2008-2009 Science Assignments

Week 1

Week Of 8/25-8/29	CLASSWORK	HOMEWORK
MONDAY OBJECTIVE: I will learn about Mrs. DuBose, tell about myself and explore our classroom with a scavenger hunt	Student Survey (Icebreaker) Classroom Policies PPT Classroom Scavenger Hunt Go Over Class Blog Intoducing Important Procedures - Procedures: Class..Yes - Procedures: Yada.Yada	Class Policies LAST “3″ PAGES Signed In A Miilion Words or Less Buy Supplies if not already done so
TUESDAY OBJECTIVE: I will finish scavenger hunt and learn about my other classmates	Finish Classroom Scavenger Hunt	Class Policies Signed BIG 3 (Early Bird) In A Miilion Words or Less
WEDNESDAY OBJECTIVE: I will learn what an Interactive Notebook is and begin organizing it	Interactive Notebook Guidelines What is an Interactive Notebook? Notebook Table of Contents Author’s Page w/Bio Poem (DUE next wednesday)	Author’s Page w/Bio Poem DUE WED Class Policies BIG 3 Signed In A Miilion Words or Less
THURSDAY OBJECTIVE: I will start my BIO POEM in class and figure out the best way I learn through a multiple intelligence assessment	Multiple Intelligence Assessment Science Warmup #1: The ______ side loves student work. The __________ is released to Mrs. DuBose.	Author’s Page w/Bio Poem DUE WED Class Policies BIG 3 Signed In A Miilion Words or Less
FRIDAY OBJECTIVE: I will draw what I think a scientist is and realize that I, too am a scientist	Draw A Scientist Draw A Scientist Activity	Author’s Page w/Bio Poem DUE WED Class Policies BIG 3 Signed DUE TODAY In A Miilion Words or Less (due next Friday)

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BECOMING A SCIENTIST

Week 2

Week Of 9/1-9/5	CLASSWORK	HOMEWORK
MONDAY		HAVE A SAFE LABOR DAY
TUESDAY OBJECTIVE: I will learn my lab safety rules and lab safety symbols and understand why safety is important in science SCIENCE Warmup #2 Why is SAFETY important? NAme 3 ways you are safe on the BUS? Today’s Activity: Choose a SAFETY RULE and then DRAW A PIC that FOLLOWS and one that BREAKS it	Lab Safety Presentation Lab Safety Contract Lab Safety Symbol Matching Game Funny Lab Safety Video Spongebob Lab Safety	Get Lab Safety Contract Signed Finish Spongebob Lab Safety Last Week’s HW: Author’s Page w/Bio Poem Class Policies BIG 3 Signed In A Miilion Words or Less
WEDNESDAY OBJECTIVE: I will review my lab safety symbols and demonstrate the process of science inquiry Science Warmup #3: Draw the symbols and tell what they mean	Review Spongbob Lab Safety D & T Activity MythBusters: Young Scientist	Study LAB RULES and SPONGBOB for SAFETY TEST.. Last Week’s HW: Author’s Page w/Bio Poem Class Policies BIG 3 Signed In A Miilion Words or Less
THURSDAY OBJECTIVE:I will learn the most important tool of a scientist-observation and learn the parts of an experiment Science Warmup #4 Can you find 4 lab safety rules in this PICTURE	Brainpop: Scientific Method Parts of A Lab Teacher Demo: –Gravity (book and piece of paper). Walk students through Scientific Method Surface Tension Teacher Demo Drops on A Penny Lab Want to Try A Lab At Home: Which Coin Hold More Drops	Teach Your Parent Night: Teach about INB and Science Safety Last Week’s HW: Author’s Page w/Bio Poem Class Policies BIG 3 Signed In A Miilion Words or Less
FRIDAY OBJECTIVE: I will apply my knowledge by making 70% or better on my safety test and organize my NOTEBOOK.	Lab Safety Test (70% or BETTER)	HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND..Last Week’s HW Author’s Page w/Bio Poem Class Policies BIG 3 Signed In A Miilion Words or Less

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Week 3

Week Of 9/8-9/12	CLASSWORK	HOMEWORK
MONDAY OBJECTIVE: I will apply my knowledge of variables to the DROPS on a PENNY LAB Science Warmup #5 Name the 7 steps of the scientific method	StudyJams: Scientific Method Drops on A Penny Lab ScienceSaurus: Variables Handout	Organize your Notebook
TUESDAY OBJECTIVE: I will review variables and understand why OBSERVATION is the most important tool of a scientist and know that their are two types of observations-QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE Science Warmup #6 Any factor that can be changed or affect the outcome of an experiment is called a _________	Gobstoppers Lab Observation Handout	ORGANIZE NOTEBOOK Teach Your Parent Night: Topic Interactive NOtebook (get 5 point EXTRA CREDIT) Last Week’s HW: Lab Safety Contract SIGNED FINISH Spongebob Lab Safety
WEDNESDAY OBJECTIVE: I will learn the parts of my science book through a TEXTBOOK scavenger HUNT	Textbook Scavenger Hunt Textbook Condition Form (Hardback users ONLY)	Get Textbook Condition Form Signed Last Week’s HW: Lab Safety Contract SIGNED FINISH Spongebob Lab Safety
THURSDAY OBJECTIVE:I will apply my knowledge of manipulated and responding variables to part II of the gobstoper lab Science Warmup #7 1.There are 4 windows in the classroom 2.The woman has on a yellow dress 3.The ______ variable is what you change. 4.The _____ variable is what you measure	Check Scavenger Hunt Gobstopper Variables Lab (We are testing water, alcohol and vinegar)	CHOOSE A MIDDLE SCHOOL PROBLEM AND SOLVE IT using the SCIENTIFIC METHOD IN-CLASS Example..DO NOT USE Problem: I notice that I can’t open my lock Background Info: I know my lock comination is 01-02-03and I have to turn it right left right. I also have to be done in 2 minutes so I can get to class Hypothesis: If I practice my lock EVERYDAY for 5 minutes, then I will be able to open my lock in less than 2 minutes Experiment: Have a family member record how fast I can open my lock and record my data in my data table Analyze Results: After practicing everyday I was able to open my lock in under 2 minutes Conclusion: I should have been practicing opening my lock all along. Now I can open it in less than 2 mintes Last Week’s HW: Lab Safety Contract SIGNED FINISH Spongebob Lab Safety
FRIDAY OBJECTIVE: I will realize the difference between OBSERVATIONS and INFERENCE Science Warmup #8	Mystery Footprints QUAN, QUAL, AND INNIE “Candle” Demo	HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND and SEE YOU AT THE DANCE.. DUE TODAY SOLVE A MIDDLE SCHOOL PROBLEM TEXTBOOK CONDITION FORMLast Week’s HW Lab Safety Contract SIGNED FINISH Spongebob Lab Safety

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THIS WEEK’S ADVENTURES: This week we are learning about THE METRIC SYSTEM. The measurement system used by SCIENTIST and by most of the world. Students will learn the metric units of length, volume, mass, temperature, time. This week will be filled with mini-labs to help understand each unit.

AT HOME SCIENCE TIP: Parents and students it would be great idea if while you are shopping if you point out the metric units below so that students could make connections at home.

Tool	What I measure	Metric Unit	English Unit
Metric Ruler	Length	meter (m)	inches (in)
Graduated Cylinder	Volume	liter (l)	ounce (oz)
Triple Beam Balance	Mass	grams (g)	pounds (lbs)
Thermometer	Temperature	Celsius	Fahrenheit
Time	Time	seconds	seconds

Week 4

Week Of 9/15-9/19	CLASSWORK	HOMEWORK
MONDAY OBJECTIVE: I how to measure length using a metric ruler	Measurement Graphic Organizer: Length Length Lab	If you haven’t turned in your Lab Safety Contract by Wednesday, you are out of ALL labs Last Week’s HW: Textbook Condition Form Solve A Middle School Problem
TUESDAY OBJECTIVE: I will graph my grades using my progress report and will learn how to measure volume with a graduated cylinder	Graphing Grades Notebook Check Time	Get Progress Reports Signed -(Early Bird Special) Scientific Method & Metrics Packet pg 5-11 Last Week’s HW: Textbook Condition Form Solve A Middle School Problem

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Week 5

WEEK OF 9/22-9/26	CLASSWORK/THROUGH	HOMEWORK
MONDAYTODAY’S OBJECTIVE: I will learn how to measure mass and measure it with a triple beam balance Science Warmup #12/IN Circle the correct answer A mouse or aelephant has more matter or stuff in it TODAY’S OUT ACTIVITY Draw & Label the Parts of a TBB	Metrics Grahic Organizer:MASS NOTES Metrics PPT (use for notes) Mass Lab: Can You Guess It	MONDAY’S HW Create your unit cover page on PG 15 use page 10 and 14 for HELP. This will be checked on Friday Finish METRICS Packet Last Week’s HW: Progress Reports SIGNED <!–/br Metrics Packet 5-9
TUESDAY TODAY’S OBJECTIVE: I will finish mass lab, analyze results, and review mass with a practice worksheet and metrics packet Science Warmup#13/IN Click here	Mass Lab: Can You Guess It MASS WORKSHEET pg 46	TUESDAY’S HW Create your unit cover page on PG 15 use page 10 and 14 for HELP. This will be checked on Friday Finish METRICS Packet Last Week’s HW: Progress Reports SIGNED <!–/br Metrics Packet 5-9
WEDNESDAYTODAY’S OBJECTIVE: I will learn how scientist measure temperature and time and apply my knowledge to Temperature lab Science Warmup#14/IN Click here	Metrics GraPhic Organizer:TEMP & TIME NOTES pg 38 Metrics PPT (use for notes) Temperature Lab	WEDNESDAY’S HW Create your unit cover page on PG 15 use page 10 and 14 for HELP. This will be checked on Friday Finish METRICS Packet Last Week’s HW: Progress Reports SIGNED <!–/br Metrics Packet 5-9
THURSDAYTODAY’S OBJECTIVE: I will review metrics by checking my metrics packet and put my knowledge to the test by completing metrics review lab	Metrics Packet Metrics Lab	THURSDAY’S HW Metrics packet checked today Work on your unit cover page on PG 15 use page 10 and 14 for HELP. DUE TOMORROW Last Week’s HW: Progress Reports SIGNED <!–/br Metrics Packet 5-9
FRIDAYTODAY’S OBJECTIVE: I will make at least a 70% or better on my metrics quiz, organize my notebook, and finish Metrics Lab	Metrics Quiz Finish Metrics lab	FRIDAY’S HW Create your unit cover page on PG 15 use page 10 and 14 for HELP. This will be checked on Friday WE BLAST OFF TO OUTERSPACE ON MONDAY!! Last Week’s HW: Progress Reports SIGNED <!–/br Metrics Packet 5-9

Week 6

WEEK OF 9/29-10/3	CLASSWORK/THROUGH	HOMEWORK
MONDAYTODAY’S OBJECTIVE: I will activate my brain on what it knows about SPACE Science Warmup #15/IN What is does NASA stand for and what does it do? TODAY’S OUT ACTIVITY Journey to Outer Space UNIT COVER pg 52	SPACE: KWL United Streaming Video: Space Exploration Space Race Article	MONDAY’S HW Create your BLAST OFF TO OUTER SPACE cover page on PG 52 . This will be checked on FRIDAY. -You are to use page 14 for the HEADINGS. -You can use Ch 7-10 of TEXTBOOK for pics. -You should have ONE picture for each HEADING Last Week’s HW: Create your unit cover page on PG 15 use page 10 and 14 for HELP. This will be checked on Friday Finish METRICS Packet and TURN IN STUDY FOR METRICS QUIZ
TUESDAY TODAY’S OBJECTIVE: I will learn the parts of a rocket and how it operates by applying my knowledge to ROCKETS LAB Science Warmup#16/IN TODAY’S OUT ACTIVITY Draw and Label the Parts of a Rocket	3-2-1 Blast-Off Rockets Article POP Rockets Lab Space Race Packet	TUESDAY’S HW Write a letter to NASA. Get your parents to double check for spelling and grammar. Work on Space Travel Packet BE PREPARE FOR POP QUIZ Last Week’s HW: Create your unit cover page on PG 15 use page 10 and 14 for HELP. This will be checked on Friday Finish METRICS Packet and TURN IN STUDY FOR METRICS QUIZ
WEDNESDAYTODAY’S OBJECTIVE: I will start researching events in space history for my SPACE HISTORY timeline Science Warmup#17/IN	LAPTOPS Scholastic: Space History Timeline Organizer Space Race Packet	WEDNESDAY’S HW Work on SPACE RACE PACKET BE PREPARED FOR POP QUIZ Last Week’s HW: Create your unit cover page on PG 15 use page 10 and 14 for HELP. This will be checked on Friday Finish METRICS Packet STUDY FOR METRICS QUIZ
THURSDAYTODAY’S OBJECTIVE: I will continue my research on events in space history for my SPACE HISTORY timeline	SPACE TIMELINE RESEARCH	THURSDAY’S HW SPACE RACE PACKET DUE Be PREPARED FOR POP QUIZ Last Week’s HW: Create your unit cover page on PG 15 use page 10 and 14 for HELP. This will be checked on Friday Finish METRICS Packet STUDY FOR METRICS QUIZ
FRIDAYTODAY’S OBJECTIVE: I will continue my research on events in space history for my SPACE HISTORY timeline	SPACE TIMELINE RESEARCH	FRIDAY’S HW LETTERS TO NASA DUE COVER PAGE DUE TODAY Last Week’s HW: Create your unit cover page on PG 15 use page 10 and 14 for HELP. This will be checked on Friday METRICS Packet DUE STUDY FOR METRICS QUIZ

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