Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Lesson Plans for the Week of 4/2015-4/24/15

Lesson Plans for the Week of 4/2015-4/24/15
Mr. Bish
Grade 6 Science STEM


Lesson Overview: This week students will be reviewing for the New York State Mathematics Assessment.  Mr. Bish will be assisting Mrs. Zappia by teaching lesson on:

Histograms
Problem Solving Using Data Displays
Box Plots
Describing and Collecting Data


Monday, April 20, 2015 E- Day

Monday Morning Meeting-

Test taking Strategies- Review



WATCH THESE VIDEOS TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE APPLYING THESE SKILLS WHILE YOU TAKE THIS ASSESSMENT.


GUEST SPEAKER- Mrs. Durant, MRI  Technician from Alice Hyde Medical Center.

- presentation about MRI and CT Scans


Math Lesson:  Histogram-

Objectives Students will...

Display Data on a frequency table and histogram
Page 187 Mathematics Review Book -1-6
Common Core Standards- CC.6.SP4

















Tuesday, April 21,2015- F- Day

Math Review: Reducing Fractions


Pages 189-190

Objective Students will solve problems involving data by using a draw a diagram strategy


Review: Finding Percent of a Whole number








Wednesday, April 22, 2015 A- Day

New York State Math Assessment

Students will demonstrate knowledge of NYS Common Core Math in Grade 6

Students will complete book 1

Math Review-

Book Plots

Objective- Display Data in box plots

 Vocab-

Lower quartile
Upper quartile

mean
median

Pages 191-192







Thursday, April 23, 2015 B- Day



New York State Math Assessment

Students will demonstrate knowledge of NYS Common Core Math in Grade 6

Students will complete book 2

Math Review- Pages 192-193

Describe Data Collection 

Attributes- Characteristics 
Unit - unit of measure
Mean - average 
Observations - what is observed and recorded 


Friday, April 24, 2015 C- Day 

Wednesday, April 22, 2015 A- Day

New York State Math Assessment

Students will demonstrate knowledge of NYS Common Core Math in Grade 6

Students will complete book 3

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Lesson Plans for the Week of 4/13/15-4/17/15

Lesson Plans for the Week of 4/13/15-4/17/15
Mr. Bish
Grade 6 Science

Unit; Science Careers in space exploration

Monday, April 13, 2015 - F- Day - Chorus Day


Lesson Focus: Objectives: As a result of the lesson students will.
1.) Use multiple resources to answer questions about being an astronomer, astrophysicist, and planetarium curator.
2.) Support answers with evidence form text.
3.) Write an introduction comparing two of the three fields.

Evidence of Learning;
Students will read three articles about astronomers, astrophysicist and planetarium curators.

Questions:  Planetarium Curator

¡What is a planetarium?

¡What do planetariums curators do ?


¡What do they study for their work?

Astronomer

¡Where do astronomers work?

¡What do astronomers do ?


¡What equipment do astronomers usually operate?

Astrophysicist
¡Which two adjectives describe a good astrophysicist?

¡Why?


¡What do people need to learn if they want to be astrophysicists?


Evidence of Learning: Students will complete comprehension questions.














Tuesday, April 14, 2015 - A- Day

New York State ELA Test Book 1
Objectives:

Students will demonstrate knowledge of ELA Common Core on state ELA test.

Students will answer  42 multiple choice questions based on reading passages.

GOOD LUCK! DO YOUR BEST!


Science Lesson: Comparing and Contrasting Professions
 Objectives:
Students will use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast two career fields in space exploration.
Students will identify similarities and write a paragraph about the similarities of two career fields in space exploration.

Lesson Overview- Using the venn diagram that was made the previous day, students will write a paragraph that explains how both career fields are similar.

Evidence of Leaning- Students write a paragraph that cites the similarities in two of the three fields.



Wednesday, April 15, 2015 - B- Day



Objectives:

Students will demonstrate knowledge of ELA Common Core on state ELA test book 2

90 minutes

7 multiple choice questions

3 short responses

1 extended response


GOOD LUCK! DO YOUR BEST!


Science Lesson: Comparing and Contrasting Professions
 Objectives:
Students will use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast two career fields in space exploration.
Students will identify similarities and write a paragraph about the similarities of two career fields in space exploration.

Lesson Overview- Using the Venn diagram that was made the previous day, students will write a paragraph that explains how both career fields are different .

Evidence of Leaning- Students write a paragraph that cites the differences in two of the three fields.

Thursday, April 16, 2015 C- Day 


Objectives:

Students will demonstrate knowledge of ELA Common Core on state ELA test. Book 3

Reading and Writing

5 short response questions

1 extended response


GOOD LUCK! DO YOUR BEST!


Science Lesson: Comparing and Contrasting Professions

Objectives:
Students will use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast two career fields in space exploration.
Students will identify why these two fields are important to further space research  and write a paragraph about  why the two career fields  are needed to further space exploration.

Lesson Overview- Using the Venn diagram that was made the previous day, students will write a paragraph that explains how both career fields help further space exploration

Evidence of Leaning- Students write a paragraph that cites the differences in two of the three fields.

Friday, April 17, 2015 D- Day

Final Assessment






Monday, April 6, 2015

Lesson Plans for the week of 4/6/15- 4/10/15

Lesson Plans for the week of 4/6/15- 4/10/15
Mr. Bish
Science
Unit- Deep Space

Monday, April 6,2015- A- Day

Monday Morning Meeting Procedure:

Students will listen to a presentation prepared by the St. Regis Mohawk Environment Division: Speaker; Angela Benedict

Students will listen to the presentation about what the Environment Division does and what environmental issues the division must address.

http://www.srmtenv.org/- St. Regis Environment Division



Objectives: Students will ......
1.) Work in cooperative groups to define terms from Deep Space
2.) Create their own definition for each of the terms that helps them remember what the terms mean

Lesson Overview:
Students will define vocabulary terms using their reading passages. Students will then write the meaning in their own words.

Example:


Supernova- the death explosion of a massive star , resulting in a sharp increase in brightness followed by
a gradual fading.


When a star dies it explodes. When it explodes it gets brighter then it fades away.

Evidence of Learning- All 16 terms defined.

Tuesday, April 7, 2015, B- Day

Focus Constructed Response:

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Lesson Plans for the Week of 3/23/15-3/27/15

Lesson Plans for Mr.Bish
Science
Grade 6 STEM

Science: SPACE  Outside the Solar System

Monday, March 23, 2015 C- Day

Monday Morning Meeting Procedure:


Science: Students will....

Present their planet presentations to their classmates.

Students will critique presentations.

Gather information from presentation

Discuss what they have learned about their presentation .






Presentation of Planets- Scored with checklist. Max Points


-Name of the Planet _____ of 5
-Visual of the Planet _____ of 5
-Origin of the Name- Where did it get the name?  Why was it named?__________ of 10
-Size Diameter_______of 10
-Composition of Planet- What is it made up of? ( gases, rock, etc) __________ of 10
- Description of the Planet________of 10
-Distance from the Sun in miles and kilometers ______ of 10
-What surrounds the planet? ________ 0f 10
- Length of Day______ of 5
- Length of Year _____ of 5
-Temperatures High and Low in Fahrenheit and Celsius _______of 5
Five Facts about the Planet _________ of 15                                                   

  Total ______________


Tuesday, March 24, 2015 D- Day

Text: Outside the Solar System by Patricia Walsh
Deep Space- Pages 4-5

Guiding Question: The author began this nonfiction writing piece with the following :

" On a dark, clear night away from city lights, look up. Look way up. Do you see points of light dotting the black canopy of sky overhead?

Why did the author decided to start the text this way?

Pages 5-6 Exploring Space- Student will sequence space exploration.


Find ways that people are continuing to explore space. Explain why they continue to explore the universe.















Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Lesson Plans for the Week of 3/16/15 to 3/20/15

Lesson Plans for the Week of 3/16/15 to 3/20/15
Science
Mr. Bish

Unit: SPACE

Monday, March 16, 2015  E- Day

Monday Morning Meeting-

Students shared about their experience attending the Ying Tri Sef Science fair in Syracuse.  6 out of the 8 teams received awards, Congratulations to all of the students and their hard work.

Social Studies: Scaffoling Activity Continued

Students will...

Complete s



Tuesday, March 17, 2015 - F-Day

SPACE


Students shared what they already know about Space.

Students will then explore what they want to learn about space.




Profile Must Include- 

-Name of the Planet 
-Visual of the Planet 
-Origin of the Name- Where did it get the name?  Why was it named?
-Size Diameter
-Composition of Planet- What is it made up of? ( gases, rock, etc)
- Description of the Planet
-Distance from the Sun in miles and kilometers 
-What surrounds the planet?

- Length of Day
- Length of Year 
-Temperatures High and Low in Fahrenheit and Celsius  
Five Facts About the Planet 

National Geographic Info About Planets Use this link to organize information about planets.



Wednesday, March 18, 2015 - A Day
Science: Planet Review:
Students will work in cooperative groups to discover information about their assigned planet.


Profile Must Include- 

-Name of the Planet 
-Visual of the Planet 
-Origin of the Name- Where did it get the name?  Why was it named?
-Size Diameter
-Composition of Planet- What is it made up of? ( gases, rock, etc)
- Description of the Planet
-Distance from the Sun in miles and kilometers 
-What surrounds the planet?

- Length of Day
- Length of Year 
-Temperatures High and Low in Fahrenheit and Celsius  
Five Facts About the Planet 

National Geographic Info About Planets Use this link to organize information about planets.

Thursday, March 19, 2015 B- Day - Half Day Dismissal at 12:00

Critique Presentations- Using Scoring Guide

Group:___________________________________________________ Planet :______________________
Homeroom:____________________________________________ Date:__________________________

-Name of the Planet _____ of 5
-Visual of the Planet _____ of 5
-Origin of the Name- Where did it get the name?  Why was it named?__________ of 10
-Size Diameter_______of 10
-Composition of Planet- What is it made up of? ( gases, rock, etc) __________ of 10
- Description of the Planet________of 10
-Distance from the Sun in miles and kilometers ______ of 10
-What surrounds the planet? ________ 0f 10
- Length of Day______ of 5
- Length of Year _____ of 5
-Temperatures High and Low in Fahrenheit and Celsius _______of 5
Five Facts about the Planet _________ of 15                                                                     Total ______________

Group:___________________________________________________ Planet :______________________

Homeroom:____________________________________________ Date:__________________________

Make Changes to Presentation: Using Scoring Sheet 

Monday, March 9, 2015

Lesson Plans for the Week of 3/9/15- 3/13/15

Lesson Plans for the Week of 3/9/15- 3/13/15
Mr. Bish
Social Studies/ Non-Fiction Literacy


Monday, March 9, 2015  F- Day

Monday Morning Meeting- Internet Safety for Teens- Presentation on Internet Safety - Presented by Department of Homeland Security

www.nsteens.org - for more information on internet safety and how parents and guardians can protect children from creepers on the inter web.

http://www.missingkids.com/home- The National Center for Missing and Exploited Teens.


Internet Safety Tips for Kids and Teens

Internet Safety Tips for Kids and Teens
1. Spend time having fun with your parents online and helping them understand technology!
2. Never post your personal information, such as a cell phone number, home number, home address, or your location on any social networking site or through mobile apps like Snapchat or Instagram.
3. Never meet in person with anyone you first “met” on the internet. If someone asks to meet you, tell your parents or guardian right away. Some people may not be who they say they are.
4. Check with your parents before you post pictures of yourself or others online. Do not post inappropriate pictures of anyone.
5. Never respond to mean or rude texts, messages, and e-mails. Delete any unwanted messages. You may need to delete friends who continuously bother you or post things that are not appropriate.
6. NEVER share your password with anyone, including your best friend. The only people who should know your password are your parents or guardian.
7. If you wouldn’t say something to another person’s face, don’t text it or post it online.
8. Do not download or install software or anything on your computer or cell phone before checking with your parents or guardian.
9. Use the privacy settings of social networking sites.
10. If anything makes you feel uncomfortable online, while gaming or when using your cell phone, talk with your parents or guardian right away.
Source: Netwsmartz.org and safekids.com.
Resources for Information On Internet Safety for Kids
Resources for Information On Internet Safety for Teens

Social Studies- Ancient Rome- Roman Republic 

Timeline Project-  Students will create a timeline from 1000 B.C. to 44 B.C.

Must have all dates 
Summary of events
Dates In Order 

Evidence of Learning - Groups will complete timeline.

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 A- Day

Julius Caesar:






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

1.Research Julius Caesar using online sources and text.
2. Create a four square that offers biographical data about Caesar.

Four Square Format
Early Life














Military Conquest

Time in Rome and Egypt














Political Life


BIO OF JULIUS CAESAR 

Lesson: Using videos, text and online research students will learn about Julius Caesar. Students will gather evidence about his early life, military career, his time in Egypt and his political life in government. Students will gather 4 pieces of evidence for each square.

Evidence of Learning- Complete Four Square

Homework: Vocabulary - Define

forum
policy
census
legion
basilica
gladiator
acid rain
aqueducts

defined terms


forum -  public square


policy -plans

census- a count of the country's people


legion - a well trained army divided into large groups


basilica- marble government buildings


gladiator - slaves and prisoners who were forced to fight, often to the death


acid rain- water mixed with gases caused by burning fossil fuels



aqueducts- bridges and canals used to carry water from place to place.


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.