MondayOctober 19, 2015

Planner:– HW: NONE!

You Need:– Today: Daily 5

To Do:– Trim and tape lesson (like a book) onto NB p. 25

use only 2 pieces of tape on each page

24 25

TOC

p. 25 Lesson 5 - Monocots and Dicots

Learning Target We will observe,

draw, label and reflect on the structure and function of plants.

What I Know about Plants

Bean and Corn Observation p. 11

Bean vs Corn?

Bean Plant

Corn Plant

Nutritional Needs Reading OMM p. 47-49

REMINDER

• HW: Finish Nutritional Needs reading

When dismissed please push in your chair and use EXIT door!

Powerpoint Slides

TuesdayOctober 20, 2015

Planner:– HW: Finish Lesson 5 pages 13-16 -I will post a “help

page” with diagrams to my website under PPsYou Need:

– Today: Daily 5To Do:

– Open your notebook to p. 25 - quietly fill out the 2nd column in our table “what I want to know about plants” - at least 3 things please.

Learning Target We will observe,

draw, label and reflect on the structure and function of plants.

Nutritional Needs ReadingLesson 5 - page 2

Germination of PlantsTake Notes on Lesson pages

3-6

Germination GERMINATION happens when a baby plant is growing. When a seed

begins to grow, we say it GERMINATES.

How Plants Grow1.) When the seed starts to germinate, the first thing to

come out is the MAIN ROOT. This happens

UNDERGROUND so usually you can not see this happen.

2.) The skin starts to split and the tiny shoot straightens,

carrying the COTYLEDON(S) with it. The cotyledons STORE FOOD for the baby plant inside the seed.

The actual PLANT is between the cotyledons.

3.) The main root gets bigger and sometimes the plant

grows side roots, and the first LEAVES appear.

To grow, the seed's growing conditions usually have to be DAMP,

WARM, and DARK, like springtime soil.

A dry seed will stay DORMANT (not growing) unless it soaks in some water. Then it will start to germinate.

Monocots vs. Dicots1. Stems-

– Dicots- The TUBES are arranged in a

CIRCLE around the center of the plant stem.

– Monocots- Tubes are SCATTERED throughout

the stems in no particular PATTERN.

Dicot

Monocot

2. Leaves-– In dicots, the veins INTERSCET inside the leaf, forming a

BRANCHING pattern.

– In monocots the veins are PARALLEL

3. Flowers- – Dicots- Their parts are in multiples of 2, 4 or 5.

– Monocots-Usually have flower parts that are in multiples of 3.

4. Seeds-– Monocots have ONLY ONE cotyledon

– Dicots have MORE THAN ONE cotyledon

5. Roots-– Dicots usually have one long, thick root

called a TAP ROOT Small SECONDARY roots grow from the taproot. The longer the taproot, the harder it is to pull out of the ground.

– Monocots have FIBROUS roots that spread and branch out UNDERGROUND. Much larger surface area of the roots usually means much larger plant growth.

Monocot or Dicot Pagesp. 13-16

REMINDER

• HW: Finish Lesson pages 13-16 (do the best you can - use your notes from today)

When dismissed please push in your chair and use EXIT door!

WednesdayOctober 21, 2015

Planner:– HW: Complete Scientific Current Event Assignment

for MondayYou Need:

– Today: Daily 5To Do:

– Pick up two yellow handouts - start to look at the directions for reading/reviewing science current event articles

Learning Target We will gather, read

and synthesize information in order to write a scientific explanation

Current Event Assignment

This first time - I am giving everyone the same article on Earthworms and Rain

Pre-Read/During Reading/Scientific Question

Claim/Evidence/Reasoning

Details - explain the article

PreRead

During Reading

Scientific Question/Problem

Scientific Explanation

Details

Scientific Explanation

My Father is an Alien

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQTsue0lKBk

My Father is an Alien

What is the evidence to support this claim?

My Father is an Alien

Claim: My father is an alien

Evidence:He speaks a wierd languageHe drinks green stuffHe wears strange clothes “just look at him”He drives a spaceship

Claim Evidence Reasoning

Claim Evidence Reasoning is a framework for constructing scientific explanations. •Claim – statement that answers the question or problem; the main idea;•Evidence – the facts that support the claim•Reasoning – explanation of the logic behind why the facts support the claim

My Father is an Alien

Claim: My father is an alienEvidence:He speaks a wierd language

–He drinks green stuff–He wears strange clothes –He drives a spaceship

Reasoning: Aliens have spaceships, wear strange clothes, drink unusual drinks and speak a different language and since my father does these, he must be an alien.

Written Example

Claim: Seattle Reign was the best team in the NWSL this year .

Evidence:

The Reign had the best record with 13 wins, 3 losses and 4 ties.

The Reign had the most goals scored with 41 points.

The Reign played Kansas City FC twice in the regular season and each won the game played at home.

Reasoning: The Reign was the best team in 2015 because we had the best regular season record and best statistics even though the Reign lost to Kansas City in the final game.

Start Article

1. PreRead and predict

2. During Reading - active - underline, circle,? and !

3. Scientific Question?

4. Turn paper over and continue

REMINDER

• HW: Complete Scientific Current Event Article Assignment - due Monday

When dismissed please push in your chair and use EXIT door!

ThursdayOctober 22, 2015

Planner:– HW: Complete Scientific Current Event Assignment

for Monday; Notebook grading starts next weekYou Need:

– Today: Daily 5To Do:

– Turn to Lesson 4 , page 2 for our next pond observations

– Clear your desks of all binders/books

Learning Target We will predict,

observe, draw, label, and reflect on changes over time to a model pond ecosystem.

Day 9Count and note how many Lemna you see?

Label all the pond ingredients and use a ruler to show where each is located

Pond Observation - Micro

B’s get pond from back of room for your table

You will take one drop of pond water - using the pipette and place it into a depression slide. You will take a second drop of water and make a 2nd depression slide. 2 microscopes.

Observe the pond water - look for any organisms and draw any you see

Micro - TIPS for SUCCESS

Adjust the diaphragm of microscope - less light!

Start on low and scan for organisms - move to medium power when you see movement

2 samples and try to get at least one sample from down lower in your pond (near rice)

Pond Observation - Micro

C’s responsible for cleaning (rinse in water) the slides and pipette and putting back in bin

D’s responsible for putting microscope away

Pond Observation - Macro

This is day 9

Count the number of lemna “fronds” you see

Draw a detailed picture of your pond - label all the ingredients (even new ones you see) using a ruler

Ponds

“A’s” return ponds to windowsill and loosen cover

On page 22, reflect and write about what changed since your last pond observation - this will help you with the “pond paper assignment” at the end of the lesson

REMINDER

• HW: Complete Scientific Current Event Article Assignment - due Monday;Notebook grading starts next week

When dismissed please push in your chair and use EXIT door!

FridayOctober 23, 2015

Planner:• Finish all reading questions in Lesson 5• Complete Scientific Current Event Assignment

Notebook grading starts next week

You Need:– Today: Daily 5

To Do:– Open your notebook to Lesson 5 so I can stamp

what’s complete; review and be ready to discuss

Learning Target We will observe,

draw, label and reflect on the structure and function of plants.

HW Pages 13-16

OMM Reading p. 59-61From Seed to Adult Plant

Popcorn read this article

Questions are on page 7-8 of lesson

OMM Reading p. 209-211Growing Seedless Fruit

Individual reading

Questions are on pages 8-9 of NB

REMINDER

• HW: –Finish all reading questions in Lesson 5 on pages

7-9–Complete Scientific Current Event Article

Assignment –Notebook grading starts next week

When dismissed please push in your chair and use EXIT door!