Name:______Community:______
Foundations: Cycle 1 Cover Guide
“A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.”
~David Brinkley
Math and Science Overview:
Where did we come from? What are we made of? How did the universe form? Why do we have feelings? Why do we have communities? These are all questions people have been asking for centuries. We can start by examining the various theories for the formation of the universe. Is this the only universe out there? Are there others? People all over the world look up at the night sky and wonder these things. We may not ever know the answers, but one thing is certain; we will never stop wondering.
We will be exploring this idea of how the universe formed and as a result, where the elements came from as well as how things started to be categorized by numbers. Some use the analogy that we are all made of star dust. What does this mean? Does this literally mean that we have elements in our bodies that were present at the formation of the universe? Do we share a common ancestry with stars? If so, what elements? How do our daily lives depend on the elements that were born during the formation of the universe? How many elements are there and how ado they interact with one another? Why do we need numbers? How do numbers represent the foundation for how our universe is organized?
As we explore the formation of the universe together, we will uncover some of the answers to the above questions and will begin to lay the foundation for our journey of being able to understand compassion, understanding, and a deeper human connection; to both other humans as well as the world around us! We will explore how the elements that formed at the beginning of the universe are used in our daily lives; from table salt to calcium in our bodies. We will also explore how there may not even be a number to explain how big our universe is. The connections areendless.
Science
Science Guiding Questions:
- How is the foundation of our community similar to the foundations of the universe?
- How is the interaction of elements similar to the interactions of numbers?
- How is the organization of the periodic table similar to the organization of food in a grocery store?
- Why are elements, compounds and numbers an integral part of life?
Awesome Things You Will Learn:
- How you use qualitative as well as quantitative data when you problem solve in everyday life.
- How to calculate numbers of subatomic particles in an atom of an element.
- How the periodic table is organized as well as information about each element (mass, group number, atomic number, physical and chemical properties of elements)
- How the Law of Conservation of Mass is applied in everyday life.
Super Cool Experiments You Will Conduct:
- Use the atomic model as a hands on way to calculate numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons in an atom.
- Create an origami cube to place information about an element on the periodic table.
- Complete a lab on the physical and chemical changes of substances.
- Investigate how the Law of Conservation of Mass can be seen with balloons and baking soda!
7th Math
7th Math Guiding Questions:
- How do negative and positive numbers help in describing the situation?
- How can I interpret regular change observed in a table, graph,or equation?
- What are the key variables in this situation and what is the pattern relating the variables?
- How can you represent quantities, patterns and relationships?
- How might equations and inequalities be used to model real-world situations and how can you solve equations/inequalities?
Awesome Things You Will Learn:
- The rules for adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers.
- How to solve problems using the order of operations and the Distributive Property
- What the variables are in a problem and how they change in relation to others
- How the unit rate is related to the slope of a line, the slope-intercept formula for a line, and the slope formula
- How to use properties, conversion factors, and inverse operations.
Super Cool Activities You Will Complete:
- Develop rules for multiplying and dividing integers using patterns.
- Work collaboratively with classmates to discuss and solve problems.
- Complete hands-on station work to test and verify your ideas.
- Use Controls in a meaningful way, for self-assessment and self-advocacy.
- Work on math skills to meet your own needs. If you have gaps, fill them. If you are ready for new skills and concepts, go for it! Find your own greatness.
Name:______Community:______
Foundations: Cycle 1 Cover Guide
“A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.”
~David Brinkley
Math and Science Overview:
Where did we come from? What are we made of? How did the universe form? Why do we have feelings? Why do we have communities? These are all questions people have been asking for centuries. We can start by examining the various theories for the formation of the universe. Is this the only universe out there? Are there others? People all over the world look up at the night sky and wonder these things. We may not ever know the answers, but one thing is certain; we will never stop wondering.
We will be exploring this idea of how the universe formed and as a result, where the elements came from as well as how things started to be categorized by numbers. Some use the analogy that we are all made of star dust. What does this mean? Does this literally mean that we have elements in our bodies that were present at the formation of the universe? Do we share a common ancestry with stars? If so, what elements? How do our daily lives depend on the elements that were born during the formation of the universe? How many elements are there and how ado they interact with one another? Why do we need numbers? How do numbers represent the foundation for how our universe is organized?
As we explore the formation of the universe together, we will uncover some of the answers to the above questions and will begin to lay the foundation for our journey of being able to understand compassion, understanding, and a deeper human connection; to both other humans as well as the world around us! We will explore how the elements that formed at the beginning of the universe are used in our daily lives; from table salt to calcium in our bodies. We will also explore how there may not even be a number to explain how big our universe is. The connections areendless.
Science
Science Guiding Questions:
- How is the foundation of our community similar to the foundations of the universe?
- How is the interaction of elements similar to the interactions of numbers?
- How is the organization of the periodic table similar to the organization of food in a grocery store?
- Why are elements, compounds and numbers an integral part of life?
Awesome Things You Will Learn:
- How you use qualitative as well as quantitative data when you problem solve in everyday life.
- How to calculate numbers of subatomic particles in an atom of an element.
- How the periodic table is organized as well as information about each element (mass, group number, atomic number, physical and chemical properties of elements)
- How the Law of Conservation of Mass is applied in everyday life.
Super Cool Experiments You Will Conduct:
- Use the atomic model as a hands on way to calculate numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons in an atom.
- Create an origami cube to place information about an element on the periodic table.
- Complete a lab on the physical and chemical changes of substances.
- Investigate how the Law of Conservation of Mass can be seen with balloons and baking soda!
Math I
Math I Guiding Questions:
- How are properties related to algebra?
- How do you classify numbers? What is the difference between a rational and an irrational number?
- How can you rewrite expressions using the Distributive Property?
- Can equations that appear to be different be equivalent?
Awesome Things You Will Learn:
- Simplify expressions involving exponents and use the order of operations to evaluate expressions.
- Classify, graph, and compare real numbers.
- Use the Distributive Property to simplify expressions.
- Solve equations that involve integers and positive and negative fractions.
- Solve one-step, two-step, multi-step equations as well as equations with variables on both sides.
- Solve problems that involve proportions, similar figures, and percents.
Activities that You Will Do:
- Create a tool to help you remember the properties (laws) of exponents.
- Create a visual to help you classify different types of numbers.
- Work collaboratively with classmates to discuss and solve problems.
- Complete hands-on station work to test and verify your ideas.
- Use Controls in a meaningful way, for self-assessment and self-advocacy.