Monday 29th ,2008
AIM: p. 47 – What are isotopes?
PROCEDURE: Students will learn the process that turns atoms into isotopes.
HOMEWORK: Research on everyday exposure to various types of radiation.
Tuesday 30th, 2008
AIM: NRG @ Inwood Hill Park
PROCEDURE: Students will remove invasive plants around the 300 plants they planted.
HOMEWORK: paragraph report on NRG
Wednesday 1st, 2008
AIM: p. 48 - How is radioactive isotopes used?
PROCEDURE: Students will understand how isotopes behave in chemical reaction
HOMEWORK: Find the atomic mass and atomic number of polonium 218 - LL
Thursday 2nd , 2008
AIM: p. 50 - What is half-life?
PROCEDURE: Oral reading and solving the radioactive isotope of half-life in 8 days
HOMEWORK: Prepare graph for half-life lab
Friday 3rd, 2008 – MASS @ 9:00AM
AIM: p. 51 – How can carbon-14 determine the age of dead animals?
PROCEDURE: Students will complete the mini-lab of thorium 234
HOMEWORK: Review test notes.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
7TH SCIENCE - WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2008
Monday 29th ,2008
AIM: p. 112 – How is pressure transmitted through fluids?
PROCEDURE: Demonstration of force creating pressure?
HOMEWORK: Calculate Pressure
Tests on chapter 4 on 10/3
Tuesday 30th, 2008
AIM: What is Pascal’s Principle and how does it apply to pressure?
PROCEDURE: Oral reading and demonstration of Pascal’s Principle.
HOMEWORK: Research Pascal’s Principle
Wednesday 1st, 2008
AIM: p.115 – What is density and buoyancy?
PROCEDURE: Students will learn why some things float while others sink
HOMEWORK: Problem Solving p. 112 - LL
Thursday 2nd, 2008
AIM: LAB – OBSERVING WATER IN A GLASS
PROCEDURE:PURPOSE: Students will test how atmospheric pressure works
HOMEWORK: Using Math p. 116 on LL
Friday 3rd, 2008
AIM: Chapter 4 test
PROCEDURE: Testing students on the States of Matter
HOMEWORK: Review Chapter 5 vocabulary words
AIM: p. 112 – How is pressure transmitted through fluids?
PROCEDURE: Demonstration of force creating pressure?
HOMEWORK: Calculate Pressure
Tests on chapter 4 on 10/3
Tuesday 30th, 2008
AIM: What is Pascal’s Principle and how does it apply to pressure?
PROCEDURE: Oral reading and demonstration of Pascal’s Principle.
HOMEWORK: Research Pascal’s Principle
Wednesday 1st, 2008
AIM: p.115 – What is density and buoyancy?
PROCEDURE: Students will learn why some things float while others sink
HOMEWORK: Problem Solving p. 112 - LL
Thursday 2nd, 2008
AIM: LAB – OBSERVING WATER IN A GLASS
PROCEDURE:PURPOSE: Students will test how atmospheric pressure works
HOMEWORK: Using Math p. 116 on LL
Friday 3rd, 2008
AIM: Chapter 4 test
PROCEDURE: Testing students on the States of Matter
HOMEWORK: Review Chapter 5 vocabulary words
6TH SCIENCE - WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2008
Monday 29th ,2008
AIM: p. E 20 – What are electrons, neutrons, and protons?
PROCEDURE: Students will draw boron and helium atom and define its parts
HOMEWORK: WB p. 238 in NB – must draw atoms
Tuesday 30th, 2008
AIM: p. 21- How have the models of atoms changed over the past 200 years?
PROCEDURE: Students will learn of Dalton, Rutherford & Thomson’ s model.
HOMEWORK: What is the nucleus of an atom and what makes up a nucleus - LL
Wednesday 1st , 2008
AIM: p. E 22 – How do Particles and Waves Compare?
PROCEDURE: Students will learn particles and wave do not have the same properties.
HOMEWORK: What are the three features of waves? P. E23
Thursday 2nd , 2008
AIM: p. E23 - In a wave of light, why are frequency and wavelength important?
PROCEDURE: Demonstration of why the sky appears blue and the difference between
red and blue light
HOMEWORK: Define transparent and opaque in NB
Friday 3rd, 2008
AIM: p. E 24 – What is the Periodic Table?
PROCEDURE: Students will identify the information presented in each box.
HOMEWORK: Study Lesson 2 vocabulary words
AIM: p. E 20 – What are electrons, neutrons, and protons?
PROCEDURE: Students will draw boron and helium atom and define its parts
HOMEWORK: WB p. 238 in NB – must draw atoms
Tuesday 30th, 2008
AIM: p. 21- How have the models of atoms changed over the past 200 years?
PROCEDURE: Students will learn of Dalton, Rutherford & Thomson’ s model.
HOMEWORK: What is the nucleus of an atom and what makes up a nucleus - LL
Wednesday 1st , 2008
AIM: p. E 22 – How do Particles and Waves Compare?
PROCEDURE: Students will learn particles and wave do not have the same properties.
HOMEWORK: What are the three features of waves? P. E23
Thursday 2nd , 2008
AIM: p. E23 - In a wave of light, why are frequency and wavelength important?
PROCEDURE: Demonstration of why the sky appears blue and the difference between
red and blue light
HOMEWORK: Define transparent and opaque in NB
Friday 3rd, 2008
AIM: p. E 24 – What is the Periodic Table?
PROCEDURE: Students will identify the information presented in each box.
HOMEWORK: Study Lesson 2 vocabulary words
5TH SCIENCE - WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2008
Monday 29th, 2008
AIM: p. E. 22 – To understand what mixtures are.
PROCEDURE: Students will learn about the different types of mixtures.
Suspension, emulsions, colloids, solutions, alloys
HOMEWORK: WB p. 273 on LL - Q&A
Study for lesson 1 test on 9/24/08
PROJECT INGREDIENTS: MILK, SALT, SUGAR, OIL, VINEGAR
Tuesday 23rd, 2008
AIM: LAB – Separating Mixtures
PURPOSE: Students will test and experiment on different types of mixtures.
HOMEWORK: Study for test on Lesson and complete lab sheet.
Wednesday 24th , 2008
AIM: Lesson Chapter 12 True or False test.
PROCEDURE: Students will answer questions based on the notes.
HOMEWORK: Lesson 2 vocabulary words in NB
Thursday 25th, 2008
AIM: To explore that matter is made of more than one substance
PROCEDURE: Students will learn how the building blocks of matter are elements.
HOMEWORK: WB p. 289-290 Q & A in NB
Friday 26th, 2008 – 2:30 dismissal
AIM: What are elements and atoms?
PROCEDURE: Describe the material a pencil is made of and why it is ideal for writing.
HOMEWORK: Study vocabulary words
6TH SOCIAL-STUDIES - WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2008
Monday 29th ,2008
AIM: p. 26 - To understand the importance of primary source.
PROCEDURE: Students will be shown several photos and excerpts and make decisions on
the importance of each item.
HOMEWORK: Give examples of some primary source - LL
Tuesday 30th, 2008
AIM: p. 26 - To understand the importance of primary source.
PROCEDURE: Students will realize that not only is recent history all around us, but that
we are making history
HOMEWORK: Compare several devices from years ago to what we use today - LL
Wednesday 1st , 2008
AIM: p. 27 - What is secondary about a secondary source?
PROCEDURE: Students will oral read and discuss examples of secondary.
HOMEWORK: 2 questions given in class.
Thursday 2nd , 2008
AIM: p. 27 - What does the term “viewpoint” mean?
PROCEDURE: Students will discuss the viewpoint of Grandpa and Nina.
HOMEWORK: On LL – Does everyone have the same viewpoint?
Friday 3rd, 2008
AIM: How do sources help us to learn about the past?
PROCEDURE: Review notes from chapter.
HOMEWORK: Complete DBQ
AIM: p. 26 - To understand the importance of primary source.
PROCEDURE: Students will be shown several photos and excerpts and make decisions on
the importance of each item.
HOMEWORK: Give examples of some primary source - LL
Tuesday 30th, 2008
AIM: p. 26 - To understand the importance of primary source.
PROCEDURE: Students will realize that not only is recent history all around us, but that
we are making history
HOMEWORK: Compare several devices from years ago to what we use today - LL
Wednesday 1st , 2008
AIM: p. 27 - What is secondary about a secondary source?
PROCEDURE: Students will oral read and discuss examples of secondary.
HOMEWORK: 2 questions given in class.
Thursday 2nd , 2008
AIM: p. 27 - What does the term “viewpoint” mean?
PROCEDURE: Students will discuss the viewpoint of Grandpa and Nina.
HOMEWORK: On LL – Does everyone have the same viewpoint?
Friday 3rd, 2008
AIM: How do sources help us to learn about the past?
PROCEDURE: Review notes from chapter.
HOMEWORK: Complete DBQ
5th SOCIAL -STUDIES - WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 29TH 2008
Monday 29th ,2008
AIM: p. 42 – What natural resources are found in the United States?
PROCEDURE: Students will observe the different regions and their resources.
HOMEWORK: DBQ – NYS 2001
Tuesday 30th, 2008
AIM: p. 48 - Why are forests one of our country’s most important natural resource?
PROCEDURE: Students’ knowledge on preservation and conservation.
HOMEWORK: What are renewable and nonrenewable resources? LL
Wednesday 1st , 2008
AIM: DBQ – Answering DBQ questions from State Exam 2006
PROCEDURE: Students learn how to carefully read and observe information from
documents and pictures.
HOMEWORK: Use answers to complete DBQ essay
Thursday 2nd, 2008
AIM: Students will present their DBQ essay
PROCEDURE: Discussion on whether the task was answered fully
HOMEWORK: DBQ – using NYS Measuring Up
Friday 3rd, 2008
AIM: p. 60 - How did farming lead to the development of civilization?
PROCEDURE: Oral reading and notes on early civilization
HOMEWORK: Review Chapter 3 vocabulary words.
AIM: p. 42 – What natural resources are found in the United States?
PROCEDURE: Students will observe the different regions and their resources.
HOMEWORK: DBQ – NYS 2001
Tuesday 30th, 2008
AIM: p. 48 - Why are forests one of our country’s most important natural resource?
PROCEDURE: Students’ knowledge on preservation and conservation.
HOMEWORK: What are renewable and nonrenewable resources? LL
Wednesday 1st , 2008
AIM: DBQ – Answering DBQ questions from State Exam 2006
PROCEDURE: Students learn how to carefully read and observe information from
documents and pictures.
HOMEWORK: Use answers to complete DBQ essay
Thursday 2nd, 2008
AIM: Students will present their DBQ essay
PROCEDURE: Discussion on whether the task was answered fully
HOMEWORK: DBQ – using NYS Measuring Up
Friday 3rd, 2008
AIM: p. 60 - How did farming lead to the development of civilization?
PROCEDURE: Oral reading and notes on early civilization
HOMEWORK: Review Chapter 3 vocabulary words.
Monday, September 22, 2008
WORLD WATER MONITORING DAY RESULTS
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Saturday, September 20, 2008
6TH SOCIAL STUDIES - WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2008
Monday 22nd, 2008
AIM: World Regions – Chapter 1.
PROCEDURE: Students will review vocabulary words and notes for exam.
HOMEWORK: Complete DBQ essay
Study for test on 9/23/08
Tuesday 23rd, 2008
AIM: Chapter 1 Test 0n World Region
PROCEDURE: Oral reading of chapter 2 – lesson 1 – A Look into the Past.
HOMEWORK: Lesson 1 vocabulary words in NB
Wednesday 24th, 2008
AIM: p. 24 – What is history and how does it help historians look into the past.
PROCEDURE: Oral reading, notes and discussion on the role oral tradition, artifacts and
primary sources play in forming history.
Thursday 25th, 2008
AIM: How does oral tradition differ from a written source?
PROCEDURE: To explain how oral tradition and written sources preserve history.
Students will be able to brainstorm some examples.
HOMEWORK: Use your imagination to write about how the artifacts in your home might be
viewed by an historian 100 years from now. LL
Friday 26th, 2008
AIM: DBQ using the 11/14/08 state exam.
PROCEDURE: Students will answer DBQ questions based on the state exam online.
HOMEWORK: Complete DBQ essay.
AIM: World Regions – Chapter 1.
PROCEDURE: Students will review vocabulary words and notes for exam.
HOMEWORK: Complete DBQ essay
Study for test on 9/23/08
Tuesday 23rd, 2008
AIM: Chapter 1 Test 0n World Region
PROCEDURE: Oral reading of chapter 2 – lesson 1 – A Look into the Past.
HOMEWORK: Lesson 1 vocabulary words in NB
Wednesday 24th, 2008
AIM: p. 24 – What is history and how does it help historians look into the past.
PROCEDURE: Oral reading, notes and discussion on the role oral tradition, artifacts and
primary sources play in forming history.
Thursday 25th, 2008
AIM: How does oral tradition differ from a written source?
PROCEDURE: To explain how oral tradition and written sources preserve history.
Students will be able to brainstorm some examples.
HOMEWORK: Use your imagination to write about how the artifacts in your home might be
viewed by an historian 100 years from now. LL
Friday 26th, 2008
AIM: DBQ using the 11/14/08 state exam.
PROCEDURE: Students will answer DBQ questions based on the state exam online.
HOMEWORK: Complete DBQ essay.
5th SOCIAL STUDIES - WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2008
Monday 22nd, 2008 – Lesson 2
AIM: p. 12 - Describe the form of government in the United States.
PROCEDURE: Students will describe the U.S. government orally.
Students will understand the role people play in a democracy.
HOMEWORK: Define lesson 2 vocabulary words in NB.
Study notes and vocabulary words for test on 9/25/08
Tuesday 23rd, 2008
AIM: p. 13 – To compare the roles of federal, state, and local government.
PROCEDURE: Students will think of services that the government provides for its citizen.
Continue DBQ essay
HOMEWORK: 5 questions will be given at the end of class to be completed on LL
Wednesday 24th, 2008
AIM: p. 14 -15 – To examine some of the rights and responsibilities of United States citizens.
PROCEDURE: Students will talk about the rights and responsibilities they have at school.
Students will describe some of the ways that citizens take part in government.
HOMEWORK: 4 questions will be given in class to be completed on LL.
Thursday 25th, 2008
AIM: p. 18 – Why is it important to understand history?
PROCEDURE: Students will recognize that history includes the stories of ordinary people as
well as those people who are famous.
Students will share some of their own stories passed down from family
members.
HOMEWORK: Lesson 3 vocabulary words in NB.
Friday 26th, 2008
AIM: To compare primary and secondary sources as information sources.
PROCEDURE: Students will learn primary and secondary sources make up most historical
events.
HOMEWORK: Complete DBQ essay.
AIM: p. 12 - Describe the form of government in the United States.
PROCEDURE: Students will describe the U.S. government orally.
Students will understand the role people play in a democracy.
HOMEWORK: Define lesson 2 vocabulary words in NB.
Study notes and vocabulary words for test on 9/25/08
Tuesday 23rd, 2008
AIM: p. 13 – To compare the roles of federal, state, and local government.
PROCEDURE: Students will think of services that the government provides for its citizen.
Continue DBQ essay
HOMEWORK: 5 questions will be given at the end of class to be completed on LL
Wednesday 24th, 2008
AIM: p. 14 -15 – To examine some of the rights and responsibilities of United States citizens.
PROCEDURE: Students will talk about the rights and responsibilities they have at school.
Students will describe some of the ways that citizens take part in government.
HOMEWORK: 4 questions will be given in class to be completed on LL.
Thursday 25th, 2008
AIM: p. 18 – Why is it important to understand history?
PROCEDURE: Students will recognize that history includes the stories of ordinary people as
well as those people who are famous.
Students will share some of their own stories passed down from family
members.
HOMEWORK: Lesson 3 vocabulary words in NB.
Friday 26th, 2008
AIM: To compare primary and secondary sources as information sources.
PROCEDURE: Students will learn primary and secondary sources make up most historical
events.
HOMEWORK: Complete DBQ essay.
8th SCIENCE - WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2008
PACKED ASSORTED COLORS FOR KIDS WEEK – SEE SEPTEMBER CALENDAR
Monday 22nd, 2008
AIM: p.42 - How did Rutherford describe his new model of the nuclear atom
PROCEDURE: Students will recall that mass is a measure of the amount of matter that makes up an object and learn that in the model of an atom most of the mass is made up of tiny particles.
HOMEWORK: Mini Lab on LL using the Scientific Methods
Study chap. Vocabulary words for test on 9/25/08
Tuesday 23rd , 2008
AIM: p. 44 -Comparing Atom and Nucleus
PROCEDURE: Students will use a poppyseed bagel to demonstrate the nucleus of an atom and
the diameter of a stadium.
HOMEWORK: What are protons, neutrons, electrons on LL
Wednesday 24th, 2008
AIM: p. 47 – What is the nucleus of an atom?
PROCEDURE: Oral reading, notes and discussion on the atom.
HOMEWORK: Study for Test and draw the three isotopes on p. 47 in NB
Thursday 25th, 2008
AIM: Chapter 2 vocabulary test.
What is the process of radioactive decay?
PROCEDURE: Students will understand that isotopes are atoms of the same elements that have
different number of neutrons.
HOMEWORK: Copy chart on p. 48 – Isotopes of Carbon
Friday , 2008
AIM: p.48 -What is transmutation and how does it lead to another element?
PROCEDURE: Students will learn that the ejecting of particles from the nucleus changes into
another element.
HOMEWORK: No Homework
Monday 22nd, 2008
AIM: p.42 - How did Rutherford describe his new model of the nuclear atom
PROCEDURE: Students will recall that mass is a measure of the amount of matter that makes up an object and learn that in the model of an atom most of the mass is made up of tiny particles.
HOMEWORK: Mini Lab on LL using the Scientific Methods
Study chap. Vocabulary words for test on 9/25/08
Tuesday 23rd , 2008
AIM: p. 44 -Comparing Atom and Nucleus
PROCEDURE: Students will use a poppyseed bagel to demonstrate the nucleus of an atom and
the diameter of a stadium.
HOMEWORK: What are protons, neutrons, electrons on LL
Wednesday 24th, 2008
AIM: p. 47 – What is the nucleus of an atom?
PROCEDURE: Oral reading, notes and discussion on the atom.
HOMEWORK: Study for Test and draw the three isotopes on p. 47 in NB
Thursday 25th, 2008
AIM: Chapter 2 vocabulary test.
What is the process of radioactive decay?
PROCEDURE: Students will understand that isotopes are atoms of the same elements that have
different number of neutrons.
HOMEWORK: Copy chart on p. 48 – Isotopes of Carbon
Friday , 2008
AIM: p.48 -What is transmutation and how does it lead to another element?
PROCEDURE: Students will learn that the ejecting of particles from the nucleus changes into
another element.
HOMEWORK: No Homework
7TH SCIENCE - WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2008
PACKED ASSORTED COLORS FOR KIDS WEEK – SEE SEPTEMBER CALENDAR
Monday 22nd, 2008
AIM/PURPOSE: LAB: Does particles have more kinetic energy in hot or cold temperature?
PROCEDURE: Students will observe the effects of temperature and heat on particles.
Students will show how heat of fusion affects molecules.
Students will demonstrate how a solid becomes a liquid.
HOMEWORK: Complete LAB SHEET.
Study vocabulary words for quiz on 9/24/08
Tuesday 23rd , 2008
AIM: p. 98 – What causes the random motion of dust particles in the air?
PROCEDURE: Describe water molecules colliding with each other.
HOMEWORK: Why do particles in liquids move in a different way than particles in solids?
Wednesday 24th, 2008
AIM: Chapter 4 vocabulary quiz
How does a liquid become a gas?
PROCEDURE: Demonstrate the Heat of Vaporation process and have students hypothesized
what is happening
HOMEWORK: Complete hypothesis using the Scientific Method
Thursday 25th, 2008
AIM: p. 106 - What are the forces between molecules?
PROCEDURE: Oral reading, discussion and notes on water surface tension.
HOMEWORK p. 109 - #3 – Think Critically on LL
Friday 26th, 2008
AIM: LAB – Predicting Drops of Water on a Penny
PURPOSE: Why do the attractive forces make water molecules pulled themselves together to
form beads of water?
HOMEWORK: No Homework
Monday 22nd, 2008
AIM/PURPOSE: LAB: Does particles have more kinetic energy in hot or cold temperature?
PROCEDURE: Students will observe the effects of temperature and heat on particles.
Students will show how heat of fusion affects molecules.
Students will demonstrate how a solid becomes a liquid.
HOMEWORK: Complete LAB SHEET.
Study vocabulary words for quiz on 9/24/08
Tuesday 23rd , 2008
AIM: p. 98 – What causes the random motion of dust particles in the air?
PROCEDURE: Describe water molecules colliding with each other.
HOMEWORK: Why do particles in liquids move in a different way than particles in solids?
Wednesday 24th, 2008
AIM: Chapter 4 vocabulary quiz
How does a liquid become a gas?
PROCEDURE: Demonstrate the Heat of Vaporation process and have students hypothesized
what is happening
HOMEWORK: Complete hypothesis using the Scientific Method
Thursday 25th, 2008
AIM: p. 106 - What are the forces between molecules?
PROCEDURE: Oral reading, discussion and notes on water surface tension.
HOMEWORK p. 109 - #3 – Think Critically on LL
Friday 26th, 2008
AIM: LAB – Predicting Drops of Water on a Penny
PURPOSE: Why do the attractive forces make water molecules pulled themselves together to
form beads of water?
HOMEWORK: No Homework
6TH SCIENCE - WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2008
PACKED ASSORTED COLORS FOR KIDS WEEK – SEE SEPTEMBER CALENDAR
Monday 22nd, 2008
AIM: p. E. 12 – To understand what mixtures are.
PROCEDURE: Students will learn about the different types of mixtures.
Suspension, emulsions, colloids, solutions, alloys
HOMEWORK: WB p. 232 on LL - Q&A
Study for lesson 1 test on 9/24/08
PROJECT INGREDIENTS: MILK, SALT, SUGAR, OIL, VINEGAR
Tuesday 23rd, 2008
AIM: LAB – Separating Mixtures
PURPOSE: Students will test and experiment on different types of mixtures.
HOMEWORK: Study for test on Lesson and complete lab sheet.
Wednesday 24th , 2008
AIM: Lesson 1 test
PROCEDURE: Students will answer questions based on the notes from Lesson 1
HOMEWORK: Lesson 2 vocabulary words in NB
Thursday 25th, 2008
AIM: To explore that matter is made of more than one substance
PROCEDURE: Students will learn how the building blocks of matter are elements.
HOMEWORK: WB p. 277 Q & A in NB
Friday 26th, 2008 – 2:30 dismissal
AIM: What are elements and atoms?
PROCEDURE: Describe the material a pencil is made of and why it is ideal for writing.
Demonstrate how the carbon atoms make up the pencil.
HOMEWORK: Study vocabulary words
Monday 22nd, 2008
AIM: p. E. 12 – To understand what mixtures are.
PROCEDURE: Students will learn about the different types of mixtures.
Suspension, emulsions, colloids, solutions, alloys
HOMEWORK: WB p. 232 on LL - Q&A
Study for lesson 1 test on 9/24/08
PROJECT INGREDIENTS: MILK, SALT, SUGAR, OIL, VINEGAR
Tuesday 23rd, 2008
AIM: LAB – Separating Mixtures
PURPOSE: Students will test and experiment on different types of mixtures.
HOMEWORK: Study for test on Lesson and complete lab sheet.
Wednesday 24th , 2008
AIM: Lesson 1 test
PROCEDURE: Students will answer questions based on the notes from Lesson 1
HOMEWORK: Lesson 2 vocabulary words in NB
Thursday 25th, 2008
AIM: To explore that matter is made of more than one substance
PROCEDURE: Students will learn how the building blocks of matter are elements.
HOMEWORK: WB p. 277 Q & A in NB
Friday 26th, 2008 – 2:30 dismissal
AIM: What are elements and atoms?
PROCEDURE: Describe the material a pencil is made of and why it is ideal for writing.
Demonstrate how the carbon atoms make up the pencil.
HOMEWORK: Study vocabulary words
5th SCIENCE - WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2008
PACKED ASSORTED COLORS FOR KIDS WEEK – SEE SEPTEMBER CALENDAR
Monday 22nd, 2008
AIM: p. E. 14 - What are conductors and insulators?
PROCEDURE: Students will brainstorm their knowledge on materials that can absorb sound,
insulating against noise.
Oral reading and notes.
HOMEWORK: What is magnetism?
Study for lesson 1 test on 9/24/08
Tuesday 23rd, 2008
AIM: How physical properties of matter are used?
PROCEDURE: Complete the questions from WB – p.273 & 274
HOMEWORK: WB – p. 275 in NB
Wednesday 24th , 2008
AIM: Lesson 1 – Physical Properties of Matter Test
PROCEDURE: Students will answer questions based on the notes from Lesson 1
HOMEWORK: Lesson 2 vocabulary words in NB
Thursday 25th, 2008
AIM: To explore that matter is made of more than one substance
PROCEDURE: Students will learn how the building blocks of matter are elements.
HOMEWORK: WB p. 277 Q & A in NB
Friday 26th, 2008 – 2:30 dismissal
AIM: To understand how a compound is different from an element.
PROCEDURE: Students will look and observe how two or more elements when chemically
combined will form a compound
HOMEWORK: Study vocabulary words
Monday 22nd, 2008
AIM: p. E. 14 - What are conductors and insulators?
PROCEDURE: Students will brainstorm their knowledge on materials that can absorb sound,
insulating against noise.
Oral reading and notes.
HOMEWORK: What is magnetism?
Study for lesson 1 test on 9/24/08
Tuesday 23rd, 2008
AIM: How physical properties of matter are used?
PROCEDURE: Complete the questions from WB – p.273 & 274
HOMEWORK: WB – p. 275 in NB
Wednesday 24th , 2008
AIM: Lesson 1 – Physical Properties of Matter Test
PROCEDURE: Students will answer questions based on the notes from Lesson 1
HOMEWORK: Lesson 2 vocabulary words in NB
Thursday 25th, 2008
AIM: To explore that matter is made of more than one substance
PROCEDURE: Students will learn how the building blocks of matter are elements.
HOMEWORK: WB p. 277 Q & A in NB
Friday 26th, 2008 – 2:30 dismissal
AIM: To understand how a compound is different from an element.
PROCEDURE: Students will look and observe how two or more elements when chemically
combined will form a compound
HOMEWORK: Study vocabulary words
Saturday, September 13, 2008
NOTICE TO 5TH GRADE PARENTS
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO 5TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES PARENTS.
Dear 5th grade parents,
The week of September 15th 2008, your child will begin to learn about DBQ and the writing of a DBQ essay. Your child is taking the New York State Social Studies Exam in November and it is important that you work with your child at home with their home work. It is important that you meet with me if you need further information. Online sites will be given to your child in order to prepare them for this exam (check notebook and assignment book daily). AGAIN, PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE ME IF YOU NEED CLARITY ON THIS MATTER.
Thank You – Mrs. Ramsey
Dear 5th grade parents,
The week of September 15th 2008, your child will begin to learn about DBQ and the writing of a DBQ essay. Your child is taking the New York State Social Studies Exam in November and it is important that you work with your child at home with their home work. It is important that you meet with me if you need further information. Online sites will be given to your child in order to prepare them for this exam (check notebook and assignment book daily). AGAIN, PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE ME IF YOU NEED CLARITY ON THIS MATTER.
Thank You – Mrs. Ramsey
5TH SOCIAL STUDIES - WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2008
Monday 15th, 2008 – Chapter 1
AIM: pp. 8 – 11 - How people basic beliefs and values make up the diversity of the U.S.?
PROCEDURE: Students will share some of the customs and beliefs.
Students will learn about immigration, ancestors, and ethnic group.
HOMEWORK: Define lesson 1 vocabulary words in NB.
Tuesday 16th, 2008
AIM: pp. 10 – 11 – Who are the people of the United States?
PROCEDURE: Students will read about the different ethnic groups that make up the United
States.
Students will learn how latitude and longitude help travelers.
HOMEWORK: On LL – write some of the customs and beliefs that are traditional in your
family,
STUDY LESSON 1 VOCABULARY WORDS – QUIZ ON 9/19
Wednesday 17th, 2008
SCHOOL CLOSED – MANHATTAN CONFERENCE DAY FOR TEACHERS
Thursday 18th, 2008
AIM: p. 14 – How culture, values, and customs determine who you are?
PROCEDURE: Students share some of their own customs and values.
Students will learn how their cultures and custom make up the diversity of the
United States.
HOMEWORK: Lesson 2 vocabulary words.
Friday 19th, 2008
AIM: Lesson 1 vocabulary quiz.
PROCEDURE: Students will be tested on lesson 1 vocabulary words
HOMEWORK: Review lesson 2 vocabulary words
AIM: pp. 8 – 11 - How people basic beliefs and values make up the diversity of the U.S.?
PROCEDURE: Students will share some of the customs and beliefs.
Students will learn about immigration, ancestors, and ethnic group.
HOMEWORK: Define lesson 1 vocabulary words in NB.
Tuesday 16th, 2008
AIM: pp. 10 – 11 – Who are the people of the United States?
PROCEDURE: Students will read about the different ethnic groups that make up the United
States.
Students will learn how latitude and longitude help travelers.
HOMEWORK: On LL – write some of the customs and beliefs that are traditional in your
family,
STUDY LESSON 1 VOCABULARY WORDS – QUIZ ON 9/19
Wednesday 17th, 2008
SCHOOL CLOSED – MANHATTAN CONFERENCE DAY FOR TEACHERS
Thursday 18th, 2008
AIM: p. 14 – How culture, values, and customs determine who you are?
PROCEDURE: Students share some of their own customs and values.
Students will learn how their cultures and custom make up the diversity of the
United States.
HOMEWORK: Lesson 2 vocabulary words.
Friday 19th, 2008
AIM: Lesson 1 vocabulary quiz.
PROCEDURE: Students will be tested on lesson 1 vocabulary words
HOMEWORK: Review lesson 2 vocabulary words
6th SOCIAL-STUDIES - WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2008
Monday 15th, 2008 – Chapter 1
AIM: pp. 6 – 11 - What is geography?
PROCEDURE: Student will learn how geographers use regions to help them understand planet
Earth.
HOMEWORK: Define lesson 1 vocabulary words in NB.
Tuesday 16th, 2008
AIM: p.12 -13 – Why map skills are important and are shared by people throughout the
world?
PROCEDURE: Students will find the latitude and longitude of different area in Map C.
Students will learn how latitude and longitude help travelers.
HOMEWORK: p. 12. geography skills vocabulary words in NB
STUDY LESSON 1 VOCABULARY WORDS – QUIZ ON 9/19
Wednesday 17th, 2008
SCHOOL CLOSED – MANHATTAN CONFERENCE DAY FOR TEACHERS
Thursday 18th, 2008
AIM: p. 14 – How culture, values, and customs determine individuality?
PROCEDURE: Students share some of their own customs and values.
Students will learn how custom, cultures, and values are similar yet makes for
one’s uniqueness.
HOMEWORK: Interview family members and write down some of the values and custom that
are passed from one generation to another.
Friday 19th, 2008
AIM: Lesson 1 vocabulary quiz.
PROCEDURE: Students will be tested on lesson 1 vocabulary words
HOMEWORK: Review lesson 2 vocabulary words
AIM: pp. 6 – 11 - What is geography?
PROCEDURE: Student will learn how geographers use regions to help them understand planet
Earth.
HOMEWORK: Define lesson 1 vocabulary words in NB.
Tuesday 16th, 2008
AIM: p.12 -13 – Why map skills are important and are shared by people throughout the
world?
PROCEDURE: Students will find the latitude and longitude of different area in Map C.
Students will learn how latitude and longitude help travelers.
HOMEWORK: p. 12. geography skills vocabulary words in NB
STUDY LESSON 1 VOCABULARY WORDS – QUIZ ON 9/19
Wednesday 17th, 2008
SCHOOL CLOSED – MANHATTAN CONFERENCE DAY FOR TEACHERS
Thursday 18th, 2008
AIM: p. 14 – How culture, values, and customs determine individuality?
PROCEDURE: Students share some of their own customs and values.
Students will learn how custom, cultures, and values are similar yet makes for
one’s uniqueness.
HOMEWORK: Interview family members and write down some of the values and custom that
are passed from one generation to another.
Friday 19th, 2008
AIM: Lesson 1 vocabulary quiz.
PROCEDURE: Students will be tested on lesson 1 vocabulary words
HOMEWORK: Review lesson 2 vocabulary words
5th SCIENCE - WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2008
Monday 15th, 2008 - Chapter 12
AIM: p. E4 – E8 – What is matter and the various properties of matter?
PROPERTIES: Students will be asked to describe a desk and a pencil in as much detail as
possible, using sight, smell, touch and hearing.
Students will compare and contrast the properties of each object, including
size, weight and color.
HOMEWORK: Lesson 1 vocabulary words in NB.
Tuesday 16th, 2008
AIM: p. E6 –E7 What is difference between mass and weight?
PROCEDURE: Students will learn that how to measure mass and weight.
The role gravity plays in determining weight.
HOMEWORK: WB p. 271 questions 1-14 in NB.
Wednesday 17th, 2008
SCHOOL CLOSED - MANHATTAN SCHOOLS CONFERENCE DAY FOR TEACHERS
Thursday 18th, 2008
AIM: WORLD WATER MONITORING DAY
PROCEDURE: Students will learn how to test the quality of water in the Hudson River and
Harlem River.
HOMEWORK: Study lesson 1 vocabulary words
Written paragraph (6 sentences) on the importance of testing our water
quality. On LL
Friday 19th, 2008
AIM: p. E8 -E9 - What is density
PURPOSE/ACTIVITY: Students will measure different objects to determine why some objects
float and some sink.
HOMEWORK: Complete Lab Sheet if not completed in class.
AIM: p. E4 – E8 – What is matter and the various properties of matter?
PROPERTIES: Students will be asked to describe a desk and a pencil in as much detail as
possible, using sight, smell, touch and hearing.
Students will compare and contrast the properties of each object, including
size, weight and color.
HOMEWORK: Lesson 1 vocabulary words in NB.
Tuesday 16th, 2008
AIM: p. E6 –E7 What is difference between mass and weight?
PROCEDURE: Students will learn that how to measure mass and weight.
The role gravity plays in determining weight.
HOMEWORK: WB p. 271 questions 1-14 in NB.
Wednesday 17th, 2008
SCHOOL CLOSED - MANHATTAN SCHOOLS CONFERENCE DAY FOR TEACHERS
Thursday 18th, 2008
AIM: WORLD WATER MONITORING DAY
PROCEDURE: Students will learn how to test the quality of water in the Hudson River and
Harlem River.
HOMEWORK: Study lesson 1 vocabulary words
Written paragraph (6 sentences) on the importance of testing our water
quality. On LL
Friday 19th, 2008
AIM: p. E8 -E9 - What is density
PURPOSE/ACTIVITY: Students will measure different objects to determine why some objects
float and some sink.
HOMEWORK: Complete Lab Sheet if not completed in class.
6TH SCIENCE - WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2008
Monday 15th, 2008 – Chapter 9
AIM: p. E4 – To identify the physical properties of matter.
PROCEDURE: Students will explore how different substances float on top of each other.
Define lesson 1 vocabulary words.
HOMEWORK: Re-write the vocabulary words and definition in NB.
Tuesday 16th, 2008
AIM: p. E7 – How does the density of an object determine whether or not it floats?
PROCEDURE: Students will learn what is mass, volume, and density.
Students will find the density of objects by finding the mass and volume.
HOMEWORK: WB p. 229 on LL – questions and answers
Bring in 4 plastic cups, cubes of sugar, butter, chocolate, and bouillon on
9/19/08
STUDY LESSON 1 VOCABULARY WORDS – QUIZ ON 9/19
Wednesday 17th, 2008
SCHOOL CLOSED – MANHATTAN CONFERENCE DAY FOR TEACHERS
Thursday 18th, 2008
AIM: p. E8 – E9 – What are physical properties?
What are some examples of physical properties?
PROCEDURE: Students will use their five senses to describe and identify the properties
(things) around them. Students will examine a can of soda and write their observation on what states of matter they observe.
Students will hypothesized what will happen to a can of sod left outside in the winter.
HOMEWORK: Study vocab. Words.
Write up a summary of what they learned about the physical properties on LL.
Friday 19th, 2008
AIM/PROJECT: Lesson 1 vocabulary quiz.
How does the volume and weight affect an object’s ability to float?
PROCEDURE: Students will test and experiment on the properties of matter.
HOMEWORK: Review lesson 2 vocabulary words
REMINDER: MONDAY IS PURPLE FRUIT/VEGETABLE DAY
AIM: p. E4 – To identify the physical properties of matter.
PROCEDURE: Students will explore how different substances float on top of each other.
Define lesson 1 vocabulary words.
HOMEWORK: Re-write the vocabulary words and definition in NB.
Tuesday 16th, 2008
AIM: p. E7 – How does the density of an object determine whether or not it floats?
PROCEDURE: Students will learn what is mass, volume, and density.
Students will find the density of objects by finding the mass and volume.
HOMEWORK: WB p. 229 on LL – questions and answers
Bring in 4 plastic cups, cubes of sugar, butter, chocolate, and bouillon on
9/19/08
STUDY LESSON 1 VOCABULARY WORDS – QUIZ ON 9/19
Wednesday 17th, 2008
SCHOOL CLOSED – MANHATTAN CONFERENCE DAY FOR TEACHERS
Thursday 18th, 2008
AIM: p. E8 – E9 – What are physical properties?
What are some examples of physical properties?
PROCEDURE: Students will use their five senses to describe and identify the properties
(things) around them. Students will examine a can of soda and write their observation on what states of matter they observe.
Students will hypothesized what will happen to a can of sod left outside in the winter.
HOMEWORK: Study vocab. Words.
Write up a summary of what they learned about the physical properties on LL.
Friday 19th, 2008
AIM/PROJECT: Lesson 1 vocabulary quiz.
How does the volume and weight affect an object’s ability to float?
PROCEDURE: Students will test and experiment on the properties of matter.
HOMEWORK: Review lesson 2 vocabulary words
REMINDER: MONDAY IS PURPLE FRUIT/VEGETABLE DAY
Friday, September 12, 2008
7th SCIENCE - WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2008
Monday 15th, 2008 – Chapter 4
AIM: p. 98 – What is matter?
PROCEDURE: Oral reading of lesson 1.
Discussion and notes on the properties of matter.
Explain the three physical states of matter.
HOMEWORK: Lesson 1 vocabulary words in NB
Bring in 2 clear plastic cups and two tea bags on 9/18/08
Tuesday 16th, 2008
AIM: p. 100 - How do solids form and the geometric pattern of some solids?
PROCEDURE: Students will observe different types of solid rocks.
List the size, shape, texture, and color for the rocks.
Explain why some solids are crystalline and noncrystalline.
HOMEWORK: On LL, p. 103 – Using Math – must show work.
Wednesday 17th, 2008
SCHOOL CLOSED - MANHATTAN CONFERENCE DAY FOR TEACHERS.
Thursday 18th, 2008
AIM/PURPOSE: LAB: Does particles have more kinetic energy in hot or cold temperature?
PROCEDURE: Students will observe the effects of temperature and heat on particles.
Students will show how heat of fusion affects molecules.
Students will demonstrate how a solid becomes a liquid.
HOMEWORK: Complete LAB SHEET.
Study lesson 1 vocabulary words for quiz on 9/19/08
Friday 19th, 2008
AIM: p. 105 – Lesson 1 vocabulary quiz.
How do liquids and gasses form?
PROCEDURE: Oral reading and discussion on matter in the liquid states.
Students will learn how the heat of vaporation changes a liquid into a gas.
Students will understand why the heat of vaporation is greater than the heat
of fusion.
HOMEWORK: BRING IN PURPLE FRUITS OR VEGETABLES ON 9/22/08 – Be prepared to
explain the nutrition value of your purple fruit or vegetable.
AIM: p. 98 – What is matter?
PROCEDURE: Oral reading of lesson 1.
Discussion and notes on the properties of matter.
Explain the three physical states of matter.
HOMEWORK: Lesson 1 vocabulary words in NB
Bring in 2 clear plastic cups and two tea bags on 9/18/08
Tuesday 16th, 2008
AIM: p. 100 - How do solids form and the geometric pattern of some solids?
PROCEDURE: Students will observe different types of solid rocks.
List the size, shape, texture, and color for the rocks.
Explain why some solids are crystalline and noncrystalline.
HOMEWORK: On LL, p. 103 – Using Math – must show work.
Wednesday 17th, 2008
SCHOOL CLOSED - MANHATTAN CONFERENCE DAY FOR TEACHERS.
Thursday 18th, 2008
AIM/PURPOSE: LAB: Does particles have more kinetic energy in hot or cold temperature?
PROCEDURE: Students will observe the effects of temperature and heat on particles.
Students will show how heat of fusion affects molecules.
Students will demonstrate how a solid becomes a liquid.
HOMEWORK: Complete LAB SHEET.
Study lesson 1 vocabulary words for quiz on 9/19/08
Friday 19th, 2008
AIM: p. 105 – Lesson 1 vocabulary quiz.
How do liquids and gasses form?
PROCEDURE: Oral reading and discussion on matter in the liquid states.
Students will learn how the heat of vaporation changes a liquid into a gas.
Students will understand why the heat of vaporation is greater than the heat
of fusion.
HOMEWORK: BRING IN PURPLE FRUITS OR VEGETABLES ON 9/22/08 – Be prepared to
explain the nutrition value of your purple fruit or vegetable.
8TH SCIENCE - WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2008
Monday 15th, 2008
AIM: Lesson 2 – p. 22: How remotely operated vehicles help humans to explore.
How scientists use science skills in different ways?
PROCEDURE: Students will recall ways that scientists have explored outer space without
going there.
Students will compare and contrast ways in which scientists who design technology and scientists who explore use of science skills.
HOMEWORK: Research for whom JASON (p.23) was named and write a brief report about its
namesake. DUE (9/18/08).
Review notes for exam on 9/19/08
Tuesday 16th, 2008
AIM: Chapter 1: The Nature of Science Review.
PROCEDURE: Review science notes and vocabulary words for chap. 1
Dictate test notes
HOMEWORK: Students will study chapter 1 notes for exam on 9/19/08
Wednesday 17th, 2008
SCHOOL CLOSED – MANHATTAN CONFERENCE DAY FOR TEACHERS
Thursday 18th, 2008
AIM: World Water Monitoring Day
PROCEDURE: OLQM students will test water samples from the Harlem River and Hudson
River.
HOMEWORK: Report (1 paragraph) of their findings on the water samples.
Study for exam.
Friday 19th, 2008
AIM: CHAPTER 1 - TEST
PROCEDURE: Students will be tested on information given for chapter 1.
HOMEWORK: Chapter 2. p. 34 – vocabulary words in NB
AIM: Lesson 2 – p. 22: How remotely operated vehicles help humans to explore.
How scientists use science skills in different ways?
PROCEDURE: Students will recall ways that scientists have explored outer space without
going there.
Students will compare and contrast ways in which scientists who design technology and scientists who explore use of science skills.
HOMEWORK: Research for whom JASON (p.23) was named and write a brief report about its
namesake. DUE (9/18/08).
Review notes for exam on 9/19/08
Tuesday 16th, 2008
AIM: Chapter 1: The Nature of Science Review.
PROCEDURE: Review science notes and vocabulary words for chap. 1
Dictate test notes
HOMEWORK: Students will study chapter 1 notes for exam on 9/19/08
Wednesday 17th, 2008
SCHOOL CLOSED – MANHATTAN CONFERENCE DAY FOR TEACHERS
Thursday 18th, 2008
AIM: World Water Monitoring Day
PROCEDURE: OLQM students will test water samples from the Harlem River and Hudson
River.
HOMEWORK: Report (1 paragraph) of their findings on the water samples.
Study for exam.
Friday 19th, 2008
AIM: CHAPTER 1 - TEST
PROCEDURE: Students will be tested on information given for chapter 1.
HOMEWORK: Chapter 2. p. 34 – vocabulary words in NB
Sunday, September 7, 2008
NOTICE TO 6TH GRADE PARENTS
TO: 6TH GRADE PARENTS
PLEASE NOTE THAT EMERGENCY CARDS (2) AND OTHER FORMS WITH SIGNATURES ARE DUE BY 9/12/O8
PLEASE NOTE THAT EMERGENCY CARDS (2) AND OTHER FORMS WITH SIGNATURES ARE DUE BY 9/12/O8
Saturday, September 6, 2008
6TH SOCIAL STUDIES - WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2008
WORD WALL VOCABULARY WORDS FOR 6TH GRADE
1. CONTINENT
2. SYMBOL
3. HEMISPHERE
4. EQUATOR
5. LATITUDE
6. PARALLEL
7. LONGITUDE
8. MERIDIAN
9. PRIME MERIDIAN
10. CARDINAL DIRECTIONS
11. COMPASS ROSE
12. SCALE
13. MAP KEY
14. LOCATOR
Monday 8th, 2008
AIM: p. G2 & 3 - To explain and define the five themes of geography.
PROCEDURE: Students will learn how location, region, place, movement, and
human/environment interactions make up the five themes of geography.
HOMEWORK: Write the definition for the word wall vocab. in NB.
Tuesday 9th, 2008
AIM: p. G4 & 5 – To learn about globes and how it is used.
PROCEDURE: Students will be asked to draw a globe and label the continents, hemisphere,
latitude, longitude and the four oceans.
Students will understand why geographers divide the earth into four.
HOMEWORK: Questions on LL: 1. Which continents are in the Northern Hemisphere?
2. Which continents are in the Southern Hemisphere?
3. Name the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern Hemisphere
and the Southern Hemisphere?
STUDY VOCABULARY FOR QUIZ ON 9/11/08
Wednesday 10th, 2008
AIM: p. G6 & 7 - To describe how maps are used to find directions.
PROCEDURE: Students will practice using cardinal direction, compass rose, map keys,
symbols, scales, and locators to find directions on maps (map - p. G6 – G11).
HOMEWORK: Questions on LL: 1. What are intermediate directions and how are they
determined?
Why are map scales sometimes different?
STUDY VOCABULARY WORDS FOR QUIZ ON 9/11/08
Thursday 11th, 2008
AIM: Vocabulary Quiz
What are political maps, historical maps physical map, and distribution maps?
PROCEDURE: Students will discover that maps differ in the kinds of information they give.
What type of information the four maps provide.
HOMEWORK: On LL – Name the different kinds of physical maps.
Friday, 12th, 2008 – 2:30 DISMISSAL
AIM: Students will work on their Map of the Month.
1. CONTINENT
2. SYMBOL
3. HEMISPHERE
4. EQUATOR
5. LATITUDE
6. PARALLEL
7. LONGITUDE
8. MERIDIAN
9. PRIME MERIDIAN
10. CARDINAL DIRECTIONS
11. COMPASS ROSE
12. SCALE
13. MAP KEY
14. LOCATOR
Monday 8th, 2008
AIM: p. G2 & 3 - To explain and define the five themes of geography.
PROCEDURE: Students will learn how location, region, place, movement, and
human/environment interactions make up the five themes of geography.
HOMEWORK: Write the definition for the word wall vocab. in NB.
Tuesday 9th, 2008
AIM: p. G4 & 5 – To learn about globes and how it is used.
PROCEDURE: Students will be asked to draw a globe and label the continents, hemisphere,
latitude, longitude and the four oceans.
Students will understand why geographers divide the earth into four.
HOMEWORK: Questions on LL: 1. Which continents are in the Northern Hemisphere?
2. Which continents are in the Southern Hemisphere?
3. Name the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern Hemisphere
and the Southern Hemisphere?
STUDY VOCABULARY FOR QUIZ ON 9/11/08
Wednesday 10th, 2008
AIM: p. G6 & 7 - To describe how maps are used to find directions.
PROCEDURE: Students will practice using cardinal direction, compass rose, map keys,
symbols, scales, and locators to find directions on maps (map - p. G6 – G11).
HOMEWORK: Questions on LL: 1. What are intermediate directions and how are they
determined?
Why are map scales sometimes different?
STUDY VOCABULARY WORDS FOR QUIZ ON 9/11/08
Thursday 11th, 2008
AIM: Vocabulary Quiz
What are political maps, historical maps physical map, and distribution maps?
PROCEDURE: Students will discover that maps differ in the kinds of information they give.
What type of information the four maps provide.
HOMEWORK: On LL – Name the different kinds of physical maps.
Friday, 12th, 2008 – 2:30 DISMISSAL
AIM: Students will work on their Map of the Month.
5TH GRADE - SOCIAL-STUDIES - WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2008
GRADES 5 & 6 – MAP OF THE MONTH IS DUE ON 9/15/08
5th & 6th WORD WALL VOCABULARY WORDS FOR SOCIAL –STUDIES
1. CONTINENT
2. SYMBOL
3. HEMISPHERE
4. EQUATOR
5. LATITUDE
6. PARALLEL
7. LONGITUDE
8. MERIDIAN
9. PRIME MERIDIAN
10. CARDINAL DIRECTIONS
11. COMPASS ROSE
12. SCALE
13. MAP KEY
14. LOCATOR
Monday 8th, 2008
AIM: p. G2 & 3 – Define geography.
Identify the five themes of geography.
PROCEDURE: Students will learn the definition of geography.
Indentify the five themes of geography.
HOMEWORK: Define the five themes of geography in NB
Study word wall vocabulary words. Quiz on 9/12/08
Tuesday 9th, 2008
AIM: p. G2 & 3 - To explain why understanding geography is important.
PROCEDURE: Students will consider how each of the five themes of geography relates to
their local area.
HOMEWORK: Write a letter to a friend that describes the place in which you live. LL
Study word wall vocabulary words. Quiz on 9/12/08
Wednesday 10th, 2008
AIM: p. G4 & 5 – To describe a globe.
To demonstrate why a globe can be a useful tool.
To explain how using a globe is different from using a map.
PROCEDURE: Students will learn how globes show us Earth’s actual shape and where land
masses and oceans are located.
Students will look at a globe and comment on their observation.
HOMEWORK: In NB, draw a sphere and divide it into four parts.
Thursday 11th, 2008
AIM: Review word wall.
p. G6 & 7 – Exploring the use of maps.
PROCEDURE: Students will learn the cardinal directions.
How to find directions on a map.
What is a scale and how it can used.
HOMEWORK: Study for quiz on 9/12/08
Vocabulary words in NB – p. G9
Friday 12th, 2008
AIM: Word Wall Quiz
Introduction to Document Based Questions.
PROCEDURE: To help students achieve an understanding of the strategies they should
employ to answer essay questions.
Students will learn how to retrieve information from DBQ maps, pictures,
charts, and stories. (Scottforesman.com).
HOMEWORK: Complete required paragraph for DBQ.
5th & 6th WORD WALL VOCABULARY WORDS FOR SOCIAL –STUDIES
1. CONTINENT
2. SYMBOL
3. HEMISPHERE
4. EQUATOR
5. LATITUDE
6. PARALLEL
7. LONGITUDE
8. MERIDIAN
9. PRIME MERIDIAN
10. CARDINAL DIRECTIONS
11. COMPASS ROSE
12. SCALE
13. MAP KEY
14. LOCATOR
Monday 8th, 2008
AIM: p. G2 & 3 – Define geography.
Identify the five themes of geography.
PROCEDURE: Students will learn the definition of geography.
Indentify the five themes of geography.
HOMEWORK: Define the five themes of geography in NB
Study word wall vocabulary words. Quiz on 9/12/08
Tuesday 9th, 2008
AIM: p. G2 & 3 - To explain why understanding geography is important.
PROCEDURE: Students will consider how each of the five themes of geography relates to
their local area.
HOMEWORK: Write a letter to a friend that describes the place in which you live. LL
Study word wall vocabulary words. Quiz on 9/12/08
Wednesday 10th, 2008
AIM: p. G4 & 5 – To describe a globe.
To demonstrate why a globe can be a useful tool.
To explain how using a globe is different from using a map.
PROCEDURE: Students will learn how globes show us Earth’s actual shape and where land
masses and oceans are located.
Students will look at a globe and comment on their observation.
HOMEWORK: In NB, draw a sphere and divide it into four parts.
Thursday 11th, 2008
AIM: Review word wall.
p. G6 & 7 – Exploring the use of maps.
PROCEDURE: Students will learn the cardinal directions.
How to find directions on a map.
What is a scale and how it can used.
HOMEWORK: Study for quiz on 9/12/08
Vocabulary words in NB – p. G9
Friday 12th, 2008
AIM: Word Wall Quiz
Introduction to Document Based Questions.
PROCEDURE: To help students achieve an understanding of the strategies they should
employ to answer essay questions.
Students will learn how to retrieve information from DBQ maps, pictures,
charts, and stories. (Scottforesman.com).
HOMEWORK: Complete required paragraph for DBQ.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
SCIENCE: 5TH Grade - Week of September 8th, 2008
Monday 8th, 2008
AIM: p. S1 - To describe how scientists use the methods of science in their work.
PROCEDURE: Students will learn the inquiry skills scientists’ use.
1. Observe 2. Infer 3. Classify 4. Measure
5. Use numbers 6. Communicate 7. Predict 8. Interpret Data
9. Form a Hypothesis 10. Use variables 11. Make a model
HOMEWORK: On loose-leaf, write a paragraph (6 Sentences) on how you can use these skills
in your life.
Tuesday 9th, 2008
AIM: p. S1 - How to think like a scientist?
PROCEDURE: Students will imagine that they are scientists observing the volcano on p. S1.
Questions based on the volcano on p. S1: As a scientist, what can you tell by observation?
What tools could you use to investigate the scene?
What question might a scientist have about the scene?
HOMEWORK: On loose-leaf, answer the following question: Why do scientists need
reading, math, writing, and technology skills?
Wednesday 10th, 2008
5TH GRADE GYM PERIOD – NO SCIENCE CLASSES
Thursday 11th, 2008 (Mass @ 9:00am)
AIM: p. S2 -3 - What is the Scientific Method?
PROCEDURE: Students will copy the steps of the Scientific Method.
Students will use the photograph on p. S2 & 3 to reinforce the idea that we
learn from what we see and interpret.
HOMEWORK: Observation: In NB, use your five senses to lean about an object of
your choice.
List your observation of the object.
Friday 12th, 2008
AIM: p. S4 – 5 - Students will learn how to compare and contrast.
PURPOSE/ACTIVITY: Students will be given two objects and will be asked the following?
How are two things alike? How are two things different?
Write a hypothesis as to why they have that shape, size, and color.
HOMEWORK: Write the result and conclusion for this activity.
AIM: p. S1 - To describe how scientists use the methods of science in their work.
PROCEDURE: Students will learn the inquiry skills scientists’ use.
1. Observe 2. Infer 3. Classify 4. Measure
5. Use numbers 6. Communicate 7. Predict 8. Interpret Data
9. Form a Hypothesis 10. Use variables 11. Make a model
HOMEWORK: On loose-leaf, write a paragraph (6 Sentences) on how you can use these skills
in your life.
Tuesday 9th, 2008
AIM: p. S1 - How to think like a scientist?
PROCEDURE: Students will imagine that they are scientists observing the volcano on p. S1.
Questions based on the volcano on p. S1: As a scientist, what can you tell by observation?
What tools could you use to investigate the scene?
What question might a scientist have about the scene?
HOMEWORK: On loose-leaf, answer the following question: Why do scientists need
reading, math, writing, and technology skills?
Wednesday 10th, 2008
5TH GRADE GYM PERIOD – NO SCIENCE CLASSES
Thursday 11th, 2008 (Mass @ 9:00am)
AIM: p. S2 -3 - What is the Scientific Method?
PROCEDURE: Students will copy the steps of the Scientific Method.
Students will use the photograph on p. S2 & 3 to reinforce the idea that we
learn from what we see and interpret.
HOMEWORK: Observation: In NB, use your five senses to lean about an object of
your choice.
List your observation of the object.
Friday 12th, 2008
AIM: p. S4 – 5 - Students will learn how to compare and contrast.
PURPOSE/ACTIVITY: Students will be given two objects and will be asked the following?
How are two things alike? How are two things different?
Write a hypothesis as to why they have that shape, size, and color.
HOMEWORK: Write the result and conclusion for this activity.
SCIENCE: 6th Grade - Week of September 8th, 2008
Monday 8th, 2008
AIM: p. S1 - Describe how scientists use the scientific method in their work.
PROCEDURE: Scientific Method vocabulary words.
Build on student’s prior knowledge – Ask students if they have ever wondered
about things in the world they have seen, such as the night sky, a falling ball, or
a machine making work easier.
HOMEWORK: Questions on LL: 1. What steps might a scientist follow in order to investigate
a problem?
2. How can reading, math, writing, and technology be used in inquiry?
Tuesday 9th, 2008
AIM: p. S 1 - What are the inquiry skills scientists’ uses?
PROCEDURE: Students will understand how they can use the same inquiry skills scientists
used in their everyday life.
HOMEWORK: Write up an experiment using the scientific method.
Wednesday 10th, 2008
AIM: p. S. 2 – Why does the scientific method usually start with an observation about the
world around us?
PROCEDURE: Online: Spirit and Opportunity Mission – Students will observe the launching of
Spirit and Opportunity by NASA in 2004.
Commentary on how the Scientific Method was used in this endeavor.
HOMEWORK: 1 paragraph – What are some scientific discoveries that were started by an
observation.
Thursday 11th, 2008 (Mass @ 9:00am)
AIM: p.4 – Question and Hypothesis.
PROCEDURE: Students will understand that scientists often start with an unanswered
question.
Students will make statements that can be tested to answer a question.
HOMEWORK: What is a hypothesis? On Loose-leaf. 6 sentences
Friday 12th, 2008
AIM: How to plan an experiment using the Scientific Method?
PURPOSE/ACTIVITY: Students will choose a topic for a project.
Students will formulate a hypothesis and test that hypothesis
HOMEWORK: Complete Lab Sheet.
AIM: p. S1 - Describe how scientists use the scientific method in their work.
PROCEDURE: Scientific Method vocabulary words.
Build on student’s prior knowledge – Ask students if they have ever wondered
about things in the world they have seen, such as the night sky, a falling ball, or
a machine making work easier.
HOMEWORK: Questions on LL: 1. What steps might a scientist follow in order to investigate
a problem?
2. How can reading, math, writing, and technology be used in inquiry?
Tuesday 9th, 2008
AIM: p. S 1 - What are the inquiry skills scientists’ uses?
PROCEDURE: Students will understand how they can use the same inquiry skills scientists
used in their everyday life.
HOMEWORK: Write up an experiment using the scientific method.
Wednesday 10th, 2008
AIM: p. S. 2 – Why does the scientific method usually start with an observation about the
world around us?
PROCEDURE: Online: Spirit and Opportunity Mission – Students will observe the launching of
Spirit and Opportunity by NASA in 2004.
Commentary on how the Scientific Method was used in this endeavor.
HOMEWORK: 1 paragraph – What are some scientific discoveries that were started by an
observation.
Thursday 11th, 2008 (Mass @ 9:00am)
AIM: p.4 – Question and Hypothesis.
PROCEDURE: Students will understand that scientists often start with an unanswered
question.
Students will make statements that can be tested to answer a question.
HOMEWORK: What is a hypothesis? On Loose-leaf. 6 sentences
Friday 12th, 2008
AIM: How to plan an experiment using the Scientific Method?
PURPOSE/ACTIVITY: Students will choose a topic for a project.
Students will formulate a hypothesis and test that hypothesis
HOMEWORK: Complete Lab Sheet.
SCIENCE: WORD WALL FOR 7TH & 8TH GRADE
WORD WALL VOCABULARY WORDS - 7TH & 8TH Grade
1. SCIENCE
2. TECHNOLOGY
3. SCIENTIFIC METHOD
4. HYPOTHESIS
5. THEORY
6. LAW
7. CONTROL
8. INDEPENDENT VARIABLE
9. DEPENDENT VARIABLE
10. CONSTANT
11. GRAPH
12. MODEL
SCIENCE: 7th grade - Week of September 8th, 2008
Monday 8th, 2008 – Chapter 1
AIM: Lesson 1 – p. 6-13 - Discuss examples of how science is a part of our everyday life.
Describe the skills used in science.
PROCEDURE: Students will discuss what they have read or heard on the news bout E coli and
the recent hurricanes affecting the USA.
Oral reading and discussion.
HOMEWORK: Chapter 1 vocabulary words in NB.
Tuesday 9th, 2008
AIM: Review word wall.
p. 9 - Why is using prior knowledge an important tool in solving problems.
PROCEDURE: Oral reading and discussion on using prior knowledge.
Explain why scientists need to obtain background information.
HOMEWORK: Use a prior experience to predict a solution to a problem.
Wednesday 10th, 2008 – Lesson 2
AIM: Review word wall.
p. 14-18 - Explain the use of the Scientific Method.
PROCEDURE: Students will learn the steps scientists follow to solve problems.
Students will use past experiments using the Scientific Method.
HOMEWORK: Students will formulate an experiment using the Scientific Method.
QUIZ – chapter 1 vocabulary words on 9/12/08
Thursday 11th, 2008 (Mass @9:00am)
AIM: Review Word Wall
p. 19 -26 – How a well-designed experiment is developed.
PROCEDURE: Oral reading and notes
Describe the steps taken in planning an experiment.
HOMEWORK: Powerpoint on Louis Pasteur (due 9/19/08)
Study for quiz on 9/12/08
Friday 12th, 2008
AIM: Quiz on Chapter 1 vocabulary words.
Activity: Explore Activity p. 5-
PURPOSE: Why scientists use tools to measure information.
HOMEWORK: Complete lab sheet.
Review chapter 2 vocabulary words.
AIM: Lesson 1 – p. 6-13 - Discuss examples of how science is a part of our everyday life.
Describe the skills used in science.
PROCEDURE: Students will discuss what they have read or heard on the news bout E coli and
the recent hurricanes affecting the USA.
Oral reading and discussion.
HOMEWORK: Chapter 1 vocabulary words in NB.
Tuesday 9th, 2008
AIM: Review word wall.
p. 9 - Why is using prior knowledge an important tool in solving problems.
PROCEDURE: Oral reading and discussion on using prior knowledge.
Explain why scientists need to obtain background information.
HOMEWORK: Use a prior experience to predict a solution to a problem.
Wednesday 10th, 2008 – Lesson 2
AIM: Review word wall.
p. 14-18 - Explain the use of the Scientific Method.
PROCEDURE: Students will learn the steps scientists follow to solve problems.
Students will use past experiments using the Scientific Method.
HOMEWORK: Students will formulate an experiment using the Scientific Method.
QUIZ – chapter 1 vocabulary words on 9/12/08
Thursday 11th, 2008 (Mass @9:00am)
AIM: Review Word Wall
p. 19 -26 – How a well-designed experiment is developed.
PROCEDURE: Oral reading and notes
Describe the steps taken in planning an experiment.
HOMEWORK: Powerpoint on Louis Pasteur (due 9/19/08)
Study for quiz on 9/12/08
Friday 12th, 2008
AIM: Quiz on Chapter 1 vocabulary words.
Activity: Explore Activity p. 5-
PURPOSE: Why scientists use tools to measure information.
HOMEWORK: Complete lab sheet.
Review chapter 2 vocabulary words.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
SCIENCE: 8th grade - Week of September 8th, 2008
Monday 8th, 2008 – Chapter 1
AIM: What is Science?
PROCEDURE: pp. 6-9 - Review science words orally.
Oral reading and discussion.
Dictation of notes.
HOMEWORK: pp. 6 – Lesson 1 – copy and define vocabulary words in NB
Tuesday 9th, 2008
AIM: NRG @ Inwood Hill Park
PROCEDURE: Students will be investigating native and invasive plants.
Wear jeans and an old pair of sneakers. (get ready to work)
HOMEWORK: Write a paragraph in response to your experience.
Wednesday 10th, 2008
AIM: Review word wall.
What are independent and dependent variable?
PROCEDURE: pp. 13 -15 – Oral reading and notes
Explain the differences between independent and dependent
variable.
Demonstrate independent and dependent variable.
HOMEWORK: In your own words, write up an experiment explaining the dependent and
independent variables.
Study lesson 1 vocabulary for quiz on Friday 12th, 2008
Thursday 11th, 2008 (Mass @ 9:00am)
AIM: Review word wall.
How to use a scientific method in problem solving?
PROCEDURE: pp. 8-18 – Students will begin an outline and fill in the Scientific Methods in
order.
HOMEWORK: Write an experiment using the scientific methods.
Friday 12th, 2008
AIM: Vocabulary Quiz – Lesson 1
p.12 - To reinforce the structure of a hypothesis.
PROCEDURE: Project/Activity: Students will write the “if” part on a slip of paper and the “then” part on another slip of paper. The slips will be collected and mixed. Students will read the hypothesis aloud.
HOMEWORK: Review Lesson 2 vocabulary – p. 22.
AIM: What is Science?
PROCEDURE: pp. 6-9 - Review science words orally.
Oral reading and discussion.
Dictation of notes.
HOMEWORK: pp. 6 – Lesson 1 – copy and define vocabulary words in NB
Tuesday 9th, 2008
AIM: NRG @ Inwood Hill Park
PROCEDURE: Students will be investigating native and invasive plants.
Wear jeans and an old pair of sneakers. (get ready to work)
HOMEWORK: Write a paragraph in response to your experience.
Wednesday 10th, 2008
AIM: Review word wall.
What are independent and dependent variable?
PROCEDURE: pp. 13 -15 – Oral reading and notes
Explain the differences between independent and dependent
variable.
Demonstrate independent and dependent variable.
HOMEWORK: In your own words, write up an experiment explaining the dependent and
independent variables.
Study lesson 1 vocabulary for quiz on Friday 12th, 2008
Thursday 11th, 2008 (Mass @ 9:00am)
AIM: Review word wall.
How to use a scientific method in problem solving?
PROCEDURE: pp. 8-18 – Students will begin an outline and fill in the Scientific Methods in
order.
HOMEWORK: Write an experiment using the scientific methods.
Friday 12th, 2008
AIM: Vocabulary Quiz – Lesson 1
p.12 - To reinforce the structure of a hypothesis.
PROCEDURE: Project/Activity: Students will write the “if” part on a slip of paper and the “then” part on another slip of paper. The slips will be collected and mixed. Students will read the hypothesis aloud.
HOMEWORK: Review Lesson 2 vocabulary – p. 22.
5th, 6th, 7th,8th grade: Lesson plans for Week 9/3/08
Wednesday - September 3rd, 2008
8:00 - 11:30 - Meeting with Mr. Woods
Schedule for the week
Students copy supply list for all classes
Review school and class rules
Thursday - September 4th, 2008
8:00 - 11:30 - Departmental classes - distribution of books for the year
Introduce the lesson plans for the week ahead
Meeting with Mrs. Resto
Review requirements for class, projects, and homework
Friday - September 5th
8:00 - 11:30 - Review vocabulary words with each grade
8:00 - 11:30 - Meeting with Mr. Woods
Schedule for the week
Students copy supply list for all classes
Review school and class rules
Thursday - September 4th, 2008
8:00 - 11:30 - Departmental classes - distribution of books for the year
Introduce the lesson plans for the week ahead
Meeting with Mrs. Resto
Review requirements for class, projects, and homework
Friday - September 5th
8:00 - 11:30 - Review vocabulary words with each grade
Monday, September 1, 2008
Welcome Back 2008/09
September 2nd, 2008
Dear Parents/Guardians of grades 5, 6, 7, & 8:
Welcome to a new school year at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs. I look forward to having an educational and rewarding year with your child.
This school year promises new experiences and academic challenges for your child. As part of OLQM advancement in technology, daily lesson plans, home-work, and important information can be found at olqmnyc.blogspot.com. Therefore, it is imperative that the blog be checked frequently to assist your child in their homework and daily lessons.
School begins at 8:00am and will end at 4:00pm. On most Fridays dismissal will be at 2:30pm. Please check your monthly calendar for changes. Breakfast begins at 7:15am. Your child must line up in the backyard each morning before going to their classrooms.
I will be instructing your children in Science and Social Studies. In 5th grade Social Studies, your child will learn about the history of the United States. In 6th grade, students will be taught World History. This year students will have to complete a DBQ portfolio.
Science: In science, students will be allowed to participate in planting and caring for the Greenhouse for extra credit. The 8th grade will continue to work with NRG @ Inwood Hill Park. Students are to complete 20 experiments/projects as required by the NYS Board of Education and Curriculum.
Science classes consist of discovering new concepts, processing various skills, integrating new knowledge and after objectives are fulfilled the students will be assessed in the following:
September: The Nature of Science and Properties of and Changes of Matter
October: Motion and Forces
November: Transfer of Energy
December: Structure and function of Living Things
January: Reproduction and Heredity
February: Regulation and Behavior
March: Population and Ecosystem
April: Diversity and Adaptations
May: Structure of Earth Systems and the Earth’s System
June: Earth in the Solar System
The following is a list of basic rules and policies for your child:
· School begins at 8:00am. If your child is late, he/she must obtain a late pass before
entering the class.
· Students must be in full school uniform unless noted in the monthly calendar or
assignment book.
· The use of cell phones or other electronic communication devices are prohibited in the
classroom unless authorized by the school principal, Mr. Woods.
· It is important that all assignments, class work, and projects be completed.
· Homework must be checked by parents each night.
· Test papers are sent home to be signed by a parent and returned the following day.
· Classwork, homework, and projects are part of student’s final grade.
· Students must be organized and prepared for classes daily.
· Students are expected to be courteous and respectful at all times.
· Parents are advice to meet with their child teachers frequently in order to keep up with
the progress of their child.
SUPPLY LISTS
PLEASE NOTE THAT STUDENTS IN THE 6TH GRADE NEED A NUMBER COMBINATION LOCK FOR THEIR LOCKERS
5TH AND 6TH GRADE
2 THICK MARBLE NOTEBOOKS
2 FOLDERS (BOTTOM POCKETS)
COLORED PENCILS
BLUE/ BLACK INK PENS
PENCILS
WRITING PAPER (LOOSELEAF)
CONSTRUCTION PAPER
TISSUE PAPER AND HAND SANITIZER
7TH AND 8TH GRADE
BLUE/ BLACK INK PENS
PENCILS
WRITING PAPER (LOOSELEAF)
CONSTRUCTION PAPER
TISSUE PAPER AND HAND SANITIZER
7TH AND 8TH GRADE
1 THICK MARBLE NOTEBOOK
1 FOLDER (BOTTOM POCKETS)
COLORED PENCILS
BLUE/BLACK INK PENS
PENCILS
WRITING PAPER (LOOSELEAF)
CONSTRUCTION PAPER
TISSUE PAPER AND HAND SANITIZER
I look forward to a productive academic year with you and your child. Let us work together to achieve the tools that are necessary to empower your child for a successful future.
Mrs. Ann Marie Ramsey
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