Thursday, March 9, 2017

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7th Grade Life Science

Objective: By the end of class, I will be able to explain how genetic variations are passed from generation to generation.

Warm up question (note - always answer in a complete sentence OR write the question and answer):

Draw a cladogram for the following characters: Santa, Easter bunny, leprechaun, cupid, and a unicorn

Plan:

- Review warm up

- Teacher leads direct teaching from the PowerPoint (about slide 16-26)

- As a class, complete the Pesticide Activity (see unit resources)

- Students work individually on the Changes in Species over Time writing activity

Due in class: Changes in Species over Time activity (homework if not completed in class)

Homework: Changes in Species over Time activity (if not completed in class)

Absent: Read through the Plan and complete what you can, as well as the Homework

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6th Grade Earth Science

Objective: By the end of class, I will be able to accurately describe the orientation of the sun, moon, and Earth during a lunar and solar eclipse.

Warm up question (note - always answer in a complete sentence OR write the question and answer):

Get ready for a quiz!

Plan:

- Pass out the notes for eclipses

- Students complete notes from the PowerPoint on solar eclipses

- Students go to Socrative to complete a quiz - ask me for the room info!

- Watch the solar eclipse video (see unit resources)

- Students complete the Blackout activity

Due in class: Quiz

Homework: NA

Absent: Read through the Plan and complete what you can, as well as the Homework