Mr. Bish
Lesson Plans
December 8,2013- December 12, 2013
Weekly Lesson Focus: Scientific Method/ Preparation for the Science Fair
Monday, December 8, 2013 A- Day
Objectives: As a result of the lesson students will..
1.) Participate in Monday Morning, by listening to presentations, discussing topics, and generating ideas to solve problems.
Activity: Students will participate in Monday Morning Meeting.
Tuesday, December 9, 2013 B- Day
#2 Penny Lab Continued
Objectives: As a result of the lesson students will...
1.) Complete the penny lab by seeing which side of a penny holds the most drops of water.
2.) Write down observations and report results using the information from the data table and observations gathered from the Penny Lab.
3.) Collaborate and use the information collected from their observations and data table to draw a conclusion.
Learning Activity: Students will continue work in collaborative groups to complete the Penny Lab.
Evidence of Learning: Students will complete the lab.
Wednesday, December 10, 2013 C- Day
Lab# 3 Running on Empty
Objectives: As result of the lesson students will...
1.) Define and demonstrate understanding of variables. Manipulated, Responding and Constant.
2.) Identify the problem in the narrative of the lab.
3.) Create a hypothesis that states whether the height of an incline plane effects the distance a car travels.
4.) Identify and record the variables in the Running on Empty Lab.
Learning Activity: Students will work in collaborative groups to complete the Running on Empty Lab. Prior to the lab students will learn about variables. Responding Variables, Constant Variables, Manipulated Variables. Students will identify the three variables in the lab.
Evidence of Learning: Students will record the three definitions of variables in their notebook. Students will write the hypothesis and identify the variables from the lab.
Friday, December 6, 2013
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Lesson Plans for the Week of December 2, 2013-December 6, 2013
Mr. Bish
Grade 6 Science/ Literacy
Week Focus: Scientific Method and Conducting Experiments
Monday, December 2, 2013 B- Day
Objectives: As result of today's lesson students will..
1.) Participate in Monday Morning Meeting by listening to weekly objectives for each subject area, announcements of upcoming events and STEM fundraisers and activities.
2.) Identify and demonstrate each step of the scientific method.
3.) Work in collaborative groups to understand each step of the scientific method.
Learning Activity: Students will work together to create a flow chart that will help them understand each step of the scientific method. Students will present their flow charts to their groups and discuss any questions that might have about each step of the scientific method.
Evidence of Student Learning: Students will create a flow chart that they will put in their notes to refer to during this unit.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 C-Day
Objectives: As a result of the lesson students will...
1.) Conduct their first Scientific Method experiment by conducting the Candy Lab.
2.) Work in groups to generate a hypothesis, collect data, and record data.
Learning Activity: Students will be presented with a question posed by the Candy Lab. Driving Question of the lab: Which type of candy does a consumer get more of ? Skittles or Chocolate M&Ms? Student will create a hypothesis that will be their focus of the lab. During the lab the students will be broken up into groups of five. each group will be given a bag of skittles and m&ms and after conducting and experiment we shall see which candy company provides the most candy per serving.
Evidence of Learning: Candy Lab- Students will collect data and create a hypothesis. Students will analyze data and form a conclusion.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Objectives: As a result of the lesson students will...
1.) Learn about variables by distinguishing the difference between different types of variables.
2.) Complete the Coin Lab. Students will use eye droppers to see which side of a penny holds more water the heads or tails side.
3.) Collect and analyze data gained from the Coin Lab.
Learning Activity: Students will complete the Coin Lab which will determine which side of a coin hold the most amount drops of water. Students will do a trial of five for each side to determine using the scientific method which side holds the most water.
Evidence of Learning; Students will complete the coin lab.
Mr. Bish
Grade 6 Science/ Literacy
Week Focus: Scientific Method and Conducting Experiments
Monday, December 2, 2013 B- Day
Objectives: As result of today's lesson students will..
1.) Participate in Monday Morning Meeting by listening to weekly objectives for each subject area, announcements of upcoming events and STEM fundraisers and activities.
2.) Identify and demonstrate each step of the scientific method.
3.) Work in collaborative groups to understand each step of the scientific method.
Learning Activity: Students will work together to create a flow chart that will help them understand each step of the scientific method. Students will present their flow charts to their groups and discuss any questions that might have about each step of the scientific method.
Evidence of Student Learning: Students will create a flow chart that they will put in their notes to refer to during this unit.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 C-Day
Objectives: As a result of the lesson students will...
1.) Conduct their first Scientific Method experiment by conducting the Candy Lab.
2.) Work in groups to generate a hypothesis, collect data, and record data.
Learning Activity: Students will be presented with a question posed by the Candy Lab. Driving Question of the lab: Which type of candy does a consumer get more of ? Skittles or Chocolate M&Ms? Student will create a hypothesis that will be their focus of the lab. During the lab the students will be broken up into groups of five. each group will be given a bag of skittles and m&ms and after conducting and experiment we shall see which candy company provides the most candy per serving.
Evidence of Learning: Candy Lab- Students will collect data and create a hypothesis. Students will analyze data and form a conclusion.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Objectives: As a result of the lesson students will...
1.) Learn about variables by distinguishing the difference between different types of variables.
2.) Complete the Coin Lab. Students will use eye droppers to see which side of a penny holds more water the heads or tails side.
3.) Collect and analyze data gained from the Coin Lab.
Learning Activity: Students will complete the Coin Lab which will determine which side of a coin hold the most amount drops of water. Students will do a trial of five for each side to determine using the scientific method which side holds the most water.
Evidence of Learning; Students will complete the coin lab.
Monday, November 25, 2013
Week of 11/25-11/29
Lesson Plans for Mr. Bish
Grade 6 STEM
Science/ Literacy
Monday, November 25, 2013, F Day
Objectives: As a result of the lesson students will...
1. Identify the seven steps of the scientific method after reading ,The Scientific Method by Patti Hutchinson
2.) define each step of the scientific method using context clues, The Scientific Method by Patti Hutchinson
3.) Work in cooperative groups to come to an understanding of The Scientific Method.
4.) Create a visual cue that demonstrate the students understanding of the Scientific Method.
Learning Activity: Students will work in cooperative groups to identify and define the steps of the Scientific Method. They will read the article titled The Scientific Method by Patti Hutchinson to help them gain a deeper understanding of the Scientific Method. In addition, students will create a visual cue that demonstrates their understanding of the Scientific Method. Teacher will model each step and check for understanding.
Evidence of Learning. The students will complete a graphic organizer that identifies each step and defines each step of the Scientific Method.
Note: Wampum Presentation 8:56 . Assembly in the auditorium.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013 A Day
Native American Day Celebrations
Objectives: As a result of today's activities students will....
Participate in Native American Day celebration and activities by attending presentations.
After the presentation students will complete a journal entry that reflects on Greek Fest . Students will identify strengths and areas of improvement within themselves and with their final outcome.
Wednesday November 27- November 29: No School in observance of Native American Day and Thanksgiving Break.
Grade 6 STEM
Science/ Literacy
Monday, November 25, 2013, F Day
Objectives: As a result of the lesson students will...
1. Identify the seven steps of the scientific method after reading ,The Scientific Method by Patti Hutchinson
2.) define each step of the scientific method using context clues, The Scientific Method by Patti Hutchinson
3.) Work in cooperative groups to come to an understanding of The Scientific Method.
4.) Create a visual cue that demonstrate the students understanding of the Scientific Method.
Learning Activity: Students will work in cooperative groups to identify and define the steps of the Scientific Method. They will read the article titled The Scientific Method by Patti Hutchinson to help them gain a deeper understanding of the Scientific Method. In addition, students will create a visual cue that demonstrates their understanding of the Scientific Method. Teacher will model each step and check for understanding.
Evidence of Learning. The students will complete a graphic organizer that identifies each step and defines each step of the Scientific Method.
Note: Wampum Presentation 8:56 . Assembly in the auditorium.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013 A Day
Native American Day Celebrations
Objectives: As a result of today's activities students will....
Participate in Native American Day celebration and activities by attending presentations.
After the presentation students will complete a journal entry that reflects on Greek Fest . Students will identify strengths and areas of improvement within themselves and with their final outcome.
Wednesday November 27- November 29: No School in observance of Native American Day and Thanksgiving Break.
Monday, November 18, 2013
Monday,November 18, 2013
Mr. Bish
Grade 6
November 18, 2013 A - Day
Greek Fair Work: Final Days before the Greek Fest on November 21, 2013 from 4-6 in the Middle School Gymnasium. Your child's attendance is mandatory. Your attendance is appreciated.
Parent Teacher Conference Day - Half Day
Objectives: As a result of today's lesson students will...
1. Meet and share their project status for the Greek Fest.
2.) Identify aspects of presentations that are required when answering questions from the public.
3.) Create a final version of Scientific Contributions to Science Posters for critique on Tuesday.
4.) Complete features for Greek Theater Masks.
5.) Create a set up list and table assignments for Greek Fest.
Today was a very productive and messy day. Students completed their Scientific Contributions for the Greek Fest. On Tuesday the students will do a critique on their work to see if their posters need changes before presenting. Kora and Alexis finalized the table assignments and are working on creating a chart that tells the public where to go to see the different exhibits. For a half day the students accomplished a great deal of work. Students also practiced what they are going to share with people about their work getting ready for Thursday.
Grade 6
November 18, 2013 A - Day
Greek Fair Work: Final Days before the Greek Fest on November 21, 2013 from 4-6 in the Middle School Gymnasium. Your child's attendance is mandatory. Your attendance is appreciated.
Parent Teacher Conference Day - Half Day
Objectives: As a result of today's lesson students will...
1. Meet and share their project status for the Greek Fest.
2.) Identify aspects of presentations that are required when answering questions from the public.
3.) Create a final version of Scientific Contributions to Science Posters for critique on Tuesday.
4.) Complete features for Greek Theater Masks.
5.) Create a set up list and table assignments for Greek Fest.
Today was a very productive and messy day. Students completed their Scientific Contributions for the Greek Fest. On Tuesday the students will do a critique on their work to see if their posters need changes before presenting. Kora and Alexis finalized the table assignments and are working on creating a chart that tells the public where to go to see the different exhibits. For a half day the students accomplished a great deal of work. Students also practiced what they are going to share with people about their work getting ready for Thursday.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Mr. Bish Grade 6 STEM Greek Fest
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 D- Day
Week Number 2 Preparing for the Greek Fest. We have shut down for a few weeks to prepare for the Greek Fest on November 21, 2013.
Objectives for the Day: As result of the lessons this day students will..
1.) Revise their need to know list to help drive their instruction for the week. Developed a New List of Need to Know for the Week
2.) Generate 80 facts about Ancient Greece and modern day Greece to display during the Greek Festival.
3.) Create a map of ancient Greece and Modern Greece to be displayed at the Greek Fest. Students will label major cities and major bodies of water.
4.) Research types of Greek Theater masks to display around the theater space. Students will create a model of a Greek Theater masks. Write a list of uses for the Greek masks.
5.) Learn how to make the Parthenon look marble using the sponging technique.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 E- Day
Week Number 2 Preparing for the Greek Fest. We have shut down for a few weeks to prepare for the Greek Fest on November 21, 2013.
Objectives for the Day: As result of the lessons this day students will..
1.) Revise their Driving Question: How do we teach people about the contributions of the Greeks to science?
2.) Generate 80 facts about Ancient Greece and modern day Greece to display during the Greek Festival.
3.) Create a map of ancient Greece and Modern Greece to be displayed at the Greek Fest. Students will label major cities and major bodies of water.
4.) Research how the Greeks contributed to science. Students will create a visual that teaches the public about the Greeks created Science fields: Botnay, Biology, Inventions, Public Works, Zoology and Earth Science.
5.)Complete the pediment of the Parthenon.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 D- Day
Week Number 2 Preparing for the Greek Fest. We have shut down for a few weeks to prepare for the Greek Fest on November 21, 2013.
Objectives for the Day: As result of the lessons this day students will..
1.) Revise their need to know list to help drive their instruction for the week. Developed a New List of Need to Know for the Week
2.) Generate 80 facts about Ancient Greece and modern day Greece to display during the Greek Festival.
3.) Create a map of ancient Greece and Modern Greece to be displayed at the Greek Fest. Students will label major cities and major bodies of water.
4.) Research types of Greek Theater masks to display around the theater space. Students will create a model of a Greek Theater masks. Write a list of uses for the Greek masks.
5.) Learn how to make the Parthenon look marble using the sponging technique.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 E- Day
Week Number 2 Preparing for the Greek Fest. We have shut down for a few weeks to prepare for the Greek Fest on November 21, 2013.
Objectives for the Day: As result of the lessons this day students will..
1.) Revise their Driving Question: How do we teach people about the contributions of the Greeks to science?
2.) Generate 80 facts about Ancient Greece and modern day Greece to display during the Greek Festival.
3.) Create a map of ancient Greece and Modern Greece to be displayed at the Greek Fest. Students will label major cities and major bodies of water.
4.) Research how the Greeks contributed to science. Students will create a visual that teaches the public about the Greeks created Science fields: Botnay, Biology, Inventions, Public Works, Zoology and Earth Science.
5.)Complete the pediment of the Parthenon.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Monday and Tuesday 11/11/13-11/12/13
Mr. Bish
Lesson Plans for the Week of 11/11/13-11/15/13
Monday: No School in observance of Veteran's Day
Take a moment and thank a veteran for their service to this country.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013, C Day : Beginning of the 2nd Quarter
Week Number 2 Preparing for the Greek Fest. We have shut down for a few weeks to prepare for the Greek Fest on November 21, 2013.
Objectives for the Day: As result of the lessons this day students will..
1.) Revise their need to know list to help drive their instruction for the week.
2.) Generate 80 facts about Ancient Greece and modern day Greece to display during the Greek Festival.
3.) Create a map of ancient Greece and Modern Greece to be displayed at the Greek Fest. Students will label major cities and major bodies of water.
4.) Research types of Greek Theater masks to display around the theater space. Students will create a model of a Greek Theater masks.
5.) Learn how to make the Parthenon look marble using the sponging technique.
Lesson Plans for the Week of 11/11/13-11/15/13
Monday: No School in observance of Veteran's Day
Take a moment and thank a veteran for their service to this country.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013, C Day : Beginning of the 2nd Quarter
Week Number 2 Preparing for the Greek Fest. We have shut down for a few weeks to prepare for the Greek Fest on November 21, 2013.
Objectives for the Day: As result of the lessons this day students will..
1.) Revise their need to know list to help drive their instruction for the week.
2.) Generate 80 facts about Ancient Greece and modern day Greece to display during the Greek Festival.
3.) Create a map of ancient Greece and Modern Greece to be displayed at the Greek Fest. Students will label major cities and major bodies of water.
4.) Research types of Greek Theater masks to display around the theater space. Students will create a model of a Greek Theater masks.
5.) Learn how to make the Parthenon look marble using the sponging technique.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Lesson Plans for the Week of 10/28/13-11/1/12
Mr. Bish Lesson Plans
Grade 6
Week of October 28,2013- November 1, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013 E- Day
Objectives As a result of the lesson students will...
1.) Participate in Monday Morning Meeting. by working in collaborative groups to build create a version of Pollis: A Greek Board game to be played at the Greek Festival
2.) Review content from the previous week and learn the objectives for the coming week.
3.) Work in collaborative groups to generate a list of ways that STEM students can greet people in a professional manner.
4.) Listen a presentation by Officer PJ Barnes as he talks about his career and the steps that he took to accomplish his goals.
5. ) Interview for Greek Fest Jobs
Activity: Monday Morning Meeting Protocol
Interview for Greek Fest Jobs: Students present resumes and answer questions about their selected career field for employment.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 F- Day
Objectives: As a result of the lesson students will...
1.) Collaborate and review their notes on Thunderstorms, Hurricanes, Winter Storms, and Tornadoes.
2.) Transfer their notes from their notes to graphic organizers and plan there Power Point Presentations
3.) Create a Power Point that presents their content that they have mastered to the class.
Learning Activity: Transfer notes to graphic organizer planning pages. Organizers will include a heading, content, and ideas for visual aids.
Learning Outcome: Begin imputing information from their organizer to their Power Point Presentation.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013 A- Day
Objectives: As a result of the lesson students will...
1.) Work in groups to finalize and an animate there Power Point Presentation on Thunderstorms, Tornadoes,Hurricanes and Snowstorms.
2.) Practice presenting Power Points for Presentation on Thursday.
Learning Activity: Students will work in cooperative groups to complete there Power Point that educates their classmates about the types of storms. Presentations will have five slides which are broken down into title pages, description an explanation of how the storm forms, storm damage and storm safety. Students will add visuals to assist in presentations.
Thursday, October 31, 2013 B- Day
Objectives: As a result of the lesson students will....
1. ) Present their Power Points to their classmates about types of storms.
2.) Generate questions about the storms and comment on the presentations.
3.) Distinguish which type of storm would be the most destructive.
Learning Activity/ Outcome: Students will present their Power Points to classmates. Students will share experience working on the Power Point and ask questions about storms.
Friday, November 1, 2013 C- Day
STEM project !!!!!!!!!
Grade 6
Week of October 28,2013- November 1, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013 E- Day
Objectives As a result of the lesson students will...
1.) Participate in Monday Morning Meeting. by working in collaborative groups to build create a version of Pollis: A Greek Board game to be played at the Greek Festival
2.) Review content from the previous week and learn the objectives for the coming week.
3.) Work in collaborative groups to generate a list of ways that STEM students can greet people in a professional manner.
4.) Listen a presentation by Officer PJ Barnes as he talks about his career and the steps that he took to accomplish his goals.
5. ) Interview for Greek Fest Jobs
Activity: Monday Morning Meeting Protocol
Interview for Greek Fest Jobs: Students present resumes and answer questions about their selected career field for employment.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 F- Day
Objectives: As a result of the lesson students will...
1.) Collaborate and review their notes on Thunderstorms, Hurricanes, Winter Storms, and Tornadoes.
2.) Transfer their notes from their notes to graphic organizers and plan there Power Point Presentations
3.) Create a Power Point that presents their content that they have mastered to the class.
Learning Activity: Transfer notes to graphic organizer planning pages. Organizers will include a heading, content, and ideas for visual aids.
Learning Outcome: Begin imputing information from their organizer to their Power Point Presentation.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013 A- Day
Objectives: As a result of the lesson students will...
1.) Work in groups to finalize and an animate there Power Point Presentation on Thunderstorms, Tornadoes,Hurricanes and Snowstorms.
2.) Practice presenting Power Points for Presentation on Thursday.
Learning Activity: Students will work in cooperative groups to complete there Power Point that educates their classmates about the types of storms. Presentations will have five slides which are broken down into title pages, description an explanation of how the storm forms, storm damage and storm safety. Students will add visuals to assist in presentations.
Thursday, October 31, 2013 B- Day
Objectives: As a result of the lesson students will....
1. ) Present their Power Points to their classmates about types of storms.
2.) Generate questions about the storms and comment on the presentations.
3.) Distinguish which type of storm would be the most destructive.
Learning Activity/ Outcome: Students will present their Power Points to classmates. Students will share experience working on the Power Point and ask questions about storms.
Friday, November 1, 2013 C- Day
STEM project !!!!!!!!!
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