Science/ Social Studies/Non-Fiction Literacy with Mr. Bish

Monday, March 2, 2015

Lesson Plans for the Week of March 2, 2015- March 7, 2015

Lesson Plans for the Week of March 2, 2015- March 7, 2015
Mr. Bish

Social Studies/ Science/ Non - Fiction Literacy

Monday Morning Meeting Procedure As Usual

Monday, March 2, 2015 A Day

Focus: Ancient Rome-

History Channel - Ancient Rome- This link offers amazing information about ancient Rome.

Objectives: As a results of the lesson students will..

1.) Student will preview Pages 254-278 using pictures and captions.

2.) Generate a K-W-L to demonstrate prior knowledge about ancient Rome.

3.) Write down what the know about ancient Rome, and generate questions about what they want to learn about ancient Rome.

Lesson Overview- Students will use their Social Studies text and preview captions and share what they know about ancient Rome. Students will then create a K-W-L chart to demonstrate prior knowledge about ancient Rome and generate questions about what they want to learn about ancient Rome.

Evidence of Learning- Create K-W-L chart.

Tuesday, March 3, 2015 B-Day

Videos About Ancient Rome

Vocabulary Activity- Using context clues to find the meaning of words. Strategy Read Around the Word.

Objectives- As a result of the lesson students will...

1.) Use their non fiction text to define terms using context clues.

2.) Work in groups to write down definitions and come up with their own meanings.

Vocab Exploration:

republic

consul

dictator

senate

patrician

plebeian

tribune

veto

province

QUIZ ON THURSDAY!!!!!!

Wednesday, March 4, 2015 C - Day

Skiing At Titus Mountain - 8:30-2:30

Students will go skiing at Titus Mountain as part of their physical education class.

Titus Mountain-WebSite

Thursday, March 5, 2015 - D- Day

Vocabulary Assessment- Pages 254-260

Objectives for the Lesson: As a result of the lesson students will...

Demonstrate knowledge of vocabulary terms for pages 254-260.

Close read pages 256-260- Cite Evidence

Name: _________________________________ Date:__________________ Homeroom:__________

Direction: Use the word bank below to write the correct vocabulary term next to the correct definition.

1.__________________________ self-governing regions that Romans divided and ruled.

2.__________________________ a form of government where citizens elected leaders to make decisions for them.

3.__________________________ the upper class of Roman citizens that were decedents from early settlers.

4.__________________________ special officials selected by the Plebeians after they walked out of Rome.

5.___________________________ to refuse to agree to, any laws that were not liked.

6.___________________________ a group of consuls that advised the governing body.

7.____________________________ two elected chief official elected every year.

8._____________________________ a leader with complete authority

9. _____________________________ this lower class was made up of merchants, craft workers, soldiers and farmers.

Bonus: Using your text on page 256 answer the following question: Explain why the area around Rome was a good place to settle? Cite with evidence.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Friday, March 6, 2015 D Day

Timelines of Roman Republic

Objectives: As a result of the lesson students will...

1.Research dates from 100 b.c. to 45 b.c. to find significant dates of the Roman republic.

2.Organize dates to create a timeline from 1000 b.c. to 45 b.c.

3. Summarize events on timeline

Lesson Overview : Students will learn about timelines and how events move from 1000 b.c to 45 b.c. Students will work together to find dates from 1000 b.c. to 45 b.c.. Students will organize events in order. Students will create a timeline.

Requirements:
- MUST HAVE A TITLE- Roman Republic

- MUST HAVE THE DATES

- MUST HAVE DESCRIPTION OF EVENTS

- MUST HAVE COLOR

- MUST HAVE GRAPHICS
Evidence of Learning:

Create a timeline. Assessment- Individual grades and group grade on poster.

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Lesson Plans for February 23, 2015- February 27, 2015

Lesson Plans for February 23, 2015- February 27, 2015
Mr. Bish
Science/ Non-fiction Literature

TOPIC OF STUDY - SCIENCE FAIR

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 - Connie Gerrow- 4H Presentation

Presenting at a Science Fair

ABSTRACT - How to write an abstract

Objectives for the Lesson : As a result of the lessons students will

Learn the different parts of the abstract
Work in collaborative groups to create a final abstract
Write and print abstract that meets all the criteria

Criteria

An abstract is an abbreviated version of your science fair project final report. For most science fairs it is limited to a maximum of 250 words (check the rules for your competition). The science fair project abstract appears at the beginning of the report as well as on your display board.

Almost all scientists and engineers agree that an abstract should have the following five pieces:

Introduction. This is where you describe the purpose for doing your science fair project or invention. Why should anyone care about the work you did? You have to tell them why. Did you explain something that should cause people to change the way they go about their daily business? If you made an invention or developed a new procedure how is it better, faster, or cheaper than what is already out there? Motivate the reader to finish the abstract and read the entire paper or display board.
Problem Statement. Identify the problem you solved or the hypothesis you investigated.
Procedures. What was your approach for investigating the problem? Don't go into detail about materials unless they were critical to your success. Do describe the most important variables if you have room.
Results. What answer did you obtain? Be specific and use numbers to describe your results. Do not use vague terms like "most" or "some."
Conclusions. State what your science fair project or invention contributes to the area you worked in. Did you meet your objectives? For an engineering project state whether you met your design criteria.

Evidence of Learning: Students will produce abstract

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Lesson Focus - Setting up display boards

Display Board - Setting up your display board

Objectives: As a result of the lesson students will...

Use the science buddies website to set up their presentation board
Work in collaborative groups to set up presentation boards

SAMPLE BOARDS - Links shows samples for boards

Evidence of Learning - students work on display boards that meet criteria

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Topic - Critical Friends

Gallery Walk

Objectives - As a result of the lesson students will
Participate in gallery walk to critique science boards
Use feedback to make changes to boards

Evidence of Learning - Students participate in gallery walk to make changes to display boards.

Monday, February 9, 2015

February 2, 2015- February 6, 2015

Lesson Plans for the Week of February 2, 2015 - February 6, 2015
Grade 6 STEM
Mr. Bish

Monday - February 2, 2015 - E - Day - SNOW DAY

Tuesday, February 3, 2015 E - Day

Variables, Purpose, Hypothesis-

Hypothesis Overview :

Hypothesis Overview:

Objectives for the Lesson- As a result of the lesson students will...

Work in collaborative groups to write the purpose of their experiment.

Distinguish between independent, dependent, and controlled variables

Write independent, dependent, and controlled variables for individual experiments.

Lesson Overview- Science Buddies Variables

Students will learn:

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...

Work in collaborative groups

Lesson Plans for the Week of 2/9/15-2/13/15

Mr. Bish

Science/ Non-Fiction Literacy

Topic of the Week Science Fair Monday

MAKE SURE YOUR EXPERIMENT IS DONE BY THE END OF THE WEEK !!!!!!!!!!!!

Monday, February 9, 2015 C- Day

Morning Meeting Procedure

Speaker - Officer Taylor Smoke and Benny of the St. Regis Mohawk Police Force K- 9 Handler

Science Fair
At the Science Fair

Experiment Overview

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

Use following Link to complete project

Project Link

Evidence of Learning - Complete Experiments !!!!!!!

Monday, January 19, 2015

Lesson Plans for the Week of 1/19/15- 1/23/15

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?

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.

http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_question.shtml#keyinfo

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

Click on the following link:
http://www.yingtrsef.org/

Criteria for Science Experiment
http://www.yingtrsef.org/wp-content/uploads/REDProject_how-to.pdf

Criteria for Topics Presentation
http://www.yingtrsef.org/wp-content/uploads/TopicPresentation_how-to.pdf

Learning Outcome:
Students will decide if they would like to do a topics presentation or experiment.
Students generate a list 3 experiment ideas.

Wednesday, January 14, 2015 E- Day
Science Fair -Asking a driving question.
Objective: Students will

Use the words: who, what, where, when,why, how, does to generate questions that will drive the research paper.

Work in cooperative groups to generate six questions to drive research papers.

Complete graphic organizer for background research plan.
Background Research Plan - Graphic Organizer

Sample Research Questions: Models

Students work in groups to complete graphic organizers to drive research. Due 1/1/15

Thursday, January 15, 2015 F- Day
Science Fair - Writing

Use the words: who, what, where, when,why, how, does to generate questions that will drive the research paper.

Work in cooperative groups to generate six questions to drive research papers.

Complete graphic organizer for background research plan.
Background Research Plan - Graphic Organizer

Sample Research Questions: Models

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 then use this link to Science Buddies Project Log

Click on the project guide tab. Students will read over the Key info:

The need to put the steps in their notes.

Students will then click on the tab- Overview of Scientific Method

Using the information they must create a book that teaches other students about the scientific method. use the information below.

Students work in groups of 4 to 5 students to complete a book about the scientific method.

Requirements for the book:

Must have a cover with a title (5pts), cover art (10 pts), by line and all contributing authors.( 5pts)

Must have all steps ( 10 pts)

Must have a written summary of each step in kid language not copied from the site. (40pts)

Each page must have a visuals with color.( 5 pts)

Visuals must be detailed and illustrate clearly each step. (10pts)

Must be neat, grammatically correct, use appropriate punctuation and is evident it is your best work ( 15 pts)