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Welcome to the Science Fair Project
| Week 13 | Objective | What we did in class | Homework |
| Tuesday, November 10 |
Student will be assessed on the rock & mineral unit. |
Rock & Mineral Vocabulary Quiz |
None |
| Friday , November 13 | Students will be introduced to the Science Fair Project. |
Science Fair Project Overview Choose a Topic *There is a Science Fair Parent Information Meeting at 6pm in the CGMS Media Center Thursday! |
Science Fair Parent Letter |
| Vocabulary Words of the Week | Valid, Reliable, Control Group | ||
Metamorphic & Sedimentary Rocks
| Week 12 | Objective | What we did in class | Homework |
|
Mon., Nov. 2 |
Student will observe and identify unknown metamorphic rock samples. Student will name the three ways sedimentary rocks are classified. |
Metamorphic Rock Lab Sedimentary Rock Notes (PowerPoint, Handout) |
SG - Sedimentary Rocks* |
| Wednesday, Nov. 4 | Student will play the rock cycle game, and then create a comic strip based on their rock's journey. | Ride the Rock Cycle Game | Rock Cycle Comic |
| Friday, Nov. 6 | Student will model the rock cycle will sugar cubes. | Sugar Cube Rock Cycle Lab |
Rock Cycle Lab Write-up Study for Rock & Mineral Vocabulary Quiz on Tuesday. |
| Vocabulary Words of the Week | Organic, Detrital, Chemical, Sedimentary, Compaction, Cementation, Weathering, Erosion | ||
Igneous Rocks
| Week 11 | Objective | What we did in class | Homework |
| Tuesday, October 27 |
Student will recognize the two ways igneous rocks are classified. |
Igneous Rock Notes
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| Thursday, October 29 |
Student will
observe and identify unknown igneous rock samples. Student will describe the the processes that form metamorphic rock. |
Igneous Rock Clues Lab | SG - Metamorphic Rocks |
| Vocabulary Words of the Week | igneous rock , extrusive, lava , basaltic, intrusive, granitic, magma, molten, metamorphic, foliated, non-foliated | ||
Start Quarter 2 - What is the rock cycle?
| Week 10 | Objective | What we did in class | Homework |
| Monday, October 19 |
Student will label the rock cycle. Student will compare and contrast rocks and minerals. |
Rock Cycle Notes Rock Cycle Summary |
Read Chapter 2, Sec 1 (pgs 36-39) Write a 20-word summary of the section. Pg. 39 Q’s 1 - 4 |
| Wednesday, October 21 | Student will identify 10 unknown minerals. | Mineral ID Lab (Mineral Reference Chart) | Minerals at Home |
| Friday, October 23, 2009 |
I will recognize the two ways igneous rocks are classified. I will observe and identify unknown igneous rock samples. |
Igneous Rock Notes Hot Rock ID |
Read pgs. 40 – 43 Write 20 word summary Answer q’s 1- 5 pg, 43 |
| Vocabulary Words of the Week | Rock, Rock Cycle, Streak, Hardness, Cleavage, Fracture, Grain, Density, igneous rock , extrusive, lava , basaltic, intrusive, granitic, magma | ||
What is a mineral?
| Week 8 | Objective | What we did in class | Homework |
| Monday, September 28, 2009 | Students will be able to identify the 5 characteristics of a mineral. |
Mighty Mineral Notes (PowerPoint,
PDF) Mineral Bingo Vocabulary Words: Mineral Element, Magma, Inorganic, Crystal, Solution |
1.1 Study Guide |
| Wednesday, September 30, 2009 | I will create an ad for my Mineral. | Making Minerals Marketable Project | |
| Friday, October 2, 2009 | See Wednesday September 30 | Making Minerals Marketable Project due at the end of class. | None |
Introduction to Minerals
| Week 7 | Objective | What we did in class | Homework |
| Tuesday, September 22, 2009 |
Students will be able to list the
characteristics of a mineral. |
Earth Materials & Processes book Handout Eyewitness Video - Rocks
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Read pgs 7 -12 Do Q's 1 - 4, 6 |
| Thursday, September 24, 2009 | NA | Teacher was ill. Students watched Bill Nye - Rocks and took notes | None |
Assessment Week
| Week 6 | Objective | What we did in class | Homework |
| Tuesday, September 15, 2009 | Students will design & conduct a controlled experiment. Students will interpret & communicate data. |
Experimental Design Performance Assessment
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None |
| Thursday, September 17, 2009 | Students will be evaluated on their knowledge and application of the scientific method and the inquiry process. |
7th grade science benchmark test Scientific Method Unit Test |
None |
Practicing Experiments Part 2.
| Week 5 | Objective | What we did in class | Homework |
| Wednesday, September 9, 2009 | Students will conduct an experiment utilizing the scientific method to test their hypothesis. | Ketchup Lab | Lab Write-up |
| Friday, September 11, 2009 | Students will conduct an experiment utilizing the scientific method to test their hypothesis. | Rubber Band Launcher Lab | Lab Write-up |
Practicing Experiments.
| Week 4 | Objective | What we did in class | Homework |
| Monday, August 31, 2009 | Students will conduct an experiment utilizing the scientific method to test their hypothesis. |
Lab Safety Finish Paper Towel Lab Vocabulary Quiz Quiz Trade |
Spongebob
Experiment #1 Vocabulary Crossword |
| Wednesday, September 2, 2009 | Students will be assessed on their mastery of the scientific method
& vocabulary. Students will conduct an experiment utilizing the scientific method to test their hypothesis. |
Scientific Method Quiz Vocabulary Quiz |
Lab Write-up |
| Friday, September 4, 2009 | Students will conduct an experiment utilizing the scientific method to test their hypothesis. | Bubble Lab | Lab Write-up |
Experiment Puzzle Pieces
| Week 3 | Objective | What we did in class | Homework |
| Tuesday, August 25 | Students will create a conclusion about their experiment. |
Write a Conclusion Vocabulary: Relationship, positive relationship, negative relationship |
Write a Conclusion |
| Thursday, August 27 | Students will conduct an experiment to test their hypothesis. |
Paper Towel Lab 5Q Quiz |
Paper Towel Lab Write-up |
How to think like a scientist.
| Week 2 | Objective | What we did in class | Homework |
| Monday, August 17, 2008 | Student will learn & practice bell work procedure. Student will categorize & label their science notebook. Student will list the 6 steps of the scientific method. |
Brilliant Bellwork/Science Starters
Vocabulary Words: Science, Scientific Method, Hypothesis, Experiment, Conclusion
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None - Open House Tonight 6-8pm |
| Wednesday, August 19, 2008 | Student will compare & contrast the difference between independent, dependent, & control variables. |
Variables Notes
(PowerPoint,
Handout.) Vocabulary Words: Independent Variable, Dependent Variable, Controlled Variable |
Lab Write-up Vocabulary |
| Friday, August 21 | Students will construct a correctly labeled graph. |
Graph Notes
5Q Quiz |
Gummy Bear Lab write-up |
Welcome back to school!
| Week 1 | Objective | What we did in class | Homework |
| Tuesday, August 11 | I will learn about Mrs. Baker's science class, its rules & procedures. | Student Survey Welcome to 7th grade PowerPoint
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Parent Letter |
| Thursday, August 13 | Student will recognize how they are smart with a Multiple Intelligence assessment and follow directions by completing the Lab Coat of Me project. | How are you smart? PowerPoint | Lab Coat of Me |
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Created by Mrs. Geneva Baker
URL: http://www.thesciencequeen.net Email: geneva.baker@cgelem.k12.az.us
Date Last Modified: Monday, February 28, 2011
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