Friday, November 18th

Objective: I will demonstrate my knowledge of the scientific method with the 11s math challenge.

What we did in class today: We teamed up with a partner and went through the scientific method as we tried to find a way to do multiplications of 11 in our head.  These is a simple trick or two that would really help folks learn.

If you missed today: Download the form below, follow instructions, and turn it into Mr. Jamsa on your own paper.

Multiplying by 11 Challenge Inquiry

Thursday, November 17th

Objective: I will demonstrate my knowledge of MATTER CYCLES on the unit assesment.

What we did in class today: Took the unit test.

If you missed today:  You will need to take the unit test the next time you are in class.

Tuesday November 15th – Wednesday, November 16th

Objective: We are comparing and contrasting the three Rs and a C and looking for exmaples and non-examples in Mark Twain.

What we did in class: We went through a Power Point comparing and contrasting Reduce, Reuse, Recyle, and Compost.  The knowledge was assessed on a small project and a small formative quiz.

If you missed today: Download the Power Point below in AG or at home.  Go through and take notes on the information.  Show Mr. Jamsa your notebook.

Introduction to Three Rs and a C

Monday, November 14th

Objective: We will demonstrate our knowledge of Matter Cycles on a comprehensive formative assessment.

What we did in class today: We studied the questions for Thursdays test.

If you missed class today: Download the study guide below and prepare for Thursdays test.

Formative Assessment Matter Cycles Unit

Thursday, November 10th

Objective:With my team, we will accurately measure the landscape at our chosen sites using the Gizmo, precisely map its location, and then write three sources of possible experimental error in complete sentences.

What we did today:We learned how to use the Gizmo.  We went outside to our test plots and mapped the exact location where they were being placed and then recorded data regarding the landscape so that we have a baseline from which to compare it after a large rain.  We also wrote down sources of error.

If you missed today: You will have to see Mr. Jamsa during AG or after school to make up for the points you missed today during this lab.

Wednesday, November 9

Objective:With my team, we will write two good hypotheses for the Erosion-Deposition Inquiry.

What we did today: We looked at how to use the “Gizmo,” the device that will help us measure erosion and deposition outside.  We went outside to look for spots that would experience erosion and deposition at the next large rain.

If you missed today:You will have to set up a time after school or during AG to make up lost points for this lab.

Tuesday, November 8

Objective: Can you locate a spot on the Mark Twain property that will erode more and another spot that will experience more deposition than the Jamsa test plot?

What we did in class today:We took notes on erosion and deposition as we framed the Erosion and Deposition Inquiry which will run for a few weeks.

If you missed today:Take notes on erosion and deposition from the power point you can download below.  These go on page 58 or 60 of your SNB.

Introduction to Erosion and Deposition

Monday, November 7

T-Form is due in 16 days.  There are also changes on the What’s New section of the Science Fair tab.  Be organized – communicate with Mr. Jamsa – and find a great project.

Objective: We will demonstrate our knowledge of our assigned cycle and our effort the last five days with our draft or completed art cycle project.

What we did in class today: After announcements, we worked on our cycle art projects for the last time in class.

If you missed today: Cycle art projects are due at the end of the day Thursday, November 11th.  They will be entered in the gradebook over the weekend.

Science Fair T-Forms – choosing your own topic – are due in 19 days – that’s the Wednesday before Spring Break. Don’t wait!

Thursday, Friday November 3rd, 4th

Objective: With my team, we will complete a rough draft of our art project to share with Mr. Jamsa to help guide us as we work towards completing our project.

What we did today: 1) We did a check in with our cycle doing a crossword puzzle (both days) 2) We worked on our projects alone or in groups.

If you missed either or both days: The projects are due after school on Monday.  Do not count on more class time to work on them.  Check in with your groups as far as what you missed or continue working on your project.  The more you can check in with Mr. Jamsa, the more he can guide you with it.  His e-mail is danieljamsa@yahoo.com

Wednesday, November 2nd

Objective: With my team, we will complete the cycle art project research and start brainstorming our presentation.

What we did in class today: I did a quick quiz to see if students are understanding the concepts of cycles, matter, physical and chemical change, and phase change.  Then we continued researching answers for our cycle projects.

If you missed today: If it is just today, then you can check in with your team tomorrow and hopefully they can help you with the information you missed.  If you have been gone for a few days, you will need to check in with me during AG as soon as possible.

Tuesday, November 1st

Objective: With my team, in the SNB we will complete the phase change graphic organizer and the research questions for our chosen cycle.

What we did in  class today: We watched a Bill Nye video on phase change and completed a graphic organizer on useful phase change vocabulary.  We then distributed and began to answer research questions to help support our cycle art project.

If you missed today: You will need to copy the research notes from a team member and ask them or Mr. Jamsa for help in understanding their meaning.  If you don’t have the information, you won’t be able to assist with the final assessment.

Monday, October 31st

Objective:With my team, we will demonstrate our knowledge of cycles and matter with a haiku and a bumper sticker.

What we did today: 1) We answered questions about cycles and did a haiku and bumper sticker for cycles and matter to demonstrate our knowledge. 2) We broke into teams for the Matter Cycles Art Project, either a dance or a story book.

If you missed today: 1) Copy the questions and answers from a team mate on the information about cycles. 2) Make your own Haiku and Bumper Sticker to show Mr. Jamsa for credit. 3) You will have to decide on an art project and a team when you return – the project will be explained at that time.