Lesson Plans for week of April 7, 2008
This week we will be doing T-cap review in all classes.Students will learn various test taking tips and techniques. They will learn strategies on how to read and interpret questions. The schedule will go as follows:
Monday
Cell Structure and Function ( P.I. 7.1 spi 1,2,3,4,5)
Today we will look at questions addressing cell structure and function, distinguishing between plant and animal cells, mitosis and the cell cycle ( including cytokinesis), osmosis and diffusion and levels of organization within the cell.
Tuesday
Today, we will review quetions pertaining to Food production and energy for Life. (P.I. 7.3 spi.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8)Specifically, we’ll talk about how to answer questions on plants needs , photosynthesis and respiration, how animals get oxygen and the oxygen -carbon dioxide cycle.
Wednesday
Today, we’ll look at various questions about Heredity and Reproduction. (P.I. 7.4 s.p.i.1,2,3,4)
In the seventh grade, all of these questions will be based on flower structure and function, and the types of asexual and sexual reproduction of plants.
Thursday
Today, we’ll look at questions on the Atmospheric Cycles. (P.I. 7.8 spi 1,2,3,4) These questions will address temperature, evaporation and condensation, the water cycle, predicting weather and weather maps. We’ll look at ways to interpret these questions and the best answer choices.
Friday
Today, we’ll look at sample questions on Structure and Properties of Matter ( P.I. 7.12 spi’s 1,2,3,4)
We’ll address questions relating to measurable properties of matter, elements ,compounds and mixtures and the differences between them and solids . liquids and gases and the comparisons and differences between them.
Please note the homework above. It is due by today in the baskets for each class.
Homework for the week of April 4,2008
One of the bellwork entries for this week was:
Which of the following describes compounds? There were four choices and the correct answer was that compounds are composed of elements that join in a specific ratio according to their masses.
With this in mind , students need to list 20 elements and twenty compounds and explain how to tell the difference by looking at their symbols. This can be one or two sentences long, but the sentences must be CRS ( complete reflective sentences) based on the bellwork.
Homework for week of March 31,2006
This week, students are asked to explain the sexual reproduction cycle of a flower in their own words. The explanation can be one paragraph long,providing that the appropriate terminology is in place.
Homework for week of March 24th.
Science in the News
This week, students are asked to find newspaper or magazine articles that reflect some aspect of Science. It could be about any newsworthy events or discoveries regarding scientific topics . The students need to attach the article to a piece of loose leaf and write one paragraph about the article and another paragraph about why they thought this article was of interest. That’s a total of two paragraphs that need to be written by the student.
Week of March 24,2008 and March 31, 2008
In anticipation of TCAPs we will be reviewing this week and next week.
Monday
Todays topics include Cell Structure and Function including distinguishing plant and animal cells P.I. 7.1 spi.1,2,3,4,5
Tuesday
Today we wil continue to review cells, particularly cells in motion.We’ll focus on mitosis and meiosis and cells in motion. P.I. 7.1.spi.4
Wednesday
Todays’ topics will be Food production and Energy for Life. today we will review what Plants’ need, Photosynthesis and Respiration.
P.I. 7.3spi.1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Thursday
Today we’ll talk about how animals get oxygen and the oxygen-carbon dioxide cycle.
Friday
Today all classes will go to the writing lab to complete a practice probe for topics covered in class this week. This assessment will demonstrate the students understanding of the two topics addressed in class.
Monday, March 31,2008
Today’s topic will be Heredity and Reproduction. The Seventh grade curriculum on this topic revolves around plants and flowers and their reproduction. We’ll talk about flower structure and function and sexual and asexual reproduction.This weeks standards are:P.I. 7.4 s.p.i 1,2,3,4
Tuesday
Today we’ll review concepts of sexual and asexual reproduction as it pertains to flowers.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Todays’ topic is Atmospheric Cycles. We’ll review temperature, evaporation and condensation, the water cycle. P.I. 7.8 spi .1,2,3,4
Wednesday
We’ll do work today on weather maps and predicting weather.
Thursday
Today, we’ll review Structure and Property of Matter. We’ll go over measurable properties of matter, elements, compounds and mixtures and revisit solids , liquids and gases. P.I. 7.12 spi 1,2,3,4,
Friday
Today, we’ll revisit solids, liquids and gases PI 7.12 spi 3 There wil be assessment based on all of the topics covered this week.
Note: Lesson Plans are subject to change at teachers’ discretion.
Homework for week of March 10, 2008
There will be no homework for this week. Students are encouraged to read over materials from their bellwork and notetaking and come to class prepared to participate in discussions regarding all subject matter addressed on the Think Link practice tests.
Lesson Plans for week of March 10, 2008
Monday
Today, bellwork (previous two weeks )and workbook pages ( Chapter 14,15 and 15 )will be checked. We will have a Think Link review in class today.
Tuesday
All students will take the Think Link test today.
Wednesday
We will complete Chaptyer 17 ( Section Three ) in class today.
Thursday
Students will have a Chapter Seventeen assessment today.
Friday
Today, we will begin our T-Cap practice . Spring Break begins today.
Homework for the week of March3,2008
There are three major climate zones on Earth. The are the Tropical Zone, the Temperate Zone and the Polar Zone. Choose one of the three zones and describe the types of biomes that exist within the zone that you have chosen. In the first paragraph, tell what the zone is and why you have chosen it. Next, talk about the biomes that occupy this particular zone. Thirdly, describe the vegetation and animals that live in these various zones, based on their biomes.
Lesson Plans for week of March 3,2008
The SPI for the lessons this week is 7.8.3
The student will investigate the relationship among atmospheric conditions, weather and climate.
Monday
Today, we will begin Chapter 17 entitled, “Climate”. We’ll look at the terms weather and climate and formulate a distinction between the two terms.Students will identify the factors that determine climates.
Tuesday
We’ll locate and describe three major climate zones. Students will learn to differentiate between the different biomes found in each zone: Tropical, Temperate and Polar.
Wednesday
Students will learn how the Earths ‘ climate has changed and the factors that influenced these changes.
Thursday
Today we will revisit the greenhouse effect and global warming.
Friday
There will be an assessment today of all concepts covered this week.
Homework for the week of February 25,2008
Did you like learning about the water cycle or the atmosphere better? In a three sentence essay, explain what your favorite topic of study . Was it observing the parts of the water cycle and their interaction with one another that interested you or was it learning about different aspects of the atmosphere and their impact on the Earth that you preferred ? Why?
