Here is the writing prompt for his week, in case you are having difficulty with CCL. You know the Back-up Plan, and if not please refer to the post about it to refresh your memory!
Predator/Prey Adaptations: Describe three adaptations that predators or prey have developed to survive. Choose one of the three that you think is most effective and explain why.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Upcoming Quiz!
We will be having a Quiz this coming week!
B-Day Classes quiz on Tues Sept 28
A-day classes quiz on Wed. Sept 29
The quiz will be on energy transfer through the ecosystem! You should go back into your notes and study Trophic levels in the energy pyramid, the types of organisms in each Trophic level (herbivores,omnivores, carnivores, etc.) food webs and food chains as well as the roles of producers, consumers and decomposers in a balanced ecosystem.
B-Day Classes quiz on Tues Sept 28
A-day classes quiz on Wed. Sept 29
The quiz will be on energy transfer through the ecosystem! You should go back into your notes and study Trophic levels in the energy pyramid, the types of organisms in each Trophic level (herbivores,omnivores, carnivores, etc.) food webs and food chains as well as the roles of producers, consumers and decomposers in a balanced ecosystem.
Monday, September 20, 2010
CCL this week
ALL CLASSES!
There are two assignments on CCL this week.
Assignment #1: As we have been talking about for a long while now, the Science Project Check in number 1 is due in CCL by this Friday Sept 24.
Assignment #2: Your weekly CCL Writing prompt is online and due by Monday Sept 27.
Prompt: Energy can neither be created nor destroyed. Every organism needs energy to perform life processes. How does the energy in a consumer get into the consumer? How does the energy stored in the consumer get released back into the environment?
There are two assignments on CCL this week.
Assignment #1: As we have been talking about for a long while now, the Science Project Check in number 1 is due in CCL by this Friday Sept 24.
Assignment #2: Your weekly CCL Writing prompt is online and due by Monday Sept 27.
Prompt: Energy can neither be created nor destroyed. Every organism needs energy to perform life processes. How does the energy in a consumer get into the consumer? How does the energy stored in the consumer get released back into the environment?
Friday, September 17, 2010
ClassChatter Back up Plan
Here is a reminder of the CCL backup plan that I have been going over in class.
- From now on be sure to back up your CCL assignments in a Microsoft Word document. This will ensure that if you ever lose your work on CCL that you will have it on your home computer. Backing up your work is a good habit to get into when you are working with technology!
- If you notice a problem with your CCL while you are working on an assignment email me right away.
-CCL will automatically log you out after 5 minutes of no activity. This is for safety and security purposes. If you stop working on an assignment be sure that you hit save and log out before you walk away so that your work will be saved.
-If you have done an assignment and it is not showing up in my CCL you may bring in a hard copy of your backed-up assignment with a parent/guardian signature and written explanation of the situation the next day and you will receive credit for the assignment. This information will also help me to try and fix or prevent the problem from happening again.
- From now on be sure to back up your CCL assignments in a Microsoft Word document. This will ensure that if you ever lose your work on CCL that you will have it on your home computer. Backing up your work is a good habit to get into when you are working with technology!
- If you notice a problem with your CCL while you are working on an assignment email me right away.
-CCL will automatically log you out after 5 minutes of no activity. This is for safety and security purposes. If you stop working on an assignment be sure that you hit save and log out before you walk away so that your work will be saved.
-If you have done an assignment and it is not showing up in my CCL you may bring in a hard copy of your backed-up assignment with a parent/guardian signature and written explanation of the situation the next day and you will receive credit for the assignment. This information will also help me to try and fix or prevent the problem from happening again.
Homework 6B
Due on Monday September 20
Finish Chapter 12 section 1 notes
Please complete the notes that we began in class according to the template that I showed you in class. If you were absent please come to me and I will give you the template and paper.
The vocabulary words are below:
Biosphere
Ecosystem
Community
Population
Organism
Finish Chapter 12 section 1 notes
Please complete the notes that we began in class according to the template that I showed you in class. If you were absent please come to me and I will give you the template and paper.
The vocabulary words are below:
Biosphere
Ecosystem
Community
Population
Organism
Homework; periods 1A, 3A and 5B
Periods 1A and 3A due on Tuesday Sept 21
Period 5B due on Monday September 20
"Recipe for a Decomposer"
Create and Write an 8 step recipe for a meal that a decomposer would like to eat!
Your recipe should be creative and show how energy moves from producers, consumers to decomposers. Be sure to include some herbivores, carnivores, ominivores and scavengers. The first step in your recipe should be the sun. The recipe must be written in full sentences.
Use pages 312 and 313 in your red text book to help you!!!
Period 5B due on Monday September 20
"Recipe for a Decomposer"
Create and Write an 8 step recipe for a meal that a decomposer would like to eat!
Your recipe should be creative and show how energy moves from producers, consumers to decomposers. Be sure to include some herbivores, carnivores, ominivores and scavengers. The first step in your recipe should be the sun. The recipe must be written in full sentences.
Use pages 312 and 313 in your red text book to help you!!!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Homework
Periods 1A & 3A-Due on Friday Sept 17
Periods 4B & 5B-Due on Thurs Sept 16
Period 6B-we haven't gotten to it yet but we will be working on it tomorrow!
Chapter 12 section 1 notes
Please complete the notes that we began in class according to the template that I showed you in class. If you were absent please come to me and I will give you the template and paper.
The vocabulary words are below:
Biosphere
Ecosystem
Community
Population
Organism
Periods 4B & 5B-Due on Thurs Sept 16
Period 6B-we haven't gotten to it yet but we will be working on it tomorrow!
Chapter 12 section 1 notes
Please complete the notes that we began in class according to the template that I showed you in class. If you were absent please come to me and I will give you the template and paper.
The vocabulary words are below:
Biosphere
Ecosystem
Community
Population
Organism
Extra Credit Gizmo
I am offering a one time only chance for extra credit. If you complete the extra credit by following all of the directions I will give you 20 extra points. That is the equivalent of 2 homework grades. Please take this opportunity seriously!
Complete the Gizmo entitled 'Effect of Environment on New Life' that is currently in your class folder on explorelearning.com
-You must complete the Student Exploration Guide in its entirety, answering in complete sentences. You may print out the Guide or write out your answers on a separate sheet of paper, but you MUST complete all of the questions.
-You also must complete the assessment questions below the Gizmo.
This assignment is due on Monday Sept. 20. Even if you do not have me in class that say you may come to my room during Team Time and hand in your extra credit to the correct bin.
If you have not already enrolled in my class you must do so. The Class codes are below. Please be sure to enroll in the correct class. The website for gizmos is www.explorelearning.com
Pd 1A: GGKKCC2JMA
Pd 3A: GGNFGHTX92
Pd 4B: GGOCBULQP6
Pd 5B: GGPZVEMJWA
Pd 6B: GGQXFZDCBW
Complete the Gizmo entitled 'Effect of Environment on New Life' that is currently in your class folder on explorelearning.com
-You must complete the Student Exploration Guide in its entirety, answering in complete sentences. You may print out the Guide or write out your answers on a separate sheet of paper, but you MUST complete all of the questions.
-You also must complete the assessment questions below the Gizmo.
This assignment is due on Monday Sept. 20. Even if you do not have me in class that say you may come to my room during Team Time and hand in your extra credit to the correct bin.
If you have not already enrolled in my class you must do so. The Class codes are below. Please be sure to enroll in the correct class. The website for gizmos is www.explorelearning.com
Pd 1A: GGKKCC2JMA
Pd 3A: GGNFGHTX92
Pd 4B: GGOCBULQP6
Pd 5B: GGPZVEMJWA
Pd 6B: GGQXFZDCBW
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Science Project-Part 1-Brainstorming Topic Ideas and Preliminary Research
Yesterday in class we discussed what is due for our first science project check in. The due date for completing this assignment is Sept. 24. All of the specific directions are on CCL. Please remember to mark as 'in progress" instead of "complete" I will be conferencing with each of you and helping you to decide on the best topic choice.
Airplane Lab
Yea we have all completed the "Papering the Skies" Scientific Method lab!!! Periods 1A and 3A will be handing their completed lab reports in tomorrow and 6B will be handing theirs in on Thurs Sept 16.
The Rubric and Outline are posted below. Please be sure to reread all of the directions to ensure that you will receive full credit.
The Rubric and Outline are posted below. Please be sure to reread all of the directions to ensure that you will receive full credit.
Friday, September 10, 2010
All Classes-CCL
Please Remember that our CCL assignment for this week is due by Mon Sept 13. Don't delay!!!
4B--Paper Airplane Lab Report
Your completed Paper Airplane Lab Report is due on Tues. Sept 14. Please remember I do NOT accept late work. This is a 50 point assignment, make sure you are being proactive and finish it on time! You have worked so hard on it in class, I am so proud of you!
Below this post you will find the rubric as well as the outline of how the Lab Report should look. You will need to include your graph, data table as well as your two paragraph discussion and one paragraph conclusion.
Below this post you will find the rubric as well as the outline of how the Lab Report should look. You will need to include your graph, data table as well as your two paragraph discussion and one paragraph conclusion.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Rubric and Outline for Lab Report
Outline
PURPOSE: Create a lab to demonstrate the scientific method using a simple classic paper airplane.
HYPOTHESIS: When you have decided on a plan (procedure), make a prediction based on the procedure you have developed to use the paper airplane.
PROCEDURE: Use your creative talents to develop a plan that demonstrates the scientific method. Create a table and graph to record the data collected. Be sure to include at least 5 trials of whatever you decide to do.
DATA: Collected information in the form of a table and a graph. All graphs or tables should be labeled with the independent and dependent variables.
DISCUSSION: Write two paragraphs analyzing the data you collected; describe anything that happened during the process. Be sure to include how you could improve your plan. How were you creative in completing this project? What did you do out of the ordinary? What was your reasoning behind the use of certain materials and building cost?
CONCLUSION: How does the outcome of your experiment support the hypothesis you developed? How did your procedure demonstrate the Scientific Method?
Rubric for Paper Airplane Lab
All parts of the lab are neat and labeled accordingly--5 points. (Example Hypothesis )
Purpose&Hypothesis—5 points
Tables and Graphs—10 points each if properly labeled
Procedure—15 points total:
All materials 5 points
Your directions for the lab 10 points ( Be creative in
your method of doing the lab.)
Discussion and Conclusion—15 points total
Discuss and analyze the data collected and your conclusion must either support or disprove your hypothesis
Total of 50 points
45-50 pts—exceeds the standard
35-44pts—meeting the standard
Below 35pts—does not meet the standard
PURPOSE: Create a lab to demonstrate the scientific method using a simple classic paper airplane.
HYPOTHESIS: When you have decided on a plan (procedure), make a prediction based on the procedure you have developed to use the paper airplane.
PROCEDURE: Use your creative talents to develop a plan that demonstrates the scientific method. Create a table and graph to record the data collected. Be sure to include at least 5 trials of whatever you decide to do.
DATA: Collected information in the form of a table and a graph. All graphs or tables should be labeled with the independent and dependent variables.
DISCUSSION: Write two paragraphs analyzing the data you collected; describe anything that happened during the process. Be sure to include how you could improve your plan. How were you creative in completing this project? What did you do out of the ordinary? What was your reasoning behind the use of certain materials and building cost?
CONCLUSION: How does the outcome of your experiment support the hypothesis you developed? How did your procedure demonstrate the Scientific Method?
Rubric for Paper Airplane Lab
All parts of the lab are neat and labeled accordingly--5 points. (Example Hypothesis )
Purpose&Hypothesis—5 points
Tables and Graphs—10 points each if properly labeled
Procedure—15 points total:
All materials 5 points
Your directions for the lab 10 points ( Be creative in
your method of doing the lab.)
Discussion and Conclusion—15 points total
Discuss and analyze the data collected and your conclusion must either support or disprove your hypothesis
Total of 50 points
45-50 pts—exceeds the standard
35-44pts—meeting the standard
Below 35pts—does not meet the standard
5B--Paper Airplane Lab
Your completed Paper Airplane Lab Report is due on Tues. Sept 14. Please remember I do NOT accept late work. This is a 50 point assignment, make sure you are being proactive and finish it on time! You have worked so hard on it in class, I am so proud of you!
Above this post you will find the rubric as well as the outline of how the Lab Report should look. You will need to include your graph, data table as well as you two paragraph discussion and one paragraph conclusion.
Above this post you will find the rubric as well as the outline of how the Lab Report should look. You will need to include your graph, data table as well as you two paragraph discussion and one paragraph conclusion.
Monday, September 6, 2010
B Day Classes
Please don't forget that your Objectivity/Subjectivity handout is due tomorrow in class! We will also be starting our first lab! Hope you are having a great long weekend and ....Go Maryland, Beat Navy!!!!
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