 1/10
Jeopardy: Introduction to Geology

Thursday 1/11
Golden Ticket
Activity: Begin Layers of the Earth Spiral Notebook

Friday 1/12
Funky Friday
Turnin Bell Work w/ Golden Ticket,SG 1.1, Grade Agendas
Catch-up time




Agenda for November 20-23, 2006      posted 11-20-2006
Home Base

Monday November 20
New Pink Tracking Sheets
AR Progress Check (all students reminded of quiz dates)
Library passes
AR Reading

Tuesday November 21
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library
AR Reading

Wednesday November 22
Thanksgiving Activity (optional)
Channel One News
Falcon News
Library
AR Reading



Science

Monday November 20
New Bell Work Sheets
Topic: Phases of the moon, eclipses, tides
Reading: Pages 59-66
Assignment: Study Guide 2.3

Tuesday November 21
Topic: Phases of the moon, eclipses, tides
Finish reading: Pages 59-66
Complete and turn in assignment: Study Guide 2.3
Assignment: Earth, Moon, Sun Book Pages 6-8


Wednesday November 22
Assignment: Earth, Moon, Sun Book Pages 6-8
Extra Credit: Astronomy Theme or Thanksgiving Theme
Tur in all work for the week

***Note: Counseling Department has scheduled the "True Colors" presentation for this week but the day is unknown. We'll be FLEXIBLE!!

Agenda for 10/23-27 2006      posted 10-19-2006
Home Base
Monday October 23
New Pink Tracking Sheet

Tuesday October 24

Wednesday October 25

Thursday October 26
Golden Ticket Day

Friday October 27
Funky Friday
Grade Agenda
Turn in Pink Tracking Sheets

Science
Monday October 23
New Bell Work Sheet
Enriched Science: Check Pages 1-10 Science Fair Package
Topic: Following a Procedure for a Purpose
New Lab: Cookie Crumbles - Rules, Materials, Procedures, How to fill out the lab report

Tuesday October 24
Tutoring in N100 after School
Lab: Cookie Crumbles

Wednesday October 25
Lab: Cookie Crumbles

Thursday October 26
Golden Ticket Day
Lab: Cookie Crumbles

Friday October 27
Funky Friday
Grade Agenda
Bell Work Guru

Agenda for October 16-20, 2006      posted 10-15-2006
Home Base

Monday October 16
New AR Book Logs - how to figure page requirements
New Pink Tracking Sheet
Everyone has an A+
Channel One
Falcon News
AR Reading

Tuesday October 17
AR page check
Library
Channel One
Falcon News
AR Reading

Wednesday October 18
New seating chart
Picture Retakes Tomorrow!
AR page check
Library
Channel One
Falcon News
AR Reading

Thursday October 19
Tonight is McTeacher's Night
Picture Retakes today!!
Golden Ticket Day: staple on the pink tracking sheet
AR page check
Library
Channel One
Falcon News
AR Reading

Friday October 20
Funky Friday
Agenda Check
Turn in Tracking Sheet
AR page check
Library
Channel One
Falcon News
AR Reading



Science

Monday October 16
New Bell Work Sheet
Everyone has an A+
New Topic: Experimental Procedures
Assignment: Perilous Procedures Paper and Practice

Tuesday October 17
Bell Work
Demonstration: Eggregious Eggs
Topic: Writing Experimental Procedures
Notes in Science Journal: Procedures - four rules to follow
Closure: Just look at Amelia Bedelia

Wednesday October 18
Assignment: Rewrite Perilous Procedures Paper using rules
Write on Binder Paper with heading. Start with materials list.

Thursday October 19
Golden Ticket Day (attach Bell Work 10/16 and Perilous Procedures)
Assignment: Finish Procedures Materials List and Rewrite
Review: PLS 25-26 - Writing Procedures and Evaluating Them
Enriched Science: Peer Evaluation

Friday October 20
Funky Friday
Extra Credit Opportunities! PLS 25-26
Grade Agendas
Bell Work Guru
Turn in: Golden Ticket; Perilous Procedures Paper; Procedures Rewrite w/ materials List; Bell Work





Agenda for September 18-22      posted 09-17-2006
Home Base

Monday September 18
• Final Notice – Entertainment Books
• Student Led Conferences – Appointments
• SLC: The Agenda, practice entrances and exits
• AR Reading

Tuesday September 19
• Student Led Conferences – Appointments
• SLC: The Agenda, create the portfolio, explaining the portfolio
• AR Reading

Wednesday September 20
• Student Led Conferences – Appointments, last notices sent home
• SLC: Personal reflection, practice the script
• AR Reading

Thursday September 21
• Student Led Conferences
• Early Release – 10:00am
• Periods 1, 2, 3, 4 only
• Student Led Conferences – Appointments
• SLC: The Agenda, complete the portfolio, final practice
• AR Reading

Friday September 22
• Early Release – 10:00am
• Periods 1, 5, 6, 7 only
• Funky Friday
• Post conference reflections


Science

Monday September 18
• SLC: Prepare Science portion of portfolio
• Topic: Mass – what is it and what are the units?
• Activity: PLS 5-7

Tuesday September 19
• SLC: Finish Science Portfolio
• Topic: The Triple Beam Balance – care and safety
• Activity: PLS 5-7
• Wednesday September 20
• Topic: Measuring Temperature
• Assignment: PLS 8

Thursday September 21
• Student Led Conferences
• Early Release – 10:00am
• Periods 1, 2, 3, 4 only
• Fake Funky Friday

Friday September 22
• Early Release – 10:00am
• Periods 1, 5, 6, 7 only
• Real Funky Friday



Agenda for 9/11-15      posted 09-07-2006
Home Base

Monday September 11
New Pink Tracking Sheet
Channel 1
Announcements
Discussion: Why we read
AR Reading

Tuesday September 12
Channel 1
Announcements
Take home student-led conference invitation.
Discussion: Student Led Conferences - what, how, why
AR Reading

Wednesday September 13
Channel 1
Announcements
Grade Sheets
AR Reading

Thursday September 14
Golden Ticket
Channel 1
Announcements
Reminder: Grade Sheets
Scheduling: SLC
AR Reading

Friday September 15
Funky Friday
Channel 1
Announcements
Turn in: Grade Sheets, Pink Tracking Sheets
More Scheduling: SLC
AR Reading




Science

Monday September 11
New Bell Work
Discussion: Distance Using The Metric System of Measurement
Assignment: PLS 1-2
Homework: Metric Units: How Long is It?

Tuesday September 12
Assignment: RFU Metric Measurement
Assignment: Worksheet - Metric Measurement Tables
Reminder: Tutoring Today

Wednesday September 13
Grade Sheets
Assignment: PLS 3-4
Homework: Science Tools - Reading a Graduated Cylinder

Thursday September 14
Golden Ticket
Lab: Using a Triple Beam Balance - safety and care
Assigment: PLS 7-8

Friday September 15
Funky Friday
Turn in: Grade Sheets, Bell Work, Agenda, PLS 1-2, 3-4, 7-8; RFU Metrics, Metric Tables, Science Tools Cylinder
Extra Credit: Science Tools Identification




Agenda for September 5-8      posted 09-04-2006
Homebase

Monday September 4
NO SCHOOL!!

Tuesday September 5
Picture Day! SMILE!
Channel One News; New Pink tracking sheet; Return ALL Entertainment Book funds; Blue Math packet check; AR Form fill out; AR Reading

Wednesday September 6
Channel One News; Return ALL Entertainment Book funds; AR Form fill out (continued); AR Reading

Thursday September 7
Channel One News; Golden ticket for Pink Tracking Sheets; AR Form fill out (continued); AR Reading

Friday September 8
Funky Friday; turn in Pink Tracking Sheet; grade agendas; AR Reading


Science

Monday September 4
NO SCHOOL!!

Tuesday September 5
New Bell Work Sheet; Journals: Make tab for Scientific Method; add definitions to glossary (observation, qualitative, quantitative, objective, subjective); add Observation pocket to Sci Method section. Pictures during Science. REMINDER: TUTORING TODAY!!

Wednesday September 6
Discussion: Guessing, infering, predicting, and hypothesizing. Demonstration: Coke Float; Assignment - Coke Float GIPH

Thursday September 7
Golden ticket attached to bell work; Activity - Mobius Strip

Friday September 8
Funky Friday; Due Today: BellWork, Agenda, Coke Float GIPH, Mobius Strip Lab.







Agenda for 8/28-9/1, 2006      posted 08-27-2006
Home Base
Monday August 28
- New Pink Tracking Sheets
- Turn in Entertainment books or MONEY (Can't wait to see you in that mascot suit!)
- Channel One News
- Turn in "Putting it ALL Together" Puzzle piece
- Topic: My First Favorite Book
- Read Aloud: If I Ran the Circus by Dr. Suess
- Homework: Remember (w/ help from parents or friends?) your first favorite book

Tuesday August 29
- Turn in Entertainment books or MONEY
- Channel One News
- Topic: My First Favorite Book
- Activity: Favorite Book Quilt Squares

Wednesday August 30
- Turn in Entertainment books or MONEY
- Channel One News
- Topic: My First Favorite Book
- Activity: Favorite Book Quilt Squares

Thursday August 31
- Turn in Entertainment books or MONEY
- Channel One News
- Gold Tickets for Tracking Sheet
- Topic: My First Favorite Book
- Reminder: Tonight is Open House!!
- Activity: Favorite Book Quilt Construction and hanging
- Activity: Putting Together Wildfire Team puzzle

Friday September 1
- Turn in Entertainment books or MONEY
- Channel One News
- Tracking Sheet Guru
- Turn in Tracking Sheets
- Agenda Check

Science
Monday August 28
- New Bell Work Sheet
- Topic: The Scientific Method - First step: Observation
- Discussion: Observation Using the 5 Senses
- Demonstration: Bouncing Bubbles
- Assignment: Observation Sheet (What I Observe; What I Want to Know; What I Think the Answer is)

Tuesday August 29
- Bell Work
- Discussion: Qualitative Observation
- Lab: Plant Observation
- Assignment: Process and Lab Skills Page 11
- Reminder: Put Observation Packet in green folder - DON'T LOSE IT

Wednesday August 30
- Bell Work
- Discussion: Quantitiative Observation
- Activity: K-NEX gears and bits
- Assignment: Process and Lab Skills Page 12

Thursday August 31
- Bell Work
- Golden Tickets for Bell Work and PLS pgs 11-14
- Discussion: Differentiating between Quantitative and Qualitative Observations
- Demonstration: Water Temperature
- Assignment: Process and Lab Skills Pages 13 and 14
- Reminder: Open House Tonight!

Friday September 1
- Funky Friday
- Bell Work
- Agenda Check
- Bell Work Guru
- Turn in PLS Pgs 11-14
- Make-up time for this week's labs

Have a great weekend (I WON'T see you on Monday!)



Agenda for 8/20-8/24, 2006      posted 08-20-2006
Monday 8/20
Home Base
Get a new Weekly Tracking Sheet (Pink Paper).
Channel One News and notes
Fill in calendar for the week
AR: Reading Comprehension - Understanding What You Hear Using Graphics
Prompt Question: "What is SUCCESS?"
Read Aloud: "Inch and Miles"
Notes: take notes in AR section on Weekly Tracking Sheet(Pink Paper)

Science
Get a new Bell Work Sheet
Science Journal: Fill in name, where to put it, starting Appendix
First Appendix: Pocket for Funky Friday Notes
Second Appendix: Jeopardy Rules
Game: Rules Jeopardy

Tuesday 8/21
Home Base
Weekly Tracking Sheet (Pink Paper)
Channel One News and notes
Read Aloud: "Inch and Miles" (continued)
Notes: take notes in AR section on Weekly Tracking Sheet(Pink Paper)

Science
Bell Work
Game: Rules Jeopardy (continued)

Wednesday 8/22
Homebase
Weekly Tracking Sheet (Pink Paper)
Channel One News and notes
Activity: Putting It All Together Puzzle Piece
Note: bring photos from home

Science
Bell Work
Discussion: What is a Scientist?
Activity: I am a Scientist Paper Doll: Part I - comparison

Thursday 8/23
Homebase
Weekly Tracking Sheet (Pink Paper)
Channel One News and notes
Activity: Putting It All Together Puzzle Piece

Science
Bell Work
Golden Ticket: Scientist Comparision Paper, Bell Work
Discussion: What does a Scientist Look Like?
Activity: I am a Scientist Paper Doll: Part II - re-creation of ME

Friday 8/24
Funky Friday

Home Base
Channel One
Grade Agendas
Turn in Weekly Tracking Sheet (w/Inch and Miles notes as well)
Complete and turn in Puzzle Piece

Science
Bell Work: Complete, turn-in
Agenda Grading
Turn in Scientist Comparision Paper
Finish: Scientist paper doll and turn in




Calendar for August 2006      posted 08-20-2006

Wildfire Science
     
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•  Welcome to 7th Grade!!
15
•  Behavior Fair 6th Period
16
17
•  Golden Ticket Day
18
•  First Funky Friday
19
20
21
•  Hawaii Becomes 50th State

•  School Supplies Day

22
•  Punctuation Day
23
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25
•  Be Kind to Humankind Week

•  Funky Friday
26
•  Women's Equality Day




Wildfire Science
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•  National Toasted Marshmallow Day
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September 2006      posted 08-20-2006


Wildfire Science
              
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2
3
4
•  Labor Day

•  No School!
5
6
•  Picture Day! Bring your packet and $
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8
•  International Literacy Day

•  National School Success Month
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Wildfire Science
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Agenda for 8/16-20/04      posted 08-16-2006
Fun practice using centimeters.

Monday 8/16:
Topic: Quantifying Scientific Observations
Activity: Metric Measurement

Tuesday 8/17:
Topic: Reading for Understanding
Assignment: Reading Worksheet- Metric Measurement

Wednesday 8/18:
Topic: Metric Measurement
Assignment: Metric Tables Worksheet
*****Picture Day****

Thursday 8/19:
Topic: Metric Measurement
Activity: Practice measuring length, volume, mass.

Friday 8/20:
Turn in: Bell Work for 8/16-20, Agenda for 8/16-20, RFU: Measurement, Metric Tables Worksheet





Agenda 11/15-19/04      posted 11-15-2004
Monday 11/15
Add the following vocabulary words to glossary of Science Journal:

Tectonic
Trench
Rift
Fault
Divergent Fault
Convergent Fault
Subduction
Transcurrent Fault
Hot Spot

New Topic: Plate Tectonics
Handout: Crustal Plate Boundaries Map with names of plates
Discussion: Plate Tectonics
Notes: take notes on PowerPoint Presentation

Tuesday 11/16
Continue above

Wednesday 11/17
Continue above
Extra Credit: Plate Puzzle

Thursday 11/18
Assignment: Diagram of Plate Tectonics

Friday 11/19
Due today:
Vocabulary - Plate Tectonics
Notes - Plate Tectonics
Diagram of Plate Tectonics






Agenda 10/12-16/04      posted 10-12-2004
Explaination of Scientific Method
Tuesday 10/12
Topic: Scientific Method
Reading: In "Life" Text pages 14-23
Assignment: Reinforcement worksheet

Wednesday 10/13
Topic: Scientific Method
Activity: Scientific Method - In Your Own Words

Thursday 10/14
Complete Assignment: Reinforcement Worksheet
Mini Quiz: Scientific Method

Friday 10/15
Science Journal: Add Tab for Scientific Method
Extra Credit: SCI MET Worksheet
Due: BW, Agenda, Reinforcement Worksheet




Agenda for 9/20-24/04      posted 09-20-2004
Monday 9/20
Prepare SLC packets.

Tuesday 9/21
Prepare for SLC

Wednesday 9/22
Planet Jeopardy
Planet Packets Due

Thursday 9/23 and Friday 9/24
Planet Jeopardy




Agenda 9/13-17/04      posted 09-13-2004
Monday 9/13
Topic: The Solar System
Activity: Make a Solar System Book

Tuesday 9/14
Topic: The Solar System (continued)
Activity: Solar System Book (cont)
Assignment: Planets Packet
Other Business: Progress Sheets

Wednesday 9/15
Topic: The Solar System (continued)
Assignment: Planets Packet
Other Business: Paper Return, SLC Evaluation Packs

Thursday 9/16
Topic: The Solar System (continued)
Assignment: Planets Packet(continued)
Other Business: SLC Evaluation Packs (continued)

Friday 9/17
Turn in: BW 9/13-17, Agenda 9/13-17, Solar System Book, Planet Packet, Progress Sheet 9/14.
Other Business: SLC Evaluation Packs (continued)




Agenda 9/7 - 9/10/04      posted 09-07-2004
Tuesday 9/7
Topic: Meteors
Activity: DVD Clip - Meteors
Assignment: Two RFU's - "Meteoroids, Meteors and Meteorites" and "Meteor Showers"

Wednesday 9/8
Topic: The Solar System
Discussion: The Inner Planets
Activity: Planetopoly

Thurday 9/9
Topic: The Solar System
Discussion: The Outer Planets
Activity: Planetopoly

Friday 9/10
Topic: The Solar System
Quiz



Agenda for August 23-27/04      posted 08-26-2004
Monday 8/23
Topic: Metric Measurement
Activity: Paper Rockets

Tuesday 8/24
Topic: Data Collection and Communication
Instruction: When Pie, Line and Bar Graphs should be used.
Activity: Paper Rocket Data collection
Assignment: Flight Data and Graph (Due 8/27)

Wednesday 8/25
Topic: Intro to Universe, Galaxy, and Solar System
Demonstration: Comet - a Dirty Snowball
Assignment: Comet Packet (due 8/27)

Thursday 8/26
Topic: Comets
Assignment: Comet Packet

Friday 8/27
Turn in: Bell Work 8/23-27, Agenda 8/23-27, Flight Data and Graph Worksheet, Comet Packet.




Agenda for 8/10-13/04      posted 08-10-2004
Tuesday 8/10
Discussion: Sheppard's Welcome/Rules #1
Activity: Rules Practice #1
Assignment: "I'm An Organism!" (or "My Alter Ego")

Wednesday 8/11
Discussion: Rules #2
Activity: Rules Practice #2
Activity: "Which Organism?"(or "Watch My Back")

Thursday 8/12
Topic: Life Begins
Activity: "My Life Began..." (or "Give Me a Cupcake")

Friday 8/13
Discussion: Classroom Organisms
Activity: Meet the Critters





Agenda for 3/22-26/04      posted 03-21-2004
Monday 3/22
Topic: Ecology
Reading: Pages
Assignment: Study Guide - Ecology

Tuesday 3/23
Topic: Ecology
Discussion: Ecology terms and interrelationships
Activity: Construct Ecology Notebooks

Wednesday 3/24
Topic: Ecology
Discussion: Ecology terms and interrelationships
Activity: Fill in Ecology Notebooks

Thursday 3/25
Topic: Ecology
Discussion: Ecological Pyramid
Activity: Build the Pyramid for Research Ecosystem (To be added to the research paper as a figure)

Friday 3/26
Quiz: Ecology




Agenda March 15-19/04      posted 03-14-2004
Monday 3/15
Topic: Seventh Grade Portfolios
Guest: Mrs. Stevens

Tuesday 3/16
Topic: Biomes
Discussion: Biome definition, types, characteristics, locations.
Assignment: Biome Map

Wednesday 3/17 (Happy St. Patrick's Day)
Topic: Ecosystems
Discussion: Definition, biotic energy pyramid, abiotic features.
Assignment: Energy pyramid construction.

Thursday 3/18
Topic: Flowers
Reading: Plant Reproduction
Study Guide: Plant Reproduction

Friday 3/19
Topic: Flowers
Activity: Build Flower model







Agenda 3/8 - 12/04      posted 03-08-2004
Monday 3/8
Jeopardy Review - Seedless Plants and Complex Plants

Tuesday 3/9
Review - Seed Plants
Journal - Updating plant glossary; making a double pocket
Grade Sheet - final 3rd Quarter grades (return signed by 3/12)
Paper return - retain to study for Thursday quiz

Wednesday 3/10
Journal - plant progress
Quiz preview - what to expect

Thursday 3/11
Quiz - Introduction to Plants (Periods 5-7 will take the quiz Friday)

Friday 3/12
Turn-in Day




Agenda February 16 - 20/04      posted 02-15-2004
Monday 2/16
Mrs. Stevens - Counseling

Tuesday 2/17
Mrs. Stevens - Counseling

Wednesday 2/18
Quiz Review Jeopardy: Classification (especially Dichotomous Keys, Six Kingdoms and Scientific Names)ATTENTION--DUE TO BEHAVIORAL ISSUES A DISCUSSION AND ACTIVITY CONCERNING CLASS RULES IS SUBSTITUTED. REVIEW FOR QUIZ ON OWN TIME. See Vocabulary section of this site for aides.

Thursday 2/19
Quiz: Dichotomous Keys, Six Kingdoms and Scientific Names

Friday 2/20
Turn In: Bell Work, Agenda, and Journal
Note: Journal Check will include: Tree of Life, 3 functions of scientific names, Dichotomous Keys






Agenda: February 9-13, 2004      posted 02-09-2004
Tree of Life
Monday 2/9
Topic: Six Kingdoms of Life
Activity: Add "Plantae" and "Animalia" to the Tree oif Life

Tuesday 2/10
Topic: Classification - Scientific Names and Dichotomous Keys
Journal: Add definition of "Dichotomous Key"; add list of three functions of scientific naming.
Lesson: Introduction to Using Dichotomous Keys

Wednesday 2/11
Topic: Classification - Using Dichotomous Keys
Assignment: Quoze I.D. (10 points possible)

Thursday 2/12 and Friday 2/13
Quiz: Classification
Turn In: Bellwork, Agenda Check, Quoze I.D., Tree of Life


Go to this website for practice in using Dichotomous Keys! http://www.umd.umich.edu/casl/natsci/slc/slconline/DICH/StudyGuide.PDF





Agenda for February 2-6/04      posted 02-02-2004
Monday 2/2
Topic: Classification
Study Guide: Kingdom Protista
Reading: Pages 230-240

Tuesday 2/3
Topic: Six Kingdoms
Activity: Tree of Life
Assignment: Archaea and Eubacteria Notes

Wednesday 2/4
Topic: Six Kingdoms
Activity: Tree of Life
Assignment: Protista and Fungus Notes

Thursday 2/5
Topic: Six Kingdoms
Activity: Tree of Life
Assignment: Protista and Fungus Notes (cont)

Friday 2/6
Topic: Grade Check Day
Turn In: Bell Work, Agenda, SG: Protista, Science Fair Research and Bibliography (Accelerated only)




Agenda for January 26 - 30/04      posted 01-26-2004
ALL WEEK : PYP Abstinance Education




Agenda for January 19th - 23rd/04      posted 01-19-2004
Monday 1/19
Holiday

Tuesday 1/20
Topic: Classification
Assignment: Study Guide - SG Classifying Living Things
Reading: Pages 188- 203 in text
Grade Sheet: Distribute for signature
PYP Permission Slip Reminder

Wednesday 1/21
Mrs. Stevens for Career Counseling

Thursday 1/22
Topic: Classification
Activity: Organizing Beans

Friday 1/23
Turn In: Bell Work, Grade Sheet, Agenda Check, SG, PYP





Agenda: January 12-16, 2004      posted 01-13-2004
Monday 01/12
*Bell Work
*Activity: "Design a Pet" (cont.)- choose a mate and create first generation offspring (F1); complete Punnett Squares for all four traits and for gender. Due Friday.

Tuesday 01/13
*Bell Work
*Sustained Silent Reading: Pages 132-143 in Text
* Study Guide: "Genetics Since Mendel"
* Study Guide: "Human Genetics"
* Journal Check

Wednesday 01/14
*Bell Work
*Jeopardy Game: Review for Genetics Quiz

Thursday 01/15
*Bell Work
*Quiz:Genetics

Friday 01/16
* Bell Work
* Turn In: "Design a Pet"; 2 Study Guides; Bell Work






Agenda January 5th - 9th/04      posted 01-05-2004
Monday 1/5
Introduction to new topic: Genetics
Journal: Set up Genetics Section; Definitions
Activity: My Phenotype Map

Tuesday 1/6
Topic: Genetics
Lab: Just Like Me

Wednesday 1/7
Topic: Genetics
Lab: Just Like Me

Thursday 1/8
Topic: Genetics
Activity: Test Review - Genetics Vocabulary

Friday 1/9
Quiz: Genetics Vocabulary