August 30,2011 Objective: SWBAT Describe behaviors necessary to succeed in science class

August 30,2011Objective: SWBAT Describe behaviors necessary to succeed in science class.Do Now: List 3 behaviors necessary for a successful year in school.

HW: Buy School suppliesFinish syllabus quizComplete parent information sheet

August 31, 2011Objective: SWBAT Describe how to be safe in a lab.

• Do Now: • List 4 safety

problems you see in the picture

• HW: Sign Contract

September 1, 2011Objective: SWBAT Explain the importance of safety in a science labDo Now: When should we wear goggles? How should we hold materials being heated? When mixing acid and water, which should be

added to which?

HW: Research a lab safety accident that occurred in a school. Describe what happened and how it could have been prevented

September 2, 2011Objective: Describe what makes something Science.

• Do Now: • What is Astrology? • What does it mean to be accurate?

• HW: Have a good weekend, make good choices

September 6, 2011Objective: SWBAT Distinguish between qualitative data and qualitative data

• Do Now: • What is Astrology and is it a science?

Explain your answer. What makes something science?

• HW: Analyzing Data sheet, both sides

September 7, 2011Objective: SWBAT Analyze data and make conclusions

• Do Now: • What is data? • What is the difference between what you

saw in your bag yesterday and a 10cm crayon, 50ml of water and a temperature of 280 Celsius

• HW: Analyzing Data sheet, both sides finish

September 8, 2011Objective: SWBAT Read a scale, graduated cylinder and convert numbers into decimals and scientific notation.• Do Now: • What is the difference between qualitative and

quantitative data? • How much liquid is present? What is the

instrument that measures volume called?

• HW: Finish classwork

September 9, 2011Objective: SWBAT Demonstrate the ability to accurately and appropriately measure mass and volume• Do Now: Read the following instruments, what is

each used for?

• HW: Have a great weekend, make good choices

September 12, 2011Objective: SWBAT Demonstrate the ability to accurately and appropriately measure mass and volume

• Do Now:• What tools/Instruments are use to measure mass, volume of

a liquid and volume of a solid?

• HW: In book, p11, Evaluating the effectiveness of insecticides

September 14, 2011Objective: SWBAT Analyze data and make conclusions by examining yeast reproduction data• Do Now: Change numbers to scientific

notation1) .003 3) .045

2) 1,565 4) 850

HW: Read pps 14-20, pg.20 questions 1-3, full sentences

Prepare for QUIZ Thursday!

September 15, 2011Objective: SWBAT Describe and define the scientific method

• Do Now:• What is the purpose of using scientific

notation? • Why are observations and

communication so important with scientists?

HW: p20 Analyzing experimental design, Analysis 1-5

September 16, 2011Objective: SWBAT Describe the scientific method

• Do Now:• What do you remember about the

scientific method?

HW: Finish classwork and have a nice weekend, make good choices

September 19, 2011Objective: SWBAT Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method by identifying the parts of a controlled experiment

• Do Now:• Johnny thinks if the temperature fish live in is

decreased then their breathing will decrease. He puts 3 fish into 5 bowls with varying temperatures, 30oC, 25oC, 20oC, 15oC,and 10oC . He records the breathing of the fish in each bowl.

• What is the problem to be solved? • What is the hypothesis? • What are the variables being tested?

HW: Finish classwork

September 20, 2011Objective: SWBAT Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method by identifying the parts of a controlled experiment

• Do Now: • Take out HW• Jacobs experiment 1-4

HW: Finish Jacobs experiment, complete Diane’s experiment

Test tomorrow on experimental design and safety

September 22, 2011Objective: SWBAT Describe the characteristics of living things

• Do Now: • Is a rock alive? Explain giving 3 reasons

HW: Extension: Slimy substance on treeWrite in complete sentences.

September 23, 2011Objective: SWBAT Distinguish between acids and bases

• Do Now: • Complete water and solutions reading

handout

HW: Have a good weekend, make good choices

September 26, 2011Objective: SWBAT Distinguish between acids and bases

• Do Now: • What is the range of the pH scale? • What range can acids and bases be found?

HW: Read 28-30, section review p30, 1-5

September 27, 2011Objective: SWBAT Describe the properties of water• Do Now: • What is the difference between atoms and

elements? • What is the difference between atoms and

molecules?• What is water? Molecule or atom?

HW: Read 31-33 p33 1-5

September 28, 2011Objective: SWBAT Describe the properties of water

• Do Now: • What is polarity?• What do hydrogen bonds do for water?

HW: Enjoy your day off

October 3, 2011Objective: SWBAT Describe the properties of water

• Do Now: • What is the difference between adhesion and cohesion?• What is the difference between hydrophobic and

hydrophilic ?• What is a hydrogen bond?

HW: Create a Cartoon about water, explaining it’s characteristics, use at least 3.

October 4, 2011Objective: SWBAT Demonstrate an understanding of water by creating a skit, song or dance.

• Do Now: • What is surface tension? • What characteristics make capillary action possible? • What happens to the density of water as it freezes?

HW: Read 34-37 p.37 1-5

Water Properties SkitElement Point Value Earned

Song appropriate for school and is 2 minutes

10

Explanation of how the song relates to the water property demonstrates full understanding

20

All group members participate

10

Group on task and uses time efficiently

10

total 50

October 5, 2011Objective: SWBAT Recognize the different properties of water by completing the water lab

• Do Now: • What is polarity?

HW: Finish lab questions, Application and Extension

October 6, 2011Objective: SWBAT Recognize the different properties of water by completing the water lab

• Do Now: • Finish your Lab

HW: Finish lab questions, Application and Extension

October 10, 2011Objective: SWBAT Describe the different Macromolecules

• Do Now: • Why do people say you are what you eat?

HW: Complete Classes of Macromolecules Chart

October 11, 2011Objective: SWBAT Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of macromolecules by creating a facebook page for your assigned molecule. • Do Now: • What are the 4 classes of macromolecules? • What are polymers? • What are the building blocks for sugars, proteins, fats

and DNA?

HW: Research information to finish your facebook page

October 12, 2011Objective: SWBAT Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of macromolecules by creating a facebook page for your assigned molecule.

• Do Now: • Take out notes for macromolecules

HW: Review Macromolecule notes

October 17, 2011Objective: SWBAT Describe how to test for the presence of macromolecules.• Do Now:

• What are the four macromolecules?

What nutrient is …….• Responsible for growth and repair of tissue.• Stores energy• Used for energy• Stores genetic information• Made of amino acids• Made of nucleic acids• Made of monosaccharides• Also an enzyme

HW: Finish Lab and complete prelab

October 18, 2011Objective: SWBAT Identify the nutrients in foods.

• Do Now:

• How do you test for proteins, starches and sugars?

HW: Finish Lab and complete prelab

October 19, 2011Objective: SWBAT Identify the nutrients in unknown foods

• Do Now: • Take out HW!

• How do you test for proteins, starches, sugars and fats? Identify the indicator/tester and the positive result.

HW: Finish Lab and complete lab questions and extensions, due Monday

October 24, 2011Objective: SWBAT Demonstrate an understanding of Water, Macromolecules and PH by finishing a review sheet.

• Do Now: • Take out Macromolecule lab

• How do you test for proteins, starches, sugars and fats? Identify the indicator/tester and the positive result.

HW: Quiz tomorrow on water, macromolecules and pH

October 25, 2011Objective: SWBAT Explain the importance of Vitamins and Minerals

• Do Now: • What do you know about vitamins and

minerals?

HW: Complete nutrient chart, p 213 in handout

October 26, 2011Objective: SWBAT Explain the importance of Vitamins and Minerals

• Do Now: • What does vitamin C, K and D do for your

body?

HW: Complete nutrient and mineral work

October 27, 2011Objective: SWBAT Describe what it means to eat a healthy diet

• Do Now: • Where do we get vitamins and minerals? • What is the difference between vitamins and

minerals?

HW: Finish healthy diet brochure

October 28, 2011Objective: SWBAT Describe the function and structure of enzymes

• Do Now: • How does food give us energy?

• Tests Wednesday and Thursday, Quiz Tuesday

HW: Quarterly Review

October 31, 2011Objective: SWBAT 1. Explain the difference between Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis2. Review Enzymes• Do Now: • What is the equation for cellular respiration? • What are the reactants and the products?

• Tests Wednesday and Thursday, Quiz Tuesday

HW: Enzyme practice sheets, study minicycle Enzymes, cellular respiration and photosynthesis

November 1, 2011Objective: SWBAT 1. Demonstrate an understanding of cellular respiration, photosynthesis and enzymes2. Practice writing a BCR

• Do Now: • How are cellular respiration and photosynthesis different? • What do enzymes do?• What is ATP?

• Tests Wednesday and Thursday

HW: Prepare for BCRs on scientific method and Enzymes Study for quarterly on Thursday