Independent Variables- what changes in the experiment.
Dependent Variable- What is measured or observed
Controlled- What remains the same
Model:
Independent Variable - The independent variable in our experiment is drinking and 8oz glass of water before bed.
Dependent Variable- The dependent variable in our experiment is counting the number of times a person wakes up a night.
Controlled Variable- The controlled variable will be the amount of water being consumed a night.
Evidence of Learning- Students will write, edit and type purpose, variables and hypothesis for experiments.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - F- Day
Objectives : As result of the lesson students will...
Work in cooperative groups to complete hypothesis for experiment.
Write hypothesis as an If, then statement.
Learning Overview: Students will discuss with the students the importance of a hypothesis in an experiment. Students will write the hypothesis as an if then statement.
Example: If a person drinks an 8oz glass of water before bed, then they will not wake up as much as a person who does not consume water.
Evidence of Learning: Students will write their hypothesis as an if , then statement.
Thursday, February 5, 2015 A- Day
Objective: As result of the lesson students will...
MAKE SURE YOUR EXPERIMENT IS DONE BY THE END OF THE WEEK !!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, February 9, 2015 C- Day
Morning Meeting Procedure
8:20-9:15 Students will make their way down to the LGI room and participate in Monday Morning Meeting. Students will listen and actively participate in the meeting. During the meeting students will do the following. - Greeting - In preparing for the year the students have been working on professional greetings. student have been learning to introduce themselves by making eye contact, shaking hands in a professional manner, clearly saying their names and actively listening. - Morning Buzz- Students will participate int he interactive news segment of the Monday Morning Meeting. During this time students will learn objectives for the week, review previously taught content, current events, weather and self- reflection. ( Focus of the Lesson Health- Hygiene)
Speaker - Officer Taylor Smoke and Benny of the St. Regis Mohawk Police Force K- 9 Handler
Objectives for the lesson : As a result of the lesson students will.....
1.) Learn how to use observation logs and data collection tables to collect data during the experiment.
2.) Create data and observational tables for experiments.
Lesson Overview: Teacher will compare data tables and observations logs. Observations longs need to have a great deal of detail when recorded. Data tables need...
Data and Observation Tables Need...
- Titles for each data table
- Need to have trials labeled
- Need to have observations labeled
- Word processed
- Need to be organized and neat
Sample Data Table:
Sample Observation Log:
Needs Dates, Time, Physical Descriptions, Weight Color, Smell, Texture, Etc
Evidence of Learning Students will create data tables for their experiment. Tuesday, February 10 , 2015 D- Day Objectives: As a result of the lesson students will...
Learn how to write a data analysis. Work in collaborative groups to complete data analysis Produce a final copy of the data analysis Lesson Overview: Students will learn about data analysis using the the following link:
Data Analysis- Read overview. Model with sample by showing sample .
Evidence of Learning- Student produce a data table or observational analysis of data or observations.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015- E day
Preparing a conclusion:
Objectives- As a result of the lesson students will....
Work in collaborative groups to write a conclusion for science fair
Write the conclusion for science fair
Lesson Overview - Students will use the following link below to learn about writing conclusions.
Writing a conclusion- read overview , model sample, use check list when writing their conclusion.
Evidence of Learning - Write a conclusion that restates hypothesis, validates or invalidates the hypothesis. explains what was observed during the observation and supports with data, explains what further research can be done or plans for the next experiment,
Thursday, February 12, 2015 - F Day
Abstract
Objectives for the lesson : As a result of the lesson students will...
Work in collaborative groups to write the abstract for their experiment.
Write the abstract for their experiment
Lesson Overview:
Students will go to the following link:
lAbstract
Students will read overview of the abstract
- Students read sample
- Use checklist to complete abstract
Evidence of Learning-Write the final copy of abstract
Friday, February 13, 2015
Work Day
Objectives- Students finish all parts of their experiments and produce written parts of poster boards
Lesson Plans for the Week of 1/12/2015-1/16/2015 Mr. Bish Social Studies / STEM/ Non- Fiction Literacy Unit: Science Fair Monday, January 19, 2014 NO SCHOOL- IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
Tuesday, January 20, 2015 - B - Day
Review of Close Reading Science Article: Writing this is about statements. Chunking each section by writing about statements about each paragraphs. Tuesday, Morning Meeting Procedure 8:30-9:00- Students will make their way down to the LGI room and participate in Monday Morning Meeting. Students will listen and actively participate in the meeting. During the meeting students will do the following. - Greeting - In preparing for the year the students have been working on professional greetings. student have been learning to introduce themselves by making eye contact, shaking hands in a professional manner, clearly saying their names and actively listening. - Morning Buzz- Students will participate int he interactive news segment of the Monday Morning Meeting. During this time students will learn objectives for the week, review previously taught content, current events, weather and self- reflection. ( Focus of the Lesson Health- Hygiene)
Speaker - Will Cady - Head of Accounts - Source and Vibe Magazine- Event Planing in California. Mr. Cady will share his educational background and requirements for his job. Science Lesson for the Day Science Fair - Research Using Research Plan Graphic Organizer
Objectives As a result of the lesson students will... 1.) Write This is About Statements ( gist ) from one of their articles that addresses one of their research questions. 2.) Work in cooperative groups to comprehend their own articles.
What are some tips for reading complex text ?
Tips for Reading a Complex Text
1.) Read the text first by previewing the text.
Remember the Five ps
Purpose- Why did the author write this article?
Prior Knowledge - What do I know about this topic?
Plan - How am I going to read this?
Preview - What information and I going to learn?
Predict - What will I gain from this article?
Then read by chunking - Read each section and write what was the section about.
IF you don't understand reread it.
Lesson Overview: Students will watch the teacher model how to close read a science articles using the following article about stages of sleep. Sleepdex - Stages of Sleep
The teacher will model how to pre-read, underlining keywords and circling words that are unfamiliar. teacher will then have the students break into groups and pre read one of their selected articles they found the previous lesson.
Evidence of Learning : Students will select on article to close read. Circle Unfamiliar words, Underline Keywords and Write the Gist about each section. Objectives As a result of the lesson students will... Wednesday, January 21, 2015 C- Day 1.) Work in cooperative groups to identify evidence and information that will help the students write their research question. 2.) Work in cooperative groups to comprehend their own articles.
What are some tips for reading complex text ?
Tips for Reading a Complex Text
1.) Read the text first by previewing the text.
Remember the Five ps
Purpose- Why did the author write this article?
Prior Knowledge - What do I know about this topic?
Plan - How am I going to read this?
Preview - What information and I going to learn?
Predict - What will I gain from this article?
Then read by chunking - Read each section and write what was the section about.
IF you don't understand reread it.
Lesson Overview: Students will watch the teacher model how to close read a science articles using the following article about stages of sleep. Sleepdex - Stages of Sleep
The teacher will model how to pre-read, underlining keywords and circling words that are unfamiliar. teacher will then have the students break into groups and pre read one of their selected articles they found the previous lesson.
Evidence of Learning : Students will select on article to close read. Circle Unfamiliar words, Underline Keywords and Write the Gist about each section.
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Lesson Plans for the Week of 1/12/2015-1/16/2015 Mr. Bish Social Studies / STEM/ Non- Fiction Literacy Unit: Ancient Mesopotamia Monday, January 12, 2014 C- Day
Monday Morning Meeting Procedure 8:20-9:15 Students will make their way down to the LGI room and participate in Monday Morning Meeting. Students will listen and actively participate in the meeting. During the meeting students will do the following. - Greeting - In preparing for the year the students have been working on professional greetings. student have been learning to introduce themselves by making eye contact, shaking hands in a professional manner, clearly saying their names and actively listening. - Morning Buzz- Students will participate int he interactive news segment of the Monday Morning Meeting. During this time students will learn objectives for the week, review previously taught content, current events, weather and self- reflection. ( Focus of the Lesson Health- Hygiene)
Speaker - Jack Johnson - Traditional Lacrosse Stick Maker- Shares his experience being and artisan. Science Fair At the Science Fair
Science Buddies - Online step by step guide to the science fair.
Objectives- As a result of the lesson students will...
Generate a question to focus their science experiment.
Write down the groups question that will drive their project.
Lesson Overview- Students will recall the steps of the scientific method. Ask a question, do background research, construct a hypothesis, test hypothesis by doing an experiment, analyze data and reach a conclusion, and communicate results. Students will be introduced to the scientific notebook. Using the following link:Notebook
Evidence of Learning- Student will create question that will drive their research experiment.
Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - D- Day
Science Fair: Background Research Plan
2 Hour Delay
Objectives Students will
Learn the criteria for conducting a science fair experiment.
Learn the criteria for doing a topics presentation
As a group come up with three ideas for either a topics presentation or topics presentation
Students work in groups to complete graphic organizers to drive research. Due 1/16/15
Friday, January 16, 2015 A - Day
Science Fair - Research Paper
Monday, January 5, 2015
Lesson Plans for the Week of 1/5/2015-1/9/2015 Mr. Bish Social Studies / STEM/ Non- Fiction Literacy Unit: Ancient Mesopotamia Monday, January 5, 2014 D- Day
Monday Morning Meeting Procedure 8:20-9:15 Students will make their way down to the LGI room and participate in Monday Morning Meeting. Students will listen and actively participate in the meeting. During the meeting students will do the following. - Greeting - In preparing for the year the students have been working on professional greetings. student have been learning to introduce themselves by making eye contact, shaking hands in a professional manner, clearly saying their names and actively listening. - Morning Buzz- Students will participate int he interactive news segment of the Monday Morning Meeting. During this time students will learn objectives for the week, review previously taught content, current events, weather and self- reflection. ( Focus of the Lesson Health- Hygiene) Election Results- Students who are running for STEM council positions will learn of the election results after last weeks elections. 282 of Hammurabi's Laws Objective for the Lesson- 1.) Learn about Hammurabi the Lawgiver. 2.) Explain why Hammurabi Created these laws for the the people of Babylon. 3.) Select a Law from Hammurabi's Laws and: explain the law in their own words. Lesson Overview- Students will preview page 79 in their text and use the text to justify the need for laws in ancient Mesopotamia. Students will then watch the two videos above to add to their knowledge of Hammurabi's laws. Students will then Select a law from the link above. They will copy down the law and explain what it means in their own words. Example: 6. If any one steal the property of a temple or of the court, he shall be put to death, and also the one who receives the stolen thing from him shall be put to death. Explanation of Law: If anyone steals anything from the temples, they will be put to death. If the thief sells what he or she has stolen from the temple, the person who purchases the stolen items or items will also be put to death. Evidence of Learning: Students will be able to explain why laws are important, cite law from Hammurabic Code and explain what the law means in their own words. Tuesday, January 6, 2015 E- Day
Intro to the Scientific Method
Driving Question for this Unit: How do we as students use the scientific method to research, create, test, evaluate a communicate results of the scientific method? SCIENCE BUDDIES - RESOURCE TEXT FOR THE SCIENCE FAIR
Questions for the Day:
What is the scientific method?
How is it used by scientist to conduct experiments?
How does doing the Scientific help scientist solve world problems?
Focus of Today's Lesson?: Steps of the Scientific Method
Objectives for the Lesson:
Learn the steps of the scientific method by using the Science Buddies Project Guide as a Source.
Define each step of the scientific method
Create a book that would teach grade six students about the scientific method.
Lesson Overview:
Students will watch the two videos above with the following questions in mind:
What is the scientific method?
How is it used by scientist to conduct experiments?
How does doing the Scientific help scientist solve world problems?
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the scientific method by taking a quiz.
Students will number the steps of the scientific method to demonstrate their understanding of the method.
Students will select partners for science fair February 26, 2015.
Students will generate a list of three experiments that they want to conduct.
Monday, December 22, 2014
Lesson Plans for the Week of 12/22/2014-12/26/2014 Mr. Bish Social Studies / STEM/ Non- Fiction Literacy Unit: Ancient Mesopotamia Monday, December 22, 2014 C- Day
Monday Morning Meeting Procedure 8:20-9:15 Students will make their way down to the LGI room and participate in Monday Morning Meeting. Students will listen and actively participate in the meeting. During the meeting students will do the following. - Greeting - In preparing for the year the students have been working on professional greetings. student have been learning to introduce themselves by making eye contact, shaking hands in a professional manner, clearly saying their names and actively listening. - Morning Buzz- Students will participate int he interactive news segment of the Monday Morning Meeting. During this time students will learn objectives for the week, review previously taught content, current events, weather and self- reflection. ( Focus of the Lesson Health- Hygiene)
- Guest Speaker - Miss Marsh- Sharing her experience teaching in South Korea. Election Speeches for STEM council- Students who are running for STEM council positions will give speeches to the STEM students. Speeches will demonstrate the candidates ability to do the job that is required of them. Social Studies
Conquest and Empires Pages 79-83 Focus: Why are laws important?
282 of Hammurabi's Laws Objective for the Lesson- 1.) Learn about Hammurabi the Lawgiver. 2.) Explain why Hammurabi Created these laws for the the people of Babylon. 3.) Select a Law from Hammurabi's Laws and: explain the law in their own words. Lesson Overview- Students will preview page 79 in their text and use the text to justify the need for laws in ancient Mesopotamia. Students will then watch the two videos above to add to their knowledge of Hammurabi's laws. Students will then Select a law from the link above. They will copy down the law and explain what it means in their own words. Example: 6. If any one steal the property of a temple or of the court, he shall be put to death, and also the one who receives the stolen thing from him shall be put to death. Explanation of Law: If anyone steals anything from the temples, they will be put to death. If the thief sells what he or she has stolen from the temple, the person who purchases the stolen items or items will also be put to death. Evidence of Learning: Students will be able to explain why laws are important, cite law from Hammurabic Code and explain what the law means in their own words. Tuesaday, December 23, 2014 D- Day Social Studies
Conquest and Empires Pages 79-83 Focus: Why are laws important?
282 of Hammurabi's Laws Objective for the Lesson- 1.) Learn about Hammurabi the Lawgiver. 2.) Explain why Hammurabi Created these laws for the the people of Babylon. 3.) Select a Law from Hammurabi's Laws and: explain the law in their own words. 4.) Create a visual that explains law, explains law and has a visual showing cause and effect of breaking the law. Lesson Overview- Students will preview page 79 in their text and use the text to justify the need for laws in ancient Mesopotamia. Students will then watch the two videos above to add to their knowledge of Hammurabi's laws. Students will then Select a law from the link above. They will copy down the law and explain what it means in their own words. Example: 6. If any one steal the property of a temple or of the court, he shall be put to death, and also the one who receives the stolen thing from him shall be put to death. Explanation of Law: If anyone steals anything from the temples, they will be put to death. If the thief sells what he or she has stolen from the temple, the person who purchases the stolen items or items will also be put to death.
Evidence of Learning: Students will be able to explain why laws are important, cite law from Hammaurabic Code and explain what the law means in their own words.
Lesson Plans for the Week of 12/15/2014-12/19/2014 Mr. Bish Social Studies / STEM/ Non- Fiction Literacy Unit: Ancient Mesopotamia Monday, December 8, 2014 A- Day
Monday Morning Meeting Procedure 8:20-9:15 Students will make their way down to the LGI room and participate in Monday Morning Meeting. Students will listen and actively participate in the meeting. During the meeting students will do the following. - Greeting - In preparing for the year the students have been working on professional greetings. student have been learning to introduce themselves by making eye contact, shaking hands in a professional manner, clearly saying their names and actively listening. - Morning Buzz- Students will participate int he interactive news segment of the Monday Morning Meeting. During this time students will learn objectives for the week, review previously taught content, current events, weather and self- reflection. ( Focus of the Lesson Health- Hygiene) Election Speeches for STEM council- Students who are running for STEM council positions will give speeches to the STEM students. Speeches will demonstrate the candidates ability to do the job that is required of them. SOCIAL STUDIES CONTINUED- Pages 73- 79 Close reading Strategies
Ancient Mesopotamia Objectives for the Day
As a result of lesson students will...
1.) Complete a close reading activity.
2.) gather information from their close reading activity that answers their guiding questions.
3.) Write a response that is supported by evidence.
Lesson Overview
Students will re read pages 73- 79. Students will then focus on their assigned section. Teacher will instruct students how to use the guided question to focus their reading. As the students are reading they will look for evidence they can use to answer questions. Teacher will model using the inventions section on page 73. Teacher instruct how the guide question focuses the reading by asking the students what they need to find.
What were the two major inventions farmers used to protect their crops from flooding?
Teacher will model how to find dikes and canals in paragraph 2. teacher will then teach students how to use evidence to write a response.
The two major inventions farmers used to protect their crops from flooding are dikes and canals.
Evidence of Learning- Student will write responses with evidence to support response.
Tuesday, December 16, 2014 E- Day
Lesson Focus
Group Project Inventions, Architecture, Religion, Social Classes, Innovations, Economy and Geography of Sumer.
Objectives for Lesson
As a result of the lesson students will...
1.) Use text to create presentation of content to teach peers about their assigned section
2.) create a study guide for classmates to use during the presentation.
3.) Create an assessment question for classmates to check content.
Lesson Activity: Students will create a presentation that teaches content to peerts about selected section .
Presentation must-
teach content vocabulary
include a fact sheet or study guide
create a question students need to answers as a result of the learning.
create two content based questions
Evidence of Learning
Students complete all written presentation requirements.
Wednesday, December 17, 2014 F- Day
Lesson Focus: Completing Presentation
Group Project Inventions, Architecture, Religion, Social Classes, Innovations, Economy and Geography of Sumer.
Objectives for Lesson
As a result of the lesson students will...
1.) Use text to create presentation of content to teach peers about their assigned section
2.) create a study guide for classmates to use during the presentation.
3.) Create an assessment question for classmates to check content.
Lesson Activity: Students will create a presentation that teaches content to peerts about selected section .
Presentation must-
teach content vocabulary
include a fact sheet or study guide
create a question students need to answers as a result of the learning.
create two content based questions
Evidence of Learning
Students complete all written presentation requirements.
Thursday, December 18, 2014 A- Day
Presenting and Assessing Presentation about ancient Sumer
Objectives: As a result of the lesson students will..
Present their presentation to their classmates
Assess students understanding with assessment of content
Lesson Overview-
Students present content to classmates: Presentation will included ...
Group Project Inventions, Architecture, Religion, Social Classes, Innovations, Economy and Geography of Sumer.
-teach content vocabulary
-include a fact sheet or study guide
-create a question students need to answers as a result of the learning.
-create two content based questions
Evidence of Learning
Students present all written presentation requirements as a group and complete assessment to demonstrate learning.
Friday, December 19,2014 B- Day
PROGRESS REPORTS ISSUED TO STUDENTS! MUST SIGN AND RETURN ON MONDAY
DECEMBER 22, 2014
Hammurabi- Pages 80-84
Big Question- Why are laws important for a society?
Hammurabi's Code - Use this site to learn about the laws of Ancient Mesopotamia.
