WEEKLY LESSON PLANS
Monday 5/21/07-Friday 5/25/07
Teacher:
Ms. Burton
Course:
Science Investigations
Text: Biology
published by Holt; chapter 27
Topic:
“Introduction to Animals; careers in science”
INDICATORS: Relate
diversity and adaptation to structures and functions of living organisms at
various levels of organization. Research
the role of science and technology in careers that students plan to pursue.
OBJECTIVES:
1.
Each student will
prepare a pamphlet for a chosen career in science.
ACTIVITIES:
Monday 5/21/07
1.
Warm-up: Organize returned papers
in binders.
2.
Computer Lab: Complete
“NetFrog Dissection” and “Invertebrates”
Tuesday 5/22/07
1.
Warm-up: Conclude United Streaming “Insects” video and
complete the dichotomous key.
2.
Invertebrate Test
Wednesday 5/23/07
1.
Warm-up: Complete Invertebrate
Test as needed.
2. Begin career
research.
Thursday 5/24/07
1. Conclude
career research.
2. Begin pamphlet
using Microsoft Publisher.
[Senior Exams in the library]
Friday 5/25/07
1. Conclude and
print pamphlet
2. Peer-grading
using a rubric
IMPORTANT DATES:
5/25 All make-up work for
quarter 4 is due.
IF YOU WERE ABSENT:
· You will need to pick up any handouts or materials mentioned in the missed activity. Complete all missed assignments and hand them in the next time you are in class.
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WEEKLY LESSON PLANS
Monday 5/14/07-Friday 5/18/07
Teacher:
Ms. Burton
Course:
Science Investigations
Text: Biology
published by Holt; chapter 27
Topic:
“Introduction to Animals”
INDICATORS: Relate
diversity and adaptation to structures and functions of living organisms at
various levels of organization.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Each student
will identify local weather trends.
2.
Each student will
identify body plans of symmetry.
3.
Each student will
utilize the binomial nomenclature system.
ACTIVITIES:
Monday 5/14/07
1.
Warm-up: Distribute vocabulary
list for Friday’s quiz. (dorsal,
ventral, anterior, posterior, lateral, radial symmetry, bilateral symmetry,
invertebrate, exterior, interior)
2. Computer
Lab: “NetFrog Dissection”
Tuesday 5/15/07
1. Warm-up: Review of Friday’s video and classification
exercise.
2.
Activity: “Surveying Invertebrate Diversity” stations
Wednesday 5/16/07
1.
Warm-up: “Recognizing Symmetry”
handout
2. Conclude
United Streaming packet by completing “Science Skills” and “Critical Thinking”
handouts
3.
Bill Nye
video: “Invertebrates” with note-taking
Thursday 5/17/07
1.
Warm-up: Review Vocabulary
2.
Activity: “External Examination
of the Grasshopper”
Friday 5/18/07
1. Vocabulary
Quiz.
2. United
Streaming Video: “Insects”
IMPORTANT DATES:
5/18 Vocabulary Quiz
IF YOU WERE ABSENT:
· You will need to pick up any handouts or materials mentioned in the missed activity. Complete all missed assignments and hand them in the next time you are in class.
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WEEKLY LESSON PLANS
Monday 5/7/07-Friday 5/11/07
Teacher:
Ms. Burton
Course:
Science Investigations
Text: Biology
published by Holt; chapter 27
Topic:
“Introduction to Animals”
INDICATORS: Relate
diversity and adaptation to structures and functions of living organisms at
various levels of organization.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Each student
will identify local weather trends.
2.
Each student will
identify body plans of symmetry.
3.
Each student will
utilize the binomial nomenclature system.
ACTIVITIES:
Monday 5/7/07
1.
Conclude “
2.
Complete extended
responses to “Weather” test.
3.
Computer
lab: Complete a typed lab report using
Microsoft Word. Include at least one
computerized graph. Follow the written
criteria on the reverse of the log.
Tuesday 5/8/07
1. Continue
typed lab report using Microsoft Word.
Print and turn in the assignment.
2.
Begin “NetFrog
Dissection” computer lab.
Wednesday 5/9/07
1. Continue
typed lab report using Microsoft Word.
Print and turn in the assignment.
2.
If time permits,
begin “NetFrog Dissection” computer lab.
Thursday 5/10/07
1. Flinn Life
Science Safety Video with questions
2. Lab: “Pickle Dissection”
Friday 5/11/07
1.
Warm-up: List 5 safety rules and
5 pieces of safety equipment.
2. Complete
dissection vocabulary in packet.
3. Complete
symmetry labeling in packet.
4. United
Streaming: “Life Science: Invertebrates” with questions.
IMPORTANT DATES:
5/9 Cincinnati Weather Lab is
due.
IF YOU WERE ABSENT:
· You will need to pick up any handouts or materials mentioned in the missed activity. Complete all missed assignments and hand them in the next time you are in class.
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WEEKLY LESSON PLANS
Monday 4/30/07-Friday 5/4/07
Teacher:
Ms. Burton
Course:
Science Investigations
Text: Physical
Science published by Heath; chapter 22
Topic:
“Weather”
INDICATORS: Describe the
effects of particulates and gases in the atmosphere. Explain how interactions among Earth’s
lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere have resulted in the ongoing
changes of Earth’s system. Explain heat
and energy transfers in and out of the atmosphere and its involvement in
weather and climate (radiation, conduction, convection).
OBJECTIVES:
1. Each student
will explain how temperature and humidity are related.
2. Each student
will identify various cloud types by their appearance and altitude.
ACTIVITIES:
Monday 4/30/07
1. Complete
Cloud type handout using the overhead projector.
2. Make a
prediction: What is the average weather
pattern in
3.
Complete computer
lab: “Weather Eye” (blizzards and hurricanes)
4. Log onto www.msburton.com and access “Earth Science”
and “Atmosphere”. Complete Cloud type
Magic Square
5. Complete
Relative Humidity handout
Tuesday 5/1/07
1. Warm-up:
collect data on “Daily Weather Record”
2. United Streaming:
Winds
3. Read “Wind” on pp. 754-756 in Physical Science
text and complete questions.
Wednesday 5/2/07
1.
Warm-up: collect data on “Daily
Weather Record”
2.
United
Streaming: “Weather Smart: Tornadoes”
with related activities and questions
3.
Read “Fronts and
Severe Weather” on pp. 759-760 in Physical Science text and complete
questions.
Thursday 5/3/07
1.
Warm-up: collect data on “Daily
Weather Record”
2.
United
Streaming: Tornadoes
3.
Handouts on
Fronts and Types of Weather
Friday 5/4/07
1. Weather Test
2. Notebook
check
IMPORTANT DATES:
5/4 Weather Test
IF YOU WERE ABSENT:
· You will need to pick up any handouts or materials mentioned in the missed activity. Complete all missed assignments and hand them in the next time you are in class.
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WEEKLY LESSON PLANS
Monday 4/23/07-Thursday 4/27/07
Teacher:
Ms. Burton
Course:
Science Investigations
Text: Physical
Science published by Heath; chapter 22
Topic:
“Weather”
INDICATORS: Describe the
effects of particulates and gases in the atmosphere. Explain how interactions among Earth’s
lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere have resulted in the ongoing
changes of Earth’s system. Explain heat
and energy transfers in and out of the atmosphere and its involvement in
weather and climate (radiation, conduction, convection).
OBJECTIVES:
1. Each student
will compare direct and slanted rays of light.
2. Each student
will determine how distance from the source of radiant energy affects
temperature.
3. Each student
will explain how temperature and humidity are related.
4. Each student
will identify various cloud types by their appearance and altitude.
ACTIVITIES:
Monday 4/23/07
1. Write weekly
vocabulary list (barometer, anemometer, cumulus cloud, stratus cloud, cirrus
cloud, hurricane, typhoon, tropical storm, relative humidity, dew point)
2. Computer lab:
“Weather Eye” (blizzards and hurricanes)
Tuesday 4/24/07
1.
Warm-up: define 4 vocabulary terms
2.
Read and
complete: “Land, Water, and Air Temperature Changes” graph and questions.
3.
Complete “Heating
of the Earth” lab in your green notebook
4.
Complete “Distance
and Radiant Energy” lab in your green notebook.
Wednesday 4/25/07
1. United
Streaming: “Hands-On Weather
Experiments” (20 min. with note taking)
2. “Water and
Wind” reading assignment with questions (Physical Science text)
3. Finish lab
reports.
Thursday 4/26/07
1. “Relative
Humidity & Dew Point” Labs
Friday 4/27/07
1. Vocabulary
Quiz
2. Video: “Hurricane!”
IMPORTANT DATES:
4/27 Vocabulary Quiz
IF YOU WERE ABSENT:
· You will need to pick up any handouts or materials mentioned in the missed activity. Complete all missed assignments and hand them in the next time you are in class.
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WEEKLY LESSON PLANS
Monday 4/16/07-Thursday 4/20/07
Teacher:
Ms. Burton
Course:
Science Investigations
Text: Physical
Science published by Heath; chapter 22
Topic:
“Atmosphere”
INDICATORS: Describe the
effects of particulates and gases in the atmosphere. Explain how interactions among Earth’s
lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere have resulted in the ongoing
changes of Earth’s system. Explain heat
and energy transfers in and out of the atmosphere and its involvement in
weather and climate (radiation, conduction, convection).
OBJECTIVES:
1. Each student
will describe the composition and temperature structure of the atmosphere.
2. Each student
will discuss the ozone layer, its importance, and its possible reduction by
CFCs.
ACTIVITIES:
Monday 4/16/07
1. Write weekly
vocabulary list (troposphere, stratosphere, thermosphere, atmosphere, climate,
global warming, ecological niche, carbon dioxide, fossil fuel, meteorology)
2.
Computer lab:
“Hot Earth”
Tuesday 4/17/07
1. Bill Nye:
“Atmosphere” with question sheet
2. “Characteristics
of the Atmosphere” reading assignment with questions (Physical Science
text)
Wednesday 4/18/07
1. Warm-up:
Compare and contrast global warming and acid rain using a Venn Diagram
2. “Atmosphere
layers” packet
3. Finish text
assignment from yesterday
4.
Thursday 4/19/07
1. Review
vocabulary definitions
2. Complete
last graph in packet
3. Independent
practice: “The Atmosphere” packet
Friday 4/20/07
1. Vocabulary
Quiz
2. Complete
“The Atmosphere” packet with use of sand and water heating stations.
IMPORTANT DATES:
4/20 Vocabulary Quiz
4/20 Last call for “Energy Hog”
IF YOU WERE ABSENT:
· You will need to pick up any handouts or materials mentioned in the missed activity. Complete all missed assignments and hand them in the next time you are in class.
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WEEKLY LESSON PLANS
Monday 4/2/07-Thursday 4/5/07
Teacher:
Ms. Burton
Course:
Science Investigations
Text: Earth
Science published by Heath
Topic:
“Resources”
INDICATORS: Conclude that
Earth has finite resources and explain that humans deplete some resources
faster than they can be renewed. Investigate
that all fuels have advantages and disadvantages; therefore society must
consider the trade-offs among them.
Explain why basic concepts and principles of science and technology
should be a part of active debate about the economics, policies, politics and
ethics of various science-related and technology-related challenges.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Each student
will investigate sources of energy.
2.
Each student will
differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable resources.
3.
Each student will
graph the primary energy sources used in the production of electricity.
ACTIVITIES:
Monday 4/2/07
4.
5.
Conclude computer
lab “Energy Conservation Games” and turn in.
6.
Begin pollution
computer assignment.
Tuesday 4/3/07
3.
Warm-up: writing prompt
4.
Bill Nye:
“Pollution Solutions” with question sheet
5.
Conclude
Resources packet and turn in; last call for packets on Thursday.
Wednesday 4/4/07
1. Viewing of
part of “An Inconvenient Truth” with questions.
2. Test
tomorrow
Thursday 4/5/07
1. Energy
Resources/Pollution Test
2. Notebook
check
IMPORTANT DATES:
4/4 Last call for PowerPoint
presentations
4/5 Energy Resources Test
IF YOU WERE ABSENT:
· You will need to pick up any handouts or materials mentioned in the missed activity. Complete all missed assignments and hand them in the next time you are in class.
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WEEKLY LESSON PLANS
Monday 3/26/07-Friday 3/30/07
Teacher:
Ms. Burton
Course:
Science Investigations
Text: Earth
Science published by Heath
Topic:
“Resources”
INDICATORS: Conclude that
Earth has finite resources and explain that humans deplete some resources
faster than they can be renewed.
Investigate that all fuels have advantages and disadvantages; therefore
society must consider the trade-offs among them. Explain why basic concepts and principles of
science and technology should be a part of active debate about the economics,
policies, politics and ethics of various science-related and technology-related
challenges.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Each student
will investigate sources of energy.
2.
Each student will
differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable resources.
3.
Each student will
graph the primary energy sources used in the production of electricity.
ACTIVITIES:
Monday 3/26/07
1.
Warm-up: Distribute vocabulary
list for Friday’s quiz. (petroleum,
propane, natural gas, solar cell, turbine, uranium, hydropower, ethanol, biomass,
geothermal)
3.
Computer Lab:
Energy Conservation Games
Tuesday 3/27/07
1.
Warm-up: Vote for Quarter 4 topics
2.
Student
presentations of energy resource PowerPoints.
Wednesday 3/28/07
1.
Warm-up: review vocabulary terms
2. Conclude
student presentations
3. Conclude
“Energy Graphics”
4. Begin text
reading assignment (handout) with questions.
Thursday 3/29/07
1. Warm-up:
finish vocabulary review
2. Conclude
student presentations
3. Finish text
assignment.
4. “Resources”
packet.
5. Bell 7: United
Streaming- electricity generation w/handouts
Friday 3/30/07
1. Vocabulary
Quiz
2. United
Streaming- “Electricity” with questions
3. Continue
work on Resources packet
IMPORTANT DATES:
3/22 Student energy
presentations begin
3/23 Last day of third quarter
IF YOU WERE ABSENT:
· You will need to pick up any handouts or materials mentioned in the missed activity. Complete all missed assignments and hand them in the next time you are in class.
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