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
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