Today's Quote:
Recap:
Yesterday, I modeled a group discussion for the class as we reviewed the videos and set up our learning profile folders. We talked about the things they need to bring to our partnership, such as doing the assignments at home so they are prepared to participate, speaking up in class, and observing the rules of conversational etiquette. We learned that if they don't know a word, I use or they see in our readings, the only way they will know it is to let me know. That being said, many students learned what charismatic, and altruistic meant. In the science classes, I handed out the yearly vocabulary list. We will begin using this list next week.
Many of my former students from last year pointed out that I already do many things suggested in the video- dimmed lights, water noises in the classroom, soft, non-lyrical, music, and frequent breaks from lecturing which allows their brain to process information. Students said they were interested to find out that their brain produced about 25 watts of electricity and that their bodies run off of bioelectrical signals called neural pathways. Several other students pointed out that they had not realized that behavior is the first thing to suffer if your brain and body are not properly hydrated. I challenged the classes to come to school with a bottled water and to refill it at least 8 times in a day and see if their alertness and performance was any better than days when they drink less.
Another point students enjoyed was the idea of practice and how the brain plays. I gave them the example of kicking a soccer ball, playing guitar, or working on a new math formula. As you practice a new skill for at least 20 minutes a day your brain starts to grow new neurons and those neurons form neural pathways. Then when you go to sleep at night, those same neural pathways continue to stimulate the neurons in the specific muscles being used to refine what you practiced while awake.
Students in all classes got their first chance to write when I gave them the entry task: Write a persuasive paragraph trying to convince your audience of your ideas about how to end school violence and create a lasting atmosphere of safety. The discussions were excellent for the most part however, I did have to warn several people about the proper way to behave in a class discussion or group. I began turning over responsibility for basic class etiquette to the leadership cadre and I established this nine weeks seating chart. Remember to be in your correct seat every day and arrive to class on time.
Entry Task/ Brain Bender:
Based on the laws of the U. S. Constitution, there are five requirements a person must meet in order to become President of the United States. The candidate must:
- be at least 35 years old
-be a citizen of the United States
-have resided in the United States for at least 14 years.
- have been born in the United States
There is one more requirement. What is it?
Agenda:
Watch the video on Setting up Your Study Space. Video 1 (All classes)
Begin discussion over homework
Begin tallying Meyers- Briggs data for graphing activity.
Homework: Graphing Basics PowerPoint-
1. Watch the video and take notes for Monday.
How to Use Google Spreadsheet to Make a Graph
3. Discussion of citation and evidence.
9th Grade Honor's Earth Space Science:
Class Information and Syllabus
Unit Essential Question:
What are the basic ideas behind the process of science?
Key Learning Statement:
Science is a process based upon observational and experimental studies using scientific methods to develop or explore scientific theories or laws.
Homework:
HS Intensive English
Class Information and Syllabus
Unit Essential Question: What methods do scientists use to answer questions and solve problems in the natural world?
Key Learning Statement: Scientific inquiry involves forming a testable hypothesis and developing a valid investigation using scientific skills and tools to determine if the hypothesis is supported or not supported. Data from scientific investigations helps scientists explain natural events through the use of scientific theories and scientific laws.
Homework:
10th Grade Biology 1
Class Information and Syllabus
Unit Essential Question: What is required to carry out a valid scientific investigation?
Key Learning Statement: A valid scientific investigation uses prior knowledge, observations, and empirical evidence to test a hypothesis and draw conclusions that must be validated through repetition and replication.
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