Sept. 12, 2018: Evidence #1: The Fossil Record

Today I Am:

• Learning about what evolution is and what it is not!

• Taking notes on the fossil record.

So That I Can:

• Determine how the fossil record is evidence for evolution.

I Will Know I Got It When:
Pages 23 and 25 in my ISN are complete.


Plan for the Day:
FOCUS QUESTION: What is the Theory of Evolution? Why do we care about the diversity of life?

1. Watch the video below. 
2. On page 20, halfway down the page--> write 2 things you learned and 1 question you have.
3. NOTETAKING TIME
• Open the presentation below in Present Mode.
• Answer the questions on page 23 in your own words. You do not need to use complete sentences. Highlight and add color if it is useful.
• Answer the questions on page 25 in your own words. You do not need to use complete sentences. Highlight and add color if it is useful.
• STOP when you get to the stop SIGN on page 32!
4. COMPLETE THE FOLDABLE HOMEWORK (from yesterday) --> write/glue/cut/photo --> see directions from yesterday.

September 11: Introduction to Evolution

Today I Am:

• Going over the Unit 1A overview
• Learning about the Theory of Evolution

So That I Can:

• Be prepared for assessments
• Explain the evidence for the Theory of Evolution

I Will Know I Got It When:
Have completed pages 19-21 in my notebook.


Plan for the Day:
FOCUS QUESTION: What is the Theory of Evolution? Why do we care about the diversity of life?

September 10: Planting our WFP

Today I Am:
Planting my Wisconsin Fast Plant.

So That I Can:
Eventually gather evidence to explain ho inheritance works.

I Will Know I Got It When:
My plants are under the lights and ready to grow.


Plan for the Day:
FOCUS QUESTION: How do you plant a WFP?

The Wisconsin Fast Plants are rapid-cycling Brassica Rapa, members of the cabbage and mustard family. They have a life cycle of 35-40 days. Students followed a given procedure to plant the WFP. Growth should be notable with 1-2 days.

DIRECTIONS FOR PLANTING

At 3 weeks, the WFPs will be flowering and we will cross pollinate plants with each other. After 6 weeks we will harvest the seeds and plant a second generation of WFP.

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September 7: Hypothesis, Theory, and Law

Today I Am:
Comparing and contrasting hypothesis, theory, and law.
I am also taking a pre-test.


So That I Can:
Distinguish among the different terms and hold an intelligent conversation about them.


I Will Know I Got It When:
I complete the homework ONLINE.


Plan for the Day:
FOCUS QUESTION: What is the difference between hypothesis, theory, and law? And why do we care?


AGENDA:
1. Pretest in classroom
2. NOTES - Vocabulary page 13
3. Discussion


IN CLASS SLIDESHOW

PAGE 13: Vocabulary Notes

September 5-6: Scientific Sketching

Today I Am:
Learning about scientific sketching.

So That I Can:
Sketch my own drawing of an object using labels and details.

I Will Know I Got It When:
I have a completed, labeled sketch in my notebook.

Plan for the Day:

FOCUS QUESTION: How do you make a scientific sketch.

AGENDA:
1. DO NOW in classroom
2. ABC's of Sketching
3. SKETCH
4. Match-Game (if time)
5. Discussion

We also developed NORMS for our class --> see below!

IN-CLASS SLIDESHOW

Student sketches - 1st try

Student sketches - 2nd

September 4: Notebook Set-Up

Today I Am:
Exploring a variety of differing scientific notebooks.

So That I Can:
Begin to set up my own science notebook.

I Will Know I Got It When:
I have the first 10 pages of my notebook complete.

Plan for the Day:

FOCUS QUESTION: How do scientists use notebooks?
1. Introduction
2. Gallery Walk
3. Discussion
4. Notebook Set-Up

IN-CLASS SLIDESHOW


Examples from class --> Student examine actual science notebook pages and respond using the sentence stems...

I wonder why...
I see evidence of...

Scientist Notebook with Student Responses

Teacher Notebook with Student Responses

Student Notebook with Student Responses

AUGUST 30: Breakout

Today I Am:
Working collaboratively to "Breakout" a prize from the lock box.

So That I Can:
Begin to see how important team work is in class.
Get a snapshot of what topics are covered this year.

I Will Know I Got It When:
Our team unlocks all of the locks!

Plan for the Day:
Students complete a group breakout today. This is to foster collaboration and team building while getting to see some of the topics we will be studying this year.

DON'T FORGET YOUR COMPOSITION NOTES BOOKS ON TUESDAY!

THE BOX

All groups made it -- with just a few minutes to spare!

Period 1 --> Success!