Happy Wednesday - it's Back to School Night! :)
Roses & Thorns (& buds)
Pass back Root Word Quiz #1 (good job!) & contract
(Missing assignments list)
A few reminders...
*You were given class time to work on the assignment below, but it is your responsibility to make sure it's completed in your notebook before notebook grading time:
Read Section 1.1 The Nature of Science
Take notes on the reading (p.13 in interactive notebook)
Answer Key Ideas on page 9, #1-4(also p.13 in notebook)
Do processing on page 12 in your interactive notebook.
*Speaking of grading, here's what's in Synergy right now:
Class Contract - worth 10pts
Root Word Quiz #1 - worth 20pts
*Update your Table of Contents regularly!
*Tomorrow is tutorial day - come see me in room C13!
Please open your interactive notebooks...
(left hand side)
Warm Up
1.What is scientific literacy?
2.How can it empower someone?
Watch "Scientific Literacy - Neil DeGrasse Tyson" (3mins)
and answer questions
Find 3 O'Clock partner and share answers!
(right hand side)
9/16/16 Learning Objective: I can discuss the scientific method and how it will help me understand and analyze information in my daily life.
1.2 Scientific Methods
The goal of any scientific method is to solve a problem or better understand an event.
*In table groups, come up with 3 CAUSE/EFFECT sentences
"If I turn up the thermostat, then the room will be warmer"
Vocabulary:
hypothesis - a proposed answer to a question
scientific method - an organized plan for gathering, testing, and communicating information
experiment - a procedure that is carried out under controlled conditions to test a hypothesis
control group - serves as a standard of comparison since the group receives no experimental treatment
theory - a system of ideas that explains many related observations and is supported by a large body of evidence acquired through scientific investigation
Scientific Method Song!
Fill in Concept Map on board, draw on left hand page as your processing, opposite of your 1.2 vocabulary
Any remaining time should be spent updating table of contents, doing processing (in color!), organizing pages, etc.
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Monday, September 14, 2015
Root Word Quiz #1; Finish 1.1
Happy Monday! BRING TEXTBOOKS TODAY!
(top right hand side of next blank page in notebook)
Learning Objective: I understand the meanings of science root words and learn about the nature of science through reading, notetaking, and answering questions.
-Honors Biology option info (contract here)
-Study for Root Word Quiz #1! Use your flashcards and quiz your shoulder partners.
-Root Word Quiz 20 points
14/20 is 70%, you must get this or higher to pass
If you get less than 14/20 you need to retake during tutorial
Quiz - no talking, no electronics; when done flip your quiz over and read quietly.
Good luck!
When everyone is done, trade papers with shoulder partner
Grade partner's paper in pen only, slash through incorrect
Write the number correct out of 20 ("18/20") on top left
Trade papers back to see how you did
I'll collect papers to enter in Synergy
Finish:
Read Section 1.1 The Nature of Science
Take notes on the reading (p.13 in interactive notebook)
Answer Key Ideas on page 9, #1-4(also p.13 in notebook)
Do processing on page 12 in your interactive notebook.
Quiet, independent work, please. (tech OK)
Go over Key Ideas answers together
(top right hand side of next blank page in notebook)
Learning Objective: I understand the meanings of science root words and learn about the nature of science through reading, notetaking, and answering questions.
-Honors Biology option info (contract here)
-Study for Root Word Quiz #1! Use your flashcards and quiz your shoulder partners.
-Root Word Quiz 20 points
14/20 is 70%, you must get this or higher to pass
If you get less than 14/20 you need to retake during tutorial
Quiz - no talking, no electronics; when done flip your quiz over and read quietly.
Good luck!
When everyone is done, trade papers with shoulder partner
Grade partner's paper in pen only, slash through incorrect
Write the number correct out of 20 ("18/20") on top left
Trade papers back to see how you did
I'll collect papers to enter in Synergy
Finish:
Read Section 1.1 The Nature of Science
Take notes on the reading (p.13 in interactive notebook)
Answer Key Ideas on page 9, #1-4(also p.13 in notebook)
Do processing on page 12 in your interactive notebook.
Quiet, independent work, please. (tech OK)
Go over Key Ideas answers together
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Root Word #1, Textbook 101, Begin Chapter 1
WARM UP: (Top of page 10 in interactive notebook, left)
1. What is our class blog address?
2. Where is Ms. Ferro during tutorial?
3. What is Ms. Ferro's email address if I have a question?
(Top of page 11 in interactive notebook)
9/14/16 Learning Objective: I can familiarize myself with my biology resources, study the meanings of science root words, and learn about the nature of science through reading, notetaking, and answering questions.
Science Vocabulary Root Word List #1 Cut/glue on p.11
-A large part of science is vocabulary, and being familiar with root words will really help you have a greater understanding of the meaning of science terms.
-You'll get a new root word list of 10 words every few weeks and have a quiz on them. Most likely this will be every other week (Quiz #1: Thursday, 9/22)
Quiz will look like the chart you have but with blank spaces for you to fill in (worth 10 points). If you get less than a 70% you need to see me to retake during tutorial!
-Fold blank paper 3 times and cut into 8 pieces
Share extra pieces, get extra from neighbors to make 10
-Write root word on one side and meaning & related word on the other
-Quiz each other! (clock partners or table partners)
-When done with flashcards, paperclip onto page 10
Read Section 1.1
Take notes on the reading (p.13 in interactive notebook)
Answer Key Ideas on page 9, #1-4(also p.13 in notebook)
Do processing on page 12 in your interactive notebook.
Quiet, independent work, please. (tech OK)
If time, work with table partners to complete Critical Thinking questions.
1. What is our class blog address?
2. Where is Ms. Ferro during tutorial?
3. What is Ms. Ferro's email address if I have a question?
(Top of page 11 in interactive notebook)
9/14/16 Learning Objective: I can familiarize myself with my biology resources, study the meanings of science root words, and learn about the nature of science through reading, notetaking, and answering questions.
Science Vocabulary Root Word List #1 Cut/glue on p.11
-A large part of science is vocabulary, and being familiar with root words will really help you have a greater understanding of the meaning of science terms.
-You'll get a new root word list of 10 words every few weeks and have a quiz on them. Most likely this will be every other week (Quiz #1: Thursday, 9/22)
Quiz will look like the chart you have but with blank spaces for you to fill in (worth 10 points). If you get less than a 70% you need to see me to retake during tutorial!
-Fold blank paper 3 times and cut into 8 pieces
Share extra pieces, get extra from neighbors to make 10
-Write root word on one side and meaning & related word on the other
-Quiz each other! (clock partners or table partners)
-When done with flashcards, paperclip onto page 10
Read Section 1.1
Take notes on the reading (p.13 in interactive notebook)
Answer Key Ideas on page 9, #1-4(also p.13 in notebook)
Do processing on page 12 in your interactive notebook.
Quiet, independent work, please. (tech OK)
If time, work with table partners to complete Critical Thinking questions.
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Finish interactive notebooks; Writing activity
I hope you had a great long weekend! :)
Roses & Thorns (& buds - thanks, Victor!)
Reminder - have parent/guardian sign p.2 & p.5 before our first test (I'll check it when I grade notebooks)
Clock Partners - start at 12 and find a partner for each number going clockwise; you and your partner must have each other's name written on the same number.
As we go over the syllabus on p.6 please add this:
Grading Scale
A - 90-100
B - 80-89
C - 70-79
D - 60-69
F - below 60
Grading Categories
Assessments 40%
Interactive Notebook 20%
Labs 20%
Projects 10%
Worksheets 10%
Turn to page 9 in your notebook.
We'll start this page to give you an example of how you will use your interactive notebook daily in biology class.
(periods 6 & 7)
Write daily Learning Objective on top of right hand page.
*Learning Objective: I can discuss my personal experience with science and how it is a part of my daily life.
"What is Science to You?" Writing Activity (3 paragraphs total, fill a whole page; include today's date and activity title at top)
1. What is the most recent science class you took? Was it a positive experience? Why or why not?
2. What do you think about your performance in that class? Is there anything you could have improved upon? What did you do well?
3. Discuss at least 3 ways that you use science in your daily lift.
Silent, independent work time (tech OK)
After you answer the questions on the right, move over to page 8 on the left and process what you just wrote about through drawings, diagrams, tables, charts, song lyrics you made up about it, etc. Use color! Once you finish this you can decorate your notebook or read while others finish.
(Period 8)
Write daily Learning Objective on the top of right hand page.
Learning Objective: I can discuss my personal interests in
science, set goals for my learning, and evaluate my own
performance in science class.
"What Is Science to You?" Writing Activity
(3 paragraphs total, fill a whole page; include today's
date and activity title at top)
1. What are some fun things that you would like to do in biology class this year? What interests you in science?
2. Name 3 goals that you will set for yourself for this year in biology class.
3. If you had to give yourself a letter grade in this class so far in terms of being respectful, responsible, and engaged, what grade would you get? Why? Is there anything you can improve on to get started on the right foot? What would help you raise this grade?
After you answer the questions on the right, move over to page 8 on the left and process what you just wrote about through drawings, diagrams, tables, charts, song lyrics you made up about it, etc. Use color! Once you're finished with this you can decorate your notebook or read until everyone is finished.
Roses & Thorns (& buds - thanks, Victor!)
Reminder - have parent/guardian sign p.2 & p.5 before our first test (I'll check it when I grade notebooks)
Clock Partners - start at 12 and find a partner for each number going clockwise; you and your partner must have each other's name written on the same number.
As we go over the syllabus on p.6 please add this:
Grading Scale
A - 90-100
B - 80-89
C - 70-79
D - 60-69
F - below 60
Grading Categories
Assessments 40%
Interactive Notebook 20%
Labs 20%
Projects 10%
Worksheets 10%
Turn to page 9 in your notebook.
We'll start this page to give you an example of how you will use your interactive notebook daily in biology class.
(periods 6 & 7)
Write daily Learning Objective on top of right hand page.
*Learning Objective: I can discuss my personal experience with science and how it is a part of my daily life.
"What is Science to You?" Writing Activity (3 paragraphs total, fill a whole page; include today's date and activity title at top)
1. What is the most recent science class you took? Was it a positive experience? Why or why not?
2. What do you think about your performance in that class? Is there anything you could have improved upon? What did you do well?
3. Discuss at least 3 ways that you use science in your daily lift.
Silent, independent work time (tech OK)
After you answer the questions on the right, move over to page 8 on the left and process what you just wrote about through drawings, diagrams, tables, charts, song lyrics you made up about it, etc. Use color! Once you finish this you can decorate your notebook or read while others finish.
(Period 8)
Write daily Learning Objective on the top of right hand page.
Learning Objective: I can discuss my personal interests in
science, set goals for my learning, and evaluate my own
performance in science class.
"What Is Science to You?" Writing Activity
(3 paragraphs total, fill a whole page; include today's
date and activity title at top)
1. What are some fun things that you would like to do in biology class this year? What interests you in science?
2. Name 3 goals that you will set for yourself for this year in biology class.
3. If you had to give yourself a letter grade in this class so far in terms of being respectful, responsible, and engaged, what grade would you get? Why? Is there anything you can improve on to get started on the right foot? What would help you raise this grade?
After you answer the questions on the right, move over to page 8 on the left and process what you just wrote about through drawings, diagrams, tables, charts, song lyrics you made up about it, etc. Use color! Once you're finished with this you can decorate your notebook or read until everyone is finished.
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Interactive notebook setup
-Welcome! :) Reminder: I am in room C13 during tutorial.
Please get out your notebooks. If you need to get it out of your locker, etc., make it quick!
-Set up Interactive Notebooks
Interactive notebooks will be used in this class daily to help you learn and remember important scientific concepts.
Why do they work? ...
This notebook style uses both the left and right hemispheres of the brain to help you sort, categorize, and be creative with the knowledge you are gaining.
1. Write your name somewhere prominent (visible) on the front cover. (I'll model)
2. Write your contact information (email, phone) inside the front cover in case you misplace it.
3. The first page of your notebook will be the first Table of Contents page - please label it as such. Leave the first 3 pages of your notebook blank to allow room to add more to the TOC. (flip 3 pages)
4. On the 4th page you'll start numbering your notebook with number 1 in the bottom right hand corner. Flip the page and label the bottom left side 2, the right side 3, flip and label 4, etc. up to number 30 (keep going if you're a fast writer).
5. Pick up the 7 pieces of paper from the table, making sure to keep them in the order you pick them up.
Materials Managers: please get a few glue sticks and pairs of scissors for your table to share.
6. Cut and glue these 7 pages into your notebook. For the pages that are too big just glue along the top edge and fold it in half. Cut any stray edges before you glue the paper into your notebook. There should not be any stray edges sticking out of your notebook! Keep it neat and tidy.
Here is the order that the papers will go into your notebook:
Page 1 Classroom Rules & Expectations
Page 2 Interactive Notebook Description
Page 3 Notebook Components
Page 4 Interactive Notebook Rubric (scoring guide)
Page 5 Science Safety Contract (have parent/guardian sign!)
Page 6 Syllabus
Page 7 Standards
Inside back cover - Clock Partners
Please get out your notebooks. If you need to get it out of your locker, etc., make it quick!
-Set up Interactive Notebooks
Interactive notebooks will be used in this class daily to help you learn and remember important scientific concepts.
Why do they work? ...
1. Write your name somewhere prominent (visible) on the front cover. (I'll model)
2. Write your contact information (email, phone) inside the front cover in case you misplace it.
3. The first page of your notebook will be the first Table of Contents page - please label it as such. Leave the first 3 pages of your notebook blank to allow room to add more to the TOC. (flip 3 pages)
4. On the 4th page you'll start numbering your notebook with number 1 in the bottom right hand corner. Flip the page and label the bottom left side 2, the right side 3, flip and label 4, etc. up to number 30 (keep going if you're a fast writer).
5. Pick up the 7 pieces of paper from the table, making sure to keep them in the order you pick them up.
Materials Managers: please get a few glue sticks and pairs of scissors for your table to share.
6. Cut and glue these 7 pages into your notebook. For the pages that are too big just glue along the top edge and fold it in half. Cut any stray edges before you glue the paper into your notebook. There should not be any stray edges sticking out of your notebook! Keep it neat and tidy.
Here is the order that the papers will go into your notebook:
Page 1 Classroom Rules & Expectations
Page 2 Interactive Notebook Description
Page 3 Notebook Components
Page 4 Interactive Notebook Rubric (scoring guide)
Page 5 Science Safety Contract (have parent/guardian sign!)
Page 6 Syllabus
Page 7 Standards
Inside back cover - Clock Partners
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Biology Day 2: seating chart, climate guide, Class Expectations group activity
-New Seating Chart
-Roses & Thorns from the first week of school/weekend
-Did you remember to get a notebook? Contract?
-Business items: Review Franklin Climate Guide & PPS Handbook
Period 6: pages 1-7, Period 7: pages 8-15, Period 8: pages 16-18
-Review Classroom Expectations & Rules Handout together
I want you to have a say in what our expectations LOOK LIKE:
1. In table groups, assign a Materials Manager, a Recorder, a Time Keeper, and a Task Manager.
2. Materials manager: please take one white board and a marker back to your table group
3. Write down ideas of what your group thinks each expectation looks like in the classroom. What are you as students doing to show respect, responsibility, engagement? For example: our group feels that listening and not talking during instruction is an example of respect.
4. I will ask each group for their best example of each expectation & we'll put them on our class poster
I need a volunteer to write on our class poster - creative types, that's you!
"What is Science to You?" Writing Activity (3 paragraphs)
1. What is the most recent science class you took? Was it a positive experience? Why or why not?
2. What do you think about your performance in that class? Is there anything you could have improved upon? What did you do well?
3. In what ways do you think science is a part of our daily lives?
Silent, independent work time
Turn in as Exit Ticket before you leave
Bring notebook for next class!
-Roses & Thorns from the first week of school/weekend
-Did you remember to get a notebook? Contract?
-Business items: Review Franklin Climate Guide & PPS Handbook
Period 6: pages 1-7, Period 7: pages 8-15, Period 8: pages 16-18
-Review Classroom Expectations & Rules Handout together
I want you to have a say in what our expectations LOOK LIKE:
1. In table groups, assign a Materials Manager, a Recorder, a Time Keeper, and a Task Manager.
2. Materials manager: please take one white board and a marker back to your table group
3. Write down ideas of what your group thinks each expectation looks like in the classroom. What are you as students doing to show respect, responsibility, engagement? For example: our group feels that listening and not talking during instruction is an example of respect.
4. I will ask each group for their best example of each expectation & we'll put them on our class poster
I need a volunteer to write on our class poster - creative types, that's you!
"What is Science to You?" Writing Activity (3 paragraphs)
1. What is the most recent science class you took? Was it a positive experience? Why or why not?
2. What do you think about your performance in that class? Is there anything you could have improved upon? What did you do well?
3. In what ways do you think science is a part of our daily lives?
Silent, independent work time
Turn in as Exit Ticket before you leave
Bring notebook for next class!
Thursday, August 27, 2015
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
-WELCOME TO FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL AT MARSHALL CAMPUS!
-Have a seat where you'd like for today (seating chart later)
-Who Are YOU? :) Name Tent Activity
1.Fold paper short end to short end, then unfold. Fold ends back in to meet the crease.
2. Unfold all the way flat
3. Write your preferred name on inner two rectangles BIG
(both sides of tent, facing the correct direction); decorate!
4. On one side only:
Upper left corner - Your current favorite band
Upper right corner - One person who has inspired you & why
Bottom left corner - Something fun you did over the summer
Bottom right corner - How you're feeling at the moment
5. Pair up with someone you've never met and take turns introducing yourself using your name tent, telling them your four corner answers
6. Once you've shared with your partner, we'll go around the room and you'll be responsible for introducing your partner to the class, sharing their name and one of their corner answers.
-Review Classroom Expectations & Rules Handout together
-Bring back the Class Contract signed by you and your parent/guardian for 10 points
I want you to have a say in what our expectations LOOK LIKE:
-In table groups, assign a materials manager, a recorder, a time keeper, and a task manager.
Materials manager: please take one white board and a marker back to your table group
Write down ideas of what your group thinks each expectation looks like in the classroom. What are students doing to show respect, responsibility, engagement?
I need a volunteer to write on our class poster - creative types, that's you!
I will ask each group for their best example of each expectation & we'll put them on our class poster
-Bring back the Class Contract signed by you and your parent/guardian for 10 points
-Please bring in a spiral notebook for next week!
-I'm so happy you're in my class and I look forward to the year ahead with you! :)
-Have a seat where you'd like for today (seating chart later)
-Who Are YOU? :) Name Tent Activity
1.Fold paper short end to short end, then unfold. Fold ends back in to meet the crease.
2. Unfold all the way flat
3. Write your preferred name on inner two rectangles BIG
(both sides of tent, facing the correct direction); decorate!
4. On one side only:
Upper left corner - Your current favorite band
Upper right corner - One person who has inspired you & why
Bottom left corner - Something fun you did over the summer
Bottom right corner - How you're feeling at the moment
5. Pair up with someone you've never met and take turns introducing yourself using your name tent, telling them your four corner answers
6. Once you've shared with your partner, we'll go around the room and you'll be responsible for introducing your partner to the class, sharing their name and one of their corner answers.
-Review Classroom Expectations & Rules Handout together
-Bring back the Class Contract signed by you and your parent/guardian for 10 points
I want you to have a say in what our expectations LOOK LIKE:
-In table groups, assign a materials manager, a recorder, a time keeper, and a task manager.
Materials manager: please take one white board and a marker back to your table group
Write down ideas of what your group thinks each expectation looks like in the classroom. What are students doing to show respect, responsibility, engagement?
I need a volunteer to write on our class poster - creative types, that's you!
I will ask each group for their best example of each expectation & we'll put them on our class poster
-Bring back the Class Contract signed by you and your parent/guardian for 10 points
-Please bring in a spiral notebook for next week!
-I'm so happy you're in my class and I look forward to the year ahead with you! :)
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