Today's Quote:
Recap:
In class yesterday and Monday we managed to breeze through a ton of things we fell behind on during the storm. I fast-forwarded through pseudo-science and pointed out that pseudo-science means "false science" and it includes things like UFOlogy, the existence of Big-Foot, and the Search for the Loch Ness Monster. The reason these are pseudo-sciences is that true science relies on a body of verifiable, duplicable physical evidence that has been validated. Any of these topics could enter the realm of real science if we stated to find observable, physical, verifiable evidence that can be validated by repeated observations.I gave students the SELFIES explanation of how science is done. I pointed out that almost 80% of a scientists time is spent in research. This includes things such as searching knowledge databases for articles or other experiments related to your topic, interviewing others, reading books or scholarly articles, and taking notes while citing sources. The "flashy" part everyone thinks of actually composes a very small amount of time. We talked about Bias and the need for a Null hypothesis in order to try to minimize bias. In science classes we practiced with identifying the independent and dependent variables in stated experiments and students were given homework based upon this class activity.
In Intensive English students analyzed the artwork Storm Clouds and for homework, wrote a reaction paragraph and choose another activity to demonstrate their understanding of the painter's purpose. In class we began looking at global issues that affect the world and impact student lives and we began to work toward writing our first assignment in writing. Students were given the quizlet link and reminded that there will be a vocabulary test on Thursday and Friday over the words from the list. We reviewed the words in class as well. Students will turn in their completed Context clues homework today.
Entry Task/ Brain Bender:
Mack White was driving his tractor-trailer under an overpass when suddenly he came to a screeching halt. Mack wasn't paying enough attention and inadvertently drove under the overpass that was just barely as high as his rig. The trailer was wedged in so tight that he could not go forward or backward. Luckily for Mack, Professor Quantum came by and told him how he could easily get the tractor-trailer out from under the bridge. What did Professor Quantum suggest?
General Agenda:
9th Grade Earth Space Science:
Class Information and Syllabus
Unit Essential Question: How does a hypothesis, become a theory, become a Law and what the heck is the difference?
Key Learning Statement: Scientists conduct investigations and use empirical evidence to reach conclusions about the natural world.
Agenda:
In Class assignment: Practice with Dependent and Independent Variables.
History of Science Notes
Lab safety Rap
3. What's the difference between a Hypothesis, Theory, and Law?
Homework:
Read the article on How Does a Scientific Theory Become a Scientific Law? Please take notes for discussion. Identify the Controls and Variables
Watch the following video on accuracy and precision AT HOME! Take notes and prepare to discuss.
Study for Vocabulary quiz Friday:
a- without
ab- from ( away from)
abduct- lead or draw [away] from
acanth- prickle or spine
acer- without horns
acetabul- vinegar cup
acin- cluster of grapes
acro- summit or top
actin- ray
acust- relating to hearing
ad- toward
adduct- to draw forward or in
HS Intensive English
Class Information and Syllabus
Unit Essential Question: What does a good writing sample look like?
Key Learning Statement: Writers structure their writing into several key steps to produce a good writing sample. While these steps are not always needed, it is best for beginning or aspiring writers to practice them to improve their writing ability. Those steps are brainstorming, outlining, pre writing (or rough drafting), peer editing, polishing and revising, and final editing.
Art Appreciation: Storm Clouds, Maine by Marsden Hartley
Storm Clouds
Vocabulary Lesson: Context Clues
Writing Unit: Main Idea- Poetry
Homework:
Study for vocabulary quiz
10th Grade Biology 1
Class Information and Syllabus
Unit Essential Question: How does a hypothesis, become a theory, become a Law and what the heck is the difference?
Key Learning Statement: Scientists conduct investigations and use empirical evidence to reach conclusions about the natural world.
Agenda:
In Class assignment: Practice with Dependent and Independent Variables.
History of Science Notes
Lab safety Rap
3. What's the difference between a Hypothesis, Theory, and Law?
Homework:
Read the article on How Does a Scientific Theory Become anScientific Law? Please take notes for discussion. Identify the controls and variables
Where Did Science Come From? Read through this article take notes YOU WILL BE LEADING THE DISCUSSION!
Watch the following video on accuracy and precision AT HOME! Take notes and prepare to discuss.
Study for Vocabulary quiz Friday:
a- without
ab- from ( away from)
abduct- lead or draw [away] from
acanth- prickle or spine
acer- without horns
acetabul- vinegar cup
acin- cluster of grapes
acro- summit or top
actin- ray
acust- relating to hearing
ad- toward
adduct- to draw forward or in
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