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Middle School Science
a resource for grades 5 8
Chemistry | Earth Science | Life Science | Physics
My Plan Book 200809Lesson Plans for the 200809 school year will be posted here. We have a 6 day cyclewith science classes meeting 5 out of 6 days. Each class period is about 45 50minutes. I have 3 sections of Science 5R, 5G, 5E
200809 lab journal page
September: Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, October: Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, November: Week 10, Week 11, Week 12, Week 13December: Week 14, Week 15, Week 16January: Week 17, Week 18, Week 19, Week 20February: Week 21, Week 22, Week 23, Week 24March: Week 25, Week 26April: Week 27, Week 28, Week 29, Week 30, Week 31May: Week 32, Week 33, Week 34, Week 35June: Week 36
Week 1:
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
9/1 No School9/2 No School
9/3 A First Day 5R & 5G : Scavenger Hunt (pdf)5E no class
9/4 BFirst Day
or"A"
words
5R: Finish Scav. Hunt and start Young Einsteins5G: no class5E: Scavenger Hunt (pdf)
9/5 C Far Side Lap Top Tech Day All Science ClassesNJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2Related Links: Chemistry Lab Safety Tutorial
Week 2: TopDate Day Science
Starters Classwork
9/8 D Safety 15R: no class5G & 5E: Finish Scav. Hunt, Set up lab journal & Start Young Einsteins
9/9 E SafetyPicture 1
5R Set up Lab Journal /Start SB Safety Rules5G & 5E Sponge Bob Safety Rules Challenge (pdf)
9/10 F Safety 2 Finish SPSR and start D&T Activity
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9/11 A LabEquip 1
5R & 5G: Complete D&T Activity Demo Surface Tension (do soap effect after studentsare done with the penny experiment)5E: no class
9/12 B none All Classes 5th Grade Field TripHomework: I am a scientist (pdf) due 9/12Related Links: What does a scientist look like? PPTChemistry Lab Safety Tutorial, BrainPOP Scientific MethodNJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
Week 3: TopDate Day Science
Starters Classwork
9/15 C LabEquip 2
5R & 5G:
Explain how to complete the current eventsassignment and show students news siteresourcesBriefly review how to read cm/mm on a rulerPractice using a pipette, can you get 20 dropsin a row?Introduce Scienceopoly
5E:
Explain how to complete the current eventsassignment and show students news siteresourcesBriefly review how to read cm/mm on a rulerFinish D&T ActivityDemo Surface Tension (do soap effect afterstudents are done with the penny experiment)Introduce Scienceopoly
9/16 D B Words
5R: no class5G: Drops on a Penny Lab start5E: Practice using a pipette, can you get 20 drops ina row? Drops on a Penny Lab start
9/17 E LabEquip 3
5R: Drops on a Penny Lab start5G: Discuss results of Penny LabNotes Introduction to the metric system (pdf) &BrainPOP Movie Metric vs. Imperial5E: Drops on a Penny Lab continued discussresults
9/18 F LabEquip 4
5R: Complete Write up and Discuss Results of PennyLab5G: Continue Metric Notes and Activity and markheight of each student in cm.5E: Notes Introduction to the metric system (pdf) &BrainPOP Movie Metric vs. Imperial, and mark heightof each student in cm.
9/19 A Far Side
5R: Notes Introduction to the metric system (pdf) &BrainPOP Movie Metric vs. Imperial, and mark heightof each student in cm.
5G: Introduce Volume Stations Lab Discuss how matter takes up space = volume. Demonstrate how to find the length, width, height, andvolume of a rectangular prism, how to read agraduated cylinder, how to find the volume of anirregularly shaped object, and emphasize 1 mL = 1
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cm3
5E: no class
Homework: Measuring Length Practice (pdf) due Wed, E day, 9/17Choose a science topic of your choice (pdf) and use your Current EventGraphic Organizer (pdf) to help do your write up (pdf) due Thursday, F day,9/18
Related Links: BrainPOP Movies Water, Metric vs. Imperial, & Measuring MatterFun Brain Measure it!, BBC Measures
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6
Week 4: Back to top
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
9/22 B Length 2
5E: Start Volume Stations Lab. Discuss howmatter takes up space = volume. Demonstratehow to find the length, width, height, and volumeof a rectangular prism, how to read a graduatedcylinder, how to find the volume of an irregularlyshaped object, and emphasize 1 mL = 1 cm3
5 R Finish up metric notes activity, measureheight in cm then start Volume Stations Lab
5G: no class today9/23 C Length 3 All classes: continue Volume Stations Lab
9/24 D "C"Scramble
5R: no classes5G: Complete Volume Lab, calculate volumes,write conclusions. BrainPOP Movie & Quiz: Measuring Matter5E: Complete Volume Lab, calculate volumes,write conclusions. BrainPOP Movie & Quiz: Measuring Matter
9/25 E Length 4
5R: Complete Volume Lab, calculate volumes,write conclusions. BrainPOP Movie & Quiz: Measuring Matter5G: Computer Activity: BBC Measures5E: Computer Activity: BBC Measures
9/26 F Far Side
5R: Computer Activity: BBC Measures5G: Computer Activity: Reading a Triple BeamBalance, TBB Demo5E: Computer Activity: Reading a Triple BeamBalance
Homework: due 9/25 (E) & 9/26 (R & G)
Mass, Volume, and Density Notes (pdf)Measuring Length cm/mm (pdf)Reading a graduated cylinder (pdf)Volume: Water Displacement Practice (pdf) page 1 only, page 2 forchallenge points
Related Links:
BrainPOP Movies Water, Metric vs. Imperial, & Measuring MatterFun Brain Measure it! Practice reading a rulerBBC Measures find the length and mass of each package
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TBB Tutorial practice reading a triple beam balancePour to Score logic problem using volumeCan you fill it? Fill the container with the fewest # of poursCan you balance the animals? Uses metric and non metric units,practice conversions.Can you balance the poddles?
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6
Week 5 top
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
9/29 A D Words
5 R: Computer Activity: Reading a Triple BeamBalance5 G: Start TBB Mass Lab5 E: no class today
9/30 No School Today
10/1 B Length 55 E: TBB Demo, start TBB Mass Lab5 R: TBB Demo, start TBB Mass Lab5 G: No class today
10/2 C Volume1
All Classes: TBB Mass Lab analysis questions andconclusionTBB Water Lab Demo and explanation, startactivity
10/3 D Far Side5 R: no class today5 G: TBB Water Lab continue5 E: TBB Water Lab continue
Homework:
Mass, Volume, and Density Notes (pdf)Current Events Topic of your choice: R due Thursday, E & G dueFridayL x W x H practice pages 12 assigned problems onlyTest on October 7th Lab Skills to Volume
Related Links:
BrainPOP Movies Water, Metric vs. Imperial, & Measuring MatterFun Brain Measure it! Practice reading a rulerBBC Measures find the length and mass of each packageTBB Tutorial practice reading a triple beam balancePour to Score logic problem using volumeCan you fill it? Fill the container with the fewest # of poursCan you balance the animals? Uses metric and non metric units,practice conversions.Can you balance the poddles?
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6
Week 6 top
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
10/6 E Volume2 All Classes Review for Test
10/7 F none All Classes Science Test Today
10/8 A Mass 45R TBB Water Lab start5G TBB Water Lab continued
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5E no class10/9 none No school today Yom Kippur
10/10 B Far Side5 R: TBB Water Lab continue5 G: no class5 E: TBB Water Lab continue
Homework:
Lab Journal signed and returned by TuesdayStudy for science test on TuesdayHave your test signed and returned by Friday
Related Links:
BrainPOP Movies Water, Metric vs. Imperial, & Measuring MatterFun Brain Measure it! Practice reading a rulerBBC Measures find the length and mass of each packageTBB Tutorial practice reading a triple beam balancePour to Score logic problem using volumeCan you fill it? Fill the container with the fewest # of poursCan you balance the animals? Uses metric and non metric units, practiceconversions.Can you balance the poddles?
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6
Week 7 top
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
10/13 C Mass 7All classes today New seats & lab groupsCatchUp time & ScienceopolyDensity Demo, Coke density demo and discussion
10/14 D Mass 5
5 R: no classes5 G: Install Shockwave onto laptops Float or sink Activity5 E: Install Shockwave onto laptops Float or sink Activity
10/15 E Mass 6
5 R: Install Shockwave onto laptops Float or sink Activity5 G: Float or sink Activity continue
5 E: Float or sink Activity continue
10/16 F Density1
5 R: Float or sink Activity continue5 G: Dunkin' for Density5 E: Dunkin' for Density
10/17 A Far Side5 R: Dunkin' for Density5 G: Dunkin' for Density continue5 E: no classes
Homework:
Take home "Science World" MagazineSpecial Science Current Event Topic "Presidential Candidates and theEnvironment" due 10.21.08
Related Links:
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BrainPOP Movies Measuring MatterDensity Demo Coke vs. Diet CokeDensity Demo bottlesNova Interactive Density DemoFloat or Sink find the volume and mass of different objects, see ifthey will float or sink, then calculate the density.
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6, 5.7
Week 8 top
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
10/20 none No Classes Today Parent Conferences
10/21 B Density2
5 R: Continue Dunkin' for Density5 G: No class drop day5 E: Continue Dunkin' for Density
10/22 C Length 65 R: No class today Election Activity5 G: Wrap up Dunkin' for Density, discuss results.5 E: Wrap up Dunkin' for Density, discuss results.
10/23 D none5 R: No class today drop day5 G: No class today Election Activity5 E: No class today Election Activity
10/24 E Far Side5 R: Wrap up Dunkin' for Density, discuss results.5 G: Cartesian Diver Demo, Videos, and Discussion5 E: Cartesian Diver Demo, Videos, and Discussion
Homework:
Special Science Current Event Topic "Presidential Candidates and theEnvironment" due 10.21.08Density Worksheet due Friday 10.24Science World Activity Read and do vocab for "Global Warming" onpages 1821 due Friday 10.24. Handout will be given out in class, noonline version available.Bring pennies in this week for the Penny Boat Challenge next week!
Related Links:
Cartesian Diver Observation (pdf)Krampf: Cartesian Diver Video ClipKrampf: Density Column Video Clip
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6, 5.7
Week 9 top
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
10/27 F Density3
All Classes Scienceopoly5 R : Cartesian Diver Demo, Videos, andDiscussion5 G: BrainPOP Buoyancy Movie and BuoyancyNotes (pdf)5 E: BrainPOP Buoyancy Movie and BuoyancyNotes (pdf)
10/28 A Ologist1
5 R: BrainPOP Buoyancy Movie and BuoyancyNotes (pdf)5 G: Penny Boat Challenge
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5 E: no class
10/29 B Ologist2
5 R: Penny Boat Challenge5 G: no class5 E: Penny Boat Challenge
10/30 C Density4
5 R: Penny Boat Challenge Day 25 G: Penny Boat Challenge Day 25 E: Penny Boat Challenge Day 2
10/31 D Far Side5 R: no class5 G: Happy Halloween!5 E: Happy Halloween!
Homework:
Bring pennies in this week for the Penny Boat Challenge this week!Watch Bill Nye Buoyancy Video Clip (8 minutes) and do the BuoyancyVocabulary (pdf) using your notes from class and what you learnedfrom the video. Due 10/30.Science World read the article about Oil and complete the handoutgiven in class. Due 10/30
Related Links:
Buoyancy Explorer compare cubes of various substances withinliquids of varying densities.BrainPOP Buoyancy Movie and Buoyancy Notes (pdf)Bill Nye Buoyancy Video ClipCartesian Diver Observation (pdf)Krampf: Cartesian Diver Video ClipKrampf: Density Column Video Clip
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6, 5.7
Week 10 top
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
11/3 E Density6
All Classes ScienceopolyPenny Boat Challenge Write up
11/4 F Density7
All Classes: BrainPOP Movie Property Changes Notes Physical vs. Chemical Change (pdf)Activity Physical vs. Chemical Changes (pdf)
11/5 A Volume3
5 R: Continue Physical vs. Chemical ChangesActivity (pdf), discuss results, do lab write up.5 G: Review for test5 E: no class
11/6 B Volume4
5 R: Review for test5 G: no class5 E: Review for test
11/7 C Far Side5 R: Science Test5 G: Science Test5 E: Science Test
Homework:
Study for test on Friday 11/7Bring your lab journal home, return and sign it by Friday 11/7Current Event Topic # 3 Scientists, Research, Inventions due Tuesday
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11/11, Day "E"
Related Links:
Density Review PPT (I don't have the original source link)BrainPOP Movie Property ChangesStates of Matter PPT
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6, 5.7
Week 11 top
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
11/10 D "E"Words
5 G & 5 E:Continue Physical vs. Chemical Changes Activity,discuss results, do lab write up.
11/11 E Ologist3
All Classes:ScienceopolyNew Seats, lab partners, and groupsCandle Observation Activity
11/12 F Ologist4
All Classes: Finish up Candle ObservationBrainPOP Movie Compounds and MixturesBrainPOP Compounds and Mixtures Notes (pdf)
11/13 A "F"Words
5 R: Rainbow Lab5 G: Rainbow Lab5 E: no class
11/14 B Far SideFriday
5 R: Continue Rainbow Lab5 G: no class5 E: Continue Rainbow Lab
Homework:
Current Event Topic # 3 Scientists, Researchers, Inventions dueTuesday 11/11Get test signed by 11/12View Matter Study Guide PPT to complete Vocab Cut 'n PasteMixtures Vocabulary Cut 'n Paste (pdf) Greeks due 11/13 and Romans& Egyptians due 11/14
Related Links:
BrainPOP Movie Property ChangesBrainPOP Movie Compounds and MixturesBrainPOP Compounds and Mixtures Notes (pdf)States of Matter PPTChem4Kids.com
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6
Week 12 top
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
11/17 C Ologist5
All Classes Scienceopoly5R Chromatography Lab5G & 5 E Continue Rainbow Lab5R no class
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11/18 D "G"Words
5 E Wrap up Rainbow Lab start ChromatographyLab5G Chromatography Lab
11/19 E "H"Words All Classes discuss Chromatography Lab
11/20 F "I"Words
All Classes Introduction to the Periodic Table Lesson/Activity Color the families
Color The Periodic Table Families PPTColor the Periodic Table Families PDF
11/21 A Far SideFriday
5 E no class5 R & 5G Finish up coloring the periodic table
Homework:
Due 11/20: Mixtures and Solutions Activity and worksheet (pdf)
Related Links:
Mixtures and Solutions Activity Interactive LinkMatter Study Guide PPTColor The Periodic Table Families PPTColor the Periodic Table Families PDFShells and Valence Electrons Study Guide PPTShells and Valence Electrons Worksheet pdfPeriodic Tables: Color or Black and WhiteBrainPOP Chemistry Movies States of Matter, Matter Changing State,Property Changes, Compounds and Mixtures, Periodic Table, Atoms,Atomic Model, Ions, Isotopes,Chem4Kids.com
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6
Week 13 top
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
11/24 B Density 85 E Finish up coloring the periodic table5 R Shells and Valence ElectronsLesson/Activity PPT and PDFBrainPOP Movie: Periodic Table
11/25 CElementChallenge
1
5 R BrainPOP Movie AtomsBegin "Atoms Family" Activity5G & 5E Shells and Valence ElectronsLesson/Activity PPT and PDFBrainPOP Movie: Periodic Table
11/26 No School11/27 Happy11/28 Thanksgiving!
Homework:
None enjoy the holiday!
Related Links:
Color The Periodic Table Families PPT
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Color the Periodic Table Families PDFShells and Valence Electrons Study Guide PPTShells and Valence Electrons Worksheet pdfAtoms Family Activity: PPT, Handouts (pdf), Math worksheet (pdf)Periodic Tables: Color or Black and WhiteBrainPOP Chemistry Movies States of Matter, Matter Changing State,Property Changes, Compounds and Mixtures, Periodic Table, Atoms,Atomic Model, Ions, Isotopes,Chem4Kids.com
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6
Week 14 top
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
12/1 none no classes
12/2 D ElementPuns 1
5 G & 5 E BrainPOP Movie AtomsBegin "Atoms Family" Activity
12/3 E AtomicMath 1
All complete Atoms Family MathBegin Bohr Diagrams (pdf) Smart Board Activity
12/4 F AtomicMath 2
Science Quiz Physical vs. Chemical Change andMixtures/Solutions (20 minutes)Drawing Bohr Diagrams Smart Board
12/5 A Far SideFriday
Continue Bohr Diagrams and Lewis Structures(pdf)
Homework:
Atoms Vocabulary (pdf) 5G & 5 E due 12/4, 5R due 12/5Atomic Models BrainPOP Video and Guide (pdf), BrainPOPSequencing Activity Sheet 5G & 5 E due 12/4, 5R due 12/5Study Guide How to Draw Bohr Diagrams PPTStudy Guide How to Draw Lewis Structures PPT
Related Links:
Atoms Family Activity: PPT, Handouts (pdf), Math worksheet (pdf)Bohr Diagrams (pdf)Bohr Diagrams Interactive WebsiteLewis Structures (pdf)Periodic Tables: Color or Black and WhiteBrainPOP Chemistry Movies States of Matter, Matter Changing State,Property Changes, Compounds and Mixtures, Periodic Table, Atoms,Atomic Model, Ions, Isotopes,Chem4Kids.com
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6
Week 15 top
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
12/8 BPeriodTable
Basics 1
Go over quiz5 R (Lewis Structures)Periodic Table Basics (pdf) Review conceptslearned so far and make 3x5 index cards (pdf) as astudy guide for the first 18 elements. Place cardsinto a small plastic bag.
5E Continue Bohr Diagrams and Lewis Structures
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12/9 C AtomicMath 3
5G go over quizAll Classes Periodic Table Basics (pdf) Reviewconcepts learned so far and make 3x5 index cards(pdf) as a study guide for the first 18 elements.Place cards into a small plastic bag.
12/10 DPeriodicTable
Basics 2
5G & 5E Periodic Table Basics (pdf) Reviewconcepts learned so far and make 3x5 index cards(pdf) as a study guide for the first 18 elements.Place cards into a small plastic bag.
12/11 E AtomicMath 4 Wrap up Periodic Table Basics
12/12 F Far SideFriday
Ionic and Covalent Bonds Notes, Metals and NonMetals Notes, SmartBoard Activty
Homework:
Bring in a medium sized plastic zip top bag to hold your index cardsHave your quiz signed and returned by 12/9 R & E, 12/10 GIons Vocabulary (pdf) due 12/11 all classesCurrent Event # 4 Weather/Atmosphere due 12/17 all classes
Related Links:
Periodic Table Basics (pdf) and 3x5 index cards (pdf)Lewis Structures (pdf)Periodic Tables: Color or Black and WhiteBrainPOP Chemistry Movies States of Matter, Matter Changing State,Property Changes, Compounds and Mixtures, Periodic Table, Atoms,Atomic Model, Ions, Isotopes,Chem4Kids.com
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6
Week 16 top
Date Day ScienceStarters
ClassworkChristmas Sing: Special Schedules This Week
12/15 APeriodicTable
Basics 3
5R & 5G BrainPOP Ions MovieContinue Ionic and Covalent Bonds Notes, Metalsand Non Metals Notes, Smart Board Activty
12/16 BPeriodicTable
Basics 4
5E BrainPOP Ions MovieContinue Ionic and Covalent Bonds Notes, Metalsand Non Metals Notes, Smart Board Activty5R Begin Making Molecular Models5G no class today
12/17 CPeriodicTable
Basics 4
5G Start Making Molecular Models5R & 5 E no classes today
12/18 DPeriodicTable
Basics 5
5E Start Making Molecular Models5G continue working on Making MolecularModels
12/19 none Snow Day!
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Homework:
Current Event #4 due 12/17
Related Links:
Periodic Tables: Color or Black and WhiteBrainPOP Chemistry Movies States of Matter, Matter Changing State,Property Changes, Compounds and Mixtures, Periodic Table, Atoms,Atomic Model, Ions, Isotopes,Chem4Kids.com
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6
Week 17 top
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
1/5 E Bohr 1 All Classes: Continue Making Molecular Models
1/6 F Lewis 1All Classes: Continue Making Molecular Models
1/7 A Lewis 2 5 G Review for Test5R Molecular Models1/8 B Bohr 2 5R & 5 E Review for Test1/9 C none Science Test Periodic Table to Lewis Structures
Homework:
Review for Test go over power points and all notes from using thePeriodic Table to drawing Lewis StructuresPower Points to Review
1. PPT: Coloring the Periodic Table Families2. PPT: Determining Shells and Valence Electrons3. PPT: How to Draw Bohr Diagrams4. PPT: How to Draw Lewis Structures
Review Atoms Vocabulary (pdf)Current Event # 5 due 1/13
Related Links:
Periodic Tables: Color or Black and WhiteBrainPOP Chemistry Movies States of Matter, Matter Changing State,Property Changes, Compounds and Mixtures, Periodic Table, Atoms,Atomic Model, Ions, Isotopes,Chem4Kids.com
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6
Week 18 top
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
1/12 DCompoundChallenge
1
5G Bonding with a Classmate Activity5E Wrap up Models, start Bonding with aClassmate Activity
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1/13 E CompoundChallenge
2
5R Bonding with a classmate5G & 5E continue Bonding with a Classmate
1/14 FCompoundChallenge
3
5R Continue Bonding with a Classmate5E & 5 G Balancing Equations
1/15 A Bonding 1 5G Continue Balancing Equations5R Start Balancing Equations
1/16 B Far Side 5R + 5 E Continue Balancing Equations
Homework:
Current Event #5 due 1/13Counting Atoms Practice (pdf) and Counting Atoms PPTIdentifying Types of Bonds (pdf)
Related Links:
Periodic Tables: Color or Black and WhiteBrainPOP Chemistry Movies States of Matter, Matter Changing State,Property Changes, Compounds and Mixtures, Periodic Table, Atoms,Atomic Model, Ions, Isotopes,Chem4Kids.comTeacher Tube Counting Atoms VideoCounting Atoms directions (pdf)Counting Atoms ppt
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6
Week 19 top
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
1/19 No Class Today MLK Jr.
1/20 C Bonding2
Special Inauguration Schedule Today!All complete Balancing Equations activity & writeup , start hw, catch up time, chem challenges
1/21 D Bonding3 5G & 5 E Conservation of Mass
1/22 E Bonding4
Go over HW due todayAll classes BrainPOP Movies: ChemicalEquations & Law of Conservation of MassReview for quiz
1/23 F No FarSide
All Quiz today approx. 20 minutesI am absent today, read Current Science and workon Chemistry Challenges when you are done withyour quiz.
Homework:
Study Guide for QuizNaming Binary Compounds due 1/22Balancing Equations due 1/22
Related Links:
BrainPOP: chemical equations, law of conservation of mass, pH scale, acidsand bases,
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6
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Week 20 top
Date Day ScienceStarters
ClassworkERB Schedules this week
shorter classes
1/26 A ElementalPuns 2
5R Start Conservation of Mass
5G Finish Conservation of Mass write upBrainPOP Movies: Law of Conservation of Mass
1/27 B ElementalPuns 3
5E Finish Conservation of Mass write upBrainPOP Movies: chemical equations & Law ofConservation of Mass
5R Finish Conservation of Mass write up BrainPOP Movie: Law of Conservation of Mass
1/28 C SNOW DAY!Kairos Night
1/29 D ElementalPuns 4
5E & 5G Acids and Bases ActivityBrainPOP Movies: pH scale, acids and bases
1/30 E Far Side
5R Acids and Bases Activity BrainPOP Movies: pH scale, acids and bases
5R & 5G Acids and Bases Activity/Notes andStart Cabbage Juice Lab
Homework:
Signed Quiz Due Friday 1/30Acids/Bases Vocabulary (pdf) Due Friday 1/30
Related Links:
BrainPOP: chemical equations, law of conservation of mass, pH scale, acidsand bases,
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6
Week 21 top
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
2/2 F Acids/Bases1
5R Acids and Bases Activity/Notes
5G & 5 E Start Cabbage Juice Lab
2/3 A Acids/Bases2
5R Start Cabbage Juice Lab5G Continue Cabbage Juice Lab
2/4 B Acids Bases3 5E & 5R Continue Cabbage Juice Lab
2/5 C Acids Bases4 Valentine Cookie Caper Mystery Powders
2/6 D Far Side Continue Valentine Cookie Caper
Homework:
pH practice handout due 2/5Rustle the Leaf fill in the blank and crossword puzzle due 2/5 due 2/5
Related Links:
BrainPOP: chemical equations, law of conservation of mass, pH scale, acids
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and bases,
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6
Week 22 top
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
2/9 E Acids/Bases 5
5R Valentine Cookie Caper Mystery Powders
5G & 5 E Finish Valentine Cookie Caper MysteryPowders
2/10 F LitmusPaper 1
5R Finish Valentine Cookie Caper MysteryPowders
5G & 5E Disease Detective Activity (pH indicator)
2/11 A LitmusPaper 2
5R Disease Detective Activity (pH indicator)5G Alien Juice Bar Acivity Laptops
2/12 B LitmusPaper 3 5R & 5E Alien Juice Bar Activity Laptops
2/13 None No School! Enjoy the long weekend!
Homework:
Current Event Article Mummies 5G & 5R due 2/11, 5E due 2/12This article ties science to your study of Egypt and our next unit whichis minerals and rocks.Article Link
Related Links:
BrainPOP: chemical equations, law of conservation of mass, pH scale, acidsand bases,
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6
Week 23
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
2/16 No School Today
2/17 C LitmusPaper 3
All Introduction to MineralsBrainPOP Movies: Minerals and CrystalsPPT What is a mineral?What is a mineral? notes
2/18 D J/KWords
5 G & 5EIdentifying Minerals Notes, Vocab Matching &Foldable
2/19 E L Words
All Classes Brief Review for quiz/test5R Identifying Minerals Notes, Vocab Matching &Start Foldable, assign mineral5G & 5 E Complete Foldable and assign mineralsfor Mineral Project
2/20 F Far SideAll classes pH Quiz/Test (15 minutes)Laptops needed to research your assignedmineral, discuss project requirements.
Homework:
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Mighty Minerals Project Assignment, Common MineralsReview for pH quiz/test
Related Links:
BrainPOP Movies: Minerals and CrystalsLinks for researching your mineral are on the hw page
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.8
Week 24 top
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
2/23 AEarth
ScienceTriviaSet A
5R complete mineral foldable5G Mineral Groups Notes/Laptops complete forhw if not done in class
2/24 B Set B 5R & 5E Mineral Groups Notes/Laptops completefor hw if not done in class
2/25 C Set C All Classes Start Mineral Lab
2/26 D none Field Trip to Met Egyptian Exhibit, Greek andRoman if time allotted.
2/27 E Far Side Continue Mineral Lab
Homework:
Mighty Minerals Project Assignment, Common Minerals, work on itnightly, due dates March 3rd & 4thGet Quiz/Test signed by 2/25Mineral Groups Notes in class or due 2/25
Related Links:
BrainPOP Movies: Minerals and CrystalsLinks for researching your mineral are on the hw page
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.8
Week 25 top
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
3/2 F none Snow Day!!
3/3 AEarth
ScienceTriviaSet D
5R & 5G complete Mineral Identification
3/4 B Set DAfter Lunch Roller Skating Party 5R and 5G No Class/Swap Schedule5E complete Mineral Identification
3/5 C Set E All classes Mineral Identification ppt (team game)
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and discuss lab results
3/6 D Far Side 5G & 5E Special Schedule Mineral PuzzlesSpring Break! See you on 3/23!
Homework:
Mighty Minerals Project Assignment, Common Minerals, work on itnightly, due dates March 3rd & 4th
Related Links:
BrainPOP Movies: Minerals and CrystalsLinks for researching your mineral are on the hw page
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.8
Week 26
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
3/23 EEarth
ScienceTriviaSet F
What is Mining power point and notes
3/24 F Set G Cookie Mining Lab3/25 A Set H 5R & 5G Discuss Cookie Mining
3/26 B Set I 5 E Discuss Cookie Mining5R Review for Mineral Quest
3/27 C Far Side Outdoor Class start adopt a tree, topic: budding(For our trees/plants unit, one day each week)
Homework:
Have your mineral project grade signed by 3/25 & 3/26Budding Power Point and Questions pdf due 3/27
Related Links:
Tree Booklet pdf keep in tree folderAdopt a Tree Week 1 Activity (pdf)BrainPOP Movies: Minerals and CrystalsCookie Mining LabBudding power pointBudding handout
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.8
Week 27 top
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
3/30 D "M"Words 5 E & 5 G Review for Mineral Quest
3/31 E none All classes Mineral Quest
4/1 F "N" All Classes Introduction to RocksBrainPOP Types of Rocks and Rock Cycle, & Notes
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Words Bill Nye Rocks pt 1/3
4/2 A "O"Words 5R & 5 G Adopt a Tree Week 2 Activity
4/3 B Far Side5R Continue notes on Rocks, Rocks Vocab &Foldable, Bill Nye Rocks 3/35E Rocks Notes/FoldableAdopt a Tree Week 2 rained out
Homework:
Study for Minerals Quest on 3/31Sign Quest by Friday 4/3Types of Rocks Power Point and notes due 4/2, 4/3
Related Links:
Adopt a Tree Week 2 pdfBrainPOP Movies: Types of Rocks, Rock Cycle, Erosion, Earth'sStructure, Earthquakes, Plate Tectonics, Volcanoes
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.8
Week 28 top
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
4/6 CSmartBells Rocks
5E Bill Nye Rocks 3/3Adopt a Tree Week 2 Activity (Rained out!)Alternative: Discuss rock cycle, start Ride the RockCycle activity5G Bill Nye Rocks 3/3 Rocks Notes, Foldable5R Discuss the Rock Cycle & Ride the Rock CycleActivity
4/7 D SmartBells 5E & 5G Rock Cycle Notes, Ride the Rock Cycle
4/8 E SmartBells All Rock Identification Station Lab
4/9 F SmartBells
5R & 5 G Adopt a Tree Week 35E Adopt a Tree Week 3 activity (We will make upweek 2)
4/10 None Good Friday No School
Homework:
Rock Cycle Notes & ppt (posted on first class) due 4/7, 4/8Rock Cycle Cut and Paste Vocab due 4/9Ride the Rock Cycle Cartoon
Related Links:
Adopt a Tree Week 3 pdfRock Identification Station Lab
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Rock Cycle SmartBoardRide the Rock Cycle ActivityErosion Granite ActivityRock Cycle windows websiteGeology DictionaryBill Nye ErosionBrainPOP Movies: Types of Rocks, Rock Cycle, Erosion, Weathering,Earth's Structure, Earthquakes, Plate Tectonics, Volcanoes
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.8
Week 29 top
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
4/13 ASmartBells Rocks
5R & 5G Complete and discuss Rock IdentificationStation Lab, Rock Identification PPT
4/14 B SmartBells
5E Complete and discuss Rock IdentificationStation Lab, Rock Identification PPT5R Fossils and the Principle of Superposition
4/15 C SmartBells
5G & 5E Fossils and the Principle ofSuperposition, PPT, PDF5R Go over hw, review for Quest 1/2 class
4/16 D SmartBells 5G & 5E Review all period
4/17 E Far Side 5G & 5E Adopt a Tree Week 45R shortened class continue review
Homework:
Law of Superposition Diagram and Questions due 4/15 all classes(posted on First Class)Wed. April 15 Kairos Night Topic is LoyaltyReturn Sterling Mine Permission Slip by 4/17Study for Rock Quest on 4/20
Related Links:
Rocks and LayersRelative Dating ActivitySuperpostion Class ZoneGeology DictionaryBill Nye ErosionBrainPOP Movies: Types of Rocks, Rock Cycle, Erosion, Weathering,Earth's Structure, Earthquakes, Plate Tectonics, Volcanoes
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.8
Week 30 top
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
4/20 F none All Classes Rock Quest and Practical
4/21 A "P"words
5R Intro to Plate tectonics, Vocab and BrainPOP5G Video The Lorax and Discussions
4/22 B None Earth Day Special ScheduleVideo The Lorax and Discussions
Sterling Mine Trip bring a lunch, wear comfortable
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4/23 C none shoes, bring a sweatshirt/jacket
4/24 D Far Side 5 G & 5 E Intro to Plate tectonics, Vocab andBrainPOP
Homework:
Earth's Structure 5R due 4/22, 5G & 5E due 4/24 (see 1st class)Earth's Plates color 5R due 4/22, 5G & 5E due 4/24Last chance for permission slipsSigned Quest due by Friday 4/24
Related Links:
Plate Tectonics vocabulary pdfLorax Lesson Planhttp://www2.scholastic.com/browse/lessonplan.jsp?id=1244http://biology4teachers.com/Ecology/Lorax%20Worksheet.pdfhttp://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/pubs/docs/sw/curriculum/RRPart0209.pdfBrainPOP Movies: Types of Rocks, Rock Cycle, Erosion, Weathering,Earth's Structure, Earthquakes, Plate Tectonics, Volcanoes
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.8
Week 31 top
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
4/27 none No School Today
4/28 E Geology3
5R Adopt a Tree Week 4 & 55G & 5E Adopt a Tree Week 5
4/29 F Q words Continue Notes on Plate Tectonics
4/30 A R words
5R & 5G Wrap up notes on Plate Tectonics and startPlotting earthquakesLaptops to class
5/1 B Far Side5E Wrap up notes on plate tectonics5R Continue Plotting EarthquakesLaptops to class
Homework:
Signed Rock Quest due by Tuesday 4/28Types of faults due 4/30 & 5/1
Related Links:
Plate Tectonics Notes part 1 pdfPlate Tectocinc notes part 2 pdfPlate Tectonics PPTPlotting Earthquakes pdfMusical PlatesBrainPOP Movies: Types of Rocks, Rock Cycle, Erosion, Weathering,Earth's Structure, Earthquakes, Plate Tectonics, Volcanoeshttp://www.teachersdomain.org/resource/ess05.sci.ess.earthsys.lp_platetectonics/http://www.wwnorton.com/college/geo/egeo/flash/8_1.swfhttp://earthquake.usgs.gov/learning/kids/coloring/waves.pdf
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.8
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Week 32 top
Date Day ScienceStarters
Classwork special schedules all week, shorter andmissed classes tba
5/4 C PlateTectonics1
5G & 5 E continue plotting Earthquakes5R Finish plotting Earthquakes, plate questionsLaptops to class
5/5 D PlateTectonics2
5G & 5E wrap up Plotting Earthquakes, plate tectonicquestionsLaptops to class
5/6 E PlateTectonics3
Earthquake Drill!BrainPOP EarthquakesNotes on Earthquakes
5/7 F PlateTectonics4 Adopt a Tree Week 6?
5/8 None Grandfriend's Day
Homework:
Lithospheric Plate and Iceland pdf questions are due next class if notcompleted as classworkPlate Tectonic Reinforcement pdf due 5/7Seafloor Spreading Guide pdf due 5/7
Related Links:
Plate Tectonics Notes part 1 pdfPlate Tectocinc notes part 2 pdfPlate Tectonics PPTPlotting Earthquakes pdfLithospheric Plates questions pdfPlate Tectonics Vocab pdfPlate Tectonics Study Guide pdfSeafloor Spreading Guide pdfIceland pdfContinental Drift pdfPlate Tectonic Reinforcement pdfSeismic Waves pdfEarthquake DrillEarthquake Drill 2 pdfCalifornia Shake Out DrillsFaults Review pdfWhat causes earthquakes pdfForces inside the earth puzzle pdfDetermining the time of an earthquake pdfP & S waves pdfSlinky LabSlinky Lab 2Earthquake intensity Mercalli pdfNational Geographic earthquake videoUSGS Earthquake sounds effectsMercalli + Richter ScaleMusical PlatesBrainPOP Movies: Types of Rocks, Rock Cycle, Erosion, Weathering, Earth'sStructure, Earthquakes, Plate Tectonics, Volcanoeshttp://www.teachersdomain.org/resource/ess05.sci.ess.earthsys.lp_platetectonics/http://www.wwnorton.com/college/geo/egeo/flash/8_1.swfhttp://earthquake.usgs.gov/learning/kids/coloring/waves.pdf
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.8
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Week 33 top
Date Day ScienceStarters
Classwork special schedules all week, shorter andmissed classes tba
5/11 APlate
Tectonics 5
5G & 5 R earthquakes ppt and notes
5/12 B Earthquakes1
5E earthquakes ppt and notes5R earthquake notes
5/13 C Earthquakes2 Earthquakes
5/14 D Earthquakes3 Earthquakes
5/15 E Far Side Chorus Trip Great Adventure
Homework:
earthquake reinforcement see 1st classs & p waves handout see 1st class
Related Links:
Plate Tectonics Notes part 1 pdfPlate Tectocinc notes part 2 pdfPlate Tectonics PPTPlotting Earthquakes pdfLithospheric Plates questions pdfPlate Tectonics Vocab pdfPlate Tectonics Study Guide pdfSeafloor Spreading Guide pdfIceland pdfContinental Drift pdfPlate Tectonic Reinforcement pdfSeismic Waves pdfEarthquake DrillEarthquake Drill 2 pdfCalifornia Shake Out DrillsFaults Review pdfWhat causes earthquakes pdfForces inside the earth puzzle pdfDetermining the time of an earthquake pdfP & S waves pdfSlinky LabSlinky Lab 2Earthquake intensity Mercalli pdfNational Geographic earthquake videoUSGS Earthquake sounds effectsMercalli + Richter ScaleMusical PlatesBrainPOP Movies: Types of Rocks, Rock Cycle, Erosion, Weathering, Earth'sStructure, Earthquakes, Plate Tectonics, Volcanoeshttp://www.teachersdomain.org/resource/ess05.sci.ess.earthsys.lp_platetectonics/http://www.wwnorton.com/college/geo/egeo/flash/8_1.swfhttp://earthquake.usgs.gov/learning/kids/coloring/waves.pdf
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.8
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Week 34 top
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
5/18 F Volcano1 all classes volcano packet
5/19 A Volcano2
5G Review for Quest5R Volcanoes
5/20 B Volcano3 5R & 5E Review for Quest
5/21 C none Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics Quest
5/22 D none No School Enjoy the weekend
Homework:
study for test on Thursday
Related Links:
Plate Tectonics Notes part 1 pdfPlate Tectocinc notes part 2 pdfPlate Tectonics PPTPlotting Earthquakes pdfLithospheric Plates questions pdfPlate Tectonics Vocab pdfPlate Tectonics Study Guide pdfSeafloor Spreading Guide pdfIceland pdfContinental Drift pdfPlate Tectonic Reinforcement pdfSeismic Waves pdfEarthquake DrillEarthquake Drill 2 pdfCalifornia Shake Out DrillsFaults Review pdfWhat causes earthquakes pdfForces inside the earth puzzle pdfDetermining the time of an earthquake pdfP & S waves pdfSlinky LabSlinky Lab 2Earthquake intensity Mercalli pdfNational Geographic earthquake videoUSGS Earthquake sounds effectsMercalli + Richter ScaleMusical PlatesBrainPOP Movies: Types of Rocks, Rock Cycle, Erosion, Weathering,Earth's Structure, Earthquakes, Plate Tectonics, Volcanoeshttp://www.teachersdomain.org/resource/ess05.sci.ess.earthsys.lp_platetectonics/http://www.wwnorton.com/college/geo/egeo/flash/8_1.swfhttp://earthquake.usgs.gov/learning/kids/coloring/waves.pdf
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.8
Week 35 top
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
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5/25 none Memorial Day No School
5/26 E S Words
Wrap up Volcanoes PacketJimmy Buffet "Volcano" song & ppt
5/27 F T Words Pompeii Activity and discussion
5/28 A UW Words
5R & 5G"Pompeii the Last Day" documentary part1
5/29 XZ Words
5E "Pompeii the Last Day" documentary part 15R & 5G part 2
Homework:
Returned signed Quest by 5/27
Related Links:
BrainPOP Movies: Types of Rocks, Rock Cycle, Erosion, Weathering,Earth's Structure, Earthquakes, Plate Tectonics, VolcanoesVolcano Videos Discovery ChannelPompeii The Last Day, online
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.8
Old Lesson Plans posted below:
Here you will find all the assignments of the 20002004 school years at the ElisabethMorrow School in Englewood, New Jersey. I taught science 4 days a week: Monday toThursday. Topics: Science Skills, Metric System, Astronomy, Chemistry & Weather.To see archived plan books, please click below:
200320042002200320012002: Weeks 14, Weeks 5 18, & Weeks 194120002001
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