Weekly Update May 31-June 4
What are we doing this week in Science?
Grass Experiment Conclusion- how did our grass grow with light vs no light and variations of water?
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What are we doing this week in Science?
Grass Experiment Conclusion- how did our grass grow with light vs no light and variations of water?
What are we learning this week in Science?
Students will explore forces involved in flight.
Students will research innovators in flight.
What are we doing this week?
Monday
Drag
Tuesday
Thrust
Wednesday
Wright Brothers to Rockets
Thursday
Rockets and Satellites
Friday
No School
What are we learning this week in Science?
Students will explore forces involved in flight.
Students will research innovators in flight.
What are we doing this week?
Monday
Falling vs. Gliding Lab
Tuesday
Wings Exploration
Wednesday
Lift Activity
Thursday
Gliding Activity
Friday
Famous Fliers Research
What are we learning this week in Science?
Students will observe and describe the process of photosynthesis and the chemical production of glucose.
What are we doing this week?
Monday
Photosynthesis question and hypothesis
Begin experiment
Tuesday
No Class – MAPs testing
Wednesday
No Class – MAPs testing
Thursday
MAPs makeup and Observation
Friday
Photosynthesis reading & summary paragraph
What are we learning this week in Science?
Students will be able to describe the characteristics of elements, compounds, and mixtures.
Students will be able to differentiate between elements, compounds, and mixtures.
What are we doing this week?
S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
Monday
Vocabulary
S: Summarize
C: Create
Tuesday
I: Interpret
E: Experiment
Wednesday
N: Navigate
Thursday
C: Challenge
Friday
E: Extend
What are we learning this week in Science?
Students will demonstrate and apply knowledge of atoms and elements.
What are we doing this week?
Monday
NO SCHOOL
Tuesday
Begin Digital Escape Room
Wednesday
Finish Digital Escape Room
Thursday
Atoms and Elements Unit Test
Friday
Reflection & Unanswered Questions
What are we learning this week in Science?
Students will be able to describe unique features of various elements.
What are we doing this week?
Week long mini-project: Element Superhero (or villain)
Monday
Superhero project:
Choose Element
Basic Statistics
Tuesday
Superhero project:
5 super powers & reasons
Wednesday
Superhero project:
Atomic model
Thursday
Superhero project:
Artwork
Friday
NO SCHOOL
What are we learning this week in Science?
Students will be able to define and label the parts of an atom.
Students will be able to read key information from the Periodic Table of Elements.
What are we doing this week?
Monday
Atoms Doodle Notes
Tuesday
Reading the Periodic Table - Notes
Wednesday
Begin Reading the Periodic Table Practice Packet
Thursday
Finish and submit Reading the Periodic Table Practice Packet
Friday
Get to Know the Elements
What are we learning this week in Science?
Students will be able to explain the development of atomic theory.
What are we doing this week?
Week long mini-project: Atomic Theory Timeline
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
SCIENCE
What are we learning this week in Science?
Students will demonstrate background knowledge about atoms, elements, and the periodic table.
Students will identify similar/different characteristics of “Periodic People” and create a system to organize them.
What are we doing this week?
Monday
No School
Tuesday
No School
Wednesday
-Periodic People Sort
Thursday
-Periodic People Results and Reflection
Friday
-Unit Pre-test
What are we learning this week in Science?
Students will be able to record and analyze data about hail damage.
What are we doing this week?
Monday
Finish building roof
Test (in person)
Tuesday
Test roof (all students) and record data
Discuss results
Wednesday
Write conclusion paragraph
Thursday
No School- Conferences
Friday
No School- Conferences
Remember: There are no Zoom classes this week! It is all on your own.
What are we learning this week in Science?
Students will apply elements of the Scientific Method and Engineering Process to design a hail-resistant roof.
What are we doing this week?
Monday
Hail and Roofing in Colorado with Synergy Solar
Hail and Roofing Vocabulary/Notes
Tuesday
Colorado Hail statistics
Wednesday
STEM Lab Part 1 – Question & Hypothesis
Thursday
STEM Lab Part 2 – Plan & Materials
Friday
STEM Lab Part 3 - Build
What are we learning this week in Science?
Students will identify extreme weather concerns for Colorado.
Students will be able to explain the process of hail formation.
What are we doing this week?
Monday
Extreme Weather Part 1
Tuesday
Extreme Weather Part 2
Wednesday
Hail Demo
Begin Hail Formation reading and notes
Thursday
Hail Demo
Finish and submit Hail Formation reading and notes
Friday
Extreme Weather Part 3
What are we learning this week in Science?
Students will be able to answer 5 essential questions about hurricanes.
What are we doing this week?
Monday
Student Hurricane Lesson #1
Tuesday
Student Hurricane Lesson #2
Wednesday
Student Hurricane Lesson #3
Hurricane Quiz #1 – Student Lessons 1-3
Thursday
Student Hurricane Lesson #4
Friday
Student Hurricane Lesson #5
Hurricane Quiz #2 – Student Lessons 4-5
What are we learning this week in Science?
Students present their findings about hurricanes to others.
What are we doing this week?
Monday
NO School
Tuesday
NO School
Wednesday
Create Guided Notes & Exit Ticket for Hurricane Lesson Plan
Thursday
Plan and prepare Interactive Student Activity for Hurricane Lesson Plan
Friday
Create Hurricane Lesson Plan Presentation